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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
The Rainbow.

When ray of sunlight falls on { raindrop it is refracted: then part oi the light is reflected from the internal surface and again refracted> on leaving the drop. The white sunlight is not only refracted when it enters and leaves the drop. but dispersion also takes place. The eye sees bright cir cles of light for each kind of light, and since sunlight is made up of different kinds of homogeneous light we get a series of circular arcs showing the spectrum colors, the red being outside and the other colors following in the order of descending wave length. The whole constitutes primary rainbow. A secondary bow is sometimes seen outside the first. This is formed by the light being twice reflected inside the raindrops. The less refrangible rays are on the inner side. Rainbows due to still more internal reflections are too feeble to be observed. 1t is possible to get white rainbow if the sun is clouded or if there is a mixture of raindrops of very different sizes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
BUTCHERED
 BY BULLETS
Six Negroes Taken From Jail on Fake Warrant and Riddled With Lead by Men ImpersOn- ating Officers

Lake City, Fla, May 22-Six negroes were lynched here early yesterday morning after a party of more than dozen men. masquerading as officers. had appeared at the county jail ana obtained possession of the men by presenting a bogus telegram to the 16-year-old son of the sheriff, order ing the release of the blacks to the alleged posse. The negroes were be- ing held here for safekeeping on the charge of murdering B. B. Smith. a saw mill man of Wadesborough, Leon county, and wounding another man named Register, on May 12.
 The men, who had come from Tal- lahassee to Lake City in automobiles, took the negroes about a mile outside of Lake City. They compelled the negroes to stand abreast and about o men fired with rifles and pistols until every one of the six had been riddled with bullets. The firing lasted about half an hour and few struggling citi- gems at daybreak found the negroes shot up beyond recognition, just after the automobiles left the scene of the lynching.
 Daring Plan.
 The plans of the lynchers were most daring, though but for a cur ious com bination of circumstances
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
Taft Is Putting Progressive Men
 In His Cabinet
Especial from United Press.)

Washington, May 22-The resignation cabinet within the very near future to make way for a more progressive man, of the Fisher or Stimson type was predicted by insurgent leaders to- day. The belief was expressed pri- vately that the President had reached the conclusion that his political status would be improved by the addition of another progressive to his official fam ily
 The newcomer is expected to replace one of the more conservative members possibly Secretary of State Knox or Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh. It is expected that Knox's dollar diplomacy will be made a target for the Democratic sharpshooters in the coming campaign. MacVeagh's res 1gnation has been rumored repeatedly, but consistently denied It is said that he wishes to give his attention to his big personal interests. Another report is that Secretary of Commerce and Labor Nagel may retire. He gave up lucrative practice of law, in St. Louis and suffered a heavy personal loss through his position in the cabi- net
 It is said that Fisher was largely responsible for the appointment of Stimson as Secretary of War. The new turn of affairs is not viewed with glee by the LaFollette faction of the progressives. It is even said that if the administration and the progress, 1912 campaign, LaFollette, rather than have his name used in a Republican coalition, may run on an independent ticket
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22

they would never have been success full. The sheriff of Columbia county was out of the city and left the jail in charge of the boy, who aroused in the early hours of the morning, al- lowed the six negroes to be taken from the jail without knowing the sinister purpose of the mob.
 Residents of Lake City knew noth- ing of the lynching until a volley of distant shots was heard. A few citi- zens went in the direction of the fir ing and found the bodies, but the lynchers has disappeared.
 Race War Threatened.
 The crime for which the negroes were held caused strong feeling in Leon county, because the men shot were prominent and a general race war was hinted at at the preliminary hearing given the prisoners. It was proven that the negroes had estab- lished a veritable arsenal and were prepared for trouble. The negroes were first taken to Tallahassee, then sent to Live Oak for safe keeping and then brought to Lake City six days ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
The Crows and ti,e Snake.

"StrolIng in Burma one day.p says a writer in the London Field. ''I came to a ditch bridge. and about ten yards off there was a mass of black soft mud caused by buffaloes rolling. On the bridge was small brown snake about two feet in length. This snake is an ordinary jungle inhabitant and is very venomous. Surrounding him were mob of some dozen crows. Whenever the snake attempted to escape the nearest bird would jump in and jerk it back by the tail. The crows generally kept just out of the shakes reach, but on three separate occasions the birds were struck
 Immediately on being bitten a crow flew over to the wet mud and swal- lowed three or four mouthfuls with out pause. 1t then perched up in a tree and took no further part in the fight. The incident ended in the snake escaping between the blanks of the bridge. What interests me is why did the stricken birds eat the mud? Was it taken as a kind of antidote or what was the reason:"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
Male Fashions Tn 1850.

Male fashions of 1850 had other dis comforts besides long hair. Trousers were tight and buttoned under the foot with broad straps. Every man who aspired to be well dressed wore his coat so high in the collar that the back of the hat rested on it. This fashion was so prevalent that. accord ing to Sir Algernon West, every hat had crescent of cloth on the back of the brim to prevent the rubbing of the beaver or imitation beaver of which the hat was made, for silk hats were not then invented" And from the same authority we learn that opera hats were unknown. and in the even ing a folding chapeau bras was al ways carried under the arm. Nobody but an apothecary or solicitor would have dreamed of leaving his hat in the hall of the house where he was calling or ing.''-London Chronicle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs. M. A. O'Byrne of Savannah, Ga, whose husband is one of the lead ing lawyers and bankers of that city, has taken the Trubee homestead at Seaside Park for the summer season. Mrs. O'Byrne was Miss Sarah Wren, and her projected stay in the city dur ing the summer will be pleasing news to her many friends.
 Many of the members of the local Equal Franchise League are planning to attend Wednesdays session of the Legislature. when the suffrage bill will be considered by the Senate. Among those who plan to make themselves lobbyists for the occasion are Mrs. William T. Hincks, Mrs. S. T. Davis, Jr., Mrs. Herbert M. Knapp, Mrs. Nathaniel W. Bishop. Mrs. Frederick Atwater. Mrs. John Pullman, Mrs. William Reed, Mrs. Nathan Heft and Mrs. Sanford Stoddard.
 Mrs. A. J. Porter, of 145 Poplar street, underwent an operation for ap- pendicitis at St. Vincent's hospital yes terday. She is reported as having passed a fairly good night, and doing nicely this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
Gives Up Fortune
 For a Husband
Fifteen Year-Old Bride Rather Wed Clerk Than be an
 HeireSS
Special from United Press.)

Washington, May 22.-A 15 year old bride of 24 hours, today, chose her husband instead of a large for tune to which she was heiress and declared that, under no circum stances would she return to her mother unless her husband was also received"
 The bride, Bena Virgil Polling, eloped with Reuben c. Rose, a clerk in the government pension office after she had piled her head high with hair puffs to make her look old CT and escaped her mother by climb ing over the back yard fence.
 "Bena was to be heiress to a lot of money from her grandfather and from us,' declared Mrs Virgil Poll ing, her mother, but she will never get a penny of it while she stays with Rose-not one penny"
 "I don't care," was Bena's reply.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
pr. Yates Trousers.

St. Catharine's was the first Cam bridge college to produce a don who dared to stagger humanity by wear ing trousers. He was Dr. Lowther Yates, "a large. square man from Cum berland." suspected of radical opin- ions, who was master of Cats" dur ing the closing years of the eighteenth century. AS Yates. when vice chancel- Tor, walked in procession to the uni versity church. wearing trousers in- stead of the orthodox knee brooches, somebody shouted from a window:
 Gadzoons, gadzoons,
 Lowther Yates in pantaloons!
 The profane impromptu poet was captured and proved to be Yates own nephew. "Gadzoons" was Cum brian expletive with which Yates was won't to express intense astonishment. -Westminster Gazette.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
BEWARE THE
 HOUSE FLY
MOTHERS AND HOUSEKEEPERS SHOULD PAY HEED TO THE
 WARNING HEREIN GIVEN.
PROVIDE SCREENS FOR FOOD AND SEE THAT THE PEST IS VANISHED FROM YOUR
 HOMES.

Of all insects, the one most familiar to everyone, whether resident of city or country, is the common house or typhoid fly. Until recently regarded as harmless or at most as a slight nuisance, it is now recognized as a most serious carrier of the germs of diseases such as typhoid, infantile diarrhoea, tuberculosis, anthrax, trachoma, septicemia, etc. The ex- periments of Grassi and Stiles show that flies can act as carriers of the eggs of tape and other parasite worms and that man may be infected by the fly depositing it's excreta, or being ac- cidentally immersed in, his food.
 Of all the diseases thus carried ty- phoid ranks as one of the most seri-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
WITH 13 HIGHBALLS
 ABOARD JILTED LOVER TRIES TO END LIFE
(Special from United Press.

Especial from United PresS.)
 New York May 22-With 13 high balls aboard, according to the count of Hilda Olsen, his fiancee, Peter An derson tried a suicide bluff by jump ing from the deck of a ferry boat into the bay. Hilda had refused him a kiss because he had accused her of flirting. and Peter thought this spec tacular play on his part would teach her that kisses could not be lightly denied him.
 When arraigned later in the day for attempted suicide, Peter-who proved a powerful swimmer-found his error Any man who makes such a mess of things as he did and shows me up before my friends. can't marry me- Hilda said. Besides, I want a man who won't be so upset by 13 measly little highballs.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
ARION SINGING SOCIETY
 OBSERVES ANNIVERSARY

Tn it's new quarters in the Lincoln building last evening the Arion Sing ing society held a "housewarming' and incidentally observed it's 17th an- niversary. The new hall of the Arions was formerly known as Lyceum hall. The evenings program included a number of musical selections and ended with an informal dance.
 Shortly after o'clock the mem bers sat down to a banquet at which a number of toasts were given in honor of the society and some of it's prominent members. The rooms were handsomely decorated for the occas- ion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
Genesis of the Horseshoe,

It is known that the hoofs of horses were protected by boots of leather at a very early period in the worlds his tory-at a time which at least ante dates Pliny and Aristotle. both of whom make mention of the fact These leather boots were sometimes studded with metal nails. but more usually worn without extra trim ming the cheapness of that commodity mak- ing it possible for the owner of the steed to ''reboot" him at any time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
MURDER WHISTLE AIDS
 IN SLAYER'S CAPTURE
Especial from United Press.

Quincy, Mass, May 22-Quincy's s famous murder whistle. three blasts on the fire alarm, resulted, today. in the capture of an Italian who had slain a Spanish rival in the affec- tions Of Is years old Annie Johnson. near the girls home, last night. The victim was Jose Meure, who was stabbed through the heart with a stilletto. The alleged murderer was Vfncenzo Bagganozzo, who was ar rested only after the entire country side had been aroused by the shrieks of the fire whistle
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS
 TO HOLD PARADE AND OUTING

Headed by the Coast Artillery drum corps, the bakers and confectioners will hold a street parade next Sun day before their annual outing at the Schwaebischer grove on French street. Their fine of march will be: Union hall to 176 Fairfield avenue, to Park avenue, to State street, to Main street, to Fairfield avenue, to Stratford avenue. to East Main street, to Hamilton street, to Pembroke street, to Barnum avenue, to Noble avenue, to Congress street, to Middle street, to Golden Hill street, to Main street and to the grove
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
CASE AGAINST LODGE TREASURER FOR BURNING
 HIS BOOKS IS NOLLED
(Special from United Press.

East Hartford, May 22.-The case of Brandt Vanderburg form erly treasurer of the local lodge, Brother hood of Railway Trainmen who was charged with burning his books to hide a shortage of $19O wasN nolled in town court, today. It was given out that the shortage had been set tied between Vanderburg and the lodge officials.
 Vanderburg reported a robbery at his home in which only the lodge books were said to have been taken. On investigation by state detectives he was forced to admit that he burn ed the books and invented the rob- bery story.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
Conscience.

"On what grounds do you desire to withdraw the plea of not guiltyY"
 ''On the simple ground that we are guilty. However. we must call the at- tention of your honor to the regret table fact that the statute of hmi- tations lets us out. Too bad we were not asked about this matter earlier."- Philadelphia Ledger.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
Special from United Press. |,

(Spec1aI rom United PreSS.)
 New Haven, May 22.-Forecast:- Generally fair, tonight and Tuesday; not much change in temperature; light, variable winds.
 A disturbance central over Kansas is producing cloudy and showery weather in the western sections. Rain has been quite general during the last 4S hours over the greater portion of the wheat belt. Temperatures of 90 degrees or above were reported from a few places in the eastern sections.
 Conditions do not indicate much change in the weather for this vicin- ity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
DEFECTIVE EYESIGHT TO BE DETERMINED FOR
 CHAUFFEUR'S LICENSE,
(SpeciaI from United PressN

(Spec1aI from United Press.)
 Hartford, May 22-Among the pub- lie hearings on automobile matters to be held, tomorrow afternoon, under the auspices of the office of Secretary of State, are hearings on the suspend ed auto licenses of William McInnis, of this city, and Charles A. Johnson, of Unionville McInnis is alleged to have defective eyesight and his chauf- feurs license will be disputed on his ground. Johnson was in an acicdent, May 16, when he tried to climb a stonewal1. The complaint in his case alleges that he was in no condition to drive
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
WOMAN STRUCK OVER
 HEART BY BATTED BALL
Special from United Press.

Special from United Press.)
 Waterbury, May 22.-Struck over the heart by batted ball in an anna teur game here, yesterday, Mrs. Lew is Wilcox, is in serious condition, to- day. although her recovery is ex- pected. Constitutional heart trouble complicated the injury from the ball.
 She was unconscious for nearly an hour after the accident.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
No whiskers on Hi. Sea Food.

No Whiskers on His Sea Food.
 Two colored porters paused to rest a moment on their mops in a down. town office building recently. Boy" said one, smacking his lips, did you ever eat mushrat? "MushratY re- turned the other "No; I never eat any mushrat. The only fancy sea food I ever fused with was lobster."- New York World.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF
 RECOVERS FROM HURTS.

Assistant Fire Chief Jacob Hork- heimer has returned to duty, having recovered from the injuries sustained some time ago when he lost controI of the motorcycle which he was rid ing and crashed into a fence. MT. Horkheiner is the only department member ito use motorcycle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
STUDENT SUSPECTED
 OF MANY BURGLARIES
Especial from United Press. )

Hanover, N. H., May 22-The po- lice are, today, trying to connect Harry w. Oliver. of Natick, Mass, sophomore at Dartmouth, with num- erous burglaries that have occurred here during the last few months. Oliver is under bonds, having been arrested, it is alleged, while attempt ing to force an entrance to a jewelry store
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
VETERAN NEWSPAPERMAND DEAD l.. E. Parkhurst, City Editor of the
 Hartford Times Succumbs.
Especial from United Press.

Hartford, May 22.-Louis E. Park hurst, city editor of the Hartford Times, died, today, aged 61 years. He was 41 years in the employ of the Times, 30 years as city editor. MT Parkhurst sustained cerebral hem orrhage, last Tuesday and never re- gained consciousness. He left a wid- ow and three children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
4 Strong Cup.

Guest Gn cheap restauranfs-Epok here, waiter. I thought I told you to bring me a strong cup of coffse7
 Waiter-Well, what's the matter with that cup? You couldn't break 1t with an ax.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22

yours is tue Ienur or an ornitnoseeii- da"
 Farmer tapologeticaly) -I always thought it was semethin' odd Alike 1t don't match the other post nohow.- London Punch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
Tryinq to Prove It.

Angry Father-Great Scctt! What are you doing, Johnny? Why. con- found it, you've got my new watch all to pieces! Johnny-Yes. dad Teach CT told us today that good watch ought to have at least ITO parts. so I thought I'd see if yours was a good one.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
TREATED BOARDERS
 WITH KEG OF BEER
 STOLEN FROM NEIGHBOR.
Especial from United Press.

Torrington, May 22.-For the pleasure of treating his fellow board CTS to half keg of beer stolen from nei9hbor's house, Frank Krapinski paid total of $19.36. fines and costs, in police court, today. He pleaded guilty to the charge of theft all though the more serious charge of burglary could have been placed against him.
 The beer was left over from a wedding celebration. Krapinski made ,thzAA .trins with Q nail to tho house.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
Puzzled.

Mother tat lunch)-Yes, darling, these little sardines are sometimes eaten by the larger fish. Mabel taged five)-But, mamma, how do they get the cans open ?oLondon Ideas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
E asy.

"How shall l break my husband of playing poker?'
 ''Just break him and keep him that way."-Cleveland Leader.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
THE PRETTIEST FACE

and the most bea autiful hands are of- ten disf1gured by an unsightly wart, It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover, for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy 253 Fairfield avenue and 1S6 Cannon St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
Preparing Her.

q hope madame is not supersti- tious?"
 No. my girl. Why?
 Because 1 have just broken the large mirror in the parlor."-Paris Rire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
The Very Good Man,

He's forever prating about what his conscience tells him. What does his conscience tell him. anywayT
 Tt usually tells him apparently what awful sinners his neighbors are" Philadelphia Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
25th Anniversary and Picnic

10 be given by Bakery and Confectionery Workers International Union of America Local No. SS, of Bridgeport At Schwaben Hall and Grove, North Avenue and French Street, on SATURDAY., MAY 27th, 1of1- Dancing at 2 o'clock. Music by Coast Artillery Band. Parade before Picnic Tickets, Gent with Ladies, 25c
 R22 d.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
The Truth.

Truth is as clear as beil," quoted the wise guy.
 "Yes, but it isn't always tolled," add sh the simple mug-Philadelphia Rec ocd,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22

Success doesn't happen" It is or ganized, pre-empted. captured. by con- secrated common sense.-F. E. wn- lard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
Eeminine Yacffea-

"why are you talking about . trip to Europe? It would cost your hus- band S1.O0O or more"
 Quite so. I expect to compromise on a sixty dollar hat."-Exchanze.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
CLEANEASY, THE BEST HAND
 SOAP

Guaranteed not to injure the skin. Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust, Grease, Ink, Paint and Dirt. For the hand or clothing. Large can 10 cents Manufactured by Wm. R. Vim. 244 Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
Anticip ated.

Margaret-Did you tell the girls at he tea that secret confded to you and Josephine? Katharine-Nos truly didn's. Josephine got fhere first Harper's Bazaar.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
Her Eavorite sperxs.

'Ts your wife a lover of outdoor sports?''
 '1 should say so. She's bargain or house hunting all the time."-Detroit Free Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
A Useful Eemur.

A Useful Femur. Excited Naturalist-Are you aware, my dear sir. that this. .gatepost of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
The
 Department Hardware Store

We have a line of RAZORS that need no recommendation. They include such famous makes as: The Gillette Safety, in plain, gold filled and ster- ling.
 The Star Safety, a satis- faction giver. Henkel's Razors, made in Germany-the finest i'm ported razor manufactur- ed.
 Also strops of all descrip- tions, including the Nc Donald, the best in the world, and
 Razor HOMES Safety Shoppers, Brushes and Cups in great variety. It's a pleasure to show them.  Manson Co.
 FAIRFIELD AVE.
 Cor. Middle Street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22

The remains of Leonard Stone were taken TO Mount Auburn this morning for interment, following services from his late home, 66 Washington Ter race, at 10:15 o'clock, conducted by Rev. F. A. Dillingham;, pastor of the Universalist church. MT. Stone died Saturday evening at his home after a short illness in his 47th year. He is survived by widow and one daugh- ter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22

Esther L. Garbarini. daughter of Louis and Mary Garbarini, died yes terday at the home of her parents, after a short illness with pneumonia, aged seven years and five months.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22

Sarah, wife of Robert Martin, died last evening at the home of her moth- CT, Mrs. Patrick Hearn, 485 Hallett street. She is survived by her hus- band, her mother, and three sisters, Margaret, Julia and Mary Hearn, and one brother, John Hearn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22

The funeral of Evangelia. wife of Peter Donavan, who died May F on her husbands ranch in Shamrock, Texas, was held yesterday afternoon from the undertaking parlors of Gull linan & Mullins, at 3 o'clock, Rev. J. T. Picker of St. Patrick's church read ing the service. Interment was in St. Michael's cemetery