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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06
Thc Southern cross.

The SOIthcrn CrOss.
What is the Southern Cross?
The famous Southern cross consists
of four chief stars--one of the first
magnitude, one OF half magnitude
smaller. one of the second magnitude
and one of the third ma2nitude-with
minor star of the fourth magnitude.
The constellation, which is only de-
grees in greatest length across, is now
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06
Northxcst mounted POLICE.

Tell mo something. about the
mounted police OF Canada.
The Northwest mounted police of
Canada was organized In 1873, and was
designed to quell the lawlessness at
remote trading posts largely resulting
from the illegal sales of liquor to the
Indians. On September 80, 1909. the
total strength Of the force-scattered
in the provinces OF Alberta, Saskatche-
wan. Northwest territories and Yukon
territory--was 351 men, with 55S
horses and rs dogs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06
Origin OF pins.

Ur1EIn OF TIHS.
When were pins first made?
Pins are stated by Brewer to have
been made in England two centuries
before the date often assigned for
their invention, as 10000 of them were
In 134T delivered from the royal ward
robe for the use of Princess joan
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06

THE louaest ,ha1ltone In tho world"
snng Mt a country fair In Indiana 1ast
week, his voline sounding out above the
harinmry of hrass hand OF twenty
places. Aftar this rarnarsalila psl,fpi-
mmnue he cItmhad Ito thu top IS the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06

They ought to send some OF thoso
"parkers' on the Fair Midway up to
the Firth District to speak for John
Mae Parsons, who is running for Con.
gress on the "deef an dun" platform,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06

what manner j,


ferson was elected.
Thomas Jefferson was chosen Presi-
dent by the House Of Representatives
on account OF a curious operation OF
tho law. The largest and next largest
number of electoral votes elected
President and president, respec-
lively, but in 1901 there was a tie be-
tween Thomas Jefferson and Aaron
Burr, each receiving az electoral votes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06

II the insurrectos succeed in taking
Portugal, what will they do with it
after they got 1t? What would any
body want with Portugal?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06
rhc Democratic noortcr.

How did the rooster become the en-
blcm OF the Democratic party?
The Democratic rooster was Matched
about 1870. An Indiana Democfat
named Chapman had local reputatiSn
for Growing, and letter on the poliii-
cal situation sent encouragement, tell
ing Chapman to crow. The letter
being published. the growing exhort4.
aniclIv spread. and in 1912 and 1s4l,
after Wing defeats. the rooster became
the recognized emblem of Democratic
victory
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06
"a Hen md a Hnlf."

"a Hen and Hnlf.'
This problem came up some time ago.
and nobody was able to solve 1t sati5-
factorily I would appreciate 1t IL
you would. -.
The problem is II n hen and MAJ,
can lay an egg and a half in day ana
half how many eggs can SIX mems
lay In seven days? ~ y; ~.
We do not answer mathematical que
ries In this column.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06

We do not believe that the Navy
would follow Naval officer Kracke If
the affair in Portugal should be tried
in this country: but Mr.. Taft cannot
be too careful in the men he puts on
guard
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06

a few more weeks, and tho news
papers of Virginia will print death
notices of the four proposed amend
ments to the Constitution.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06

1t can be said truthfully of a great
candy manufacturer who died in New
York last week that he left the world
sweeter than he found 1t.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06
Wedding Cards.

Wedding Cards.
In purchasing the cards for the. we'd
ding should the bride include visiting
cards for herself and husband
C. b. HASSELL,
No. unless she wishes to relieve him
of the financial burden attached.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06

me folks at the Fair from the Ninth
say that Stuart is an easy winner.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06

The Democrats OF Tennessee seem 10
be hard up for a candidate for the
goyernprship They offered ~ to
Tennesseean living In Boston. pr't ne
turned them down.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06

Next year we will have Doc Cook at
the Fair to tell us ali about 1t.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06

invisible in the northern hemisphere
but In the tenth century IT was WITHIN
range OF Al Suh, the Persian astrono.
mer,. in north latitude 20 degrees ga
minutes. The stars were then de-
grees farther north than now, on ac'
count OF the procession Of the eaui,,
noxes. Dante referred to them. and
Il &. 600 years ago they were visible In
the latitude OF London and Winnipeg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06

We risk nothing in saying that
Ralph tombstone is bird.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06

1t is reported that the Khedive of
Egypt has determined to abdicate be-
cause the Nationalist cause has been
so strengthened by the speeches made
against it by the Colonel on his re-
cent visit to that country that "the
Khedive has found his continued rule
beset by TOO many perplexities" to
warrant him in holding on. Even the
native Egyptians appear to have a
good deal more sense than some mil
lions of Americans.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06

The Dukes have given $4,000 more
to Trinity College. North Carolina,
making the gifts of the Duke family to
this college s1.5oo,o0o. There was OBJ
lection at one time to accepting the
money Of the Dukes because it had
been made in the tobacco business. OBJ
lection, doubtless. by those who did not
give anything themselves; but the con-
clusion has been reached, we believe
that there is nothing immoral in turn
ing all gifts of this sort to good &C
count. We know several very de-
serving institutions where good deal
more could be placed to the public adj
vantage.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06

"savannahians are water-ioVihs
people," says the Press of that city.
strange as it may sound But
stranger still is the statement OF the
Press that they love the external
application Of 1t, as evidenced by the
number of people bathing out OF doors
Yesterday" How else could they battle
when they have no bath-tubs In their
houses? And why should they be ex-
nosed in this way when they are learn
ing to be civilized? Besides, the VIM
ter is just ahead and they ought TO
wash every warm day now before II
gets too cold for them to perform
their ablut,ons out of doors.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06

D stands for Dix and for Democrat
and for defeat of the G. O. T. IN Nc"
York.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06


TRYING TO PACK THE COURT.
The real reason behind Mr. Roose-
velt's undignified and disrespectful
criticisms of the Supreme Court is that
it fails to agree with him. Because
that eminent body of jurists prefer the
theories, they have been described by
him as "fossilized." There have not
been lacking in the past rumors that
he cndeaYored 20 pack the court when
he was President, and the resignation
of Mr. Justice Moody on Monday may
recall to many the persistent report
which went abroad at the time of his
appointment 1t was then said that
Mr.. Roosevelt had selected Moody,
who vas by no means n distinguished
lawyer or reputed as a Very able
one. because Moody agreed with him
as 10 the policies which Mr., Roosevelt
wished the Supreme Court to adopt,
| 1t Is a fact that in the only important
Justice Moody dssented frcm the ma
| jority of the Court and wrote an
Icpinion which conceded with the views
! CT Mr.. Roosevelt, 1t will DO recalled
that Mr. Moody was Attorney General
in the Roosevelt Cabinet before his
Eappointment as a Justice.
4 tits also said that the judicial acts
OF Mr., Justice Holmes since his eleya-
ton to the Supreme bench by
!dr. Roosevelt were most dlspleasins
To that Supreme Person The vary
learned Justice did not agree with Mr.
Roosepslr's expectations as to poll
ciss," and while Mr;. Roosevelt has s,lis
nothing publicly, u story of what h.
As replrtnd to have said in ay,nost VIC
lent way about Mr.. Justice Hnlmes Il
lstin current and upcuntradictnd in {
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06

Wilbur r. wakeman says OF serene
u PAYNE, who framed the new Repup-
.lican tariff bill, compared with Nelson
Dtne1ey, he is a tallow dip to search
lipht
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06

rhe post-ohice receipts in charlo.,e'
N. Care said to be increasing at eho
rate of $1,000, the month. The increase
is largely accounted for.by the PERM
cious activity of the new printing
presses in the Observer office,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06

Archbishop Glennon, Of ST. Louis, mas
asked to be excused from attendlhs
dinner to be given shortly at Peoria
Illinois. on account of numerous press
ing engagements. The dinner VIII pc
given by the knights ofsColumpus, ah ING
1t is expected that they will entertain
distinguished guest not at all IN
known in this country and throughout
the civilized world. 1t has been sus-
gcsted that the Archbishop woulo
rather not he present on his account
When men of the Archbishop's sor'
quit eating with him, people viii stor
inviting him to dinner.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06

With all the state militia organiza-
ton under tho direction, practically,
Of the war lords at Washington, what
would the states do in the event that
some bold bad man should take over
the Regular Army to his standard?
Would the National Guard stand by
the States or by the Army? 1t might
be as well, in the circumstances, for
the plain people to lay in supply OF
such munitions Of war as might be
required in an emergency. ihere .
no telling what may happen
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06

The enormous growth Of Texas In
population and wealth ought to make
1t very easy for the assessors to IN
crease the revenues of the State. The
Texan. however. is said to be very
agile in keeping a large part OF MS
property off the tax-books.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06


Thomas Fl. Small, Church Clerk OF
the Rich Fork Baptist Church. has
written as follows to the editor Of the
|Davldsoniun:
"rhls is to certify that the stories
in circulation that Mr.. S. p. Mcmillan
is a skeptic are wholly false. Mr.
mcmillan is member of the Rich
Fork Baptist Church In good stand
Ing, and AIS walk and conversation
are above reproach."
That Is "A good deal more than could
be said about great many men OF
p1ominenre In moro than one of The
States OF this Union. 1t Lis a stra1iss
thing that anybody should be Willing
| to have his character yprtchad foT In
this WY; but 1T spar-kn wsM not ont5
fur MI. MCMILLAN, but fsr tho ousrs~
nnrriity IN which he lives Tint his
atliglntp faith almllld he of any our-
osrn 10 tho pRhltn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-06

It, 1910. by the Brentwood
Company
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-19

stormy weather. Rain and snow may beat in; but that is a matter of no on iron girders about two feet above the roof of the main house, and melted snow Or rain drains through the floor without harm. The morning of the day President Taft was inauguarted several bushels of snow found their way in around the beds, causing, how ever, no particular inconvenience.
 have found that sleep in the open air is quieter and deeper than indoors, One may be sleepy when the alarm sounds in the morning, but rises re- urban open-air life has a number of pleasant features. There is sense Of remoteness, of being away from the noise and movement of the city. Look ing out over the roofs the scene is of ten one of the great beauty. The electric light streaming upward on the tall buildings of the neighborhood is very striking; and further on can be seen the Palisades with their brilliant arc lights and the dark river beneath. In winter-tine moonlight glistening on the surrounding snowclad roofs forms a very attractive picture.
 Experience shows that sleeping in the open air renders one less liable to 'tcatch cold," and that an incipient The appetite is markedly increased; not inordinately, but three good meals a day are very acceptable. This in crease of appetite has it's inconven- fence for it renders the need for more exercise imperative, and in city life exercise is difficult to obtain.
 Altogether, for those who are ob1ig- ed to dwell in the city and who de- sire to obtain plenty of fresh air either as therapeutic measure or simply as a matter of hygiene, it will be found that roof-house is a handy -institu- tion and that the "climate of New York; is highly beneficial. Sleeping in the open air wherever tried brings about a wholesome stimulation of ev- cry function of the body, and refresh ment to the mind and soul.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-19
SOCIAL
 AND PERSONAL

A pleasant surprise party. was given Miss Mabel Angel at her home 194 Beachmont avenue. by the Jolly Sewing Circle" consisting of the Misses Lottie Schlee, Mabel Angel, Teresa Horn,- Florence Abbot, Jose phine Rupp. Teresa Ryan, and LOT etta HoWIey. Piano selections were rendered by Miss Lily Angel.
 A very pleasant St. Patrick's Day surprise party was tendered Miss Alice Hawley at her home, 12O C1in- ton avenue, Thursday evening, by a gay party of her young friends. The home was decorated in green. Games and music were enjoyed. A repast W as served. Those present were the Misses Genevieve Carols Gertrude Le, Esther Morrison, May Gaynor, Helen Jones, Josephine Sweeney, Julia Mulloy, Gladys Fogg, Lulu Brown, Florence Fogg,Anna Sweeney, Laura winn. Anna Kermode, Anna Cornell, Nora. Powers, Helen Reyes, Alice Eaw1ey, Mary Ecker and the Messrs. Ambrose Gaynor, George Car roll, Charles Gaynor, William Sweeney, Lawrence Walker, Matthew Sweeney, Jack Connell, John HawIey. John Mccormick, George Kermode and James Hurley
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-19
REJECTED LABOR MEASURES

Bullet by Labor Statistics jected  ny bill which carried General Assembly 1907 that 1909 provisions reported Judiciary committee rejected other bills  the hour dayo ali
  negligence; between Concerning liability hgence: defeated of TOT necessaries of life or for labor. Providing  nnitee and rejected by both houses
  labor
 
  solved when executions not fully satisfied of twoor shall not be deemed conspiracy if would not be punable unfavorabl Judiciary 
  in
 
  or being employed in mercantile or manufacturing establishments 
 
  
  of special  Prohibiting employment than 10 hours in manufacturing mercantile establishments etc. Providing mediator difficulties. closet As noted, Assembly any favor labor
 
  ter which will constitute
 
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-19

j s.North Pole'' Peary has. of late, met with two reverses. First, Congress refused to grant him a medal unless he would produce proofs that he act ualIy reached the Pole, which he de- clined to do. upon the plea that their production would break his contract with magaz zine: next, Gov. Brown of Georgia, refused to introduce him to am Atlanta audience asserting that Peary's claim is thus far based solely upon his word. as was that of Cook, and that If Cook has handed us a gold brick Peary has handed us a paste diamond The result of this very plain language is that Peary has abandoned his Southern lecture tour. There is a growing demand elsewhere for the production of Peary's proofs, and also a growing disinclination to withhold further commendation until he produces them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-19

That Blocking pooP' which resulted an Wall Street stunts of high and low rates. was under the management of James R. Keene. and it now ap- pears from his evidence in the Fisk Bankruptcy case that while he was holding a large number of shares for an advance, his brokers were on the ssshort's side and using his shares as collateral under an old agreement be- tween him and them which. he says, he had forgotten. It affords a new illustration of the habit of some brok- CTS to bet against their customers though in this case there is an evident suspicion that Keene was not unaware of their action.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-19
POINTS OF INrE1. EST.
Faster Presentation Sale.

Ar the Great A. & F. Tea Co., 957 Main street and TOT East Main street, Beginning Monday March 21. we will give away free to all purchasers of 50 cents worth of tea, coffe. spices. ex- tracts, etc., 9 large handsome opal fin ish decorated jug. Be sure and get one. When making up your order don't fail to try Sultana Blend Cof-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-19

MT. Paige has lately reiterated his statement that he .is entirely out of politics. It had been supposed that he would appear as an active worker an .he U. s. Senatorial contest, and the su1dry Republican bosses of Western Connecticut were somewhat alarmed over their possible loss of power.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-19
SATURDAY. MARCH 1s. 1910.

A representative of one of. the sub sidiary companies of the Steel Trust says: s.An fear of a reaction in bust- ness in the near future has passed. Specifications and orders indicate that this year will mark new high rec or1s in productions as well as in earn angs."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-19
Reid,s Jewelrv.

5 don't fail to try Su1tana Blend Cof- fee.
 Reid's Jewelry
 Jewelry should be bought from firms of pronounced reliability. Henry c. Reid, 952 Main street near Bank street. an establishment with a. 27 years rec ord for honorable dealing, is in a po- sition to give the best of service in the watches of best makes, and clocks in a variety of styles, can be found at Reid's at the lowest. prices. Repair ing is done promptly by experts.
 Latest in Low Shoes.
 Stylish footwear is as essential as a a correct outfit. Women's low shoes have never been shown in such linn ftless number of pretty designs. The heels. toes, and general outline and finish are graceful in every line. At Mollan's the best feathers are shown in the great assortment of women's s shoes are ready for the spring season at Mollan's, 1928 Main street.
 An Authorative Assemblage.
 Whether you are ready to purchase or not, it would\d any woman good to at. least view the broad and com prehensiye display of the new fash ions. Easter styles at the always busy store, just opposite How1and's. s. upon their showing of millinery and sreIl they may, for every new style and ir1rning is represented, their. prices he lower than is usually the case, be- kIse the hats in most eases are the Aducts of their own workrooms. Of rse there are many Paris creations syfdeIlee too. There is not room kven atternnt description of the
 y tailored suits. coats and cos
 s exquisite waists and the be-
 ag apparel for misses and chil-
 In order to be fully appreciat at-
 hese things must be Seen. Your
 ton is especially directed to the
 al Easter tailored suit offering in
 advertisement today. French
 e suits and chiffon Panarnas of arfor quality at an exceptionally
 price Now is the time to invest Spring apparel, while lines are com Ee and there is time for the needed Arations. The whole store presents host inviting appearance. By all ans. see that the Gottlieb German n tinted with the new styles anyway. 3osite HowIand's.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-19
PILES CURED IN 6 TO IA DAYS

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind. Bleed ing or Protruding Piles in to IA days or money refunded. soc.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-27
Loans, Exchange and silver
STOCK MARKET

Local securities were somewhat more active
yesterday without however, any very wide
variations. There quite business IN the
Spring Valley water and United Railroads bonds
at previous prices. The Peoples water IS were
lower at $3.50 Spring Valley stock was nrm.
touching $40 Alaska packers was higher at
S915 so, and telephone common lower at so4 bid.
Bank of California sold at SAIL. California in
surance was ex dividend of SOC.
The Comstock mining shares were Irregular;
some being firm and others weak. Consolidated
Virginia advanced to 81 so.
In the southern Nevadas Goldfeld Consolidated
was Iofer closing at S7.5219, against SI721a
the previous day, this being the only noteworthy
yesterday were. Brookshire 1c. Pinal 1oc, Ses-
15c San Francisco and McKittrick 30c.
f. A. Somers of Somers & Co. has been elected
director of the American national bank to sue
ceed f. ". Wilson. who has joined the manage
ment of the International, banking corporation
The mill report of the Tenopah mining com
pany for the last week shows that an average OF
81 out of the 100 stamps were dropping con-
stantly. crushing toO tons Of ore of an average
valuation of S205o per ton. The bullion ship
ment consisted of 66 bars of bullion. valued at
S54, 400. An average extraction Of 80 per cent
rIoI
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-27
MISCELLANEOUS MARKETS
Cotton Market

NEW YORK. Jan. 26 Hutton'S wire says:
Trading in cotton was much lighter than it has
been for good many days Fluctuations were
narrow. and part of the time the market was
comparatively neglected Early there was some
little buying the strength Of the Liverpool
market. and there appeared 10 be fair volume
Of buying by the arbitrage traders. The beliet
that the market would break after this buying
was satisfied and the weakness OF the southern
markets caused decline here OF about 10 to 20
points The feeling regarding the PROBABLE
movement OF the market is very much more
conservative than at any time for weeks past.
The bulls are very modest in their claims. while
the bear interests are not particularly ssgreS-
sive.
The census report on the supply and distri-
button Of cotton for the first four months OF the
season ending December 81 last shows the total
available supply TO have been 10. I91. 454 running
bales made up as follows: Stocks held Septem-
Der l. 1909. I 4s3 5S5: ginned during the period.
259. .0s5. net imports. LISA total. 1O.791, 4S4
The distribution has been follows: Con-
sumed. 1 IA. IA; exported. 3.7T4.714. Supplies
on December 81: Held in mills, 1897 .1SI; held
in Independent warehouses, 2,54S,7 7o2s other
stocks. 1. .123. .607.
According To the statement issued By the
census bureau. manufacturers held on September
9O7 097 bales, warehouses and congresses 32S.
Oe9 others 251 $50 -
Spot cotton closed quiet. 10 points higher. Mid
ding uplsndS. 14-5Oc; middling gulf, 14I5c. No