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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
BOYS SENTENCED TO SPANKING IN
 COURT CHAMBER

New York. Nov. 20-By order of Re- corder Hugh Mara. who is editor of the Bayonne Herald when he isn't on the bench. two small boys accused of being the false alarm fiends who for two weeks have sent in a dozen or more alarms from boxes in the thick ly settled sections of Bayonne. were spanked by their mothers good and plenty yesterday in the Bayonne police court. The boys. Joe Kochinsky. aged IF. of Prospect avenue and Eddie Rubinsky. two years younger. of 2I East Nineteenth street said after it was all over that they were going to
 .'I have concluded that 1t would be bad for these boys If they were sent to jail and that if I imposed fines It would mean hardships on their par ents." announced the Recorder when the boys were arraisned. accompanied by their mothers.
 "A good sound spanking such as our daddies used to hand out to us might Rubinsky. you may take possession of the clerks office with your boy and. Mrs kochinsky. you may have the use of my office. I want you to fu-hll your duties to the letter and I want you to remove your boys trousers So they will not get mussed. I will re- main on the bench to see that justice is meted out.''
 Graboing their boys by the hands the two women went into the rooms and the Recorder and spectators a few moments later heard piercing cries. Slam. slar went the hands and each slam was followed by wells. For five minutes the women kept at it and the Recorder had policemen knock on the doors and call a suspension of activities. With reddened hands the women presented their offsprings be- fore the Court. Both boys were still crying.
 Now take your boys home and tell your husbands to repeat the spanking this evening"" said the Court. 'I want the boys to bring me a note each week from their teachers showing that they have been to school regularly and not playing truant and ringing fire alarms"
 Last night the Recorder was in formed that Eddie and Joe had under gone a second spanking.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
YALE WANTS
 THE CHINESE

Yale university has undertaken a new course of studT to be carried on this year for the benefit of the Chinese students in the university in the study of the native Chinese tongue and l classics. The object of this is that many of these orientals may not lose their power of speech in their own lan- guage. Separated from all but a few of their countrymen. surrounded by friends of the land of their domiciie who speak only English. they rapidly lose all their own language and thus are sometimes inconvenienced when returning to China They are also far behind those of their countrymen who have been educated at home in the Chinese classics. AS government ap- pointments and promotions are based on the Knowledge of these classics. the men educated In America are at dis advantage. but will no longer. be so uIder the new plan at Yale.
 Secretary Stokes of the Yale cor poretion has advised the state depart mont at Washington that the univer- sity will be glad to cooperate with the department of state in the matter of receiving Chinese governmen stud ents supported from the income of the Chinese indemnity fund.
 It is also announced that a Chinese well qualified for this post has been appointed instructor in mandarin dia- lect to enable such students to con- tinue their studies in the Chinese lan- guage and literature while at the university so that they may be at no disadvantage upon their return to their own country.
 It has been frequent cause of complaint in China against students educated abroad that they have neg lected the classics and history of their own people and are often wanting in scholarly acquaintance with their own tongue Such a plan as that adopted at Yale will do much to pre- vent complaints of this sort against students educated there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20


 Having irrigated certain arid regions. the government is now called upon to drain them According to the Van Norden Magazine, recent reports state that the most productive acres of the Far West and those which were orig finally brought under cultivation are. in many cases. abandoned or fit only for wet pasturage. It is estimated that there are 100000 acres in Utah alone in need of, drainage But we are told that there is scarcely any land in the irrigation region which former ly produced paying crops and later be- came affected by excess water or alkali that cannot be profitably reclaimed The governmentl first reclaimed these lands by. irrigation: now they need to be reclaimed, a. second time, by drain- age: perhaps. excess-drainage will ne- cessitate a third reclamation And when. if ever. will the alternate pro cesses end in a permanent condition of soil-suitability2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20

In his weekly review of financial conditions. Banker Henry Clews refers to the phenomenally high level of prices whether of merchandise or se- curitfes. The high cost of living which is now the universal complaint, he att tributes in part to ''the extravaganza which. has become a national charac- terfstic and weakness. and in part to the fact that combinations of all kinds are restricting competition and lsotting up prices.,' It is doubtless true. as MT. Clews alleges. that many totally unnecessary amusements and Iuxuries are now indulged in which were never thought of ten years ago., but these cannot aggregate the greater part of the increased cost of living. In our belief, the restriction of com petition by combinations is the greater cause, and this process of enriching. the few at the expense of the many is still in progress The Aldrich tariff with it's revision upward invites an in creased cost of living and adds to the facility of the process
 MT. Gews evidently does not believe that railroad shares are a. good buy at present. but that the. outlook for the better class of industrial securities x~ ras+ar as-f E. .s t.. ;
 His conclusion is. that ''the general financial situation. while warranting a cheerful feeling. is also one. that, de- rnands much discrimination and eau ton"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20

pany seemed to enjoy the innovation as well as the lunatics. The inmates ap- plauded. and even stamped their feet in approval.
 The actors appeared in costume. and Hitchcock sang and talked to the in mates.
 'I feel that I am one of you" he said ''I myself was born opposite an insane asylum at Auburn, and from giimpses of the inmates whom my mother pointed out to me. I acquired a working knowledge of lunacy. Later I became crazy myself and secured a position as a comedian"
 Hitchcpck had a long talk with Harry Thaw, but Thaw would not at tend the entertainment because of his enmity for the man who persuaded Hitchcock to come here. Dr. Austin Flint. the alienist. Dr. Flint accom- panied the actors to Matteawan. The hospital staff rendered a luncheon to Hitchcock and his company before the entertainment
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
FASHIONS AND PADS

shorter coats are coming into use All the new dance frocks have short skirts The rose is the leader among cor Every other hat seems turned up at the left side
 Fluffy malines are usurping the place of the 5abot-
 The little bonnet is coming in for ev- ening occasions
 Long jeweIed g old chains are now worn outside the coat
 The long coats sweep about two inches from the ground
 There are many marabout neckpieces in shawl collar style
 Stocks for small boys and girls now have plaid or fancy tops
 Huge bugs and beetles and butter flies are being worn as hatpins-t
 Ribbons are being used for hair decorations to an unusual extent.
 QuilIs. very long and very odd, are prominent upon walking hats
 Watered and moire silk surfaces were never more popular than now.
 Among the fads of the moment is that of dying furs to match the gown broidery, is much used for over-dra- pery.
 Ottoman cioth-a woolen material with a raised rib-is very fashionable. The new cOiOrS are all SuDOuSus QcA- icacy and refinement adding charm to their beauty
 The smartest overcoats for the small boy are double breasted with plain coat sleeve.
 Jet buttons are a favorite mode of adding the invaluable touch of black to a colored garment.
 The vogue of the fur hat. last winter somewhat in the background is now firmly re-esta blished-
 Many of the handsomest silk gauges have printed borders which work well into the new draperies-
 The spherical button in gilt and also in silver. is appearing among the nov cities in dress trimming
 Small dogskin gloves for the little one are made like a mans glove and close with a single clasp
 Black and black and white-or s-magpie''-effects bid fair to remain in high favor all through the winter
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 20. 1sOs-

Senator Thompson of North Dakota recently appointed. says: My inclina- tion is to support measures advocated blythe insurgents in Congress I have indorsed them in public utterances. In so far as I think it consistent, advis- able and beneficial to the interests Of the country at large shall stand with the fnsurgents.rs His name will prob ably appear on Senator Aldrfch's blac'- list, particularly soa if he should fol- low the insurgents in disapproval of the Rhode Island Senator's coming plan of currency-revision.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
ELEPHANT DRIVER
 UPSETS JOY RIDE

South Norwalk. Nov. 20.-Little Hip. a baby trick elephant performing at local theatre. has many accomplish ments. He can do things as varied as playing football and smoking pipe. But versatile though he is known to be. he astonished South Nor walk last evening by a public exhibi- tion of human traits.
 It began when Little Hip was taken by convivial friends into a hotel and was invited to have a drink Rowing his regards. he tossed off quart of whiskey On the way home another hotel was passed ands Little Hips friends suggested that they drop in and have a "nightcap." 1t met with the elephants approval and he put himself outside of six bottles of beer. Little Hip didn't feel like going home by this time. nor did the others and a '.joy ride" was proposed. The elephant was visibly delighted An automobile was obtained. Little Hip was seated In the rear and they started off Ev- erything was lovely at first and the elephant seemed to be enjoying him self immensely.
 Perley C. Turtges. owner of the car. was driving Little Hip swore that Turtges was his best friend at least. he tried to say so. for he fondled the chauffeur with his trunk Not content with this. he wound his trunk around Turtges. pulled him down to the bot tom of the car. climbed into the front seat and proceeded to handle the wheel and levers himself.
 Little Hip didn't make good as a chauffeur. In thirty seconds he drove the car into ditch. Everybody was thrown out. but nobody was injured and the damage was slight. Little Hip planes the accident on the fact that he had no goggles or linen duster. He promises to do better next time. but Turtges declares there won't be next time.
 There was considerable speculation in South Norwalk as to whether Little Hip would order a promo seltzer this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
JTnset Stones

Just look in the windows of Parker's jewelry store in the Arcade and see the big variety of unset stones that is displayed. These stor-- are all genuine. If you have a poor stone in your ring have it removed and have a good one set in its place. It costs but a small sum and the ring is en- hanced just that much fin value while at the same time you have a stone set in it that you can be proud of.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
ACTOR HITCHCOCK
 AMUSES LUNATICS

AIatteawan. N. Y. Nov. 2o.-Ray- mand Hitchcock and twenty-four mem- bers of his musical comedy company,
 'aThe Man Who Owns Broadway" came up to the Matteawan state Asy- lum yesterday in a special car and gave a vaudeville performance in the theatre connected with the asylum. to an audience composed of 500 criminal insane. MT. Hitchcock and his com
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
Frisbie's Thanksgiving Pies

There is enough work to do in pre- pairing your Thanksgiving dinner without baking pies. Our pies make a delicious dessert for Thanlxsgfving dinners. We have Mince, Pumpkin and Cranberry. For sale at all stores.
 O R D E R N OW
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
Tiranv Belcher Rings,

Tiffany and Tiffany Belcher diamond rings. and rings at all prices. in all styles. you will find at Henry C. Reid's. S53 Main etreet. near Bank street. A small deposit will reserve goods. A handy needle book Is given with every purchase of fifty cents or over.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching. Blind. Bleed ing or Protruding Piles in s to fl days or money refunded. soc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20

Reception at Quilty's THANKSGIVING EVE, NOV. A
 Admission, 25 Cents Matinee Dance, Thanksgiving After
 noon, 2:3O till 6 Admission, Ladies, 15c; Gentlemen, 25c Glass Reception Thanksgiving Night Members and Friends Invited
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20

WANT ADS GENT A woRn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20

Trust not the treason m Until have their guileful wei For they like but golden
 That fish their baits do hide
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-17

Knowest thou not this of old. since man
was placed upon earth, That the tr1ulmpn n
the hypocrite but for a moment. Job
xx:4 and 5.
These words of the text, which are
a part of the answer of Zophar, the
Naamathite, to Job, present a great
truth, just as Zophar says, ''as old as
the hills" 1t is almost automatic, a
self evident truth that scarcely needs
to be demonstrated or dilated upon.
The experiences of every day as they
are narrated in the newspapers and as
they develop in all of the activities of
life substantiate it. And for this
reason, because It is so patent to
everyone that wickedness can not sue
coed in cloaking itself for any con-
siderable length of time, 1t is bit
strange that SO many persons through
toughtlessness, though dissatisfaction
with their lot in the world and for
variety of other reasons, which are
we'll known, will indulge in it.
Without doubt some wickedness is
perpetrated in the world, some hypoc-
risy practiced, which is not discovered
and laid bare before the public eye.
But the amount of it is infinitesimal
sooner or later, generally sooner, held
up to the light of day with all of its
distressing consequences. In every
daily newspaper there are numerous
items telling of men and women who
have been false to their trusts, false
to their friends and false to them
selves Many of these fallen leaves had
heretofore been held In the highest
I'd 1xv Erie dc int
ances and even by the public who
knew them not save by reputation.
They allowed their baser passions,
their greed for gain, their lusts of the
flesh. their desire to get ahead in the
their methods of life. The disastrous
results which overlook them were in
evitable. Some of them succeeded for
a longer time than others in conceal
ing their wrongdoing Some of them
had reached points where they were
generally looked upon as having
achieved most material successes in
life, but usually in the very hour of
their greatest supposed triumphs, they
took a step too far in the wrong d.
rection which they had been following
from the beginning and then came the
crash. They were overwhelmed. Moth
ing but disgrace and dishonor is their
portion for the future.
Surely are the triumphs of wicked
ness of short duration. Their utter
futility, as is evidenced on every hand.
should be an adequate warning to all
that they should not be sought. In
this connection it is we'll to remember
the words of Christ as narrated by st.
Matthew: For what is a man profit
ed, if he shall gain the whole world
and lose his own soul %
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-17
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
EFrom the Chicago News. !

IFrom the Chicago News.1
Your neighbours affairs are nothing
to speak of.
One way to prevent seasickness is to
remain on shore.
Fine days sometimes come under
the head of spring novelties.
A great many uncalled-for remarks
reach the dead-letter Office.
A burglar may not be a man of iron
nerve, but he is man of steal.
Free church seats might be appre-
ciated more If they were less un-
comfortable
1t sometimes happens that man hits
the pipe and 1t retaliates by knock
ing him out.
The horse a man once owned and
the wife he's going to get are always
the most perfect of their kind
Love may be blind, but the blind
ness is not incurable. Otherwise there
would be no breach of promise suits.
Married men wouldn't mind the
coming OF Easter SO much IL gowns
and bonnets grew on trees as they did
In Adams time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-17

story brick building on it was report
ed in Wichita recently at $1,000.
Was it the small building or the
lot which was responsible for such a
price?
The charge that Topeka will do"
the state on every occasion fails
mighty flat. The exact truth is that
Topeka has done pretty we'll by the
state. 1t presented 1t with the four
entire squares on which the state
house stands, a location in the very
center of the city. which has prop
erty value of considerably more than
half million dollars. 1t paved the
streets around this big block OF
ground at a cost from time to time
amounting to more than $4,000. 1t
expected. and rightly so. to be remun-
Grated for this pavement, and after
years of pleading with the legislature
for justice IN this regard. 1t was re-
ceived to the extent of $4,000.
Why can't the outside papers treat
Topeka fairly? There is certainly no
excuse for the attitude of many news
papers who attempt to engender
spirit Of hatred among the people for
the capital city which is certainly
credit to one of the greatest states in
the Union.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-17
TAKING TIMBER.

Excessive taxes on standing timber,
mot rapacious wastefulness of lum-
bermen' is given by Frederick Weyer-
haeuser as largely responsible for the
denuding of timber lands in the north
west. Mr. Weyerhaeuser continues:
"The lumbermen have not planted
young trees to take the place of the
old because. just as soon as the young
trees get big enough to be seen by the
assessor, the same old timber tax be-
comes paya Bile. We would have to
hold growing trees at least 100 years
before we made good lumber out Of
them We should initiate the laws of
Europe, where growing timber is not
taxed at all before it becomes suitable
for lumber"
Mr. Weyerhaeusuer is not the only
large lumberman who partly attributes
the rapid cutting of timber to heavy
taxes. 1t is believed, however, that he
is the first to advocate the remission
of taxes on trees until they reach the
lumber stage. If that would induce
lumbermen to rep1ant the areas which
they denude the states could well af-
ford to let the taxes CO. A good many
years must pass between the young
tree and the one suitable for lumber.
but that would not matter The pro-
lection of the hill lands and the valleys
from heavy floods would be worth
much more to the state than the taxes
collected from the small timber
Buffalo Express.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-17
QUAKER NEGOTIATIONS.
[From the Philadelphia Record.

[From the Philadelphia Record.1
Honesty is the filtration that In
sureS a clear conscience.
A fellow naturally lacks repose af-
ter he has been up all night.
The favorite song of the customs
inspector is 81 go where duty calls
A girl may reign in a fellows heart
and still be the sunshine of his life.
Many a man who doesn't know one
note from another sings his own
praise.
Some people change their minds so
often that they eventually wear them
out.
A woman can always accomplish
more with tears than a man can with
cuss words.
Discretion, being the better part
Of valor, prefers to do its fighting over
the telephone.
Blobbs+"They tell me Guzzler IS
quite celebrated" wagg-"Not sc
celebrated as celebrating"
In way the people who always
want to know the why and where
fore of things are questionable
characters.
Wigway-"I understand your must.
cal comedy is finished" Scribbler-
"All but a trifling detail. / haven
selected plot for 1t yet
Rollingstone Nomoss-"Dat was z
clever disguise Thirsty Thingumbot
assumed to dodge de cops latter.
don Torn-"Wot was it?" Rolling.
stone Nomoss-"He didn't take
drink for two days an was dead
cold sober"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-17
sThe Year of fine COCK. ~

In China and Japan the year 1909
is the year of the cock 1t is regard
ed as lucky year and is symbolized
by cock sitting on a drum. In states
manshir and literature this is called
the drum of remonstrance." Former
~ such drum was to be found in
China in front of the imperial pal
ace, to be struck by an official in
charge whenever a letter of remon-
STRANGE was offered to the sovereign.
This practice is said to have original
ruler, who reigned from 2257 to 2255
B. c. His reign and that of Emperor
Shun, who succeeded him, constitute a
golden age" of China.
In Chinese poem dealing with the
reigns of Emperors Yau and Shun 1t
is said: "Yau set up drum for the
sake of remonstrance. Shun planted
a tree to learn the faults of the admin
istration. The whip for punishment
has decayed and fireflies fly away; the
drum of remonstrance is covered with
moss and the cock is not alarmed" 1t
is common to say to a period of good
rule in China or Japan: 1.-The drum
of remonstrance is covered with
moss" Pictoriallythe same idea is ex-
pressed by making the drum a perch
for a cock.
1t is believed by the Japanese that
the cock has five virtues. His comb
represents civilization and his strong
feet denote military power. When he
meets an enemy he fights well, thus
demonstrating courage. When he finds
food he calls friends, thereby show
ing himself kind and helpful He keeps
watch for the dawn. thus proving him.
self faithful.-Chicago News.