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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-06
Absorbing stories for little girls and boys.

Isn't 1t really wonderful that such books are to be mad for little folks spread out here such numbers Who would have even dreamed 25 years ago the O. stories of Son Riley Rabbit of Teddy and Teddy G. of Pug Peter and of Billy Whisker9 s'slEz
 But here they are joy to every little hoy and glr-and so wewritten that grown-up folks enjoy them as much as Boy or Girl they read them to-
 Nearly all are dressed up with attractive pictures; most or them m color Every is of good clear type they really help little folks to learn how read easily and smoothly ' 1 W
 Here are some ol dand new are alike to be found-but the old are those that will really never grow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-06
SUDDEN DEATH OF
 EDWARD FERGUSON

Edward Ferguson of 3O2 Stillman street, who for the past 20 years the proprietor of a saloon in Crescent noon at the Bridgeport Hospital. He was widower and is survived by four children, Mary, William, Ed ward and Bartholomew. He was one Of the best known characters in East Bridgeport and was the possessor of a genial personality which made him many friends. He was a member of Cecil Calvert Council, K- of C., Rock Circle, B. of A, Court Pembroke, F. of A, Div. No. l, A O. H., and the Germania Singing Society
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-06
Su1t or overcoat made to measure
$18.75

An overcoat of evercorrect black made in regular style.
 An overcoat of fancy mixture in the stylish and viceable motor cut.
 A suit of dark and tastefully-quiet fabric
 suit of one of the bright hued cloths that young have taken such fancy to this season
 Any one is made to a mans measure for $1S75.
 Men whove taken the trouble and inspect the fabrics have been simply amazed. We expected they wouldbe. This is such chance Bridgeport had beforefor these suits overcOas $25 to $35 by very standard of custom tailoring
 We are making them at $18.75 simply because helping big and good tailor to the trade clear up his short lengths of fabrics at the close of the Shant be able do it long. The offer is only for this wek And every order will be filled before Christmas; filled to the satisfaction of the buyerthat store guar antees
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-06
Quick and good holiday service.

Now, 1t ever, is the time you will appreciate quick and good service We plan to make it as certain as thing be.
 big force of salespeope has been added to the ulaf force: There is no lack of numbers
 The store system is as simple possible order to make it efficient Every we make is desipned to make your shopping easier and quicker and oresatis factory. '-
 If we fall short in anything will you be kind enough to let us know We only improve as we learn where we are deficient You help us by pointing out any shortcomings. ~
 The morning hours really best for shopping You and we, have more time at command then You can choose with greater satisfaction.
 No need to tell how wise you'll be, if you improve each day as 1t comes Shopping shopping later when things have to be done in a hurry
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-06
MORSE MUST
 GO TO THE
 PENITENTIARY
Especial from United Press,

AAShA 1AAbNu IAGSS-J
 Washington, Dec. 6.-Charles w. Morse, former Ice King and New York millionaire, must serve the 15 year sentence in the Atlanta penitentiary imposed by the Circuit court of the Southern district of New York for al- legged wrecking of the National Bank or North America This follows from the decision of the Supreme court of the United States today in refusing to grant Morse's petition for a review of his case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-06
LABOR LEADERS, CASE WILL BE RECEIVED BY
 U. 5. SUPREME COURT

Special from United Press.)
 Washington. Dec. 6.-The decision of Justice Wright. of the District court in ordering President Gompe-s, Vice President Mitchell and Secretary Nor rison of the American Federation of Labor to jail for contempt of court on account of alleged violation of the in- junction in the case of the Bucks Stove & Range Company. will be reviewed by the Supreme Court of the United States
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-06

and cheerfully while it is yet day. for the night cometh when no man can work.
 Oh. thou Great Exalted Ruler. with whom dwelleth those brothers who have responded to thy call, Teach us the way we should follow l life, and when 1t is thy will that we shall cross the dark chasm 'twixt time and eter- nifty, admit us to thy counsel chamber, that sitteth forever and forever.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-06

Frank Baum,-90c. The Road to Oz-L. Frank Baum soc.
 The Wonders of the zoo-Lnian John Dough and the cherub-I.. Frank Baum,-75c. - Children's Book of Poetry-Henry T. Coates,-90c. Little Women,-more than 200 iI- lustrations, Louisa M. A1cott-75c.
 Billy Whisker boolxs-Fran nces $1.50
 The Hole Book-Peter. Newell. Wanna Yama Land,-Grace Boylan. -s1.15.
 Fhe ChHd's Rip Van Wrinkle Washington Irving's story told for lit- &s1. es folks wit dhelishtful illustrations, Blue Goops and RedEGelett Bur -s1.25. - - Ire Prowns-B. Parker,-s1.
 Pug Pefer-E- Nesbit,-s1. Ruff and Reddy-May Byron.-s1. Ire Muffin Shop-Louise Garnett -s1.15 - -. } The Cfrcus-E Boyd Smith.-s1.5o. The Blue and the Gray-D. M. Kel- sey,-75c-
 Main floor, rear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-06

Chief Justice Fuller today announced that the court had granted the appli- cation for a writ of certiorari, for a review of the judgment of the Circuit Court of Appeals which affirmed Jus tice Wright's decision.
 The three defendants, who were in court when the decision was announc- ca, were highly pleased. A number of friends who awaited the decision fol- lowed them into the hallway where an informal reception was held.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-06
ANNIVERSARY WEEK.

The Bridgeport Public Market is Thirteen Years old this week and in accordance with it's usual GUS
 tom proposes to celebrate the occasion by devoting the entire week to an anniversary week that will be
 record breaker The year just passed has been the
 most eventfu one in the history of the Public Mar
 from the fact that it has grown and expanded so
 much during the year. large three-story building
 has been erected and is occupied entirely by the bus mess of the Market. Many departments have added not the least of which the new modern and sanitary bakery which occupies the entire third story of the new building; is equipped with new and up-to date machinery; it is the best and most complete bakery in the state The entire store has been rearranged and fitted with new and modern san- itary fixtures, large refrigeratng plant has been installed and several new refrigerators have been built. Many new departments have been added and during the coming year many new features and i'm provements are contemplated making it the largest brightest and most practical market and food store in Connecticut.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-06
CARPENTERS EYE CUT.

John J. Haggerty. a carpenter liv- ing in Hollister Heights. while work ing on a building on Fairfield avenue this afternoon was struck in the left eye by flying nail. It is probable that he will lose the sight of the e,-~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-06

Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Monday December cloudy colder tomorrow -
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-12

DIR. THEoBALD Won BETH11ANN-HoLLwEG.
Frankfort, where the men engaged in
banking. His great grandmother mar
rled John James Hollweg, who added
his wifeS name to his own His
grandfather was the first member of
the family to enter public service. He
became = professor of jurisprudence
at the Bonn university and received
patent Of nobility for his learning.
Later he was made a member of the
Prussian diet and became active in
the constitutional agitation of the for
ties, and ten years later he was APP
pointed to the Liberal cabinet as min
lister of education.
Often Rode With the Kaiser
Prince Won Bulow's successor is fifty
three years old. In youth he studied
law, always the first step to a public
career, and was appointed assistant
judge Before he was thirty years old
he was made district governor of Ober-
Barnim and later became provincial
president Of Potsdam. For three years
there he saw much of his majesty, and
the two took long walks and rides to-
gether. 1t was the doctors custom to
ride out with his majesty in an old
tweed suit of sober cut, and he always
selected quiet horse.
Following his sojourn at Potsdam
DIR. Won Bethmann-Hollweg's promo
tion was rapid. He became president of
the government of Bromberg and presi-
dent of the province of Brandenburg,
from which post he took up the port
folio Of Prussian minister of the in
terror He followed Posadowsky as
imperial minister and showed In par
lament his powers OF plain and effec-
tive statement. He is without the
graces of expression and the wit of
Prince Won Bulow. but is a man of
convincing thought and substance
Prepared Important Laws.
Since he became minister of the in
terror DR.. Won Bethmann-Hollweg has
distinguished himself 10y preparing an
imperial insurance law and a law con-
trolling right of assemblage. both of
which passed the reichstag.
DR. Won Bethmann- Hollweg in his
political principles is a mild Conserva-
tive. but he is most particular I'm the
application to himself of the tradition
al policy that the servants of the
crown must be nonpartisan. While he
was district governor of Bromberg the
Conservative interests sought to use
his influence in a local election, and
he explained Indignantly, II am an
administrative official. not an election
agent"
Prince Won Bulow recently said of
the new chancellor. He is Il very able
man and of a profound nature"
DR.. Won Bethmann-Hollweg possess
es an excellent knowledge of the Eng
lish language and is student OF
American affairs.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-12

recent evening found there Dr. W. T.
Miller, and, words between the two men
ensuing, DR.. Miller drew revolver
and shot Mr.. Sayler, killing him. Mrs
Sayler and DIR. Miller were both held
and were charged Jointly with re-
sponsibility for the death of the slain
banker. Coda Sayler, seventeen years
old, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Sayler and for whose sake the banker
is said TO have shielded the relations
he suspected between his wife and DIR.
Miller, has issued a statement in which
she says the latter was a good friend
to her and her mother and, she be
lieves, killed her father only in self
defense. Mrs. Miller has said SIZE was
confident her husband had done her
no wrong, and she expects to stand
by him in his trial.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-12

"AIy darling said voice softly, a
voice she knew well, yet had never
heard with this strange, wonderful Ia
tonation.
\ wave of ineffabIe gladness met and
conquered the rising tide of distress
and agony. Again she swooned. This
time the hospital had been reached be-
fore she came TO.
For weeks she lay there helpless. fac
ing the terrible uncertainty in regard
to her future There were times when
it was feared that her days of activity
were over. Through it all he was her
constant stay and the rock on which
her wavering hopes rested.
TO the lonely woman with no living
relative his tender. gentle companion
ship was sweet beyond expression. She
was still observation-disclosures than ever
.1tcrmined now that possible invst.ts-
I'm lay before her-never to marry,
but she would not allow herself to
realize how and where she was drift
ing. To have realized and acknowledge
cd the truth would have meant his
Punishment, speedy and unrelenting
and she simply could not bring herself
to face this new and pain filed life
without his continual solacing pres
ence Fate. smiling. took the case in
hand.
Il shall not be helpless or even
lame" Marcia told him jcyously one
day after long months of waiting.
But | shall be even smaller than ever,
they tell me"
He. who had come outwardly scath-
less through the ordeal smiled as he
bent over her.
Dear love" was his tense whisper,
you will be Just as high as my heart" -"
1t was Il frail bride. pale, slender,
leaning hard upon the arm of her hus.
band lover. who stood ut the altar n
few weeks later-a bride who looked
especially small and diminutive beside
the big man who had just thankfully
claimed her. And into the eyes of this
bride, joyously happy in her complete
surrender, crept a whimsical CLEAN as
she realized this fact
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-12
uate Cake With Coffee Icinn.

One-half cup of butter creamed.
one and one-third cup of brown sugar
added and beat together, two eggs well
beaten. one-half teaspoonful cinnamon.
one half tcaSpoonfu nutmeg. one and
one-half teaspoonfuls baking powder.
one-half cup sweet milk, one and three
quarter cups Sifted flour, three-quar-
ter cup dates. stones removed. Cut
up fine and reserve little of the -four
to shake over them.
1cing.-Two tablespoonfuls strong,
strained coffee and the same quantit-
of the white of an egg stirred together
Thicken with powdered sugar until
stiff enough to spread. Allow the cake
to cool before 1t is iced.-Boston Post.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-12
OVERCOMING
HER PREJUDICE.
The Wooing of a Big Man Hld a
Mite of a Woman.
cy OLIVE ADAMS.

rCopyrlsu,. 1872 by Associated Literary
ETess.l
BE had always declared that lie
would not marry a small woman. No
dimnutive creature of scanty stature
could ever grace his home.
She, on her part, had been quite sure
that she disliked big men. No Weighty
giant, towering far above her. could
ever capture and hold her heart.
Yet fate threw them together, and
neither one felt comfortable. They
seemed strangely antagonistic one to
the other. and yet there was something
in their innermost selves that was kin.
He. busy day after day in his law
office. found his thoughts and fancies
continually, unaccounta q strayinS to
the memory of hcg debate head and
yet more delicate Gngels
She painting away as always, Won
dered why the recollection of his big
frame and strong featured face should
hannt her. She. half indignant tried
to conquer the persistent recollection
by working harder than ever.
He, in a way wiser, yielded to his
strange fancies and paid her 4 studio
call. Her greeting was cordial, but
they were long silent.
AT last he invited her to take n walk.
The dusk was falling. The avenue
CLEANED with myriad lights, presenting
an alluring vista. For nearly an hour
they walked, she taking hasty steps to
each of the long, swinging strides into
which he had naturally and uncon-
sciously fallen. By and by, unreasona-
bly, irritated, she came to a sudden
malt
There can't be much sympathy be-
tween our natures" she said sharply.
-.r,l..,- o. tInt ,,nn,,ln- r,.I,n nnn,t I.nnr,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-12
JusT a MISTAKE.

During one Of the banquets of the
church congress in London Il certain
bishop had as his left hand companion
a clergyman who was completely bald
During dessert the baldheaded vicar
dropped his napkin and stopped to pick
1t up. AT this moment the bishop.
who was talking to his right hand
neiShbor, felt Il slight touch on his
left arm He turned and, beholding
the Wears pate on level with his ell
bow, said: NO, thank you. no melon.
| will tasa some pineapple"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-12
A PUZZLE IN LEPR0SY
Eleven Persons From MoIokai
Free From the Disease.
RESULT OF REORGANIZATION.

Had Been Declared Lepers and Had
Spent From Two to Twenty Years In
Hawaiian Observation-Disclosures More
to Be Re-examined - Legislative
Committees Discovery.
Is leprosy, after all. durable, or have
men and women and children. too,
with no taint of the disease in their
veins been sent in the past to lifelong
exile at the Molokai lcper settlement
in the Hawaiian Islands?
These questions have been raised by
the outcome of the re-eXamination of
eleven persons, each of whom had in
the past been declared n leper and had
spent from two to twenty years In the
settlement. The rc-eXaminations were
made by the most eminent patholo.
gists and bacteriologists in the islands.
One of them was DR. Walter Brincker-
hon, who was sent TO Honolulu By
the surgeon general OF the United
States three years ago to study the
disease and il possible to discover a
cure.
Nineteen more persons from the set
tlement are to he brought to Honolulu
to be re-eXamiued to determine wheth-
er they are now lepcrS.
These re-cxaminations We're made
owing to a visit to the settlement of a
committee of the legislature Of Ha-
wall when last in session. This com
mittee found several people there who
showed outward signs of the dis
ease, and most of them insisted that
they were not lcpers. After this visit
Senator Frank Harvey introduced a
Joint resolution requesting the board
of health to bring some thirty persons
named in the resolution from the set
tlement TO honolulu for the purpose Of
being re-eXamined by three physicians,
one to be chosen by the person him
| self, another by the board Of health
and the third by these two. The
, board of health brought eleven of the
thirty to Honolulu, that being as many
as there We're accommodations for at
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-12
MIND OVER MATTER.
The Power of the Spirit In Helping 10
Retain Life.

The power of the mind over the
body, as demonstrated in all forms of
faith healing, was recognized in the
seventeenth century by Richelieu's
physician, Citois. Summoned to at
tend his masters constant fits Of de-
preston, Citois would solemnly call
for sheet of paper on which to write
prescription, and almost invariably
after his departure the prescription
would prove TO consist of the words
"One dram of Boisrobert," Boisrobert
being a poet of small talent, but pos
sessed of high spirits and wit. In
those days. when the common remedy
was bleeding, when 1t is known that
Noiture, the poet was bled to death
and the Princess of Cont, suffering
from apoplexy, was beaten till she
died in the hope of rouslng her from
her lethargy, it is no wonder that a
humane and a human physician like
Citois should have been successful.
The famous frequenter of the French
salons, Fontenelle, is, however. the
best example of the power of the spirit
in retaining life. At the age of ninety
five he fell when picking up a ladys
handkerchief and made the historic
remark. "Ah, que je mai pas encore
mes quatre-vingits ans" A certain
callousness marked his determination
not TO die, as on the occasion when, a
friend dying beside him at the table,
he requested his man to remove him
and continued his conversation. He
managed, nevertheless, to survive to
within month of his hundred years
and then complained that he would
have lasted much longer had not the
outbreak of war put stop to pleas
ant conversation. ."-London Chronicle.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-12

aER PURE, CLEAR PROFILE WAS OUTLINED
AGAINST THE DARK WINDOW.
step comfortably are out of tune some
how. We're not even walking in the
same key"
Let's try again." he laughed, with
gay good humor, "In accommodate
my steps to yours politely, as | should
have done long ago. See how nicely |
can do it."
He minced along with determination,
keeping time with her tripping steps.
The effect was so ridiculous that she
yielded to impulsive laughter.
NO, no." she cried. still smiling.
1--WE won't try your plan any longer
Let's be natural and gang our ain
gait in peace"
THE truest friendships are built on
that plan" he answered with mean
ing, but she was silent.
AS for the man. he no longer de
sired to conquer the new. strange fan
cies. They had become too sweet
She was wondering why his quiet
glance could cause her heart to dance.
But the walk was pleasant, and
other walks followed. They spent one
long, perfect autumn Sunday in the
country. walking through the golden
hours and fields together. Night
found them long way from the city,
far too distant to walk home again.
They waited at little wayside station
for the train that should bear them
thither. Both We're silent. wrapped in
the dreamy trancelike happiness that
IS too eloquent for speech. Presently.
however, she broke the soft silence
with her thrilling laugh
What is it, little comrade?' for so
he had elected to call her.
I'VE haven't quarreled once today
over keeping step" she said, still smil-
ing II wonder what has come over
us"
Love- was his unexpected answer
But she shrank farther away in the
sheltering darkness and his heart felt
strange chill. The next moment the
train rushed noisily down upon them.
and in the crowded. uncomfortable
day coach they occupied they were
again silent.
She sat SO still beside him that he
fancied she was asleep. and her head
on level with his shoulder. leaned
against the red plush seat back. Her
pure, lear profile was outlined against
the rk window He watched her
with he hungriness of suddenly recog-
nized worship. He did not know that
She wide awake in all but outer see
ing, sloried in his glance She would
not could not, give up her profession
for marriage, but still how good it
would seem TO rest in his love.
And then suddenly there was n wild
shrek from the engine. a jarring col
lision, horrible grinding stop and an
utter desolation Of blackness. She
knew that something awful had hap
pened. that she was losing control OF
her senses, but this was all.
When she opened her eyes the black
sky, star studded, impenetrable waA
above her. The man of whom had
been her last conscious thought came
between the sky and her puzzled gaze
Then she saw the long train. dim
shadowlike. uncertain, stretched out
darkly before her. She knew THAI
lights flashed about, voices cried.
means shook the silence. And then.
with 4 sharp twnge of suffering, she
knew that the wreck had caused her
TO be injured-that she could not rise.
Perhaps-horrible thought.-her spine
had been seriously disabled and she
would never rise again.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-12
Getting Down to Facts.

81 love you"
''Ive heard that before"
Il worship you madly."
loose talk"
Il cannot live without your love"
Get some new stuff"
"Will you marry me?"
well, now, there's some class I
hat"-Indianapolis News.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-12
THE GERMAN PREMIER
Personality of DR.. Won Bethmann-
Ho!lWeg, the New Chancellor.
RESERVED AND THOUGHTFUL.

Prince Won BuIow's Successor is Em-
peror Williams College Friend and
Has Been Called "the Philosopher
statesman"-A Man of Convincing
Thought and Substance.
Or. Theobald Won Bethmann-Hol
veg. former secretary of the interior
and vice chancellor, who was recently
appointed 10y the kaiser chancellor of
the German empire in succession to
Prince Won Bulow. is a college friend
of Emperor William IL. They were
fraternity brothers in the Borussia
corps at Bonn. and during the entire
reign OF William DR.. Won Bethmann-
uollweg often has advised his mnjes-
ty. But he has shown n Discrimination
to accept high Office. He is a man of
reserved and thoughtful habits and
has been called the philosopher states
man"
Natural and Simple In Bearing.
He is a tall man with long face,
emphasized 10y small. dark, pointed
beard. Emperor William often has
found rest and comfort in DR.. Won
Bethmann-Hollweg's repOse Of man
ner and agreeable conversation, and
he is one Of the few trequenterS of
the court whose bearing toward his
majesty is natural and simple.
DR. Won Bcthmann-Uollwcg is Of
Jewish origin The Bethmann family
left Holland two centuries ago on ac-
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-12
Al Easy One.

Billfuzz-If l had SO and you asked
me to lend you two, how much would
l have left2 Jubb-Oh, know the
answer to that. You would still have
~ left, granting it were possible that
you ever had that much at one tire,
because you wouldn't lend me any.
ASK me something probable.-P Path
finder.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-12
Line CARRYING Rockets.

The first line carrying rockets were
invented in 1920 by an Englishman
named Trengrouse and were soon
after adopted by the Massachusetts
Humane society for use at its stations.
where they proved very successful,
though today brass cannons are ex-
clusiyely used for throwing lines to
wrecks