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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15

William Blake who carts milk from Bedding to Bridgeport, is trying an auto express which he expects to pur- chase for use, during the winter.
 Mrs. Clarence Andrews was enter tained on Thursday night at the home of MT. and Mrs. William Manson in Bridgeport.
 Ralph Marsh and George Marsh of Sport Hill, Albert Ruman and MT. and. Mrs. Randolph Bradley of Red- ding joined the select dancing class at the Easton grange hall on Wednes- day evening.
 The committee in charge for the Christmas concert at the Baptist church are, Mrs. Arthur Locke, Mrs. Mallette Sanford, Mrs. Clarence An drews, and Willard Gillette, the dec- orating committee are Edwin Var goshe, Albert Hawkins, William An drews, Willard Gillette, Stanley Bib- bins, and MT. Samuel Seeley. The concert will be held in the church on Christmas night Dec. 25.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
.....s .. n.ussels.

The mussel's natural home is at the bottom of the sea. never in very deep water and yet deep enough to be near ly always covered at any state of the tide. For preference it likes bed of sand or smooth. fine gravel. To this bed 1t attaches itself by the Hgature- like growth on the shell known as the byssus. and thus. standing on end with it's point to the bottom of the sea, it forms itself in a dense mass so closely packed together that not an inch of the sea floor is visible. As new ones come they do not extend the ground space occupied, but range themselves one on top of another in layers. all firmly fixed together by a living cord of connection. In this p0- Sition they are exposed to many dan gers. A heavy storm may break the mass to pieces and disperse it's con- stituents far and wide. An alteration of the tidal current may sweep sand avalanche upon them and bring about their end by suffocation. Even if they escape these dangers it is certain that bottom layers will be crushed out of existence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
aem. Mysteries sf prsss.

We have wondered at the popularity of the fes in the east in spite Of txs aD- parent uhsuitability to eastern suns Sir Charles Eliot has some obseTva- tions which are in point Dress in the east is a matter determined by sa~k ss race and is not affected bJ suen rfides as climate or temperarurss Sofhe peapIe think 1t proDeT r1 <s about almost naked. others bury rnszs~ selves under a mountain of clothes but all would scoFn the idee of putting on an overcoat because it was cold CT leaving of fur lined robe because tbs thermometer was at 90 degrees in the shade" These remarks are made 11 connection with the Bulgarian wo77- ems gala costume-white linen gown with woolen embroidery on skirt and sleeve, various sleeveless garments over this and above all thick quilted jacket and voluminous sash Tn all this they will perform the national dance throughout a blazing afternoo1. Pail Mall Gazette.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
A Submerqed Crater.

During the explosion of the volcano of Krakatoa. in the strait of ,Sunda. in 1888, q large part of the island of Kra- katoa was blown away. and the sea took its place. Not long afterward measurements were made of the shape and depth of the cavity left covered with water at the northern end of the disrupted island. The results were pub- lished by pr. verbeek in 1886. Lately pr. Von Bemmelen has remeasured the submerged basin formed by the ex plosion. and he finds that within the partial ring formed by the three re- maining islands of the Krakatoa group there is a central basin. oval in shape and with fairly level floor. having a depth over considerable area of S2O feet. Comparison with the former measures indicates that there has been no change in the sea floor during the intervening years. There is no sign of volcanic activity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

A masquerade carnival was held at the Park City rink, last evening. Twenty prizes were given away. Miss Lena Finger of Newfield avenue, got first prize for fancy two step skating, costumed as George Washington. Miss Gertrude Palmer won second prize, for the best waltzer, dressed as a milkmaid. The third prize went to Miss Ella Hall, as wa1tzer and two stopper, dressed as the Tinsel girl. Marion Handley received fourth prize as Card Girl, Miss Nellie Brophy, won fifth prize as a French maid. Miss Dorothy Hanserkan won sixth prize as an Indian girl. Miss Lillian Fay won seventh prize as baby girl
 The gentlemen who won prizes were George Wilson, first prize, disguised as tramp skating with upperless shoes soles and heels with cloth hold ing them together Charles Hunt won second prize as pie man. Charles Blydenburg won third prize as a clown. Michael Sweeney, James Lynch and James Howell won prizes. The trio caused the large crowd much pleasure They were disguised as darkeys and clowns. The judges were compliIlcHted on their selections.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
1Ioe..n 1ncsnss ot5c<s.


 The most valuable incense sticks f1 China and those which ssI1om. if ever, are imported into this country srs those in the manufacture of which IT. betan incense is used. These sticks ars made almost exclusively for the ins~ perial court, which requires them for all its ceremonies.
 The sticks are long and thin and arU never allowed to be wholly con sumed by the court Thsy sss careful ly extfnguished when about three inch es remain. Thess remnants are either sold or given by court omcfals to friends or foreign visitors. The cheap est variety of the Tibetan incense stick comes in thin sticks of great length and costs from 251 to cents stfek. The larger and more costly s1eks range in value from $1 to = Tbs Chinese have . tradition or . theory that the smoke from ons ef thsss cost ly Tibetan st1cks. if the genuine Tibs- tan incense has been useA wfIi rise to . great height wfthout being affected by the wind. no matter how strongly 1t may be bIowtng.-New York He<sld
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15

 ed with ali aloAiI1er With tnIn SOiu- ton of artists shellac, and then. should they be of the ordinary geometric form, they are pressed carefully against a glass plate, the supporting strands at the same time being sew cred. After the shellac solution has dried the plates carrying the webs can be stored away in cabinet. Even dome shaped webs may be preserved in their origina! form by spraying them with shelluc and then allowing them to dry before removal from their supports. Many spiders webs are very beautiful. and all are characteristic of the species to which they belong, so that from scientific standpoint their permanent preservation is very destr- able
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
Afriea's oeId cssss.

The Gold Coast is a British colony on the west coast of Africa. fts cff~ mate is notoriousIy unhealthy, fbs heat and moisture being excessive: the coast is lined with unhealthy gwamps and shallow lakes, while the peculiar rock of the country is said to give on, ander the influence of the air and moisture. large quantities of hydrogen gas. The native towns are crowded and dirty, intermittent fevers snd oth~ CT dissases being always present. These are peculiarly fatal to Euro peans, though the natives do not suf- fer 50 much. The whole region is more or less a gold producing country but at present the value of the terri tory is chiefly due to the pfcfusion of vegetable products supplied by the rich son. Cocoanut and palm oil. bread fruit, Indian corn, yams, sweet pota- toes. Hines and oranges are only so1ns out of many other valuable preduc- tons of this territory. The principal exports are gold dust and palm oil
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
How Flyino Fish Fly.

The popular notion that dying fish beat their wings Is mistake, if we are to rely upon the results of studies of these fish made by nc less an au- thority than Captain Barrett Hamilton. 1t appears that the wings are not true organs of flight, but rather play the part of a parachute or an aeroplane. The whole motive power is supplied by the tail. which acts as propeller. and the vibration or quiverinx of the wings in the air currents and their occasional shift of inclination are not phenomena connected with the propaI sion of the fish in it's aerial flight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
CHARITY BALL,AT
 STRATFIELDt TONIGHT
Affair For Day Nursery Promises to
 Be Brilliant Social Event.

The charity ball which is to be given at the Stratfield Hotel tonight for the benefit of the Day Nursery, promises to be brilliant social event. The receiving line will form at g o'clock. The following ladies will be in the line:
 Mrs. Joel F. Omans, the chairman Of the Day Nursery; Mrs. E. W. Downs, Mrs. w. B. Halligan, Mrs. E. F. Shep- herd, Mrs. c. A. Hotchkiss, Mrs. John E. Foster, Mrs. M. M Downer, Mrs. T. L.. Ferris, Mrs. c. E. Wilmot, Mrs. John c. Curtis, Mrs. N H. Heft, Mrs. Morris B. Beardsley, and Mrs. Allan W. Paige.
 Bentley's orchestra will furnish mu- sic. The decorations are by Herthal. Punch will be served in the assembly room and the supper will be served during the tntermission under the ho- tel management.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
LOCAL EMPLOY LENT
 BUREAU HAS LEADING
 FIGURES FOR NOVEMBER

At the free public employment bu- reau in Hartford during the month of November. there were 220 applications for employment and 129 applications TOT help. situations were secured for 1O5. For the month, New Haven led in the number of applications for en- pioyment, 3o6 persons applying, of which 193 were women. Situations were secured for 159 persons, there be- ing 216 applications for help. Bridge port had the greater number of appli- cations for help and secured the great applications for employment and 25O applications for help and securing 209 situations. Tn the five bureaus at Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Waterbury and Norwich, of the male applicants for employment, 57.4 per cent. were supplied with situations against 5s.4 per cent. during the month of October. Of the female applicants for employment 595 per cent. were supplied with situations against soc per cent. during the month of Octo- Der. Of all the applicants for em- with situations against 59.5 per cent. during the month of October The result of the operation of the five bu- reaus for the month of November was as follows:
 Hartford-Applicatio for employ ment, males. 126; females, 94; total, 220: applications for help, males, 62: females, 67; total, 129: situations se- cured, males, 56; females. 49; total, 105.
 New Haven-Applicatfons for em- ployment, males, 193; females, 113; to- tai, 3O6; applications for help, males. 133: females, S3; total, 216; situations secured, males. IA; females, 45; total, 159.
 Bridgeport-Applicatio for employ ment. males, 97; females. 1sO: total, 287; applications for help, males, 77; cured, males, 50; females, IA; total, 209
 Waterbury-Applieatio for employ
 nent, males, 103; females, 1g4: total 297; applications for help. males, 64; females, 1S5; total, 199; situation se-
 lred, males, 57; females, 116; total
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
The Xecetahla Lamb.

Ono of the most reLarKable nat ural fetishes in the world is the Chi nese kOnchi. called by some people ''the vegetable lamb" It is regarded by the natives of China as something supernatural They believe it to be part vegetable and part animal. The plant certainly bears resemblance to an animal. although it might be taken for a pig as readily as lamb. Kou-. chi is composed principally of the plant known as rhizome and springs from seed. After attaining its full height roots and tendrils spring from the fiber and grow downward until they enter the earth. 1t is this peculiar formation which has caused it to be re garded with so much awe. The Chi nese claim that after it has reached its full size it ceases to be vegetable and turns animal. feeding upon the tender shoots of plants which grow near it.-Wairarapa Times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
STAMFORD BRIEFS.

Only about 100 persons attended the lecture by A. M. Wyndham on the Panama Canal. At>fffe> town hall, last night, althoughfhe lecture was of the greatest merit. It is proposed to have E. $. Bailey, one of the architects of the Franklin school, as a speaker in February.
 Clarence Bradley of Fairfield, is put ting up the wire fence which will en- close the grounds of the Baird Ma chine Works at Avon Park.
 Mrs. Clara Byington has applied for letters of administration on the estate of her mother, Mrs. Louisa Wells, who died intestate last week.
 Former Selectman William Blamey ss very ill at his Main street home es-d his many friends in town are anxious about his condition. MT Blamey has been ailing for a long time and his disorder has developed pneumonia. He caught severe colo at the funeral of the late Stiles Smith on Monday and has failed rapidly since.
 The concert at the library this ev. ening win attract a large audience oi music lovers, both in this and neigh boring towns. The program is one of unusual merit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
6. Q. P. LEADER ON TRIAL FOR
 VOTE BUYING
(Special from United Press. ]

New Bedford, Mass, Dec. 15-Charg- ed with promising certain reward to Patrick H. Foye, to influence F'oye in his voting at the gubernatorial elec- tion, last November, John E.. Mur- phy. Republican leader, was placed on trial, before Judge Milliken here to- day. Three others now under arrest will be brought to trial, later, in. what state detectives declare to be the most sensational vote buying probe in the history of the state.
 The specific charge against Mur. phy is that he promised to pay Foye $3 to vote for Present Lieutenant Governor Birmingham, Republican nominee for Governor, who was de- feated by F'oss.
 Trial follows an investigation with David I. Walsh, Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, last Novem- Der, who was defeated by Republi- can nominee Robert Luce. Arrests higher up' are promised before the end of the week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
Pool Rooms Of
 City Bring In
 $L270 Revenue

Supt. Birmingham has now issued 127 licenses to keepers of public pool rooms in this city, and it is believed that not all of the pool room keepers have compiled with the new State law in this respect. The revenue thus far derived is $1,270, which has been turn ed into the city treasury.
 Policemen have been instructed to visit all the pool rooms on their re- spect1ve beats and to note whether or not the requisite licenses are displayed as required by law.
 If not, the matter will be placed in the hands of the prosecuting authori- ties and arrests will follow,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
Stratford
PERSISTED IN SMOKING
 ON LATE TROLLEY CAR.
tolm Boyle Fined For Disorderly Conduct and Abusive Language.
Especial to The Farmer.) )

Especial to The Farmer.)
 Stratford, Dec. 15-John Boyle of Bridgeport, was f1ned s7 and costs, amounting to SHAY, this morning by Judge Charles H. Peck in the town court Boyle was charged with intox- fcateon and abusive language. He boarded a Milford car bound for Bridgeport, on the Ferry road. at 11:40 and persisted in smoking cigar after being forbidden to do so by Con- ductor T Nolan. The conductor pro- teeted. bu. Boyle answered with abuse and lit his cigar again. Motorman O'Coin was called on to assist in put ting Boyle off the car, which had reached the Main street viaduct. State Policeman Rowe Wheeler on his way home saw the trouble and arrested Boyle. The accused denied all the charges in court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
YOUTHFUL HoBOES FIND
 LODGINGS AT LOCK UP.
Two Boys With All the Symptoms of fhe esasgned Tramp Touring
 IT, the Country

Two boys, aged 12 and 16, evidently of Italian origin, were brought to the lookup last night by Mrs. H. J. Cur tis, at whose home they stopped for food and told pitiful tale. They were given lodgings and allowed to go this morning. Both come from New York, and they displayed a knowledee of tramp life which was surprising. They have evidently pass ed the biggest part of their lives on the road and were not in the least dis turbed about getting a living. They told stories of their experiences on the road which would do credit to the most seasoned rounders. When al- lowed to go they took the road for New Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
n...in sea4Iand.

The deer are probably the safest crop in Scotland. Oats may perish and never ripen by reason of too early frosts and long continued wet. Grouse may have disease and cease to count on any moor for several years. Sheep are generally voted of less value than grouse. .But deer are very rarely af fected by the seasons in such way as to touch the sport and the letting value of forests.-Illustrated Sporting News.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
Climate and Food.

Tn the arctic regions human food is almost exclusively animal, because that is the only sort which is available in quantity. In the tropics, where vege- table food is abundant and animal foods readily decay, plant products are and always have been of very great importance in the diet. In temperate regions all kinds of food may be se- cured, and it seems reasonable to SUD- pose that all kinds have always been seaten as they are today
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
OBITUARY

Joseph A. O'Rourke a we'll known and highly respected young man, born in the Sixth district, died at the home of his mother, early this morn ing, 1S4 Lexington avenue, after an illness of several weeks duration. The deceased was 31 years of age and was for a number of years in the trucking business which was handed down to him after the death of his father, some years ago. He is survived by a mother two sister, Mrs. George A. Hawkins and Mrs Alfred M Church, also two brothers. Patrick and Chris topher O'Rourke.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
EASTON

John Z Miller has returned home, having been out of town for a few days.
 Rev. Gilbert Campbell of New Ha- ven. pastor of the Congregational church at the Centre. is spending a few days us guest of MT. and Mrs. Edward Gillette of Adams Corners.
 MT. Bawlwin Beach who has been very i'll and not expected to recover, is now little better.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
Where Now!

The Family Friend-My dear. dare say you find comfort in the thought that you made your husband happy while he lived. The Widow snot real izing the double mea ming of her worlds Yes, indeed. Poor Jack was fn heav- en until he diedl-London Sketch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
NESLAW's CASE REoPENED.

The case of Edwin Neslaw, charged with beating his wife, was reopened tn the city court this morning. Nes- law was permitted to pay a fine of s15 and costs. and the remainder of the sentence-2O days in jail, was re- manded and Neslaw was placed in the custody of the probation officer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
BANKRUPT IN BRIDGEPORT

David Apstein, who Fves in Bridge. port, and who appears to have no business, filed a petition in bankruptcy in the district couft of the United States, Hartford, yesterday He made oath that he did not have s30 to pay the filing fee. His liatf 'ities are listed at $,5S8.64. and of this amount s6,- 5eS.64 is unsecured. His assets are listed at $1,575
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15

I13.
 ment, males, B; females, 31; total, 64; applications for help, males, 26; fe- males, 23; total, 49; situations secured, males, 25; females, 16; total, fl.
 Total applications for employment, males, 552; females, 622; total, 1,174; applications for help, males, 362; fe- males, 481; total, S43: situations se- cured, males, 317; females, 37O; total, 6S7.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
fact.

Tact. "How shall I close this letter to Slow pay-'yours truly or respectfully ''Say respectfully but add, h pA- rentheses. for the last tinne.' "--Fia- gende Blatter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
TH.lF GETS
 EIGHTY DAYS IN JAIL

For five thefts of copper from the Vim. P. Kirk Company, George An derson was arraigned in the city court this morning. He was found guilty and was sentenced to pay a fine of B and costs and to spend 30 days in iail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
PRINCE ARTHUR NEW
 VICE REGENT OF INDIA
Special from United Press )

London, Dec. 15-Prince Arthur, of Connaught, is to succeed Lord Hard- inge as vice regent of India, accord ing to reports today. Some time ago 1t was reported that Prince Arthur was to be made Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15

Chicago-Brave firemen fighting the flames at the Quinn Hotel were filled with horror when cries of help< re- sounded from the blaze. Patrick Mc- Tige dashed into the fire-and rescued one small green parrot
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15

Great men should think of opportu- nifty and not of time. Time is the CT. cuse of feeble minded and puzzled sptrits.-Dtsraeli.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
Prsservino spiJers, wsh.-

Naturalists employ an ingenious method of preserving all kinds of spi- ders' webs. The webs are first spray
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15

nothing left that is worth keepfnx- Proverb
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the firm
OF carney, Tweedy & Goodman pro.
prietors of the Central Meat Market
mas TINS day been dissolved and the
business will be continued in the fu-
ture under the firm name Of Cornar
4 Goodman.
All parties knowing themselves to
oe INDEBTED to. or having claims
against the old company will kindly
calI and settle by May 1st, 1911.
Dated. April 1st, 1911.
ROSS CARNEY,
7. ]. TWEEDY,
GEO. GOODMAN.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04
LindscY Here Tomorrow

Judge Ben B. Lindsey, famous ju-
NenlIe judge of Denver, will be in
Pendleton tomorrow and will lecture
at the Methodist church under the
auspices of the high school lecture
bureau. Judge Lindsey was previous
~ billed to speak here December s,
nut was unable to come at that time.
me lecture will begin at s o'clock.
During the past week 1t has been
erroneously published that Judge
would appear in Pendleton
IN Thursday. Instead of being here
Thursday he will speak tomorrow
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04
Is Recovering Health.

b. II. Kennedy. formerly editor of
'ne Baker Herald, and well known in
this city writes to relatives here from
san Diego that he is improving in
health rapidly and that the rheumat-
lc pains from which he has been a
suiferer have almost entirely left
him' AS assurance of his fine phy-
slcal condition, he concludes his let
ter with the statement thae he "eats
a fresh Mexican every morning for
breakfast.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04
VIII Sell Coc Lands

Dr. Henry w. Coe, who just re-
Gently withdrew from all connection
with the Furnish lands in the west
end of the county on the settlement
OF the big million dollar suit. has pur-
chased a considerable portion of the
SKINNER lands near Hermiston and is
now engaged in exploiting them. May
or James Kyle of Stanfield has been
appointed general sales manager and
VIII leave in day or so for the east
to interest prospective settlers in the
Coe lands.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04
|. $. Court Adjourns.

y. NJ. Cannon, clerk of the district
court of the United States, and Will
nam McSwain, deputy United States
marshal, were in the city this morn
ing and opened and closed the local
United States court. Mr.. Cannon Sit
tlng in the district court and Mrs.
VIDA Johnston in the circuit court
There being no judge present. court
was adjourned until June 20 and the
two officials left on No. II for points
to the west.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04
Pasco Crusade On.

reports received here today from
fasco are to the effect that an anti
vice campaign is now on in that town
Yesterday all women of the tender
ION district were ordered to leave and
'ielr male paramous likewise. It Is
SAID that over 100 women of the low
er world departed from Pasco on the
various trains yesterday.