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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-08
GOVERNOR BALDWIN
HOLDS RECEPTION
Former Associate Chief Justice
Hall, in the Line-Legislators
Meet Executive in Memorial
Hall

Hartford, March S-Governor Sim
con E. Baldwin and his former asso-
ciate and successor Chief Justice Fred
erick B. Hail. received the officers
and members of the General Assem-
bly, and few invited guests last .ev-
ening in Memorial hail. in the new
State Library building. This was the
first evening function to be held in
the new hall, and as the entire build
ing was thrown open to the visitors,
many legislators were able to really
appreciate, for the first time, the
sp1endor of this building and the
glory of it's illumination, when every
light in the building is ablaze.
The Governor received at the lower
end of Memorial Hall, just in front
of Connecticut's historic charter and
under Stuart's portrait Of George
Washington. Here was we'll illustrat-
ed how effectively the hard brilliancy
of so much light can be broken up
shades by the quiet and unobtrusive
richness of the general color scheme
of Memorial Hall. 1t seemed to have
been the predetermined purpose of
those having the affair in their charge
to keep it informal throughout, and
despite it's briliancy of construction,
ornamentation and furnishing, the
homelike quality, which, perhaps,
more than anything else, took away
all formality.
The aids on the Governors staff
acted as ushers. These gentlemen, re-
splendent in gilt braid, introduced a
large number of guests informally to
the chief executive. After the -ecep-
ton, all the guests were invited into
the hall to see the simulated sunrise
and sunset light effects for which
Memorial hall is unique. The light
operator is concealed in an adjacent
room and while visitors to the hall
are still talking among themselves,
Or admiring the portraits of former
Governors on the walls. the bright
light gradually and almost impercep-
tibly fades away to twilight, and then
all is darkness until the sunlight
slowly creeps back, and dawn bursts
Into full splendor.
The chandeliers in the main lobby
are, themselves, made UP Of the kind
of lights that are called sunburStS.
Thanks to these lights, last evening,
sort Of halo was shed about the
head of Lieutenant Governor D. A.
Blakeslee, who CHANGED to be leaning
over the balcony. just above, and adj
miring the brilliant scene with
friend, and it served to bring the
sanctity of his office into sharp re-
lief He made a notable picture, all
the more pleasing, because it was en-
tirely unconscious.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-08
DISAPPOINTED.

1t is being told of a man from Num-
cey. a little town up in Lycoming
County, that he visited a friend in
the city the early part of the week,
and among other sights, he saw a
play in a Broad Street Theatre.
When the lights were low the host
drew forth a pair of opera glasses and
handed them to the man from Mum
cev.
In few seconds the visitor was ap-
parently in uncomfortable circum-
stances, but in the three-quarters
darkness his arms in the air were
discernible
other.
"Oh, nothing, only it's empty" said
the Munceyite. "Ain't a. drop in it,
he insisted, as he withdrew the op-
era glasses from his lips.-Philadel-
phia News
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-08
NOT FOR WILLIE.

A country woman and her little
boy were visiting the city and while
seeing the sights of the place the
snowy display Of stuffed animals in
q taxidermist's shop window.
Lets go in here and see what we
can get for you, Willie" said the
mother.
LET us tan your hides
"Oh, no, no, no, ma; let's don't go in
there, I get huff of that at home
he ried excitedly, and they passed up
the taXidermist'S Shop.-NatiOnal
Monthly
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-08
/. O. r. M.

The members of Konckapotanauh
Tribe. No. 80. I. O. r. M, are on the
warpath for palefaces to scalp on
March 20. at Eagles hall. The COM
mittee on ARRANGEMENTS request that
every chief procure the password of
the current term from Sachem J. A.
Duhamel before the above date as no
brother will be admitted without it,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-08
MORMON CHURCH PROBE
Especial from United Press.)

Salt Lake, Utah, March S--President
Joseph Smith of the Mormon church.
today, welcomed the investigation of
the church now being made in Eng
land. according to announcement in
the House of Commons, by Home Sec
rotary Churchill.
Il sincerely hope Churchill will car
ry out the investigation to the end"
Smith declared las it will do the
church much good and set all false
charges at rest
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-08
new YORK CENTRAL
CUTS DIW-END RATE
Especial from United Press.

IOptCIetI II VIII OIIIItU I tSS.I
New York, March S-The New York
Central directors, today, reduced the
dividend rate on the conpany's stock
from six to five per cent. AS tOday's
meeting a quarterly dividend of 1 IA
percent was declared as compared
with 1 IL percent three months ago
The Lake Shore directors declared
the regular Semi-annual dividend OF
six percent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-08
THE PRETTIEST FACE

and the most beautiful hands are Of
ten disfigured by an unsightly wart.
It can easily be removed in a few days
without pain by using Cyrus Wart
Remover. for sale only at The Cyrus
Pharmacy, 253 Fairfield avenue and
1856 Cannon st.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-08
HIS POSITION.

Mrs. eighbors-'.They tell me your.
son is in the college football eleven. .
Mrs. Malaprop-"Ye indeed!" Mrs.
Neighbors-"Do you know what posi-
ton he plays % Mrs. Malaprop-'.I
amt sure, but I think he's one of
the drawbacks '-Chicago News.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-08
What Happened i'm New York to Three Young
Women "Harem Dressed

The vanguard of the ap-
preaching bifucated skirt inva-
sion making their first appear
ance in New York. Three young
women, all correctly logged in
fashions latest edict, the Pari-
sian Harem Skirt took advant-
age of mild day to take a
stroll down Fifth avenue Their
mannish strides and still more
mannish garments soon attract
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-08

ed the attention of the passers-
by, and it was not long before
they had the company of a con-
siderable crowd of curious New
Workers.
The crush became so greaS
that they were obliged to make
their escape in a taxicab. They
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-08
CLEANEASY, 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 VIM. r. VIM, 244
StratfOrd Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-08

Broadway, where they again
alighted and continued their
journey afoot. The Broadway
crowd did not prove to be as
gentlemanly as that of Fifth
avenue, and the young women
found themselves the center of
a bowling. jeering mob, from
which they were again rescued
by the timely appearance Of a
t8Xicab..
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18
LAWN AND MUSLIN FROCKS
Some Suggestions Regarding the Max.
Ing of These Light, Airy Sum.
mer Dresses.

= Ready-made lawn and muslin frocks
sell from three dollars up. With home
making 1t must be remembered that
a soft material is needed for the
tucking at the top Of the skirt so as
not to be bunglesome.
Anent all the little inexpensive
wash textures that might be used for
frocks, a word regarding the doctor
ing of black and white with color
is In order. Ihe shops are using
edges of plain red OF blue or green
lawn. together with a line of plain
black. on black and white wash frocks
OF all sorts. SO. of course. the unmsde
materials are provided for private
making. With a little coarse lace for
the yoke and undersleeve edges. these
lawn bands put on the bottom of the
skirt and In some manner on the
bodice transform a cheap goods into
something that seems expensive. So
treat the lawns in this manner, and
at the same time try and keep the
frock as long as possible without
washing. For although accounted tub
colors, there are many summer dyes
that respond with bad grace to soar
and water.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18
RESTING Must Be a Business.

viii M. Ross, a well-known writer
of Stevens Point, Wis, who is himself
a cured consumptive, holds that unless
resting becomes a business 20 the tu-
berculosis patient. he might as well
give up his fight for health. THE
period of infection with tuberculosis"
he says, lis not a vacation. 1t Is a
twenty-four-hour-a-day job. True it is
a period of idleness, but one of intel
ligent, directed idleness. The days
work should consist Of rest; rest
should be the only business on hand.
The light exercise, or hour of read
ing, should be considered as the re-
ward Of a good days work, like the
evening of slippered ease to the tired
business men at the end of the day,
This recreation, however, should be
considered only as an incidental re
suit of the patients work, not the
main object"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18
Nothing Doing but TaIk.

The following is told of a federal
official, formerly a senator of the
United States from Kentucky.
In the days of his youth the Ken
tuckian was asked by a friend to sec
ond him in a duel. He consented, and
at sunrise the parties me at the APP
pointed place.
Now 1t was this K~entuckian's duty
to say the last words touching the
terms of the duel. But, although he
faithfully performed this duty. the
duel never took place.
\ A mArmur of why not?" invariably
goes round whenever this story is
told, w%hereupon the answer is as fol
lows:
For a very simple reason. When
Joe finished speaking 1t was too darh
for d duel."-Chicago Journal.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18

SRAPE is an exquisite fabric
which we almost wish might be
used for other than mourning
wear But 1t has become SO thor
oughly established at the head OF the
list of those fabrics suited to mourn
ing apparel that 1t will never be dis
lodged Grape is. in fact. in our CIV
llization the insignia of mourning and
Is used in gowns and wraps as we'll
as in millinery. Its weave and body
make possible very beautiful effects
In workmanship and mourning hats
rarely are improved by decorations
other than those made of Grape.
For first mourning, hats of Grape
or Grape and plain silk should be me-
dunn In size and carefully made silks
are manufactured especially for
mourning wear and are used in con.
junction with Grape In with fine effect.
Shapes for mourning millinery should
be conservative in every way. Nc
extremes of size, no noticeable &c.
centricities are good form.
The four hats shown here are ex
amples of mourning of the highest or
der of excellence. The round hat, o
black grenadine and Grape. shows the
Grape used as a border or finish with
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18

the body of the hat In grenadine. In
this and all the other hats the trim
ming Is made up of the fabrics.
A tongue made entirely of Grape
has the coronet covered with narrow
folds and a largo buckle covered In
the same way. The crown of the
shape is covered with the Grape
draped gracefully and apparently
fastened to place by the buckle.
A turban shape, made entirely Of
rounded folds, is trimmed with a pail
of wings made in the same way and
mounted by means Of a buckle of dull
jet. The folds are cut In such a way
that the rib runs across them on the
straight, instead of ~diagonally.
One should test Grape when buying
1t, to see that 1t has been properly
waterproofed. Since some manufac
turers have SO improved this fabric
that rain and moisture. or even i'm
mersing in water, do not hurt It, l
has become one of the most durable
of materials. A small piece dippet
in a glass of water will o run o
discolor the water nor be affected b,
It, If 1t is of the durable kind ant
worth having.
JULIA BoTToMLEY.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18
MUST BE ART
Amateur Makes Mistake When ne
Seeks to Make Money In Such
an Avocation.

Police Commissioner Waldo Of New
York was talking about blackmailers.
"They are, as a rule, stupid" ne
said. Their threatening letters are
as ludicrous in their stupidity as a
letter a friend of mine received the
other day"
And Commissioner Waldo, with q
laugh, produced the letter. Written
in a large, boyish hand, it said:
Deer sir-Your winder was brok-
en- by a bad boi wat throo 1t throo
four thee pirpus. The ball belonged
two NEE, but an eneme of mine
sneaked it and did the deed to put
the blame on NEE. | am sorry he
did it, and that 1t nave give you crate
pain, and l have prosecuted the per
peetrater wot done 1t. But you would
not have thee innocent suffer fer the
gilty. SO, If you drop thee ball over
the garden wall. If you don't be-
ware!-(Signed) Innocent"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18
Fall Lines Of children,s Goats.

Buyers are we'll pleased with the
fall lines OF children's coats The
new materials brought out this season
are so rich in themselves that 1t re.
quires very little trimming to make
the garments attractive. says the Dry
Goods Economist Rich Scotch mix.
lures. fancy cheviots and double
faced materials are among the sea
sons move ties which promise TO meet
with great success. In the doubie-face
fabrics the reverse side is frequently
used for the trimming, and is either In
a plaid or striped effect or In u con
tracing color.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18
A Picture Gown.

On every side one ices the revival
of picture frocks that are most suit.
able for young girls and even for Ger.
tain types OF older ONE That
quaint old color known as forget-me-
not blue is again in fashion and is
used tor such gowns as well as floral
taffeta. which has scattered bouquets
yer the surface or single flowers.
One gown mode of the former fab
ric had a short skirt, was h~igh-waist.
ed and was draped with eyelet EN-.
broidered batiste in a strong ivory
tone. Yards of fringed ruching made
OF the taffeta was used as trimming
and the drapery of the top of the
tunic was held in at the left side OF
the waist with a bunch of forget-me,
uots made of blue velvet.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18
N claw.

How did the accident happen"
asked the reporter on the scene of the
railway horror, the Cleveland Plain
Dealer records.
Somebody stopped the train by pull
ing the airbrake cord" answered the
conductor. so the second section ran
Into US. 1t will take six hours to clear
the track so that we can go ahead"
six hours?" shrieked a passenger.
And ] was to be married today"
Have you any idea who pulled the
roper continued the reporter. disre-
garding the interruption.
81 didn't have until now" whispered
the conductor. But what do you think
OF that fellow that just butted in? I'll
sic the detectives on him."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18
A housenlant Item.

Houseplants of any kind that seem
to need ore life and energy will
thrive by submitting it to a course of
ammonia water applications. that is.
the soil. Ammonia when diluted n
the proportions that one makes 1t to
wash windows is a fertilizer. Soap
water is quite as good and a combina.
ton of soapy water and ammonia ID
still better. Give the poor house
plants a drink that Is also food &c
them when you are about to throw
Into drain a material which they actu
ally require to appear at their best
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18
Distinction.

Mrs. Gaddy-There are some dis
tinctions in life which are very puz
cling to me-
Professor Pundit-Like what, for in
stance?
Mrs. Gaddy-When you write every
thing bad and mean in a mans life in
a book for everybody to read, 1t 10
biography; but when you just tell the
same things to a few people on a front
porch; it's gossip.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18
LUCKY MISTAKE.
Grocer Sent Pkg. Of Postum and
Opened the Eyes of the Family.

A lady writes from Brookline. Mass:
"A package of Postum was sem me
one day by mistake.
II notified the grocer, but finding
that there was no coffee for breakfast
next morning l prepared some of the
Postum, following the directions very
carefully.
1T was an immediate success in my
family, and from that day We have
used 1t constantly, parents and chill
dren, tHo-for my three rosy. young
sters are allowed to drink 1t freely at
breakfast and luncheon. They think 1t
delicious, and l would. have a mutiny
on my hands should / omit the be-
loved beverage.
my husband used to have a very
delicate stomach while we were using
coffee, but to our surprise his stom-
ach has grown strong and entirely we'll
slice we quit coffee and have been on
Postum.
Noting the good effects in my fam
lily I wrote to my sister, who was a
coffee topper, and after much persua-
SlOn SOI ueI " lily IOoluHh'
"She was prejudiced against 1t at
first, but when she presently found
that all the ailments that coffee gave
her left and she got we'll quickly she
became and remains a thorough and
enthusiastic Postum convert.
"Her nerves, which had become
shattered by the use Of coffee have
grown healthy again, and today she is
a new woman, thanks to Postum"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek, Mich, and the "cause why" will
be found in the great little book. "The
! Road to MELVILLE" which comes in
! pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true. and full of human
! interest.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18

This is quite simple and might be
made In linen and embroidery. or
cashmere and foulard.
The skirt Is plain to about the
knees. then has a deep band OF trim.
ming taken to foot.
The bodice has the upper part OF
trimming. the material being used for
the lower part, which is taken up to
neck at center OF back and front.
where a collar of the same finishes
the neck; the cuffs and sleeve bands
are also OF this.
Hat OF soft silk or tulle. drawn up
with a ribbon,
Materials required: 2 yards a.
inches wide. 3h yards trimming. ~
inches wide.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18
PellaSra
Endemic
Disease
Rather
Than
Epidemic

Bergamo. He reports that the disease is endemic rather than epidemic,
and that the centers Of infection have remained the same for a century.
He found that when a person affected by the disease moved into a nom
pellagrous district n o spread of peIagra occurred.
The sand fly is a nudge, or gnat Whether we have the sam kind
of sand fly in this country that Sambon studied in Italy the writer is
not prepared to say; but he is informed by a state entomologist that we
have with us in the south a small gnatlike insect called the sand fly. Our
sand fly, however, seems to be largely restricted to the coast country, not
penetrating very far inland, as a rule. The puncky Of the Adirondacks
is one variety of said fly, also
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18

I arrived the other day, met cousin Jim,
and he offered to show me the town. In
a large office building on State street we
stepped into the public elevator. Four
women and two men, besides our humble
selves, were present. One of the men was
uncovered. Jim DOTTED. l followed suit.
Coming down we dotted again, ladies be-
ing in the car.
Next, we boarded a street car. Women
were much in evidence and l uncovered.
jim didn't. Instead he gave me a nudge.
Men frowned at me and women smiled, as
much as 10 say, "He is off but evidently
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18
MendInn a Maeklntoah.

L.sen by accident a macintosh may
be damaged to the extent of a slight
rent While the rent impairs its use.
fulness, the garment may still be too
good TO throw away. To mend 1t
sandpaper the edges to keep them
tree from grit. Then get a solution
of gutta percha. spread It thinly along
the seam, stroke down the other seam
on 1t and leave a heavy weight on 1t
tor some hours.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18

Would Show Her.

Little Johnny was found In the II
brsiy. busily shipping away at the
open dictionary.
"Jt hunie." the father asked, what
in the world are you doing?"
You see. father answered the
bright. shining ligh; of the household,
Today al school the teacher said there
was no such word rs fail. and so I'm
curing it out Of the dictionary
Judge.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18
@.= ~
Doffin9 =
Hat
inzPublic=
Elevators
By GEORGE HUGHES
ChIcado e

harmless" In the evening we boarded a bus for the Northwestern sta
ton. Several women were seated. Surely, l thought, this is a place to
uncover. won't wait to take the cue from Jim. So off came my tile
and into my ribs went Jims elbow"
"you IDIOT he snapped, sis this an elevator"
"No," | answered. "Ifs a conveyor"
"Wel, then, put on your hat"
At the station we boarded a magnificent coach. Many women were
present. "Surely," l commented, 81 can't err in this case" SO of came
my hat and into my a Jim Kissed, "You hopeless pinhead! Is it pos
sible you can't distinguish the difference between an elevator and a rail-
road coach"
| humbly remarked that there is a distinction without a difference.
Each is a public conveyance.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18

Certain vague illusions in the pa.
pers lead to the suspicion that Keo-
kuk 10 building a dam across the
Mississippi which will conserve all
the water of that eccentric old stream
that is not needed for the mainten-
ance of its catfish. Keokuk hitherto
has teen called the gate city" Hence
forth it will be known as-but this is
merely conjectural.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18

A Philadelphia woman gets a d..
vorce rather than live in Chicago
Quoting George AIDE: SOMEBODY
must live here" However. the time
fiCm Philadelphia TO New York has
been cut to less than TWO hours.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18
To Ereshen Suede Shoes.

1t is a good plan to include a piece
of emery paper in the household shoe
cleaning outfit When the suede shoes
have been wei and the nap has be-
come matted down a gentle rubbing
with the emery paper will raise 1t and
restore the velvetlike softness OF I'm.
igh.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18

A Chicago doctor is quoted as say
Ing that 60 per cent of the dogs lhot
bite people are infected with rabieL
Then the popular impression that be
ing bitten by a mad dog is fatal seems
to be pretty thorougb.T retuted. mas
much as no rabies epioemic among hu-
man subjects has been reported.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18

A punch In the Jaw" delivered by
a wife laid her husband up for tweE
ty-two weeks. With a passion, for ex-
act detail, he also reports that the
third vertebra was displacAu one.six.
teenth of an inch.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18

A man in New Fork who has
achieved an international reputation
as an inventive engineer while out on
bail on a charge of larceny. now goes
TO jail for WI years and six months.
The state can well afford to see thai
he has leisure in captivity to go ON
with his inventions.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18

A New Jersey woman is said to
have been inoculated with rabies by
being hit by a bullet which passed
through a mad dog. Fast thing, the
germ that can hook onto a bullet.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-18

Wheat from an ancient Egyptian
tomb" has been successfully planted
In Colorado. so good wheat must have
been selected by the cute Arab guides
who put 1t in the tomb.