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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
The Daarest Snot-

Poetical Lady-Is there anything on earth that you long for at times with a great yearning?
 Mere Man-Yes, there is. When I draw two cards to three aces there is one spot that I yearn for with all my
 But the lady bad left him.-Toledo Blade.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16

The funeral of Ellen, widow of Dan iel McGrath, of 1S9 Gilbert street, was held this morning from the undertak- ing parlors of Cullinan & Mullins, and from the Sacred Heart church at 9 o'clock. Many floral tributes sur rounded the bier Interment was in St. Michaels cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
IS FINED S25
 FOR PASSING
 OUT HANDBILLS

Rev. Felix Baran. pastor of St. Mi- chaeFs R. c. church, was one of the witnesses in the city court this morn ing in a somewhat unusual case,- that Of Henry Borczenki of New York, charged with violation of city ordi- nance, in distributing handbills around the street
 This city law was put into effect some time ago but of late has been
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
A Sunnmar Without Ninhts.

To the summer visitor in Sweden there is nothing more striking than the almost total absence of night. At Stockholm. the Swedish capital, the sun goes down few minutes before 10 o'clock ana rise:: again four hours
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
Vulgar.

"When ordering champagne some of the cork"
 ''Think not?'
 s'No; they think the waiter ought to also sound gong."-Kansas City Jour nal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
Different

Willie-Did the doctor make you take nasty medicine when you were sick? Freddie-No; it was father who made me take it-Exchange
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
Sarcastic.

Major Mull-The doctor says he thinks I am suffering from brain flag. Miss Cynic-Rather a f1atterer, isn't ae?-London Opinion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
Women and Youth.

She-A woman. you know, is as young as she looks. He-Yes. but .un- fortunately she isn't always as young as she thinks she looks.-Exchange
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
PIkES Are Painful

and cause a great deal of suffering, inconvenience and discomfort, but prompt relief is obtained by using Cyrus Pile Ointment. A few appli- cations at bedtime, oftentimes one ap- plication. has given relief in stub born cases. It is worth your trial. Your money back if not satisfied with result
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16

It is manly to love ones country; it s godlike to love the world.-J. W. COnklin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
E. H.DLLON X co. l7es Main s!: sos Conn., 10 RUE
 
YOU CAN BUY MILLINERY TO BEST ADVAN
 AIT THIS STORE

YOU CAN BUY MILLINERY TO BEST ADVANTAGE
 AT THIS STORE
 Our exceptional facilities exceptional values for our customers Because have exceptional buying fa cities our customers profit They get the best in the mil ordinary We connected with three of the largest stores in New England The orders for all four estab Ishments placed at time. Domestic goods are bought direct from the manufacturer Foreign goods are imported direct from Paris This entirely eliminates the middlemens profit and sell goods for less than any UNTRlMMED HATS from .......... 75c to $500 VELOUR HATS from S398 to $iOOO BEAVER HATS from S2 98 to S7 5O
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06
Congress and the Clerks.

Several propositions are now pending
:. before Congress looking TO the improve
ment OF the condition of the government
clerks. One of these is u joint resolu.
ton introduced before the holiday ad.
Journment by Representative Cary in tho
House, providing that on and after tn.
; LIST OF March of this year the salaries OF
all government employees. receiving less
than s., 20 q year shall be increased b.
at least - per cent. this enactment beinG
promised upon certain well understood
facts. such as the increased cost OF liv.
ing and the general increases I'm the pay
, of workers I'm business and industry. An.
: other Is the Gillett bill TO establish Q de-
partmental retirement system upon the
: contrtbutory basis. the government to aid
IN the Inauguration Of this system by
sharing the burden at the outset.
Although the session Is short under the
: constitutional Limitation. there is time. II
Congress has any sincere desire to i'm
prove the condition of the departmental
workers. and consequently to improve
the quality Of the service rendered, to
pass one or both of these measures or Il
enact their equivalent in one OF the regu.
lar appropriation bills.
Justice to the governments workers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06
! tho New York Herald

From tho New York Herald.
TheAtlantic feet is actively engaged in
the solution Of a search problem that
possesses unusual interest and furnishes
profitable training to the personnel en-
ployed. Tho four divisions that have Wis
tied European waters are Stimulating q
hostile force bound for these shores, and
the fifth division, supplemented by scouts
and destroyers. has left its base in Hamp-
ton roads in order to locate and report
the movements Of the assumed enemy. A
large sea area has to be exploited by both
forces. and even though its limits may
be somewhat circunhscribed by artificial
presumptions Of the game the duties i'm
posed demand the exercise Of great skill
and the employment of novel expedients
by both commanders-in-chief. Moreover,
a singlQ wrong assumption as to the op-
ponents' plans may render the labor ru-
tile, or the chance interference Of mer-
chant vessels equipped with wireless and
eager to spread the news that one or the
other force has been sighted may set at
naught all the energy expended. But
these are contingencies that may occur in
war, and the chances OF their minimiza-
ton well deserve the attention devoted to
the present exercises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06
Anger and Health.

1t is said Of the late Senator Eikins
that on being questioned one day by q
friend as to why he always looked so
we'll and strong he answered: "Ill tell you
the secret Of my health; I never was
mad In my life" This raises an interest
ing question OF psycho-physiology. Do
good-nature and good health 60 together?
An exhibition Of temper has been de-
scribed as a combustion. a mental igni-
zion more or less destructive OF the vital
forces A sudden flare Of anger Is calcu-
lated to. leave one depleted and weak.
Psychologists aver that the habit Of
showing temper Ia to some extent akin
10 mental unbalance. 1t Is certainly difi-
cult to draw the line between sanity and
insanity. between temporary and chronic
loss Of mental control. The angry man
ID not fully master Of himself. and to a
certain extent he is not responsible for
Yet it is not regarded In law as a good
excuse for mischief done I'm state Of
anger that q man was mad"
Senator Elhins' rule Of life should be
thoughtfully considered. A man who can
bear himself with tho calm, good-humored
air that distinguished him has a better
chance than he who is continually fret
ting, auarrcling, showing irritation and
thus keeping himself stirred up con-
tinually. He Is better equipped for fight
ing the battles OF life. for his calmness
and balance may overmatch even superior
shrewdness and boldness on the part of
m antagonist.
This would be a happy world IL anger
were eliminated. and doubtless the doc
tors would have much less to do. Ger
tainly there would be less work for the
courts, more contentment an all walks of
life, moro peace at home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06
Mr.. Watterson in Low Spirits.

Henry Watterson has gone abroad for
long stay. In a dubious frame OF mind
about democratic prospects. lie ought
TO be In possession of the latest informa-
ton. He recently spent "a week in this
town comforting with men who will be
prominent I'm the partys councils I'm the
next House, and his general interest in
political news Is always lively. He
speaks from both the head and the
heart. A frank critic at all times, he
has never but once been a bolter, and
= then he gave unanswerable reasons for
his course. Mr.. Bryan's proposition of a
Hfty-cent dollar was too much, tempo
rarily, for the Kentuckian's regularity.
Mr.. Watterson fears for the new
House. IL that fails. the party will be
dshed for 1872. He has in mind par
. ticularly the proposition to reduce the
Speaker to the limited and small func-
tons of presiding officer, and to enter
upon the experiment Of organizing the
House through the agency of special
commission.
: That does not commend itself to one
who was born within a stones throw Of
the Capitol, passed his youth In the
building as a newspaper reporter, served
and for fifty years has been a student
of congressional procedure and COM
mentator on national policies. Mr.. Wat
terson would invest the new Speaker
with authority, after the old fashion, and
; hold him responsible for his acts
: Is there an omen in this trip in this
spirit?
In the early spring of 1896 Mr.. Waiter
son left for Europe for a prolonged stay.
The democracy was In power, but in bad
shape. The Cleveland administration had
broken down, and a fractional war was in
progress about the future 1t eliminated
= few months later at Chicago in the
nomination of Mr.. Bryan, which was
most displeasing to the Kentucky editor
From his place Of sojournment in Eu-
rope he declared against both the ticket
and the platform, and threw by cable
the influence Of his newspaper in favor
: Of the Palmer and Buckner movement.
In November the democracy went to de-
feat.
: We are not now, as then, on the eve Of
"a presidential campaign, but the cam
paign is already taking form. In a fort
night there Will be a meeting In this
town, at which will be discussed not
only the question Mr.. Watterson raises,
but other questions having an important
/, bearing on the democracy's early future.
Does Mr.. watterson foresee, as fifteen
years ago, mistakes from divided coun-
sells, making for his party's defeat at
the next national trial OF conclusions?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06
Testimonial.

Talk about inventions Of strictly mod
ern class
The greatest institution Of them all has
come TO pass.
We've had the seedless apple and we've
fired the smokeless gun,
And horseless carriages long since have
had us on the run.
But when we come the lengthy list OF
things like these to scan,
The best Of all is offered by the wizard
weather man.
He puts mis- earmuffs on and writes a
cold wave bulletin
And then the blizz-less blizzard comes
serenely strolling in.
1t is better, beyond question, than the
plain old-fashioned kind;
It's grateful to the senses and 1t elevates
the mind.
And practically speaking its advantages
are great.
The cost of fuel that it saves is fine to
contemplate.
So when you're moved to criticise the
weather sage, refrain;
Don't mention his predictions in sharp,
'sardonic vein;
For when the wonder workings Of the era
you recall,
You must own the blizz-less blizzard is
the greatest Of them all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06

Sandy state that there is no proprietary
right in umbrellas. 1t is true that the
theory to that effect exists almost every
where, but ar court Of justice Is hardly
the place to proclaim solemnly the doc
TRUE that taking an umbrella Is not steal
Ing when 1t rains. InasMuch as nobody
wants an umbrella when it is not raining.
the umbrella really only exists. as a
practical proposition, when the skies are
weeping. Therefore. according TO tile Pat
erson pronouncement. as far as 1t ap-
pears. the moment rain begins to fall all
Individual proprietorshfp in umbrellas
ceases and possession becomes right.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06
Umbrellas.

A dispatch from Paterson, n. J., tells
Of remarkable decision rendered by a
local jurist as follows:
1T Is no crime to steal an umbrella on
O rainy day, according to a decision by
Recorder Carroll Of this city. Robert Nc
Cauley of Philadelphia was tried for TAX
ing an umbrella from a hotel in the Tues
day rainstorm. The recorder dismissed
the case. The Phiiadelphian thanked him
and added that he was glad to know that
Jersey law was SO sound"
This is a provokingly incomplete report
Of a highly important proceeding To
whom did the umbrella belong? Was 1t
returned? Did the Philadelphia have
one of his. own? Did his act of taking
the umbrella from the hotel involve the
wetting Of some other man? Really Jer-
sey justice does not shine forth with sin
gular brilliance in this instance as far as
the facts are known Or are TO be under
stood. And II Is unfortunate that ii
should u proclaimed as the law in tn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06

should not be regarded as a party mat
ter. Whether the democrats or the re-
publfcans control the House, 1t should be
obvious to any legislator who has the
least acquaintance with the conditions
In Washington that the government sur
fers from the failure to pay salaries in
keeping with the services rendered and
also In keeping with existing conditions,
and particularly from the lack -of any
system Of clerical retirements. The
United States is not poor. 1t Is a great
business organization. and it should be
run with reference to the basic principle
that obtains in all commercial lines that
1t is impossible to get good work without
paying adequately for 1t. 1t is also impes-
sible to maintain a permanent organiza-
ton without some method Of clearing
the service from time to time of the
superannuated by humane means. The
present spectacle confronting Congress is
that OF a departmental service filled with
men and women whose rate OF pay has
not been changed for about half q GEN.
fury. while all other workers have re-
ceived advances of from % to 30 per cent
meanwhile AS result OF the failure OF
Congress to enact laws for the decent
retirement OF the department clerks after
years OF faithful service and upon reach
ing the age at which II Is best for the
worker and for the employer to effect
changes, the departments are also filled
with people whose usefulness Is declining
steadily, but who have been unable to
provide themselves during their years OF
work with a competence in their old age.
They cling to their places hoping for re-
lief, and on the other hand the depart
ment chiefs retain them from charitable
motives which, while they are creditable
to those in authority, nevertheless must
necessarily react upon the general CT
ficjency of the service.
No more important work. lies before
Congress at this time than the readjust-
ment Of the departmental salaries and
the provision OF some method whereby
the elder clerks can be relieved from
duty without being thrown out to starye
or to become objects Of charity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06
Harmon's Inauguration.
From the Columbus Dispatch.

Not only does the governor preach econ
omy In his message to the legislature;
he also practices 1t In directing the char
acter Of his Inauguration. He might have
had ceremonies at the beginning of his
second term which would have glorified
him as public servant with an expec-
tation Of higher honors, and, In securin:
them. he would have pleased a great
many persons, who love excitement and
display and would really have done moth
ing subject 10 criticism. But the COVER
nor has preferred to cut out the orna-
mental. which is always expensive, and
proceed with the practical performance of
the duties for which he and the others
were elected. 1t may be disappointing
TO an exultant democracy returning from
exile, but there Is q homely virtue in it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06
The Ohio Senstorship.

So far so good. One Of the important
senatorial problems was in Ohio, where
no instructions to the legislature had
been voted, and number Of lightning
rods were easily deserted. There was
fear of a deadlock, and a suggestion
had been made that Gov. Harmon might
be forced to take the place to settle the
difficulty.
mated in caucus last night. and will
be elected next week. He had not a
vote to spare, but there is no hint that
he did not win strictly on the square.
He is young for the office-forty- seven
and In attaining the honor has shown
extraordinary speed" This time last
year he was wholly unknown to the
country at large, and but little known at
home. Election to a county Office had
measured his accomplishments in poll
tics. He will soon figure In the chamber
where Sherman. Thurman, Pendleton
and Foraker in the past half century
did some notable things.
This choice is not in the nature Of a
new find by the democratic caucus.
Those who made it had been In way
assisted by an expression Of opinion by
the people at the polls. Mr.. Pomerene
canvassed the state in his race for lieu
tenant governor, giving his views on all
public questions, state and national, and
the voters had opportunity to take his
measure. That they approved Of him
was shown by his success at the polls.
Moreover, he had since made a can
vass for senator. not so thorough as
the one for lieutenant governor, but still
| thorough enough to acquaint the public
with his views on the larger matters
; .fore the country. In a joint debate
with one Of his rivals he had put him
self on record, and when he takes his
seat in the Senate 1t will be possible to
forecast him according to his own chart.
1t is stated that the selection is alto
gether agreeable to Gov. Harmon. So
much the better. Ohio and the country
think q good deal Of Gov. Harmon. and
Mr.. Pomerene will be the stronger for
the governors o. X.
With this matter out Of the way, the
situation at Columbus with respect to
LEGISLATION will be much simplifed. No
senatorial deadlock. and consequently no
complications growing out OF PROPOSE
tons to trade men for measures. or
measures for men. will leave the legis-
lature free-handed to proceed at once to
general business. and devote the session
to the governors recommendations and
suggestions OF its own as to the states
affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06
A Non.Military Nation.
From the Boston Globe

Secretary Dickinson has just issued a
report on the militia Of the country that
shows how little the minds Of Americans
are turned away from peace and toward
war He announces that in 1910 the
strength of the organized militia forces
Of the nation 10 only 1850 men. an in
crease Of but 3, 113 in seven years. He does
not add that there are almost to a thou
sand as many clergynnen. printers. manu.
facturers. groceIS. butchers. steuogra-
piers or masons in the nation a. there
are citizen soldiers. But the fact Is true.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06
Maine.

After all, Mr.. Hale's personal compli-
ments did not injure his friend Mr.. john
son. who was nominated by the demo-
cratic caucus last night to succeed him in
the Senate. The first democratic senator
from Maine since 1917: Verify. 1t is a
long time between democrats in that neck
Of woods. But now that the party, after
SO long time. has come back, will 1t be
able to stay back? Something depends
on thu new senator. but much more on
the way the party handles the local pro-
hibition question, and much also on the
conduct Of the national party In Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06
Stopping Pistol Toting.
Times Dispatch

So impressed was the grand jury yes
terday by the evidence presented as to
the evil caused by pistol carrying among
the rougher element Of the city that It
made a special report to Judge Witt urg-
ing that the habit be broken up without
delay. Maj. Werner OF the police de.
partment was the CHIEF witness. showing
the gravity Of the situation and the crime
and murder resulting from the habit The
grand jury believes with him that the
matter ought to be investigated without
delay and some remedy adopted.
There can be no question that pistol
totinR ia at the root Of many crimes, and
that it ought to be checked as far as It
lies In the power Of the council to
check it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06

In many European communities Mr..
Roosevelt is still spoken OF as America s
leading citizen. The prophets experience
In his own country Is proverbial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06

Bankwrecker Robin does not appreciate
tho generous fortitude of the aged couple
who are anxious 10 recognize him as a
member OF the family
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06

Some distinction attaches to the retire
snent of Mr.. Corey from a position of
public Importance. owing to the fact that
il was not caused by political land
. slide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06

The idea of publicity for committee
proceedings advocated by Representa-
tive, Norris would save wear and tear
on many imaginations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON,
Strange Traffic.

II understand that in some cities votes
recently sold as low as dollar EACH"
said the foreigner who is writing a book.
Yes" replied the practical politician:
land II we had bareained little more
closely we could have had them marked
down to 80 cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06
Entered as seeopd-class mail matter at the post
once at Washington. d. @.

eBIn order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence. letters TO THE STAR should
not be addressed 10 any individual connected
! with the once. but simply TO THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
10 tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06

A little Culebra landslide now and then
seems unlmportant. after what the coun-
try has been through.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06

London may find itself obliged to turn
some Of the suffragettes out OF jail In
order to make room for criminals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06

Some Of the, forms of public enter
tainment may make it necessary for
all cities to equip the local govern
ment with a corps Of art critics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06

Fortunately for DR.. Cook, literary facil-
ity is often gift quite independent of
the instinct Of yeracity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06

President Diaz may be hampered in the
moral effect OF his victories by the fact
that many Of the conquered troops do not
read newspapers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06

In time Mr.. Roosevelt may be persuaded
to abandon new nationalism and become
u plain progressive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06

London does not feel that 1t can solve
its latest homicide mystery by merely
restoring Inspector Dew to active duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06
Drawing q Distinction.

Il am afraie' the signature on that old
master is forgery said the authority
on pictures.
Sir" replied Mr.. Cumrox, IT requested
your services as an art connoisseur, not
as handwriting expert"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06
Another ingenious Defense.

"Jedge," said Mr.. Erastus Pinkley, I'd,
plea has to offer is self-defense."
"Self-defense!''
"Ysssir. were walkin' peaceably pas
dat chicken coop, an II dat CHECKER
hadn't jumped out an tried to bite m,
wouldn' Of had to grab him by d,
neck"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06
Unreasonable Expense.

1.-THE old customs are dying out" said
the sentimentalist. Nowadays no young
man asks his sweetheart for lock OF
her hair
Well" replied Miss Cayenne, ':hair
costs great deal more than 1t used to-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06

More progressives answer Present.
every time the roll is called
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06

Kansas politics is as intense in pros
perity as 1t used to be in adversely.