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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
THE FARMER: FEBRUARY 10, 1909.

one prohibiting women from lettering
 in saloons; one providing that seats
 and stools must be furnished to mo-
 tormen on trolley cars; one calling for
 the advertisement of liquor tax re- ceipts by the county sheriffs; one mak- ing the term of the probate judges four
 years instead of two; an act providing for local option on the screen law; an act providing for the state aid of the crippled blind; one providing for the appointment of an engineer of shell
 fisheries; one limiting the speed of
 auto1nob piles to ten miles an hour within city limits and l5 of one mile of the post office: one es- tablishing a progressive inheritance tax; one providing for the appoint ment of a forest fire warden: one pro- V1dlng for the amendment of the State law regarding railroads; one making the price of dog tags five cents instead of seven cents; one providing that li- censed hunters shall wear some badge which will confirm that tax; one reg ulating and licensing private detective bureaus; one permitting hotel keepers to furnish liquor on Sundays to their guests; one providing that dogs found chasing deer may be killed; one pro- viding that State moneys may be ap- for public evening schools; an amendment to the new Sunday law which will permit any Sunday games, as long as no admission is charged; one in regard to the soft coal smoke nuisance; one raising the bounty on foxes; one providing that telephone and telegraph companies must estab- fish lines where twelve or more people petition for their services. There were also two tobacco measures introduced; one providing for the appointment by the Governor of an inspector and an- other making it necessary that all Con- necticut tobacco be tagged.
 Among the important resolutions was one providing for an investigation into the immigration into Connecti- cut.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
He Was Under Oath.

The late Professor Rowland of Johni Hopkins university was the most emi. nent physicist since the days of Joseph Henry. Among his notable achieve. ments in the realm of pure science was the calculation of the mechanical equivalent of heat and the use of grat' ings in spectrum analysis, for which purpose he devised a machine that could cut 10000 lines to the inch on a plate of polished metal. In the prac. tica1 application of his knowledge he was noted as the inventor of the multi plex telegraph apparatus.
 Some years ago, testifying in a case involving the Cataract Power com pany, in answer to a question on cross examination as to who, in his opinion, was the greatest American scientist, he replied, "I am"
 After leaving the courtroom one of the lawyers ventured to criticise this answer for it's effect upon the jury, whereupon Rowland exclaimed:
 'sWell, what else could I say? Wasn't I under oath p'-New York Globe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
He Paid.

A well known actor was leaving a small Illinois town, near which he had spent the summer, for Chicago to at tend rehearsals. The actor was driven up to the rural railroad station and de posted on the platform, together with his two trunks AS the train was about to start he approached stranger near by and said: 4 -n :
 "Are you going to Chicago on this train?'
 ''I am."
 Have you any baggage?"
 'No."
 well, friend, you can do me favor and it won't cost you cent. I've got two good sized trunks here, and they always make me pay excess for one You can get one checked on your ticket and save me some money"
 "Yes, but I haven't any ticket" "But you just said you were going on this train"
 'So I am I'm the conductor
 The actor paid the excess, as usual.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
To the Board of County Commissioners

To the Board of County Commissioners
 of Fairfield County:
 I hereby apply for a license to sell Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors, Ale, Lager Beer. Rhine Wine and Cider. at1S2 Crescent avenue. Town of BridEep6rt. My place of business is not located within 200 feet in a direct line of a Church Edifice. Parochial School or Public School-house. or the premises pertaining thereto, or any Post Office. Public Library or Ceme- tery., Feb, A. D., 1909.
 JAMES DIAMOND. Applicant. We the undersigned. electors and taxpayers, as defined by law, of the Town of Bridgeport. hereby endorse the application of the above named James Diamond for such license and we do severally certify each for himself that we are taxpayers owning real estate situated in said Town of Bridgeport, and that we have not endorsed the ap- pIfcation of any other person for a license to sell spirituous and intoxi- eating liuJiors during the ensuing l1- cense year.
 Dated at Bridgeport. this 10th day of Feb, A. D., 1909.
 .PeiIegino Aurillio. Bridgeport; Henry Finger. Bridgeport; Joseph Taylor, Bridgeport: Bernard Mullins. Bridge port: Joseph E. Whyte. Bridgeport.
 I hereby certify that the above named endorsers are electors and tax payers. as defined by law. of the Town of Bridgeport, and that they have signed for no other applicant.
 Dated at Bridgeport. this 10th day of Feb, A. D., 1909.
 B10bsp33 Asst. Town Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
Protective coIorins of Inssets.

Protective coIorins of Inssets.
 A well known little moth with pale green mottled wings is the only case in which I have myself watched the protection afforded by color at work 1t was on a summers evening when saw this little moth zigzagging up and down with the most extraordinarily ir- regular flight and a bird pursuing it. Twice the bird swooped and just missed his prey owing to . sudden turn and drop on the part of the moth And then to my great delight the moth hopped against the stem of tree on which was growing greenish gray lichen. The bird swooped again close to the tree. but failed to see the insect and quilted the chase. It took me an appreciable time to detect the little moth resting against the lichen and closely matching it in color.-Sir E. Ray Lankester in London Telegraph.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10

delivered on your accept ance as a member and pay ment of the membership fee of one dollar.
 The Reliance is an auto- matic lift and drop machine. The head goes easily and noiselessly into a pocket in the cabinet when not in use. This makes of the machine a practical table. This pocket is dust-tight and keeps the mechanism of the machine clean and always ready for easy use. When brought into position, the machine is locked in such a way that 1t does not vibrate. Instead 1t sews as steadily as a clock ticks.
 By every standard, such a machine is worth $35 to $40. But it's price is $25. And it is but one of the features of the Rowland sewing-ma- chine club. Twill pay to investigate, if you've any thought of buying a machine for months to come.
 Third floor.
 THE HowLAND
 DRY GooDs Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
Shoes cheap for everybody.

Yes, the whole family can share in economies on shoes.
 To the women's s shoes (not all gone) are added almost. as-big bargains in mems and boys and girls shoes.
 High-cut shoes for big girls and little, Tan and pat ent leather, kidskin and calf skin. Nice shoes in appear ance and as nice in material as in looks. Good and dur able. Extra good for. this season because warm and a protection against damp skirts. Sizes from 6 to 2, worth $1.65 to $2.50,-$1.35 to $1.85.
 Several odd lots of shoes for girls, many sorts. and about every size in some style, worth $1.5O to $2.5O,- $1.15 to $1.85.
 Little girls and infants shoes,a tumble but an attrac- tive one,-79c and 95c.
 Boys shoes, too. Manly shoes of sturdy leather and in reasonable weights and attractive shapes. Full of wearing capacity. $1.45 to $3. Some of those natty high-cut shoes in the lot.
 Mems shoes = especially for men who wear small and narrow shoes. Dandies in every. attribute. Great ex- anples of good shoe-making. Worth $2 and $3, $1. .45 and $2.65.
 And a few of the women's shoes at $2. Many sizes are gone. Yours may be one of those still here.
 Near Fairfield avenue door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
SEND GOVERNOR
 5 TO INAUGURATION
Senator Alsop Moves Ap- propriation of $12,000 to Pay Expenses.

Especial from United Press)
 Hartford, Feb. 10.--If the resolution introduced in the legislature to-day by Senator Alsop goes through, Governor Lilley will probably change his mind in regard to attending the Taft inaug- ural in an official capacity. This res- olution provides that an appropriation of $12,O00 be made to pay the expenses of Governor Lilley, his staff and two companies of footguards at the inaug- uration of MT. Taft. The governor may also select as many others as he may choose.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
Hard to Believe.

A station master requested an in crease of salary and threatened to leave if he didn't get it.
 The superintendent replied to his re quest by relating story.
 'When was young man." said he. T once did as you. are doing-I told the superintendent of the line was then working on what you have told me. He refused my demand, and l left, and-would you believe it?-that railway line is running yet."-London Tit Bits. %
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
KNOCKED OUT BY
 LUMP OF COAL

The ambulance was called to the coal dock at the foot of Henry street at 93O this morning. Dr. Krause took eight stitches in decorations caused by a chunk of coal striking Hugh Law Ter on the head. The man was knock ed out by the blow and was taken to his home 537 Myrtle avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
The State. and the Individual.

The state may make it easy for a man to acquire small holding, but it cannot give the man the energy, the industry, which are necessary if the boon is to be an abiding blessing to him. The state may help men over bad times, but it cannot give men the moral character which enables those who possess 1t by their energy, de- termination, industry, to place them selves beyond the reach of temporary 6lsaster.-London Strand Magazine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
DISPOSES
 OF HIS WATER STOCK

It was stated to-day on good author ity that Hobart B. French of the tax board has disposed of his few shares of stock in the Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. and that the disposal was made before he voted upon the $12OOO water appropriation last Monday night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
BOXING BOUT
 FOR TUESDAY

Davy Ryan ''the fighting blacksmith" will meet Tuesday evening. Feb. 16. at Eagles hall. before the South End Social Club. The go is scheduled for six rounds and some clever boxing is expected. Another bout that will un- doubtedly attract atttention is the pre- liminary between Frank Wolfe of South Norwalk and George Russie of New York. also scheduled to go six rounds. Two other preliminaries will be pulled off
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
VIOLATION OF
 EXCISE LAWS

The case of Edward J. Cannon, druggist, of 577 East Main street, was continued in the City court this morn- ing until tomorrow. Cannon is charged with violation of the excise laws in keeping liquor for sale without obtaining a license. Liquor Agent Wagner made the arrest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
MATCH GAME
 OF PINOCHLE

A match game of pinochle will be played at the Golden Hill Hotel. on Thursday evening, Feb. il, at g o'clock. best games out of g. The match is by s. l.. Johnson, the popular Fair field avenue butcher, and Hermann Isaacs vs. Dr. F. J. Adams, the well known and popular captain of the Hospital Corps, who has just return ed from his Southern trip, and w. E. Smith, New England manager for s. W. Bishop & Co. of New York. Ref cree, H. F. Carr; official scorer, w. Stenson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
The Esminins Paradox.

The uneducated woman has often the quickest perception, the finest tact, the most vivid sensibility. She will feel without speaking; she understands your fnmost thoughts; she knows with out being told. = London Black and wI,itn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
A warm coat.
could hardly be bought for

could hardly be bought for less than now. Think of a good black. cloth coat for $5! A coat. that is of such sensible style that it will be, almost cer- tainly, in harmony with fash. ion of next winter.
 And think of a coat that was $22.5O for $9.75. 7. That is exactly what we are selling just now.
 Is it not a splendid chance?
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10

FRUSTRATED

The clerk at Ballard's drug store, 79 Wood avenue was awakened soon af- ter midnight Monday by strange nois- es outside the store. He raised the window and discovered two men who were evidently trying to break into the the store. They ran when disturbed and the clerk could not get a good de- scription of them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
MIR. PARROTT'S TWO
 ACRES WORTH LESS

H. R. Parrott has filed a protest with the Board of Relief against the as- sessment of 2 acres and IA sq. rods of land situated north of Whitney ave- nue and south of Main street at $10- 800. He listed the property at $7,000 and the assessors raised the valuation B, 5OO..
 Attorney Charles S. Canfield has ap- pealed to the board for relief in be- half of the Philo Hurd estate upon a piece of land opposite the Star Shirt factory in Golden Hill street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
STEAMER AMERICA WRECKED NEAR SPAIN
Especial from United Press,

Especial from United Press.)
 Castleton, Spain Feb. 10.-The steam- ship An. erica, nationality unknown at present was wrecked off the coast of this province today. Her crew and passengers numbering sixty, were saved
 New York, Feb. 10.-The Maritime Exchange is not certain as to the iden- tity of the America reported wrecked off st1le Spanish coast. There is an America belonging to a company trad ing between French and Canadian ports.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10

MANY WANT SCULLEY'S JOB.
 Nobody has been named to succeed Deputy Sheriff John w. Sculley of South Norwalk who has resigned his position, because of the position he holds with the matters in his town. Sheriff Hawley has a number of appli- cations for the job.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
MARRIAGE LICENSES GRANTED.

Marriage licenses were issued in the town clerks office this morning to Thomas Marshall a machinist employ ed at the Cornwall & Patterson Go. and residing at 101 Denver Avenue, and Elizabeth s., daughter of Mrs. Thomas G. wass of 2S6 Stratford avenue; also to William $. Smyth, 19O Hancock ave- nue, bookkeeper at the Bryant E1ec- tric Co.,, and Grace M., daughter of Theodore and Annie A. Elwood, 567 East Main streets.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
INCREASE CAPITAL STOCK.

Albany, Feb. 10.-Application was made ito the public service commission second district today by the Fitchburg Railroad Company for permission to increase it's capital stock by 5000 shares of first value par. President Futile of the B. & M. certifies to the commission that he believes that a price of not less than $120 a share should be realized. The Massachusetts railroad company has approved the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
SCHOONER SUNK ON sHOAL

SCHOONER SUNK ON SHOAL
 Delaware City, Delaware, Feb. 10.- The ma sts of a sunken schooner can be made out off the shore here, the vessel having gone down in shoal wa ter last night. There is no sign of the crew and the boats are gone. h. vestigation of the wreck will be made by revenue cutters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
Not Encouraoino.

A pastor in rural church not far from Milwaukee announced the wed ding in his church during the follow. ing week of two of his parishioners.
 He followed the announcement with the title of the hymn which was then to be sung. It was Mistaken Souls That Dream of Heavenw-Milwaukee Free Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
WALL STREET TO-DAY.

fSpecial from United Press.)
 ii a. m.-Du1lness and irregularity prevailed all through the first hour with some weakness in a few leading stocks that made a heavy tone for time. London sold about 5000 shares of the international issues. The SUD- ply on which the depression was caused was quickly exhausted and around the end of the hour prices generally hard ened and recoveries of early losses were made.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
Weather Indications.

New Haven, Feb. 1O-Forecast- Clearing and colder tonight; Thurs day fair and colder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
He Snoka C.arelessIY.

Suburban Patient - Sorry to bring you all the way out here, doctor. Doc tor-Oh, don't worry about that! can see another patient and kill two birds with one stone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
The Connection.

Scott-I remember reading of a very rich man who said he'd sooner be poor. Mott-Yes, and probably you remem- Der reading somewhere that all men are Hars.-Boston Transcript.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10

If fortune play thee false today, to. morrow she'll be true.-Benjamin.
 Partly So. Confess" he thundered, ''you are another'sv'
 She shivered.
 Partially" she faltered. 'This hair' she pressed her hand to her brow land the upper teeth I wear are bor- rowed; the rest-yours."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
Runors.

"Rumor hath a thousand tongues" quoted the wise guy.
 '"Yes, and they are generally all go- ing at once," added the simple mug Philadelphia Record.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
F1OWLAND,S Entrances on Main street, Fairfield
 avenue and Cannon street.

Bridgeport, B Conn.,,
 wednesday, February 10, 1909. Ihe Weather-Uearing and colder tonight; lair and colder Thursday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
LOBSTER IN ILL HEALTH.

MT. Frank Coester. the Bulls Head hardware merchant who has been in i'll health for some time past retired to a sanitarium to-day for the purpose of building up his health and recuper- atinr
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10
$l sends a $25 machine home.

The Re. lance is the store's regular nlachine.It is sold for $ 2 , t Q mem b rs o f t h e Howl a nd club. It is
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-10

Disgrace is rot in the punishment, but sr the crime-Alfieri
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-06-05
ting between the visitor and the monkey,
Darwin g missing link

ting between the visitor and the monkey,
Darwin g missing link. -
Right or wrong, she never thought. It
was simply one Of the many thoughts
that will present for which we are not re-
sponsible. As she turned her eyes from
the perfectly formed head and patrician
features Of the visitor, his eyes aglow
with intellectual fire to the shock head,
red face, small closely set eyes and low
brow Of her husband, the latter by COM
parison, appeared more repulsive than ev-
n before. The resemblance to the brute
in the red frock was she thought strik-
ing. Her reply to the stranger Is remark
gave no hint Of what was going on in
her mind.
ga closer approximation will never be,
until the one g. eat distinction is re-
moved. -
| velopment of science will ever accom-
plish, Mrs. Sanders
"True. Muller says, Language is
palpably something more than fold of
the brain or an angle in the skull, and no
process of nature or science can supply
the deficiency"
cit strikes me as unusual to hear Q
lady quote Muller. A favorite OF
yoursf"
/ 81 have no favorites in literature. y
"Indeedi Odd also.
81 read an article, which strikes my
fancy. 1 IN sure I like the writer. The
next day, perhaps, ! read something
from the same author, that sets the cur
rent of my opinion as strong in the op
posite direction. Again, I read and an
prejudiced; some later work calls fortl
my sincerest admiration.
~ look upon writer's work as an in
dex to his nature. By his work I judg'
him.
(To be continued.)
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-06-05
FLAG DAY COMES
ON JUNE Ia
Associated Sends Out Circulars Call
ing Attention to the Coming
Event.

Flag day comes annually June IA
and the American Flag association
has issued its annual call to COVER:
nors, mayors, the press and all Amer
lean citizens asking observance of the
day. The call and instructions for the
salute to the flag are as follows:
y The American Flag association,
agreeable to its custom for the past
twelve years, respectfully reminds you
that Monday. June IA, 1909, will be
the one hundredth and thirty-second
anniversary Of the adoption of the
stars and stripes as the flag of the
United States. The increased public
recognition of Flag day as national
anniversary would seem to make I'm.
necessary any reminder, to secure
your cooperation in securing the
widest possible observance this year.
The governor of not few OF the
states. have by their proclamations.
called public attention to the day and
have ordered the flag to be displayed
on all state buildings, and have in
vited their fellow citizens to celebrate
the day.
Mayors of cities, in years past. for
recognition of this anniversary have
ordered flags to be displayed upon
the municipal buildings of their re-
spectiye cities, and, by formal proc
lamation or otherwise have invited
their fellow citizens to do the same
upon their private buildings.
Editors of newspapers have by edi-
torial comment and the publication
of historical articles upon the subject
of the flag. called attention to the
day and called upon the public to dis
play the national colors on flag day.
/ School officers and teachers have
arranged for patriotic exercises ap
propriate to the day.
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scion Of an old and honored tree, pet OF
society, and ball room beau, was annoyed
to find himself embarrassed in the pres
ence Of this woman, wife Of a rough min
er. The woman s perfect poise, did much
to restore his equilibrium. Gradually.
his natural ease and confidence returned
and he was the same graceful, magnetic
person whom his world adored. Yet it
was very evident that he had been
moved by some emotion greater than that
caused by meeting stranger.
Your friendly invitation to amuse our
selves, Mr.. Sanders, fear you will think
we have abused Mr.. Lawrence pointed
to the broken vase on the floor.
"Jocko 9 deviltry, l IL be bound" the
miner replied. "He's destroyed ten times
as much AZ he's worth, but he's such a
cunning rascal, we like him in spite Of
his faults. See, he knows he deserves a
thrashing, and wants to save his hide. =
Creeping up on the sofa, the monkey
pressed closer to his master, and slipping
one skinny paw around his neck, laid his
ugly head on the miner g shoulder.
ssAs much human as brute could be. -
The visitor laughed as he watched the lit
tie brute's antics.
Was it wrongi Was it disloyal to the
father of her child that the thought
should occur to Elba as she saw him sit
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-06-05
Worthy a Hero Medal.

Waterloo Reporter: A woman In
Austin, H., a Chicago suburb, recently
earned a dollar for missionary work
by shaving her husband. 1t does not
require a lively imagination to conjure
IN an idea of the appearance of dutiful
hubby after he had served as the medi-
UNI of an addition to the missionary
fund. Without attempting to interfere
in this family affair, it may easily be
accepted that the Austin man is very
much in earnest about the future OF
the unsaved heather, or he is extreme
ly fond of his wife. His claim to a
hero medal should not be overlook.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-06-05
A Notre Dame Lady's Appeal.

To all knowing sufferers OF rheuma-
tism, whether muscular or Of the
joints. sciatic. lumbagos. backache
pains in the kidneys or neuralgia
pains, to write to her for home
treatment which has repeatedly cured
all OF these tortures. She feels 1t her
duty to send it to all sufferers FREE
You cure yourself at home as thous-
ands will testify-no change OF eli
mate being necessary. This simple
discovery banishes uric acid from the
blood. loosens the stiffened joints, pur-
ifies the blood. and brightens the eyes
giving elasticity and tone to the
whole system. If the above interests
you for proof address Mrs. M. Sum-