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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-18

In England, France and Germany, it is quite generally believed, we are told, that the United States and Japan will be at war before the completion of the Panama canal, the date of which Is now fixed at 1913. Doubtless. the wish is father to the thought, partic- ularly with Germany which would probably, if American attention was otherwise directed, grab very promptly certain lorg-coveted sections of South America. If Japan really desires war with this country, it would naturally be brought on before the completion of the Panama canal which will enable concentration of our naval forces upon the Pacific coast at comparatively short notice
 But it is not at all probable that Japan desires war. According to our ambassador to Japan, "there is no question between Japan and the United States that is unsettled" Be sides, Japan is unprepared financially for war. Had a heavy war indemnity been exacted from Russia to serve as "a war chest, such as Germany ex- acted from France, the Japanese case would stand differently. Japan has not yet recovered from the heavy cost of the war with Russia, and cannot for some years to come. And cash is the sine qua non of modern war fare.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-18
sTHE FIGHT HAS
 MERELY BEGUN

Ex-President Roosevelt has at last broken silence as to the results of the recent elections. in which he cut so conspicuous figure. though with disastrous effect upon nearly all the candidates advocated by him. In a signed contribution to the Outlook, he says:
 l have nothing whatever to add to or to take away from the declaration of, principles which I have ma in the Osawatomie speech and elsewhere, East and West, during the past three months. The fight for progressive popular government has merely begun, and will certainly go on to a triumph ant conclusion in spite of initial checks and irrespective of the per- Sonal success or failure of individual leaders
 That is, the election returns which have been interpreted in some quar- ters as in effect a popular condemna- tion of the principles put forward in Roosevelt's Osawatomie speech, will not cause his withdrawal of them. On the contrary, he practically reiterates them, and declares that the fight "has merely begun.''
 He evidently still intends to "cut a wide swath" in the Presidential cam paign of 1912, but his ability to then dictate the Republican nomination has been lessened by the recent elections. It is hardly probable, for instance. that after his signal defeat in New York, he can control the delegation to the National convention.
 But he will undoubtedly conduct as strenuous a campaign as he did this year, though with a lessened prestige. considerable element of the country's population. His friends are analyz- ing the election returns, with a view of showing that the Republican re- verses were not caused by Roosevelt ism with its "new Nationalism'', but principally by other issues. For in stance, it is stated that had Massa- showed no greater proportional loss than did New York-where they in- sisted Roosevelt was the great issue the Republicans would have carried all three States" Such arguments may nave some effect, put with the general public, proportional losses ex- ercise little influence-the average voter bases his opinions upon the main facts.
 The resumption of activity by the Ex-President will have at least one pleasant effect-it will keep things stirring"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-18
PROPOSALS FOR STATE
 ROAD WORK.

Sealed proposals will be received by the State Highway Commissioner, Room 27, Capitol, Hartford, Conn, until D. m., Monday, November 14, 1910, for four sections graded road in New Fairfield, two sections gravel road in Ridgefield, one section gravel road each in Danbury and Bedding, in accordance with plans and speci- fications.
 Bids will state the price as per specifications. The State Highway Commissioner reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of feet to be improved, after the con- tract is let.
 All bids must be accompanied by a bond of not less than one-third of the cost of the work. Any bidder to whom contract has been awarded re- fusing to sign the contract at the prices offered and furnish surety company bond, or a certified check, shall forfeit from his bond a sum equal to the difference in price be- tween his bid and the next lowest bidder. Plans and specifications may te examined at Norris Hatch's for New Fairfield, Town Clerks office, Ridgefield, for Ridgefield and Red ding, and Selectmen's office for Dan bury. or at the office of the State Highway Commissioner, Room 27. The State Highway Commissioner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
 Dated at Hartford, Conn, Nov 5, 1910.
 State Highway Commissioner,
 Room 27, Capitol, Hartford. Conn.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-18
BISHOP TAMBOFF
 VISITS TOLSTO|
(Special from United Press. }

St. Petersburg, Nov. 18-In order to avoid the scandal of his probably re- fusing Christianity, Bishop Tamboff left today to visit Count Tolstoi. at Astapova, where the world famous au- thor is dying in the hut of a railroad trackman. If Tolstoi will consent to a reconciliation with the church it is declared, the sentence of excommuni- cation against him, that followed his writing of the Resurrection, will be rescinded. Bishop Tamboff's depar- ture followed a meeting of a Holy synod yesterday. at which it was de- cided to relax. at least. the severity which has been maintained towards Tolstoi. Antonius, of St. Petersburg, and presiding officer of the synod, also sent the Count a solicitous message, telling that he had prayed for his re- turn to the church ever since the breach came.
 Tolstoi's condition today is regarded as all but hopeless. He spent a sleep less night last night. Although he slept some today his heart is very weak and his temperature is 99.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-18
Radfurd B. Smith l072 Main St. DEPARTMENT STORE. e9 Fairfield Ava
 STORE ARTICLES" Great Bargain Sale, Tomorrow, Sat.

Bargain No. 1, at S9c-Lot White and Grey 11-4 Blankets. A pair of these large blankets for S9c. Bargain No. 2, at 6c-Heavy Canvas Gloves for Men and Boys. Bargain No. 8, at 39c-Choice of 2
 large selected lot of Mems and Boys Shirts. All 50c goods in this
 bargain lot.
 Bargain No. 4, at 12Hc-Ladies' All Linen Initial Handkerchiefs. One
 of the best bargains of the season. Bargain No. 5, at 25c-Very large handsome College Remnants. They will be thought if seen. Bargain No.6,at $1.19-Misses' Worst cd Knit Sweaters, double or single breasted.
 Bargain No. z, at 9c-Very Heavy Bleached Turkish Towels. Hem med without fringe. Bargain No. ,at 49c-Splendid Black Petticoats.
 Bargain No. 9, at 23c-Bleached Ta- ble DamaSk.
 Bargain No. 10, at 4c-Celebrated Jumbo Gas Tips.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-18

Republican stay-at-homes are in some danger of being blacklisted by their party. A suggestion has been made that lists be prepared in every city and town, containing the names of voters who failed to vote at the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-18

piece Of Mahogany or Oak cannot be made up hastily. We invite early inspection of our magnificent lines of Dining Room Suites and Separate Pieces. Solid Mahogany Dining Tables, from $37.5O to $115OO Mahogany finish Extension Tables, 45 inch top and ft extension
 Special at $21 50 Mahogany China Cabinets, s57.5O, s67 50, $72oo and $104OO. claw feet at $1450 $16OO $18.5O, $21 50 and $25OO Tables with platform bases, $2875 and $27.25. Golden Oak China Cabinets $175O, $185O $21 OO to $4SOO
 Golden Chartered Oak Cabinet scroll front claw feet and section with mirror back very handsome spec- 
 Special at $s2O0
 Sheraton Dining Suites Special display of fine reproductions this month
 Furniture Store, fourth floor. Certain Attractive Offerings.
 in the China Sale Turkey Sets of fine English and Austrian China diff ferent designs. Cranberry Sets two colorings 85 cts. Jars, Steins, Sauceboats Compotes and Plates of all kinds
 Remember that Special in Renaissance Curtains, threequarter length, white Arabian at $159 pair. Motor Rugs, heavy Plaids handy for the Game on Saturday.
 Yale and Harvard Tenants mounted or unmounted
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-18

Let us hope that. during the coming session of the Legislature. no made quately authorized delegations from this city will visit Hartford to secure charter changes! Bridgeport has a legislative body elected by the people: from it alone should projected charter cnanges emanate. There has been, 1n the past, too much charter juggling through the importunities of unau- thorized persons with a complaisant Legislature. And, above all. no char ter changes should become operative until approved by the people.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-18
DYING BURGLAR RELEASED WHEN FOUND WITH AN NCURABLE DISEASE

Albert Frazer has been released from the New Haven county jail as the re- suit of the discovery that he is suf- fering from trichinosis, which is an incurable disease, brought about by the eating of pork in an excess The disease is a very uncommon one.
 The release was secured by States Attorney Arnon A. Alling who. after discovering the mans condition, de- cided not to prosecute a charge of burglary against him and secured from Judge Reed an order for his re- lease from custody.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-18
PROMISING YOUNG
 PIANO STUDENT.

Last night at the Thursday night supper at the Young Mems Christian Association, Miss Grace Lewis furnish ed the music which is always a feature of these gatherings. She is the young daughter of H. P. Lewis, inspector at the Harvey Hubbell Company, and surely promises we'll for her musical flJfI
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-18
A Good time to Buy Furniture is just before Thanksgiving.

Because, the warerooms are filled with new stock, Furniture that was selected three and six months ago in the great Furniture Exhib- it's and which has been made up to order, taking months for completion, on account of the careful workmanship.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-18
he D. M. Read Co.

taken by the party is for civic re- form.
 The ,Socia1istic measures, like muni- cipal control of trolley lines and the like, are hay unformulated proposi- tions, not yet formally preached. ex- cept in the form of ordinances left to accumulate dust in the city council committee boxes until such time as the new proposals can be insidiously ad- vanced, at wide intervals of time, so that the public will not realize that the new propositions are actually part of the truly Socialistic program.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-18

election just passed. The probable purpose of the move is the debarment of such voters from political prefer
 ment in the future-Republican dfscip-
 line must be maintained
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-18
Cloakings. A Genuine Bargain

There are two pieces of heavy Plaid Cloaking, one effect in tan, the other in deep wine color, which will make into stylish and d e sira ble "throw-on' coats. These were $2.O0 a yard, 56 inches wide.
 Now 80 cts, to close out.
 Three and One-ha1f or four yards will make a fine long coat.
 Dress Goods Section.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-24
4 MASTERLY METHOD.

write it on your heart" quote Mole bravely.
with glance of loving kindness that belied her grow
ing THAT every day in the year is the best day.
Gregory appeared not to hear He sashing at
the weeds with his stick like an itempered hero in
Duchess" novel His eyes were on the ground
not on his cheering. inspiring companion.
The bay horse galloping hazily into the dis
lance
Greg" cried Mollie in evaporation. won't you
please be little lvelier?'
Mr.. Campbell turned somewhat rate countenance
upon his guide and consider.
II don't see anything in particular to be lively over"
he said
We'll it is everybody's duty to make the best Of
things"
"Oh. d." said Gregory. Perhaps it duty" he
started to say Mollie did not think it was and for
the next fifteen minutes he found himself explaining
to a very indignant young woman that she had mis-
understood HIM BY that time they had reached the
stile by the river. which far they had
planned to 60, and Mole turned promptly. without .
word and set out upon the homeward way And now
it was Gregory who talked steadily to perfectly
unresponsive companion 1t would never do to have
little Mollie seriously offended with him. Good little
Mollie! She had always looked upon him as
brother Not that Mollie was little. either. She
was taller than Lois. His heart gave pang at the
thought of Lois but only a short one. He was too
busy propitiating her sister.
"Youre captain of the basketball team aret you,
Mollie" he inquired
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-24

IN pantalets on the pipe rack I spent time and
thought in collecting and arranging them. You need
not blame me for the present dilemma They ought
to have acted preventative; and the memory of
them sent him back into commissions.
Mrs. Patterson opened the door and looked in
What are you two doing?" she said
Just having little conversation" returned her
amiably. 1T is connected with mission. We are
thinking strongly of disbanding"
Festive with scarlet and green was the Patterson
house on Christmas morning The poured in at the
windows of the dining room, where the family lin
gered cheerfully busy. Lois tying red ribbons
around white tissue-paper packages and humming to
herself Mrs. Patterson directing Tom as he sat
upon a stepladder and panstakngly hung holly
wreath at every angle but the right Only Mollie
stood idly looking of the window. Mollie was
getting rather into the habit of idly looking of
windows. Tom, from his lofty seat interested
eye down at her.
THAT will do Tom" said his mother, but Tom sat
still
1--WE decided what to give Gregory for
Christmas, did we? he said solemnly.
Il do hope the Ransoms will come tonight said
Mollie, with feversh haste.
Il dol" said Tom. "But as was saying we have
not yet decided what give Gregory for Christmas 1t
is the only cloud looked the lists in the morn
ing papers-they always helpful but there was
nothing there except What to Give Grandpa and
'Conceits for the Cook" He had one hand in his
pocket as he descended from the ladder and Joined
Mollie at the window. When he strolled away again
he had the pleased look of the sfu sleght-of- hand
Lois had taken her packages into another room.
Mrs. Patterson had gone the kitchen
"Why! What" broke out Mollie
What's up" demanded Tom. reused from his ap-
preeiative and proprietary contemplation Of his un-
conscious sister.
Its horse! said Molle. "And-and Gregory"
Fright time!" murmured Tom Two steps took
him to the side porch, where he indeed beheld a
horse beautiful bay, bearing ladys saddle and led
by Mr.. Campbell Without ceremony Gregory dropped
the bride into Toms hand and ran up the steps.
Molle heard the door open behind her, but she did
not turn. It quite half minute before GREGORY
spoke
DO you like it, Moile?" he said
do / like it?" she cried rs It really for me.
Gregg She faced him with radiant eyes, that were,
after all. uncommony shy for Mollie's eyes SIN
going out to it"
well. first. Molle"-cregory spoke difsden.iy-
there is something pinned to your blouse
Mollie few to the mirror. Across the shoulders Of
her white dress stretched broad red ribbon On
in bold black letters-so black and bold that even
the reversed reflection in the was easy to read
stood the inscription:
CRECORY'S XMAS PRESENT
As the red of the ribbon turned Mollie
Tom did il. she faltered
Yes said Gregory but may have it?-
You may have the ribbon.' said MoIle.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-24

Yes" No word could have been briefer.
That's fine! They couldn't have better one
You're. an all-round kind of girl It was mighty
little girl like you sorry for him"
y wasn'. sorry for you" she said Il wa. trying
to make you act as if had grain Of sense. which
to moanas .a aSSa a.
erect young hgure IN scarlet tam and sweater re-
eeded down narrow bypath, while Gregory whistled
Gutter" said Tom. 1t was appropos of Mollie's
proposal that he undertake the reformation Of Gregory
should both give our time to him. III keep it up If
81 do" said Tom; and so Gregory, who had watched
with some conjunction on Monday for chance to
aecost Moe was greatly surprised to see her smiling
train on Tuesday. r-A WIG" "e s'' Q" ''e
~ thought you'd be on. shi. train" she explained
DON'T You wan, s .o geS am gong over to bowl
II wa. Gregory's favorite exercise. They had
@ Sassd ss%s Hssss' Of in ,s:y
strained relations struck Gregory as very admirable
he :as" ;p axsE spirit ~ ,,S
little girl" And the next afternoon he watched until
he saw his aniable little neighbor passing, and went
~ ns RI: said Noble tom: going over; IN
Gregory slammed three doors the way back to
Sowing se
him. e "''''
The following afternoon Molie ran in to borrow
piece OF his sisters music, and remained to play some
aecompanments. Gregory had charming voice. and
Mollie was born aceonpanyist.. He got out . lot
offered to play It on his mandolin Tom hit the
Key except in moments of Observation-Disclosures Cfe9-
ory said he had given up singing
On Saturday Molie with the freight Aickerins on
her scarlet gown and earnest young face sat in the
twilight of the Campbell library and talked softly OF
the Duty of Man. And the next day Tom after a
Sunday stroll with absent-rninded but doeile COM
panion summed up the situation with pleasing pride
we are coming wonderfully" he said. "won-
derfully. My method is marvelously adapted to the
case" ~ ~
Two weeks later Mollie burst into the sitting ROOM
where Tom and the sofa made little oasis in .
desert OF Sunday newspapers
you can take Gregory to-day" she said
Tom looked up from the pink sheet his eyes still
.light with the fact that somebody had scored two
touchdowns
It's your day." he said Il took him yesterday to
oblige you" ~
,si 3, don't care can't &c. my presents done if
Yeu aren't going to make presents Sunday.
hope Tom elinched the pink sheet more firmly and
looked his grieved reproach
I'm going to give it up. said Mollie, with swift
emphasis; I've done enough"
:. Well like to put thing through when l start
turning ont cheerful certainly shan not give IN
could do il alone If it wasn't for my Greek Your
part has been very simple. / am sure have done
an the planning and taken the brunt Of the work
The slight assistance you have been able to rende,
has enabled me to perfect my methods. When re
out my pamphlet on First Aid to the Injured YOU
name shall be mentioned" Mollie VIA. not resentin,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-24
BY Jeanette Cooper.

anything he wa. saying. She was thinking her own
thoughts, and her cheeks scarlet and her eyes
were blazing.
We'll, / am going to give it up. she repeated
Think of the bay" said Tom. Mollie needed
1T is impossible to do anything for person like
Gregory, she went on He wants the most idiotic
things"
What does he want? To act with Loi. in the pan
tomme?"
"No," shortly
what, then? To have you intercede with Los1
To have Warwick left out Of the party? To"
"No," burst out Mole, her voice rising to climax
with the preposterousness of it, her face scarlet and
exasperated. "He wants to marry mel"
Tom dropped the pink sheet and sat up. His eyes
were as he surveyed his angry sister. He
gasped weakly endeavorng to ask her to corroborate
his impression Of what she had said Then he sank back
upon the sofa and howled and roared and shouted
until his voice died away from sheer exhaustion and
only his legs waving feebly in the air testified his
enjoyment Molie sat tensely. and waited. "Wha-
what did you tell hm?" he whispered at last
Il told him did it because you got me into it and
/ sorry for Lois and"
did you tell him about the horse?"
She nodded. and again Tom abandoned himself to
his emotions. Il guess your name will have to go
first on the pamphlet" he said.
"And he asked me"-Molle's stern eyes were on
her listsner.f Put my photographs in his room
put the cross.eyed one on the u,antel and the one
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-24
Voting is iess entertaining than irritating.

But Margaret was attuned for reverence. She
to her feet
~'Peg?' she accused, Il never want to hear that
again-from you!'
He stared at her with excusable curiosity, with
more excusable anger yet also with certain gener-
osity Of comprehension She had had high moods be-
fore. He held himself chivalrously IN hand
Want the Peg cut out" he questioned quietly
The ease and not the strength of his quietude i'm
pressed her maddeningiy
Il dol" she famed Il want it cut out And
want the rest of It cut out find myself tired of It
all Tired Of
Her gibness deserted her here but she made an ac-
ton Of ruthless significance by pulling his ring from
her finger and Offering it to him
He went pale, but he stood quite still without OFFER
ing to touch the ring her.
Take it, she insisted, Il tired Of being treated
as-as you treat me want to be worthy of respect
want to Be Miss Van Dyne again. IS used 10 b
whe1-when-
when we were stranesrs!. be supplied
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-12-10
Stunned tor ! cus.word.

An excitable New York man. gaso-
lining through his native Virginia,
offered $1,000 for new crossword to
express his emotions when his ma
chine baked. He was disappointed,
says the New York World He must
so remain. For one lowered with
Saxon speech to crave aid in expletive
Is like sending Goals to Newcastle.
What surcease OF his muted sorrow
can Germany offer, where Thunder
weather" and "Potsthousand" are
blasphemy supreme; or France, with
it's sacred Blue" and Name of a
Pipe" or Turkey, where you murmur
Destiny" when a wheel breaks; or
Italy. where a too deliberate donkey
IS invited to put one foot before the
other" or Srain., where one may bid
a persistent beggar go in peace, lit
tie brother" Eloquence Of expression
Northern races may indeed study in
warmer climes. When a Latin says
"Caramba!" or "Diavalo!" It "ain't
so much wot e says as the nawsty
way e says It," as the British sailor
explained when charged with assault.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-12-10
MEMORIAL TO R0BT. FULTON
we" Workers Plan to Erect Beautiful
Water Gate In Honor Of Great
Steamboat Pioneer.

If the Robert Fulton Memorial as.
soclatfon can succeed in raising the
S2,5OO.O0O required, New York will
nave. for the reception of diseln-
gu1shed guests to that city from
abroad, beautiful water gate which,
at the same time, will be fitting
memorial to the great steamboat pi-
oneer.
handsome illustration in Popular
Mechanics shows the design which
was awarded the first prize by the
memorial association. 1t consists of
a water gate 564 feet long to be erect
ed on the Hudson river at Riverside
Drive and to extend from Hath to
116th street. At the top of the bank
Is an open peri-style, in the center
OF which is shown the tomb Of Rob.
ert Fulton. A building at the left end
OF the peristyle is for the reception of
guests Of the city or nation, and a
similar building at the right is desig
mated as a naval museum. A flight
Of 165 broad steps descends the dis.
lance of ninety feet from the peri.
style to the water. Two piers bearing
colonnades. project out into the river
$40 feet. and form a basin $50 by $50
feet.