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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-14

shooting one Peterson on Greenfield Hill. while intoxicated, has gone over for a fortnight. It was to have come up last Saturday. It is understood that Peterson, who is in the Bridge port hospital, is doing as we'll as can he expected, but the court prefers to wait until the seriousness of his case passes away.
 Few people know how far the Eng fish custom of naming dwelling houses prevails in town. The most preten- tious residence, that of O. G. Jen- nings on Osborne Hill is called Mai lands" A. Holland Forbes house is known as Garden Court" the Wright place on Unqowa road is called aWaIdstine', George Sartain has call- ed his farm "Rhoad-A-Round" from the fact that it is surrounded by a road: the residence of Mrs. Samuel Glover is "Brambleside," the Row. Inds call their big house ''The Home stead" the house where the Hargrove school now is has been called ''The Manor House;' Mrs. Dr. Perry's house is Box Wood Cottage;" the residence of Harry s. Gloves is "Moorelands;" the Oliver Turney residence is Greek Side:" the residence of Dea. 4. B. Wakeman is "The Films" from the two big trees of that species standing in front: the home of Prof. Francis Brewer is "The Lindens;" and the residence of Stephen R. Tornilnson IS .Ijnden Lodge;" Miss Mary B. Kip nen's house and grounds is known as .aTanglewood'' and the home of Dr. Hayard is Cedar Hurst.
 George H. Merwin of Greenfield Hill bas had for a guest, Mrs. Paul Moody of East Hampton. Mass
 The son and daughter of Eli Jen- nings are recovering from recent sickness.
 Miss Susan Nichols sent some of hay Plymouth Rocks and red Rhode Islands to the Bridgeport Poultry show.
 On Friday evening Mrs. William Nichols had at tea some 14 members of the Social club. These included Mrs. Charles, Fred and Clifford Jen- ings. Mrs King Mrs. Smith from Derby, Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Barbara and Mrs. Leslie Jennings The proceeds from the late Chris tian Endeavor social at the Grange hall amounted to over $2h
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-14
THE STOCK MARKET
(Watson, Alpers & Co.)

Our home experience has been one of unusual ease for the season and within month the funds tied up in the marketing of the crops will be- gin to flow back to the Eastern cen tres. Such broad conditions are cer- tain in time to become superior to temporary discouragement of senti- ment. The post-election liquidation in stocks has helped to cause a fresh technical readjustment favorable to the markets future. When the sig nificance and probable sequel of the political events this week receive further thoughtful consideration we believe that they will be Found to be a tonic to confidence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-14

Tn the opinion of Senator Bourne of Oregon. the present shakeup in poli- tice is not temporary matter; in fact. it is just the beginning of a strug- gle by the people of this nation to re- establish their sovereignty"
 A somewhat narrower view is taken by Henry L. Stimson. defeated Repub- Hcan candidate for Governor of New York, who says the Republican party is going through the agony of becom- ing progressive
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-14
MISSIONARY INSTITUTE
 HERE FOR THREE DAYS

At the First Presbyterian church an interdenominational missionary in- stitute will open this afternoon, and will continue for three days. Much enthusiasm has been shown locally regarding the institute and over 150 people have pledged their support.
 Among the speakers announced is John w. Moore of Boston, head of '"The Forward Movement for Mis- sionary Education" He was one of the speakers at the Baptist conven- ton in this city at which time he made a very favorable impression.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-14

The Australian ballot is not it seems, a really secret ballot. Bribers have discovered means of ascertain ing whether a purchased corruptible has delivered the goods. This de- vice is the writing into any space in the blank column any name agreed upon Tn advance. Counters, pre- viously notified, could at once recog- nize such writing-in as the voters re- ceipt for the money
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-14

T have endorsed and have not apol- ogiZed for the legislation of this Con- evidently the same old Bourbon and ''standpatter'' that he has ever been dead to the demands of the times, unresponsive to public sentiment face turned to the past instead of the fu- ture. But if the next House were Republican instead of Democratic, he would almost undoubtedly be the eau GUS nominee for Speaker, and of right too, for no man better represents the policies of the Republican regulars
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-14
BOTH SPEEDY AND EFFECTIVE

This indicates the action of Foley Kidney Pills as S. Parsons. Battl. Creek, Mich. illustrates: II have been afflicted with @ 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 l was troubled with oacKacnes ana severe shooting pains with annoying urinary irregularities, The steady use of Foley Kidney Pills rid me entirely of all my former trou- bles. They have my highest recom- mendations.' F. B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy. *135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-14

It is reported that Charles G. Mor- ris will be the executive secretary of Governor Baldwin. MT. Morris is a son of the last Democratic Governor, Luzon B. Morris, and is secretary of the Connecticut Civil Service Reform Association. He is a practicing law yer in New Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-14
A HOUSEHOLD MEDICINE

To be really valuable must show equally good results from each mem Der of the family using it. Foleys Honey and Tar does just this. Wheth- CT for children or grown persons Foley's Honey and Tar is best and safest for all coughs and colds. F. B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy. s135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-14
DRESSED IN BLACK
 AND YELLOW

Not Football Colors'' but the col or of the carton containing Foley's Honey and Tar the best and safest cough remedy for all coughs and colds. Do not accept a substitute but see that you get che genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in a yellow carton with black letters. F. B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy. $135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-14

The appointment of a regular to the seat of the late Senator Deliver of Iowa, who was a leading Progressive. seems out of joint with the times. but it holds only until the Legislature which is Progressive in both branches, meets and elects.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-14
BISHOP CAMP MEETING.

The regular meeting of N. w. Bish- op Camp, United Spanish War Vet erans will be held this evening at 176 Fa1rheld avenue. Several appIica- tlons for membership will be acted upon and matters of interest to mem bers will be discussed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-14

James Pratt is visiting in New Jer- sey.
 Thursday evening there will be nelghborhood social at the house of Deacon Nichols
 Messrs. Foin and Wagner of the Hargrove school went to Princeton on Saturday to witness the game Of foot ball.
The Washington times., 1910-04-27
WASHINGTON POLICE
ARE OUT OF CONTEST
Lack of Funds Prevents
Local Team From
Competing.

The lack OF an available fund out of
which 10 pay the expenses will prevent
She Washington Police Department
from sending a team TO compete in the
national rife and revolver shoot at
Camp Perry, Ohio, August to .
Revolver matches for the police OF the
country are a new feature Of the annual
shoot. and the idea is heartily fndorsed
by Major Sylvester. president Of the In
ternatiOnal Association Of Police Chiefs
The only thing that stops US from
sending a team IS the money end Of II. -
said the major this morning We have
10 funds TO use in any such way, and
Il would be uEreasous BE to expect the
men TO pay their expenses cut OF their
own pOcR5,s.
We have several men on the force
who are crack shots, and Who would
show up TO advantage with some Of the
best shots in the country. wish they
could 60 I believe that it would have
a tendency TO promote the efficiency
Of the force 70 have a team compete IN
the match. I an going 20 take the mat
ter up with the international Associa-
ton, but il is not likely that Washington
viii De among the cities present"
The national police team match Will
be shot for the first time on August Il
Each team IS 10 consist Of Eve blue
coats from the force Of a single city,
and no officer may shoot on more than
one team They must have been in the
same department for at least three
match. and VIII wear the authorized
uniform Of their force
The national police individual match
viii be run from August TO u fnClU-
sive, and wiz be open 10 any police Of
Ecer in the United States who has served
three months on one force
The Washington times., 1910-04-27


MI 10 dry land. II my wish is
law, help me TO do so"
Z canuCtI And / would
not Il 7 could 7 have waited long 20
a woman as fair and sweet as you TO
drift 10 me, and now that you have
come, I will not give you Up lightly Th,z
wrecks and their contents are ours by
right Of salvage You, too. are salvage
and the fairest salvage I have ever
known
This was forcing the game with a
vengeance. DorOthy's lip quivered, and
she cast a frightened glance at Mother
Joyce. But that lady was eating her
supper stolidly, and made no sign Evil
IDENTIFY. for the moment al least, she in
tended to let Dorothy play her own
hand
Forbes continued: NO, You are here
for life, Miss Fairfax- I regret II for
your sake, but I rejoice in II Tor my
own You are here for lifes and you
must make Up your mind 70 il, choose
2 husband. and settle down
I shall never marry
You must consider q moment There
are twenty-five OF US men here and
only two women Under such circuru-
stances. how can We afford 10 permit
any woman 70 remain SINGER We used
TO do II years ago. when the olSprOpOT-
ton was not quite 50 great, and what
bers, 10 less. Then men quarreled and
fought and murdered each other. exact
~ as Wild beasts do, all for the sake
OF one woman Well do remember the
last time this happened In a week i've
men had been killed, and bad blood
stirred up that did not subside for
years We could not chance a repetition
OF this sort Of thing, and We made a
law that every woman who arrived here
must marry within rWeuty-fOur hours
She could choose any one she liked, but
choose she must
But no such rule can apply to me"
why not2 You are a lady. Of course,
and far above the level Of nine-tenths OF
the men here But there IS the remain
ing tenth 70 choose from Of course,
none Of Us e worthy OF you, but-Ee
viii make good husbands"
Dorothy tried TO laugh the words
away But could not she told her
self that all this was some horrible
dream from which she would presently
awake, but all the while she knew il was
terribly real The tolls were closing
round her fast Her thoughts few %
Howard He. she felt. WoCII save her.
II man could, but he was one. and
Forbes and his followers were many. If
The Washington times., 1910-04-27
THE ISLE OF DEAD SHIPS
By CRITTENDEN MARRIOTT


Captain Forbes Not one seemed dis
posed 10 help the girl.
Even the minister whose name
turned out to be WtllouShby, could give
her little comfort When she appealed
to him directly TO help her, he squirna-
ed unconfOrtab bly,.
Captain Forbes Is a man Of wrath, -
he mumbled- hard to resist Ny sacred
calling IS Of little import IN his eyes.
II you decide 20 refuse him, I trust I
shall find strength TO Offer you such
support as / may. But you must re-
member that I am only one-and man
Clearly there was little hope 10 be
placed in the minister. But Dorothy
made one more appeal
You could refuse 70 perform the cerC-
mOny," she suggested tearfully.
And SO I SHALL promised Mr. VII
loughby. IF I must ne added. with
quickly following repentance. Put to
what end2 Captain Forbes is a sea
riages at sea Whether he can marry
himself IS doubtful. But / know him;
he viii settle the doubt IN his own
favor and marry you W1iiy-nliIy. T.
really think that you had best sub
NIT Since you have to stay here, you
cannot occupy a better place than as
Captain Forbes WIFE
But 7 don't have TO stay won't
stay M Howard promised She
stopped and bit her lip Il So you
cannot help me Mr.. Willoughby," she
rlulEnel- GOOD TfOELLflE-
The minister sneaked away and Pru-
dcnce GaUegher Crept IN. weak, I'll.
and frightened, 10 add her mite to the
weight that was crushing DOrOthy's
heart.
I'm sorry,'' she whimpered. gIencing
fearfuIIy behind her from time to time
"Oh, I'm so sorry. But-but hadn't
YOU better marry Cap'n FOrbes2 No
BODY VIII dare 70 hurt htm-and-and
YOU won't De handed on from one to
another as ( was
This sort OF thing, kept I'D almost
wi fout cessa ton for twenty-four hours,
drove Dorothy almost 10 distraction AS
4 O'Clock drew near her condition grew
pitIfuI. In vain she looked for a means
OF escape II any chance had offered
she would have gladly fed away 10
the terrors Of the fCOdless desert in the
heart Of The wreckage- But none did
offer. Always she was surrounded By
faflers- She could see no hope any
where-nothinE 70 90 but resist TIL the
last. aid then What theug What
should she do then2 What could she
dog One weak girl beset by a score OF
men Her brain reeled az the thought
Eight bells rang out and Joe ap-
peared al the door
"Cap'n FORBES says as how viii you
an Mother Joyce please step Cd deck.
miss" he petitiOned-
The Washington times., 1910-04-27
Synopsis Of Charters Already Published

Synopsis OF CHAPTERS Already Published
The steamer Ssze==, bound from Porto
Rico to New York, has among its passsu-
gers Miss Dorothy Fairfax, the daugh-
ter Of & northumberland. and Frank
Howard, Of the United States navy. who
Is being taken back 10 New York By
detective named Jackson, on the charge
OF having murdered his wife Announce
ment has been made IN the newspapers
Of the engagement OF Miss Fairfax 90
Lieutenant Lowering. l. s y. q friend
Of Towards, but she denies It. As tie
snip skirts the SarEassO sea she is struck
BY storm and driven head on into r.
oerelicJ- The passengers take 10 the
boats. but Howard and Jackson Eet left
behind One Of the boats capsizes as Il
is leaving the larger vessel, and How
ard. leaDinE overheard, resCues Miss
Fairfax and takes her back on board the
Queen For two weeks they drift farth-
CT into the SargassO sea- a strong friend
ship growing ID between Dorothy -
Howard IN the very heart OF the great
isle Of dead ships which Ills the sea
men. ruled over BY a brutal man called
Captain Forbes He tries TO gain How
ard an ally TO his nefarfous schemes
ana also wants him 70 aid him TO marry
Dorothy Howard refuses and is over
powered and locked up In his prison he
finds a wireless, and signals his story
and g CTy for help TO Guantanamo
Later a friend he has on board tells him
the captain WI wed Miss Fairfax az {
O'Clock he also offers 20 free Howard
In the meantime the captain has proposed
to Dorothy. declaring that IN everything
her wish shall be law
The Washington times., 1910-04-27
Best Prescription
for Kidney Troubles

OF al medicines and mixtures for the
kidneys. liver or bladder. the one given
here IS probably used more than any other
Mix together six ounces good pure gin
then add one-haH ounce u1urax compound.
Mix these vel together and take in doses
Of one TO two teaspOOnfuls three times a
day after eating The ingredients can be
had OF any good druggist
The above prescription quickly and per
mauently Cues lame hack. rheumatic
pains IN the joints. highly cOlOred urine
scanty, frequent OF burning urinatlou
dizziness. pains in the head al OF which
are vel lnO-Tn signs Of trouble Ia the kid
neys and other urinary Organs-
The Washington times., 1910-04-27
CHAPTER XII.
A Fight and a Wedding.

THE deck had been decorated as for
a gala occasion. Bright colOred
flags were tWined everywhere. under the
cool, airy awnings; csnaries IN Eilded
cages. hung all about, each caroling al
the TOP Of its tiny threat; the members
OF the colony were all standing about,
each dressed IN garments which. though
perhaps lacking somewhat IL taste and
style, at least lefJ nothing % be desired
IN the way OF color or OynCC1ent- The
scene, though odd. wss undoubtedly
bright and cheerful
Mother Joyce led Dorothy 10 q slightly
raised platform, in front Of which were
ranged Ch@irs. r. which, at her aO-
proach. the rest we're moved with one
accord 70 seat themselves Dorothy
looked eagerly among them for 4 sight
OF Howard. and her last hupe vanished
whe2 she knew he was not there.
A. she stepped upon ne platform.
FORBES came Up from below Clean
shaver, and well and corr sctly dressed.
he furnished a strong contrast 10 the
others with their motley attire.
he bowed cOurteDusly 20 Dorothy. and
greeted her as though their relations
were Of the plees antest,
Please sit down for moment he
concluded and turned away without
waiting 70 see whether the invitation
was accepted
Men he said. stepping TO the edge
The Washington times., 1910-04-27
Democrats Already Talking
of Campaign Manager
for 1912.
OBJECTION MADE
TO NEW YORK MAN
Numerous Candidates Named 10
Succeed Present Chairman of
National Committee.
By John SNURE.

Made confident by the outcome in the
Fourteenth Massachusetts, district and
IN the Thirty-second New York district.
Democrat are looking forward TO the
1912 campaign
They are already talking about the
question OF the party management IN
the Presidential contest
In the last Presidential campaign
there was weakness in the manage
ment, al least from the view OF some
OF the Democratic leaders National
Chairman Norman z Mack did not run
things TO suit good many Of the Dem
ocratic politicians Already the oppo-
nents Of Mack are casting about for
some one other than he 10 conduct the
1912 battle
Possibilities Named.
Various men are being talked Of for
the leadership In 1912, men who have
had wide experience in politics. One
Of them Is National Comuitteerna1
Timothy Ryan OF Wisconsin Another
Is John T AIcGraw Of West Virginia
stu another IS Col James II. GliYev
OF Pennsylvania A fourth is former
Representative Martin ]. Wade Of Iowa
No doubt others viii arise for consider
alton
j
nor Harmon is nominated for the Pres
'dency he viii be more satisfactory 10
Eastern Democrats than 10 Western
Democrats, and unless a Western man
IS picked for manager and a Western
man whom the Bryan Democrats can
abide by, there viii probably be many
CefectiOns-
Judge Wade Is one OF the western men
Wno would probably give satisfaction
boIh 10 ire Bryan men and 20 the more
IN the House, IS an able lawyer. has
had much experience IN politics, and had
z gOO0 deal 10 do with the last Demo
cratic Presidential campaign.
Secrets Leaked Out.
Talk IS heard that in The next Prasi-
dental campaign there will be especial
emphasis placed on the selection Of a
strong executive committee II IL as
serted that too much in the past have
the secrets Of the Democrats been con
veyed 10 the Republicans while they
were stiu fresh
Undoubtedly, the wishes Of the man
who may be nominated on the Demo-
cratic ticket viii 90 good way on the
question g who shall manage the cam
p6iEU- Nj Mack was chosen by VII
liam J Bryan in 1908 PrOba bly, this
Is the rCasCn why some OF the Demo
Gratis arc Objecting 70 him now
One Of the difficulties in the situa-
ton about selecting the next manager,
l. the Democrats are in as confident
radical wing OF the party VIII scan with
e suspicious eye any one proposed for
the management with corporation at
Citations
The Washington times., 1910-04-27

der away by myself You nor the men
shall ever see me again I Will lose
myself In the wreckage. and
You are salvage. and cannot sur
render you"
Think. Think. Ny father Is rich
multi-millionaire- In his name
promise you a million dollars II you
viii spare me and get me back to him.
Think! million dollars
Even II I would Il is impossible.
We are all alike helpless here2''
You VIII not spare me2'
I love you TOO much TO DO so"
With a quick movement Dorothy
pushed by him and faced the others.
Men" she cried, will you let this
thing be done2 VIII you let me Be
forced into marriage with man
leather For Gods sake have pity on
me, and say II this man that he shall
not do this thing"
The Continuation Of This Story VIII
Be Found in TomOrFOw's
Issue of The Times.
The Washington times., 1910-04-27
Copyright 1sG BY Catsendsn Marriott

Of the platform and looking them over.
by our laws every unmarried woman
coming into this community must, with
IN twenty-fouT hours, choose a husband
from those who come forward 70 offer
themselves The one she chooses must
defend his right against ali others, and
II conquered, must give way to his con-
queToF 80 she VIII wed the best man,
and ali smoldering Quarrels that might
disrupt our community viii be avoided -
He paused moment and then went
on:
las you all know. Miss Fairfax Joined
Us yesterday She IS so far above al Of
Us In beauty. grace, and culture that II
Is presumptuous for any OF Us 70 aspire
70 her hand Yet, The law IS the law,
and we must all bow TO Il. So I call on
all candidates for her hand to speak
out that she may choose 7 Offer. for
one. Who else comes forward
BE stopped and looked around fnQuir-
ingly, but no one moved Evidently all
knew what was planned. ana had 10
wish 70 interpOse- Even II not awsd
by his ascendenCy. his significant asser-
ton that the favored sutton must de-
feud his right against all comes was
enough 70 give them pause For forbes
was six feet HIGH broad and strong in
proportion.
spoke. Forbes turD"d to Dorothy 1T
seems. fair lady he began. that I
am the only suitor Cor your hand I
Is rather from the desire OF my men
not 10 oppose the dearest hope OF their
captain, whom they 50 love, than from
any lack OF appreciation Of your charms
But II comes 10 TIE same thing. 7 am
the only candidate Does II please you
to accept me2'
Dorothy rose and faced him Sir"
she said with a break IN neT voice 7
am only a girl. ali e unprotected, far
from all friends 1 beg YOU. I implOre
you. to be mercifUI. Do not do this
thing Let me go"
Forbes shook his head. your pres
ence here, single, must cause Strife he
began and
Then let me go away Let me wan
The Washington times., 1910-04-27
CHAPTER XI CContinuedJ

m ONLY wish Is 10 set back
MI 10 dry land. II my wish is
H law, help me to do so"
-z-o471E
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-02-10
GRANITE WARE


department by throughout the country from time time Our
little
think splendid
that the will both please
Covered Bucke nd mostly all IN large
will there worth
at this opening sale at
1nC each
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-02-10
EmbrOiderieS

IF we were operating a Dry Goods Store,
39c per yard would be the price these goods
would be marked and that would be half of their
real value.
We got this lot through an exceedingly
shrewd move of our buyer, and you get the
benefit
This sale coming as it does, just at the time
you need Embroideries- most, this announce
ment is doubly interesting. Our advice is to buy
what you will need for months to come, as we are
not at all certain when we duplicate this OPP
portunity. Remember price is not 39c, but
per yard
TIC per yard
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-02-10
StOneWare

You will find values in this de
partment that are unusual even In
the Knox Stores. 1t will be to YOU
advantage to purchase on Satur
day.
Glazed Gardeners. large sizes.
Regular SOC value, opening
sale price. .10f
Jardiniers, handsomely paint
ed, all sizes To-
Handled Cooking Kettles, 2, 4
or 6 qt., all sizes. ..........10,
Large Stone Jugs. ..........1n.
Bean Bakers, all sizes. .......10.
Mixing Bowls. IN.
And many other items.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-02-10
Transfer
Slips

There are many advantages in
using our transfer slips. They save
time, facilitate shopping, insure the
delivery of all the merchandise in
one lot and eliminate the annoy
ance of waiting for change. You
pay after the final purchase has
been made. This system will not
be in force until Monday, Feb. a.