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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-05
EVANGELISTIC SERVICES.

Tonight tomorrow and Friday nights evangelistic services will be conducted at the Second Baptist church by the Rev. c. K. Flanders, evangelist of the State Baptist society. The services will begin at 7:45 each evening, and special musical pro- grams will be provided. On Friday afternoon at three o'clock MT. Fland- CTS will hold a service for children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-05
GIVES LIST OF CROOKS
 TO PROBE COMMITTEE
Special from United Pres.)

New York, April 5.-The Grand Jury Investigating vice conditions in New York City, today. called on Mag istrate Corrigs;n to substantiate his charges that crooks were being pro tecred and gamblers and women of the underworld permitted to ply their trade unmolested. While protecting his informants, Corrigan supplied his inauisitors with a complete list of well known crooks now in town and also enumerated establishments which he said were illegal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-05
E-. Fl. DILLON & CO
POPE FORGIvES
 MAN WHO TRIED
 TO KILL PONT!FF
Special from~United Press

Rome, April 5-"He is some pool mad man and I forgive him gladly This was the Pope's comment, today when informed that Pietro Pessanti who fired at the priest celebrating long intended to kill His Holiness.
 Pesanti, arraigned, today, admitted that he wanted to kill the Pope. He expressed sorrow that the shot fired at the priest missed
 Pesanti's hatred of the church is due to the fact that his rich uncle willed his fortune to the church Pesanti lived in the United States sev- eral years
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-05
FAMOUS EDITOR
 DIES AT HIS DESK

Special from United Press.)
 London, April 5.-Charles Fred erick Moberly Bell, managing direc- tor Of the London Times and one of the most famous of English journal ists. died here at the age of 64. For 25 years he was the Times cores pendent in Egypt and was an author ity on Egyptian matters. Bell was a victim of heart disease and died while seated at his editorial desk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-05
SCHOOL CHILDREN TO PLANT
 TREES ON ARBOR DAY
Especial from United Prcss.)

ISpFcIaI IFOm Un1ted PfcSS.)
 New Haven, April 5-Arbor Day will be observed Friday in the pub lie schools of the State. In at least three large cities department stores are arranging to distribute a young tree to each child to plant. This was confessedly an advertising proposition with the stores but the education boards in each city quickly accepted their offer. The schools will close after the Arbor Day. exercises, until April r for the Easter Vacation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-05
INDIANA CYCLONE
yspecial from United Press. }

ISpeCIdI ITOHI UHit6u fItss1
 Shelbyville, Ind, April 1.-Two per sons are believed to have been killed several were injured and score of houses wrecked by a cyclone which passed near here, early today Timo- thy Lewis, 54. escaped from his home with his wife but ret1rned to rescue his year old daughter. The house collapsed and both were buried in the ruins
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-05
DIES OF EXCITEMENT
Special from United Press.

Especial from United Press.
 New Haven, April 5-The funeral was held, today, of Samuel Kaplan who died from heart trouble brought on by excessive joy. He was dis charged from a local hospital, yester- day, and was so Overjoyed at being reunited to his family that the ex- citement inducd the fatal shock
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-05
LENTEN SERVICES.

Rev. ]. c. France, of St. Luke's church. spoke on Courage and Per severance" to a large congregation to- day at the noon-day service in the chapel of Trinity Episcopal church . Tomorrow Rev M G. Thompson of Christ church, Greenwich, Conn, will speak on "A Lesson From the Cross '' Friday Rev. James Goodwin of Christ church, Hartford. Conn, will speak lon The Manliness of the Christian" |"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-05
EASTER SALE.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Peo- ple's church, Laurel avenue, will hold an Easter sale. April and ', after noon and evening. Fancy and use ful articles, also home made cakes, canned fruits, and confectionery will beon sale. Supper served from 5 to s o'clock. All are welcome.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-05
SUFTIEIID'S OLDEST HAS
 HIS 97TH BIRTHDAY
Special from United Press ]

Especial from United Press)
 Spffield, Conn.,. April 5-James Bar low Rose. Suff1eld's oldest citizen celebrated his 97th birthday, today His general health is very good, but his hearing and eyesight are failing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-05
PRAYER MEETING TONIGHT.

The Rev. Hugh B. Carpenter of South Norwalk who has been called to the Cranston Street Baptist church of Providence, R. l., will conduct the prayer meeting at the First Baptist church this evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-05
DEAD FROM EXPOSURE
(Special from United Press.

Middletown, Conn, April 5-Harry Agnew was found dead from expos ure along the Connecticut river at
 this place, today. He was 55 years
 of age and had been going down hill
 since the recent loss of his wife. He left five children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-05
JUDGE BEERS REAPPoINTED.

Alfred B. Beers of this city was yesterday reappointed as a member of the Soldiers Hospital board by Governor Simeon E. Baldwin for a term of two years, from April To-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-05

Cotton voile and Marquisette in col ors and with stripes lead in new fab rics offered for spring wear
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-07-21
Heroes in a Lighthouse

newly made widow saw that the light did not
revolve as 1t should and was liable to be mis-
taken by passing ships for another light
Once more she mounted into the tower to
make the machinery work but her efforts were
useless. The machinery was out of order and she
did not know how to fix it. Then she descended
and sent the two oldest children up into the
tower-one was ten and the other seven-and all
that night, alone in the little lamp room up at
the top of the lighthouse. from 300 p M until
seven the next morning, the two children kept
the machinery in motion, while the mother below
with the two smaller children, prepared the body
of the father for burial.
The Figaro's correspondent, who is the tax col
lector of the district adds: 81 have still to pay
the S10S3 of the keepers wages due from April.
l to April 49, the day of his death. The govern
ment has been asked for a grant for this coura-
geous family but when will 1t come? For the
present they are without food and almost without
home sleep in
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-07-21
Harold Knows the signs.

F1ve-year-old Harold's older sister
was in the habit Of making a good
many demands on him. Generally
her requests for favors. usually the
running of errands around the house,
were prefaced by what she considered
subtle fiatterv.
Now, Harold" she began one day,
you're a dear, sweet little boy, and
you know l love you" but Harold
cut her short.
We'll, Ethel" he said. earnestly. IF
it's upstairs. I won't go."-Lippincott's
Magazine.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-07-21
Their Native Heath.

DIR. Eugene Fuller. president of the
American THEOLOGICAL association. said
at dinner In New York. apropos of
Independence day:
1--WE must all try to be as truthful as
George Washington was. / am afraid
we have not, of late years. upheld the
reputation for truthfulness that George
Washington gave us. am afraid
that we have published to the world.
through our yellow press and by other
means, a good many tall stories.
Thus an English teacher once said
to a pupil:
"What is a miracle?'
Please. SIR the little pupil an
swered, it's something that happens
In America
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-07-21

bly,, the kidney secretIons were IN
awful condition and my bladder badly
infamed. / grew SO bad was bed
fast and was so thin looked like a
skeleton. Doctors failed to help me
and began using Doan's Kidney
Pills. They cured me permanently
and am now as well and strong as
anyone"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by druggists and general
storekeepers everywhere. Price 500.
r-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-07-21

The Paris Figaro prints letter from a CORE
spondent In Belle Ile little island south of the
coast of Britanny, which relates the following
story:
On April Is last at 10: 90 a. the lighthouse
keeper OF Kerdonis, on the southeast point of
Belle lie. mile and quarter from any habita-
ton, became suddenly Ill he was cleaning the
lamp Thinking that 1t was only passing all
ment, he continued to work till midday. when he
became i'll that he had to take to his bed. The
only other persons in the lighthouse were his
wife and four young children. Unable to leave
her husband and four little children alone. the
wife could not seek assistance.
The keeper grew Al 700 p. m. his
death agony began. 1t then time to light the
lamp The wife, leaving her children beside her
dying husband, mounted into the tower to light
the lamp of the lighthouse. When she came down
her husband breathing his last.
While she was weeping one OF the children
cried Mother. the lamp is not turning" The
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-07-21

publicans In the surging party crowd said a word.
The instant that the offensive words were spoken,
Jonn sharp Williams turned like flash to the
speakers desk and demanded attention
The house has its privileges" he thundered;
Its dignity has been outraged"
Mr. Hepburn sat down; likewise Mr.. Cooper.
The Republicans stole back to their seats Mr..
Williams crossed the aisle to the Democratic
domain. Republican family quarrel had been
settled by an emissary Of the enemy.
Speaker Cannon and Leader Williams. party
enemies. had been personal friends for years.
They called each other Joe and John and rot
fnfrequently they are walking through the
corridor. each with about the others
shoulder. Mr.. Williams did not hesitate while
upon the floor and holding the thought that the
minority's rights had been invaded. to make
target of the speaker for such shafts as he could
form and sharpen out of the material of words
Mr.. Williams has told Mr. Cannon many a time
that as speaker he was an abuser of power.
Mr.. Williams smiled approval when Mr. De Ar
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-07-21
Sincere But Awkward.

1t was at the. private theatricals,
and the young man wished to compli-
ment his hostess, says the Boston
Transcript:
Madam. you played your part
splendidly. 1t fits you to perfection"
I'm afraid not. A young and pret-
ty woman is needed for that part"
said the smiling hostess.
But, madam, you have positively
proved the contrary"
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-07-21
Mioht Help.

Mrs. Willis (at the Ladies' Aid so
ciety)-Now. what can you do for the
poor boys at the front?
Mrs. Gillis-I was reading today
where the soldiers are always max
ing sorties. Now, why can't we get
the recipes for those things and make
them ourselves and send them to the
boys?-Puck
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-07-21
THE TRUTH ABOUT HLuINe.
Talk No. 8.

Avoid liquid bluing because it's at
best only weak solution of blue In
an expensive package. The customer
pays the cost of glass bottle and
heavy freight charge by getting half
cents worth of bluing.
Buy RED CROSS BAG BLUING.
Best blue. nothing but blue. Makes q
basket of clothes look like snow
drift. ASK YOUR GROCER.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-07-21

cause. IL you nave
backache, headache,
urina airy disorders.
look to your kidneys
give the help the
kidneys need. Mrs.
r. E. Scott, 302 Front
ST., Baker City. Ore,
gays: For twelve
years I was a sufferer
from kidney trouble.
Ny back ached terri
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-07-21
Mamma,. Anael Gets Buoy.

Fond Mother-And has mammals an
gel been a peacemaker today?
Mammals Angel-Yes. ma. Tommy
Turf was a-lickin' William Whimpers.
an when l told i'm to stop he
wouldn't. an ! jumped in an licked
the stufiin' out O. both Of 'em.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-07-21

the University OF virginia. anu eHe OHI'efs''' "
Heidelberg, Germany.
Leaving out of consideration the Repuphcah
leader Senator Serene E. Payne, and the Demo
cratic leader John Sharp Williams, there were
~ nf,sso,ri and General Charles II. Grosvenor OF
Ohio and between John Dalzell of Pennsylvania
and anv Democrat on the other side of the aisle
who was willing to try issues with the somewhat
waspish Pennsylvania Grosvenor ana oiaih
were as good Mt retort as any other members of
the house. They had encounter after encounter
and 1t would be difficult thing to decide which
of the two came out of the trays the better.
Grosvenor in his retorts was apt TO De cutting
while Clark was more likely to be broadly
humorous.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-07-21

A good name being better than
riches, 1t behooves us to take better
care of our regulations.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-07-21
Tho Supreme Test.

Brownly-Is Jones contented?
heard him complain of the way his
child is taught in school.-Harper's
Bazaar
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-07-21
Are YouR KIDNEYS wEAkf

Thousands suffer from sick or weak
ened kidneys without knowing the
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-07-21
Personal.

Garrulous Barber-As the sayin'
goes. There's always room at the
top"
Sensitive Customer-How dare you
refer to my badness!
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-07-21

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c a bottle.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-07-21


he had agreed to use
his efforts to exempt
the express companies
from being classed as
common carriers. In
fact Mr.. Hepburn had
impeached the verac-
ity of Mr.. Cooper in
language as unparlia-
mentary as 1t was i'm
polite. Everybody ex-
pected to see a fight,
but not one of the Re-
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-07-21
@;' WILLIAMS
3I& 3! The RczWgOqu<

THIN the last few years
progression has been the
text OF presidential SER
mons and to a large degree
the text Of congressional
speeches, for most OF the
members of both great
political parties have de-
clared fealty TO the cause
OF advanced legislation. al
though 1t is perfectly true
that a few of them have
preferred reaction to pro-
gression as a text. and
that some of these who
have spoken on behalf OF
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-07-21

Polly-So Mrs. Highmere's husband
has developed bad habits. How did
you hear about 1t?
Dolly-Oh, Mrs. Highmere invited
us all to an afternoon tea SO she could
tell us how she suffered In silenceI
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-07-21

Fully Covered.
II want to get insured
.Yes-fire or life?"
"Bott-T've got wooden leg"
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-07-21

mond of Missouri in denouncing what
he called "the miserably inadequate
committee representation Of the mi
nority." shook his fist at the speaker
and let loose from his tongue such ex-
pressions as gross injustice" and ma
licious unfairness." But this is all a
part OF the fre Of politics and 1t
doesn't seem even to scorch the bonds
of friendship.
John Sharp Williams of Yazoo,
Miss, now senator. makes his educa-
ton tell in his speeches, and yet he
manages 1t without committing the
offense of pedantry. He is probably
the "most-graduated" man In either
house of congress. After going through
several primary schools. the Mississip-
ian completed a full course at the
Kentucky Military institute, the Uni
yersity of the South. Sewanee. Tenn;
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-01
They Never Fail
That is What They Say About Them in Norwich, and it is There-
 fore Reliable.

Another proof, more evidence, Nor wich testimony to swell the long list Of local people who endorse the old Quaker remedy, Doan's Kidney Pills. Read this convincing endorsement of that remarkable preparation:
 Eugene Sweet, Sunnyside Avenue, Norwich. Conn.,, says: Tt was at least twelve years ago that I first learned of Doan's Kidney Pills. At that time I was in great need of a kidney remedy. For eight weeks was confined to my bed on account of lrm- bago and was almost helpless. having to be turned over and being unable to move at all without assistance My suffering was about all any person could endure. Sharp pains across my loins and kidneys caused me misery Of the worst kind. I was also annoyed secretiops. I consulted three of the best physicians in Providence, R. l., but they faildd to make the slightest improvement. It was finally my good fortune to read of Deans Kidney Pills and I was so much impressed with what was said in their favor that I began their use. Their beneficial ef- feet was soon noticeable and I con- tinued to improve 50 rapidly that I was soon able to resume work I give the entire credit for my recovery to Deans Kidney Pills and never intend to be without 8 supply in the house."
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn O.. Buffalo, NeV York. sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name Doanss and take no other.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-01

been in Mystic, many homes where illness prevails have been visited that would not otherwise have the atten- ton of a nurse.
 Guests of Mrs. w. P. Bostwick.
 Mrs. William P. Bostwick hospitaly entertained friends at her home on Bay View avenue Thursday. Refresh ments were served during the evening. Those present were MT. and Mrs. Hen ry Schroeder, Mrs. John A. Rose, Mrs. Otis. Abell, Mrs. Thomas Travena, Mrs. Alex Taylor, Mrs. Ellery- Bur- dick. Misses Mabel Duncan, Ethel Cooper Lillian Payne, Florence Coliis, Ruth Abell, Margaret Reed, Vera Bur- dick, Nellie Brooks, Mrs. Robert Me- Williams, William Stott.
 Briefs and Personals.
 Mrs. Charles Newbury has returned from a visit. with Mrs. Standish Adams in Providence.
 MT. and Mrs. Christopher Morgan left Friday afternoon for New York and today (Saturday) will sail for BermudAs where they vii lspend a month.
 News was received in Mystic Thurs day of the serious illness of Mrs. Harriet Lamphere in New York city. Mrs. Lamphere left for New York to make a visit and contracted 9 severe cold which developed into pneumonia.
 Mrs w. Herbert Lamb has returned from Providence.
 Rev. H. M Reed of Attleboro, Mass, was the guest on Friday of Harry B. Mackenzie.
 Albert Saunders of Chester. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-01
Local Laconics.

Albert Randall is working in the Macy store, New York.
 Elias Rathbone is confined to his home with sciatic Rheumatism.
 There was no. criminal business ready for trial at Fridays session of the Third district court in Westerly.
 George H. Utter left Saturday for W ashfngt0n, to commence his duties as congressman at the special session
 Even the Friends observe the rules of the Westerly public library and doff their hats as they enter the read ing room.
 X The trouble over the license of John Carney for 8 salooon in Canal street has been temporarily adjusted, and business has been resumed.
 The night shift at the C. B. Cottrell sons plant which has been at work for year and 8 half, will be added to tho day force next Sunday.
 Sergeant George Charest, who com buried in the Soldiers cemetery at Plum Island Friday with military horrors s
 Rt Rev. James DeWolf Perry, bish- op of the Episcopal diocese of Rhode Island will make his 2rst visit to Christ Episcopal church in Westerly Sunday morning.
 .ulSS fE<tt4eHuu fldnuOlpn, WHO mas been in Providence several months, the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Albert E. Brownells has returned to l1er home in Chestnut street
 At the annual conference of the Ad- vent Christian denomination of the district of Rhode Island and eastern Connecticut, George A. Ferguson of Peacedale was elected vice president.
 Captain John F. Richards and Lieut.. Charles Richards. brothers, and both of Troop E., Cavalry squadron, will leave today for San Antonio as rep resentatives of the Rhode Island Ma tional Guard in the war game. Grand Sword Bearer Samuel D. Sherwood of Springfield, of the grand encampment of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. made unofficial inspec- tion of Narragansett commandery, Knights Templar. Thursday evening.
 John J. Dunn of Westerly, secretary [!of the state board Of agricultllre was one Of the speakers at the farmers 'ins stitute at Hope, under the auspices of the FIskevflIe grange. Forage Crops
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-01
Benefit Whist.
MYSTIC
sehoolboy Has Bad FalI-District Nurse Addresses Mothers and Teachers Association-Mrs. Harriet ,Lamphere III in New York.

The first accident at the schoolhouse on the West Side occurred Friday noon, when Burnham Donahue. the eight year old son of MT. and Mrs. Peter Donahue, fell dwon the stairs leading from the first floor into the playroom. to which place he was going to eat his dinner. He was picked up by man named Murphy, who was at work in the building, and was taken to the dressing room. Dr. Meyers was summoned and found the boy suffering severely from bruises and some brok- en bones. He was taken to his home. It is not known just how the accident happened, but the boy stated that his shoe caught in the concrete step.
 Address by District Nurse.
 At the West Mystic school Friday evening a meeting of the Mothers and Teachers association was held, a large number of members being present. Miss Margaret Peacock, the district nurse for Mystic. gave an interesting talk. Miss Peacock, who visits many homes, has a wide experience and brought out many facts interesting to her hearers. Since Miss Peacock has
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-01

was tho subject Of diseu1sion. The other speaker was Professor Adams Of the Rhode Isfand State college.
 Br. Milton Duckworth, senator from the town of CharleskoWp. told some of his. colleagues of a hsh6rnian In hie town. who caught a trout that Wei8h- ed i've pounds. In answer to|a query, landed about six years ago. The. doc- tor says that trout hooked near Gar- oline nowadays weigh from a quarter to half a pound.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-01
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roll of the Second Congregational church was held in the church parler Thursday afternoon. Ice cream and cake were served.
 Invited to Attend Meeting.
 The members of the local w. c. T. U. have been Invited to attend worlds mission meeting to be held in the Broad Street church, Friday, April 7, at which Mrs. Deborah Knox Lfy- ingstone will speak.
 Painful Injury.
 Manuel Curt, Jr., injured three fin gers of his left hand while at work Thursday at the velvet mill. The in jured fingers were caught between A brakeman on Q freight train in the local yard jumped from the freight station platform to the ground Thursday. and broke a bone in one foot
 Religious Interests.
 The monthly preparatory lecture preceding Holy Communion was de- livered Thursday evening by Rev. G. B. Spalding at the Road parsonage. Rev. Dwight c. Stone will occupy the pulpit of the Second Congrega- tional church at both services Sun day, the topic for the morning being. Lessons from the Life of Neal Dow. Priesthood of Christ.
 Benefit Whist.
 Friday evening a benefit whist was ber attending. Refreshments were served.
 Herbert Harrison has secured enl- ployment on the steamer City of Lo- we'll and will begin his duties Mon day.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-01
NoI,ANK [,

The True Blue society met Frid~y evening with Mrs. Augustus Thompson on High street. At this meeting, the plans for the social which the society is to hold this (Saturday) evening were arranged. A programme will b1 rendered and the refreshments will ins clude clam chowder.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-01

been in Mystic, many homes where illness prevails have been visited that would not otherwise have the atten- ton of a nurse
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-01
PRESTON
lightning Damages Two Houses Dur
 ing "Wednesday Nights Storm. ~

Miss Anna McC1imon of Winsted is spending her vacation at her home in this place.
 Mrs. Charles K. Crary and daughter Rosie, spent Sunday in Westerly with Mrs. Thomas Purtil1.
 Henry D. Terry of Westerly visit ed relatives in this place Friday.
 Lightning Wednesday night enter