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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-25
HITS RAILWAY
 MAIL CLERKS
Feel Dissatisfied With Action of Government in Adding
 to Their Work

There is a general dissatisfaction 1nanlfeSted among the railroad mail clerks throughout the State and gen. erally, over the attitude of the post off1ce department and the Government towards this branch of the Federal service and the new regulations, which are just now being. put into effect, in- creasing the work of the clerks with out any increase in the compensation Cf the men. Under the direction of Postmaster General Frank H. Hitch cock a policy of retrenchment and economy is being inaugurated, it is claimed, which is affecting the rail- way mail service seriously, and the complaints which have arisen are al- ready numerous.
 In the first place, there has been a new rule put into effect which cuts into the rest week which it has been the rule of the service hitherto to al- low. The mon have been granted one week out of every three off for recre- ation and rest, and incidentally, and largely, too, for study in perfecting themselves In their work and in keep ing themselves up to the required Government standard which is very exacting. By the new rule overtime is required which cuts into this. The men are being required now to work two days, in some cases at least, out of the rest week, thus increasing the work for the amount of compensation secured, and saving the Government a considerable sum at the expense or the men.
 It Is claimed that the work of the department is very nervous and wear ing, and, with the constant traveling and hurried work which Sis done Dy the men on their trips, the week OH is necessary to the men to Keep them in condition to keep up the work as if must be done. The men are re- quired to keep studying, keep in touch with postal matters and with a knowl- edge of all the postoffices in the re- motest country places throughout whole States, the routes for gettlns there and the trains on which they go. and altokether there is a general feeling that the conditions are being made too exacting-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-25
Children Cry
 FOR FLETCHER'S CAST0RIA C BUILDS TOY LAKE TO GRATIFY HIS DAUGHfER'SW WISH
Wealthy Massachusetts Man Finds Way to Satisfy Her Pas
 sion For Winter Sport

Boston, Nov. 25-In order that one little girl devoted to skating might have her hearts dearest wish, that of a real pond in her own yard, Mas sachusetts millionaire, Harry L. Pierce. at one time Representative in Leominister what promises to be the largest artificial lake in Massa- chusetts.
 This toy lake when finished will be large enough to float a large section of thesUnited States navy and will be greater in area than the Boston Com n on.
 Added to the incentive of his small daughters love of skating, the mill Iionaire's decision to gratify her wfim has been strengthened by his own boyhood love of building dams.
 The lake is to be built by means of damming brook. It is to cost a large body of workmen: It will outrival anything of it's kind in Mas sachusetts-
 MT. Pierce has got about twenty men working like beavers on his dam and the progress that they are mak- ing is very rapid. The area which the millionaire proposes to convert into a pond lies just back of his large man. sion, which is situated on a large hill.
 It is a very beautiful place, and has garages and tennis courts and lawns and landscape gardening, every luxury and beauty, in fact, except that which can be furnished by an expanse of water.
 And probably the happiest little miss in all New England today is the mill lionaire's small daughter, who anti cipates the pleasure of the winter sport of which she is the fondest-that of -s1kating.
 Only recently did this little girl learn the joys of the smooth gliding ice runner. But ever since she has rhapsodiZed upon this pleasure with such happiness that the fathers eag- erness to gratify this pretty whim has ended in -the newly planned toy lake.
 It was for this reason. as we'll as for his avowed boyish instinct for dam ming up brooks. that MT. Pierce de- cided to put the job into the hands of a contractor and to get estimate on what it would cost. with all the~fn- provements necessary for an up to date artificial pond
 He did this, and as the task seem- ed, feasible he went to work It was soon found that the site chosen was especially fitted for the purpose of making a pond. IT lies between two large hills separated only by a mar -ow notch worn down by the stream many years.
 The land has been surveyed as care fully as was possible with the trees on it. and it has been found that the raise of the water will make it coy CT an extent of between forty and fifty acres or a pond some what larger than Boston Common.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-25
CANYONS.

| Harry Meyer has accepted a posi-
 tion in Brooklyn.
 l Miss Meta Willing has been spend ! ing a few days in New York. MT. and Mrs. Irving Holmes spent | Thanksgiving with relatives in Ridge ] field.
 On Sunday morning, Nov. 20, Miss l Lou F. Bacon, of the "Epworth House." a Methodist home for friend less and homeless girls iii New York city, delivered an address in the M. E.. church, which was very interest ing, and drew from the sympathetic congregation substantial collection, as well as three barrels full of vege- tables for the worthy cause. Mrs. Eugene Richards and George Brown have been suffering with severe grip colds for the past week.
 Mrs. A. Shedlock will entertain her sister whose home is in Iowa, and her niece, Miss Baker of Canada, this week.
 Mrs. Mary c. White entertained a family party on Thanksgiving day of children and grand children: Dr. Davenport White of New York, Mir. and Mrs. Frederick Betts and son and MT. and Mrs. Horace Nash and daughter of Norwalk, MT. and Mrs. Ely Taleott Ryder and daughter of New York City.
 C. T. Gregory and family enjoyed the hospitality at Broad View Farm, Chestnut Hill, Thursday.
 MT. and Mrs. Stanton COley and family attended the Olmstead- Hub bell wedding in Wilton on Tuesday afternoon
 On Saturday evening, Nov 18th, a play entitled The Village School Maam,' will be presented by anna teur talent in Cannon Hall for the benefit of St. Matthew's parish. The cast includes eleven characters, viz: Richard Elliott Fred Sturges James E.. Graham. ... Harry Miller Rev. MT. Flick Archer Abbott Hosea Clegg. Percy Thompson Sam Alcott. tt..-... .Wm. Goeppler Tad. R. $. Gregory Sylvia LennoX. Florence Dewitt Ida. May Aicott Helen Sturges Mrs. Alcott Mrs. Louis Ambler Elvtra Pratt. Sara L. Sturges Posie. Doris A. Godfrey
 delegation of 15 mem bers of the Cannon Epworth league attended the convention held in Norwalk M. E. church last Friday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-25

hopes of flushing a partridge. He said the grounds were not posted ana that he asked a man whom he met up Putney way if he could go upon the fields and hunt and the man said, 'TYes.. so along if you want to-. But it so happened the Yankee did mot own fthe grounds. Finally the judge fined Della s and costs, on the charge that he was hunting on the grounds without the leave of the owner. Della took an appeal. and was placed under bonds to the amount of $50.
 At both masses at St. James on Sunday. contributions will be received for the benefit of the Catholic Univer- sity at Washington. Father O'Con- nor hopes his parishioners will respond literally.
 A new town clerk, junior, arrived on Wednesday afternoon, Harold H1ne Lowell. weighing 8 pounds, much to the joy of his parents.
 Hard's corner has been made less dangerous by the removal of num- Der of dead trees.
 And now it seems the Red Men nave caught the fever and propose to build a hall in town.
 The Red Men are to have a big pow-wow on Monday evening. with visitors from a number of tribes which live in the not far off wilder ness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-25
Connecticut Patents

The following were issued Nov ?, 1s1O List furnished from office of A. M. Wooster. solicitor of patents. Bridgeport, Conn.
 Frank KarSitZ Bridgeport. Window operating and locking mechanism.
 Frederick Egge. Bridgeport, Seal.
 Mario Caruso, New Haven, Toy-rail- way rail-
 Wilbur A. Leonard, New Haven, Die grinder
 John Fl. Wheeler and w. D. Allen New Haven. Shell-extractor
 Ernest A. Holcomb, Hartford, Tire repairing device.
 Martin A. Pahler, Hartford, Car brake. Jas. NJ Dayton, Torrington, Air con- trolling mechanism for carbureters. Louis A Reiser. Waterbury, Paper cutter
 Chas. E. Wirth. Waterbury, Match box holder.
 Eli NJ. Walker, Meriden. Swivel-base wise.
 Wm. Westerman, AnSonia, Means of producing seamless hollow bodies.
 Alexander J. Smith, Stamford, Sten- cling machine
 August Arens, and E. l.. Teich, New Britain. Doorstep.
 Louis R. Alberger, Greenwich, 2 pa tents: Condenser system; cooling tow CT.
 Chas. F. Beckwith Stafford Springs. Hand card.
 Geo. H. Reynolds. Mansfield Depot, Pipen bending machine.
 Alfred Shedlock Cannon Station, Door fastener.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-25
STAMFORD

An interesting case came before Judge Peck day or two ago. at the town house. when H. F. Wheeler. who lives at Putney. charged Joseph Della, who used to keep a saloon in East Main street. with entering his grounds without permission for the purpose of hunting. and with setting a tree on fire for the purpose of smoking out squirrel Deputy Game Warden Smith of Norwalk, was present to watch the proceedings, but took no part in the prosecution MT Wheeler related how he found Della on his farm. with dog and gun. and discovered two fires burning He called to Della, who was some distance away. and the two put out one of the fires. Della had H. cense with him. and he strenuousiy denied that he set the fires. He claimed that his dog was an English bird dog and did not know a squirrel, and that he was simply out in the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-25
HExAMETHYLENETETRAsnNE

Is the name of German chemical
 one of the many valuable ingredients of Foleys Kidney Remedy. Hexa- methylenetetramin is recognized by medical text books and authorities as a uric acid solvent and anti-septic for the urine Take Foley's Kidney Rem edy promptly at the first sign of kid ney trouble and avoid a serious ma lody F. B. Brill and Curtis Phar- macy 1 }
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-25
ROTH SPEEDY AND EFFECTIVE

This indicates the action of Foley Kidney Pills as $. Parsons, Battle Creek. Mich. illustrates: ''I have been afflicted with a severe case of kidney and bladder trouble for which I found no relief until I used Foley Kidney Pills. These cured me entirely of all my ailments. I was troubled with backaches and severe shooting pains with annoying urinary irregularities. The steady use of Foley Kidney Pills rid me entirely of all my former trou- bIes They have my highest recom- mendations." E. B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy 3
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-25

ONE MONTH FOR EACR TOOTH
 John Hein of knowlton street was sentenced to jail yesterday for one month for each of the four teeth he krocked out of his wife's mouth in a beating he gave her Wednesday light. Hein has been arrested before for beating his wife,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-25

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-25

GOOD RESULTS ALWAYS FOLLOW The use of Foley Kidney Pills. They are upbuilding, strengthening and soothing. Tonic in action, quick in
 results. F. B. Brill and Curtis Phar- macy. 13 ,
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31
EASY TO THREAD NEEDLES
Useful Device That Should FIno
Place In Every Woman's
Work Basket.

Here is a, useful device invented by
A clever woman. 1t should have place
on every woman's sewing table. Get
block of wood two or three inches
square, a double pointed tack (like the
kind used in matting) and a small fold
ing reading or magnifying glass.
open the glass and lay the cover on
top of the block of wood, let the glass
project its full size over the size OF the
block. then fasten In place with the
tack. II a block of wood is not OBJ
tainable use an empty spool of basting
thread size.
When you want to thread small
sized needle hold the needle and the
thread under the glass and you Will
have no trouble in getting it through
the eye. When you use the machine
tip the block over near the needle and
save time and trouble there also.
These blocks are invaluable for
elderly women and those too busy to
bother with threading and unthread-
ing needles continually. A good plan
is to thread before starting to sew all
the needles with their different kinds
of thread and silk that you are likely
to have use for.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31
Tho Wedding Ring.

The little circlet of gold, so dear
to a woman as the token of the affec-
ton of the man she loves has Its
origin in very ancient times. Its very
shape, without beginning or end, Is
symbolic of constancy and indicative
of the true and lasting love which Is
the foundation of happy union.
Thus the gift of ring has come to
mean more than an ordinary gift OF
friendship with all nations, and so i'm
portant an event as the giving of an
engagement ring has in some districts
given rise to superstitious observ-
ances
In former times the ring was given
as the betrothal and was then worn
on the fourth finger of the right hand.
till the bridegroom transferred 1t to
the fourth finger on the left. at the
instruction of the priest. on the we'd
ding day.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31
layIno a Hem,

A housewife who makes her own
table linen and towels has hit on a
trick to lessen the labor. She adjusts
a small hemmer and a fine needle on
her sewing machine, removes the
thread from the upright and runs the
napkin or whatever 1t is, previously
cut by the drawn threads through
the hemmer. This simple method OF
turning the hem and pricking the
stitch holes makes the handwork very
easy. Running the cloth through the
machine, too, takes out the stiffness.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31
Cheap Cuff Links.

Cun links of good quality are far
from inexpensive. and the inferior
ones mounted In brass are apt to
stain ones linen. A good substitute
is to purchase the pretty pearl but
tons which sell two for cents;
choose either the kind with shanks or
with holes. Whatever style Is chosen.
bind them in pairs with a loop Of silk
cord to form sleeve links. They will
be found serviceable and neat. But
tons that have been tubbed are not so
desirable, as washing destroys the
luster OF the pearl.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31
Euenlnu Wraps.

Many Of the new evening wraps,
particularly the broadcloth ones. are
almost In Louis XIV. style. with a
rather tight belt around the waist and
long slashed sleeves with lace ruff
fes. Empire wraps are also seen,
mostly in chiffon and linon and match
ing the frock, or else in black. Mauye
is another general favorite for these.
Gilded evening coats of corded SILK
are a pretty novelty, and so is pink
crepe, lined with black chiffon or
soft silk. These last-named capes are
usually draped in one Of the charm
ing fashions which have the advan-
tage to the home dressmaker OF being
simplicity as well as beauty itself.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31
Checked Goods.

A very pretty idea for trimming a
blouse or frock of small checked
goods is to work the alternate squares
in solid stitch, using either white.
the color of the check or some other
color. as desired. Wall-of-troy border
patterns can be worked in this way,
simply using the squares as guiding
lines. With a featherstitched Pierrot
collar of white lawn, pretty blue
and-white or pink-and-white check
challis, for instance. would then be
complete.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31
Cameo Brooches Como Again.

Huge cameo brooches Of former
days are now once more brought out
for the trimming Of dresses. One OF
the latest freaks is to have monster
cameo within a gilt frame and cir
Gle Of enamel in the color prevailing
In the gown. 1t is then inserted as
buckle in the soft folds of the girdle,
forming shield in the center of the
back, the front being left plain.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31

inches wide. four yards lace.
The one on the right is good style
for zephyr; It has a pretty founce
composed OF two parts; the upper part
is cut IN vandykes, with button In
each point; the lower is then slightly
gathered on. and narrow frill Is
sewn at the edge.
Material required: Four yards
zephyr AZ inches wide. one dozen but
tons.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31
e,move Ink Stains.

To remove ink stains from table
linen and other white articles, squeeze
the Juice OF fresh lemon over the
stain; let 1t remain on a minute;
then rinse in warm water. and the
stain will have disappeared.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31
Elastic Ends.

Odds and ends left from the silk
elastics used for round and strap gar
ters need not be wasted. Instead, sew
the piece left into narrow over
casted seam, and you have a good
holder for bundles Of patches. stock
ings that are sorted but not darned.
and rolls of old linen and muslin.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31

b-ey11zz HE garment shown on the
<1G1A left might be made In
nainsook or batiste; II has
NyEgK a shaped flounce connected
- to the upper part by a mar
row beading, through which
ibbon is threaded and tied in bow
1t the back; three tucks are made at
The edge of founce. a frill of en-
broidery or lace trims the edge.
Materials required: Four yards A
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31
Tho New veIlInqs.

New veilings show interviewer cir
cles as large as half dollar. and
close rows of lattice work with a thick
spot at each intersection
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31
Hemstltehino Used.

Sleeves. t,inics and skirts Of chiffon
are now finished with hemstitching,
an odd bit of needlework above an
opaque hem. which. by the way. II
often edged with fur.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-15
A RULING FOR LOWE
Made by Judge Fox this
Forenoon.

Judge Fox of the circuit court hand
ed down his decision in the case Of
Washington T.. Lowe. former tax fer
ret. against Demas Coe, the county
auditor. on mandamus proceedings to
compel the payment of $11S to the
complainant. in favor of Lowe. Lowe
claims the amount due him as COM
mission on paid In taxes on sequester-
ed property, which he discovered
while acting as representative for the
county. The decision is an important
one inasmuch as Lowe claims there is
still due the county about $4,000 in
taxes on sequestered property. Those
against whom these tax liens exist
have not been notified but Lowe will
claim a commission on this amount
when 1t is paid into the county trea-
sury. County Assessor, J. c. Fulghum.
Is In possession of the information and
will issue notices informing those who
are delinquent.
In the settlement of the claim which
Judge Fox allowed. thirty percent of
$25 will be deducted from the bill as
this amount in taxes to "A Dublin resi-
dent. The tax payer had sequestered
a mortgage and when Lowe discovered
It. he turned in the information that
the mortgage was for $1,000 when the
records showed 1t was only for $3.50.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-15
F. BESSELMAN DEAD.
Former Saloonist Dies in Los
Angeles.

Fred Besselman. ST.. one of the
largest real estate holders in Rich
mond. who has been a resident of
Los Angeles for the past three years.
died at his home there on Tuesday
evening at 5:35 o'clock. according to
a telegram which was received by
friends. Progressive paralysis was
the cause of his death. The funeral
will be held in Richmond after Christ
mas. the body arriving here on De-
cember p.
While resident of Richmond he
engaged in the retail liquor business.
owning a place on South Fourth street
and later on North Eighth street. and
in that business made large fortune
reputed to be at least hundred
thousand dollars. He erected several
fine residences and also owned a num-
Der OF business houses.
About five years ago his health be-
gan to fail and on the advice of ply
sicians he moved to California. where
his family had already located He is
survived by the widow, Mrs. Catherine
Besselman, and three children, in
Guiding Fred. Jr.. Charles and Mrs.
Harry Seefioth. He was active in the
Triumph lodge circles, of which order
he was one of the oldest members.
He was about sixty years old.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-15
SPEAK FOR PEACE
At A CONVENTION
Many Prominent Men, In
Guiding President, Take
Part in Meeting.
tAmericaE News Service)

Washington. ID. c., Dec. 15.-To pro
mote the cause of the international
court OF justice, the American society
for the Judicial Settlement of Inter.
national Disputes met at the New VII.
lard hotel today and began what prom.
ises to be highly notable conference
The prominence of the speakers alone
is sufficient to attract wide public at
tention to the deliberations of the con.
three days. President Taft, who Is
honorary president OF the society
heads the list OF speakers, which also
includes Secretary of State Knox. Sen
ator Eiihu Root, DR.. Charles w. Elliot
Of Harvard, Judge Simeon Il. Baldwin
of Connecticut, Joseph II. Choate, Rep
souri,, Thomas Nelson Page. the noted
author, William Dudley Foulke OF In
diana. and Jonkheer J. Loudon. the
Netherlands minister.
The purpose OF the American so
city for the Judicial Settlement of In
ternational disputes is distinctly differ
ent from the specific aims Of other
peace societies. II does not confine
It's efforts to propaganda for world
peace or for general disarmament. Its
mission Is to provide the machinery
by which these two desirable objects
Is working for the establishment of ar
international court Of arbitral justice
as recommended by the second Hague
conference. and the creation OF &
worldwide sentiment that will compe
Governments to appeal in all matters
to this proposed court, instead of re
sorting to warfare.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-15
QUAKER TEAM WILL
PLAY ON THURSDAY

team will open the season Thursday
night, at Dayton, O.. Turner's. Last
the Turner's. taking the little end OF a
big score. The Earlham bunch. which
will make the trip are. Captain Reag'
an. Lewis and Berry. forwards; Gil
bert and r. Stanley. center: Conrad
Given, Cox and c. Jones, guards,
Reagan is the only man in the lineup
who can be depended on TO deliver
the goods
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-15
BLUE BOARS STILL
HITTING HOT PACE

The Blue Bears won from the Cubs
in an exciting contest "a 10 %. The
first half was tight one ending IS 10
Is, but soon after the second half open
ed the Cubs scored IA basket from the
field, placing them two points in the
lead However, the Bears pulled to-
eether at this point and gradually
forged to the front. winning out by a
safe margin. A shift in the Bears
lineup proved greatly beneficial. Har-
rington went TO forward, Marlatt 10
center and Grove guard. The Cubs
played an excellent team work game.
The Bears now lead the league having
won three games and lost none.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-15
LOUIS CONDE RUNS
OVER ELDERLY MAN

Louis H. Condo Of Indianapolis, for
merly connected with an automobile
agency in this city, ran over an aged
indianapolis citizen on Tuesday and
injured him perhaps fatally. The man
Charles Woodbury., became confused
and stepped directly in front OF Con
de's machine after it had been turn.
ed out to avoid him. He was taken
to the hospital. Condo gave himself
up and said he was driving at low
rate of speed when the accident oc
Cured
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-15
INSURANCE HEADS
HOLD CONFERENCE
(American News Scrvice)

New York, Dec. 15.-The committee
on fraternal insurance Of the nation
nj association Of insurance commits.
sioners began two days conference
mt the Manhattan hotel today with
representatives OF the national fra
ternal congress and the associated
fraternities OF America. The purpose
of the conference IL to agree upon the
anal details OF the uniform measure
which II Is proposed to introduce in
the various state legislatures this win.
ter for the control and regulation OF
fratefnal insurance companies.