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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-22

fordL Half as much energy spent in trying to save people at home would accomplish wonders.
 Tonight the Azalias give a whist The event takes place at Odd Fellows hall, with the usual prizes and re- treatments thrown in.
 The Devon club house will throw wide it's doors this evening for a grand whist.
 Tomorrow evening the Camera Club gives it's novel entertainment at the Methodist church. Telepathy is to be a prominent feature. As is well known this is the sympathetic affection of one mind by the thoughts, feelings or emotions of another at distance, without communication by speaking Or squeezing hands. Of course all the young people in town will wish to know how this curious telegraph works, and if it can be strung upon couple of tomato cans. : The only way to find out is to go to the church and think very hard about someone whom you wish to think of you.
 Next Saturday afternoon, from 2 to 6, the Athletic Association of the High school will hold a cake, cream and candy sale. There will be an abund- ance of molasses kisses and many other things good for those who want them. The object is to raise funds
 
 Clifford Giles has been visiting in town.
 The late E. M. Wells left all of his property to his sister.
 Farmers at the west end of the town are making their hot beds and sowing beet seeds.
 One of our Embroidery clubs has been recently entertained by Mrs. For rester Bishop.
 The assessors were in session this afternoon.
 Mrs. Thomas B. Taylor of Warwick avenue, and Mrs. J. H. Randall were at the recent Bullard reception in Bridgeport.
 Miss Edith Allen has gone to New York to spend the day.
 William Delaney of Bridgeport, has bought three lots on Ho1lister Heights.
 Lots 369 and 370, Iollister Heights, have been sold to William N. Keiser
 Miss Constance Fairchild of New York, has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wheeler.
 It is thought that as soon as George A. Porter hears of the fire he will hurry home.
 Leonard Saunders is back home again from Providence, R. I.
 George O. Lines, Jr., has been miss ed for some time from his accustomed resorts at the center Of the town.
 William Topping is at last home from the Bridgeport hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-22

Washington, Feb. 22.-That the hum- bIe railroad tie is most important factor in the material development of the country is q great truth that IS little understood bv people1 outside of railroad circles. The pulling engine that speeds at the rate of a mile or more a minute over the country is a slave to the two steel rails that insure a smooth and safe road. and these rails in turn depend on the old-fashioned wooden cross-tie which holds them in place.
 Yankee invention has not yet found a substitute which has induced the railroads to give up wood, although ex- perts say that the day will surrey come when the country's forests will no longer be called upon to supply the de- mand for ties. Up to the present time 1t seems that no other material has been found which has the resiliency of wood and which at the same time causes less wear and tear on the rails, faStenings. and rOadbed.
 The countrys railroads during the last two or three years used 10000, COG to 15O. 100000 of sawed and hewn ties a year. The ideal tie timber is white oak. which combines the qualities of durability. hardness. strength, and close grain. Tt is not only excellent for ties. but is widely used in ship building. for general construction, in cooperage. in the manufacture of car riages. for agricultural implements. in- terior finish of houses. and for furni- ture. On account of this wide use, the supply has been greatly reduced and some of the railroads have been forced to pay almost prohibitive p9ices for ties, or to substitute other and cheaper woods to replace the white oak ties ,Eapidly disappearing from their lines.
 Over 40 per cent. of the ties recently purchased by the railroads of the coun- try are oak. according to latest sta- tistics of United States Forest Service Cross-ties of Southern pine formed somewhat less than 25 per cent. Doug mately 10 per cent. of the total. Nat urally the proportion of these two tim- bers will increase as the supply of oak dwindles. This is also true of cedar
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-22
STAMFORD
At the Lectures The Coming Concert News From Africa = Telepathy-A Cake Sale Notes of Human Interest

The fact that Mrs. A. Bedell Benja- min was at the lecture on Shakespeare on Saturday evening is good evidence that she has not as yet gone to Palm Beach, Florida. We must not be in too big hurry to send people out of town.
 few of those who heard Mrs Ward give her illustrated lecture on Shake speare Saturday evening were Judge and Mrs. Curtis, MT. and Mrs. Shell ton, MT. Beardsley, Carlos Wilcox, Mrs. Clara M. Porter, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Wheeler, Mrs. Dr. Cogswell, Miss Jud- son, Miss Ethel Beach, Miss Lowell, Miss Russell the librarian, and oth- CTS.
 The pool tables have arrived and 2 been placed in the old but famous When restaurant, and now men and boys who find time hanging too heav- fly to be borne, can drop in and knock the balls.
 MT. Beach and family have not as yet departed for California. Spring is coming on so rapidly there will real ly be little need of seeking a more agreeable climate.
 The coming Irish and Scotch con- cert at the Congregational church, promises to be a delightful event Miss Hogan is in fine voice, and will sing several Irish songs, giving a sketch of each. Mr. Calder will also sketch some of the Scotch songs, re- counting the legends which gave rise to them. Miss Hulse and Mrs. Ed mund Judson will play an organ and piano duet.
 Two of David Goes sons passed yes- terday at the old homestead Mr. Coe, Jr., has not as yet returned to Vermont, to assist in making maple sugar. He rather dreads the snow drifts and the frosts It is more de- lightful to remain in Stratford and see the cowslipS bloom and hear the chat ter of the red winged blackbirds.
 Rev. and Mrs. William F. Knapp. who used to be known in town. are now in Mombosa, Africa, as mission aries to the heather. They write to a. local resident that the country is filling up with English settlers; that a railroad has been built; and that Mr. Roosevelt is expected. Indeed, pack ages marked ''T. R." have already ar rived at the depot. It appears that in Africa a missionary in quest of souls thinks nothing of walking 50 miles, while his wife takes a trip of Is miles before breakfast. But if this sort of thing is done too often the human system which is frail breaks down, and the missionary has to go to the top of a high mountain where 1t is cool and bracing to recuperate. When last heard from MT. Knapp was on the top of one of the hills. 7,000 feet high, right in the middle of Etheo- pla. Up there the air is so clear a man with good eyes can see from 50 10 lOO miles. All the same the Knapps would De glad to be back in old Strar-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-22
JUDGE BEARDSLEY
 HOST AT DINNER
Sons of the American Revo- lution Meet the President
 General at the Stratfeld.

Hon. Henry Stockbridge. president general of the Sons of the American Revolution and a justice of the supreme court of Maryland, was the guest of Judge Morris B. Beardsley at a dinner at the Stratfield last evening" Judge Stockbridge is a resident of Baltimore and was called to this city to attend the meeting of the S. A. R. which is in progress at the Stratfield to-day. Those who enjoyed the occas- ion were Judge George w. Wheeler, Judge Howard J. Curtis. States Attor- ney Stiles Judson. Allan W. Paige, Lewis B. Curtis. David F. Read. and Charles $. Garfield.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-22
PNEUMONIA FOLLOWS

Pneumonia often follows la grippe but never follows the use of Foleys Honey and Tar. for la grippe coughs and deep seated colds. Refuse any but the genuine in the yellow package. F. E. Brill local agent. *1 5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-22

Hoarse coughs and stuffy colds that may develop into pneumonia over night are quickly cured by Foley's Honey and Tar. and it soothes inf1amed mem branes. heals the lungs. and expels the cold from the system. F B. Brill. local agent. "1 35
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-22
PERSONAL MENTION.

J. A. Goldsmith who established "The Enterprise several months ago and who is still the owner of that pub lication, is now the advertising man. ager of the Hartford Post
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-22
The D. M. Read Go.
 Established 1857.
A Dining Room Suite of Merit

The appearance of the group of beautiful and sub- stantal Dining Room Furniture shown in our north ern1nost window Main St. will convince any observ- CT that it is made for through many years and it will be delight to the eye long is ill existence. It is the latest and best example of Early English structed by craftsmen who artists in their nes The pieces included are Extension Table, Serving Table, Buffet, China Cabinet one Arm Chair and five Side Chairs
 A visit to the Furniture Rooms and lesurey walk through the many will prove of interest, for there are great many pieces of rare workman ship.
 Fourth foor Carpet Store elevator.
 lit or Miss" Rag Rugs Most attractive of old time Rugs and they shown in the window at Fairfield Av. and Middle St. It is good representation of the colorngs which in light and medium effects, clean clear white and bue brown, ta1l gray, and red all in hit miss patterns These are moderate priced Rugs and suitable for bedrooms, living rooms in cottages and especially desr able for the bath room they will wash.
 Size 30 60 $115
 36 72 $1.50
 These are also woven in much larger sizes, and collection may be the Carpet Store, first floor.
 An Apartment Coaler. To avoid the frequent carrying of coal for the kitchen range clever person has invented and made a receptacle for storing several days supply This article will hold hundred pounds of coal and takes up very little floor space. It is neat in appear ance and does away with all coal dust and litter Every housekeeper will appreciate it.
 In the basement Furnishing Store. The D. M. Read Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
NEW PLANT WILL
 MAKE IRON BEDS
Factory at East Birmingham Will Have Capacity of 20 Finished
 Beds Day.

An important new industry has been added to Birmingham's long list of man ufactories. John w. s. Jones and Willis Jones, both well known in local machine and manufacturing circles. have com pleted and are about to operate an iron bed and steel office fixture factory, the capacity to be 20 fine iron beds a day. It is stated that none but high class prod uct is to be turned out and no attempt will be made to compete in the cheaper chilled line of goods.
 The capital of the company is owned by Birmingham men and the Messrs. Jones have so long been identified with the Birmingham district, having come here from Cincinnati 15 years ago, that the plant may well be classed as home controlled.
 MT. John Jones formerly was superin- tendent of the Hardy-Tynes Foundry and Machine company.
 Their new plant is located at Thirty ninth street and Tenth avenue, in East Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
HARDEE MEMBERS
 START NEW FUND
WILL COLLECT SOLICITATIONS OF $1 TO BUILD A MONUMENT ON THE SCENE OF REcAPTURE OF CRATER.

Camp Hardee, United Confederate Vet erans, held one of the largest and most enthusiastic meetings of recent date in the rooms of the Commercial club yes terday afternoon. The programme was varied and most interesting.
 A movement was started looking toward the erection on the scene of the recapture of the Crater at Petersburg, Va, a mon ument to the memory of the heroes of Gen. J. c. c. Saunders brigade, first com manded by General Wilcox. The plan is to ask only subscriptions of q of each subscriber. Every member of General Saunders brigade will be called upon as soon as their addresses can be se- cured. The following subscriptions were received yesterday: Commander J. F. Mclaughlin, $10; J. w. Bush, $1; Capt W. c. Ward, s1; R. Fl. Hagood $1; D. A. Wright, $1; A. c. Oxford, s1; Comrade Millsap $1 w. E. Yancey, $1; Capt. John G. Smith, $1, and Maj James Fowles, $1.
 The camp will also take part in a move ment to erect monument to the honor of Senators Morgan and Pettus at Selma.
 The veterans were entertained with an excellent musical programme and several ladies gave recitations. Mrs. Laura Webb read beautiful poem, which she wrote in memory of B. F, Roden, who was a staunch member of Camp Hardee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
POLITICAL GOSSIP GOING THE ROUNDS Early Session of Legislature
 Appears In OisfavOr BIRMINGHAM MEN ACTIVE Gray Will Be In the Race, and It Is Understood Weakley Will Stand
 for Chief Justice of the
 Supreme Court.
BIRMINGHAM MEN ACTIVE

Talk about an early session of the legis- Birmingham.
 Down in Montgomery they are doing all they can to bring it on in April, but Birmingham bankers and others most in terested are expressing the hope that the extra session will not be called until late in the summer.
 The idea which has been brought about by the probable throwing out of the banking laws passed by the last legisla- ture is not worrying the local bankers. Since the eonstitutionality of the bill has not been attacked as yet they see no cause for hurry or worry.
 The only object of holding the session before January appears to be to get Greater Birmingham in before the cen sus. Many of the suits pending will de- eide the further consttutionality of the state laws and it is pointed out by many as desirable to wait as long possible to give all of them a full trial.
 Brmingham's habit of asking for full share of political offices from the state will not be dropped in the primaries, which will come on in 1911. In spite of the rumors that Lieut. Gov. Henry B. Gray would not enter the race for gov ernor he will be a live candidate and will muster his full strength. MT. Gray will make a campaign in due time, but does not believe in tiring the voters with three years of politics.
 It is generally conceded, though by no official statement, that Judge s. D. Weak ley will make a race for supreme court justice. He has kept his skirts per foctly clear in every respect and has gained large friendship all over the state since his close race with Judge Tyson two years ago. The race be- tween Judge Weak1ey and Judge J. R. Dowdell will be one of the most spir- ited of the campaign.
 These are the only practical certain ties, although it is hard for many to believe that Dr. R. M. Cunningham will stay out of politics and there are num- Der of other local citizens who are said to be trimming their hats for offices at Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
RECEIVERS FOR
 DEAD NEWSPAPER

Chicago, March 2O.-(special )-The Chi cago Chronicle company was placed in the hands of receiver by Judge Honore today on petition of John R. Walsh. w. l. Dickinson, assistant treasurer of the company was made receiver in bonds of $20,000. A few minutes before this action was taken judgments for more than $1 100000 were entered by Judge Gibbons in favor of Walsh A. Green and John s. Cooper The six-story building in which the defunct paper was published was sold for taxes of 1907, which were not paid when they became due It is averred in the bill of complaint that unless the premises are redeemed in the time allowed by statute and the pro visions of the leasehold carried out both will be lost to the defendant. Therefore the complainant declared the appointment of q receiver necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
SENTENCES IN
 CRIMINAL COURT

The following sentences were imposed in the first division of the criminal court yesterday morning. the prisoners being those convicted during the past week.
 Minnie Hummer, assault and battery, 6 months; Eugene Williams, grand lar ceny years; John Butler, assault and battery with a weapon 20 days; Thomas W. Lavine, embezzlement. years; Phil Flewellen, grand larceny, 90 days; George Williams, grand larceny, 1 year; Leola Atchison, petit larceny, months Wal ter McGee, grand larceny, months; Gar field Jackson and Webster Thomas, burg lary years each; George Williams, lar ceny 20 days; Snug Wood, burglary and grand larceny, 2 years; George Adams, larceny, year; Jesse Lewis, grand lar ceny 2 years; Frank Alexander, years; Bud Lassiter, grand larceny, years; George Lawson, grand larceny and re- ceiving stolen property, years; Clarence Nicholson, assault with intent to murder, 3 years; Will Dowdell assault and bat tery with 8 weapon, years; Ben Tay- Tor, grand larceny, IS months; Wesley Smith, burglary and grand larceny, years; Carrie Glaze, grand larceny, year and 1 day; Mary Davis, grand larceny year and 1 day. George Anderson, burg lary and grand larceny year; Jim John son, burglary and grand larceny, years; George Anderson, two charges of burg larry and grand larceny, IS months.
 In a majority of the cases the costs were also taxed against the defendants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
DOCTOR SAID Much Sickness Caused By Coffee Drinking.

It is wise to use care in the selection of your table beverage.
 The experience of several Ills. families proves this, and one of them is a very interesting story.
 We were induced to quit coffee about eight years ago because of It's injurious effects The doctor advised us to stop it entirely and we began to use Postum.
 While we drank coffee we had head ache, sleeplessness, stomach troubles. pal pitation of the heart, etc. We have found no injurious effects from Postum, and are clear of all the old coffee troubles. 1t has a fine color, Q delicious flavor and we feel free to drink all we wish of 1t.
 My brothers family has used Postum for eight years and has been benefited az we have. A Swedish family neighbors. used to drink coffee for years, but nnding 1t harmful, have quit and now use Postum
 "A number of other families we know here who were habtual coffee drinkers, with the usual results, have now taken up Postum. The doctors here say much sickness is caused by drinking coffee.
 Some of them did not like Postum at first. but when we showed them how to make 1t dark and rich. according to di- rections on pkg, they liked 1t better than coffee. and it agrees with them.
 Name given by Postum Co.,. Battle Creek, Mich Read "The Road to We'll vile," in pkgs. There's a Reason"
 Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human Interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
PRESERVE RELIC OF
 BARTON'S CUNNING

The small piece of iron rod which George Barton, alleged safecracker. broke from his cot in his cell in the county jail, and which he fashioned into an in- strument with which to bore a hole through the brick wall of the prison, has been an interesting object in the sheriff's office during the last day or two.
 The rod is about quarter of an inch in diameter and four feet long. Barton had formed a big loop to rest upon the forearm slipping the wrist through the loop. The ends had been twisted to- gether one end protruding like a gimlet. The manner in which the rod had been twisted was such that the entire strength of the arm could be used, and was also such that man could lie on his cot and work and apparently be asleep.
 Just how long 1t would have taken Barton to have bored hole in the thick brick wall is, of course, only matter of conjecture, but 1t would only have taken but a few hours of strenuous work at the most, and the authorities are of the opinion that If the constant watch had not been kept upon Barton he would have made strong effort to es- cane in this manner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
READY FOR OPENING.
Many Surprises Are In Store at Ca
 heen's Tomorrow.

Everything has been hustle and hustle around Caheen's store for the past few days getting in readiness for the spring opening to be held tomorrow and Tues day. Window dressers have exhausted their art in arranging the show windows and from peeps under the curtains it Is very evident that something great is to be seen when the curtains are removed today
 The interior of the store Is a place of beauty. the decorations being among the most elaborate ever presented by a local stores The color scheme is white, this prevailing throughout the entire store. Large twisted ropes are dropped from the ceilings and wound about the store in ar tistic fashion. A large bridge made of white rosettes is to be found in the cen ter of the store. This is of exquisite de- sign and patrons of tho store Saturday afternoon made many exclamations of de- light upon seeing 1t as it neared compile ton.
 The opening this spring promises to be the greatest in the history of this popu- lar department store, and Monday and Tuesday will find it in all probability the busiest place in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
Proof That
 Charcoal Will
 Absorb Impurities
Many People Are Not From Missouri" But They Like to Be Shown-A
 Simple Yet Effectual Test for Charcoal,

Frequently people like to know if an article will do all that is claimed of 1t. and we agree with these people for 1t Is perfectly right that they should know. The F. A. Stuart Co. has gone to considerable expense to perfect some simple method by which 1t could be convincingly proven that their Char coal Lozenges possessed all the medicinal qualities claimed of them, and herein print a simple yet effective proof
 Take anything which emits an obnox- ious ordor and place 1t in some conven- tent place, say in a box or something that can be easily covered Then pull verize sufficient of Stuart's Charcoal Lo- zenges to completely cover the decaying or odious matter. Care must be taken that the pulverized charcoal completely envelops whatever the odor Is coming from. It will be immediately noticed that there will be no odor; the charcoal will absorb positively all the odor and should you make the test with a piece of meat or something that decays rapidly complete disintegration will take place without the slightest traces of an ordor noticeable
 This is proof positive that Stuart s Charcoal Lozenges will eliminate odors and insure the user a clean, sweet breath While the general improvement in tho health and action of the stomach and bowels will be sufficient to convince the most skeptc
 Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are fcl' sale everywhere, 25 cents a box, guaranteed to contain nothing but young willow wood charcoal and pure honey. sample sent free upon request Address F A. Stuart Co.,. 200 Stuart Bldg. Marshall, Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
EVANS CUTS BIC
 HOLE IN PRISON Neryy Young Robbsr Almost
 Made Escape GOT RATCHET SOMEWHERE He Says He Is Not Afraid of the City Jail and Is Confident That He
 Will Yet Make His
 Escape.

Charles Evans, an amateur Rallies, who way of burglaries, robberies and other crimes, and who is sure the local prison is far too weak in its structure to hold him, came very near escaping from the city bastie yesterday afternoon for cer- tain.
 During the past four or five days there has been a crew of carpenters putting up a partition in the jail. and it is supposed that Evans stole one of their hatchets. for he certainly secured one somewhere, and yesterday afternoon within the course of about 10 minutes he almost chopped his way through the brick wall of the city jail. His plot was nipped in the bud. however, by Day Warden Charles Harbin, and the youngster is now being kept locked up in a cell instead of being all lowed to run loose in the corridors
 It will be recalled that Evans, who Is not yet out of his teens. was arrested a few days ago by Detectives Murphy and Ray for breaking into the residence of Charles Barber on North Twenty first street. When Evans was arrested he had tho goods" on him, and made no denial of the burglary, but told the detectives all about a whole lot of other burglaries and other crimes he had committed in places from one end of the country to the other.
 The youngster says he has no fear about the stability of the Birmingham jail. He says he has seven years hanging over him elsewhere and he does not in tend to let the local police interfere with his plans. He says he is confident he will escape yet.