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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-01
City's Share Of County Tax
 Is $9,283.43

It was announced today that the City of Bridgeport will be taxed $9,- 2S3.46 in accordance with the county tax of one tenth of one mill, which has just been laid by the county com- missioners. At the meeting of the county Senators and Representatives held in Hartford recently, it was ,yot- ed to appropriate $104, ,960 for the eX- penses of the county for the coming g fiscal year. The commissioners esti- mate that the expenses at the county jail will be $39,03O and the expenses at the local and Danbury court houses are figured at s65,9 The total re- ceipts for the coming year are esti- mated at about $104,O00.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-01
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
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Especial from United Press)
 New Haven, July 1.-Forecast:- Fair tonight and probably Sunday. Light variable winds, mostly westerly.
 A disturbance central, this morn ing, over South Dakota, is producing unsettled weather with local showers and thunderstorms in the northwest and mother disturbance central over South Carolina is producing local showers along the south Atlantic coast. Pleasant weather prevails in ether sections east of the Rocky Mountains. High temperatures are reported from the central and west ern sections.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with high temperature tonight and Sunday, probably follow ed by local thunderstorms Sunday night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-01
NEWS
 IN TABLOID FORM
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Especial from United Press.)
 Milwaukee-As the result of an error in typewriting, the will has caused the grandchildren of Mrs. Margaret w. Allyn to inherit S25 each instead of $25,000. The will was upheld in cOdrt.
 McAlester, Okla.-Seeing a man run ming down the road, penitentiary guards looking for an escaped convict arrested him. He was Pugilist Harry Forbes, doing early morning road work. Forbes was ready to fight
 Jersey City-George T. Bouton, clerk of the street and water board, upon retiring from service, cleaned out his desk. He found certified check hidden away for which search had been made for 15 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-01
MARRIED.

JOHNSON-DONNEL Stam- ford, June 27, Alice c. Donnelly to Harold M. Johnson, both of Stam- ford
 TTIER-SCUIT.-In White Noun tain, Mass, June 27, Rev. Milton Wittler and Miss Laura Scutt. AN-MAGNER.-In Norwalk, June 2S, Miss Margaret Wagner of South Norwalk. and Michael Bren- ran, of New Haven.
 WEIDENMANN SELLECK. In Stamford, June 2S. Henry Meiden- mann and Miss Lillian E. Sel1eck CAHILL-WALSH.- NorwaIk, June 2s, Thomas F. Cahill and Miss Rose Walsh. ,a4r-' -n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-01

direction, and also how much effect is to be expected from one or more turns of the screw. If the carbure- tor is not perfectly understood. it should be studied carefully to learn it's action. The blue flame exhaust is not the best for power, the mixture is not the best for power, the mix ture is too rich. The purple flame. is the correct color A yellow color shows too weak a mixture, while a black smoke denotes too much f11ef
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-01
DIED.

PEET.-In this city, June 30th, 1911, Franklin B. Peet, aged GA years, 2 months, 20 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the undertaking rooms of Hawley, Wilmot & Rey- holds. No. 168 State street, on Mon day, July 3fd, at p.~m.
 Burial in Mt. Grove cemetery. WARBURTON.-In Danbury, June 27, John E.. Warburton, aged 59 years.
 CROWE.-In Bethel, June 2S, Den his Andrew Grove, aged 26 years GILBERT.-In Bethel, June 27, Mrs. Chloe A. Gilbert. aged 89 years. BRADLEY.-In Westport, June 2S, David Bradley, aged 91 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-01
, UNCLE SIS WILLINGNESS
Washington Starr

Washington Star.) Fl MlraDdy wants to go to town An vote, election day, All right. I won't complain nor frown Shed orter have some say Fervidin' she first does the chores An makes the children. neat An, bargains at the various stores
 Fur what we wear an eat An keeps the house a-lookfn' trim An has the table set Fur supper when the day grows dim; An she must not forget To read a. chapter from the book That helps us all go right. You see the children sort O look
 Fur readin' every night. D An she must put their garments in A state of good repair An wake me up when I begin
 A-noddin' in my chair If 'Mirandy wants to vote I'll VOW The scheme is somethin' prime. Though l confess I don't see how She'd ever git the time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-01
BURGLARS ENTER COPS HOUSE IN BRISTOL BUT
 NO ONE HEARS THEM

Bristol, July While Policeman Clarence G. Lane was on his beat, early today, burglars entered his home and got $10 in cash. His wife and father-in-law were in the house but did not hear the intruders. The house was thoroughly ransacked. The burglars refused to take gold watch and some iewelry belonging to Mrs. Lane. The men entered by cutting a hole in a side door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-01
SECOND WEDDING AMONG GRADS OF
 TRINITY COLLEGE
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Special from United Press.)
 Hartford, July 1-The second marri- age among the members of the Trim ity graduating class was held, today, William c. Skinner and Miss Edith King both of this city. being the prin- cipals. The first marriage of a 1911 graduate was held. Thursday, Richard Nelson and Miss Evelyn Humphrey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-01
WORRY MAKES MANIAC

Worriment for the welfare of her family of children coupled with se- were illness so preyed upon the mind of Mrs. Annie Kuba, wife of Andrew Kuba, a laborer 1061 Pembroke street, drove the woman insane last night
 She has been at the Bridgeport hos pital for II weeks. Last night she became a raving maniac. Today In- vestigator Morrissey of the Charities department placed her in the Insane pavilion at LakeView home. It is feared that her mind is a wreck. She is 32 years old.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-01
EX-GOV. GUILD
 OFF FOR RUSSIA AS
 U. $. AMBASSADOR
Especial from United Press

New York, July 1.-Enroute to St. Petersburg on the Cunard steamship Caronia, today, Curtiss N. Guild, for mer governor of Massachusetts, who has been named as ambassador to Russia, declined to discuss his plans, hen asked if he had been commits stoned by the President and the Sec reary of State to take up with Rus sia the question of abolishing the re- strictior1s placed on. American Jews who desire to visit Russia he said he could make nothing public on this subject at the present time. He was accompanied by Mrs. Guild.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-01
DOCTOR FALLS 15O FEET IN HOME
 MADE BIPLANE:

, Especial from. United Press.)
 : Mineola, July 1.-The nome made biplane of pr. Henry M. Wal den, of New York, fell 150 feet on the Mineola Aviation Field, today, with pr. Walden aboard. The ma chine was badly damaged but the doctor escaped with only severe jarring The machine struck two small trees in it's descent and up rooted them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-01
RONALD-SEELEY

Announcement is made of the mar riage of Miss Abigail Morgan Seeley of S21 Noble avenue and Richard l.. Ronald of 2212 North Main street which took place at the rectory of St. Charles church last Thursday. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Callahan
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-01
Malt Extracts 2 for 25c

Ask your physician
 what effect a good
 Malt Extract will have, upon you?
 You will be surprised to be told that 1t Is at once food and drink.
 and that it will build you up, in ere a sin g strength and vitality. |,
 P Persons suffering from insomnia who use Malt Extract, find that they fall into a natural and refreshing sleep. 2
 Our Malt Extract is brewed for us by one of the best breweries in. the land and is abso- lutely pure. It is a tonic, not a beverage. |
 Two pint bottles for a quarter, delivered, if you wish. 2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-01
BRISTOL'S POST OFFICE
 TO BE OF MARBLE, TERRA
 GOTTA AND GRANITE

Especial from United Press,)
 Bristol, July 1.-The new Federal postoffice for this city seemed near CT, today, after Postmaster Warner displayed the final plans for the building. The interior will be finish ed in marble and the exterior of granite, limestone and terra cotta. The contract calls for its completion by October 1, 1912.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-01

A storeful of salesfolks, too, ready to. furnish you with these needs promptlDu ly, cheerfully and enthusiastically. They too, plan to enjoy the Fourth for the store IS closed all day-and the very next day begins the summer,,@'o period of closing at 5 o'clock every day except Saturdays.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-01
BIRD MAN HAMILTON
 TO SHOOT FIREWORKS AT
 WATERBURY THE FOURTH

Especial from United Press,
 Waterbury, July Aviator Charles K Hamilton's aeroplane is at the To- cal driving park. today, in readiness chine arrived here, yesterday, by au- tomobile tow from West Hartford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-01

Eagles and Elks! Something of in- terest to you in the. Sunday Post to- morrow, a~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-01
IN MEMORIAM.

CASEY.-Jennie M. Delaney Casey, wife of Robert H. Casey of Brook lyn, N. Y, and daughter of Mrs.
 B. Delaney, this city. Died July 8,
 ly1O. a%D
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-01
OBITUARY

John Fitton, we'll known to many in this city, died in Middletown, Lan- caster County, England, June 22. The news was received by letter written to his father-inlaw, John Modem, yesterday. The cause was pneumonia, which MT. Fitton had suffered in this city. He came to this country some years ago and went into the service of MT Modem as bartender. Five years ago he married Miss Minnie Modem. He was in poor health and returned to England hoping that he would recover, in which event he ex- pected to return to Bridgeport. He was a member of the Bartender's Union of this city and had many friends who will be pained to know of his death.
 Funeral services over the remains of James P Collins were held last even ing at the home of his son, William W. Collins, 272 Harriet street, at 8 o'clock, Rev. F. V. Atkinson of the Second Baptist church reading the prayer. During the services Miss Bond rendered Jesus, Lover of My Soul'' and Asleep in Jesus.'' The remains were taken to Norwich this morning in charge of Funeral Direc- tors J. P. Walker & Co.
 The funeral of James Lasher was held this afternoon from his home, 134 Wakeley street, at 3:30 o'clock. The services were in charge of P. T. Bar7um lodge, K. of P, which lodge also conducted their ritual at the grave in Park cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-01

New Rochelle.-This town is cele- brating the cancellation of the order of the Mayor requiring all dogs to wear muzzles on the streets for eight months
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-01

Monday
 Day Before the Fourth" a whole storeful of the things one needs for wear and for enjoyment of the promised safe and sane day.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-10
FORT SMITH HAS
 SPECTACULAR FIRE
TELEPHONE GIRLS NARROWLY ESCAPE WITH THEIR LIVES
 DURING S3o,ooo BLAZE.
Plumbing Plant Destroyed and Fire Companies Fought Hard to Pre-
 vent Spread 10 Business District.

Fort Smith, Ark.-Fire accompanied by exciting scenes gutted the two story plant of Maister Bros, plumb CTS. The loss is estimated at 0,00o For two hours the blaze occupied the attention of every fire company in the city and for a time threatened to in- wade the business district.
 The fire originated, it is thought, from a cigarette stump. The build ing is located next to a three-stOry building occupied by the Fort Smith Light X Traction Company, Pan Tel ephone Company and Eagles hall.
 Smoke filled this structure and a number of terror-stricken telephone girls Were rescued, after narrow es- capes, by way of the fire escapes. All of the offices ill the adjoining build ing were damaged by smoke and Wa ter, the traction company's offices Were flooded, and the company sus- tained a loss Of $6,000.
 Dr. s. B. Warner was trapped on the third floor of the Jefferson build. ing and was rescued by means of an improvised rope ladder that was thrown him by firemen, who were forced to mount telephone poles to reach him.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-10
INSULTS A WOMAN
 AND IS KILLED
PyARAGOULD WOMAN USES REVOLVER ON A NEGRO
 BCOTBLACK.
Younq Woman Is Taken Into Custody and Scores Offer to Go Bail for
 Her Appearance
Copyright 1911.

ParagouId. Ark-Miss Emma Will son. 70 years old, shot and almost instantly killed Louis Meadows, a nc gro bootBiack In a barber shop, whom he seized her at the foot of a stair way on one of the principal strec=5 in the city at o'clock in the atte"- noon Miss Wilson used an automat- ie revolver, which she had concealed in the pocket of her street jacket, fir ing two shots. only one of which took effect. The negro fled when hit, and Miss Wilson fired second time as he rushed up the stairway, but missed her mark. He fell, however, before he reached the top, and was dead in q few minutes.
 Miss Wilson surrendered to the sheriff, but before she was placed in jail nearly every business man in town had offered to go on her bond She refuses to say anything except to state that the negro had made ir- sultiug rem9rks 10 her twice before during the day. After being insulted tha second time. and being obliged to go downtown Inc third time, Miss Wilson armed herself with the re volver. and when the negro seize her she placed the muzzle of the re- volver against his body and fired.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-10

The case has been before the sen ate for many months and provoked one of the most bitter fights in that body for years-a fight in which the personal equG$ion served to heighten and intensity the feeling. It was not S partisan fight, Senator Bailey, Dem- oe9at, being one of the Lorimer's staunchest supporters. Both Arkan- sas senators voted against Lorimer, however, while Tlllman of South Car olina and Thornton of Louisiana, both Democrats, voted to seat Lorimer.
 Upon the conclusion of the roll call and the announcement of the result, applause was heard from the galleries, while on the floor Senator Lorimer's friends hastened to tender their congratulations.
 Senator Lorimer did not vote be. cause of his interest in the case, and Senate, Taliaferro was in his seat, but did not respond to his name. The vote of Senator Callom, AIr Lorimer's colleague from Illinois, was awaited with great interest. Both sides had claimed him. He voted for Lorimer.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-10
Direct Vote on Senators Loses.

Washington, D. C.-Tne senate de feated the resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution to provide that senators be elected by direct vote Of the people. Fifty-four senators stood for the resolution and g against it. Though this division showed so large majority of the senate to favor popular elections, the number was not sufficient by four to carry the measure, which required a tWo-thirds vote for its success.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-10
DIES CRYING THAT
 HE WAS POISONED
4RGENTA MAN STRICKEN AS HE STANDS ON DOORSTEP GALL
 ING FOR HELP
Warrant Issued for Arrest of Woman, Who Is Suspected of Poisoning
 a Can of Beer

Argenta Ark-Calling to his neigh DOTS for help anI crying that he had been poisoned. FrItz Schneider a Ia- borer, fell from his doorstep and died before medical aid could reach him. The man and his wife, with whom he mad not been living for some time, had been in the house drinking beer. and apparently they were becoming reeouciled, when the man rushed from the front loor and cried:
 My wife has poisoned me, Fos Gods sake, don't let me die,.
 Deputy eonstabies rushed to the place. but by the time they arrived lAe woman had fled, and efforts to locate her were frmtless. A warrant was sworn out charging her with murder, and it IS thought she will shortly be apprehended.
 Nei2hbors saw the Schneider Uon. an go to the house where het hus HaHd had been living alone. and sup posed they had become reconciled.
 Schneider went to a nearby saloon and bought bucket of beer and was seen 10 go directly home with il That was the lust seen of him uRUl ae fell dying on his doorstep.
 Physicians stale that if Schneider Has poisoned he must have been sfea very aeayy dose of some powerful drug, as the man was seen aifh the beer at 6.l5 o'clock and he died few minutes after [ o'clock.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-10
slurs on the South Are Resented.

Roanoke. Va.-3Iany patrons of the Roanoke college have forbidden their daughters to attend the classes in history because of objections to the textbook 1sed. Several paragrapas in the work say slave owners were directly responsible for immoraiity among the negro women. Robert r Lee is yillffied The book was writ ten by a Kansan. The organization of Confederate veterans at Roanoko intends to investigate and take effec- tive action
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-10
Victim of Thugs Dies.

Fort Smith, Ark-J. R. Neal, a coal miner, who claimed Bonanza, this county, as his home, died in T local hospital from injuries he re ceived January 28, when, as ho stated. he was thrown from railroad trestle in this city by three thugs. Neal said he was drunk when ap- 9riached by the thugs, who led him to the trestle. where they robbed him and knocked him off into the raviEe. His assailants were not caught.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-10
Protest Against Eight-Hour Law.

Washington.-A brief, protesting against the application of the eight hour labor law to the construction of naval vessels in private shipyards, was presented to Secretary of the Navy Meyer by representatives of he shipbuilders on the Atlantic coast. The secretary transmitted the document to the president. It is ur- derstood that the builders clam it is not fair for congress to single out tfe shipbuilding industry for the appl- cation of the eight-hour day. They assert the law is harmful one.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-10
BANDiTS ROB TRAIN NEAR ST. LOUIS
Express Messenger on Iron Mountain
 Bound and Gagged by Robbers.

St. Louis-Two masked and heay fly armed robbers held up an express car on an Iron Mountain train with in the city limits, escaping with sev- eral packages and the money box which they removed from the safe after binding and gagging the ex press messenger. That the train rob bers obtained large amount of money is believed certain, although no approximation of the sum has been obtained. The bandits boarded the train at Ivory station, in the southern part of the city, and leaped off when the train slowed up a5 Tower Grove station
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-10
San Francisco Celebrates Her Victor,

San Francisco, Cal.-At a banquet q few nights ago several hundred prom inent citizens of San Francisco eel ebrated the winning of the Panama exposition for the Golden Gate. ThI gathering cheered more than any other toast New Orleans" and joined in singing "DiXie,' as a tribute to San Francisco'3 recent rival. White; law Reid, ambassador to Great Brit ain, was among the speakers.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-10
Insane Murderer Makes His Escape.

Fort Smith, ATk.-AIack Johnson, convicted of the murder of his wife . year ago and confined in the coun- ty irtirmary as insane, escaped from that institution after felling a guard with blow of his fist. Johnson had 2een confined in the infirmary since he tried several months ago to dash his brains out against the walls of the county jail. He was under sen tence of death while in the jail, pend ing an investigation on the question of his sanity at the time of his trial, in accordance with a decision of. the supreme court A reward of S1O0 has been offered for his capture.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-10
To Pay Old Cotton Claims.

Washinston.-Afte more than a quarter of a century of hard work, the friends in congress of the claim ants of cotton seized by the federal government soon after the close of the Civil war under the captured and abandoned property act are in q fair way to accomplish the long delayed act of restitution. Conferees on war claims have decided that the sam of $4,886,671, held from the sale os the cotton, should be restored tc -ightful owners, who produce propeT evidence.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-10
Believe Indian Chief Was Poisoned.

Lawton. Okla Comanchc Indians gre unwilling to believe that thei' chief, Quanah Parker, who died last week, came to his death through natural causes. They believe he was poisoned, and have started an inves tigation among the Indians where the chief visited a few days before his death.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-10
Would Put Jews Clear Out.

st. Petersburg. g.-The "all Russian nobility congress has adopted a res olution demanding the unconditional expulsion of Jews from the govern ment service and rom the military service. It demands also that they he prohibited from legal and legislative activity
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-10
Plan to Merae Nine Cotton Mills.

Boston, Mas5.-Plans are being made by Boston financiers 10 cousoI- iaate nine cotton mill properties in soUgh Carolina The mills are aI3 situated in the vicinity Of Columbia and Greenyille The consolidated company is capitalized at Slg0o0,pUo. The nine plants have d total Of 351,- 4.2 snindleS
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-10
geweIry swindler Gets Seven Years

Helena, Ark. Sheriff Jarman has been notified by the authorities of Monroe. La. that Prof. Belmont, who Eas wanted here on a charge Of hay 4g defrauded Mrs Morris Wronke1 ont Of $3,000 worth of jewelr3 two 4aars ago, has been given a sentence aHere of seven years on a similar r5aree and that the Phillips county authorities will have to wait HntN che expiration of that sentence before rho requisition for Belmont will be #Unored
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-10
Hobson's Spy Bill Is Ena cted.

Washington, l.. C.-The Hobson bill to prevent the disclosure Of na. tional defense secrets, which had pre- yiously passed the house, was enact ed by the senate. The measure is commonly known as the spy bill. It provides heavy fines for persons unlawfully gathering information con. corning the national defense for any purpose.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-10
Instructors Spare Mexican Town.

Douglas, Ariz.-The rebel band which threatened Naco, Mexico, did not attack the town, but instead withdrew into the Adjo mountains, it's forrIe9 headquarters, 12 miles south. east of Douglas. The rebels are in striking distance of either Agua Prie- ta or Naco.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-10
Disbands Virginia State Militia.

Richmond, Va.-Virginia' entire coast artillery corps of four compa- nies was ordered dsbanded by Gov ernor Mann because of internal strife in the militia and of friction with United States army officers in the Chesapeake forts.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-10
files Suit Aaainst Linht Trusr.

Cleveland, O.-The United States began fight against one of the most powerful and complete monopolies in fhe country few days ago. when suit was filed against 9a concerns engaged in the manufacture Of mean descent electric lights.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-10
Nicaraaua Not to Shoot Prisoners.

New York,-Salvador Castillo, the Nicaraguan minister to the United States, denies reports from Limoa, Costa Riea that 45 political prison CTS in Nicaragua, including Dr Ru- doiph Espinozo, were about to be =hot for their alleged participation ii fhe conspiracy in Managua
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-10
tsa.a, Keen the Races Separate

Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma senate defeated a bill authorizing the the operation of the Jim Crow" law, which requires railroads to maintain separate coaches and waiting rooms for negroes.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-10
Railroads Accept Rate Decree.

Chicago.-Thirty-fi Western rail- roads have decided to make no ap- peal from the recent decision of the nying the roads the right to increase freight rates. They will accept the decree of the commission as final