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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-05
FAIRFIELD
Notable Social Event Songs by Hawley
The Auto Cases What is UnIaw.
ful Speeding?-Two Men Found N&
Guilty-Mr. Reck's Story-Ihe Co..
0red Ministries.

The social event of the day was the
annual meeting of the Daughters of
the American Revolution at the Lin
dens", the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. H Brewer. in Main street, opposite
Garden Court" the home of A. Hol-
land Forbes There was a very large
attendance of ladies and besides the
annual election of officers the dele
gates to the recent convention in
Washington read their reports. Miss
Emma E. Brown read one half of the
report. and Miss Loretta Perry the
delightful experiences in Washington,
how beautiful the city looked with all
the trees in full foliage, what a COM
plimentary speech Vice President Sher-
man made and how they all went to
the White House to shake hands with
the President. A ripple of laughter
was caused when Miss Perry said that
Mr.. Taft remarked that he thought so
much of the Daughters he would like
to embrace all of them, but as there
were 5000 he would have to be content
with shaking hands. The new build
ing which is the headquarters of the
order was described, and the white
satin quilt which the Bridgeport chap
ter sent to be placed in the hall was
spoken of as having excited a good
deal of favorable comment. Most of
the ladies present were in full even
ing dress with very pretty bee hive
bonnets. During the afternoon Will
liam c. Hawley sang a number of
songs. which were applauded and call
ed for an encore. Mrs. Fred Burr
acted as accomoanist on the piano.
Two of the pieces rendered by Mr..
Hawley We're Love Me or Not, by
Secchi. and Soldiers Song by Mas
cherOni. Bruce SimOnS gave a num-
Der of piano solos in a very finished
and pleasing manner. one of his pieces
being "Bacorolle', by Rubinstein. He
was called upon to play several times.
Mrs. Brewer had her house prettily
decorated with cut flowers in bowls
and vases and potted plants placed in
the various rooms. This chapter of
the Daughters has close upon 60 MEM
bers. and of these there were present
Miss Mary B. kippen. who, in the alb
sence of Mrs Child and Miss Wake
man, acted as the presiding officer;
Mrs. Wallace M. Buckley, Mrs. A. B..
Huntington, Mrs A 3. Hotchkiss.
Mrs. William B. Glover. Mrs. E. w.
Harral. Miss Bessie Belts, Miss Hen
rietta Osborne. Miss A. o. Morehouse,
Mrs. Helen Turney Sharp. Mrs. Isa-
bella K. Sanford, Mrs. Aretta S. Burr,
Mrs Annie s. L. Buckingham, Mrs.
Goodsen. Mrs. Sadie H. King, Mrs.
Harold Bullard. Mrs. Allen Beema0,
Miss Child, Miss Florence c. Wake
man. Miss Elizabeth Lilly Child, Miss
lor. and others After the feast of
intellect refreshments were served, and
late in the afternoon the meeting adj
journed.
1t is being discovered that it is a
difficult matter to prove that owners
of automobiles who appear to be go
ing through town at a reckless speed
are really guilty of breaking the law.
Several attempts have been made to
set traps to catch speeders, and thus
far very few convictions have follow
ed. Complaint having been sent to
Hartford by some one that there is
much over speeding = tor..- ono -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-05

The National Good Roads Congress
will meet at Mccoy Hall. Johns Hop
kins University, Baltimore, May 18th
10Th, goth and 21st 1909, and the New
Willard Hotel, Washington, D. c., May
e2nd, 1909.
In connection with the call for the
congress, there appears a proclamation
by Gov. Crothers of Maryland, as fol-
lows:
Whereas the people of Maryland
have pledged their best endeavors to
the upbuilding of the state, and the de-
velopment and utilization of her nat
ura1 sources. and
Whereas a better system of high
ways is necessary to such development,
in order that farmers and others may
better market their products, and they
and their children more conveniently
travel to and from the school, church
and home, and
Whereas the State has already ap-
propriated five million dollars to be
used in the construction and mainten-
ance of highways in the various coun-
ties of the State. and it is desirable to
use this money to the best advantage,
and if possible supplement it by ad-
ditional sums from other sources, and
Now, therefore, I, Austin L. Croth-
ers, Governor of Maryland, do hereby
issue my Proclamation calling such
Good Roads Congress, to be held at
Mccoy Hall, Johns Hopkins University
on the 18th. 18th. Goth and 21st of May,
1909, to which will be appointed Dele
gates from the various counties of the
State; and / request them and all 9TH
er good citizens whose convenience will
permit. to attend such Congress: and L
further request and urge the Mayors
of all cities and towns in the State, the
Boards of County Commissioners of
the various counties. the Commercial
bodies, all local Good Roads organiza-
tions and Farmers Clubs to send suit
able men as Delegates to this Congress
in order that they may meet the Del
egates from the other States of the
Union, and that the fullest discussion
of the questions under consideration
may be had by the most distinguished
opponents of the subject involved, so
that the greatest publicity may be Civ
en- to every phase of this great move
meQt
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-05

runner of reversals of most of his de-
cisionS which are distasteful to man
ufacturers of food products, if it does
not also result in his resignation or
removal from Office. He has been very
diligent and efficient in the detection
of violations of the law. and his resig-
nation or removal, if followed by the
appointment of successor who would
favor the law violators. would be moth
ing less than a public misfortune.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-05
NATION DESIRES TO WIN
FRIENDSHIP OF JAPAN

Washington, May 5.-As an evidence
of this Nations desire to win the
friendship of Japan, the Third Squad
ron of the Pacific Fleet. which has
been at Kobe, has sailed for YokohOma,
where it will remain for some weeks.
This visit. at a time when the Japan
csc squadron is being entertained on
the Pacific Coast, is intended to
strengthen the amity between the two
countries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-05

The Young Turks have no Siberia to
which political offenders can be per-
manent1y banished; therefore, they in
f1ict the death penalty summarily.
Their procedure is, however, in full ac-
cord with Turkish precedents, and it
may be that the severity is really call
ed for as a deterrent from future at
tempts to overturn the constitutional
government wrested from Abdul Ham
id by the Young Turks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-05

New t-York's Water Supply commits
SION which has been endeavoring to
find means of conserving the water
running to waste in it's watersheds,
recommends that the state build vast
storage reservoirs at an approximate
cost of $50. 200, 600. estimating that in
this way the State will be enabled to
produce about 100000 horsepower a
year for which it can get $500, 900.
Connecticut might adopt a similar
policy upon it's, larger watersheds.
Something of the kind will be neces-
sary if it be true, as stated by experts.
that the coal supply will not much out
last the present generation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-05

The New York Legislature increased
the appropriations about $4,000, 900, or
81. 000, 900 more than the estimated rev.
enue. Extravagance has apparently
become a legislative disease, not only
in Washington and Albany but also
wherever the dominant party is Re
publican.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-05
INFLAMMATORY RHEUMATISM
CURED IN DAYS.

Morton L. Hill, of Lebanon, Ind.
says: MY wife had Inf1ammatory
rheumatism in every muscle and joint:
her suffering was terrible and her body
and face were swollen almost beyond
recognition; had been in bed for six
weeks and had eight physicians. but
received no benefit until she tried DIR.
Detchons Relief for rheumatism. 1t
gave immediate relief and she was
able to walk about in three DAYS. 1
am sure it saved her life" Sold by
Curtis Pharmacy. 114s Main st. cor.
Elm. 3
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-05
GERMAN GOVERNMENT CERTAIN
TO INCREASE BRANDY TAX

Berlin, May 5.-Although the German
Government has rot yet settled its
plans for raising the 1925. 900, 900 of new
revenue, and the discussion of various
points in the bills has not yet been
dropped, it is certain that there will
be an increase in the brandy tax, as
well as on inheritanceS. tobacco, and
beer. The hottest controversy RACES
around the intended additional spirits
tax.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-05

Japan has a public debt of over ST.
12o, 900. 600. The Cabinet has decided to
lay aside each year at least S25, 600 900
as g. sinking fund, and the expectation
is that this provision will pay off the
debt in about 80 years. provided of
course that no war intervenes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-05
REV. I. w. wILLIAMsoN's LETTER

REV. T. w. WILLIAMSON'S LETTER
Rev. 1. w. Williamson. Huntington
w. Va. writes: This is to certify that
nervous exha ustion and kidney trouble
and am free to say that it will do all
that you claim for it, Foley's Kidney
Remedy has restored health and
strength to thousands of weak, run
down people. Contains harmful
drugs and is pleasant to take. F. B.
Brill, local agent. l 5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-05
DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, IS:
PROBATE COURT.

May 4th, A. D., 1909.
Estate of William H. Hoy, late of
the town of Bridgeport. in said dis
trict, deceased.
Upon application praying that the
time for the presentation of claims
against said estate may be extended as
per said application on file more fully
appears. it is
ORDERED-That said application be
heard and determined at the Probate
Office, in Bridgeport, in said District,
on the 8th day of May, A. D., 1909, at
9 o'clock in the forenoon. and that no
tice be given of the tendency of said
application and the time and place of
hearing thereon. by publishing this or
der once in some newspaper having a
circulation in said district. on the fifth
day of May, 1909, and return make to
this Court.
EDWARD P. NOBBS,
R4bs Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-05

Senator Nelson of Minnesota recent
" quoted, in a speech, from an address
delivered by Mr.. Taft on Sept. 16, 1908,
in which he asserted that the way to
stamp out trusts and monopolies was
to avoid excessive tariff rates, and tic
revise the tariff downward.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-05

The proposed criminal prosecution
of the officials of the Sugar Trust for
the faIse-weight frauds, on account of
which the Trust has lately paid over
a quarter million, should most certain
~ be extended to the customs officials
who seem to have permitted the false
weighing. 1t does not appear possible
that such extensive frauds could have
been perpetrated without the knowi-
edge of at least the customs weighers
and, possibly. other higher-up officials.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-05

U s. soldiers are no longer to be de-
tailed as officers servants. This is a
real and needed reform. The abuse
has been in material part the cause of
the reluctance of many men to enlist
Few men care to become soldiers if
liable to be detached as servants The
very thought is offensive to them. 1t
is not the purpose, in recruiting, to
provide servants for officers; if it were,
women should be enlisted to be detail
ed for domestic service in officers fam
lies at garrison posts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-05
BECOMES A MERE FARCE.

ESQ ends another of Mr. Roosevelt
great crusades against the property
Interests Of the community" says the
In Y. Sun, in connection with the de-
scision of the u. S. Supreme Court upon
1.-THE commodities clause of the Hep
IG,urn act. The court declares the con-
lstitutionality of the act 1T further
holds that railroad ownership of shares
in coal companies is not a direct or
indirect interest in coal mining and
that railroads may own mines but
must sell the coal at the pit mouth, af-
Yer which they may transport the coal.
touch sales must, however, be .fn good
kaith." If a road which mines coal,
sells it at the pit mouth to a company
On which it owns stock, perhaps all or a
majority of the shares. would such
sales be Gin good faith is a question.
If the purchasing company has been
organized and is practically owned by
1.-THE railroad, it would certainly seem
| that the sales were not made Gin good
faith the road being the seller. and
practically also the buyer, and the
traIlsactions being in effect between
the railroad as one corporation and
the railroad in disguised form as the
iother Yet the decision permits just
such a procedure, and the coal roads
claim to have won their contention.
| Certainly, the independent coal opera
tors are not benefited, for they will be
compelled to confront Virtually the
same competition as before-that is, a
combination of mining and transport
ing facilities, which can at will under
sell them.
OF the so-called coal roads, but one,
+, the Lackawanna, mines,"transport
and sells its coal; another, the Della
ware & Hudson, mines but sells at the
pit mouth and thus appears to. fulfil
the conditions imposed by the Supreme
court. The Lackawanna will, it is
said, meet the decision by organizing
company to hold and. operate its
mines. and distribute the shares among
its Stockholders very handsome
melon cut
According to ATTORNEY General
understands interpretation of the de-
cision, Congress may now-enact a law
prohibiting transportation. of coal min
ed and owned by holding companies
organized by the roads and of which
they hold all or any shares. Certainly,
unless such action be taken, the COM
modities clause of the Hepburn act be-
come mere farce under the Supreme
Court decision.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-05

The upsetting of DR.. Witeys decision
that the use of benzoate Of soda as a
preservative is a violation of the pure
food law. il quite probably the fore
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-05
GLEDHILL & co.

Dealers in second hand iron and
woodworking machinery, engines.
boilers, motors, dynamos, lathes, plan
ers, drills, anvils, band saws. vises,
elevators. office fixtures, safes, desks,
etc. ETC. Telephone call 1872.
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Legal Notices.
ChaI,cery Sale.

In pursuance and by virtue of a certain decree
OF the circuit for the county of Van Buren, in
CHANGER IN the state of Michigan, made and
dated on the 2sth day of June,A. d. 1909, in a
certain cause therein pending, wherein Eva
Drake and Jay Smith compainauts, and
Dora NJ Cores and Charles X. Cores are de-
PENDANTS
Notice is hereby given, that shall sell at public
auction the highest bidder, al the front door of
the court house. in the village of Paw Paw, county
of Van Buren,, state Of Michigan, said court house
being the place for holding the circuit court in and
for said county, Saturday, the 2Sth day of
August, A ID. 1909, all of the following described
lands aud premises, to-wit:
All that certain piece parcel of land situate IN
the village of Lawrence, county of Van Buren,, aud
state of Michigan, viz Lot number six co. in
block number three ,3l of Phelps and Ridlon's
addition TO the village of Lawrence;
A so parcel of land commencing at the north
west corner of said lot six, running thence north
five rods, thence east five rods, thence south five
rods, thence west five rods TO the place of begin
ming all in TOW three south, range fifteen west,
together with the Entertainments aud appurtenances
belonging or in any wise appertainin
Dated this l4th day of July, A. ID. 1909
ORAN w. ROWLAND,
% Z, Circuit Court Commissioner
Van Buren, County, Michigan.
RUSSELL NJ. CHASE,
solicitor for Compliments,
Business address, Paw Paw, Mich,
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Notice of Hearing Claims.

state OF Michigan. The Probate Court for the
County OF Van Buren,.
In the mstta of the estate OF Elizabeth II. Dun
ming deceased.
Notice is hereby given that six months from the
ith day Of June, A. ID. 1909, have been al
lowed Tor creditors TO present their claims against
said deceased 10 said court for examination and adj
Justment and that all creditors OF said deceased
are required 10 present their claims to said court at
the probape Office In the village Of Paw Paw I'm said
county, on or before the 2Oth day OF December, A.
-. 1909, and that said claims will be heard by said
court on Monday the Doth day of December, A. ID.
1909, at 10 O'Clock i'm the forenoon.
Dated June 18th, A. ID. 1903.
DAVID ANDERSON.
2Oto Judge OF Probate
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Probate Or0er.

State OF Michigan, the probate court for the coun
ty of Van Buren,
At session of said court, held at the probate Of
nee In the village Of Paw Paw in said county on the
Gath day of June, A. ID. 1903
Present, Hon. David Anderson, Judge OF probate.
In the matter of the estate of Elizabeth Dun
ming, deceased.
Frank W. Cunning, son and of the heirs
of said deceased, having filed in said court his
petition praying that the court adjudicate and de-
termine who are or we're at the time of her death
the legal heirs of said deceased and entitled by the
laws of this state to inherit the real estate In said
petition described.
II is ordered that the 26th day OF July A. ID.
1909, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon at said probate
office, be and In hereby appointed Tor hearing said
petition.
IL IL further ordered that public notice thereof be
given by publication of a copy of this order for
three successive weeks previous TO said day of hear
ing in the True Northerner, q newspaper printed
and circulated i'm said county.
DAVID ANDERSON,
2lt4 Judge of Probate.
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"Costermonuers."

Much has been written about the
English costermonger, yet few realize
how important a part he is of Lon
don life. and how old and well-es-
tablished is the caste TO which he be-
longs
In the first place the word original
ly meant "Costard-monger," or apple
seller-costard being early English
for apples
They number about 10000 to-day,
men, women and children.
Some are stationary, some nomadic.
some have stalls which are kept in
the family like plate and Jewels In
deed, there is an aristocracy of coster-
mongers, and there are rules of class
and lines of caste which are strongly
marked. A legitimate costermonger
would not sell sprats if he were dy-
ing; those are relegated to the illegi-
innate classes who also are permitted
by the unwritten law to deal in or
anges. Sometimes, too, they sell peri
wrinkles but always and for ever.
sprats On the other hand, the legi-
innate costermonger peddles English
fruits and vegetables. There is. too,
well-known rule as TO nationalities,
the Irish selling, by common consent,
oranges, while the Jews would feel
outraged if any other race sold cocoa
nuts.
They are born and bred in the bust
ness, and their education Except as
the street gamin is educated in world
ly wisdom) is always sadly neglected.
The prices charged are usually enor.
nous because Of the terrific usury
most of them pay-their stock-in.
trade being often bought on borrowed
money and heavily mortgaged.
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Notice of Hearing Claims

state of Michigan The Probate court for the
County of Van Buren,.
In the matter of the estate of VIM. III. Adriance,
deceased.
Notice is hereby gwen that six months from the
18th day Of June, A. D. 1909 have been allowed for
creditors TO present their claims against said de-
ceased to said court for examination and adj just
ment, AMI that all creditors of said deceased are
required TO present their claims 10 said court, at
the probate office, in the village of Paw Paw, in
said county, on before the 2Oth day of December
A. d., 1909, and that said claims will be heard by
said court Monday, the both day of Decem ber
A. D., 1909, al ten O'Clock I'm the forenoon.
Dated June 17th, A. ID. 1909.
DAVID ANDERSON
cots Judge OF Probate.
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Ia cNe,@ss Nhz7zzz>.
President Helps Orphans.

Hundreds of orphans have been helped
by the president of the Industrial and
Orphans home at Macon, GA, who
writes: I'VE have used Electric Btters
in this institution for nine years. 1t has
proved most excellent medicine for
stomach, liver and kidney troubles, We
regard it as one of the best family medi-
cines Cd earth" 1t invigorates the vital
organs, purifes the blood, aids digestion,
creates appetite. To strengthen and
build up thin. pale, weak children or
run down people it has no equal Best
for female complaints soc at All Drug
gist's. IN
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Orner OF PnhIicatinI

State of Michigan, the Probate Court for the
County of Van Buren,.
At session of said court. held at the Probate
once in the village of Paw Paw in said county on
the 10th day OF July, A ID. 1909.
Present, Hon. David Anderson, Judge OF Probate.
Ir the matter of the estate of Anna Stafford,
deceased.
George W. Stafford, administrator OF said estate,
having led in said court ms petition praying for IL
TO sell the interest of SAID estate lin certain
real estate therein described.
IL is ordered, that the 9th day of Augu. I A. ID.
1900 at ten O'Clock in the forenoon at saiu probate
office, be and is hereby appointed for hearing said
petition; and that all persons inteTes ed IN said
tate appear before said court, at said time and
place, TO show why license TO sell the inter
ST OF said estate in said real estate should not
be granted.
1t is further ordered that public notice thereof
be given by publication of a copy of this order for
three successive weeks previous TO said day OF hear
ing IN The True Northerner, newspaper printed
and circulated in said county.
DAVID ANDERSON,
23t4 Judge of Probate
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Order for Hearing Final Account.

State of Michigan-The Probate Court fol the
County of Van Buren,
At session OF said court, held at the probate
office, in the vii age of Paw aw, in said county Oh
the 9Th day of July, A. ID 1903
Present, Hon. David Anderson, Judge of probate.
In the matter of the estate of Emma Smith,
incompetent.
Rebecca Slayton, guardian of said estate, having
hled in said court hel final admin stration account
her petition praying for the allowance thereof aud
for the assignment and distribute of the residue
of faid estate.
II is ordered, that the 9th day of August A. d
1909 at ten O'Clock in the iorei oon said probate
office, be and Is hereby appointed for exa lining
ana allowing said account and hearing said petition
II il further ordered, that public notice thereof
three successive weeks pr vous To SAID day of hear
ing, In The True Northerner a newspaper printed
and circulated i'm said county
David Anderson,
23t4 Judge of Probate.
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Brave Fire Laddies

often receive severe burns putting out
fires. then use Bucklen's Arnica Salve
aud forget them. 1t soon drives out
pain. For burns, scalds, wounds, cuts
and bruises it's earth's greatest healer
Quickly cures skin eruptions. old sores,
bois ulcers. felons; best pile cure made
Relief is instant. 25c at all Druggists. m
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Natures Compensation.

Love and religion. the twin lights
that shine across the darkest seas,
shine as brightly for the poor man as
for the millionaire and the JOY which
ambition gives more often lights the
pathway OF the lowly than the boule
wards of the plutocrat
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Great Speed of Pigeon.

A speed of more than $500 yards a
minute for II miles has been attained
by a homing pigeon belonging to Mrs.
r. Swarbrick Roebuck, in the North
west Lancashire Federation race from
Stafford.-London Standard
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Don't Get a Divorce

A western judge granted divorce on
account OF i'll temper and bad breath.
DR.. Kings New Life Pills would have
prevented it. They cure constipation,
which causes bad breath and liver trou
BILE the i'll temper, dispel colds, Danish
headaches, conquer chills. Doc at all
druggists. m