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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-04

preparation has ever been discovered,
There is only one preparation SO far
as we know that is entirely free from,
sulphur, lead, silver, mercury, zinc,
aniline, coal tar products or their de-
rivatives. That preparation is called
"Brownatone." It is so easy and safe
to apply that the wonder is that any
one ever uses anything else.
"Brownatone" instantly tinrs the
hair to any shade of brown Cor black)
that may be desired. If the gray
shows on your temples or is streaking
your hair-if the ends Of your hair
are lighter than the balance, or if for
any reason you wish to stain all or
part Of your hair-use "Brownatone."
A sample and booklet will be sent
you from manufacturers only upon
receipt of 10c. Mention shade desired.
All of the leading drug stores sell
"Brownatone." Two sizes, 25c and
$500.
Insist on "Brownatono" at your
hairdresser's.
Prepared by The Kenton Pharmacal
Co., $40 Coppin Bldg, Covington, KY.
Sold at Liggitt-Riker drug stores
and other leading dealers.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-04
FIRST VICTIM OF WAR.

When the history of what-let us
hope--may be the last war is writ
ten, the name of Jean Leon Jaures
will head the list of its millions OF
victims. The excuse for the terrible
conflict which will make the year
1914 ever memorable was the assas-
sination of scion Of royalty; and Its
first result was to inspire q mad ia
matte to slay the leader of French
socialism
French Socialists. and among them
are some of the leading men of the
nation today, will observe this day
the birthday of their dead leader. for
Jean Jaures was born So years ago
today, The bitterest of the opponent
OF socialism in France recognized IN
Jagfes o. man Of great ability ana 'tre-
mendous energy.
On the .s1st Of July. 1914. M.
Jaures returned to Paris from Brus-
sells, where he had delivered an eIo-
quent address calling upon the Social
lists of the world to unite In the main
tenance Of peace. In Paris on the
same day he made another public
protest against war. That night. al
he sat dining In little restaurant.
he was assassinated, and a remarka-
bic career was brought to an end.
While he opposed war and de-
nounded the three years military
law. M. Jaures was Frenchman. and
he placed his country above social
ism when France was threatened. He
was in many ways the most remark.
able man in French politics. As an
orator he had no peer. So fiery and
thrilling were his utterances, so ur.
gent their appeal to the emotions
that his 4 political enemies otter
found themselves cheering at tn,
conclusion OF his impassionet
speeches. He was scholar and {
man of deep culture. and his appea
was understood by the proletariat al
well sas the intellectuals. In hi
youth his ambition was to become
teacher, and playing school," witt
himself as the schoolmaster, was hi
greatest delight In his early man
hood. after leaving college. he becam
O. lecturer on philosophy at the Uni
versity of Toulouse, and was the mos
brilliant member of the faculty. H
entered politics as a deputy from
Tarn- Always the foe of capitalism
he was also the enemy of the ex
tremists within his party. The fla
of the republic was dearer to hir
than the red flag OF socialism.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-04
ALMANAC FOR TODAY
Bed Bugs Keep Rooms
From Renting

Many desirable rooms don 7
rent for the simple reason
that they are known to be
infested with Bed Bugs.
Spend Is cents and clean
your home, and your rooms
will rent. Tell the public
your house has been cleaned
with Cyrus Presto Killer
and the applicant for rooms
will be satisfied. There is
nothing better made, moth
ing so clean to use and moth
ing so clean to use and moth
ing SO harmless to human
beings-it does not burn.
Try a can Is cents, it is
worth money to you.
THE CYRUS PHARMACY
Fairfield Avenue and :.
Court1and Street
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-04
HINTS FOR MOTORISTS
copyright 1916 By international Syndicate
Knocks And Pounds.

Knocks" pounds" the distress
should needed at
probably result There is
~ generally
the
cnkinE noise which
when. metallic abnora 40
whole these knockings The term pound
bowlike
which
a S -
which
is
ignition the due the spark too early loo
deposits
everlasting of the piston knock OF
heavily with
soft hammer ss8zat
which Is In
through appreciate
Of the crank
connecngod tips Of
ends the failure of the
piston fully fill the cylinder abnormal conditions which
IS
other words the conditions which
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-04

like different woman, and now have
. healthy little baby girl and do all my
house work. / will always praise Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable COMPOUND to
women who suffer as / did. p Mrs.
ALTON D. CAKES, Fort Fairfield, Maiae.
When q remedy has lived for forty
years, steadily growing in popularity
and influence, and thousands upon
thousands of women declare they owe
their health TO It, is it not reasonable
to believe that it is an article Of merit :?
If you want special advice write to
Lydia e. Pinlrham Medicine Co, (confi-
dehtiaN, Lynn, Maa1- Your letter will
be opened and read by wonen only.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-04

Plaid Blankets, IS x 80 in.
various colored plaids in 3 inch
block or broken plaids. Excel
lent value. Pair ...... $500
Plaid Blankets, 81 x 80 inch,
good weight and fine finish.
Pair ...i.........r... $2.75
California Wool Plaid BIan-
kets, large double bed size 70 x
80, large, large block patterns,
in pink, blue or gray. Pair $500
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-04

by female troubles
90 ] was unable to
do my house work.
! took treatments
for IL but received
no help whatever.
Then some of my
friends asked why
I did not try Lydia
e. Pinkham g v ege-
table Compound. /
did SO and my back
ache soon disap-
Danrpd and 7 fo1t
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-04

Holy Name society accompanied the
funeral cortege to st. Thomas ceme-
terry where the burial services were
read by Rev. j. J. Mckinney assisted
by Fathers J. B. Nihill, P. J. Nc
Givney, j. J. Fitzgerld, T. J. Mooney,
and J. F. Conway.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-04
Instant Hair Stain
Better than Slow
ifRestorers'

Some folks
would have
you believe
t h a t they
have discov-
cred s o m. g
m a r velous
combination
that W ii !
''r . S t o rel
the color to
gray, streak-
ed or faded
hair, with
out staining
"a ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-04
hort Lengths of White Goods

Heavy Woolnap Blankets, ~
x 80 inch, in white, tan or gray,
with pink or blue border.
FAR $1,000. .......... $2.OU
California Wool Blankets
high grade, 20 x SO inch, pink
or blue borders, silk bound.
Pair S. 90
White Blankets, 66 K 80 in.
mohair bindings, pink or blue
borders. Pair t........: $3.50
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-04

More Than 1000 rifes, thousands Of
cartridges and some sticks Of dyna-
mite were found In a house in Mon
treal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-04

If you see a really bunged up and
tired looking man, he is probably one
Of those who have just got back from
q restful vacation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-04

AS those $4,000 Chinese soldiers that
have been offered us are all provided
with chopsticks, 1t is probably COR
rect to say they are armed to the
teeth.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-04
White Blankets. Extra Va

at Observation-Disclosures. $3.50
II. x 80 inches, good heavy
quality, with pink or blue Dor
ders, bound with 4 1-2 inch taf-
feta binding.
Wool Blankets, Sc x 80 inch,
heavy weight, with deep bor-
ders or, monair coiored pink or
blue borders. Extra value
at ..,.. $4.UU
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-04

Charles IT. Conklin, a railroad con-
'ductor of Decatur, Ill, has played
100, 900 games of solitaire
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-04
BACKACHE SOON
DISAPPEARED
Could Not Do Houseworlr
Til Lydia E. Pinkhan's
Vegetable Compound
Removed Cause.

Fort Fairfield, Maine. --rFor many
months Isuffered from backache caused
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-04

Percales and Chambrays, SO inch
percales in full range Of plain col
ors, also 80 inch chambrays in plain
colors or stripes, excellent quality
and fast colors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-04

There are excellent devices Of this
kind upon the market at reasonable
prices. and we advise you to thy
pair of them.
STORAGE BATTERY RUNS
DOWN.
r. A. b. writes: Nearly every
morning, lately. / have found my
battery run down and have had to
crank my car by hand. During the
day 1t generally picks up enough to,
start the engine and to run thei
lights fairly WELL What is the mat
ter?
Answer: Probably the plates OF
your battery are internally Short
circuited, to some extent, SO that
the charge escapes during the night
II this Is the case 1t will have to be-
taken apart. the plates cleaned and
possibly partly renewed and newi
fseparators suppl-ed. You had better
take it to a competent battery man
and have 1t looked over. =.
interests of the automobile oaOner ard
ciaI cars soi1 be considered from every
= all phases of the r,ssffs0 and care
ohat not to do. Questions OF general
!. space permitting. address Albert L
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-04

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent n rrs~-s
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-04
LONG CLOTH

40 yard pieces, good soft
quality for underwear. Special
value at piece .......... 1929
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-04

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-04
LONG CLOTH

~ yard pieces, SO inch, Eng
lish long cloth, soft chamois
finish, piece ........... $1,6s
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-03-31

Vow. gentlemen or The Jury. II you be-
lieve in this case that this defendant had
an opportunity to retreat without fear of
his own life or without fear OF great bod
lily harm, then you may convict him; and
II you believe this situation existed be
You'd reasonable doubt you should CON
Wet this defendant
l think, however, gentlemen of the Jury,
that ought to say to you that II YOU do
convict this defendant that the greatest
crime you could convict him of would be
manslaughter, considered from the theory
and of all the evidence adduced by the
prosecution.
However, II you believe this defendant &
story that he was approached by the de
ceased in the manner which has been tes-
tilted to by himself and other witnesses
and that Nielands was the aggressor and
had hatred in his heart for colored men
that he went out for the defendant In the
manner in which 1t has been testified to;
that he was a large man; that he was an
ugly man and that he had a blackjack or
weapon which under the law of this state
he was prohibited from carrying as a con
cealed weapon and that the assault took
place as 1t is said II took place, in sub
stance, and that defendant retreated as
far as he could with safety to himself and
that he retreated as far as he could re
treat to his home and that he Shot TINS
man in defense of his person or in defense
of his life, then 1t is your duty gentlemen
Of the jury, to aequit this man.
Now, gentlemen, YOU are not to judge
this defendants actions at the time of the
assault IN your calm and deliberate mo-
ments; YOU are to place yourself In the
position, as it were, of the defendant him
self at the time of the trouble and ask
yourselves what you would have done. OF
what the ordinary man would have done.
considering the weakness of human ma
ture, with the temperaments and conflict
ing emotions that men have, with his edu-
cation and with his ability of discern
ment In arriving at a conclusion as to
whether the defendant in this case was
justified in taking the life of Nielands in
defense of his life or his person l think,
as | said you ought to consider the
weight of the defendant. You ought To
consider the weight and strength of the
deceased. You ought to consider his be-
ing armed with a blackjack or the weapon
which was described here. Those are all
matters you ought to consider in arriving
at the question as to whether this defend
ant was Justified In the extent of his de
Tense. While you are doing that, gentle
men, let me remind you again, while you
are reviewing this case Just obliterate the
color Of these men.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-03-31
Blacks School of Domestic Science.

Plans are being perfected by Harry
S. Black to establish school of do
nestle science IN Philadelphia, in which
to train young women in the art of
plain and fancy cooking. Mr.. Black
has been n chef for many years and
knows the value of good cooking. He
will teach the old fashioned southern
way of preparing a meal as well as the
up to date methods used in first class
hotels and restaurants. There is an
increasing demand for good cooks, and
Mr. Black sees "A fine opportunity To
serve private families and public estab-
lishments by furnishing competent
helm
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-03-31
JanSSen'S
Seed Store
4O8 {. Adams
PHONE 1887
BELIEVES IN HIS PEOPLE.
Alonzo Milton Shrine Praises Patriot
ism of Colored Americans,


In a recent issue of the New York
Sun appears the following article writ
ten by Alonzo Milton Shrine of Brook
Ign:
Should the Negro take up arms for
this country in case of war? Positive
ly yes. Let me say this country today
Is united, and as one of the family the
Negro realizes the obligation of citi-
zenship and also remembers that the
first blood of the Revolution was shed
by Negro, Crispus Attacks, and that
it was Sergeant Carney, a Negro.
whose dying words were, 1.-THE old
flag never touched the ground"
The Negroes are thinking much just
now of their responsibility and their
duty as American citizens. We are
facing a time of crisis for our country
and our race. Our government has
been compelled to take definite posi-
ton as to the issue involved in the
worlds war. The principles at stake
In this conflict are as vital to the TO-
100000 of Negroes as they are to the
white population of this country.
The Negro has acquired much land
and is becoming a home builder. He is
fast learning the habits of thrift that
have built many churches and schools.
and he is ready and willing to protect
his property and that of his neighbor
and friend the white man and defend
the flag that gave him his freedom.
The Negro knows no danger, he has
no cowardly fear, and when he hears
the battle call he viii be the first to
volunteer.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-03-31

ment of Colored People, was the attor
ney for the defense in this case. in
which he displayed wonderful
knowledge of criminal jurisprudence.
When his client was convicted on the
charge of manslaughter In May. 1916
Attorney Warren Immediately moved
for new trial, which was granted by
the trial court after many delays. At
torney Warren eXerted the full force
of his legal powers in behalf of his
client and won out in one of the hard
est fought criminal cases tried in De
trot for many years.
The Detroit Free Press of March 3
makes the following comment concern
ing the case:
The prosecuting attorney has fought
since March 2S, 1916, to convict Pruitt
ON the charge Of murder of the de
convicted of manslaughter in May,
1916 His attorney, Francis H. War
rem, Immediately moved for new
trial. which, after many delays, caused
by the prosecutor, was granted by the
trial court.
when Nielands and another assault
ed Pruitt and his companion he was
armed with a pocket billy and hav-
ing no license to carry it, he was him
self guilty of felony under the Miehi-
gan law. when he attacked Pruitt, as
well as being the aggressor I'm the
fight. 1t was with this billy that Me.
lands was beating Pruitt with when
the fatal shot was fired from pistol
the latter's companion had obtained
from their home during the fight. Be
sides being armed, Nielands was a six
footer and weighed $50 pounds, and
the man with him was nearly as large
while Pruitt and his companion were
40 pound men.
Judge Edward J. JeffrIes measured
fully up to his high reputation for fair
ness in this case and charged the jury
that the law is color blind and that
they should decide the case in the light
of all the facts and circumstances sur
rounding the killing of Nielands, and
1t did. 1t was the hardest fought Grim
inal case in which Attorney Warren
ever engaged in his long experience al
the bar
Judge Jeffries' record for fairness
and exactness in the Interpretation of
the law according to the facts In any
case that comes before him is one of
the most impartial to be found in Il
court of justice anywhere. He is In.
deed man of the people, whose sole
ambition is to serve humanity by pro
teeting the rights Of citizens against
intrusion aud oppression from what.
ever sources these handieaps may
arise. His whole attitude in matters
affecting the well being of the body
polite finds expression in defending
the right aud denouncing the wrong in
both official aud private affairs.
At this time when segregation ord
nanees are directed against. the eolored
people to such a large extent for self
ish motives and contrary to law the
eolored people the country over who
know of Judge Jefries' stand for the
equal protection Of all citizens alike
without regard to race, color or previ
Gus condition OF seryitude feel that IN
such a man the race has one of it,
best friends. It is the duty of every
citizen who believes In law and order
who believes in justice and equality
before the law, 10 do his share Ia con
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-03-31
FAIR MINDED
DETROIT JuRIST
ImpartiaIity Shown a COIOred
Man In a Murder Case.
STRIKING CHARGE TO JURY

Why the Race Should Support Judge
Edward j. Jeffries, Who Presided at
the Trial Of Levi Pruitt, Accused Of
Numbering a White Man-Attorney
Warren's PIuoky Fight.
In the midst of great unrest among
the colored people in most all sections
of the country for various reasons it is
encouraging to note that in many of
the courts of justice fair decisions are
being rendered in cases where the life
0r liberty Of colored persons are IN
volved. Perhaps the most recent in
stance of such fairness on the part of
the court was shown by Presiding
Judge Edward j. Jeffries at Detroit in
his charge to the jury in the case
Of the people against Levi Pruitt, a col
ored man who was ON trial, accused of
the murder of Charles Nielands. n
white man.
Francis H. Warren, the well known
attorney for the Detroit branch of the
National Association For the Advance
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-03-31

Fashion Show at Pittsburgh.
Scheduled among the interesting So
cial functions at Pittsburgh for Friday
evening, March 30, is fashion show
TO he held Mt the McKelvey school audi
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-21
Good Roads Department.
Conducted Especially for the Banner by Hon. P.
I. Colgrove. President of the Michigan
Good Roads Association.

times the amount of work done in this
county In any one year.
70. 1t is satisfactory. Up to the
present time any county which ever
tried the county road system and
built roads under it has never aban-
doned this plan.
". 1t gets the roads. Genessee
county has built 232 miles of road
under the county road plan and it is
still so popular that when the oues-
ton Of voting upon it was submitted
to the people last fall it carried by a
majority of a to 1. Thus showing
conclusively that the people have
been well satisfied with the expendi-
ture of money by the county road
commissioners.
"The speaker is firmly convinced
that the county road system is the
most just and economical way to solve
the road problem"
After the address of the commits
sloner many questions were asked by
the delegates present, all of which
were promptly answered. After the
meeting a permanent county organ
ization was perfected consisting of
John Bale Of Lakeview, president;
G. F. French of Stanton, secretary:
VIM. A. Wood Of Six Lakes, treas
urere, and one representative from
each township in the county. The
meeting was largely attended and
very enthusiastic.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-21


MANY inquiries are being received
at the Department as to whether let
tiers mailed on certain dates and ad-
dressed to England and other coun-
tries in Europe were lost on the La
conia."
In a general way it may be said
that mail received at New York
from about noon February Ia, to
about noon February IL, for the fol-
lwoing countries was dispatched by
the steamer "Laconia" February II:
Arabia, Belgium, British East Afri-
ca. Cape Verde Islands, Ceylon,
Egypt, France, Gibraltar, Great Bril-
tain. Greece, India, Italy, Japa, Lor-
emo Marquee, Malta, Madeira, Per-
STA, Portugal, Rhodesia, Siam, Spain,
Straits Settlements, Switzerland,
Union of South Africa and West Aus
tralia.
Also mail received at New York
from January 10 to about noon Feb
ruary IL; mails for Norway, Sweden
and Denmark received at New York
from February to about noon Febru-
airy II; and Parcel post mail for
Great Britain and Ireland originally
put aboard the steamer "St. Louis"
which was to sail February 3, but
remained in port.
The foregoing will enable postmas-
tiers and other postal officials to fur
nish necessary information to those
concerned.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-21
Pruning Fruit Trees

In order to get the best results
from trees it is necessary to spray
and prune. We all know and realize
that the reason for spraying is to kill
insects and disease; but not enough
significance is, as a rule, given to
the pruning proposition.
There are many reasons for prun-
ing among which the following stand
out most prominently:
l. To get the proper size and shape
so that the tree may be easily and
cheaply sprayed and the fruit easily
picked.
2. To rid the tree Of dead and dis
eased wood which must be taken out
to keep the tree healthy.
3. To let the air and sunlight get
to all parts of the tree. This makes
the tree healthy and makes better
colored fruit.
A. To regulate the amount of fruit
produced. Better have a medium
sized crop of good fruit than a large
crop of understood poor fruit.
1t is not so much that people do not
prune enough, as that their pruning
is not wisely directed. Butcher prun-