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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
FIRE ALARM RANG
 BUT NO FIRE ON STEAMER PROVIDENCE
Wireless Operator Got Busy but Captain
 Said He Was Somewhat Previous.
Especial from United Press,

especial from United PreSS.) l New London. Feb. 3.--Wireless re- ports received here early to-day at the T. A. Scott Wrecking Company state that the steamer Providence of the Fall River Line was afire early to- | day. The first report said that the fire was raging fiercely and that the Provi- dence was in danger of disaster. The second report, however, said that the extent of the damage had
 been mistudg ged, that the fire had been extinguished with slight loss and nc danger to passengers.
 Fall River, Feb 3.-The crew of the E all River Line steamer Providence
 which arrived here safe this morning
 are still looking for the fire which
 prompted the sending of a wireless message from the steamer early this morning, The automatic, fire alarm on board the steamer sounded about 2 o'clock and a wireless was immedi- ately sent to this city asking for aid. The crew then turned out to locate and fight the blaze.
 A diligent search for the fire on the ship failed however, and when the Providence docked here this morning the search for the elusive blaze was still on. ss q
 Captain Rowland. when seen after the boat reached here, made this statement: sEl,t
 Fl Was OH the SsiiOOI Aueck or tLe steamer shortly before 2 o'clock this morning, when the gong sounded. made an investigation and found that it had been the result of grounding of one of the electric wires. There was no fire. The passengers were asleep and so far as saw there was no ex- citement among them. Some of them may have heard the fire gong but I think it did not scare anybody. It only sounded a short time. sastsi
 "I did not know that the wireless operator had sent out a call for help. I found that out when the boat reach ed here. He should not have done it. I guess the wireless operator had Binns in his mind and wanted to become a hero and in that way he was a little hasty.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
F. HI. DILLON & CO.
GREAT BOG SLIDE
 THREATENS VILLAGE
It Has Already Cost Two Lives and Des
 troyed Much Property.
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press)
 Boston Feb. 3.-Cables from Ireland received here tell of a bog slide in the western part of Ireland which has al- ready cost two lives and ruined ;. 10 houses and 250 acres of land with a total loss of $35,O00 Fillmore, a vil- lage in County Galway, is wiped out and Ballygar, which is near this, faces destruction.
 Tn bog slide began January II and already the rivers and lakes in that vicinity are being ciogged and it is feared will be overflowed which means 8 total loss of thousands of dollars in stock and crops, besides throwing hum dreds of persons out of employment. Already 8 committee on which are the Archbishop of Tllam, the heads of the various dioceses and others, have been appointed to arrange for the relief of the sufferers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03

about three fe-t high and generally 70 in pairs. They are of drab color, with black, feathery legs, and are valued for their propensity for killing snakes
 Where the secretary bird is seen there are sure to be many reptiles about
 The bird beats down its adversary first with one wing and then with the other, at the same time trampling on it with it's feet until the shake is sufi ciently stunned to catch it by the head with its claws. Then the bird rises far up in the air and drops its victim to the ground, to be killed. By this means thousands of venounous
 reptiles are destroyed. London Scraps.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
Woman tn. Toueher sex,

Although men. as they run, gre per haps muscularly stronger than women, their inability to withstand the ele- ments and their reliance upon clothes place them considerably below the so called weaker sex in the matter of un- clothed toughness. Women wear clothes for ornament. Men use them as pro- tective covering. 4 group of men ma rooned ciotheless on an island in the temperate zone might be expected to die off in a month from drafts and colds and rheumatism. The health of women similarly placed would suffer little from the enforced exposure, The fact appears to be, therefore, that in everything but muscle-in vitality, rug gedness. character, disposition. brain power, etc.-woman is the tougher, not the weaker. sex.-Kansas City Journal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
WALL STREET TO-DAY,

Special from United Press)
 II A. M.--The market was strong all through the first hour with a large part of the buying coming from in- terests generally committed to the bull side. The Copper stocks as a group were strong and Rock Island preferred about the strongest of the railroad is- sues, advancing over a point. There was also strong tone in the Gould issues. The Standard railroad issues, while generally strong in some cases yielded under small sales.
 Noon--Although trading was in small volume after the first hour and at times some of the active issues reced- ed on moderate sales, the tone became strong again before noon and at mid day number of stocks made further fractional gains to higher range.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
CARPENTERS ELECT.
fred. c. Walk of Hartford President of : Council.

Fred. c. ,Walz of Hartford President od
 Council. ' The chief business transacted yes ferday at the second days session o1 the annual convention of the connec- Sticut Council of the United Brother, hood of Carpenters and Joiners, al Hartford, was the election of officers F. c. walk of Hartford was elected president. Other officers were elect ed as follows: " First Vice President-C. J. Easbach. Greenwich. 11 = Second Vice President-A. J. Hilton, New Britain.
 Secretary-F. w. Breckenbridge, New Britain.
 port.
 A legislative committee was appoint ed, consisting of Fred c. Walz, Hart ford, chairman: w. McMearny, Rock vile, and Fred J. McKerness, New Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
MR. BOLANDE REPRESENTS BRIDGEPORT

At the annual banquet of the Meri- den Business Mems association held in the Town hall. at Meriden, last even ing. Lucius Futile. president of the Boston & Maine R. R. was the chief guest and speaker. Mayor. T. l.. Reil- ly, President F. E. Sands of the Meri- den association, President D. L. Bishop of the State association and Dr. Ferris of Philadelphia responded to toasts. There were over 300 present, including a number of out of town guests and the galleries were thronged with ladies. This city was represented by r. w Bolande. president of the Bridgeport association.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
HANDSOME SCARF PIN FREE
A Phenomenal offer Made by Ney
 York Firm

Thousands of persons all over the United States are taking advantage of the generous offer made by The Mer- Till Co.,. 1123 Broadway, New York City, making request for beautiful gold-plated scarf pin for either lady free of charge.
 This offer is made by this well known house to introduce their large catalogue of general merchandise, household goods, jewelry, novelties, etc. and the readers = this paper are requested to, send their name and atl- dress immediately enclosing four two cents stamps to cover packing and postage.
 Send today and be the possessor s,f a piece of jeweiry that you will l-e proud of, and which does not cost ycu anything.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
A xantippe outwitted.

An Englishman of Lymington had the misfortune to live in continuous quarrel with his wife, who was mod ern Aantippe and threatened in case she survived him to dance over his grave. It was her lot to outiive him, but it was not so easy to carry out her threat The husband had the pres caution to make an injunction in his will requiring his body to be buried in. the sea near his residence and withoili ceremony. The injunction was com piled witt
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
SMITH,MURRAY&CO.
Wash GOOdS....

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  fin  25OO  a
  to 
  a 3inch Paids,
  in a goodc worth a
  in a wide erange of rs,worth2 25c 1ac a ayard. in  a
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
WOMAN DEFENDS
 HUSBAND FROM
 AN EX.CONVlCI

Special from United Press.)
 Oakland, Cal, Feb. 3.-Standing over the fallen body of her husband, De- tective St. Claire Hodgkins, Mrs. Hods- kins fired a fusilade of bullets at J. H. Clifton, burglar whom the officer was attempting to arrest. Clifton, wlp is an ex-convict, fired at the officer; hitting him twice and he is now in a precarious condition at the city hospi- ly chief of police of Oakland.
 None of Mrs. Hodgkins' bullets hit him and Clifton was captured after wards by the police.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
! Natural History.

''Whah is you been workin'?'' asked Miss Miami Brown
 up to one O deshere garridges whar dey keep de automobiles.
 T spose you likes 'em better dan mules"
 "WeI, de diff'unce is dat mule kicks wifi his hin feet an'~ de auton,o- bile is mo libie to butt same as a goa" Washington Star
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
Weather. Indications.

Especial from United Press.1
 New Haven. Feb. 3.--Forecast: Fair tonight and Thursday.
 There is no we'll defined storm area east of the Rocky Mountains. Moder- ate temperatures prevail except in the northeastern portion of New York and the northern portion of New England where it is below zero. The disturb ance that was on the Pacific coast yes- terday morning is now control in west ern Montana.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
Husy Woman.

Every monthly magazine carries as many as two continued stories in |. Y When a man takes six it means that his wife is carrying twelve continued stories in her head in addition to doing the cooking and trying to fpd out how much the new hat cost woFr by the woman next door. Oil City Derrick
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
MAN AND WOMAN ARE
 ASPHYxIATED BY GAS
Especial from United Press,

Especial from United PreSS.)
 Philadelphia, Feb. 3.--Locked in each others arms, unconscious, man and woman of middle age registered as MT. and Mrs. James Lonix of Lewiston, Pa., were found early to-day in < room at the hotel at 11th and Albert streets. The room was filled with gaa from a jet. They died a few houry later.
 At the hospital heroic efforts were made to resuscitate the couple but without avail. The police believe that the man and woman were Mrs. Marga- ret N. Lomix and M. F. Peterson, both of this city,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
TARIFF ON TOBACCO.

Present Duties Not Materially Chang
 ed, If at All.
 washington. Feb. 3.-The Ways and Means committee are keeping very quiet about the tobacco duties, but the general understanding is that the pres ent rates of duty will not be mater tally changed. if at all. It is possible That provision will be made for a linn tied amount of tobacco from the Phil jppine, Islands to enter the United States upon payment of lower rates of duty than are assessed upon other to- bacco importations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03

c. R. Kluger. the Jeweler. 1060 Vir- ginia Ave-. Indianapolis, Ind. writes; 1T was so weak from kidney trouble that I could hardly walk hundred feet. Four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy cleared my complexion. cured my backache and the Irregularities dis appeared. and can now attend to bilsfness every day. and recommend Foley's Kidney Remedy to all suffer CTS. as 1t cured me after the doctors and other remedies had dsfailed." F. B. Brill, local agent. D
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
Busy people who do not like to lose a day and those to

a day and those to whom time repre- sents money all of them recommend Cyrus Plaster for Backache. Many of them have used this plaster and know from experience and many others have learned from their friends that Cyrus Plaster gives relief when others have failed. Twen- ty-fve cents will save a days pay. Cyrus Pharmacy, Fairfield Ave. and Courtland St
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
Econonsical.

She I'm going to give you back onr engagement ring. love another. Hs- Give me his name and address. She Do you want to kill him? He-No. I want to sell him the ring. Pick Up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
MORGAN AND SCHWAB
 SAIL FOR EUROPE.

Special from United Press.)
 New York, Feb. 3.-J. /Pierpont Nor gan and Charles M. Schwab sailed for Europe to-day. General Brayton Ives, who was passenger on the Republic of the White Star Line on the trip which ended when the Republic went down was passenger on the Adriatic
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
HExAMETHYLENETETRAMINE

HExAaETHYLENETETRAMINE.
 The above is the name of German chemical. which is one of the many valuable ingredients of F'oley's Kidney Remedy. Hexamethylenetetra is recognized by medical text books and authorities as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for the urine. Take Foley's Kidney Remedy as soon as you notice any Irregularities. and avoid serious malady K. B. Brill. local agent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
SOCIAL
 AND PERSONAL

The Joint committee appointed by the local Aerie of Eagles and A. B. c. club for the benefit to be rendered Leo
 Whalen was held last night at the A. B. c. rooms and the following sub- committees appointed George Jameson, chairman. George Greenspun. secre- tary. and James Keegan, treasurer. Entertainment. Edward Madigan. Jas.
 Mahoney. J. J. Kerwin; refreshments, Thomas McNamara, Walter Schneider,
 Timothy McNamara: floor. J. F'urore, D. Kerr. Thomas Howley, Lester Bur- dick. John Nagle, John Kempie. Jas. Keegan; hall, l.. Moss. F. Lewis. J. Moran. G. Culligan; auditing. John M. Dcnnelly. F Poland: MT. Whalen is soon to go into vaudeville in a sketch with three others. The sketch has to
 be paid for and paraphernalia to be bought. It is the intention of the two organizations interested in the benefit
 to hold an entertainment in the near future in Eagles hall MT. Whalen is connected with both organizations and in appreciation for past services rend-
 cred to both for several years past. the
 societies are going to start him on the
 road with good start in a financial
 way.
 The condition of pr. J. L.. Sullivan of East Main street, who has been con- fined to his sick room for several weeks with severe attack of typhoid fever is so much improved that the patient will be allowed to sit ID within a day or two.
 The members of the Crasho Club,
 with their men friends. enjoyed a sleigh ride to Southport last night. stopping off at the home of Charles Hollengotz, returning to this city at an early hour this morning. Included in the merry party were the Misses Alice and Mabel Nichols. Loretta Clark. Grace Lambs Frances Knapp, Essie Barbeau. Clarice Feline Bessie McGnire. Elizabeth Shea, Mabel Kenney and Flossie McAllister and the Messrs. J. Rex FIynne, Albert Starr. Ira Hall. John Casey. Arch Mo- Mullen, Harry Mcclure, Eddie Malone Floyd Polling. Eddie Hawley, vernie Hotchkiss, and Hans Lund.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
Milk Toast and Cheese.

Make some rich miik toast and spread our on flat dish. Cover with thick layer of grated cheese and put fn the oven till the cheese melts and browns.
 Harper's Bazar.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
A sponaer.

'sThe worse of spongely Is he never pays anything" said Grabbles. 4.Oh, doesn't he, though? Ask him t, ssay you a visit and see.'' retorteA Hicks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
A Royal Snake slauahterer.

The secretary bird'' is one of the most precious birds in South Africa. 1t is royal game, and any person de- stroying one is liable to fine of f5O. Majestic looking birds. they stand
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
Sarsatahs
Chocolate-coated tab lets. combine the most

for all hnmors and eruptions, stomach, liver and ing. They are a solid extract of Hoods Sarsapa. r1iIa. having all it's wonderful medicinal power. Give great satisfaction, especially to people pre- aerring tablet to liquid medicines. 100 doses el
 If Made by Hood It's Good.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03

SPENT LESS THAN $600 Senator Brandegees certificate as to the expenses which he says he incur red in his election as Senator places the total at $560.95.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03

ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03

Ask for o.Rourke's un,on robacc,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03

WANT ADS. GENT A WORD.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-16
FINANCE AND TRADE REVIEW
WEEKLY TRADE SUMMARY
Business Situation Presents Many
Favorable Features.

New York. Bradstreets reports
says:
,"All In all the business situation
presents many favorable features, but
there Is still an underlying feeling OF
conservatism, and while less Is heard
OF the influence OF tariff changes on
future trade, there is still apparent
a disposition to await the outcome OF
present legislative action and clear
er view as to possible crop yields.
Among the leading Industries the
activity In iron and steel Is still a
subject OF interest, and May business
In finished lines is claimed to have
surpassed the like month OF any
previous year and to have been su-
perIor In tonnage placed to any
month for two years past. There are
reports, however. OF piling OF stocks
Of pig iron at some large centers.
Wool Is quieter, but no less
strong, and reports from the manu-
featuring branches OF that trade and
OF filks and cottous are OF consider
able activity.
Leather prices are very strong, re-
hectlng the strength OF hides and re-
pOTLb vi clObely Helu BtOcKB, Dut
shoes, while being ordered more
freely, are not selling as heavily for
fall az expected. Eastern shipments
are. however, "a per cent larger than
a year ago
There Is rather more unrest visible
In labor circles. Street car strikes
have affected some lines OF trade at
Philadelphia. and the tie.up OF lake
commerce Is not loosened.
Building material is active at
many points where construction Ia
being pushed, and the lowering OF ce-
ment prices has brought out much
business.
Business failures in the United
States for the week ending with June
we're 1871, against 205 last week, 225
In the like week OF 1908, 1856 In 1907,
1G2 in 1906 and 1914 In 1905.
business failures In Canada for
the week number 2G, which compar-
es with 20 last week and 80 last
year"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-16
A LITTLE nRo7Aen6F THE RICH.

To put new shingles on old roofs;
10 give old women wadded skirts;
To treat premonitory coughs
With scasonable flannel shirts;
To soothe the stings OF poverty
And keep the Jackal from the door
These are the works that Occupy
The Little Sister OF the Poor.
She carries, everywhere she goes,
Kind words and chickens, jams and
Goals:
Poultices for corporeal woes
And sympathy for downcast souls;
Her currant jelly--her quinine
The lips OF fever move TO bless.
She makes the humble sick-room shine
With unaccustomed udiness.
A heart OF hers the instant twin
And vivid counterpart IL mine;
i also serve my fellow men,,
Though In n somewhat different line.
The poor and their concerns she has
Monopollzed. because of which
II falls TO me TO labor as
A Little Brother OF the Rich.
For their sake at no sacrifice
Does my devoted spirit quail:
i give their horses exercise,
As ballast on their yachts l sail.
Upon their tallyho's ride
And brave the chances OF a storm;
i even use my own inside
TO keep their wine and vctuals warm.
Those whom we strive to benefit
Dear TO our hearts soon grow to be;
/ love my Rich. and admit
That they are very good to me.
8uccor the Poor, my Sisters, /,
While Heaven shall stil youchsafe me
VIII ksfiHs ksnish to share and mo,,lry
The trials OF abounding wealth.
edward Sandford Martin, In Life.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-16

back at him. Eyes In which the visit
flilness of his own reflected. II was
Jerry himself standing with shoe In
his hand, before an impatient custo-
mer, forgetful OF business and OF time
and of differences as he looked at his
| friend.
Sim went by hurriedly, but he new
er stopped until he reached his own
house. There he took the beautifully
made coat from q hanger and put 1t
neatly into box. Supper was ready
and waiting when he went down and
he ate absently. Afterward he put on
his hat firmly, drew long breath and
started out with the box.
B,p he did not have to go far, for
he and Jerry met at the garden gate,
and Jerry had bundle on his arm
which he held out to Sim with sob.
Il began 'em that night | saw you
with your feet on that railing" he
said. Il knew those shoes hurt-l
knew they dld-and went home and
made em and never had the courage
to give 'em to you until now"
In spite Of his weight and his dig
nifty and his 60 years he flung his arms
about Sim and held him close.
"If you want the widow Parsons"
he cried, "you so and get her. But
don't let her stand between us that
have played and worked and joyed
and sorrowed together all-all our
lives"
II don't want her." said Sim, pat
ting Jerrys broad back as tenderly as
II It had belonged to the widow her.
self. "The only person In the world
that cant get along without is you"
After a while they sat down child
ishly upon Sims steps close together
and the bundle and the box changed
hands. Jerry tried on the coat and
said II was the handsomest he had
ever seen. Sim Immediately made
present of his torturing shoes to the
gardener. 1t grew dark but still the
old fellows sat there, close together
When II became known that Jerry
and Sim had deserted the field Of ac-
ton as far as the widow was con-
cerned, that lady Immediately an
nounced her engagement to Thomas
Green of the Upper Village, and gave
out with much emphasis that she had
never cared about either of her other
suitors.
"It was Just kind Of fun to see two
old men quarrel about woman she
was reported to have said. But Jerry
and Sim when they heard were not
distressed. They looked at each other
placidly, and smiled.-Boston Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-16
The Modern Hermit.

The beautiful young lady stood at
the mouth Of the cave in the mountain
and addressed the ragged and long.
haired hermit.
$50 you are real, live hermit!
have never seen a real hermit before,
although have read all about you
many times. l suppose you had a
very sad love affair in your youth,
and the loss Of your beautiful sweet
heart drove you to this wilderness to
live alone. Was she so very beauti-
full? You have tomato cans filed with
money hid in the ground, haven't
you?"
Not at all, not at ALL" interrupted
the hermit. Il have no money bur-
ied-it is all in per cent government
bonds. My first love affair was alto
gether too successful, that's the real
reason I'm here. You didn't see a
square-built, red-headed woman on the
trail looking for a husband, did you?
It's about time | moved again, any
how, since so many people are COM
ing here. 'Tain,t safe to stay. Pick.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-16
Washington Rock.

According to the latest variant of
a report published some time ago
Washington rock, at the top of Watch
ung mountain, between Plainfield and
Dunellen, is in great danger of being
destroyed. A New York syndicate is
said to have bought hundred acres
of land, including the rock, and is
about to establish a stone crusher
there. The inference is that the his
toric rock, from which Gen. Washing
ton is said to have watched the move
ments of the British troops in the
Raritan valley below, is to be crushed
up into road metal and utterly de-
stroyed.
There is not the slightest doubt that
any New York syndicate that would
destroy the beautiful Palisades would
destroy Washington rock If money
could be made by such vandalism.
There is no more sentiment in stone
crushing syndicate than there is in a
blizzard on Inauguration day. There
isn't particle of patriotism, in rock
breaker, and nothing but the law will
protect even the most sacred and
beautiful piles in the world.-Newark
News.