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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-06
BRITISH INVENTORS
CONSPIRE AGAINST
WRIGHT AEROPLANE
Government Negotiating for Purchase Of
Several Wright Machines for Expert.
mental Purposes but Declines to Buy
Exclusive British Rights.
Especial from United Press.)

London, May ct is stated on the
higheAt semi-official authority that
the British government not only has
not made but does not intend to make,
any move to purchase the absolute
right to the Wright aeroplane patents
in Great Britain. And there hangs a
peculiar reason. National jealousy is
back of the plan to keep the American
invented airship out of the country de-
spite the admitted fact that Great
Britain is far behind the other ma
tions in the fight to conquer the air
British inventors with a war office
pull have convinced the government
that although the Wright machine is
today the premier airship, and it is far
ahead of anything else now on the
market, yet there are essential crudi-
ties in it which have not been over
come which rob It of effectiveness.
These inventors argue that the Brit
ish machines now in process of manu-
facture are of such a character that it
IS but question of a short time when
they will Supercede the American ma
chimes. Among these machines is the
Captain J. w. Dunno machine which
is now in a shed at Marlborough
the government to terms in a finan-
cial way. One of these machines,
made a long time ago, has flown II
miles in a circular course and it was
because or the promise or captain
Dunno that he would perfect it that
the negotiations with the Wrights a
year ago were brought to a termina-
ton.
In order to be on the safe side, how
ever, the government is now negotiat-
ing for the purchase of several Wright
machines although it will decline to
buy the exclusive British rights and
it will use these machines for expert
mental purposes. In order that these
ms PhinoS shall he nr0nPrlV handled the
war office will arrange to have one of
the Wright brothers instruct experts
in their use when they return here late
in the summer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-06
THE AUSTRALIAN
BALLOT FAVORED
BY LEADING MEN

Hartford, May 6.-The judiciary COM
mittee yesterday afternoon gave hear
ingS on various bills amending the
election laws. Representative MARCEL
lus r. Bennett of Norwalk was heard
for a bill substituting the Australian
ballot for the present one. Others who
favored the measure were DR.. ROwell
Of Stamford, E. J. Steele Of Torring-
ton, Representative Tomlinson of DAN
bury, Representative Magee of Water
town and Railroad Commissioner o. R.
Fyler of Torrington, who said the fact
tive ballots last fall converted him to
the plan. Senator Arnold of Bridge
port was heard for a bill prohibiting
the eXacting of more than per cent.
interest upon loans made upon house
hold furniture.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-06
Uncle Paid,

Many years ago Shutter, a popular
actor, was engaged for a few nights
in a principal city in the north OF
England. 1t was in the coaching days,
and it happened that the stage In
which he Travelled (and in which there
were only an old gentleman and him
self was stopped by a single highway
man.
The old gentleman pretended to be
asleep but Shutter resolved to be even
with him. Accordingly, when the high
wayman presented his pistol and COM
manded Shutter to deliver his money
instantly or he. was dead man,
Money! returned he, with an idi-
otto shrug and a countenance mex
pressibly vacant. "Oh, lor', sir. They
never trust me with any, for uncle
here always pays for me, turnpikes
and all, your honor"
Upon which the highwayman gave
him a few curses for his stupidity,
complimented the old gentleman with
a smart slap on the face to awaken
him and robbed him of every shilling
he had in his pocket, while Shutter,
who did not lose a single farthing,
with great satisfaction and merriment
pursued his journey, laughing heart
lily at his fellow traveller.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-06
NEW INSANITY DODGE
TO SAVE JORDAN
FROM CHAIR
Celebrated NeurOlogists Will Perform
Lumbar Operation to Show That
Spinal Fluid of Convicted Wife Mnr.
derer Contains Germs of Insanity.
Especial from United Press.)

Especial IrOu1 OnlIeQ fTeSS.1
Boston, May 6.-By measure absqv
lutely new in criminal history Chester
S. Jordan, convicted of the premedi
tated murder of his wife, Honora, may
escape the chair. The evidence of in
sanity is to be drawn from his spine
by what is known as the Lumbar pro-
cess. If the germs are discovered in
his spine he probably will escape the
deadly electrodes. If his spinal fluid
is healthy he undoubtedly will die in
the chair. The celebrated neurolo-
gists who are to perform this remark
able operation are DIR. Frank w. Page
of Boston and DR.. William H. McDon-
aid, Jr. of Providence, both of whom
acted as expert alienists for the de-
tense in the Jordan trial. Jordan was
asked to undergo the operation some
time before the trial and those who
know are authority for the statement
the result might prove. He agreed.
however, after the jury had returned
a death verdict. When DR.. Page was
seen he refused absolutely to be quot
ed. DIR. Mcdonald of Providence,
however, exclaimed:
ct am glad Jordan is going to allow
it to be done. DIR. Page and 1 have
been after him for some time to I'M
dergo the Lumbar process before the
trial.. but he absolutely refused be-
cause he was fearful of the result
The operation consists of an injec-
ton of the hypodermic needle into the
lower lumbar vertebrae. 1t is here
that the spinal fluid is to be found in
it's. greatest quantity. The fluid will
be extracted by the needle. 1t will be
placed under a powerful microscope.
If Jordan is not free from paresis the
dread germs will be found in the fluid.
markable silent witnesses ever brought
into a court room.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-06
Greeian Food For Dreamers.

HaSheeSh, the strange drug which
has given our language its word "as-
man so frenZied by the drug
that he accomplishes MURDERS used
by the Persians, Turks and Egyptians
in a manner akin to the use Of opium
by the Chinese. 1t is the product of
plant grown in large quantities in the
Peloponnesus Southern Greece, gin the
district about Tripolitza. The plant
grows to a height Of about four feet,
and its branches are thiclly covered
with small leaves and studded with
tiny seeds. The entire plant, stalk and
branches, is cut within few inches of
the root and laid out in the sun to dry.
The branches are then rubbed to sepa.
rate the seeds, and these in turn are
ground into a fine powder, which con-
stitutes the drug The drug has the
power of inducing sleep and producing
pleasant and fantastic dreams. Con-
tinued use of hasheesh renders its
devotees reckless and results in a
wreck of their mental and physical
nstitution.-Montreal Standard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-06
THOUSANDS KNOW THAT
MONA
Cures Dyspepsia.
It Is Guaranteed to Do So,
or Money! Back

Yes, dear reader, thousands of happy
healthy people throughout America re-
joice and are thankful that they learn
ed of Mi-o-na, the mighty stomach
tonic and. liver regulator.
If you have any symptoms of indi-
gestion or stomach distress. such as
sourness, belching of gas, heartburn,
shortness of breath, billiouSneSS, dizzi-
ness or headache, try Mona tablets,
made after the formula of the worlds
greatest dyspepsia prescription, and
get wonderful relief.
They give almost instantaneous re-
lief they make you feel good in a few
days If taken according to direction
they will cure any case Of indigestion,
acute chronic.
Mi-o-na is sold by druggists in. every
town in America for 30 cents a large
box, and if you want to enjoy and cas-
lily digest your meals so that life will
be a pleasure, get a box today.
For several years L suffered with
sick headache, had smothering spells,
could not sleep at night, all caused
from indigestion. I tried several doc
tors, and none of them could do me
any good. Last summer I got a box
of 'Mi-o-na". I took them and now
eat and sleep well; have not had a
headache for months and have gain
ed Is pounds in flesh. and would not
be without a box of Mi-o-na for any
thing. Mi-o-na is the finest medicine
there is for a deranged stomach or as
a general tonic or nerve medicine. I
shall always be glad to recommend
it-"-Mrs. ]. c. Chism, Pettet, KY, r.
f. D. No. ;.
The Mi-o-na prescription is prepared
! by Booths Mi-o-na, Buffalo, N. Y.
and besides indigestion, is guaranteed
| to cure sea and car sickness, and vom-
| iting Of pregnancy, or money back
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-06
NEWTOWN

Mrs. Agnes NJ. Benedict of Ridge
field, is the guest of her daughter,
Mrs. William B. Glover.
Mrs. NJ. Carmody and Master Rich
ard Carmody visited Bridgeport friends
Wednesday.
Master Walter Glover is a victim
of mea SleS.
Miss Emma Wilson has returned
this week from sojourn at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Hawley.
Mrs John r. Peck is making a visit
at Stamford,
Mrs. Henry Coger of Botsford visited
friends in Bridgeport. Monday
NJ F. Carey and John Scully of An
sonia, We're Sunday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs Jeremiah Troy, of Berkshire.
Miss Catherine Donohue of Walnut
Tree Hill has enjoyed a few days in
Bridgeport.
Mrs Herbert Wright left today for
a few days visit in Bridgeport and
Shelton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-06
Immune From Arrest.

In Washington, in the capital Of the
nation, there reside 200 men who, with
their households, have absolute immu
nifty from the laws of the land, even.
though they commit crimes of the first
degree. They may shoot down the
man who Injuries them; they may, If
they see fit, paint the equestrian statue
of General Phil Sheridan vivid pea
green, yet the hands of Uncle Sam
must be kept from their shoulders, and
woe unto the unterrifed policeman or
other servant of the law who under
takes to bring them to justice once
they have declared their official con-
nections These men who are so cloth
ed. in immunity are the members of
the diplomatic corps, and their shield
is International law. 1t is provided in
the laws of nations that they must
answer before the tribunals of their
own countries for the offenses they
commit here in Washington, but that
they shall not be tried by any court of
the United States.-W Washington Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-06
Cooking on the Trail.

Our guide allowed me to assist him
in preparing the breakfast, though I
fancy my assistance might have been
easily dispensed with. He sagely re-
marked that if I was going to rough
it I might as well begin learning now
as any time. 1t was astonishing how
appetizing a meal he prepared with
the very fewest conveniences. For in
stance, he made bread in the sack of
flour without using q bread pan. He
followed out a cavity in the flour,
poured in water, added salt and bak-
ing powder in proper quantities, then
proceeded to mix the dough He did
another thing in his cooking that
amused me very much. To prevent
the coffee boiling over he placed a
small willow stick across the open top
of the pot. The LESSON in physics soen
followed. The coffee dubbed and
then rushed up to the top of the pot
as though it was going to boil over the
sides and extinguIsh the fire, but as
soon as it touched the willow it sub
sided like some sentient thing.-Forest
and Stream.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-06
A Realistic Actor.

Malcolm was three years old. He
stood stock still in the middle of the
floor, one arm extended horizontally.
His mother, looking up from her sew
ing, saw the door open.
''Shut the door, Malcolm, please" she
said.
No response. She repeated her re-
quest Still no response.
MALCOLM" she said more stern1y, IT
asked you to shut the door,"
Still Malcolm stood in the middle Of
the floor with his arm outstretched
and did not move.
Malcolm" said his mother, eff you
don't shut the door at once I shall
have to punish you
Malcolm burst into tears and flung
himself on his mothers knees. "Muv-
versY he cried, 81 was bein' a wooden
sign, an wooden signs can't shut
doorsr'-Woman's Home Companion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-06
Old Time Temperanee.

The first temperance society is said
to have been founded by Margrave,
Frederick V. in 1000, and it is instruc-i
tive to learn that the noble memberSi
of that society were bound by a-pledge:
good for two years not to drink more
than seven bumpers of wine with any
meal nor more than fouEteen bumpers
u day. They were, however, permitted
TO quench any surplus Of thirst with
beer and to drink one glass of whisky;
on the side. By this ideal of Austen.
ton may be gagged the ordinary drink
ing habits of our forefathers in the
good old times when knighthood was
in f1ower.-Morris HilIquit in Social
ism
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-06
Memory Studies.

A small boy went into South Bos-
ton drug store, wrinkled his face,
rubbed his head and rubbed his left
foot up and down his right leg in an
effort to remember something that had
escaped him.
Say" he began, will you tell me
the name of the place where we Amer
leans have so many soldiers?'
tFort Sheridan?''
ooh, no. It's farther away than
that
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-06
NAr-OW ESCAPE OF FOUR CARPENTERS

In a. fall of 25 feet from the roof of
a dwelling at Stratfield yesterday, AL
bert Bryant, 479 South avenue, William
Fisher, 81 Hamilton street, John Will
kinson,Of Stratford and George Rhodes
of Milford narrowly escaped death.
The men were shingling the roof of the
house which is owned by w. B. futile
of Stratford. Contractor Wilkinson
and Rhodes were well shaken up by
the fall. Each of the others had a
wrist diSlOcated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-06
SUPREME OFFICERS TO BE PRESENT

At the meeting of Golden Hill Coun-
ell, F. B. L., tomorrow evening there
will be big time. A class Of Is
will be initiated. and the Supreme Of
ficers will be present. A social session
will follow and refreshments served.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-06
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. John Barry, 81 Wood avenue,
entertains the members of the Golden
Rod Whist club, yesterday afternoon.
The prize winners We're Mrs. John Bar
~, Mrs. Jennie Barker, Mrs. James
T. Butler, and Mrs. r. J. Barry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-06
'The Philippines 2"

''That amt just it, but it's some.
where around there"
perhaps you mean Manila 2''-
''Manila! That's right I knew 4
would get it after awhile. I. want a.
bottle of manila extract for f1avorin'.
They're goin' to have ice cream."-Bos-
ton Record !
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-06
THE PREETIEsT FACE.

and the most beautiful hands are of.
ten disfigured by an unsightly wart.
1t can easily be removed in a few DAYS
without pain by using Cyrus Wart
Remover, for sale only at The Cyrus
Pharmacy, 253 Fairfield avenue and
1856 Cannon ST.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-06
CLEANEASY, THE BEST HAND
SOAP

Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust,
Grease, Ink, Paint and Dirt. For the
hands or clothing. Large can 10 cent?
Manufactured by VIM. R. Winn, 2si
Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-06

ton may remain unanswered on the
mind of the least informed concerning
this enigmatical state of municipal
power?
c. NJ ABERCROMBIE.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-02-24
NJ NAMARA TO ASSIST
PROSECUTION
WILL AID IN BRINGING INDICTED
EDITORS TO TRIAL BEFORE
WASHINGTON COURT.

Washington, Feb. 23.--United states
Assistant District Attorney Mcnamara
has been commissioned by Attorney
Generals Bonaparte as special assistant
to the attorney geenral to aid in the
prosecution of the Press Publishing
company, the editors of the New
York World and the owners of the In
dianapolis News, recently indicted for
alleged libel in connection with the
purchase of the Panama canal
Mr.. Mcnamara will go to New York
tomorrow where he will confer with
United States District Attorney Slim
son in reference to the apprehension
of Joseph Pulitzer, Caleb M. Van
'Hamm, Robert H. Lyman and the in
stitution of proceedings to have them
removed to this jurisdiction for trial.
After this Mr.. Mcnamara will pro-
ceed to Chicago and Indianapolis and
confer with the United States dis
trict attorneys in those jurisdictions in
reference to the legal proceedings for
the removal of Delavan Smith and
Charles r. Williams.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-02-24
THE LAND OF WEAK KIDNEYS

1t is admitted that Brights Disease
of the kidneys causes more deaths in
the United States than in any other
rountry; that more than half the sick
ness in American is due to weak or
diseased Kidneys.
We are a akkidneyed people, and
the reason is plain. Ambitious to en-
Joy more than mere living. to have
all the pleasures that our neighbors
have, anxious for wealth and success;
we overWork, rest little, eat and drink
unwisely, and are "on the go" all the
time.
The strenuous life of today tells on
the kidneys. The human body was
planned for a simpler life. There is
just 80 much work that each organ
can do. The kidneys filter our blood
day and night, receiving it in a cease
less stream, draining off the poisonous
impurities. This duty is heavy enough
in a normal average life, but when we
work early and late. give up rest and
repose for enjoyment, and retire late
to troubled sleep, the work of the kid
neys is increased enormously. Every
bit OF energy consumed throws into
the blood quantity of waste like the
ashes Of fire, and If the using up is
too rapid, the kidneys cannot keep
pace with it. A cold, chill fever,
strain or any excess may hasten the
inevitable breakdown, and as the cir
culation Of the blood never stops, the
kidneys have no time to rest, no
chance to mend. Sick kidneys cannot
get well alone.
The first warnings of kidney weak
ness are dull aching pain in the back,
retension, excessive flow, discoloration
or scalding OF the urine. This tells
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-02-24
DEMOCRATS DIVIDED
OVER TARIFF
REPRESENTATIVE OF VARIOUS
STATES HAVE DIVERGENT
IDEAS AS TO REVISION.

Washington, Feb. 23.-The demo-
cratic senators are going to be divided
when the tariff bill reaches them next
session as to the best policy to be pur-
sued. They are unit on the general
principle that the tariff should be
based on the demands of the govern
ment for revenue rather than protec-
ton, and apparently among the demo-
Gratis themselves there is a desire
that the framing would be upon this
basis Some of them believe in pro-
ceeding upon this theory, even though
the republicans frame the bill.
Others coming from states in which
there are large industries that have
heretofore been the subject of pro-
lection take the view that, as the bill
will under any circumstances be a
protective measure it is in the line of
duty to obtain the best protection pos
sible in the new measure.
Senator Simmons of North Carolina
is among the southern democrats who
take the position that southern pro-
ducts should be properly taken care
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-02-24

Of kidney congestion or inflammation
Neglect the trouble and dizziness, ner-
vousness, rheumatic pain, swollen
ankles and limbs, dimming OF the eve.
sight, sediment in the urine, or flut-
terlng of the heart will mark the near
approach of dropsy gravel, stone in
the Kidney diabetes or Brights dis
ease.
Only in one way can kidney disor-
ders be checked and cured--by prompt
treatment of the kidneys themselves
with a special kidney remedy. Doan's
kldney Pills are for the kidneys only.
They cure sick kidneys, clear and reg
ulate the urine, relieve strain upon the
heart and nerves, and cure headache.
rheumatic pain and dizziness. They
are recommended at home by people
you know.
MIsSoULA PROOF.
Mrs. P. d. Sculptures, living corner
Holmes and Stoddard streets, Mis-
soula, Mont, says: II have far more
reason to praise Doan's Kidney Pills
today than when I gave my statement
recommending them in 1902 I very
gladly corroborate every word Of my
previous Endorsement and can go even
further in saying that Doan's Kidney
Pills have never failed to give me the
most satisfactory results when l have
since appealed to their use. They re-
lieved my suffering and kept me in
good health all through the
years that have elapsed since they
were first brought to my attention in
1902. I have often recommended
Doan's Kidney Pills to my friends and
acquaintances suffering from kidney
trouble, and will continue to do so
whenever l have the opportunity"
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-02-24
RAILROAD MUST PAY
BIG FINE
VERDICT AGAINST NEW YORK
CENTRAL FOR REBATiNG
is SUSTAINED.

Washington, Feb. 23.-The verdict
of the United states circuit court for
the southern district of New York
imposing a fine of $10S,0O0 upon the
New York Central Railroad company
on the charge of granting rebates
to the American Sugar company. was
today affirmed by the supreme court
of the United States.
The rebates to the American Sugar
Refining company were given on ship
ments of sugar in 1908 from New York
to Cleveland and Detroit. Six offenses
were charged and fines of $4,000 each
were imposed by the trial court
The government prosecuted under
the interstate commerce and Elkins
laws Between New York and Cleve-
land the railroads published tariffs
calling for charge of u cents per 100
pounds, while the rate to Detroit was
% cents. The cut in the first instance
was cents and in the second 2 cents.
The court also rendered a similar
decision upholding the lower court in
the case of shipment to Cleveland,
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-02-24
have been at Livingston returned last

have been at Livingston, returned last
night.
Miss Irene Baggs came here last
night from Stevensville and is
visiting at the De Mayer boarding
house.
County Attorney r. Lee Mccullough
returned last night from Helena after
an absence since Sunday morning.
H. A. Briggs of Victor is in town
attending to business proposition.
C. E. Collins returned last night
from visit during the day at Mis-
soula.
A masque ball was given at Burns
hall last evening, which was largely
attended by the people who delight to
attend such diversions
Mrs. r. w. Beck and Miss Holmes
gave a shower at the formers home
last evening in honor of Miss Eliza
beth Chaplin, who will be married in
April to Harry Beck of Seattle.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-02-24
CANNED MUSIC" BILL
AGREED UPON At LAST

Washington, Feb. 23.-The senate
and house committees on patents have
agreed on the canned music" section
of the, copyright bill along the lines
of the Currier bill, which has passed
the house. Senator Smoot today in
troduced a bill in the senate and will
make an effort to have it passed so
the measure may become a law at the
present session. The provision for the
protection of the composers of music
is that they receive a royalty of 2
cents upon each disc or roll manufac-
tured for the reproduction of the
music on mechanical device. The
building up of monopoly is pre-
vented by clause providing that if
reproduction is permitted by the COM
poser any concern may have the right
to reproduce the music upon payment
of the royalty