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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-18

Tommy-Pop, what is ennui? Tommy's
Pop-Ennui. my son, is disease that at
taclzs the people who are so lazy that
they get tired of resting.-Philadeiph
Record. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-18

ST believe in calling a spade spade.''
said the emphatic person. That's right,
friend replied Bronco Bob. There was
a man who nearly lost his life by gettin'
into a game an tryin' to call spade
club. shington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-18

Only Fast One Way.-.sWhen MFR Jobbs
saw the burglars coming did he bolt the
door, mo, he didn't stop for that. He
bolted himself. baltimore American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-18

What shall we say of Senator Smugg?''
sJust say he was always faithful to his
trust" And shall we mention the name
of the trust?"-Pittsburg Observer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-18

sswhat do you consider a statesman's
most valuable knowledge?" 1.-The knowl-
edge of when to change his mind" quick
ly answered the standpat senator from a
progressive state.-Toledo Blade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-18

Creditor-Is your master at home
Servant-Yes, please walk in. Creditor
Thank heaven, shall see some money a.
last. Servant-Dont make that mistake
If ne had any money, he wouldn't be al
home.-Fliegende Blaetter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-18

Marie--When you spoke to papa did you
tell him you had $500 in the bank? Tom
I did. Marie-And what did he say? Tom
He borrowed it.-Boston Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-18
Geese Went ON a spree.

Two policemen and Max Bash. pro-
prietor of a saloon in Trenton, dashed
in the saloon from three different
doors in an effort to capture burglars
that were wrecking the placel They
found three highly intoxicated geese
smashing everything behind the bar.
The. geese had wandered in during
the evening and gone to sleep in a
warm box, which was upturned out of
sight of everybody. In the night they
had risen to investigate. Breaking a
bottle, they eagerly gobbled up the
whisky which flowed from it. Then
they started in to wreck the place.
More than $50 damage was done
PhiladelpIaia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-18

what do you do for a living. Mose?''
Use de manager oh laundry" Whats
the name of this laundry?'' Eliza Ann. -
Louisville Courier-Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-18

The Boss.-''Now, my boy. you say you
do not know what the head of q regiment
is called? Your papa is a soldier, Isn't
HI? 20 Eyes, ma am" well, who makes
him nind?'f .Mamma"- Amer-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-18

The man who owes everything to his
wife seldom pays it back.-Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-18

rs she a. bride?' IAN inveterate one"
Louisville Courier-JournaI.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-18

His w.-Woggs-Where was your son
educated? BoggsHHe wasn't. He went
to college, that's ali.-Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-18

The egotist (sitting opposite a noisy
soup away: 1 can't hear the band.-Punch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-18
HUNOR OF THE Day

The man who gets the most of the best
is the one who smiles at the worst
Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
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the theatregoers are familiar with the famous BelaSco drama of the days of AZ and additional interest is lent by the fact that the composer of La Tosca" and Madame Butterfly" has given the best efforts of his genius to provide a suitable musical setting for. a work that was already @ mo- table success in purely dramatic form. of a grand opera that. MT. Savage has of a g rand opera that MT. Savage has yet presented to the public and that is saying a good deal when one re- members his "ParsifaP' and Madame Butterfly
 Marie Dressler in s'Tillie's Nightmare If you want to laugh your head off, see Marie Dressler.-New York Even ing Sun.
 The abounding and abundant Marie Dressler heads the big Lew Fields Company in 'Tillie's Nightmare which will play an engagement of one night only at the Park Theatre, Mon- day Oct. 23.
 Marie, herself, would be a whole show and this mixture of mirth and melody allows her talents full swing, with side-splitting effect upon her hearers and observers.
 Miss Dressler has won many tri- umphS in her career, but never in any role has she been one-half so funny as in the character of 'Tillie Blobs' and the playgoer in search of gen. uine fun will find full gratification of his desire in "Tillie's Nightmare"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17

public exhibition of a modern farm, equipped with a full compliment of machinery electrically operated is now being planned for by Putnam A. Bates consulting engineer for the American Land and Irrigation Exposition, to be held in Madison Square Garden, New York city, Nov. 3rd to 12th. In assembling this ideal installation. which will embody practically all of the ideas just described, MT. Bates mas engaged the cooperation and interest of the National Electric Light assoc1- ation, the American Society of Me- chanical Engineers and other leading scientific organizations, as we'll as the leading electrical manufacturers and makers of modern farm machinery. Such a display being the first of the kind. will add impetus to the develop ment of agricultural work and will be an important item in the engineering and machinery division of the Expo- sition. In this division MT. Bates is arranging to have exhibits fllustrat- ing good road construction, sewage and land drainage. water supply sys- tems irrigation, construction of farm buildings, electrical and gasolene mo- tor trucks, farm implements and me chanical apparatus of all kinds requlr- ed by the farmer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
LARGE CROWD GREETS
 THE SINGING MENEILYS.

A big crowd was present at the Colonial ball room in Fairfield ave- nue last night to greet the Singing McEnellys, one of the finest orches- tras which has played in this city for some time and decided novelty; much praise for his enterprise in bringing this organization here and it made a decided hit with the danc- CTS and music lovers.
 The McEnelly orchestral is not only an aggregation of fine musicians giv- ing excellent concerts and playing the best up-to-dat dance stuff but 1t in- troduces the novelty of singing quite number of the dance selections as we'll as playing them. This pleased greatly and nearly every number was encored five or six times.
 Some of the very latest song hits were introduced, popular as we'll as classical, and all of the music was strictly up-to-date. The program varied with selections by the full or chestra, trombone solos, xylophone solo and duet, songs, waltz and two ly and selections by a vocal quartette and also by a brass quartette. Among the songs rendered were Loving Time" Call Around Any Time, '' Pretty Pond Lilies and ''silver Threads Among the Gold"
 The orchestra will remain in this city for this evening and another large crowd may be expected at the Colonial. A concert will be played from to S:30 and dancing will fol- low until midnight. It is expected that all present last night will come again and bring their friends. Mir. Guilty is at considerable expense to provide this treat for his patrons, but promises if the patronage warrants to make a series of dates for this or ganization throughout the winter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17

of the names of the we'll known &C., tors and actresses who are in the cast Such a complete and well-bal- anced dramatic organization is not of ten assembled. Among the members are Marjorie Wood, the past two sea- sons leading woman for Robert Ede- son; Robert McWade, Jr., the orig inal managing editor in "The Fourth Estate;" Frank Sheridan, who creat- ed the role of Captain Williams in Paid in F'ulP' and the Archbishop in ''The Bose;" Lowell Sherman the principal comedian in '"The Commut- ers;" Anne Warrington, famous for her portrayal of grand dame roles; May Milloy, rememb bered for her Sla- vey Maid in MT. Hopkinson" and Miss Mary Cross, who enjoys an en- viable reputation in this country and abroad. Seats are now on sale. Re- member the date Wednesday, Oct IS.
 Harry Lauder on Thursday.
 To conform with the practice of previous tours of Harry Lauder, who comes to the Park Theatre on Thurs day for single matineee, William Morris, his manager, has provided an
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17

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 '.We can't sell things that way" ht said. "why, man, cheese is 25 cent. a pound and crackers are away up Hours high, you know
 t'But," said the old man, Hast time I bought any they gave me bag ful O. crackers with a hunk of cheese il it.''
 The grocer laughed
 When was that?" he asked
 The old man reflected.
 Bought eight years ago." he said 'T been away
 'T should think you had." the gro cer exclaimed. "And didn't you use to buy can of cove oysters and gel some crackers an pepper sauce and vinegar throwed in?'
 The old man nodded
 s'An' set on a barrel in tn store, T pursued the grocer, "an' make a lunch out of it?'
 The old man nodded again
 ..Nothin' doin' like that now" the grocer assured him; times has changed"
 '.I guess so,' the old man sighed opening dirty leather bag with his teeth, gimme $2 wuth O crackers an cheese. Do I pay extra for the bag?'' Dallas News
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17

extra feature to the unique program. Last year it was Julian Eltinge, the noted impersonator of feminine char acterizations. This year it will be TrOvato, the Italian wizard of the violin whose short engagements in New York have made him one of the most talked of performers in the me- tropolis. It is matter of record that at a recent performance in New York Trovato held an audience, of 5000 people spell bound for seventy min- Iltes. The seat sale looks like rec ord business at the Park on Thurs day afternoon.
 ..GirI of the Golden West.''
 The forthcoming performance in this city of Henry w. Savage'S great production of Puccini's opera, 'The Girl of the Golden West," in Eng fish is the general theme of conver- is.ation amppg music lovers. Most of
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
TELLS DANGER
 OF CLANDERS
Dr. Townsend, of State Health Board, Calls Attention to its
 Spread---DeathS in State ,27O

The danger of the contracting of glanders and its spread in recent years in this State is the subject of discussion by Dr. Joseph H. Town send, secretary of the State Board of Health, in the monthly report of that board. He says:
 "GalndersAor farcy, is an infectious disease, either acute or chronic, caus- ed by specific micro organism, the bacillus Mallei. The term glanders is applied to the disease when it ap- pears in the head and farcy when on the skin, but both are caused by the same bacillus It is particularly disease of the horse, mule or ass, but communicable to sheep, cats, dogs and mice; cows and swine enjoy an inn munity. The disease is rare in man, but may be seen in stablemen Or oth- CTS who work about horses. It may be more common than we know, some such cases being recorded as mixed infection, pyaemia, erysipelas, syphilis, etc.
 '"The disease when chronic is very difficult to diagnose, manifesting itself in various forms and easily confound- ed with other diseases. This has in the past been one of the most difficult tasks confronting the veterinarian. We have now special diagnostic meth ods which should be used when in doubt. These are the complement fxation test, the agglutination blood test and the Mallein test, the latter being analogous to the use of tIber-, culin in tuberculosis Our laboratory is now considering plans and hopes soon to announce that it will make the complement fxation test for vet erinarians.
 There is no doubt that glanders has been on the increase in COnnecti- cut during the past few years, making R@ cd s,.A& policy having in view it's control and ultimate eradication There must be as early diagnosis as possible, fol- lowed by the destruction or uuaran- tine of the infected animal, with a thorough disinfection or renovation of the stable occupied by it. The public watering troughs are no doubt an inn portant factor in the spread of the disease, and should receive more at- tention than is now shown them. Health officers or other officials should see that they are cleaned and disin- fected at frequent intervals At times when the disease is epidemic their use should be altogether discon- tinued.
 There are on the market various forms of sanitary drinking fountains which have been installed in some cit les. These usually provide for a ldi- rect and rapid flow of water from the inlet to the waste pipe, so that any mucous secretion in the water is car ried off at once and not left to infect the next horse that may drink" The report shows that there were 1.270 deaths in the State for the month of September. The State deatfi| rate is 13.5 The most serious dis eases caused these deaths: Typhoid, 70; consumption, 105; pneumonia, 59; heart disease. 121; accidents and vio- lence, 86.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
PARK THEATRE
sThe Goose Girl.

In preparing a seasons booking for their theatres local managers must offer their patrons a. variegated assortment of attractions to appeal to their different inclinations. One set prefers the operetta, another comedy, while yet more clamor for the musi- cal drama. One class of entertain ment, however. appeals to nearly all, that of the romantic drama. Who, among us, does not feel thrill for the hero and heroine, surrounded by all the glamor of ardent love, beSet by critical situations, and narrow es- capes from their several predicaments. Nearly all of us in our day dream fngs, have cast our earthly bodies to the four winds and have, in our own imagination, immortalized ourself as the hero or heroine of some impos- sible romance. It is just this sort of play which appeals to all of us, love and romance. We cry or rejoice with the heroine, we place all our fondest hopes in the hero, knowing in the end, he will triumph, we rail at and tear the villain to shreds, in fact, we see and feel, ourselves, every part of the performance.
 It is just this sort of play that Messrs. Baker & Castle are offering patrons of the Park Theatre in 'The Goose Girl" Geo. D. Bakers drama tization of Harold MacGrath's we'll known novel, which will be seen at the Park Theatre this afternoon and tonight.
 'sThe Fatted CaIf."
 If a cast of capable actors can make a play. then there is great chance of success for Arthur Hop kins' optimistic comedy, "The Fatted Calf" which will be seen for the first time in this city tomorrow night. Much interest has been aroused in the presentation of this piece because of its reported departure from the Ster- eotype. Substantial justification of the theory of New Thought" is said to be found in the solution of the prob lem of the play, and yet it is a com edy. The author is MT. Hopkins, a newspaper man and a writer of ser ious intent and f1ippancy is something with which he could not readily be chargea.ble, therefore there is some curiosity to know what his effort will bring forth in the way of exploita- ton of the theories of the modern re- ligion. Interest in the engagement is heightened by the announcement
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
silage cutter, with blower and self

silage cutter, with blower and self feeder.
 Appliances suitable for daily use in the dairy include the electric churn, butter worker. These are readily adopted to electric drive. Where the potential of the electric service is req sonably constant, the electric incu- bator has no equal and in barns and stables the electric >horse-clipper and vacuum cleaner are time and labor saving devices. There is demand on every farm for repair work on wagons and general carpenter work. Conse- uuently, all but small farms should be equipped with workshops. Motor drive for this class of work may be readily adopted.
 The system of employing a single portable motor for a number of ma chimes, just as the present steam or gasoline engine is employed by the farmer, reduces the necessary invest ment. One or two such portable pow CT devices suffice for the small farm CT in this respect. The grist mill is equipment, and electric drive may be readily applied to it.
 Some very successful experiments have been carried on in recent years, especially in foreign countries, show ing that electricity is directly bene- ficial to the ErOWLH OI feSeCaC1On. IH6 subject is scarcely in a satisfactory state at the present time, but some experimenters have found good results with electric charges led directly in- to the soil. while others have obtained good results by arranging a net work of electrified conductors at a height of three or four feet above the grow ing crop There is a field for the elec- tric vehicle on the farm. The advan- tages of the electric truck over the horse drawn wagon, no doubt, will be equally as great for short hauls as in the city especially so when we perfect the construction of our rural highways.
 Electricity for the farmer is no longer a fancy, it is a fact. There is still room for the perfection of many commercial details that will make it possibIe for the farmer of moderate means to avail himself of this wonder ful energy, but the central power sta- lions are awakening to the importance of this class of business and it is safe to say that in the next five years we will see rapid advances in this direc- tion.
 The first ocular demonstration in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
POLICE BOARD DISPOSEs
 OF ROUTINE MATTERS

At the meeting of the Board Of Police Commissioners last night q number of matters of minor import ance were taken up. For one thing the board is going to issue identifica- ton tickets to police reporters, for use at fires ,etc. The board also voted to join the National Bureau of Identi- f1cation at fee of $25 a year, for the purpose of exchanging Bertillon measureme etc.
 Driver Patrick Lynch, who has been doing patrol duty since the ad- vent of the auto patrol, was formally confirmed as 'Patrolman" Lynch last night.
 The board voted to hold two in- spections of police yearly; one on Memorial day, as of yore, and ths other during the first week in Novem- Der.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
rHH HERrMITs VISIT.

The old man drifted uneasily into the country store and stared about him. People stared at him for he was a stranger to all but one man.
 aThat's old man Grimshaw,' this one explained in whisper; Ines a hermit q guess this is the first time he's come out O the mountains in ten years. He lives on roots an berries an things
 The old man leaned over the coun- ter
 "Gimme," he quavered, "a nickefs worth of cheese and crackers"
 The storekeeper regarded him stern
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17

is the predominating feature To have the lingerie waists as dainty as pos sible seems to have been the design CTS intention.
 High necks and long sleeves are a feature of many of the new lingerie blouses. There are many with short sleeves seen, however, showing that women are unwilling to give up the comfortable short sleeve yet The only trimming on many of the finger ie waists is the plaited frill at one side.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Al social evening was passed at the home of Miss Grace Flanagan, g7 Austin street, Sunday evening. Mu- sical selections were rendered by Miss G. Mccarthy, c. Roth, H. Abercron- bic and Wm Conney. Games were enjoyed and lunch was served. Among those present were Misses M. Newton, K. Ward, c. Serric, G. Mccarthy, NJ. Mccarthy, M. Dubee, E. Kane, NJ. Beardsley, G. Flanagan, Messrs. T. Hogan, c. Donahue, H. Abercrombie. c. Roth, T. Dargan, l.. Mulloy, J. Sta pleton, and Wm. Cooney
 The many friends of Thomas Weller. the popular fireman, will be pleased to know that his son, Francis, who has been critically ill, is improvin,' every day
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17

New York-The country is going to the bow-wows, or near there, accord ing to Dr. Felix Adler, who told the Ethical Culture Society all children lie and most of them steal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
BERTHA LODGE.

Bertha Lodge will meet at their lodge rooms, Wednesday evening, Oct. IS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17

Cambridge, Mass. Ragtime has been O. K.'d by Phillip Greeley Clapp,
 of the Harvard musical department, who says it is neither immoral nor
 does it jar th4 ra~srA 9entara,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-03-22
Village Meeting Last Evening.

At the annual village meeting held
Tuesday evening, March 81. the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Moder-
ator. G. L. Shaeffer; clerk. A. W.
Fletcher; 0. G. Page, trustee for
three years; II. M. Whipple, water
commissioner for three years; R. A.
Bean, treasurer; Harry Dickens, col
lector; c. D. French, 1st auditor; A.
w. Fletcher, I'd auditor; L. M. Kins--
ley, 3rd auditor; O. w. Locke. chief
engineer; J. B. Winget, LIST assist.
ant; E. C. Skinner I'd assistant; H.
M. Whipple. 1st park commissioner
F. E. Wheeler; End park commission
j. B. Cotton, 3rd park commission
err; H. M. Whipple, tree warden. Vot-
ed a minimum charge for meter rent
and electric current of So for each
semi-annual period. Same committee
was elected to arrange for electric
lights and power. SlO0 was appropri-
ated for park purposes. Trustees
authorized to purchase safe of suffi-
cient size for village books and docu-
ments. Voted to instruct the trus-
tees to consult with the Boston &
Maine railroad company with refer
ence to an underpass to the foot
bridge opposite the depot.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-03-22

are now ready. Some are fads
and some are sensible. We
have both. Easy shoes for
tired feet.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-03-22
ORLEANS.

The spring term of school will open
Monday.
Miss Glenn Adams is visiting friends
in. Cabot.
A. o. Joslyn, has been very i'll the
past week.
Clendon Smith is employed in the
Orleans bakery.
c. c. Stannard was sick with the
grip last week.
Charles Scott has returned from his
visit to Boston.
Rev. N. C. Maynard spent several
days in town last week.
Taplin and Rowell held an auction
at their salesroom Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Joslyn visited
friends in Newport Thursday.
Howard Lowell was taken sick last
week and has gone to his home.
L. M. Kinsley entertained his father,
Rufus Kinsley of Lowell, recently.
J. G. Turnbull and G. L. Shaeffer
left on the early train for Montreal.
A. S. Grow, who has been ill for
some time, is able to be about again.
The case of Wright and Going was
settled Monday evening out of court.
Alton Doe is expected home from
Cushing academy for a ten days va
cation.
Fred Dean recently entertained
Mrs. John Heath and children of Rock
Island.
Miss Carrie Badger is spending the
week in Barton with her sister, Mrs.
Liddell.