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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-07
Col. Roosevelt Out Of Race
 And For Taft
President to Receive Unqualified Support of Teddy For NOmi- nation of 1912, so Report Goes

Washington. June 7-President Taft in his candidacy for the presidential nomination in 1912 will receive the un- qualified endorsement of former Pres- 1dent Theodore Roosevelt which will be uttered just as cordially as 1t was the pest political news MT. Taft has received in many months and it comes to him in a manner that leaves no doubt as to it's authenticity.
 The information that Col. Roosevelt under no circumstances, will allow his own name to be presented to the Re- publican National convention was con- days ago. but it did not become known until last night. That Col Roosevelt feels that the Taft administration should be continued was brought out partly as the result of a cordial greet ing between the two men at the Car dinal Gibbons jubilee in Baltimore yes terday.
 Whether the Roosevelt approval of MT. Taft's candidacy will go far enough to take the former president into the campaign as an active stump speaker is problematical. but that the force of his personality will be with the president Is assured This fact is not expected to prove pleasing to Re publicans who have made no secret of their desire to bring Col. Roosevelt forward as formidable rival for the 1912 nomination. Many of these Re- publicans no doubt will refuse to abandon hope until Col. Roosevelt him. self in quoted statement announces his position and thus breaks the si- lence concerning the administration which he has maintained since landing in New York on his return from his African hunt.
 The information that Col Roosevelt would be found aligned with the pres brought directly to MT. Taft from MT. Roosevelt by a mutual friend high in official life, who was connected with both the Roosevelt and Taft admin istrations in a capacity that enabled him to gain and retain the confidence in fact the warm personal friendship of both men.
 The meeting at Baltimore between the president, and MT. Roosevelt was only incidental to the celebration of the Cardinal Gibbons jubilee, but it was an incident that awakened the political interest of the Senators and Congressmen and others in official life who saw the two men together. They Fifth Regiment Armory where the jubilee celebration was held They talked together there for ten minutes.
 They shook hands with old friends; they chatted, laughed and behaved just as they used to do when MT. Roosevelt was in the White House and Mir. Taft was Secretary of War. They carried the spirit of friendship up to the platform and sitting side by side they conversed in undertones through much of the afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-07
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

A very pleasant surprise was given Miss Evelyn Seigell by a gathering of her young friends at her home in Brooklawn last evening. The evening was passed in music and games and other amusements, while at a late hour dainty luncheon was served Those present were the Misses Mae Oliver, Beth Leavey, Katherine Mur- phy, Eleanor Murphy, Anna Murtha Annette Reed. Lucille Pendelton, Lor- stta Somers, Marjory Wortfle and Genevieve Morgan and the Messrs Joe Finn, Harry Paddock, Charles Prad- dock Joseph Quinn James Kearns. William London, Daniel London. Mer- ton Pendelton and Everett Lee and MT. and Mrs. Seigell
 Charles H. Glines. Jr.. accompanied by his friend and partner. Robert s. Chase, both mining engineers of Ne vada. who have been visiting Mrs c. H. Glines, ST, of 165 Beechmont ave. for the past ten days have left Bridge port to visit Charles H. Glines. ST. who is at present located in North Carolina
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-07
Taft Criticised
 By Democrats
In Committee Report on Bill to
 Revise the Wool Schedule
TARIFF BOARD RAPED, TOO
It Is Asserted That the Presidents Admissions Came Too
 Late.

Washington, June 7-Criticism of President Taft, the Republican party and the tariff board is made by the report of the ways and means com mittee of the house on the bill to re- wise the wool schedule. The report was submitted to the house by Chair man Underwood, and is signed by all the Democratic members of the com mittee except Francis Burton Harri- son of New York, who is absent from the city.
 ident on the tariff act of 1909, the report says:
 ''These are admissions by the high est Republican authorities that sched- ule K of the act of 1909 was not a re- vision at all; that the rates in this schedule are too high, going beyond any difference in the cost of produc- tion, including protection of profits to the manufacturer, and that these rates should have been reduced, but that the Republican party broke its promise to the people and failed in it's duty, because 1t could not resist the demands of selfish private inter ests.
 These admissions are befated, as were the promises of tariff reform Tn the Republican platform of 1908. Had the president made these public ad-
 
 of 1909 was under consideration by the congress, his declarations would have been a real service to the peo- pie and would have enabled them to protest against the betrayal of the public welfare to private greed. The presidents silence at that time and his approval of the act of 1909 make it impossible for him to evade his full share of responsibility for the failure of revision which he now admits. His public statements. however, are an authoritative Republican admission that schedule K in all the Republican tariff acts was never framed or in tended to be for the public welfare, but simply to satisfy the demands of the 'wool-growing and wool-manufac- turing interests in the Republican party.
 For the reasons stated, the de- mand of the people for an imm ediate revision of schedule K is abundantly justified. The present house of rep resentatives has given prompt atten- rion to this demand It would be trifling with the people to give fur ther consideration to Republican counsels of more delay in this mat ter, whether with regard to statisti- cal data concerning cost of produc- ton. promised at future date, or for any other reasons"
 The committee report is extremely critical of the tariff board.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-07
POLI'S

Foil patrons seem delighted With the idea of musical comedy during the stock season, and "Forty-five Minutes from Broadway, the snappy Conan offering which is being presented this week has made a great big hit, not alone because it is a great comedy from the standpoint of playwrftins and lyrics. but because it is being given a presentation by the Poli Play CTS which will equal any that has gone before by any organization The playing of the Conan comedies by Mana ger Poli on the Poli circuit has its sentimental side and shows what wonderful changes are brought about in the theatrical profession as the years roll on. Along in the early nineties when MT. Poli owned but one theatre and that one in New Haven, one of the acts he played and paid S125 saary for the week was what was known then as "The Four Cohans." Father, mother, son and daughter, and the son was wee bit of chap but clever comedian and great dancer. They played Polls in New Haven with a skit called Goggles Doll House., and Josephine and George were anil mated dolls in the act, being the first to introduce that idea on the stage. About every season afterward they played for MT. Poli and gradually Poli accumulated more theatres which the Cohans played, and gradually the Co., han family received more salary and became more famous mostly through the clever work of George M. While playing at one of MT. Polls houses George Conan wrote in his dressing room the first song he ever had pub lished, Venus, My Shining Star, and later followed it with sThe Man in the Moon is a Coon', one of the fore runners of coon songs. Today song successes sfrom his popular musical comedies are being sung in every land and he has accumulated a fortune from royalties. It may be interesting and in way revealing secrets to note that despite the great success of George does not read music. When compos- ing a song he "vamps'' the lyric on piano and then gives the idea to Mr. Gebest, his musical director. Today the Conan boy who was one of a fam fly getting s125 week from MT. Poli is leasing just one of his musical comedies to the same MT. Poli and getting a royalty for 1t equivalent to what his family would earn in four weeks a few years ago.
 At Polls this week every member of the Poli Players does individual justice to the piece and solid hits are scored by Charles Schofield in the Victor Moore part Kid Burns, John 1nce as Bennett" and Miss TyrrelI in Fay Templeton's role of Mary" Several tuneful song numbers are splendidly given by the three princi- pals and they are assisted by a typical Conan chorus Other hits are scored by Miss Hollinger, a superb actress, in the role of mother-in-law; Miss Ripley, splendid character actress, as the weeping widow; Isadore Martin, as the actress, and John Junior.
 Between the acts illustrated songs are sung by Jack Sherman, assisted by the Singing Ushers, Eddie Healey and Martin Arthur, and Electrograph views are most interesting. Coupons for a sixty dollar hat, one of the best from E. H. Dillon & Co.,, are given away at each performance, and the hat itself will be given away next Monday
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-07
DAUGHTERS OF CASTLE
 HOLD CONVENTION HERE

In the Odd Fellows hall, Hincks & Johnson building, yesterday afternoon, the first biennial State convention of the Daughters of Castle took place, with about 9 delegates from the va rioue cities and towns in the State in attendance.
 The principal business of the after noon was the election of officers, which resulted as follows: State re- gent, Mrs. Elizabeth Ahearn, New Ha- ven; State secretary, Miss Jane Day, this city: State advocate, Miss Mary Maum. Ansonfa; State treasurer, Mrs Mary Britton, Stamford; State moni tor, Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson. Green" wich; district deputy, Miss Mabel A. Clark of this city; State chaplain, Rev J. J. McGivney, New Haven; dele gates to State convention, Mrs. Eliza beth Ahearn and Miss Frances Dorin of Greenwich.
 The next convention will be held in New Haven Tn 1913. The Daughters of Castle are affiliated with the na- tional order of the Daughters of Isa- bella
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-07
ONE HUNDRED SECOND
 LIEUTENANTS WANTED.
Chance for Civilians to Enter the
 Regular Army.

One hundred civilians are to be appointed as second lieutenants in the cavalry, field artillery and infantry of the United States army and a competitive examination for the se- lection of these appointees has been ordered, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 5 The eXamina atfonS will be conducted al numerous military posts throughout the country and applicants will be assigned to posts as convenient as practicable to their homes. Those who wish to take the examination should send applications to the ad- jutant general of the army, Washing ton, D. C., and each application should be accompanied by testimon- ials or certificates as to the moral character and fitness of the applicant for the position of 6 commissioned officer in the United States Army
 In order to be eligible for this eX- animation candidates must be citi- zens of the United States, unmarried, of good moral character, not less than Fl years of age, and must pass the prescribed physical and mental exam nations. A civilian can not be ap- pointed a second lieutenant in the ar my after his twentyseventh birthday. The physical examination will con- form to the standard required of re- cruits for the army, except that any applicant whose degree of vision Is less than 20-40 in either eye, or is color blind for red, green or violet, will be rejected.
 The mental examination is divided into two parts, preliminary and com pet1tlve, both conducted at the same place. The preliminary covers Eng fish grammar and orthography, math- ematics, to include algebra, plane and solid geometry; trigonometry and geography and history. Any gradu- ates of recognized colleges and unfver- sities and of institutions of learning classified as Class A and Class BA., at which army officers are detailed as instructors of military science and tactics will be exempt from the pre- liminary examination. The competi- tive examination covers the following subjects: General history elemen- tary French, German or Spanish. as the candidate may elect; constitution of the United States and elementary international law, and ad advanced optional subject. Under the latter head g, candidate may be examined on any of the following subjects. as he may elect. Higher mathematics. to include differential calcuIus, inte- gral calculus and analytical geom- etry; a thorough working knowledge or any modern language; general knowledge of the English language and of English literature
 Special privileges in the matter of appointments will be given to grad uates of military schools and mem pers or the organized militia upon passing the prescribed examinations
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-07
Young Pirates
 Kill Ship Owner
 But OverpoWered

Cuxhaven. Germany, June Fol lowing a battle with rifles harbor po- lice, to-day, overpowered two Is year old youths who had killed a schooner owner and were planning piracy. The youths stole some money from their parents and purchased two heavy cal ibre rifles and ammunition. They then boarded a fishing schooner and ordered the owner to swim ashore. When he refused they shot and killed him and threw the body overheard.
 Several other fishing craft started for the schooner but the youths fired volley at them and they sheered off and notified the harbor police. The latter ran a launch alongside the schooner and boarded her, overpower- ing the youths. They were held on charge of murder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-07
Y. ". C. A., EAST SIDE.

The closing social for the sea son will be held this Friday evening at the East Side Branch when the so- cial committee will be glad to well come all members. The committee have arranged an interesting program consisting of vocal solos by Miss Eli nor Lines and MT. Harry Craft; reef tations by Master Chandler J. Tesiny; .eIsac selections by Miss SchwerdtIe and several numbers by the violin club. A social time will follow when all may get to know each other.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-07
MISS FAUST THE BRIDE
 OF WILLIAM CARLSON

Masonic Temple dance hall was the scene of a brilliant gathering last evening when Miss Frances Faust daughter of MT. and Mrs. George Faust of 660 Broad street became the bride of William Carlson. The Rev w. Wittenstein performed the mar riage ceremony which was witnessed by a very large gathering of friends of the happy couple.
 After the wedding came an ela- borate banquet at which the health of the bridal pair was drank, and then followed dancing until g. late hour. Besides the large local at tendance, there were many guests from out of town.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-07

pairing an amendment in the interest of the paper trust. It will be recalled that when reciprocity was before the Senate at the last session Senator Root was one of those who were bois- terous in their protests that amend ment was fmpracticable and impos- sible. That was less than five months ago, and now MT. Root, reversing him. self, declares the agreement must be amended so as to benefit the paper in- terests. His opposition is only part of a systematic campaign being wag- ed against reciprocity
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-07
CHRISTIAN UNION
 ANNUAL SESSION
Men Aided by it Paid For Their Benefits in Cash or in
 Labor

President B. B. Knowles presided { last night at the annual business meeting of the Bridgeport Christian the parlors of the Y. M. c. A. and a large number were in attendance at the meeting.
 Treasurer Egbert Marsh reported that the total debt of the association is but $500. a remarkable showing in view of the fact that the association is but a year and one-half old and i. spent several thousand dollars at the outset In fitting up a building.
 The work which is being accomplish ed by the association was clearly dis closed by the report of Superintendent c. W. Simpson. Men to whom meals and beds were given, have paid back s1,5ss for the meals and $95S.19 for the beds, showing an honest effort to pay their way. Calls for work from vari- ous parts of the city number 1.003 and the association has given 1.019 jobs in it's wood yard. The beneiciaries of the place have given $55.05 to the Thank You'' fund for the benefit of others
 A meeting was called for June 20. when officers will be elected. Last ev- ening members of the board of direc- tors were chosen as follows: for five years Joseph w Northrop of the West End Congrega ational church, Harry E. Olcott of Emanuel Baptist. Rev. Henry E. Kelley of St. Georges Episcopal Dr. Clarence N. Payne of First Presbyterian, George H. Ed wards. of Trinity Episcopal, Rev. T. H. Robertson of the Bearen church to fill out the unexpired term of Rev. Dr. Barto Henry D. Booth of Olivet Congregational. in place of J. Holmes and Theodore E.. Brown of Summerfield Methodist, in place of Arthur E. War; ner, who has removed from the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-07
OBITUARY

Martha Hindle, wife of Allen A OImstead, died yesterday at her home, 322 Maplewood avenue, after a short illness, in her 32d year. She was well known, the news of her death coming as a shock to her many friends. She Is survived by her husband, two chil- dren, one sister, Mrs. Irving Davis, and one brother, William P. Hindle, secretary and treasurer of the Hindle Pharmacy, Inc.
 Funeral services over the remains of James A. Boynton, father-in-law of Dr. George W. Osborn, president of the Board of Health, were held yesterday afternoon from the home of his son. { in-law, sss Broad street, at 230 o'clock, Rev. F. J. Craft, rector of Christ Episcopal church. conducting the service. Interment was in Lake view cemetery.
 The remains of John J. Ellison were laid at rest yesterday afternoon in Mountain Grove cemetery, following services held st the mortuary chapel of Henry F. Bishop in Fairfield ave- due, at o'clock. Rev. Morgan Millaf. na-stor of the Olivet Congregational cnurcf. reading the services. A dele gation was in attendance from Pe- quonnock lodge, l. O. o. F.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-07
MIDDLE AGED AND ELDERLY
 PEOPLE

Use Foley Kidney Pills for quick and permanent results in all cases of kid ney and bladder troubles, and for painful and annoying irregularities F. B. Brill. Curtis Pharmacy.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-07

F. S. ReNord. 615 New York Life Bldg, Kansas City, Mo-, says: "I had a severe attack of a cold which set tied in my back and kidneys and was in great pain from my trouble A friend recommended Foley Kidney Pills and I used two bottles of them and they have done me a world of good" F. B. Brill, Curtis Pharmacy
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The Adair County news., 1911-04-05
Virginia Plantation for Sale

Beautiful Colonial Estate, located in
Mecklenburg county within II miles of
two railroads, containing 73O acres of
land, $50 acres of which is fertile allu
vial soil, remainder upland, in good
copditiOn. One mile of rock fence
The buildings consist of stone man.
sion, Is large rooms, large reception
hall, several rooms in basement and
attic, large barns, 5 tobacco houses
complete with flues, tenant houses,
orchard, vineyard, and pecan grove in
full bearing. This beautiful old home
can be purchased at $40, 600, ] cash. re-
mainder to suit purchaser. The dwell
ing alone cost over $40, 600 to build. If
interested, write at once.
w. E. Harris, Gil E. Main st
Richmond, Va.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05
A Card.

Having sold my one half interest in
the roller mill at this place and also one
half interest in the Russell Greek mill to
Mr.. Geo. M. Stevenson, former citizen
of Russell County, who is now in pos
session, | desire to return my sincere
thanks to the people of Adair and ad-
joining counties for the liberal patron
age the mills have received have
known Mr.. Stevenson for number of
years, and l take pleasure in testifying
to his good character, an honest upright
man. Mr.. G. B. Smith remains with the
mills, known to almost every body in
the county as an excellent gentleman and
miller. The business will be conducted
over the firm name of Smith and Stew
enson. H. McBeath
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05
Death of An Old Lady.

Mrs. Elizabeth Mayes, of this place,
who was 81 years old, died at the res
idence of her son, Mr.. Jim Mayes, last
Wednesday evening. The deceased had
been confined to her bed for several
months with consumption. She leaves
son and three daughters
Mrs. Mayes was loved by every one
who knew her. and will be greatly
missed by her neighbors and friends.
She had been member of the Christ
ian Church for many years, and lived
up to her profession. The funeral
services were held in the Christian
church at Roley, last Thursday after
noon, conducted by Rev. j. R. Wood
rum. There were many present to pay
their respect to one who lived long
and upright life, and who was ready to
meet her God.
Her body was laid to rest in the Ro-
ley cemetery. X
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05
SUN TO BE HIDDEN.
First Eclipse Will Occur April
q and Is to Be Visible
Here.

On two days of this year the sun will
be hidden from the view of people in
certain sections of the United States
One of the eclipses will occur on April
%, and will be visible to this country
with the exception of the northern and
northeastern portions, the eclipse ex
tending north as far as a line drawn
through the cities of Philadelphia, Mil
waukee, Butte, Montana and Portland,
Oregon. The eclipse also will be Wis
IDLE to Mexico, Central America, the
western portion of the West Indies, the
eastern half of Australia, New Zea-
land and the Pacific Ocean, the path of
totality extending from Auckland, Aus
tralia, across the Pacific Ocean almost
to Central America.
An annular eclipse of the sun will
occur on October %, which will be in
visible to the United States. but visible
to Asia, Philippines Islands. Australia,
the northern part of New Zealand and
the Pacific ocean.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

Rev. Walter E. Frazee, State Sunday
School evangelist and secretary for the
Christian church, held a Bible School
Institute at the Christian church, Co
lumbia, beginning Friday night, March
81, continuing until Sunday morning,
April 2. His addresses were inspiring
and helpful His conferences with the
workers were practical, and in these he
set forth quite clearly the meaning of
the Front Rank Bible School. His
missionary address on Sunday morning
to the Bible school and church was full
of spiritual power, and was one on a
high plane of intellectual thought.
showing him to be man of the hour
acquainted with the field, its needs and
its workers. We shall be glad when he
comes again.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05
Not Seriously Hurt.

Last Tuesday morning Mr.. R. r
Conover. who lives one and a half
miles from Columbia, was kicked in the
face by horse and it was first thought
that his chin bone was broken, and that
he was otherwise seriously hurt. AS
Mr.. Conover is quite an aged man,
every body was apprehensive of the
result. After the physicians examined
him, his condition was reported not
alarming. as no bones were broken. He
was considerably bruised and was quite
sore for several days He is now get
ting along all right.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05
To My Friends.

take this method of expressing my
gratitude to the many who supported
me in the piano contest. Last Satur-
day night wheE the result was an
nounced, showing that had won, feel
ings of emotion came over me that
cannot portray. Only those who re-
joiced with me have but a faint idea
how happily | felt. My friends were
loyal from the start. and were | to
write column, clothed in the tender
est language at my command, could
not say more thanI this: From the
depths of my heart, l thank you ]
thank you :! l thank you
Gratefully,
Nellie Follis.