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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-04
YOUNG PEOPLE IN RUNAWAY
 MATCH SEEK BRIDGEPORT

Asking that nothing be said about their application in the newspapers a young man who gave his name as Arthur L. Mullaly, his age 22, his oc- cupation as a chemist, his residence South Norwalk and a young woman who said she was Mary Boardman, age g, occupation that of a steno- grapher and her residence, Tiverton R. l., appeared at the city hall, yes terday afternoon, about 3 o'clock and asked for a marriage license. The young people were very secretive and that it was a runaway match was ap- parent to the most disinterested be- holder,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-04
FIRST ANNUAL Y. M. (. A.
 CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES

On Saturday, September IS, the first annual state championship games of the Connecticut Y. M. c. A. will be held at Seaside Park This will be the only stare meet held in the east this year and almost every association ir the state will be represented by teams which will compete in the var louS events.
 Individual winners in the various events will be awarded gold medals emblematic of the Connecticut cham pionships and silver and bronze medals will be given to seconds and thirds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-04
Camel Cavalry.

It is common to think of a camel, the proverbial ship of the desert, as a-pa- tient beast of burden. Guided by skill full hands, however, it becomes a very formidable war steed. The Somali warriors have ridden camels in many fierce charges for generations. Mount ed on the back of an active camel with long spear for weapon, one of these savages is an enemy to be feared.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-04

If you are all run down Fo1ey's Kid ney Remedy will help you. It strength ems the kidneys so they will eliminate the impurities from the blood that de- press the nerves, and cause eXhauS- tion backache. rheumatism, and urin- ary irregularities, which sap the vital ity. DO not delay. Take Foley's Kid ney Remedy at once. F. B. Brill, local agent. %135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-04
Interested.

Nell-Mrs. Closeleigh is getting up fair to help a poor widow pay her rent Belle-I didn't know Mrs. Close leigh was so philanthropic. Nell-She Isn't. She owns the house the poor widow lives in.-Philadelphia Record.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-04
FRAUDS UPON THE PUBLIc'

is what some physicians have called patent medicines. and it is undenia bly, true that some are frauds and some are even worse. because they are in furious. On the other hand. there are many patent medicines such as Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and others, which are of real worth, and are recommended by physicians of recognized standing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-04
MANY MEMBERS OF REYNOLDS
 FAMILY TO ATTEND REUNION

The eighteenth annual reunion of the Reynolds Family association will be held at the Shoreham, Morris Cove, New Haven. Thursday, August 19. A large representation of the family are residents of this vicinity. The usual reception will take place at 10 a. m. followed by the annual business meet ing and banquet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-04

Along the central part of the Kongo river there are number of salt marsh es. The African digs shallow holes in these whence issue streams of hot wa ter. which, on being evaporated, leaves a residue of salt
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-04
SILVER LOVING CUPS
 FOR WINNING TEAMS.

Four handsome silver loving cups beautifully engraved, are displayed in the south window of R. F. Kinder's hillard parlors, 1854 Broad street. These cups have been offered to the Industrial League by MT. Kinder as prizes for the champion batting pitch CT, the champion catcher, infield and outfielder of the league for the season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-04
FricndIy SuGrestiou.

Borem-That ive-year-old boy of mine gets off some good things. This morning at breakfast he said Kno,. Qnterrupting)-He should have them copyrighted. BoreH-Why? Knox-To keep you from reproducing them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-04
A Drawback.

"Did your husband find that golf improved his health ?"
 "Yes; 1t improved his health. But unless he learns to play better it will spoil his disposition."-Ex
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-04
CLEANEASY. THE BEST HAND
 SOAP.

Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust, Grease, Ink. Paint and Dirt. For lhe hands or clothing. Large can 10 cente. Manufactured by Wm- R. Wfnn, 24t Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-04

WANT ADS. GENT A WORD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-04
Hair Mattresses
Art Glass Lamp Shades

Value $ 4.25, for 5 $40 Value $ 600, for 5 4.8O Value $ $50, for $ 7.6O Value $1O.5O, for 5 5.25 Value $17.5O, for 5 8.75
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23

other millions waiting only TO see the re-
suit OF the second experiment OF the re-
public OF Cuba in self-gOrernment The
promise that Philippine sugar is 10 come
into the States free OF duty, and the gen
eral uncertainty about the American tar
III, are having a restraining effect. But
the sugar men believe that the tariff
changes will be adjusted by the con
stantly increased demand. The grave
question for them is: VIII Cuba have
peace2
An English planter in Havana, declar-
ing that the Cuban republic could not
long exist, held up q box OF matches 10
point his moral and adorn his tale. so
long as We can buy matches, and so long
as we can hire enough niggers for ten
pesos TO burn fields and sugar mills. so
long win be have the power OF revOlu-
ton in our hands" II may have been
buster. but IL contained more than
grain Of truth When the sugar grind
ing season Is over the sugar planters
can t1rn their erstvhile laborers into
patriotic army OF revolution over night
II the republic OF Cuba does live and
prosper. and after IL has proved its
vitality By some fifty years Of uninter-
rupted peace, It ought to adopt as its
heraldic device a representation OF
sugar bowl rampant and a box OF
matches cOuchant A box Of matches
Is the most expensive thing IN the island.
The American wooden match Is rare. and
the little wax vestas cost 3 cents a box.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23
TTSVTLLRHOHORS GEN LEETO INVESTIGATE FEB OFFICES
Daughters of the Confederacy Hold
Elaborate Exercises.
Girls Dressed In Red and White
March and sing 10 strains
of Dixie.
- . - - -.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald
Scottsville. Va, Jan. 22.-Exercises con-
memOrating the anniversary Of the 102d
birthday OF Gen Robert T. Lee were held
here under the auspices OK the ScottsviIle
Chapter Of the Daughters OF the Confed-
eracy the night OF January is
An attractive programme was rendered.
which included ausics and a drill By
twenty schoolgirls dressed in white with
red sashes. who went through a series OF
evolutions upon :he stage in a graceful
manner with military precision
Each girl carried the Confederate bat
tie flag. and as they gathered around the
color-bearer al the close or the drill a
chorus struck up the inspiring strains OF
Dixie" accompanied by Miss Clara
Pitts on the piano.
Rev. Frank Stringfellow- OF Petersburg,
the Episcopal divine and noted Confeder-
ate scout, was introduced as the orator
Of the occasion by Attorney v. D. Pate
son, Of Scotsvire. Mr.. Patteson took oc-
casion in his speech Of introduction to re-
fer to the fact that at the same hour
elaborate commemorative exercises were
being held in honor OF the I00th birthday
OF Edgar Allan Poe at the University Of
Virginia. his alma mater, which is in the
same historic county OF Albemarle where
in Scottsville is located.
Rev. Frank Stringfellow held the large
audience spelIbOund for nearly two hours
with his ininnitable recitals OF his wonder
ful adventures and personal combats
with soldiers Of the Federal army while
within the enemys lines in the execution
of the dangerous missions FOR which ne
had been selected by Cen Lee
A considerable sum was realized from
Mr.. Stringfellow's lecture. which VIII be
used in the promotion Of the lsudable OBJ
jects OF the United Daughters Of the Con-
federacy The Scottsville Chapter, No.
10. OF the L D. c.. was only organized
In July. 1908 but under the management
of its president. Mrs. ". D. Patteson.
and the other officials OF the chapter. It
has rapidly grown.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23
Maryland Attorney General VIII
Make Sweeping Inquiry.
offices Of Sheriff. Clerks of Courts,
and Registers VIII Be
Looked Into.

Baltimore. Nd. Jan. 22-Not only VIII
Attorney General Straus take legal &C.
ton TO recover the money that the
sheriffs Of Baltimore city and the. counties
OF Maryland may have retained in excess
Of $S,0eo a year. but all the Offices OF
the State in which the fee system pre-
walls viii be investigated.
Wherever money has been withheld
from the State over and above the 600
fixed by the constitution as the maxi
mum amount suit viii be brought
Attorney General straUs was in con
sultation with Gov. Crothers this morn
ing AS he was leaving the executive
Offices In the Union Trust Building he
said:
Nothing further VIII be done until
the governor and have consulted State
Auditor Ash and Comptroller HsrIng We
viii probably meet next Monday or Tues
day in this city.
1T is not the present idea 70 go into
the suits for the State hastily and in
haphazard way, but deliberately and
carefully. with a firm purpose OF recover
ing for the State every cent OF money
that may be due H.
Auditor Ash has. no doubt. much IN
formation already In his possession. but
more may be required. and he ought
20 have the time 10 secure il. All OF Us
are anxious that as little money as pos
sible should be spent IN the proceedings,
but IL Mr.. Ash needs assistance IN max
ing the necessary examinations he will
be enabled 10 secure it. This viii be left
solely 10 his judgment
NO one desires 10 make the sheritss
Office a scapegoat. so all the Offices in
which fees are collected viii be thor
oughly examined, and the suits for re-
covery Of money will cover the whole
State IL it is found that the retention
Of money belonging TO the State is a
general practice. In any event, the In
vestigation will be thorough"
Among the Offices n which fees are
collected are:
sherifs, clerks Of the courts, registers
Of Wills
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23
CHASES CRAZY MAN
Norfolk Crowd Pursues Luna
tic Through Streets.
REORGANIZATION OF ADAM
r. d. Arlington, n Saw Filler, Goes
Insane and Appears on the Street
without Clothing, and Is Followed
Eight Blocks by Crowd OF
Policemen and Citizens.
Special to The Washington Herald

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald
Norfolk. Va. Jan. 22.-Without a stitch
.of clothing on his body, and creating wild
excitement in his wake. r D. Adding
ton, a saw hler, forty years old. ran q
distance Of four blocks in this city this
afternoon.
Arlington claimed 10 be the relncaT-
nation OF Adam, and that God had com
manded him 10 shed his clothes He has
been living in a little one-room house
in Grant street. Appearing at the lone
door Of the hut. he attracted the stteR-
ton Of a crowd Of negroes who yelled
at him. AddingtOn sprinted down the
street turning the corners like a breeze
Women fed from the streets screaming.
and slammed doors behind them as they
entered nearby houses. The crowd fol-
lowing him, composed Of negroes and
white men, grew larger with each block
Arlington finally became fatigued and
was caught by two negroes. Policeman
Coley took him 70 the police station
where he stin refused 70 wear his clothes
He was later put in a strait jacket.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23
ANNOUNCES FOR STUART.
Suffolk Herald Favors Southwest
Candidate for Governor.

oEeclal 70 NE " aSiiISI0n heTal4
Suffolk. Va. Jan. 22-The Suffolk Even
ing Herald. IN a lengthy editorial, comes
out strongly for Henry c. Stuart for
governor. Speaking Of his qualifications,
The Herald says;
His business qualifications are not ex-
ceIIed by that Of any person in this OF any
other State. Is It possible for any man to
think that Henry Stuart would not be a
successful business governor and could
not manage the affairs Of this old Com
wealth, when he has SO wonderfully and
successfully managed a 5000 acre farm.
conducted several stores. engaged largely
IN lumber business, shipped $500 export
cattle every year, looked after bank
stock. coal lands and a thousand and one
other thfngs-kept everything going sys-
tematically and in order and at the same
time given four years service TO tire State
ss member OF the corporation commits
in our humble Judgment. as
capable as any that has ever been rem
dered2"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23
Durham Lead. for orphanaes.
. b q - 60

Sgec1a4 70 TIE Nssh11stoa Herald
Durham. y. c., Jan. 22.-Ths Pytbisns
last night appropriated $1,000. in addition
to a,eoo offered two nights ago by the
Merchants Association OF this city. to-
ward the erection OF a Pythian orphan
age here.
The membership or the order IN this
State has reached 1900. the number re-
quired to erect the orphan asylum There
Is a lively contest among the several
large towns for the institution Dur
ham thus far has made the largest Of
fer. A private citizen has offered twenty
acres OF land near East Durham, and
another has offered two acres n the
city The committee promises to raise
$4,000 by popular subscription
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23

This Is due to the internal revenue tax
The gray-geen stamp on the box de-
clares that this tax Is imposed for the
especial purpose Of paying OF the SSS.-
0o0.0o0 loan. That loan was foated TO get
money 10 pay the reyOiutionists. The
chief strength Of the revolution was IN
the torch. Cuban independence began In
box Of matches, II Is paying FOR II Dy
taxing matches. and II viii endure only
II It can conquer the menace Of a box
OF matches.
It's only hope OF being able TO make
that conquest lies in the sugar bowl II
the new government can contrive TO en-
courage the sugar industry without dis
couraging the sugar field laborers, there
viii be plain sailing ahead for the repub-
lie Of Cuba. That is a problem which
viii require great wisdom and skill. but
It may be solved. Sugar Is Cuba's great
est asset. Without Il the island would
be all but worthless. leaving aside the
small western territory devoted to to-
bacco. As a sugar producer Cuba has a
claim upon civilization. for the civilized
world cannot live without sweets. Not
very long ago sugar was looked upon as
a very harmful thing A Barbados
planter published an essay in defense of
his crop. some 200 years ago. in which he
defined sugar as the most pleasant and
useful vegetable 10 mankind" The
health and happiness OF the brawny
Cuban field laborer. who lives and has
his being by virtue OF the honey-laden
cane. and who eats sugar in every form
every day. goes far to substantiate the
di~frrvo ~ the learned D- pu.ier who
was the most eminent physician in Lon
don IN Shakespeare's day. Dr. Butler
said:
That which preserves apples and plums.
Nlll also r-es7e liver and lungs.
Cuba looks 10 sugar for the preserva-
ton Of its national life and industrial
prosperity
Copyright. 1893. By Frederic J. Haskinl
TO-mOrrOw-The Republic of Cuba
XI.-Latin Versus AngiO-SaxOn.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23
EVERY PAGE WORTH READING.
SUNDAY ISSUE OF
THE WASHINGTON HERALD.

Are you a regular reader of the Sunday edition of
THE WASHINGTON HERALD?
If not. you missing much every week in the way
Of profitable entertainment and information.
The matter contained in this Sunday paper selected
with view OF adding ones knowledge in every depart
ment of art, science erature and politics. and at the
same time to prove recreatve.
Next Sunday there viii appear larger variety Of
articles than usual-not long tresone written in
scientific terms unfamiliar to the average laynan but
in clear newspaper English written good reporter
writes his story, logically and to the point
Who, when, where, what, and why the five cues
TONS and any story Of merit will stand the test.
Try it and see
The following some of the special subjects that
viii appear next Sunday:
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23
Poll Tax Case Hearing Postponed.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald
Richmond. Va. Jan. 22.-The Norfolk
poll-tax case, set for hearing yesterday
was postponed on account Of the absence
OF two judges from the Supreme Court
bench-Judge James Keith, the president
detained by sickness. and Judge Card
well on account Of the death Of his wife
No announcement was made by the court
when the cases win be taken up, though
II may be that the court viii hear the
case At this term
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23
spencers oldest Resident Dead.

Spencer, y. c. Jan. 22-8Irs. Maria
Garet Davidson, aged eighty years. died
at the home Of T. H Stewart here to-
day. following a fatal attack from pneu-
monia- She was one OF Spencer's Oldest
residents. and IS survived by one daUgh-
ter. Mrs. Mamie Stewart. OF this place
The body was taken to Chatham County
for inteTment.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23
CharEed with HarborinR Allen..

Norfolk. Va. Jan. 22-Four women.
Maggie Tors. Mary Baum. Emma Jordan.
and Fannie Lister. are charged here by
United States immigration Inspector Nor
ton with wrongfully importing and har-
boring ellen women. and the government
Is preparing TO prosecute the charges
against them vigorously. Three young
women were taken from homes Of the sc-
cused women
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23
second smallpox Case Found,

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Lynchburg, Va. Jan. 2-Ths second
case Of smallpox was discovered this
afternoon in the Virginia Theological
Seminary, a col0red school. located Just
outside the city limits This patient was
isolated with the other. and the 10 stu
dents in the seminary are being closely
watched. An epidemic IS not feared.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23
BLAMES BRAIN EARTHQUAKES.
Roanoke Man Tells Why He shot
His Wife.
SPECIAL to TIE Washington Herald.

Roanoke. Va. Jan 22-Mouran Asssid.
the Syrian merchant who Monday night
shot his wife four times. infiicting serious
injuries to her, went to police headquar-
tiers last night and gave himself up
He says he remembers nothing Of the
shooting. and declares he was a victim
OF brain earthquake His wife is in q
hospital
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23
DR.. Dunaway WIN Not Lose Sight.

SIlet1aI 20 Inc WasuiIisloh ftIail
Spencer, N c., Jan 2--Dr. J. ". Dun
away, pastor of the Spencer Baptist
Church. who is suffering from a serious
affection Of the eyes, rendering him tenn
porarily blind. is reported improving. and
his physicians state that he will recov-
er his sight He is being treated by
DR.. r V Brawley. an Ocuiist OF Sails
bury. assisted by Dr. J. c. Basby, Of
Spencer. Rev Mr.. Dunaway IS one OF
the best-known ministers in North Car
DINA and Virginia
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23
~ PnhIIc schooI site.

Special 10 Ire Washington Herald.
Rockville. Nd. Jan. 22.-The Sherwood
Academy property at Sandy Spring is TO
be taken over by Montgomery County
and converted into a commodious public
school building. The county viii spend
several thousand dollars upon II In order
to render It AZ Cor the purpose
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23
Medaing. at HaEerstown.
, me washington Herald.

Special 70 The washington Herald.
Hagerstown. Nd Jan. 22.-Miss Mary
Kipe, Of Ridgeville, Pa, and William
Bumgardner. OF MiIroy, Pa. runaway
couple were married in Hsgerstown to-
day by Rev. DIT. J. s. Simon, Of Trinity
Lutheran Church.
Miss Edith p ShrineT and Lowell II.
Taylor. both OF Hagerstown, were mar
ried tonight in Grace United Brethren
Church by Rev. George K. Hartman
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23
Lee Oautt Again Heads Fair.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Rockville. Nd. Jan 22-For the tenth
year the Montgomery County Agricultu-
raj Society has reelected Lee Offutt. Of
Rockville, president John H. Gassaway
has been elected vice president. James T
Bogley, secretary. and John J. Higgins,
treasurer The next annual fair viii be
held August q. 3. Is. and q
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23
Southern Lays OF HOrkDen.
rial 10 The washington Herald

Spencer, \. c. Jan. 2.-Efective a;
once, forty-nine employees OF as many
section forces on the Southern Railway
running out OF Spencer were laid OF for
ten days. The action is said to be q
method employed by the officials OF the
company in keeping with It's policy Of
rstrenchment It Is said that a.oe9.0 COG
viii be saved during the remainder Of
January by this means alone
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23
viii Get Two Other Conventions.

SPECIAL "a The Washington Herald
Mountain Lake Park, Nd, Jan. 22-Tn
addition to the meeting Of the Maryland
State Teschers' Association at Mountain
Lake Park on June q. two other educa-
tional associations viii also convene al
Mountain Lake Park-the County Super
intendeuts' Association and the School
Commissioners Association. both OF
which viii hold adjourned meetings An
effort is now under way TO consolidate
the Maryland and West Virginia sssO-
cations IN yearly conventions, with
Mountain Lake Park as the place Of
meeting
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23
FindIey's Body Buried at simpson,
SOL q. Ia. rr.-Ls--.-- LII


Grafton. Y. Va, Jan. 1--The body OF
Herbert Finley. son of Charles Findley.
formerly Of Simpson. was received al
Simpson yesterday. The young man died
at Pueblo. Colo, and L is thought he
was a victim Of foul play His throat
was cut from ear to ear Miss Inez
Findley, Of Bedford, Va, Is a surviving
sister,
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23
NEWS OF THE CAROLTNAS,
MARYLAND, AND VIRGINIA
POLITICAL AND OTHERWISE.

A marriage license was issued in Wash
ington yesterday to Berry l. Burgandlne
OF Culpeper. Va. and Wayne z. o'Con-
nell, OF Stanton, Ca
Danville, Va.-Macadamized road con-
struction is making progress in Pittsyl-
vanIa County. The Register says:
Work is expected TO be begun In a
short tine matchmaking the road lead
Ing from New Design 20 Pleasant Gap
and contractors are now bidding on the
lob. The road from Danvine 20 New
Design has been completed. and with
the extension now contemplated. the
length Of the entire macadam read viii
be eight miles
Charlestown. ". Va--Tucker Brooke,
who has returned from oxford Univer-
sdty. where he held q Rhodes Scholarship.
has been appointed adjunct professor Of
English at Cornell University. Mr.
Brooke Is a son OK Prof. St George
Tucker Brooke, formerly a member Of the
law faculty OF the West Virginia Univer-
sity, but now q resident Of Charlestown.
Annapolis. Indianapolis has a sure
enough postmaster. not an acting one,
at last. and. after nearly a year Of post
masterless gloom. she is now enjoying
the novelty. Daniel R Randall. who was
appointed by President Roosevelt some
weeks ago 10 succeed the late Washing
ton G. Tuck. took charge Of the Office
yesterday. Mr.. Randall announced the
reappointment Of Arthur =. Carter as
chief clerk Mr.. Carter held the same
position under DIT. Tuck, and since the
latter's death has been acting pOstmas-
ter under arrangement with Dr.. Tuck S
bondsmen. There will be no changes in
the Office. as all OF the clerical positions
are filed under civil service regulations.
stanton. Va.-Joseph r. Woodward
has been reappointed a notary public, s
position he has held for thirty-seven con-
secutive years. NJ. Woodward Is sixty
years old, and has served longer than
any other man In this section as q notary.
Harrisonburg, Va.-Probably the Oldest
man in the Valley Of Virginia was a
visitor here in the person Of Richard
Hall, OF Grottoes, who passed his ninety
eighth mile post last March, and who
consequently lacks but fourteen months
OF being one hundred years OF age. says
the News Mr. Hall has seven children
living. five OF them being over fifty years
OF age. and one OF them not FAR from
seventy Mr. Hall is seemingly in the
best OF health and has not been sick two
days IN all his life
Frostburg. Md.-The state good roads
commission engineering party has COM
p!eted the work Of locating the model
road for Garrett County. and IS now at
Frostburg on road work.