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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
A Victim of Leprosy.

'On my travels in Venezuela" said a New York man, q stayed in hotel with young man in whose family there was the taint of leprosy, though he apparently did not have it. One night sitting at dinner he became an- gry at waiter and brought his hand down on the table with full force. He instantly realized that he did not feel the blow and sat looking at his hand, his face whitening with horror. Give me your knife, Bob,' he said to his chum. He grabbed the pocketknife in frenzy and stabbed the side of his hand with vicious cuts from finger tip to wrist. You may not know that lep- rosy appears in the side of the hand, numbness being a sign. The man did not feel the cuts. He arose from the table, knocking over his chair, rushed out into the courtyard of the hotel, and we heard the quick tang of revolver shot, telling us how he had conquered the leper's curse by ending his life."- New York Times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
Got Another Copy.

A well dressed man was standing outside booksellers shop in Charing Cross road closely examining one of Balzac's works illustrated by Gustave Dore. How much is this Balzac?' he asked an assistant outside.
 Twenty-Five shfllings,'' was the re- ply.
 "Oh, that's far too much. I must see the manager about reduction" con- tinued the prospective customer, and, suiting the action to the word, he took up the book and went into the shop.
 Approaching the bookseller, he took the book from under his arm and asked what he would give for it. Seven shillings highest offer," he was told.
 The offer was accepted, the man took his money and left.
 ''Wen," queried the assistant later, sitter the man had gone, ''were you able to hit it off with the gentleman. sirY'
 "Oh, yes. I managed to get another copy of that edition of Balzac for ' shillings."
 Then the bookseller went out to lodge a complaint with the police.- London Telegraph.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
THE THEATRES
POLI'S

The thousands of PoH patrons this week who sit out in front and enjoy the wonderful third act with It's full rigged yacht pitching and rolling In a storm at sea, with lightning flash ing all about and lowering clouds cannot fully realize the strenuous work that is. being indulged in back on the stage. It takes the hardest sort of work on the part of more than twenty stage hands, including and no production ever given at Polls has called for so many effects. That there is smoothness noticeable from the front of the house is a tribute to the work of Director Meldon and his men.
 Incidentally Brewster's Millions is scoring the big success of the season and in the language of the stage packing them in" at each perform ance. John Ince in the role of Mon ty Brewster and Miss Fleming as Peggy win new friends and admirers at every performance and so do ali the other favorites of the company.
 For next week the Poli players will offer the greatest play ever written by Henry Arthur Jones who has dozen successes to his credit. The play is ''The Hypocrites" and 1t will be superbly presented by the players under the direction of H. Percy Mel don.
 The ladies of the company have opportunity to wear some handsome gowns in the forthcoming production and this will be pleasing news to the feminine contingent of the audience at least.
 At each performance this week the ladies attending receive coupons which entitle them to participate in the gift of the Alice Fleming hat now on exhibition in Lustig's win dow The hat was made and de- signed by Miss Fleming herself and has attracted no end of attention all week
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
NAMES OF 488 CIRCUS
 EMPLOYES ADDED TO
 BRIDGEPORT'S CENSUS

The effort of the Board of Trade. Q increase the figures of the census enumeration already has added over 400 names to the list in this city. This is an increase of 60 over yesterdays figures. The Board has received news that Census Director William B. Bail ley has added the names of 488 circus men whom he found with the Barnum & Bailey shows, in Boston. This makes close to a thousand additional names.
 Every Bridgeporter who wants Bridgeport the second city in the state should not fail to do his part toward bringing up the figures by -telephonfng '.No 95'' about any family he knows was missed in the census or by writ ing the intelligence to the Board of Trade There Is only few days to work in.
 Some of the people in the foreign colony are still reluctant to give in- formation, but when they learn that 1t is not going to cost them anything
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16

and is for the good of the city they talk freely.
 President Enos of the Board of Trade said this morning the indica- tions are that Bridgeport will be able to show an increase in population of 45 per cent or more in ten years which will probably eclipse the per centage of any other city In the east, and con- pare with some of the Pacific coast cities which have made great strides during the past decade. If Bridgeport can find about 1,580 more residents secreted somewhere in its mills and factories or in its foreign colonies there will be no doubt that she will be past Hartford.
 To be the second city in size in the state will mean much for the future growth of Bridgeport in attracting business here. It is up to every man who owns a dollars worth of real es- tate in Bridgeport to inquire of his next door neighbor and his tenants if all the members of their households have been enumerated
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
INTERESTING PROGRAM
 FOR VAUGHAN CONCERT

All plans are now completed for the concert to be given by Prof. Leslie B. Vaughan at Seaside Institute. corner Lafayette and Atlantic streets. tomor- given below has been personally se- lected by Prof. Vaughan and those who are familiar with his methods know how perfectly it will be pro- duced. The work of the I. B. $. Ora matic Quintette will be new to those who attend. but it is believed it will show finish and perfection which will be pleasantly surprising. The program follows:
 Under direction of Prof. Leslie E. 1. Double Quartette of Violins. (a) '"The Arrival. Cb) '"The Return''- Danola Misses Shaw, Lewis and Lockwood, Messrs. Vaughan, Lewis, Malone, Sammis. and Langdon 2. Trio. Violin. Viola, and Piano. Vaughan, MT. Sammis. Mrs. Vaughan. 3. Piano Solos, (a) "Danse Creole, Chaminade: (b) Were I Bfrd'', Hensett; Co Witches Dance. Mac dowell.
 1. Violin Solos. ta) souvenir, Drdla; b) Hungarian Rhapsody" Hauser.
 5. Trios, (a) Evening Prayer, from Hansel and Grete1, Humperdinck; (b) Spanish Dances, Moszkowski.
 PART IT.
 "CUPID'S HOUR" Presented by the T. B. S. Dramatic
 Quintette
 Characters.
 The Hon. Mrs. Tyrrell-Miss Emma Miller Allen.
 Lady Rebecca Tyrrell-Miss Myrtle Anna Allen.
 Marie, a maid-Miss Marie Josephine Todd
 Lord Reginald Phil1ips-Mr. James Martin Jensen.
 Wilbur Johnston, an American Neighbor-Mr. Earl Stanley Fenelon. Time-Early part of the Twentieth Century.
 Scene-Music room in Mrs. Tyrrell's London house.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
Iudnas, Wids.

The wig is only worn by English barristers to give them stern, judi cial appearance, and no one can say that it fails in this respect. The GUS tom was originated by French judge in the seventeenth century when, hap pening to don marquis wig one day, he found it gave him such a stern and dignifled appearance that he decided to get one for himself and wear it at all times in court. This he did, and the result was so satisfactory from a legal point of view that not only judges, but barristers also, took up the custom throughout Europe.-London Granhic
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
DIVERS SCOUR
 LAKE COMO FOR
 CHARLTON BODY
Search Ordered by Italian Gov ernment at Request of Ameri-
 can State Department.
fspecia1 from United Press.

(SpGCldl lTOul OuIlS0 SSS.(
 Como, Italy, June 16.-Divers from the royal marine diving corps of Genoa are today searching the bed of Lake Como near the spot where the body of Mrs. Mary Scott Castle Charlton was drawn from the lake, in the hope of finding the body of Porter Charlton, husband of the mur- dered woman.
 The Italian government ordered the divers to search the lake upon the urgent request of the American State Department. About the only persons involved in the solution of the my stery of the murder of Mrs. Charlton, who think that the husband too was slain, are United States Consul Caughty at Milan and United States Ambassador Leishman. The police are practically unanimous in the be- lief that Charlton killed his wife and fled from Italy. There was a revival of the rumor that Charlton went across the frontier in the garb of & priest. A number of persons called at police headquarters and satd that they had seen him.
 The police have no verification of the report that Charlton was seen in London.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
OBITUARY

Ellen B. Perry, widow of Arthur Bennett, of Fairfield. died yesterday afternoon at the home of her sister Mrs. w H. Fox, 1926 Fairfield avenue. tained about a week ago, at the age of 67 years Mrs. Perry who had been in ill health for the past two or three weeks, had been visiting her sister in this city, and it was while on this visit that she sustained the fatal at tack. She leaves to mourn her loss two sisters, Mrs. Fox and Miss c. Perry of this city. and three brothers, Arthur of Fairfield. Granville of this city. and Oscar of Milford. The re- mains have been taken to her home in Fairfield, where the funeral services will be held Saturday.
 Funeral services over the remains O. William D. Smith were largely at tended this morning from his home, 172 DeKalb axenue, at 8:3O o'clock, and thence to St. Mary's church where Rev. Father Mcdonald. Delegations were present from Camp Tuthill, Woodmen of the World and Div. No. 3. A. O. H., members of these two, or ganizations acting as pail bearers. The interment was in St. Michaeps ceme- tery.
 The remains of Mrs. Daniel w Nor rison, nee Alice Buckingham, who was killed in New York a few days ago in a collision between her automobile and a trolley car, were brought to Fairfield this morning for interment in the Fairfield East cemetery. Flu neral services were held yesterday at her late home, No. 59 East 18th St.
 Mary. widow of Daniel Bogey, died yesterday at her home. 1150 North ave- nue, after a lingering illness. She is survived by one son. Howard D. Bo- gey. and two daughters. Mrs. F. J. Lynch and Mrs. Mary E. Laufer.
 The remains of Mrs. Daniel Reardon were entered at rest yesterday in St. MichaePs cemetery following services
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
BRIDGEPORT CLUB TO HAVE TURNER
 OUTING AND ROAST,

The Bridgeport club will hold a Turner outing, Sunday, June 19, at tonic River, near Baird's Corners, Milford There will be a sheep roast and clambake. The bake will be served at 330 in the afternoon. The outing will take place, rain or shine. The grove is but little walk from the trolley. The board of governors of the club voted at it's last meeting to give the outing as a mark of ap- nreciation to the secretary of the club. James A. Turner, who did yeo- man service in arranging the annual banquet. The committee of arrange nnents are Walter E. Wakelee, For rest w. Montanye, Ray w. White, and Earl M. Christie.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
Suapieious Routine.

Good Man-Ah, my poor fellow, 1 feel sorry for you! Why don't you work? When I was young, for ten years I was never in bed after 5-an hours work before breakfast, then five hours work, then dinner, then four hours more work, then supper, then bed, then up again at the next morn ing
 Loafer-I say, guv'nor, where did ye serve yer time, San Quentin or Fol som ?-San Francisco Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
RECITAL BY PUPILS
 OF MRS. H. L. BISHOP

The pupils of Mrs. Henry z. Bishop gave a recital this afternoon in the music room of the Stratfield. Among the talented vocalists who took part Moss Kashman, MT. Harry Knowles, and MT. Joseph Wie1er of this city, and Mrs. Girard Chatf1eld and MT. Ralph Keavaney of Waterbury. The pupils were assisted by Mrs. Payton Henry, violinist. Mrs. Bishop is to give a recital in short time for her less advanced pupils at her home in Wood avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
Acquitted.

"Sirr' said the young woman, with what seemed to be indignation.
 The young man looked embarrassed.
 "Yes, did kiss you," he admitted, "but was impulsively insane
 'That means that man would be a Iunatic to kiss mel"
 ''Well, any man of discretion would be just crazy to kiss you"
 This seemed to end the strain, and, no jury being present to muddle af- fairs, a satisfactory verdict was reached.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
.hs N:--. -~~.~r...

The dimensions of the one time wOT.ft famous Great Eastern were as fC.- lows: Length, G82 feet; width, g feet. depth, 60 feet; tepnase. 24,sos tons; draft when unloaded.. 20 feet; when loaded, 30 feet She had paddle wheels ffty-six feet .ip diameter and was also provided wtsh "a fsur bladed screw propeller of twfnty.four feet diameter. ske had z adcomnodanons for 500 first class, 2,oo9 second class and 1,2OO third class passengers, 4,0O0 in all. Her speed was about eighteen miles an hour The Great Eastern was finally broken up for old iron in the year 1889 after a checkered career Of some thirty-ene years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
Easily Convinced.

Would Be Contributor (at editors desk)-Here's a joke, MT. Editor, that I'll guarantee was never in print be- fore. Editor (after reading it)-Don't doubt your word in the least, sir.-Lon- don Tit-Bits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
KERMIT IS ENGAGED BY
 WIRELESS AS BEST MAN
 AT BROTHERS WEDDING
fspecial from United Press,

New York, June 16.-Theodore Roosevelt, IT,, has asked his brother Kermit by wireless to serve as best man at the Roosevelt Alexandra we'd ding. Kermit has never acted at wedding but it's time he learned how" said Theodore Jr., today Ker- init will rehearse for the part Sum- day afternoon. The best man origi- nally chosen was forced to retire owing to death in his family.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
Weather Indications
Especial from United Press.)

New Haven, June 16.-Forecast:- Unsettled weather with showers to- night; Friday cloudy followed by fair.
 The shower area that has prevail ed on the south and middle Atlantic coasts for several days has now de- veloped into a we'll defined disturb ance central this morning near Washington, D. c. It is producing cloudy and rainy weather from Vir- ginia to Maine.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled weather with showers fol- lowed by clearing late tonight or Fri day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16

from her late home. 5S3 East Main street, at 8:3O o'clock, and thence to St. Mary's church where Rev. Father
 Mcdonald sang a high mass of re- quiem. The bearers were Walter Dore, Archie Cameron. William Quinn. James O'Brien, James Rafferty. James
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
MARRIED.
MJRPHY-McDONOUGH-J

MURPHY-McDONO Nor walk, June IA, Miss Anna Frances McDonough and Joseph Paul Mur- phy.
 GUSKILL-JONES.- New Ca naan, June ', Florence Evelyn, daughter of MT. E. A. Jones, and Edwin F. Guskill, of Amhergst, Mass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
vANDERBILT'S SEASICK 2ND IN
 ASCOT RACE
Special from United Press,

Ascot Heath, Eng, June 16.-The As- cot gold cup. worth $20.O0O. was won today by A Fairies Bayardo with w. K. vanderbilt's Seasicz second and w. Bailys Bachelors Double third. There were. thirteen starters. l.. Winan's Sir Martin, the American bred horse, was unplaced Vanderbilt shipped Seasick from France especially for this race. which is one of the classiest of the English turf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
Fair. but Stormy.

4 gentleman boarded the Karori car 1t Kelburne avenue. Recognising a friend on one ofsthe seats, he nodded pleasantly and then said. Well, what To you think of the weatherg
 ''Oh. horribIer was the reply.
 And how is your wife today"
 She's just about the same, thank your'-New Zealand Free Lance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
Not Mere Talk.

''I cannot live but week longer wiz out you"
 Foolish talk, duke. How can you fix on a specific length of time"
 "Ze landlord fix on it, miss, not I."- Louisville CourieE-J Journal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
The Outlet.

Physiology Teacher - Clarence, you may explain how we hear things. Clar ence-Pa tells 'em to ma as a secret, and ma gives lem away at the bridge club.-Cleveland Leader.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
FOLLOW RICHARD. WORK ORDERED STOPPED
 ON FRISCO FIGHT ARENA.

San Francisco, June 16.-The work on the arena in which the Jeffries- Johnson fight was to be held and which was being pushed with all possible haste in order to complete it before July 4, was ordered stop ped today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16

FoIey's Kidney Remedy may be given to children with admirable re- suits. It does away with bed wet ting, and is also recommended for use after measles and scarlet fever. F, B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy.
 sV1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
CLEANEASY. THE BEST HAND
 SOAP.

Guaranteed not to injure the skin. Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust, Grease, Ink. Paint and Dirt. For the hand CT clothing. Large can 10 cents. Manufactured by Wm. R. Vim. 24A Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
No Ear For Music.

"How do you like the music, Mir. Judkins?' said Miss Parsons.
 ''Im sorry, but l have no ear for music" he answered.
 ''No," put in Mir. Jasper. He uses his for a pen rack"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
His Question.

Edgar, aged six, was recently sent to school for the first time. and upon his return home he asked, Papa, who taught Adam the alphabet?'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
SWITCHING SUSPENDED
 TO ALLOW PRESIDENT
 TAFT CONTINUED SLEEP.
Special from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
 Washington, June 16.-Switching was practically suspended in the Union Pacific yards for an hour this morning to allow President Taft to continue to sleep until 7:30. The Executive was tired out and left word that he did not want to be call- ed until 7.30. His train arrived at 6:3O. His private car was gently sidetracked and all the engineers in the yards put on the soft pedal"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
A nIHr~r>r~4

'I am told that Jones is regular leech. Is that true?'
 'No; I would hardly say that. A leech, you know. never gets stuck on bin,coif"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
SEVEN PRISONERS KILLED
 AND FIFTY WOUNDED IN
 JAIL RIOT WITH GUARDS
(Special from United Press

Latchgart, India, June 16.-Seven prisoners were killed today and fifty wounded in jail riot. The guards fired volley after volley into the pris- onerS' ranks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16
Attend to the RUPTURE

<s soon as you notice discomfort. A cure is often effected II properly fitted truss is worn as soon as you no- +toa fhe trouble. Let us show you che right kind, the one that experience has proven to be the best, the clean est and best adapted to assist nature in healing the rupture.
 THE CYRUS PHARMACY 1. .aYe,Easld sAye. and Courtiand'st
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16

Washington, June 16.-Representa- tive Morris Sheppard of Texas has bill that he wants congress to pass be- fore it adjourns. The bill gives the postmaster general right to use areo- planes in carrying mail throughout the country. Representative Sheppard is anxious that congress give the post master general sum of money to purchase areoplanes, secure men to operate them and carry on "a general school of education for mail carriers. His Idea is to use the areoplanes for first class mail matter, and he insists that the public will demand quicker transportation of mail in a short time and that the postoffice department should have men trained to operate air machines to meet the demand.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-16

The remains of Mrs Daniel Reardon were entered at rest yesterday in St. MichaePs cemetery following services
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1910-08-09
EIler Reelected Chairman.

At a meeting Of the Democratic
State committee in Raleigh Monday
night A. II. Eller was reelected
chairman unanimously and W. E.
Brock of Arson county secretary
Col. A. J. Field having declined to
serve longer owing to present duties
as secretary to Governor kitchln.
The committee considered at length
the situation in the sixth congress
sional district, with the result that a
special committee Of FIVE Democrats
is to be named by the chairman to
investigate the situation in that dis
trict and report back to the full COM
mittee with recommendations as to
what should be done. There was
also a resolution offered by Col. Field
declaring that the time has come in
this State when there should be uni
form legalized primaries in all the
counties, and recommending that the
next General Assembly enact such
legislation. This resolution went
over to the next meeting for consid-
Grafton.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1910-08-09

with an air-lift pump. The new well
will furnish nearly 10000 gallons a
day and with the airlift pump, run
by electricity, the cost will be near
ly nothing. Let Us hope that the
water situation is better"
We agree with our contemporary
that the various aldermen for the
past several years have had hard
time and that they have done what
they could. The time is now come
when the people should heartily sup
port the officials in determination
to get this important thing settled.
II the attempt to secure an abund-
ance OF water has been successful,
the next thing to be done is to get
sewerage for the town. This thing
must come before the town can 60
forward and we had better take hold
of the matter as soon as possible. 1t
is true that our finances are not what
we all could wish, but a thing that
is absolutely necessary for the safety
and advancement Of the town must
be accomplished some way. The
Journal is fundamentally opposed to
turning thing Of this kind over to
private enterprise, but if the town
can't do the work itself, some one
else should be permitted to do so,
with all proper safeguards to protect
the public interest in the future. We
have no plans, no fayorites, no sug-
gestions, except this one: That the
people of the town ought to take this
matter up and find a solution. A
town like Monroe can do this some
way. All that is necessary is for ev-
cry citizen to lay aside any precon-
ceived notions, and determine to act
in unison for what appears to be the
best interests of all. Our contempt
rary is right in saying that the al
dermen have done the best they
could, and for that, we add, they de-
serve the thanks of the town, and
they deserve the cooperation of the
people in anything they may under
take looking for the accomplishment
of the next needed improvement that
the town so sorely needs. We believe
that our people will approach this
matter in a public spirited manner.
1t should not be delayed, even if we
have to do without great many 9th
err things in order to secure what is
most needed.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1910-08-09

papers Of the county Join together in
naming three men from each town
ship and request them to meet al a
certain date, form an association,
discuss the situation, and formulate
plans for a working organization.
After an organization has been form
ed representing all parts Of the coun-
ty, such association can take up the
matter of ways and means for i'm
proving our roads.
win our contemporaries speak out
on this plan?