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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-27

very difficult to get. and my son and I spent the whole morning together going from shop to shop seeking for a silver chatelaine case for my foun- tain pen. which he gave me as a parting present.
 Now Mary had not seen either me or my son. or any member of my family since she married two and a half years ago, and there was no possible means of her knowing or finding out anything whatever about the pen or the shoes.
 A Probable Explanation.
 Upon receiving this letter I asked the writer to call upon me when next fin London. She did so, and in reply 10 my questions she said she was not staying at her brothers house in Lon don at the time her boy sailed, SO neither he nor his housekeeper knew anything 5boVt he suede shoes or the fountain pen. Further that her brother was not interested i nspiri- tualism. and that the subject had never been mentioned to them Lever been mentioned between them, and she had not the least idea that his housekeeper and her sister were interested il that subject.
 At Cisill bN ant lhdIy alSD WTOIe in reply to my questions. "I hereby state that I had never at any time heard of any suggestion of grey shoes being sought, or that MT. Rob In had given his mother a four fatn-pen case, nor had I seen or been near any member of the family for 2 l-2 years, nor had my sister heard anything about those things either"
 My friend kindly brought Mary fo see me. She appears to be a very straightforward, intelligent young wo- man. She told me she frequently has these clairvoyant visions. Doubtless they are often mere dream creations of her subconscious mind, but in Jhe present case, what she apparently heard could not be so explained.
 The much-worn and much-abused theory of telepathy from the living seems also an improbable explana- tion, unless we stretch hat hypothe- sis to quite illegitimate lengths. It is moro probC ble, assuming the exis- tence of a soul in man. that the de- ceased officer found an avenue by which he could communicate mental ly with tho SC whom he knew on the earth, and gave the trivial incidents mentioned as proofs of 1.s idsntIty and surviN al of memory. rom inc International News Bureau, Inc, Boston, Mass.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-27
BURROUGHS GAY
 AS HE RAMBLES
 THROUGH WOODS

Tt was hard to keep up with Bur rouEhs on that ramble through the woods" writes Franklin D. Elmer in an article on John Burroughs in the September Boys Life. "He was gay and lighted hearted as a lad His eye was keen His ear recorded every faintest bird-note. His step was firm. He jumped the logs and scrambled the lodges. The May was in him and the heart and spirit of youth. Spar row-hawk confessed afterwards that he kept thinking of him as a boy companion except when he saw his white hair. His hands were continual ly full of new treasures, now a rare fragrant violet, now with the frost ings of an ant hill, again it was a wreath of wood pine from under T hemlock, or a spray of colunbine from the rocks. His voice, clear and sweet, mimicked the birds. As Kip ling's Solomon, he talked with but terfilies
 MT. and Mrs. Beaver must have gone away to school with their chill dren. Their woodpile was in the back yard, there was much evidence of their skillful er~inecringf at their front door dam, but the shy little creatures themselves appeared not, even to greet so distinguished a friend and guest. But how the great nat- uralist enjoyed their work! His deli cate fingers traced the marks of their teeth. his ample arms almost hugged a huge log of black birch which the had cut out and parked to the re plenishment of their larder. He found a cane of their cutting and cherished it. Tt just fits me- he said. this is the first cane have had made for me entirely without the touch of human hand"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-27
CANNOT RECALL ACT FOR WHICH
 HE WAS CITED

Mercer, Pa, Aug. 27-Cited for bravery in action and unable to re- call the act which his commanding officer thought worth while reporting. is the odd position in which \. Flu gene Sampson, of New Washington, Pa, finds himself. Sergeant Samp- son, of Battery D, 32Srd, Field Ardl- lery, according to the citation, volun- teered for a mission of importance while his command was under fire n the Argonne. The mission was exc cuted successfully, says the citation. but Sergeant Sampson explains that Fa was so busy helping push back the Germans that he cannot recall tho incident.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-27
$4,00 and S4.50
The "Paraknit" Brassiere
Second floor.
Donnestics

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-27
SMASHED INTO FENCE.

In order to avoid collision with an automobile driven by man named Leon, of Noble avenue, N. II. Gill, of 1915 Halle1t street, drove his car through a fence at 730 Arctic street, yesterday afternoon. No one was hurt.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-27
ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT

Bertha Star. 1917 North avenue, was arrested last night for assaulting Sara Zalateh, of the same address. The woman was arraigned in the City court this morning, but the case was continued until Friday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-27
ASSAULTED WIFE.

Thomas Hodge, colored, of 659 Main street, was arrested last night for assaulting his wife. Helen. Mrs. Hodge failed to appear in court this morning, and the case was continued until tomorrow under $50 bonds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-27
FAMOUS SCIENTIST ANSWERS QUERIES DN BIG PROBLEM Telepathy Would Be Excel ieQt Medium of Con-
 lcunication.
UNBALANCED MIND
 WILL MEET FAILURE
Survival After Death Sub. ject For Much and Deep
 Study.

(Many of the vital questions that arise fin the consideration If the prob lem of survival after death are an- Hwered by Sir Williarn Barrett, F. R. s., the famous scientist, in the fol- lowing catechism, which shows how far the scientific mind is prepared to accept the theory of a spirit-world.) )
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-27

The politicians are dressing the county fairs, and they can claim to be successful agriculturists on their ex- ploits in plum growing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-27

A S6 a week clerk looks awfulIy good by moonlight to the girls at the summer resorts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-27

Possible coal famine is up to the individual miner, who is doing the wrong kind of soldering
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-27

In choosing a wife pick 8 busy lit tie body, instead of a little busy body.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-27
Memo Corsets
for summer

There are two models, and whereas Memo is usually a heavily boned corset especially adapted for full figures who must have support these not bur densOme for summer. The boning is lighter than that used in most Nemos.
 One of these models has very low bust, the adominal strap and the elastic insert in the back which gives good curve to the figure when in sit ting position.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-27
Luncheon in the Tea Room

All these nice home made dishes ready for the one who to lunch at Reads
 Chicken Rice Soup, Creole Soup, Chicken Liver Bruns wick. Scotch Ham with milk gravy.
 Kidney Stew and little Meat Pies which have delic- ous meat with potatoes carrots, shred of tomato all cooked in nice thick gravy and tucked under the crust of little pie
 These of course do not appear every day put every bles, corn, beets etc.
 SpeciaI Afternoon Tea after 3 o'clock 8
 A different menu every day
 secpnd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-21
Col. R. E. HOlz Will Hold Revival Rally
 At Salvation Army Hall

Col R. E. Holz, the provincial officer of the Salvation Army for the Atlantic coast states, will visit Birmingham to- morrow and conduct a special revival rally in the Salvation Army hall 5
 Twentieth street, north. Colonel Holz wills be assisted Tn this meeting by Captain and Mrs. Bates of Philadel- phia. Staff Captain and Mrs. Main, Captain and Mrs. Abrams and the social
 and rescue officers of this city will be present. Colonel iHolz and his staff have just returned from the southern congress
 in Atlanta and the dedication of the
 Salvation Army military hostel in Camp
 Sheridan, Montgomery. Before the main address of the<even- ing a report of the Salvation Army war work will be given, also special music and singing.
 This meeting will be the beginning of a special revival campaign in which other special speakers will take part Commandant Frank Croft, the young peoples secretary from Philadelphia, will have charge of special pro- gramme Saturday and Sunday. January 20 and 26. Commandant Croft is called the Charley Chaplin of the pulpit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-21
The Vyollherslls Call
 When Baby Comes Like the Blast of Heavenly Trumpet When Call of Motherhood Is Felt.

Of all the most vital times in a wom- ans life the coming of baby is fraught with the greatest meaning. Care should be exercised to insure that the crisis is passed in safety.
 Apprehension is avoided by the timely use of Mothers Friend, preparation of penetrating oils and medicinal ingredi- ents, which renders the muscles, cords, tendons and fragments pliable, and thus tension is avoided. The usual nervous ness. nausea, bearing-down and stretch ing pains are enumerated and the period is one of calm repose.
 The broad, flat abdominal muscles re- lax with ease, and when baby comes the time at the crisis is less and pain and danger is avoided
 Thousands of women for half a cen- tury have used this penetrating exter- nal application, prepared especially for expectant mothers, and every woman awaiting the crisis should give nature a helping hand.
 Write the Bradfield Regulator Com- pany, Dept F, Lamar Building, Atlanta, Georgia. for their Motherhood Book, of great value to all women. and obtain a bottle of Mothers Friend from the druggist and begin it's application regu- larly night and morning-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-21
WAS ALMOST
 DISCOURAGED
Constant Headache and Much Soreness and Pain Nearly Got the Best of This Har- risburg Lady, But Car dui Made Her We'll
 and Strong

Harrisburg, Arc.-Mrs. J. M. Need- ham, living near here, states: "When i. /. began working on me suffered great deal. I had SC much soreness and pain in the lower part of my body could hardly get up when I was down. I would have severe pains all across my back and my sides hurt me all the time. would have headaches constantly. especially the back of my head and neck. was al- most discouraged with my condition when I thought of Cardui. and decided to see what it would do.
 I saw an improvement at once after the first bottle. I kept it up and the result was wonderful. took alto- gether four bottles. I grew stronger Aetter appetite. less pain until I was well. I think Cardui is Godsend to suffering women,- and I certainly can praise it. and do so."
 For'more than 40 years Cs,rdui> has been in general use and in that time thousands have written to tell us Low it helped them back to health and strength.
 At druggists Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-21
News of Society and
 Activities of Women

hospitals and the army of occupation that is holding the Rhine. The distri- button is carried out on a regular schedule and by every conceivable means. many bundles of periodicals having been dropped from airplanes to units on the battle front when hos tilities were in progress. Tn many in- stances the magazines and newspapers provided by the Red Cross proved the only reading matter available for the soldiers in isolated places and their ap- preciation has been expressed in nu- merous letters.
 We wish to express our apprecta- -tion of Your service and can assure you that every magazine and newspaper that reaches us is read over by one man after another until it almost falls apart" wrote one division commander. A hospital head wrote: T want to say that perhaps you do not realize what pleasure the patient as well as the personnel take in the magazines and for them I thank you"
 Detailed figures for November are not available but those for October give an excellent idea of the scope of this work. Tn october 3S2,3S1 news papers and 116,207 magazines were dis tributed in 58 base Hospitals, while more than S9,000 newspapers and 1S,- 5S2 magazines were placed in A camp hospitals. Twenty -four American Red Cross hospitals and homes received 27,000 newspapers and over 5000 mag azines and evacuation and field nos- pitals received 179,000 newspapers and over 5000 magazines. To 27 army di- visions were delivered over 1,SOo,o00 newspapers and 117,000 magazines.
 It is expected the service will be continued as long as there is a large American force in Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-21
Don't You Adore the Irishman Who Said That HPeopleWho Tell the Brutal Truth and Rub 1t In, Usually Find the People They See Coming
 In Their Direction, Going the Other Way?'

much of credit to the family; but will you tell me what good that cousin got always heard, lives way down in a we'll"
 ''She does" Peggy agreed, "but she's got a lot of step-relatives who don't stay at home, who are busybodies al- ways on the wing, happiest when they are carrying a piece of distorted in- formation with a sting to it" x
 Now. what's the use," Peggy con- tinued, @when a woman asks you if you think her hat is becoming, and you know very well that it's already bought and paid for, and that it's the only one she's going to get this season. I say what's the use in telling her you think it's fright, and makes her look like her own grandmother's mother? Whats the use in making an ill-na- tured remark of any kind simply be- cause, as many people do, you think it does people good to see themselves as others see them?'
 'Do I understand you,' friend bach elor asked, ito say that you would will lingly deceive people? For instance, if a person asked you straight ques- tion, would you give an avasive an- swer.
 That depends entirely upon the question and-the circumstances" Peggy replied. q would never give dishonest reply, if that is what you mean"
 bachelor quoted. always gets up again, doesn't she?'
 "Yes," Peggy answered "because truth is a serene white-brow god dess These little tattlers who live to hurt peoples feelings, are nothing but-mOsqutoes. Truth is her hand maiden. Ye shall know the truth and it shall set you free Who said that?"
 Something like it is in the best book that was ever written-which the world has ever known" friend bachelor replied.
 And the person< who is guided by the teaching of that book" Peggy 'amended, "knows that kindness in She foundation of all true Christianity and Truth, in the end, is always kind"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-21

NJTARTING with a distribution of 500 N magazines in October, 1917, the cir t>> culation of reading matter by the American Red Cross among the sol dierss in France has risen to enormous totals. During November, 1918, re- port by the recreation and welfare bu- reau of the afmy and navy department reveals, more than 2,500,000 daily and 270, 900 weekly newspapers and 45o,000 magazines were distributed to the va rious army camps and hospitals. And in this connection it is emphasized that the signing of the armistiee has appre- ciably increased the demand for news from the United States among the sol- diers.
 Magazines and newspapers are now distributed at more than 400 points. reaching virtually every branch of the military forces, including all of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-21
RANDOM NOTES

Mrs. c. F. Roll, who has been i'll at the home of her sister. Mrs. H. l. Moore. is improving.
 Mrs. N. A. Barrett left yesterday for Decatur, where she was called on ac- count of the illness of her mother.
 Mir. and Mrs Arthur Barton have named their little daughter Aline Hol- brook.
 Mrs. Harry Roll and little son. Harry IT,, left few days ago for Electra, Texas, where they will join Mir. Roll in their new home.
 Major and Mrs. F. M Tutwiler, who have spent the past few weeks in Flor ida, are now in Cuba
 The many friends of Mir. and Mrs. Bradford Wood will regret to learn that they will leave shortly for Tus- caloosa whero they will make their home.
 Miss Leonora Hassinger left yester- day for Montgomery to be tho guest of Mrs ". H. Moore.
 Mrs AIleyne Crenshaw. who has been i'll at the South Highlands in- firnary, has been removed to her home on Thirteenth street, south, where she is convalescing.
 MT Ferd Caheen has returned from Camp Hancock, Augusta, Ga, where he and Mrs Caheen were called on &C., count of their son. Julian's. illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Alliance Franchise will meet this evening at 8 o'clock at the Civic association rooms.
 The Shakespeare club will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Holmes on Elm street. Mrs. Coulbourne will act as leader.
 The Psychology club will meet this morning at 10:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. c. c. Adams.
 The regular meeting of the executive board of the council of defense will be held Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock at suffrage headquarters in Cable hall.
 Allison chepter No. 166. Order East ern Star, will hold regular meeting this evening at 7:30 o'clock at Masonic hall, Powderly. All members are urg- ed to be present. There will be ballot ing and reports. Visitors welcome. Carrie M. Allison. secretary.
 The Llewellen Johns chapter, Order of Eastern Star, 174, will hold their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-21
Annual Meeting of
 Chamber of Commerce

General Manager F. A. Fenimore of the Chamber Of Commerce is making arrangements for one of the largest attendances in the history of that or ganization at the annual meeting next Thursday night when president and other officers are to be elected.
 'e Announcement that Lucius Wilson of Detroit would be here and deliver an address has attracted considerable mo- tice. Mir. Fenimore has received let ters from secretaries of Chambers of Commerce, Commercial clubs and other civic bodies of Decatur, Anniston and several other cities in Alabama stating that they would be here for that occa- sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-21
RED CROSS BULLETIN

of the chapters in the three states, dis
 tributed total of 14276,S6s pieces of ma
 teriaL The mafR. items listed are: But tons, 3,3G00 090; service flags, 2,S 900;
 1,SSS,ooo small crosses, s,SsO,0Oo seal fold l CTS, III 300 posters of the Greatest Moth
 CT in the World.'' Wilson's appeal, Jessie Wilcox Smiths boy in the window, 15o,- Oce governors proclamation posters, 175O
 table booths. S5,OOO windshield posters.
 Il6,825 workers report envelopes, 220,0oo
 banknote bands, 450,O0O poster stamps, | 900 After the War" leaflets. 1 The distribution of supplies was under ! the direction of Albert Kraemer, a vol ! unteer in the Red Cross organization, in 1 business in New Orleans and remembered in the gulf division as the assistant di- which staged the salDage and shop work, collection of fruit pits and nut shells, and conservation
 MT. tkraeper was assisted by H. L. Segrave, head of the administrative store room of the gulf division, and a staff of specially trained workers.
 The roll call supplies shipment is be- lieyed to be the largest undertaking of it's kind in this section of the country. The allotments to the chapters were larger than any ever made before. Until midnight, frequently, and several times all night and day at stretch, the shipping force worked to get the supplies to the chapters.
 MT. Kraemer, having finished his job Of handling supplies, has taken off his coat to act as referee in the roll call. He will have to decide the contest be- tween the three states for leadership in the 1919 membership. Final returns are coming in now, and it is believed a defi- 1 nite announcement of the roll call figures Twill be made within 10 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-21

He is suffering with double pneumo- mia, but is getting along nicely. Mrs. Caheen is still with him. s& MT. Sol Caheen is i'll at his home on the South Highlands. Prof. and Mrs Charles Glenn are among the Birmingham people in Montgomery for a few days
 Miss Beverly Leake is recovering from a recent attack of 1aryngitis.
 The many friends of Mrs W. s. Brown will be glad to learn that she will re- turn to Birmingh shortly after spending the past few weeks at Johns Hopkins. Baltimore.
 Mir and Mrs. Frank Estep, who have have returned and will make their home in New York.
 Mrs. Joseph McLester returned from Mobile where she visited her daughter Mrs. Paul Chalifoux. and MT. Chalifoux, for a few days.
 Mrs. Bertram Pike and children of Pike, N. H., will arrive shortly to be E. H.-Pearson.
 MT and Mrs. B. Steiner of New York are the guests of Mir and Mrs. Leo K. Steiner.
 Mrs. Eugene Munger has returned from a visit to relatives in Dallas, Texas.
 Mfr. and Mrs s. L. Yerkes, who have been for the past few months in Wash ington, will return to Birmin gham in the early spring to reside. -
 Miss Mary Ida Wood has returned to the University of Alabama after spend- ing the weekend in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-21
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE
chief between her pink fingers. ana eafd .bouerb+ +fu11x,.

and said thoughtfully:
 'T just love that Irishman who said that when people tell the truth, the and go out of their way to rub it ih, most of the people they see cominb in their direction are going the other way"
 But I thought, friend bachelor re- turned in answer, that you abhorred deceit and welcomed truth as long lost sister,"
 There is truth and truth,' Peggy hastened to remark, enigmatically. q think the average persons definition of truth wouldn't even come in the fourth cousin class with the truth that I love and admire and before whose shrine I keep candle burning"
 T am not sure that I know what you mean by the average person. as you say" friend bachelor observed.
 I'm thinking of a class and not an individual,' she told him. "Of those particular people who would ride a hundred miles out of their way even if they are travelling on an excursion ticket, to tell a person some disagree able truth for the sheer joy of seeing them vince and quiver and suffer un- der it."
 For instance, friend bachelor sug- gested. "I saw Jennie Perkins yester- day and she was just about the most miserable person I ever beheld Her cousin came down from New York last week to visit Ter for few days, and while she was here she told her that she had stopped in Washington on her way down south and looked over some genealogical records of the Perkins family and that she found out that Jennfe's great-grandfather had been impeached, or something like that Now, Jennie didn't know this, and probably never would have known what everybody else had always known that her ndfathar m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-21
Stop uking calomel! It makes. yo

Stop uEfng calomel! It makes. yop sick. Don't lose days work. If you feel lazy. sluggish bilious or consti- pated. listen to me.
 Calomel is mercury or quicksilver which causes necrosis of the bones. Calomel, when it comes into contact with sour bile, crashes into it. breaking 1t up. This is when you feel that awful knocked out" if your liver is torpid and bowels constipated or you have headache, dizziness, coated tongue. if breath is bad or stomach sour. just try spoonful of harmless Dodson's Liver ToHe.
 Heres my guafantee-Go to any drug eoUnn and get bottle of Dodson's Liver D0no Or s6 few cents. Take a spoonful