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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-28
TWAIN MADE ASHCROFTS
 HIS LITERARY EXECUTORS
This Mrs Ashcroft Declares, Is Truth Behind Rumor that Codici to Humorist s Will Cut Daughters Out Former Social Secretary Refuses to Sign Sec ond Paper Presented by Employers
 Lawyer.
NOT GIVEN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN

authors by securing an extension of the copyright period, c@ring personally appealed to the British Parliament and the United States Congress to amend the existing laws toward that end, These efforts proving unsuccessful he conceived the plan of getting the bet- ter of the law in his oWn case through a corporation, which sir ould take over the copyrights and give them, nomi- nal1y. 8 new birth. In this project Mir. Ashcroft was hIs chief agent and it WAS therefore only natural that the latter and Mrs. AshcIoft should be among tl-ose caosen to act as his lit erary executors. One task of these, executors will be the publication of, gan several years ago. This will not; be published in its entirety until af- ter his death. although some extracts1 have already appeared in the North, in the recently issued volume bearfngl the title, '1s Shakespeare Dead ?' 1t is learned that the expert ac-i ccuntants who went over the records of Mrs: Ashcroft,s financial associa-' ton with Mark Twain and reported d shortage of several thousand dollars were six weeks on the job. The report led to the general assumption that the shortage established dishonesty on the part Of Mrs Ashcroft, in other words that she had embezzled from her for nler employer the sum not accouated for. Against this assumption, she dI1I I19f 6IlUS, CQleI among the laI- ter being Miss J. H. Sanford. vigor- ousl yprot est ed.
 Mrs. Ashcroft kept no books and was very careless about preserving re- ceipted bills and other papers which would serve as vouchers for expendi- trres. She drew money in such sums and at such times occasion required and disbursed it on the same principles. The record of the sums drawn was complete and accessible to the pro- bers, but the record of disbursements and the accompanying vouchers was very incomplete, and it is pointed out that under these circumstances the discovery of an apparent shortage was inevitabl It is further pointed out that the Investigators did not ask Mrs. Ashcroft in and give her an opportun- ity to supply the financial gaps by explanations which might have been I1ossible of verification. She admits that she could not have done this completely, but could probably have done it 70 a considerable extent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-28
fspecial from United Press.)

aHH1artford, July 28.-The new Sunday '4aw came up in the Senate again to- Sday on a. motion to reconsider its ac- Hon yesterday in rejecting this meas
 ure, and after being amended so as to Eliminate all reference to Sunday sport,
 was passed by that bodys It defines the civil Sunday but prohibits all Sports or secular labor except what is Necessary for the general welfare of sfhe community, and contains no ex- 7ceptfon referring to Sunday baseball.
 There was much regret yesterday that the first section of the bill was not
 preserved, and Senator Latimer had
 no difficulty in getting the bill re- called from the House this morning.
 The Senate then reconsidered it's re- lection of the bill and Senator Lati-
 mer introduced an amendment cutting
 out all reference to Sunday sport
 After some discussion this amendment was passed. Senator Higgins intro
 dueed an amendment striking out the words in the first section, "os is nee
 essary for the general welfare of the rommunity'' This received consider able support, especially from Senator Peek because of the fear that this claupe might be construed to include
 Sunday baseball Senator Luther then moved an amendment to the6 third sec
 tion chansinE It's languag@ and the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-28
STODDARD FUNERAL
 ENTIRELY PRIVATE
Services Over Remains of Noted Lawyer Took Place at Family Home This Aft arnOOD
ornOOn.

The remains of the late Goodwin Stoddard, who was one of the most eminent lawyers of the Connecticut bar, were buried this afternoon in Mountain Grove cemetery. The fu- neral was private, only the immediate family being present.
 The funeral was held from the late attorneys home at 499 Washington avenue, at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. William H.. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, where MT. Stoddard had long attended, read the services and offered the commitment prayers at the cemetery. Members of the Bar each received letters from the members of the Stoddard family that the funeral would be private and there fore the Fairfield County Bar Associa- tion was not officially represented.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-28
SENATE PASSES SUNDAY BILL
 s WITHOUT BASEBALL EXCEPTION { " - -@AAA@ A@AA~NA AOA'

Senate finally decided to substitute for that section which contained the penalty the simple provision that any person found guilty of violation of the law should be subject to the pen atty. Senator FNenn moved indefinite postponement in a sharp speech in which he maintained that this was merely another effort to do away with the present strict Sunday law. The motion to postpone was lost by a vote of 1T to 12. At this point Senator Peck called for the order of the day which was the employers liability bill. and after that had been disposed of the Senate again took up the Sunday law and passed it as amended.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-28
Fought Over Children;
 Two Fined; One Excused

Paul Dudachey of Johnson street yesterday told his neighbor, Michael Ducsai that he was going to chop off the head of Paul's boy because he had hurt Ducsai's twelve year old son. Stephen Swach tried to separate the two men in the fight that ensued and consequently was charged with breach of peace and assault this morning in the city court. Swach was fined S5 and costs; Dudchey s10 and costs, and the charge against Ducsai was nolled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-28
FIR. SWEENEY RETURNING.

FIR. SWEENEY RETURNING
 Rev. Father Sweeney. pastor of the Sacred Heart parish is expected to reach this city early this evening. The ship which brings him from Europe was spoken off Sandy Hook yesterday morning. Father Sweeney has been absent from this city upon a vacation of four weeks duration.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-28

FOR sALE.-Par1or suit. 5o9 Fairfield Ave. 70
 TO RENT.-s rooms. $7.OO. 2S Jones Ave. Apply on premises. 2S s-po FOR sALE.-sa1oon, 595 Water St: For particulars, call from 1 till 5, to 12 D. m. Nick McKeon- F zs s-po NOW. NOW, NOW, is the time to get rid of your corns. pr. Mansfield, 20l Meigs. Afternoon and Sundays. a FOR SALE-At a reasonable price, a chicken house. 6x14. Inquire at 4So Carroll Ave. Zo o-p WANTED. -MouIders in Brass Foun- dry. Apply at American Grapno- phone CO, Cherry St., between How er6 and Hancock Ayes a*p FOR SALE-Driving and saddle pony, two sets of harness, saddle, ana two seated pony carriage, cheap Apply to w. G. Lineburgh, Room l. san ford Building. ze o-po wANTED-Agent and collector. Sal, ary fifteen dollars per week lpalo weekly) as compensation for collect ing. we pay, in addition to above, for new business. Only man willing to york nine hours out of twenty four need apply. Single men or those under twenty-five not wanted Metropolitan Life Insurance O., Meigs Bldg, Bridgeport. a FOR SALE.-One Hardman, Two Lud- wig pianos Regular price from $500 to SAYS. Price now s125 to $35O. Ele- gant mahogany player piano. Regu- lar s65o, now s425, if sold before Au- gust 5th. Cram, s47 State St.
 WE HAVE JUST PLACED 100 new sewing machines for which we desire operators on corset work. Bright young girls will be taught the work and paid while learning. Apply to The Warner Brothers Company.
 22 wANTED.-By young lady. office work Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping. References. Address Box 491, Newtown. Ct.
 WHEN YOU WANT a good Panama or Straw, see Jim at 974 East Main street You know who, James J. Sheehan. D IA If o 1 PRATTs CAFE. 1s7 Fairfield Ave, is sure to have what you want in ales. wines and liquors. Do not forget the fine free lunch served daily.
 G 2s $ 3 HOT LUNCH. daily at Morton's Cafe 1lS Fairfield Avenue. Everhardt's N. '. lager and Smiths Philadelphia Ale on draught- T tfo 3 WE DO THE RIGHT kind of picture framing at lowest prices. Standard Art Store. 121e Main St.. Stratfield building. I 30 5 CASCA-LAxINE TABLETS cure bil- iousness and constipation. Follow the direction. U 12 70 SAUSAGE that's home made, also liv- CT pudding and blood pudding can be purchased tomorrow at Mark Ma G1e'e,, 652 East Main street, and John Porter's, SIS Warren St. These goods are made by Biltz at 95 State at- H Il If. a5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-28
THAW FACES JEROME
 ON TAKING THE STAND

turned Over at Once to District Attorney Who Submits Him to Grueling Questioning Regarding His San ity-Engaged in Several Wordy Wars Together,
 Thaw Showing Clearly He Had Lost His
 Fear of the Relentless Prosecutor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-28

PHOTOGRAPHERS supplies, de- veloping and finishing for the anna teur at the Blackman Studio, 57 Fair- field Ave. a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-28

DON'T FORGET to attend the outing of the Seventh District Democratic Club at Langerberger's Grove, Sun day. Aug. 1st. Tickets, S1 50. s
 P27rs DO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-28

FOR sALE-2o fine one year old Wyandotte hens $1.50 each. Thor oughbred Rhode Island red Cockerels $2.OO each. 2992 Main St.
 27 If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-28

ence, strictly sober, reliable, Al ref erence, wants position. Addr ess "Poultryman," Farmer. F 22 d%p DO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-28

WANTED.-Women to do hand sew ing in factory. No experience need ed. Apply to The Warner Brothers Company. P 22
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-28

FOR SALE-Launch,N Nfrst class condi- tion. No reasonable offer refused. Aldress. Launch Sale, care of Far mer Ps27 b*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-28

wANTED-Young lady for office and to do collecting. Call at no Warner Bldg, between 6 and p. m.
 26 so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-28

WILL SELL cider mill and engine or
 separate. In good condition. Justine
 Bourquenez, Botsford, Ct PA dso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-28
UNCLASSIFIED

TO RENT.-Five rooms at 101 God dard Ave. Improvements. Near Old Mill Green. P 27 D O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-28

PREVENTING Mimeographing.
 Notary Public. Sears, 10S Meigs Bldg. P IT tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-28

TO RENT-7 rooms, all Improvements
 steam heat furnished, 5S0 Park ave nue. Tel 2801-4- U 2s tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-28

TO RENT-A first class rent, all inn provements, nicely papered, hard
 dining room, $16.0O. SIP Connecticut Ave, cor. 9th St. F 22 d*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-28

FOR SALE-Chase leather couch, fine | ly upholstered, $1000 will buy it. T. E. Meyer, 60 Golden Hill St. P 2s tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-28

NOTICE.-Louis Cohen. for years at 629 E. Main St.. the tailor, is now permanently located at 1864 State St.
 P 10
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-28

SAUSAGE that's home made, also liv-
 CT pudding and blood pudding can be purchased tomorrow at Mark Ma
 Gle's,, 652 East Main street, and John Porters, SIS Warren St. These 7 goods are made by Biltz at 95 State
 af H II If. 135
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-09-28
FARMERS, DON'T GAMBLE.

Gambling in futures has been made
a crime by law in North Carolina, and
the bucket shops have been driven
from the State. The result is that
much money is kept at home that for
merly went into the pockets of the
gamblers.
1t is not wise for several reasons for
farmers to sell their cotton before they
make it. One reason is that it de-
stroys the ability Of the producer to
organize and have some voice in the
prices of the cotton when 1T is made.
After they had found out that the
cotton crop would be short this year,
mar spectators went through the
country making contracts with far
mers to sell their crop for future de-
livery at ten cents. Here is the way
the advance sales turned out in Union
county as told by the Monroe En-
quirer:
"a big lot of cotton was sold by a
farmer on this market last Monday
for ten cents a pound-good new cot
ton, too. The farmer sold his crop
some week ago. and when it was de
livered it brought just two and a half
cents a pound less than it would if no
contract a been made"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-09-28
COTTON GOODS HIGHER.

Nobody objects to paying increased
prices for cotto goods if the increase
goes to the grower Q fthe staple. The
cotton crop is short and the price
must rule high. In demanding that
he get a fair price for his cotton the
farmer is not against the
turer. The true interest of the South
is higher cotton and better prices Tor
cotton goods. Fibre and fabrics sees
that high cotton must prevail TINS
season M it avs
1.-The high prices which manufac-
turers must pay for cotton Will rend-
er it necessary for them to charge
more for their goods than they did
last year. To some extent, Of course,
this will, in turn, restrict cOnSump-
ton. but not SO much as might be
supposed by those who lose sight OF
the fact that the people are in much
more prosperous condition and able
to pay more for goods than they were.
The demand for the necessities of life
will be very large during the next
wear. and such moderate advances as
may be placed on cotton goods as the
result of the increased cost OF the
staple will not largely reduce the vol
ume of the demand or seriously I'M
pair the ability Of the cotton manu-
facturer % make good profits and pay
handsome dividends"
That is the truth. Low cotton
means lack of prosperity in the coun-
try, and, in the long run, it means
small profits by manufacturers.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-09-28
FORAGE CROP PAYS.

Mr.. n. Glenn Williams has raised an
average of four tons of corn to the acre
this year on one hundred and thirty
five acres. 1t will bring twenty dol
lars a ton, says the Winston-Salem
Sentinel. This is the sort Of farming
that pays and pays handsomely. Mr..
Villains and his people before him
made o on making a fine quality
of whiskey. The money on these crops
shows hat they will not suffer be-
cause North Carolina has become a
temperance State.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-09-28
Uncle Walt
The Poet Philosopher

JOHN Bull looks forth upon the
main, and heaves Il sigh, "a though in
pain; he wipes away
JOHN BULL. the tears and cries, in
SORROW: 'BIaVst my
booming eyes! hcFc' fungus growing
on my realm! / necd a hustler at the
helm! These once progressive British
isles are left behind a million miles;
it was a blamed Italian chap that
made hat wireless message trap; q
Irenchman made the whole world
blink by flying safely DER the drink; a
Dutchman built a big balloon, in
which he'll Journey to the moon; and
now I'm told, lud bless my soul, a
Yankees gone and found the Pole!
Have Britons lost their steam and
vim? Are we no longer in the swim?
Are We content to tag behind, and
trust in fate. and go it blind? Is this
our England lying dead, with candles
at her eet and head? Has Genius
torn her rope and died, and ave we
naught to brace our pride?" A voice
comes signing DER the land-a voice
John Bull can understand; a female
voice that's bright and gay, and in
his ear it seems to say: "Cheer up!
The gods are with you yet-yOu al
ways have the Suffragette!"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-09-28
MORNING y
william Osler.)

You may learn to consume your
own smoke. The atmosphere is dark
ened by the murmurings and Whimp-
erings of men and women over non
essentials, the trifies that are ineVlta-
bly, incident to the hu~rly-bur1y Of the
days routine. Things cannot always
60 your way. Learn to accept In sill
ence the minor aggravations, cultivate
the gift of ~taciturnity (about them,)
and consume your own smoke with an
extra draught of hard work. so that
those about you may not be annoyed
with the dust and SCOT of your COM
plants.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-09-28

The Whiteville News-Reporter thus
enumerates the troubles that threaten
US: This generation is surely in hard
luck. If o eat pork, there is dan
ger Of getting ~trachinae in your blood;
if you don't yea shoes, the hook
worm Will get you; and now with the
price Of flour gone skyard, you run
the risk Of pellagra if you substitute
bread made Of corn meal" And yet
we are happy. Scuppernongs and
yaller vans are ripe.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-09-28
NaAm~~~
(Copyright 1909, by George Matthew
AdamS.)

Buck Duke takes the money tha
should be in the pockets Of tobacco
growers and puts in artificial lakes
and betting on the cotton market.
Ben Duke puts a good slice of his
share In educational institutions-a
of Woodworking farmers.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-09-28

Here is the way to live, as told by
an Evergreen correspondent Of the
Whiteville News Reporter:
II live about / IL miles from the
town OF Evergreen, and am a farmer
the most independent occupation a
mar can follow. especially if he will
plant all the different kind Of crops
that grow. I plant a rice patch every
year, and the rice is so much better
than you can get in a store. Then
there is the syrup barrel ] keep full
from year to year, and only plant one
quarter acre to maxi from 25 to 40
gallons"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-09-28

Kentucky farmers have gone into
a pool again to hold their tobacco for
twenty cents. That makes it more
to the interest Of the trust to take
tobacco for a song from the unor-
ganized farmers.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-09-28

The Houston Post pays it's respects
to the New York Suns jeremiad of thu
South's ~decadence in national politics
Texas was never so ably represented
In the Senate as today. Indeed ne
other State IN the Union is SO abb,
represented in thai body,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-09-28

Mr.. Buck Duke is spending millions
on making artificial lakes in New Jer-
sey. Mr.. Ben Duke gave $500 900 to
enlarge the building and equipment Of
Trinity College. Which is the best in
vestment? Of course the tobacco
farmers paid for both, but their mon
ey in college property is better than
in palaces and fad axes.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-09-28

Just suppose Peary and Henson had
not taken "OUR ESKIMO SER
wants. what might have han.
nenad2 H
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-09-28
ALL FOR $1.7O

There has never been offered in
North Carolina so much good reading
for SO little none as we are Offering
under the following propositions: For
S1.7O we will send the following Tor
one year:
The Weekly News and Observer, an
eigilt-paee weekly, newspaper.
The CommOner, an able weekly
Journal, published by William Jcn-
nings Bryan.
The Farmer and Mechanic, sixteen
page North Carolina home and farm
weekly journal.
Thus for n Dollar and Seventy
Cents you can get all these papers
one year.
v. c. MOORE, Manager.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-09-28

p. S. If President Duke would pu
a little Of his time in putting up tn.
price Of tobacco his trust is buying
for a song hat he is putting in bettini
on high cotton, the q farmer
would like it better.
If there was no tobacco trust, thu
tobacco farmers, like the cotton farm
ers, would get better prices When ths
crop Is short
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-18
Foul Breath
Made Pure and Sweet By the Use Of
Stuart's Charcoal LOzenges.
TriaI Paekage Send Free.

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breath so odious as to make your
presence diStastefuL Foul breath 1s
capable OF easy removal IL you will
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willow charcoal mixed with honey are
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eating OF a box would cause you no
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The San Francisco call., 1909-02-18
GAMBLING INTERESTS OF
NEVADA LOSE IN SKIRMISH
Measure Approved by Ants to
Be FaYorabIy Reported

CARSON, New, Feb. 17.-By unani-
nous vote the senate passed resolu-
tion today naming the infant child of
Senator Kendall for him. The resolu-
ton states that as the boy was born
on Lincoln's birthday and Nevada
wishing to recognize both. the, new
born and the great man OF the. day, 1t
requests the privilege of naming the
child and suggests that he be called
Abraham Lincoln Kendall. Senator
Kendall voted for the resolution and
agreed to conform with the conditions
named.
1t was given out tonight from the
committee on public morals that the
anti gambling bill would be reported
tomorrow morning; that 1T would be re-
ported favorably with recommends
ton that 1t pass by four out of the five
members. A minority report will be
filed by the one dissenting member of
the committee.
1t is further stated that the bill
comes without any amendments but in
its entirety. 1t has been expected taht
it would reappear with many amend
ments.
The anti gambling element and lob
byists are jubilant this evening, claim
ing that they now have majority in
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-18
HONOR TO ARCHBISHOP
DENIED IN MEXICO
President Diaz Orders Flag on
Cathedral Hauled Down

Ell PASO, Texas, Feb. 17.-According
to advices from Mexico City a sensation
was created among the Mexican Cath
olics of the capital city last Saturday
when the Mexican flag. which had been
hoisted over the cathedral in honor of
Archbishop Jose Mora del Rio, was
hauled down by federal soldiers on or
ders from the government officials.
The Catholics had thought to honor
their country by flying the flag from
the. cathedral in honor of the highest
ecclesiastical authority in the country
The flag was lowered by orders of Pres
ident Diaz himself, although Mrs. Diaz
lis a Catholic. the reason given being
that the laws of Mexico separating
mental recognition of the church.
The incident has caused some feeling
and further developments are looked
for