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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-04
THE WILL. TO PREVAIL

SS~ HE COMMISSION Government Union, shadow of
 what it was met the other day. and like the tailors of Tooey street. voted that i've the people, the city ager plan
 The Commission useful organiza- ton which contained many representative men, ent all but gave the city honest satisfactory mission plan
 The commission charter went to the polls emerg cd with majority of about eight its would be the fundamental law of the city, except the politicians had affixed the impossible requirement per cent of the registered vote.
 So far the Commission Government Union did we'll I thrived; it was respected People spoke we'll of it.
 Then what happened? Let
 All the commission plan charter needed the ratifica ton of the legislature.
 What did City Hall do? City Hall went city manager plan, which the people had voted down.
 Where the Commission Government Union? Did it take the Commission plan charter to the Assembly? did not Then and there when the job 95 per done the Commission government Union quit cold
 And. why did it quit cold? Nobody can tell an or machine wants to stop body of ardent husasts for the leaders To it offers ths another that all in the way of business the way of pro- motion in the way little pleasing fattery and creased feeling of self importance.
 M Never mind the The Commission Government Union quit cold Now it out of it's hiding place. when all is but the shouting it dindled Ing B tic few that left hand support the opIe voted against The Commission Government Union lacks the will to prevail This Union typical many such ganizatons which together in moment of enthusiasm dispersed because their members have neither stomach to endure defeat the stamina to keep fighting for victory
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-04
MEETING OF COMMONS

The commons of England were call- ed to sit in Parliament for the first time in 1265, little over $50 years ago, and fifty years after King John was forced by the barons to sign the Magna Charta. The man responsible for this popular representation was simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester. who was killed in the battle of Elves ham on Aug. 4, 265, only a few months after he had gained an immortal place in history as the father of the Eng fish House of Commons Under his leadership the barons had waged successful war on King Henry, and had taken the monarch and his son. afterward Edward I, prisoners of war. Leicester, who had laid down the law that the king derives his power from the people and must use it for the public good, governed for time in the name of the king, and issued the ordinance in 1865. in which each city and town in the Kingdom was claled upon to choose and send two discreet. loyal and honest men" to represent them in parliament. / Thus was laid the foundation of the House of Com-s pens.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-04
REV. DR. MARTIN, VETERAN OF THE. CIVIL WAR, DEAD
Prominent As Theologian And Writer. of Many
 Noted Works.

Noroton, Aug. 4-The Rev. pr. Carlos Martyr. pastor emeritus of the Noroton Presbyterian church, died at his home here today in his 18th year. A native of New York :.nd the son of the Rev. Job Henry Martyr, a prom inent Congregationalist, pr. Martyr began a public career at the age of IT when, as a platform speaker, he stumped the east for Abraham Lin- coin. In the Civil War he was at one time assistant provost marshal in New York volunteers. After the war he was graduated from Union theo- logical seminary. In 1869 Dr. Mar
 tyn was married to Miss Mercedes Ferrer, daughter of Don Fermin Fer Ter, Spanish nobleman and a former president of Nicaragua. His first
 charge was at the Pilgrim Congrega- tional church, St. Louis, and after ward he had charges in Portsm moutll, N. H., the 34th Stree Dutch Reform
 ed church, New York, Bloomingdale
 Reformed church, the First Reformed church, Market street, Newark, N. J., and the Sixth Presbyterian church,
 Chicago. After the worlds fair in
 1893, pr. Martyr was prominent in a reform movement but declined the
 nomination for mayor by the muni- cipal reform party He continued
 to lecture on civic matters, and to do literary work. Twelve years ago he was called here, retiring as an active pastor two years ago. Dr. Martyr In his literary work wrote much of the Great Reforma- ton series and biographies of prom inent Americans, and several volum es of the American Reformers series.
 pr. Martyn's wife died few years ago. Three sons, a brother, Dr. Sanford s. Martyr of Huntsville, Conn.,, and a sister. Mrs. Sarah M. Wright of Lynn Mass, survive.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-04
MORE SCIENCE NECESSARY

HE GREAT Russian; Gory said that what Russians need is less politics and science The statement will forost of the people of the earth Men have to
 time when they think in formuaes, which the development spiritual things caused longer accurate.
 The world is ordered upon gross misconceptions of the state.
 So called experts write of the ending be- cause when the only pahruptcy tnat can accomplish such an ending is the inability obtain the sary commodities
 rights of small states and of all states in cond revolutionary determination while speak # any hereafter can have the rights it had before The hereafter will have other rights than those at domestic affairs No small state will be permit to war, for instance, at its will Ireland have home rue but making Cuba may have tonoy but cannot become begeren against another nation for the United States will not permit
 The great states in way to yield something It is likely that the right to declare by their sole w may from certainly will if the federation of states, of which President Wilson speaks shall into existence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-04
PROGRESS or CONSUMPTION

IS TOO early to how many will be taken into the fed
 eral forces. The important figure, for the present. is the number of those physically qualified to fight The per- centage of these who claim exemption is statistical for the boards will not exempt those whose claim is not well founded
 The percentage of exemptions sweed by the aliens who large part of the population This is temporary phase Congress will make aliens available, and those will except perhaps few, who prefer deportation
 It will be discovered upon scrutiny that the of empton claims for dependency Nor will it be difficult to separate genuine from pretended excuses.
 The who is actually married and has dependent ch dren has clear But those who claim to support ens brothers and sisters will be subec to sharper tiny for in such most frequently number of members of the same family contributing It is only occasionally that voting the sole support of his parents of his brothers and sisters.
 Taking the country over the first army of 5ooOO0 should be raised without examining thtn 100000
 The experiment of leaving all married at home may prove destructive available power make peal of the provision Perhaps the whole exemption dependency may abandoned that every physically capable may be taken whle the state the burden of his dependents
 What happens will depend how long the war lasts the number of fighting the nation must furnish and the losses they sustain by and land.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-04
MORRIS HILLQUIT, THE FIERY SOCIALIST

The attitude of socialists since the great war has been somewhat pug zling to outsiders, The must-vaunted solidarity and brotherhood which bound together socialists in every country, failed utterly when the dec larations of war flew back and forth. It is generally admitted that if the socialists, especially in Germany, had refused to be drawn into the army war might have been averted. The best explanation of the socialist atti- tude has been given by Morris Hill quit, one of the most eminent Ameri-. can socialists and recognized author ity on Marxian economics Here is what he said on the outbreak of the war when the stand of socialists was questioned:
 The apparent contradiction between the socialist opposition to the war and the fact that the socialists of all countries involved are actively parti- cipating in this war. is not so fatal as it seems. It is only demonstration of the profound difference between the ideal future state, where co-opera- ton and harmony will reign and war will become impossible, and the grim realities of the present organization of society, DaSeQ on cOInpeClLiOn,p struggle and strife. I am convinced that the war will rather encourage than retard socialism. The industrial conditions which were responsible for the initia- ton and the growth of the socialistic movement are likely to become more intolerable than ever after the war is over, In the inevitable reconstruction the various governments will be forced to undertake social reforms which may eventually lead to socialism and, at least. will mark a step in that di- rection." That sounds rather reason able, doesn't it?
 Hillquit is native of Riga, Russia, and this week celebrates his forty eighth birthday. He came to Ameri- ca at the age of seventeen and studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1893 and has developed into a very brilliant lawyer as1d one of the leading lights of socialism in America. >He is an able orator and writer and has published several books on socialis- tic subjects
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-04
HELPING THE WORKERS

ID EV A. E. KOMAA in his address before the Bridgeport IN Manufacturers Association described clearly some of the things that before Bridgeport can be sure of it's lead in the industrial world.
 He clearly that merely raising will not much the condition of the of the people, if all of the things they raised in price in greater degree
 The evil of putting exceptionally large number of sa looms among poorer homes the city, that it's way remedy not much by local activity by national Legislation which will restrict the sale to mildly alcoholic brewed drinks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-04
CONSERVING FOOD

~ NE BODY OF American people rushes with joy to the
 / food conservation program They who sell food in too many prices and cut portions remedy for citizen who believes in conservation to feed himself He may have money enough to buy larger portion than the give he perhaps buy the diminished quantity for the former price.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-04
DANGEROUS WORK

r LYING IS tempting but dangerous task The death IF three flyers Aug is sad but the price must be paid for sovereignty in the air.
 accidents ought to be rgidly investigated If defects in the construction of the machines somebody blame at least improvements be sechr Id in ships heeafer built care exercised in case the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-04
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Certainly of all the of making life worth while the most important and Fr. Komara lays emphasis on providing improved housing and system under which workers may have their own titles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-04

difficulty in defect in a suitable part
 But if the accidents occurred because the ers were but partly trained they not know how the toll
 
 In doing thing cannot go beyond the state of the at the Everybody has to learn builders as well fers The learning will be costly but the price can not be avoided
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-04
Separate Chairs

Separate Chairs Chippendale Arm chairs, mahogany frames with haircloth seats, Were $22.O0,
 For $1e.5O Rockers to match $18.50 Mahogany Armchair, covering of blue and gold striped velour. Were $25.5O,
 For $21 50 Rocker to match, S21 50 Charles IT. Armchair with twisted rails and posts, full spring seats and" upholstered back, covering of plain silk
 
 velour. Was $24.00,
 For $2O.OO Rocker to match, $20.W Charles IT. Armchair with twisted rails and posts, upholstery cover ing in figured mulberry velour. Was $21.OO,
 For $17.50 Rocker to match, $l7.50 Mahogany Armchair with wing-shaped back and bearing carved cen-' ter medallion, seat of : mulberry velour. Was $22.50, For s1s.5o Rocker, $1s.5o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-04
DRAFT DODGERS

< EXEMPTION BOARDS been instructed they may I take notice of marriages hastily entered into for the purpose avoiding and especially such entered into after the regstrant been for examination The dependency of the wife is such be bar to service The precaution we'll taken
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-04
Some Late Books
 of deep interest

INcrVOuSneSS, 5. SaQlor, M. U.
 Everyone wants to be well. Everything depends on health This book by Dr. sadler explains the of all those phobias" and henias caused by the mschevous system, The wise author writes would talk to patient His message is simple emphatic and encour aging If you think you have read this book and learn control. $1.50 Crowds" By Gerald Stanley Lee. This the kind of book you dip into with great enjoy your best friend to read and enjoy it with you. S1.5O Germany, the Next Republic" by Carl W. Alderman. book which helps to explain the awlessness of Ger many and that America is at war with Germany because the Imperial German government determined it. S15O 'Ihe Land of Deepening Shadow" by Thomas Curtin. This is Germany at war and intensely interesting It sensational cold statement of the truth about German spies and semi-spies the long of the German police and the iron hand in Alsace-Lorraine $150 "yVhat Men Live By,' By Richard c. Cabot By wise physician who for certain ailments reoom- ife take full dose after meals and at bed time. Work play love and worship the four remedies that effect cure. S150 "sainte seductre," By Evile X. An inner view of the Boche and his nefarous doings It is playlet with direct and terse dialogue.
 "The bravest of all these the Belgians-because there is nothing between them and the Germans but the Rhine" Caesars Commentaries the Gallic Wars, written 51, B. c. s'I $125
 War Correspondent of the London Daily Telegraph.
 through to Poland and East Prussia written in easy style S2O0
 Book Section, main floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-04

|if||l!!| |!!I Bedroom Furniture Queen Anne Set of Mahogany with twin beds, 9 pcs. in the group. Was $51O.50,
 For $4o0.00 ,e Colonial 4-poster set of Mahogany,3 pcs, large mirrors, plain wood knobs on drawers. Was $225.O0, 4 For $195.OO
 Mahogany Set ot unique design. Massive chiffonier with large and roomy drawers, wide dressing table. A very elegant and distinctive set. Was $521.OO,
 For $415.O0
 William and Mary Set of Black Walnut, f pcs. Was $221.00,
 For $185.O0 Jacobean Set of An tique Mahogany, 8 pes, twin beds, open rails, very attractive. Was $292. .0O,
 For $244.O0
 Four-post Set of Black Walnut, 4 pcs. Was $224.0 .0O,
 For $195. .OO
 Mahogany Set, 3 pes, square mirrors. Was $90.W
 For $75.OO
 Mahogany Armchair with wing-shaped back and cane panels, full spring seat covered with blue velour. Was $500,
 For $15.00 Rocker to match, $500  Mahogany Armchairs with spring seats cover ed in blue striped velour. Was $16.00,
 For $13.5O Rocker to match, S13.50
 Fourth floor. oilet Requisites
 for summer. Violet Brut Toilet Wa ter, 70 cts. With. every purchase is given a box of Violet Brut Talcuna. Nonspi, bO cts. Hudnut's Travelette.
 35 cts. Bath Tablets, 12 cts. each.
 Wash Cloths, 5 to 25 cts. each.
 Main floor. NQN M aG0 MEETING OF COMMON The commons of England were cal I to sit in Parliament for the fir
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-11-23

AUTHORS AS LONG WALKERS
Dickens, Wadsworth, southey, Faw-l
cett and Others Were cIassed as
Pedestrians of Prominence.

1t Is calculated that Wordsworth, in
his many years Of sauntering, must
have Travelled a distance of 100000
miles. What sights he saw during such
prolonged and delightful wanderings
only those who have the poets mind
and eye can even guess, observes Lon
don Tit-Bits.
Charles Dickens was confirmed,
tramp, and no doubt acquired his ex-
tual acquaintance with all sorts of
vagabonds and odd characters.
One of the most remarkable of I'M
professional walkers was Professor
Wilson, the christopher North" of lit
erature. His fine physique and great
endurance prompted him to the per-
Torrance of wonderful feats, which
seemed to him entirely matter of
course. He once walked 40 miles in
eight hours, and at another time
walked distance of so miles in "a
hours.
Henry Fawcett, also, was tireless
walker, and one who, when deprived
of sight, did not think of relinquishing
this among many forms of exercise. His
was a familiar figure on the roads
about Cambridge, and there is no ex-
aggeration in saying that few men
blessed with all his senses could enjoy
nature more thoroughly than he.
Southey, worn and preyed upon by
mental application and the practical
anxieties of everyday life, found his
greatest relief in tramping about the
country.
John Stuart Mill delighted in pedes-
trian tours, and Charles Lamb, though
he loved town better than country, was
one who believed in sweeping cobwebs
from the brain by brisk and continuous
walking.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-11-23

tenant Paget gathered from his RAM
bling words that he had lost his ship,
aud had returned, the sole survivor,
ia one OF the ships boats, which he
had rowed for several hundred miles
across the stormy waters OF the North
Atlantic.
"But | brought my specimen home
with me. ladl" he exclaimed. clutchlng
nc His companions arm. "rhlnk OF
that, lad she didn't want 70 eat.
They don't eat after they're mature,
Donald. That slmplttled matters con
siderable, And so l brought her, aud
I got her safe to my home. Donald"
The old mans voice failed him. lie
began muttering 20 himself absently
/ again. No doubt his terrible expert
enee had unhinged his brain. Lieu
I tenant Paget had always known Mas
I termen 20 be a natural eccentric. but
never before had he talked Hike this
about tho safety Of humanity, and
some awful and imminent danger
which only he could avert. The lteu-
tenant could see that the old mans
cheeks were sunken; his eyes wera
Wild and under his long coat the
faded blue uniform was shrunken and
stained with sen water.
Lieutenant Puget felt wen disposed
toward the whole world just then. He
had been summoned home fr0a sery,
leo with the Atlantic neet 10 receive
his commission as commander OF the
Ea5, Aud Miss Ida Kennedy. th,
daughter OF the American consul gen
eral Ia London, whom he had met
therv the year before. had written hin
that she was sailing Ia company with
her aunt by the Beotia for New York
At such time, when his profess
sl0nal and personal Interests were be
ing served 80 well by fortune, Pagei
felt that fate had played wretchet
trick upon Mastertnan. whose llfewors
had utterly failed OF recognition owinI
10 his defects OF temperament. Though
he was sure that the old sea captaig
was craxed. he admired him as a dar
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-11-23
LOOKING Ahead.

Senator John Sharp Williams Of
Mississippi remarked at dinner, says
The Philadelphia Telegraph, that some
lawyers are compelled to build on. the
future, and told this story as an ex-.
ample:
"Some time ago a handsome young
woman entered the office of an attor.
ney in the South. Immediately the
legal one rose to greet her.
81 am very glad to tell you, Miss
jones' he said in a pleased voice,
that your breach Of promise case has
been settled. The defendant has ex-
pressed a desire to compromise the
case by marrying you.
THAT is good news, indeed was
the smiling response of the fair plain
tiff. Tt is much better than taking
chance on losing the verdict. You
have managed to case very well. How
much do l owe you?
LET me see,' thoughtfully mused
the lawyer. Shall we say one hun
dred dollars?
1--WE shall not = emphatically re-
piled the plaintiff. 1T is entirely TOO,
much
"'WeIl, then, will tell you what
1 will do, Miss Jones, returned the
lawyer. If you will promise to re-
tain me as your counsel when you sue
for divorce, will cut that bill right in
half"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-11-23
CTo BE coNTINUED1
RESTING The Eve

Lecturtng on the Effect on the Eve
Of Varying Degrees Of Brightness and
Contrast" before the Illuminating En-
cheering society recently, Or. james
Kerr az the public health department
OF the London county council, referred
20 some effects which may be surpris-
ing. Having 10 examine long lists of
figures In black type, he tried to fa-
eilltate his task by drawing vertical
and horizontal lines In red ink, but
the different focusing OF the black and
red strained his eye and gave him a
headache. which did not trouble him
when all the figures and lines We're
either black or red. Doctor Kerr ques'
lions whether target Is more distinct
when brilliantly illuminated disk APP
pears on a jet black background than
when the surroundings were difrusely
Illuminated.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-11-23

floor, and BY champlonlng the cause
Of the Hea serpent.
That was the end Of Captain Mus.
terman'a activities 70 far as the gov
ffnment was concerned. In d iinal in,
terview the secretary Of the navy had
said 10 h!mi
PERSONALLY 1 believe In you, Mas
terman. But II Isn't the discoveries
That count, It's getting the scientific
world 10 believe In them believe In
the sea serpent, myself because I've
seen three Of them; but 1 wouldn't
dare 10 admit II. even ia my club
smoking room, and we can't get you
another subsidy.
The seeretary's confession duly ap.
peared IN newspaper article, and the
eartoonIst illustrated II with a draw
Ing showing him as sea serpent with
three heads. Ia the course OF his ex-
PLANTATION, Mastefman consigned the
entire stan of the nnyy department 10
that place where birthstone Is unmOllI.
fed with molasses.
That ended the secretary's career,
and IL would have ended Masterman's
II his had not been ended already.
After that the old man became
known as bore who buttonholed pub
nc men and tried 10 induce thom to
subscribe 70 the fitting out OF new
deep-sea exploration expedition. For
years he haunted the Hobbies OF the
capitol and the clubs, growing more
dogged and obstinate and vituperatiye
ns he mot with disappointment after
disappointment.
Then, when his case seemed hope
less, he had succeeded In interesting
an American millionaire, with whose
aid he had fitted out an expedition to
the Shetlands and Farocs, from which
no had apparently Just returned. Lieu
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-11-23
Gained Fame While Dying.

Antoine Vatican, one of Frances
foremost artists, painted his celebrated
decorative panels while dying of the
white mans scourge. He sprang from
humble and poverty-stricken surround
ings, and was forced to work on the
brink of starvation for the greater
part of his thirty-seven years. just
as his fame rose to national proper
tions his tubercular condition became
worse and he worked desperately DUR
ing his last few years to complete as
much work as possible before he died.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-11-23
MANY Questions Asked.

Persons claiming exemption on the
ground of being aliens are asked to
give the date of their birth, their birth
place, the time of their entrance to this
country, the name Of the vessel upon
which they entered and their compan-
ions. They are also asked, Are you
willing to return to your native coun-
try and enter its military service2"
Claimants for exemption on grounds
of dependency must answer a series
Of thtrty-one questions. supported by
affidavits Of the dependents. These
questions are most intimate, seeking a
declaration of the exact amount of
money contributed to the support of
the dependent each month. Each reg
tstrant must also declare the amount
of his income for the past twelve
months and the amount of his prop
erty, real and personal. If a regis
trant owns house he must state
whether he rents it and If so how
much rent he receives. Eneumbrances
upon property must be declared, as
well as the amount OF taxes paid in
the past year. HAS your wife ever
been eTployedl" Is one question ask
ed. 'Is your wife trained or skill
ed in any calling?" do you or your
wife 1--we with her parents?"