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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-12
DECREASE IN EXPORTS
Report Shows Nearly $11O,- : 100000 Less for Year
 Just Ended Than Prev io11ss Twelve Months.

Washington. July 12.-The usual monthly statement of exports of do- mestic breadstuffs. meat and dairy products. food animals, cotton and mineral oils from the United States was completed by the bureau of sta tistfcs of the Department of Com merce and Labor Saturday. It shows that the exports for the twelve months ended with. June, 1909, were valued at nearly $110 GOO. 900 Jess than the value of exports for the twelve months ended June, 1908, the figures being $s43, 732,045 for 1908 and $S33, ,977.- 41e for 1909. For the month of June. 1909 the exports were valued at $41,- 375ez5, against $47, 7,945. SIT for June.
 The exports of corn for the corres- bonding twelve months periods were $ss. 4ss. .906 for 1909. and e24.7t6,415 for 1eO9; wheat, S99, 5955S2 for 1908, and $e6 063,646 for 1909; wheat four, s63.- ss0. Al for 1908 and $50. o.Ss4.6oo- for 1909; all other food stuffs, s, s90. 300 for 1908 and ss.ssa.655 for 1909; meat and dairy products, $170. 4ss,e ,e26 for 1908 and s146. 2s0, ,2z0 for 1909; cattle, hogs and sheep e2s103.3S5 for 1908 and s17.s36. .055 for 1909: $437, ,514,111 for 1908 and $417, 7,124.- SIS for 1909; mineral oil, $101, ,165, ,164 for 1908 and $101. ,107 for 1909.
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way. I doctored until I was dis couraged, a n d thought I should never get we'll. I read a testimonial about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta- ble Compound, and thought I would try it. After talk ing three bottles I was cured, and navar felt SO well
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Many people with chronic throat and lung trouble have found comfort and relief in F'oley's Honey and Tar as it cures stubborn coughs after other treatment has failed. L.. M. Ruggles Reasnor, Iowa, writes: ''rhe doctors raid I had consumption and I got no better until I took Foley's Honey and Tar It stopped the hemorrhages and
 pain in my lungs and they are now as Sound as bullet" F. B. Brill. local agent. s135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-12
ONE EFFECT OF THE DRourH.

One of the most serious effects of the prolonged drouth is manifested in walton, which tends to conserve moist ure, but pastures-and hay fields as well-must plod along on what nour- ishment they can coax out of the un- usually dry earth Forehanded far mers have a soiling crop growing to overcome this sort of season. This forehanded class represent only small percentage of the great body. If the drouth continues, the milk supply will be greatly jeopardized.
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PERSONAL
SWELL CAFES

LAUGH AND THE WORLD LAUGHS with you. Weep and you weep alone. Stop at the Eagles Nest for a smile Cor. East Washington Ave. and No. Main St.. !. J. Ra- leigh. Prop.
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss: PROBATE COURT.

July End. 1909. Estate of Perry H. Oliver. late of the town of Bridgeport. in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for tha Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neg lect to present their accounts properly attested. within said time. will be de- barred a recovery. All persons indebt- ed to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to.
 ARvESTA R. OLIVER. 12s Executrix.
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YOUR
 BACKACHE WILL YIELD
To Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Rockland, Maine.-"I was troubled for along time with pains in my back
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FURNITURE
INSTRUCTION

PIANO REPAIRING-Now is the time to have your piano put in per- feet condition. Our workmen are not busy and we can give you a very low figure now. Let us tell you how much 1t will cost. Drop postal or Call Steinert's Piano Store. 91s Main St. L6 elf
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DEPP'S STUDIO. = Special seasons offering. Come in and see our high grade work and find out how to get a life size pastel and frame for one dollar. Prompt attention given view and amateur work. At Depp's Stu dio, 9Ss Main St.. over Jackson's Book Store. R tf
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RAILROADS
zHI1zk X.zzsyHzHg .ZRAHRNAN
 JUNE 6, 1909 Trains Leave Bridgeport as
 Follows:

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 FOR g NEx xoRK-:z:t4. :z.! s.s:is. s.s.s. !s:ta. .s:s1 sos. tsis4 .1doo. aoh .11:os ss A .12:2s, .1:4s, *2:27. 800, *4:Es, 5:oT. t5:27, 6:12. *6:29, .7:22, *S:i1. s9-2Irs s:4s P. M-sUNDAYs-.4:44. .s:is. .s:sa, sS .4.gis!1Go7. .5:27. fs:ss. .7:as. .s:11, *s:27.SzS:42 P. M
 FOR WASHINGTON, via Harlem River-*12; 30 tdaily) A. M.: s1:lss P. M.
 FOR NEW HAvEN-.12:s2. -1:4I. e:50, 7:56, *9:21, s:25. +10:44. si1:ss A. M. - 12:16, s12:3o. 1850. g, ,.s3:2s. s:2s. s:4e. .4:25. 4:57. 5:s7. ze:O1, .6:s2. 7:o1. .7:s2. .s:ss, f1I:54 s:4s, .1o:4s. .11:ss A M-s2:as. s4:25. *6:s2. 7:1s. *7:s2. s:47. e1o:01 P. M.
 FOR BOSTON, via New London and Providence-s1:41, $50. s1J33 MsUsDAas31.i1. \: Mns1:ssi s;1s 4aI Hiss s.ss -*2:2s. .4:25, @e:s2 P. M-
 FOR BOSTON, via Hartford and WiIlimantic-.s.21 A. M.-ss:29
 FOR TWISTED and Intermediates -2:35. *5:51. TAO P. M.-SUNDAYa -8:30 A. M.-6:45 P. M.
 FOR WATERBURY,, INSIGNIA DERBY and Intermediate Stattons- 5:00, FOO, 500. 9:35. 11:40 A M 2:35. ,t6:54. TAO P. M--SUNDAYS- s:so, 1o:5oA M.-6:45. $50 P. M.
 FOR CT. HARRINGTON, LENOx. PITTSFIELD, ETC.-7:00. 9:b0 A M -4:33 P. M.-SUNDAYS-S: A. M.
 FOR DANBURY, NEW MILFORD. ETC., via Brookfield Junction-7:0 100. $50 A. M.-4:33. 6:36 F. M.-SUN- DAYS-S:s0 A. M--7:4s P. M.
 FOR tITCHFTELD, ETC.-9:5o A M.-4:33 P. M.-SUNDAYS-s:So A M.
 Saturdays. Except Saturday via Hawleyville.
 Express trains. fLocal ExpresA
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CARPET CLEANING

Steam Carpet Cleaning
 and Fluff Rug Works Has Removed to 236 StratfOrd Ave.
 Q. w. WILCOX, Prop.
 J. c. FLORIDA. Mgr. 1S2s-3 ..S23 If
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WE SELL everything Tn asbestos. ,.
 F. Welsh. successor to Feeney 6 Welsh. U613s IF YOU want an exterminaror for all
 kinds of bugs and insects, why not get one that has q $1.0oo guarantee.
 I14 Kossuth St. U613e
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MIsCELL.ANEoUs

MEN.-Dfseases positively cured in two days by our remedy. Money immediately refunded if not success full. The quickest and easiest cure on the market Sent on peceipt of g. Safety Medical Co.,, 10 Union Sq., New York. R 2i SD
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MALE HELP WANTED

MADE s5o.00O in five years in the mail order business began with $5 Send for free booklet. Tells how. Heacock 765 Lockport, N. r.
 R 2S 2 3 4 If
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FEMALE HELP WANTED

GIRLS WANTED-On light bench presses. Steady work and goodrwages
 The Bryant Electric Co. P9gsI
Arizona republican., 1909-08-11

had prepared court that real credit his genius him in the undertaking. but he managed somehow, keep me in the background feared he had superseded in the estimation of the Princess when he and that very interesting young lady challenged spiister who said she could play tennis and myself to trial of skill and dexterty. But made fine showing in the contest and my hopes revived At the close of the game the Princess said she feeling kindly toward her surroundings and that her parents had decided to main some days longer wondered how great a part
 my presence had played in the matter of changing her mind.
 Bangs arrived that afternoon on the up-rver boat. Johnson and l walked with him from the landing to the hotel He was fne-looking young man We very carefully explained to him that far outdoor sports amusements of any kind concerned he had about reached the "jumpng-of place" He said he didn't mind, since he could stay only day two at most, he was due in New York within week breathed easily. think Johnson did too Bangs wondered how we could stay in such forsaken place We said we wondered how could do ii, too and that weren't going stay long afterward learned that Johnsons trunk which he had for arrived on that boat.
 In the evening Bangs introduced to the Princess and little later heard them mutually regrettng that there golf links handy.
 When I stepped out the verands the following morning Bangs coming along a neglected road  that led of into cleared pine lands.
 An early bird," I said, laughnsy. s..,
 Yes" said he, and I've caught pretty piece of land for golf links"
 know looked very much surprised.
 "A negro has forty of cleared pine lands mile from here" he continued Al there is to do is to burn off the light crop of grass and smooth it up in places and it will do to play Of course, will be crude but it will answer I've got three negroes at work on it now and begin playing three holes by ten o'clock" ...
 By ten o'clock the Princess and Bangs matched against Johnson and myself in foursome All the guests of the hotel to watch the game-all cept Father Dscey who remained his favorte seat on
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you not distressed with this strange fire in the heart l envy you your calm contented celibacy!" I don't know how much longer matters would have drfted had not something happened to bring clearer understand ing After supper evening the Princess went to her room It quite late when she reappeared was standing the foot of the when she descended Something sparled the third finger of her left hand My blood hot and cold as I urged her into little writing We were alone at last
 What does it mean'" asked, calling attention to tke ring.
 Must I te:" she said, blushing rosily I still thorght her very beautiful
 Don't you think should know? }" asked seriously
 Perhaps" she responded laughngy, and with TO sense of the seriousness of the occasion Well then if you mus; know. it means what you have right to surmise; I engaged to be married
 Well" said l. with an air oi suppressed agony, it is Bangs suppose
 She shook her head You must guess again." she said, sweetly
 An, it IS as half feared" said, uttering sound half gasp and half sigh. Johnson was more clever than thought him He is to be congratulated"
 No, it is not Johnson"
 Oh then you have been most unkind to all three of us!" walled Since you here an engaged woman, why you not honest enough to wear your ring from the iTst'"
 Because was not engaged when came here"
 Pardon me" l said, fearing had been nasty. It has been brought about by letter." -..-.. 2. No, my hance, in person. placed the ring on my finger"
 " In this hotel?"
 On the piazza of this hotel, hour ago. As soon compact made he insisted should do some thing terminate the agony of the tender trpets he calls Mir Bangs, Mir Johnson and yourself So he placed his mothers ring my finger and bade me go forth I sorry if l have caused you any distress" He!" exclaimed I, in da1ed state of mind For Heavens sake who is he ?"
 Have you never guessed' We afraid from the very that all the people the hotel would discover our secret IL is Father Dacey'
 "Oh you foolish little girl! '" cried Father Dacey is priest the Catholic Church. and is not permitted to mary f- She laughed wicked little laugh, which thought was cruel and very much cut Ofplace Love has made you blind She said Father. Dacey is an Episcopal clergyman, and is free marry whom he may ,,'.
 A night train for Jacksonville was due in half an hour a, the local station mile away It carried my trunk and myself away with ii Once the city en- gagged sleepingcar accommodations on the train that would leave for New York at o'clock the follow ing evening l was eager get oi the South, and the next evening found me in my the
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another eligible" He had left his trunk in Jackson vile and travelling with hand bag. As as had his word for it that he just couldn't get along with out outdoor sports hastened to tell him he in the wrong place. painted the picture dark as could.
 The Princess had headache and did not come down supper that evening I was sorry she had the head ache, but glad she didn't come down. Johnson and sat the veranda all the evening where frequently reminded him how lonely the place and felt gratied when he said he should die if he had to stay there another fortyegh hours and that he would go up the river the next morning at ten.
 At half past eight the next morning Johnson the Princess the breakfast table, he was introduced her at nine; half-past nine he told me he feeling a bit tired of travel and would remain amid the very quiet surroundings for day two of absolute rest at ten o'clock he had negotiated with fisherman for cast-o seines of which he made for tennis court and by noon, with the aid of several negroes he
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far removed from all the foes and frivoies of life as 1t is lived in the big world large.
 contrived to pass the remainder of the day quietly devoting much time the writing of postcards had grabbed up my way from New York At four in the afternoon the uprver from Jacksonville stopped al our landing. Several persons and Princess dis embarked The several persons included well-to-do Fair of Americans could easily conclude were hus- band and wife; the Princess their daughter shall not attempt to find words describe her beauty It occurred that would have been altogether super fuous for have fashioned her any nearer the perfect type of feminine loveliness The new arrivals wended their way toward the hotel followed after with the hotel boy who had waited possess himself of bags of golf sticks and hand baggage belong ing to the party.
 As l sat the veranda waiting for the supper hour arrive it seemed to me that beginning discern greater degree of beauty in the surroundings. The
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sky softer blue (more nearly the color of her eye), the sparkling and the great groves of magnolas live oaks and cypress the river were more pleasing green Such solitude, thought l. might be endured and enjoyed, temporarily if there was only congenial soul to whom might whisper Solitude is sweet"
 1 was wondering if, by some happy chance, I should be permitted 10 meet the Princess when she down to supper when observed that she and her parents were, that very moment being introduced to the guests of the hotel at the other end of the veranda Presently the hotel proprietor led the trio to where was sitting. few minutes later the Princess and were chatting at happy rate. while her parents dered back to a group of older persons
 q observed that you brough, your golf sticks with you"
 Yes am very fond of outdoor sports" she replied
 So am l." I said but there's nothing of the sort to be found about here No golf or tennis driving or boating or riding not even croquet so far have discovered"
 How very stupid" she observed. "I fear our stay here will be very brief"
 "Yes, and mine, too" said "In fact, I have al ready decided to go up the river" I about to say " on the morrow" when it occurred to me had better not be too definite regarding my time of de- parture so I said soon" The next morning told the hotel clerk not to send my trunk to the boat but that would let him know when ready to go. 6
 "4 we only had croquet set" said to the clerk, that would be something"
 "I think there's one in the storeroom if you to set it out" he remarked
 l brbed negro boy to help smooth place in the sandy so which sparsely covered with grass. And then the Princess and I enjoyed several games. Other guests joined in the sport, while the remainder sat the veranda and formed gallery of interested spectators all except Father Dacey, who appeared to think that such pastime was frivolous deserve passing notice and kept to himself in isolated corner reading hook or playing his favorite game of. solitaire
 That afternoon Johnson arrived I was at the land ing the end of the long pier. introduced myself and walked up to the hotel with him He looked like
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train was made up. A figure with familiar look sp- preached me in the dim lamplight.
 >" Hello, Bangsl" said, " where are you bound for
 'rm just starting for New York And youF
 I'm headed that way myself Let's go into the smok ing room" A later I said to Bangs, What will it be-" He named something that sounded all right to my ear, and the standing by with white apron and black face looked toward me and inquired" Did you say make it two, sah! "'
 {" Yes, two 1 answered. .-.
 Why not three?" asked Johnson, who at that mo- ment materialized before us.
 It was made three, and moment later when l held my glass before and looked its level brim. said" Here's the Princess may her beauty never. fadel"
 Just moment" said Bangs. And here's to the priest; may his shadow grow lessl"
 Bangs and both looked expectantly Johnson. who, with what thought was good deal of cynicism in his tone said" here's the masculine collar that but tons at the back of the neck may henceforth be mistaken regarding its true meaningl"
 There was clink of our glasses, and at that moment we felt tremendous motion of the car and we knew that the train moving away from the lovely sunny Southland toward little old New York Johnson sShed So did Bangs. l, too, sighed .. --'
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the veranda and entertained himself in the usual the Princess and Bangs, neither of whom played very we'll Bangs was the real man of the hour The manner in which he had improvised the golf links made him quite hero On the way back to the hotel the Princess complained to me that she was bit tired
 It's shame there are no carriages to be procured hereabouts," I said
 Yes" said she nor saddle horses, either brought my riding saddle with me"
 Indeed" said l. and fell to thinking That night to the village and posofce and made dl- gent inquiry regarding where could procure two horses broken to saddle For time the search seemed we'll nigh hopeless. Later on got track of somebody who had heard of somebody else who lived away beyond the next turpentine camp who owned horse that woman had once ridden. By and by got on track of another horse that was saddle-broke I arranged with two negroes have the horses information ing them the hotel by nine o'clock the morning displayed roll of bills and led them believe l would pay them literally for their services.
 lay awake till late hour that night thinking over my plans I determined to do something to win the admiration of the Princess Perhaps I might win her hand Blessed thought l felt sense of ownership in the croquet ground but realized that the tennis belonged Johnson and the golf links belonged to Bangs. However. could picture in my minds eye how sadly humilated they would feel the morrow when they beheld the Princess and me gaoping of the backs of two prancng steeds And the whole crowd couldn't follow and listen as it did when played croquet tennis golf The we'll up the morning when I was awakened by hearing negro shout
 "Whoa! yO onery hide; does yO' want to kick somebody" ,t.
 From my window beheld what al first sight appeared to be whole herd of horses care of regiment of negroes As of fact there horses and twice many negroes Johnson and Bangs on the ground when arrived had to explain to them that my purpose was hire two riding horses, for the Princess and one for myself
 The more the merrier," said Johnson, as he pro ceeded to select horse for his own use
 Me- too," said Bangs
 At ten o'clock the Princess, Johnson, Bangs and my self started of for free-for-s gslop The horse ridden by the Princess went we'll but the other three were plugs" of low order. The Princess Aosted away down the road and left her three escorts coaxng
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and flashing their mounts in an endeavor keep up with her. Before had gone mile the horse rode was puffng like automobile going up forty-iye degree grade Johnsons had stumbled twice, rolling him in the sand and Bangs beast had baked bucked and almost run away with him The Princess really rode alone gteater part of the time, but seemed to enjoy it the less that account.
 Two weeks of this keen rivalry passed. I had no doubt that both Johnson and Bangs deeply in love with the Princess l knew that was Her winsomeness increased every hour Sometimes felt that of her trio of devoted slaves the favorite Then, again, I would her smiling upon Bangs or Johnson in the same fetching stalking great deal on the outcome The New York firm with which I employed had teegraphed me to at or they would fill my place My two weeks vacation stretching into month had reason to suspect that the conditions about the with Bangs and Johnson.
 Every day felt that must screw my courage to the sticking place and learn my fate Occasionally would see the Princess enjoying hearto-heart chat with Father Dacey Fortunate man!" thought l, " since
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w ":s :, h: s :.; :,:' = :: ::: .; @ @ It seemed to that hotel of Fordas sparsely occ1ed sections and with thousands of of unused pine bsrrens and cleared woodlands all about f: aI offering as of its chief attractions climate that makes delight be of doors every day of the winer" should have provided its guests with the for enjoying this popular psstime The clerk who learned later also the proprietor of the hotel did not deem necessary offer any apology for the short comngs of his hostelry
 Have you tenns-court," l had brought my racket as we'll my golf clubs
 Nc" said he, still undisturbed.
 Well" said l, with pleasantly tinged with dis pleasure am of an active turn of mind and must be doing something I think I'll go driving and take look at the surrounding country"
 Sorry" said he, but there is livery in
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neetjon with the hotel There in this vicinity You see the few so-caed roads have here very sandy and always sadly up by the heavy te.mng of the lumber and turpentine camps" '-....-
 Good boating facilities no doubt" still further tured remark directing my gaze toward the broad beautiful St Johns that. only stones throw from the hotel verandz, flowed laziy toward the sea
 Well no" said he; there isn't much boating done about here Some of the fishermen have boats they will lei and then but they aren't good ones There is small demand for anything of thar sort"
 looked at him rather insolently fancy and asked, Would you mind telling what your guests do for pssrIne:"
 "Oh that's easy" said he, laughing. They sit on the veranda of the day and chat and watch the river flowing by and they listen the song of the car dinal or the mocingbird if there happens to be one singing Sometimes they play cards checkers chess or go for walk. and of them are sure to be at the landing whenever a arrives" ~Huh!" said l., for the picture was not alluring. Yes. that's what they all say when first they come down here from the North But if you should stay here long enough to get the Florida habit your pulse would calm down to its truly normal condition.
 As Sidney Lanier has well said of our climate It is just cool enough to save from degenerating into luxurious vegetable of laziness. and just warm enough to be nerve-queting and tranquilizing.'"
 That sounds nice" said
 However" he added there much ivelier re- sorts both up and down the river"
 ~I fear I must find some of them" l said. "G Get my trunk to the ten o'clock boat tomorrow" my re- quest. Then I found seat the veranda where could indulge in the exharatng pastime of watching the river flow by. ..--
 All about me were guests of middle age and beyond Among the younger set if indeed, there enough of the younger" to constitute set" was Father Dacey whose sedate bearing and general appearance to say nothing of the clerical of his clothing, led me to understand without seeking to be further informed that he was priest of the Roman Catholic church. l wondered how much of the holy quietude of the roundngs attributable to his sainy presence It seemed to to be the ideal spot for Saints Res"