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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
The Latest Skirt

At present." says Woman's Home Companion for February, it is the skirt uron which all eyes are centered. The hobble skirt now belongs, of course to the long. long ago. Is it's successor, the very scant, very plain. very straight skirt, going to soon follow in its foot steps? That is the big vital question of the moment One thing at least is ap- parent. Skirts are losing their plain ness. They are growing bit wider. too, but as to their straight-up- and-down- Iess, that still prevails.
 "One of Drecolls latest tailored suits points plainly to the fact that skirts are changing. The costume is of cheviot and the skirt made, even though it is tail- ored skirt. with a band-t trimmed tunic. The underskirt is gored, while the scant circular tunic trimmed with band of self-fabric.
 s''The coat, which is a box model. closes rather high at the neck, which is de- cioedly new change"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
Origin. Obscure

From the Rochester Democrat, 2
 ITO Buffalo.'" we learn from tho Brooklyn Eagle, lis a colloquial verb. meaning to overcome reason by force and noise." It would be interesting to know how the term originated. Tho city of that name is as calm peaceful. collected and composed as the bosom of the placid Genesee. sa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26

You win Enjoy Using TIE. The Most Pleasnnt Re
 medJ You Ever Tried and Moreover It Works.
 At last here is instant relief and lasting permanent remedyfor sore feet. No more tired feet No more aching feet. No more swollen, bad smelling, sweaty feet. No more corns. No more bunions. No more callouses, no matter what als your feet or what under the sun you've tried without getting relief, just use TIZ.
 TIE Is totally unlike anything else for the pur. pose you over heard of. It's the only foot remedy ever made which acts on the principle of drawing out all the poisonous exudations which cause sore feet. Powders and other re- medtes merely clog up the pores. TIZ cleanses them out and keeps them clean. It works right off. You will feel better the very first time its used. Uso It week and you can forget you ever had sore feet. There Is nothing on earth that can compare with 1t. TIZ is for sale at all druggists 20 cents per box or direct if you wish from Walter Luther Dodge & Co.,. Chicago. Ill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26

Atlanta and return S5.25. On sale March 9th to 9th. SEA BOARD AIR LINE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
Fried Fish

Small fish should be cleaned, washed and drained, well sated and rolled in Indian meal and flour which has been well mixed and salted. Fry in hot Wesson Snowdrift oil.
 To fry fillet of fish, clean, remove as much skin bone as possible, and divide large fish into tions of uniform thickness. Wipe dry, with salt and pepper, dip in beaten egg rolled in bread crumbs and fry in hot Wesson Snowdrift oil enough to cover. About minutes is needed to fry fets of fish Recipe Mo-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-06
New Haven Water Company Trying
 To Sting People
Slips in a Charge for Meters on It's Bills and Raises
 Great Row
New Haven, July 5.

New Haven, July Q. Those property holders who get
 their water from New Haven Water
 Co.,, through their own private water
 meters have had something to think
 about during the last few months but it is not until recently that the gen.
 eral impression that they are unfairly charged has prevailed. It is all be-
 cause Of a statement on the back of the water bills which have been sent out for the past two quarters. The company, without a word of explan- ation, quietly announced that it will collect for meter rental at the rate of at least $1 a year and the statement
 has caused mild sensation. If you will notice on your water bill receiv-
 ed yesterday, July 1, you will find me- ter rental 25 cents' is printed there on and in many cases where the me- ter Is more than a 5-8 meter, it is 50 cents. This additional tax of at least $1 a year and in some cases $2, seem ed to have missed it's significance on figures loomed up again in yesterday $ bills there was a general grumble The announcement reads as follows and in addition to the service rate an annual rental of $1 for each 58
 meter, will be collected; larger sizes in proportion.'
 This means that considerable monoy will be raised by the water company for the rental of meters, a tax that neither the Illuminating Co., nor the Gas Co., insists upon from its meters The matter has reached the stage where the New Haven Business Mems association has taken it up and al
 the last meeting of the association, ii
 was voted to turn the matter over
 to the committee on arbitration and complaints. This committee has in vestigated the facts in the case as # await upon the officials of the New Haven Water Co.,, for the purpose of securing an explanation.
 One of the mem berS of the commit tee said last night that the additional taxes had only been imposed during the past six months and he figured that a clear statement as to why the extra assessment is levied should be forthcoming. We are going to find out about the matter" said the gen. tleman last night, "ar1d see that a proper explanation is made"
 Not only the Business Mems asso- citation but citizens all over the city
 have wondered about the extra as- sessment and there is considerable in dignation over the tax. David Dag
 gett of the Water Co.,, was called up at his summer home in Pine Orchard last night by The Union and was ask ed to make a statement regarding the so-calleld meter rental. He at first stated that the rental was the result of a contract made with the city in 1902 and that for several years had been paid. Through an oversight n the water company's office, the rent al was omitted for some time from a few, property owners bills and clerk in going oyer the accounts and led. gers found that the mistake in no, sending out the extra bill had been made and therefore the bilIs accord ing to the old contract, were sent out to these people. Later MT. Dag gett said he did not care to say a word about the meter rental and when asked to go into more detail
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-06

a better dictionary can be made than any that is in existence, that ft can be made at less cost, and that am the man to do it. I believe that a. scientific lexicographer is better fitted to write all the definitions than the most technically proficient chemist or artist is to define the terms used in his science or art or trade or pro- fession I believe the dictionary could be made interesting enough to appeal to all, and accurate and conn prehensive enough to be of value ro all; at once easier and more satisfy ing to all classes of it's users. and . could support my claim with convince ing facts and figures.
 'But it's like a remark overheard the other day in a secondhand book store. An irate customer scolded the proprietor for his lack of brains. whereupon the seller of books re- piled: ITO hell with brains! You can buy 'em anywhere. And so the dictionaries are based on. that conn., mercfa1 commodity and the brains ars the slaves of the dollars And yet if I had the capital I am sure could make d dictionary that would be the biggest money maker of them all, It would be something new-A common sense dictionary"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-06
Army Officer Is
 Held On Charge Of
 Wholesale Burglary
This Heidelberg Graduate Robbed Fashionable Houses For Funds to Entertain the Ladies
Especial from United Press. :,

New York, July 6-The old, old story of how the fangs of fast living will strike the best of men was retold in when Karl Won Metz Meyer, lieuJ tenant in the Norweigan army, was held for further examination on a charge of wholesale burglary.
 Meyer is graduate of Heidelberg and of the Norway Military College. He speaks five languages and says he is the son of Ludwig Metz Meyer, an interna tional banker of Christiansand.
 Twenty-fours years old, handsome and stalwart, he. freely confessed, to- day, in his cell to the robbery of at least IS houses in the fashionable Columbia Heights section of Brooklyn, just to get funds to keep up my scale of living.''
 Twenty-Five pawn tickets, aggregat- ing s5,000, were found in his apart ments and the police estimate his to- tai thefts at $15,00O. Most of the pro- ceeds. Meyer says, was spent on pretty women
 They are the one thing that fas- cinates me in this country" he said.
 Proof of the prisoners standing as ladies' man" was found in hum dreds of letters in his room, from woman all over the country. Among them was one from a girl who sign ed herself ''Myna,' written in Harri- son, Me. It was addressed to My Big Boy Karl' and implored Meyer to give up his work in New York and join her.
 Meyer has been in this country two years, coming on three years fur Tough from the army. He says he struggled along as a bank clerk and express company employe. eking out his existence with what he got from them. Finally, tiring of his inability to cut a wider swath, he decided to become gentleman burglar" and started his Rallies career last April. Jimmy. knowing these would prove fatal if he ran foul of the police. He didn't need jimmy, he explained as Brooklyn houses are easy to enter and servants conveniently leave doors open. The polise suspected Meyer 10 days ago but they could get no evil dence against him.
 Finally, two officers broke into his room and boldly accused Meyer of burglary. With a sigh of relief, the young lieutenant confessed everything.
 I'm mighty glad you fellows have me-" he told the officers. "I knew I was under suspicion and would be caught sooner or later and hope there will be no delay in sentencing me. All this is my own work and I don't want any friends or members of my family to try to save me. To be game now is the best thing I can do"
 Meyer will be formally arraigned within a few days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-06
WATERBURY HEBREWS WANT TO. CHANGE
 CITY ELECTION DATE

Waterbury, July 6-Waterbury He brews object to voting on Oct. of this year (the annual city election( for, the reason that this Is the sante day as the Day of Atonement Through Representative Thoms they have pe- titioned to the General Assembly, ask ing that the date be changed. The claim is made that unless their re- quest is granted 400 members of their race will be practically disfranchised. The Day of Atonement is one of the most important of the days set apart for religious services for orthodox Jews
 The petition to the assembly was prepared by Attorney Francis T. Reeves, who, it is said will probably be the Democratic candidate for may or at the election. Most of the He- brews in Waterbury are Democrats. In the petition the Legislature is ask ed to amend the charter that when the first Monday in October falls upon a day set apart for special religious ex- ercises the election shall be held on the Tuesday following the first Mon- day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-06
REV. DR. FULLERTON
 DIES IN NEW HAVEN

Very general sorrow is felt among the members of the Park Street Con- gregational church and throughout the city as we'll, over the death of Rev. Edward Grier Fullerton, former pas tor of the church, which occurred yes- terday at New Haven
 DrA Fullerton was called to the pas torate of Park Street Congregational church two decades ago and, occupied the pulpit there for eight years While in this city he received his "Ph. D. from Yale. Dr. Fullerton was one of the most gifted speakers ever in this city, and interjected his remarks with keenly humorous sayings. To hear him was treat, and he might have made a great name for himself on the lecture platform had he chosen to fol- low that career.
 During his pastorate the Park Street church was greatly built up and more than doubled it's membership He left Bridgeport in 1903 to accept a call to Wilkesbarre, Pa. There he was also very successful, but his health failed him, and he never recovered. His death was due to apoplexy. He was 45 years of age.
 Dr. Fullerton's funeral will be held on Friday in New Haven. It is prob able that a. large number of his for mer parishioners here will attend.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-06

are equal,' and all entitled to self government, Commissioner Quezon stoutly maintained that the Filipinos are fit for self-governnent. Admiral Dewey was quoted as saying that the Filipinos were better fitted to set up and maintain a republic than the Gu bans, a condition also favorably tes- tif1ed to by General Merritt, who com manded the American army in the Philippines in 1898.
 Concluding, Commissioner Quezon said:
 q wish to touch a phase of this question which is of paramount inn portance to the American people themselves Are you still animated with that spirit which inspired Pat rick Henry to cry: Give me liberty or give me death?' Whatever your people should be treated are you still unanimous in desiring to have, al least here, in your home, republican government and republican institu. tions? Do you still wish that this government of yours be govern ment of the people, by the people and for the people? Do you expect tc to have, the officials mere executors of your will? If that be so, then you have to stop this colonial policy You cannot have colony and be 8 republic.
 ''In fact, what became of the two great republics of the ancient times Greek and Rome remained a republic so long as they did not listen to tho voice which spoke of conquest, of ex. tension of power, of extension of ter rltory. But as soon as the Greeks and the Romans alike have sought .t deprive weaker people of their lib- erty they. themselves lost their great est privilege, their citizenship, and bowed their necks to Imperial power
 This IS not theoretical proposi- tion! No nation can long endure having at the same time two opposite governm entaI institutions; one al home and another abroad. Sooner ol later one system will prevail over the other. You will either bring to youl home the autocratic government which you have instituted in the Phil ippines or you will have to apply tc those Islands. the beneficent theories which govern you at home. You car not without being untrue to your selves, continue to celebrate, year af- ter year, the Declaration of Indepen- dence, thus reaffirming it's doctrines and, at the same time, pursue a pol icy in the Philippines which is in fla grant contra diction with these doc tr1neS. You have either to confess that your fathers were wrong when they revolted against England and King George was right, or at once withdraw your authority over my country"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-06
WITTMARK EXPIRES AS
 RESULT OF HIS BURNS

Suffering intense pains from burns sustained when the barn in which he was sleeping caught fire early yester- day morning. death came as a great relief to Edward Whittmark at St.
 Vincent's hospital, last evening When Whittmark was brought to the hos pital at an early hour yesterday 1t was not expected that he would sur vive, as his body was terribly burned from his breast to his feet, strips of flesh later being taken off at the hos pita1
 Whittmark was in the employ of Antonio Aldo, who conducts a produce and duck farm in Madison road. Whittmark had sleeping apartments in the barn. How the fire started is a mystery. Whittmark when being conveyed to the hospital stated that when awakened his bed was all afire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-06
REV. EDWARD MURPHY
 AT ST. AUGUSTINE'S

Rev. Edward z. Murphy of New Haven has been selected by Bishop J. J. Milan as the successor to Rev. James A. O'Meara as curate at St. Augustines church, the announce ment being made yesterday Rev. Father Murphy begins his duties at once.
 Father Murphy is a native of the Elm City and was ordained to the- priesthood only last Thursday by Bishop Milan, singing his first mass last Sunday at his home parish, St. Johns. The new curate is a graduate of St. Thomas seminary at Hartford, and Brighton seminary, Brighton. Mass, where he prepared for the priesthood in both of which seminaries he obtained high scholarship records.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-06
MKENNA INVESTIGATORS
 TO HOLD A SESSION

Alderman Hugh J. Lavery, chair man of the committee Investigating the city engineers office, has called d meeting of the committee for next Monday evening. The session will be executive. It is expected that the committee will have all the evidence sifted through and that they will have a report prepared for the next council session, Monday, Aug. 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-06
TO REPAIR CITY FLOAT

in position south of the lower bridge. Alderman Paddock secured a promise from the firm of Toole & Sunderlin that piles will be driven at once, so that the float may be placed in posi- tion and afford a public landing place for boatmen
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-06
HOUSE DISCUSSES NEW
 PROPOSED BANK LAW
(special from United Pres

Hartford July GA discussion on the proposed single headed bank commission took up most of the House session, today. The bill was Whiton, of New London, House chair man of the committee on banks ex- plained that the main difference be- tween the present law and the new bill was that under the proposed bill the State would pay the expenses of the examinations of banks. At the present time the banks themselves pay these expenses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-06
LAWN FETE AND socAIL.

At Grace M. E.. church, Clinton and Fairfield avenues, a lawn fete and social will be held on Saturday after noon and evening. In order to en- phasize the social end of the affair, no admission will be charged. One of the features will be an exhibition of birds by Henry Beers of this city, who is a member of the American Ornitholog- ical Society. The affair will be given under the auspices of the Mems Brotherhood of the church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-06
AVIATOR ATWOOD TO
 FLY IN NEW LONDON

NeW fOrh, Jury o-Wn1le Harry N. Atwood. the newest and most daring of birdmen, was 5000 feet above South Brooklyn, performing one of the most spectacular flights ever watched by the millions of residents of Greater New York. the motor of his aeroplane stopped dead short.
 Atwood then showed he is capable of doing something besides breaking worlds record for the youthful flier displayed remarkable coolness and presence of mind, and glided in saf- ety 5000 feet downward accomplish ing a safe landing on the sandy beach at Governors Island
 In almost every previous instance of aviation the birdmen have met death in the wreck of their aeroplanes when the. motors ceased to work at any wood can easily claim another worlds record.
 The marvellous performance was the conclusion of two aviation entertain ments furnished millions of men. women and children Tuesday by At wood.
 Atwood announced that night that he would shortly go to New London, for a serious of flights the dates of which will be announced later He will make that city. where he established his first worlds record and where he was so cordially received. his head quarters for a number of aviation feats which. will in all probability make the aviation world gasp anew.
 The flights when made without a passenger, will be started from Arm strong park, but when a passenger is carried a more open field will be used, possibly the race track at Pequonnock.
 Later tonight it was announced that Atwood would leave Governors Island tomorrow morning for Atlantic City, from which place he will fly to Wash ington. The president of the Wash ington Chamber of Commerce was here today making arrangements for the trip.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-06
AT COMPO REACH

church left in automobiles this morn ing for trip to Compo Beach, where the church picnic is being held. An enjoyable program is being carried oIlt
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-06
Strike Rioling Grows Serious
 In Manchester

Especial from United Press.)
 Manchester, July 6-Serious rioting was continued, today, by the striking teamsters and street car men. The mounted police were greeted with showers of stones and broken bottles and were forced to use their swords to disperse the mob.
 There are more, than 200 injured in the hospitals. In addition to the 2200 police who are trying to restore order troops, among them 75O Scots-Greys, are being held in readiness to act at moments notice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-06
CLEANEASY. THE BEST HAND
 SOAP

Guaranteed not to in1ure the skin. Instantly removes Stove Polish. Rust Grease, Ink. Plint and Dirt. For the hand or clothing. Large can 10 cents Manufactured by Wm. R.. Winn. z+4 Stratfcrd Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-06
THE PRErTIEsT FACE

and the most beautiful hands are of- ten disflgured by an unsightly wart It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover, for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy. 253 Fairfield avenue and 1S6 Cannon St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-06
THE FARMER FOR vACAT1oNERs

Readers of "The Farmer leaving the city for the season. mountains or
 rural resorts or for Europe, can have it sent direct to them by mail for any period desired-days, weeks or months Addresses may be chang ed as often as desired.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-06

You would appreciate a Nugget after dinner better than any other cigar. P6 s*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-06
DEAD ONES.
(Newark News. )

- Into the. children's room at the Free library a woman went the other day-and said to the attendant:
 Heres them books you loaned my boy. don't want you to Ioan him no more such trash. I send my boy to school so he learn. so he get Q. business, and here he wastes all his lime out of school reading these books. What kind of books do you loan him? I look in them and I see About, George Washington and Abra- ham Lincoln Ye9 Now I say to you will George Washington or Abra- ham Lincoln get him a job ?"
 Atianta-The negro directors of Clark University say they will resign If President Idleman continues to SUD- plant negro teachers with whites.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-06

New Haven-During torrid weather Manager Cameron of the Connecticut baseball league favors postponing all games.
 Winsted-A local chicken farmer lost good layer, today, when the hen pecked at large torpedo that failed to explode Fourth of July.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-06

Nuggets in the Sea Side Club.
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New-York tribune., 1911-01-29

~ $50. go. out of bed and exchanged
n few shots and then crept back into bed
snd wondered which of my rooms was
least exposed TO the thunder. / tried
r,sitlon under the blankets but a piercing
blow dragged me out and into the bath; |
trealfastcd to the tune of "1S12." And
ofter breakfast | settled down with pipe
to investigate the truth of thought trans
Terrence.
There is nothing in II. No man could
continue the diaboical work when once
my thoughts ABOUT MIN had sunk into his
mind Yet though l concentrated for an
bour ,,pou a brain only n walls breadth
away I effected nothing. The noise went
on. took up the poker again. | tapped
bitterly. | tapped sarcastically. | tappeu
furiously-I tapped sadly and wildly ana
cvnicaIlv and pathetically and despairine-
~. Tears came into my taps. madness
rlayed around them: and from the other
side Of the wall the changing went on re-
morselcssly.
II could consider the matter calmly
md if is hard 10 be calm when ones brain
is toppling-I should no doubt agree VII"
vour suggestion that building of some kino
! is going on next door. LOOKING az ti'
house from the street, there seems to be
no necessity for building OF any KIND. ou'
perhaps the owner of the fourth ha'
wants the new racquet court hnished be-
fore Easter. Well. we must not stand 1T
tho vay Of progress Buildings must ris'
! though the asylums overflow. But II th'
bricklaver is TO be encouraged, J. too. car
encouroee him When the gentleman
through the we'll has finished his altera'
tions. when ne has settled down comfort
ably into his newly decorated fat, ther
will lie the time for me 10 give the trad'
Il lift. | shall retire into the country
leaving n builder in possession. HIS III
structions will he simply TO make as mucf
noise as possible from in the mornin'
till in the evening; night work also i
roseihle Now then. you brute
A. 4. Milne, in The Sphere