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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06
!, Selling "csrIyle.r

Here is Whistler's story of how be sold his famous picture of Carlyle to the Glasgow corporation:
 I received them, we'll, you know charmingly, of course, and one who spoke for the rest asked me If did not think I was putting a large price on the picture-1.000 guineas and l said T Yes. perhaps, if you will have 1t so!~
 And he said that it seemed to the council excessive. "Why, the figure was not even life size."
 And agreed.
 But, you know," said, "few men are life size"
 And that was all. It was an official occasion, and I respected it. Then they asked me to think over the ma t. ter until the next day, and they would come again. And they came. And they said, "Have you thought of the thou. sand guineas and what we said about 1t, MT. WhistlerY'
 And said, Why, gentlemen, why we'll, you know, how could think of anything but the pleasure of seeing you again?"
 And naturally, being gentlemen, they understood, and they gave me check for the thousand guineas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06
The Southern Art of Conversation

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 The north may think it knows some thing of converse tion, but the north, as compared with the south, may be said never to have enjoyed conversation
 About the village courthouse, within the hospitable doors of some central store, in the office of the local daily or weekly paper or, above all, in the lei surely and genial intercourse around the ireside or on the inviting porch in summer of friend with friends there will be heard a conversation which in wit, in the charm and force of its illustrations and in the direct ness and freedom of its criticism is not surpassed in American life today.
 It is the product of leisure, of a world without haste, without ruthless preoccupationa, without those resources of expression and interest which be- long to the crowded and overweighted existence of the commercial city. It Is, moreover, part of the tradition of the cavalier. 1t is part of the genius of climate and soil and social habit- E. G. Murphy in 'tThe Present South" {"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06
MASTER PAINTERS MEET
Recommendation That Government Label
 All Canned Paints.

The mid-winter meeting of the Con- necticut Master Painters association was held at the Stratfield yesterday the grill room. Yesterday was the first time the association has ever met in Bridgeport. The majority of those present were out of town master painters. including John Vanscycle of Newark. N. J., president of the Master Painters association of the United States and Canada. and w. H. Baxter, president of the state organization. About 45 in all were present, the local men being Joseph P, Coughlin, Henry D. Murphy, John L. Somers Samuel Dave, Neil Fl. Muirhead, Charles F. Lindholm, George Lynch and Carl F. Norell At the dinner President Van scycle made speech on the matter of apprentices, the general system now in vogue. and the possibility of relying on the trade schools for talent. He showed the defects of the present sys- tenn of turning out journeymen and how it could be remedied. The speaker also said that the government ought to come to the help of the painters and see that each can of paint was labeled as drugs and medicine are now under the pure food laws. Then the output of adlllterated paints would be recti- fled. Speeches of a similar nature were made by President Baxter of Hartford and a number of others. Henry D. Murphy of this city was chosen as a delegate to the International conven- ton of Masters Painters that sits at Baltimore. Feb. 23.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06
Sour Milk Cow.

The woman was new to the country and her host took great pains to ex. plain to her whatever she didn't un derstand about the farm. He had little regard for the truth, this farmer; he delighted to test her gullibility to the utmost
 The cows seemed to interest hel more than any other domestic animal One of the cows had lost her tail somehow, and this fact led the woman to ask why 1t was.
 That's the sour milk. cow" the farm CT explained, with a straight face. we always cut the tail off one COW in the herd so as to get sour milk fresh every day"
 The woman looked her doubt.
 Its perfectly true," the farmer in- sisted. "You see, when the cows tail is gone the sun shines continually on the cows udder, and the constant heat sours the milk"
 But the woman still doubted.-New York Sun.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06
ADVANTAGES AND
 DISADVANTAGES OF
 LAW PROFESSION
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Especial from United Press.)
 s New Haven, Feb. 6.-Disccuraging any attempt to gain wealth by adopt ing professional career and stating that the saying that a lawyer works hard, lives well and dies poor is in the main correct, Austin B. Fletcher one of New York's most prominent lawyers in the article\ in the Yale News to- day indicates the advantages and dis advantages of the profession of low. The article in part follows: .
 The lawyers opportunities for at taining success are probably as great as they ever were, but they demand greater ability and better preparation Every young man therefore, who ir- tends to follow the law as a profess sqion should lay the broadest possible foundation; physically, because his work at times will demand the great est endurance; morally, because there is no profession offering so many pit falls; intellectually, because compe- tition is so severe. ss sssx<
 Mot more than five per cent. of those admitted to the bar in New York City attain genuine success. The other ninety-five per cent. are rarely heard from and many abandon the profession for business career The successful lawyer must know the law and it's application and must have a fine creative business instinctP
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06
{ SOCIAL AND
 PERSONAL


 Sixtyfive tables were filled at the first of a series of Whists given last i night at the Warner Institute by the
 Sacred Heart T. A. and l.. Society. The whist playing started promptly at
 8:30 o'clock and was continued until A hands were played. After the play and while the scores were being arranged i dancing was enjoyed. The prize win ners follow: R. Brandt. 46. s250 in goll; H. F. Watson. 39, large picture; J. Farrell, 39, punch bowl; John M
 Whelan. 3S, picture; Anna Lee, 37,
 hand painted vase; Lizzie Norton. 37, berry spoon; Mrs. William Smith, 37 berry dish; Miss Shanahan, 36, berry dish; Ed. Donahue, 36, tea set Mrs. J. Donnelly, 36, half dozen glasses; May Donahue, 36. fancy dish; J. Kamerly, o5. salt and pepper set; J. Kiernan B, white vest; M A. Gaffney, 36, picture; J. Whaley, 34, handkerchiefs; Miss B.
 Fitzpatrick. 34; daley; Margaret O'Con- nor. 34, puff box; H. Kackerousky, B, three silk ties. After the prizes were
 given out to the lucky winners, danc-
 ing was again enjoyed lasting till mid
 night. The next of the series will be held Lincoln night, Feb. 12. The score retained. and will be counted in as part
 of the scores for the series. Grand
 prizes of a 26 piece silver set. and a ton of coal have been offered.
 Alpha Chapter, Kappa Phi Sorority celebrated it's thirteenth annual ban Quet last night in the north banquet room of the Stratfield from eight to ten o'clock. Miss Lucy Stebbins was the toastmaster. and Mrs. William T. Rockwell and Mrs. William Naramore acted as the patronesses. The commit tee in charge included the Misses Wini- fred Brown Augusta Kimber and Marion Hnhhn11 Thncn Mrs. Esther Lewis, white; Miss A. Thomas, white lace; Miss Edna Cone, tan silk and violets; Miss Mabel Hub bell. blue and white; Miss Marion Hub bell, blue; Miss Mary Hartley, yellow silk: Miss Agnes Bishop, pink satin; Miss Ethel Drouve. blue: Miss Wini- fred Brown, lavender; Miss Susie An drews violet: Miss Dorothy Tomlinson, blue; Mrs. Neuman, white; Miss Glynn, violet and white: Miss Bessie Rector blue: Miss Grace Cate. blue; Mrs. w. G. Rockwell blue: Mrs. Banks, grey; Mrs. Kellogg: white satin; the Misses Wentworth,l5 delegates from Brooklyn white: Miss Mabel French, pink; Miss Ella Brown, green and white; Miss Elizabeth Curtiss, white; Miss Bertha Bartram. maize; Miss Grace Beardsley white; Miss Lillian Wheeler. blue; Miss Bessie Marigold, coral; Miss Fannie Barrows, white: Mrs. s. M Middle brook. white satin: Mrs. A. T. M eeker, (Danbury), white satin: Mrs. Harry Ward. white satin; Mrs. Harry Kel- 1ogg, white satin: Mrs. Florence Cate, maize: Miss Maud Ripper old rose chiffon cloth and velvet; Miss Burns, white and pink: Miss Rebecca Brittin, pink; Mrs. Naramore. London smoke; Miss Augusta Kinber. green with white; Miss Bessie Bishop. blue; Miss Bessie Wortman. pink: Miss Ethel Lewis, ecru; Miss Louise Jones. blue; Miss Ethel Buchanan. pink.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06
'QUALTROUGH IS
 SUSPENDED AND LOSES TEN NUMBERS
Captain of Battleship Geor- gia Found Guilty of Con- duct Unbecoming An Off, cer By Court Martial at Gibraltar.
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Gibraltar, Feb. 6.-Finding Captain Edward Qualtrough of the battleship Georgia guilty of conduct unbecom- ing an officer of the navy, the court martial composed of officers of the Am erican fleet to-day announced it's find- ing and inf1icts penalty of six months suspension from duty and loss of 10 numbers in rank. The verdict was a surprise not only to the men of the fleet but to the public in general.
 The charges against Captain Qual- trough followed a reception at Tan giers by the American Minister, MT. Gummere, which was attended by Rear Admiral Wainwright and subordinates. The defense was that the night before the reception he had had but four hours sleep owing to duty, also that he was in ill-health. He admitted hay ing taken three glasses of wine at the Gummere dinner but his appearance was due to ill-health. Surgeons of the Georgia were witnesses as to Captain Qualtroughs ill-health and his eXplan- ation was corroborated by several oth- CT witnesses from the Georgia.
 Rear Admiral Sperry approved the courts findings and cabled the State Department. If the sentence had been dismissal the findings would have to go to the President for approval but merely being suspension and loss of numbers, the Admiral is the review ing authority. The loss of ten numbers means that ten officers, now below Qualtrough in rank, will be eligible to promotion to a Rear -Admiralship ahead of him. The Georgia is now un- der command of Lieutenant Comman- der George w. Klein who assumed command when QuaItrough was re- lieved.
 Washington, Feb. 6.-Oficial con- firmation of the verdict of guilty in the case of Captain Qualtrough of the Georgia was received at the navy de- Admiral Sperry. The sentence ap- proved by Admiral Sperry will stand unless set aside by the secretary of the navy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06
Stomach Gases
 and Torpid Liyers Give Way Before the Pe- culiar Purifying Power of Stuart's Charcoal
 Lozenges.
A Trial Package Sent Free.

The foul gases of the stomach and the torpid action of the liver are easy victims for charcoal to overcome.
 This great natural cleaner and ab- sorbent will most certainly be relished by a system afflicted with gaseous or sluggish tendencies.
 Charcoal has long been, known as a great absorbent of gas. A painful of charcoal will positively purify a room filled with foul odors and decay. Its absorbing ratio is one hundred times greater than it's own volume.
 The ancients gave charcoal for many human ills successfully. The North American Indians used it for snake bite, poison from eating wild herbs and cured what they called stomach bad medicine" with it.
 Willow charcoal seems to be the best product for human use, and no doubt the peculiar curative property of the willow is represented in a chemical quality in it's charcoal.
 Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are pure willow and sweet honey blended by tremendous power and compression into a very palatable lozenge. Two or three lozenges eaten after meals will prevent the process of digestion from producing noxious gases. They will vivify a lazy liver and aid every organ which is most likely to be overcome through it's contact with impurities.
 They cleanse the stomach and in- testines, bring purity and sweetness out of fern mentation and decay and aid digestion by allaying gas. They will aid you and your stomach. The ben eficia1 effects are made evident after each meal when you use charcoal as Stuart prepares it. To allay gas at night they are excellent and one arises in the morning without that terrible nauseating bad breath whsich destroys appetite and renders one misera ble.
 All druggists sell Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges, price twenty-five cents, or send us your name and address and we will send you trial package by mail free. Address F. A. Stuart CO, 200 Stuart Bldg, Marshall, Mich.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06
CLOSE VOTE
 ON PROHIBITION
Only Four Votes Lacking in Texas House to Submit Amendment.

Austin Tex, Feb. 6.-The House yesterday refused by a vote of S5 ayes to 45 noes to submit the proposed con- stitutional amendment providing for State wide prohibition to a vote of the people.
 Four votes were lacking owing to absentees to make up the necessary two-thirds to carry the proposition. The submissionists have enough votes to reconsider and bring the measure before the House whenever they see fit, and this may be done later in the session. The Senate will vote on the measure next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06
BRITISH CABINET
 IS DEADLOCKED
 OVER DREADNAUGaTS
fspecial from Tinted Press

Special from United Press)
 London. Feb. 6-The question of whether England shall have six new Dreadnaught type battleships, costing $33. eco, 900 has resulted in fierce fight in the British cabinet which is daad- locked to-day on the proposition. The six ship advocates are led by Premier Asquith and Sir Edward Grey. secre- tary of state for foreign affairs. while David Lloyd George, Winston Churchill and the Right Honorable Augustus Burriel head the faction which is op- posed to the naval construction. As quith has sought to rally support to the six-ship plan by including Ameri- ca as one of the possible foes of Eng land but this looked upon as not only ridiculous but most improbable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06
FLEET
 SAILS FOR HOME
Start on Last Leg of Around the World
 Voyage from Gibraltar Today.
Special from United praas ,

Especial from United Press.) -
 Gibraltar, Feb. 6.-With a booming farewell from the guns of a dozen foreign ships the American fleet sail- ed for home to-day. It has been lon the way home" ever since Sept ember but as long as there were intervening stops and ports of call the sailors hard ly considered themselves homeward bound. The next land they see will be their own soil. ss V.
 The ships weighed anchor at, g o'clock and had steam up for several hours before this time. The trip, will probably be made at reduced speed of ten knots as there is no occasion for hurry.
 The vessels will not raise their home ward bound pennants until they enter the Virginia Capes. The governors "Gymkhana" in honor of the fleet was the most enjoyable feature of the stay here. A
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06
FAMOUS PREACHER DEAD.

| CSpec1aT rom UnIted -PTesS.J
 Chester, Pa-, Feb. 6.-Rev. Dr. Henry Griggs Weston. the venerable presi- dent of the Crozier Theological Senin- ary. died to-day following weeks ill., ness. Dr. Weston was born in Lynn Mass. in 1920. He entered Brown University when 15 years old and took d course at Newton Institute
 Accepting a position in the west, Dr. Weston was known as ''the boy preacher" He attracted attention and was called to New York his church afterwards merging with the Madison Avenue church. Later he aided in the organization of the Crozier school.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06
BOMB EXPLOSION
 SHAKES TENEMENT
Drives a DOzen Scarlet Fever Patients
 into the Streets.
Especial from United Press.)

NeW York, Feb. GA bomb explo- sion, which drove score of scarlet fever patients into the street shook a five story tenement in East 35th street early to-day. One man whose little girl had died during the night carried the body wrapped in a blanket to the steret.
 The bomb was placed for the grocery of Joseph Pavolacci on the ground floor. A policeman saw the sputter- ing fuse and started to extinguish it. It flashed up and as the policeman backed away the bomb exploded. The police are of the opinion that the ex- plosion was a Black Hand demonstra. toin against Pavolaoci although he denies that he ever received any threats Exposure has had a serious effect on many of the sick persons whc were driven from the house.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06
MARRIED.

FAUCETT-TRYON Stamford, Feb. Ada Louise Tryon to John F. Eau cett. f~ PARIATO-RAYNOR = In Brooklyn Jan. 30, Miss Catherine F.. Raynor, of Refnsenberg, l.. l., and Michael Par iato, of Shelton. SHRAYER- STAPLES. = In Norwalk. Feb B. Miss Clara M Shrayer, of Winnipauk, of East Norwalk FISHER-DARCEY In Winsted, Feb. 2, Elmer Fisher, and Miss Rather inc Darcey. E
 OSBORN ROC ERS.--In Danbury, Feb 2. Burton J Osborn and Miss Mabel A. Rogers-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06
THE MADAME
 MOUNTFORD LECTURES

At the South Congregational church, Broad and Gilbert streets, many of the other churches cooperating, a series of six great lectures on "The Bible and the Holy Land" will be gwen, by the famous lecturer, Madame Won Finkel- stein Mountford, "The Holy Land Mes senger." Madame Mountford is from Jerusalem, Palestine. The series will begin tomorrow evening and continue nightly until Feb. 12 The subjects are as follows: Sunday night, Feb. 7th,
 The Thief On the Cross; Monday night. Feb. 9th. "The King King of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Charles Heinrich, better known as "Red Charlie and one of the best known German characters of the city died at the insane retreat at Middle town yesterday afternoon, to which place he was removed from the Lake view home in this city Thursday. The deceased has for years been employed with Alois Schwab, the late Andrew Schneider and other marketmen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06
On Account

Of our extreme low prices we have sold very many diamonds, but, if we had sold twice as many we still would have an elegant assortment to select from. Thinking about an gagement ring? Don't fail to see my line. One of our many bargains is a beautiful diamond set in a Tiffany mounting weigh F 1-32 krt. for $50 000. M J. Buechler. the reliable jeweler, AS Fair field avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06
Succeeded.

"No. sir," said the stern parent, "I cannot give my consent-at least not now. Before I will think of confiding my daughter to your care you must succeed in doing something"
 ''Oh. I've done that. I succeeded in kissing her last night after she had as- sured me that never could until you had given your approval"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06
CHIEF COUNSEL wITHDRAws.

Edinburgh. Feb. 6.-Mrs. Clara Eliza beth Stirlings counter divorce petition received a hard blow in the with drawal from the case of Lord North cote Shaw. Mrs. Strings counsel Shaw gave as his reason for with drawing, his appointment to judicial position as Lord of Appeal in the House of Lords. He is counted by many as one of the ablest lawyers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06

No more grateful and comfortirA treatment is possible for skin tor tured and disfgured infants and children than warm baths with Cuticura Soap and gentle appli- cations of Cuticura Ointment. For eczemas, rashes, itchings ana chafngs; for sanative, antiseptic cleansing; for skin preservation and prevention of infantlle hu-t mours, Cuticura Soap and Cutlcura Ointment are unrivaled m purity. safety, efficiency and economy
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 caicntta: Ca m China. Hong Kens Drug Co Japan. XNarwas XNaru.sa' td Tokio Russia. Ferren, Moecows M @aru}Xs, }s enuon. Ltd. Cape Town etc: D. s: A. Potter Drug < Chem. Corp- Sole rrops. bossen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06
The Roller.

"A rolling stone gathers no moss," remarked the proverb dispenser.
 "And, like the human high roller" rejoined the thoughtful thinker, it also gravitates downhill. Chicago News.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06

and the most beautiful hands are of. ten disfigured by an unsightly wart. It can easily be removed in few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover. for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy, 253 Fairfield avenue and 186 Cannon St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06
CLEANEASY. THE BEST HAND
 SOAP

Guaranteed not to injure the skin Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust, Grease, Ink, Paint and Dirt. For the hands or clothing. Large can 10 cents Manufactured by Wm. R. Vim, PA Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06

Don't let the baby suffer from ecze- nla sores or any itching of the skin. Doan's Ointment gives instant relief
 cures quickly. Perfectly safe for chil- dren. All druggists sell it. 246
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06

In the march of life don't heed the order right about when you knew you are about right.-Holmes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06
Ask for o.Rourke's unlon tobacco.
THE PRErTTEsT FACE

PALOL. the palarable castor oil on sale at all drug stores. Uistf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06
o. OF A

Living Spring Division, No. 22. S. of r.. will hold an open meeting, Monday evening, Feb. 9th. at their hall. 60 eBach street. All are welcome.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06

Shepherds; Tuesday. Wednesday, and Thursday nights. Feb. 9th, 10th and 11th. "Thes Life of the Christi And on Friday night, Feb. 12th. 'NThe Mes sage and the Messenger" a special lec- ture, wildly illustrated. A silver col lection will be taken at each lecture, to defray expense. So great has been the crowds in the other cities where these lectures have been given. that it has been necessary to come early to get a seat.