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The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20
The metropolitans

ais and admirals. The metropolitans
of st. Petersburg and Moscow and the
most prominent bishops of the ortho-
doX- church participated in the SER
vices. The streets of the city are white
with snow, and along the line of march
were strewn green twigs emblematic
of the resurrection. The final funeral
services in the cathedral of the fortress
were conducted in the presence of the
highest representatives of the church
and the state. At the conclusion OF the
services the members of the imperial
family had luncheon at the winter
palace, after which they returned to
TSarko-SelO.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20

learned to wait until he is out of
sight before tapping a keg of miscel-
laneous conversation
Representative Mercer blew in from
the home of the catfish story two
years ago, and proceeded to make hay.
He was instantly spotted by his col
leagues as a good Indian and a re-
ceptacle for sensible legislation, and
was not required to take the usual ap-
premiership before becoming a mem
ber of the union. Like Mr.. Taft, he
was made a member at sight, and
progressed so rapidly in the study of
Legislative action that when it came
time for second term, he got it. His
honest endeavor to give his constit-
uents what they want has made him
solid with the Chase county Republi-
cans, and it is more probable than
otherwise that he can have the job
for as many terms as he desires.
Mr. Foley, the minority leader, de-
sireS to amend the guaranty law MAX
ing its provisions compulsory instead
of voluntary. w. ]. Bryan was beaten
to a pulp, but some of his theories
still live.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20

Joe Mercer, of Cottonwood Falls is
a farmer and stockman at home, and
typical cowboy in the legislature.
He is several degrees too warm for
mum Der of the members, and takes
delight in kicking up a cloud or two
of dust He is particularly "agin'' the
local and long distance talker, and
when he gets a vocalist down, jumps
forward with pleasant smile and a
rope to hog-tie the victim. He is the
bogey man of the long-talk lodge, and
there are several mem bers who have
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20

"You can no more stop it than you
can stop the sun from sitting in the
west tonight shouted Mr.. Dolley in
one of his recent speeches. And, it was
suggested in connection Herewith,
that it was also impossible to prevent
Mr.. Dolley from sitting in regard
less of the game, the size of the stake
or the condition of the kitty.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20

Might never reach me more
When Cowper pulled off that one, he
proba bly, had in mind the lodge known
90 history as ''Maidsonloge," the home
of Jerry Simpson and others. 1t is
certainly removed from "rumors of Op-
preston and deceit" and somewhat re-
moved from the principal highways.
1t ought to be coed place in which
20 lead the simple life In this con-
nectioH. we may cite Mr.. Samuel Grit
&n, attorney, who is representing
.'Maidsonloge' and contiguous terri
tory in the legislature. At least that
is the theory, but ''Maidsonloge'' is
not suffering for any particular legis-
1ation at this time. SO Mr.. Grit
fin is devoting his time to a bill for
the Suppression OF the busy railroad
attorney. He wants the anti-pass laws
of two years ago, amended in such
manner that local attorneys for rail-
roads will be shorn of their passes,
and compelled to pay fares like other
lawyers. 1t appears that Mr.. Griffin's
law business is suffering from dry rot
because the railroad, when they have
q case in his town, instead of hiring
him to defend their interests, import
resident attorneys from nearby towns
to perform the operation. This wi
express it, is distasteful to Mr.. Griffin.
Regardless Of the suggestion that the
railroads might import their attor-
neys anyway, he wants to try the ex-
pertinent, and abolish the pass evil.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20
TO MEET CYCLONE THOMPSON.
Honor Will Fall to Winner of WeIch-
Erne Bout.

New Orleans, Feb. 2O.-Freddie
Welch and Young Erne have agreed
that the winner of their fight tonight
will meet Cyclone" Johnny Thompson
OF Chicago in a 25 round bout.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20

bad medicine. The peaceful pose of
Mr.. Griffin is no doubt due to the fact
that his district is not clamoring for
anything. Perhaps, with the proper
incentive. he could prove himself
worthy OF "Maidsonloge.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20
IF YOU HAVE
RHEUMATISM

write your name and address plainly
on the above coupon and mail to us.
Return post will bring you, prepaid,
regular 81 pair of Magic Foot Drafts,
the great Michigan External Cure for
rheumatism of every kind-chronic
or acute--muscular, sciatic, lumbago
or gout. Then after you try them, if
you are fully satisfied with the bene-
fit received, send US One Dollar. If
not, they cost you nothing. You de-
eide and we take your word
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20
4c Per Pound for Raps.

The State Journal will pay &c per
pound for clean cotton rags suitable
for wiping machinery.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20

40, for lodge in some vast wilderness
Some bOundleSS contiguity of shade,
Where rumor of oppression and deceit,
of unsuccessful or successful war,
Might never reach me more
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
He Was Trusty.

Mrs Handout-I would like to know whether you are trustworthy char acter. Dusty Stryper-Why, lady, at the last place worked they called me a trusty.-St Louis Republic
 The Chestnut Horse.
 There is an ancient tale of a band of Arabs being pursued by their enc mics which sums up their theory about a horses color. Among the fleeing band was a man with unusually keen eyesight. and from time to time he would describe to his leader the horses ridden by the enemy.
 What manner of horses do they ride?' Black horses" 'sThen there is no need of haste" At the noon halt the leader again asked. What manner of horses do they ride now?"
 Bay horses"
 ."Then we must ride harder"
 A few hours later the leader asked, "Are they horsed again?"
 '"They ride chestnuts.'
 "Then we ride for our lives."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
GETTYSBURG TO
 CELEBRATE TONIGHT
Prize Fund Started for Babe" Adams
 the Pitching Phenom.
Especial from United Press.)

(SQ6c10l IIO1lf n1t6Q E-TcSS.J '
 Pittsburg. Oct 1s.-Phtsburg is busy to-day purchasing fireworks and red dre to be turned loose tonight at Forbes' Field when the big celebration for the new worlds champion base ball teAm Is started.
 It would be hard to imagine a more 1 insanely7 happy crowd than that which will parade the downtown streets in the official parade tonight and then
 march to Forbes Field to do honor to the champion Pirates. Everything possible wdll be done to show Fred Clarke and his crew that the fans here appreciate having the flag with the l words, s'Worlds s Champions printed on 1t, flying from their ball lot. The fans are fairly falling over themselves to donate money to prize fund for over 24 hours old, the subscription has reached $1, 600.
 The celebration s- tonight will start with a parade headed by a squad of police. The mayor and his counsel, local sporting writers and prominent business men will follow and directly behind the mayor and his command will come the players.
 Every athletic organization in the city will have a place in the parade. All the unions have signified their in- tention of being represented and then there will be s.iust fans < <
 Forbes Field will be lighted by pow erful arc lights and stage will be placed quite over 2nd base upon which Clarke and his men will be placed for . inspection by the crowd. Admission fireworks will be turned loose in the park -4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
TIGERS IN INDIA.
Strange Hindoo Beliefs ceneernins the
 Man Eaters. J

Man Eaters. .ss- 4 !.
 In India the, traditions of, folklore. are numerous and strange Among those pertaining to the tiger the following are the most peculiar: The uneducated Hindoo (and he is in the great major ity) believes that the ghost of man killed by a tiger rides on the head of the beast that slew him to warn him of danger and to guide him to new vic tins. 1t is declared that God provides for the tigers daily wants to the amount of T. rupee a day-that is to say, if the tiger kills calf worth 6 rupees he will not be allowed another victim for five days.
 Eating the flesh of a tiger is sup posed, to give one great, courage and alertness, but the 5whiskers must first be singed off the, beast sor his spirit will haunt the man who fed off him. and he is likely to be turned into a tiger in the next world.s
 The following incident really occur red in small Indian village in the in- terior: One of the villagers was unfor- tunately: killed by. a tiger. The police investigated the accidental death and rendered this verdict: .....Pandu died of a tiger eating him. There was no other cause ofideath Nothing was left of him save his bones and some fin gers, which probab bly, Belonged to ei- ther the right or left hand" ."-Washing- ton Star. s.s@,.5.. .;'1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
LADD AND HILT REAL LEADERS
 IN BATTING
Official Averages of Connec-
 ticut League se ss :,

The official averages of the players of the Connecticut League for 1909 compiled by Sidney W. Challenger. of ficial scorer of the league to-day pub hshed for the first time. show some very interesting figures. It will be noticed that Bridgeport as a, team fin ished seventh in batting and in field ing. but a number of the players as individuals ranked high. Bunyan was fourth among the first basemen with an average of .9S1. Cy Miller ranked third among the third sack guardians with an average of 1912. He was sur passed only by Bronkie of Waterbury, though Scanlon of Holyoke broke ill second with a few games. Hilt made a great record at short stop. finishing second with, an average of .902 which is about 50 per cent. better than his record in 1903. It was at second base where the Orators were weak. "Butch' Steinhauser developed into a fast out fielder second in a big f1eld.~ Ladd had an average of .935 and Ramon 1926.
 Bridgeport Batting Averages.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
9 tFs e-. Y 'l--d-s 7
 THE COMPROMISE. :.
He Thought He Was, Firm and Knew
 He Was sconsiderate.

He Was Considerate.
 The young man had, entered that mysterious realm called matrimony, and as it was his first offense his fa- ther was handing him some paternal advice as to. how he should treat the young wife 1s:1.s :; :..-f # t,.s
 snces of opinion, my son. he said to he boy. If you can't persuade Mar yaret that you are right-and you prob lbly can't, for they are all about alike you must 'compro mise. Be firm, yet oe considerate and compromise"
 '.Yes, father" 7 replied the son.
 'sI we'll remember ass1ittle expert snce.", and a reniiniscent expression .aIne over the old mans face, "on the very threshold of the married life of your mother. and myself, and it was she basis of all future disputes. It was this way: Iz.wanted to spend the summer, our first vaca ton together. in Maine. and your mother wanted to go 70 Saratoga, That was thirty years ago. But I shall never forget how firm and yet how onsiderates was with your mother and how .we.compromised, avoiding all dispute. We stayed from Saturday noon to Tuesday morning at Bar Harbor. and then we spent the rest of the summer at Saratoga Yes, indeed" the old man added, with a sigh, ..that's. the only way to dealgswith ! woman. You. must be. firm. but. be willing sto compromise "a. little once in awhile, asI have done withsyour moth .r.''-New York Tribune. ''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
The World Went Round,


 When Bloggins senior on the occa- sion of his annual party was obliging ais guests with" Iris Love That Makes :he World Go Round,",.. Master Will liam Bloggins seized the opportunity 10 retire for 8 few minutes behind the Japanese screen with his sire's half smoked cigar.
 The applause subsiding. Master Blog- gins was observed by one of the com oany to be looking far from well. His tace had taken on the hue of putty. md his eyes stood out like small hat pegs. # < .r,s | s.Good gracious. Willie! Whats the natter:' cried Mrs. Bloggins in alarm. I believe you've been smoking"
 Willie shook his head.
 "'Tain't that.r he declared untruth- fully. If it's true what fathers been singing about. sI--I rereckon Pm in :ove!'''-London Express.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

to a great antiquity. In 6S7 B. c. d night is mentioned without clouds and without stars. This may perhaps re Ger to a total eclipse of the sun, but f so the eclipse is not mentioned in the Chinese list of eclipses. In the year Al B. c. it is stated that the sun and moon appeared of deep red color dur ing five days. a phenomenon which caused great terror among the peo- ple In A B. C. it is related that q star as large as the moon appeared and was followed in it's motion by sev- eraI stars of ordinary size. This probably refers to an unusually large bolide. or fire ball. In 3S B.. C.. fall of meteoric stones is recorded.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
Many Mollycoddles
 In Amateur Games
Gridiron Beginners Get
 Somebody to Pinch Them
 and Gall for Ambulance, Sporting Writer Thinks.

Whats the trouble? Is the football game in this city going to be played by lot of mollycoddles? Only week ago Sunday on three different occa- sions the ambulance was called to treat fractured football heroes. Again yesterday three more artists were treated for injuries. The game is not becoming rougher. but as a matter of fact it looks as if the youngsters de- sire to read their names in the pa pers.
 Yesterday George Vansak, aged 19, a. member of the Black Rock Juniors. had scratch on his left eye lid sewed up at the Emergency. Vansak was the stopping point of a double pass, and in the scrimmage which followed felt someone's heel connect with his lid. Herbert Robinson. aged F. of the Arrows, and Tommy Russell of the Cannon Street Terrors.' each re- ceived kicks in the hip. Get the, fad, boys; have somebody pinch you during the game and then call at the Elmer gency.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
oAS E o A. n..,, 4h. 1,Iha Kind You Hasa AIAsys Bsgg as.;;''' :: Nhzzzzsl
HIGH SCHOOL WINS
 FIRST REAL GAME
Is Defeated at Seaside With Goose Egg Local Eleven Wants Pennant. :

Bridgeport High got into her first real football game of the season Satur- day, defeating Waterbury High at Sea- side Park, 50. It was in the last five minutes of play that the score was made by tumble of one of the visit ing backs, and the quickness of Noren, the local right end in getting down on the punt, which resulted in the tumble. It was quickly learned by both sides that end plays would be out of the question after few attempts by both teams in the first half. The line was then worked to advantage by the Park City players, but the ball could not be brought across the goal line. resented to. It was at the very end of the scenod half, that Lee, who had sticcessfully done all the booting for the Iecals punted to OaHara, the Brass City quartet who fumbled, Noren. fall ing on the spheroid on the 15 yard line. On several line plunges the ball was advanced to the one yard line, from where MdCartlny, the clever full back, was pushed over the only score of the game. On two different occa- sions during the contest Malcolm was pulled back from the line to attempt drop. kicks from the field, but both fell short, the high wind from the sound being too strong.
 Bridgeport High is out for the rag the chances this year looking brighter than ever. WaterDufy, though Sne IS not amember of the Interscholastic league, is considered one of the strong est high school organizations of the state Already she has put away Merfden High School IT to o. Start ma this Saturday, and running for three weeks the local patrons will be favored with three league games in succession. This Saturday Middle town high will be here, followed by Hartford and then New Britain. With Al jump of three home games, Bridge port High should get the champion ship bee a-buzzing.
 < Two Intersc41olastic games were started Saturday, Meriden falling be- fore Hartford IT to and Middletown &efting an awful beating from New Britain A. to Q. -zss-x.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
ltaIy's Rest Days.

Under law which went into effect Feb. 8. 1908, all industrial and com mercial concerns throughout Italy must grant their employees weekly rest of not less than twenty-four con- secutive hours. It does not apply to public utilities, transportation lines or places of amusement. The general sense of. the law is that Sunday shall be the rest day. but it is provided that freedom from work may be given on a day other than Sunday in the case of restaurants, photograph galleries. phar- macists, etc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
FOOTBALL

The tendency of the present season to produce a tumble of all kinds of scores, with a share of upsets. was continued Saturday. A happening or the Fordham eleven Yale won from West Point by a biggerfscore than was looked for and the Princeton Tigers tgot away with the Sewanee eleven !handily Harvard made the same tnumber$ of points against Maine that Yale did against the Army. Pennsyl- :. vania beat Brown in a close contest. the Brunonians making the first score registered against Pennsylvania this iseason Yale and Dartmouth are still mot scored on.
 The Daftmouth-wil1iams battle did . not provee2 the tt1ssle expected, Dart mouth winning with much to spare. One of the keenest fights of the day was between the Indians and Syra- cuse, scoring game in which a goal from the field supplied Carlisle with Army and Navy both met with de- feat, villanova taking the Navy's measure. An old time score was piled up by St. Johns. which eleven made g points.
 The scores follow:
 Fordham. 12; Cornell, 6.
 Princeton, 20; Sewanee. 0.
 Harvard. IT: Maine. 0.
 Carlisle. IA. Syracuse, Il.
 Pennsylvania. 13; Brown. 5. villanova. Il: Navy. 6.
 Dartmouth. IS: williams 0.
 New York University, 29; Haver- ford, 0.
 Amherst, 6; Tufts. 3.
 Lafayette. 22: Swarthmore. 0.
 Lehigh, II: Virginia. 7.
 Wesleyan, 5; Vermont, 5.
 Holy Cross. 5; Trinity. 5.
 Pittsburg. IS: Bucknell. 6.
 Georgetown IT; Richmond, O.
 St Johns, .92; Eastern 0.
 Michigan. 8; Ohio State. 0.
 Captain Coy played for Yale the first time this year. He jumped into the gameFa while in the second half,, and it was he who engineered the forward pass that gave the second touchdown to Eli He did not do any tacklng on the defense scrimmaging. Yale had scored by the time Coy had en- tered the fracas, thanks to the block ing of Philbin, and the fast work of Savage, so that her brace was not caused by the presence on the gridiron of Coy, but he was a help by his inn proved bunting and onside kicking alone.
 The biggest score of the day was run up in Annapolis, when St. Johns Col 1ege defeated Eastern College of Hampton. Vt, 92-0. Two of St. Johns touchdowns were made after receiv ing the ball on the kick off. After getting the ball each time, the victor ious eleven averaged three plays before crossing the Eastern line.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
; Got the Hard Stuff.

Jedson-Ha. Ha. Ha. Silas-What's s the joke, Jedson? Jedson-Why. just as soon as the county went prohibition old Hiram Hardapple got buncoed. Silas-What was the game? Jedson- Why, Hiram got a circular that stated some firm up in town would send him keg of hard stuff for $2. Hiram sent the $2 and smacked his lips. Silas-Gosh. And what came back? Jedson-Scrap iron. and they said if that wasn't hard enough they'd sen him keg of spikes at the usual rates.-Chicago News.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
Let the Debtor Beware.

Briggs-A safe conversational rule is, When in doubt talk of the weather. Griggs-Safe nothing. I met my tailor yesterday. and on my speaking of the weather he replied. ''Yes. it is unset tied. and that reminds me of that lit tie bill of yours. s."-Boston Transcript
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
SATURDAYS CROP OF FOOT BALL
 CASUALTIES

The following football players were treated attSs the. Emergency hospital Saturday afternoon and Sunday:
 Ross Sewell of 128 Ho1ley street, wrenehed his left shoulder while play ing in Stratford, Saturday afternoon. pr. Harry Bennett strapped the shoul- der.
 George Vansak of 131 Dewey street, of the Black Rock football team. st1f- fered slaceration of the upper left eye lid while in a game against the Edge wood aggregation at the circus grounds yesterday. Dr. Bennett sew ed up the cut with one stitch.
 Herbert Robertson of 92 Cannon Street, was kicked in the back and in- jured internally while playing on the .flats'' in the South End.
 Fresh scaliops received every day at
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
Conundrum,

'I made up my first conundrum this morning. says she philosopher of fol- ly. Why is lightning like woman driving a rai!? Answer. because never strikes twice in the same place. Copyrigh. applied for."-Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
Sorry He Spoke.

q was fool when I married you" Y But you're wiser noww
 "You can bet am.''
 'fWell, I've improved you little, then, haven't I?"-Cleveland Leader.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
CREOLE JRS. TO
 PRACTICE TONIGHT.

The Oriole Jrs. will report for prac- tice tonight at Brooks street and Bar
 mum avenue. Any candidate wishing to try out are requested to be present.
 Business of importance to be trans acted. Meet at 7:30.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
Tbe Hone/mooo,

] Mack-When were you married? ?
 Dyer-Just about six check books ago. Puck.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
AstronomicaI.5

Some curious and interesting astro- nomical phenomena, are recorded in the old Chinese annals which go back
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
FOR DELEGATES AND ALDERMEN

DELEGATES FOR SEVENTH DIS
 TRICT. 5s Patrick Morrissey, B Sanford Ave. r John J. O'Rourke, 40 Fulton St. Thomas w. Reddy, 49 Center St. Harry Allen, 1415 Main St. Matthew F. Wieier, 12Ss Main St. FOR ALDERMAN. SEVENTH DIS
 TRICT.<, --7 James J. Conlin, 107 High St. 1. DELEGATES FOR EIGHTH DIS
 .TRICT. John J. Morrissey. s6 Commercial St Michael Dwyer. 335 North Washing tho Ave. ff Gustave R. Tesch, 513 Lindley St. Henry J. Deveny, Trumbull Road. John J. McGuinness, 52 Commercial St. FOR ALDERMAN, EIGHTH DTS,
 TRICT. Patrick H.. Brady, 101 Parallel St. DELEGATES FOR NINTH DISTRICT Frederick c. Mullins, 1915 Noble Ave. Frederick A. Diddsbury, sos Brooks St. Christopher Kost. 1906 East Main St. Martin Quinlan, 1221 Pembroke St. 4 George M. Coughlin, 4s9 Putnam St. DELEGATES FOR NINTH DISTRICT James F. Halpin,- 560 Brooks St. George Seelinger. 365 Brooks St. John Healey, 360 Jane St.. Stephen Masek,- S3s Hallett St. Daniel J. Donohue, 569 Arctic St. Terrence B. McMahon, 7S5 Shelton St. DELEGATES FOR TENTH DIs-
 TRICT. William F. Russell, 6SS Maple St. Andrew J. Marsic, 53S Eallett St. William Gerrity Jr-. 697 Barnum Ave. Joshua Meltzer, 6s3 East Main St. / Thomas F. Rogers, 176 William St. FOR ALDERMAN, TENTH DIS
 TRICT. Hugh J. Lavery, 164 Brooks St. DELEGATES FOR TENTH DIS
 TRICT Louis Kutscher, Jr., 1Ss Beach st ye William J. A. O'Hara, 361 Barnumg Ave: John Pascone, s3 Reilly St. ,esy -y Matthias Ocko, 191 Willard St, Michael P. O'Mahhoney. sS Caroline
 
 DELEGATES FOR ELEVENTH DIS James A.. McGuinness, 4ss stratford Ave.
 Henry J. Maher, 27 California St. z. Albert Willmann, 137 Burroughs St. John Reilly. AZ Hallett St. John F. Glennon, 136 Ann St. -------- DELEGATES FOR ELEVENTH DIS
 TRICT. John H. Cassidy, 606 Pembroke St. George A.. Fitzgerald, 60 Cedar St. James M. Williams. 102 Pembroke St. Matthew Luby, 91 Hough Ave t Thomas F. Kearney, 36 Hamilton St. FOR ALDERMAN, ELEVENTH DIS
 TRECT. James P. O'Neil, 156 Cedar St. DELEGATES. FOR TWELFTH DIS- s TRICT George F. Mara, 81 Fourth St Charles A. Miller. IT winter St. William C. Mcclure, 219 Newield Ave.
 Edward P. MuIvoy, 6s Sheridan St. James Coates, 1472 Stratford Ave. FOR ALDERMAN. TWELFTH DIS
 TRICT Garry Paddock. 176 NewfieId Ave
  DELEGATES FOR TWELFTH DIS
 TRICT.-- William H. Callan 5S Beardsley St. William Rogan, 2OO7 Seaview Ave. Henry Scheibel, 369 Union Ave. Edward Ness. 258 Bunnell St. William A. Hallan, 90 Winter St.