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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
La Toilette, Pioneer Progressive,
 Needed At White House, Says BristoW

publican ranks has been to prevent the party from being controlled by in- terests that seek to use its organiza- tion for their selfish gain, and not for public good.
 I believe the time has come when the Republican party should nominate such man for president. Roosevelt great leader that he is, and closely as he has been connected with the de- tails of American politics, was sur- prised during a recent visit in Wiscon- sin at the remarkable progress that has been made in that state, and it was exceedingly gratifying to the ad- mirers of the ex-President to read his words of unreserved praise and commendation of the great Wisconsin senator.
 Believing that it is for the best in terests of the Republican party and the best interests of the country that someone recognized to be in thorough sympathy with the progressive poli- cies should be nominated, 1t appears to me that the consistent and logical thing to. do is to nominate MT. LaFol- 1otto
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
CONNECTICUT C. A. R.
 TO HAVE A SPECIAL
 TO THE CONVENTION

Civil War veterans are now inter-
 ested in the coming national encamp<
 ment of the Grand Army of the Re- public, which is to be held August 1-f at Rochester, ". r. Connecticut w1E send a good-sized delegation, includs ing nearly fifty from this city. As< sistant Quartermaster General c. w. Emerson of the Department of Con- necticut, G. A. R. Ryesterday gave tho following information for the stddancs of those going from this State:
 A special train will take Connecticut delegation of the Grand Army Of the Republic, the Woman's Relief Corps and the Sons of Veterans, leaving New Haven at 9:25 a. m., Hartford 10.25, Springfield 11:25, Pfttsfield 1:25 ?. n-, and State Line at 1:4s p. m-, arriving at Rochester at s:30 p. m. A dining car and Pullman parior car will be provided from Springfield to Roches- ter. Those desiring accommodations in the parlor car should communicate with George s. Harner. passenger agent Boston & Albany, No. 404 Main street, Springfield. Mass.
 z Those who live in the western part of the State-South NorwaIk, Dan- bury, New Milford, Canaan, Torrfnz- ton and Winsted-may join the spe- ciaI train at P1ttsfield or at State Line.
 Tickets wdll be good returning by the same route, to reach original starting point not later than August 90, 1911, but, by depositing ticket with special agent at Rochester, on Or be- fore August 30, and payment of q, an extension of return limit to September 30 may be obtained. Stop-overs, with in final return limit of the ticket, not to exceed ten days, will be allowed at Syracuse. Utica, Schenectady and AL bany.
 This is an opportunity for any one contemplating visit to Niagara Falls to take advantage of excursion or re- duced rates to Rochester. The train service will be first class in every respect. and no change of cars from New Haven to Rochester. An ftfner- ary with round trip fares from differ ent points in Connecticut will be fzr- nished on application to c. W. Emer- son. Hartford.
 The Department of Connecticut, 0. A. R., Headquarters will be at Room B, Powers Hotel, Rochester, instead of at the Whitcomb House, as hereto fore announced.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
NEwTowN

MT. and Mrs George H. Peck ant Mir. and Mrs. Harry Wilson O. Bridgeport have been guests of MT l and Mrs. A. M. Briscoe.
 Among Newtown visitors in. tn, Park City recently were Miss E William Wakeley and the Misses Julis and Lillian Dikeman.
 Dr. and Mrs. House of Norotor Heights have been guests of Rev. and Mrs. T. N. Laine.
 Miss Mary Barnett has returned from a visit at Glastonbury, Conn About 50 attended the dance giver | under the auspices of the High schoo alumni at the town hall Friday even ing. The affair was very enjoyable to all present
 Charles Cavanaugh of Walnut Tree Hill lost a valuable COW under pecu- liar circumstances Saturday. Th2 an imal fell over ledge of rocks near the pasture land breaking it's neck.
 MT. and Mrs. s. Howell Wright ar rived Friday at the home of MT. and Mrs. L. c. Morris. Mrs. Wright and two children will enjoy sojuorn with her parents
 The Annual Fair of the Ladies Aid society of the Congregational church will be held Wednesday afternoon and evening beginning at o'clock, con- sisting of cake and ice cream, also all kinds of fancy articles, home made bread biscuits, cakes cookies crullers, and candy. All are cordially invited to attend. The new room in the low CT part of the church will be the. place of meeting.
 Mrs. James Nichols and Miss May Hoyt entertained the Ladies Afternoon Whist club last week. Mrs. Charles Glover won the 1st prize a fancy bag, Mrs. Hobart Curtis took the 2nd a fancy dish. The guests prize was a blotter. Five tables were occupied and the session was an enjoyable one. Refreshments of lemonade and cake were served.
 Miss Charlotte Minor, Herman Tie mann, Jr., and Robert Tiemann are enjoying a visit witlf their Uncle, pr. Minor at New London.
 Mrs. Henry M. Smith entertained Mrs. Reuben H. Smith of Waterbury. Mrs. Lucy Beers. and Mrs. George F. Duncombe, Monday.
 Adolph Carlson and Carl Johnson re- turned Sunday evening from a week s outing at the Boy Scouts Camp at Middlebury, Lake Quassapaug.
 Among the visitors at the. Boy Scouts camp were Mrs. s. F. Schermerhorn, Miss Anna Carlson, Frank sBlackman, MT. and Mrs. Wm. H. Hubbell, Carl ton Hubbel1 MT. and Mrs. c. B. Tay- Tor and daughters.
 Master James Steele is spending a week at the Scouts Camp, Middlebury.
 The result of the game between San dy Hook and Walnut Tree Hill this week at Hillside park was 10 to in favor of Walnut Tree HILL An inter- esting feature of the game was the striking out of 2S men by Pitcher Con- go of Sandy Hook. Next week the North Ends will cross bats with Wal nut Tree Hill The Bridgeport team have a reputation of the best and will have Pitcher Meerbach to assist. liar " Bradley will pitch for Walnut Tree Hill. fI
 The Alumni Association of the New town High School gave their annual dance last Friday evening at the town hall This affair was attended by many of their friends from out of town, and the gathering was a very select one. Dancing continued until the early hours of the morning and light refreshments were served during the intermission. WoodhulPs orches- tra from Bridgeport rendered excel lent music for dancing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08

If he is a German, he is also a -Ba-
 varian, a Prussian, Saxon, or some
 other state, just as we are not only citizens of the United States, but
 citizens of Connecticut, owing to her
 our true, and in most matters our principal allegiance.
 , "It is not surprising that these re-
 semblances between German and Am erican government occur, because both
 They are each of the Teutonic race,
 and blood is thicker than water. Fam fly ties hold between related nations. There is another thing which binds Germany and the United States to- gether. That is the interest of each
 in the others literature. Each lam guage, the German and the English, Run over the list of the great authors Run over the list of the grea authors of the world since modern literature began. They hardly number half a dozen. but in any list of them that anybody could make up, you would find the English Shakespeare and the German Goethe.
 eff a man loves books, he soon comes to have a personal feeling or friendship for their authors. Goethe has for many years been, in this way. one of my best friends. I spent a great many evenings with him. He died before I was born, but his in- fluence on human thought and life is as fresh today as it was hundred years ago. Karl Marx is another Ger man who has made deep impression on Americans. Most of us do not go as far as he did in advocating the prin- ciples of socialism, but all of us ad- mire the force with which he asserts them and brings them home. Schiller in poetry and drama, is another great author whom Americans as well as Germans love.
 "It would be easy to mention more, but I have said enough to. bring be- fore you the only point I wish to dwell upon-that all Germans or Am ericans, American-born, or German born are familiar with similar kinds of political instHntions, and with the same authors in the field of literature. Never yet has Germany been arrayed in war against the United States. There is talk of an arbitration treaty between them that will make war impossible. q hope it will come, and come soon. Occasions like this serve to advance the cause of in- peace. A Gerhnan-Ameri-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08

for 5000 passengers. This will lift the honor of carrying the largest cer- tif1cate ever isssued in the world from the Hendrick Hudson and place the distinction on the new craft. And so in the pleasant capacity of ac- quainting people with the Hudson, a small sized city can be introduced at each trip.
 The name, Washington Irving, Is so closely linked to the Hudson that it lends itself most pleasantly to a Hud- son river steamer, and the boat will exemplify as much as possible the life, works and times of the author.
 The exquisite architecture and art of the A1hambra the quaint and rest full hom eliness of the early Dutch abodes, the light and graceful Colon ial architecture and the English fash ions of the Georgian period, will all be worked into this structure in an harmonious whole.
 The spirit of Irving still pervades the Hudson and the Catskills, and the creatures of his fancy are always fresh and interesting. A sweet req onablenesss seems to give all of his characters, both human and ghostly, a perpetual popularity. One may ex- pect to see Katrina Van Tassel, Ich-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08

Another epoch in the history of the worlds inland marine will be estab- lished by the placing in service of a new Hudson River Day Line Steamer to be called the Washington Irving.
 The plans for this new pleasure palace are being most carefully work ed out by experts in naval architec- ture and passenger marine. It is ex- pected to have her in operation in May, 1913, when she will go in the service between New York and AL bany as the big sister of the Hendrick Hudson.
 As Washington Irving was one of the most refined and illustrious Americans known to our history, and especially as he did so much in his own delightful way to acquaint the world with the glories of the Hudson river, it is purposed to have this epoch-maker, which will bear his name, in every way the most refined of floating structures. It will like wise be her privilege to acquaint the world with the still unclouded, scenic, romantic and historical glories of the Hudson.
 The new steamer will be consider ably larger than the Hendrick Hud son and will have a licensed capacity
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
Governor Baldwin Addresses Gathering
 At ''DeutsCher Tag''

New Haven, Aug. 8-Deutscher Tag by the German-Amerfcan Alliance of the State proved to be the greatest gathering of citizens of German birth probably ever held in the State. Not only was the morning parade a great outpouring of German organizations, but the exercises held in Harugari Park on the heights of Allingtown, in Orange, were attended by a throng which exceeded 10000 in number. The chief guest at these exercises was Governor Simeon E. Baldwin who. addressing the gathering from the bandstand in the middle of the grove, touched the hearts of all with his happy allusions to the strength Of character of the German people. He also gave a fil1ip to his speech by happily remarking that he thought it a good indication of harmony in which the people dwell by having represen- tativeS of the Irish societies present.
 Governor Baldwin said:
 'There are a few nations known by the name of the Great Powers. There is a good deal of question how many are entitled to that name, but there are two as to which there is no doubt the United States and the German Empire.
 ''The powers of government in these two nations are divided up in much the same way; both are unions for national purposes, with a good many separate States. In each these States meet through their representatives and have charge of certain high mat ters of national government. In Ger many is the Bundersrath, with us, the Senate In each the States retain much local authority. In each there is popular assembly for legislation on most matters of national concern; the Reichstag in Berlin; the House of Representatives at Washington. Tn each there is one head man with ab- solute power in many points an en- peror in Germany, a president with us In each nation every man is primarily
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
Admiral Togo In Gun Factory Al
 Washington Today
Especial from United Press. )

Special from United Press.)
 Washington, Aug. 8.-Admira1 Togo felt quite at home, today, when he was taken through the naval gun fac- tory at the Washington Navy Yard The Admiral was permitted to look at everythinefas closely as he pleased and the naval officers who escorted him through the great shops were kept busy answering his questions. Admiral Togo was for years conn mandant of the largest navy yard and gun factory of Japan.
 Assistant Secretary State Hunt ington Wilson was the host of tha Admiral, this afternoon. at a luncheon at his home. The late afternoon wal spent in an automobile ride about the capital. including a brief visit to Con- gresS.
 Tonight, the Japanese seafehter will be the guest of Acting Secretary of the Navy Winthrop. and later viii attend a reception at the army and navy club. He will leave, tomorrow morning for Baltimore.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08

can wants no war between the two nations, each so dear to him
 "As there is much that the Amerf~ can admires in the German character, so the German who comes here soon finds that he has much to admire in the American character. And in his children, born here, we look for the good qualities of each nation, alike and united. We Germans and Amerf- cans, are brothers by race, and vo here are brothers also by adoption. And let us go farther and join in the movement of our day towards a wider brotherhood, the brotherhood of ths world. A great Roman poet said, I am a man, and there is nothing fu- man that count foreign to me, That was good doctrine two thousand years ago, and 1t is good doctrine today, good doctrine for us."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
PUBLIC UTILITIES MAY ACT ON TELEPHONE
 EXCHANGE FOR HAYDEN

Especial from United Press)
 Hamden, Aug. 8.@The question of cutting off this town from New Ha- ven and establishing a separate tele- phone exchange will be submitted to the new public utilities commission, it is admitted, today H. c. Knight, of the S., N. E. T. Company, is said to have attended public meeting held last night, to consider the mat ter.
 MT. Knight asked a Hamdenite to suggest some way to keep the service good without dividing and received the reply: Let us alone"
 This sentiment was literally ap- plauded. Also the toll line service was attacked.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08

abod Crane, Anthony Van CorIear, the Flying Dutchman, Rip Van Wfnk1s and numerous other half-real people of the Hudson valley peepfng out from some nook of the greater steam CT. One need not even be surprised to see Boabdil and the~ charming Moorish Princesses of the A1hambra salute him.
 Like the other steamers of the Day line, the Washington Irving will carTT no freight, no sleeping accommoda- tions for passengers and no bar, but will be devoted absolutely to carrying first class passenger in the safest way amid the most wholesome environ ment. Steel, plate glass and asbestos will be used as much as possible and a speed of "A miles is expected. Hard coal Is exclusively used on the Day line, so that the trips will be smoke less as we'll as nofseless, dpstles and smooth.
 The tourist will be unfortunate who cannot afford on his trip or vacation an extra hour or two of time in which to enjoy what is in reality the highest class of passenger transportation and comfort in the world on the great tourist highway, the Hudson river Of Washington Irving.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
Menden Toughs Fined Heavily For
 Brutal Beating
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
 Meriden, Aug. S-With his nose broken, teeth missing, two ribs frac- tured, eyes discolored and his body covered with bruises from beating sustained at the hands of George Ledwie and Joseph Lacourse, yester- day, Arthur Gendron's testimony was so eloquent today that the two young men were fined $75 and costs each. Gendron said that the attack followed a wordy quarrel. Ledwie was so proud of the beating administered to Gendron that he claimed all the credit himself.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
STAMFORD FAIRFIELD SOUTHPORT
Daily Chroncngs of the Dogs of Our Country Cousins by The
 Farmers Special Correspondent
SOUTHPORT

The annual Sunday school picnic of the Congregational church will be held at Beardsley Park, Wednesday.
 F. B. Wood of Pequot avenue, made a trip to Huntington, L. I.
 Miss Mamie Hawkins is visiting friends in Huntington, l.. I.
 F.. M. Roscoe has purchased new 1911 Mitchell.
 pr. A. Boyle of New Haven was an over Sunday guest of MT. James Smith.
 MT. J. H. Wood of Pequot avenue, was visiting friends in Bedford N. Y.
 Mrs. M. Gum and daughter of Brooklyn are visiting Mrs. Dennis Connors of Center St.
 Ernest Garrison was awarded the contract for building the new frame house of Samuel Iatea on the turn pike.
 Miss Jane Bulkley, 76 years of age, died at her home in this place at 10:30 last night, of structure of the heart. She is survived by two sisters and a brother by whom she is survived
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
Loving Cup For Mayor Mahan By
 Common Council
Especial from United Press. }

New .London,A S.-Appropriate- ly engraved, solid silver loving cup was presented to Mayor-Senator Bryan F. Mahan, last night, by the common council. as a testimonial of affection and reward for his work in behalf of the city. The presentation was a complete surprise.
 A committee of businessmen are arranging for public testimonial for Mayor Mahan.
 In acceptance, Mayor Mahan paid a glowing tribute to Governor Bald win, chasing him as one of the ablest Connecticut Chief Executives in the history of the state. Mayor Mahan predicted d bright future for the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
"old Home Week Celebration" 1"

On Wednesday the 9th the "Old Home Week Celebration at Port Jeff ferson, L. I. will inaugurate its fourth day. A band concert is to be given in the afternoon followed by a balloon ascension and many other attractions. People at Bridgeport are taking a great interest in their neighbors just across the Sound and many are talk ing advantage of the matinee excur- sions given on the Steamer Park City daily at 1:3O p. m. The steamer arrives in Port Jefferson at o'clock thus al- lowing one hour and thirty minutes in the village, the return being made at 4:30. This is an ideal outing trip and especially at this season of the year. Special low fare for the round trip. Children under 12 years of age half fare.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
By Joseph L. Bristow, United State
 Senator from Kansas.)


 Senator from Kansas.)
 Tam in favor of the nomination of Robert M. LaFo1lette for president. He is the pioneer progressive Republi- can. Wisconsin was the first Repub- lican state to enact a general state wide primary election law. It was the first state to master the transpor- tation problem, so far as could be done by state legislation. It was the first state to enact a public utili- ties law, and the first to conserve it's natural resources by legislation. This was all accomplished under La Follette's leadership.
 In Washington, LaFollette has stood for sound and sane legislation to cor rect the evils that have grown up in our national life. He has clear judg- ment, great courage, inf1exible purpose and a cautious conservatism that is rarely found in a man of his aggres- sive temperament. He is a thorough Iy consistent and ardent Republican, believing in the fundamental principles of the party and his fight in the Re-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
BRANDS AS RIDICULOUS
 CHARGE OF AUSTRIAN SPY GETTING U. S. ARMY SECRETS

Special from United Press.)
 Buffalo, Aug. &-Branding as ridi- culous the charge that the Austrian government employed spy to obtain from the United States army the sec- ret of the explosive 'Dunnite," Ru- dolph Refine, of the Austrian army, who is touring America, said, today, that he was certain the accusation of the Kentucky girl that resulted in the demand for the arrest of Private George Peters, as the alleged spy, would soon be disproved.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
MUNICIPAL TROLLEY
 LINES SUCCESSFUL
 IN BRITISH ISLES

cars in all the cities of the British Isles was one penny, equivalent to two cents of our money. For ex- tended distances, this fare would, of course, be increased the same as troll ley fares about here beyon1 certain distance. The regular fare over there is one penny.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08

City Attorney CuIlinan was asked by The Farmer reporter as to his ob- se1vations in regard to the working of the municipal1y owned trolley or tram car lines in the European cities which he visited. He said "I foun Il c service most excellent and the fares low. The fac on the street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08

dies have done for me. For two years I suffered. The doc tors said I had tu- mors, and the only remedy was the sur
 geon'S knife. My mother bought me Lydia B. Pinkham's
 V e ge t a ble Com. pound, and today I am a healthy wo- man. For months I suffered from in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
FIRST PIGEON GETS HOME

Henry F.. Blackhurst of POTS Seaview avenue apparently is the winner of the 1000 mile homing pigeon contest, for a bird belonging to him has ar rived home, the first to get to the city. Thirteen Bridgeport birds were released two weeks ago at Evergreen, Alabama. Owing to the failure of any of the others to appear, it is be- Meved that they perished en route.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08

fammatfon, and your Sanative Wash re- ieved me. Your Liver Pills have no equal as a cathartic. Any one wishing proof of what your medicines have done for me can get it from any drug gist or by writing to me. You can use my testimonial in any way you wish, and Twill be glad to answer letters. .''- Mrs. CHRISTINA REED, 1O5. Mound St., Peoria, Ill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08

Brussels-The Belgian government government has purchased a painting for $15000 by Coques which once be- longed to the ancestors of Theodore Roosevelt in this country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08

New York-Postmaster Morgan re- ports that during the first week of the postal savings bank here, 1.065 deposits aggregating $37,000 were made.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
SAVED
 FROM AN OPERATION
By Lydia E. Pinkharn's Vegetable Compound

Peoria, Ill.-"I wish to let every one know what Lydia E. Pinkham's reme-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08

THOMAS NOON. bcttler of fine beers and bquors Free delivery at Fair field Beach Mondays and Fridays Ruppert's Knickerbocker Beer s125 per case delivered. Telephone 109- 14. D22t tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08

Diamonds are emphatically the jew- els of the moment, and especially for ,-evening wear. .