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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27
NARROW ESCAPES FROM
 BURNING BUILDINGS
Especial from United Press,

Especial from United Press.)
 New York. March 27--Through the neroism of three policemen and a negro elevator boy the inmates of two burn ing buildings were saved from death or serious injury early to-day. Policeman Shanley Creevy and Curtis of the West 37th street station rescued the occupants of a tenement on West 41St street and were painfully burned. Will liam Vanderherst, the negro elevator boy of an apartment house on West 1O7th street ran his car up and down ten times, carrying panic-stricken men and women to safety with the flames picking the steel frame work of the shaft.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27
To Pluck Them.

Lord Justice Mathew once tried a case in which a money lender sued a youth who had fallen into his hands. The plaintiff demurred at counsel's re- ferring to him constantly as money lender'' and protested that he was something in addition to that
 ''What is the addition? ?' inquired the judge.
 "Weil, I'm-welI, a dealer in-a- birds''
 -Certainly-pigeons?" quietly asked the judge.-London Telegraph.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27
HOLLAND AWAITING
 ADVENT OF HEIR

Special from United Press.)
 Amsterdam, March 27.-Omcial bulle- tins issued by the court physicians an nounce to-day that Queen Wilhel- mena's condition is highly satisfactory. The entire country is preparing to cele- brate the birth of the heir which is momentarily expected. Mounted cour- iers are held ready to carry the news of the great event. Bell ringers are at their posts ready to give tongue to their brazen heraldS. Plans are laid for flag raising. illuIninations, fire works, band concerts and torchlight processions. The entire nation is en fete.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27
HEAVY LOSS IN TWO BIG FIRES Business Section of Clayton, \. r., asd
 BaltusroI Golf Club House Burned.
Special from United Press1

Special from United Press.)
 Short Hills, N. J. March 27.-The handsome home of Baltusroi Golf club located on the east slope of the Wat chung Mountains, was burned to the ground early to-day. The loss is esti- mated at close to s100.000.
 Watertown. N. Y., March 27.-The busine ss section of Clayton, a summer resort town on the St. Lawrence r.ver was destroyed by fire to-day. Six busi- ness blocks and the Hubbard House Annex were burned before volunteers got the fire under control. The loss will reach $100, ,OOO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27
NOTABLE M ETING OF
 CONSISTORY WILL BE HELD

Lafayette Consistory, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite MaSonS, will hold a notable meeting, Monday after noon, when the 21st., 27th., and 32nd. degrees will be conferred upon class of twenty candidates. Most of the candidates are from this city, but there is one each from Sandy Hook, Kent South Norwalk, and Stratford. The work wiH-start at o'clock and will be completed about 6 p. m. The entire company, which is expected to number over 300, will sit down to a banouet at the Stratfield
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27
JUDGE BENNETT WILL
 FINISH PRESENT TERM

Although the present term of the Superior Court does not terminate for another week, Judge Edwin B. Gager, who had most important engage ment, will be succeeded by Judge William L. Bennett, Tuesday will be naturalization day in the court. There are twenty-six candidates on the list for final examination. The April term of the court will begin Tuesday, April 6, when Judge Howard J. Curtis of Stratford will preside. This will be Judge Curtis first time as judge on the civil side of the court in this city, since his elevation to the bench.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27
Forty Hours Will
 Begin Sunday Morning

Forty hours devotion will begin to- morrow at St. Joseph's German Catho- lie church at the second mass, 10:30 o'clock, morning, and will come to close Tuesday morning at the S:S0 o'clock mass. On Monday mass will be at S:3O o'clock and on Tuesday there wilt be two masses. the first mass at 5:3O and the second at S:30. Confess sions will be heard Monday afternoon land, is thrid.
 o'clock Out of town priests will assist the pastor, Rev. Hubert Dahme, in hearing confessions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27
WALL STREET TO-DAY.

Special from United Press.)
 II a. m.-The market showed a fur ther diversion of trading from the re- cent leaders to new issues during the last half of the first hour but strength in the specialtieS was accompanied by general advances in the important railroad and industrial houses and levels were generally reached all around the room. Consolidated Gas advanced 3% points.
 CIoSing-PriceS of majority of stocks were carried steadily upwart during the last hour, establishing quotations at the highest reached on this movement. Reading and Union Pacific assumed the leadership while the industrial issues were active and strong As the closing approached the market began an ascent with final prices generally showing higher levels.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27
TWENTY.FOUR KILLED
 WHEN MINE CAGE DROPS

Special from United Press)
 Zwickau, Germany. March 27.-Twen- ty-four persons were killed to-day and a score terribly injured in the break ing of a cable attached to a cage be- ing lowered into coal mine here. The cage dropped more than 100 feet. The mine engineer says that the cable was recently examined and believed to be in perfect condition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27
E. H. DILLON & 60. !!9S .s!s s!;
 LEADING MILIINERs DO IT NOW 1!
FADING MILLINERS.

Choose your hat while you have practically unlim ed variety to select from Hats here for every head and prices to suit every Whether you want Trimmed Hat Ready to- Wear Hat Untrimmed Hat Trim mings you will surely find here priced fully third less than elsewhere Order work speciality with large work force enabling orders with out delay. ..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27
Something Similar.

Have you a copy of the Stolen Roper inquired visitor to a music seller
 'I am afraid I don't know of such a song.''
 'Why, it goes like this" And the customer hummed the tune.
 why, you mean The Lost Chord!'" |" said the assistant
 'Ah, that's itr'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27
Rebuked.

Guilty or not guilty?'' asked Dutch justice of prisoner
 ''Not guilty
 ''Den vat you want here? Go about your businessr'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27
HiqhIy Eiattered,

"Your glasses" she said, have made . great difference in your appearance.- Do you think so?'' he asked.
 ''Yes. You look so intelligent with them on."-Chicago Record-Herald.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27
Occupyinq.

Dressing dolls has become the serious business of great many people, but especially of American men.-Puck.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27

ments known. It pays enormous dfvi- den6-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27

No matter what you want oFy tho Farmer Went Colp~~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27

Doinss in the lodge rooms last
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27

Who is who in Bridgeport ?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27

$ 126
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25

promised his flock that when their earthly life had been spent they would leave the earth in a misty cloud that would en- velop "Celestia," and they would soar heavenward For this reason. 1t Is said, he chose mountain lands. since it was 21OO feet above the clouds and ever 80 much nearer the blue sky.
 To those persons who knew him and studied his life, Armstrong stood out as a mysterious character. Either he was as shrewd as Shakespeare's Shylock or out of mere fancy he was the promoter of one of the airiest religious ideas that the history of this end of the United States has had to witness.
 An interesting story is told of Arm strong's experience with Sullivan county collector who had come to get tax money It emphasizes the mans keen ness and farsightedness. Always through his life the 'prophet' maintained the land over which he was earthly president belonged to God, and whenever the tax collector appeared he would have an ever-ready answer:
 '.Get your money from the real owner of this property. I am simply tenant here"
 This excuse had warned off several of the men who had visited him on 8 tax gathering errand Finally, one came along who advanced a strenuous argu- ment, and made a threat to jail Arm strong if he didn't pay up.
 You are the owners agent, as you say" thundered the collector, "and I'll get value received out of you, if l am compelled to put you to jail"
 The old doctrinist winched, but did not produce. When the collector came again. he started to drive from the ''sacred land'' a. flock of sheep. that was the pride of the proprietor. Armstrong saw the mar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25

chasing the sheep in the direction of La porte, but paid little attention to it. God will stop you from taking my sheep from me- he replied, when the col lector passed the house, and told him that he expected to negotiate the flock
 Previously Armstrong had trained the sheep never to cross the bridge that had been built at the end of the Celestial acres on the road to Laporte As they
 had been trained the sheep baked at
 the edge of the bridge. Armstrong walked lesurely from his house to the place where the collector was trying vainly to
 drive the sheep across the road bridge
 He didn't say word, and was about to return home and laugh at the effort.
 Just then, 1t is said, the collector forced Armstrong to cross over the hoodoo bridge and the entire flock followed pell- mell. The acquisition paid the tax debt
 for some time, but since the prophets
 death the delinquent taxes have been ac- cruing Hence the sale.
 Two sons of Armstrong are living to- day They are M. M. Armstrong, of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
NOTIONS S-Pick Amy for a Bargain!

Coats Embroidery Cotton. . ... 40 Coats Spool Cotton, dozen. .,. 55c Large box Assorted Wire Hair Pins 4c Wire Hat Pins for. .. :. .. -. 3c Assorted sizes Belt Pin Book. .. .. .4c Large cake Sweet Maiden Soap at.. Dc Tooth Brushes and Nail Brushes,
 worth 15c and 25c, special. .... 100 Children's Hose Supporters, all
 sizes, black or white, pair. ..... So Ladies' Pad Hose Supporters, all
 colors, sepcial, pair. ..-......... .19o White Wash Embroidered Belts
 with pearl buckles, values 25c,
 special. -. .... -. ..... loo Ladies' Silk Elastic Belts, all colors,
 with beautiful assortment of
 buckles, S1 values for. .......... 500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25

Paper Good P1ns... -. -.... lc Package Wire Hair Pins... ...... 1c Package Gold Eye Needles. .. 1c Ball Cotton. :. -. =. -. ...... 1c Good quality Pearl Buttons, all
 sizes, worth Dc and = dozen. 1c Coats Darning Cotton, all colors. 2c Good quality Nickel Plated Safety
 Pins, all sizes, per dozen. ....... 2c Good quality White Hooks and Dyes,
 card. =. ... ........... Pc 1 dozen Bone Collar Buttons. Sc Sampson 400 Pin Sheet. :. -. Sc Dutch Linen Tape... =. ........ Sc dozen Agate Buttons for ..... 5c Good quality Finishing Braid, white
 and colored, 6-yard punches. .... Dc Sylvia Emb. Cotton .... :. ....7c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Women in Unusual occupatIons.

A Connecticut constable Investigating a
 reported act of cruelty by father h compelling his daughter to break stone on a highway hew as constructing found that the young woman liked the work and was disposed to thrash any one who interfered with 1t. Unless a case can be made out against her for wearing male attire there is no reason why the young
 woman should not continue her congenial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25

Crex Rugs and Art Squares, sanl- tary, durable, attractive, the popular price floor covering, cool and sanitary in the bed room, attractive in the din- ing room, just tn thing for the summer porch.
 18x36inch Crex Rugs only. =. 3eo 27x54-inch Crex Rugs only. ..- 89c 36x72inch Crex Rugs only. ...$1.39 54x90inch Crex Hall Rugs. $3.49 6x9 feet Crex Art Square only. $4.76 Sx10 feet Crex Art Square only. $675 9x12 feet Crex Art Square only. .$85o Tapestry Brussels Rug, all wool, a
 large assortment of patterns in Ori-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25

of numbers in industries requiring strength and endurance. But where they possess the requisite physique and are under no Illusions as to degrees of re- spectability in labor 1t Is not apparent why they should not engage in masculine occupations as freely as they like. They may even develop a pride in their eff ciency, as instanced by the boast of the Connecticut young woman in question that she can beat any man breaking stone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25

International Paper company, New York, and A. T. Armstrong, of Sonesvile Both are prosperous. Soon after the fathers death A. T. Armstrong planned to com plete the dream city. His schemes never materialized, however, and the "sacred holdings were allowed to again to fall Into human hands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Had a Proprietary Right.

From the Delneator
 Little Carl, aged 4, had sore on his face, over which a scab had formed. The temptation to scratch 1t was irristible, despite the warnings of his mother One day, while out walking with his mother. the scao irritated him beyond endurance, so, turning seriously to his mother he said: Mama, can't scratch this scab off?"
 No dearie,' you mustn't" replied his judicious mother.
 Why can't I? It's mine, aint it?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
occupation without fear of further. at

OCVUpdtTOH ItdT tempts al government regulation.
 The sight of woman performing the heavier kinds of labor once deemed fit only for men is still sufficiently novel. Yet the census returns show that 25,000 women are employed workers in iron and steel Women find employment as black smiths, brickmakers, woodchoppers, stove makers and porters.
 Sentiment may deprecate their increase
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Third Floor Sale of HOuSefurniShingS

ental and floral effects; size 9x12 and 9x11; regeular $15.00,
 only... =. -. ..... ...$1O-oO Smith Administer Rugs, size 9x12, a large assortment of patterns in Ort- entals, two-tone and floral effects; suitable for parlor, dining room or living room; our regular
 S27.50, only. .. :. ...$19.5o Linen Window Shades, mounted on Hartshorn rollers, the best shade on the market for the money, fix
 lures and all complete only .... ESQ White Enameled Cottage Rods with sill yer trimmings to math; com
 plete. .. ....1 TUG
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25

Wanted to invest in central business property; must be be. tween 1st and 4th avenues and 18th and 21st streets.
 c. E. LEONARD,
 9O1 Brown-Marx.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
EXTRA SPECIALS IN OUR POPU-
 LAR REMNANT ROOM

A4AAINA LSlAIz>0 llN LUX FOf O-
 LAR REMNANT ROOM
 Amoskeag Apron Ginghams 1 to yard lengths at, yard. .......... Sc 36 inch Dark PercaIes 15c values at, yard .......... .........s... oz8c Avondale Mills Chambray Ginghams, all colors at, yard. .............5 Sc Best Dress Calicoes, } to 10 yd. lengths 7H value at, yard 3Bc Yard wide Brown Domestic 7H value 2,000 Yards White Lawns, to 10 yard
 lengths, value up to 2Oc, at yard 10c 36 inch White Lawns, 10c value at, yarQ ................5 DC New Line Dress Ginghams, 1Oc value al, ydld. ............ DC 36 inch White Madras Waistings 2Oc value al, yard. ....... ........... IOC 1000 yards White Checked Nainsook, values up to 15c at, yard .77Bc 32inch Soisette in White only 25c value at, yard ...... ......... lZ12c 58 incn Oil Red Table Damasd 2 to yard lengths, 35c value at, yard =. .. 10c
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-13
MURDERERS MADE
A Confession
ROBBERY WAS MOTIVE OF FIENo-
lSH CRIME COMMITTED BY
FINLANDERS AT
BRocKETT.

Devils Lake, N. D.. Aug. 1S-
Charles Johnson and Ernest HHl,
Finlanders, are confined in the Ram
sey county Jail here on a charge Of
numbering Charlie Mathi, another Fin
lander. Both of the imprisoned mep,
who will have their preliminary hear.
ing this afternoon, having confessed
their guilt to County Coroner Gilbert
son. Robbery was the motive Of the
crime, which was committed at Brock
et Tuesday evening.
Johnson, Hill and Mathi had Just
recently come to this district from
Cass Lake, Mimi, where they were
engaged in logging during the past
season. Mathi, it seems had a con-
siderably sum of money about mis-
person, and this prompted the crime.
Shortly before the assault upon him,
however, Mathi had become suspicious
and the money had been placed in the
hands of a friend for safe keeping.
Mathis murder took place while he
vas en- route from Brocket to the
camp that had been established near
there by unemployed men.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-13
EQUITY Meeting
Held AT MOHALL

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Mohall, N. D., Aug. 13.--A rousing
equity meeting was held, in Mohall,
and many new members joined the or
ganization, to secure the benefits to
be derived from the equity plan of
marketing the grain, great interest
was manifested in the remarks of the
speaker, Prof. H. Bachelor who said
in part: "The farmers understand the
way. to prepare the soil and raise
the crops, but that is only half of the
battle, crops are raised to be sold for
money and any plans to sell that do
not include modern methods of mar
keting are faulty, and will fail to bring
satisfactory results. 1t is we'll known
even by the most tnoughtless, that the
producer does not get fair price for
his crops, but even the best informed
are not prepared to solve the difficult
problem of securing 1t,
1.-THE society of equity has given the
subject of marketing crops it's exclu-
sive attention. and has enlisted in it's
ranks some of the ablest crop experts
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-13
SUICIDES when
ROBBED OF MONEY
HARVEST HAND FROM MICHIGAN
CUTS HIS THROAT WITH A
RAZOR AT CLEVELAND.

jamestown, N. D., Aug. 1S.-when
his pal" with whom he HAD travelled
all the way from Michigan, stole his
entire savings OF 800 and left him,
Chas. w. Birch became respondent
and cut his throat at Cleveland.
Birch came to Jamestown, having
''hoboed" his way from his home in
Michigan. He was going west to work
in the harvest fields, ana afterwards
to file on a claim and make his home
here. With him was his pal" who
had accompanied him here from the
east. s... ''
Together they went on a spree after
their arrival, and when Birch awoke
he found himself without money or
friend; his partner had skipped in the
night. e." ..s
Birch was nearly crazed at the loss
Of his small savings, but determined to
continue on his way west; he left
Tuesday for Cleveland, walking in the
company of a number OF tramps who
were going that way.
On their arrival at Cleveland the
Methodists were holding a camp meet
ing. Here, it is alleged, Birch took
part in the meeting, and finally wan
dered off in frenzy of excitement,
Early the next morning he was found
wandering about Cleveland, naked,
and out of his mind.
He was taken to the Cottage hotel,
and a3watch put over him while Depu-
ty Sheriff Spanton was sent for from
jamestown. About o'clock We'd
nesday1 afternoon the guard stepped
out OF the room, but moment later
hurried back on hearing a commotion
from within.
On entering, he found that Birch
had procured a razor and had cut his
throat. Death was almost instantan-
eous.
The body was brought to jamestown
today, and will be buried here.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-13
MANS BODY FOUND
in GRAIN FIELD
ANDREW JoHNsoN's CORPSE
HAD EVIDENTLY BEEN THERE
SEVERAL WEEKS, BE-
FORE DISCOVERED.

Darlington, N. D., Aug. 1S.-For
weeks, through sunshine and rain, the
body Of Andrew Johnson lay in a grain
field short distance west of Barlow,
N. D., until the steady gnaw of the
reaper ate its way into the field Tues
day and disclosed the iast resting
place.
With the head resting upon small
bundle of effects the body was found,
lying In the natural position of sleep.
It was in a bad state of decomposition.
There had been nothing to disturb
the rest OF the sleeper but the forces
of nature all about, which grew dense
winding sheet OF wheat stalks and fol-
iage. Some Sc in silver was all of
value found upon the corpse. His
identity was disclosed through a mem
bership card in the Modern Brother
hood. The remains were brought to
Darlington where the coroner at once
began taking evidence.
There were no marks of violence up
on the body and the theory is that the
man went into the field to sleep and
there met the Grim Reaper.
The body will be buried in Caring
ton.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-13

In the world. these men have made
thorough study of the best and most
approved ways OF handling and mar
keting grain and other crops. To learn
what is possible TO be done in the way
~ marketing crops and securing a
just and equitable price for them. we
have only to examine the struggle In
the Burley tobacco district in Ken
tucky. There the grower was forced to
the point OF ruin by reason of the low
prices for his tobacco, the society Of
equity organized these down trodden
producers, taught them that the only
way to secure a fair price. was to pool
their tobacco and place the selling Of
1t in the hands of the society. TO be
sold according to It's plan, in such a
way that at no time would the market
be glutted, and the price forced down,
the result OF that campaign are well
known. the price of tobacco advanced
from cents to IS cents per pound,
and the tobacco growers were saved
from ruin.
What has been done for the to-
bacco grower can be done for the
wheat grower, determined effort will
be made this year by the board of
trade to force down the price of grain
while the farmers are selling, thus
robbing them Of the profits of their
toll.
"WiIl the grain grower still continue
to play into the hands Of the grain
gambler? If you get low price for
your grain this year you will only have
yourself to blame, for the society has
held out to you the promise of certain
relief. will you avail yourselves Of
the opportunity ?"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-13

thas sthte:i the programme will in
clude short speeches by noted men
from the state, and other speakers of
prominence in the west. The musical
features will be particularly interest
ing and Ellery's famous military band
will be in attendance. A reception
will be hrId in the Washington state
builIing, and the host state will ex-
tend the hospitality of the northwest
to the visitors of he north middle
west.
On the day following North Dakota
day, the big celebration of the terri
tory of Hawaii will be held. and this
will offer one OF the most entertaining
features of the exposition season. The
two events coming together will pre-
sent exceptionally interesting and in
strucrive opportunities for visitors
contemplating a cross continent trip
during the summer months.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-13
HARVESTING is WELL STARTED.
More Farm Hands Still Wanted in
North Dakota.

La Moure, N. D., Aug. 13-The first
threshiag Of the season in this vicin-
ity was started Monday on the farm
of Earl Alcorn. The grain threshed
was oats and turned out big, The
berry is large and well filed, which
indicates that all grain will be we'll
filled this season. Harvesting is on in
full swing and if the weather contin-
ues good, the end OF this week will
see a. large portion Of the crop outside
of flax in the shock. More harvest
hands is the urgent need of this com
munity.