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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-19
Taft Hotel Plans
 Reduced Two Stories

nounced today that radical changes have been made in the plans for the Taft hotel, and that as a result the structure will be carried up only twelve instead of fourteen stories, as originally planned.
 The thirteenth and fourteenth stor- ies were to be made into a roof gar den. The specifications provided that wood be used in the construction The building inspectors office since then has looked up the city ordinances, and find that the use of wood for such purposes is prohibited. Hence the de- cision not to carry the building as high as at first planned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-19
WATCH YOUR KIDNEYS.

Their action controls your health. Read what Foley Kidney Pills have done for your neighbor. Mrs. H. W. Allen, Quincy, H., says: About a year ago my kidneys began bothering me. I had a swelling in my ankles and limbs, then headaches and nerv- ous dizzy spells, and later severe backaches. I was getting worse, when I began taking Foley Kidney Pills. I kept on taking them until I was once more freed of all kidney deal to thank Foley Kidney Pills for and shall always recommend them.''
 F. B. Brill, Curtis Pharmacy. s135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-19
POLI's

With high regard for the capa- bilittes of Grace George as an actress and with due appreciation of her vogue and success it is nevertheless but simple truth to say that those who have witnessed her playing of the role of Marian ~Staunton in "A Woman's Way" and who see the por- trayal of the same role by Anne Hol- finger of the Poli players at Polls this week are unanimous in saying that Miss Hollinger excels Miss George which is fullsome praise indeed when one remembers that the Miss Rolling CT of the players has to vary her role each week while Miss George is an actress of the one part type. Com ing to this city practically unknown except as to artistic reputation Miss Hollinger by her clever, consistent and conscientious work has endeared herself to the Poli clientele more and more each week until today she has a popular following not exceeded by any stock star who has ever played here. Those who see her splendid work in the Grace George play this week will admit her ability The play deals with a flirtatious husband who gets into trouble with another woman, is shielded from the press by faithful wife and in the end is taught a real lesson which serves him in good stead. It is a delightful little play splendid ly produced and of the solid high order. Mir. Ince is the flirtatious hus- band who is cured of broken arm and a desire for other wonen's com pany. MT. Junior is the newly mar ried man who is confronted with former affair and Miss Salvatore is "the other woman.'' The remaining parts are incidental to the play but superbly acted. Between the acts Jack Altman and the Singing Ushers are making fhe hit of the sea son with 'In the Garden of My Heart and
 Baby Rose" and the showing of the pictures of the contestants in the Baby Show arouse the greatest in- terest. Seats for the entire week are on sale at the box office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-19
HAY FEVER AND SUMMER COLDS

Must be relieved quickly and Fol- ey's Honey and Tar Compound will do it. E.. M. Stewart, 1034 Wolfram St, Chicago, writes: ''I have been greatly troubled during the hot sum mer months with Hay Fever and find that by using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound I get great relief" Many others who suffer similarly will be glad to benefit by MT. Stewards ex- perience. F. B. Brill. Curtis Phar- macy. *135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-19
LARGE ATTENDANCE
 AT BAND CONCERT.

Perfectly satisfactory was the con cert at Seaside park by the Coast Artillery Corps band last evening 60 the immense crowd in attendance. Every selection was applauded so vigorously and heartily that encores were a feature of the evening. The program was rather a pretentious one and the principal number, clarinet duet by Messcs. Harry Miller and Fred Bayers, made a great hit. On account of being away in camp next week there will be no concert by this band.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-19
THOSE WHO TAKE
 FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS

For their kidneys and bladder ail- ments, and for annoying urinary ir- regularit'es are always grateful both for the duick and permanent relief they afford and for their tonlc and strengthening effect as we'll Try Foley Kidney Pills. F. B. Brill, Cur. tis Pharmacy. *135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-19
KIDNEY DISEASES ARE DURABLE

under certain conditions. The right medicine must be taken before the disease has progressed too far. MT. Perry A. Putnam, Dale, Tex, says: q was down in bed for four months with kidney and bladder trouble and gall stones. One bottle of Fo1ey's Kidney Remedy cured me we'll and sound" Ask for it. F. B. Brill, Curtis Pharmacy. *135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-19

ble Compound. l was sick three months and could not walk. l suf- 'fered all the time.
 The doctors said I
 could :not get well
 without an opera tion, for | could ha rdly stand the pains in my sides,
 especially my right one, and down my right leg. | began
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-19

Girls at summer resorts are wear I5ng little turbans and rolled half large sbrims, all having an unexpected bow
 tUf ribbon, tied by the ribbon clerk.
 kThese hats have pert ends, cabochons. land usually expose the forehead, even Elf the hat fits closely at the sides
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-19

 ESCAPES
 OPERATION
Was Cured byLydiaE. Pink hams Vegetable Compound

Elwood, Ind" Your remedies have cured me and I have only taken six bottles of Lydia E. Pink Yegeta-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-19

Clean plaster of paris ornaments with wet starch brushed off when
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-19

You can't beat the Nugget for a 10 cent smoke a*
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-05

sers decks until san Francisco was reached
a voyage which sometimes taxes '"i
months with a sailing vessel They move
around but little in the lark hehce '"7
ease with which they are Accommodates III
a ship's hold II laid on their PACKS care
must he taken 20 place small blocks atoms
each side. so as 70 keep the animal on an
even keel. as il We're As the animal mas no
internal skeleton 20 support its vital organs
these would all mass together on the lower
side il the shell sloped. and the Growing
would kill fl. From san Francisco they
nave been shipped by rail 20 all parts OF
the East and from the eastern ports 10
Europe.
Bur though able 70 endure SO much hard
shin IN the wav OF travel, they are very
susceptible 10 cold, and a quick change IN
the temperature frequent occurrence il
this climate, soon kills them. 80 that uii-
less they are very carefully protected most
Of those brought TO this climate nNe OILY
comparatively short time.
The largest number taken IN recent years
from the islands was the herd or more
than seventy secured by The WEBSTER
Rothschlld expedition In 1875.
The tortoise has long been figured as a
tyne Of sluggishness. and correctly so. But
what {, lacks in speed II makes up TO a
considerable extent In steadfast effort.
They have been observed 10 walk seven
,,,il.s IN some two or three days over the
rough ground Of their native Islands Nnen
iourneying in search Of water they ua'e'
night and day They have been observed 20
work for some hours tryinG 10 accomplish
come frnposeible feat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-05
NEVER DIES NATURAL DEATH.

r Is not known TO what age one OF these
,ortoises will lvt. but It i5 certain they
live 10 be very old. The natives OF tne
islands say the tortoise never dies natu-
raj death. Their allotted life IS gooa
many times that OF a human being. and
enormous specimens sometimes captured
must have a record beside which that OF
Nrathuselah would seem small.
II was David Porter. the well known
commodore OF the Essex. who pointed OUT
for the first time the remarkable fact that
the different islands contain different races
~ the tortoise. and Darwin and other sci
snt,sts have gully supported this view II
has also been fully proved since that the
sa-ne IS true Of nearly ever other species
81 animal found on the islands.
These islands also are the most nortnerly
point reached by the southern FUR seal.
ouite herd having at one time resorlec
there annually 10 breed. owing to lndis-
eliminate slaughter. this herd was almost
wholly destroyed. the last vessel 10 Visit
this rookery being the schooner Prosper
- san Francisco. in lsg7.
JOHN y. COBB.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-05
ntNc,s GLOVE HAND.

=, - not generally known that KING
go custom OF appearing with his
light hand gloved and the other bare has
80 1T Il, something more than mere
II, - fashion. The wearing OF a glove
- 81. rigb, hand by a monarch Is ii dis
~, s,,r,.,,sI of the days when the SOW
--s,,,,,s ,oucb was held 20 be- a certain
,nrS for an kinds OF diseases. especially
scrofula. ,.t a.. ,..,.
IN the days when at certain dates 1t was
-'.-.,, Gov hundreds Of sick men and
mendicants Of az kinds to 6s be iaa aw 9qi n
the coui o, Inch Of the "anointed or the
me nea, ,,,li,15,,srchs found it necessary 10
Lolu .eIoya i'm order 10 escape Infection
Thus arose the habit which du9 g |} "a .b
times ila9 9aiocance or which has long
ion, SHar for forgotten by the majority Of people
At A \.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-05
FEW YOUNG ONES REMAIN.

Few Young individuals are found now,
these being usually about the size Of our
common box tortoise or "terrapin." as il Is
usually called. the principal difference be-
ing one Of color. The Galapagos tortoise
IS entirely black. The average size OBJ
tanned now measures about three feet in
length. and weighs between one hundred
and twenty-five and one hundred and sew
enty-hve pounds. A. Tring Park England,
e. one of the biggest known. measuring 80
by 80 inches over the curve OF its carapace,
which was taken from Duncan Island in
1878 to Rotuma. thence 10 sydney in 1850.
ard finally 70 England.
The shells are high and rounded like The
shells Of our box tortoise. and the neck Of
the animal is long and flexible, enabling It
70 reach moss and leaves At a height Of
thee or four feet from the ground. The
legs are large and covered with heavy
scales. which serve as protection in case ~
attack by other animals.
The task Of getting them out Of their ISL
and home is an arduous one Most Of them
are found several miles from the coast. and
they have 20 he brought out strapped 70 the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-05

middle OF a pole which is carried by two
,cn The islands are OF volcanic nature,
md the rough lava under foot makes walk
ing difficult. while cacu and thorn bushes
Of many kinds are extremely thick In some
nlaces. These journeys are hard on the
tortoise also. but in their own climate they
seem TO have a splendid vitality, and they
make little objection 10 these forced Jour
news. Although capable of doing corsid-
cradle injury with their sharp, parrotlike
hill. there is no known record Of their ever
having attacked human being.
IN their own country they feed principally
on cacti and on the hanging moss. or or
cilIa which is very abundant there. The
cactus has a large percentage OF water in
its makeup, and the orchila contains con-
siderable in the morning, which II absorbs
from the heavy night dews Upon these
two sources the tortoise depends TO great
EXTENT for its water supply during the dry
season. In captivity, Ike the turtles, they
oat almost anything Of a vegetable nature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-05

that the ships company Of a frigate brought
down in one day two hundred tortoises TO
the beach Many were also killed off by
pigs which Ecuadorsns turned loose upon
the islands about n century ago and by
Wild dogs.
In 1906 the Academy Of Sciences Of cali
fornia sent an expedition TO the islands and
secured one Of the largest tortoises ever
taken from the islands. it weighing about
eleven hundred pounds 4 little earlier a
number were taken away and sent TO DIFF
fereut cities Of the world az additions 70
tho scientific collections Of animals In their
zoological gardens. Several were given to
the New York Geological Park.
At present an expedition would be lucky
70 get a dozen as a reward for several
months work However, there are still a
few remaining on four or five Of the islands
but SO few that they are extremely hard 70
ind and the race may we'll be called near
Ysr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-05

on the northern shores during the rainy
season, though no wind Of any consequence
accompanies them, and are probably caused
by the northers from Tehuantepec ana TIC
Papagayos or northeast winds when are
so well known m the coast between Paha-
ma and Acapulco.
The Galapagos Islands derive their name
from one OF tho most remarkable groups Oh
animals 10 be found in the world, the Ianu
rortoises Spanish Galapago). Formerly
these tortoises were very abundant on most
of the larger islands Of the group but they
have been killed in great numbers for food'
principally by the crews OF whaling vessels
and buccaneers, who frequently resorted 70
these islands 10 reft and provision IN the
early days Of the last century. IL has oeen
estimated that fourteen million Of these
animals have been taken from the ISLANDS
for use as food. Their former abundance
is well shown by the statement of Darwin
that in the early days single vessels nave
taken away as many As seven hundred ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-05
News Notes From Westchester County

house several DAYS ago. and among his
guests were TWO Supreme court Judges.
Benoni Plat. brother If County Judge
William P Plat. is III At his home. on the
outskirts Of White Pains.
Proof that Westminster County needs
detective bureau 10 run down different
crimes and 10 get information for District
Attorney Francis A. Winslov is shown by
the large number of crimes that are con-
stantly being committed in various sections
Of the county and which forces the Sheriff
20 use all his deputy sherlfs. During tile
last several months four murders have
been committed. and most Of these were
done by foreigners. At the present time
District Attornev Winslow has only one
detective to do all his secret work. and It
Is the general opinion that the county
should establish separate bureau.
Il think ! should have At least four de-
tectives. SAID Mr Winslow. The popula-
ton is growing large and crimes are being
constantly committed which require q large
amount Of work I'm nv Office. L is neces-
eary FOR my men 10 run down and ferret
cut an the necessary evidence for the pos
ocetion and il is for this reason that ]
think detective bureau connected with
the District Attorney office would be a
socd thing.
Tho Cowen coal. Feed and Lumber Com
panv # White Plains. has just filed a Ger
udcate Of Incorporation, with a capital or
$4,000. i'm the Westminster County Clerk 3
Office ~ White Plains. The directors are
Tracy Coweu. Bertha 3 Hammond and
John J. hammond all Of White Plains.
Tho p,ker Aeropiane Company, Of lon-
kers intends 20 manufacture flying ma
chimes I'M Westminster County. II has Just
filed certificate Of Incorporation al White
Plains. with d capital of 10000. 10 carry on
the project The directors are Theodore
Windel Walter Krahe. George Gunmann'
James r. Maher and fxei Anderson, al Of
BROOKLYN.
Am ARRANGEMENTS have been made for tho
annual ball II Mount Vernon Lodge 1872
knights and Ladies of Honor. which viii
bc held ~ Prospect Assembly Hail i
Mount Vernon. on the evening % February
g. There VIII bo music by large orchestra
md prizes will bc awarded for the best
and the most comcal costumes. Michael
i Walsh viii be- the floor manager. and ms
+ assistants viii bee Charles kcrling and John
/ Van DE Weude The entertainment com
rnittee is made mp Of Joseph Lynch, oscar
/ q. Gunther Joseph j. Hoffman Charles
Kerling. Erland Anderberg Michael Walsh
Mrs G. Heiser Mrs. VI. Acker. Mrs. George
simon. Mrs. +. Sacher Mrs. Dora Tess
Mrs f. Rcemer and Mrs \. Babilot
n Is believed that the scheme Of con
.tructipq an electric rapid transit railroad
from tie White Plains terminal Of the
New York, Westchester & Boston Rail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-05
Clearance Prices for
Women's Cloaks, Suits,
Dresses, etc.

Ling Cloth CT0aks-
were 81 9s 70 S3s SIS 90 n
plush and Velour Cloaks-
were Sl'o' to '''.' now 1928 &c IS. %
Evening Capes-
we're s7's to $50 .''- now $50 to o7.5o
r,racul coats-tuil length
were Sizes ana now 1928 and 1898
cloth suits
were ''' to SO '' nov 4.9s to $3.50
we're sl'.'S to S'''' now $50 to 1870
ne, SILK and Velvet Dresses
were Sii'S 10 soon now 7.9s TO 275O
SEPARATE Skirts
we're s'os to 'l7.'s- now . 1910 go
Fur Goats
were S''.'' 10 now 23. 9S TO 145.9s
FNlr scars
we're sos to '''.'' now EOS to e50s
we're ''.'s to ''''' nov + SIS to 45.9e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-05
DRINK QUANTITIES OF WATER.

They drink water In large quantities. fire.
quently taking several quarts at a time.
II is related by Darwin that In their natu-
ral habitat they would drink great deal
Of water in the wet season and retain II
for a considerable period. and that the
natives when thirsty would sometimes Kill
a tortoise and drink the water found in
side. which had not NJ all unpleasant
taste.
The tortoises lay their eggs in holes in
the ground, the number aid varying from
eight TO seventeen. The eggs are laid sew
eral in a layer. with packing Of dirt be-
tween the individual eggs and between the
layers. the whole being covered with dirt
so carefully as TO obliterste almost all
trace OF the work They resemble billiard
balls in shape and size, and are white IN
color. with hard shells
These tortoises should not be confused
with the sea turtle. the hawksbin. which
produces the valuable tortoise she'll OF
commerce. The Galapagos tortoise Is OF no
value whatever. except a. scientific speci-
men or as food. They are so nearly eX-
tlnct now that good specimen will bring
several hundred dollars While a giant one
would realize much more.
Their flesh tastes a good deal like beef,
makes excellent soup and would no doubt
he a favorite dish among epicures, as IS the
terrapin. II the animals were more COM
mon. Tortoise liver IS especially fine. OAR
win. who visited these islands in lSs While
on his voyage around the world in the ship
Beagle. SAYS tho hreastplatc roasted with
the flesh on it is very good and the young
tortoise makes excellent soup The eggs
make very good omelets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-05
FEBRUARY 18th WE INVENTORY
All Winter and Surplus Stock 1ust Go
We Never Garry Goods from Year to Year
RugS--2rge 211 Small
Il Clearance Prices.

Fine Velvet Rugs-36x72 inch
were IS AZ ...--.-.-.. --.--....- = "a
Navajo Russ-30x60 inch--Uero St2s...2 QS
Imported Prayer Russ-26x47 inch
were $40 .-..--... ......t.' ......-.'... ~
Fibre Msts-l6x36 inci-were f9.....-... 20
Iody Brussels Strips
3 20 yds. iong-incst quality
clearance .....................2 2. 90 20 ;. 9S
washable Ba-a Rugs slightly soed-
-jx46 inch-were 81 ~. ............. .SS
3ox60 inch--vere 81 79........-- Il .9S
3sx72 inen-wsre <3.9s.............2. 0S
Seamless wilton Velvet Rugs
sSxlO6 & 9Nl2 ft.-Were S2l. H......1 >. 90
CreA Grass Rugs-ls136 inch
clearance ......... .....-....-..-........ 20
Granite Art sagares-6Xe #
we're 81 40 ..-..-.-..+..... .....s......1 80
I'D Wool Velvet Rugs-9xl2 tt
we're Si69s ...................,.,..... >. 20
Royal Wilton Rues-27x54 inch
were Sf.-J .-.---..-..s ). %+S
scotch Brussels Rugs s3xio6 #
were Sle3S ..t..... .-...+-.....' --.'.. .S'S
Twist Weave Fibre Eugs-9x'2 #
were SLABS ...... ..-...-... .-..--.---. - %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-05
TIE WHOLE GROUP VOLCANIC.

As is well known. the whole group is
volcanic. The highest mountain IS on the
southwest end 81 Alhemarie. Reports Of
volcanic er7Iptions on the islands have been
f-eovert IN the past. but OF recent years
tie volcanoes have been inactive. Most OF
,rs Islands consist Of basaltc rocks and
masses OF scorise and lava.
The climate. considering that these ISL
snds ara directly on the equator. IS far
from being excessively hot, q circumstance
which is chiefly owing 10 the singularly
low ter77e-ature Of the surrounding sea.
which is q degrees centigrade. The rainy
season IS between February and June. but
ie very irregular. generally very short and
often 81 s-ops entirely for one or two wears.
10 The higher portions Of the islands there
Sc often rain all the year. hut very little.
The whole broad lower zone is nearly with
OF rain. therefore the upper region re-
mains always green. the lower one arid
md barren. making startling contrast
when seen from the water.
The currents about these islands are re-
r-arkahle. for in addition 20 their velocity.
which is from one 70 TWO and @ half miles
IN hour and usually toward the west and
northwest. there is 4 surprising difference
IN teupera- ure Of the bodies OF water NOV
i-E within a few miles Of one another.
These striking differences are owing 10 the
cool current coming from the southwark
along the coasts Of Chilli and Peru which
~ Galapagos encounters far warmer
hody Of water coming from the Bay Of
Panama. Heavy rollers occasionally break
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-05
The Galapagos
Islands Named
for TortoiseS
ANIMALS LIVE ONLAND
Interesting Facts About Group
United States Wants
to Lease.

WING 70 the rapidly approaching
4 time when the Panama Canal will
10 opened 70 the commerce OF the
.-,a che question Of naval bases close 10
49,. canal entrances on either the Atlantic
49, pacific side becomes OF immense inn
..,--srce 20 the nations Of the world. on
..s Pacific side the only islands which
.,,.,5 be- utilized are the Galapagos Islands.
rvlrs TO the Monroe Doctrine, no Euro
..,sv nation would care 10 run the risk or
occurring them. knowing such an act would
,,-5orrte5ly lead to war with the United
s,,.e- This country has been unofhcially
4..ter-ne with Ecuador, which owns them
.7 60 is reported has offered the sum OF
e. dol. no Tor O. uinety-nine years lease or
.-. islands the Ecuadoran constitution for
,.+5f-l- The permanent alienation Of any
..+t-r4l territory So much opposition.
r,vroyer. has been displayed by the people
~ rrYaoor that President Alfaro has prom
led n 6~on the idea Of parting with them
ta- any sum.
The Galapagos Islands form one OF the
most remarkable group Of islands In the
,.,-,f. They are situated on the equator.
s.o..t 60 miles west from the coast or
r---edor. 70 which country they politically
ia,-rr. although they have no local gov
eminent. and extend from about longitude
81, degrees 10 90 degrees west from Green
,..-- and extending on each side Of the
s-s7tor about IL degrees Lorth and south
There are I'VE principal Islands. eleven
smaller ones and a great number OF islets
and rocks. The FIVE principal islands are
Marlborough. Aloemarle, James, lndefaug-
ste End Chatham. Tho eleven smaller
Islands ara Jervis. Duncan. harrington.
p~atta Charles. Hood. Tower, Bindloe
Abingdon. Weuman and Culpepper. Hood
IS rio most southern. Culpepper the most
northern and also the most western, while
chatham is the most eastern. Alhemarle
S. tv fa- the largest, occupying more than
o-e-rs'e Of the estimated 2.4jD square miles
o. tie group. The population is about 400
nearly all IN Chatham. There is some
sugar growing on this island. while cattle
30 raised 20 some extent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-05
All-Wool Cream Serges

Plain and herringbone-42 inch
as these fabrics will be more rno4lsu
than ever, this is an Offering II when
prompt advantage should BE- taken
10 cent quality ..-.--...tt.' -HF',ldi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-05
Black Chiffon Brcadclcths

- inch--hne Guality-sponged ana
ehrunk-soft and lustrous- z
regularly 50 - ......-.........-s special -