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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-03-23
Tongues Of the Mighty.

Future candidates for the presi.
ency OF the French Republic will be
hinned out II the demand OF French
Newspaper be accepted-that presi.
lients should show fluent acquaintance
with English aud German. There is
bot president on record who has
reached that requirement, for presi.
dents are Observation-Disclosures born
II is the business of a king to learn
several languages, and as he is born
be is made 10 talk with many tongues.
The Austrian Kaiser is perhaps the
most splendi diving instance. Bat
presidents and ministers are not
nursed into multilingualism Can we
put up a cabinet minister capable OF
auency in three languages ?-W estmin.
ster Gazette.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-03-23

Ambrose Pierce: Most people go
to sleep rather gladly. yet sleep is
virtual annikhat on while it lasts,
and il i; should last forever the
sleeper would he no worse off af-
ter million years of it than after
an hour of it. There are minds
sufficiently logiS al to think of It
that way, and to them anuihilation
is not a disagreeable thing to con
template and expect.
y
An Irishman named Pat was ar
rested for fighting, and was
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-03-23

sentenced to ten days in jail. At
! the end of five dsys he appeared be-
| fore the judge, and asked for pa
role. Your honor, my wife Is sick,
and needs ass stance," said Pat If
you viii paro'e me, I'll leave town
as soon as my vile gets well.
pat, ! have just heard from your
wife and she says sac is fee ing well
and needs no ass stance" replied
the judge. Then Pat came back
with this: 'Your honor, must
congratulate you for being as big
liar as ! am. have no wife"
An old farmer and his son were
In town Friday and Saturday from
the upper county to do some trad
ing. After supper the son said to
his father, Dad, let's take in the
show" The cd man had never
seen a picture show and he supposed
a regular show was meant They |
dropped into the Electric Being |
ate for the first performance, they
took back sea S. Two reels had been
run off when the youngster
turned to the old man. How do I
you like *, dad?" he asked. "Oh, !"
said the old gent eman, its a good
show, / reckon. But we're sitting
SO far back | cant hear the actors
speak
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-03-23

or sporting offers made by the large
eaters OF old that made 10 Charles
GuStavus Of Sweden when he was be
sieg!ng Prague is worthy Of recall. A
peasant offered for the kings amuse-
ment to devour large hog then and
there General K0enigsmark, as runs
the tale. suggested that one with such
an appetite ought 20 be burned as a
lsorcerer. ON which the peasant said to
the king, Sir, If your majesty will
Pmake that old gentleman take of his
spurs | will eat him before begin
The pig"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-03-23
THEY DIDN'T LAUGH.
Mark Twain Mas Funny, but His Au-
H.. - ll.-. IL. g.. g..

Mark Twain Mas Funny, but His Al.
denee Gaze Him the Stony Stare.
There was one occasion when Mark
I Gwains humor went ustray and in
/ stead Of the hilarious laughter he ex-
pected poor Clemens got only sad and
stony stareS from the three literary
lions At whom he had aimed his mlrtl.
ful efforts as well as from the rest OF
! the bauqueters who were all worship
ers Of the burlesqued trio The story
is told by r. NJ. Colby in the Book
man
Mark Twain had gladly accepted the
invitation 10 address the diners and.
Knowing that Emerson. Longfellow
and Holmes We're 20 be among them,
had prepared In high confidence. a
little sl,it telling of three absurd inn
posters who had announced themselves
by these distinguished names at
miners cabin IN the far west. Ac-
eording to the story, a melancholy min
or az whose cabin Mark Twain found
shelter one night told him that three
other ''littery men" had stayed with
him the night before and given him
much trouble They were Mr.. Elmer
son, Mr.. Longfellow and Mr.. Holmes.
In reply 10 Mark Twain's question the
miner gives an account Of the visit
They were rough lot. but that's
hothlng: everybody looks rough that
travels afoot. Mr.. Emerson was a
seedy little bit of chap. red headed.
Mr.. Holmes was as fat as a balloon.
He weighed as much as 300 and had
double chins all the way down to his
stomach Mr.. Longfellow was built
like a prizetiGhter. His head was crop
ped and bsistly-like, rs If he had a
wig made of hairbrushes. His nose
lay straight down on his face, like
finger with the end joint tilted up.
They had been drinking. | could see
that And what queer talk they used!
Mr.. Holmes inspected this cabin. and |
then he took me by the buttonhole. and
says he:
Through the deep caves OF thought
i hear a voice that sings.
Build thee more stately mansions.
o my soulr'
Says |. II can't afford it, Mr.. Holmes,
and, moreover. don't want to-"
Blamed II liked 1t pretty well, either,
from stranger, that way.
However. | started TO get out my ba-
hon and beans when Mr.. Emerson
came aud looked on awhile and then
he takes me aside by the buttonhole
aud says;
"Give me agates for my meat;
Give me cantharides TO eat;
From air and ocean bring me foods,
From all zones and attitudes
Says |, MIR. Emerson, If you'll ex-
cuse me. this amt no hotel"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-03-23

II all boys turned out as well as
their mothers expected there would
be too many generals and not
enough priyates
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-03-23

"Alforso XIII" says the helpful
and instructive Woman Home Com
panion, was the son Of Alfonso
XII, who died five months before he
was born at the age OF IS"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-03-23
SOME INSIDE WAR HISTORY.

The story OF the Mexican war. re-
called by events on the Texas from
tier. Is familiar BIZ OF history.
one OF It's incidents, however, only
recently has become known through
the opening Of the diary OF Presi-
dent Polk 70 students This diary
shows that the o tens bic grounds or
which war VS. declared were shift
ed at the last minute by the Presi-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-03-23

John w. Sickelsmitth, Greensboro
Pa, has three children, and like
most children they frequently take
colds. I'VE have tried several kinds
of cough medicine" he says, but
have never found any yet that did
them as much good as Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. For sale by
H. +. Davis.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-03-23

ton. Texas had become fruitful
source OF trouble. and there was
great indignation IA the United
states when MeM de Jared that Ia,
annexation OF Texas would be cons
sldered cause II war and suspended
diplomatic relations
Polk came into office at time
when each country was Unframed
against the other While the new
President had been called the first
dark horse" OF American politics,
he was forcefu and aggressive
character. narrow but dste mined
lie NJ once entered on a vigorous
policy for settling the Mexican t,oubl
les An envoy John sidell was
sent 20 Mexico 20 negotiate with the
government. and General Taylor, |
with two thousand men. Was ordered
to the Rio Grande. This move took I
Taylor into territory that Wis claim
ed alike by Tex and Mexico. II
was fairly certain 20 be regarded by /
Mexico as an invasion But Polk
never doubted that the territory
was rightful Texan. and he deter
mined 10 take no chances.
Meanwhile, Mexican feeling was
so high that the Mexican prcsi-
dent had been Obliged to re-
fuse 10 receive the American en-
voy When news Of this reached
Washington. Polk de ided that II
was time 10 act Plblic irritation
was extreme. the war spiih was
aroused, and he felt that he would
have the country with him
on SATURDAY. May 10. 1916. the
n sident ca led catined meeting
and went over with his advisers a
message he intended 10 send 10 Conf
iresa on the following Monday, call
rl for war with Mexico on the
ground that II had refused to pay
just claims and that 1t had rejected a
the American envoy All the mem {
b.rs except Ban foft advised send {
ing the message
That night wo d reached the Pres
ideut that a Mexican 10 &C had cross
ed the Rio Grande aud had captured
party OF American dragons
This news gave him bet er basis
for appealing 10 Compress He had
determined on war. but there would
be moral advantage IN making II
appear 20 be defensive war. fore
ed by Mexico SO he worked all day
sunday revising bis message, aud d
laying on Mexico the blame for the |
war he was bound should come ii
Monday the document went TO 2
Congress Il SGT forth the fact that e
Mexico had "iuy d our territory d
and shed American hood on Ameri-
can soij; ard that war existed
and existed BY the act OF Mexico &
herself Il
Congress and country responded b
with a whoop The opposi ion from v
the Strong ant-s'a,ery men who h
saw Ia the annexation Of Texas on g
~ the extensions Of ave territory. h
made slight impress ON on the Ma
ten Most peope believed in the
manifes desusy Of the United state.
20 expand and they wer eNasperated
with Mexi.o SO Polk was over
whelmingg supFortt a and the tri-
umphgl march 20 the Mexican capt
tai was soon under Way
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-03-23
Announcement.

We wish to announce TO the
people OF Emmett that We have OPP
ened an up-to-date paint and wall
paper establishment Ia the WhelJhel
building, where a complete line OF
paints. yarnishes. wall paper etc,
will be kept IN stock at an times.
We are prepared TO dupli, ate any
mail order house prices and will
guarantee the goods
We viii take contracts for painting
paper hanging and all inside deco
rating
YoursTruly,
Standard Paint & OH Co
woMACK BROTHERS, Props
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-03-23
Foley Kidney pins

Neutralize and remove the poisons
that cause backache, rheumatism,
nervousness and all kidney and
bladder irregularities. They build
up and restore the natural actions O.
these vital organs B. B. Davis.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-03-23
Tales of the Town

40 many die mat nave NOT lived a
alit
II is as though they journe,
~ through the years
Upon a path hedged by gloomy
/ OF other peoples little frcts and fears.
OUT
And there are little paths TO lure the
But duty framed by other. of their doubt
Has made Them feel tue byuaths are NOT
meet,
To spend their days with friends they did
not choose
They ton at tasks united for their
hands
They ioiu the chorus OF them that abuse
The one who lives because he under
stands
They sing the songs the others bid them
sing
White 10 their souls are stined marvel
Ihey bsi,d , ana they destroy they fetch
. They fume Of petty losses and OF gains.
are told ~ ~ w '
rhey ban as borctIc the overbold
The one who would uncover what Is hii
40 success ,"ss s'''''u i''eS say "'sy n''s
And call another careless blind and
guess
Who reaches goals they may not even
That q some dazzling outburst OF the
should show Them now .pprer,o,v f,r
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-03-23

A member OF the Texas legisla-
ture has introduced bill to prevent
the use or sac OF Ease teeth, false
hair. wooden legs ard hobble skirts
within the state. He really should
have gone further and included eye
glasses, ear trumpe,s. corsets, high
heeled shoes and peach basket hats,
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-03-23

A boy who had heard good
deal Of talk concerning Willie
Bright Eyes, eyid ntly imagined
he was small kid. for when Billy'a
900 pounds OF co pores ~ was point
ed out 70 him he exclaimed: Gee.
Is that Wnlie?"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-28
Activity of InSufrectoS.

Ell Paso. Tex, March 24.-Seven
hundred Insurrectos have taken up
positions between and Gen.
Rabago's Federal forces, according to
reports from the war zone today. Ra-
bago is so miles north of Chihuahua.
The 1nsurrectos are part of the force
of Francisco L. Madero. the revolu-
tionary president, who is now said to
have about 1900 cavalry. Twenty
bridges between Jaurez and Chihua-
hua have been blown up within the
last two days. Madero. his band dis
abled from a recent wound, has issued
a decree calling on his followers ito
strike a decisive blow"
No passenger trains have one out
Of JuareZ for more than five weeks,
and Geographic communication has
been cut off during that time, except
occasionally for a few hours.
The building Of more Notifications
about Juarez was continued by the
Mexican. troops today. More bags Of
sand were placed about the fiat roofs
of the main buildings. Companies
of infantry were kept going about the
environs to watch for the possible APP
proach of 1~nsurrectos.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-28
GEORGE b. coz CASE.
After Five Days of Turbulence. Prom
iSeS to Close Peacefully Today.

(By the Associated Press.)
Cincinnati, Ohio, March 24.-After
five days Of legal turbulence in the
George B. Cox perjury case, the week
promises to close peacefully tomor-
row.
This condition is brought about by
the fact that both sides must await
the action Of Judge T. A. Jones. pre-
siding judge of the Circuit Court, two
bias and prejudice" Judge Jones to-
day that he would not be
in this city until Monday. AS Judge
German signified his intention TODAY
to obey the Injunction forbidding him
to try the Cox case, the proceedings
Will be at a standstill until Judge
tones arrives.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-28
THE FARMER AND MECHANIC

solved TO get a share Of Naaman's
lavish store of gifts for himself. in
the name OF his master l am remind
ed of recent experience OF my own
in Naamans own city Of Damascus.
L had come into pleasant relations
with the Vail. or governor. in connec-
ton with some Mecca pilgrims whom
| was helping out of a plight In
conformity with the usage of the East
! gave to the Wallis orderly some
@ba~chsheeSh' as / left the building.
But the rascal had the effrontery TO
send TO my servant and demand more.
on the basis OF what his master had
done.
There is justice. as well as love.
with God and his representatives;
and Gehazi's graft brought upon him
the awful leprOsy from which Naa-
man had been delivered. They who
trlfe with the divine mercy may feel
the divine wrath.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-28
Operation For Appendicitis.

Mr.. Henry j. Macmillan. Jr. of Will
mington. who is a frequent visitor to
Raleigh. underwent an operation for
appendicitis in Walker Memorial Hos
pital. Wilmington. yesterday, n was
reported last night to be doing we'll.
He has been quite unwell for several
days.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-28
Miss Proctor in Wineton-Salenf.

Miss Jennie Proctor, OF this city. Is the
cuest of Miss Nan Walker, at the Zinzen-
1orf in Winstou-Salem. She took part in
the play Scenes in the Union station,
presented in Winston-S Salem last night
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-28
SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS.

The mere lar$e OF year * not life:
knowledge. truth. love. beauty. good
ness. faith. alone Il give vitality to
the mechanism of Observation-Disclosures
.Aurelius.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-28

If l coVet any high grace.
1t is thiS-upOn my face.
Just TO show an inner light
To ilIullksTfe Others night.
Anna Burnilam Bryant.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-28

tbs excellent to have a giant
strength. but It's tyrannouS to use i,
like q giant-Sha!<eSpeare.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-28

He that does one fault at first. and
lies to hide it makes it two-Watts-
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-28

The best thing to take people ont
of their Ovn worries is to go to work
and ind out how other folks worries
are getting on.-Afrs. n. D. I. Whit
ney.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-28

When speaking of other people,
every word we think should pass
through three sleeves before it gets
to o,Ir lips. Is it true3 Is it Kind! Il
it neCe>SaFyo-AnOn.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-28

Four things a man must learn to GO
Ii he would make his record true:
To think without confusion clearly,
To love his fealoWEncn sincerely.
To act from honest motives purely.
To trust in God and Heaven securely.
-COWpef.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-28

When the devil tries our faith. it is
that he may crush it or diminish it.
bat when God tries our faith. it is to
establish or increase it.-MarcHS
RainSford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-29
Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Thursday, June %, 1911.
Thin dresses
 will admire.

What comfort to slip into thin dress that one does not have to make How delightful to know that comfort assured matter how hot the day, and that all plan ming and sewing is avoidable
 Ready now there splendid assembly of such dresses Their variety great that there is wide range for street for afternoons at home From dainty lawn to sturdy nen there is great range of color as well as style One choose without difficulty for exact taste are to be met quickly.
 Nice simple lawns, attractive of design and pattern -$25O and $3.
 Empire dresses of lawn, lace colar,-$4.5O Chambray dresses in plain color, paneled front and back,-embroidered effectively,-$3.75
 Hand-embrodered dresses of tissue, especially dainty kimono sleeves,-$7.5O.
 Linen dresses embroidered by hand, trimmed with fine lace,-$875
 Demoure Quaker dresses of linen in plain colors-$1O Fine white marquisette with beautiful embroidery in colors,-$15
 Splendid dresses of shrunken linen trimmed with bands of contrasting color and excellent lace,-$2O
 dcolor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-29
Sharp drop Tn jewelry.

Some jewelry of rare taste and goodness, of beau ty and of value, to be sold at much less than former price.
 Such jewelry as practical ly anybody may wear with confidence that it is in good taste and attractive.
 Long chains, a, number of styles, gun-metal silver F.rench-gray and gold. Set with turquoises and pearls. Worth $3 to $7, -$2.5O. Lockets, plain or set with rhinestones. Either plain or Roman finish. Worth $2.5O $1.75.
 Handsome earrings; some with pearl drops, some of coral with rhinestone hoops, worth $2 to $3, $1.5O.
 Fairbanks, rich black vel vet with fancy metal or rhinestone slides. Worth $1 to $3,- -5Oc. >
 Left aisle, front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-29
Bathiing-suits you'll like.

Women who want comfort and lightness and quiet good looks in a bathing-suit will find present collection to their fancy.
 Of nice mohair in deep blue or black. Trimmed with braid, white usually. and so trimmed as to make them effective.
 So planned that a woman may really swim with con- fort and enjoyment. And of such fashon that they are full of quiet taste and beauty.
 $2.5O to $7.
 Bathing-caps, some of silk, rubber lined and pretty of pattern and color. A good many styles and shapes. And your favorite color or combination of colors, al most surely,-25c to $3.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-29
THE "sHORT-CHANGE" ARTIST

THE SHORT CHANCE" ARTIST.
 In many circuses the ticket seller is not a salaried employe He buys the concession. He pays to the manage ment a bonus, and turns in fifty cents a ticket-except where he discovers an opportunity to hold out
 The man who buys the general ticket-selling concession puts his em- ployes in the ticket wagons These employees work on a commission basis They must derive their own profit and that of their employer from such mar gin as may be gained between their actual receipts and the half-dodllar per head which is the price of admis- sion If these ticket sellers cannot steal enough to turn in a satisfactory sum to the chief concessionaire at the end of each day, after deducting each his fifty per cent.-he is discharged as an inefficient. In order to make such employment profitable one quality is essential The ticket seller must be 'short- change" artist of ability.
 To accomplish this with neatness and dispatch it becomes necessary to use "accelerators.' These functionar- ies are gentlemen who keep crowding, and endeavor to sweep the purchaser on, as soon as his tickets are handed out. No line is formed. The crowds are encouraged to jostle, so that in- nocent purchasers pushing from be- hind may be made to act as addi-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-29
BraWIers Make
 Night Hideous

Declaring that the brawlers from three saloons made the night hideous with their cries, Frederick F. Con- verse of 709 Central avenue appeared before the county commissioners this afternoon to object to the location fourth saloon at Williston and Bunnell streets.
 You'd like to see the city go no license wouldn't you?' asked Attorney J. B. Klein.
 ''It would be better for you and me if it did" replied the witness.
 James G. Ludlum, assistant manager ofFactory c of the International Sil- yer Go. testified against the appli- cant The Bridgeport Chain Co., John S. Frey Co. and Electric Cable Go. also demonstrated.
 A number of witnesses were in fa- vor of his application. They were John Passeth of 364 Bunnell street,
 c. Yancig, AS Bunnell street., Joseph Martin 62 Williston street. and Geo. Savez, 93 Williston street. Brunett is an employe of the Hartmann Brew ing Go. The. commissioners reserved decision
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-29
Baldwin Names Commissioner
 Over BarberS
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
 Hartford, June Ex-Governor Bald win, today. sent to the Senate for confirmation to be commissioners of rivers, harbors and bridges: Frank V. Chappen, New London, and Thomas F. Noone, Vernon, for term of two years from, July 1, 1911, Edward H. Warner, Hartford, and Oliver Glider sleeve, Portland, for a term of four years from July 1, 1911, and William H. Caldwell, New Britain, for a term of six years from July 1, 1911.
 Governor Baldwin made direct ap- pointments as members of the board of examiners of barbers: George Blissmann, Willimantic, George Goss, New London, and Thomas G. Lisli, New Haven, each for a term of two years from July 1, 1911.
 He also appointed, for a term of six years from July 1, 1911, pr. Stew en J. Maher, of New Haven, to be 8 member of the board of directors to establish county homes for care and treatment of persons suffering from tuberculosis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-29
Liebersprung
 Succeeded By
 Pequonnoquogue

Camp Liebersprung, the pleasant in- stitution skirting the west shore of the Housatonic under the brow of Lovers Leap, in Still River is no more
 Camp Liebersprung, will be SUD- planted this year by Camp Pequon- noqueguel and the new institution will be located on the site of the now defunct but once famous Camp Woodbine in Port Jefferson, L. I.
 The following committee are at work planning for the season of Camp Pequonnoqueguel.
 Board of governors, W. T. Meyers, W. H. Hanscom, w. E. Primrose; committee on camp site, Fred Hawes. W. c. Meyer, John Monahan; com mittee on Commissary. Frederick J. Sailer, Thomas Finn. J. J. Morrissey. building and equipment, William Bar rett, William Patnode, B. G. Garfield.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-29
Retail Clerks
 Advertising !.
 Half Holidays

The Retail Clerks Association, which is working for the Friday half holiday in July and August instead Of o'clock each evening, are causing to be circulated in the suburban dis tricts and the Long Island towns reached by the Port Jefferson boat, notices of the intention of half a hundred local stores to close on Fri day afternoons. The notice is given that these stores will remain open til 6o'clock each evening.
 The list of those who have con- sented to close on Fridays has been swelled by the addition of the Main street tea stores.