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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-04-12
OLD JUNK MAN TALKS
OF OLD JUNK GOODS
Irnlted Press Lcascd wire ]

n NlltN iIthh l.'hhfu MWr.l
San Francisco, April IA lot
OF old and worthless junk was wiped
out by the great fire three years ago,
and that so-called disaster will he
looked upon as blessing by San
Francisco after a few years." declared
Ebert Hubbard, editor OF the Philis-
tine. who Is here today.
The great fire destroyed obsolete
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-04-12
NOW LOOK AT THE MAP

architecture, and It is going TO give
the world the best possible specl-
men OF a modern city. And as you
have destroyed the rats in San Fran
cisco, so did the fire send away the
weak hearted, the sickly and the nn-
nt. There are only live people in San
Francisco today"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-04-12
BIG MEETING
CITY COUNCIL

The building ordinance will be up
for special order In the city council
this evening. This ord nance u to be
rushed through 20 prevent any more
temporary structures as have gone no
on state street recently.
The power ditch question will also
have an airing, In the form OF a re-
port
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-04-12

Mr.. f. G. Frltts. oneonta. N. y,
writes; my little girl was greatly
benefited by taking Foley's orino
Laxltiye, and think II ls the bes,
remedy for constipation and liver
trouble" Foley's orino Laxative Is
best for women and children, as Il
is mild, pleasant and effective. ana -
splendid spring medicine, as Il
cleanses the system and clears the
complexion. For sale by J. c. Perez.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-04-12
Its a Top Notch Doer.

Great deeds compel regard. The
world crowns its doers. That's why
the American people have crowned
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-04-12

The social climber prefers a fam
lly tree.
Even marriage doesn't take the
oonoelt ont OF some Salem men.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-04-12

A hung jury means an unhung
murderer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
A Curious Superstition.

There is curious superstition com mon to Shetlanders and Cingalese. How islanders so wide apart-some 15.OOO miles-managed to adopt each others views one does not know, but here is the fact. The rice cultivators of Ceyion and the fishermen of Shet- land resemble each other in one or two rather remarkable points. They re- frain from speaking of the implements of their calling by their names. They call them something else. by names known only to themselves. The reason Is that if the evil spirit were to think that they were speaking of spades and rakes or of nets and hooks he would be tempted to damage them or even to appropriate them. The train of thought is the same with both races: There Is an evil spirit always on the lookout for opportunities of doing mis- chief. He even hears what we say. If we let him understand that we are falkinx about our lmpiements and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
The Andremeda Nebuia.

One of tie most astonishing objects in the heavens. especially when photo graphed, Is the great nebula in the constellation Andromeda. which is vis- fble as misty speck to the naked eye 1t has long puzzled astronomers, be- cause while its structures series of vast rings surrounding a central mass suggests gaseous constitution, its spectrum is continuous. resembling that of the sun. It has been suggested that 1t may be composed of stars con- stituting universe external to ours. Recent studies of its parallax. how ever. indicate that 1t is nearer to us than some of the we'll known stars, such as Capella. and Mir. J. Ellard Gore, the English astronomer, points out that if the Andromeda nebula were assumed to be an external uni verse. having diameter comparable with that of the Milky way. its mass would be forty million million million times the mass of the sun. This is regarded as incredible and so may be taken as an additional argument in favor of the view that this nebula is a member of our system.-Youth's Companion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
The Broken Bottle symbol.

The breaking of bottle over the bow of a vessel at launching seems to be taken by many people as having . cor vivial. q sort of here's-looking-at- you significance. but nothing of the kind Is meant: neither has it any asso- ciation with Christian baptism. for the name of a man-of-war Is given mouths before the launching. The real thing typi1cd is sacrifice. Building a town or setting ship anoat was . sol- emn matter away back in the dim past. ant such an act was not to be under taken without devoting . life to pro- pit1ate the gods. Our refined and hu- mane civilization no longer dares to offer up prisoner or . slave on such occasions. and therefore a bottle Is broken to symboiize the taking of 8 mans ufe.-United Service Gazette.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
Would Let Folks Know 1t.

Somebody sent this to the society editor and made affidavit that 1t really happened.
 Here 1t is: They were out at an aft. ernoon card party. A stout woman dropped card to the floor Would you be so kind as to pick up that card for mer' she inquired of the little wo man at her right
 Certainly" said the accommodating woman at the right. picking up the card. s
 You see." explained the stout wo- man apologetically. ''I've got on a brand new fifty dollar corset. and I'm afraid I'll strain it if l iean over."
 "Hum!' commented the other wo- man enviously. If 1 had fifty dol. lar corset I'd wear 1t on the outside. l really would" "- Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
Coronets.


 The coronet of a duke consists of al ternate crosses and leaves, the leaves being representation of the leaves of the parsley plant. The princes of the blood royal also wear a similar crown The state headgear of marquis con sists of a diadem surrounded by flow CTS and pearls placed alternately. An earl. however. has neither flowers nor leaves surmounting his circlet, but only points rising. each with a pearl on the top. A viscount has neither flowers nor points. but only the plain circlet adorned with pearls. which. regardless of number. are placed on the crown It. self. A baron has only six pearls on the golden border. not raised. to dis tinguish him from an earl. and the number of pearls render his diadem distinct from that of viscount.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
A Wondarfui Bird.

One day 2 wonderful bird tapped at the window of Mrs. Nansen's wife of the famous arctic explorer, home at Christiania. Instantly the window was opened, and in another moment she covered the little messenger with kisses and caresses. The carrier pi- geon had been away from the cottage thirty long months. but 1t had not for gotten the way home. It brought a note from Nansen. stating that all was going well with him and his expedition in the polar region. Nansen had fasten- ed a message to the bird and turned 1t loose The frail courier darted out into the blizzardly air It flew like an arrow over thousand miles of frozen waste and then sped forward over an other thousand miles of ocean and plains and forests and one morning entered the window of the waiting mistress and delivered the message which she had been awaiting so anx. iously.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
Gsttina an "old Man.


 Speaking of new men," said the boss of the skyscraper builders. with a twinkle. ''comical things happen even up here, the same as in theater Sometimes in rush seasons there ain't enough hands to go round. and we have to take lem green as the hills.~ [ had one once, a kid from Vermont. a whale of kid, with bones like a horse and eyes awful anxious to please eyes that made you like him. He's one of the best men I've got now, but then he was green as God made him." The foreman stopped to chuckle.
 "'Go up to the eighteenth noor.' told him one day. and bring down an old man. was busy at the time. and when I saw the kid stare said kind of sharp that if that old man wasn't here in five minutes the whole blamed building would probably go to smash This was just my way of making him hustle. but he thought I meant 1t word for word. He went up on the run. and in few minutes be came down with a sputtering. clawing old feller held like wise in his arms.
 "'He was the only old man on the floor said the kid. and he wanted to stop and argue about it.. but from what you said knew what 1t meant. 50 I just grabbed him and came
 "You see." the foreman added kind ly, noting my puzzled expression. ''an old man happens to be the name of tool we se."-Everybody's Magazine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
A Bit of Blue Skv.

Professor John Tyndaii. who. with many great gifts. possessed a singular skill in devising and conducting beau tiful experimental illustra tions. actual ly produced in 1869 a bit of blue sky in the lecture room. In glass tube three feet in length and three inches in diameter he exhausted the air until 1t was less than one-tenth the density Of the atmosphere we breathe and repre- sented the rarer air high overhead Into this exhausted air he introduced nftrite of butyle vapor. which is ex- tremely volatile. Then a strong beam of light in a room otherwise dark was passed through the, mixture. and in the glass tube there glowed a beautiful blue cloud. rivaling in color the finest Italian sky Here was blue sky brought down to earth.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
Makino Caricstures.

The way in which some artists can distort features without making them unrecognizable is certainly very re- markable Thomas Mast possessed this faculty to an extraordinary de gree, and he had very peculiar way of adding new faces to his mental photograph gallery. When a fresh subject would arise in politics. for tn stance. he. would invent some pretext to call upon him at his office or house and hold him in conversation as long as possible. studying his features When he took his departure he would purposely leave his cane. Once out side. Mast would make a hasty pencil sketch on a card and would usually find that his memory was deficient as to some detail. He would then return. ostensibiy for the cane, and another look at the victim would enable him to perfect his sketch. After that he had the man forever. When Joe Kep- pier was alive he used to make ire Quent trips to Washington for the pur- pose of seeing statesmen whom he wanted to draw. He was very clever at catching likenesses and scarcely ever referred to photograph.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
Tha Poor Memher.

Brother Lastly" said the spokes man, "T have an unpleasant duty te perform. There is a report that you have said that one of the best and most worthy members of our congrega' ton is unable to attend service often on account of not having good enough clothes. We have come to ask the narne of that member. We don't know of any such person. and a report of that kind Is likely to reflect upon us as a congregation that does not look after its poor but worthy members. Will you tell me who 1t is7''
 'tCertainly. brethren" replied the Rev. MT. Lastly. with a brave attempt to be cheerful. 'ft's my wife"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
LUCK AGAINST
 LOCAL GIRLS
8. \. 5. Maids Lost Point in Overtime
 Basket Ball Contest.

It took just eight minutes of over- time play for the Nonpareii Basketpall team of Harrison, N. r., to defeat the local B. HI. s. Girls team Saturday af- ternoon at the Armory. At the close of the second half the score stood to E. and both captains decided that the team making the first basket should win the game. It was the visitors luck, during an unguarded moment of the local quintet to shoot the basket the clever work of the visitors that really decided the contest. Everytime a Bridgeport girl made try for basket she was covered. Tn the first half the visitors played Bridgeport off their feet, capturing two baskets and one foul to the locals one foul. The second half was more of reversal Of form. as Bridgeport played a much 1Aster game. but could not seem to ac- oomplish any results Both teams went at it hot and heavy, many fouls re- sulting, hut on the free chance for the points neither team could locate the basket. After about fifteen minutes of play Miss Keating on well direct ed pass from Miss Ritch threw the n | basket for Bridgeport. With for- t, seconds left to play Miss Heating again came to the frInt and With a ski'lful throw tied the score. The ov- , ertime was fast and furious both teams trying for the basket: many fouls, were evident, but the referee neglected to call any, giving the play CTS more leeway After five minutes of play Miss Heating was obliged to leave the floor being almost exhausted. Both teams took rest, and in the meantime decide that if no score had been made within the next five mir- utes the game would be called tie. About three minutes after Miss Keat- ing returned to the floor Miss Sirals shotathe goal that decided the contest. B M H. Y s. Dp N4 NoNPARE1L Heating, S1ralls Kennedy, Leahy Light, Agnes Ford Rich, Coxe Summary: Score Nonpareil 7. Bridge port 5. Goals. Miss Siralls. (2): Miss Leahy, Miss Heating @: Fouls. Miss Leahy Miss Sullivan. Timers. Walters ard Landolfe. Time. two 20 minute pe- riods Referees, Franz and Wilding. Att tendance 500.
 Criterions Won "Prelim." Tn the preliminary game at the Ar MOry the CrlIerlOnS OeIedIeO the AIi- iArn1ory team by the score Of 15-1l. The game was interesting but rather rough on the part of the defeated team, who were wont to get sore when a Criterion player evaded them. Millor played well for the losers while Young was the real basket thrower for the winners. ' The line up and summary:
 CRTTERIONS ALL-ARMORY. Donning, Millor
 R. F. Young, Poland l
 '. r
 DaTntoft Chase l Morriso.i. Johnson |
 R. G.
 Kistner, Finn |
 L.. G Summary: Score, Criterions 15; All- Armory, 12. Fouls Criterions 5; AL l Arnory B. Timer, Kent, two twenty | minute periods. Referee, Franz. Um- pire. Walters. Attendance, 600.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01


 TURF AND FRIED HEALING DEM DESPERATION WILL BE GIVEN IN SAME HALL.
 LAST CHANGE TO SEE THESE WONDERFUL RESULTS. As there is sure to be a great crowd at the last Free Demonstrations. those desiring comfortable seats wiT have to be there promptly on the hour
 This will positively be the last Free Demonstration and Lectures given in Bridgeport by the Psychopathic Staff Of Doctors this year. Thousands have seen and heard of the great work these men have done in Warner Hall every afternoon last week. And those who were fortunate enough to witness about the balance of their lives.
 "Wonderful!' "Astonishing!" Mar velous!" "Astounding!" "How can they do it?" and many like expressions are heard every afternoon as the audiences surge out of Warner Hall. after wit messing the most remarkable exhibi- tions of healing the sick ever present. ed in Bridgeport.
 Free. on the public platform of the hall, the sick. the suffering. the lame, the halt, the blind and the deaf are treated, in full view of the audience, by these wonderfully endowed men. After but few moments application of their remarkable power withered muscles are vitalized. paralyzed limbs take new life. cripples walk, deaf peo- pie hear, and pain and aches vanish as the mist before the sun.
 By the rapidity of their work and its startling results. they hold the peo- pie spellbound in wonder. awe and ad- miration They daily perform cures which astonish the skeptical, set the serious to thinking and convince the doubtful that their power to cure the sick is unquestioEed. No matter what the disease-how bad. how long stand ing or hopeless the cases are. if cur able at all they will be cured by these remarkable healers and their new sys- tenn of healing.
 As this is the last of the free public work you should not miss this grand opportunity. If you are not sick your self you are cordially invited to bring your sick and suffering friends to the hall for "test treatment" that you nav know the cures are genuine and lasting. Admission to the hall is Free. All seats Free. and all treat ments at the hall are Absolutely Free
 Remember Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Psychopathic doctors who gre giving these free healing demonstrations have privete offices at the Windsor Hotel 52 Fairfield ave- nue. Dr. L. Bqumer can also be con- suited at the Windsor Hotel instead of the Stratfield. All are welcome at the Windsor Hotel, where they expect to remain.
 CONSULTATION. ExAMTNA TON. AND ADVICE WILL RE FRFTT TO T. AIRY 20 HOURS A. M. TO P. M SUNDAY. Il A. M. TO P. M.
 To know things worth knowing read the book. Revolution in Medical Prac- tice." sold in Hayes & Petts'. a93 Main street. Bound. soc; paper cover, 35c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
According to History.

4 woman who belongs to . com munity called the Sisters of St John the Baptist not long ago spent a month in backwoods district. Shortly after her arrival she went to the local post, office and inquired If any letters had como for Sister Bernardine. The rural postmaster looked bewildered
 Sister who?' he asked ipcreduiousiy
 Blister Bernardine." repeated the lady, "a sister of St John the Bap- tisr"
 ~ think not" he answered. Then. after some reflection. he added. "Say. air't he been dead pretty near . hum drtd years nowr-Harper's Weekly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
POLO TONIGHT AT
 BR0OKLAWN RINK

Tonight is the night that Hartford sends down her bunch of polo experts to try their skill against our husky boys. A good game is promised and an exciting evening is before those who attend. The capitol City boys who were here few nights ago think they are strong and so do the Criter- ions, who are composed of some of the National league players. Go out to- night and see what you think. Admis- sion being only 15 cents is within the reach of all. Through cars to the Brooklawn rink tonight and every night. Anderson. formerly with the Hartford team in the National league is tending goal for the Criterions The preliminary will be between the New fields and the West Ends.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
If. By Chance

some young couples should happen to
 read this, who are expecting to get
 married in the near future and will
 take the writer's advice they will call
 at The Wentworth Furniture Co.'S store. 115 John St., and find out their plan whereby they can purchase or make bargain for fitting out a home as soon as they are ready and be able to avail themselves of the present low prices. by making a small deposit now and paying the balance when they start housekeeping or on weekly pay ments just as they choose.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Patrick H. Burns of 830 Railroad av- enue, who was so severely injured at the plant of the Union Typewriter Co.,. Saturday morning by being caught in the shafting at the factory. died at st. Vincent's hospital Saturday nieht having sustained fatal injuries. The deceased was 36 years of age, a widow CT, and is survived by two children his mother, a brother James and two sis ters, Mrs. Peter Myers and Mrs Milo Aikens The deceased was member of the local aerie of Eagles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
His Modest .Recuest.

A man once asked Thackeray to lend him 5 shillings, which he would con- vert into f2O.O00. Asked how. he ex- plai,ed that he knew young woman with f2oOO0 who he knew would mar ry aim if he asked her. but he had paw ned his teeth and wanted shil lin,ss to redeem them in order to pro pose effectively.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
Her Limitations.

These pianos lSok too cheap" said the young woman. her brows contract ing slightly. ''Show me some of the best you've got"
 ''Yes. ma'am." said the salesman. ''May I ask how high you care to go?"
 ''Me? Oh. only go to c. but want one with all the octaves just the same."-Chicago Tribune.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss. PROBATE COURT.

JdHUdTy 70, I5VJ.
 Estate of Mary K. Fitzgerald, late of the town of Bridgeport, in said dis trict. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District or Bridgeport. hath limited and allowed SIX months from the date hereof for the creators or said Estate to exhibit their claims Tor settlement. Those who neg lect to present their accounts nrorer riv attested. within said time. will be de- barred recovery. All persons fndebt- ed to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 JOHN J. MORRIssEY. P sDp Executor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
SIMPLE REMEDY FOR LA GRIPPE.

Hacking Ia grippe coughs that may develop into pneumonia over night are quickly cured by Foley's Honey and Tar. The sore and inflamed lungs are healed and strengthened. and a dan- gerous condition is quickly averted. Take only Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package. F. B. Brill, local agent. ~351
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
Playing Goethe Three Ways.

"T made bad break today"
 "i4ow was thatr'
 '"rhere is a Chicago woman visiting Julia Dean. and while I was there she insisted upon talking about Gerty. Pretty soon l asked her if Gerty was her daughter. You should have seen her dare up! And then I somehow found out she meant Goaty."
 "Who?'
 ''Oh. you know-the great German author. Of."-Somerville Herald.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01

tools. we shall direct his attention to them and shall suggest to him a way of doing an injury. Therefore we will agree to call a boat or spade by some fancy name known only to ourselves"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
LING.

McKinstry of Hartford has again taken the lead in the Nutmeg bowfng league displacing Higby of Waterbury. Macs average is 188 Brewer of this city has started climbing and from thirteenth place has advanced to ninth position. Dudley is eleventh In the State league Jimmy Watt still leads with a slight gain over last week. In both leagues the Bridgeport. Hartford and New Haven teams occupy the first three positions The figures:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
BASKETBALL NOTES

B. H. S. second defeat of the season, having lost to the same Harrison team Wednesday afternoon in Harrison by the score of 23-13.
 Hustlers are still on the war path despite the A. A. U. edfct issued from the local Y. M. c. A. Tonight they travel to Norwalk and will try to bring home the scalps of the Montauk team of the town.
 All roads lead to the Park City Rink or Girls are the attraction. the Blue Ribbons being their opponents.
 Something wrong with the B. H. S. Girls team. Miss Rose has shown by her former record on the basketball court that she is deserving of chance to play on the team. Favoritism creates dissension; and just as soon as dissehsion gets into the ranks, you might as well throw up the sponge.
 A good basketball card is promised for Friday night at the West End Boys Club. The main attraction is between the Edgewoods and the Dan burys. and as preliminary the West End Boys Club team will play the T. U. s. team:
 I1iSh OCHOOl SlrlS SnlIteO aDOUt odC- urday-Miss Keneally changed places with Miss Ritch; the change worked all right, but, Miss Keneally does bet ter at guarding game while Miss Ritch is more at home throwing baskets.
 Lights at the Park City Rink will be incased in netting on basketball nights. The performance of a week ago put three lights to the bad, and when it comes to paying $8 for each, you can't blame the management.
 Edgewood team seems to have no trouble in putting away teams in the West End Boys Club court. They have met but one defeat this season, that from the West Haven High School team in an overtime contest and after winning another game from Bengals of New Haven on the same evening.
 Manager Leavy of the Blue Ribbons despite his aggressiveness Is hustler for booking games Patrons will see some of the best teams Tn the east before the curtain rings down.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
Let Him Try,

'I fear no foe in shining armor." sang the man at a concert
 Don't you, old chapT' grumbied the bachelor in the front row. '"Then you try to open sardine box with a pocket knife"