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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-16
Queer Positions of Hearts.

There is one curious fact which not everybod notices about the common. finger-long, green caterpillars of our larger moths. Their hearts, instead Of being in front, are at the back of the body and extend along the entire length of the animal. One can see the heart distinctly through the thin skin and can watch its slow beat, which starts at the tail and moves forward to the head. Hearts of this sort reaching from head to tail are not at all uncom- mon in the simpler creatures. The earthworm has one, and so have most worms, caterpillars and other crawling things Hearts in the middle of the
 back also are quite as frequent as those in what seems to us to be the natural place. Many animals, the lob ster for example, and the crayfish and the crab, which have short hearts like those of the beasts and birds, never theless have them placed just under the shell in what. in ourselves, would be the small of the back.-St. Nicholas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-16
The First Stove.

The most important uses of fire were taught by fire itself. As the primitive man stood near the flames of the burn ing tree and felt their pleasant glow he learned that fire may add to bodily comfort, and when the flames swept through a forest and overlook a deer and baked it he learned that fire might be used to improve the quality of his food. The hint was not lost. He took burning torch to his cave or hut and kindled him fire on his floor of earth. His dwelling filled with smoke, but he could endure the discomfort for the sake of the fires warmth and for the sake of the toothsomeness of the cook ed meats. After a time a hole was made in the roof of the hut, and through this hole the smoke passed out Here was the first stove. The primi- tive stove was the entire house, the floor was the fireplace and the hole in the roof was the chimney. The word "stove'' originally meant "a heated room." So that if we should say that at first people lived in their stoves we would say that which is literally true. St. Nicholas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-16
St. George and tho praaon.

Other nations besides England have fought under the banner of St. George, and other knightly orders as well as that of the Garter have been instituted fin his honor. He was the guardian saint of Sicily. Aragon, Valencia, Genoa, Nal to and Barcelona; a Venetian order of St. George was created in 1900, a Spanish in 1917, an Austrian in 147O. a Genoese in 14T2 and a Roman in 1892
 More modern orders bearing his name are those of Bavaria Q729), Russia (176O and Hanover (1S30. The device of St. George staying the dragon forms part of the arms of the czar and ap- pears on several Russian coins. The conjecture that this was owing to the presentation of the Garter by Eliza beth to Ivan Vassilievitch has no fonn-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-16
He Lauxhed La.t.,

- A certain lady who wished to have some fun at the expense of an agent who had outlines solicited her to in- sure herself and family. asked, him on one occasion if he would insure the cat; The agent, to the astonishment and no small amusement of some friends. promptly offered to do so, provided she paid the first premium down The lady, still thinking to hoax him, ex- pressed her willingness to do so, and placed a shilling on the. table The agent quickly produced proposal, filled it in and obtained her signature while those present were on the tiptoe of expectancy as to what was to fol low.
 "Now, madam, with your permission, may I see the cat?'
 Certainly" she replied at the same time pointing to glass case which contained the stuffed remains of the poor defunct cat
 A chorus of derisive laughter burst from all present, but to their dismay the agent turned, bowed politely, at the same time picking up the shilling, and exclaimed:
 When that cat dies. madam, kindly call at our office and claim the insur- ance money. Good morning."-London Telegraph
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-16
One Source of NeNxs.

For many years a certain New, York paper received society and club gossip from a man whose identity was con- cealed by a clever ruse. Even his checks were made out to his wife in her maiden name. He furnished in- formation about the doings and wran- gles in various clubs-little stories in volving people whose names are known by reputation to practically all readers of newspaper columns. He is said thus to have averaged an income of about $10 a week-not much, but enough to buy hats, gloves and canes. He was a most immaculate and ap- parently prosperous person. 1t is needless to say that he has never been suspected of this small traffic. A wealthy relative died and left him i'm dependent. When some such man furnishes the clew to a delectable scandal he has done a stroke of busi- ness that will keep him in small lux uries for months to come.-Whitman Bennett in Bohemian.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-16
Pat Took the Prize.

An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotchman were one day arguing as to which of the three countries possessed the fastest trains.'
 Well" said the Englishman, "I've been In one of our trains. and the tele- graph poles have been like a hedge"
 "I've seen the milestones appear like tombstones," said the Scot.
 Be jabers!' said Pat. "I was one day in train in my counthry. and we passed a field of turnips and a field of carrots. also a field of cabbage and parsley, then a pond of water. and we were going that quick I thought it was brothv'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-16

Practical Diagnostic Sign of Death.
 Dr. Ott of Lillebonne Cthrough Jour nal des sciences medicales de Lille) suggests the following practical and simple method of ascertaining whether or not life is present: The point select ed is the forearm. which Is quickly ac- cessible, is free from hair and Is easily exposed. The arm is extended horizon tally from the body and the forearm pronated. If the test is made in the open air a cloak is held so as to shield the part from all motion of the atmos- phere. The flame of a candle is now directly applied to spot on the fore arm, which is closely watched by the observer. At the end of a few seconds a swelling rapidly forms and bursts. If it contains air or gas the tissues are H-eless. If it contains liquid or exuda- ton life is present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-16
Not So Daft After All.

Daft Tam. as he was called, wander ing through the village one day, got SC. verely bitten by the village inn dog.
 Proceeding to the inn. he showed the mistress what her "dawg" had done. She was much alarmed and, putting Q half crown into Tam's hand, said:
 "Awa tae the doctor moo an pay him wi the hauf crown"
 Tam eyed the coin. saying:
 "I dinna think I'll bother vii the doctor, but tist keep the siiler."
 For my sake gang tae him, or else re'll gang daft"
 "Hoots, wumman; ye're bletherin. Daft folk canna gang daft twice. Dundee Advertiser.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-16
.odan Iu tAe atreet. .m

Emerson was not the first to use this phrase in his Conduct of Life" which was published in 1890. In the first se- ries of the "Greville Memoirs" under ing passage:
 Then will come the question of a dissolution, which one side afirms will take place directly, and the other that the king will not consent to it, know ing. as the man in the street Gas we call him at Newmarket always does. the greatest secrets of kings and being the confdant of their most hidden thoughts"
 1t would appear from this that the expression was in common use among racing men in 1S3O.-Notes and Que ries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-16
The Fountain Pen

The fountain pen is not an invention of recent years. In Samuel Taylors Universal System of Shorthand Writ ing" published in 11S6. we find proof of the fountain pens great age.
 q have nothing more to add," wrote Samuel Taylor. flor the use or instruc- tion of the practitioner, except a few words concerning the kind of pen prop CT to be used for writing shorthand. For expeditions writing some use what are called fountain pens. into which your ink is put. which gradually flows when writing, from thence into a small CT pen cut short to fit the smaller end of this instrument, but it is a hard matter to meet with a good one of this kind."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-16
The Dram. sf ,h. sun..t.

We never tire of the drama of sun set. go forth each afternoon and look into the west quarter of m hour be fore sunset with fresh curiosity to see what new picture will be painted there. what new phenomenon exhibited, what new dissolving views. Every day a new picture is painted and framed, held up for half an hour in such lights as the great artist chooses and then withdrawn and the curtain falls. The sun goes down. long the afterglow gives light, the damask curtains glow along the western window. the first star is lit, and go home.-From Tho reau's Winter"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-16

dation in fact, Tor Chanceier. the first outspoken Englishman to visit Russia. speaks of dispatch sent in 1854 from Ivan Vassilievitch to Queen Mary, the seal of which twas much like the broad seal of England. having on the one side the image of a man on horse back in complete harness fighting with a dragon."-London Chronicle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-16
Power of word..

Words have not their import from the natural power of particular combina- tions of characters or from the real ef- flcacy of certain sounds. but from the consent of those who use them and ar birarify annex certain ideas to them, which might have signifed with equal propriety by any other.-Onver Crom- we'll >+
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-16
A Hard Cut.

Mrs. Newcast-I am thinking of talk ing a short holiday and visiting some of the scenes associated with my ances- tors. Mrs. De Bleu Blood -Cutting-Oh. but summing is so horribly out of date nowadays!
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-16
PerafntenC0.

The way to reach or to attain to any thing Is to bend oneself toward 1t with all one's might. and we approximate 1t. just In proportion to the intensity and the persistency of our effort to attain it.-Success Magazine
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-16
wh.re to H.ve |. BofI.

Thomas Bailey Aldrich. commenting once upon the trials of Job. remarked that the only proper place to have boil was between John" and "O'Reil ly"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-16
The Clever Ones.

Griggs-Some men are born great. others achieve greatness. Briggs-Yes; and others simply have the trick of making other people think they're great.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-16

I have lived to know that the great secret of human happiness is this: New CT suffer your energies to stagnate.- Adam Clark.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-16

AEN--s15 weekly at home: send stamp Calyx Supply Co.,. Detroit. Mich.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-16

We have just received 100 Wrought Iron Domes suit able for Gas or Electric with beautiful Green and Amber Art Glass and while they last we will sell them for
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-16

tract fronting Barnum Avenue opposite Boston Avenue Lots 5Ox112 feet hundred ninety five dollars In all places will make that will be satis factory
 And still another tract of about thirty South Avenue, fifteen hundred feet the Twelve The Stratford Avenue trolley will take you there. Get off at South Avenue See the large sgn '.Pootatuck Park" All made, sidewalked and graded city water in the streets Nice houses going up The property is surrounded by fine residences churches schools Every tract above mentioned is owned by Frank Miller and Michael J. Jordan, who will sign every deed and guarantee the title of the
 Now then just explain to yourself what sense there going miles out of to buy property when get well and centrally located property at terms right in town All property is about thirty ahead of anything being offered in outlying sections with promises of city water trolley services and other things. got all those things. We not prom ising just giving the best in land location rces and treatment and right here to keep at it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-16
Our office is at % Fairfield Avenue, opposite the
 Atlantic Hotel

Give a call any day, any evening from to 8 o'clock Bridgeport will surprise everybody within the next ten years, it's growth will be So for investment location for home keep close to the of the city. You don't have to other counties cities NOT EVEN to the suburbs of NEW YORK, when you do better at home New York large popula ton and her people know good thing alright And it good it wouldn't be necessary to circulate through the smaller sections to get the name New York
 Bridgeport real estate is good as gold but hug close it's centre possible Come out Saturday after Sunday. Agents will be there to show and give information busy people who cannot week days
 OFFICE: 29 FAIRFIELD AVENUE
 Open every day and evening from to o'clock where all information will be given.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-16

AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO MILES OUT OF TOWN to secluded and out of the way sections while you < -. centrally located property right town at the lowest prices and easiest of All 5Ox10O feet or Just take trolley Saturday afternoon Sun day to the property just put the market by Miller r & Jordan It fronts Fairfield Avenue and fifty feet right the side of avenue Bridgeport side of Ash Creek Get off Beachview There fronting the best of Bridgeport New England's most prosperous city Then you to be still closer the centre Fairel to Ellsworth Street your left feet left to West Harbor Park you will large sign
 Go to the sign and inspect grandest piece property ever in around Bridgeport.
 Or if you inclined to select the East Side we have tract right top of the hill between Stratford Avenues this side Stratford Centre Beau
 full all lawn land high and dry all streets made grad
 ed Lots 5ox1o0 feet from ninety five eighty five dollars for lots With another
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-16

ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-28
BOY is DROWNED.

sAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. May
Is Special -Chauncey Hodsell. 10.
while fishing with two smaller boys
in the river above this city last night.
stepped from the boat to a log and
was drowned. His body was recov.
cred.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-28
SENATOR BAILEY
AND WRITER FIGHT
Blows Exchanged Between Texan
and Correspondent Of New
York Paper.

WASHINGTON. May 2s.-rhe YER
sions OF Senator Bailey, OF Texas. and
w. S. Manning. Washington CORE
spondent OF the New York Times, who
exchanged blows in the senate press
gallery as the senate adjourned yes
Iterday afternoon are similar and diner
only as To the nun. Der OF blows struck
by each.
The clash was caused by an article
printed in the New York Times charg-
ing that Senator Bailey had played
into The hands OF Senator Aldrich by
bis course In demanding an imme-
date vote on the income tax amend
ment, thus causing split or the
forces supporting such an amendment.
Senator Bailey, during speech IN the
senate, made bitter attack on the
authos OF the article. The senate
adopted q motion 10 postpone the con-
sideration OF all income tax amend
ment until June 10.
Mr. Manning accosted Mr.. Bailey
after tie adjournment OF the session
TO inform him that he was inaccurate
IN suggesting Republican senators as
a possible source of inspiration for
the article. According TO both Mr..
Manning and Senator Bailey, the for
mer disclaimed authorship OF the
story, and AT the same time stated
that the inspiration for IT had been
Mr.. Baileys demands for Immediate
vote and his 'hazing" OF Republican
senators who favored the income tax
proposition, but who did not support
him in his demands for a vote at the
present tine
The two men were directly In front
OF the door leading TO the finance CON-
mittee. and also in front of one OK
the private elevators. Several persons
heard the word liar" exclaimed in
loud voice and then saw Mr.. Bailey
and Mr.. Manning clinch. The latter
claims Mr.. Bailey hit him first. In
the mix.up Mr.. Manning struck the
senator with his umbrella. knocking
OF the senator's Lat, and the senator
grabbed Mr.. Manning by the throat.
Just at that moment the elevator
stopped at the senate floor and Sen
ator Clapp and Mr.. Larrinaga stepped
from the car.
Without waiting TO learn the cause
Of disturbance. Mr.. Ciapp threw his
arms around Senator Bailey. who. at
to do serious injury to the newspaper
correspondent. a young man OF very
slight build.
The Texas senator struggled des-
perately TO break from this restraint.
but Senator Clapp tightened his hold
and newspaper correspondents pushed
Mr.. Manning away and insisted upon
his leaving the corridor.
The speech by Mr.. Bailey In regard
to the newspaper article was one OF
the most scathing arraignments of a
newspaper correspondent that has
ever taken place In the senate. The
senator not only asserted that the
writer OF the article was IAN infa-
nous liar but that he was 'miser-
able creature unfit to associate with
honest men" In this vein he talked
for considerable time. Mr.. Manning
also is a s2utherner, being a native
OF South Carolina.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-28
THE STAGE
DETROIT OPERA HOUSE.


The audience IL the Detroit Opera
the change from the majestic Aida
music to that OF the light, entertain
ing variety composed by +. Won Flotow
in Martha" which had It's premiere
rendition in this city by the Aborn
Grand opera company. Instead of
dark-laid plots in which daggers and
death figured. Martha" provides pref
ty comedy, with attractive airs and
melodious choruses that appeal in an
especial manner to the average thea
tergoer. II would seem, too. that tho
members Of the company enjoyed the
relief from Mephistos. Canios. Don
Joses and the like, for the work OF the
soloists as well as the choruses ana
orchestra went with verve and swing
that OF necessity heretofore had been
lacking.
Miss Bertha Davis. aS Lady Harriet
Durham, maid or honor TO the queen
has never been more happily cast,
and she fulfilled all the requirements
OF the part, both as TO singing and act
ing. Her voice was full, round and
brilliant or sympathetic as the part
demanded, and after the rendition Of
Moore's famous Last Rose OF Sum
mer," the audience would not be salts
fed until she had repeated a verse.
Miss Davis is one of the most salts
factory of singers, having finish and
power and everything in her voice TO
make it exceedingly attractive.
AS Lionel. the adopted brother OIL
Plunkett, afterward Earl OF Derby,
George Tallman gave great satlslacs
ton and confirmed the opinion ina,
he possesses unusual ability asNan actor.
His voice has the true. ringing, vi
brant tone which Is the distinguish
ing characteristic Of the real tenor.
His rendition OF Lost. Prescribed,
Friendless Pilgrim" was decidedly
artistic piece OF work.
Miss Bertha Shalek. who was the
Nancy In the opera, only added new
laurels 10 those she has already won
since coming 10 Detroit. and proved
that she Is gifted for comedy roles.
Francis ]. Boyle. as Plunkett, the
wealthy farmer. sang and acted the
part most acceptably. presenting an
entirely different side than has here
tofore been seen. George Champion
the Lord Tristan. although slightly in
clined to overact. was satisfying, AMI
] Florian was the sheriff. On the
whole. Martha" is one Of the most
ENJOYABLE presentations Of the Aborn
company.
Miss Lois Ewell. the new prlma don
ma. will alternate with Miss Davis.
and Miss Stetzler with Miss Shalek.
There will be performances OF Mar
tina" Friday and Saturday evenings,
with a Saturday matinee.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-28

Jon Printing done right. Time. Print
fng Co.. 10 John R.-st Phone 1t9S.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-05-14
Princess Flour makes bread
like "Angel Food Cake.

ike Angel TOOQ lake.
Some one of Dr.. Hoyt's good friends
called at his stable early Tuesday
morning and finding no one there
helped himself to a couple of over.
coats, whip aud several robes. The
Doctor would not object if the person
or persons would return the articles
as they might come handy on a wet or
cold day.
Welcome growing rains have been
prevalent the past week and the pros
poets for bumper crop and a fine
price was never better than at present.
The fruit of this section has been unin.
jured by the light spring frosts and
all nature seems to invite the shrewd
and careful farmer to make his home
in the Potlatch.
Princess Flour makes more
and better bread than any
other flour.
Last weeks Gazette and Supple
ment contained valuable information
to every citizen and reader in Latah
county. The supplement consists of
resume of the laws passed. at the last
session of the legislature and now in
force, and will give our citizens an
idea of what was done there. We have
number of extra cor les of the paper
of that date and any one not securing
copy of the paper or the supplement
may secure it by either calling or
writing the Gazette.
This spring our merchants without
exception, banking on the fine harvests
and present outlook, have stocked up
as never before and are prepared with
stock of large variety and low price to
cater to the want of their customers.
This is a good pointer to remember
when you want to buy anything. Come
and give your home merchant trial
at your bill of goods and see if he can.
not give you satisfaction in every
particular.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-05-14
Additional Locals

D. c. Nigh went to Moscow on
business trip Wednesday morning.
Henry Munsterman and vile were
visitors in Lewiston the first of the
week.
Mrs. E. D. Bradbury spent Satur-
dav in Moscow visiting Mrs, ]. w.
Bradbury and friends.
Princess Flour insures good
bread all the time.
j.. S. Ross of Dent passed through
Kendrick Monday on his return to
Great Falls Idaho. where he has been
employed this spring.
Rosco Organ went to Spokane Tues.
day evening where he expects to re-
sumo his position with the N. P. Ry.,
this is the first work Rosco has been
able to do since he was hurt several
months back
We understand the Dokies. the
famous auxiliary of the Pythian
Knights, are arranging for a raid on
the tyros at Troy IN the near future
and a number of the Kendrick mem.
bers will be there to see the fun.
R. H. Porter has started building
his new line between Kendrick and
Juliaetta. as soon as the lines is CON-
Pleted he will move the Juliaetta cent.
raj into the Office here and will be able
to give better service to both places.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-22
Christian Church

Choir practice Thursday evening
of this week. On Friday evening
we will have program and Christ
mas tree for the Bible School.
Next Sunday services as follows:
Bible School 10 a. m. Morning
Worship II a. m. The annual cleo
ton of church officers will take
place at this hour. Let all the
church be present. Bible class at
4 p. m. Christian Endeavor 6:3o
p. m. Evening service at 7:3c p. m.
Subject; ga Quartette of Wonders, -
a Christmas theme.
All are welcomed to our services.
Bishop M. Hopkins,
Minister.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-22
Knights of Pythias

The Knights Of Pythias elected the
following officers at the regular meeting
Monday night:
c. c., ]. H. Woodward.
V. c.. Dr.. L. L. Osborn.
M. Of W., u. c. Herr.
Prelate, r. S. Crane.
NJ. at A., r. E. Kathren.
K. Of R. & S.. ]. H. Minick.
M. Of F., Waldron Chase.
M. of E.. F. B. Chaplin.
|. c.. ]. c. Abbey.
O.G.. Seward !. Field.
Next Monday night there will b.
work in the FIRST rank for which purpose
there should be an attendance Of al
least fifty. There will be candidates to
initiate during all Of this winter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-22

E. S. Rule, Sharon's Lumber ant
Hardware prince, was in the county sea
a few hours last Wednesday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-22

Laundry Woman Wanted, at Crane
Hotel. VIII pay S. per week. APP
ply at once.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-22

Fish, Oysters and Celery at Cole 8,
Sons meat market on Friday.