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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
INDULGENCE OF
 THE PORTIUNCULA

From the letter of Bishop Milan, the Indulgence of the Portiuncula is al
 lowed to all the churches and pub lie chapels of the diocese. It also left to the discretion of the pastors to select the day for granting the Indulgence in their churches. They may take the time from noon of August first, or from noon of Au- gust fifth. In either case the per- iod for gaining the Indulgence will end at midnight Of the day fol- lowing It will be noted that this grant of the Holy Father differs in many respects from that accorded in years gone by. Formerly the time of making the visits began at two o'clock of August first and ended at sundown on August second. Now the visits may be begun at noon and no reck- oning need be made of the setting of the sun on the following day. In the second D lace, Sunday may be chosen instead of week day Again in for
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
Century Store Company Closed
 By Attachment
Attachment Is for Small Sum, But Manager Prefers
 to Close the Store

Another Main street business house closed it's doors yesterday afternoon, when City Sheriff Richard Brown act ing for Attorney Paul S. Chapman served an attachment on The Century Store Go. at S27 Main street in the T. M. c. A. building. The attachment was but for $1O0, the sheriff being ready to take out goods to cover that amount, but the general manager, George Stiff decided to close the store. It is understood that he has offered numerous New York creditors 70 per cent on the dollar and that they have accepted. Attorney Chapman's cred- itor has not accepted.
 It is understood the store has stock valued at about $7,000 and that when settlement has been made with all creditors, the company will again start business
 The company does gas and elec- trical fixture and talking machine business
 Two years ago "The Century Co.," went into the hands of a receiver. Since then a new company has been formed and the business of both conducted in the same store.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
The White Whale.

One of the creatures that tnhabft the northern seas is the beluga, ox white whale. It frequents the Arctic ocean. enters the numerous bays and fnIets and sometimes travels up the fresh water streams to a considerable dis tance in search of food It prsys upon fish, and owing to it's ability ts swim very rapidly it is able to capture the fastest of these. It is pure white in color and quite large, often reaching fifteen to eighteen feet in length II has large mouth, containing . mum Der of very sharp confcaI tssth- IL swims by doubling its strong fntl back under it's body and driving ftself for ward with a powerful stroke The na- tives of those cold regions which 1t in habits catch the white whale with a stout net and by the use of the bars poon. A portion of the fesh is use< for food, and the remaining portion is con verted into very fine grade of Ssh oil, which finds a ready sale. Ths skins are removed and made into ls4ther- Harper's Weekly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
An island In c Cloud.

White island. thirty miles ts the northeast of New Zealand, is psrhaps the most extraordinary island ia the world. It is an enormous mass of rock nearly three miles in cfr<pmfer- ence, rising 900 feet above tss sea. and is perpetuaily enveloped ia dark clouds, which are visible for nearly 100 miles. The island consists almost entirely of sulphur. with smsn per centage of gypsum Some yeaD ago an attempt was made to float . com pany to work the sulphur. which fs of high quality. but sufficient capital was not subscribed. Therefore the export of sulphur from White island fs stfD very small. In the interior is q lake fully fifty acres in extent the water of which has a temperature of 11o de gRees F. and is strongly fmpregnafed with acids. On one side of this lake are craters from which steam escapes with great force and noise This steam and the vapor from the lake form the dark cloud that envelops the island.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
Mrs, Walker LittIe
 improved Today
Former School Teacher in Washington, D. C., in Critical Condition Follow ing Wreck.

Mrs. Mary Walker. the Federal ex- press wreck victim whose condition is regarded as critical, passed a rest full night at St. Vincent's hospital and attending physicians reported that she appeared somewhat, brighter this morning. Her condition is very little improved, however.
 Mrs. Walker was for 31 years a school teacher in Washington, D. C., and she is the sister of one of the leading attorneys of the national capital. She is widely known in Washington, where news of her con- dition is awaited with anxiety.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
CITY PAYS FOR LAND.

This afternoon City Clerk Stephen F. Boucher turned over $9,500 to the Bridgeport Trust Go. for which in turn the company deeds to the city all right to the piece of property at Maplewood avenue and Poplar street, which has been purchased by the Board of Education. The site is 200 feet 175 feet.
 The board intends to erect school on the land at least within a year. The school will relieve the conges- ton in the Maplewood avenue, the Clinton avenue and the Longfellow schools.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE
 DISCHARGED FROM CUSTODY

Especial from United Press.J
 Boston, July 28-Arthur H. Harrison, a patent solicitor, formerly employed in the United States patent office in Washington, was discharged from custody today as a fugitive from jus tice by United States Commissioner Hayes Harrison was indicted on the technical charge of non-support by the Grand Jury of the District of Co., lumbia Commissioner Hayes said he was satisfied the defendant was liv- ing in Boston at the time the offense alleged in the indictment was commit tod
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
ATWOOD PLANS TO FLY CHICAGO TO
 NEW YORK, AUG. 3

Especial from United Press.)
 Washington, July 2S-Harry N. At that he expected to start on his aerial trip from Chicago to New York about August D. He plans to fly from Min reapolis or Milwaukee to Chicago. to tune up,' and then start on the Chi cago-New York trip. Atwood said ha hoped to make the voyage in 10 daya and would try to break the worlds record for long distance flights.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
FOUGHT OVER DIME. BROTHERS ARE FINED,
 $40 IN TORRINGTON

Refusing to pay 10 cents to Tailor Edward Angierri, of Torrington, yes terday, Patrick and Daniel McCue, brother, residing in this city, were fined total of $41.99 in the Torring- ton police court, today, for assaulting Angierri. The tailor had repaired a pair of trousers for which he asked 50 cents. The brothers thought 40 cents was sufficient and when the difference between the two sides be- came acute, McCues gave Angierri a beating.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
CHURCH MORTGAGE.

Rev. Angelo De Toro, pastor of the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ita- ian, in East Washington avenue and the trustee of the church, Emil Gar aventi and Vicola Lucarelli, have se- cured a mortgage of S12,00O from the City Savings bank of New London on the church property. With the new mortgage, old mortgages amounting to S15,O00 have been released.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
Explosion Of
 Nitric Acid

Special from United Press.)
 Buffalo, July 2S.-One of the huge containers of distilled nitric acid of the Contact Process Company in South Buffalo exploded, today, scat tering the deadly fluid over half an acre. The explosion caused a panic among the hundreds of workmen who fled for their lives.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
BOYS HOP TRAIN TO SEE WORLDe
 FINED IN NEW HAVEN

Especial from United Press.) c New Haven,July 28.-Three Spring field, (Mass.), boys just starting out to see the world as they told the court, were fined $5 and costs each, in police court today, for railroad trespass. They gave the names Eugene Moriarity. Carmino MottoIa and Antonio Curto
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
JEFF DOHERTY, CUT OFF.
 CONTESTS FATHERS WILL

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven, July 28.-Jeff Doher- ty, local pug and reputed champion lightweight of Connecticut, desired to conduct his own case in probate court, today, contesting his fathers will that cut off Jeff from a $10,00O estate. Judge Studley advised him to get a lawyer and continued the case until tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
MISS ARION WINS
 IN TRENTON RACES.

E. A. BulFley of Southport, sends word that Miss Arion won the 2:30 pace in Trenton, N. J., Wednesday, Seven heats were paced and there were 14 starters. The race was not finished until seven o'clock. Two other horses, Halloween and Miss Jay, start in today's races.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
MASS MEETING OF
 HUB LABORING MEN
 TO SAVE M'NAMARA.
(Specfal from limited Press ]

Especial from United Press.)
 Boston, July 28.-Boston laboring men are to place themselves before the nation in protest against the Kidnapping" of John McNamara, charged with complicity in dynamit- ing the Los Angeles Times Building. when they gather in g. mass meeting on the Common, tomorrow from 2 to D. m.
 This gathering. whose cry will be save McNamarap promises to be one of the most impressive of the many notable gatherings of public protests that have been held on the Common.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
SOLDIERS BODY
 TAKEN FROM WATER
 AT FISHERS ISLAND
Especial from United Press,

- I0p6CIdI IIUIII OIlIC6U TTGSS.1
 Saybrook, July 2S.-The dead body of Henry Miller, 30, a member of Company c, United States Coast Ar tillery stationed at Fishers Island, was taken out Of the water at Plum Cut. near here, yesterday A gash under the right ear suggested foul play. After viewing the remains Medical Examiner Kelsey stated that the body had been in the water about two weeks.
 Coroner Davis, of Middletown came to this place, today, to conduct an inquest. He has communicated with the regular army officers at Fort Erie.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
NAPTHA LAUNCH
 BURNED TO WATERS EDGE
Especial from United

Especial from United PressO
 Hartford, July 2S.-The naptha launch Sagamore III, owned by Will liam Morgan, cashier of the local Aetna National bank, was burned to the waters edge, this afternoon, re- sulting in $10,000 loss; only partly coered by insurance. How the fire started is not known. Sixty gallons of gasolene on board the yacht, in preparation of the race, tomorrow, exploded and endaprcred other ship ping.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
HopeIess.

'I refuse your hand, Mir. Squash" !" the young girl said coldly, "for two reasons
 'Name tbemr' Squash cried hopeful ly. Name them. and perhaps-vho knows"-
 "They are." she interrupted, '.your~ self and another man."-Exchange-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
OBITUARY

Julia Wheeler Stannard, widow of William w. Stannard, died last even ing at her home. 135 Park street in her 72nd year after an illness of some time. She was a native of Easton. the daughter of Levi and Elizabeth Mathews Wheeler. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Libby c. Phelps and a grandson, William H. Phelps with whom she resided.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
DIED.

this city, July 26, 1911, James Neary
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence. No. 92 Milne street, on Saturday. July zS, at S:30 a. m., and from St. Augustine's church at a. m,
 -Interment at St. MichaePs cem etery. P27 b+n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
MEN CHARGED
 WITH THEFT PROTEST,

Especial from United Press.)
 Canaan. July 2S.-Protesting their innocence, Flagman Edward Boyce and a fireman named Adams, were arrested while at work on the Gen. tral New England lines, yesterday, charged with theft. The arrest was made at the request of New York authorities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
CHARGED WITH THEFT OF TWO ELECTRIC MOTORS
 WEIGHING ABOUT A TON
Especial from United Press

New Haven, July 2S.-Charged with the theft of two electric motors weighing a ton, Arthur Harris, whose home is said to be in Scranton, Pa, was held for the next term of the superior court after a police court hearing, today. The young fellow claimed that the local taxi company from whom he took the motor, owed him back wages. His efforts to get rid of them at one-fifth their real valued led 10 his arrest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
HER BOTTOM DAMAGED.

Special from United Press.)
 Tokio, July 28.-The Japanese cruisers Also and Scya, today, brought the passengers, crew and mails from the liner Empress of China to Yoko- homa The cargo was badly dam aged by water The liners bottom is so badly damaged that it is doubt full whether she can be saved.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
VETERAN ADVERTISING
 REFRESHMENTS DEAD.
Especial from United Press,

Especial from United Pressl
 New York, July 2S.-Stephen B.. Smith, for many years advertising representative of the Boston Globe, here, died suddenly, today, in Hahne- mann Hospital, following aa opera tion. He was a native of Massa chu- setts and a veteran of the Civil war
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
YOUTH HELD ON THREE
 COUNTS OF BURGLARY
Special from United Press. ,

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven, July 2S-Waiving ex- animation on three counts of burg lary. Charles Chapman, 19, was bound over to the superior court after a brief hearing in police court, today He is accused of robbing concession aries at several local summer resorts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28

Miss Bessie Lavin, nurse at the Lakeview Home, accompanied by her nieces, the Misses Mabel Mccarthy of l1ranistan avenue and Marion Lee of Maple street, are spending a vaca- tion of two weeks with relatives in Nashua, N. H.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
THE HoWLAND DRY GOODS co.

mer time only a few churches, had the privilege of the Indulgence, now all are equally favored. The Catholic people of Connecticut have always taken ad- vantage of the Portinuncula Indul- gence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
Wide Awake.

Passerby-I thought you were blind1
 Mendicant-Well. boss, times Is sdl hard and competition is so great that even a blind man has to keep his eyes
 open nowadays if he wants to do any1 business at all.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
A sticksr.

Ella-He is always hanging around
 Stella-Yes; I don't believe you couli lose him if he were an umbrel1a.-Nevl York Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
LONG DISTANCE PRIZE
 FOR NEW HAVEN EAGLES

Especial from United Press.)
 Lawrence, Mass, July 2S.-New Haven Aerie No. AZ of the Eagles, today, was awarded the prize of S35 offered to the aerie which came the longest distance to attend the con- yention here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
HoIdinc His Own.

"Stingy, isn't he?" ''You've said it. Why. he holds fasj to everything he gets his clutches ozI and even bolts down his dinner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
Come and pick ind-up pluns.
Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Friday, July 2S, 1911.

The Mill End sale winding up it's 27th visit to the store That wind-rp is mighty interesting time lot of money to be saved by folks who itfor mark the occasion by selling lot of splendid merchandise at less than Mill End prices.
 Friday and Saturday are the Wind-up days. Rain did keep everybody at home Fday-but there will be all the and all the better Wndup lots for Saturday shoppers because it did rain Friday morning
 Wndup lots splendid plums of value Come and join in the picking of them
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28

John F. Rowe, of 353 Nichols street, who suffered from an attack of appendicitis. is now on the road to recovery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28

He that plants thorns must nevs expect to gather roses.-P1pay.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. B. Blumberg of this city is a guest at the Hotel Isleworth, Atlantic City, where she will spend a Few days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28

James c. Brochford, a resident of Norwalk, died last evening at St. Vim cents hospital. He had been a patti ent for the past three weeks at the hospital. He was in his. 18th year and had been in ill health for some time. The remains were taken to Norwalk this morning in charge of Funeral Directors Cullinan & Mullins.
 Funeral services over the remains of Wilbur E. Blakeman were held this afternoon at his late home, 30 Liberty street at 2:3O o'clock, Rev. G. M. Brown, pastor of the First M. B. church of which the deceased was erly the sexton, officiated. Dele gatfons were inattendance from liar mony council. Jr., O. U. A. M, Uncas Council, O. U. A. M., Lady Howe council, D. of L., Polar Star lodge. s. of B. and Bridgeport lodge, Loyal Order of Moose. Interment was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-28

V.Sr tT>s. CENT A WORD
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-16

through the courses offered
Philip of Macedon said that an army
OF stays with a lion for leader was
better than an army of lions with a
stag for a leader. Under the methods
of education in the past, our race had
hon-nkc leaders who achieved victories
| winch have put the English speaking
race IN the forefront among civilized
men. But where are the lion like lead
ers of e:le twentieth century to come
from when under the methods intro
duced in the nineteenth century the
| very great majority OF the incoming
generation of men have not had the
guidance of the male and have not
received inspiration ana aspiration
from the male nina as tho leaders of
the race in thought and action did up
TO the nineteenth century? Has not
education been, too much CONNER
cializcd. and transformed into merely
making a living? The danger along
this Enc is met by the distinct duali-
~ in the education of the future.
The public school is n most beneficent
institution Tor the children of the
many, Just as the public hospital is
benciicent institution for the children
of the many. But should parents of
means be satisfied with the public
SCHOOL OF with the pupllc hospital Tor
their children?
Look TO Private Schools.
some parents of means, from local
patriotism, from desire to cultivate
democratic principles in their children,
or from economy. or from all these mo-
tives. combined seem to be satisfied
with what the public school offers But
the large and increasing number of
private schools and tie high prices com
mandcd by them show that many par
ents are looking with increasing solicit
tude for institutions where boys,
taught by men in unmiXed classical
and mathematical training which pre-
pared the men OF the past for lion-like
leadership, and where this training
may he supplemented. after the manner
of the new education, with such train
Ing in modern languages and science
as will be necessary for leadership in
the future.
The educational outlook is fun of
encouras cement. The institutions OF
Tearing offering the best training 10
those N&h means to pay for it are much
more numerous than formerly and they
are Offering broader and better cue
ture to the upper stratum OF society;
while what. under former conditions,
must have continued to be the unedu-
Gated substratum. has now the oppor-
tunity which 1t never had before OF
receiving the power which is inherent
in knowledge.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-16

! or responsibility. May il not be true
that our zeal has made our TemnIa
u Learning somewhat top heavy!
"hat consideration has secondary odu-
cation received? IN Industry we hear
the cry, "Back to the Soil" IN ,he
realm oil the intellectual it may well be
Back TO the child" The college can
not give the foundation-bu, denends
upon 1t nevertheless.
England has great reason to be
proud of her famous preparatory
schools-Rugby. Elton. Winchester and
others From these and her rrea,
| universities at oxford and Cambridge
she mas received that touch OF class
icism that makes her pre-eminent in
me domain of learning. Her history
ana her literature provide the sub
iimest epics of all nations. England
mas stood Tor things that are perma-
hent-iacts that indicate world power
and brotherhood Of nations
The United States can do bettor
than England. Her opportunity is born
oil larger Observation-Disclosures in
cluued' She viii never surpass a Shakes
peare Each lndividual-each nation
is blessed with the chance to impress
lis own personality upon and render
distinct service to the life of the
world. We like TO think that our op-
! portunity is greatest The leading
factors In accomplishing our proper
destiny VIII be the thoughts we think
the purposes we settle services we
give our schools. colleges. university
last OF all, the men who shall preside
over their varied functions-will CON
trionte the greatest endowment to the
enlightenment of our people
In directing the processes of edu-
cation we must keep in mind the
things of permanent value. II the PEN
dulum has swung too far TO the side
or utilitarianism let IT be returned to
normal conditions. An educator who
has been dead more than fifty years
saw the danger of running into this
extreme. With an enlarged idea OF
instruction. he said, the fortunes of
our lives and our government depend
not exclusively on useful knowledge
but on our character as citizens: and
to form this character by cultivating
the whole man is the aim of education
In the proper sense"
This Is the duty OF the school. AT
the preparatory age give the boy the
! n oper direction of energy along lines
that VIII nt him for the superstructure
Not too broadly hut concretely. let him
associate himself in study with the
lenSuascs--the natural sciences-the
mathematics. His training must de-
velop the whole person-thc mind
the iudgment-the heart-the emotions
the imagination-the will Give him
the mower Of Vision-and you Will have
citizen of farsishted. constructive
statesmanship. Let courage. industry
( and purity he instilled within him az
! essential to complete life. We like
I IN gt,nur
| as cncompassed with spirit
! of true cmlture-as inspired by the
! art Of an Athens or the laws of a
! Rome Upon such principles we act
/ In our personal efforts to train the
/ American boy for citizenship
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-16
| rinity Park School

DURHAM, n. C.
his hish-grade Preparatory School has com.
pleted its thirteenth successful year and invites
careful investigation from parents who are con-
school ' W.
us location is ideal; its equipment unsurpassed
Students have use OF the library. gymnasium and
athletic helds OF Trinity College Special atten.
looks after the living conditions OF boys under his
"
FACULTY OF college graduates who have made
especial study OF the care OF boys. Inspiring lee
lures by prominent men at frequent intervals.
high standards OF class work, and most modern
methods Of instruction.
ran term opens September 18th
For illustrated catalogue address
w. w. PEELE, Headmaster
Durham N. c.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-16
COLLEGE
Co cdticntionaiJ

delightfully."- situated in the hill country
Unsurpassed in henlthfulncss. Modern in
equipment steam heat Electric lights. Baths.
Sewerage With all the advantages and none Of
the disadvantages OF city life.
An ideal institution for the education of
Young men and young women. with twenty one
yeats oi successful history behind IT,
a nieh atade College. whose graduates are
admitted without examination to the graduate de
payments OF the great universities.
mhintatns also Music Art Expression. Com
WvIolal ana Preparatory Depart mcnts.
ronr courses leading to degrees.
Specisi Normal Courses Teachers
ten months
FOR Catalogue or other information address
w. a. HARPER, President,
Elon COLLEGE, N, c.