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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-23

is this useful habit Of protecting the
potato vines contineA to any one III
cality. Reports to the same effect
have come TO the Biological Survey
from Ontario, New jersey, Virginia,
Maryland, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas
and Texas. In some cases Df badly
infested potato vines, Bob Whites
have been Sc n patrolling the rows
and carefully picking of the bugs
Bob White also destroys the striped
cucumber beetle which makes such
havoc with cucumbers. squashes, etc.
Ia fact, he has to bis credit list OF
fifty-seven different beetles, twenty
seven varieties Of bugs, nine species
of grasshoppsrs, locusts and their Kin
dred, and thirteen sorts of caterpll-
lars, besides ants, f1ys, wasps, spiders,
etc. The crops and gizzards examined
10 the Government laboratories to
ascertal n the character and proportions
of the ouail's food, were collected from
twenty-one states, besides Canada,
District OF Columbia and Mexico.
These birds are especially valuable
during the nesting season, as the
yeuug feed almost entirely upon 10
sects, twelve or more different species
having been identified as the food o!
the downy chicks.
Msnls Bob Whites worst enemy,
but by shorter opsn seasons, with
rigid game laws carefully enforced, 1T
lay be possible to enable the bird to
gain ground evan 10 localities where
he is threatened with extinction
Some wise farmers, especially IN
Maryland and Virginia, are feeding
their quail in cold weather. Wheat
buckwheat, corn, mlllet aud otheI
grains may be used for this purpose
and sheuld be scattered, II possible
under briars where they may have
4ome protection from hawks,-Kan-
sas Farmer.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-23
Came Near Being the
Turkey.

We have gotten so used to talking
about the proud bird of freedom that
it hardly seems possible that there
was any dispute about the national
emblem 10 the beginning, but there
was. Old Ben FrarkIin who had as
much sense and wit as any man who
figured In the Revolution, was OPP
posed to selecting the eagle. He said
that the eagle was a bird of bad
morals, 1t was thief and robher OF
weaker birds. Moreover 1t was often
lousy and disreputaole.
He also accused the eagle Of being
rank coward and cited the fact that
the king bird, though less than half
the size Of the eagle, could whip IL
any day In the week. Ben insisted
on the turkey being the national
emblem. To begin with the Ceble
wild turkey was only found Ia this
country. 1t was more or less vein
and stuck on itself but that was not
a bad characteristic. The people Of
the young republic we're considerably
stuck on themselves al1 therefore
the turkey Robblsr would be fitting
emblem OF the American spirit.
While the gobbler was given to
struttinR round and putting on airs
he was bird Of courage and ready to
fight and fight to finish II necessary.
The turkey, as Ben pointed out, was
not only ornamental but useful which
could not be said for the eagle which
neither produced eggs ht to eat nor
was tit to eat itself.
We have always thought that Ben's
head was level, but lt is too late to
change 1t now. We have invested
the eagle with lot OF nsble traits OF
character that everybody knows he
does not possess. In fact about the
only noble ability he has lie the ability
to fly long way. In that respect be
OF course holds over the turkey
Nail and Breeze.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-23
Prices and Terms

We buy our Pianos and Organs
direct from the manufacturers at the
lowest cash prices, and as we do not
pay any commissions to agents nor
employ any such assistance, we have
no extra expense to add to the prices
of our instruments. Thus we are
enabled to make our customers the
lowest possible figures and as easy
terms as can be had anywhere.
Our store is full of new Pianos and
Organs, also a few slightly used
always on hand to sell very cheap.
Old Organs and Pianos taken in ex-
change on new ones. Our stock OF
Small Instruments and and Musical
Merchandise, Sheet Music and
Studies is complete at all times.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-23

Itch cured in 80 minutes by Wool
ford's Sanitary Lotion. Never fails.
Sold by the Brown Pharmacy.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-23
Chicago
Cottage organs

Mention its name and you get a
favorable response. Itisthe Organ
most used and best known in all
this country. That is why we
handle it. The variety of styles
and wide range of prices easily
bring it within the reach of all who
want to own such an instrument.
Our stock now is complete, and it
is the best time in the world to buy
at a very low price.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-23
M afFSf Rebort.
Kansas City Stock Yards, July 10. 1903

Kansas City obock iarus, July ~ lvuS.
The flood situation improved rapid
1, last week after Monday, and be
ginning Tuesday there was sharp
advance IN cattle prices The bulge
was effective up to Thursday but
closing prices that day aud the mar
ket on Friday receded little from
the high point on medium and
common kinds, account OF increased
supplies after railroads got IN shape
to handle shipments unhampered.
The run today Is $4,000 head, in
GLIDING 1000 calves, largest this
summer, and the market is about
steady for everything except medium
to common grassers, which are off 8
to Is cents Top heavy steers sold at
So IS today, but were not In the same
class with the S7.13 steers last week,
which quality stuff would bring an
equal Irice today Ia the opinion of
experts. Buyers continue to find it
easier to dispose Of cuts of meat from
baby beef animals, and accordingly
bid strong on yearliDg steers and
helfers, many sales of this class each
day for a week at $7.25 to 81 10, in
Guiding one lot at 81 go today. Grass
steers range from $4.25 to 1925, the
latter price for good weight Kansas
grazed westerns. Grass cows and
heifers bring 1925 TO $500, bulls So rs
to 81 25, calves so cents higher last
week, now selling at 81 80 to 81 go.
Stockers and feeders suffer ed some
depression last week of difficulty In
getting shipments out, and also be-
cause the natural trend of this mar
ket on county kinds at this season
is toward lower prices, stockers SELL
ing at SO So to $4.65, feeders 81 00 to
IS 30.
Small hog runs seem to insure
continuation of high prices, but own
ers are being advised to market aly-
thing at all suitable, especially as
packers seem willing to pay relative
ly more for nedlOcrity than for high
class stuff. Quality of receipts indi-
cate close marketing, and it appears
that there is small disposition In the
country to overstay the good market
now running. Supply today is 5000
head, market S higher, weights above
200 pounds at 81 80 to s o., light hegs
81. 65 to $3.50,
Sheep aud lambs did an unusual
stunt last week, each class advancing
toward each other from opposite
directions to the extent OF so to IS
cents which put them about where
they belong in relation to each other,
lambs having been relatively too
high, and sheep wool low. Run is
1000 here today. market steady, top
lambs at 81 80, yearlings worth up to
So. IS, wethers s5 so, ewes $4.75 In
dications favor good run frem the
ranges little later 10
the season, with goJd end of stock
and feeding stuff.
A, J. RLCKART,
Livestock Correspondent
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-23
The wellington

Its praises are sung in homes,
colleges, schools and auditoriums
this laud over. tits an instrument
the price of which comes within the
reach of all. To see them and hear
their full sweet tone is to be con-
yinced of their high musical quality,
There are none more attractive in
styles and designs. Their wearing
qualities cannot be excelled.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-23
The Cable

Here is a piano that can be
bought at moderate price. Its
equal, price considered, cannot be
found. 1t is an instrument that
grows better as it grows older. Its
popularity extends from the home
to the concert hall, and no other
piano is SO widely known. To have
one is to be proud of it for a life
time.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-23
TORTURED ON A HORSE.

"For ten years 1 eouldn't ride a
horse without being in torture from
piles" writes L. =. Napier, Of Rug
less, Ky, "when all doctors and other
remedies failed, Bucklen's Arniea
SalYe cured me-" Infallible for Piles,
Burns, Scalds, Cuts, Boils, Fever
sores, Eczema, Salt Rhsum, Corns.
25c. Guaranteed by Oriental Drug Co.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-23
RELIABLE JEWELRY

Our superior array of Jewelry and
Watches makes selection easy. Every
thing is In perfect taste, and every
thing may be perfectly relied upon.
We sell nothing we don't know all
about, and we tell you everything we
know about every thug you ask to see,
C. e, CONKLIN. the Jeweler.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
NO WEAKLINGS
 IN THE MILITIA
Men Must be Able to Perform Duty = Care in Selection of Recruits for National Guard -Adjntant General Warns Enlisting Officers.

General orders issued yesterday from the office of the adjutant general eau tion enlisting and recruiting officers to use greater care in selecting recruits for the Connecticut National Guard, in order that the enlisted men may be physically fit to endure such hardships as W ere encountered during the recent Red and Blue campaign around Bos- ton. The text of the order is as fol- lows:
 ''The attention of enlisting and med neal officers is directed to the necessity for greater care in the selection of recruits for the Connecticut National Guard. The recent field maneuvers in Massachusetts demonstrated the fact that some men had been enlisted who were not physically able to perform the duties required of a National Guardsman. The National Guard is no longer a play-soldier business. This fact must not be lost sight of, and men not physically able, or willing to perform this patriotic duty, which is Of great value to themselves as we'll as the nation, should not be permitted to enlist, as the time and money spent, in endeavoring to educate these men, are lost if they are not available when required. It is much better that company should be low in member ship and every man a valuable asset, than to have a paper strength, which when ordered out for soldier duty, is found wanting.''
 The general orders also direct com- manding officers to issue orders for the resumption of drills. which must be of not less than one hour and a quarter each week. The armory drill season will begin November 1, and continue to May 31, 1910.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
PLENARY COUNCIL
FOR FIRST TIME ROMAN CATHO- LIC PRELATES IN MOST IM- PORTANT CONFERENCE
 IN CANADA -J

Quebec, Sept. 21.-The first Plenary Council ever held in Canada by the Roman Catholic Church and the most important conference of prelates of that denomination ever called together in this country is in session in this city this week.
 The session is being presided over by Mgr. Sbaretti, the Papal Delegate, and the deliberations include subjects of great interest to the Church at large. It is understood that the de- mand in certain sections for French clergy for localities where there is but a small aking minority, and for English-speaking pastors in dis tr1cts where conditions are reversed, will be one of the matters discussed.
 It is stated that the council will not take up the recent exkommunication of Canon Lemieux and twenty five priests in the Diocese of St. Hyacinthe for refusing to obey Bishop Bernard regarding the removal of the church college at Marieville, as the council has no Jurisdiction in matters of discip-, line
 Among the prominent churchmen in attendance are the Most Rev Paul Bruschesi, Archbishop of Montreal; Archbishop Begin of Quebec, Arch bishop Langvin of St. Boniface, Mani toba, and score of Bishops.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
STAMFORD

A large and interesting town meet
 ing was held last night for the pur-
 pose of thrashing over the school
 question, an1 settling the proposition
 to purchase the Sillick property. The
 room was crowded to the doors, and the discussion continued for two hours.
 MT. Conine offered a series of resolu- tions embodying the propositions con
 tained in the warning. to the effect
 that the action of former town
 meeting authorizing the building of an
 addition to the center school. be res
 cinded; also the resolution to appro- priate $14, 900 for the purpose. be treat
 ed in g. like manner. and that the town buy the Sillick estate for $16.0o0
 Rev. c. &. Bullock made the opening address in which he advocated the
 purchasing of the Sillick property and
 answered some of the objections he thought Hollister Heights had been
 given a golden brick when the town voted to build a school house in that section, and he asked the citizens as- sembled not to be enamored by pretty words or ~deluded by oratory. He said the Si1lick house could be put in condi- tion for a school before the snow flies and for few hundred dollars. Photo graphs of the place were passed about the room. Deacon P. P. Haven was of the opinion that it was but a common sense thing for the voters of the town to abide by the judgment of the joint committee appointed to study the ques- tion, composed as it was of Il emin ent citizens. Hon. Stiles Judson made a long and eloquent speech against the buying of the Sillick house and grounds. He asked-Is it wise? He said the house is of wood. about 40 years of age. and that it would ba impossible to group the children ac- cording to modern requirements. Ha called the house a veritable finder box, and said that the $16,000 to be paid for it would be but a grain of sand on the seashore. by the side of what would have to be paid before the job was finished. He called it wild goose venture, and advised the voters to take a conservative and economical course. MT. Johnson, MT. Blakeman of the School Board. and MT. Conine continued the discussion. MT. Conine read an extract from a paper which he said was the organ of the Republi- can ring in town. There was a good deal of good natured roasting, back and forth, and finally the question was called for. MT. Judson moved that the proposition to rescind the action of the town meeting held in July last, which authorized the building of an addition to the center school, be lad on the table. The motion prevailed fused to render void it's previous ac- tion. and the vote to build an addition stands. The resolution to rescind the vote appropriating $14,000 for the new addition, was also laid on the table. It was then proposed that the pro- erty be indefinitely postponed. and this motion prevailed. An attempt was made to take from the table resolution placed there at the previous town meeting. but as that meeting adinurnAd sina diaN this cnuld not ha
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
HORSE THIEF IS SENTENCED
 TO WETHERSFIELD
St Rocco Day Disturber is Fined $l0O
 and Costs.

In the Superior Court Judge Gager yesterday sentenced Barney Bendison, of Greenwich, N. F.. to $not less than two or more than four years in states prison for horse theft in addition to a term of three years for attempt to kill. Bendison on April 21 broke into a livery stable in Greenwich and stole 8 horse and buggy. He drove into Port Chester. N. F.. where the animal was recognized by a friend of the owner. Word was sent to the police of the surrounding towns and a posse was forY1d, William H. Balls. a con- gave pursuit. Bendison in his hurry to get away from the law made a circuitious route coming back into Connecticut, being unfamiliar with the roads. When Bendison was about to cross the state line Constable Balls fired two shots in the air. and Bendi- son stopped. On coming up to the man the constable left his hand on his shoulders and stated that he wanted the horse and buggy. Bendi- son stepped down off the seat and told him he could have them. When the officer informed him that he was wanted also, Bendison drew a revolver and fired at the officer. the bullet de- ,ftecting against his teeth and going out the cheek. Other officers came up during the firing and engaged in a scufHe with the prisoner. In some manner during the attempt to hand cuff the man. the prisoner was shot in the back. The defense claimed that the accused was shot during the pur- suit by the constable which angered him and caused hi into shoot the of- ficer when he came up.
 A fine of $100 and costs was imposed on Gaetano Lupielle of this city. who on last St. Rocco's day shot Angelo Lott in the leg. The latter is mem Der of the local Italian band and was accused by some men of throwing some vegetables at the New Haven musicians during a celebration of the Italian holiday. Lott denied the fact. but Luppiello came forward and re- affirmed that Loti was one of the throwers. The short and ugly word came back and words followed. Lup- piello drew his revolver and Loti took to his heels. A bystander knocked the revolver out of Lupiello's hand and the revolver exploded. Quite mysteriously the lead entered the calf of Loti's right leg.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
WoMENs FASHIONS.
The Big Disjlay This Week at Meig
 & Co.'S Speciality Shop

The Big Disjlay This Week at Meigs
 & Co.'S Speciality Shop.
 There is a rare treat in store for the women who attend Meigs & Co.'S init ial display of fall fashions this week. The range of styles shown is broad, and involves not alone the best Amer 1can styles in tailored suits, but the rich and often dazzling creations of the ateliers of Paris, Vienna and Ser lin. The suits are beautifully simple coats long and showing 1.-the, graceful curves; the skirts plaited in various ways. Suit materials are rough diag- ona1 weaves, chevron weaves in serges, plain and fancy worsteds and serges, and, for more dressy suits, broadcloth is used, as it is for afternoon gowns and evening dresses. Silks are strong in favor for dresses, gorge6hs for re- ception wear, but plain for home and afternoon dresses. But the trimmings in them the barbaric splendor of the Middle Ages, rich embroideries and brilliant color effects wrested by the Crusader from the Infdel Saracens, are destined to dazzle the eyes of man. kind, this season. Yet the harmonies are preserved in the application of trimmings. The Mediaeval fashions In addition to& suits and dresses Meigs & Co. are also showing the new fall styles in waists, neckwear, coats au- tomobile apparel, skirts, petticoats hosiery and shoes. The show is an interesting exhibit of correct fashions and that it is so recognized by all wo- men is evidenced in the outpouring of enthusiastic women in the big store this week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
CHANGES IN HUNTERS
 LICENSE LAW
LICENSES ISSUED THIS FALL ARE, VOID AFTER JAN
 HAIRY l.

The extreme length of the session of the General Assembly. which de- layed the publication of it's acts, is re- sponsible for a good deal of uncer- tainty on the part of hunters as to what their rights are The new laws become effective on October l. the date on which hunting begins. and it is doubtful if the laws will be pub ushed by that time.
 One important change in the law regarding the licensing of hunters lies in the fact that all licenses expire on December 31 of each year. As re- suit of that it becomes apparent that the hunter who obtains a license to- day. will find it void on January 1, 1910. Under the present law the liz cense was good for a year from the date of issue. A trifling increase. in the fee has been made and a further change has been made as to the amount of Jurisdiction granted. Under the law which becomes effective on October 1 the man who wants to hunt in any, part of the state must get a license in the town of which he is a resident. aiJ
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
SCHOOLS ATTENDANCE
 SHOW BIG INCREASE

The figures given out Wednesday morning showed that the attendance at the public schools was 12,370, about 1,200 more than on the first day of last year. Since the beginning of school 627 more pupils have enrolled making the total attendance at the end of the first week 12,997, but only 466 more children than were in the schools at the end of the first week last year. The first days attendance is never a fair criterion as new pupils are being constantly enrolled during the opening 10 days.
 Last year the beginners were partic- ularly slow in registering, but this sea- son they were decidedly prompt For that reason the difference of 1,200 does not represent the actual increase in attendance. The increase of 466 pu- pills is about the average for the past few years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
Night Coon Hunts
 Greenwich Society Fad

Greenwich, Sept. 21-New York so- ciety folk spending the season in Greenwich have found new fad for the fall months-that of organizing coon hunts. in which both women and men take part and which start in the early evening and last until dawn.
 Eighteen coon hunters, including several women, proceeded on Saturday evening in automobiles to the farm of c. A. Moore, at Round Hill, where supper was served, after which pack of Southern coon hounds owned by Harry Granger were 1oosed by Mir Granger and Eugene M. Moore. The party with guns took up the trail, guided by Richard Burke, a coon hunter.
 In the. party were MT. and Mrs. Colby M. Chester, Jr.; Burr Chamber lain, J. G. Dunn. Herbert Spencer Les ter, Bartee Jones, E. Hudson, J. Peck and others.
 Fifteen minutes after the dogs were loosed ten coons were treed, all of which the hunters shot before sending the dogs out on a fresh start All in the party remained out until early morning and returned home with big bags of game. Several more hunts are planned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21

done, since all unfinished business dies when an adjournment without day is had. A resolution authorizing the town to purchase the proposed site for Heights, was carried. The meeting then adjourned. As intimated in the Farmer few days ago, the conserva- tive element rallied in full force. and the Sillick proposition was turned down. At the annual town meeting to be held in October, it is expected the town will vote to give the School Board the extra $2,000 which it needs to carry out the plans adopted for the addition to the center school.
 It should be kept in mind by those interested that tomorrow evening the Criterion Players will make their de- but to a local audience. when a num- Der of amateurs will bow to the pub lie for the first time, A Widow Hunt" is certainly an attractive title.
 MT. and Mrs. Melville Curtis are to occupy flat in the Southard house on Main street. They expect to move in tomorrow.
 Miss Carrie Phillip of EaSton. Mass. is visiting in town.
 There are some in town who think it would be a good plan to have the superintendent of schools become also the principal of the High School.
 A part of the program of the cele- bration. next month. of the 50th year of the existence of the present Con- gregational church edifice has been arranged. Dr. Packard is to deliver an historical address,: Rev. Joel Ives is to give an address; Mrs. Cogswell will speak on t'The Sunday School of the Future;" and Mrs. Rufus Bunne1l is to relate the History of the Diff ferent Church Buildings of the Socie- ty.'' At the bancuet to be given at Red Mems hall, Judge Howard J. Cur tis will be called upon to preside. It is with much regret many ladies in town have heard of the determina- tion of the famous Colonna Club to dishand. Both the secretary Mrs. Will liam Bristol. and the president, Mrs. F. M. Patterson residents. have re- signed. Mrs. Patterson wishes to de- vote her time and energy to the Ladies Guild of Christ Church To- morrow a reception. the last one, will be given to Mrs. Patterson. by the club.