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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
Today's Anniversaries

It is not generally known that Great Britain once held sway over Cuba, but such was the case. if only for brief period. It was on Aug. 13, 17e2 that Cuba was surrendered to the British who gained vast booty through its capture. They took 5000, 900 pounds in specie, large quantities of goods and munitions, nine ships of the line and four frigates, In the following year Great Britain exchanged the island with Spain for the F1oridas. On Aug. IS, 1775 Washington informed Con- gress that the whole stock of powder in New England amounted to no mere than g, 927 pounds, about nine rounds to a man, Although this inforsnaties, was communicated to the British by a deserter, they could not believe it possible that the Americans possessed such eensummate assurance as to con- tinue to invest them in Boston, while SO destituts of aTHmunition, Other na- table events in history that occurred on this date wefes 1S1s, birth of Lucy Stone, one Aef the organizers of the American Woman Suffrage Assecia- ton; 1s46, Los Angeles captured by the Americans. 1898, Manila, P, l., surrendered te the American forces.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
PRESIDENT ADEE, OF TENNIS ASSOCIATION,
 IN MILITARY CAMP

New York. Aug. 13-George T. Adee, president of the United States National Lawn Tennis Association has been accepted as a candidate for the next officers training camp and will report for duty when ordered.
 Ever since the declaration of war Adee has been aware of the possi- bilities for service latent in the na- tfonal association, and has consist ently tried to translate these possi- bilities into action. The annual meeting began the series of patrio- tic services when it voted to put ts organization at the governments dis posal. Then came the question of cancelling the schedule, but after consulting with the War department, it was deemed best to proceed.
 Next was the decision to devote tournament proceeds to the Red Cross, and more recently the under taking to finance and man three am- bulance sections to be presented to the government.
 Adee is a Yale man who has been
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
Manila Celebrates ' Anniversary of
 American Occupation

In Manila, that city of strange con- trasts, where East and West do meet, there will be celebration today in mmemoration of the American
 occupation of the town, which took place just nineteen years ago. This
 year there will be extraordinary dem-
 onstrations of patriotism by the Amer
 ican residents in view of the fact that
 the United States has entered the
 Great War. There will be oratory,
 fireworks and banquet and those
 Philippine veterans of the Spanish War who have not joined the colors
 once more will hold a reunion. Many
 Philippines, but by no means all, will
 join in the celebration. There are still many natives who long for independ-
 ence and the restoration of the repub-
 lie which was the short lived dream
 of Aguinaldo and his associates
 There are two Manilas. One is the
 old Spanish city, enclosed by pictures que and massive walls, with narrow and tortuous streets. This Manila seems as old as time itself. and 1t af- lords remarkable contrast to the
 busy, busting American city that has
 grown up beyond it's walls. There is nothing like it in the world. save per- haps Algiers, where an African Paris
 has arisen beside the old Moslem city which was once the headquarters of
 the Barbery pirates.
 Nineteen years of American occupa- ton has made Manila the cleanest and healthiest city in the Orient, with the
 possible exception of Hong Kong, 1 where British sanitary science has also accomplished wonders.
 When the Spanish flag: was lowered on the thirteenth of August, 1898, a death blow was struck to dirt and
 disease. The wall town. now so clean and picturesque, was once the favor lte haunt of cholera, smallpox and various other levers. Outside the walled city the town has entirely talk en on an occidental aspect. Nineteen years of Yankee control has given the city an air of almost feversih activ- 1 ity. which seems strangely out, of place where the climate is always summer. | A stroll through Manila affords con- stant change and continual surprises
 Stores and office buildings of the most
 modern American architecture are
 scattered through the city. In be-
 tween are the goods box shops ot l the Chinese and Japanese, called 1 tiendas. where the entire stock in l trade is within reach of the shop
 keeper. One passes old churches of Spanish architecture and modern
 American places of worship that
 might have been transplanted from
 Keokuk or Kankakee.. The woven | houses of the natives. made of nipa palms, are sandwiched in between l more imposing dwellings. White duck is the universal costume of men of all classes. but the costumes of the wo- | men afford wide variety, and those of the native Philippines are gay in
 color, and loose and flowing in cut On very hot days-and 1t can be 1 mighty hot in Mantla,-the frocks of the native women are often so thin
 as to reveal more than they conceal, l while the children. both boys and girls, play in the streets naked and unashamed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
FELT LIKE A NEW
 PERSON
After Taking Only One Box Of
 ''FrMt-a-tkes"

EAST SHIP HARBOUR,
 "It is with great pleasure that write to tell you of the aoondeyfaL 6ene,fts l have received from taking "Fruit-a- tives'. For years, I was dreadful sufferer from Constipation and Hea6- aeAes, and was miserable in every way. Nothing in the way of medicines seemed to help me. Then I finally tried Fruit-a-tives" and the effect was splendid. After taking one box, I feel like new person, to have relief from those sickening Headaches''.
 MRS. MARTHA DEWOLFE.
 5Oc. g box, 6 for $2.5o, trial size, 25c. At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit a-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, NY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
THREE LOCAL MEN
 RECEIVE PATENTS

Among inventors granted patents by the United States government last week are Thomas A. Payne, Edward J. Madden and Gottfried Schweitzer.
 Payne's invention to prevent the unusual escape of gas from burners in homes, may cut the asphyxiation death rate.
 Madden has patented a clothes-line reel which has been assigned to the Hawthorne Manufacturing Co.,.
 Schweitzer has invented a light diff fusing apparatus.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
Sporting Comment

Why do they say He stole a base <" The maid said, sitting at his left; And he has such an honest face. Will the police hold him for theft ?'' Why, no,'' the fan explained, 'who
 steals
 A base is praised for it, you see; He's like mon who steals kiss" "Oh, now understand" said she.
 Every time the White Sox lose a game, which is happening every once in a while these days Manager Com iskey has a hair pulling match-with himself.
 Baby Doll Jacobson may have a name like vaudeville ifavorite but he certainly knows how to wield the will low He is now one of the St. Louis Browns headliners.
 If the worst should come to the worst and the worlds series should be eliminated because ofthe present international situation, every fan will be more convinced than ever that Gen. era1 Sherman had the right dope.
 All sorts of rumors are flying around regarding changes in the man agement of certain clubs. If this hap pens. several high salaried gentlemen will be out of job. There is still time to enlist, fellers!
 ; A soft answer may turn away wrath, but some of the answers the exemption boards are getting are stirring up more wrath than they are turning away.
 Standing out as the feature of last weeks tennis was the playing of s. Howard Voshell, national indoor champion. VoshelF victory over John R. Strachan, the brilliant Californian was clean cut and well earned and ii topped the display of tennis he had made in earlier matches. Voshell has been nibbling around al a. place in the select circle f the first 10 for a number of years, but he has never been able to land. It is unfor- tunate that this year when he finally has arrived there probably will be nc ranking of the first 10. As a. matter of fact there is no more reason now for a first 10 than there ever was Ranking men does not h>lp tennis to any apprecis-ble degree and it is ob- jectionable because it entails plenty of work that might better be directed to other channels. Then, too, at best rankings always leave room for argu- ment. A man is either good te--.< player or he is not. A place in the first 10 makes him no better or nc worse.
 VosheIl in other years has played tennis in matches that certainly would have landed him in the upper stratum if it had been sustained. But he has been unfortunate in falling down just when he seemed to have arrived. Heretofore he has scored occasional victories over many a top notch player only to lose to a player below his class. This year, however, he has been a consistent winner to date and appears to have class enough to go right on winning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
Meat Turnovers.

Chop the meat. If the quantity on hand is small, mix with 1t left over potato or rice. Season with salt, pepper, onion, etc. Place filling on circular pieces of biscuit dough about the size of a saucer. Fold over the dough and crimp edges together. Bake for about one-half hour in hot oven.
 A brown sauce made from two ta- blespoonfuls of flour Drowned in two tablespoonfuls of butter to which a cupful of water or stock and a half teaspoonful of salt is added, may be served over the turnovers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13

to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as she had taken it with good results. I did so, my weakness dis appeared, I gained in strength, moved into our new home, did all kinds of garden work, shoveled dirt, did build ing and cement work, and raised hun- dreds of chickens and ducks. l can aot gay enough in praise of Lydia B. pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
 these facts are useful you may pub
 ish them for the benefit of other
 yomen. Mrs. M. o. JoHNSToN, Bout
 ', Box 190, Richmnnd. Ind
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13

from my age that when going up stairs l had to go very slowly with my hands on the steps, then sit down at the top to rest.
 The doctor. said he thought I should have an operation,
 and my frie n ds thought Iwould not live to move into our new house. My Ionohfar aoLaI ~a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
UNCLE SAMS THRIFT
 THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Spread Meat Flavor

Spread the meat flavor over other foods and so econon ize on the quan- tity of meat consumed. says the United States Department of Agricul- ture. Here is one way to utilize left over meat by spreading its flavor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
CLIMBED STAIRS
 ON HER HANDS
Too III to Walk Upright Operation Advised. Saved by Lydia E.
 Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

This woman now raises chickens and does manual labor. Read her story:
 Richmond, Ind,-ttFor two years I was 70 sick and weak with troubles
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Miss Mi1licent H. Bee, of 1.29S East Main street, and Miss Katherine Bee. of Norwalk, have returned to their homes after a two weeks sojourn at Delaware Water Gap, Pa.
 The Misses Mary and Kathryn Han ley of 843 Dewey street are enjoying a pleasant two weeks vacation at Lake side. Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13

active in athletics He served dur ing the Spanish American war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
FIFTH DIVISION
tTenth and Eleventh Voting Districts)

James Coulter, chairman Frank P. Day, secretary; pr. J. FormicheIa, examining physician. Office, Automatic Machine Co.,, 1i3 East Washington avenue Tel. Barnnm 270 Place for examinations Franklin school Nichols street Quota to be sent to war 34S Probable number of examinations required 1144. Total division registration 4323
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
SIXTH DIVISION
(Both Precincts of Twelfth Voting D istricts

(Boh Precincts Twelfth Voting isricts) <
 sL B. Powe, chairman; Albert E. Lavery, secretary Dr. LII. Fnnegan examining physician Office Engine Co. No. G. Barnum and Central avenues Tel Barnum 2iO6 Place examinations Engine House No G. Quota to be sent to war 3i9 Probable number of examinations 957 Total division registration 3,923.
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FOURTH DIVISION
tEighth and Ninth Voting Districts

Edward s. Spargo, chairman; George M Coughn, retary; Dr. Daniel P Griffin, examining physician Office Room 4O6 Warner Building Tel Barnupl 15i5-3 Place for examinations Read School North Ave- Quota to be sent 9 war; 386 Probable number of examinations 1i58 Total division registration 4,774.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13

FLORAL BOUQUETS
 AND DESIGNS. JOHN RECK & SON.
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SECOND DIVISION.
THIRD DIVISION


Sanford Stoddard, chairman; Archer C. Wheeler, retary; pr. D. Mccarthy, examining physician Oflce seventh floor of First Bridgeport National Bank building Tel Barnum 584 Examinations to be held at the Bridge port High school Quota to be sent to war; 32 Probable number of examinations, iit6 Total division registra ton 4596
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13

Baby Doll Jacobson may have a name like a vaudeville favorite but he certainly knows how to wield the will low He is now one of the St. Louis Browns headliners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13

Where the Exemption Boards located their per- sonnel and places examination and corrected quotas to be called for examination for first call; aE assy FIRST DIVISION
 EE- F---- (F1rst, and Voting
 George c. Edwards, chairman; F. A. Bartlett, tary; Dr. Samuel M. Garck examining physician Office Y. M. C. A. building, 833 Main St. Tel Barnum 3641. Ex aminations will be held in the Y. M. c. A. Gymnasium Quota to be sent war; 452 Probable number of nations necessary to get quoa 1856 Total division istration 5,774
 SECOND DIVISION.
 and
 Judge John S. Pullman chairman; Henry Lee, secre- tary; Dr. w, LaFied, examining physician Office of S. Pullman State and Broad streets Tel Barnum 1165 Examinations to be held in Elias Howe school Clinton avenue Quota to be sent war, 25O. Probable number of examinations, 75O Total division registration 3O64.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13

A soft answer may. turn away wrath, but some of the answers the exemption boards are getting are stirring up more wrath than they are turning away.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13

Every time the White Sox lose a game, which is happening every once in a while these days Manager Com iskey has a hair pulling match-with himself.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13

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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-01-30
CHAPTER xVI-Continued.

"Quite SOP the major agreed, par
ticularly as I like Americans. =.
And l would not wish to see any of
them come to HARM" he added sig
nifcantly.
In his reply there was more than q
hint that behind his urbanity and seem
Ing good nature there lay an immeasur-
able capacity for the stern duties of a
German patriot. who would unhesitat-
ingly kill any who might stand in the
path of victory.
again | get you" Mr.. Brown said.
But what are you going to do with
me?"
II shall give you pass through our
lines that will take you safely back to
Brussels"
Charlie heard him with dismay.
But l want to go to the front" he
protested.
You have surprised a certain move
ment Of the German army" the major
pointed out to him. at is best you go
to Brussels"
Some objection had already leaped
to Charles lips when the door from
the street was thrown open and uni
formed man-an officer-pushed across
the threshold. Advancing into the room
he exclaimed as he saluted:
"Ah, my dear majorl"
Both officers clicked their heels to-
gether. And as he returned the salute
Major Won Brenig told the other that
be had been expecting him.
Charlie Brown had started at the
sight Of the new arrival. And now he
moved nearer to the man.
by George, it's old Streetmanv' he
cried.
81 beg your pardon-who is this
man?" the arrogant Streetman Che was
now Strassman) asked the major.
"Charles Brown, a journalist from
the United States" Major Won Brenii
explained
Henry Streetman remembered
Charlie then.
"Oh, yes! l recall him." he said dis
agreeably. "What is he doing with us 2
I'VE found him staying here" tn,
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-01-30

fairly cordial rela lions with the major
-Streetmans superior officer. And he
did not believe that 1t lay within the
the warning the fellow half whispered
to him Charlie merely smiled.
"Think SOP" he tainted the threat
ening Streetman.
Yes! Remember now you are in
side our lines" And drawing the ma
jor to one side, Streetman said-"Ma-
jor. what shall we do with himY'
"Send him back to Brussels" Won
Brenig told him.
perhaps we can find a better fate
for him than that Is he safe
here?" Henry Streetman remembered
that the American had shown plainly
enough-that afternoon at the house Of
sympathy with the enemies Of Ger
many. And now had come an oppor-
tunity TO make the fellow pay for his
animosity.
''He is quite safe,' Won Brenig said.
And turning TO the sergeant he ordered
him to remove the American to an adj
Joining room.
Sergeant Schmidt at once proceeded
to carry out instructions. And selling
one Of Mr.. Browns ears in firm grip
he started him out of the room.
you will remain here temporarily
as my guest the major explained
But l should not advise you to at
tempt to leave"
Listen, blondy-" Mr.. Brown ad
iured his evil genius-for so the enthu
siastic sergeant appeared to hm-"con
tidentially, because / know you won't
repeat it, If the French army misses
you I'll never forgive them
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major told him. "My men nearly shot
him as an English spy"
1T seems almost pity they didn't"
Streetman observed, with a dark look
at the newspaper man. HE may be in
our way" he said.
Mr.. Brown thought 1t about time to
resent Streetman's insolence.
Really, didn't l meet you in Russia
some years ago?" he inquired.
Streetnan eyed him coolly.
mo. neverI' he snapped. Il have
never been In Russia"
Haven't your" Charlie exclaimed
with a fine show of innocence. why
I've heard"
You'd best keep what you've heard
to yourself" Streetman interrupted
him. He stepped close to Charlie so
that the major could not hear what he
said. And he scowled at the American
like the heavy villain Of some melo-
drama.
But Mr.. Brown paid scant heed to
the menace in the fellows eyes. Some
how, he felt that he had established
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-01-30
SYNOPSIS.

The chief characters are Ethel Will
ioughby, Henry Streetman and Capt.
Larry Redmond. The minor characters
are Sir George Wagstaff of the British
admiralty and Charles Brown, New
York newspaper correspondent. Ethel
a resident of Sir Georges household,
secretly married to Streetman. a German
spy, though she did not know him as
such Captain Redmond, her old lover,
returns to England after long absence
From him she learns the truth about
Streetman furthermore, that he has
be .rayed her simply to learn naval Sc
crets The European war breaks out.
Ethel prepares to accompany Streetman
TO Brussels as a German spy in order to
get revenge and serve England. Captain
Redmond Ethel and Charlie Brown turn
up at Belgian inn as the German army
comes She is Madame de Lorde. She
begins to work with a French spy. The
Germans appear at the inn. Madame de
Lorde shows a German secret service
medal and convinces the invaders that She
Is German spy. Charlie Brown barely es-
capes execution.
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CHAPTER XVII.



AS the door closed behind the SER
to Major Won Brenig.
THE damned Americans, we shall
have trouble with them yet" he as
serted
II hope not They are not bad peo-
pie" the more moderate major replied.
"Oh, major-have my English clothes
my civilian clothes-arrived from
Berlin?" Streetman asked.
Eyes. They are upstairs with my
kit"
"Good Then l can start tonight for
the British trenches" the spy ex-
claimed.
The older man looked at him some
what obviously.
you think then that your plan to
be captured by the English will sue
ceed?"
at must succeed. This is a map. of
their positions" He drew paper from
his breast pocket and unfolded it. 1.-The
very keystone to their entrenchmentsr
he exulted. 1T will be here at trench
27''-Streetman made mark upon the
map-"it will be here that l shall be
| found" he said.
Trench 27" Won Brenig repeated.
"Yesl l shall be skulking around
and be taken prisoner. Then | shall
give the English false information
about a surprise. attack that will en-
able you to break through their lines
and smash them!
splendid, Splendidr' Won Brenic
cried. by the way" he added, as an
important detail came into his mind
from the Wilhelmstrasse on a specia
mission"
Eyes? Who Is hep
"A Captain Karl!' Major Won Brenis
said. "You know him?"
mol And must meet him."
''You don't suspect"
mo, nor Streetman assured him
AT the Wilhelmstrasse few OF us know
one another; still we cannot be too
careful"
HE dimes with u.s." the major ex
planned.
"And then we shall look him over,
Streetman said with satisfaction.
"Auf wiedersehenv' And Major vol
Brenig went to his room, congratulate
ing himself the while upon the fac
that he had so resourceful an assistan
in that able young officer from the WI
helmstrasse
Henry Streetman lighted cigarette
tossing the still blazing match into tn
fireplace. And he had not waited lonl
before Henri Christophe appeared.
Major Won Brenig wishes to dine a
once" the spy told him. How 500
can you be ready?"
I'm fifteen minutes, m'sieu."
"Goodl There will be three of us
Major Won Brenig, myself and Captai
Karl"
Eyes, m'sieu." Henri had alread
} turned to hurry back to the kitche
when a bright blaze in the fireplac
| met his astonished eyes. 1t was ell
tirely too warm an afternoon for fire
Only a mailman would have built one
why, what is that?" he exclaimed.
81 lit cigarette" Streetman sale
II threw my match there" And to on
: of the soldiers he added. PUT 1t OF
at oncel''
The man Otto hurried to the fir,
place.
} Eyes, yes. m'sieul 1t is nothing
? Only some tree branches-it can do u
! HARM" the innkeeper protested.
: In the meantime Otto had extiI
guished the blaze. He had crawle
} bodily inside the great opening of III
fireplace. TO make sure that he did h
! work thoroughly. And now he emerge'