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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-03
Children Cry
 FOR FLETcHER'S GA $ TO RIA STRATFORD

Today William M. Smith started for Denver, Col, in hopes of improving his health. Acting on the advice of Dr. Cogswell, he will stop for a week en route at Omaha. MT. Smith has been employed in the tower house near the depot.
 Yesterday workmen began to re- move an old elm tree which has stood for generations in front of the Porter residence on Church street.
 A gang of Italians were employed yesterday in laying telephone con- duits through the center of the vil- lage, past the Sammis emporium, down towards the Folk hews depot.
 The Haymakers held their monthly meeting last night. and made some ar- engagements for the great meeting which is to take place in town next September.
 St. Johns lodge meets tonight to confer the Master Mason's degree. r It is thought a slight local earth quake was felt day or two ago in the vicinity of Longbrook and Patter- son avenue. Local people are unable to account for the rumblings heard.
 Bayard and Robert Clarkson of New York are visiting their father, Robert L. ClarkSon.
 Robert Lewis has returned to New Haven and resumed his teaching.
 This afternoon the ladies Benevolent Union of the Methodist church is holding meeting with Mrs. Edward H. Churchill.
 Today William Appleyard, H. B. Barnum and George A. Fairchild are in Danbury, attending grand coun- cil of Red Men.
 Half a dozen new houses are being built in various parts of the town. MT. Beardsley has completed the lab- atory for c. w. Walker.
 The dance given by the Beta Epsi- lon Society on Saturday evening was largely attended, the floor at one time having 40 couples in motion. A num- Der of young people came over from Bridgeport, and quite a number of pretty costumes were displayed. Dur ing the evening a buffet lunch was served, and a program of 20 dances was enjoyed.
 Today >in Fairfield, Rev. pr. Pack ard read a paper before the Associa- tion of Congregational churches, on "Reminiscences of Men and Measures in the American Board.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-03
DEMOCRATIC
 OPPORTUNITY

| So far as the public prints have been able to. glean there are three avowed candidates for the Democratic shriey- atty nomination. Collector John M. Donnelly of this city, Chief Of Police yolmer ,of South Norwalk and P. H. Connoiley of Danbury, the latter one of the leading union workingmen of Danbury. The name of Simon Brad ley of Fairfield has also been men toned but if that gentleman has de- termined to become "a candidate he has succeeded up to this time in eff fectually concealing the information from his host of friends and admirers throughout the county. It is under stood that Charles Fox of Fairfield, who carried this city against Sheriff Hawley four years ago, is not to again seek a nomination. Of the three avowed candidates Mr. Donnelly, as- suming that he intends to press his candidacy, would probably have the call on local Democratic primary sup port, as he has proved in every public trust confided to him entirely worthy of the confidence reposed. There is no denying the strength of Chief Vol mer whose name has been mentioned for the past eight years at Democratic conventions in connection with this nomination The lower part of the county is kindly disposed toward him. MT. Connolley is said to have so inn pressed the manufacturers of Danbury by his handling of the strike situation there recently as to have been assured of no little support from these inter ests if nominated. As yet there, is only one aspirant for the Republican incumbent who has held the office for sixteen consecutive years. There can be no denying the fact that Sheriff Hawley has earned for himself the enmity of hundreds of Republicans throughout the county by his attitude in supporting Brandegee for the Sem atorship when the choice of the Re pubIicans of this county was unques- tionably Congressman E. J. Hill It is to be hoped that the Democrats will be able to unite and agree upon one man so as to avert a factional fight, for it is only through such a contin- gency that Hawley hopes to be com missioned to retain his stewardship. The opportunity for electing Demo- cratic sheriff has not been so bright since Cleveland's day. apd if the of flee is to be frizzled away through Democratic blundering the rank and file may be depended upon to rebuke those justly chargeable with the bung- ling. 1t is the duty of the Democrats of Fairfield county to consider we'll the situation and name the man who will be most likely to poll the biggest vote throughout the county
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-03
FAIRFIELD

-, A full meeting of the School Board was held yesterday at the library. After long discussion it was. voted to reappoint all the school teachers in town to their respective positions for the ensuing school year. A nice let ter was received and read from Miss Smedley, in which she spoke encour- agingly of her progress towards health and thanked the School Board for it's kindness. The Board voted to pay her salary for the month of April. The contract for coal for the school houses for the next year was awarded to Conrad Buckingham of Southport, at thanks of the Board were extended to the Dorothy Ripley Chapter of the D. A. R.'s in Southport, for the hand some picture which that chapter re- gently presented to the Pequot school.
 Oliver G. Jennings expects to return to town for the season on the 27th inst It is now said that on account of the fire he changed his plans and did not sail for Europe as was an- nounced.
 The father of George Peterson, who died so suddenly on Sunday noon, is prostrated by the event, and yesterday was very ill The shock of his sons was thought by the doctors that Geo. Peterson was about to be attacked by scarlet fever, and no one surmised he had heart trouble. Five minutes before he died he was sitting up in bed reading a newspaper.
 Mrs. Pickett is in Pougnkeepsie wis., iting her brother
 The members of the Fairfield base bail team who went to WestpOrt on Sunday to play a local team in that village, came home disgusted with the treatment they received. The manager of the Westport team umpired the game, and was so partial in his deci- sions, that at the 9th inning the Fair field boys left the field. While the Fairfield boys are all home talent, it was asserted that some players from Bridgeport were in the Westport team.
 A good deal of surprise was mani fested in railroad circles when a tele- gram was received yesterday after noon from Supt. Kennedy, saying that all the track men in his division had dropped their tolls, picked up their coats and walked out on strike. They have been getting s1.60 a day, but think they are entitled to more, since the work they do is very laborious.
 A banner was strung across Elliott street at Boyle's Corner yesterday af- ternoon. bearing the legend: Snake Hill Climb Start and Finish.
 Visitors at the library during April numbered 1859. The number of books issued was 1889. Of these fiction head
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-03
Asking a Favor.

Lizzie Ann was a servant girl. She said bitterly to her mistress one morr- Ing:
 Heres another letter. ma'am. I've got from Mrs Jones cook. Marie. Marie says they've given her a con- seryatory now. It fairly makes one sick. Fibberr
 Lizzie Ann hesitated. then said diff ddentlv:
 "I bin thini1in'. if hired an auto and photographer. would ye mind, ma'am. if Ine and the master was took on the front seat at~togetber? It would settle that Marie when sent her the picture. .'-Snokane Spokesman Review. Farmer Want Ads 1c a word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-03

Thus far only three names have been advanced as possible candidates for Judge of Probate on dhe Democratic ticket. former Secretary of State John J. Phelan. Police Board President Ed ward F. Hallen and former Probate Judge IT. c. Coughlin. It is whispered in some circles. that former Congress man. R. E. DeForest would prove a formidable candidate. For the Re- publican nomination the chances are that the machine will again see to it that the present incumbent is renomi- mated
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-03
EDITORIAL NOTES

Newspapers throughout the State are 6isciissing Mayor Edward T.. Bucking- sharn for higher than municipal honors. In some quarters it is stated that a ticket containing the names of Bald win for Governor and Buckingham for Lieutenant Governor would sweep the State.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-03
The United Illuminating Co.
 148 John Street
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss.. PROBATE COURT.

Estate of Mary Crissy Wheeler. late of the town Of Bridgeport, in said Dis triet. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Bridgeport. hath limited and allow. ed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said Estate to ex- hibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly attested, within said time. will be debarred a recovery. AZ per sons indebted to sai3 Icstate arc re- ut.esteti to make immediate pavr1snt to
 ARCHER C. WHEETSDE. U 30 AdTEsn.s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-03

The threatened opposition to the re- nomination of Col. M. H. Rogers for Secretary of State seems to have died aborning Matt win have things all his own way" said well known Re- publican leader in this county. yester- day. The candidacy of J. Moss Ives of Danbury Is not bothering the Col onel. while Latiner of Groton never had chance" said the Farmers in formant -A
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-03

Let him stew in his own juice" These are the words of Mayor Gaynor of New York when asked if he cared tc reply to Hearst's latest attack upon him. Thus the fates continue te fur nish amusement at the expense of those who take their politics too seri- ousiy. se-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-03

-'Hearst's attack on Gaynor has only served to strengthen the latter in the minds of those who refuse, to consider Willie as the official spanking master of Democrats of sufficient size to be deemed inirhical to Willie's cherished but destined to be unfulfilled ambi- tion.'' is the way we'll known Demo- cratic official put it today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-03
N O T IT G ID
 TAX LIST. 1909

The tax payers of the City of Bridgeport are hereby notified that the taxes on the grand list of 1909 are now due and payable.
 The undersigned will be at the Col Iector's Office. City Hall, on Monday, May ond, 1910, and daily thereafter, Sundays excepted, from A. M. to said taxes. After June 1st. 1910, three-auarters of one per cent. will he added to all unpaid bills and the same on the first of each succeeding month. COHN M. DONNELLY, ITO ifs Collector.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-03
wHo WANTS A nARaArN

in a hundred acre farm, 10 room house, barn. sheds, fruit trees. we'll. cows. horses. calves. chickens, pigs. On the main road between Htratford and Shelton, miles from Etratford and 2 miles from Shelton Price and terms to suit
 JAMES FEELEY, ARCADE
 Open Evenings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-03
POINTS OF INTEREST.
Summer Millinery.

Choice assortment of Trimmed hats and special styles for summer wear are among the attractions offered at w. E. Halligan, 9S9 Broad St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-03
The D. M. Read Co.
 Established 1857.
Headwear for the Small Folk

The display of Bonnets and Hats for little is fairly bewtching and when it comes to of try ing on,' and rosy pretty little face peeps from der brims and ruffles, the effect is ravishing. There has come line of Hand Embroidered Bon nets in Madeira work done soft fine linen, not sheer perishable linen, but fabric that is firm and enduring. The work is extremely dainty. Lawn Bonnets are of every description the tiny close fitting caps with fine tucking and lace, also Fancy Lawns with puffed crowns and haring rufies, trimmed with pink or blue ribbons and forets. Straw Hats, Leghorns, Milans and Fancy Lace Bralds, dalntily trimmed with ribbon and flowers. Washable Sun Hats of corded pique in tan or white. The crowns of these buttoned in place and be removed for ironing.
 Pongee Hats, natural color with corded brims, shrred crowns and often the edge of the brm broidered. These trimmed with green scaflet, very attractive Come and see them
 Childrens Wear Section, main floor.
 A Line of Tapestry Rugs
 Marked for Clearance Tapestry Brussels in carpet sze 9 12 in desirable patterns and colorings. These reductions: Value 5000 for $500 Value $17OO for $15.5O '
 Value $15.oo for $1350
 Carpet Store, first floor.
 This is Memo Week"
 at the Corset Section Women interested in the Ne1no or those who do not understand it's merits invited to call and examine the models for this season.
 he D. M. Read Go,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-03
THE NEW ELECTRIC LIGHT MAZDA

These Lamps 1ufn1shed only to cus- toners connected with our service.
 CHEAPETs and BETTER than any Ie, us give you an estimate to wire oud fi.. your store or office with these lamps.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08
A Slam?

The editor of The Mirror has dis
covered that the man without a
country is usually without home
but the man without home is GER
tainly man without country. The
man without home needs no coun-
try until he gets a home. Still
wster Gazette.
Why the slam by inuendo, or in
ference, in that word discovered.
neighbor dear? The Mirror is not
in the cognoscentic class, you know.
Commonplace platitudes are The
Mirrors specialties. The forceful
presentation of commonplace
thought sometimes hits the bulls
eye. One thing sure,, dear neigh
Dor: Whatever appears in the edi-
torial columns of The Mirror is orig
.inal-at least original to the editor.
Stuff is cribbed from The Mirror all
over the country and by fellows you
would not suspect.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08
An infant Industry.

There must be something in the
surroundings at the old prison that
is unaccountable, Judging by the
of poets The Mirror manages
to dig up and bring out. Men who
wouldn't know poetry if they STUN
bled over it on the road, as soon as
they become acclimated at the prison
commence grinding it out and strange
as it may appear most of them make
good. 1t will be necessary possibly,
to place high tariff on poetry in
the future, in order to keep some
men from breaking into prison.
Saltwater Gazette.
Perhaps the good crops Of famous
poetry are due to the encouragement
of infant industries" At any rate
almost anything will thrive when
properly encouraged. The Mime
sofa State Prison has no occasion to
be ashamed of it's lyrical songsters.
They rank with the best in the world.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08

sion as it was originally sprung by wellknown Min
nesota exstatesman and poltcian) However, that is
what the Worlds Work says he said.
If the country is in hell Of fix or the dominant
political party in that condition something ought to
be done to relieve the situation. Swapping horses
while crossing the stream will not bring the relief
CURED The dominant party must grapple with the
problem-settle it-and settle it right.
The only remedy seems to be the old reverberator-
Retrenchment and Reform. Cut down the army and
navy appropriations, reduce the tariff necessities tax
the rich equitaby with the poor give the independents
opportunity do business alongside of the trusts
duce the number Of Federal oceholders about oneha
apply business principles to governmental affairs, put
more money into national coast defenses and trust in
the Lord and good crops to make things hum and keep
every one complacent and congenial.
How about it?
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08
assured? We have this year been
paying $3.50 and $3.50 for binders

assured? We have this year been
paying $3.50 and $3.50 for binders
which if reports are correct (and
believe they are) can be manufac-
tured and sold at reasonable profit
for sixtyfive and seventy dollars. |
remember the time that paid. Is
and ~ cents per pound for trust
Irvine, and this year we bought pure
manila for 9 IL cents, thanks to the
same institution from which this lit
tie David made it's appearance to
down the Goliath, and we have over
one million dollars in the Irvine fund,
and in a few years there will be as
much in the harvester fund, and ma
chinery at a reasonable price on top
of it. Is it any wonder that we blow
a little when our nose is lifted from
the grindstone long enough to take
breath?
AS for the work done with the
binder | will say that it was most.
satisfactory. 1t made more even
and tighter bundle than the other
two binders I own. The chains
used all over are superior think to
the old style. The main bevel gear
is built strong and durable, with set
screws to take up wear. There are
roller bearings all over, even for
canvas rollers, and if improvements
are found needed from thorough and
continued use, which is doubtful, the
weak points will be found out and
remedied. / only wish the demand
could be supplied next year and you
would see something drop. But un-
til that time, / remain
Yours truly.
2. JOHANsON.
Town of Clifton, Aug. 8, 1910.
Wheaton (Minn.) Gazette-Re e.
porter.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08
Spirits Of Life.

Charity, sympathy, love to your
neighbor, comforting hand when
he's bowed down with strife; patience
with those who are weary from la
Dor, these are the God-given Spirits
of Life. Then drink of them con-
stantly, now while you might, drink
till you sway in stupor of joy, drunk
with the.peace of a heart free and
light, drink of the nectar that holds
no alloy.-A. @. III.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08

% Mrs. GROVER CLEVELAND says she takes no in
terest in Womans Suffrage. She is on record to the
effect that she in political atmosphere SO much
while her husband was President she cares nothing
about reenterng the through the open door OF
Womans Suffrage. Mrs. Cleveland is very sensible
woman and advises her sisters that womens chief duties
should be those of good wives and mothers. But the
ballot will not hur. them any unless they become poll
ticians and candidates for office.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08

PRESIDENT TAFT knocks the newspapers and the
magazines and says he nothing about them OF
their opinions Now Mr.. President it is all very well
to entertain that opinion is it wise to express it!
The Mirror quite anxious that the Taft administra-
ton shall be bowling success and trusts things may
assume cheerful tone for the good natured Chief
Magistrate of the United States The best advice that
can be offered is that of the street urchn: Don't let
'em rile you, Blp'
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08
EDIT0R RIAL.

FARM PRODUCTS are bringing higher prices to the
producers than any time during thes past years
and yet the people complaining Of hard times
There must be something in the State Of Den
mark in such circumstances.
What is it?
Politicians ascribe present. unsatisfactory cond-
tons to the tariff and the alleged high of living
Those gentlemen in Washington who accused of
being statesmen reply these charges by saying that
the conditions exist in all parts of the world and
that is not local complaint from which the people
of the United States suffering relative to unsas
factory internal affairs.
Has it ever occurred to these gentlemen that the
high rate of taxation may have something to do with
1.-THE extravaganza of public funds for nstance?
Recently a Senator of Western State asked
Senator Lodge if he could furnish statement of the
percentage increases in the prices of commodities dur
ing the past ten years. No. he replied, it would
cost $40 100000 or obtain such information"
The Senator who madest inquiry wired to Boston
and obtained the information for dollara saving
on that item alone the trife of $9,99900 That
is only sample of the way things DONE
While the National Government collects direct
taxes-except upon whiskey, beer and tobacco
theess there indirect upon the people, nclud
ing the import Duties which affects all of the inhabi
tants of the United States greater less
European governments have always found their
hardest problems in solving the questions of taxation
France Germany and England have been torn to shreds
over this matter. The less the people taxed and
the less they the happier they and the
less danger is there overturning of the govern
ment
In a recent number of the Worlds Work Presi-
dent Taft is quoted saying that he is mpervious to
the criticisms of the press and public He he is
going ahead to do the best can and the people will
COME AROUND THINKING In the end. lie
also quoted saying he will not be candidate FOL
reelection This is all very well-but Mr. Taft is the
SERVANT of THE. PEOPLE and ought to be guided by
them. In the same number of the Worlds Work the
Vice President of the United States gentleman named
Jim Sherman. says We are in a hell of fix" Gle
unconscously aseimated the aforesaid famous expires
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08

Col. HENRY WATERsoN is the grand old man OF
American journalism He believes tits the proper func
ton of a newspaper to record news without malice
prejudice and not manufacture it, He is also of the opn
ion that newspapers should far possible, defend
individuals and not attack them That is the old style
journalism and it beats the new style all hollow.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08

The EUROPEAN cartoonists still continuing to
have whole lot of fun caricaturng the Great Ameri-
can Lion Hunter. 1t presented the opportunity OF a
lifetime and they making the most of it. The teeth
come in for the most successful efforts.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08
TO INMATES.

and all others desiring TO send The
privilege will be granted by
with and address person TO
whom paper and folded
S received placed door
requested to comply with this order
whet Their a
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08

weekly published IN tne Minnesota
Prison. prisoners and is edited ana man
aged by Them homo newspaper; to encourage
acquant the
oubnc
prejudice which has ever been
the bar sinister The entirely
financial support If at any time there
sha accrue surplus will be expended in the
library.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08

Is IT NOT remarkable that with SO much brains on
tap in w ashington the Government should be in a
hell of fix as Vice President Sherman is quoted
saying?
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08
CHURCH NOTICE.

Service Sunday morning
alternate Sunday Rev. c. E.
and II. chaplans.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08

SAYS magazine wit: Poets are born-not paid y
Sometimes always Prison poetry to COM
mand good market occasionally.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08

THE MEsABA ORE is the most fearlessly edited
country weekly in many counties in the State of Min
nesota The editorials in The Ore worth reading
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08

JACK LONDON has been running sparkling
stories in the Pacific Monthly. He is certainly word
painter par excellence.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08

ACCORDING to reports whole lot of Congressman
expect to fall by the waysde at the coming election.
The crops of budding statesmen never fail.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08

New ORLEANS is getting ready for the opening of
the Panama Canal in 1915-or thereabouts Nothing
like getting early start.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08

HAMPToN's MAGAZINE is not muckraker- is
is full of one hundred per cent stuff all the time.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08

THE EDITORIAL page of the Saltwater Gazette con-
tinues to sparkle, despite the baseball season.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08
Query.
80 NJ 90

~@~>
How many people think they're good because
they've done noscrime;
How many think they'veI won success. who
merely didnt.fail!
How many who're interrupted think their
virtue is sublime
And that they'll land in heaven because they
didn't land in Jail
Life.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08

CANADA needs navy about much monkey
needs spelling book