The Bridgeport Times and Evening Farmer from Bridgeport, Connecticut • 11

THE FARMER: JANUARY 28, 1916 11 PREPAREDNESS IS WILSON'S THE N. SPEECH Opens Campaign For Policy; "With Ringing Addresses That Win Favor, ew-Tork. 28 President Wll turn his campaign for his pre- program, last night ax a Axilliant dinner given "by the Railway Business association in the grand ball-oona of the Waldorf. There he spoke a. no uncertain terms of the steps this should take and his remarks on vs topic '-Jnef i with enthusiastic response on the part of his 1,250 mMd.1- "How can Americans differ about the safety of America?" he asked.

"Don't think I have any. anxiety about outcome, xl haven't the slightest." Again at the dinner of the Motion Picture Board of Trade at the Bilt-, more hotel the President ihallenged any who might stand in his way in ringing- terms, and found that lie had struck a responsive chord, Perhaps the most enthusiastic dem- onstration came at the dinner at the "Waldorf, when he said that the only way to get things done at thi3 critical time was to do them. Speeches would, not make votes, he said, and no man could hide behind excuses and retain the confidence of the public.v i. "The goods -have got, to be delivered," jhe said. "I hope for my part that, every man in public life gets just is coming to him." At first here was laughter at this play on words and then the diners, reading a deeper Import in the state- ment, gave cheer after Ashamed Not to Change.

While asserting that np -thinking 7 inan serously believed that tills coun- try was In danger of attack" the Presi- dent said that steps toward prepared-J ness and the establishment of an army of 500,900 trained men who could be called upon for1 Immediate service, should be taken up with as little delay as possible, i -He chlded the. extremists on either side of His' own position he explained in that many might think that he had -ohanged his. mind on the question of preparedness since his message: to, Congress more "than a year he said that -he did noteonsider pre- paredness. a pressing "More than a year has gong by since he said, "and i would be ashamed of myself if 1 had -not learn-' ed something in the 14 months." He added that he would, not' last long in public, esteem if it were" not possible for to change his mind in such a- time as this when no man fcould tell what tomorrow would brinsr "I use that he (said. -refer- ring to the word "tomorrow," 'adding' that there was no man who could1-tell international relations; would "arise overnight or whether tomorrow would be as bright as today.

These remarks were all greeted with generous applause. Therewas more sustained cheering, when he said: "I have changed my mind on another ''question. Ayear ago- I) was not In favor of a tariff board." i He talked, too, of his Mexican policy, saying1 that aggression by the United States in (that-direction would i turn away th other American reptib- lies wien now. they were beginning to shownost implicit confidence In our attitude. These republics, he' said i would look to Europe rather than to the north if we sought to take charge of the affairs of Mexico.

Tribute to Republicans. President Wilson took the occasion pay tribute also to "the Republican leader of the minority in Congress." for the'address he. delivered In Con gress: the 'other day in favor of -sup-porting the administration's prepared ness plan. He wished, he said, to ex. press his 'respect and his obligation to the minority leader.

"7 Referring briefly to the position 1 taken by the United States in Cuba, President Wilson said that in what it had done, the United, States, had show- edT" the world that a nation could be imselflsb. to tie point of shedding its blood for another That he said had showed the true Chivalry of the proceed in Mexico might disrupt all that and have a tre-. mendous effprt for the worse on the poUrlc'of the world. Again discussing preparedness, "the President said that this country would never 'accept militarism. The emphasis In ail plans for prepared ness, he, said, should be plnced on the industrial and civil side, although sol-a dier3 must be trained.

He expressed the opinion that the -fir txrvta ttlranv ff nno about the Improvement of the navy. STATE DAIRYMEN RE-ELECT OFFICERS Jan. 28 The Connecticut Dairymen's association closed its 3 5ith annual convention at Unity hall, Hart-: ford, yesterday, with the morning and afternoon sessions. The 'morning was largely devoted to business, which the officers and directors of the1 or-, ganization were re-elected for another 'The officers are: President, H. Andrews, Suffleld; 1 vice president, C.

B. Willi-manrtic; treasurer R. Buell, Wal-; lingJord; secr.etary, J. G. Schwink Meriden; directors, R.

J. Aves-ill, TTashington Depot; H. Garragus, Storrs; E. A. Jcnes, New Canaan; H.

O. Daniels, Mlddletown; Gerald Waldo," Willime.rutlc; Adolph Greenback'er, Merideri; 'Thoma: Holt, Southtngton; Ev! Hempstead, New London; r- director-at-large, F. E. Duffy, West Hartford. The report of Treasurer R.

E. Eiuell showed receipts of expendi- tures Of $2,611.87, and balance of $59.77. BAD COLDS The best way to. get rid of a bad Cold is to soothe and heU your raw, sore and Inflamed throat, bring up the phlegm easily without straining, produce free breathing, open up clog- ged nostrils and protect your lungs. Get a bottle of.

Leonardi's Cough Syrup (Creosoted). It does the work. It loosens the hard phlegm chunks, I soothes and heals the throat because it Is antiseptic and opens the air passages. The best remedy for bad colds, tight coughs, grippe, bronchitis, whoops lng cough and croup. A.

pleasant, safe and sure cough remedy. 25c. Hin-dle'a Drug Stores, 987 Main street and $09 Main street. Adv. CHARLES FURLONG TELLS OF TRIP IN SOUTHERN AMERICA Contemporary Club Hears Interesting Tale of Experiences.

Charles Wellington Furlong, Fellow df the Royal Geographical society, artist, writer and explorer, gave a most interesting lecture on "The South America of Today," before the members of the Contemporary club last evening in the assembly room of The Stratfield. The lecture was Illustrated with numerous exquisitely beautiful slides, whose colorings made them works of art in themselves. Mr. Furlong went to South America to study the Indian" tribes anJ the Pampas region in the interest of Harper's magazine. r-ia fiio-i Lrtir and Vyio fimruinirtYiB went nrst to Ars-euuna.

yj i ouenus Ayres with its wonderful buildings, its boulevards, and great docks, many views were shown. The magnificent Andes with their various -tribes were reproduced in picture: Perhaps the most interesting part of the was that dealing with Patagonia. Furlong, showed many pictures of. this strange country, and its inhabitants, the Indians, describing their peculiar eostoms. He told of living on horse meat and agalD of going for days without water or food, in traveling through It.

Aa- they came north to the foot hills of the Andes, after weeks of crossings! Patagonia with its wind swept plains and barren hills, they came upon a little ranch maintained by an Englishman, a deserter years before, from th. British navy. 'there, according 10 Mr. Furlong, It is better not to ask a man what his name is, but rather what he calls himself arid this, man called himself "Cattle." He raised sheep and had also many fine horses. He lived there alone In -his queer little house so built that he might easils iprotect himself frm outlaws who of- n.

came down, and attacked -him. Once a. year "Cattle" went 300 miles across the mountains with his year's crop of wool to a settlement there rl this, was the only time that he touched civilization. i Near his ranch was a -beautiful glacial and when Mr, Furlong was leaving- he told him that he would like- to have a "camera outfit like the explorer's arid also a dory: like they built in Swanscot, 1 for use on the lake. Furlong agreed to get thai articles and send them to the Without any security, him the necessary amount of money to pay 'for- them, they were sent him, and, a couple of years later, Mr, Furlong received some pictures of "Cattle" in the.

doiry and of the lake. taken with' the camera, which had come inore than J7.000 miles from ranch to i BRIDGEPORT LAttY RESPECTED ADD WELL KHO1 Mrs. J. Strang, 2873 Fairfield Avenue, Says Lax-a-Tone Is a Miracle Remedy and Is Strong In Her En-' dorsement. I Mrs.

Strang, who is well known amongV the old timers in Bridgeport, is a great enthusiast for Lax-a-Tone, said- the Lax-a-Tone man at Harti-gan's JDrug- Store'j 81' Fairfield Ave! She is one of -the' many testimonials I have In the citybf Bridgeport and 1 intend to keep on publishing them until! have every man, woman and child in this city convinced that I am telling them facts. Strang says: iltiilliip MRS. J. STRANG For many years I suffered with a sort of nervous indigestion and dyspepsia, my food would not digest, would simply lie in my stomach and ferment, and then woud have gas pains, a sour stomach as you know is a bad thing to (have, it, makes one so tired and miserable. I sure felt tired and miserable all right and could find nothing to Help me.

I tried Lai-a-Tone and much to my surprise the gas and fermentation left me, and I feel strong and, my nerves are steady It is surely', a wonderful remedy. The Lax-a-Tone man is at Hartl-gan's Drug 81 Fairfield near Main where he is introducing this remedy to the' Bridgeport public daily. He will rsmain every Saturday night until 10 p. m. to see those unable to call duripg the day.

Adv. KING NOW IN CHARGE OF ARMORY HERE By orders of George M. Cole, recently published, Lieut. -Col. Vincent M.

King is now in charge of the local armory, relieving MaJ. Louis Herrmann, who has been in charge for nearly ten years. King, who formerly was a resident of Dan-bury, recently came here to engage in the retail hat business. He will make Bridgeport his home In the future. he is the ranking officer of the Connecticut Coast Artillery corps residing' here, according military custom he succeeds Major Herrmann.

King? is relieved of the charge of the Danbury armory and Ca.pt. Charles Lord placed In command there. COL. WALTER B. CASH DEAD.

Watertown, N. Jan. 28 Col. Walter B. Camp; aged 94, who was in charge of Madison Barracks at Sacket Harbor, N.

during the Civil War, died at his home in Sacket Harbor today. HOUSE DRESSES MEN'S SILK FOUR-1 r.t IN-HAND TIES hams in checks only, I Of all sizes. Value Sl.o. styles, value up Sale Price i50c. Each Wait, Envelope Chemise of soft! finish nainsook with lace trimimng, assorted designs.

Value $1. I79e oaitj rncB ka-tt Shirt Waists of voile and assorted styles, long sleeves, slightly lyl62c T- A ni soiled. alue $1. Sale Price Women's Night Gowns of fine nainsook with lace and embroidery trimming," new styles. Value $1.25.

otiiy rictJ RArp Fruit of the Loom Seamless Sheets, size 81x90, made with 3 and 1 inch i7rfl hems. Value 89c. Sale Price .) each Limit 4 to customer Shirting Prints, best quality, fast in a large variety of patterns to choose iYCA Value 7c. Vtl 4 1 Sale Price Vart Outing Flannel, heavy-' weight in pink and blue stripes, suitable for, night gowns. TC Value 9c.

j-e) 4 Sale 1 yard Knights of Columbus To Exemplify Degrees Upon 35 Candidates Bridgeport Kniglits of Columbus, will exemplify the. first and second degrees on a class of 35 candid dates tonight at the chapter club-rooms. There will be another ex-empliacation two weeks hence, which will be followed by the conferring of the third degree on a class of 75. PENNSYLVANIA' fiOAD PUTS ON NEW EMBARGO Philadelphia, Jan. 28, The Pennsylvania announced last night (that It has again- put an embargo on freight for New England and the New York district.

A dense fog hanging over the waters around New "Fork and other, causes, according to the announcement, have caused a rapid accumulation of freight o-n the lines of the company; and rendered necessary the refusal of all shipments destined to these districts except livestock, perishable freight foodstuffs for human consumption and freight consigned ito officers of the United States government. The statement says there are mow 25,000 cars of freight on the road destined to points east of Trenton. A nine days ice frolic was, started in St. Paul, Minn. Movies are shown inside an ice fort.

I Can't Find Dandruff i Every bit of dandruff disappears after one or two applications of Dander-ine rubber well into the scal with the finger tips. Get a 2 5-cent bottle of Danderine.at any drug store and save your hair. After a few applications you can't find a particle of dandruff or any falling hair, and the scalp will never itch. Adv. BREAK A CHILD'S COLD BY GIVING SYRUP OF FIGS Cleanses the little liver and bowels and they get well quick.

When your child suffers from a cold don't wait; gfve the little stomach, liver and. bowels a gentle, thorough cleansing at once. When cross, peevish, listles, pale, doesn't sleep, eat or act naturally; if breath is bad, stomach sour, give a teaspoonful of "California Syrup of Figs," and inf a few hours all the clogged-up, constipated waste, sour bile and undigested food will gently move out of the bowels, and you have a well, playful child again. If your child coughs, snuffles and has caught cold or, is feverish or has a sore throat give a' good dose of "California Syrup of Figs," to evacuate the bowels no difference, what other treatment is given. Sick children, needn't -be coaxed to take this harmless "fruit laxative." Millions 'of mothers keep it handy because they know ts action on the stomach, liver and bowels Js prompt and sure.

They also know a little given today saves a sick child tomorrow. Ask your druggist for a 50 -cent bottle of "California Syrup of Figs." which contains directions for babies, children of all ages and for grownups plainly on bottle. Beware of counterfeits sola here. Get the genuine, made by "California Fig Syrup Company." 59C sMiirciay i I Thm ft tor Tour Konoy QueatizLa. heavy silk, Sale Price Corner Each is me Las HI new If Come Early Saturday Moritiiig as Women's Skirts of fine muslin with embroidery flounce, extra large size, limited quantity.

i 7Ca Value $1.00. Sale Prioe each Women's Silk Lisle 'Hose, fast black, garter top, double heel and toe, fine A quality. Value 25c. lJ.e?L bale Price pairI Neckwear, assorted style including sets; vestees and separate collars which have formerly sold at j() 1 A 25c and 50c." jlfC Sale Price each Pillow Cases, size 42x36, made of firm muslin with a 3 inch hem. -fl Art Value 12 l-2cL 11UC Sale Price each.

Apron Gingham in blue checks only, last color, one gf the best grades 3 -made. Value8c. Sale Price yard Bed Spreads, crochet Mar seilles pattern, large size, heavyweight, hem med. Value $1.25. 198c sale rice each WRITER OF MANY FAMILIAR VERSES DEAD AT 70 YEARS A.

W. French Claimed to Re Author of "Silver Threads Among the Arthur Wells French, retired who always claimed to be the author pf "Silver Threads Among the Gold," died last evening at 289 State street. He was "70 years and 8 days Mr. French sustained a paralytic stroke and his death followed soon afterward, Mr. French was horn in Monroe, the son of Frederick J.

and Caroline Wells French. He came to Bridgeport when a young man and first engaged as a contractor in the Wheeler Wilson sewing machine He had a penchant for writing, especially com' posing poems and songs, and this natural, bent early led him into a Mr. -French also claimed that composed the verses of "Silver Threads Among the Gold." 7 The original script ran "Silver Among the Gold." Mr. French submitted the, verses, to H. P.

Danks, an actor and composer of his acquaintance. 'The latter suggested the addition of the word "Threads," saying that it would the verses more euphonious. Mr. -French acquiesced, the script was changed and Mr. Danks wrote music for it.

When he sang in a minstrel entertainment at which he subsequently appeared the song, made an instantaneous hit. Soon it was being sung all over the country. Then Mr. Danks claimed It for his own. Mr.

French was the author of many songs which obtained more or less popularity years ago. others he wrote "Courting In the Rain' "Little Sweetheart," "Seaside Park After Dark," and "Officer Fagan of Wheeler's Block." The last two had particular application to people or events in Bridgeport and so consequently gained jmuch popularity here. (. 1 French began his newspaper career as a reporter on The Leader, a weekly newspaper long since defunct. Later he worked on The Morning News, at the time Colonel Hoyt was owner of the paper.

His next newspaper position was as a reporter on The Morning Union. During one session of the general assembly he hepresented The Standard in Hartford and later he did newspaper work on The Post and Telegram. About 15 years ago he gave up active newspaper work and went to Monroe to live. "There he was made a Justice of the peace. He was correspondent of The Telegram from that town and occasionally contributed to The Farmer.

He is survived by his widow, Rebecca A. French, and three sons, Percy F. of Spokane, a musical director; Arthur W. French, a local mail carrier, and -Earl B. French, Boston agent for the Thomas P.

Taylor also two grandchildren, Dorothy and Warren French. Ninety-five British survivors of the British ship Tara were captured by Senussl tribesmen in northwestern Egypt, it was announced in London. VTJNION LABEL HATS TJ BUY. LTFORD BROTHERS USE Y. East Side and West End EaBHJEMMBtiiia rr pays to pay cash.

that Kefunda Without Aiking We Deliver Sreo to Any Fart of Bridgeport, Fairfield Stratford. UNITED DEPART. STORES, Main and Golden Bill Bridgeport, Conn. Women's Kid Gloves, 2 clasp in tan, white and black, every pair guar anteed. Value $1.00.

Sale Price Women's Union Suits, fleece lined, medium weight, high neck, long sleeves, an kle length. Value $1.00. oaie ince suit Table Damask, mercerized 58 inches wide, extra fine quality, assorted patterns to choose from. QAffl Value 39c. Sale Price i yard Bleached Cotton, 436- inches wide, extra good quality, soft finish.

Value 10c. 1 i fL Sale Price' yard Long Cloth, 36 inches wide, fine quality, chamois finish for underwear. -i Value 12 l-2c. IIIC Sale Price yard Huck Towels, heavy quality, large size with red borr der, also plain white. A Value 12 l-2c.

1 IIIIC Sale Price EACH Old Atlantic League Was Wagner's Starting Place Wandering through the pages of baseball history, one comes upon the statistics that the Atlantic Association was launched January 29, 1889, just twenty-seven years ago tomorrow, at a meeting of representatives of clubs in Newark, Jersey City and other municipalities which thirsted after baseball The name is reminiscent of many things. Since 1870, when the. Brooklyn Atlantics walloped the Cincinnati Red Stockings and reduced the swelling of the domes of.Redland fans, the name of the well-known ocean has figured prominently in diamond annals. have been several Atlantic Leagues, the latest effort in that line having been made in 1914, although the circuit didn't even start last year. It is said that the name was never very popular with the old-time players, as being too suggestive of water, but in spite of that prejudice it is a name associated with many glorious traditions of.

the great American pastime. Greatest of the glories of the old Atlantic i League, and most enduring of its traditions, is the JCact that it was from that circuit that Hans Wagner started outlon his conquering major league career. Honus had played ball In Mansfield, Warren, Adrian, and Warren, before joining the 75e PAIR jrAA fftf WL.T.... t-. 3 fill: 1 T-y; fltotAu b-ood ws if Vt -i -I i 'I rtttajF.

1 1 inni -aumst3t Why Rankers is so delicious is easily understood. In the first place, it is touch more finely powdered than other cocoas and dissolves VERY readily and COM-1 PL.ETEL.Y. In the second place, it has exactly 24 cocoa butter. This is extremely important. For cocoa with as much as ,28 cocoa butter i3 too rich and indigestible.

And wznmm PETTICOATS Of a high lustre fabric in black and colors. Guaranteed for 3 months at Sireete Each Some 27 in. 1 deify, Flounc ing, line and large pat iigt par 125c -J YARD terns tor dresses or skirts. Value 50c. Sale Price Boys Pa jams, quality outing pink and blue stripes.

Value 69c. Sale Price of heavy flannel in Bed Spreads, crochet Mar seilles pattern, assorted de- tiioTic li Tf. tvi it 1 1 I bed size. Value 75c- taie Price I EACH Bates 1 Ginghams in plaid stripes and checks, suitable for children's dresses i 4 A Value 12 l-2c. illlC Sale Price YAIlD Percales, 36 inches wide.

light ground with neat stripes and ligures Value 10c. UttlC JT 1 IUC -mr rT Lace Curtains, 2 1-4 yards long, 40 inches wide, in whitje and ecru, handsome patterns, rftn Value 75c- UlUC Sale Price .) pArT? Psterson club in the Atlantic league, but he had gained nlittle in laurels or money up to that time, and it was in the Silk that he developed into a star. Edward G. Barrow, now head of the International League, was the manager of the Paterson, Atlantic league club in 1896. Honus and his brother A.1 had become the property of the.

'Pittsburgh club, but Honus wasn't needed by the Pirates: Barrow made a proposition to Kerr, of the Pittsburgh, club, for Wagner, but Kerr, thinking he meant Al Wagner, turned down the offer. When Kerr was informed that it was Hans that was wanted in Paterson, he promptly told Barrow that he could have the Dutchman as a gift. It was soon demonstrated that Barrow had the right dope in signing Honus. The Flying Dutchman, earlier in his career, had tried to be a pitcher, but- he was so wild that he walked about half of the batters. When he could get 'em over, however, he was almost invincible, for he had terrific speed.

During his Atlantic league career Honus was principally a third-sacker, although occasionally used at the initial' bag. During -his first season with Paterson he' batted .348. He stuck with Paterson until mid-season in 1897, hitting the pill for .379 before he was sold to the Louisville club of the National League. Barrow got $2,250 for the player of the Item )45e SUIT the COCQrVwith thafQioccIaty Taste cocoa with as little as 20 is too lean and lacking in nourishment. 24 makes it the ideal food even for the tiniest babies.

Try Runkel's any good grocer has it. And for 10 cents we will mail you a Family Taste Size or merely for the name of your grocer, a BIG, free sample. Write Runkel Brothers, New York. rrn-Yf''i Iff WOMEN'S POCKETBOOKS Of real leather, as sorted styles. Value 50c.

Sale Price Each Are Limited Leather Hand Bags with nickle frame, mirror and change purse inside, -i Value $1.00. e)3C Sale Price each Boys Shirts, made of outing flannel with soft collar attached in grey and assorted colors. yJfiA Value 50c. IdtfC Sale Price each Bleached Sheets, size 72 90, made with seam in the center and hemstitched Value 50c. Sale Price each Unbleached Cotton, 36 in.

wide, fine quality, for sheets uu.ii.tj lui lx ccto 5e YARD in a 10 yara lengtns. Value Sale Price Linen Finish Toweling with red and blue border for dish or roller towels. 1 Value 9c. 0 2C Sale Price yard Bed Spreads, crochet with fringe, large 'size, heavy quality, and assorted pat-Value $1.98. $1.49 Sale Price .) who had been turned over to him aa a gift.

His stick work nearly broke up the Atlantic league, and Pittsburgh offered $1,000 for him. Barrow stuck out for $1,500. Then several other clubs began bidding, and the price was run up to $2,250, at which the Colonels landed him. When the Louisville players were transferred to Pittsburgh, Hans returned to the city where few years before he had been considered worthless. "One of the most valued possessions of the veteran Honus is the gold hunting case watch which was presented to him by the Atlantic league fans of Paterson when he left the Silk The watch is inscribed with the date and circumstances of its presentation, and Wagner would sooner part with almost any other of his possessions than that ticker.

Great Britain will allow coal to be exported to Greece to be used for Greek railways and the navy. jCrnde oil prices were advanced 5 cents per barrel at Independence, by the Prairie Oil Gas Co. Contracts for four Norwegian ships, to cost, $300,000 apiece were received by the Toledo Shipbuilding Co. Holland has prohibited the export of rubber and gutta percha and articles made from these substances. This is a "map" that shows you how to be SURE you always get the most delicious cocoa you ever tasted economical, too 50 cups to the half-pound can.

Try it just once is enough to convert you forever. i 5.