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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-29

towns have already adopted 1t In It's
most pronounced form. while count
less others have accepted portion OF
the creed, and yet others are planning
to fall into line this year. II affords
the most conclusive evidence Of the
power Of public opinion that in prac'
tically every community where the
safe and sane crusade has taken root
no official action has been taken nor
recommended by the municipal au'
thorities until public sentiment
spurred them to II.
What individual deserves credit for
first concelving the idea Of safe and
sane Fourth, and what town or city
can lay claim to first putting the idea
IN practice, presents almost as mooted
a question as the famous one as to
who first suggested the name Of Will
liam Mckinley for the presidency.
Several different persons and several
different cities have laid claim TO tho
title Of originator of the innovation
Perhaps It would be most just to con.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-29

This is the time of year when ev-
erybody favors good roads and is
ready to swat the housefy and mo-
Bquito.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-29

A maiden lady who keeps a parrot
that swears wants to know what ex'
cuse there is for her marrying.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-29

You spend a whole evening in
sprinkling your lawn. and It raineth
thereafter from midnight till dawn.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-29

A good many Of our amateur garden
ers learn at this time of the year that
the way of the farmer is hard.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-29

The aeroplane which can run. ny or
swim will be sure to be asked to re-
cite something.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-29

Now a scientist declares that kiss.
ing is detestable. During the spring
onion season, probably.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-29

Our idea Of good fishing is when It
is so good that there is no necessity
10 lie about how good II is.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-29

Chicago telephone girls are to lave
air baths, but who can get any air
In Chicago?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-29

Earmarks Of genius are easily dis
cerned in the man who invented the
straw hat.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-29

Be careful not TO have n sunstroke.
Heat prostrations are the correct
form.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-29

A magazine poet refers to baby
in the house as a wellspring of pleas
ure. According to his theory tripletS
would be a deluge.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-29

Revised for fly time-a swat in time
saves nine.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-29

For aviation ieats observe the mer.
curry.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-29

What a fine rest the Japanese war
scare is getting!
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-29

Queen Mary admonishes the girls
10 keep their powder dry.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-29

Rubber stamp for today: Aviator
hurt when aeroplane drops"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-29

Keep as cool as you can.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-29

T is safe to say
that no moral
crusade ever In
augurated in this
country has made
more rapid prog
ress than the
movement for "a
safe and sane
Fourth" II Is
only a few years
since the idea
was first suggest
cd in its present
tangible form,
and yet dozens
of cities and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
Doctor Declares Women Should Swim
 With Few Clothes
Stockingless and With Bath ing Suits on Same Plan
 as Mems.

Washington, Sept. Eff Dr. W. B Hudson, director of municipal baths here, has his way, women bathers will be permitted to wear mems jerseys while enjoying a plunge. He also be- lieves that women can swim better without stockings and should not wear them.
 ''It is absurd Dr. Hudson said, ito expect woman to go swimming with a regalia sufficient to keep her warm on the coldest day. I think that the fewer clothes a woman wears the bet ter off she is, as long as she conforms with the ideas of decency Let a woman wear a mans jersey, instead of the ridiculous arrangement now in vogue.
 'The continued howIs for more clothes for feminine swimmers is the result of various overzealous critics, who, in my mind, are merely a type. They do not know what immOdesty is. They do not see with their own eyes, but with distorted minds.
 f'The costume I suggest would do for mixed bathers. However, if I had my way, there would be a special pool for women and they could wear the same kind of a suit as a man. It would be more comfortable
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
Claims Committee
 Has Many Petitions
 For Tax Abatement

The following petitions were con- sidered last evening by the commit tee on Claims of the Common Council, meeting in the council chamber:
 Margaret A. Sears, the abatement of taxes for 1907, 1908, 1909 and 19le; Louise Erbe, the abatement of the taxes and sprinSling assessment for 1910: Rev. J. B. Nihill for the abate- ment of taxes on property at North avenue and Thompson street, purchas- ed to be used as rectory While the present rectory was being remodeled, (since the purchase it had been de- cided not to remodel the rectory and so the property has stood idle for a yearl: Mrs. Sarah Salmon for the re- turn of $33.S0 paid by mistake as the tax on an automobile; $. w. Smith for the abatement and adjustment of the taxes for 1910 on his lunch cart in East Main street, he stating it was one of the oldest in the city; the First English Lutheran church, for the abatement of the sprinkl1ng assess ment: and Malcolm R. Shaw, for the return of the poll taxes he had pald the past six years on the allegation that as he was 6s years of age he was exempt from paying this tax
 George A. Michalvik was willing to dispose of an auto for $75 on which the assessors had placed a valuation of S1 400 two years ago, and SS5O last year. The owner sought an abate- ment as he had paid but $275 for the machine.
 Aaron Wolf of 241 Madison avenue, sought $500 from the city for injuries to his son, aged years, who broke a leg on Feb. Il through fall on an icy sidewalk. The boy had been in the hospital, the expense of which had been paid by the city.
 Interest accumulates very rapidly on an unpaid assessment. Leopold Weiss appeared before the committee for the abatement of interest and expenses for a sewer in Norman and Olive streets. He stated that he purchased property, agreeing to pay an assess ment The assessment was $40 and the interest now amounts to $44.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
Was Jealous Girl
 The WieIder Of
 This Poison Pen?

Easton, Pa, Sept 2-Three bridal couples whose happiness the poisoned pen of Easton' sought to destroy have become the central figures in the strange and sensational case of Miss Harriet Dewitt, whose araignment be- fore United States Commissioner Tur- ner charged with sending .scurrilous, malicious and indecent letters through the mail is set for today.
 Three hundred letters, alleged to have been written by the same person and all containing malicious and scanda- lous statements, are in the possession of the government but strong doubt tion would be able to establish its case against the rich spinster, who denies all charges against her.
 The case affords the most interest ing psychological study of any crimi- nal case in this state, affording field for speculation whether a person whose life has been unmarred by love could assume such state of mind that the happiness of young married people about her inspired hatred and jealousy.
 The government bases it's case upon this line of logic and upon the rudely printed line 1T write you these few lines,'' which invariably opened all the miSsiveS.
 
 atives of the government Secret Ser vice bureau has been baffled' by the cunning of the writer. Post Office In- spector Shaneberger, who has worked up the case against Miss Dewitt, ad- mitted that the government ought to have more evidence.
 The newly married folk who have been forced against their will into prominent roles in the case. are Rev. Dr. Elmer E. Snyder, and his bride, Mrs Margaret White and Mrs. Bessie Mayfield.
 All of the letters are printed and the majority of them relate in detail fictitious scandals in which the recip- ients of the letters or their relatives are alleged to have figured.
 The authorities have been reluctant to believe hat much of the matter contained in the epistles could be the conceptions of a woman's mind. They are certain, however, that the real writer is a lifelong resident of Easton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
Harry Fitzgerald To Wed Manhattan
 Girl Of Beauty

It will be some surprise to the friends of Harry Fitzgerald of this city to hear that he will be married this fall The bride-to-be is Miss May Roxby, a handsome and talent ed young woman of Manhattan who had many suitors but who preferred Harry to them all. The friends of the prospective young bridegroom got wind of the approaching nuptials and when Harry was confronted he could only acknowledge the corn. Now preparations are under way to make his bachelor supper thing to talk about for the edification of the fu- ture Fitzgeralds. Harry is assistant to Captain Carroll, the dean of the admirable force of attendants at the Amazon hotel and it is understood that the Captain may be asked to be his best man. Up to date however, Harry has been a bit bashful about approaching the "cap" but he will probably break the news within a fortnight. Proprietor Pfau has given orders to his chef to prepare a we'd ding cake for the wedding that will be par excellence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02

Hannibal MO-The boyhood home of Mark Twain has been purchased and presented to the city to be preserved.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
HOTEL KAATERSKILL

HOTEL KAATERSKILI, In the Catslkin Mountains-Elevat
 5000 Feet-The Rejuvenation of
 This Famous Resort
 The first time this hotel has been leased MT. Louis Frenkel, for 14 years proprietor of the Hotel Albert, has leased this hotel. and has reno vated and put it in first class condi- tion. Climate and location unequaIed in either Europe or America. Up to date Garage. Boating, Fishing, Golf, Tennis. Excellent accommodations for Conventions. Assembly rooms seating 1000 persons. Symphony Or chestra. Special Attractions and In. ducements for the Younger Set.
 HARRISON s. DOWNS, Manager Booking Office, Berkeley Lyceum. 19 West 44th St.
 HOTEL KAATERSKILL
 Kaaterskin. P. O. N. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
THE STOCK MARKET.
(Watson. Alpers & Col

(Watson, Alpers & Co.)
 There is a prevalence of @bearish comment and advice which may mean too much short company. Prices have declined to such an extent as to discount much that exists in the situation of a discouraging nature. Considering the long continued li- quidation and the comparison of prices of stocks with prices of money, it is possible that investment consid- erations may develop as an influence if no worse factors appear than those to which we are now well-accustom- ed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
CLANCY'S BRILLIANT SOCKS.
Attract all the Bees on the Farm Where He as Astonishing
 the Natives.

George J. Clancy of Fairfield avenue is enjoying a vacation in rural Mas sachusetts. He appeared at the farm where he is stopping in socks of . brilliant purple. The color was so bright that it not only dazzled the na- tives but attracted the bees who fol- lowed him about in swarms mistaking his brilliant socks for full blown peo- nies. His green tie and straw hat were also a great attraction to the peram bulating veal on the place. He is expected home tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
PROFESSIONAL ART
 THIEF HOLDS MONA
 LISA FOR A RANSOM
Especial from United Press.o

Paris, Sept. 2-That a thief who has made a fortune by stealing price, less works of art is holding the fam ous Mona Lisa' for a ransom of $30,- 900 is the general belief here, today after the appearance of the following advertisement in a paper connected with the government
 Mona Lisa shall wait''
 Persons connected with the govern ment declare that negotiations have been opened with the authorities. Ac- cording to the rumor the thief is the same who stole from the Louvre the Egyptian and Phoenician statutes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
Notice

For forty-flve years we have been conducting business at the same olo location, corner of Main and John Private Bank has been established there continuously. We have received and paid out on demand without no- dce millions of dollars of money de- poet4cd with us and we continue Io receive money subject to depositors check at sight, on which we aMov three per cent. per annum, credite0 to each account monthly. We soncl. men. firms and corporations, and all who want . bank account where they can depoe4t money, checks or draILs, and leave it for one day ,one week, one month or one year, and draw n.eres' on it for any time 1t is left with us: We givo to the business our careIuI peFU0nnl attention as the oidesf nr" Of urfvat6 bankers in this state.
 m TY m0aE o. Nn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
T. L...WATSON & co.
Peoples Savings Bank Marble Building
 024-026 MAIN STREET

June 20. 1911. The Trustees of this Bank have this Hav deolared a semi-annual dividend. fer the six months ending June SD, t1o11. at the rate of FOUR per cent Ter aunum on all accounts, payable 3uly 1. 1911.
 i- EDWARD W. MARSH, Treasurer., Deposfss nade on or before August Ad- will draw interest from August 1st
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-10-11
Hecht's Store to
Celebrate Anniversary

Hect & Co. announce that their es-
Establishment will be closed tomorrow
afternoon at 4:I o'clock in order TO
mark down prices for the anniversary
sale, which will begin Friday morning.
This sale will signalize the eighth an
niversary Of the date on which the
Hecht establishment. 51s-515-517 Seventh
street, was enlarged, and will also COM
memorate the beginning OF the firms
business career of over fifteen years In
the commercial world Of Washington
and Its success from that time until
now
Over fifteen years ago this firm,
which had already been long established
in Baltimore, came to this city, opened
q single store at 513 Seventh street, and
announced its intention of doinS busi-
ness along an entirely new line.
The one story was soon outgrown.
This again proving insufficient for the
growing business, a third store was
added and the entire establishment was
practically rebuilt and remodeled into
one of the most up-to-date business
houses in the country
This vast enlargement Of the business
quarters took place just eight years
ago. and in commemoration of this
event the house has arranged an Ami
versary Sale that is intended to suit
ably mark the occasion, as the most i'm
portant week in the stores history.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-10-11
Edward R. Padgett Is
Cited in Alimony Suit

Edward K. PadgeIt, newspaper man
and magazine writer, was today cited
t" appear in the District Supreme
curt on Friday and show cause why
he should not pay alimonv to his wife,
Mrs. Daisy PadSett, pending the out
come of her suit for an absolute di-
vorce in which Mrs. James L. Crane,
otherwise known as Carolyn Cross"
a newspaper writer, is named as CO.
respondent.
Inidelity is charged by Mrs. Pad
gett. who alleges ner husband con-
fessed to intimacy with the co-respon-
dent in New York the latter part of
last August, while she was at Cape
May, n. j.. anXiously trying to learn
his whereabouts. She alleges the
couple registered as husband and wife
at a New York hotel and remained
there week.
AT various times the husband has
been unkind, harsh and cruel" re-
cites the petition, but adds that until
the breach husband and wife had lived
in peace and amity" except when she
'remC nstrated with him concerning
his habits Ct gambling and tendency
toward strong drink"
Since August, Mrs. Padgett alleges,
her husband has contributed only SIS
toward her support, although she
claims his income is upward Of $50
a week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-10-11
JAIL GUARDED BY
ARMED DEPUTIES TO
PREVENT LYNCH|NG
Determined Mob Seeks to
Get Prisoner Charged With
Attacking Girl.

CoATESVILLE, Pa, Oct. 1.-THE
Westchester jail is being guarded today
by a large number Of armed deputies.
hurriedly sworn in by the sheriff on
receipt Of news that a lynchlng mob
was being formed here O..
The mob is determined to get held of
a negro. who has been arrested. charged
with attempting an attack on fourtee.l-
year-old Amy McElhaney. The sheriff
is determined to prevent a repetition of
the lynching which occurred i few
weeks ago. when a negro murderer was
burned to death. II he cannot procure
enough deputies he will ask the gov
crnor to rush troop of State police to
his assistance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-10-11
New Way to Remove
Age Marks From Skin
Modern Styles

By discarding powder and cosmetics
and using a mayatone lotion, 1t Is an
easy matter to gradually remove
wrinkles and facial blemishes and give
to an aged, fabby or unlovely skin the
rich establishment of girlhood health.
The lotion, which is made by dissolving
an original package of mayatone In
eight ounces of witchhazel. should be
applied daily.
Before using, the skin should be
thoroughly cleansed Of dust and CRIME,
and then the lotion gently massaged
into the face, neck and arms until the
skin is dry and smooth. With the aid
of this inexpensive lotion the skin Is
freed of pimples. blackheads and other
impurities. and the skin grows firm and
smooth, and takes on an exquisite tex
ture.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-10-11
LEGAL SPARR|NC
MARKS OPENING
FOR N NAMARAS
Change of Venue and Jury
Challenge First Guns
of Defense.
CONTINUED from First Page.)

4AOfi AoS NoS'
the Los Angeles Jail he weighed 2OS
His brother Jim has increased from LIZ
10 142 pounds.
the jail corridor this morning for their
meeting with the newspaper correspon-
dents, the pronounced characteristics OF
the two men brought them into as sharp
contrast as the positive and negative
poles. John J., TIE labor leader, smil-
ing, confident, alert and dominating,
clear eyed, and clean skinned, met his
visitors with a steady gaze and strong
grip. The younger and weaker broth
er-Jim is % and John J.. 4-bore the
slight family resemblance visible; pos
sibiy it is only in the way the eyes are
deeply set in each head. and the con-
tour of the high forehead. Each thas
heavy shock of hair-John US has
turned silvery, Jim's is still dark brown.
John ]. the Talker.
John ]. did most of the talking for
both. asking many questions on his own
What is the sentiment about this
case was his first question, specifying
different localities. Most of his other
Questions were about the machinery for
gathering and distributing news of the
trial, in which he seemed keenly inter-
ested.
H. ~
day, will figure prominently in the case.
According to the information current
here, but still closely guarded by the
prosecution, a former stenograhper OF
John J. Mcnamara IN the lnd .i
ISOLATION of Bridge and Structural Iron
Workers duarreled with him and car
ried much valuable Information to the
prosecution.
the plant of an Indianapolis gas COM
pany this girl went to the manager and
said that for the reward onered she
would reveal all the information In her
possession. In this way, IL Is sald. tne
prosecution will seek to draw tighter
The net about the elder Mcnamara.
Clarence barrow declared today that
there has gone abroad a wrong impress
sion as to the financial condition OF the
defense. ,oo ooo -
stead of $500, &C.," said Mr.. Darrow. The
trial cost between *21O,-
900 and $500, 200. and the evidence was
confined principally to Idaho ana COL
orado, This case has called for ex-
nensive investigations in a dozen or
more cities.
I'VE necessarily have to pay in ad-
vance for everything we get done Tor
rs. We have SD nj or gone IN oeDi
Ter every cent we have received, ana
We should have at least $3.50 800 for the
first trial. We have no manufacturers
associations to draw on. aud it takes a
great many Scent contributions 10
meet the expenses or suc1 pstHe.
Discussing the plans Of the defense
Mr.. barrow said there would he no
possibility Of resting the case without
calling a large number OF witnesses;
These will be brought from all parts OF
tba country. hut TO avoid extra expense
any annoyance they will not be called
here until a jury is chosen and the
prosecutions case Is we'll outlined
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-10-11
Breaks a Cold in a Day,
And Cures any Cough that In Cur
able. Noted Physician's Formula.

Get from any druggist Two ounces
of Glycerine and half an ounce of Con-
centrated Pine Compound. Mix these
with half pint of good whiskey. Take
one to two teaspoonfuls after each
meal and at bed time. Smaller doses to
prepare this at home This is the best
formula known to science There are
many cheaper preparations of large
quantity, but it don't pay to expert
ment with q bad cold. Be sure to get
Only the genuine (Globe) Concentrated
Pine. Each half-ounce bottle comes in
a sealed tin screw-top case. If the
druggist does not have in stock, he
will get it quickly from his wholesale
house.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-10-11
Medical Examination.

Eleven candidates for licenses to prac-
tice medicine and surgery in the Dis
trict were examined today by the Board
of Medical Supervisors. The test was
conducted by DIR. c. NJ. Ober An
of those who have passed
will be made in about three weeks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-10-11
Long Wait for Pants.

WILKESBARRE. Pa Oct. n.-Forty-
seven years ago John Madden, then
serving at Fort Monroe, wrote his wifi.
urging her to send him pair OF pants.
The letter has just been returned to
him.