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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
Protest of Ministers Wife Changes Custom
 In Courts of France

Paris, Feb. 13-Madame Louis J. Malvy, wife of the Minister of the Interior, is credited with reforming the court custom as old as repub- lican institutions in France, of call- ing to the bar a married woman cited as a witness in court as Woman Le- blanc" or Woman Lebrun," as the case might be, and an unmarried woman as Girl Lebrun" or Girl Le- blanc."
 Madame Malvy, summoned as wit ness in the case of a burglar who broke into her apartment, being i'll, was unable to appear. The court crier, according to usage, called out her name three times Woman Mall wy! Woman Malvy! Woman Mall vy!' Madame Malvy was shocked at this lack of deference to the wife of a cabinet minister and on her protesta- tion, the presiding judge of the Su- preme Court has ordered that the ti- tie Dame" for a married woman and t.Demoiselle'' for an unmarried wom- an shall be substituted for the less courteous titles of Woman" and Girl"
 Some of M. Malvy's friends are ap- prehensive that this reform of a dis tinctly democratic usage may affect his popularity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
Father Callahan
 Goes to Stamford

Rev. Henry Callahan, for the last year assistant at to Rev. Stephen Chernitzky, pastor of St. Stephens Hungarian R. c. church has been transferred to St Johns church, Stam- ford, by Right Rev. John J. Milan, bishop of the Hartford diocese. Fath- CT Callahan will leave for new duties the latter part of the week. While fninistering in the city the young priest has endeared himself to the Hungarian people.
 Father Callahan was ordained two a11d a half years ago at Budapest, Hungry following a four year course At that seminary He speaks the Hungarian language very f1uently. Rev. John C.. O'Brien, formerly of this city is pastor of St. Johns church. No successor has been appointed for Father Callahan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
WHEN MARRIAGE IS A FAILURE

Surely marriage is failure when it's essential purpose, the raising Of family of children, proves impossible. Tn the childless home the married pair, though sometimes more or less unconscious of the fact, grow disap- pointed and lonely. Lacking the best tie to hold them together they are likely to drift apart, hence many separations and divorces.
 If every wife, whose physical state prevents motherhood, would but try that great remedy, Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound, there would be far fewer childless homes Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
VETERANS PLEDGE FULL SUPPORT TO
 PRESIDENT WILSON

Elias Howe, Jr., Post No. 8, Grand Army of the Republic, stands solidly behind President Wilson in his ac- tlons in the present international cri- SIS, and the veterans have pledged themselves to uphold the president and Congress in whatever course is adopted. The soldiers of 1861 also have endorsed the message of Gov. Holcomb pledging Connecticut's lov- alty to the President.
 The action of the post, taken at a recent meeting, is embodied in these resolutions which were unanimously adopted:
 Resolved; That this Post, com posed of more than one hundred and fifty veterans who fought in the war for the preservation of the Union of the United States of America and in defense of the honor of it's flag on many bloody battlefelds, hereby en- dorse the action of the President of the United States in asserting the right of American shipping and Amer 1can sailors and passengers to freely and peaceably traverse the waters of the oceans without molestation or damage, and hereby pledges it's mem bers to his support and the support of this country in any action taken or to be taken for the enforcement of the rights of the American people and to avenge any attacks upon their per- son and property, and pledge ourselves to support in every way that we can any course of action that the Pres ident or Congress may take in the present crisis
 Resolved; That this Post heartily endorse the patriotic and timely mes sage of Governor Marcus H. Holcomb to the President of the United States pledging the support of the State of Connecticut in the present crisis which may result in war;
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
AGED MISSIONARY DEAD.

Osaka, Japan, Feb. 13.-Miss A. M. Colby, one of the oldest and best known American missionaries in Ja- pan, is dead here after service ex- tending through 3S years. For many years she was the principal of the Bai- wa Girls School of Osaka, which she herself founded. Miss Colby repre-
 sented the American Board of Com missioners for Foreign Missions and came to Japan in 1879. She was born in New England Fl years ago. and was the oldest missionary worker in Osa- ka Several hundred Japanese wo men in this and other cities have been graduated from her school. Miss Col by was an excellent musician. She carried on musical studies at Boston, Germany and Belgium, before coming out to Japan as a Church worker.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
Shirkers Hide in
 Woods of France

Paris, Feb. 13.-Tricks to avoid mill itary duty have been varied rather than numerous during the war. The most recent stratagem is that of two shirkers, unknown to each other, who hid in woods to escape service. One of them, a man named Souleillon, 3o years old, remained concealed from the beginning of hostilities in order to avoid the mobilization order His father dying, Souleillon came out of hiding to lay claim to his parents es- tate. An alert gendarme at Cahors took him into custody, reminding him that, before being an heir. he had to be soldier.
 The second case was that of Alfred Rous, who took refuge in the forest of Reynaldes. Here he built himself a comfortable cabin with stones,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
HISTORIC AMOS
 ARE A RAPIDLY
 VANISHING RACE
Aborigines of Northern Ja- pan Resent All Efforts
 to, Aid Them.

Tokio, Feb. 13-Investigators call attention to the fact that the historic race of the Amos, the aborigines of Northern Japan, is slowly dying out. It is estimated that these residents sof I1okkaido, the most northerly of the great islands making up the Japanese Empire, are now no more than 2O,- 900.
 The Ainos, dark, picturesque ap- bearing people live in groups of twen- ty to forty houses in scattered dis tricts on the island. Tn spite of cease less efforts on the part of the Cen tral government and each prefecturaI government in their behalf, which give them allotted portions of land, provide them with habitations, give them instructions in farming, and furnish them with necessary educa- tion, they nevertheless show no sign of benefiting from the care taken of them. Japanese writers term them an indolent, improvident race and de- clare that both men and women are addicted to drinking and appear to regard anything done for their benefit as nuisance.
 The male Amos pass their time in hunting and fishing. The women are described as more industrious Bear hunting is the great occupation of the men but the bears, like the Amos themselves are becoming fewer The men have dark hair and long, thick boards Hair is sacred to them. Their faces are usually tattooed.
 The Bear Festival" as it is call ed, consists of the offering of slaugh- tered young bear as sacrifice to the gods. The animal is nurtured for about five years for this specific pur- pose. On the occasion of the sacrifice the men and women join in grand banquets and merry-making The Amos like many other primitive peo- pie worship the sun.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
AERIAL MAILS TO PARIS.

London, Feb. 13.-England and France have for some time past been considering the opening of an aerial mail service between London and Paris, although there is no indication of it's being adopted before the con- clusion of peace. The practicability of the idea, however, has been dem onstrated by the aerial service for off cial dispatches which has for a long time been in existence between Lon don and the British front
 The distance between London and Paris, about 138 miles, has been cov- cred in one hour and forty minutes by aeroplane. According to the present method, eight to ten hours is the best that can be expected even in peace time-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
REMINGTON ARMS sPEANT IS READY lFOR GOVERNMENT
Big Munitions Shops Could Easily Be Diverted to
 U. $. Work.

Reports that the Remington Arms -sS.ca Metallic Cartridge Co.'s plants fn snis city had been subsidized for the manufacture of government muni- tions and supplies, apparently caused by the published report that Harry &Kimball. president of the Reming- tpn Arms & Ammunition Co.,, has en- listed in the naval reserves, are with out foundation.
 csThe Remington Arms & Ammuni- ton plaet as we'll as the Remington Arms Union Metallic Cartridge Co. works in this city are strictly neutral in the acceptance of orders. It has been the aim of officers heretofore to accept without prejudice bona fide or ders from any reliable source.
 Rumors of plots to destroy the plant have been greatly exaggerated, ac- cording to persons in close touch with the espionage staff of the factory, and minor incidents expected during the course of manufacture on such large scale, with highly explosive substance, have been fabricated in rumor to the detriment of classes and natlonantles.
 Likewise employees state that whole sale discharges from employment re- gently broadcasted in gossip are With out firm substance. Foremen lndl- cate that during the recent regime there has been a weeding-out process for the purpose of efficiency but that inc elimination of individuals and clioues has been accomplished with mt feeling towards race, religion or labor unions.
 In the present situation the factory undoubtedly will be held in read1- ness for contract work from the Unit ed States government under emergen- cv calls. Its capacity is said to be sufficient to increase on one shift by the addition of 12,000 men and women or on two shifts by the number of nearly 2S,O0O, though under such conditions the living conditions in the city would be most crowded and un- wholesome. =.
 Tn the matter of protection. guards state that the complement increased slightly iss not above that ordinarily ordered for the protection of army and navy property under ordinary circumstances and that suspicion or we'll founded plots to destroy proper tyis entirely absent.
 That care will be taken to guard against misguided cranks or fanatics, likely to appear against any person or concern at any time, is not denied by those assisting in the protection of the plants here but the installation Of machine gun companies, the erection of mounted artillery or similar mih- tary emplacements' is absolutely de- nied on all sides.
 Employment officers in discussing the situation existent to-day declare that there will be no large release Of men, nor unless increased orders are received by the factory will there be increased offerings of employment.
 Thus in regard to many of the ru-I mors afioat in relation of the big mu- milton plants here, the situation may be, regarded in statu quo. The plants will continue their work in the ord1n- ary way, guarding against fanatic and crank and awaiting with eager readi- ness any orders for the, United States government which will be completed with dispatch and probably without inconvenience to orders now being prosecuted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
PAIlISIAN PROTEST 4.gol
 POTATO PLAN

Paris, Feb. 13.-The proposal to grow potatoes in the Bois de Bou- logne is not received with favor by Parisians. Why, they exclaim, are not the Luxembourg, plots in the Champs Elysees, or Park Monceau used instead. Early in the war, when the retrenched camp of Paris was menaced, parts of the Bois were sused for herds of cattle and sheep as an emergency measure, but now no need is felt for precautionary steps which. might damage this most favorite
 places frequented by Parisians.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
md tiles. Behind his lodg-

branches and tiles. Behind his lodg- ing place he installed an oven to bake bread. Possessing a rifle. two pistols and much ammunition, Rous hunted and caught fish. Recently. young shepherdess, seeking a strayed sheep, surprised Rpus who was asleep. Gendarmes were called, and after a short fight the deserter was bound and arrested.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
7zzEe17ncE UNITE0

sau.. r>a oll---carcless and lack of opportunity that did not interfere with thelr buSiE ess.
 '"The situation with them is. OK plained the official ''tEat they have lived alRa among tL* IT own people and have talked German whenever they could. They have not become Americanized., They are insular in habit and speech"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13

- ., .1.u -.n..el, kota.es m the once lf a clerk of d federal court.
 An official told of talking with three applicants for naturalization who have been in the United States from seven teen to thirty years. They spoke English with a sufficiently German ac- cent to indicate their nationality. Asked why they had not applied for citizenship before,th all gave the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13

Thl ou5s hout the United States wherever there is a considerable pro- portion of German and Austrian LOT residents there has been since tho diplomatic break with Germany a rush on the part of aliens to acquire is a group of aliens swearing aHegi-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13

Switzerland has taken over Ger man inter ests ill Japan, which were cared for by the United States before its breach with German~. a
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-22

Fol; IENT-Suite If one large and three
antr-ronms. upstairs. suitable for lodge or
other meetings. modern c0nveniences. Rent
cheap a. good tenant. All outside rooms, cool
ana sanitary. Address d. n, Herald Office.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-22
M1S&'2t&5l
OS4&

Mrs. Gussie Scott Clancy this afternoon
entertained the Friday Bridge club and a
number of guests in honor of Mrs. George
S~tovalls guest, Mrs. Murray of Flores
vile.
konoring her sister, Mrs. W. o. Murray
of Floresville, Mrs. W. 5. Stovall enter
tanned at bridge yesterday afternoon at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herff Mon
roe. In the bridge games the first prize,
a crochet bag, was awarded Mrs. ". $.
bridge prize was presented the honor guest.
Following the games Mrs. Stovall, assisted
by Mrs. Monroe, served refreshments of
ice cream and angel food. The guests
present were:
Mesdames j.. c. George, W. S. West, IL.
B. Moler, H. NJ. SHELTON, j. S. ford, j. NJ.
Batsell, j. Fl. Batsell, c. W. Ratsell, viii
Stovall and Miss Nora Douglass.
The Thursday Bridge club and a number
Of other guests were entertained yesterday
afternoon by Mrs. James A. Browne. In
addition to being the meeting day for the
Thursday club the affair was given in hon
or of Mrs. Brownies mother, Mrs. Brutsche
and her sister, Mrs. Hobart. Handsome
hand embroidered articles of lingerie were
awarded as prizes to Mrs. A. B. Walker
and Mrs. Ellis Clancy. Following the
games Mrs. Browne served luncheon.
The guests were:
Mesdames j. NJ. Nixon, j. j. Fox, b. o.
Works, Ellis Clancy, Grover Wagner, G..
S. Clancy, ID. L. Spero, Louis Brulay,
A. B. Walker, O. |. Hicks, J. T. Canales,
L. S. Order, A. Celaya, o. X. Mason. C..
w. Colgin, John Gregg, Miss Una Young,
Miss Herlinda Canales and Miss Florence
Bell.
The officers at Fort Brown will enter
tain at the post pavilion Saturday evening
at dancing. The members of the Country
Club, their families and friends, and the
members of the Elks Club and heir families
and friends are invited.
o. |
Chairman +. L. Hicks of the house com
mittee Of the Elks' club announced today
that extra efforts are being made for the
dance to be gwen at the club tonight. The
orchestra of the Sixteenth cavalry band
will play, and refreshments will be served.
Members of the club and their friends, and
the officers of the army post are invited
and urged to attend.
% |
Now that instructions a 10 the manu-
facture Of hospital equipment a per gov
eminent specifications have arrived. Mrs.
+. c. Pierce is on duty every morning at the
Red Cross headquarters in the city hall to-
instruct in the manufacture of supplies.
In order that there will be no difficulty in
locating Red Cross headquarters a large
Red Cross flag has been suspended over
the entrance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-22
Is Youngest Member
OF Local Red Cross

Four-year-old Sophie Kowalski j. to
vile Red Cross Chapter. Acting through
her father, b. l.. kowalski, the patriotic
little lady yesterday submitted her name
and subscription money TO the cause. In
connection with the enlistment" of Miss
Kowalski, the membership committee Of the
Red Cross calls attention TO the fact that
there is no age limit to this branch of the
national service and that physical exam
nations are not required.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-22

NO TIME FOR SLACKERS NOW
SUBSCRIBE TO THE RED CROSS
FUND.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-22
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-At Harrington, several nice
houses. also several al Mission. Address
J. b. Smith, Box 294, Harrington, Texas.
10
FOR IiENT-FurniShcd cottage in Victoria
Heights. shower bath and sink. Apply Mrs.
!. u. I>pm. corner 9Th and Jefferson. 81
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-22
SALOONS STOCK IS BOUGHT IN.

Luis Crixell today bought the bankrupt
stock of liquors of Rosalio Gutierrez, for
mer proprietor of the Midway Bar on Eliz-
abeth street. The sale was at auction by
A. Bollack, and the stock vent for S4s5.
The cash register was bought for 800 BY
Teofilo Crixell.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-22
BELL-ANS
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. One package
proves It. 25cat all druggists.
THIS REMEDY IS SOLD IN BROWNS
VILE BY THE EAGLE PHARMACY.
PHONE rs.

er H.. Rech today promised music lovers an
unusually good program for the concert at
the Girls National Honor Guard Park at
Z 80 o'clock Sunday night. Most Of the
for that concert are by request.
such as "The Evolution of Dixie" "Star~
and Stripes" 'The Sliding Trombone"
etc.
The program for tonight follows:
/. March, "El Captain Sousa
,. Overture, "Glory Mannering". Bishop
3. Fantasia. "The Ambuscade" .......
4. "The Anvil Polka .Parlow
5. Waltz. might of Gladness". .......
- ahchilc
Whistling Novelty, "The Whistling
Johnnies hager
Z. Selection, "Songs from Old Folks.
Lake
marching Through Georgia, Soldiers
Farewell, Mocking Bird, The Old
Oaken Bucket, Ben Bolt, Old Black
Joe, When You and | Were Young,
Maggie; Tramp. Tramp, Tramp; Mary
land. my Maryland: just Before the
Battle Mother. Auld Lang Syne.)
3. lntermezzo. "Sempre Giovine'.. Brooks
.. Polonaise Ball Costume. 49,. Merzdorf
National Anthem
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-22
POSITION WANTED.
IRRIGATION EXPERT desire,

MITIGATION EXPERT desires change ;
knows every detail of construction and
operation ot canal systems and handling
water; speaks Spanish; compile knowledge
of machinery. pumps. tractors; can con
troll any labor. Would consider manage
ment ranch or anything in my line. Ref
ercnces. Guarantee results. Address Ir-
rlgation Expert. Brownsville Herald. is
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-22
PERSONAL.

WANTED TIE TRAVELLING MEN TO
KNOW | have again taken charge ~ the
Commercial hotel. Twenty cool rooms al zoe:
serving regular meals. with Martha rs chef. n
'oc. Sample room and garage in Connection.
Your patronage solicited. Mrs. :. G. Wolf.
McAllcn. Texas. -
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-22
NOTICE.

OFFICE DEPARTMENT QIARTEEMAST-
Err. Fort Sam Houston. Texas. Sealed pro-
poSals. in duplicate. will w. received here until
HOO a.. m. July >. 1917. for furnishing cord
wood required ~ Southern Department sta
tiuns and camps nj ans time during the period
beginning August I. 1917. and ending .lnre ~.
1918. Further information furnished upon np-
p~licition. -o-I --'A'- ~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-22
WANTED TO RENT.

WANTED To RENT InfurniShrd room, suit
able fnr male tenant. X r.. care Herald.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-22
Band Concert Night
At Fort Brown, 7:30

The Sixteenth Cavalry Band will give
its usual concert at the Fort Brown band
stand at 80 o'clock tonight. Band Lead
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-22

FOR RENTING apartments. partly furnish
"a. Corner 18th and I4cvee SIS. Apply Mer.
chants National Rank. o
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-22
WANTED TO BUY.

WANTED OLD FALSE TEETH. Doesn't
matted If broken. | pay from $1lOO 70 $1,000
per set. Send by parcel post and receive
check hy return mail. l.. Mazer, 2OO7 5. Fifth
81. Philadelphia. In. So
The broad ax., 1917-12-15
PRIZE oFFERED FOB LOYALTY
oHRIsf1EAs CANDY.

The Conservation Committee Of the
woman's Committee Of Illinois has Of
fered a price Of $40 for the best 10y.
atty Christmas Candy to be made with
ont cane or beet sugar. Samples and
recipes for this contest should reach
Miss Elizabeth Allen, 100 West Adams
Street, Chicago, not later than noon
Wednesday, December 12. There viii
be a second prize of IS and a third
prize Of Is. A great many people have
already sent in orders for Loyalty
Christmas Candy. Charities are es-
peeially interested as they do not feel
that it is patriotic to buy candy with
sugar and yet it is hard to disappOint
eager children at Christmas time. The
Loyalty Candy is the solution.
The Council is arranging to have a
demonstration Of making the candy
during Christmas week, and a festive
gathering at the same time.
The broad ax., 1917-12-15
YOUNG CHILDREN PICK ONIONS

Miss Jessie Binford, of the Commit
tee on Health and Recreation Of the
Woman's Committee of the State Coun-
ell, viii address the Conference Of the
Boys Working Reserve to be held in
Chicago on Friday and Saturday, on
the subject Of the abuse of young chill
dren in Illinois on truck farms. "The
aspect of the child labor law that i'm
presses most people" said Miss Bin
ford "is connected with overworking
them in factories. But the child labor
law applies to every child that works,
whether it be on q farm, in q shop or
in a factory. When children Of nine
and upward are obliged to rise early
enough in the morning to catch q three
o'clock train from Chicago to the
onion truck farms, and then put in an
eight hour day picking onions, it is just
rs much an abuse of the child labor
law as overwork in factories.
The broad ax., 1917-12-15
CAIRO WOMAN CALLED TO
TRANCE.

Miss Winifred Warder Of Cairo has
been forced to resign from chairman
ship of Alexandria County because she
has been called to France to serve in
the eanteen service. Miss warder was
the first chairman to get her county
completely organized She sails for
France this week. Her work in Alex
andia County has been turned over to
Mrs. Walter b. Wood and Miss Mar
garet Lansden.
The broad ax., 1917-12-15
SHOWERS FOB MISS BERTHA
MosELEY.

Miss Bertha Moseley, 624S SangamOn
street, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. B. T.
Moseley was given . shower last m
day by Mrs. Dave MCGOWAN, Saturday
by Mrs. Hazel Birch Alexander
Wednesday of this week she was given
a miscellaneous shower by Mrs Clifford
johnson at Phyllis wheatley eluD
rooms. Saturday the bridesmaids VIII
give a shower at AppOmattox ClnO'
During the next week Mrs. LOttie Jel,
ferson, wife Of DR.. W. T. Jefferson VII
entertain at whist for her. Sunday
December %, DR.. and Mrs. II. 8. Garns'
win have her and Carey B. Lewis -
dinner. Monday night, December .
Miss Hazel Harrison, La Porte, mo-
noted pianist and q member OF t0'
bridal party win entertain Miss AOss
ley and her bridar party and parsnn0
with a dinner at Mrs.. Henrietta e
Wilson's, ASS wabaih Ave. during
the tan season es Mis- Moseley has bee. :.
the guest ~; Of honor Il ! number Of vhH
"a, parties. . tuesday H6rning, Dsceno"
IS, Ma Fslik Fsfns, Ksasas CITY, MO- =
win entsrtSin Miss Mcesley e =
Nosslsy home vitS ! ctristAas br''f
Fast