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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
THIRD DIVISION PREPARES FOR
 SUMMER DRILL

The members of the Third division of the Naval militia of the state, To- cated in this city, are now actively making preparations for the event of the whole enlistment, the novel man euvers in which the militia of this state are to participate next week off the eastern end of the Sound! This will be the first time that the mem bers of the local company, or at Nleast almost all of them, have ever taken part in a sham battle or any joint army and navy maneuvers.
 The local lads will assemble to- morrow morning at the state arm ory at 6o'clock and will then entrain for New Haven, where they will join with the Second division from Hart ford proceed to Belle dock where they will board a lighter and report to the commanding officer of the U. s. s. Connecticut for eight days ser vice on that ship. An officer and six enlisted men from the local com pany will join with the First division from New Haven and will board the U. s. s. Machias.
 The plan of the navy department is to have parts of the naval militia of states along the North Atlantic embark on different battleships, some to take part insan attack on forts and defenses at the openings of the Sound, and the remaining parts of the naval militia of these states to embark on small vessels to aid in the defense of the Qualifications which are tO be theoretically attacked.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
rhinas AT. chanaed Now.

The Fourth of July, the day of our arrival at Albany, was the anniversary of the DeclaAtion of Independence. and on our arrival we were told that great preparations were making for its celebration.
 Our landlord, as soon as he found out who we were, immediately came to us to request that we would excuse the confused state in which his house was, as this was the anniversary day of American independence" or. as some indeed more properly call it, American repentance" We were all of us not little surprised at this ad- dress, and from such a person. In stances, however, are not wanting of people openly declaring that they have never enjoyed so much quiet and hap piness in their. own homes since the Revolution as they did when the states were the colonies of Great Britain. Among the planters of Virginia I have heard language of this sort more than once.-From Travels Through the States of North America" by Isaac Weld, IT,, 1795.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
LYRIC THEATRE

Only three more performances re- main of Miss Jewels startling per forrnance, her successful engagement ending tomorrow night. The ladies' matinee, this afternoon was well at tended, and being exclusively for la dies, afforded Miss Jewel an opportun- ity of going into depths in her various advices, etc, and many were the sur prises and lots of laughter as the re- suit For the remainder of this week a special low cut of prices will be made.
 Commencing Monday matinee the management will inaugurate a limited season of dramatic stock productions, opening with the four act drama of heart interest, laughter and tears, en- titled Welded and Parted" A very ca pablo company of players has been engaged, with Miss June Angott as the leading lady. The different plays, all of which are to be of the popular class, and most adapted to meet the taste of the masses, will be carefully presented with regard to detail, and the players will be under the direction of that paster master of stagecraft, Joseph D. Clifton. The motion photo playlets will still be given between the acts of welded and Parted, which will make tn performance continuous, without tedious waits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
SENATOR SPELLACY EXPLAINS WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION AND
 EMPLOYERS LIABILITY BILL

CT, he will receive a certain definite sum at certain definite times with out being obliged to consult an at torney and to bring an action for the recovery of damages. Under the old system, the employer is liable only when he is at fault, under the new system the workman will receive compensation as a matter of justice. His compensation will be smaller but it will be certain and immediate.
 Under the bill reported if the in- jury results in death, a sum not ex- ceeding $200 for funeral expenses and a weekly payment to the widow and children to an amount equal to 60 per cent. of the average weekly earnings of the deceased in the course of a year, previous to his in- jury and in no case more than $10 or less than $5 week, payments to continue for period of eight years. If there is no widow or children, this payment is to be made to those per sons dependent upon the deceased. In the event of injury and incapacity, the payment prescribed Is 60 per cent. of the amount of wages during his capacity but for no longer a period than eight years and for no greater sum than $10 and no smaller sum than $5 per, week.
 The bill as reported seems to me to be too technical It may have other deficiencies, none of which l believe are fatal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
CAUSE OF THE WRECK

Editor of The Farmer, Sir:
 A man overtired with an exception ally hard days work in the terrific heat of Monday sent out in charge of the engine, job requiring a man alert and alive was given to a man used up and fatigued. This is the testimonNof his wife. The tower man says he thinks that the engineer was asleep when the engine took the cross over Is it surprising if he was asleep. Are there no bounds to the physical endurance of engineers? Evidently not in the opinion of men in charge of the service. This is an old and well known abuse that has caused many a wreck before and will cause many more. What good is system; what good signals and cross overs, with a sleeping, dopey engineer at the lever? Will it ever be made crime for a railroad official to send out in charge of precious human lives, a man who has done his days work and is in no fit physical condition for work demanding the finest physi- cal condition To do this thing is to invite catastrophe. Will the State continue indefinitely to permit the railroads to invite such horrible catas- trphies?
 JOSEPH w NORTHROP
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
Begging the Price.


 The man whose doctor had advised him to walk downtown in the morning looked scornfully at the panhandler who had held him up.
 You say you want money for your starving wife and children" he repeat ed. Well, I don't believe you have any"
 "Well, wot of it?" asked the beggar brazenly "Wot if I am lyin'?
 The pedestrian gasped, but held to his purpose.
 ''I think you want this money only to buy hquor,'' he said.
 "Wot if I do?''
 Tn that case you show yourself to be a liar, a vagabond and a drunkard-a man who is scarcely worth saving. But listen. Do you know that the liquor evil is, to a certain extent, its own corrective?"
 "Wotcha drivin' atT'
 "Just this. Scientists tell us that liquor is killing off the weak and in- ferior class. In that way you may be said to be doing some good. Do you"- The beggar held out his hand.
 "Stop right dere, mister" he said, land help de good work along before you t'ink O somepin' else" ."-Boston Traveller
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
POINTS OF INTEREST.
Some Special Saturday Offering

Some Special Saturday Offerings.
 Ladies pongee coats, linen suits, lawn dresses and the full line of mer- chandise of excellent and reliable quality carried by Frank Jacoby, can be purchased for a song, plus few cents, at the large we'll stocked store of this reliable cash or credit mer- chant. 1883 Broad street. opposite Postoffice. Call and see him.
 Fill the Market Basket
 Saturday is the time to fill the mar ket basket for the Sunday dinner sup plies. The Mohican Market is the place to fill the market basket at the lowest cost. Economy in the house. hold these days of high prices is al- most a virtue. The Mohican Market, by it's system of buying for a large chain of stores, has greatly eliminated the high cost of living by it's policy of small profit selling. "A big busi- ness on little profits is the watch ward with this company. Readers of this paper who have not taken ad- vantage of the offerings made daily at this large market should watch the daily advertisement announcements and begin a most satisfactory schedule of money saving events that will add greatly to the household banking ac- count. Try it out. Surprises await you.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
A Weddino Hoax.

There have been many foolish hoaxes since the days of Theodore Hook, but few so cruel as one mentioned by Bram StOker in his book, Famous Impostors.'' "A young couple were about to be married in Birmingham when those officiating were startled by the delivery of telegram from Lon don with the message: Stop marriage at once. His wife and children have arrived in London and will come on to Birmingham The bride tainted, and the bridegroom was frantically perturbed at thus summarily being provided with a wife and family. But 1t was useless-the unhappy man had to make the best of his way through an exasperated crowd. full of sympa thy for the wronged girl. Inquiry, however, showed her friends that the whole thing was a hoax-possibly worked by some revengeful rival of the man whose happiness had been so unexpectedly deferred"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
Champion Eaa Layers.

Many insects are extremely prolific. All of the order Hymenoptera, the bees and ants, lay large numbers. but they are easily excelled by the order Plecop- tera, the stone flies, one female of which deposits from 5000 to 6,0OO eggs. But the champion egg layers are the insects embraced in the order Isoptera, the white ants. Dr. Howard states that these insects are called white ants because they are not ants and because they are not white, but he further goes on to tell us that the females of some of the African species grow to an enor- nous size, and their abdomen, swollen with eggs, becomes as big as a large potato. The rate at which the eggs are laid is extraordinary, being about sixty Wminute. or s0,o00 and upward q day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
Found the Word,

The late Thomas Lowry of Minne- apolis was great wit and a great story teller as we'll as a great finan- cier. He needed $1,O0O,OOO one time for one of his railroad enterprises, and he went to New York to get it. On the morning of his arrival a friend met him tsthe hotel and asked, What are you doing, Tom?''
 "I am going downtown to get s1,OOO,- OOO."
 Gan you do it?"
 My boy" said Lowry impressively, fin the bright lexicon of youth there is no such word as fail"
 That night Lowry came back to his hotel after a hard da:. The same friend met him. "Did you get the mil hon?" he asked
 "No," replied Lowry. 'I didn't i opened that bright lexicon of youth. and the word was in t."-Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
Wandef|ust Boy Back Home But
 Will Go Again
Special from United Press.)

Especial from united Press.b bA.a~
 Norwalk, July 14-Evidently attack ed with wandering lust, Albert God frey, of Main street, age 8 years. left home and mother yesterday morning. and was found today, wandering around Fairfield. The boy had walked all day, yesterday, but was not ths least bit frightened by the prospects he had in view. He had been given something to eat, last evening, by Fairfield people and lodged foT ths night Early this morning, he wanted to be off again but Deputy Sheriff H. R. Elwood was put on his trail and took him in charge. He found out where the lad. lived and brought him home to his greif stricken par- ents, this morning. The child's par ents have been good to him as he admits and he says the only reason he went away was because he felt like it.'' 8e of
 When asked if he would ever 1eavs home again, the boy made plain statement to the effect that he cer~ tainly would go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
Anecdotes of Richter.

Dr. Richter will forgive us. we are sure. for telling two rehearsal stories about him. Madam K was singing at a rehearsal and was decidedly out of tune. Dr. Richter stood it as long as he could, then turned to her. ''Madam m, '' he said. twill you kindly give the or chestra your A ?"
 At another rehearsal one of the in strumentalists made mistake. "No," said Dr. Richter; 'it goes so (hum- ming = rum-tum -tarrimv' The same player made another mistake. "No, no rum At the third mis- take Dr. Richter momentarily lost pa tience and cried, "Why do you make so many mistakes, MT. -?' Then quickly recovering his habitual good
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
A Man ..... ..-.-~ Everything.


 Thiers, the French statesman, was g victim of many whimsies. None had stronger hold on him, says Mgr. Ga brie, Hanotaux in "Contemporary France" than his desire to get every body to recognize his universal compe tency.
 Of. an applicant for the post of di rector at the Sevres manufactory Thiers said:
 ''He is no more made for that part than I for"- and then he stopped. ''Ah, oh! M. Thiers." said his inter .1ocutor, "you find it hard to say wha, you could not do.''
 That's the truth! That's the truth!' cried the statesman gleefully.
 One day Thiers said. speaking of a man who had been raised to a high function:
 "He is no more suited for that office than I am to be druggist. And yet, " he added, catching himself up, "I do know chemistryw
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
Liquor Raids By State Police End
 2o1 JliSmf1BqSG >si1fTHr ers
 In Heavy Fines
fspecial from United Press, ,

Litchfeld. July 1EFor. bringing zs kegs of beer to LitchfieId, a no H. ,cense town, July 6, Dasoei Ras1eI, of this city, was fined a total of sS3 fines and costs in Litchfeid town court, last night. Mrs. Ermina Zoch- eroni, convicted of running blind tiger" at Bantam Lake, was fined q total of $35 and her husband had to pay SAT more. The arrests were mad< by State Police.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
Lorimer Probe z.
 Shows; II1!; Big Fees For Gov. Deneen
(specfal from Unfted Press.J

Washington July 14.zHow s.Boss" Lorimer, = of = Chicago put---hAFles <5. Deneen, now Governor of Illinois, In a place that paid s5s.000 in salary and $240,000 in fees, was revealed to the Senate Lorimer Investigating conn mittee, today.
 Deneen told how, in 1Sss, the four Republican bosses of Chicago each packed 8 candidate for states attcr- ney, but'{ Isorfn1er secured Deneerfs election. He served two four year terms and received as compensa1on s56,000 and s24o, ,9ee in -feesr~---
 When a candidate for Governor. Deneen said, he was charged with fees as states attorney but 1t was found that he was really entitled to $10,000 more which hs drew.
 Girl WanEed Read the Farmer Want Ads.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
Rooms to Let sions In p..;.-

The Parfsian householder who has more room than he requires does not imply put out a card printed in small type which will lure from across the street weary man or woman who is in search of "unfurnished," but finds that here are only furnished rooms" or the other way about. A white card on a Parisian dwelling means thas furnished apartments are to let and all who run may read. A yellow card conveys to the passerby the knowledge that unfurnished lodgings are there ava1lable-BostOn Post.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
WALL STREET TO-DAY.
Especial from United Press.

Especial from United Press.)
 New York, July 14-Trading at the opening of the stock market today was quiet, but a firm tone prevailed and much of the small changes were toward higher prices.
 Il a. m.-The leading railroads and industrials continued firm during the first hour but business was so small as to present no feature worth not ing
 Government bonds unchanged; other bonds quiet.
 Noon-Increased dullness prevailed in the late forenoon with no material changes in prices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
humor, "Ah, know why it is-you like to hear me sing!'-Manchester Guard ian.
The Old Sod.

At the breaking of ground for one of the new buildings for the Catholic university at Washington the late Archbishop Ryan was present, and Cardinal Gibbons was officiating. The cardinal turned over large piece of grass covered earth when it was dis covered that there had been a hitch in the ceremony.
 Well" said the cardinal, "I SUD- pose that we will have to dig another sod"
 "Oh, no, nor' said Archbishop Ryan. "Never go back on the old sod!''- Phil adelphia Times
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14

tfce William Henry Moody is going to get well and resume his place among the big mem of the country. Already he has begun to gain in weight and, although he suffers at times, his physicians say they have reached the seat of his pain and hold out every hope that he will regain en- tire health
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
The Ratorf Causfin

"No, indeed" said the conceited young puppy who had been asked whether he had attended a certain select dance. "1-aw-only associate with my equals. you know"
 Really" responded witty young lady. You should aim higher than thatv'-London Telegraph.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
Office of the Footman.

'I don't believe there is anything in that talk about Harlow being hard up," said Little Blake. "Why, he's just blossomed forth with a footman on his motor''
 "Footman" echoed Jinkinson deri- sively. "Footman is good! That isn't a footman. It's a deputy sheriff in charge of the car."- -Harper's Weekly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
THREE IMPROVED CURTIS
 TURBINES NOW READY
 FOR THE ITALIAN NAVY.
Special from United Press

Especial from United PreSs
 Quincy, Mass, July 14-Three im- proved Curtis turbines, the first of six being built for the Italian navy by the Foreriver Shipbuilding Company, will be placed on board the Steamer Commissioner of the American-Chap- man Derrick & Wrecking Go. of New York. on Saturday. They will be talk en to New York and shipped to Italy July %
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
The Proof.

''If your wife is such a terribly good cook why don't you eat more dinners at homer"
 Gee! How would know how good she could cook if I didn't eat some where else?'-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
When kniahthood Was In Flower.

Mrs. Liteknight-Could you oblige me with a heavy hammer, a chisel, your pincers and half dozen rivets? Mrs. Knightlight-Certain Are you doing a little sewing for the children? |? Mrs. Liteknight-No. My husband ripped his Sunday coat yesterday, and I want to mend 1t.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
A Matinee Idol.

"He's a stickler for realism"
 "Yes, but he carries it to excess. Tn the second scene he is supposed to be severely wounded and he has a sur geon issue bulletins between the acts" -PittSburg Post
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
EX-JUSTICE MOODY
 IS GETTING BETTER.

Especial from United Press.)
 Haverhill, Mass, July 14-FOr the first time since rheumatism caused him to resign his place on the Supreme bench of the United States. it was today definitely asserted that ex-Jus-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
Easier Way.

Don't you think 1t must be dread ful thing to live from hand to mouth p
 '1 don't know. I live myself from Ehand to foot'' l Flows that?' T "Aly tradesman hands out the bills, sand my husband foots them."-Balti- moro Araerio1~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
Large Order.

"Your. own baby, if you have one,'' advertised the enterprising photogra- pher, "can be enlarged, tinted and framed for $9.75 8 "-Blue Bull.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14

If you would abolish avarice you must abolish the parent of it, luxury. Cicero.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14

JOSEPH w. NoRTHROP
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-01-19

ter being pulled up for the last six
teenth Ada o. Walker tried to re-
duce the winners lead, but could not
make it count in spite OF the game
effort Misprison came from behind
and ran her usual race, but was not
good enough TO beat the two first
winners.
CobIeski1 won the fourth race by
forcing the pace until the stretch turn
and then running away from the field
at the finish. Mccullough held him in
second position until the stretch turn
was rounded, when he turned loose and
finished well up in front Barney Old
field, the distance horse. was well up
second, ahead Of Lucky Nose Barney
was coming strong at the finish and
would have beaten Cobleskll in an
other furlOng.
MOckIer in the Fifth.
Mockler was given a nice ride IN
to nothing, winning from Cat and Du
Bots in the straightaway. The Cat
made up a lot of ground and finished
ahead of Du Bots at the finish after
being seventh at the half. Dennis
Stafford let Preen set all the pace In
the mile selling race. which finished
the program. When Preen showed
signs Of firing. Dennis came on strong
and won easily from the rest Loween
received a ragged ride, and was in
The Summaries.
First race, furlongs, purse. maiden
2yearold FLIES; value to first S225-
Lady Hughes, 112 (Howard), to 2,
won: Lawn, 1O7 DENNY 20 to 1. sec
ond: Thistle Rose, 112 (MoleswOrth)
5 to 2, third. Time, :35. Queen Bee,
Pretty Soon, Royal Dolly, Lady Do
lora. Fangs, The Visitor, Lady Mint,
Renetta z. ran.
Second race, 1 mile, selling 4year-
r7--
Elizabeth, 107 (Anderson) 8 to 1, won;
Ada o. Walker, 1O6 (Rice) 3 to 1, sec
Ond; Misprison, 112 (McGee) 13 to 8,
third Time, 1:40 20. Cathryn Scott,
Plume, Mia, Kyle. Manila. Bellflower,
Third race, furlongs, selling. 3
yearolds and up: value to first s225-
F. E Shaw. 1OS kennedy I to l,
won: Gene Wood, 100, (Vimes) Is to l,
second; Flying Pearl, 107 (MOleswOrth)
Pimpernel, Minnolette, Deneen, Six
teen. Tom McGrath. Sam Barber ran.
Fourth race. furlongs, selling. A
yearolds and up; value to first S225-
won; Barney Oldfeld. 10 (McGee) 3 to
l. second; Lucky Nose. los (Howard)
10 to / third Time, 1:27- Alice
George, Pedro, Sir Edward, Lista ran.
Fifth race. Z furlongs. selling. 8
vearolds: value to first s225-Mockler
Jog (McGee) 8 to won; Cat, ZOE
(Rice) 7 to >. second: Du Bots. los
(Kennedy) to I, third. Time 1925 Is
Helen Scott. Pit-a-Pat, Tee May, Rue
Aragonese ran.
sixth race. ! mile, selling. 3yearolds
and IN: value to first s225-Den Stat
ford 1OS CRice) to 2, won: Nehulosus
los DENNY 10 to / second Loween
90 (Benschoten) even. third Time
Ian Vesme. B1na. Charlie Roth
child. Ed Holly. Preen. Rather Royal
Taskmaster- ran.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-01-19
KENNEDY RIDES To
VICTORY On
SHAW
His Riding in Third Event
the Feature Work Of
the Season.

1t was Kennedy's ride in the third
event Wednesday. Kennedy was rid
ing F. F. Shaw in athis race and was
in the saddle Cor the first time since
he met with an accident on Fred Es-
sen which put him out Of the game
temporarily. His ride on the winner
was easily the best piece Of work that
has been done at the track this season
He gave F E Shaw the benefit Of
masterful ride and would have won on
Gene Wood, who was second, by such
skulfuI plotting. Away fourth, Shaw
was held steady to the course with
out unnecessary exertiOn until ready
to make the move, then he straight
ened out and finished a nose ahead OF
Wood after a game struggle in which
Shaw had the best Of the argument
Lady Hughes Takes First.
Lady Hughes started out to win the
first race from the word and got away
with the effort Lawn was the only
contender for the honOrs Of this race,
but was not good enough to beat the
Hughes FLY. Lawn ran well up all
the way and was leading the rest
at the finish. Thistle Rose was of
in front. but was cut off and finished
third after a hard race. Lady Eliza
beth had the second race won from
the start and finished in a breeze, af-