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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
The Salvation
 Army's Commander

Gen. W. Bramwell Booth, who sue ceeded his father, the late Gen. Will liam Booth, as commander-in-ch chic of the Salvation Army, was born ir Halifax, Eng, sixty-one years ago to- day, March 8, 1856. At that time his father was a travelling evangelist, con nected with the Methodist New Con- nection Church, and it was not until 1865, when the present commander of the army was nine years old, that the Salvation Army movement was launched. He was educated private ly, with the view to fitting him for a useful career in the work of the in fant army" and at eighteen became an officer in his fathers organization md commenced his public career. The leadership of the Salvation Army is now a post of great import ance, involving the general direction of the activities of hundreds of thou sands of workers in three-score coun- tries and colonies. Gen. Bramwell Booth has demonstrated that he is well fitted for the task imposed upon him. and those who predicted that the Salvation Army would go to pieces upon the death of it's founder have
 
 Thousands of the soldiers of the Salvation Army now wear the mili- tary khaki, and British army officers have testified that they make excep- tional1y good soldiers, and that their training in discipline and obedience has been of great value. The Salv4- ton Army in Great Britain, which is ] under the direct supervision of the comma nder in chief of the world or ganization, has also played a big role in looking after the wives, widows and children of soldiers. Their chari- table labors have been marked by a spirit of efficiency which has com manded admiration, and it is safe to 1 say that the Salvation Army is now l more thoroughly entrenched in the affections of all classes in England, land of it's origin, than ever before.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
A CHANGE FOR VOLUNTEERS

" DEFENSE of Bridgeport from attack by vessels
 lies in the island forts off New London, at the eastern entrance of Long Island sound.
 There not enough of the regular Coast Arlerynen to In the event of the Connecticut Coast Ar
 ey be called including the three companies stationed at Bridgeport
 The local companies which comprise the bulk of the militia stationed about 175 recruits fill their ranks At least two additional companies ought to be raised and main taned if Bridgeport to do anything like its share for the protection of its industries from possible foreign attack
 Efficient Coast Artlerymen not be made night The service requires carefully trained anad skilled in the duties they perform It takes time to train them but apt and intelligent such required find return for their time in the interest and enjoyment to be had from their tice. .@t.e... < yt.~sx
 Bridgeport has officers and commssioned offic ers trained their holding army certificates any other city of it's size in the country The Sec od of Bridgeport holds the record for target practice having perfect the 12 inch guns during maneuvers of 1915.
 Coast Arteryen called for strike duty, labor troubles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08

power to keep up prices and prevent rate cutting
 The recent action of the members of this poWerIul III demanding fee of $3 for visit in the day tune ana DO LOT vlslt Tn the night time is such action would make venton of plumbers shver with perhaps with admir- ation
 The commercalzation great profession proceeds on distinctly modern plane
 What poetic justice if the members of Brdgeports many other labor should their brothers of the doctor unon much as the doctors charge them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
MORE HOSPITAL ROOM NEEDED

HE CITY has been growing rapidly it has outgrown hospital service More is needed especially for the poor patients Opinion is divided between city hospital and more facilities for the private hospitals. There two objections to city hospital. It colder and less humane of the poor places upon the stigma of being charity patients which the private situtons do not.
 The economic is important All the factors of ad mnistraon will be cheaper and efficient in two big unt than in three smaller
 remedy would to be to increase the size and f nancial of Bridgepors two efficient institutions 1t difficult to obtain legislation by which the city contribute adequately for the maintenance of the poor patients much less fer good service than would involved the establishment and maintenance of city hos pial
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES

Coat of tar and feathers was ap- piled to a citizen of Ballerica Mass, on this date in 1775, this being the first instance of the inf1iction of this punishment in America. The first steam fire engine in America was ex- hibited at Baltimore in 1855. The first suspension bridge at Niagara Falls was opened on this date in 1855. Henry Ward Beecher died 30
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08

The Italian government has decloeo to arm practically all merchant ships and to offer prizes for merchantmen that sink submarines.
 The Assembly passed the Slater Dill, which provides universal military training for all boys in New York state, as we'll as for physical culture.
 William A. Morgan, president Of the Buffalo Copper & Brass Rolling Mil. announced an increase in wages or ? cents an hour for 5000 employes-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08

stamps were given with it ana tne quantity of soap was the same. f1e did this to disprove an argument oA MT. Durand to the effect that the glV- ing of trading stamps generally re- suited in the reduction of the value of the article with which 1t was given.
 Several other dealers utilizing trading stamps opposed the bill. put no one else spoke in favor of 1t.
 The bill will undoubtedly be re- ported unfavorably.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
housekeeping Specials

Biscuits Assorted biscuits 16 styles including
 many of the favorites in pound boxes, 29 cts box Yellow Mixing Bowls very hard glazed bowl of do-
 mestc make In nests of 5, including 1, 2 3, A. and
 qt sizes $1.UO Set English Earhenware Tea Pots, plain brown, shapes !, CID sizes 3S cts. each Sanitary Egg Beaters and Cream Whips, glass jar and
 retinned beaters ID cts. each Dustless Dust Mops, large si ze, 59 cts. each Dust Cloths These have been chemically treat
 ed will not scratch throw the dust, polishes as 1t
 cleans g cts. each Aluminium Sauce Pans and kettles, with covers, qt
 size 79 cts. each Furniture Busters Made of dusess material in the form X of a men It gathers up the dust but the hand is
 kept clean. 47 cts each Sherwood Dish Dainers Made of heavy galvanized ron
 has renned wres separate racks for dishes and
 silver 69 cts. each
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
NOT A SUITABLE CHAIRMAN

c ENATOR WILLIAM J. Stone is not in sympathy with the - views and of the committee foreign rea
 ons of which he is the chairman He has the right to his opinion another but his opinion makes him an suitable for the headsp of this committee and he should step down.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
The Pump is Stylish

Smart models for street wear, plain and perforated in fancy lines. Patent coltskin and dull feathers,
 $4.50 to $500
 Spats must be worn with pumps for comfort. A perfectly fitting mod el of jersey cloth, 8-but- ton, in white, ivory, taupe, pearl, fawn and gold,
 $2.0o and $500
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
Cl,e DmRead co
AkGE6&16 AfV

years ago today. Confederate iron clad ram Merrimac sunk the frigates Cumberland and Congress at Hamp- ton Roads 55 years ago today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
for the ''tots''

Boomer Dresses, in pink, blue and tan. From to 6 years 75 cts Middy Dresses, white skirts with pink blue middy For 4, and years, $l.5O Dresses of white pique ? and 3 year sizes $1.5O Dresses of white linen or duck ? and years, $1.00 Rompers, white and colored. For ages 1, ? and 3 years 59, 65 75 and $125 up Creepers, in colored gnghams chambrays and crepes. Prices from 59, 65, 75, $1.00 up to $2.5O Creepers of white seersucker, 75 cts Creepers of white crepe, $1.00 and $1.5P Overalls of colored seersucker, pink blue 75 ct 
 Second hdor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08

Matthew K. McMul1in and Ralph NJ cardner have been elected mem hars of the Chicago Board of Trade.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
A STRONG UNION

T> VERY LITTLE while medical associations take
 tien that emphasizes their true character labor ions organizations through which the members acquire the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08

The body of a man aoouI ;a,. was found near the Gfaho S.ioo at Jersey City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
Handkerchiefs

The Handkerchief Department is making a >--yw ing of the newest in Handkerchefs daintiy embroid cred in colors An inspection is invited
 Clearance of odd lots s Women's all linen initialed handkerchiefs, at
 13, 15 and g cts each. Owing to the scarcity of linen this IS an oppor-s tunty as can be obtained at these prices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
Evening and Boudoir
 Slippers

Complete lines in satin, brocade and soft kidskin. Beautiful eff fects in gold and silver cloth.
 A Special Cleaner for silver slippers which makes them look like new.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08

Table Spoons, Bouillon Spoons, Dessert Spoons, Iced Tea Spoons, Orange Spoons, Butter Spreaders, (individual) Salad Forks, (individual) Ice Cream Forks, Oyster Forks, Sugar Shells, each Butter Knives, each Berry Spoons, Gravy Ladies,
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13
An Old AnoIo- norman Car

An Old AnsIo-Norman Carol.
Lordlings, listen to our ldy-
We hare come from fdra,ody
To seek Christmas;
In this manson zoe are told
He his yearly feast doth hold:
IT'S todayf
Aoy joy come from God above
TO oil those tcho Christmas IoUel
Lordlin0s, noto tell you true,
Christmas brinoeth unto you
Only mirth;:
HIS house he flls toith many del
OF bread and meat and also fish
To grace the day.
Nay JOY come from God above
To all those pho Christmas lopei
Lordlings, through our drmy's band
They say, Who spends ,oith open hand
Free and fast,
And oft regaIes his many friends
God gives him double tohdt he spendi
To grace the day.
May joy come from God above
To all those pho Christmas Iopei
LordHngs, toicked men escheD,
In them neper shall you view
Au0ht that's good;
Co,odrds are the rdbble rout,
Kick and beat the 0rumblers oxt
To grace the day.
May joy come from God above
To oil those tpho Christmas lore!
Lords, By Christmas and the host
OF this mansion hear my toast
Drink it tceT.
Each must drain his cup Of toine.
And I the first toiI toss off mine;
Thus / ddviSe,
Here, then. bid you all ,cdssdfi,
Cursed be he Who i0iH not say Drirk
hail.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13

tarts?" And there was Miss Beth
Granger with plate Of mince tarts.
"Oh, thank you'll" gasped Amy as she
took one.
"Wait moment and Annie will
wrap 1t In paper napkin so you can
carry 1t home" said Miss Beth as she
pressed a button for the maid. But
when Annie came with the paper nap
kin, which was all gay with holly and
Christmas bells. Miss Ruth put all the
mince tarts In it and gave 1t to Amy.
ooh, thank you so much I" repeated
Amy, thinking how her mother would
enjoy the tarts. Mother sent the
Dress"
my sister is trying 1t on" said Miss
Beth. "Wait a moment, Amy. and I
will get the money for you"
She had just disappeared when Miss
Lucy Granger came bustling through
the hall. II wonder If you would mail
these little packages for me, AmyT
she said. 81 am so provoked because
I have used up my Christmas seals"
"Of course I will mail the packages,
Miss Lucy" said Amy; then she added
shyly, IL have some Christmas seals
If you would like them"
"You have2 How very fortunate!"
Amy told her about the seals and
how she had been unable to sell even
one of them. To her great Joy Miss
Lucy bought the whole twenty-five and
put the money in Amy's pocketbook,
together with a bright silver quarter
for herself. II hope you will have a
very happy Christmas, DEAR" Miss
Lucy said.
The next day Amy took the Red
Cross money to her teacher, and Miss
Smith told her she had done very well.
Early Christmas morning the Gran
ger auto car stopped before the Wells
door, and the chauffeur brought In
great basket for Mrs. Wells. There
was q new dress for Amy, with warm
cloak for her mother, besides cunning
doll. The bottom of the basket was
filed with good things to eat.
"My Christmas week began with
tears" laughed Amy as bright drops
fell on her round cheeks, land 1t Is
ending in tears tool!
"Tears of happiness, darling" said
her mother.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13

Pretty ladies, made of painted wood,
conceal our telephones and invite us
to tell secrets that will never be be-
trayed. These are the "pingocraft'
girls and they make fascinating gifcs
to either men or women friends.
Each one stands at the front of small
board on which the telephone is to
be placed. The mOuthpiece is un-
screwed and when replaced forms the
crown Of hat or springs from high
corsage bouquet or disappears alto
gether or is frankly in evidence, just
as you will.
The pingocraft novelties are made
Of wood cut out from thin boards,
painted white. The figures are out
lined on them ready for painting and
each is painted to suit the individual
taste. The little figure at the left is
holding her hat and, when she is
placed, the mouthpiece of the phone
becomes the crown Of 1t.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13

Here is a compact and comprehen-
sive kit, designed to carry all the
things needed by our boys in the navy,
to keep them and their belongings fit
and nifty. 1t is made of blue denim
and little red cotton-flannel, stitched
with red thread and bound with a
strong braid. Short lengths of braid
sewed in 1t serve to hold comb,
brushes, penciO etc.
This kit carries an unbelievable num-
Der of things-amOng them these !:
Soap in soap box, talcum powder,
scrub brush, pencil with eraser, paper,
post cards, black and white thread,
needles, pins, safety pins, tooth brush,
tooth paste, bone buttons, bachelor but
tons, safety pins, corncOb pipe, bag of
tobacco and has room to spare for
other things. 1t rolls up and is tied
with the strong braid or tape used for
binding 1t. One of these kits, fitted
out, is fine gift along with gay lit
tie bag of sweets, or something equally
foolish, for Christmas.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13
Odd Names In New York.

For odd names New York takes the
prize. Almost every calling is repre-
sented among the names of New York.
ers, besides every title, physical, men,
TAI or moral quality and every beast
and bird familiar to man. Here are
some New York names: Outlaw, Hogg.
Gosn, Dorm, jolly, Nutty. Looney, Kid
ger, Tout, Hurt, Fake. Grunt, Darnall,
Fun, Laffers, Krazsy, Guyer. Bunk.
Tough, Pain, Crook, Gee, Damn, Wit,
Mutt. Batty. Stringer. Fight, Brawl.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13

USED 10 help the wounded soldiers.
And she had not sold one single, soil
tary stamp Of her twenty-five!
How she had trudged around from
door to door. only to meet the same
kind smile and shake of the head Amy
told her mother, and when Mrs. Wells
offered to buy all the stamps herself the
little girl shook her head.
81 ought TO be able TO sell them out
side my home, mother, dear" she said,
THAT would be real work"
Mrs. Wells sighed and smiled. She
couldn't very we'll afford to buy even
the twenty-five stamps that Amy want
ed to sell, for every penny was needed
in that little household. Mr.. Wells had
died q year or two before, and Amy's
mother had to sew for q living. She
was very busy, for she was trying to
finish some work so as to receive the
money in time to buy something for
Christmas.
kiss me, little daughter" Mrs. Wells
said. with smile, "and then carry this
dress up to Miss Granger on the hill"
The Changers lived in big house at
the top of the hill. 1t was quite the
largest house in Little River, and the
three ladies lived there alone with
two servants. They were Miss Belle
Granger, Miss Lucy and Miss Beth.
They were not very young, but they
were very kind and sweet.
The maid admitted Amy to the front
hall, all warm and glowing from q
great fire on the hearth.
"How do you do, Amy? Wouldn't
you like one Of these little mince
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13

The government wants tract twen-
ty miles square for a machine gun
range, and may be depended upon to
find someone with desert who Is WILL
Ing to sell at garden-lot prices.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13

before Christ
mas, and little
Amy Wells was 50
happy. The teach
er had given her
some Red Cross
seals to sell, and
when Miss Smith
had distributed
the red and white
and green seals
among her SchOl-
ars she had ex-
planned to them
ell about the pur-
pose of the Red
Cross society and
how the money
earned would be
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13

The kaiser's agents will have to wait
until Spain forgets what happened a
few years ago before Spanish anger
against the United States rises above
the low visibility level.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13

The paper shortage is becoming so
acute in Germany that it may be nee
essary to cut down the number Of
those reports Of great victories along
the Hindenburg line.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13

ped up the open Hollow N
ing with branches
Of evergreen, and that kept The -
and snow out.
1t was very lonesome In the ~
tree. Somewhere an owl was hoo
and again he heard some fouriasn
animal (perhaps a fox) go pat1sn
over the snow. He was not a
frightened, but 1t surely was ve5 -
some.
Sometimes he slept and dreano : :
his nice warm home. and be ~
of his good, kind parents ana = Z
worried they would be, and > =
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13

IP-and back comes your work.
Multigraphed letters that defy detec-
tion-addressing, filling in, machine
folding, Shorthand and Typewriting.
- Copying speciality. We deliver to
Algiers, Cretna and other points.
DUNLAP'S MULTIGRAPH LETTER SHOP
4o3 Title Guarantee Bldg. Phone Main s,7
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13

: against the door. % h
to. Say, mother, cant
inCF ne asked. NA
.,. Not s, tod today, son." said Nj, y.
1T Is Christmas eve, and N WV
TO 90 into the woods ana Asa n
laurel and evergreens 70 81 ~
house. The servants are Al, aa d
the housework." O09m
"Aw' bother" whlned Md
sn,I dear r me, Neddy, that is not =.
sighed his mother, for she ~s ~
worried about her little ho,' "a
spirit. Ned had a beautifn, -, "a
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13

So Ned tod /
few turns around the pond, heur
all the time that he was disoberrS
mother and feeling very unhapy i
the while.
BY and by he took of bis skatu n
went to the woods to cut some lssd
branches. 1t was showing yeg HI
now, and he had to work fast, ban
by this time 1t was growing DAT i
the woods.
At last his arms were full, ui \
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13

staggered along
through the snow
trying to find the
path, but the
snow had cover
ed 1t up COM
pletely.
Ned was lost In
the woods on
Christmas eve I
He began to cry,
and the tears
froze on his
cheeks. Right be-
side him was q
great oak tree,
with a hollow
trunk. There was
a narrow open
ing In the trunk,
and poor, cold,
tired. lost Ned
squeezed his way
through the open
ing and found 1t
snug and warm
inside, with q
thick bed of dry
leaves. He stop
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13
y AcHTS AND BOATS

" YACHTS AND BOATS
" built, repaired, sold and exchanged.
Engines installed and kept in order.
u Get our price on a built to order
launch from 16 #. up.
g. o. HUET
126 N. Lopez Galvez 1868
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13

peuH h
ne seemed tsh
his his own "
else. y
So when hi
ly Ned, sslA
enough, tost !,
natchet and va
toward IL
woods m ma
er did not .
that he had \
skates hidden =
der histli
oyercoat.
When he sss
ed the pond \
found all d
skaters had 90
home, for u
wants to slb
on Christmas N
when there n
so many slAs
delightful DIN
IN do
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13
Christmas Seals
By CLARISSA MACKIE

- L was only q few days
before Christ
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13

!; !: :. :: !; 4:
money. Let us prove Il TO you.
d. R. MILLER AND BROS.
tUaAes, corner 1efpsicAece
One block from Kaufman's Big Store.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13

RESSMAHING-
The fastest fashions exclusively By
New York teacher. Exclusive de.
designs. Cowns remodeied. Khaki
- suits . specially. Prompt work
Satisfaction and style guaranxeed.
Special summer prices. Over the river pat
THE VOGUE SHOP
10l xelpsmeas St. Jaekssa lS7-W
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-09-28
REVIEW CLUB.

The Review Club held the first
meeting of the year Tuesday, Sept.
Is, at the home Of Mrs. j. V. Free
man.
A very enthusiastic business
meeting resulted in the election of
the following officers:
President-Mrs. F. Greasy.
Vice-Pres.--Mrs. N. R. Barham.
Sec-Tres.-Mrs. F. Stewart.
Mrs. Coke Moore was appointed
press reporter.
The resignation Of Mrs. Peoples
was accepted and resolutions Of re-
gret for the removal of Mrs. 7. W..
Scott, former president and charter
member were passed and ordered
spread upon the minutes.
After the reading Of the consti-
tuition and bylaws by the Sscreta-
ry the club adjourned to meet Oct.
9th, with Mrs. H. F. draper.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-09-28
THE DEVIL YOU SAY.

The devil sat by a lake Of fire on
a pile of sulphur kegs, his head was
bowed upon his breast, his tail be-
tween his legs; a look of shame
upon his face, the sparks dripping
from the eyes-he had sent his re-
signation to the throne up in the
skies. I'm down and out" the
devil said. He said it with sob.
There are others that outclass me,
and | want to quit my job He'll
isn't in it with the land that lies
along the Rhine; I'm a has-been and
a piker, therefore resign; one am
munition maker with his bloody
shot and shell knows more about
damnation than all the imps in
hell. Give my job to Kaiser Will
liam, the author of this war--he
understands it better, a million
times by far-I hate to leave the
old home, the spot love so well,
but | feel that | am not up-to-date
in the art of raising hell. "-Ex-
change.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-09-28
7. ". YOUNG PASSES AWAY.

"Thos. W. Young, died at his home
in this city Tuesday night after ill
ness of about three days. Mr..
Young was well known throughout
Dyer and Crockett sounties and
possessed many friends. He was
about 81 years Of age. He is sur
vived by his wife and one daughter,
Mrs. Geo. Rice, of near Tigrett. Mr..
Young was member of the Chris
tan church. The remains were in
tered yesterday at Bowen's Chapel.
ED. E. S. Baker conducted the SER
vices The News extends sympathy
to the bereaved ones"
The above is taken srom the last
issue of the paper published at
Friendship. Carroll county, and
handed us last Monday by Esq. Sam
Bell, whose wife is sister of Mrs.
Young, both being daughters Of the
late G. W. Diffee, who lived his life
and died in this county. Mr.. Young
lived here a year or so and made
many friends.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-09-28
WANT YOUR HELP.

The ladies Of the local Red Cross
have undertaken to make for each
Henderson county soldier boy what
is known as a Comfort Kit" a kind
of bag or knapsack filled with var
ious articles for the toilet and other
purposes. The total cost is going
to be so much that the ladies are
compelled to ask the people all over
the county to aid in raising the
money. Such large proportion of
the boys come from the country
that's the duty Of the people all over
the county to join the town people