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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-11

When cutting cookies have a dish of flour at hand into which the cut- ter may be frequently dipped: then the dough will not stick.
 If one has the opportunity to get red cedar chips do not fail to obtain supply. They are excellent for Keeping moths out of clothing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-11

The St Mary's Y. NJ. c. 4. of Nor Lraik issue a challenge to any team averaging between 15 and IS years of
 age Address all challenges to John
 NcGarrie, manager, 42 Center avenue,
 NorwaIk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-11

Owner Cameron of New Haven is peddling the chin goods about Gygn, his new first baseman. He won't nave to be a Hal Chase to have it on old Dr. Bunyan, who will henceforth de- vote his energies to smashing baggage for the Adams Express Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-11

Pitcher Mccarthy, who helped Hart ford win the pennant two seasons ago. has reported to the Senators Tn flne shape. He was with Indianapolis in the American Association, last year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-11
OBITUARY

Preston c. Reed, a salesman with the Hammond Beef Co.,, residing at 237 Coleman street, died, yesterday, at St. Vincent's hospital, from compli- soning. Recently, while engaged in business for his company, in Ansonia. he fell through a scuttle in an An sonia store, sustaining an injury to his leg. The injury became infected, blood poison setting in, together with was 36 years of age. / Surviving him are a widow and one daughter. He was a member of Summit lodge, I. O. O. F. of Hartford, and the Woodmen of the World. The remains will be taken to Springfield, Mass, for inter- ment.
 Mary A., widow of Edward Kim sella, one of the oldest residents of Monroe, died last evening at her home, in her S6th year, with ills in- cident to advanced age. She is sur vived by one daughter, Mrs. Fannie $. Olson, and one son, George w. stacey, both of New Haven.
 WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
 Mir. and Mrs. Pat Dennehy, of Ss Stenben street, celebrated the fourth anniversary of their marriage on Sun day evening. The young couple were the recipients of many beautiful pres ents, among which were a handsome dinner set and a costly ice cream freezer Vocal selections were ren- dered by Miss Herretta Mccoy, Mrs. D. Dennehy, M. Heaphy, F. O'Leary, J. Shannon and D. McNamara. Among those present were MT. and Mrs John Shannon, Miss Shannon. J. Connors and Miss E. Martin, J. Culligan of Milford, and Miss K. Buckley, MT. and Mrs. Dennis Dennehy, Miss Devine, Herretta Mccoy, Mary Ryan, Sarah Kelly, J. Shannon, NJ Heaphy, J. Rody, T. Lynch, F. OLeary and Dan iel McNamara. A bountiful repast was served.
 The butterfly bow Is very chic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-11

In the Very Eentre uf Everything
 All cars and 9th Avenue busses pass Hotel, Subway and Elevated R. R. stations one minute. Five minutes walk to theatres and shops.
 From G. c. Station take car mark ed "Broadway" direct to Hotel or Subway to Columbus Circle, one min ute from Hotel.
 Suites with Bath $3.50 per day and up 50 Rooms, Detached Bath, $1. % per day 100 (" 1.50 25 '' with Bath 1.50 100 |" 200 100 't 2.50
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-11

Hugh High, the Hartford outfielder. is short If his name was Short he'd probably be as big as Ivor Swanson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-11

There was notable array of root CTS in the grandstand headed by Fritz Musante. Mike Rely and Sammy Des- ser, who practiced the rough stuff for use in the opening game. There
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-11
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

The butterfly bow is very chic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-11

WANT ADS. CENT A WORD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-11
To the Board of County Commission
 CTS of Eairfield County:

Send for Free Guide to City
 w. JOHNSON QUINN, Prop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-11

was also bug who thought he was a juggler. He balanced ball on his bean and tried to pick a fight with Ivor Swanson, but Ivor had his fingers crossed. Finally the manager chased his buglets off the lot
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-11

Manager Teller of Springfield is try ing to get by with one backstop this season. He has Waters, a former New England Leaguer, to do the heavy work Another backstop named Pick ering. refused to stay with the club.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-11

When the infield was getting prac- tice, Capt. Crooks shouted to Gagain, ''What's the matter, can't you throw? Then get out and let Johnson do the throwing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-11

There is a funny cOmblnat1on or names in the league this season. New Haven has two Fosters. Ed and Pop; Bridgeport has two Snyders, Chief and Fwald: Cy Miller Is with Bridgeport and Chief Miller with Waterbury Clyde Waters catches for New Haven, and a gent with the same name oblises for Springfield.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-11

The Mechanics had two good work outs yesterday. The manager went into the box and put over a few for the batters He claimed to have fan ned Kid Hall but the youngster said the boss was having a nightmare. Joe Phelan also heaved up some.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-11

New Haven,April 11.-George Hud- son, the young Brooklyn, N. T., short stop who is trying for a berth on the local Connecticut League team, has
 made a favorable impression on the
 fans witnessing ante-season practice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-11

Pop Foster and Frank Burke have reported to New Haven. Slugger Burke has been working in a restau- rant In Wilkesbarre all winter and Pop has been training at the Yale gymnasium.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-11

Ernie Lush played with the Giant Colts against the Wilkesbarre team yesterday. He didn't get a hit out of five times up. The Colts were beaten by to 6.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-11

It doesn't pay to throw too much in early season practice Harry Gagain had all kinds of steam the other day, but the backstop's arm was so sore he couldn't get the ball down to sec- ond
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-11

The New Britain players reported yesterday. Pitcher Reggie Brown is in charge until Dan O'Neil arrives. The O'NeiI crowd doesn't look much stronger than last year. Billy Stroh, the old Holyoke backstop, will help out Rufiange behind the bat
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-11

Meriden, April 1.-The Dublin baseball club of this city announced a. a6 mile marathon, two-men tear
 race, for Memorial Day afternoon Any registered runner in the countrs
 is eligible to enter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
Ne7vs of Ensley

The body of Mrs. Mary Nau has been brought to Ensley for burial. Mrs. Nau died at her home in Chicago, from the effects of nephritis. Interment will take place at the Bethlehem cemetery this afternoon. The deceased has relatives at pWylam.
 Mrs. W. R. Lambert. residing at 250O Eighteenth street, was taken suddenly ill yesterday afternoon. She was removed to the South Highlands inarmary.
 Little Ruby Carroll, the years old daughter of P. H. Carroll. died yester- day from the effects of typhoid fever. The death is an exceptionally sad one, the little girl leaving large number of friends to mourn her loss.
 The Pratt City Masons are planning a big time for next Tuesday night, that being the date set for their moving into their new building at the corner of Sec ond avenue and Third street. Arrange ments have been made for big banquet to follow the initiation work.
 The people of Ensley are anxiously awaitipo the decision of the excise com- mission In regard to the saloons in Ems ley. There is great deal of comment as to whether the saloons will be kept below Twentieth street or not.
 The decision of the Tennessee company to have a semi-monthly pay day for the miners is very gratifying to the merchants of Ensley and it is predicted that big difference sin trade will follow.
 'One of the features of the State Fair this year will be the nursery conducted by the ladies of the Hunter Street Bap- tist church. Go-carts, cradles and other infant paraphernalia will be on hand at the nursery booths and a small charge will be made for taking care of the chil- dren.
 That the new boulevard along the South Ensley car lines should be cleaned of the trash it contains is the desire of Ensley people An effort will be made to have it cleaned up before the fair starts.
 D. A. Echols is back from trip to Atlantic City. where he attended the Na- tional Funeral Directors meeting.
 The Rev. Will Mckee has returned from two weeks visit in western states.
 Mir and Mrs. W. M. Deramus have returned from visit to the southern part of the state. a s4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
PROPOSED WHITE WAY WILL BE
 BEST SYSTEM IN THE SOUTH

If the Chamber of Commerce com mittee on the great white way adopts the offer of President Ford of the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power company that he will install the lights and the merchants can pay for them later, Bir- mingham will have the distinction of be- ing the best lighted city in the south, '' said George A. Miller of Atlanta, who is in the city awaiting the decision of the committee. "The proposed system will have the largest posts in the country, especially made to order in Doric style to har;nonize with the breath of streets and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27

run down by improper fertilizing and
 poor cultivation as it had been worked
 by a negro tenant for a number of
 years and made last year and the year
 preceding it about 300 pounds of seed
 cotton per acre with cookie burrs and
 crab grass galore. MT. Bargainer first
 directed his attention to the proper ter
 racing and ditching the land and then devoted much care to the preparation
 of the soil and cultivation. About June 1 MT. Bargainer applied 200 pounds of equal parts of nitrate of soda and cot ton seed meal and this cotton was laid by with the above results. It has been conceded by all who have seen this field of cotton that MT. Bargainer can safely count on two more bales.
 His corn crop will average about 65 bushels per acre and his herd of Berk- shire hogs about 300 pounds each, and all minor crops in an excellent condi- tion. ttt Nt' Mir. Bargainer, however is not the only successful farmer who tries diver silica tion. There are others who have achieved like results. ki
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
TOM LONG MAY RUN FOR CONGRESSMAN Walker County Citizen Says Prohibition Is Doomed
 Up There

Tom l.. Long. the well known Walker county citizen, who has figured in pol itics for many years, may enter the race for congressman at large from this state.
 MT. Long, in Birmingham yesterday, said: T am not candidate and l may not be a candidate in the future. But I am considering the plan of run ming and many friends have urged me to take the field"
 MT. Long stated that no effort has been made as yet in Walker county for the return of the saloon. He stated, however, that such an effort would be made when time is ripe lie stated, too, that petition could De circulated and enough names attached within "A hours. He is confident that when liquor election is called. Wal ker county will repudiate prohibition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
WORKS ON PLANS
 FOR NEW HOTEL
J. E. Penny Will Replace Building Burned Some Time Ago in
 Huntsville

At a cost of $100.000 completed, J E. Penny of this city will erect mod ern and up to date hotel at Huntsville to replace the one recently burned al that place. Plans are being drawn now for the hotel by William c. Weston ot this city who said yesterday they would be ready within short time
 The hotel will be situated on the property occupied by the hotel, whict was destroyed by fire It will be modern in every detail and fireproof. MT. Penny who resides in Birmingham, owned the hotel recently burned. The restoration will call for a hostelry equal to an, in the smaller cities of this state. II will be furnished elegantly and vii, be very attractive in every way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27

merchant along the thoroughfares lighted will be taxed $1s5 front foot as the first and final cost of installation and the lighting will amount to 93 cents d front foot.
 The posts should the system be select ed, will be constructed of cast iron by the Casey-Hedges company of Chattanooga, a firm that over $500 000 worth of iron from Birmingham annually. These posts are much larger than those used in the Atlanta white way
 After two executive sessions held yes- terday, the committee was not ready 10 make any announcements of their plans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
SPLENDID SUCCESS
 OF LOWNDES FARMER


 Fort Deposit, September 26--(Spe- cial.)--While the farmers in this inn mediate section are as a general rule crying short crops and hard times, peo- ple who. have visited the hospitable home of John G. Bargainer, a prominent merchant and planter of Lawndes coun- ty, state that he is an exception to the rule. MT. Bargainer exhibits plot of land containing 15A acres (measured with chain) from which he has already gathered and sold IL bales of cotton, avera ging mere than 800 pounds each and the price paid forthe cotton aver aging II, cents.
 The character of this "a nd is rsandy with red clay susssoii Vi iief natural drainage. MT. Bargainer stated that when he took possession sof this land last November he found it very much
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27

The union of Buffalo Bills Wild West with Pawnee. Bills Far East brings to- gether two great factors in out of door entertainment. While of course, the general style of the combined en- tertainment remains the same as when they were separate units in public amusement, there will be many fea- lures entirely new to this style of ex
 hibition. The far east contingent will be represented in an Oriental spectacle of great beauty and splendor; intro ducing the many picturesque types which inhabit the romantic east. In this scene and as a particular feature, Mossi's musical elephants will intro duce their remarkable exhibition, play
 ing various musical instruments, danc- ing, and in other manners evidencing the remarkable sagacity and wonderful training. In the wild west section Col. William r. Cody, the last of the great scouts, will appear in the saddle at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
FARMERS IN COOSA
 GROW FINE CORN

, Nixburg September 26-- (Special)- farmers cooperative demonstration work is showing the farmers of Coosa county how to raise corn. 7f..9 aT ..ft 5N
 James NJ. Parker of Equality has eath- cred 123h bushels from one acre. F. L.. Smith of Nixburg, S51a; John D. Granger. 75; H. l.. Thompson, P; s. M. Day, 6I1a: o. F. Catchings. 63; C. F. Murray, 621s; w. H. Crawford, Jr, 55, and F. s. Sel- man 47.
 There are only a few of the many acres yet to be gathered and some wonderful yields are expected. All this corn has been raised on ordinary uplands, and each acre has been measured by a farm demonstrator and according to the state contest rule Last year it was very hard to find a yield of 50 bushels per acre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
Shaft to Dead at Shiloh

Memphis. September %.-In memory ot Arkansas soldiers who fought at the battle of Shiloh. shaft will be unveiled in the Shiloh National cemetery today, The funds for erectiAg the monument were raised by the women of Arkansas and they will have a prominent part in the ceremonies. The exercises will be under the auspices of the Arkansas d. vision of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Hal Norwood, candidate for the governorship of Arkansas, will deliver the principal address. The monu- ment is plain marble shaft with the figure of Confederate soldier mounted upon the base On the sides of the mon- ument are inscribed the names of .he Confederate soldiers engaged in the battle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27

every performance, leading his congress
 of roughriders in some remarkable ex-
 hibitions of expert horsemanship. The chief scenic feature will be the Battle
 or summit Springs, a reproduction of one of the deciding conflicts in Indian
 warfare, a battle in which Colonel Cody participated and in which he shot and killed Chief Tall Bull Another pam
 tomimic melodrama will be an attack
 on wagon train, when will be pie | tured the pleasures and pastimes of the plainsmen, cowboy sports and a
 dance upon the green. The contrast
 to this scene of peaceful revelry will | be shown in a sudden attack by In | dians. The roughriders' contingent will display themselves in difficult
 feats of horsemanship, hazardous ex- | hibitions of skill and a diverting and
 exhilarating routine of equestrian ex-
 pertness and daring, strikingly differ lent from the high school style of the Rhoda Royal and Ray Thompson s l ltroupes of trained equnes.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-09-26
GRANDMA,s ADVICE.

Many articles OF wearing apparel,
table linens bedding, towels and
other materials are ruined long before
their time. If these things did not
have to be washed they would wear
much longer, but the common, strong
yellow soaps SO generally used, are
full OF rosin and free alka1i that rot
and eat into the fabrics. causing them
to tear with the slightest strain.
Just try Hewitt's Easy Task soap
made of cocoanut oil. borax, naptha
and clean tallow. 1t handles the dirt
in a hurry. but doesn't harm fabrics.
and then. too. At costs but nickel.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-09-26

Reckon they're part o his crowd"
The man who posed as the leader OF
the party picked up the empty cot
fee-pot beside him and shook it.
Come, now, Mrs. Bungay.' he com
handed, ST tell you we're hungry, SO
trot out some hoecake and I'LL up this
pot, unless you want to reckon with
Red Lowrie."
The woman stood facing him, yet
never moved. could see a red spot
begin to glow in either cheek. If
had ever doubted It, knew now that
Maria possessed a temper Of her own.
you amt no Rel Lowrie,'' she re-
torted.
The fellow laughed easily.
mo more amt, old woman, but
I reckon we amt SO durn far apart
when it comes to getting what we go
after. Come, honest now, where is
the little white-livereG cur that runs
this shebang?"
Whatever Maria might venture to
call her lord and master in the
privacy OF home, it evidently did mot
soothe her spirit to hear him thus
spoken of by another.
eft Jed Bungay wus hum" she an
swered fiercely. her eyes fairly blaz-
ing, st reckon you would MT be sprawl
In on thet thar table fer long"
wouldn't I, now? Well, old hen,
we've fooled here with you about as
long as care to. Bill, go over there
and put some OF that bacon on to fry
II she doesn't get out of the way I'll
give her something to jump for" And
he patted the stock of his gun.
Instinctively l drew my revolver.
and pushed its black muzzIe into tho
light under Jed's nose.
Shall 1 give him a dose?" asked
eagerly.
Not yit; o Lord, not ylt!" he ex-
claimed, dancing from one foot to the
other in excitement. Let Their oil
gal hev a show reckon she's good
fer ther. whole three of 'em, less they
shoot"
Bill came up grinning. He evident
ly anticipated some fun, and as he
reached out grimy hand for the slab
of bacon, took occasion to make some
remark What it was could not hear,
but l noted the quick responsive flash
in the woman's eyes, and the next
instant with crash she brought the
iron skillet down with all her strength
on top of the fellows head. Without
even a groan he went plunging down,
face foremost in front of the fire. In
another moment she was battling like
wild fury with the other two.
It was quick, intense struggle. The
man near the door CHANGED to be the
first in, and he received blow from
the skillet that most assuredly would
have crushed his skull had he not
lodged; as it was it landed upon hi
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-09-26
copyriEhs. b. A. c hieClurE Ca
Entered e GGltlo0sr'O Hall, Lnndeo.
(COntinued from yesterday. J

Holy smoke, Cap" the little man
muttered in suppressed excitement, as
he realized my presence, ITS goin'
ter be b'ilin' hot in thar mighty soon.
Mariar's steam is risin'."
He silently made room for me, and
bending down SO as to bring my eye
upon a level with his, managed to
gain some slight glimpse Of the scene
within the cabin.
Mrs. Bungay stood with her back
to the fireplace, an iron skillet firmly
gripped in one hand. Her face was
red with Indignation, and there was
a look in her eyes, together with a
defiant set to her chin, which prom
ised trouble. In front of her, care
lessly resting on the table. his feet
dangling in the air, was a sturdy
looking fellow Of forty or SO, with
red, struggling beard covering all the
lower half of his face, and a weather.
worn black hat pulled so low as al
most to conceal his eyes. His attire
was nondescript. as though he had
patronized the junkshop of both
armies. In his belt were thrust re-
volver and knife, while within easy
reach of his hand musket leaned
against a chair. Two others of the
roughly dressed than their leader.
were lounging between him and the
door.
Bungay chuckled expectantly.
30 Lord! II they only git the oil
gal just little more riled." he whis-
pered hoarsely. jumping up and down
on one foot in his excitement, they'll
hev Their fight of their life"
DO you know the felIows?" asked.
els that Red Lowrie?"
He shook his head.
Never laid eyes on any Of EN-
,fore. but ye bet they're no good
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-09-26
cHAPrER *.
Il tie Hands q the Enemy.

IN the Hands eF the Enemy.
In the first surprise OF that unex-
pectad joyful cry ringing ct my very
ears all my senses seemed confused,
and ]. stood m0tionless Then heard
Bungay utter s1nothered oath. and
knew he had wheeled about In the
darkness. Unable to distinguish the
slightest outline OF his figure. 7 was
yet impressed with the thought that
he was endeavoring to muffle the girl,
to prevent her uttering a second cry.
Impelled by this 1nEuftionzI lung out
my arm hastily, and by rare good luck
it came In contact with his hand.
/. ..None Of that, yon little cpr!''.I NUT
tered sternly, unmindful OF his efforts
to break away ''1Jo hand on her.
mind you! Mrs. Brennan, what does
this meanY'
She made no attempt to answer, but
I could hear her now cropping her way
through the darkness howard the place
Of our entrance. Bungay detected the
movement also, and made q violent
effort to. break loose from my grip
that he might hurry after her.
you lit go O. me- he cried e1-
citedly, Ger, by golp, I'll use knife.
She'll give this whole thing away if
she ever gifts OuS:."
For answer / hurled him backward
with all my strength and Sprang after
the fleeing woman. But was. already
too late to stop her. even had that
been my intention. With strength
yielded her by desperation, she thrust
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-09-26

m q ON her liaisa
StFIlggltn fIercGIY and forth
across the uOoT, Maria tripped over
but as she did 50 her fingers lT.asped'
the red beard OF her antagonist 4.
yielded to her hand, and bare Of face.
save for q dark moustache, the man
stood there. painting for breath. above
her Then suddenly. almost at my
very ear. Z voice cried.
Frank! Frank. am herei"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-09-26
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
TodaY's Games.

Chicago at New York.
Cleveland at Washington.
Detroit at Philadelphia.
st. Louis at Boston.
Yesterdays Results.
New York z, Chicago 8.
Boston 8, st. Louis 2.
Detroit 6, philadelphia 3.