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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03
NEW RULING FOR AUTOISTS MADE
 BY COL. ROGERS
License Number Must be Placed Immediately Above" Cars
 Registry Number

Much trouble has been caused fo those whose business it is to see ff5s license numbers on motor vehicles. bv not being able to see them. Operators who are compelled to display their H. cense numbers have placed them On the rear of their cars, as required, but they have often been placed at some distance away from the regular 1i~ cense number.
 Because of this tendency among op- orators, Secretary of <State Matthew H. Rogers has arnerfded the method prescribed, by changing the wording after the words ESQ as not to swing to the following, "tf1e lower edge being immediately above the register mum Der of the car, and so arranged fbat both 1t and the register number shall be illuminated by the rear light, when lighted"
 The order in full concerning opera tors license now reads as follows
 In pursuance of the provisions of section three of this act, the secretary hereby prescrfbes the following meth cd for the display of operators license numbers on motor vehicles registered under the provisions of said sections
 The number shall be painted or enameled on a stiff metal plate, fhe figures thereon shall be not less than four inches high and each stroke thereon shall be not less than one-ha1f inch wide and the figures shall bs quarters inch apart The color of the figures shall be bright yellow and the background black. The plates or markers shall be securely fastened to the back of the seat on unfinished or test cars, and on finished motor vehicles they shall be securely fasten- ed, so as not to swing, the lower edge being immediately above the register number of the car, and so arranged that both it and the register number shall be illumined by the rear light, when lighted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03
Togo Is Speeding Here On
 Giant Lusitania
Especial from United Press.)


 New York, Aug. a-Racing down the Atlantic coast with a bone in her teeth and her big turbines whirl- ing to capacity, the giant Ieviathan Lusitania is speeding against time to try to get her sharp moose. opposite the quarantine station by 10:3O to- night. If she does, Japan's greatest hero and one of the greatest naval of ficers in the world, will sleep tonight, in hotel in this metropolis. If time wins Admiral Togo will remain on board until morning.
 The hero of the worlds greatest na- val battles comes here as the guest of the American nation and will be the recipient of such honors as are seldom accorded by Democracy to From the moment he lands until he crosses the border into Canada, en- route to his far eastern home the reigning Admiral of the Japanese navy nicknamed variously, the "Silent One" ''The Ogre" the "Demon Heip- achiro," and the Nelson of Japan, D will follow set program arranged for him by the State and Nation. The Lusitania will be met off the quaran- tine station by the revenue cutter Sen- eca, on board of which will be Cap tain Templin M. Potts chief of the office of naval intelligence; Chandler Hale, 3rd assistant secretary of State; Major General Fred D. Grant and staff; Lieutenant A. B. Cook, of the navy, detailed as personal aide to the Admiral during his stay here; Baron Uchida, Japanese Ambassador to the United States, and Commander Hani- hara first secretary of the Japanese Embassy.
 The Admiral will have tomorrow k0 = call on Mayor Gaynor He will leave for Waschington in special car of the Pennsylvania Railroad, in the af. ternoon. Tn the evening he will dine with the President. He goes to Can ada by way of Niagara Falls.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03
MADIGAN DAY ENTERTAINS| CROWDS AT STEEPLECHASE

Thousands of people were st Steeplechase Island yesterday to en- joy "Madigan Day." at which ths host was Eddie Madigan, the popular caterer of the island. Mir Madizan stated last evening when the last, joyful crowd had left for him. that the day was a great success and fully came up to his expectations.
 The Wheeler & Wilson and Co7sel Artillery bands rendered music for the occasion and number of extr q attractions of athletic nature afford T ed entertainment for the crowds. Tn| the evening there was an exce11entl display of fireworks
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03
FIRE BOARD DOESN'T MEET.

Owing to the absence of Commis- sioners Dwight c. Wheeler and Wal lace G. Taylor, no session of the fire board was held last evening. Com missioner Frank Cogill and Police Commissioner c. D. S. Miller held a little session at which they went over the matter of the burying of the po- lice and fire signal wires, the ex- pense of which work is being borne jointly by the two departments.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03
MORE WRECK VICTIMS
 LEAVE THE HOSPITALS

Robert Henderson, William Gettz, and Mrs. Mary O'Connor, all of Phil adelphia, are the latest of the numer- ous Federal wreck victims to be able to leave the local hospitals for their homes.
 Conductor Michael Furey who was badly injured, is recovering so well that it is expected he will be able to leave St. Vincent's hospital for home not later than tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03
SEEKS DAMAGES OF $1O,O0O AS RESULT
 OF AUTO ACCIDENT

George E.. Scofeld of this city has been sued for $10,00O damages by Ralph M. True of Fairfield. True was riding a bicycle in Fairfield, July 25 when he was struck by Scofield' s auto The plaintiff says he suffered internal injuries The action iSs re- turnable to the Superior court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03
WIFE APPLIES FOR CITIZENSHIP ON DEAD
 HUSBANDS PAPERS

Applying for citizenship on her dead husbands naturalization papers, Mrs. Julia Brennan of this city attracted some attention in the Superior court yesterday afternoon. Her husband took out his first papers in 1897, but died before he had chance to take out second papers. Under the law Mrs. Brennan has the right to take out second papers. This is believed to be the first case of its kind in the State
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03
CORPORATION REPORTS

The Sperry & Hutchinson Co.,, green trading stamp people, a New Jersey corporation, filed it's annual report with the town clerk yesterday. It's officers are F. A. Sperry, president, of Crawford, N. J.; w N. Sperry, vice president, also of Crawford; S. F.. Bailey, treasurer, Newark; and A. M. Hirst, secretary, Ridgewood, N. J.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03
TONY ROSS MAY
 FIGHT JIM BARRY
(speciaI from United Prsss. !

New York, Aug. 3.-The succssl with which Tony Ross, the Italiar heavyweight, held Joe Jeanette at distance in their sIashing bout. Tues| day night, has won him a place f] the admiration of Gotham fight fanf who now agree that if properly "a a1 veloped he will come pretty neal proving a champion. It Is reca1le1 that neither Jack Johnson, who wa< at the time in fair condition. nor A
 Kaufman, was able to stop the bl} match him with Jim Barry. Tori Sharkey's white hope, if Barry sod ceeds in stopping Porkey Flynn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03
ME;LIUS-LYNCH.

At the Sacred Heart church yes- terday morning, Miss Jennie Lynch of 528 Myrtle avenue, became the bride of Fred Melius, of 165 Broad street. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Catherine Lynch. A wedding breakfast at the home of the bride followed the ceremony aft CT which MT. and Mrs. Melius left for a wedding trip to Atlantic City
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03

Miss Louise Ringli of Capitol ave- nue entertained few of her friends, last evening, the occasion being the anniversary of her 23rd birthday. Games, stories and music were en- joyed. Master Kenneth Goodfellow en- tertained with a solo, which proved Days Later in the evening ice cream and cake were served. On de- parting the guests wished her many happy returns of the day.
 Miss Charlotte Pleadwell of Cleve- land avenue, entertained host of her friends, last evening, in honor of her birthday. The lawn was decorated with Japanese lanterns and a table was spread and a delightful evening was en1Oyed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03
JOHN SYLVESTER AGROUND.

The steamer John Sylvester, be- longing to Capt. Aiming J. Smith ran on reef at Rock Point, Fort Richmond, N J., and stove a hole in her hull. All the passengers were taken off without any difficulty. Wreckers are now busy pulling her out of her difficult position.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03
LOWEST BID

The lowest bid ever received by the city for grading work was opened yesterday, when City Auditor Heating awarded the bid for the grading of Capitol avenue to the Burns Co., at 30 cents a yard. A special appro- priation of $3.OOO has been allowed for the work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03
THE FARMER FOR. vACATIoNERs

Readers of '"The Farmer leaving the city for the season, mountains or rural resorts, or for Europe, can have 1t sent direct to them by mail for any period desired--days. weeks or months. Addresses may be chang ed as often as desired.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03
THE PRETTIEST FACE

and the most beautiful hands are of- ten disfgured by an unsightly wart It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Pharmacy. 253 Fairfield avenue and 166 Cannon St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03
IN PROBATE COURT

The estate of Anne A. Hull inven- tories at $2,300 in real estate, there being no personal property. The in- ventory was returned to the probate court yesterday.
 In the estate of Louis A. Hildebrand B, 800 in real estate and 10 personal property is inventoried.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03
BLOCK OF CLAY KILLS HIM

Middletown, Aug. 3-Antonio Grap- ton, employed at McDonald's brfck| yards at Smith Crossing, was killed yesterday by being struck on the backI of the neck by a block Of clay weigh
 ing 100 pounds, his neck being broksnl He was bending over working wferx there was a cavein and the large piecs
 of clay fell square1y on the back o4 his neck He was 31 years old and unmarried
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03
CONGRESS ON THE HOME STRETCH OF
 EXTRA SESSION
.(snecial from United Press,

Special from United Press)
 Washington, Aug. 3.-Congress, to- day, entered upon what a majority of members hope is the home stretch of the extra session. Both houses are cleaning up their legislative business so that if President Taft vetoes the wool and farmers free list bill, they will be ready to adjourn before the middle Of the month. Some members now predict that August 12 will see the windup.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03
CIEANEASY. 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. Winn. :44 Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03

Atlantic City-Justice of the Peace Joseph Weeks, of Pleasantville, is be- ing investigated by the Grand Jury because he fined automobilists by
 kil for speeding.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03

Mrs. Harry S. Pearsons and Miss Celia Pearsons have gone to Maine, where they will spend six weeks at their cottage, "Ow1s' Head" at the SeaShOre
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03
233 CHOLERA DEATHS
 IN ITALY FOR WEEK
Special from United Prees-)

Washington, Aug. 3-According to official reports from the Italian eov- ernment there were 2z3 deaths from cholera in Italy during the week from July 21 to 27.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs. Farrand Ogden Smith, who has been critically ill, is recovering rapidly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03

A pivot bridge party is in progress this afternoon at the Bridgeport Yacht club for a prize offered by Mrs. Henry A. Bishop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03

There's one thing like the Nugget it's a free pulling cigar. F 51 ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-03

E. H. Dillon, of the millinery firm of E.. H. Dillon & Company, sails today for Europe to secure the latest Partisan fashions in woman's head gear.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-02-17
WHERE THE ORANGE
BLOSSOMS BLOOM
Special Cor. ocala Banner:

Special Cor. Ocala Banner:
Silver Springs had hundreds of pic
nickers Sunday, and as many as six
launches could hold were transport
ed to Carmichael's Landing, Delk's
Bluff and Conner orange grove. The
Wenona, Isabel, oregonian, Louie War
rem, Ekiddoo and Andrew F. were the
boats in commission Sunday.
In the early morning the Messrs.
Smoak brothers. their wives and sew
eral friends departed down stream in
the Louie Warren, and their destina-
ton was Conner, where they went
ashore for an hour or more to take
stroll in the orange grove. They
returned to Delk's Bluff for a noon
luncheon.
Preceding the Louie Warren Capt.
Bush had the following party aboard
the Skiddoo: Mrs. James Engesser,
Miss Edna Culverhouse and Mrs. Gull
yerhouse. The Skiddoo anchored at
the Carmichael farm, where the launch
party spent the day with home-folks,
who had gone down in automobiles
from Ocala.
During the forenoon the Isabel. the
handsomest launch in Florida, put out
from its boat house, and on board wenS
Mr.. George K. Robinson, the owner,
and his family, with several friends
as guests. The Isabel moored at the
Delks Blur orange grove landing and
the party enjoyed dinner under the
big oaks.
Mr.. Fausett had with him on the
Andrew F., his brother, Harry, Mr..
James Engesser and Mr.. Peabody.
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CELEBRATION AT EV-
lNSTON
Special Cor. ocala Banner:

Special Cor Ocala Banner:
Wednesday marked the eightieth
milestone in the life of DR.. VIM. NJ
Richardson. While the doctor has liv-
ed out his four score years, yet he is
as active and vigorous as most men
at fifty. He grows truck and fruits
for market, and runs poultry farm.
He is an old resident of this commu-
nifty and numbers his friends by his
acquaintance.
On Wednesday his good wife decid-
ed to surprise him by inviting a few
of their friends to spend the after
noon. The following persons were
present: Mr.. VIM. Gist and wife, Mr..
Joe Gist and wife, Mrs. Frink, Mr.
Washburn and wife and Mrs. Bateman
of Mcintosh; Mr. and Mrs. w. c.
Smith, Tacoma; Rev. H. J. Haflinger
and wife and w. L. Miller, Micanopy;
Misses Eva Farnbach and Mary Ste
venson, Boardman; Mrs. McRae, Mrs.
P. K. Richardson, G. ]. Grace and wife,
Evinston; Mrs Blake, Spartanburg,
is. c.; Mrs. Wolfenden, Worthington
Springs; Mr.. Bennett, Huntington, w.
Va; Mrs. Bowler and son, Ocala.
Between four and five o'clock deli
cious refreshments were served, con-
sisting of ice cream, cake and am
brosia.
The afternoon was spent in pleas
ant conversation, and in bidding adieu
to the doctor everybody was lavish in
presenting good wishes for many
years vet of useful service.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-02-17
Miss Elizabeth Gist until Tuesday.

Miss Elizabeth Gist until Tuesday.
Mr.. w. r. Dedman made business
trip to Ocala Saturday.
Miss Mamie Thomas spent Satur-
day and Sunday with her parents.
st. Elmo was played here Monday
evening, and was enjoyed by all who
attended.
Quite a number from Mcintosh din
ed with DR.. Richardson Wednesday at
his lovely home at Evinston. 1t was
the doctors eightieth birthday and
his friends helped him celebrate. He
has the best wishes of his numerous
friends that he may see many more
birthdays.
Mrs. William Gist entertained at
"flinch," with luncheon, Thursday
morning.
Miss Artie Baldwin and Mrs. Hos
kins are visiting the east coast towns
this week. Before returning home
Miss Baldwin will go on to Atlanta to
buy her new spring millinery.
Miss Rosa Chambers is spending a
few days in town with friends.
Miss Myrtice- Rush of South Caro-
lima is visiting her brother, Mr.. Ed
Rush.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-02-17
MCINTOSH NEWS NOTES

Special Cor. Ocala Banner:
Miss Rebecca Gist is visiting school
friends at Lake City this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hampton left
Sunday for their home in Kentucky.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton of Mt. Ster-
ling. KY. went to Clearwater on Sun
day.
Miss Lillian Noteworthy is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. Etter, in Jacksonville.
Mr.. Stephens of Fort Meade will
open up a hardware business in Walk
up Bros. new brick building some time
in the near future.
Miss Edena Hickin of Richburg, S.
c., is visiting her cousins, the Walk
ups.
Miss Lola Maude Smith of Tacoma
came down to attend the show last
Monday evening, staying over with
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-02-17
THE GREATEST OF THESE is
CHARITY"

Thus in high heaven Charity is great,
Truth, Hope. Devotion. hold lower
place,
On her the cherubs and the seraphs
wait,
Her every virtue courts, and every
Deep-rooted in my heart then let her
grow,
That for the past the future may
atone,
That may act what Thou hast given
to know,
That | may live for Thee and Thee
alone.
And justify those sweetest words to
whom
Thou'st most forgiven.
christopher Smart, early eighteenth
century.
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AT SILVER SPRINGS

Special Cor Ocala Banner:
In the port of Silver Springs has
arrived the yacht Igou with a cruis-
ing list of sixteen passengers. The
yacht is from Tarrentuon, Pa, and the
party aboard is composed of Mr.. Geo.
w. Smith and fifteen others. The
yacht sailed up to the dancing pavil-
lion Thursday morning, and cast an
Choir amid stream
Mr.. Smith and his entire list of Ok
lawaha, river sight-seers came ashore
and took the Ocala Transportation
Company's truck for Ocala, where
they partook of noon luncheon at
the Ocala House Cafe.
The party returned in the afternoon
to Silver Springs, thence down Silver
Springs run and up the Little Okla
waha, bound for Eustis.. A. A. G.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-02-17

They went down early and they frol-
licked with the spinner. The fishes
did not know it was the Sabbath, and
they bit like sixty. The Andrew F..
locked at Delk's Bluff, and the party
Iunched with the Louie Warren par
ty there.
Capt Mason's famous little naptha
dug-out Oregonian lay to- all day at
Silver Springs waiting on her party
to arrive, and it was $3.50 in the af-
ternoon when the tourists for this
launch came in, and then, with a
bright day closing in on her, she
grabbed bone in her teeth" and
beat it" with the tourists on board,
for the Forks, outstripping all other
river craft, and arriving back at Sill
yer Springs at 5 p. M, enabling her
passengers to catch the big transpor-
tation truck to Ocala. The Oregonian
was running some
The day was ideal on stream and
in grove Sunday. Clouds drifted at
intervals, but most of the day shone
clear and the air blew balmy and the
new green leaves glistened as if pol
ished.
A large bunch of folks from Fort
Mccoy had chartered the Wenona,
and Conner, of course, was the Mecca.
On Saturday Mrs. E. P. Rentz and
party enjoyed the river trip aboard
the Wenona to Conner.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-02-17

We understand that Col E. t.
Byington, formerly of the Miami
News, will. with the assistance of the
citizens of that place. soon begin the
publication of a paper at Mulberry.
Mulberry is good town and deserves
good paper, and we trust that they
will not be disappointed, and that
Col. Byington will meet with deserved
success. The Record naturally feels
good toward Mulberry. The people
there have been generous with their
patronage of US, and we in turn have
striven to keep their hustling little
city before the world through the
columns of The Record. The good
people of Mulberry deserve all the
good things of this earth, and the
Record is always ready now. and in
the future, to aid them Barlow
Record. si
{ - stEt
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roam,
Lonely and sad till yet
roam,

OAOAJ anu Seh0 iii yOAs
Then brightly, sweetly smiled she,
yielding all her charms
Unto the hunter bold,
And threw herself all pure in his out
stretching arms,
And onward passed they midst storms
and in Gains,
With ecstacies untold
Then in the honeymoon of this I'M
measured bliss,
They wandered here and
there;
Although regardless if their footsteps
turned amiss,
Meandering first in that way, then in
this,
Within the forest fair.
Now travellers, tracing ORlawaha's
crooked way,
Oft wonder why tbs So
1t is the loving path, where wandering
day by day,
The warrior with his lovely bride did
stray;
Thus loving spirits go.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-02-17
suMMERFlELD ITEMS
Cor. Ocala Banner:

Special Cor. Ocala Banner:
A dance and supper was given last
Thursday evening for the benefit of
the hall fund of the Fraternal Union
of America. The dance was given in
the new addition to Mr.. Nathan
Mayo's store, and proved to be the
most successful benefit social ever
eiven in Summerfeld. The attend
nnce was large, and many of the
Young folks living at oxford, Levon
and Pedro came to have good time,
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-02-17
YACHT CLUB ELECTION
Special Cor. ocala Banner:

OpOOAoA OOAs ONdAeS DethhOA
The annual meeting of the Lake
Weir Yacht Club was held at the res
idence of Vice Commodore Henry, Ok
lawaha, on last Tuesday night. Off
GERS were elected as follows: Com
modore, w. R. Goodwin, Eastlake;
vice commodore, H. w. Henry, Jr.,
Oklawaha; secretary, H. T. Connard,
Weirsdale; assistant secretary, q. j..
Lyle, Stanton; treasurer, ]. w. Chap
man. Additional members of the ex-
ecutive committee, w. H. Buckley,
Weirsdale; j. L. Carney, Oklawaha;
E. H. Stafford, Weirsdale, and j. G..
Lee, Eastlake.
A committee was appointed to pur-
chase dishes and silver to be used by
the members in club entertainments.
At a meeting of the executive COM
mittee the following named persons
were elected to membership: R. Tur-
ner, G. A. Hogan and Lawrence Free
man, Weirsdale; Eugene Conner, Jr.,
Oklawaha; Geo. e. Snow, Eastlake,
and Noble w. Harrison, Ocala.
The program for the remainder of
the month was revised. The. card
party announced at the Lakeside Ho-
tel for the evening of February %
will be omitted. A decorated launch
parade will be held in the afternoon,
and picnic lunch at the hotel, after
which Washington's birthday adj
dress will be delivered by Louis w.
Duval of Ocala. The dance at Idle
wild pavilion, scheduled for the night
of March 1st, will not be held, but in
its place Mr.. and Mrs. e. H. Stafford
will give reception to the club at
their home at Weirsdale at 2:3O p. M,
Saturday, March 4. The program for
the remainder of March will be an
nounced later. 1t will include a cos
tune party and picnic on Sat- Pat
rick's Day.
Valentine Yacht Club Party
The second event in the winter sea
son of the Lake Weir Yacht Club en-
tertainments-the Valentine party at
Vice Commodore Henry's, at Okla
waha-proved to be one of the most
delightful in the history of the club.
The weather threatened little in the
late afternoon, but quieted down for
beautiful sail with the rays of the
full moon on the quiet waters of the
lake.
The big white house, which com.
mands the north shore of the lake,
was ablize with its welcoming gas
lights, and Mrs. Henry, assisted by
her charming little daughters and her
house guests, gave cordial welcome to
the people who came by launch and
auto from all sides of the lake, and
as far away as the river. Hearts
were trumps" in the tasteful decora,
Itions, and the commodious home gave
warm welcome to its guests. Sub.
stantial refreshments were served in
the big dining room overlooking the
lake. Miss Arnold poured tea and
Mrs. Stafford poured coffee. Music
added its charms to the entertain
ment. Nearly 80 people enjoyed the
delightful hospitality of this fine
home. The Billiken brought more
than thirty people from the hotel and
the south shore
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-02-17

Big Tim Sullivan distributed on
Monday 5000 pairs or shoes and TO-
900 pairs of socks to the poor of the
bowery for the tickets issued at the
Sullivan Christmas dinner.