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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
LOCAL PHOTOG. FATHERS
 ORGANIZE 4 NEW CLUB

Officers were elected and a consti- tuition adopted at the first meeting Of the Bridgeport Photographic club at Cochran's studio last evening, where 40 local photographers assembled to effect permanent organization. The immediate occasion of the gathering is the forthcoming convention of the New England Photographers assoc a. tion scheduled to be held here next Summer. The local organization was formed to make plans for the suitable reception of the hundreds of photo graphers who will attend the conven- tion here. Further plans will be made at a meeting in Betts' studio on next Monday evening.
 The following officers were elected: President, H. J. Seeley; vice president E. c. Betts; secretary H. A. Shaw; treasurer Miss l.. A. DeLemos; trus- tees, J. P. Haley, c. s. Cochrane and c. A. Blackman.
 Among the speakers at the meeting were Carl E.. Alderman of New York, editor of trade journal. who presided John F. Haley, who called the meeting to order; Henry J. Seeley, the presi- dent and George s. North of South Norwalk, Connecticut v,ce-president for the New England association.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
THE THEATRES
PARK THEATRE

The sale of seats for the engage nent of .Our World" which will be the attraction at the Park theatre next Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday matinee, opens on Wedn es- day morning. The play is by Walter Hackett, the well-known New York Journalist who wrote "The White Sis ter" one of the greatest of Viola Al lens successes. MT. Hackett has evil dentiy duplicated his other success, for, the play has been received with such favor in other cities that it will be taken to New York for production at the Garrick theatre. Monday night It is declared a drama of unusual power and of vital current interest, the story being based on famous physician's belief in heredity, out of which is developed love story of in- tense passion and thrilling incident. The play is in four acts, the action taking place at Stamford, Conn.,, and in fashionable New York. A com pany Of unusual excellence has been engaged by Manager Frank Mckee for the production. It includes: Doris Keane, Vincent Serrano, Amelia Gardner. Campbell Gollan, Malcolm Duncan. Olive Murray, Alice Putnam. Herbert Budd.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

A surprise party was given Mrs. Carrie E. Weed. last night, at 10 Querida street, the home of her son, Charles B. Weed of the firm of N:ch- olson and Weed. Mrs. Weed was the recipient of many presents and tokens of esteem. The evening was most pleasantly passed. There were several tables of progressive whist. The high honors were about evenly divided be- tween Mrs. Weed and Mrs. Morris B. Nickerson. Music, instrumental by Mrs. Chester Griffin and vocal by MT. and Mrs William McNaughton and Charles E. Weed added much to the enjoyment. A cellation was served Those present were: Mrs. Carrie E. Weed, MT. and Mrs. Charles IT. Mur- phy MT. and Mrs. Morris B. Kicker son, Mrs Dora k. Botsford, Mrs. War ren, pr. c. M. Penny, Mrs. Cunning ham, Miss Edna Cunningham, Mrs. A. B. Gregory, Charles B. Weed, Miss Abbie Weed aud Miss Frances Me Naughton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
TEDDY PUTS HIMSELF WITH
 PROGRESslv'ES }! l ]
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Especial from United Presss)
 Jersey City, Jan. 31.-A1 doubt as to the position of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt toward the new progressive has been set at rest by the Colonel himself In letter sent to George L. Record. the New Jersey -progres- sive leader. which was read at the banquet of the New Idea Republi- cans, last night, Colonel Roosevelt makes his attitude clear. He said:
 3I am sorry not to be able to ac- cept your invitation to speak to the Progressive League of Hudson Coun- -y I haSc said elsewhere, am a Progressive could not be anything else, for the Progressives are those who really believe in the people, who lar rule
 We must work and we must fight for the restoration of popular rule, striving to secure the adoption of such instruments of popular rule as the direct primary, strfcter laws, cor rupt practices acts, popular election of United States Senators, direct nomination of delegates to President ial conventions. and with careful linn itations and safeguards. the refer endum and initiative where these are shown to be needed, but we mus. not forget that these things are, after all. merely means and not ends in in themselves. They are good only in influence If they are adopted we use them as the true object of govern ment by the people which is the well fare of the people.
 The true end is the development of the right kind of private citizen and the right kind of public servant" "
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
Piles Quickly
 Cured Al Home
Instant Relief, Permanent Cure Trial Package Mailed Free to All
 In Plain Wrapper.

Instant Relief, Permanent Cure
 Trial Package Mailed Free to All
 In Plain Wrapper.
 Piles is fearful disease, but easy to cure, if you go at it right.
 An operation with the knife is dan gerous, cruel, humiliating and un- necessary. There is just one other sure way to be cured-painless, safe and in the privacy of your own home-it is Pyramid Pile Cure. We mail a trial package free to all who write.
 It will give you instant relief, show you the harmless, painless nature of on the way toward perfect cure
 Then you can get a fuN-sized box from any druggist for 50 cents, and often one box cures. Insist on having what you call for. If the druggist tries to sell you he makes more money on the substi- tute
 The cure begins at once and con- tinues rapidly until it is complete and permanent.
 You can go right ahead with your work and be easy and comfortable all the time. It is well worth trying. Just send your, name and address to Pyramid Drug Co.,, 287 Pyramid Building, Marshall, Mich, and re- ceive free by return mail the trial package in a plain wrapper. Thousands have been cured in this easy, painless and inexpensive way, in the privacy of the home. No knife and it's torture. No doctor and his bills. All druggists, 50 cents. Write to- day for free package.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
''TEER MA N-OGE"
 IS GAELIC FOR
 PERPETUAL YOUTH

"Teer Ma N-Oge." pronounced as if spelled "Teer-na-nogue," is the name that has been adopted by the Bridgeport, for the carnival to be given in Eagles hall, beginning on the evening of Friday, April Fl and continuing until Tuesday, May 2. It is a Gaelic phrase and means land of perpetual youth. Elaborate Hans are being made for this entertainment which is designed to be one of the most unique ever held in this city.
 As yet the plans are in the em- bryotic state but the several commit tees are working diligently so that the affair will be complete in every way. The societies represented in the this city of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Ladies' Auxiliary and the Emmet Club. James F. Mo- Laughlin is chairman of the general committee of arrangements and John J. Mccarthy is secretary.
 The committees from the five or- ganizations are: First Division, A. O. H., James P. Mclaughlin, James Whelan, Terrace B. McMAhon, Pat rick Rock and Edward Morris: Sec ond Division, William B. Prender- gast Jamss sd1sv H; Rooney g,rasI 9aniei ana J; John J. Mccarthy; Third Division, John J. Nolan, Patrick Lillis and Daniel ponahue: Ladies' Auxiliary, Mesdames M. J. Fulton, M. Smith, A. Maloney, M. Fenton and M. Bliss; Emmet Club, James Feeley, Patrick J. Carroll, Charles J. Byrne, James Farnam and Thomas Barry.
 These subcommittee are busy: Printing, James H. Rooney, T. J. Murphy, Terrence B. McMahon, Charles Byrne and P.sJ. Carroll; halI John J. Mccarthy, Joseph F. Reilly. Thomas Barry. James Whelan, Mrs. M. J. Fulton; music and entertain ment, Edward Morris, Patrick Rock, George T. Mccarthy, Mrs. A. Maloney and J. J. Nolan; soliciting, William B. Prendergast, James Feeley, John J. Mccarthy, James P. Mclaughlin and Mrs. M. A. Malley; refreshments, T. J. Murphy, Daniel Donahue, James Whalen, Patrick J. Carroll and Mrs M. Dunnigan; finance, John J. Hope, Thomas Barry, William J. McElroy, Daniel J. Condon and Mrs. M. Smith
 The music, decorations, special at- fractions, prizes, etc, will be the best that can be had and the committees are working to the end to make the ''Teer Ma N-Oge," so attractive that the hall will be crowded nightly. II is the first entertainment that has been given, on such a scale, by all of the Irish American societies of Bridgeport. in a great many years and for that reason, a large patron age is being anticipated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
POLICE STICK TO ELOPEMENT THEORY
But Private Detectives Search Central Park Today For Trace of Missing Dorothy Arnold
Especial from United Press.)

New York. Jan. 31-Private detec- lives employed by Francis R. Arnold, father of the missing Dorothy Arnold, today searched the thickets and re- cesses of Central Park for some trace of the girl who disappeared December 12. Arnold clings to the statement that he believes his daughter was mur- dered and her body hidden in the park. This theory the police scout. Deputy Police Commissioner Flynn. in charge of the detective bureau. insisted again today that his original theory that the girl had eloped is tine correct one. His men have established the fact. he said. that the Arnold girl conducted surreptitious correspondence. receiving the letters at the General Delivery window in the post office.
 The police are simply considering the Arnold case in the regular routine of police business now. according to Flynn. The active search is being made by private detectives employed by the family. and according to them they have no clue whatsoever.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
Weather Indications

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven, Jan. 31-Forecast: un- settled and warmer weather with To- cal snows tonight and Wednesday; di- minishing north winds becoming var!- able.
 Pleasant weather prevails, this morning, along the Atlantic coast. Cloudy and unsettled weather prevails in the western sections and the wes- tern portion of the lake region. There is no we'll defined storm area east of the Rocky Mountains.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with slowly rising tenn perature followed by increasing cloudineSS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
CAPT. PHELPS STRICKEN
 IN CRITICAL CONDITION
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New London, Jan. 31.-The condi- ton today was critical of Captain H. s. Phelps, who was removed to Mem orial Hospital, last night, on the Gen. tral Vermont freight steamer New York on which he was suddenly stricken with a paralytic shock and hemorrhages after about an hour at sea. He left in charge of his boat about II o'clock last night and, was on the Sound off Cornfield Light when he suffered the attack
 At the wheel with him was the pilot who imm ediately called for help and headed the freighter about for New London. The New York plies between this city and New York, Cap tain Phelps is 55 years old.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
500 DEAD BY EARTHQUAKE OR
 TIDAL WAVE
Special from United Press.)

Manila, Jan. 31.-Reports, today, from the region of Mt. Taal, on the Island of Taal, show the volcanic eruption and subsequent tidal wave to have been far more destructive than at first believed. It is now fear ed that 500 people lost their lives in the six villages that were practically destroyed.
 Talisay, Tanaun, Calamba, Lemery and Taal were almost obliterated by the quake and rush of water. These towns are now depopulated, the sur vivors having fled to escape a feared repetition of Mt. Taars violence. The entire island is enveloped in Q thick layer of mud which has worked in estimable damage to the vegetation. Orchards were beaten to the ground and even houses were upset by the mud and ashes.
 Special relief trains were expected to reach the stricken region today. Among the killed was a private in the Sth United States Cavalry, who was caught in a falling house on the shore of Lake Taal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
kslSER ORDERS GROWN
 PRINCE TO RETURN HOME
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 Berlin. Jan. 31.-The Kaiser or- dered the return of the Crown Prince rom Calcutta, on the recommenda- ton of the Imperial Chancellor ac- cording to an official bulletin issued, today. It is announced that the re- mainde- of the trip is not cancelled but merely postponed until next year. the Crown Prince in the meantime returning direct to Berlin.
 All the countries included in the Crown Princes original itinerary but which will not be visited until next year, have sent notes of regret with assurances that the trip will be com pleted in 1912. The Cgown Prince visit has thus been limited to Eng land and India. His letters to the Kaiser are full of praise for the man. ner in which a handful of English efficiently rule 00,000,000 natives. 1t is believed here that the Crown Princes conclusions will affect, favor ably. the Anglo-German relations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
SHIP WRECKED

Especial from United Press.)
 London, Jan. 31.-An unidentified ship was discovered wrecked on Goodwin Sands, today. Only the masts and bowsprit were visible above the surface of the water. It is fear ed that her crew were all lost. The ship was wrecked, yesterday evening in the storm that is still sweeping the coast. Many smaller wrecks have been reported. All Channel traffic is suspended.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
HELPING HAND CONCERT.

A benefit concert held last evening by Warner Hall in benefit of the Kings Daughters Helping Hand circle of the Summerfield M. E. church elicited considerable satisfaction and applause from an audience of 400 or more. The concert was given by William A. Tomlinson. tenor; Charles c. Dickerson, humorist; H. Roland Gustafson,. violinist; and E. R. Harri- Son. pianist.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
BLACK HAND LETTERS
Special from United Press )

Hopedale. Mass, Jan. Swallowing close on the receipt of several Black hand letters and several annoying acts of vandalism in the bobbin de- partment of Former Governor Draper's mills here, of which he was foreman, Robert Goodnow, ~ was learned to- day, has resigned From his position. He was succeeded by F. W. Red graves. Trouble followed the lay ng off of a number of hands and the threats received by Goodnow caused a sensation here. For several nights armed guards patrolled the outside fence of the mills, but 1t was denied that any of the officials of the com pany anticipated personal violence or any serious action against the proper ty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
RUSSIAN ALARM OVER NEWSPAPERS COMING FROM
 PLAGUE RIDDEN CHIN.A !

St. Petersburg, Jan.' 31.-The dis covery, today, that newspapers from the plague ridden sections of China and Manchuria are arriving in Russia and European countries without be- alarm from the Russian press. It is believed here that the plague can easily be spread in this way and the Russian government will immediately make a demand either for the sus- pension of all mails from the plague districts or the disinfection of all mail matter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
OBITUARY

 Jennie L.. wife of Newton c. Keel ing, died, yesterday afternoon at her home at 236 Wells street after a ling er,ng illness in her 50th year. She is survived by her husband, one daugh- ter, Mrs Susan E. Evans and one son, Walter A. Keeling, both residing at the family home.
 Royal Whitaker died at his home in Greenfield Hill, yesterday, with ills due to advanced age, in his S0th year. He had been a resident of the Hill for more than half a century. He is sur vived by one daughter, Mrs. Emogene M Wells of Greenfield H II, and five sons, Martin E. and Howard E.. Whit aker of this city, Herbert E. of New ark, N. J., Alfred R. and Henry G. of Greenfield Hill.
 Mary Jn widow of George Varney, died, yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Miller. 564 Fairfield avenue, after long illness. She was in her S4th year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
UNITED MINE WORKERS
 SLAP JOHN MITCHELL
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(Special from United Press.)
 Mine Workers, in convention, today, voted to extend the constitution to provide that members of the National Civic Federation, which combines capital and labor representatives, should forfeit their membership in the United Mine Workers of America.
 The standing vote was 446 to 34l. A roll call was demanded. This mov ement is a direct slap at John Mitchell, former president of the miners, who is chairman of the trades division of the Civic Federation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
PASTED EIGHT DAYS AND FAILED TO REGAIN SIGHT
 BUT SHE STILL HAS FAITH
Especial from United Press.

Especial from United Press.)
 McKeesport, Pa. Jan. 31.-Mar- garet Shipley, self styled Second Saviour" failed to regain here eye sight, today, as she had believed would follow her eight day fast. Her faith, however, continues. She part took of a meal. this morning, the first in eight days, and she is in good physical condition. Her sons are still admitted to the Haldemann home to see her though they are admitted only two at a time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
E. H. Dillon & Co.,,

1105 Main street are offering all the new spring styles in mourning mll- l linery also long mourning wells and silk mourning face veils.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-01-06
stronq Words.

Bic words pass for sense with
some people am sometimes NAV be
very successfully used when nothing
else viii answer, SAYS an English
writer. Thus when a man, in great
alarm, ran to his minister to tell
him he could see spots on the sun
and thought the world must be COM
ing TO an end, ooh, don't be afraid" ;"
said the good minister, 'it's nothing
but a phantasmagoria." rs that
all z" said the frightened man, and
then he went away relieved.
A very smart lawyer some time
since had the misfortune to lose
case for a client who had every rea-
son 70 expect success. The client, a
plain old farmer, was astounded BY
the long bill OF costs and, fastening
70 the lawyers Office, said, II
thought you told me we should GER
tainly gain that suit ?" so i did"
answered the LAWYER, 'but, you see,
when l brought it up there before
the judges they said ii was q quo
rum non judice." "Well, If they said
| it was as bad as that replied the
| old farmer, Il don't wonder we lost
lit" And he paid the costs and q
/ big fee besides without another
Imurmur.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-01-06
IT SHOOK HIS NERVES.
An Incident That Made q Man Feel
Queer For Awhile.

Zone night" said a lawyer, 'I
was preparing some tedious plead
ings which had to be submitted To
court the following morning, and,
knowing that | would need every
moment of my time, / locked my
self in a small private consultation
room IN the rear of my suit, where
no chance caller could interrupt me.
The room is very diminutive, yith
only one window, looking into a
court, and no furniture except
table and two or three chairs. Well,
worked on steadily hour after
hour long after the city had settled
into sleep and silence The build
ing wasso still | could hear even an
occasional mouse scamper across
the floor alone. At last I concluded
the task and, sitting erect in nv
chair, began to stretch ry cramped
limbs.
as | did so my eyes happened
TO fall on lighted cigar stump "
inc on the carpet not four feet
away. and | stopped stock still, fro
zen with amazement. | do not
smoke. | had been sitting for hours
in that l:ttle locked room. / could
swear that no one had entered. The
window was tightly closed, vet there
right at my feet lay a half con-
sumed cigar with a great live coal
still glowing at the end. 1t seems
ridiculous to confess, but thrill OF
horror ran through me like a gal
vanic shock. A hallucination of anv
kind is an appalling thing; it makes
no difference how grotesque or
homely the subject. 1t carries such
frightful suggestion Of breakdown
in ones mental engine room.
"Well, | finally summoned up
enough nerve to stoop down and eI-
anime the stump, and what do you
think il was? Why, a tin foil cap
srile from the top of an ordinary
quart bottle Of mucilage In strip.
ping il off it had assumed the cir
cular twist Of cigar and, the foil
being brown. was just the right col
or. The red seal at the top formed
the coal. and a yard or so away the
illusion was perfect. ] drew a deep
breath Of relief. but it was actually
several DAYS before my nerves re-
snmed their normal tension
New Orleans Times-Democrat.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-01-06
A Philippine Volcano.

the central or main crater of Taal is nearly round
ameJer OF the ar line north and south g. 233 feet
ld me east vest diameter is 1916 feet The edge of
i' et3tel s somewhat Irregular but is nowhere bro
"tl through It's highest point standing at only 1050
1oft above sea leyel and its lowest at 426 feet.
IL Is sal! nat COshima, in Japan is the only other
volcano similarly low altitude Within the rim are
1No .ot nis, hnoNn respectively the yellow and
le Green io. nd little active cone fifty feet
4. H. ifi.n "hlch escape steam and suphurous gas
mailer lake every few minutes the water in
ra r. s p #n up ike an immense bubble, which,
la--t sQr-ace finally bursts revealing a
p.'. 'r..> G;.iSlAg the boiling and very turbu-
-ahe -iy d. Imaginable colors. The aque-
"- lt sUtfclent to form broad smoke
'i-st. especially during the night
norf ag
ala 9efore reaching the edge of
-'-t' '.. eW y, the bottom can be obtained
tc .o fduted by the escaping vapor,
~ t the mysterious subterranean
I3cas, c. tt' NE hat OF an immense boiling
kett!e
The greatest erup..ya Of Taal took place in 1854
1t consisted OF only fragmental ejecta, but these
were sufficient 10 destroy four villages lying about the
AXE. The ASH Semper says "has now indurated,
and new growth Of bamboo and palms has sprung up
around the projecting ruins. Father Bueneuchio
wrote also pathetic description of this ERUPTION from
which the following is taken:
The eruption began on May Is and did not end till
Dee /. During This time the intensity and aspect of
the eruption continually changing. 1t was 200
days OF devastation and ruin for the inhabitants 10
whom the time must have appeared an eternity Dur
ing this terrible time the four principal towns of the
laguna of Bombon disappeared viz Sau, Lipa, Tan
auan, and Taal, with the numerous villages around
them"
1t is impossible to describe the beautiful coloring
effects caused by the different mineral deposits on the
walls and cliffs Of The crater
As the lake is FED I'm underground springs and no
surface water drains into it. is as clear as crystal and
much cooler than sea water and has an abundance of
fine hard-iie BET fish, which highly esteemed by
region.
reach size that makes their capture with light
tackle a mater of some difficulty
The clear water of the lake has another marvel that
is well worth seeing Some comparatively modern
eruptons of the volcano covered some towns in two of
which only the church roofs are visible Others are
completely submerged, and days when the surface
of the lake is unruffed one can look down into the
streets of these submerged and see the fish dart
through doors and windows of once popuus barrios
The water is twenty-five feet Deep but so clear that
every detail is visible. Manila Times.