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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
He EarA,.a tne Hat.

Barty Billiard, who many years ago lived in small town in northern Yer mont, was noted for his careless vaga- bond habits. ready wit and remarkable facility for extempore rhyming. While 'ae was sitting one day in the village store of what is now a part of Mont pelier among a group of idlers the gen ial merchant asked him why he wore such a shockingly bad hat. Barty re- piled that he could not afford better one
 Come now" said the merchant. make me rhyme on bad hat, and I will give you the best I have in my store" Instantly Barty threw the old one on the floor and began:
 Here lies my old hat.
 And pray what of that? It's good as the rest of my raiment!
 If I buy better
 You'll make me your debtor
 And send me to jail for the payment.
 The new hat was voted to be fairly won, and Barty bore it off in triumph. saying, "Its a poor head that can't take care of itself."-Boston Herald.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
FAIRFIELD AWAITS
 GRACE CHILD'S
 COMING MARRIAGE

All Fairfield is deeply interested in the approaching marriage of Miss Grace Child, daughter of the Rev Frank Samuel Child of Fairfield, to Alder Ellis. of Chicago. The ceremony will take place Thursday afternoon at o'clock at the First Congregational church in Fairfield. and a reception will follow at the Sherman parsonage.
 The bride-to-be is one of the most popular young ladies of Fairfield and is a graduate of Smith college. The wedding will attract a. number of her classmates from that institution and will be an event of importance in the society circles of Fairfield and Bridge port.
 Alder Ellis. the bridegroom. is a native of Chicago but at present makes his home in San Francisco, where he is engaged in railroad work. He will take his bride to San Francisco and that city will probably become the per- manent home of MT. and Mrs. Ellis.
 At the ceremony. the bride will be attended by three of her sisters and by Miss Ruth Kingsbury of New Haven, Miss Annie Sturges of New York, Miss Theodore Wheeler of Fairfield. Miss Ruth Reid of Bedding, Miss Isabel Guilbert of Smith College, and Miss Marion Stearns of Chicago.
 The ushers will be: Dr. F. S. Child. Jr., MT. H. Pemberton Sturges. w. c. Glover. Darlington Beeman. William B., and Samuel Glover. The brides father will officiate at the ceremony.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
Progress. of Denti.tr.

Though dentistry became a science under the hand of Professor Richard Owen as late as 1889, there are evi- dences that 1t was practiced in a crude way by the ancients. Herodotus refers to treatment of the teeth by the Egyp- tians, and evidences of attempts to supply artificial teeth have been dis covered in ancient skulls and num- mics. Galen was the first phy to speak of treatment of troublesome teeth, and Ambrcise Pare, in his work on surgery in 1850, makes mention of the preservation of the teeth. It is only since the middle of the last cen- tury, however, that dentistry has be- come branch of surgical sclence. Be fore that time bad teeth were extract ed, and mere tooth drawing constitut- ed dentistry early in the nineteenth century. The first dental school in the United States was erected at Balti- more in 1889. In 1S45 Cincinnati boast ed of a similar institution, and in 1856 dental school was erected at Phila- delphia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
Deaths and Funerals

Gordon C.. the fifteen-year-old son of Adelbert and Martha Harrison. died early Saturday evening at the home of his parents, 433 Hollister avenue, after a brief illness. He was a member of St Luke's Sunday school.
 The funeral of Miss Bridget Earle was held yesterday afternoon from the residence of Thomas Healy, Brewster street, Black Rock, at 2:30 o'clock and at St. Thomas church. where Rev Thomas J. Coleman officiated. The pail bearers were John Lillis. James ODay Ernest Wheeler. John Quirk Frank Burns and Patrick Howard. Interment was in St. Thomas cemetery, Fair field.
 The funeral of Charles H. Peck was held Saturday afternoon, from the home of his parents. 1S4 Brooks street Rev. p. H. Kenyon conducting the ser vices. Only the immediate relatives were present. MT. Peck was the son of MT. and Mrs. Abram T. Peck and was 39 years of age. His death was sudden, occurring last Thursday morn ing. from acute indigestion. at Butler N. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
TURKEY IS ALARMED BY
 LAND GRAB
Especial from United Press.)

Special from United Press.)
 Constantinople, April 1Z-Has the Persian Hand grab' by Russia and England begun? This is the question that is uppermost today in the minds of Turkish diplomats. Despite the an- nouncement from England that he landing of marines from the British cruiser Fox at Bushiere on the Persian Gulf is but a temporary measure to guard the foreign residents there dur ing the rebel uprising, the opinion is general here that the act Is but a pre- liminary stop to the permanent occu- patton of the southern part of Persia by England and the forerunner of Russia's long threatened invasion of the northern part
 Messages from Berlin today say that this same fear is entertained there. Russian representatives in the Cau- casus are unusually active and seem to be ready to act at a moments notice. A flood of communications is now passing between Constantinople, Ber- lin and London.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
The Awful C.rib Fish.

The Awful Car1b F1aA.
 A traveller in Venezuela gives aS i'm teresting description of the fish of the Orinoco country. He says the party several times came fe contact with the carlo fish, which are the most ferocious inhabitants of the water known. The fish are not over fourteen inches long, but they travel in schools. Their teeth are three cornered. Any living object which attracts their attention is at- tacked with fury. MT. Thompson tells of an Indian woman who entered the water to fill a bucket. She was at tackled by the fish and reached shore only to die in fifteen minutes. The flesh was literally torn from her body. MT. Dart, who was with MT. Thomp- son, caught one of the fish and pulled it upon the bank. He held the carib under his foot while he pointed at the peculiar teeth with his finger. With a quick movement the carib Topped out from under MT. Darts foot and seized him by the finger, cutting that member to the bone. The fish frequently have been known to bite ordinary fshhooks in two.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12

hours by MT. Gindstone, and he hard ly referred to note, never paused q moment, broke through cheers. dashed over interpellations-Iogic, figures. IL iustrations, extracts-all pellmelL with l whirl and fury that took the breath away. And he did it all with the ut most ease and got to the end without turning a hair. MT. Gladstone took 1t all quietly and did it quietly and left the house and went home quietly, probably mentioning to Mrs. Gladstone as a reason for being rather tired that he had been saying a flew words, that evening-From Whitty's .Parliar mentary Retrospect"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
MELTING ICE
 IS SALVATION
 OF THE FALLS
Special from United Press.)

Special from United Press)
 Niagara Falls. April 12.-Engineers to-day believe the only salvation of the lower end Of the Niagara river, where mountains of ice have clogged the stream for five days. causing rise in the water of forty feet and entailing damage to property at present esti- mated at s1 .OO0, 900. is the gradual melt ing of the ice and the dislodgement in chunks, small cakes and foes. If the field should break suddenly, Lewiston, Queenstown and everything below there will suffer severely. The gorge road would be even worse off and it's roadbed further undermined. It has been suggested by some of Athe en- gineers that several thousand tons or a large quantity of dynamite be used and that the ice pressure be relieved gradually This would mean first clearing out the river where it empties into the lake with one explosion and then working upward destroying small portion of the ice foe at a time. In this manner the entire ice body would be removed.
 Down below Suspension Bridge con- ditions are very bad. The docks at Niagara have disappeared and the tracks of the Michigan Central Rail- road. which adjoin have also gone un- der water. The visitors to Niagara Falls Sunday ran into the thousands.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
DIR. DE YER DEAD
Aemains of Former Local Physician h.
 tered in Mountain Grove Cemetery.

The remains of Dr. Hugh J. De Yer of Waterbury, formerly practitioner of this city, were brought to this city this afternoon on the 3:55 train. being escorted by a delegation of the Knights of Pythias and Masons of Waterbury. The funeral cortege proceeded to Mcuntein Grove cemetery where the remains were inferred
 pr. De Yer died Friday morning from pneumonia after an illness of three days. He Is survived. by his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Orr De Yer, daughter of Charles s. Orr, of Holland Heights.
 pr. De Yer was born in Kent, Eng land. in 1852 He was a graduate of Iasnarfe school and was given his M. D. at Trinity college. Dublin, Ireland He served eight years in the British navy as surgeon and saw service 1n India. Africa and Australia After leaving the service he. was employed as a surgeon on the Inman line Of ocean steamships.
 He came to this city about eighteen year ago. opening offices in Laub- scher's block in Clarence street. He soon became interested in the organf- zation of the Hibernian Rifles and was its staff officer and surgeon. Dr. De Yer married Miss Elizabeth Orr about twelve years ago. the death of his first wife having occurred some time prev iously in this city. Shortly after his second marriage he went to Waterbury where he built up a lucrative practice He was popular socially, and his rem iniscences of his extensive travels and unusual experiences delighting many gatherings. The deceased was mem- Der of Harmony lodge, F. & A. M, and Speedwell lodge, Knights of Pyth- ias, both of Waterbury. He was sur geon general with the, rank of colonel in the Uniformed Rank, Knights of Pythias. Besides his widow he is sur vived by several brothers and sisters fin England Although born in Eng land Dr. De Yer was of Irish ances-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
The COncertina.

The threatened revival of the con certina as serious musical instrument in England would be a return to an old fashion no doubt, but not to a very old one, since the concertina dates from the early part of the last century. Its invention was an early indiscretion of Sir Charles Wheatstone of telegraph fame, who took out d patent for it in 1929, the very year in which some body in Vienna invented that similar instrument the accordion. The concer- tina was popularized by Sig. Regoph, who had come before the public as a juvenile prodigy with the guitar. At one time no London concert was real ly complete without him and his con certina, and he astounded the Germans with the music he could get out of it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
GOLDEN EAGLES FOR SUPERINTENDENT

Fred Coester. superintendent of the Washington Park M. B. church for the past four years, was agreeably sur prised by the teachers and pupils of his classes, yesterday, when the pastor of the church. Rev. c. B. Barto, with a few we'll chosen words presented Mir Coester with five golden eagles Mr. Coester was very much affected by this expression of esteem. He is to leave the city soon with his wife to assume charge of a. large shoe store in Ossining, N. Y. He has been clerk in the shoe department of the Rowland Dry Goods Co. He was formerly con- nected with the shoe department of the Wooster store, East Main street. He has been connected with the Sunday school of the Washington Park M. E. church ever since he was five years of age.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
Te,uperature. of Fleme..

According to the results of experk ments, the flame of acetylene is per haps the hottest known except that of the electric arc. The following figures have been given: Bunsen burner. 1871 degrees; acetylene flame. 2.54S degrees. alcohol flame, 1,705 degrees; Denay- rouze burner-half alcohol, half petro- leum-2,Oo3 degrees: hydrogen flame in air. 1900 degrees; gas jet flame wfth oxygen. 2,200 degrees; oxyhydrogen flame. 2,420 degrees. These are all centigrade degrees. One degree cen hgrade equals Is degrees F.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
E. H. DILLON & co.

a professor author to wish that he had never been born.
 William Golfers long run at the Gar trick Theatre. where he has been playing to crowded houses for six months. came to an end this week, and he will be seen here Friday evening. MT. Collier has made hundreds of thousands of New Workers laugh over the fun and jollity of his present farce, and he has established himself more fully in favor as a laugh-making comedian by his work in the role of Sir Augustus PIantagenet Armitage than by any other character in which he has ever appeared. There is more fun in ''The Patriot than one usually finds in a. three hours performance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
FRANCHISE

The first season of the Alliance Fran caise in Bridgeport will close on Friday evening, April 23. with a lecture by the honorary president of the "Groupe," !" Professor Robert Louis Sanderson, of Yale University. Prof. Sanderson's subject will be Edmond Rostand.
 The attention of members of the ssGroupe" is especially called to works of Rostand in French and also in Eng fish translations. together with numer- ous magazine articles treating of Ros- tand's dramatic methods now reserved for their use in the Reference Room of the Bridgeport Public Library.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
CA = ro HIA. Bssrs tho pIhs Kind You Havs Always Bought s's,s."' ss &W1z<zIM
EARLY SUMNER BIRDS
 WITNESS BARN FIRE

A few of the fashionable summer residents of Greens Farms who had the hardihood to desert New York on Easter Sunday. were treated to the sight of a burning barn at The Farms about o'clock yesterday morning.
 The structure was situated on the property of John F. Dingee, and made a beautiful blaze while it lasted The Southport Fire Department was called out and did some good work in pre- venting the spread of the flames which at times threatened some of the other buildings about the farm.
 The loss is estimated at about S8, All the cattle were in the field at the time of the fire and none of the live stock was destroyed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
KISSED PLAY FIT FOR BURLESQUE
Especial from United Press.)

Special from United Press.)
 Berlin, April 12-The manager of the Neues Theatre decided today not to permit the performance of the play, esAn Englishman'S Home," which was pissed off the stage last night Critics of last nights performance declare that the enmity of the audience must not be attributed to anti-English feel ing but to the utter ridiculousnesS of the play. It is declared to be more fit for burlesque than straight drama. The play is supposed to be an appeal to British patriotism to guard against an invasion by Germany.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
RELATIVE, SPONSOR
 FOR TORPEDO BOAT
(special from United Pressl

Especial from United Press)
 Brookline. Mass. April 12.-Mrs. Ed ward B. Richardson of Chatham street. Brokline, is to have the honor of christening the torpedo boat de- stroyed Joseph B. Smith. at its launch ing in Philadelphia. April 20. It was desired to have as sponsor some rela- tive of Lieutenant Joseph B. Smith the hero of the Congress in it's fight with the Merrimac after whom the vessel is to be named. Mrs. Richard son. is distantly related to Lieutenant Smith through her daughter
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12

During the spring every one would be benefited by taking F'oley's Kidney Remedy. It furnishes needed tonic to the kidneys after the extra strain of winter, and 1t purifies the blood by stimulating the kidneys. and causing them to eleminate the impurities from it. Foley's Kidney Remedy imparts new life and vigor. Pleasant to take F. B. Brill, local agent. *135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12

About 35 friends of Miss Alice Nor gan rendered her a, surprise party at day evening. A pleasant time was en- joyed and the party did not. break up until an early hour. Patrick Roland and Joseph. Whalen played several piecG on the piano. Godfrey Sardoff and Frank Dedrick sang selections and Daniel Reardon. Frederick Miller and Simon Weary gave an exhibition of buck and wing dancing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12

F'oley's Honey and Tar is a safe guard against serious results from spring colds. which inf1ame the lungs and develop into pneumonia. Avoid counterfeits by insisting upon having the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar, which contains no harmful drugs. F. B. Brill, local agent. s135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
Too ERHt.

'.The first day he went out with his new auto he got pulled"
 s'For going fast?'
 NO; quite the opposite"
 ''I don't see'-
 'For stopping fast. He had to hire a farmer to haul him me."-Houston Post
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
MOUNT ETNA SUBSIDIES. (Snecial from Tinted PreSs

Rome, April 12.-A partial subsistence today of the renewed activity of Mount Etna has allayed the fear of the peo- pie that another earthquake was im- minent- Huge columns of smoke and ashes are pouring from the crater but the eruption is much less marked than on Sunday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
Az . SfArfeR.

Doctor-Madam. your husband must have absolute rest. Madam - Well. doctor, he won't listen to me Doc tor-A very good beginning, madam very good beginning. - Illustrated Bits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
He Waa fhe Limit.

He-Do you think it would be foolish of me to marry a girl who was my in- ferior intellectually? She-More4 fhan foolish-impossibIe.-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
CUBAN OFFICIAL INDICTED
 TODAY ON FRAUD CHARGE
Special from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.) STavana, April 12.-Lincoln De Zayas, member of the Cuban cabinet under I11e Palma and Magoon administration, was indicted today, charged with de- fraudfng the payroll department while @ cabinet members. He was released under g. 900 bail
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
Not Bird Built,

There was a strange man here te see you today, papa," said little Ethel, who met her father in the hall as he came home.
 Did he have a billT"
 'No, papa. He had just a plain nose"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
The Hns4.

There's q man at the door. pa. call ed little Willie from the lower hall. ''who wants to see the boss of the house"'
 ''Tell your mother.'' called pa.
 '.Tell the cook promptly called his nother.-Philadeiphia Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12

Want of care does us more harm than want of knowIedge.-Franklin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12

WANT ADs. CENT A woRD.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12

Gladstone Orator.
 It was budget last night-about a page of morning paper spoken in two
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
CAsTo E g

Bears the tlu hsAu toa ndso Aiadls uell4l sissst''' ss 1azzzs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
GOT $2- ARTICLE
 FOR A QUARTER So Claims Visitor at Open ing of New 25c Depart
 ment Store.
MODEL ESTABLISHMENT

| IS THIS 25c STORE
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1909-01-01
THE OUTLOOK FOR SILVER

The ucuation in the price of silver making trade
exceedingly troublesome All the nations that deal with China
discovering this fact and has been made the subject
ports recently The subject further complicated by the
there general coinage law China provinces
coming tae independently Of each other and each being
different in weight and ness China has reached stage
where the silver standard possible although may unwey
be forced adopt gold standard The coinage for the millions
in that empire the copper cash and large ory live
die without ever having silver COIN much less gold
It would be the part Of wisdom for the nations of
establish ratio between gold and silver otherwise
the growing trade Of China with the outside world will
full OF yeaon the traders goods bought price silver
may be worth considerable less when reaching the gold stand
ard
Ever since the campaign Of 1896 the republican party
The vdcye enemy silver constantly refuses to consider any
legislation worldwide would give
stable place in the currency of the world TO jeer the ver
and do all possible ruin the great industry of silver mining
an accepted article of faith in republican policies
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1909-01-01
MAXIMUM and MINIMUM RATES

The statement that the tariff law will probable
contain maximum and minimum clause" thus placing
hands Of the president enforce the the minimum
other countries would American products This denf
onstrae the ughande principal of the tariff The republican
principle has been to place exoant rates upon imports and to kick
like thunder any other government put tariff upon American
goods The present scheme announced putting
legislative functions into tile hands Of the president and tariff
laws should be based solely the needs OF the government
with such incidental protection the would give
The matter Of trade agreement giving special
imports from countries making similar concessions should be by
cproa treaties and solely through executive which
becoming altogether too common in this country.
After its experience with Roosevelt doubt whether congress
will seek to enlarge the presidential powers it will take many
years to catch up with his usurpaion Of power.