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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

SOME ON EM LOWED Y WAS UNION" secesh. and he flowed y was Union and bound on some errant fur the Yan- kees. So he pursuaded several on 'em ter mount n follow y. They was gitten ready, and l slipped out to the barn and tux my pony. what I rode over on this afternoon. n Jakey's sQuir- rel gun (Jakey's my brother). what I allus carries when l ride round in these hyar war times. n makes tracks cross country by trail allus goes to uncle's 'n comes hum agin while the men air comen by the road. jest rode Sally Maria among the trees thar and tied her and squatted behind the fence till y come along and-Lordy sakes!'
 Whats the matter nowSn
 "Listen"
 They were both quiet for moment her anxiety. They could distinctly hear the tread of horses coming on a brisk lope.
 Without a word the girl seized Marks bridle rein and led horse and rider of the road into the wood At a short dis tance behind rise in the ground she stopped. Mark was inclined to go on farther.
 "No. TO-" she said hurriedly. My pony's right thar. If she ketches sight O your horse she'll wh1nny."
 Mark dismounted, and the girl, plucking a handful of grass. held it to his horses mouth to keep her attention from other matters that she might not neigh and betray them. The two stood looking at each other while the sounds grew louder. dreading every moment that either one of their horses might give the signal that would lead to their discovery. There were evidently not less than half dozen of the horsemen on the road. altogether too many for one man. even if we'll armed. to meet.
 The men rode up to the fork of the road. where they refined in their horses for barley. 1t was a question doubt less which road the Yankee soldier had taken. Presently they divided. one party taking the left hand road to Tracy City. the other the road leading up the valley.
 As soon as they were gone Mark took the girls hand and gave it grate- ful pressure:
 God bless you. my girl; you've saved me from capture or being shot in the back-shot, expect"
 The girl shuddered. She knew we'll enough the fate be would have met if his pursuers had overtaken him. They would have come upon him warily and shot him from behind a tree. When the sounds from the retreating horse said:
 "Comer'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22
A FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY WAR STORY
BY F A MITCHELL.
PROLOGUE.

Just fifty years ago the great cipil war. which orrayed north against south, brother against brother and father against son, vas fhe all absorbing real lUe tragedy of the time. This TO- naonce. wrftten by soldier who IS the son of a great general, gives the son and the grandson of today on absorbing piew of the perils fdced by sire and grandsire of half century ago. A northern spy penetrating the southern lines with the shadow of the hansn,on's moose eyer be- fore him; fair daughter of the south divided tn her allegiance between love and duty; q mere boy wfth wits sharpened by fhe picissitudes of war; slip of q girl. ignorant, but brave, loyal and self sacrificing; c chipolrous soldier in gray who fought and loved in pofn-these are the leod- sng actors in "Chattanooga."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22
MALE HELP. WANTED.

WANTED.-Respon young men, who are able to furnish team ana wagon, to sell or commission 10 farmers, the best line of household necessities. for the eldest, largest and most responsible company of the kind in the world. About z,o"o sales7nen now working, earning on the average over $100 per month net clear of all expenses. Net earnings of best men, over S3co per month. Two million farmers now using these thoroughly adyer- tfsed goods. Established 1863. Capital s2.0o0,0G0. Address, The J..
 R. Watkins Co.,. 113 South Gay street. Baltimore. Md. 15 tf.
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CHAPTER II.
A CHANGE OF UNIFORM.

A CHANGE OF UNIFORM. TH HE soldier followed her, leading
 his horse. till they came upon her own pony tied to a sap A ling. Mark offered to help her mount, but she was not used to such civility, and leading her horse to the trunk of a fallen tree mounted by her self.
 Crossing the road. the two entered a wood on the other side. The girl kept a straight course till she came to a creek. which she forded below and near log that had been felled across 1t to be used for a footbridge. On the farther side she struck an old road. abandoned. at least for wheels. Mark rode up alongside of her. She was wild looking thing. with hardly trace of civilization about her except her calico dress and cowhide shoes.
 Where are you taking me toT asked Mark.
 Hum"
 (To Be Contnued.)
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RAILROADS
QLzxhfk
 N!zsxHsz}XZgg.AsaSS
 JUNE 4, 1911 g Trains Leave Bridgeport as
 Follows:

.5:16. f5:43. t6:2s. t7:17, t7:l4, fs:2ss .8:51, 9:o6, s10:00. 11:o2, f11:07 A. M.-s12:0s. s12:30. 12:45. s1:5z. 1:11, .s:s7. 2;5s; s:5sa; 5;oa, '5;27. s;i.. SUNDAYS = 12:s5o. .l:4s. .5:is. tS:27. 10:oo A. M.-t12:z7. se:1s. .2:27. s4:1s. 5:21b. 5:25, '5:27. ts:4s. ~7:32, s7:5S, SIS, s9:3s, 10:01 P. M.
 FOR WASHINGTON. Via Harlem River-"12:25 tdaiiy> A. M-; '1:1s F. .1:1i' s:4s, 7:5s, .s:ss, s1o:is. sii:ss A. M.-s12:27. 12:3z. 1:4s. s2:3s. *s:a1, s:41. .4:23. 4:57. 5:ss, .s:3l, SSt 213 :1ss. 's;ta .i:11 s:is s:1s s1O:2S, .11:ss A. M.-12:47c, "2:2s, .4:2s. .e:sO. .s:54. 7:1s. '7:s2. 's:os. .10:O2, 10:57d P. NJ.
 E EoE BOSTON. via Sey s.ss !qPd9r !99 ano Al oM.E.a:ss. s:41. 't:as. :s:sl PM. SUNDAYS.-%1:41 SIS to New Lon- don. *11:3a A. M.-'2:2s. '4:2s, 's:s4
 FOR BOSTON. via. Hartford and Wiliimantic-'s:1s. A. M'-s:s1' F.
 FOR TWISTED and Intermediates stations-5:eos 7:oo, s:4e' t11:4o 4 DAYs-s;so A; M;ms;45 ?; N DERBY and Intermediate Stations 5:OO, 7:O0, 8:0O, 9:19 (express) 11:10. A. M.-2:35 f5:51, 7:45, P. M-SUE- DAYS-S:SO. 10:35 A. M.-s:45. s:07 F. M. sg-ho6xI nsdIJ sTN hrs 1l
 FOR CT. HARRINGTON, LENox, PITTSFIELD, ETC.-7:00. e:50 AM. -4:2S F. M.-SUNDAYS-5: A. G
 FOR DANBURY. NEW MILFORD. ETC. via Brookfield Junction-7:00. $50 A. M-4:28, 6:44 F. M-SUE- DAYS-S:30 A. Nj. 7:48 P. M.
 FOR LITCHFIELD, ETC.-9:50 A M.-4:2S F.. M.-SUNDAYS-S:3o A. II. i'r "
 Express trains. Local Express
 Q to Harlem River Station.
 X Except Mondays.
 A Does not run July or Sept (.
 Will run June IS to Sept. 10 inc.
 c Will run June IS to Aug. 27. inc.
 D Will run June Is to Sept 10 inc.
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SUNDAYS to NEW YORK and UP-HUDSON RIVER

Steamer BRIDGEPORT will make Sunday excursions to New York and Up-The-Hudson River until Septem- Der 3rd inclusive. leaving Fairfield Avenue Wharf at a m. Returning, leave New York, foot of East 2.nd Street. at 5:3O D. m.
 Fare for the Round Trip to New York
 75 Cents: Children 40 Cents
 To New York and Up-Hudson S1:
 Children 50 Cents
 Tickets good only for date sold Music by Wheeler & Wilson Orchestra
 LB. Nickerson, Agent, Bridgeport
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SUMMER TIME TABLE *WilI run daily, leave Port ,yeffer- son S:3O a. m. ana 4:3O D. m. Leave Bridgeport 1880 and 6:3O p. m. EVNG.E FARE ROUND TRIP TICKET. s1 oo Good any time during season sunday, leave Port Jefferson in a m.. 4:3O pm. Leave Bridgeport :sO 6:3O D. m.
 Automobile transportation given careful attention. For further infor- matlon address
 G. NJ. TOOKER, Agent.
 Bridgeport or Port Jefferson Time table subject to change without
 notice
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PAINTING AND EXPERIENCING.

WE PAPER rooms for from $2.50 up. Paintinng done reasonable. Beck & Smith, Telephone 11sY-3. 213 Fifth street. L1as*
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MISCELLANEOUS WANTS

WANTED-Houseke To try "In- fusoria Cream" .ha finest and best silver polish known Guaranteed harflesA Ask your dealer for it.
 S2e &sp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

FOR RENT.-Centrally located, first floor apartment, No. BOP Golden Hill St., rooms and bath. Every
 room heated, modern plumbing, set bowls in all cham bers. all improve ments. Will show by appointment. Apply to Frank W. I1urd, Al Washington avenue. Telephone 1726. -.a4 g, U 16 6 If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22
SITUATIONS WANTED,

wants position either in or out of town Can do own
 repairs. Good references. Address E. N. T.. care Farmer R 25s tf.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22
POSITIONS

UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE, MAIN and Congress streets, provides more students and strangers with posi- tions than all other schools in this vicinity com bined. Write for cata- logue or telephone to 146.
 I, 6t d |
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DAIRY SUPPLIES.

FOR SALE.-Butter milk that is but ter milk, also butter and eggs fresh by Geo. Johnson, 79 Elmwood Ave.
 P 22 SD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

TO RENT.-New five room nat, im- provements, first floor. 100 Summer street. second house from South Ave. D Z6 D
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

TO RENT.-Flat, 5 rooms, all im-
 provements, 1471 North Ave, $25. inquire 1729 Main street. Phone
 3917. L. 16 d*
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EDUCATIONAL
The SOUTHLAND SCHOOL
THE LEADING SCHOOL

FALL TERM AT UNION BUSINESS college, Main and Congress streets. opens Sept. 5. Shorthand, type writing. bookkeeping and English. Individual instruction. Advanced methods in teaching. Every grad uate employed Established 20 years. College now in session. Stu dents may begin now L16 t d a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22
NIGHT SCHOOL

UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE. MAIN and Congress street, has the best night school ever conducted in this city. It is a great opportunity for those who cannot attend the day school. Office open every evening.
 Telephone 146. l. 16 td
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22
MATINEE AND SUNDAY
 EXCURSIONS

Steamer PARK CITY to Port Jefrer. son, NY, every week day and Sunday
 MATINEE EXCURSIONS From Bridgeport daily 1880 D. m. Re. turning leave Port Jefferson 4:SO n n, ROUND TRIP TICKETS, good day
 of issue. only. .sOc
 Music by Woodhull's Orchestra
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MERCHANTS LINE

eHB Daily Except Sunday E@
 Leaves New York. Pier 13 Eas, River. D. m. D9e at BridccpOrt [ 80 pm. Leave Bridgeport, Joy dne Oock, ? a. m. Arrive New York m. For further information ami rates apply to ". H. PEASE. Apent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

FOR RENT-One store and rent. 17S6 Main St. HE eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

No matter what you want try the Farmer Want Col umn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

TO RENT.-6 large room flat, all inn provements, IFS Brooks St. Inquire 174 Brooks St. L17rs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22
FOR SALE
FOR SALE

In Fairfield. about one-half mile from trolley. Small place, 2h acres with good 10 room house in first class condition. including large barn and shed. Apply to
 THOMAS FORSYTH, U15 as~p Fairfield. Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22
TO RENT-FURNIsHED ROOMS.

WOMAN may have furnished attic rooms and work for the rent. I'm. provements. 220 Main St.
 l. 21 d D
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TO RENT

TO RENT.-In quiet healthy lecati ton, 6 rooms, large attic and yard. S15 per month. Inquire 32 Fairmount Ave. LIS s*p
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FOR LIGHT housekeeping. Running water Bath. Address Reasonable,
 care of Farmer. R IT . If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

STORAGE OF FURHTrURE|sepa- rate rooms. securely locked, furnf- turc and china packing. Furnfturu and Pianos removed. large vanG, careful handling. Bridgeport etor. age Warehouse Co. 1887 Main 6k-. Cor. Congress St. Tel. 2352-B.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22
MERCHANTS EXCHANGE

ssa your Keys fitted. locks repaired. oa~ oa~s n!ed: lawn mowers sharpenso. at al kInds of light repairing done Tel. 7S-4 Sr s,T
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PERSONAL

CARD READER-Advice on siI af- fairs, 2sc. Nfa Levy. e7l laediDom Ave. fourth house above North Ava
 Qe stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

housefurnishings, cash or oa eaaD terms. Your credit fs good. Ask fo1 prices and terms. The Sterling Fur. niture Co. 1287 Main St. Tel. zSsz-6. B 11 . 6
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22
LET US DO YOUR Window
 Cleaning

We do work for the best people in Bridgeport, leading stores and we will talk it over with you. Satisfaction guarar-eeC.
 Experienced Men
 Prices Moderate Bridgeport National Window Cleaning
 Co.
 Office: 187 Fairfield Avenue Telephone 1OSS-3
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-06-23
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvORERS
HOLD ANNUAL ELECTION

Tulsa, Okla, June 26-Raising $3.50
for Christian Endeavor work in the
state, electing officers for the ensuing
year, selecting Oklahoma City as the
next place for the meeting, conditional
upon the interstate Christian Endeav-
or convention being held there, adopt
ing resolutions commencing the pro-
hibition law of Oklahoma, but deplor-
ing the laxity of its enforcement, and
denouncing the boxing contests held
in this state under the name of athletic
sports marked the Wednesday session
of the state convention of the Chris
tian Endeavor union.
The business meeting in the morn
ing was preceded by addresses by w.
/. Jones, field secretary OF the Chris
tian Endeavor union; B. A. Barnes of
i, Muskogee, and Rev. C. w. Kerr, pastor
of the First Presbyterian church of
this city.
officers elected were as follows
President, Miss Adeline Goddard,
First Christian church, Oklahoma City;
vice president, W. s. Richards, United
Brethren church, Saltwater; recording
secretary, Roy Mullen, Southern Pres
byterian church of Shawnee; cores
ponding secretary, Miss Athie Sales,
Northern Presbyterian church, Enid
treasurer, H. +. Henly, Friends church,
Muskogee; junior and intermediate SUI
perintendent, Miss Georgia Hudson,
Congregational church, Oklahoma
City; Introductory superintendent
Fred D. Oiler, North Presbyterian
church of Tulsa; Christian citizenship
chairman, Rev. ]. L. McKeen, Congre-
gational church, Goltry: missionary
superintendent, Miss Gussie Greed
United Brethren, Pawnee; press su
perintendent, N. Ferd Engle, Christian
church, Enid.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-06-23
plaz Arrives In snaln.

Vigo, Spain, June 16.-Ex-President
Diaz, of Mexico, arrived here today
on the Ypiranga, on which he sailed
from Vera Cruz May 81. According to
such plans as made public Diaz will
continue to Havere, France. later re-
turning to Spain for an indefinite stay.
Members of the progressive party and
workmen last night organized an un-
friendly demonstration against Diaz.
In the event he landed the Mexican
minister to Portugal is here to receive
the former chief.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-06-23
EXPRESS COMPANIES TO Be Be
ADDED TO POSTAL SYSTEM

tries is over two hundred pounds per
capita, although we have far greater
demand for quick transport on account
of our longer distances and more ex-
tensive business"
1--WE cannot have an efficient parcels
post. The government cannot conduct
it on mail railway transportation rates,
at over four cents a pound, in COM
petition with the express companies
paying but three-fourths of a cent 4
pound, excluding the weight of equip
ment in both cases; which enables the
express corporations TO pay over fifty
per cent in profits to themselves, al
though rendering no service whatever
to the farmers and to points off the
railways"
Mr.. Lewis has worked out system
of zones" based on scientific methods,
from which a five pound package, for
instance, can be sent 1876 miles for
eleven cents, while the express COM
panies now charge twenty-five cents
and more for like distances; from
Calais, Maine, to San Francisco, will
cost thirty cents for five pounds, and
$2.42 for fifty pounds, as against the
express charges of eighty-fve cents
and $3.50.
With the rural free delivery a part
of the express system, an agricultural
parcels post will market the farmers
produce and save them the time and
labor of marketing their truck. Rates
even lower than those quoted are
promised, by having the rural and
city carriers assemble the small con.
signments of the individual shippers
and utilize the fast freight service on
trunk lines, with passenger trains on
the branch roads to hurry the stuff to
destination, at the regular fast freight
rates. The postoffice will recoup it
self by securing carload rates for the
assembled shipments, while the small
shippers get their advantage over pres
ent conditions by having their collec
and-delivery system for practically
nothing.
This system is now in vogue in Ger
many, and shippers, Mr.. Lewis shows
pay only double freight rates, less than
a tenth of the express rates here.
The food problem, the high cost oi
living" according to Mr.. Lewis's fig
ures, is largely the result Of the want
of proper articulation of our trans
portation with the rural sources OF
supply. While prices are often pro
hibitiye to the consumer, crops may
be rotting at the place of production
for want of a real express service"
The committees hearings will be
printed.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-06-23
MILLION DOLLAR
FIRE AT ST. LOUIS
Fire Rages in Manufacturing District
For Hours-Many Plants Are
Wiped Out.

ST. Louis, Mo-, June 16.-Losses con-
servatively estimated at more than
100000 were sustained in a fire
which ragged for four hours last night
in a manufacturing district bordering
for four blocks the terminal railroad
yards in the southwestern part of the
city.
The plants of the Huttig Sash and
Door company, Fathman & Miller Plan
Ing Mill company, Missouri Stair COM
pany, Koken Iron works, a subsidiary
Of the American Bridge company, and
the Mound City Box company were
practically wiped out.
What appears to be the most re-
liable information concerning the
origin of the fire is that it started in
the Huttig plant from spark emitted
by a switching locomotive.
Twenty-Five engine companies and
all available pipe lines owned by the
city fire department were employed in
battling with the fire.
That there were no accidents is con-
sidered by the police as remarkable, as
the crowd of spectators, comprising
more than 10000 persons, congregated
in the railroad yards where switching
engines were hurrying to and fro pull
ing rolling stock out of the reach of
the flames. The crush Of spectators
became so great that police reserves
were dispatched to the scene to clear
the tracks for fast mail trains. which
were delayed for an hour or two.
The tenants of more than fifty flats
and dwellings left their domiciles
carrying all they could of their poses
sions when 1t was thought their homes
were doomed This exodus was found
later to have been unnecessary, as
veering winds carried the flames in an
other direction. At 10:30 o'clock, the
fire was still burning, but the fire chief
clared his men had the situation in
hand.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-06-23
RAINS EVERYWHERE
EXCEPT IN V|N|TA
Rains Reported Late Thursday All
Over Southern And Southwest
ern Part of the State.

Arkansas City, Kans., June 16.-F'ol-
lowing an unusually warm and oppres-
sive day a terrific wind storm did con-
siderable damage to buildings and
grain several miles east of here late
yesterday In the vicinity of Silver
dale at the ranch of Theodore Moore
large barn filled with hay and crib
containing 100 bushels of corn were
completely destroyed. It Is also re-
ported that several head of hogs and
cattle were killed. The wind was fol-
lowed by a heavy rain in parts OF
southern Cowley county.
Ottawa, Kans., June ia light but
welcome rain fell here about 2:S0
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Small
fruits and garden truck are suffering
from the continued drouth, while early
potatoes are reported ruined. The rain
this afternoon measured scarcely a
quarter of an inch.
Oklahoma City, June 16.-Rains
were reported from all over southern
land southwestern Oklahoma and indi-
cations are that the long drouth in
those sections of the state is broken.
Showers also occurred here and in the
adjoining country. While the corn
crop has been damaged by the long
dry spell, the rains will prevent total
failure of the crop. Cotton has not
been damaged materially up to date,
but was beginning to need rain. Very
heavy rains are reported from Nor
man, Pauls Valley, Wynnewood and
Purcell, south of here, while good
showers fell at Lawton, Elk City and
other southeastern points.
Guthrie, Okla, June ia heavy
rain. the first in many weeks, fell in
Guthrie and vicinity yesterday, life
saver to the big corn and cotton acre.
ags in this section and also to pasture
lands. In many instances farmers were
without water for their live stock. A
heavy wind accompanied the rain, un.
roofing the Santa Fe railway round
house and warehouse Of the Guthrie
cotton compress. Lightning struck and
destroyed one residence.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-06-23
a Bad Fire at Atchison.

Atehison, Kans., June 16. - Fire
which started from burning waste pa
pers in an alley here today destroyed
the Clement and Baxtell department
store, the Ebenzer Baptist church, one
residence, and damaged two shoe
stores and an ice plant. Famed by a
high wind the whole town was threat
ened before the fire was under control.
st. Joseph and Leavenworth were ap-
pealed to for aid. The damage is es-
timated at 100000.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-06-23
MUST WEIGH ALL ICE
At POINT OF DELIVERY

Oklahoma City, June 16.-The state
commissioner of health contemplates
issuing an order requiring the weigh
ing of ice at point of delivery in place
of at wagons. A large number of COM
plants of alleged short weights have
reached the department from over the
state. Two years ago the corporation
commission began campaign against
short weights, which resulted in orders
requiring that ice be weighed in the
customers presence. The health de-
partment has ruled that ice is a food
product, and thereby comes under its
jurisdiction.