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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02

province forms the present depsrtB "rts of Marine, Haute- Marne. Sen -ct- Marne, Aube. Ardenues. Aisne -1I Tonne. In many parts 9f the aB-i~nt province grapes grew above q {. / subsoil, and thence drew some c5I r cal property which caused their 4 -e to produce a light white wIue n l1ghtful bubbling quality. T.Iis fss the wine that mad the Hanc C rs- pagne famous the world over. l'rs st of the grapes grew in the depa-t7 t5 of Marne and Aube, thougi tIcTs are vineyards in Marne to this dsy 1at lack the characteristic cilaIr l-a .ns property. That is, they do not pco- duce an effervescent wine without aid. Nevertheless. the making and mar f. ing of champagne were carried m during generations, some vineya -ds producing yeritable champagne and jealously guarding their wine and its reputation from any admixture g itiI inferior products, while other houses blended the juices of various kinds of grapes, producing, nevertheless. a wine known and sold as champa gne.-Har- Der'S Weekly
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
WHAT IS CHAMPAGNE?

The champagne riots in France, in which thousands of gallons of excel lent wine have been destroyed have their origin in the question. What is champagne? Back of that question lies a much greater one, involving the live lihood of the vine-growers of the an- cient champagne district, all of whom are intensely excited about the proposition to restrict by law the use of the title Champagne" to the pro- duct of the Department of Marne.
 What is champagne? Originally the title was applied to the effervescent white wine made of the grapes grown in the ancient County of Champagne. This province. 1So miles long by 150 miles broad, had it's capital at Ira yea and was governed by it's own Counts until 1861, when 1t was incor- porated in the kingdom of France. The
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
BLUE SERGE SUITS FOR MEN.

Sun proof blue serge suits for len are the offerings at Sam Harris ia = nous suit shop just now. This place has become famous for values genuine values,\ values that have made this store reputable for years. These blue serge suits are no excep- tions. Look them over. The proof is therein the goods. We couldn't convince you of the merits of these wonderfully tailored garments, a look will. And then we have pencil stripes that are both popular and natty; fine attractive. We also call your atten- tion to our line of trousers, really the best in the city. We welcome inspec- tion. Sam Harris Suit Shop, 1154 Main street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
THE "oLD TIMERS, TIME.
Sees and Hears Some Old-Fashioned Variety of Tony Pastors
 Time.
(NeW York SIIn !

The old timer brushed up his old silk hat of the days when he was young blood and bought seat down front at the Fifth Avenue Theatre yesterday afternoon to see again the favorites of the sos and of the Tony Pastor time when they called Ivau- deville variety" The programme being with a medly of old time airs Annie Laurie" Turkey in the rubbed his eyes. Bless my heart. If that isn't Lottie Gilson, "the little magnet" who used to sing Willy at Tony Pastor's,and she is singing it now. and Paradise Alley and Elsie From Chelsea -. And there's Fox and Ward. who haze been in the minstrel business good- ness knows how long-42 years the program says. And that old Dutch man is Gus Williams, originator If It was called "One of the Finest" and they named play after it which Williams used to star in.
 Whats this act. Pat Rooneyg Why he's been dead these 20 years oh, this is his son, you say? Why name was a household wOrd--tne most celebrated Irish comedian that ever lived. sir, and how that man could dance.
 Ana nere rom NdWn Tn ms ~ q time hit. "A Touch of Nature: that's careful bit of acting you don't see too much of nowadays, and Ward and Curran and Allen and Clark. ald here's the oldest sketch in vaudeV.i Q. An Up-Town Flat with old tir Thorne, George Watson and A Warren.
 You don't mean to tell me 4t that is Annie Yeamans? Why, g 76 if she's a day, and I used to zee her when she came to Tony ,s- tors in 1867 under the name of lie Warren. The wheedlin' CT n of her.
 And there's Maggie Cline. " II we used to call the Irish Queen :- still on the boards and listen to U she's singing now:
 played with Pat I;ooney's fatne- In the good old days of real Va ..- Ward and Curran are old timers Sure I played with them at Miper's Twentyyears ago down on the Br-g-
 cree.
 Fox and Ward and Thorne and WtI-
 let
 I hate to tell how long they're in t. They were stars. when 1 sang Pad
 dy Dufys Cart Annie Yeamans was CordeIia used to borrow her regalia In the good old days Aof Harrigan
 and Hart,
 And none O them's got anything on
 me,
 None O them's got anything on me. Gus Williams who just got through
 ski,
 Hds right age I never knew-ski He was born in 1S43
 Wait till she sings They All Take Off Their Hats to MT. Murphy; no song nowadays like that The old time flavor is all here. sir: there's an old fashioned playbiIl at the door and the stage hand who sweeps the floor clear of sawdust is in shirt sleeves with the red undersrirt show ing, and they are tossing pennies to him as in the old days. That street scene and the cottage in Tom Navn's act, they are from the old Bowerv sure as I live
 Do you see those old fellows next to us weeping? It's the gay things that bring back so strong the es3 m em ories, let me tell you. 1~< damme, sir they could sing and -i in those days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
THE FARMER: JUNE ?. 1911

less cost of
 material) s233,o1s 900 s177,7so,ooo 31 Employees: Number of sal
 aried officials
 and clerks 19611 13523 45 Average num- Der of wage
 earners em- , ployed during
 the year, 210792 1S1605 16 Primary horse
 power, 410275 BOA 2O4 35 The preliminary totals for steam laundries of Connecticut in 1909 are not included in the foregoing table, as the thirteenth census was the first at which they were canvassed SUMMARY FOR
 STEAM LAUNDRIES They are here given separately, as follows. Number of establishments, 95; capital $871,0O0; cost of materials used s246, 900; salaries and wages, $684,- GOO; miscellaneous expenses s159, ,0O0; value of products $1, GOO; number of salaried officials and clerks, 96; and average number of wage earners em- ployed during the year 1441.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
500 SUIT SPECIALS AT
 THE OUTLET STORE

The Outlet Clothing Company, cor ner Main and Golden Hill streets are offering an overstock of spring and summer suits at special price reduc- tions. This firm have demonstrated to the Bridgeport public the relia- bility of their merchandise and the actual fact that they carry the most extraordinary values in this vicinity in gentlemen's ready to wear cloth ing. This special offering opens an opportunity to get the nobbiest suit at truly bargain prices. An invitation is extended to the public to investi- gate these suits-always great values now great bargains.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
THE UNHAPPY JESTER

'I hear poor Dobbs the humorist has gone to a sanitarium,' said Binks.
 "Yes," said Higgins; Ines worked himself into a state of nervous pros- tration that I fear is incurable."
 That's too bad.'' said Blinks. 'How did he come to do that?"
 'Why, six weeks ago he got an an- swer to a riddle, ones a chauffeur and the others a fur show, and he says he'll never be able to sleep until he finds the question it will make a good answer to- said Higgins.-Harper's Weekly
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02

F. s. Rexford. SIS New York Life Bldg, Kansas City, Mo-, says: "I had tied in my back and kidneys and T was in great pain from my trouble. A friend recommended Foley Kidney Pills and l used two bottles of them and they have done me a world If good' F. B. Brill Curtis Pharmacy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02

ashington-Pauline Wayne. the bovine member of the Presidents fan1- lily has accepted the invitation to at-. tend the Iowa State Dairymen's con- vention.
The Detroit times., 1911-11-24
The Prodigal Judge.
VAUGHAN KESTER


the color was stealing back into Muir
rell's face. The OUTLAW was feeling
that he was leader not overthrown;
these were his friends and followers,
his safety was their safety, too. In
a lull in the storm of sound the Judge
attempted TO make himself heard, but
his words were lost in the angry roar
that descended on him.
Don't let him speak. Kill him!
XIII him"
A score OF men sprang TO their feet
and from all sides came the click of
rife and pistol hammers as they were
drawn to the full cock. The Judge S
fate seemed to ! est on a breath. He
swung about on his heel and gave a
curt nod to Yancy and Cavendish,
who. falling back a step. tossed their
guns TO their shoulders and covered
Murrell. A sudden hush grew up out
OF the tumult; the cries. angry and
jeering, dwindled to a murmur, and
dead pail of silence rested on the
crowded room.
The very taste OF triumph was in
the judges mouth. Then came a
commotion at the back Of the build
ing.
The Detroit times., 1911-11-24
OLD LADY PREPARES
A BIRTHDAY DINNER
Mrs. Sophronia Smith in Sum-
mer Tends Garden" and
Sews While Resting"

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Nov. "a
Mrs. Sophronia Smith. 81 years old,
mother, grandmother and great-grand-
mother. toiled with kettles, pots ana
pans over the heat of cook stove to
prepare the dinner served to her de-
scendants in celebration of her birth
day anniversary.
Mrs. Smith lives at New Castle, II
miles from here, and not only did she
cook the meal which she served for
the reunion. but during the summer
she welded the hoe and rake, cult
waiting the vegetables which graced
her anniversary table.
Come, my children, break bread
with me-" was the message Mrs.
Smith sent out TO her family. Only
few could respond, as business and
long distance TO travel prevented the
greater part of the family from at
tending.
Mrs. Smith has a clear mind and "A
knowledge of current events which
would put many of the younger peo-
pie to shame. She reconuted her ex-
periences of nearly a century.
II was married In 1887" she said.
Mother died when ! was eight years
old and had to take care of the rest
of the family. In 1S47 we moved into
iowa. We came TO Colorado by the
covered wagon route in 1866. | drove
the team 400 miles, while the men
were out guarding us from the in
dams.
II shall never forget one day. We
were along the shore of a river when
the Indians attacked a wagon train on
the other side. The men had left
their train in charge of an 1s-year-old
boy | saw the dead body Of an In
dian chief floating down the river"
The Smiths located near Denver
when they. first came west, and w. l..
Smith. oldest son of Mrs. Smith, was
sheriff of Jefferson county from 1873
TO 1877, serving two terms. He is now
a member of the city council OF Glen
wood Springs. although nearly II
years old.
Said Mrs Smith. when asked to
what she attributed her excellent
health:
II never went in much for style.
always liked plain things, and good,
common sense food The summers
find me raising vegetables, flowers
and chickens, and find plenty to keep
me busy I go right out OF doors and
work while when do not feel just
right During the summer when j
was tending my garden | got tired
som etimes, but then / came into the
house and sewed while | rested.
pieced a quilt while enjoying such
rests last summer. | am Demo
GRAFT" she said, las we're all OF my
folks"
The Detroit times., 1911-11-24
CHAPTER XIII.

The Judge Squares Accounts.
A ripple of comment, and Colonel
Fentress elbowed his way through
the crowd. At sight of his enemy the
judges face went from white to red
while his eyes blazed; but for the
moment the force of his emotions left
him speechless. Here and there, az
he advanced Fentress recognized a
friend and bowed coolly to the right
and left.
What does this ridiculous mockery
mean" he demanded harshly. "Mr.
Sheriff, as member of the bar,
protest! Why don't you clear the
building?" He did not wait for Belts
to answer him, but continued. Where
is this man Hues?"
"Yonder. Colonel. by the captain,
said Belts.
Il have a warrant for his arrest.
You will take him into custody"
Watt" cried the Judge. 81 repre-
sent Mr.. Hues. | desire to see that
warrant"
But Fentress ignored him. He ad-
dressed the crowded benches
Gentlemen, II is a serious matter
forcibly TO seize a man without auth
ority from the courts and expose him
TO the danger of mob vlolence-Mr.
Hues will learn this before We have
done with him
Instantly there was noisy demon.
stration that swelled into a burst of
applause, which quickly spent itself.
The struggle seemed TO have narrow
ed 10 an individual contest for SUI
premacy between Fentress and the
Judge. On the edge OF the railed-off
space they confronted each other; the
colonel. tall, well-cared-for pres
ence: the Judge, shabby and unkempt.
For a moment their eyes met, while
the judges face purpled and paled,
and purpled again. The silence deep
cned. Fentress' thin lips opened,
twitched, but no sound came from
them; then his glance wavered and
fell He turned away.
MIR. Sheriff." he called sharply.
"All right, Colonel
Take your man into custody or
dered Fentress. AS he spoke he hand
ed the warrant toward Belts. who
looked at it, grinned, and stepped to-
ward Hues. He would have pushed
the judge aside had not that gentle
man, bowling civilly, made way for
him.
In my profound respect for the law
and properly constituted authority
yield 10 no man. not even TO Colonel
Fentress," he said, with a gracious
gesture. Il would not place the slight
est obstacle in the way of it's sanction
ed manifestation. Colonel Fentress
comes here with that high sanction"
He bowed again tremendously TO the
colonel II repeat, respect his de-
pendence upon the law" He whiried
suddenly. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
rington-I call upon you to arrest
John Murrelll do this by virtue of
the authority vested in me as Judge
of the United States Federal Court
His crime-a mere trifle, my friends
passing counterfeit money! Colonel
Fentress will inform you that this is
a violation OF the law which falls
within my Jurisdiction" and he beam
ed blandly on Fentress.
It's a lie!" cried the colonel.
You'll answer for that later," said
the Judge, with abrupt austerity CT
tone.
(Continued.)
The Detroit times., 1911-11-24

international typo
graphical union,
has begun a union
labor war against
the high cost OF
food products. He
proposes TO start
branches OF the
Cost of Living
League" a m o n 6
labor men all over
the country. and
by a united effort
discover the rea-
son for the Excess
sive cost of hv-
ing, and at the
same time, solve
the problem for th
The Detroit times., 1911-11-24

Some Of those southern roadbeds
are pretty rough" the commercial
traveller remarked II remember on
one occasion ordering some fried
eggs for breakfast in the dining car.
After I'd waited quite a while the
colored waiter returned and said :
Sorry, bout dem fried aigs, boss. De
cook says de roads so rough dat
ebery time he tries to fry aigs dey
scrambles. Boston Transcript.
The Detroit times., 1911-11-24
MIHE
LMELfGHI

James NJ. Lynch. president OF the
The Detroit times., 1911-11-24
The Rocky Road To Georgia.

The problem for the labor people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
SERIOUS RACE RIOT
 NARROWLY ,AVERTED
At AnnistOn When Negro Employ Attacked White Man at
 Iron Plant tlss

Anniston, December 7.-(Specia1.) What might have developed into race riot was averted here by prom action on the part of the police [ partment A riot call was sent in fir, the plant of the Anniston Iron q poration in West Anniston and a squ of policemen was rushed to the see in an auto fire truck. When they ti rived they found considerable exci | ment on account of a' negro empltN having attacked a white workman.
 The plant employs large number { both white men and negroes and is said that when the police arrivf both factions were rapidly assuming bolligerent attitude. The negro eau ing the disturbance was arrested an quiet was restored.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08

to F degrees and in western Texas about 4 degrees. A rise has occurred over the remainder of the country in general of from to degrees during the past "A hours.
 Rain has fallen in western sections and unsettled weather, with increasing cloud mess has been general in eastern sec tions of the cotton belt
 Temperatures are slowly rising except in western Texas, where it is slightly cooler.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations December [. 1911:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
BIC FIGHT AGAINST
 EXAMINERS LAW

Montgomery, December 7.-(Speciai) Indications are that a strict fight is going to be made by officials of Mo- bile county against the examiners law which is now in operation in Alabama, and which in pArticular has been so rigidly enforced of late as to result in the technical arraignment of a num- Der of the states foremost county off, ficials. In Mobile county, in particular, a recent report of examiners charged aga1nst the officials an indebtedness of about $5O,000, all of which was derived from a strict interpretation of the law, ina1 process.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
Nezps of Ensley

The annual minstrel show of Ensley lodge, No. 9S7, B. P. O. E., was given at the Ensley opera house last night and a large audience, which was liberal In its applause, greeted the performers. It was perhaps the best minstrel the Bills" of Ensley have yet put on, and is de- serving of liberal patronage tonight when the last of the two performances will be given. The clio, constituting the sec- ond part, was feature. The manage ment is being congratulated upon the excellent manner in which the affair was pulled off.
 Frank Stafford, for several years a cit- izen of Ensley, has entered the race for constable of Beat 45. His entry makes four candidates In the race, the others being Lee White, incumbent; Will Coch- ran and James Bonner. The candidates are all well known in Ensley and they
 will doubtless wage hot fight for the
 office.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist
 church are serving turkey at their stand
 next to the Belle theatre on Avenue E | liberal patronage is being given the management. They are also selling wear ing apparel and fancy articles in connec-
 tion with their bazar. They will serve
 dinner and supper today. To invite Congressman Underwood and Senator Johnston to be present at the laying of the cornerstone of Ensley's new postoffice is the business of committee from the Ensley club. The committee will prepare the invitation and send it to Washington and insist on these statesmen coming to Ensey, even if they are among the busiest at the capitol, especially MT. Underwood.
 The Lady Maccabees of Wylam. Hive l No. 12, will give a grand ball at the Ma
 sonic hall next Monday night, December | Il. An interesting programme has been arranged for the occasion and the public is invited.
 Rev. George E. Boyd left yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, December 7.-0 P. M)- There have been but slight changes in the weather conditions throughout the country in general during the past 24 hours. Barometric gradients are very slight, and the changes slow. A grad ual increase in cloudiness and more un- settled conditions has occurred through out the great central valley and the gulf states Rain has fallen in small amounts in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Illinois and the Pacific northwest.
 Temperatures have fallen in the lake region and upper Mississippi valley from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
American Banks Lent Aid

Vienna, December 7.-The Berlin cor spondent of Die Zietung says that du'
 the Anglo-German crisis. the French q English banks having withdrawn l. credits from the German banks, the ter applied to American banks for I This was forthcoming, adds the CO spondent, after the American ban were assured there would be no war. T assurance the Germans were able to 2 after consultation with the governme H
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
Weather Forecast

Washington, December 7.-Forecast TOT Alabama and Mississippi: Lccal rains Friday and probably Saturday; light to moderat east winds.
 Georgia: Increasing cloudiness Friday' rain at night or Saturday; light to mod crate northeast and east winds.
 Tennessee: Cloudy Friday, rain al night or Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
One Hundred and One Guns Roar Out Royal
 Salute
MAGNIFICENT VIEW OF
 ORIENTAL SPLENDOR
Their Majesties Enter the City Through Kings Gate, Which Is Opened for the First Time
 Since 1857

Delhi, India, December 7,--One hundred and one guns roared out in imperial sa- lute here today welcoming to Delhi the king-emperor and queen-empress on their arrival from Bombay for the durbar.
 Entering the city through the kings gate, opened for the first time since 1857 when the king of Delhi went to wor- ship, the Kings gaze was arrested by a picture of splendor in which ran the lie erotic colors of the orient against . brilliant background of western hues The scene first unfolded at the railroae station in the Selingarh bastion of the fort.
 At dawn this became the mecca for those of the coronation camp and the city. Equipages which vied with each other in splendor passed along roads crowded with Indian princes. military officers, and government officials, and streams of natives went the same way.
 The route to the Durbar camp was lined alternately by British and Indian regiments.
 In providing guards of honor and escorts native troops were also given an equal share with the British soldiers.
 The king-emperor and queen-empress were received on the elaborately deco rated platform by the viceroy, the 'gov- ernors and heads of provinces.
 The commander in chief and a number of high military and civil officials par ticipated
 After a series of presentations their majesties proceeded to a pavilion within a wall of the fort where 15o ruling chiefs were introduced. This brilliant ceremony with it's gorgeous display of jewels and richly colored garments occupied con siderable time. The provincial legisla- tors meanwhile had gathered on the ridge by the Dunbar camp to greet the royal party.
 Then began the great procession to the camp four miles distant. Throughout India a holiday had been decreed and great numbers of natives had gathered to get a glimpse of the Emperor and F,rnnress They formed a striking hack
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08

Attending the trial are the wife and brother of the defendant, who occupy seats inside the railing and near him. There are many other relatives of the defendant attending court. Seated next to the solicitor and taking part In the proceedings is the son of the deceased, a youth about IS years old. There Is q large number of witnesses summoned for the defense, many of them char acter witnesses. It is expected that the trial will be concluded this week.
 When the court convened yesterday morning the examination of c. M. Du- puy, witness for the state, was con- tinued. MT Dupuy testified that he witnessed the shooting and was sure the deceased attempted to knock p.s- tol from the hands of the defendant with a stick, but was uncertain as to the exact language used by the com batants at that time.
 J. c. Davidson testified for the state that he saw the deceased just after :he shooting and that he, the de- ceased( made etote1.ann+ ehH--i-7 =
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
Nomination Sent In

Washington. December 7.-Among the nominations sent to the Senate today by President Taft were James I. Harlan. Illinois, for interstate commerce com missioner; William Hoffman. Waco, Tex, for postmaster
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08

for Huntsville, where he will join Mrs. Boyd and spend a week.
 Rev. Frank w. Brandon, presiding elder of the Bessemer district, will preach at the Il o'clock service at the Ensley Methodist church next Sunday morning. Rev. D. A. Burns will preach at the evening service. }s
 J. M Lower, worshipful master of the Masonic lodge of Ensley, returned yes terday afternoon from Montgomery, where he has been attending the Masonic con vention.
 Today will be payday at the steel mill. Yesterday the by-product employees were paid The employees of the Ensley di- vision will be paid again December 23 for Christmas. 4E