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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-05

One way to convince woman is tH
let her think that she is convincing
you.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-05

Because some people parade a
cross is no reason they will wear a
crown,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-05

Z Success comes to those who count
every cent and make every cent
count.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-05

Itch cured in 80 minutes by Wooiford'G
Sanitary Lotion Never fails. At druggists.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-05
carbollc Acid in the Poultry Yard.

Carbolic Acid in the Poultry Yard.
Carbolic acid, properly applied, is a
useful drug in the poultry yard. The
offensive and unwholesome odors Of the
poultry quarters, arising from the ex-
halations and the fermentation of
their droppings, may be easily and
effectually removed by the use of a
solution of carbolic acid Among the
most troublesome annoyances of poul-
try-keeping lice must be enumerated.
These parasites will master the situa-
tion unless they are looked after. Car
bolic acid in solution almost instantly
destroys these pests The small
mites" or Spiders which live dur
ing the day in cracks and crevices and
about the bearings of the roosts, in
the corner of nest-boxes, ETC., are the
most annoying to the fowls at night.
Another trouble that may be enumer-
ated under the head of parasites is
"scabby legs" This disease, If di-
sease it be, is produced by an acarus,
a minute insect, which burrows be-
tween and under the scales on the
shanls and feet. When neglected for
a considerable time, the scabs or in
crustations grow to disgusting size,
and will be harder to remove than
if undertaken as soon as discovered.
This trouble is easily cured by the
use of the acid. "A solution for use in
poultry quarters for hygenic purposes
may be made by mixing one fluid
ounce of the acid with gallon of wa
ter Then sprinkle the inside sur
face 'thoroughly-fo walls, roosts,
nests, everything inside of the quar-
ters-with the solution. An excellent
plan is to saturate pieces of old car
pet, or bags, or worn-out horse-blank-
cts with a strong solution, and hang
or tack them up in the roosting-place,
or inside the coops where small chick
ems are kept. In hot weather the So
luton should be used in the buildings
at least cne a month, and in the coops
for little chickens oftener. The smell
given off will neutralize odors or mi
asms and destroy all microscopic or
ganisms and parasites, while it is abb
solutely harmless to the fowls and
chickens. The ointment is made by
mixing about one fluid ounce or large
tablespoonful of the acid with pound
of melted lard and stirring until thor
oughly mixed AS soon as cold enough
it is ready for use. A little of this
will keep the vermin away. 1t will,
when applied, cure the "scabby leg
Weekly Witness.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-05

The United States consumes $4,000,
900 pounds of tea annually.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-05

Truth is the conoueror of all error
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-05
10 His Sorrow

To His Sorrow
Knicker-Has your wife retired
from the world for 40 days?
.Bocker-Yes, but on full pay.-New
York Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-05

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Compound has been the standard remedy for
female ills. No sick woman does justice to
herself who will not try this famous medicine.
Made exclusively from roots and herbs, and
has thousands of cures to it's credit.
E1ES~ If the slightest trouble appears which
3I% you do not understand, write to Mrs.
Pinlxham at Lynn, Mass, for her advice-i it is
free and always helpful.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-05

Color good brighter and faster coors than any ohe
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14
JOHN O'ROURKE WOULD HAVE BEEN
 FAMOUS PLAYER
Brother of Manager EsJim Who Quit Game Years
 Ago.
RECALLS OTHER DAYS

Manager OROurke, having a day off
 yesterday, journeyed to New Haven. with his brother John ORourke of Boston, where they were interested spectators of the New Haven-New Britain game. In the early 7o's John ORourke, who was then leading the
 crack CT. B. F. U. S. team of this city, attracted the attention Of the Boston management, and a flattering
 offer was made him. He soon made a reputation and ranked as one of the
 cleverest players in the National lea que. Soon after this, the reserve clause made it's appearance and hav- ing some difference with the Boston
 management, he positively refused to play longer with. them. he having been one of the three men named on the Metropolitans in Philadelphia he made the longest hit ever made on any ball grounds up to that time.
 A left handler and sure hitter, a speedy runner and crack fielder, he robbed many we'll known pitchers of hard fought games. To quote MT. O'Rourke, "the game today is not one shade more interesting or better play ed, than in the old days, when each individual player went into the game for all it was worth, taking every chance to win, without regard to fear for the error column. As for speed, no pitcher Of today can SurpaSs the superb work of Whitney of the old Boston's or that of Critchley, the one armed pitcher for Providence and many others in the same class.
 Chance as we'll as brains enters largely into the success of every play CT and the sooner he realizes this and sees every opportunity to score the
 more victories he will add to his ere dit" After MT. O'Rourke's disagree ment with Boston, he retired from the game, much. to their dissatisfaction and accepted a, position in the rail- road service. where he has held an honored place ever since Had John remained in the game, history would have two grand old men" in base ball to record, for today he is a well preserved man, one year older than Manager Jim and having a host of friend in his adopted home, Boston. He has never given up his residence here and with unfailing regularity comes home to vote each year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14
MAY INVESTIGATE WATER POWER TRUST
(special from United Press. ,


 Washington, Aug. IA prediction that the Pinchot-Ballinger controversy will become the subject of an inves- tigation by a Congressional or an ex- ecutive committee. is made by the Washington Post today. It is consid- cred likely that a searching investiga- ton will be made into the alleged de- predations of the so-calIed water power trust The alleged coal lands frauds in Alaska, says the Post, are a sample of the developments that are expected in case of an investiga- tions. They are known in the Land Office as the Cunningham Claims, which are valued at $2O, 900, 900. The adjustment of them has been held up so it is said at the Land Office, by protest from the Forest Service. Ac- cording to the statement made by land office official there are 50,000, ,0OO tons of high class coal involved in these claims which, it is alleged, have been entered in some 700 separate en- tries by dummies for certain prom inent men unkonwn to the General Land Office. Neither Secretary Hitch cock or Secretary Garfield would press the matter to an immediate hearing because while the government had the confessions of many of these ''dun- mies,'' yet it's case, it is said, was weak in a legal sense until investiga- ton revealed additional witnesses. Af- ter Ballinger became secretary of the interior they were sent out of the Washington office to press matters to a conclusion but according to a state ment made yesterday by a land office official. the matter has been delayed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
Happenings of Interest About
 The City

Postmaster William H.. Marigo1d has received a. letter signed by Miss of Shoals, Portsmouth, N. H., in which she asks for information of the estate of Edward Emerson Waters, who lfv- ed some years ago, she thinks, in the vicinity of Bridgeport. Waters died in New York in June 1908. The object of the writer is to file a claim against the estate for services rend- cred.
 City Engineer Maurice F. McKenna has reported to the Permanent Paw brick ordered for use on South Main street is up to the Specifications in quality.
 The, contract for the Wade street sewer was awarded, last night to the B. D. Pierce, jr., Co.,, which extends Mfg. Co.,, was awarded the contract for the Cleveland avenue sewer, 300 feet at 90 cents a. foot and Burns and Co.,, received the contract to build $50 feet of sewer on Edna street at 94 cents a foot.
 Charles MiIanson, formerly of Bal tic, Conn, and Emile Theriau1t of Montreal, Canada, reached this city, last night on their way to Los Angeles Ca. They will walk the entire dis tance.
 Mrs. James Mulligan 2s6 Laurel ave- nue, died at Wright's hospital, yester- day. following an operation to reme- dy an abscess of the brain. She is survived by her husband, three small children, "a brother and sister, the former, Peter Flood of New York and the latter, Belle Flood of this city.
 Robert Weber has brought suit against Alois Schwab to recover $2,- 900 for rent alleged to be due. The plaintiff claims that in 1906 the de- fendant rented premises for the sale of frankfurters at Steeplechase Is- land, agreeing to pay $500 the first year, $90O the second and $1,000 for the third and fourth years.
 There will be special services at the Holy Rosary church tomorrow in honor of the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
 The delegation which will leave this city to help celebrate German Day in Meriden, Monday, will leave on the $50 a. m. train accompanied by the Wheeler & Wilson band. Leo c. Schmidt, E. Pathenay and Louis F. Schwerdtle will be at the station half an hour before the train leaves to distribute walking sticks and badges.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14
ROBERTSON, DEAN OF OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS,
 COMING TO BRIDGEPORT
Committee Comfort Have Charge of Entertaining Noted Athletes at Big Meet Here Next Saturday is
 

Guire, Daniel Walker. James H. Roo- ney, Jeremiah J. Burke, Michael W. Glynn, Walter Stapleton, John A. Shea.
 Walter IL. Lalley, William R. Hogan, John J. Frederick, Frank Burns, Dan- iel J. OConnor. James Carroll, John R. Quinlivan, George T. Mccarthy, James l.. Mullaney. William E. Phelan, John J. Finlan, Cornelius Driscoll, Thomas Brophy, James V. Brennan, John Gull linan, Patrick Grove, Thomas F. Cot ter, William Clifford, James Clancy. Patrick Dolan, John M. Donnelly, John c. Ford, Edward Ferguson, John Gallagher, John Howe, Patrick Han bury, Bartholomew Haggerty, Christo- Patrick J. Kelly Michael1 Logan, Mi chaeI J. Lee, William LeHeghan, John Moran, Patrick MolIoy, Dennis McDer- mott, Dr. D. H. Monohan, John Mur- ren, Jeremiah OLeary. James Quinn, James J. Rawley, Patrick Rock, B. L. Sullivan, James WhalIey, Michael Noo- nan, Charles Fitzgerald, Edward Nor ris. Richard J. Granville, Joseph Far rel1, John Malone, Matthew Farrell, Frank OBrien. Lawrence J. Gill, James P. McLaughlin, Stephen Do1an, Daniel J. Mccarthy, M. D., Bernard J. Lee, John Speers, John J. Brown, Michael Donovan. Patrick Whalley, Patrick Ford, Thomas McDonald. Thomas Burke. Thomas Barry, James D. Grady. James FeeIey. William A. B. Luddy, James Mccarthy. William ". Dewitt. Philip P. Curran. John Gull Lnan. Jr., John Fallon. Christopher Finnegan, James Farnan. James Con- nery, Dennis Kehoe, Thomas Fender, and Jeremiah TOomey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14
''SAILOR' BURKE KNOCKED OUT BY
 "WILLIE" LEWIS
In Terrific Battle the Gallant Tar Went to the Locker
 After Six Bells-Almost Double Knockout In Third

Burke'S- punches in the fourth, send- ing in his own with the rapidity and accuracy of a sharpshooter. The sail or gradually weakened. and in the fifth the crowd yelled for Lewis to go in and finish him, but the Four teenth street boy was wary of the mules kick that the sailor carried in his right hand and wisely kept his head and waited his turn
 It came in the next round, the sixth. Burke tore out of his corner like an enraged bull and rushed at Lewis swinging lefts and rights. Willie side stepped and as the Sailor turned caught him with a vicious overland right. Burke pitched forward and Lewis got home a short right hook to the jaw. Burke sagged and slowly the count of four, and, crowling to the ropes, raised himself on one knee.
 Referee Billy Joh got between the men and frantically yelled the count. heard in the din raised by the war whoops of the wild Fourteenth street. CTS. Eight and Burke attempted to pull himself to his feet. but sank back again as Lewis menaced him. Nine, ten,' shouted Joh. The fight was won aud Lewis was led to his corner. Burke was helped to his feet. The Brooklyn tar staggered across the ring and shook hands with his conqueror, who was smiling like a schoolboy who
 
 piece of pie.
 A glance at the ringsiders showed that most of the big sporting moguls were not at Saratoga. The Great White Way must have looked like a country lane between the hours of g and 12 last night. Many racing men, according to Mike Donlin, who him self made the trip. trekked down from Saratoga to see the big mill.
 Bat Nelson looked 'em over from a ringside seat. as we'll as Hugh Mo Intosh. the Australian fight promoter who IS hot on the trail of the Johnson Jeffries match. There was much bet ting on the bouts. ringside odds being 10 to 8 on Burke. The Fourteenth street contingent snapped up all the coin the men from the burg across the big bridge cared to wager, however.
 Before the boards were cleared for the main go Joe Jeannette, who will fight Sandy Ferguson at the club next Friday night. Battling Nelson and Hugh Mcintosh were introduced. It was announced that the LSangford- Ketchell bout had been. postponed. Ths Michigan Lion and the Boston negro will meet at the Fairmont Club on September 10, instead of September 8, as originally arranged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14

Friday the Thirteenth ever was an unlucky day for those who go down to the sea in ships. An old salt never would have put out of port on such an fll-omened day. Two young tars, Sailor Burke of Brooklyn. and Jim Holland. a stoker. on a British liner, who always manages to find fight or two when in port, essaved the stunt at the Fairmont club in New York last night, and both craft went to the bottom, Burke being knocked out by Willie Lewis broadside in the sixth round of their scheduled ten- round mill and Holland sinking from one of Harry Outch's lusty wallops in the fourth round of their expected ten session semi-windup.
 Burke was put away after about a minutes fighting in the sixth round of the fastest fight seen in New York since Stanley Ketchell dropped Jack OBrien in their memorable fight be- fore, the members of the National A. c. last winter. At the first clang of the gong the men rushed from their corners and began to battle like bull- dogs and from there on till the Pride of Fourteenth Street got over his hay maker and caused the full droll of the doleful decimal to be tolled over the Brooklyn tar, the huge crowd of fight members was kept in a frenzy of ex- cftement.
 Toward the end of the first round the Sailor caught Lewis with vicious short right hook and sent him to the boards. Willie was up in a flash and fought back like a. wildcat. In the second round the Fourteenth street fighter sent over a hard right and toppled the Sailor on his back. The Brooklynite staggered to his feet and managed to weather the round.
 In the next session Willie ballooned and ran into one of Burke's haymak- ing rights. It was a terrific punch and came perilously near ringing down the curtain. Willie took the count of eight and coming up caught the Sailor with a right to the jaw that made Burke's knees sag. The Sai1cr fell forward on the groggy Lewis. and both men fell to the floor. The bell rang and prevented what might have been double knockout.
 Lewis. who for three rounds had been attempting to slug with the rugged Brooklynite. who had all the advantage of weight. reach and height. steadied down and began to fight more cautiously in the fourth The landsman's change of tactics brought him home the bacon. Lewis cooled down and picked off most of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14

One of the most interesting of the athletic celebrities who will come to this city Saturday, Aug. 21, to partici- pate in the big athletic meet of the United Irish societies will be the start CT of the events, Lawson Robertson. He is the dean of the Olympic cham pions who won Iaurels for Uncle Sam across the water. It was he who won eight out of F first prizes at London, or enough to have alone won the meet for the American team. He has a spite the fact that he stands feet l 1-2 inches and weighs 190 pounds. He is undoubtedly the fastest big man in the world He was the captain of the I. A. A c. track team ever since it's reorganization as the Greater New York Irish American Athletic ASsocia- ton and until recently when he resign ed to become the coach of the team. He is extremely popular with the ath- letes and the great success of the Irish American team is largely due to his captaincy. It was Robertson who cap- tained the team which toured Ireland, Scotland and Sweden after the Olym- pie games, winning the championships in each place against the best athletes those countries could produce.
 The committee of arrangements has appointed special committee on com fort and entertainment of guests, as follows: Judge Thomas c. Coughlin. Attorney Thomas M Cullinan, Capt. Edward J. Joy, Edward Lonergan, Frederick c. Mullins, Capt. James Car tenN James Burns, Timothy O'Reilly, Alexander Heaphy, Patrick J. Mo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14
Connecticut League

The Papermaxers were given a chance to regain first place in the lea que race, but again fell before the Hartford Senators who now have a lead of 19 points. Nothing seems to stop the gingery Meadow Larks. Yes terday, Goldie Bowlers crew. won their tenth straight game. the league rec ord for the season, the crippled Ponies being the victims. New Haven shut New Britain out in a light hitting contest. The Waterbury Bridgeport game scheduled for yesterday was played last Sunday. The results.
 New Haven3, New Britain O.
 Northampton 8, Springfield O.
 Bridgeport-Waterbu game ad- vanced (played Sunday.
 Hartford 5, Holyoke 8.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14
WENT SWIMMING
 AND LOST LIFE

Thompsonville, Aug. 1.-The body of Joseph Campbell, age 35, Forester and Woodman, was found floating in the Connecticut River about 3:30 yes- terday afternoon by Frank Kenyon of Springfield.
 The body was found near the 'Sin1ming Rocks" and as his coat was missing it is believed that he went to the place for a. swim and fell from the rocks. His watch was still run ming when the body was taken to the undertaker's. Coroner Cooean give his verdict as accidental drowning. He leaves wife and three small chil- dren.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14
Deaths and Funerals

Funeral services over the remains of Max Guetter were held from the resi- dence of his brother-in-law, August 1T. Hansman on Jane street, yesterday afternoon, Rev. Paul Clemens, pastor of the St. PauIus German Lutheran Evangelical church off1ciated. In his remarks he referred to the biography of the deceased. Max Guetter was Kingdom Sachsen. Germany At the age of 16 years King Albert of Sach- sen had him enter the Conservatorium of Leipzig. after successful studies in music for three years he came to America and after residing for seven years at Providence. R. l., he was called to the Symphonic Orchestra in Boston where he followed the art for until he was called four years ago to Minneapolis. Minn.. to enter the Symphonic Of Music. His death re- suited at the age of fl years and z months. The widow who is a daugh- ter of the late Conrad Weidenhammer with her four brothers and one sister, Mrs. Hansman, have the sympathy of many friends. The wealth of floral tokens attested the esteem in which he was held. The bearers were Leon ard Meyler. George Sanger, Nicholas Leffert. and Albert E1irmke. The in terment was in the family plot in Park cemetery.
 Meriden Nash. aged 61 years, who mas been Tn III health TOT the past four or five years, died last evening, at the home of his son, William A. Nash 50 Newneld avenue. He was a widower He is survived by a brother. Rev. A. H. Nash, of Saltwater, N. r., and a son.
 Funeral services over the remains of Helen, wife of John Unfred were held this afternoon from her late residence 257 Coleman street, at 8 o'clock the services being conducted by Rev H. G. Wiener. pastor of the German Re- formed Church. The Schwaebischer Maenner Chor. of which Organization the husband of the deceased was sec retary, attended in a body The ac- tive pail bearers were E. Adams, M. F. Wie1er. Fred Reohrich Mat Sch wartz, Christian Haug and Louis Hil- ginger. Services will also be held at the home, at g o'clock tomorrow morning. The body will be taken tr Long Island for cremation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14
}LWE BASE ] BALL TIPS,

Two games with the Papermakers at Newfield today. The Orators rest tomorrow The Giants are even surprising themselves, three straight from the Cubs was never dreamed of. New Haven and Springfield clash at Lighthouse Point tomorrow.
 o'Brien of New Haven has estab- Hshed a record for playing a perfect fielding game for infielders in this league by going IS games without an error. John Bunyan of this city pre- viously held the record for this sea- son by going 16 games.
 "Hi" Ladd is making great record in center field, having played that slip up. "Cosey'' Dolan of the Pa perrnakers is right after him, with a record of 32 games.
 Every club in the, league has en- joyed a squirt this season except the Orators, perhaps they are in the midst of one now. having won five out of the last seven. Nortnampton holds straight. Hartford and Holyoke each having won eight in succession this season.
 Pitsburg is to honor its ball players. Over 400 streets in the Smoky City are to renamed, as per ordinance, the new names including the cognomens of the Pirates, while all the cities in both major leagues are to be includ- ed. Wagner avenue is going to be a corning thoroughfare.
 How the mighty have fallen. Last year Baltimore and Indianapolis won the bunting in their respective lea eIueS present they are fba reI- lar position The same is true in this league, the Springfield Ponies being fast on their way to the bottom, while in the New England league, the Law a hard run for honors in 1908 is also in last place.
 The Chicago Cubs used up four pitchers against the New York Giants yesterday, but the work of "Bugs'' Raymond was too much for them. Joe Tinker was the only Cub who could do anything. He made four hits out of four times up, including a homer, two two seekers and a single.
 The Cubs will make a strong effort to win today's game sending in Pitcher Ruehlback, who has won IA straight games. McGraw has Mat thewson spotted for work today.
 Hartford and Northampton meet to-
 
 the two clubs stand S-6 in the Larks favor. Last week the Larks took four games from the Senators and are due to take the fifth today.
 President Comiskey of the Chicago Americans has announced a big trade with the Minneapolis team of the American Association whereby the following players go to Chicago: ''Younk Cy'' Young, formerly with the Boston and Ptttsburg Nationals Catcher Blcck, formerly with the Washington Americans, Pitcher Olm- stead, last year with the Chicago Americans, and first baseman Gull, last season with Pittsburg. The terms included both cash and players.
 Tim Hurst is no more as an umpire in the American League, President Ban Johnson announcing his drop ping and the securing of Mike Thomp- son to take his place. Thompson, who is a Waterbury boy, is well known all over the country as a noted foot