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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15
Avoided tho Conventional.

'Tt is a wonderful story says the publisher to the new author, whose manuscript has just been accepted. but you have failed in one important feature. You do not describe the way the heroine was dressed when the hero first met her. You'd better write in a -naragraph about her clothes, but try to a.--sa the conventional
 The fnge4>u3 author, knowing the sameness of costume descriptions in the best sellers and also knowing how to make an appeal to the feminine heart, wrote:
 ''Heloise hoated toward him garbed in a $500 dress, a $25O hat, with a $9S.75 mantilla over S375 lace coat" Chicago Post.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15
TheHGoraons.

The Gorgons were creatures of Greek mythology, mentioned by Homer and Euripides as being of peculiarly abhor- rent aspect Their hair was composed of serpents, their bodies covered with scales and girdled with reptiles with heads erect, vibrating their tongues threateningly, while the hands of the Gorgons, adorned with sharp talons, were of brass. The gaze of the mon- sters was deadly, all upon whom they fixed their eyes being turned to stone. One of the three terrible sisters was conquered and beheaded by Perseus, and as he took flight in the air en route for Ethiopia, holding the severed head in his hands, the drops of blood which fell from it became serpents, which ever after infested the sands of Lybia. New York Telegram.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15
Sorry He Spoke.

He was very deferential, but he was a deacon in the church. and he felt that he had a right to criticise. 'I hope you'll pardon me-" he said, eff suggest that your sermons are-ah'-
 'Too prosy, suppose?" suggested the minister.
 "Oh, no, not that, but too long,
 "But you mustn't blame me for that" returned the minister pleasantly. eff you knew a little more wouldn't have to tell you so much"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15
Blamed the Planets.

In the middle of the fourteenth cen- tury in Paris new ordinance en- Joining the cleansing of the streets and the shutting up of swine was carefully neglected, as usual, and a terrible plague was the consequence. The fac ulty of medicine. called upon for a remedy by the king. sent to inform him after long discussion that the plague was the result of a hostile con- junction of the planets MErs and Jupi- for -H--'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15
The Cause of Drafts.

Why is it that windows and doors are frequently i'll fitting? There is nothing wrong with the wood itself, nor with the workmanship. as a rule, nor with the At, at the outset at least. but the whole trouble is due to the wood being unseasoned, or. rather. only partially seasoned, at the time it Is made up.-Timber.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15
AnsMsred.

Bobby-What's the simple life. pa? Father-Doing your own work. my son. BoSAf-And what's the strenuous life? FathF-Doing some other fellows work Now run along and play.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15
Reminders.

Mrs.-He said reminded him of a Greek goddess. Mr.-Huh! Mrs.-What do I remind you of? Mr.-Of every alarmed thing I overlook that you ask me to do.-Cleveland Leader.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15
sIittia EnaIanda.n

The English always carry with them their national customs. and wherever they settle down, even for awhile. they organize little Englands."-Paris Opinion
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15

The temple of fame stands upon the grave. The flame that burns upon its altars is kindled from the ashes of lAais men
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15
The National Saving. Bank.

Every dollar spent In the education pf the children brings hundredfold re- turns to the parents, the people In the aggregate and the state.-Atianta Con- ytitution
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15
The ser.fhle ThInx.

Jones-Now, if you were in my shoes what do you think you would do in the natter7 Brown (exanining them) - We'll, certainly think I should get an- other pair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15
Optimistic.
! an optimistY Y

AIs Jones an optimist? s'Is he? He found a ticket entitling him to a chance in an automobile drawing the other day, and he is bindings a garasen-Boston Transcript.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15
Where cIothe. Are No CIew.

A mans golfing garb not only affords no clew to his golfing ability. but 1t does not give the slightest indication of his social position or wealth or even of his taste.-Golf Illustrated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15

Faith evermore looks upward, but reason sees nothing that's above her. Quarles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15
QualfHed,

~Poo< Mrs De OldeI Her eyesight Is falling SO fast she Is of very little ase in society"
 "oh. ahe is In great demand"
 'swhat forT
 "All the girls want her as chaperon-" Chicago Journal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15
RAILROADS
XZzH I12k XazTHkzZ
 -A1sAsSRZA0 JUNE 6, 1909 Trains Leave Bridgeport as
 Follows:

 ts's9. Eor .sssS,s7 sHs E9rK:sts a4. 'fsas fs:ss. -s:51, s:o6, .1o:oo. .11:o5 A. M. *12:2s, *1:4s. @2:27. s.:oo. -4:1s. 5:o7. +5:27, 6:12, *6:29, +7:22. *s:11. .9.27, s;4s s:ss P .1d.oa M.msUNDAHsd4. M1a.io s:as as. *2:27, s4:1s. 5:07, s5:27, f6:45. s7:22, sS:11, *9:27, 9;42 F. M.
 FOR WASHINGTON, via Harlem River-"12:30 (daiIy) A. M; -1:18 P. M.
 FOR NEW aAyEN-.12:sa, .l;4l; rs3:2s, s:2s, s:4s. .4:25, 4:57. 5:37. z6:O1, @6:32, 7:o1. .7:32, *s:S9, fi1:54 P.M-sUNDAYs1.la;;s2. ss.UaND!.AYss,17'slsa; III, s:5s. s4:25, *e:32. 7:1S, *7:32, s:47, s10:02 F. M.
 FOR BOSTON, via New London and Providence-s1:41, $50, t11:3S A. M-@2:2s. *s:4e. -4.z5,.s:s2 P. M.2:ss, Mas9snnasii .4;as, .s:sa P. M. ss '.
 FOR BOSTON, via Hartford and Willimantic-+9:21 A. M.-.3:29
 FOR TWISTED and Intermediate Stations-5:oO. ZOO, s:s5 f1l:z0 AM: -5;sl. 4e s:4o E, M.-uNDA4S
 FOR WATERBURY, ANSONIA, DERBY and Intermediate Stattons- 5:oo, 7:oO, s:oo, s:35, 11:48 A. M.- 2:35, t6:54, TAO P. M.-SUNDAYS-s s:s0i 10:5O A. M.-6:45, $50 F. M.
 FOR CT HARRINGTON, LENox. PITTSFTEIID, ETC.-7:00, $50 A M -4:33 P. MISSIONARIES: A M.
 FOR DANBURY, NEW MILFORD, ETC., via Brookfeld Junction-7:00s 9;50 A. M-4:33, 6:36 F. M.--SUN- DAYS-s:so A. M.-7:4s' F. M.
 FOR LITCHFTELD, ETC--9:50 A. n A M.
 Saturdays. 2 Except Saturday via Haw1eyvine. | s
 Express trains. Local Express
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15

A patient mind Is the best ropedy for an1ictfons.-Plautus.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15
BIRDS

LOUIS COURTNEY, dealer in import ed canaries. foreign song and AviAry birds and dktaIking parrots and para quets Rifaseeds.s foods. gravel, etc Birds boarded and conditioned. 11G Wall St.. upstairs. Open evenings
 ss5,E, HsS - -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15
INSTRUCTION
CARPET CLEANING

Bridgeport Steam Carpet Cleaning and Fluff Rug Works Has Removed to 236 Stratford Ave.
 O. w. WILCOX, Prop.
 J. c. FLORIDA, Mgr. Telephone ls2s-8 ..S2s if
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15
STEAMSHIP TICKETS

to and from all parts of the worIe by all lines, drafts payable in all for eign countries. AS it is now time for your spring booking. if you intend going abroad this summer. Call ol 'phone at the Old Reliable
 JAMES FEELEY,S, T Arcade Phone 102g
 Building Lots for Sale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15
PERSONAL
SWELL CAFES

LAUGH AND THE WORLD LAUGHS with you. Weep and you weep alone. Stop at the Eagles Nest for . snsxIe. Cor. East Washington Ave. and No. Main St.. J. ,. Ra- leigh. Prop
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS
FOR SALE

FOR SALE.-Near Stratford Center, family residence, fine condition, all improvements. Box 1s9. Stratford.
 R 19
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15
SURGICAL APPLIANCES
SHOES

NEW AND SECOND HAND shoes for
 sale. Repairing neatly and prompt .y dono at lowest prices Nathan
 Hartman. 72 State street. A 0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15

FOR sALE.-A good investment. 5so
 562, 564 Atlantic street, corner Co., lumbia, also lot 50x11s Apply to John Bonner. U27 If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-15
LAUNDRIES

OPEN AIR DRYING Family wash ing, ironing taken by week. Park City Hand Laundry. 483 Newfield Ave. Telephone 1316-5.
 U9s
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-12
LITTLE COTTON Isl
LEFT AT ALACHUA
ABouT THREE sUNDRED BALES
sElHo HELD ron 80 CENTS.
Parties Amply Able 70 Hold Indefinite
y and May Even Get
Better Prices.

There IS now only about three hun.
dred bales Of cotton left in the Alach'
VA section. 50 the reporter was in
formed BY c. A. Williams, one Of the
best posted cotton men In the county,
on Thursday
He stated to The Sun man that the
parties interested IN this amount are
amply able to hold their cotton and
that unless they received the price
they had asked OF thirty cents they
would continue TO hold and It Is well
known that this cotton is among the
very best that has been gathered in
that section during the entire season.
Mr. Williams said that the gins
were still running and would average
about one day Of each week, bat he
could scarcely tell where even this
small amount was coming from, for
It looked as II the fields had long
since been cleaned Of every bowl, and
ne knew that all Of the larger planta
tions were nov being used as pas-
lures.
Outside OF the holdings Of Messrs
Stevens. Haynesworth. McFadden and
Ellis there is practically no cotton to
be had and no inquiries are being re-
ceiyed for the staple.
The local price there, however, is
good. remaining firm at "a cents. and
occasionally a bale or SO is found
at this figure.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-12


In lemon cOIoFed silk Chinese dip
lomat talked about Chinese laws
''sOme Of our laws. you know. are
very stimulating be said. For ex-
ample. chi owed money to a money
lender Chl would not pay, aud the
money lender hanged himself on Chl's
doorD0st. Chi was condemned 10 death.
You see. be was really responsible for
the money lenders death.
"A sou able TO support bis parents
Is imprisoned for life II be won't do
so. A son unable 70 support them Is
imprisoned for three years. as we hold
land quite rightly that there must
be- something wrong With young .man
who cunt support his parents
"Our poiice are excellent. thanks to
the stimulus OF our law. When a
crime is committed slenth is put
ppon the case aud given, say, thirty
days TO land the criminal. II the
sleuth fails he himself pays ehe pen
atty OF The crime. less two degrees
That, too. Ia a Just and stimulating
law. for II the pulice can neither pre-
vent nor punish crime then. they
should be themselves punished for
their rank incapdcity New YORK
press
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-12


For whOoplng cough Vouked dor
mouse is good IN the eighteenth cen.
fury this remedy was employed 3D.
scotland. Here II another medicament
for the same complaint; ''waIercress
Il very good thing. sir. with little
be OF that brown sugar what you USES
20 put on 70 bacon and some honey
mixed with Il. And III tell you what's
a good thing for Group but a riesty
bacon fat fried down aud afore II re-
solves add some pepper aud vinegar.
Il opens the pipes Of the lungs. dye
see." And II sou are adventurous
you may try this for pphiegm ON TO the
chest" Catch dear llltle dotty
frog aud tie & be % string % one OF
its back legs. Then sou keep on let
ting II 90 dowo your throat aud pull
Ing q up again" The nsrrator OF this
added to 4. w. Thompson. who sets
down these stories: -lt's the truth.
young fellow, and 4 CLEARED the
phlegm out Of bis threat bootitul but
We wouldn't DO such q thlog as that"
-LOndon Chronlcle.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-12


How the street urchin spots an easy
mark" and gets the coin was shown
recently at Third and Chestnut streets.
An excellentiy dressed young man
with a setter dog which be beld by q
strap was standing on the corner.
One OF the newsboys stood beside
the dog and when les master was not
looking reached down an6N gave its tail
q sharp pull. With a yelp o. pain the
dog turned quickly and jumped for It's
tormentor. but missed him by several
inches.
The fact that the dog did not bite
him was no obstacle 70 the boy. who
grabbed bis Jeff arm With hlR right
hand and began ~ scream turionsly
at BIT me; q bit me. lake me TO a
hospital"
The owner Of toe dog beca me alarm.
cd and ran to the boy. Here, son"
be said. take this uve dollar bill and
keep quiet. lt'll be all right aud he
hurried away.
EASY money" sud the newsboy as
be Joined his compunions.-r hiladel'
phia Times
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-12

Total Recommendations
J. D. MATHEsoN.
County Treasurer.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-12

Une evening at taulIIy prayers the
head OF The house rpad Thar chapter
whlh comiudes With, And tie wife
see thai sue reyereuee nrr husband {"
After the exercises had closed aud the
children bud gone TO bei. the New
York Post says. he quoted Il, looking
meanlngly az bis wife,
"Iet us see what the Revised Yer.
sion says on that subject" said she,
u viii follow the new teaching. Il
you please"
rhe Revised Version was produced
and her chagrin may BE- Imagined as
The head impressiyely read. Aud lei
the wife see that she fear her bus.
band"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-12


There are good many kinks" 70 BE-
learned 10 throw the boomerang skill
fully. One Ii always 10 throw ngalleI
the wind II you want Il to come hack
10 you. II IL 4 miniature aeropIane.
for Il llteFally sails against the wind
and Is borne upward aud onward by
the breeze. n the player wants to
make long distance straIghtaway
record be can throw With the wind.
but be must take care 10 select a
boomerang which Is heavy-sO heavy
that Il VIII not be too much affected
BY the Dir currents. BY pointing the
boomerang at certain angle be can
make il soar aloft 10 circles Ike O
hawk until II may be as high as 100
feet above the earth. AS ia golf play
ing It Is not so much mere strength
that makes a long thrower. but the
skill IN aiming. the direction and Ii
boomerang throwing the way IN which
advantage may be iaken Of the afr
currents. st. Nicholas
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-12

Opie Read. the novelist. once told OF
bic experiences as a journalist 10 Ken.
lucky many years ago.
There was a good deal Of news" be
said. ''such as shootings and snlBngs.
but this news was not regarded az im.
portaut and little attention was paid
10 Il. ! remember once, when a local
fend broke out afreah, when members
Of the opposing sides met AZ the cOun-
q seat. There were hot wOrdz
blow was struck. and weapons were
drawn. when the sheriff interfered.
ne loudly announced that be- would
not tolerate any violence. ordered che
parties 10 separate, aud when bis or
ders were not obeyed be began shoot
ing. | forget whether be killed eight
OF nine. but know that IN describing
the Incident IN my paper | commend
"a the sheriff for his prompt action
and bravery and added the paragraph.
There is no doubt bat FOE the prompt
action OF the sheriff there would have
been bloodShed.'"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-12

There Is q latent truth h the priml.
tive Maori belief that by eallng the
brains OF biz enemies q wariog &c.
Qalrea their sklll and cunning.
II vas q Custom among these saw.
ages. whose descendants ! have seen
and admired in Hawaii aud New zea.
land. 20 bold a brain feast after soc.
cessful hattie. Tae eOnquering chief
always reserved foe BIS own poriiou
the gfay matter % the opposing header.
Observe bow che practice works cut M
modern life We DO Dot actually eai
OR rivals brains. but n We are wise
We wiz try 20 absorb what those
brains coDlaln. The man VITO makcs
blg success b che man who makes che
best use of bis eaemies. studies their
movoa learns their method. knows
what lhonEhi procesaes Ties are apt 20
follow. Down here 10 the street.
guess we're moge o. less aka 10 the
MaorlL anyway New York Herald
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-12

"Have you given proper attention %
your ehildren.s teethy' asked the
health department circular
~l've always provided plenty Of good
food for 'em 10 chew on" the fond
parent Inscribed on the bottom Of the
paper and mailed Il beck.-Phlladel-
phla Ledger
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-12

As the young mau caressed the cheek
OF bis ladylove she drew away hastily,
- think. she said Indignantly, you
had better see father drst."
"wby. what do you meanT" asked
the perplexed lover.
Father" she replied as she uursed
her cheek. SIS a barber, Success Mag
aline.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-12

pAzo OINTMENT "a guaranteed 20
cure any case Of Itching, Blind. bleed.
ms or Protrudlng Piles IN 8 % "A days
or money refunded see
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-12

Keep your eye on the want ada
There nav be something advertised
wAleh is q Interest % yoa.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-12

Il you have lest Or found anything
10 nOt lAil % keep your ere ca ne
''assifed advertising coiumA
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-12

You may ana What sou are lOokins
81 through q want "a, n TIE sun
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-06
POTS MOVING VERY SLOWLY Local Cotton Market Has
 0ff-Day. PRICES SAG IN SELLING { Eair Weather is the Feature of
 Crop Condition. Iizuidation and Bear Activity Char.c- tsristies or Day's operations--Am- erican And European spin-
 ners Are Dealing Freely.

ssood middling ................12 7-sc Strict middiing ...............12 SAC
 With buyers and sellers apart ow- ing to the decline in the market, To- eel spots practically have ceased to move and only a total sale of 295 terday in the spot cotton market. The sales were made around the 12 7-S cent price. Many holders have in- st5pcted their warehouse ,s,s men not, not to decline in the market. makes offer
 Fhe receipts of the staple into the local market from the rail and wagon amounted to about 970 bales. Of this amount, about 200 bales were received at the Square. In the earlier part of the day holders held out for 13 cents while later they released their receipts at I2 15-16 cents.
 Long liquidation and some bear sell ing caused prices to sag yesterday and support, declined from 14 to 20 points during the days trading. The bears appeared more aggressive yesterday all kinds of tactics to depress values. The first prices of the market were a few points of. but 1t was bear day all around and the decline followed. is the continued fine weather for the rapid harvesting of the crop. The bulls, however, appear to have matters WGu III ndHu anu CHidcAtAy ing their strength for a time when as- sistance from natural causes would render more effective support. It is said that the government report was taken as an advantage to secure prof. its and that another rise in~the mar ket is expected.
 October futures opened six points off yesterday morning. After a grad ual sag in prices this month closed at l3f2, a decline of 14 points. Decem- Der futures followed suit. This month opened six points off and then closed 20 points down at 1915.
 points lower on October and two points down on other months, opened easy at four to seven points de- cline. Later cables reported the mar ket as dull at the same decline. Spots prices were five points off with sales at 10000 bales
 The weather map yesterday showed generally fair weather throughout the belt with no precipitation recorded Indications are for continued fair to cloudy weather.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-06
CHICAGO oRAIN MARKET.

Chicago. Ill, Oct. 5.--Active milling oemand for the cash grain had q ss,aengthening effect on the ,e wneat showing net gains of 5-s to s-4 to to Is. Corn and oats closed strong put provisions were weak: :. Ignoring Q number of bearisn Tn. fiuences, traders in the wheat pit market and bought freely of the op- tions resulting a sharp rally during the final hour of the day. safes or cash wheat here were reported at 90. uoo bushels, mostly in small lots ana the premiums paid were sufficiently hiGh to prompt liberal covering by shorts in the December option. Lead ing cash interests also were free bid was also bullishly affected by. the re- ported breaking out of cholera Tn northwestern Russia and an improved demand for Manitoba wheat was as- increase in the worlds visible supply amounting to t7.250.00o bushels as outlined in Bradstreet's weekly state- ment. was the principal bearish fac- tor but 1t had but little effect on the market. the tremendous gain In avail able stocks evidently having been en- tirely discounted by the trade. The range for the delivery for the day was between 99 7-8 and 1.01 1-8. The mar ket closed strong at almost the top.
 
 101. Liberal local receipts and con- tfnued favorable weather for the ma- turing of ,the new crop caused slight weakness In the corn market early in the session. but the heaviness soon gave way to much firmer feeling which prevailed the greater part Of the day.
 Increased demand for the cash grain by Eastern shippers was largely. re- sponsible for the strength manifest ed the last half of the day. The mar ket closed firm at almost the top, fin- al quotations showing net gains of 1-4 to 3-8 to 1-2
 Oats were weak the greater part of the day owing to selling by in- fluentiai cash interests. Demand for the cash grain was slack. The bulge in wheat brought out some covering by shorts late in the day. which re- suited In a recovery of all of the earlier loss. At the close. prices were 1-S to 1-4 to 1-4 above yesterdays final figures.
 Provisions were weak all day be- cause of profit-taking by local hold CTS of the nearby products. There was also some selling by local pack CTS.
 Prices at the close were to 15 low CT.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-06
NEW YORK COTTON,

New York, Oct 5.-Throughout the day the cotton market has been weak and bottom.
 The opening was officially termde steady i put prices declined 6@7 points under bear 9f 3@s points was shown by the final cables prive wires from the South stated that spots were offered at slightly lower prices. weather throughout the belt was ideal for picking and spot cotton interests was sold heavily for hedge account Commission terdays government report to bring in a wave of general buying, sold out hastily to- day in fear of a big slump under pressure of highest at this time of the season in many years. By midday contracts were down about VI a bale from last nights final weye lower by 20 to 2s points. although oc- tober declined only IS and November 1s points Reports from mills stated that spinners were finding good demand for yarns and cloths, but were waiting for a break of under 13c in the price of raw cotton before near ali day Liverpool sss sold March and fsiy May account
 Leading bulls made no effort to bring about a rally. although several big long lines were increased as the market declined Late in the day the feeling against the market for break under thirteen cents on the idea that mills and speculation would not be able to absorb this months offerings rom the South except at materially lower unchanged prices to Hc decline. Export ciearanoes were large; port receipts for the day totalled 1o2,oo0 bales. this being by far the largest for any single day. this season.
 Receipts at the ports today sS447. against sI,S56 last week. and S4.s63 last year. For the week $50 ooo. against 3so.sss last week
 Today's receipts at New Orleans s.3s2 bales. against s.043 last year and at Houston l1.6es bales against 22.730 last year. steady.