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The Holbrook news., 1911-09-15
means of barbed awns.

means of barbed awns.
 g. Some of them injure wool and disfigure the tails of cattle, the names and tails of horses.
 10. A few make hair balls" in the stomachs of horses.
 II. Some injure the quality of dairy products.
 12. Penny cress, and probably others, when eaten by animals, injure the taste of meat.
 13. Poison hemlock, spotted cow bane and Jamestown weed are very poisonous
 14. Many weeds interfere with a rotation of crops.
 Is. All weeds damage the appear ance of a farm and render it less val uable
 Four of the commonest weeds are the wild carrot, chicory. dodder. and Iibgrass.
 Chicory has long been recognized as troublesome weed. It is common in alfalfa growing sections of the country as well as the clover sections The plant is easily recognized by the blue flowers and lower root leaves, which resemble those of the common dandelion. The upper leaves the more or less sticky and clasp the stem. The plant contains a milky juice. Chicory is not difficult to destroy where rota- tion of crops is practiced. Though perennial, the roots are easily killed by successive cultivation. The blos- soms of chicory are yellow and attrac- tive. Chicory was introduced into this country from Eurore.
 Wild carrot has become more wide ly distributed with clover seed than any other weed in the country. It is an extremely common weed in the east where it has long been known as troublesome to crops. Wild carrot is
The Holbrook news., 1911-09-15
IN THE THICK OF THE HUNT
Somewhat Mean Trick cIubmates Played on Man Who Wanted to
 Get to Sleep.

Meadow Brook is still resounding with the echoes of the recent polo games. The merits of the two teams. of the ponies, and of the different styles of play are constantly dis cussed. Now and then one catches a glimpse of the lighter side of hunts mans life, as when the tale is retold of Edwin D. Morgan and the night he followed the hounds in his pajamas. It appears that MT. Morgan left pro testing company in the Meadow Brook club one night and retired to bed.
 You couldn't get me out of bed if you set the hounds on me-" he de- clared with determination
 That gave his fellow sportsmen an idea. It happened that MT. Morgan's room adjourned the one in which mid night revelry was being carried to an extreme After the sleepy sportsman had been given time to close his eyes, the master of the hunt quietly jim mied the Morgan window. Then he crept through with the drag that Is used to lay a scent for the hounds to follow, and pulled 1t across Morgan's bed, through an opened door and into the bar. Then the hounds were turned loose. The sportsmen gathered in the doorways of the club to watch them come on. They plunged through the dooryard, through the open window of the Morgan bed chamber. across the Morgan bed, out the open door. and surrounded the innocent drag in the adjacent bar. And right after them-aIl scratched up by the hounds toes, and injured deeply by the entire proceeding. boiled MT. Nor gan, pajamas and all. MT Morgan can now recall the affair without burst ing into melodious speech. But 1t is history that the hours immediately fol- lowing the Morgan drag hunt were even more strenuous than the Meadow Brookers are accustomed to.-From a New York Letter to the Cincinnati Times-Star.
The Holbrook news., 1911-09-15
Rutabauas.

For one located near the right kind of market, rutabagas make a very profitable crop. especially if one has cows to use up the tops. One advan- tage 1t has is that, being full crop. 1t occupies the ground but half the season. thus giving opportunity to se- cure an early crop from the same land. Then, too. it's growth and har- vesting coming so late in the season gives profitable employment to farm labor when most other crops are out of the way.
 In some markets there is a preju- dice against homegrown rutabagas, and the Nova Scotian product crowds them out.
The Holbrook news., 1911-09-15
HARRY COULD DRESS HIMSELF
And Undress Himself, Too, as His Teacher Subsequently Found Out
 to Her Dismay.

A teacher in a Kindergarten had among her pupils little chap of ten der years, named Harry. One morning Harry came to school with a flush of triumph on his face. q can deth mythelf now," he said with decided lisp.
 You can dress yourselfi" said the teacher. Why, what a smart little boy you are"
 Soon after school had begun up went Harry's hand. What is 1t, Harry?" asked the teacher.
 'I can deth my own thelf"
 You have already told me that" said the teacher.
 Twice Harry announced that he could "deth himthelf." and when he announced it for the third time the teacher said: "Now, Harry, you have disobeyed me twice, for told you not to interrupt me by saying again that you could dress yourself. You may go behind that screen. in the corner and stay there until I say that you can come out"
 Harry obeyed, and a moment later two or three visitors were announced What charming lot of little peo- pls," said one of the callers, land only one vacant seat" The little boy who sits there Is here" said the teacher. 'T made him go behind that screen for slight infraction of the rules, but he may come out now"
 Harry came forth, and horrorsl he was clad in nothing bpt the simplicity of naturel q can undreth mythelf. tool" he announced Tableau.
The Holbrook news., 1911-09-15
The Quitter
By IzOLA FORESTER

&OOpyLl&uts 4941s DJ ASSOCldIeQ Literary ErcsS.l
 q object to marriage as a profes- sion," Miss Winston was very near what is called the verge of tears. Her throat felt choked. and her eye lids smarted, and she knew in about two minutes more she was going to cry, simply cry before this correct and self-contained person who said he was one of the trustees.
 Under the terms of your fathers will, l am afraid you will have to accustom yourself to that point of view"
 Mary anybody at all who is com potent to manage his mining proper ties and interests" Her color rose as she spoke. If that isn't just like dad. Instead of thinking of me, and of my personal tastes, he puts up hedge around the whole thing, and says don't jump. And even your ad- vice is-"
 Don't jump" Oliver smiled at her. as he leaned forward. smoothing the head of her collie.
 ''Why did dad ever choose you as my trustee?"
 "One of your trustees. Betty"
 "One of them" with fine scorn. ~Aren't the other two poor old bed-rid- den individuals that never could pos sibly stop me from jumping over the fence if I wanted to? Old General Worthing and funny little MT. Quarles. No. Ollie, you do know perfectly well that dad had a sinister motive in his mind when he put that clause in his vill.''
 What clause?''
 You mean what motive" Betty faced him, the tears in her hazel eyes. her hair all ruffled into little curls around her forehead. He simply ap- pointed you official watch dog over nay actions"
 You need one"
 Perhaps you can help me out Can't you bring to my notice a man who Is a responsible mining engineer.
The Holbrook news., 1911-09-15
st.rn cuardIan of the Law.

The zeal of young giant from the country, who was enrolled in the DO lice force at Gothenburg, Sweden. the other day, has been rousing no little amusement amongst members of the force He was given a very quiet street as his first beat" For hours nothing happened. but suddenly a watercart appeared and began to flood the road. After watching the cart for several minutes with a perplexed air. the new and zealous constable went up to the driver and said sternly. Come with me to the police station. I have kept my eye on you. At first I thought your cart was leaking, but now I see you are doing it on purpose"
The Holbrook news., 1911-09-15
Fruit RalsIna.

Care should be taken to remove all weeds, grass or other litter which might harbor mice. It Is frequently advantageous to wrap the tree trunks with wire netting, tar paper or thin boards to protect them from mice O. rabbits.
 For success in fruit-growing 1t is absolutely necessary to keep the trees free from all injurious insects and spray again.
The Holbrook news., 1911-09-15
He Got HIa

"Kerrigan." the guest said. instead of tipping you every day when come in to lunch. I'll give you your tip in lump sum at the end of the week I"
 Would you mind paying me in ad- vance, sir?" he asked.
 Well, upon my word,. that's a strange request, but if you are in want of money, here is g dollar for you I hope you did not distrust me"
 "Oh, no, sir; but you see am leaw ing here tomorrow"
The Holbrook news., 1911-09-15
Insomnia.

"So you actually took part in one of those terrible lynchings?"
 "Yes," replied the man who talks about himself Tt was long ago. in an unsettled community Popular feel ing was so strong that didn't dare hang back"
 You must have had. several sleep less nights afterward."
 'T had The only place had to sleep was one of those old-fashioned cord bedsteads and the committee in sisted on using the rope for the lynch. ing" 4ssgss. J
The Holbrook news., 1911-09-15
Select Seed Potatoes.

While the potatoes are in full bloom. showing which vines are strong, vigorous, and most likely to propagate a sturdy plant next season, stick small boards beside these choic- est hills. and dig them separately for aaed this fall
The Holbrook news., 1911-09-15
HIackhead In Turkeys.

Blackhead in turkeys has destroyed in Massachusetts the business of rais- ing turkeys. It is found in every county in the state The protozoa are bred in the soil. in the intestines of chickens, and are carried from place to place by sparrows and other birds.
The Holbrook news., 1911-09-15

Whether you wish to splice a rope or make an eye. unravel the strands as shown in fig. 1. For an eye bring the unraveled end back upon the rope to the desired size of loop and begin to work the strands into the rope as shown in fig. 2. Strand a goes under b, over d. under c, etc. Strand goes under c, over b. under d, etc. Strand goes under d. over c, under b, etc, each strand being gradually reduced in size by cutting out a few fibers. This makes a nice. smooth job.
 Fig. Is the reverse side of dg. 3.
The Holbrook news., 1911-09-15
Sweet Innocence.

Telegrapher-The message must not exceed ten words.
 Fair Sender-I can add postscript, can't IT
The Holbrook news., 1911-09-15

Draw all the strands tight at one time after the tucking is done then cut of the protruding ends.
 For a smooth splice take the two ends unraveled as in fig. 1 and put them together as shown in fig f. No two strands should come together in the same space. They are tucked un- der and over as in making figures 2 and 8. gradually reducing size by cutting out fibers. Four tucks will hold all the rope can stand. Roll the splice under foot and make 1t 1t smoothly together.
The Holbrook news., 1911-09-15

a biennial with bristly stem, finely di- vided leaves. and numerous white flowers in umbels. After towering the flower stalks bend inward, becom- ing strongly concave. The seed is fiattened with marginal bristles In commercial seed these bristles are often broken of.
The Holbrook news., 1911-09-15

threshing. and make cleaning of seed difficult
 6. They damage the quality of flour, sometimes making it nearly worthless.
 2. Most of them are of little value as food for domestic animals.
 8. Some weeds injure stock by
The Holbrook news., 1911-09-15
NowadaYs.

Knicker-What is a Chautauquaf
 Bocker-A lot of people who pay for what they could get out of the Con gressional Record free.-New York Sun.
The Holbrook news., 1911-09-15
Changed Frequently.

Was that your husband? He seems to have changed great deal in the past five years"
 "Yes, three times"
The Holbrook news., 1911-09-15
The Uroent Need.

The Urgent Need.
 She (hattering with eyes and voice) -"Arthur, dear, find that we still need few serviceabIe things to make our little household more servicea- ble."
 He-What one thing. perhaps?" She-Well, for instance. we need a new hat for me.".sHarper's Bazar.
The Holbrook news., 1911-09-15
Too Mueh sun.

"Is the resort in question ver1 Shady?"
 Well. it's reputation is."
The Holbrook news., 1911-09-15
Her Reason.

q never leave my home without kissing my wife goodby." 'T sec"
 See what?"
 ''Why she hates so to have you go out in the evening"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-12
co.
 BRANCHING INTO
 NEW FEATURES

Development of commercial lines in the output of the Locomobile Co. of America is shown by the large num- ber of automobile patrol wagons and embulances. now on the floor of the factory, and also of the new five ton truck that the concern has recently started on test run of several thou sand miles.
 The new truck, labeled "C3M'' may spe seen hereabouts almost daily. Three chaUffeurs, each working on an eight hour shift, keep the ponderous vehicle 3n almost ceaseless operation with 0 view to testing it's efficiency
 There are 10 patrol wagons now ready for shipment, and nine other vehicles of similar design for either police or hospital use. The company is working in the development of an automobile fire engine, to supplant the horse drawn fire engine. Chemical fire apparatus mounted by the Loco mobile Co. has been in use in the To- cai department for several years, as well as in other cities. The develop 1nent of the automobile fire engine is an important step fin the evolution of fire fighting devices from the slow horse drawn apparatus to the more modern and speedier machines.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-12
HOLMAN ATTACKS FORMER GOVERNOR
 R. 5. WOODRUFF
ASSaiIs Attitude of Former Chief Executive Toward the Taxa ton of Oyster Grounds
fspecial from United Press. ,

New Haven, April 12-EM-Senator Frank Homan today discussing the problem of taxing the oyster business of Connecticut said:
 --It is very unfortunate that ex- Governor Woodruff should have at tempted to pass judgment on a matter of which he probably has little prac- tical knowledge His message to the Legislature on the subject was, as Representative Chandler said, +unpre- cedented', the result of a little jolly from some Rhode Island people at a convention.
 '.Aftar sending to the Legislature his message, which subsequent events and the investigation of the Board of Equalization showed to be overdrawn and without warrant, the Governor now enters the field and attempts to force through an unjust measure in order to justify his position.
 If Connecticut wants more taxes let her clean up her waters, stop pol lution and improve the conditions. Thus she would pave the way for an investment upon which taxes could be paid and she would be providing an Increasing asset in the health, wealth and food supply Of the country
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-12
PLANS OF CONN, co. OPPOSED BY
 STRATFORD MEN
fFrom Our Special Cores. :,

(FrOm Our Special COrres.)
 Hartford, April 12.-There is quite a delegation of Bridgeporters and Stratfordites here today at the hear ing upon the petition of the Connecti- cut company for an amendment to it's charter to lay tracks in various high ways in Bridgeport and Stratford.
 The Stratford contingent is opposed to the laying of any tracks in that town through Judson place or any other street contiguous thereto. They are willing to allow the company to secure right of way parallel to the steam road tracks but will oppose the plans of the company to utilize any of the streets. In this they say they are representing the sentiment of the town as expressed at a town meeting which voted to permit the company to lay tracks in Barnum avenue only. The Stratford contingent includes be- sides Senator Judson and the repre- sentatives, David l.. Rhoades, Frank Curtis, Charles E. Stagg( Warren R. Briggs, c. H. Welles, Dr. R. H. Cur tiSS, Fred Nettleton, I. l.. Belden Walter Wheeler, Arthur Sammis, Ivan Morehouse, Harold Lowell, J. A. AL lard and Superintendent of Schools Kelsey.
 The Bridgeport delegation, consist ing of Mayor Buckingham, City At torney Cullinan, City Clerk Boucher and Aldermen Clampett, Walker, Brady, Meyer and Jackson and a number of manufacturers, including Frank J. Mulcahy, representing the Crane company, appeared in relation to the petition of the Connecticut South West End. It is understood that the company prefers to use At lantic street from Park avenue west rather than South avenue west.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-12
 DENIES LOANS
 WERE FORGED Investigation of City Engineer Develops 400 Pages of
 Testimony Bills For Repairs on Ancient Motor Car Offered to Show
 Extravaganza

Four hundred typewriter pages of testimony, and twelve hours of effort were rounded out at the fourth ses- sion of the Investigating committee of the common council dealing with the office of the city engineer at the coun- cil chamber last evening.
 Interest in the hearing as reflected by the attendance is not as keen as at the outset, though the seating ca- pacity of the council chamber was entirely inadequate to accommodate the witnesses and spectators who crowded in to hear the progress of the probe
 Last night much time was devoted to the examination of Reuben B. Azhdarian, whose halting English and wary methods made him by far the most interesting witness of the even ing. After fencing guardedly for a long time with Senator Judsony coun- sel for Denis F. Mulvihill, he became tired and voIunteered to tell the whole story.
 But his recounting of the financial relations between McKenna and him. self, and of McKenna's threats upon him, were under an entirely different light than was expected by Mulv1- hills counsel. It was sought to show that McKenna had coerced loans by threats of violence and threats to keep the employees name off the pay ro1i.
 That McKenna paid the loans with s per cent. interest. and even more; that McKenna threat of violence was because the man refused to dis close the names of persons who told him of the financial secrets of the office; and that McKenna expects to pay him for the several weeks of his illness when his pay was stopped, after a little further work on his part, came out during the prOtracted eXami- nation of the witness.
 Larry Gill, the perenniaily good humored assessor and former assist ant city clerk, lent a dash of humor to the situation with his infectious good nature He quickly explained away the circumstances surrounding the drawing of a check in his name for money due to a former steno- grapher of the office, showed that it was an accommodation he extended McKenna and calling to instance the girls receipt showed that the trans! action was a straightforward one.
 Much attention was given to the city engineers car, an old touring car bought at great reduction. for which the repair bills have been large. Sen ator Judson seeks to prove the count of extravaganza against McKenna with the bills against this car. He also brought out that there is an un- paid bill for $S81 at the Miller Motor Car Co.,, but the cross examination on this point was not begun because the of the garage at the outset said he hadn't come prepared with a statement.
 (Continued on Page 3)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-12
BURGLARS ROB STORE:
 STEAL GIRLS SAVINGS

Cash amounting to upwards of s150, the savings of his young daughter, and merchandise. principally cigars and cigarettes of almost the same value were stolen from the little fruit store of Gossip Gossip, 229 Stratford ing.
 Sergeant Hazel and Patrolman Dan- iel Ryan found the store open at 4:3O and making 8 cursory examination could find no evidence of burglary. However, they reported the find at the Second precinct station. About two hours later Gossip himself rush. ed into the Second precinct station to say that the trunk in the rear of the store was broken open, and that nine boxes of cigars and many ci- garettes and other supplies had been carried away.
 The cigars were taken from the boxes and carried off in bulk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-12
INCREASE FOR CITY ATTORNEY
 IS LAID OVER
Senator Donovan Succeeds in Getting Days Delay-Won't Give His Reasons
(From Our Special Corres.)

Hartford, April 12-The amendment ing the salary of the city attorney to $3,0O0 a year, unanimously reported by the committee on Cities and Bor- oughs was not considered today, as Senator Donovan of Norwalk, who had the matter postponed yesterday suc- ceeded in getting another postpone ment of it until tomorrow.
 Senator Paddock objected. but on a vote the matter was tabled until tomorrow.
 Senator Paddock said that he could not understand why the Senator from Norwalk could have any special inter- est in a matter pertaining solely to Bridgeport and he asked the Senator from NorYalk to kindly state his rea- son for desiring to have the matter go over
 Senator Donovan remained discreet ly silent.
 The Senate received from the com- vorable report on the resolution pro- posing to increase the capital stock of the Warner Brothers Corset Co.,, from $2,000,000 to $5, ,OOO, 900. The re- port was tabled for the calendar.
 The Senate in concurrence with the House killed the bill increasing the salary of the health officer of Bridge port. Senator Bartlett explained that the sentiment in Bridgeport is against the bill.
 The Senate passed the bill which continues the joint school district of Bedding Wilton and Weston.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-12
C. w. DeLYON NICHOLS RUNS HAT-MAKING EVENT
 FOR SOCIETY MILLINERS

c. W. De Lyon Nichols. formerly of this city, now of New York, last ev- ening supervised a millinery contest, in which a number of hats made by amateur society milliners were placed in competition for prizes aggregating $6,000.
 MT. Nichols, who is running kin derearten for inculcating artistic ideals among youthful foreigners. declared that the contest was a great success.
 The exhibition took place at the apartments of Mrs. George Kemp at GAO Madison avenue, New York. and 100 hats were on exhibition. Mrs. Kemp's daughter, Mrs. Cazenova Jones, Jr., won the first prize.
 Hardly had the name of the winner been announced when a woman sit ting in a corner remarked loudly:
 Next year I am going to try the same scheme. It is so easy to win first prize if you get a milliner to help you trirn.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-12

out lf the farmers and business men o1 Connecticut need some of their owr medicine. There were many mel be. sides Bridgeport dealers before the committee appointed to invest1. ate We confidently believe that it cost the State of Connecticut s25O yesterday tc conduct what appeared to me to be a big farce for two hours and thirty minutes
 T am a firm believer in investiga- tion if there is reasonable indication that an investigation Is called for, in the interests of the public. I further believe that sny person, firm, or pub lie corporation that shrinks or cringes at the sound or suggestion of fnvesti- gat1On, fairly conducted, is often the very one that should be inveStigat- ed
 Now, I appeal to all fair minded men for support when we take the ground that if there is any reason for Investigating the business men and farmers of Connecticut at all, that in- vestigaltion should be thorough and searching enough to reveal violation of the law and wrong doing and demand it's correction.
 ''If the investigation shows that there is no violation of the law, that the people are not being oppressed by the business men of Connecticut, then they should be vlndacated in no uncer- tains terms. To accomplish this re- suit no halfway investigation will an: swer. We do not want such an i'm vestigation as will leave only suspic- ion in the minds of the people.
 Tt seems to me that the inveStiga- tion yesterday was not thorough enough to do anything only make ex- pense for the State. believe speak the sentiment of the coal dealers of Bridgeport when I say that the coal dealers are treating the people of Bridgeport fairly and justly, and to assure our people that this is so we invite Investigation
 we do not accuse the committee of wrong purpose or even suggest such intention, but wo do believe that there was design other than the honest in- vestigation of the business men and farmers of Connecticut, back of the bill creating this business mems inves- tigating committee, ard that the Leg islature has not clothed the commit tee with sufficient power to make a thorough investigation.
 ''If such is the case. for what pur- pose was this Investigation institut- ed ?'