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Manchester Democrat., 1909-11-24
HE BOUGHT AN A1RsH1p.
A wealthy Russian wanted nj

a Wealthy Russian Wanted Ble-
riot Monoplane and Got 1t.
A good story is being told in Paris
Of how M. Delagrange, pilot of one
of the Bleriot monoplanes at Rheims,
disposed of the monoplane with which
he made his record flights last year.
He was at his shed when wealthy
Russian, fresh from st. Petersburg,
was introduced to him. the New York
Morning Telegram says.
"Is your aeroplane for sale?" asked
the stranger.
"Yes. If you like"
Would you mind taking 1t out of
the shed to let me see it?"
Certainly not" replied NJ. Della.
grange.
The Russian examined 1t all over,
then asked the price and was told
s2.4oO.
Il will take It," said the Russian,
drawing out his pocket book and hand
ing over the money.
"All right"
Them the machine is mine?"
"Yes," replied the aviator; ut Is"
Thereupon the Russian got into the
pilots seat and, looking up at NJ. Della
grange, saidsto him:
Turn on the motor. please. l want
to see how the thing goes"
: There was laughter and astonish-
ment all around among the persons
present. M. Delagrange in vain tried
to explain to the Russian through an
interpreter that good deal of prelim.
mary practice is required before one
can fly.
The Russian insisted.
At last M. Delagrange did turn the
handle. The motor started pvrring
Manchester Democrat., 1909-11-24
ARTIFICIAL Nitrates.

Artificial nitrates are made extern:
sively in Norway and sold in competi-
tion with the natural product of Chile.
The annual production Of nitrate Of
soda in Chile is 100000 tons. In
1920 this may be expected to be In
creased to at least 2,5OO,OOO tons. At
the same time and at the same rate of
production the Norwegian production
will amount to about 100000 tons, or
only 12 per cent of the Chilean. 1t ID
probable. however. that other factor
les may be established, which will
largely increase the total production Of
artificial nitrates. From experiments
made in various countries 1t may be
concluded that artificial nitrate is as
good fertilizer as Chile saltpeter, and
on some lands better one.
Manchester Democrat., 1909-11-24
A Complete Fertilizer,

Every experimental station in the
United States which has made test
on fertilizers will recommend invari-
ably complete fertilizer in place Of
one containing only one element, such
as nitrogen, phosphorus, or potash, ex-
perience having proven that 1t is not
only Improbable but wasteful to the
farmer to fertilize his land with any
thing but complete fertilizer.
1t should be remembered as a basis
for guidance that the maximum yield
OF any crop is determined and gauged
by the fertilizer element which. the
soil contains in the least quantity. In
other words, soil may be rich in nitro
gen and phosphorus, but very poor in
potash. The yield of grain or hay
on that farm will be determined by
the amount of potash which the soil
contains. In other words, the excess
amount of nitrogen and phosphorus
will not make up for the deficiency IN
potash.
1t lis for this reason that we recon.
mend complete fertilizer on all aver
age soils in preference to fertilizer
containing one or two of the principal
elements.
We lay great stress on humus,. as
the United States, Department of Agri-
culture has stated repeatedly that
without hunus in the soil the same
would not respond to the usa of for.
tilizers, no difference in what quantity
they were applied, humus being the
life of the soil and bearing practically
the same relation to it that yeast
sustains as to the bread. John N.
Huff, of New York, says:
Without humus there is no fertil-
ity in the soil, and because of IT'S
character and action it is, with lime,
the first portion of the essential soil
constituents to be lost in cultivation" I"
&C. 1. B.
Manchester Democrat., 1909-11-24
WHEN THEY WERE q.
Occupations of Well-Known Men
of To-Day at Time of Their
Majority.
TAFT WAS A YALE GRADUATE
Beginning of Careers of Belmont,
Maxim, Corey, Ryan, choate,
Schwab and others.

At the age of 81 William Howard
Taft was graduated from Yale, and
second in a large class, says the New
York Times. He was salutatorian. re-
ceived Phi Beta Kappa honors and d.
vided the first prize on his graduation
In law. His plans for the future study
Of law were undertaken the same year.
In his twenty-first year the future
Rear Admiral Evans was serving as
lieutenant In the United States navy.
He became a lieutenant commander in
his twenty-second year
At 21 William Dean Howells was an
active newspaper man in small Ohio
community. He entered his fathers
Manchester Democrat., 1909-11-24

Political buttons were still rare at the
time of the second Harrison Cleveland
campaign In 1892, but by '96 the craze
was fairly on, and there were dozen
different photographs of both McKin-
ley and Bryan in that year. If this
young mans collection is any cri-
terion, 1904 was the greatest year,
both for volume and variety, In cam.
paign buttons. Since then they seem
to have declined somewhat
Manchester Democrat., 1909-11-24
THE RAPID PACE.

Dodgin' through the city.
Where they rush pell nell!
First they blow whistle
And next they ring bell.
Dodgln' in the country, too,
Where the. steam cars scurry.
II you live the season through
You've surely got to hurry.
Dodgin' various engines
That go whizzin' by.
Next we'll dodge the airships
A-droppin' from the sky.
This good old world is bright an gay
I'm glad 1t gives me lodgin'-
But jes' the same, I'm free TO say
It's got your uncle dodgin!
washington Star.
Manchester Democrat., 1909-11-24

woman marries foreigner she will
abandon her Chinese nationality, and
when foreign woman marries Chi
nese she will become Chinese. In
either assuming or abandoning ma
tionality the wife and children will
follow the husbands nationality. A
woman who is married is not allowed
to change her nationality alone. Wom-
en- who are divorced and persons who
have abandoned Chinese nationality
before the laws are enforced will be
treated as Chinese so long as they live
In and enjoy their rights in China.
Manchester Democrat., 1909-11-24

The aeroplane ran along over the grass
for some yards. rose few feet into
the air and then came down with
smash. The Russian was extricated
from the wreck considerably scratched
and bruised, but he seemed to be de.
lighted at having had any sort of
flight for his money.
Il shall have the machine repaired;
then will try again." was all he said.
Manchester Democrat., 1909-11-24

The ravages of the loco weed con-.
cern every person in the United States
for the reason that the food supply
has been seriously affected by the pre-
yalence of locoed stock on Western
ranges. The loco weed flourishes
throughout the Western range coun..
try.
The government experimenters, dur
ing their three years of investigation,
found that horses, cattle and sheeg
are differently affected. Horses re.
most susceptible to the poison, thou4h
cattle succumb nearly as quickly.
Sheep will eat both species, of the
loco. but for some reason, only one
kind of the plant is particularly dead
ly in their case. Different breeds Of
cattle vary in their susceptibility. Gem
orally, the better-bred animals are
more susceptible to the poison than
those which have been accustomed to
range. Among the sheep. the black
face type yield much more quickly
than the hardy Merinos. Among cat
tie, Durhams and Aberdeen-Angus are
more susceptible than the Herefords..
Even pigs have been 'locoed," after
being fed loco weed in large quantf-s
ties, and one Colorado rancher even
reports a lot of 'locoedp hens that had
eaten the deadly poison of the range
There are traditions in the West
of human beings contracting the loco,
habit. Stories are told in the sheep
camps and COW camps of men who
have eaten the weed and have found
it pleasant as opium, and who have
died raving from the effects Of
their debauch. There are no authen-i
tfcated instances of human beings b.
ing s1ocoed," however. ~
Manchester Democrat., 1909-11-24
wheat with Glover.

A New York farmer writes: II
believe that wheat is a better crop
to grow in our rotations than oats, and
here in the east we find that, we are
more certain of obtainingsa good stand
of clover when we seed with wheat
than when we seed with oats. Another
Manchester Democrat., 1909-11-24
ISIS Et&al a|ljflKi ) ! II ji

advantage of growing wheat is the fact
that 1t is a great conserver of fertility
and keeps the ground covered during
the winter and prevents the. escape OF
plant food by soil washing and evapo-
ration" Wheat is used in the three
year rotation in many middle western
states with success, clover. always fol-
lowing wheat While the eastern states
cannot hope to compete with the great
wheat growing western states, we
agree with our correspondent that 1t
could be used to advantage in rota-
tinn -. .
Manchester Democrat., 1909-11-24

The practice of cutting the claws Of
the more ferocious animals of the Lon.
don Geological garden has recently
been greatly facilitated by chloroform.;
ing the animals. Heretofore it.swaa
done by sheer force by squad Of men.
the animal being first secured BY
ropes. ~ II. IN
Manchester Democrat., 1909-11-24

The British government has organ.
lied special department at the na.
tional physical laboratory for inyesti.
cations in aerial construction and nay..
igatiou.
Manchester Democrat., 1909-11-24
A Domestic Tragedy,

''You seem little stiff this morn
ing" said the next-door neighbor as
they walked to the car line.
"Yes," replied the other man. 81
had. to bring In the confounded house
plants before breakfast-and there's
rubber tree among EN- that weighs
a ton. My wife told me to bring 'em
in last night and I'wish l had"
, Forget 'em?"
mo, didn't forget 'em. left 'em
out in hopes the frost would nip 'em,
but there's no such uck!"-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Manchester Democrat., 1909-11-24

A man has grounds for divorce IL
his wife refuses to help him with the.
housework.
Manchester Democrat., 1909-11-24

On the farms of England last year
there were 1.494.0s9 horses employed
Manchester Democrat., 1909-11-24

A woman's ambition is not only to
have both ends meet. but to lap. over
and have enough for her kin.
Manchester Democrat., 1909-11-24

lwR1rrnN ron THIS PAPER
Manchester Democrat., 1909-11-24

world, for such is rule among the
players Of chance. They will play
game with a thorough sense of the
chances, and accept the only alterna
tive, culpability, as means of obtain
ing redress. Miss Vincent could not
bear to play losing game. In her
desperation, she even went to the
president Of the school, and intimated
admissions of impropriety would be
Forthcoming unless the so-called pla.
tonic affair, which was giving her SO
much uneasiness were discontinued.
The president, DR.. Frasier. would.
remind you of some our Southern
Senators. He was of portly build,
absolutely grey, and wore glasses; a
man with humor in his make up, but
withal a scholar and disciplinarian.
He told his complainant he was sorry
she showed such dislike to affairs
of such harmless nature; that he
knew both the young people; but, in
asmuch as the matter has been
brought to his official attention, he
was in duty bound to curb such a
sentiment; and he dismissed her
from his office with the suggestion
that she mind her own business in
the future, that the faculty were not
in the habit of receiving unsolicited
information from pupils. Miss Vim.
cent could not stand the polite "call"
and forthwith left the school. She
soon afterwards obtained position
ss Postmistress in her native town.
1t is regrettable we cannot change
those mannerisms which compose our
make up. How cheerful we would be,
and how happy others would feel. 1t
would save them annoyances, and
ourselves, Intermittent discomfort.
Their growth often acts as noun
tain in the path of our progress; and
we go round to our friends seeking
the cause of our inactivity in worldly
and spiritual things, while others are
machinec of surcass and heinps NJ
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-31
SOUTHEY'S BILL
 REFERRED TO
 CITY ATTORNEY
Board of Education Claims That Arcii
 tect Exceeded His Authority.

Architect A. G. Southey's bill for $1,- 250 against the city for plans submit ted for the renodeling of the Prospect street school was given hearing at a special meeting of the Board of Edu- cation last evening and it was decided to ask the city attorney for an opin- ion as to whether the board will be liable for the full commission if any part Of the plans are used. Archi- tect Southey has placed the bill in the hands of an attorney for collection. At g. previous meeting of the board 1t was voted that Architect c. T. Beardsley, IT,, be instructed to draw up the plans for the building. It was the opinion of most of the board that MT. Southey had exceeded his authority in making plans. MT. Southey had been engag- ed to make plans for new front and rear entrances, with iron staircases in both; to put lavatorteS in the building and change the coal bins. He found in going over the building that the walls were not heavy enough for iron staircases and that they would have to be made thicker. He drew plans for the changes as he thought they should be, and for bettering the ventilation. is still on the table, and Architect Beardsley is ready to go ahead with the work. Plans submitted by Archi- tect Beardsley for an eight room ad- dition to the Black Rock school were submitted and approved It was voted some minor changer in the drawings are completed. T-le bidding will be open to all contractors. Preliminary sketches for the nine room addition to the Summerfield school were approved and the bids will be invited later.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-31
CUT|CURA CURED
 HIS SORE EYES
When 63 Years Old Eye-BaIIs and
 Lids Became Terribly Inhamed- Was Unable to Go About-Home Remedies and Professional l reat-
 ment were Equally Unsuccessful.
TOOK FRIENDS ADVICE:
 HAS NO MORE TROUBLE

About two years ago my eyes got fin such condition that was unable to go about. They were terribly infiamed, both the balls and lids. tried home remedies without relief. Then de- cided to go to our family physician, but more of our most prominent physicians, but my eyes grew continually worse. At this time a friend of mine advised me to try Cuticura Ointment, and after using it about one week my eyes were considerably improved and in two weeks they were almost well. They have never given me any trouble since. I was then sixty-three years old and am now sixty-fve. I shall never fail to speak a word of praise for the Cuticura Remedies when have an opportunity. and I trust that this letter may be the means of others being cured as I have been: C; B. Halsey, M9uta aoa Sf Wilson,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-31
THE THEATRES
POLI'S

One of the most versatile of actors is MT. Emmet Devoy who with su- perb supporting cast is presenting in the headline position at Polh's this week his masterpiece dramatid-fanta a. sy entitled Tn Dreamland't The sketch teens with corking comedy wonderful electrical and st-lgeI effects and is presented with a wealth lof spe- ctal scenery The story is unidue and humorous and each audience gets it's full worth of laughter out of the piece As a headliner "Jn Dreanland", is one of the best the vaudeville season has offered. That star of proteanl artists Mile. Fregolia, direct from sensa- tional Parisian run is delighting her audiences daily with a marvellous ser ies of character portrayals and light ming costume changes. Mile F'regoiia changes her attire about forty times and impersonates fifteen different char acters during the run of a fifteen min- ute act. Her work Is little snort ar amazing.
 One of the best of 1augh-hits is Ward & Curran, offering their latest version of the Iudfcrous skit, "The Ter Portuguese ladder balancers; A. O. Duncan, a great ventriloquist; Luce & Luce with a musical act that Is real novelty; Cooper & Brown III a the new Eectrograph films complete a brilliant show.
 Jesse L. Lasky's novel production ''The Pianopaiends'' will be seen for the first time in Bridgeport, at Poli's next week. Five pianos and the con1- bination of nine clever young artists constitute what will undoubtedly prove the greatest novelty ever seen in this city. In a beautiful scenic setting representing a piano salesroom on Fifth avenue, New York city, a nnusi- cal programme is arranged ernbrac- ing solos and ensemble numbers on
 the five pianos by nine pairs of hande as well as songs, duets and quartettes of the latest popular hits
 phiends," are said to be the pretties's ouartette ever seen on the variety stage. The gowns and hats they wear will represent the newest modes in the present styles and come from a prom inent Fifth Avenue firm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-31

SOCIAL
 AND PERSONAL

Over 600 people sat down to the tchicten pie supper given last evening 1n Lincoln hall. by the ladies of the Peoples Presbyterian church. The long kAbles were filled again and again. The waitresses were so numerous, and the conditions so excellent that there was no hitch In the arrangements. and from k:3o till 8 there was hardly a vacant seat at any of the tables At one end of the hall was a country grocery store, with all it's old time advertisements and warnings to the public. There were also tables for cake. candy. ice ter cards, while the apron booth could not hold the numerous articles sent to it. The sale will be continued to-day viii viii be Omitted @ fhe % other ateraetlons s aaRpas will be there. This evening and to- morrow an Italian vender with his push cart will sell fruits and nuts, while Prof. Lustig will exemplify feats orchestra will discourse the music. Admission will be free. Those in charge of the various matters are as follows:
 General chairman. Mrs. J. H. Steven son: in charge of the supper, Mrs. S. c. Zones: cake table. Mrs. Alice B. Rubey end Mrs. Harriet B. Andrews; confec- tionery. Mrs I. L. Solomon: ice cream. l. T. Court: flowers. Miss Alice M. BuIlard: children's table, Miss Edna Wynkoop: toilet preparations. Mrs. F. s. Williams: aprons. Mrs. Henry Car atesen Miss Mathilde Carstesen, Mrs. Dwight C. Wheeler. Mrs. Mahala B. Hayes; the P. P. c. village store. Mrs. Clementine Bidmead. Mrs. Charles A. Youngs, Mrs. Elias Davids: tickets. Miss May O. Davenport: cashier, Mrs. R. J. Mackenzie.
 The tables were in charge of Mrs. p. H. Minor and Mrs. Charles W. Walker, who were assisted by these waitresses, all in costume: Misses Az orlo Exyo Rubey. Cora Wakeley, Marguerite Weed. Ruth Watts. Lida Van Ramp, Ivy Jones, Marion Hopkins. Elizabeth and Sara Williams, Lealia Phillips. Frances Blush. Frances Kelt. Elizabeth Hackney. Elsie Futile. Mildred Mo Leod. Fannie Sherwood. Flora Ander- son Annie G. MacNair, Lillian Reach, Mesdames Herbert Banks, Waldo Hud- son. Minnie Teede, Harry Thornbury, and Elsie Sprague.
 Mrs Jones had as her helpers Mes danes Bouton. Pinney. Mallette wethereI. Rugg. MacFarquhar. Ford mont, and Miss Ball, with W. H Wetherell at the coffee percolator.
 At the home of MT. and Mrs. E. J MaIley, Monday evening there was held 0 surprise party which was given by their daughter, Miss Rosebud Malley and Mrs. James Gildersleves. It was a surprise to MT. and Mrs. B-J. Malley Officer Christy Finnegan sang Irish solos. Mrs. Maurice Lyons and Miss Airline Malley sang. while her sister Miss May Malley played the piano iPrcfessor Higgins rendered solos on ifhe piano. Luncheon was served iThose who were present were: MT. and Mrs. Thomas Kennell. MT. and Mrs William Mal1ey. Sr. and Mrs. Christy Efnnegan. MT. and Mrs. Edwards Nev- sons, MT. and Mrs. Lyons. MT. and Mrs i0ndersleeve. Miss May Malley, MT Ernest Baker, Miss Airline Ma11ey, MT < Ernest Jarvis. Miss Mable Gildersleeve
 Miss Edith Gildersleeve. Master Earle Awons. Edward Malley, and Rosebud AE1ley.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-31
E. H. DI LION & co.

him with the very latest and best in pictures. The patrons, therefore, may expect some revelations in moving pictures, and this Saturday will be the opening of the new shows, which will positively be the finest and best which have ever been given in this city. Two of the latest songs will be rendered, and the same rules as before, in re- gard to hours, prices, and seating will be observed. The show to be given Saturday will please everyone, with out a doubt, and the house should be well filled both afternoon and even- ing.
 It has been related that Eugene Walter wrote ''Paid in Full", which will be seen here next Monday even ing, in six days, and the assertion is misleading if it conveys the idea that MT. Walter gave only six days work to hds play. In reality he had lived with Paid fin Full" for more than a year. He had thought out every char o,cter, scene and situation, and mental ly had fashioned each speech and word in the play until he had formed the most minute detail, although he had not made one note on paper.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-31

main at Atlantic City for a rest and would then return to Sharon and pross ecute the abductors of his boy Litflt Billy was care-free and eager in ar1t ticipation of his first glimpse at ssthl big ocean, as he termed it.
 'tThe story that there was a fligher motive than money for the crime is al absurdity," said MT. Whitla- "Nefthef the Boyle woman nor the man werl ever connected with my family in am way. There was no possibility that l was revenge as there is nothing to b< avenged.
 One thing which appealed to ms very much was the way that people al over the land showed sympathy fof
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-31
POINTS OF INTEREST.
The Bowling Millinery Open

The Bowling Millinery Opening.
 The days designated for the open ing at Miss Dowling's parlors in the Meigs building are to-day. tomorrow and Friday. when the new and capti- vating designs in this seasons head wear will be displayed for inspect on. The showing is one of rare beauty, containing every accepted style and embracing all that is picturesque and beautiful in millinery for the ensuing season. Miss Bowling and her corps of efficient designers and trimmers have worked diligently and spared no labor to produce the standard of ex- cellence in all the creations which come from the Bowling workroom. To these stylish and exclusive designs have been added the foremost styles from the fashion centers. This is a display that in its exquisite beauty beg gars description and calls for a per- sona1 visit from every lady in the city that it may be fully appreciated. Miss Bowling extends a cordial invitation through this newspaper to all the ladies to call on opening days and after.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-31
NEWTOWN.

William Edson Hawley. prominent dairyman and agriculturist of Hawley- vile. died Monday night. after few days illness. He had been well known in business circles as a. dealer in cattle and horses and as a citizen was held in high esteem. He is survived by his wife who was Mary F. Terrill, daughter of B. G. Terrin of Brookfield. and by nine children of whom three are living. William. Harry, and Miss Helen Hawley, a student at Syracuse University in her. second year. Funeral will be held from his late home Thurs day afternoon at 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-31
roREA. s.s,th. sIhe Kind You Have Aiways Bought
ENTIRE ENGINE CREW
 TRAPPED BY FLAMES

New York, March 30-The entire crew of Engine Company 1 was trap ped for ten minutes to-day in fire that greatly damaged the Smith-Gray building at 236-23s Fifth avenue and all efforts by their comrades to reach surrounded by flames until two other fire companies cut a way to them with powerful streams of water and they were rescued in 8 bad way from the smoke and heat but all recovered. The fire was in the vicinity of a number of fashionable hotels and apartment houses. the inmates of which had bad scares despite the fact that they were never in real danger.