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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
Cut This COUPON Out
It Is Valuable, and Will Save Half Your Money Redeemable at Leverty's.

J. A. Leverty & Bro. the popular druggists, will save you money. Pre- sent the following coupon at either of their three stores, 1855 Main St.. eos Park avenue, or North Ave-, and Main street, and they will let you have a regular fifty cent package of Dr Ames' Pleasant Sceclfic for the cure of constipation and dyspepsia, containing a full months treatment at 1aiI i,rice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
Removal of cons.rvator.

The motion for the removal of the conservator over Dr. W. l.. Platt of Torrfngton. was granted Monday with out opposition
 Burglary in Kent
 Kent reports a burglary at the store Of c. A. Eaton one night recently. when the chan9e in the cash drawer was stolen. after which the malefac- tors Kenk off and lost
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01

MT. Ernest Ortlepp, Secretary of the Connecticut Funeral Directors Asso- citation. left for Hartford yesterday to attend the meeting to be held by the legislative and executive commit tee when bills of great importance will be acted upon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
Gut This Coupon Out and Use It at Once.

This coupon entities the hold CT 70 one soc package of Dr.
 Ames' Pleasant Specific for the cure of dyspepsia. constipation and biliousness. at half price, 25c. We agree to return money in all cases where it does not c,,re J. A. JIFVERTY & BRO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
STEAMSHIP TICKETS

+o and from all parts of the world by all lines, drafts payable in all for eien countries. As it is now time for your spring booking. if you intend going abroad this summer. Can or. snhone at the Old Reliable
 JAMES FEELEYsS. 7 Arcade sPhono 1o73s
 BuiIding Lots for Sale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
RAILROADS
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 Follows:

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 FOR WASHINGTON. vta Bar1pn River.-'12:so 1daily) A. M.: s1.z1.
 FOR NEW HAvEN-.1a.sz. .assa. .2:1s. s:so: 7:ss, s:ks- ss:ss. ie.+ so :sas as:as ssa. A. s.s a,s:1s .:ss 1sss fi1:54 P. M. sUNDAYs-:1s:s3 s1:41. "2:1s. 8:13. s:43, s1o:A4.s11:38. A. M-"2:2s. '4:zs. 'S:s:. .7:is. s1:s3. a:47, ~1e:o2 P. M
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 FOR BOSTON. via Hartford ana Wiliin,antic-'s:ss. A. A.-sa:so. R.
 FOR INVESTED .nd .n,erme.a..ss s:3O A. M.-e:4s P. M.
 FOR wATERBURY. ANsONnAs DERBY and Intermediate atattone--. $500, 7:0o, 500. 9:45 A. M. - 2:35. f6:64. 7:40 F. M.-SUNDAYSs-s s:3o. 1o:5o. A. M.-s:45. $50. P M-
 FOR GT. HARRINGTON, LkxNux, pII-rSElEI.D, ETC.---7:0e. S.te. All. -4:33, P. .M.-SUNDAYS-s:3 A N.
 FOR DANBURY, NEW AifLEsoRD. ETC. via Braokfteld Junctfon.---7:eo. o:ao. A. M.-4:33. 6:37 F. M.
 FOR LTyCHkIELD, E.TC.---s:eo . M.-4.33 F. M.-SUNDAYS-s:3 A. M.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01

Who is who in Bridgeport? Read the Evening Farmer Monday. April 5. 1859. then you know.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
WE ARE DEALERS IN REAL ESTATE
 RENTS
 INSURANCE A N ID E B s ON 6 c O.
 952 MAIN STREET
MISCELLANEOUS

wANTEDlTo 70 ont for washing and
 ironing and housecleaning. 1ss Pine St. Bessie Beicko. 8 3l ssp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
SWELL CAFES

LAUGH AND THE WORLD LAUGHS with you. Weep and you weep alone. Stop at tho Eagles Nest for smile Cor. East Washington Ave. and No. Main St.. J. J. Ra. leigh. Prop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
UP-To-DATE TAILoRs

DO YOU WANT to hAvs your e3ox1z1se cleaned. Dressed. repaired. or A1x4fo4S Tho well known Middle stre44 taller will do the lob neat. quick Uh1 r6o~ sonable. MAtthias 6a5be4 euaSom tailor. 0 Middle strset. ha<Ueon port. Conn. III [
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
SURGICAL APPLIANCES

ELASTIC SURGICAL APPLIANCES fashioned on hand looms to individ. ual requirements. Requisites for physicians. nurses. hospitals. will liam Snowden. No. ( Taylor Block. 1lIs Broad street. A pra< >ieal ex. perience of over 26 years. Telephone ss7. 2s eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
BANKS

THE BRIDGEPORT NATIONA IL BANK of Bridgeport, Conn.,. cor ner Main and Bank streets. T. B. DeForest, president; F. N. Benham. Cashier. Capital $215.S5o: surplus and undivided profits, $280,o00. THE CONNECTICUT RATIONAL BANK. of Bridgeport, corner. Main President: H. S. Shelton, Vice Pres ident; L. B. Powe. Cashier; T. c. Cumming Assistant Cashier; Cap ital, $332,100: Surplus and Profits. $30o,0o0.
 FIRST NATIONAL BANK. of Bridge port, corner of Main and Bank Sts. Chas. G. Sanford, presidnt; E.. W. well, cashier Capital, $250.000; surplus $300,O00.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
 SHOES

NEW AND SECOND HAND shocn 15
 sale Repairing neatly and promD1a ly done at lowest prices Nafhan Hartman. 71 State street Y | q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
PERSONAL

MRS. BLANCHE BARNARD. Clair voyant and Trance Medium. gtyes readings daily: Sunday by appoint 1nent only. Six questions answered by mail 25 cents and self addressed postpaid envelope. Address 491 Main St., Bridgeport, Conn. 112 eff CARD READER.-Advfce on all af- fairs. 25c. Mrs. Levy. STA Madison Ave. 4th house above North Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
MONEY TO LOAN

MONEY LOANED on property on second and third mortgages at per cent; also on diamonds and jeWeIrIs at 3 per cent. Inquire at N G1as- ner's Loan Office, S2 Wan SfreefS between and or z and D. m-
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01

Wants, To- Rent, For Sa1e ac., l cent 3 word in Taxmok| Wapt Col -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
INSTRUCTION
CARPET CLEANING

Bridgeport Steam Carpet Cleaning
 and Fluff Rug Works Has Removed to 236 Stratford Ave.
 O. w. WILCOX, Prop.
 J. c. FLORIDA, Mgr. Telephone 132S-3 ..S23 if
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01

MONEY LOANED on household eood8
 also on second and third morfQ4gez on property. to be repaid in small weekly payments. Strictly conf1s dential. Bridgeport Loan Co.,. Room l1O Warner Building. S3 Fairfield Ave. B 18 tfz.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01

NOTICE I hereby forbid any persons harbor- ing or trusting any of my children as I shall not pay any bills contracted by them.
 MRS. FRANK DUFFY. S 31 s%p 412 Broad St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
Business Opportunities

Our speciality is Business Proposi- tions of all kinds: stores. factories. cafes realty. etc., bought, sold. ex. changed; city or country. Informs. ton confidential. MacDanfel & Co.,, Business Brokerage. PIP Warner Bui,d- ing. Bridgeport. H73p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01

wANTED.-We want to buy 100 van leads of second hand furniture and household goods. and also mdse. Of every description. We give 5 per cent. more than other dealers. A. Elwood & Son. Inc. auctioneers
 salesroom. I'll John St. 26 If. |"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01

MONEY ADVANCED TO CONDUC- TORS, engineers. flremen. trainmeus clerks. letter carriers. mail clerks.
 school teachers, booltkeepers. caah< iers. mechanics and others Strfctl1 confidential Heffron Co.,, ReouI s01 Meigs Bldg GIT Fl
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01

NOTES OF SALARIED PEoPsK 5 and business concerns bought N,thoul security Cheapest rates. easiest uoY= ments Offices in 66 principal cit1e1
 D. H.~Tolmon, Room AT, 46 Cannon St. Sf3 tfe E
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-27

Tor just a moment.
 Then the last number on the program was rendered, and the Judges" chosen by Dr. Joseph Blair retired to an anteroom to arrive at their decision" And when, a few moments later, these same judges" stepped upon the stage, where in the meantime the junior class had been marshalled into place. and the spokesman stepped forward, towing to Pearl, her confusion became great. First she bushed rosy red, then turned lily pale. The spokesman of the jury of judges made little speech to her, saying something about pr. Blair's prize being awarded to her for her most finished rendition of such and such music, but exactly what was said at that supreme moment Pearl never could remember. But she took the little box handed to her, small silver affair, and opened 1t slowly. Her fellow class mates gathered around, anxious to sec what the generous Dr. Blair had given as the prize. the prize each had done his or her best to win, but which all heartily agreed was rightly awarded to their dear friend and comrade, Pearl.
 Slowly Pearl opened the box, glanced in- side 1t, and then turned gleaming eyes on tue Booo olu doctor, who had Just stepped upon the stage in response to the call for him. There in the silver box was lovely gold bejeweled medal with a place for Pearls name to be engraved. Half an hour later Pearl, with her ears ringing with the words of congratulations and praise. walked homeward with her proud parents.
 'I owe it all to you, mamma" she said tenderly. Hadn't you urged me to take up my music in earnest during the vaca- tion, I would not have touched the piano. l owe this night of glory to you, dear. And l am fully repaid for my part of the work. I hope you are repaid for yours. mamma"
 "A thousandfold, dearie,' said the mother, putting her arm around her Pearl, who had that night carried off the honors of the junior class' in Professor Maillys School of Music.
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a manner to make us all proud of you, 1 am sure
 But, Mamma" protested Pearl ia girl who has been in school for nine solid months wants recreation from study during the summer And if l take three lessons a weekl--Oh!-" And Pearl made an awful face at the terrible idea of studying during the summer.
 Well, dear child. you know that want you to have rest, recreat tion, pleas ure and all that" explained Mrs. Pratt. But three lessons week and an hours practice each morning will leave you plenty of time for those other occupa- tions you want and deserve. Now, we might arrange 1t this way; lessons on Monday. Wednesday, Saturday. Each lesson lasts but three-quarters of an hour. That would give you practically all the day, for your lessons might be taken early in the morning, say at s o'clock Then, an hour in practice each day-say in the early morning, before breakfast Don't you see how much you might accomplish, and still have almost the entire time to yourselfY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-27

&N TITLE ones, when you go forth on
 rainy day, comfortably protected by E4@ your umbrellas, does the question ever occur to you "Who invented the ambrella?"
 Now the fact is the inventor of the umbrella or sunshade Is not known. for such things as sunshades were used in China long before the Christian era and may have had their origin in the pagodas of that country, fer in the Celestial Elm plre the umbrella or sunshade is for smidable three or four story affair not unlike the pagoda.
 It is possible that in the beginning the Idea of an umbrella was suggested to the mind of man by the presence of a toad under a mushroom, where be might have been seen sitting well protected from shower or the hot rays of midsummer sun. Man, ever busy planning for his bodily comforts, would not be slow to use the pattern offered by the toadstool, for, being a creature susceptible to heat and moisture, he would naturally adopt any plan by which he might be protected from such discomforts as rain and heat.
 In Burmah the umbrella Is n badge of superiority, the Burmese princes always being attended by umbrella-bearers, off cials high in the royal retinue. The Bur mese umbrella of huge estate is of white silk, having a golden handle ornamented with precious stones.
 In former times the umbrella in India was a symbol of royalty and, as in China. marked the rank of its owner In the num- Der of it's tiers and flounces it possessed. The imperial umbrella of China Is of q brilliant canary yellow and is called the
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asked Teddy, peeping down on him.
 q fell ober da mountain" explained Bulger. But it didn't hut me any. It was fun''
 ''oh, he fell over the Great Precipice," exclaimed Teddy. We must all go down and see if he is hurt.''
 ''Yes, it's a long fall,'' said Cora But Bulger is so brave that he don't mind falling over precipices; be likes it, I guess"
 Anyway, it's time to have some ice cream" said Madge. Mamma was making some a while ago when went to the house to get drink. She said 1t would be ready in an hour. I guess it's been that long since we came out to climb the Alps. So, we'll now return to the inn and have some refreshments after our long climb.
 And after Bulger's long fall," laughed Teddy. And Bulger, getting up and shaking the hay from his face and hands, said: Yes. I want some ice-cream. dot awful tired falling down da noun tain.'
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am sure of them'
 Mrs. Pratt kissed her daughter, stood her on to look at her and pronounced her beautiful" MT. Pratt, proud of his talented little girl, had given her lovely new white French embroidered lawn froek for the occasion, and a garniture Of soft white blossoms about her dainty shoulders, and a cluster of the same in her brown hair, gave just the artistic and simple finish to the toilet needed. Mother is proud of her Pearl" Mrs. Pratt whispered, tears of affection and pride in her eyes.
 When the Pratt family entered the re- cital hall they found the crowd assem- bled and the professor frisking about ex- ing-room, and greeted the others of the junior class there. Her nervousness had worn off to some extent, and when she was told that she was to be an- nouneed for the next number on the pro- gram she got her roll of music and went bravely out to the stage. While the at- tendant placed her music on the piano rack Pearl bowed low In response to the applause from the audience. In glancing over the faces before her she beheld her parents countenances, smilingly hopeful, but a bit anxious. 'I must l must for their dear sakes," Pearl whispered to her self as she took her seat at the plano. At first her fingers glided gently over the keys, then of a sudden a strange power seemed to possess her, and her fingers be- came strong, powerful, following the notes like lightning, executing perfectly, splen- didly. Pearl forgot the people listening to her-forgot the place, the occasion. Only the piano before her, the music her eyes read no faster than her hands executed, did she have in mind. And then came the grand finale. Then, trembling from head to foot, Pearl rose amidst burst of wild applause The room swan before her, but she retained presence of mind enough to bow and find her way off the stage, back to the dressing-room. There congratula- tions were poured upon her. You did splendidly-grandy!' whispered the old professor, running into the dressing room
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When and Where Did
 the Umbrella Originate?

Yellow Dragon. It has three tiers or stories. pagodalike in It's construction.
 On most of the ancient sculpture of Persia, Egypt and Assyrla the umbrella is often seen, and it is pictured as Il prominent accessory to the chariots of the Ethiopian prncesses.
 In the palmy days of the Roman Elm pire the umbrella was used only by great men-nobles and dignitaries- ladies of rank.
 The first mention of the umbrella in English literature appears in Floro's "Worldes Wonders" and is thus de- scribed; "A kind of round fan or shadow ing that they use in summer in Italy-a little shade"
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side yourselves? If you can't be quiet in the yard go down the street where your terrible noise won't disturb the. peo- pie who want to read and sleep. Gracious! what are kids fit for, anyway she would add. speaking to herself. ''only made to give people worry and bother. And folks that have such burdens should not board, but should get a place in the country five miles from anywhere, and there turn the youngsters loose like 50 many noisy animals!"
 And 1t was just such complaints as those of old Miss Snicker that caused Cora and Bulger to get acquainted with Teddy and Madge. for when scolded and driven from the corner in the yard the little ones would run down the street to play, and so met Teddy and Madge one day and accepted an invitation from them to Come play with us on our mountain top" And from that day the four little ones became the best of friends, playing in the big back yard, where no one came to drive them away The mother of Teddy and Madge never cared how much noise her little ones made, and often came to join in some of their games.
 
 came occasionally to the home of Teddy and Madge, to see that her little ones were not In the way, nor staying too long, thus "wearing out their welcome as Cora whispered to Madge on one such occasion. But when the mother of Teddy and Madge assured the mother of Cora and Bulger that the dear little ones were never in the way, and that she was so glad to have them come to play every day with her own children, the mothers also became good friends. and many, many times arranged little picnic excursions to the park for their "birdies," as they called the four children. And the mother of Cora and Bulger explained that soon they would move from the boarding-house into their own home-which was then being built-and that then Teddy and Madge should return the many, many visits of Cora and Bulger.
 But of all the places in the world that the children loved, it was their ''moun- tain top" And this mountain top was in the rear of the big play yard, close to the horses stable. It was a huge haystaok, and 1t had been unloaded there by some men who were to return in a few days and store 1t away in the stable loft. But during its stay in the yard the four children had the greatest sport climbing over it.
 Isn't our mountain top lovelyr' cried Madge to Cora, the first day of their ac- quaintance. It's the Alps, Mamma says. She has told us of the Alps-mountains in- in" But Madge couldn't remember where, so Teddy came to her assistance and supplied the name of the country (Teddy's memory was most remarkable, and he never forgot anything told to him. "In Switzerland" he helped out. .'Yes, the Alps in Switzerlahd,' said Madge. "You see, it isn't yhre enough noun tain in Switzerland. jbut Mamma says we can play 1t is. And playing it is
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Pearl sighed but said: "Well, mamma, I'll do as you say, but I shall be mak- ing a sacrifice, l can assure you of that I'll begin my lessons tomorrow. My prac- tiee shall begin today"
 And I'll call you when your hour Is up" promised Mrs. Pratt.
 And so the first week of Pearls vaca- tion work began and passed, and at the beginning of the second week she did not have to be called to take her lesson or to put in the hours practice. She be- came so deeply engrossed in her music that she would often insist on practicing half an hour longer than was her GUS tom, but to this her mother would not agree. "No,'' Mrs. Pratt would say, you must not occupy too much of your vacation time in study. One hour each day is quite sufficient" And she would force Pearl away from the piano and send her out on the lawn with book or to a friends house to pay little social call.
 Thus the month of July and three
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-27
Picnic Lemonade
 How to Make Ii.

IA O other drink is so cooling and re- freshing on a hot day as lemonade. A No picnic party would think of going to the woods for the day without a bag of lemons, another of sugar and, possibly, a big piece of ice. But everyone who has participated in the making of the picnic lemonade knows that 1t is a bothersome task, to say the least Often the only knife for cutting the lemons that Is to be found in the picnic basket Is duli. There is the discomfort of either using lemon squeezer or of squeezing the juice out with ones hands To say the least, the usual way of making picnic lemonade Is bother-a task each girl tries to get out of doing But if the following plan is adopted the picnic drink, so much relished, will not be found hard to pre- pare. On the evening previous to the pie nic take the quantity of sugar intended to be used in making the lemonade and put it into a stewpan. Cover it well with water and boil just long enough to get Il smooth syrup, taking care to skim away the refuse at the top of the boiling syrup When cooled pour into a big-necked bot tie and cork or seal tightly. Take your iChohS anu squeeZe them dry or 1u1ce, putting the juice-from which all seeds have been picked-into another bottle. With the juice and syrup ready, all that remains to be done at the picnic grounds is to get good, pure, cold water and pour into 1t your lemon juice and sugar syrup. There is no trouble attached to making this sort of picnic lemonade. If a mixed lemonade is desired, have some straw berry or blackberry juice to add to 1t. This fruit juice may be made the day be- fore the picnic also and bottled in the same way as you bottle the lemon Juice and sugar syrup. It Is best to boil the fresh fruit in stewpan for several min utes, then strain through a piece of cheesecloth. The blackberry juice added to plain lemonade makes one of the most delightful as well as wholesome drinks one could wish for, and nothing could be nicer for a picnic drink.
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utterly impossible it would be for her to carry off the prize over so many others, for the professor had arranged a long program, and several who were to partici- pate might almost be called 'profes- sionals," even though they were of the junior class.
 Pearls mind for the following week was entirely on her music. The profes- sor had encouraged her to play two quite d1fncult compositions, and she worked like trojan, as her mother declared. And Mrs. Pratt was obliged to consent to Pearls practicing two hours a day, then three hours a day during the last three days of grace" before the evening of the recital.
 On the day of the great event, as all those taking part in the recital called 1t, Pearl was quietly nervous. q feel capable of playing better than I had hoped to dc" she confessed to her mother, as she was dressing for the even- ing. T am nervous-slightly-bu not in my fingers. They feel so strong, and l
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tlme." Pearl spoke with some i'm patience.
 Now, Pearl" said Mrs. Pratt, coming to her daughters side ''you really don't mean what you say about hating music. You know how you regretted last fall to be obliged to take only one lesson week during the school year, and said that you loved your music more than your books. And when Professor Mailly gave his recital last winter you really wept of disappointment to think that you were not in trim to play, and de- clared that at his next recital your name must be on the program. Now, the pro- lessor intends giving a recital this sum- mer so as to give an opportunity to those younger pupils of his who are too much occupied with school during the fall to take part on the program. He spoke to me the other day about your playing for the recital, and said he would arrange to give you three lessons week during the vacation. That will put you In practice once more, and you'll play In