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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-20
Nephew of Willard
 Raymond Worth $40, ,OO0

late Arthur H. Raymond returned to the Probate court today showed that the deceased left $49, 9,697.46 in personal property. MT. Raymond died only a short time ago with a blood clot on the brain after treatment at "The Galen.' He was 29 years of age, but had amassed small fortune. He had a number of patents on automobile brakes, it being through this means that his earnings were swelled. At the time of his death he was employed with the Royal Equipment Co., He died survived by his widow and his parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles M Ray mord, who conduct a grocery store at 348 Fairfield avenue. He was a nephew of Willard Raymond who died this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-20
MEAD TELLS WHY < LICENSES WERE
 REFUSED TO TWO

The hearing on the appeal from the County Commissioners in the cases of James F. Layden and Lodo- vico Gordano, both of Norwalk. was continued this morning in the Super for Court before Judge Lucien F. Burpee County Commissioner Whit man S. Mead of Greenwich explained to the court why his commission did not grant the applications. Both men desired to locate near the ap- proach td the Washington Bridge, which connects East and South Nor walk. The place he said, was unsuit- able and not sufficiently policed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-20
BACHMAN-AYERs

At St. Paurs rectory this evening at 7:30 o'clock Rev. E. J. Kenyon, pastor of St. Paul's church, will unite in mar riage Miss Minnie Augusta, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Henry Bachn1an of William street, to MT. Howard B. Aver of Iranistan avenue The bride will be attended by Miss Catherine Eagen, while MT. Herbert Bottomley will be groomsman. The bride will be at tired in white with hat to match, and the bridesmaid in blue, also with hat to match. The bridal party will take the 9:36 train for New York and points South. On their return to this city they will take up their residence on William street, where the groom has fitted up a cozy little home. The bride for some time has been a stenographer at the Union Typewriter Co. plant, while the groom is an experienced jew elry salesman. being employed by the Fairchild jewelry firm.
 Florence Harty, daughter of MT. and Mrs. William H. Harty, Washington Terrace, will be married this evening to George H. Strickland, at St. Au- gustine's parsonage, by Rev. Charles McElroy, pastor of the church. Miss Harty will be attended by Miss Ruby Hall, her cousin. Dr. Arthur Hunter of this city will be groomsman. Only will be present The young people have received a number of handsome presents.
 In the Washington Park Methodist church this evening Miss Mabel Flor ence Rogers will be married to MT. George Henry Simonds by the pastor. Rev. Charles E. Rarto. Miss Ruby Rogers will be bridesmaid and MT. Elton Rogers will be best man. Or ganist Charles Ferrett will play the wedding march. The ushers will be Messrs. Howard Wheale, Frederick P. Williams. J. Charles Simonds and Her man Fedyt. MT. Simonds is employed by the American Graphophone Com pany. The bride is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Everett l.. Rogers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-20
MORSE WANTS
 FAIR TRIAL
(special from United Press)

Especial from United Press.)
 New York. Oct 20.-Charles w. Morse in his cell in the city prison to- day denounced a report that he was convinced that he would expect no re- lief at the hands of the supreme court and that he was arranging his af- fairs so that he could go to prison without delay.
 '"This report is malicious. absurd and preposterous in the extreme" said MT. Morse, "and the reason it has been circulated is to discourage my friends. I will fight to the last ditch and my wife and are confident we will yet get clear. am not asking for par don. What I want is fair trial and I believe the supreme court will grant it to me-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-20
Business Mems Committees Named
 By President Bolande

Y President F. w. Bolande of thef Bridgeport Business Mems Association to-day appointed the following dele-1 gates and alternates to represent the4 local association at the annual meet, ing of the State Business Mems As-- sociation to be held at Waterbury. to- morrow:
 Delegates-R. T. Whiting. A. M. Cooper, M. w. Manwaring. Frank ID. \ Bell, George E. Crawford, Carl Poster, Charles M- Cole. Isaac Moss and F. w. Bolande.
 Alternates-A. H. Mackenzie. James Feeley, Robert T. Rock Charles L. Gaylord. Carl Beck. Charles D. Davis. ]. N. M. Muirhead, Charles P. Cole and James P. Frisbie
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-20
TYRUS COBB INDICTED ON
 STABBING COUNT
Especial from United Press.)

Special from United Press)
 Cleveland, Oct. 20.-Tyrus Cobb. star batsman and base runner of the De- troit American League baseball .Nham- pions, surrendered himself to Sheriff Hirstitus to-day and was at once ar raigned to the indictment charging him with 'stabbing to wound'' George Stanfield. a night watchman at the Euclid Hotel.
 Cobb's trial was set for November P, and his bail was fixed at S500 The bond was immediately arranged by his attorney, R. E. McKfsson, and Cobb was released.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-20
SHARPER HELD ON
 THEFT CHARGE:
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United PreSs.)
 New Haven, Oct 20.-William Sharp CT, a Waterbury negro who looks very much like white man was bound over to the superior court under $1,e00 bond to-day for the theft of a watch from another man. Charles Lawton. of Waterbury. It appears that the two men dropped into the 'Dewdrop. Inn on George street last night and en- joyed a few drinks. Sharper says he took the watch and fountain pen from his comrades pocket for safe keeping because Lawton, he believed, had be- come unsteady.
 Lawton tells that he awoke to find Sharper's fingers in his pockets.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-20
SUIT ALLEGES
 ROTTEN FRUIT
Torrington Man Seeks Dam ages from Bridgeport
 Merchant

] Torrington, Oct. 20.-James Joseph of Torrington has brought suit against M Loverewsky of Bridgeport to re- cover damages for a carload of rotten watermelons which he alleges he re- ceiyed He alleges that he paid $3-0 g for 800 watermelons and 262 bushels of potatoes, all guaranteed stock, before opening the car,- and that he found melons substituted for the potatoes. Much of the fruit was worthless and the rest had to be sold at a sacrifice. Bridgeport property has been attach ed 10 cover the damages asked for.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-20
M'CARREN'S HEART
 ACTION STILL BAD
Special from United Press.)

New York, Oct. 20-At St. Catherines hospital it was stated this morning that the condition of State Senator Patrick HI. McCarren, who had a bad sinking spell soon after midnight was again rnore favorable and rather seem ed to be gaining strength His heart action however, is giving the attend ing physicians much concern.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-20
WRIGHTS< WANT
 TO PUT AEROPLANE
 OUT OF BUSINESS
fspecia1 from the United Press

New York, Oct. 20.-Through their attorneys, the Wright brothers have applied to the United States court for an injunction, damages and the right to destroy the French aeroplane which is now at Annphere. The machine, which is a duplicate of the one in which Bleriot crossed the English Channel, was brought to this city by Ralph Saulnier, who planned to make a series of exhibition flights in vari- ous parts of the United States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-20
FARMER KILLED BY TROLLEY GAR
 IN WETHERSFIELD
(spscial from United Press.

Wethefsfield. Oct 2O.-J. Leslie Wells, aged GA, formerly a farmer and who has held various offices in this city during the past few years, was run down and instantly killed today by trolley car. MT. Wells has been deaf for several years. Today he was walking leisurely down the street car tracks and failed to hear the ap- preaching car.
 He is survived by a wife and eight children
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-20

Noon.-Some further losses were noted in the active issues after the first hours trading. but around, mid day g stronger tone developed on; which many of the losses were recov- cred. Business was on a relatively small scale with trading largely pro fessional in character.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-20
HARTFORD COMPANY
 MUST SHOW CAUSE:
Especial from United Press,

Albany, Oct 20.--The Twin State Gas and Electric Company of Hart ford recently secured control of the Hoosac Valley Lightin~ Company without securing the consent of the Second District Public Service Com mission and to-day it was ordered to show cause why it should be allowed to operate in this state. The commits sion objects on the ground that the company is a foreign corporation over which it would have no Jurisdiction.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-20
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-20


 $7;-$45O. woth$8.- $9-$55Oa worth worth $3-$9 worth$ woth$24- cule eends: 5
 11-inch worth $15o-95cs 12inch, 4sss l3Inch, worth $25O,$l95
 16inch.w worth $5-- $35O worth S-nchW $7-$ 1S-inch worth $s,-$550 ,worth$ $9--$650
 19-nch worth $1O,-$750 20inch,
 21-nch worth worth --$2
 26inch, seondh
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1909-02-12
Job for Canned Congressman

dispatch in the Inter Ocean Monday morning
corning the bills pending in the dying session of Con-
gress says:
''All prohibition bills go to the waste basket with the
possible exception of measure, providing for
mission to investigate the whole subject of temperance
which is showing spark of life because number of
Congressman who will be the unemployed list after
March see opportunity to get some nice fat jobs
out of it. They figure that such commission is
templated with fifteen members at $500 year. ought
to be worth while At such price they are willing to
investigate about anything particularly the bill con-
templates that ought take five years to get to the
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1909-02-12
Lincoln For Prohibition

When the tide of prohibition swept over the land in
the ffties Lincoln became deeply interested in this
phase Of the temperance reform The is living to-
day-Major j. B. Merwin of ST. Louis-with whom Lin
coin made campaign speaking tour through the state
Of Illinois in advocacy of prohibitory law Mr. Mer
win had come west by invitation to speak in the old
State House in Springfield setting forth the nature and
workings of the ''Mane'' law. Mr.. Lincoln who was
present, loudly called for at the close Of the meet
ing and in response he and made characteristic
short address, forcefu and eloquent the mission of
law.
Mr. Merwn became Lincoln's guest, and the entire
night was spent in discussion of the ''Mane'' law
of the meaning and design of all law. The next morning
Lincoln proposed that they communicate with Richard
Yates Of Jacksonville who at that time the head
of the Sons of Temperance in that state The latter in
vited them to at to Jacksonville and hold
meeting It was then that Lincoln and Merwin entered
upon their of the state.
It to Major Merwin later that Lincoln, the day
of his assassination said After reconstruction the next
great question will be the overthrow Of the liquor
traffic "A Century of Drink Reform, August F. Feb
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1909-02-12
THE ILLINOIS ISSUE

when everyone believed that the injury done by liquor
did not arise from the of bad thing but the abuse
of very good thing and Mr.. Lincoln went to say
that there still some who held that view and he
pleaded with the impeuous friends of temperance
not to be too harsh with them.
The dastardy character of this pamphlet may be in
ferred from this first page 1t is utterly unworthy of
charitable consideration
The answer of an outraged people to such calumnies
against the martyred presidents memory, uttered in
these hours of reverentia remembrance will be the
them
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1909-02-12
LINCoLN's MEMORY sLANDERED
Continued from Page ~

Continued from Page ~
attention may be called to one sentence on it's verv first
page, which contains black lie as was ever penned bv
human hand uttered by human tongue It an asser
ton that Abraham Lincoln declared that the injury
done by liquor did not arise from the use of bad thing
but the abuse Of very good thing'''
The man who wrote that either knew that he
committing forgery in the of Abraham Lincoln
he ignorany quoted part of clause uttered by Lincoln
which, if quoted entire, would have shown that Lincoln
said such thing, but that he referred to former time
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1909-02-12

bottom of the business and might take trip to
Europe to find out what to do with the problem
Composition to such measure is not looked for from
the antprohbition interests for the appointment would
to put off any other legislation the question
for at least five years.
That last paragraph contains the meat of the whole
proposition Nice little plan to delay temperance egs
laton in Congress by making excuse wait for the
report Of that commission The liquor crowd ought
go in strong for that bill
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1909-02-12
In the Legislature

The Legislature remains in state of chaos. On
count of our limited space cannot do now than
make record Of the bills pending the temperance
question.
One has been introduced by Senator Landee provid-
ing that saloon license fees be raised to 900 all
the state and that portion of the license fee shall be
paid into the county treasury.
Another introduced by Representative Wilson Of
Springfield, the text of which appears below:
E'Be it enacted by the People Of the State of Hi
nois represented in the General Assembly: That it
shall be unlawful for any person to drink intox-
eating liquors of any kind in upon any railway
passenger train, COACH closet, vestibule there
of, platform connected Herewith, upon any
interurban coach, closet, vestibule, plat
form connected Herewith while the said passenger
train coach is in the service of passenger trans
portaton within this state.''
County local option laws have been enacted in Ar
zona Arkansas Delaware Florida Kentucky, Maryland
Michigan Missouri Montana Ohio, Oregon South Caro-
lima and Texas and in of them tested in the highest
court of the state and wherever tested they have
been upheld.
''The best thought Of country is pledged to So
briefly and uncompromsng hostility to saloon control"
Father James NJ Ceary.
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1909-02-12

''The best thought of country is pledged to So
briefly and uncompromsng hostility to saloon control"
Father James NJ Cleary.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-03-18

which he did by a majority Of 2s. The
cheer that went up carried the news of
the election to Mrs. Alden two miles
away, and a telephone message soon
informed her as to the winner.
''Speeebl Speech" yelled the crowd.
Jed stood sbashed, in the midst of his
flush Of victory. Mechanically he re-
moved his bat and said:-
"Gentlemen, thank yew. I'm very
happy, Of course. It's tn first time ever
tried fer Office an presume will be th'
last. I'll dew the best can am ask yew
to put up with my mistakes. Much
obliged tew all who voted fer ne, an no
hard teelin's fer those that didn't. oh. /
like ter forgot tew say that tomorrow
night tn woman an NELL be glad tew
see yew all al the house. They'll be some
doin's and somethin' tew eat"
1t was homely speech, but il took well
and the crowd dispersed, shouting.
"You're all right, Jedl''
Driving home, Jed felt so much like
doing something real reckless to celebrate
his success that he actually hit up a cigar
and pulled away until he began to feel
dizzy, when he tossed it aside-enough
for the first lesson.
Edna met him at the door and, wife
like, planted a resembling kiss on his
cheek, shedding few tears OF pride and
joy. Her chief happiness was perhaps
that the dreadful struggle was over, bat
she reioiced also in the victory.
Next evening there were the "doin'sD
at Jed's home that he bad promised.
Two or three hundred people came in on
the couple and enjoyed such hospitality
as the Alden home had never set forth be-
fore. Chinese lanterns swung a gay well
come from the veranda. Jed and Edna
met all at the door and extended q
cordial greeting, which was returned
with congratulations. There were
speeches and songs and graphophone
selections, and the "sumthin' to eat" con-
sisted of a substantial meal, to which the
guests sat down in relays.
''It cost pootty penny, but it's once
in lifetime an longs / won, do
knows 1 care, remarked Jed, after all
had departed.
'Say, didn't see nothin' of Doc FaIes
nor Deacon Greene tonight. no, hoi"
1t was Jed's first real hearty laugh in
months.
TO be continuedl
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-03-18

One day a lady who had been reared
in the careful luxury Of the old-fashioned
Virginia home was invited to visit the
kitchen Of a great Chicago hotel. She
wanted to go, but was afraid. When
asked why, she replied, I'm afraid III
see something that will forever destroy
my appetite for hotel food" She went,
and found everything delightfully."- clean.
Good housewives consider cleanliness
and purity first Of all that's why Quaker
Oats is their choice among all oatmeals.
In making Quaker Oats the grain is
sifted and resifted, passing through more
than fifty processes Of cleaning before it
is cooked and rolled
II you took "a handful Of oats and
scrubbed and polished and wiped each
separate grain, it wouldn't then be nearly
as clean as Quaker Oats. No human
hand ever touches single grain Of
Quaker Oats from the field to your
kitchen The best advice on foods you
could have is: Eat Quaker Oats every
morning for breakfast
This wonderful food is sold in three
kinds Of packages. The regular package
at l0c. The large size family package
at 25c, and the large size family package
containing fine piece Of table china
al SOC.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-03-18
CHAPTER KIN.


Miles did most OF Jed Aldens haying
this season, with such extra help as could
be secured. The pursuit OF the festive
bee kept Jed quite fully employed AS
Freeman's meeting approached, Jed's con-
Germ grew. Other candidates appeared
rivals for the coveted honor Of represent
ing Kingston. There was Ephraim
Daniels, who had tried for it twice un-
successfully, but With numerous friends
and supporters vet, among whom Jed
noted not few who had promised out
right to help him.
"Never see nothin' like this here
game Jed declared. Cant place no
dependence on what anyone tells ye.
Would take their word fer anything else,
but when it comes to politics they don't
seem to be no such things honor. Why,
there's Deacon Greene. head pillar in tn
church, gone square hack on me and talk
in up Daniels tew everybody"
"Good deal like boss trsdin, amt it2
observed Mrs. Alden rather unsympa-
theticslly. "They's no such things an
honest boss dealer, an lynn an oheatin's
part OF the trade. What reason does the
deacon give fer turnin' aginst ye7i
"Don't give none tew me, but when
mention it now he kinder looks fur away
an says he hain't takin' much interest
int. But / hear of his pluggin' fer
Daniels from others. Ell win out, yew
bet I'll give tn cold shoulder tew him
an few more"
An even more formidable rival than
Daniels was DIR. Fales, who had located
in town within few years and estab-
lished good practice. The doctor was
young, active, jolly, 3 good mixer and q
social favorite. He regarded Jed Alden
as "hayseed, T" and his uncomplimentary
remarks along that line, coming to Jed,
cut deeply.
"Whoever gifts it, hope that upstart
doctor won't, " remarked Jed. f'rH work
tWict as hard tew beat him as / Would il
he want in. Here I've lived in Kingston
an paid my bills an my taxes all my
life, an in comes this pill giver an
purposes tew run me of tn track. I've
ben lookin' up his record afore he come
tew Kingston an find he's pretty cheap
thing, in spite Of his smart talk an
dudley ways. He'd tew leave AtW alter
between days SOS tew dodge his creditors.
Nice man fer Kingston tew send up tew
Montpelier"
Jed's increasing nervousness made him
rather sour aud disagreeable about home I;
so different from formerly, when be never
appeared ruffied and took everything
with good grace. II the children were
noisy, Jed snapped them up harshly. He
scolded Miles about the farm work until
Edna had to demonstrate to keep the
hired hand from leaving. He fretted
over all the little things that went askew
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-03-18

ing each other in the boat, Hazel tripped
on one of the osrs, and Raymond. in
reaching quickly to assist her, Brought
their combined weight to that side of the
boat, with the result that it instantly
cspsized, shelving both its occupants in
to the deep water. Raymond was a good
swimmer, and both retained their wits,
so that nothing more serious than a good
ducking resulted. The boat righted it,
self, the passengers came TO the surface
almost within reach, Gray extended an
assisting arm to Hazel and by dint of
rather ungraceful climbing, both found
their way back into the skin. dripping
add putting. Neither was badly scared
by the adventure. but rather inclined to
regard it as a good joke.
SIT was my fault, of course" offered
Gray. ave wouldn't have tipped over
II hadn't been so hasty in running to
your aid. My but you are q sight,
even in the moonlight"
"No doubt. Water is wet, I find.
But luckily it is no worse, and as you
quite share in the distressful appearance,
we are even there. Our escapade re-
minds me of what you remarked a few
minutes ago."
"what was that ~
Something about my plunging you
into the political pool"
Raymond laughed.
"Well,--l guess I have returned the
kindness, by dropping you over the side
OF the boat here tonight. There's one
difference, however.
eyes %
81 went with YOU"
II Hazel replied. Raymond did not
catch her words. AS both were getting
chilly, each took an oar and, seated side
by side, headed the boat around for shore
and worked fast for the sake of exercise.
Raymond suggested this program-for
hyglenic reasons--and Hazel did not de-
muir. Neither spoke until the keel grated
on the beach near the cottage, and the
lamp lighted by the housekeeper to guide
them in shone through a gap in the
foliage.
"Here we are, safe aud sound" lightly
observed Hazel. Hlf we can only steal
in unobserved, perhaps we shall have the
pleasure of telling about our adventure
it is always so much more pleasant
to tell about ones misfortunes than to be
seen in Distress"
IAN right. Wen try the soft step.
Are you cold now ~
emo, thanks to rowing. 1t was so
thoughtful Of you to suggest it. Are
you ~
"Not bit. By the way, Hazel, plague
take that dueking, anyway"
"Why, what's the matter ~
"Oh,-er, never mind. You know
what we were talking about, or leading
up to, or what had on my mind to say,
don't you, when the boat tipped ~
You asked il we should not row inn
'Ye-yes, but just before that"
Silence from Hazel.
"Well, sometime I'll keep on and tell
you something that very much want to,
and il we happen TO be out boating,
pll-rll do all the rowing until Pm
done talking. Now let's take a sneak.
az the boys say"