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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12
FESTIVAL OF THE ENPlR2 !

hins George Formally Opens FestiFa
at Crystal palacea-Fire Thousa Id
Persons Furnish Vocal and instiu-
mental Music.
London, May 12.-KiDg George 70,
iayf,rnaIly opened the festival ofstke
Empire at Cry Palace, it being th,
first ceremony in which he has taken
part since his accession to the throne,
The king and queen left BuckiRg.
ham Palace early in the afternoon for
4 professional ride to Crystal Palace
The opening ceremonies lasted nearly
three hours. 4 chorus OF 4.5OO per
sous anl an orchestra OF 500, welcomed
the king and queen at the palace.
The feSliva! Of empire exhibition in
clolcS magnificent display OF the EN-
pirc's produce, manufactures, art treas
urcs and historical relics. The 'xhibi.
i diamonds alone is valued at slO,-
O00O00.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Deviled Crabs Mt Spinks' tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12
POLICE COURT.

Justice Il. B. Catoa presiding,
The following cases we're disposed of
tl.is morning:
John Cornell, charged with disorder,
Iy conduct forfeited his collateral by
failing 10 appear.
4 young man, charged with assault,
ing woman on North Lee street, TO-:
ieited his collateral by falling 10 appear
Rose Johnson, colored, charged with
stealing a pair OF shoes from John
Courtrev, coIored, was fined S..
Bud Dove, charged With cruelty TO
a horse, was dismissed. the complain,
ant falling 10 appear,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

By mutual agreement. two cases be-
fore the Corporation Court were dis
missed that Of Benjamin F. Board ct
al, against the Southern Railway for
81 900 damages to an auto truck
owned by the Board-Armstrong Com
pany, and that OF the Washington
MONUMENT Association, incorporated
against j, R, HeYa!as,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12
Nasuueraded as Japanese.

Los Angeles, Cal, May 12.-Three
dissrunlled Red Men left here early To-
day following the discovery that they
were not Japanese. The Red Skins are
anxious to get in on the same hospital
ity shown Japanese ball players, and
Joined the japanese Baseball Associa-
ton.
The discovery was made when the
Los angeles fans recognized in farAa"
the pitcher, former 'iryout" for the
Los Angeles Club.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12
Will Take Aviation Risks.

Paris. May l2.-Au insurance Office
which is to make specially al avia-
ton RISKS. was opened today next door
to the only aeroplane ticket office in
lie city. For go 6 person can buy .
ticket emitting him - one round OF
the aerodrome a. Issy and by the pay
ment ola liberal premium he may in
sure his life up 10 10000 francs against
accident in his aerial cruise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

A DIVIDEND OF THREE DOLLARS
"A per share will be paid 10 the stock
holders OF the Alexan dria Water Com.
pany on and after MONDAY. May 10,
ioll. Checks will be mailed stock holders.
BY order OF the Board OF Directors.
GEORGE pHLER,
mayI td Secretary and Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

A meeting Of the stockholders Of the
~ AWASHlNGTUNA ASPHALT BLOCK
AND TILE COMPANY, will be hcld At
lo7 North Fairfax Street. Alexandra,
Va, June sat O'Clock p. IN. TO electa
boarl Of directors aud TO do any other
necessary business.
mayJ I'd Z. MALOS &.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25
FOR SALE.

A most excellent tract of land con
sis ing of SO acres, situated on H.
Fadden road, miles north OF court
house, with the following improve
ments
One nice 5-Ioom residence, with au
S-foot hall and pantry; 1 barn,
lot fenced With wire: fine we'll soft
water; one cotton house and chicken
house, Que acre in orchard, consisting
Of peaces, apples and plums; 30
acres is in cultivation and the remain
der covered with fairly good timber,
consisting of white oak, pin oak, pius
and red oak.
This is one of the incest little
farms anywhere around Pine Bluff
and is now offered at a bargain price
of $4,000. This price includes fine
growing crop OF cotton and corn.
with the exception of acres which
has been rented for this year. The
emoluments from same. however. will
go to purchaser Apply to
S. NJ THYME,
Exclusive Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25
IA I, n.nan Lobster.

TIC lobster !:us always appealed to
tes 'nefSllman as affording a nick
1a!n, - his Il low Englishman.
'l.ei,s.t:. was a faTorte term of abuse
!7nong thu Eliza be1hnns. though it is
lily conje,taral that al alusion to red
faces was conveyed. AS si.snifying a
soldier. "lobsier.' originated in the
civil war. being applied TO the Round-
head cuirassiers, as Clarendon ex.
plains. because OF tie b''s''.t iron
shells with which they We're lowered"
Afterward the allusion VS. transfer
rcd TO the soldiers red uniform. But
that was the boiled lobster" The IRA W
lobster was naturally the man iii
blue. the policeman. In earlier days
we find Grose explaining that Ito boil
ones lobster" meant for clergyman
y become soldier.-London Chron,
iclp
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25
Tho Useful Crocodile Fish.

In the rivers and lakes Of the Mexi
eAa state OF Tabaseo there swims q
fish known as the crocodile Ash"
y hich is most uSeful to man.
lie skin Of the crocodile fish. ii
properly cured. El.'y be utilized for any
CT the purposes FOR Which the lighter
= ghts Of leather are employed. The
I'll CT the crocodile fish is perfect lu
ts cant and also used for sVftening
leather. In addition to Its qualities as
lubricant and emolient, the oil pos
sesses medicinal qualities for which &
superiority to the finest OF Norwegian
cod liver is claimed. The flesh Of the
rocodDe fish is extensively used by
tie natives as food and highly relished
by them as one of the delicaeies of the
country. Crocodile fish range III length
from ten inches to four feet, and when
dried assume an ashen hue, with light,
ar standings OF a blush tint.--NeW Or
in"ns Times Democrat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25
TESTING FIRE CLAY.
The Most Practical Method Is to Lle
eraiiy Eat L.

Fife clay has been in use for cen
- one which lacks definite laws NOR,
than any other. including those which
are either modern OF ancient and oi
less prominence. Iou can go 20
manufacturer of steel and specify
what you want by actual figures OF
statements and you can check the prod
uct by chemical analysis or mechanical
Aests and thus make sure you get what
you need. The producer knows how to
combine certain elements and what
quantities Of various kinds to combine
in order to get a result at least very
closely approaching what you call for
but not SO In the fire clay business. IL
the past the most skilled and highest
aalaried chemists have been employed
70 make tests, to promote and carry
through investigations on the natural
product and to study the workings Of
certain manufactured and elaborated
articles derived therefrom- The result
has been, generally speaking, confusion
worse COMPOUNDED. Two professors,
working at similar times on brick or
clay obtained from the same source
and manufactured under exactly equal
conditions, have recorded Numerically
opposed conclusions! The same scien.
tlsts at different periods have reached
vastly varying conclusions when test
ing identical qualities and shapes OF
bricks, SC can you wonder Ii a promi
aent fire clay manufacturer should ex
claim, as heard one on an occasion
after having the above experience,
"All tests of fire clay are empirical, and
would sooner trust our superintend-
ent to pick and select his clays in the
5@N fashioned way than pay high fee
for q highbrow's recommendations
The chief method Of testing fire clay
by practical man Is literally to eat
1t. He can detect grit and sand best
by that raethod, and a good fire clay
free from silica, quarhite or flint
clay Is free from grit. His only Other
personal test is by experiment.-Er
cheering Magazine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25
The Pa rdon PArcr.n..,----..,.


ndcr the headline - Y rju ,.s e...f,.
il A. Gift a Hienr., iil5',t .r.,- t-..
s7oly: In the year >,.,l /, Ieg44z,z..e.
,ae' stationed Ut Sass killed 5I 7.Ir-c-
ii his regiment a:9t 5HF er5s --.=--. =,
~ slot Comrades seaa k4e- go.
'HaHating riscHe,jaH5o.. t+=@s--
I':'.sts. relatives ~ .=ntd . ~.
1tr mercy. he ''oieatl IN v h.-r Il-,.t,l-
&c la9tter Tested InS,Sia5s ea tat
-'e*t!s .'enal;l, G4t dry caH,e ..!u. The
mn = A. taiseH te'-ltg,. lsl.s,,- o. .exs,.!
tia So lr"Wbcr> III 8s re-a5ea5.
or'a,I vitlt !i1es. oae of NlurG ran.
tf:ad ,f2t'> cartridge, tools their
place. Is '<r.Htionpr~ The aa0 =
yes were tauAas"9 and with arms
s2|Elely pinioi'ed 10 steod read, nl
H. volleY. shoulin. 'CVmra,t,z aen,
Veil. when Il mounted courict dashed
90 the crowd wGiving !. Nhite dag,
T,lng Pardon. re WAS Lieutenant
salGD Gu Nom, With She colonel Il
pardon, which would have been use
les had ii arrived one minute later.
Ilra municipality secured ;he five
1!:llieis frotn the !iriLg squad. had them
siiy,-led and mounted In the form Of Il
tiny pyramid Oh a silver plate. and
this. suitably Inscribed is known as
ihe pardon paperweight.' thc only oua
81 It's kind
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25
kissino In Iceland.

Among old time laws against kissing
those of Iceland appear to have been
the most severe. Punishment was the
penalty laid down for kissing another
mans wife, either with or without her
consent The same punishment was
enforced for kissing an unmarried wo-
man against her will; II It could be
proved that she had consented 10 be
kissed the offender was still liable to
one Of a great quantity Of cloth for
uach o6eose.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25
The Kind Neodad.

Dear me-" said the first young We
uan. taking her initial lesson in golf.
what shat. do now? This ball is In
L hOle!'
well. let me see" said her compan-
Ion. rapidly turning the leaves Of q
book Of Instructions. II presume you
will have to take stick of the right
shape to get It out"
"Oh. yes: OF course" was the some
what cyntal reply. We'll, see II you
IAN find one shaped like a dustpan and
hr,lsh."-New York Tribune.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25
A CHINESE BANQUET.
Culinary Mysteries That Bewldsead
an Enqlishwonnan.

an Enq!ishWonnan.
One moment we were eating ducks
eggs whose blaehened. lime favored
whites indicated that their age Was
aHimpea2 liable; the next We We're crap
ping With sea weeds, macaronl and
fhe slippery sharks fits that eludetl
5ur cIumsily manipulated sticks. NsH
We tackled-noI without feaf-1a
9noWA meats anat vegetables cooked In
,agag, fresh shrimFs, mf1S4f@olAs frot-
Mongolia, soung bamboo sprouts, pl
geeRa eggs and a hundred disefent
foreign tasting n2eases. Then cieaE
plates Mere given 10 Us ana bowls u
sitkly pink strip, SWEET potato and
indian cora cakes Of dnsky hue were
sci before each oile. These were only
ereYice lliern and concluded the ii.5,
1nd lighter portion Of lhe repast. Now
.amc the real substantial meal, where
n every dish had an accompaniment
& smaller ones, containing gravies,
SC, in which to dip the morsel taken
rom the central bowl.
There was stewed duck cooked with.
out salt. roast sucking pig, forcemeat
balls and chicken; there were soups OF
birds nest, of mushroom, of vegetables
and of sea slugs. There was grille6
fresh water fish. which, according tc
! custom. was helped flom the top side
orly, for the Chinese remembers bis
servant. And, fhally, at the conclu,
sion the inevitable small bowl OF rice
and rice water YES set before each
| person.
j After some three hours, with feel
ing Of t1ankfulDess that all was over
pipes, cigarettes and tea were served
md it seemed to me that the delicious
aroma which rose from the latter
soothed our senses and almost dis
oelled the antipathy that had been
! growing en- US for all things Chinese
Nary No 1e in London Express.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25
Thu Man With the Iron Mask.

Tue Man With the Iron Mask was
q mysterious French prisoner of state
whose identity has never been salts
factorily established. He was closely
confined under the charge Of NJ. de st.
Mars at Pignerol IN 1919. at EXiles in
1851, at Sainte- Marguerite in 1851 and
finally was transferred to the RaStie
III 1868. where he died on Nov. H.
LOB. and was buried the following
day in the cemetery Of st. Paul under
the name Of MarchiaH. Dumas made
him a twin brother Of Louis XIV.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25
MANY n Suffering Woman

Drags herself painfully through her
daily tasks, suffering from backache,
headache, nervousness, loss of appe-
tite and poor sleep, not knowing her
Ills are due to kidney and bladder
troubles Foley Kidney Pills give
quick relief from pain and strength.
No woman who so suffers can afford
to overlook Foley Kidney Pills. w.
l.. Dewoody & Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25
A st.relino 7epix.

An Engiish country Bookseller sent
= London for a copy q . book called
Happy Husba nus." TIE Wsxk was
cut Of print. but the wholesale agent
certainly might have inttmated the
tact differently. He ;eplled that
There are no Happy Husband In
kRNdon."-IIondyn Tit Bits.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25
Rest lntsntiona.

Mamma j ohnny. what II the baby
1eallng about? Johnny-Noth:n'. !
1oot took his milk and showed him
NV to drink it.-Cleveiand Leader.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25
Lad Pioa.

Lead may be melted and when cool
al to the solidifying point may be
sg,irted. In this manner IeaA pl0e b
uad~.-llining World.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25

FUR sALE-ONE 5 ROOM HOUSE,
with modern improvements, locat-
90 On Cherry St., between 18th and
iotn' Will sell on monthly pay
ments. Address S. Kimball, 376
1inwood Ave. Columbus. o.
s IS I'm
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25

FOR SALE OR =RENT-Furniture Of
fine room house, complete; aso
$3.50 piano, standard make. A!zltlg
623 Tennessee St. SPOT.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25

Learn 20 say mo-" and 4 VIII b q
0ore uss to you thas = - ahss y
Nd Latin Sp '7gaoA
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25
PILES! FILA! PUEx!

w'"'>-s Indian Ptis On-ne.s
curv nuud. Ul@sdsna srH 1tz.s.
riles ~ Ahs0rss It's. tnrnrs Att'
seh n'.ce cots As c~s"
x,t-s instant r.ii-f N'.i'sa'.
!ts. ~. Ointment e r-"pe-as
I'~rs ar 'rrnfrg - .he n-.v"', ~
fst.a oy 0ruggists nati a'r ssA So
williams Mfg. Co.. props.. Cievsl'
o. Sold by McCAnmon 4 ses
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25

r.ymrn-Men to learn barber tra.is
reu weeks required. Best paying
,,orp within the reach OF POOR MAJ
Wages up to 500 weekly. Small
oonta, starts shop. Few barber
toto apprentices. Demand increa :
mo Write for free MNiculass.
,roler Barber College. Memphis.
Tenn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25

FUR RENT-THREE LARGE ROOMS
Win hall and bath room. Upstair
With all modern conveniences at No.
ols West Fifth avenue. Apply to W
.. blanton at the Y. NJ. c. A.
8 % ct.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25

FOR RENT-BRICK APARTMENT,
upper floor 5 rooms, bath and all
conVeniences, front and back
porches, large yard. Phone 1877.
s-6-et
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25

TUX SALE OR RENT-GENERAL
storeroom and residence, and barn
suitable for livery purposes. Write
Dr. I. J. Hunt, Sulphur Springs.
3 "a Ct
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25

LADIES OR GENTS CLOTHES
s'saned pressed and repaired, low
ICES we call for and deliver.
Nc ohones :ees or 1893 Frank
Dietrich. IN ;.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25

'oa SALE-A FRESH MILK COW,
sehtle Jersey. F. NJ. Culver, 1921
E. 7th. ave. % st
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25

FOR RENT Nice front room een,ra-
ly located electric lights and hath.
Board across street. Telephone
1892 &-2t-6=-
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25

FOR RENT-FIVE ROOM COTTAGE
With bath and all modern conven-
lences. Apply to R. H. Stearns
& Co. 6-11--f.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25
Poor Human Nature.

J. i.e woman who had succeeded
that rather difficult task MAXIM
BOARDING house pay-was contidins
freud some OF the tricks of II.
.ra,,n
while you must never allow you
aa:t,GeFs TO get too far behind in th"3.
slfSments. il is also true that you ~
.3t.sst considerably by allowing them Il
:t&e leeway. SO long as you are s0fe
YOU" money it pays landlady -
save her boarders week or two be
$40 in their board"
.laut see that" interrupted L..
.t>..,..
al, III tell YOU" continued the
a:.ii5t;F when a man owes back
= i you have him at certain dis,
}&a===e.se Not one in a hundred I'm
- -ve5e circumstances has the nerve
~ 'tsnaas to ask for q second help
-. . Tx Times.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25

foR SALE-Ben Howard will be here
Monday August 21st. with two car
loads of young mares, which re
will sell at cost. S-19-6t.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25

~.0cT
AosT-GoLD LoCKET WITH 1N1-
t'al r. W. Q. upon back. Pharoh
neaos upon face. with diamonds
ana rubies. Reward will be paid
Tor its return 70 Graphic. Sc st.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25

FouNn-A R1TNcH OF KEYS AT
state ard Third. Loser can have
Sa"'o 'v identifying same aud nav
Ing for this al. S1e e.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25

This is our last week to give 20
yer cent discount fcT casa--f"a) d.
Crawford Fnrn. Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25

.n,,n FIVE MORE MEN TO GO
NA'' .ho road as representatives O.
W INV Adv Agency. Apply Room
,o4, Citizens Bank Bldg !
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25


tOR RENT
@oo' "" o'n 49,
loif W. 'iu ave. d
40 -i ~ 90 lbs 90"
oie gu ''o'''
6t3 Hickory, 3 rooms
Cts Hickory, 3 reoms
1921 ". End ave- on q heS0llius
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25
A Punasnt Player.

The comedian had his benefit and
thankful for the patronage of "kind
friends in front" let off this i'm
pronlptu, which waa appaudid:
Like q crate full Of Goals glow.
great full house to see.
And were | Hor grateful too.
great fool l should he.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25

A Volcano.

"What Is v0lcano? asked the
teacher
"A mountain with 6re inside"
said one.
A smile Of comprehension spread
over the puzzled face Of the smallest
pupil as she asked surprisedly. us that
v mountain ranger
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25
Mora lmportant

"gee here. waiter: | found collar
vutton 10 this pie
"Didnt see nothin' of un uMbrella.
did yo', boss: Dab was one Ia" heah
lss' night Seribners Magazine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25

e; 6 N4T;;yT
Old Phone 81 los Pine
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25

1912 ". G. 6 rooms. light, bath. gas.
An up-to-date cottage for 80. 2a.ro
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25

1906 State, 6 rooms, Lall, Light, bat!
barns, servant house $1,000
1902 Ash, IS rooms, block ground
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-08-25
CHAS. HAYCOCK

Room 204--Citizens Bank Buildiea
PHONE 296.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
Stories ot the Paris Courts.

Among humorous stories of the Par
 Is law courts 1t is told how a well known lawyer, Nj. Alem Rousseau, was once pleading a rather tiresome case and, noticing that the judges were paying no attention to him, said, "As the president is falling asleep I sus pend my speech But the judge had just woke up and cried, And I sUs- pend you from practicing for six months Nothing daunted, the law yer retorted, "Well, I suspend myself forever and ever." and, gathering f1p his brief and cap, he left the court and never appeared again.
 A Paris barrister, NJ. Clery, however, was more vigorous. Seeing that the president and the assessors were ali asleep, he stopped, and, dealing a frs- mendous blow on the desk in front of him that woke everybody up with q start, he cried, Yesterday at this saE1e hour I was saying''- And the whole bench rubbed their eyes and csked eG Il other if they had really slept throus D twenty-four hours.
 The same counsel was pleading It Versailles on cold day and remarked that the judges were all turning more and more around toward stove tf::t gave out welcome heat. 'The tribiI- nal behind which I have the honor of speaking" brought them all right about face at once.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01

in sweat shop. as 1t does to tre great railway corporation regarding which so much ill-natured comment Is so frequently and unjust1y made.
 I am of the opinion there are more employees in industrial establishments that need the protection of the pro- visions of this bill. and whose safety and health. and comfort, will be moro promoted by it's passage than will be the case in the much more hazardous employment of railroading.-some even in the employ of the Business Mems and how can they. so in terested in the public welfare and the conditions affecting the employe of public service corporations. refuse a consideration to those in their en,- ploy when they are so anxious about those employed by others.
 Why should not their hearts beat as strongly for all the oppressed and down -trodden in all lines of employ ment?
 At the conclusion of MT. Mellen's address he was questioned by Sena- tors Donovan, Judson and Represen- tatives Tingier Johnson of Newtown and Chandler of Rocky Hill, and oth- CTS. All of Mr. Mellen's answers were predicated upon the statements con tained in his original address. The discussion was enlivened by repartee on the part of the head of the New Haven system many of his replies and counter queries to his interrogators causing no end of merriment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
He Had a Claim.

In certain town was young law yer whose father was very rich and who had been sent to an eastern law school. Since his graduation he had done nothing except open an ofice be cause he had plenty of money. This young lawyer was proposed for mem bership in the local fire company.
 "We cannot elect him." one of the members protested. The consdtuticn of our company says that the me.sl bers of 1t must sleep and live here i'i the city, and he lives out of town oil a farm and not in the city at all. He would be of no value at all in case of 8 fire at night. He doesn't sleep here at night
 ''No,'' replied his proposer; -it Is true he doesn't sleep here at night, but he sleeps here in his office all day"
 And they elected him on that grounI. Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
The Simple Maid.

'Twas-in a simple country town. a1si the maid of all work was simple and innocent in sympathy. When she fe- turned from shopping half a sovereign short ill her change Mrs. Mangs- Chutney was naturally incensed. GO back to each shop, you carele- < girl," she told the weeping maid, "an ! tell them you are half sovereig. short in your money and they mus give it you"
 Susan went and was back again in half an hour. Entering her mistress sanctum, she laid five half sovereigns on the table before her. Faithful as always, she had carried out Mrs Mango-C o-Chutney's instructions to the letter, and each shopkeeper, fearful of doing wrong and hurting fellow crea- ture. had thrust the missing coin upon the bewiIdered girl.-London Answers.