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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
Force Yourself to Be Well.

"Plant your feet firmly and squareIy on the ground. throw back your shoul- ders, fold your arms and affirm in most emphatic terms that you are strong. healthy and we'll. Do this for a few minutes every evening. and. even if this is not how you actually feel. main tain by your physical and mental at- tttude that it is your condition. and you will soon ind that 1t becomes so and that you are not really telling Hes" This was the advice given oy pr. J. Steuson Hooker in a lecture on "Posturing and Posing For Health" at the simple life conference and ex- hibition in London -"It is wonderful to what extent our state of health can be altered in this way" Dr. Hooker added. Tt stirs up the currents of feeling which act on the nerves. These act on the blood vessels. and thus the whole system Is improved. and we be- come different beings"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
The Missionary a Puzzle.

To the untutored Chinameu the presence of the missionary is a puzzle They simply cannot imagine human beings exiling themselves from their native land for the love of men on the other side of the globe. So they frame sundry theories to explain the thing to themselves. One theory is that the missionaries are secret political agents bent on gaining ID influence over the Chinese and then swayfng them to the advantage of their respective govern ments. Only of late have the natives come to realize that the strangers are not sent by their governments. but by religious groups. According to another theory. China is so excellent and re- nowned that the red haired barbarians come to live there for the mere pleas ure of it. As for their self denying works of benevoIence. these are sup posed to be prompted by the desire to acquire merit.-Century.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
Not Tn That Class.

A Cleveland young woman has ten- year-old brother who is wise beyond his years and is likely to crop out in new places at the most unexpected times. The other night the anxious su1tor called on his inamorata. arrfv- ing at her domicile a little before ne was expected. She was not ready to make her appearance, and the duty of entertaining the caller devoIved upon the little brother.
 Well, Bobby" began the young man in an effort to make conversation and at the same time to put his involuntary host at his ease. "does your sister think that am calling at this house oftener than am welcomeT
 The child looked keenly at the caller.
 "Nothing doing." he said Do you think I'm one of these fresh kids you read about in the funny papers? There ain't going to be no embarrassing an- swer this dme" - Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
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 The proprietor of a certain hotel in Europe has posted up the following warning to his clients:
 Gentlemen who come in this hotc. not say anything about their mea E they will be charged for. and if the. should say beforehand that they are going out to breakfast or dinner. and if they say that they not have any thing to eat they will be charged. or unless they bring it to the notice o1 the manager. and should they want not to say anything. they must order the manager for, and not any one else. and unless they not bring it to the no- tice of the manager. they will be charged for the least things not, ac- cording to hotel rate. And no fuss will be allowed afterward about it, and nothing will be allowed to deduct anything out of it"
 After this explicit information there surely could be no excuse for misun. derstanding.-Boston Globe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
An Unbeiisver.

"This here paper says as how they've just discovered the remains of thirty five foot saurian in Nevada"
 What in thunder's a saurian?"
 "Blamed if know. 1 s'pose mebbe it's sofnethin' like sardine."
 Huh! You ign'rant chump. they ain't no thirty.6ve foot sardines."
 "Well. there could be the remains of one. couldn't they?"
 "Haw-haw! Who'd ever buy box of them thingsT'
 "Darn you. you're just like all the rest of these here smart guys that are upsettin' religion. 1 think they is re- mains of thirty-fiv foot sardines in Nevada. l got faith tos suppose that they is also remains of men big enough to buy 'em by rhe box an eat 'em on crackers. You know what you are ! You are one of these here atheists"- New York Journal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
Eoay~.-..- ..,.nouse.

The Eddystone lighthouse. fourteen miles off Plymouth. England. and ex posed to the full fury of the south western seas. was built by Winstunle. in four seasons. Begun in lG96 and finished in l7O0. fl was destroyed fl, the dreadful storm of 1ID3. The sec ond structure was completed in l10. and destroyed in lI35. after 1t ha6 faced the wind and the waves fo, something over forty-six years. Tn. third tower. finished in 17I9 and con demned in 1878. was. followed by the present wonderful Structure. whicI since 1882 has been defying the ele ments while it flashed out over thu terrible waters its saving light. Sine, the brave WtnstanIey built the frs, EddystOne lighthouse similar safe guards have sprung up like magic sen hnels along all the coasts of all tn, oceans. and those who sail upon the great deeps of the earth are forewarn ed and forearmed against the dangers which threaten them.-New York American.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
An Effective Prayer.

years ago.. says well known ac tor. Il appeared in an amateur per formance of Il play that had a distinct religious flavor. The leading p!aypt had studied for the ministry and had a deep and sonorous voice. In one ot the scenes the lights were supposed to be turned down and raging storm simulated. The accompanying lines were:
 70. Lord. deliver us from the pow. CTS of darkness.
 ''The leading man spoke the lines, but darkness didn't follow. He spoke them again. and still tue stage was distressingly lighr. Finally he roared:
 70 Lord. deliver us from the pow CT of darkness and also give that fool gas man sense enough to turn down the lights
 The gas lights went down. and the audience roared. Chronicle Telegraph.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
JUDGE REED
 APPROVES
 APPOINTMENT

The appointment of pr. John W. Vollmer as physician at the county jail has been approved by Judge Joel H. Reed of the Superior court and consequently 1t looks as if Sheriff Vollmer had won the first skirmish in the dispute with the county commits sioners. The commissioners still think that Dr. c. Lincoln Banks, their choice for the office is entitled to the place. They have not decided what legal steps will be taken, but will leave the matter to their counsel, Attorney James A. Marr.
 Sheriff Vollmer when seen this morning said, "I want to do what s right in this matter but I think I'm entitled to name the jail physician. If the State is wrong for they all appoint the doctor at the county jails.''
 The commissioners when informed of this replied that it had never been the custom in this county for the sher- if to make the appointment. Com missioner Mead said this morning that he thought the dispute might have been avoided if Sheriff Vollner had conferred with the board before ap- pointing his son. |"He called upon me and said he was going to appoint his son and I told him I didn't believe he had the right. But I suggested that he confer with the board and have an understanding on the mat ter before any action was taken. The next I heard he had made the ap- pointment."
 In the meantime Dr. c. Lincoln ed that there is nothing for him to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
Pyramid of the Sun.

The most colossal structure of pre- historic man in America. known as the pyramid of the sun. is at Teotihuacan. Mexico. not far from the capital Close to the great pyramid stands the pyramid of the moon. which the build CTS regarded as the wife of the sun. and surrounding them are nearly POO mounds of greater or lesser magni- tude. which tradition says were crown ed by temples and public buildings. Two hundred and sixty-eight steps lead to the summit of the pyramid of the sun.swhich is PIG feet high. 1t is 761 feet square at the base. and the summit is 59 by 105 feet-National Geographic Magazine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
Wondrous Tact.

As an example of graciousness and tact Matthew White tells fn Munsey's Magazine of London clergyman who was called on 10 address an audience of actors. Alluding to the better so cial status of the players. the clergy man said that in former days it was sometimes customary to brand them as vagabonds and bore hole in their ears with an awt. that the citizens might thus be forewnrned. And who knows." the clergyman added. "bu, that it is survival of an endeavor to hide this mark of indignity that causes some of the actors even today to wear their hair longW
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
Mother Appears For Man In Case
 Of Absolute Life
Especial from United Press.)


 Chicago, July 7-Just how absolute life comes on it's followers was told. today, by Miss Lucille Bridges the mother of High Priestess Mildred Bridges, and wife of Stephen Bridges, arch enemy of the life, on the stand prophet of the cult. The unusual sight of a mother, appearing in defense of man who Is charged with contribut- ing to the delinquency of her own daughter, was witnessed. Mrs. Bridges declared she first ss'felt'' ab- solute life stealing over her in Decem- Der 1905.
 q had been studying ft but was not all-imbued with the spirit of the life she said Suddenly there came upon me a thrill then a sense of great hap piness. I felt as if were walking in the clouds. That was absolute life, it made me happy, it purified me. Since then I have been better wom- an."
 For this happiness Mrs. Bridges ad- mitted she once contributed s1,000, an- other time $500 and many other small CT donations to the Great Revealer.'
 Absolute life. she swOre, aided the disposition marvelously.
 Mildred was a beautiful child. she said. "and her beauty caused her to become spoiled. She was head strong and stubborn and wilfuI. When she became innbued with the spirit of absolute life she became obedient, docile, sweet. It wrought change over her.
 Mrs. Bridges declared that her daughter became a high prietess in the cult and went to live in the tenn pie of the junior commonwealth with the full consent of both her parents This, the defense claimed, effectually killed the States charge of abduction.
 Mrs. Bridges said she had never seen any disrobing in the ''purifica- ton" meetings of the cult, nor had she ever witnessed any improper con- duct there. She declared she went to the station house with Mona Rees on the night of the arrest and denied that either of the girls or See had confessed that they been guilty of icnn d11nt
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
A cbaIlenoe rroIIope Declined.

The late George smith. the English publisher. tells in his reminiscence: how Anthony Trollope when offered f2,0O0 for q serial stood out for an other fl.OO0 and finally suggested T toss for the amount in dispute. '' asked him if he wished to ruin me anC said that if my banker heard of III rossing authors for their copyright Il would certainly close my account. W ultimately came to an agreement O my terms. which were suffi ciently lii .ral. But felt uncomfortab ble; fel mean: l had refused challenge. I relieve my mind l said: Now. Tn: IS sertled. If you will come over IT, way 10 my club where We can ha, little room to ourselves for five mil
 ites. l will toss yDn for f1.O0O wit pleasure Nr. Trollupe did not accei he offer"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
Where a Kings Clothes Were Rep

Where Kings Clothes Were Kept.
 St. Andrew's-by-the-W Wardrobe is a conspicuous waymark in Queen Vic toria street and derives a grotesque distinguishing title from former prox- unity to the kings great wardrobe. This was originally the town mansion of Sir John Beauchamp and purchased from his executors by Edward III. for the keepers of the kings apparel "There were Kept" says Fuller. ''the ancient clothes of our English kings which they wore on great festivals" Shakespeare in his will left to his ia. vorite daughter Susannah. the War. wickshire doctors wife. house near the Wardrobe. wherein one John Rob. inson dwelleth." The present Church of St. Andrew's-by-the-W Wardrobe was rebuilt by Wren after the great fire ana became the city center of the evangelical revival under William Ro. maine.- Westminster Gazette.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
STEAMER WITH 279 ABOARD IS
 ON THE ROCKS
(Specal from United Press.)


 Los Angeles, July With 279 pas sengers aboard, the steamer Santa Rosa. running between San Francisco and San Diego, went on the rocks to- day near Point Conception, and is in dangerous position. For hours the boat has been at the mercy of huge breakers and two schooners are stand ing by prepared to take off the pas sengers and crew if necessary.
 While none of the passengers oI crew have been lost, the wireless oper- ator says there was a panic aboard when the boat struck. The officers, under Captain Faria, had difficulty in preventing the frightened passengers from throwing themselves into the surf and endeavoring to reach the shore, 300 feet distant.
 Many of those on board wanted to try to get the Hfeboats through the breakers, but were restrained.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
The indians Vision,

More or less wonderful accounts hay from time to time been given of the powers of vision possessed by savage races. During British anthropologi- cal expedition to the Torres strait the visual faculty of the natives was care fully tested, and from these tests the conclusion was reached that the ex- cellence of vision shown by the sav- ages has a psychological origin-that is to say, it arises from knowing what to look for. When the civilized mar acquires familiarity with the environ
 ment he can see as far as they can. Thus the power of an Indian to tell the sex of a deer at such a distance that distinguishing features like antlers were invisible was found to rest upon his knowledge of the peculiar gait of the male Geer.-Scientific American.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
Surnrisina tha Bullock.

In times of crisis and worry a kind word has been known to have sur. prisingly good results. The unexpect- edness of such a word is perhaps the secret of it's force. A late book. "On the Wool Track" backs the moral with an anecdote.
 A team was working on the Broken Hill road. and 8 bullock-the Beelze bub of the team-had gone obstinate, and the coach was passing. The whip was swinging. and some apt remarks were just forming on the back of the teamster's tongue when he caught sight of a clerical hat on the front seat and just in time thought better of it. He coughed politely.
 "Ahem-Strawbe " berry," he said, ''pro ceedv'
 To his obvious astonishment Straw berry proceeded.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
DIED.

OBRIEN.-In this city, July 6, 1911, Cornelius O'Brien. aged 45 years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence Of his daughter. Mrs. William O'Brien, No AZ Center street, on Monday, July 10, at 8:30 a. m., and from St Augustine's church at a. m. Fs -Interment at St.. Michaefs cemetery. -ls, P b$ DONOVAN.-In this city, July $, 1911, Timothy Donovan, aged 62 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence. No. 1037 Maplewood avenue, on Sunday. July 9, at 1:30 p. m., and from St. Peters church at 2 p. m. -Interment at St. Michael s cemetery. b. LAUF'ER.-In this city, July 6. 1911, Mary E. Bogey, wife of Charles A. Laufer.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No. 1159 North avenue, on Sunday, July g, at 2:30 p. m., and from St. PaDick's church at 3 p. m. Solemn 1hlgh mass of requiem on Monday, July. 10 a t8:30 a. m.
 -Interment at St. Michaers cemetery. P7b b*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
Store closes today at 5 o'clock
Practical helps to keeping cool.


 With thermometer staying we'll up around 90, any thing helping one to keep cool is worth while.
 This store holds many helps; things that actually in- sure real cool comfort.
 Underwear as light feather, hosiery gossamer- like spidersweb almost low shoes of light weight and cool fnsh dresses of thin airy lawn and similar fab rics.
 And for enjoyment; hammocks that are as comforta- ble bed though much cooler bathing-suit to while enjoys dip good story to read while sitting in the shade fishing outngs for your favorite sport
 If you go away for the week-end suitcase handbag extra personal linen toilet outttngs of the little needfus that to notice may be found almost surely
 In all things, ready store. In all ready store. At time and all tmes store glad to do it's best And never was that spirit prominent than right when the weather might be expected to make all feel ambition.
 Indeed, service seems almost better than usual
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
The Peculiar Sand Eiv

The sand fly IS perfectly harmless. It dcss not bite. It has no sting. It cannot even eat. All it can do is to fit about for few hours. enjoy the light of day or the glare of an electric lamp. The sand fly .S known to scien
 lists familiarity as ti.I May fly. In sci
 entiflc terms it is called ephemerida
 This name is taken from the Greek word ephemeros. which means lasting only for q day. To the scientists the sand fly is one of the most interesting and beautiful of insects. The fly lives but day at most, but before it sees
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
TIES CHANGING BLOW
 SPARES RAILROAD WORKER

It was only the matter of a few inches that saved Mike Witko, a la borer of 4S5 Spruce street, from death when railroad tie fell from the via duct at Railroad and Park avenues. this forenoon, and hit him a glancing blow
 Witko was stunned, but the blow was only glancing and didn't break any bones. He was taken to the Elmer gency hospital in the ambulance, where 1t was found he had slight lac eratfons of the scalp and bruises on the left shoulder. He was sent home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

the jIs;u' .-.- - Ol- of9s fO tbTes years under the water fb the form 0f what the scientists call a nymph. The nymph can both walk and swim As it grows it moIts. and after about the ninth mott tiny wings appear On it's thorax. These grow larger until tho insect comes forth from the water a sand fly. It then has but one duty-to lay it's eggs. This done. the sand fy zigzags through the air until it's brief life is ended
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
OBITUARY

Cornelius O'Brien, a well known and respected resident, died this morning at his home, AZ Center street, in his 46th year. He is sur Mrs. William O'Brien and Mrs. E. J. Thompson, and three sons, John, Cornelius and Daniel O'Brien.
 Funeral services over the remains of Mary, daughter of Fred and the late Bridget Knablin were held this morning from the home of her fath- CT, $50 Warren street at S:30 o'clock and thence to Sacred Heart church where Rev. Matthew Judge sang a high mass of requiem. The bearers were Joseph Carroll. William Don nelly, Fred Weingarten and Gustav Poches. 1nterment was in St. Michaers cemetery.
 The remains of Mrs Patrick Helion of Fairfield were laid at rest this morning in St. Thomas cemetery, fol- taking parlors of Cullinan & Mullins in Main street and thence to St. Thomas church where Rev. Father O'Dell sang a high mass of requiem.
 The funeral of Mary J. Martin was held this morning from the under taking parlors of Cullinan & Mullins in Main street at S:30 o'clock aud thence to St. Patrick's church where Rev. Edward P. Curran sang a high mass of requiem. At the offertory Joseph Weller rendered, Ave Maria and after mass, Beautiful Land on Iigh.' The bearers were Bartholo- mew Brady, r. J. Breckbill, John Gapley and Thomas Cartin Inter ment was in St. Michaers cemetery.
 Funeral services over the remains of Margaret, wife of Robert Mac Dowell were held this afternoon at her late residence. 62S Warren street at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. H. A. Daven- port, rector of the Peoples Presby- terian church reading the prayer. Interment was in St. MichaeHs ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
A comoetent School Official

There was quarrel among IF school board men once in an Esse town. and an official from London Wi sent down tu settle 1t. The offici;. gathered the board about him II said he would hear the chairman frs
 What. Mir. Chairman he began was the cause of this qnarrel?"
 Well. ye see. sir" said the chair man. i've had an argument over spell in, and l wrote-to"-
 You're liar!' broke in anothe board man. You can't writev'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
Starting a Scrap.

Mrs. Scrappfngton Gin the midst of her reading,-Here is an account of woman turning on the gas while her husband was asleep and asphyxiating him. Mir. Scrappington-Very cousid- crate of her. I'm sure. Some wives wake their husbands up and then talk them to death.-Puck.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
A Real Ono.

'sIs this a problem play?" asked the one night stand critic of the manager. ''It is." replied that worthy.
 And what" asked the critic, 'fs the special problem presenred"
 How to get money enough into the box office for railroad fares to our next date." said The manager. with pointed brevity. Baltimore American.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
Mayor Buckingham
 Tanned by Farming

His visage marked with a notice able coat of tan and his arms aglow in a light sun-burn Mayor B. T. Buckingham dropped into his office at noon today from Daniels Farms in Trumbull where he and his family are enjoying a weeks vacation. The slight relaxation from his wearing labors has waxed we'll with his hon. or. He says he is enjoying himself The mayor came around to sign the reports and resolutions adopted at the council meeting Monday evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
The Bible as a Detective.

The Bible was used until quite re. cent years for tue detection of thieves. pr. Jessopp told in 1882 how there were still persons living who had wit messed the ordeal to which an East Anglican parson subjected his servants when his cash box was missing. He ordered them all into his bedroom and ranged them around the walls. From the center of the ceiling hung the rope used to lower coffins into the church. yard graves. wound round a Bible
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07

from tn~ .s-...rH Which projected the church door key. This was sent spinning round, and the one at whom the key pointed when it stohped was proclaimed as the thief. Happily the man thus marked out was able to prove an alibi. But this did not con vince the servants that the test was a bad one. They only concluded that the thief was not there.-London Chron fcla
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
France Will Oppose
 Germany in Morocco
Special from limited PressA

Paris, July 7-France will oppose Germany's continued occupancy of Agadir, on the south Atlantic coast of Morocco, or any other point on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. This is the notification that Jules Cambon, French Ambassador at Berlin, will carry back to Berlin tonight after a conference with diplomatic officials.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
The Ruthless Razor.

Lady Customer fin furniture sbop}- What has become of those lovely side boards you had when 1 was last here? Salesman tsoiirking,-l shaved lem off, madam.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
AanSind Her One.

Mabel--1'hat story you just told is about fifty years old. Maude-And you haven't forgotten 1t in all that timei-'roiedo Blade.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07
Symoathv.

Cora-Have you seen my new photo graphs. dear? Every one says they
 look exactly like me. Dora-what . shame! Can't you get another sfttfDgf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07

To resent kindly rebuke is not sign of spirit bt.. of stupidity
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07

Chiefly the mold of a mans fortune is in his own hands.-Bacon-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-07

The Wcather-Fair, cooler tonight: probably fair tomorrow.