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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-15
E. III. ED IA uAGDN N GG caD.
TAFT OUT FOR
 CIVIL PENSIONS

Taking advantage of the presence of the largest assembly of representative business and professional men New Haven has ever seen gathered together at a banquet. at the annual dinner or the Chamber of Commerce in the Yale University dining hall last night. Pres ident William Howard Taft set forth several important announcements or his position on matters of national im- port that made his address of vital in- -terest.
 He came out fairly and squarely in favor of the idea of civil pensions to take care Of the superannuated mem bers of government departments. bas- ing his support of this on purely ousi- ness grounds as absolutely requisite 10 the necessary plan that he set forth for obtaining economy in business ad- rninistration through the avoidance or duplication in work done for the gov ernment and the obtaining of the high est possible unit of efficiency from each employe-
 The President also favored the in troduction of a system of gradation in the charges for second class mail matter so as to avoid the deficit which that class of the governments mall oe- partment is showing. and he also m sisted strongly on the cutting down ot expenditure wherever possible. but never at the expense of crippling or cramping the necessary growth of the functions of government in order to reduce those benefits which it Is the belief today a government should con fer upon its people.
 Besides President Taft. the other speaker was President Arthur T. Had ley of Yale in place of Gov. Hughes or New York. who was unable to leave the bedside of his father at Albany.
 In his address President Hadley said there were two sets of problems with which the government had to deal: Those which should be decided by spe- cialists and those which should be de- cided by the people. Of the latter he instanced slavery. the relations be- tween State and Nation and the an- nexation of the Philippines. But, he said. currency taxation of the rail- roads. and the tariff require expert advice If the government is to be more than a piece of wastful bung- ling.
 Tn the proper separation and co-or- dination of these two depends the sue cess of the government and the future of the Democracy. If the people leave everything to the experts. Democracy dies of dry rot If they try to do everything themselves 1t results in deeds of violence like those of the French Revolution.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-15
Bill For Aliens
 To Become Citizens
Especial from United Press ]

Washington. Dec. 15.-Every foreign born soldier in the United States army will be granted citizenship papers af- ter an honorable discharge if a bill introduced in the House by Represen- tative Rowland, Republican, Ohio) becomes a law. The measure will. if passed. also apply to the children of such soldiers.
 Rowland also introduced an amend ment to the existing laws by. which aliens under 15 years arriving in this country and living here q years may be permitted to vote without further formality than proof of 21 years res ideEce. The amendment also provides for the franchise for the sons of any alien United States soldier or sailor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-15
MAKING MERRY.
At Mealtime, Means Good Appetite, Good Digestion, Good Cheer, Good Heart and Stuart's Dyspepsia
 Tablets.
Do You Use Them? If not, Why?

Do You Use Them? If not, Why?
 DYSPEPSIA is the skeleton at the feast; the deaths head at the festive board. It turns cheer into cheerless- 'ness, gaity into gloom and ifestivity into farce. It is the ghost in the hcme, haunting every room and hit ting at every fireplace, making other wise merry people shudder and fear. IT there IS one disease more than an ether that should be promptly at tackled and worsted, it is DYSPEPSIA It is the very genius of unhappiness, unrest and ill nature. In time it will turn the best man almost into a dem on of temper and make a good wom- an something to be dreaded and avoided.
 It is estimated that half of ones troubles in this world comes of a stomach gone wrong-of Dyspepsia, in short Foods taken into the stomach and not properly cared-for; converted into substances that the system has no use for and hasn't any notion what to do with. It is irritated and vexed, pained and annoyed, and in a little while this state of things be- comes general and directly there is something bad to pay" The whole system is in a Nate of rebellion and yearns to do something rash and dis agreeable and a fine case of Dyspep- sia is established and opens up for business.
 If you were bitten by a mad dog, |SOu WOutG not lose a Qay Tn going to & cure; do you know you should be just as prompt with Dyspepsia? Rab- fes is a quick death, dyspepsia is a slow one; this is about all the differ ence. There is a cure for rabies, and so there is for Dyspepsia and one cure was about as difficult to discover as the other. Pasteur found out one and the F. A. STUART COMPANY the other. and it is no longer a sec- ret. as it is made public in the won- derful Tablet which so many are using and praising today One writer says of it:
 'Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are lit tie storehouses of digestion which mix with the stomach juices, digest food, retinge the mucous membrane and it's nerve centers, give to the blood a great wealth of digestive fluids, pro- mote digestion and stays by the stomach until all its duties are com p1ete."
 Some cures are worse than the dis ease: they demand This. That and the Other and the patient despairs at the requirements; but not so with the Stuart Dyspepsia Tablet: they are easy and pleasant to take and no nausea or i'll feeling follows. There is none of this getting aIl-over-the- mouth" like liquid and making the remedy Q dread. Another writer says:
 ''It matters not what the condition of the stomach, Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets only improve the juices and bring quiet to the whole digestive canal. of which the stomach is the center"
 Forty thousand physicians use these tablets in their practice and every druggist sells them. Price Soc Send us your name and address and we will send you a trial package by mail free. Address F. A Stuart CO, I5O Stuart Bldg. Marshall. Mich. WANT ADS. CEN- A wOzn
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COrinthian Lodge
 Elects Officers

At the annual communication of Corinthian lodge, No. 104, F. A. NJ, held last evening, the following of- ncers were elected: H. Fl. Brautigam, w. M.; Chas. Parker, s. w; F. l.. Cogill, J. w; P. L. Holzer, treasurer; R. H. Frederick. secretary; J. l.. AL word, S. D.; w. w. Birch, J. D.; C. F. Siemon, s. s. R. H. Whiting, J. S.; c. A Murphy. organist; c. E. Roath, tyler; s. Loewith, w. W. Ingham. trustees: H. O. Canfield, Zalmon Goodsell. A H. Bullard, finance com mittee.
 The officers elected were installed by Wor. Bro. Geo. F. Melius. The lodge elected Wor. Bro. H. H. Brauti- gam as an honorary life member of the Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-15
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

With his bride. formerly Miss Clara Clemens. daughter of Mark Twain. NJ. Ossip Gabrilowitsch. Russian pianist left New York Saturday on board the Amerika of the Hamburg line. Mir. Babrilowitsch said they would be away probably a year spend ing the first six months resting in Switzerland and near one of the Ital- ian lakes. Mark Twain Is now in Ber- muda- He will leave there Dec. IS for New York
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HExAMETHYLENFrETRAsfrNE.

The above Is the name of a German chemical, which Is one of the many valuable ingredients of Foley's Kidney Remedy. Hexamethylenetetram is recognized by medical text books and authorities as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for the urine. Take Foley's Kidney Remedy as soon as you notice any irregularities and avoid a serious malady- F. B. Brill and Curtis Phar- macy. local agents. a1SS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-15
HOSLEY GETS SI,2oO
 FOR SMOKE NUISANCE.

New Haven, Dec. 15.-Damages of 1.200 have been awarded to Byron N. Hoslsy, of 34S Howard avenue in his case against the New Haven road. for injury to his residence by the smoke of engines of the railroad kept in the roundhouse near Howard ave nue. This is the second smoke nui- snnce suit against the road this year. and decided against the railroad There are now from seven to eight more pending against the road.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-15
HUSBAND JAILED HERE
 IS SUED FOR DIVORCE,

New Haven, Dec. 15.-Suit for df- vorce has been brought by Mrs. Eliz- abeth H. McGrath of Dixwell avenue against Peter l.. McGrath on the ground of desertion. The couple were married in 1902, but in 1904. Mrs. McGrath caused his arrest in Bridge port and he was given a nine months jail term there. Nothing has been heard of him since.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-15

Mrs. S. Joyce. Claremont. N. H.. writes: About a year ago I bought two bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy. It cured me of a severe case of kidney trouble of several years standing It certainly is a grand. good medicine, and I heartily recommend it." F. B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy, focal agents D
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-15

The flower loving woman the type of woman who will bury her face in a clus- ter of American Beauties or breathe the incense from a spray of Violets-Sylvan Toilet Soap is made for her. It is the soap with a senti- ment because it permits her to enjoy the delicate per- fume of her favorite flower in the very soap she uses. obtainable in Violet, Rose, Carnation, Lilac, Sandal wood, or Heliotrope, at Cy- rus Pharmacy, 10c the cake. The box. of three cakes, 25c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-15

Foley's Honey and Tar is the best and safest cough remedy for children
 At the first symptoms of a cold, give as directed and ward off danger of croup, bronchitis, sore throat. cold in the head, and stuffy breathing. It brings comfort and ease to the little ones. Contains no opiates or other harmful drugs. Keep always on hand
 and refuse substitutes. FEB. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy. local agents. @1s5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-15
EAST SIDE, WEST SIDE
 ALL AROUND TOWN !

Judging from the large number of women's names which were read at the last session of the Taxpayers League from the list of membership it would appear that the organization had leanings toward sunragette movement; and then again after sizing up the members who wear pantaIoons one is likely to suspect that there Is a large third sex element This ele- ment is the one that would not get out and battle at the polls or pr1Inar- ies for their rights as other citizens and taxpayers do. If they cannot "cut any ice" election day with their friends and neighbors in their home district how much are they going to accom- plish in an organization where tne majority are strangers to one an- other.
 The greatest trouble experienced by the new conductors who are breaking in to operate cars on the local lines is learning how to direct strangers III the city. The drummers and the peo- pie having business to do with the io- cal factories tumble aboard a car with a couple of gripsacks and ask if tne car goes to this or that factory. There are about 800 concerns in Bridgeport doing a manufacturing business over 200 of these are good sized concerns and it is only the old conductors wno can show the visitors the way. There
  couldn't make good giving signals to start and stop the car, collecting the fares, keeping a record sheet. heipins ladies and children off and on. giving transfers. watching that transfers are only presented at transfer points. ring ing up all the nickels, being police to everybody being joshed about the ser vice by the rowdies. chasing the kids who hang on the lenders. running on time. being sure that the motorman does not run past crossings where pas sengers are waiting, going ahead ana signalling the car at the grade cross ings putting in a new fuse in motor box when it blows out. getting the names of all the witnesses when the motorman bowls over a grocery wagon. calling off the name of each street as you approach it. and a few other things including a code of signals used on the single track suburban lines. But there are men pouring in from out of town to take the jobs and it will not be long before all of the va cancies will be taken
 This ought to be a pretty good sea- son for the boarding houses, as every day there are mechanics coming in from out of town and being put to work in the local factories. Machine shop help seems to be in the greatest demand and this class of labor finds no difficulty in securing employment here.
 The new member of the Grievance committee of the Fairfield County Bar Association. John E. Kecler of Stam-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-15

ford. is said to be disposed toward re- turning toward the old method of hold ing hearings in chambers. The mem bers of the bar are anxiously waiting for the time when it will be necessary for the committee to sit in order that it may see if it is true. Attorney Keeler succeeds Howard W. Knapp of this city as a member of the commit tee MT. Knapp has not been able to practice law for about four years and the Superior court did not take any action to fill the vacancy for over three years The public hearings of the committee were held with two mem bers sitting to hear the evidence. Att torney Keeler was appointed last Oc- tober.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-15

THIS IS WORTH REMEMBERING.
 Whenever you have a cough or ccld. just remember that Foley's Honey and Tar will cure it. Remember the name. Foley's Honey and Tar. and refuse substitutes F. B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy, local agents sIs5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-15
FOR CHRISTMAS CHRIS

What would be more acceptable more practical for Christmas Gift than Reliable Fur Scarf Fur Muf Fur Set Pony Skin Coat Caracu Cloth Coat Seal Plush Coat Choice Trimmed Hat an Ostrich Willow Plume? We offering extraordinary values in these goods and will you at least one third the purchase price.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-15


 A prominent Main street merchant who is a member of the Taxpayers' League, was surprised one evening last week 10 learn that Henry Lee had signed the car barn surrender several months ago. He said that if he had known it he would't have voted for him. "But haven't you read the local newspapers?" he was asked
 'I don't really have the time'' re- piled the merchant. '1 give all my newspaper reading time to my New York papers. You know am greatly interested in Governor Hughes. I fol- low his every move.'
 Is there any wonder that Main street is full of excavations when a promi- nent business man has his eyes yelled by the delightful facial adornment Of the Governor of New York
 That little white Locomobile run about that Chief Mooney used in get ting around to fires for good long time is ready for duty. having been completely overhauled. The chief likes the larger cars he has been us- ing because they travel faster.
 One member of the Taxpayers' League in East Bridgeport won't even provide a good sidewalk in front of his property for people to walk on. He was served with an order by the city but he was aware that the city had no money to do the work if he did not do it. and the result is that the people are wading through mud when they pass his property. Other taxpay- CTS who have walks say they would not belong to an organization with such type of citizen
 If you want to know why the per manent paved streets are so muddy just cast your eye around and you will see that the mud comes from the dirt streets which intersect The wheels of all manner of vehicle track the mud which dies out and pulverizes to be- come the bane of those who are fight ing the great white plague.
 OBSERVER
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S-U-UU BLACK LynN ScHaWI ScArfs, -S1o.9S S30.00 Black Lynx Shawl Scarfs. .S-A-So
 s4o.00 Black Lynx Shawl Scarfs.
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Advertise in the Farmer.
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WANT ADS CENC A WORD
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I The new member of the Grievance
 | committee of the Fairfield County Bar | Association. John E. Kecler of Stam-
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The Bargain.

u ICHARD VINTON DAWLISH, the
~ fashion expert OF Topeka, condemned
in New York the perpetual crease" that
eastern tailors now promise the trousers
wearer.
Everything is a see-saw," said Mr..
Dawlish, cynically. You can't iron in q
perpetual crease without damaging tn
cloth. The crease may be perpetual, but
not so the trousers.
Every advantage has it's disadvantage.
Thus. in Topeka the other day. my two
little sons were playing circus. To please
them. Joined them in the garden.
They were selling circus lemonade.
Here y'are. Fine pink lemonade! Only
2 cents glass; Tommy shouted
Here y'are!' cried his younger brother.
Fresh lemonade! All you can drink for
a cent?!
II sampled each merchants beverage.
The penny lemonade seemed quite as rood
as the dearer sort In fact, it0eemed All.
most better. I drank three glasses OF Il.
Then I said:
Why is your lemonade Harry. Cheap.
er than your brothers? It's Just a. rood .
or course it's just as good said Har.
~, only the cat fell in IT,"
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worse than Matthew Arnold. That was
papa. Ny heart was in my mouth for a
minute, though what he said was only
something about Arnold's feeling for
beauty In worship. and they all began
lecture. Portia had read quite a lot about
it. and she and Mr.. Henley grew really
very friendly about affairs. and even over
candles and vestments. I suppose must
have had am anxious expression, for papa
gave me such a droll smile and wink
after he had launched this conversational
bomb that nearly lost my gravity.
When the students finally said good
night I saw Mr.. Marvin glance rather
sharply at a spray Of roses in Portia' g
girdle-crimson ramblers. I had seen Mr..
Henley break them of and give them to
her. and I think Mr.. Marvin had, too,
though he hadn't seemed to pay much at
tention to her. he and papa having been
deep in one of their usual discussions
AS he went out at the gate he called
back:
"Oh. major! I've found the very bull
pup you want"
Papa had been looking for a watchdog.
THAT SOP"
Yes, sir. I'll bring him over the first
chance 1 have. You'll like his name"
THAT so? What is it?'
Huxley" Mr.. Marvin called back, with
a laugh. Hes such a plucky fighter"
I thought Portia might have been an
noyed by that one. but she looked quite
serene.
1t was at breakfast a day-or two later
that mamma said:
Constance. why don't you take Portia
fora drive this morning while 1t is cool?'
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then. Oh. you positively must"
Portia looked at me.
II wish we could" replied, longingly,
hut I'm afraid mamma might worry"
''Well. come in for a little while, any
way. and cool off,
At that moment tho aforesaid captain
came in view. marching In at the gate and
up the steps.
us Col. Seymour in7'' he asked. with a
preoccupied expression.
why. no, Tom,'' our hostess replied,
looking bit puzzled. Hes at the
stables. If you hurry. you'll catch him
there"
The captain hesitated.
do you expect him soon?" he asked
mot till luncheon time"
"Ohr'
He turned to go, then faced about again
and said:
If I won't disturb you. I'll stop and
wait Bit He might come in, you know"
"Of course, STOP" she said, cordially.
land stay for luncheon"
Meantime, Mrs. Seymour was saying:
Miss Dalrymple, let me present Capt.
Kent. And Miss Wheaton, Capt Kent
This is Cousin Tom,' you know, Portia"
"Oh, yes" smiled Portia. graciously. Il
have heard a great deal about Capt. Kent
from Agnes-and from the newspapers.
too'
He looked rather annoyed and gave the
sort of embarrassed growl which seems to
be the usual response Of a modest man to
a compliment from a woman-I mean be-
fore other people. Of course. Our hostess
came to the rescue:
II thought you were going into the city
for the day."
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Il was going" he replied, drawing up a
chair. but I-er--couldn't get off,"
ooh! You're not on duty?"
'Nor' he replied, reddening through his
tan. but something happened-to detain
me-"
"Portia. Of course!' thought. but after
a moment. for some reason. I didn't find
the idea so amusing. I thought I was
used to her having all the admiration-Tm
of very ordinary type. myself, rather
fair. with not much color. blue eyes and a
good deal Of brown hair-but still
Capt. Kent was really very nice to me.
His eyes didn't wander toward Portia
once while he was talking to me: and I
can tell you an ordinary girl appreciates
that when in the presence of beauty.
Portia and Mrs. Seymour were now
chattering at great rate, exchanging
their news OF two or three years
I've been trying to persuade Miss
Wheaton and Portia to stop to luncheon"
the latter interrupted herself to say to the
captain.
Cant you stay?' he appealed to me.
II should love to- said, truthfully,
but I'm afraid mamma might worry.
She's always so afraid Of the horse rum
ming away"
He turned his eyes upon our AK" as the
native Virginians say. with old Champion
peacefully cropping stray tuft of grass.
That's too bad" he commented, seri-
ously. HE looks quite SAFE"
The captains face did not relax line
till laughed.
Hes a real lady's horse.' said: but
mamma is nervous about horses. so, of
course. I'm careful not to worry her.
'Of course" he assented. heartily, '1n
that case, you'd better just write her a
line. and Til send my orderly over with it
at once
ooh. that would be troubling you too
much"
Not a Bit" he protested. eagerly.
"Here-take one of my cards"
He produced his cardcase and a pencil
and wrote:
Dear Mammal"
Tell her you won't De home till late. :"
he said, In tone Of easy command.
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ely, without quite knowing what

ing savagely. without quite knowing what
I was doing.
He came a step nearer.
Constance" he said. huskily. II don't
suppose It's any use-I know it's awfully
soon. even IL you ever could--but-won't
you go with me?"
burst out crying. like ninny. and in a
moment Tom was holding me and calling
me names too dear to be written down
here and drying my eyes on the bread
cloth.
Now youth have to help me brace up.
little woman" he said, after q few min.
utes, and then he went in to speak to papa
in the library
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