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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-31
POLICEMAN KILLS SELF

Special from United Press.)
 Newark, March 31-His mind set up- on suicide, Patrolman Daniel Ford of Nutley, postponed the act until he had performed his duty. After aresting one or two suspicious characters, the bluecoat entered police headquarters. He placed revolver to his heart and fired He had been in ill health for some time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-31
Not From Politeness.

This was heard in an overcrowded Boston elevated train:
 Say, Dick" said the young man whose football tactics had won him strap in the rush-"say. Dick. I've been riding in on the T. every morn- ing except Sundays and holidays for two years, and I've never given up seat to lady yet"
 You're polite one." sneered Dick
 ''Nothing of the kind." retorted the young man. "I've never had a seat to give up."-BOston Post.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-31
DROPS DEAD AT WORK.

Especial from United Press.)
 New London, March 31-Samuel Gil bert, 70, a caulker employed by the Thames Marine Railway Company, of this place, but residing in Guilford, Conn.,, dropped dead at his work today from heart trouble. He left a widow and family. The remains will be taken to Guilford for burial
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-31
A ErAsh Eod.

An English food expert, said in a re cent lecture:
 ''The secret of health is two meals day with an occasional fast But people won't avail themselves of this superb secret. It is too unpleasant like the fresh egg. A gentleman, aft. CT cutting the top off a soft boiled egg. summoned the waiter and said:
 Waiter. take this egg back to the kitchen, wiring its neck, and grill it for me-"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-31
The Hauuhtv Cook.

.My dear. will you kindly ask that naughty cook of ours to stew some tripe I brought homer I haven't the nerve"
 Where is the tripeT
 sShe's looking at 1t how through her lorgnette." = Spokane Spokesman-Re- view
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-31
FARMER LOSES HOARD
 OF $1OO,OOO IN FIRE.
Especial from United Press. }

Especial from United Press.)
 Huntington, w. Va, March 31- The home of Wade Marcum, a farmer living on East Breeden Creek, Mingo County, was burned, early today, de- stroying currency that was the hoard of years and amounting, it is said to $100,000. Marcum had sold valu- able coal and timber lands always demanding payment in cash which he kept in the house, fearing to trust the banks
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-31
Best Asleep.

'T don't feel we'll" said one clerk to another as he took of his coat in the offlce. 'eThe trouble with me is that haven't slept as 1 ought l don't feel we'll unless I've slept" ''That's the same way with me-" said his col league. "In fact, I think 1 feel best of all when I'm sound asleepr'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-31
The Very Idea!

MT. woggs-rm through with Bump. I told him we are going to name cur baby after some great parsonage and asked him for suggestion. Mrs woggs- What did. he say? Mir. Woggs He said, 'sName 1t after ours."-Puck
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-31
REPORT OF MANY
 KILLED IN BATTLE
 IS NOT CONFIRMED
Special from United Press. }

Especial from United Press.)
 Fl Paso, March 31-There is consid- erable anxiety here and in Juraz, to- day, over the report from Nogales, Sonora, that 800 to 1000 have been killed or wounded in a fierce battle which has been raging three days be- tween Federals and insurgents near San Rafael, Mex, and in the destruc- ton of San Rafael by fire.
 No confirmation of the report has come to EI PaSo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-31

worm uu ,.. ...tcu spots at tue core would mean heavy loss Not until we got the log to this country and got 1t opened up could we be certain As a matter of fact this particular log was perfect, and we cleaned up S3.O00 on the deal. But it was gambling pure and simple"-New York Sun.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-31
Bridgeport. Conn.,
 Friday, March 31, 1911.
Spring store complete.

We've tell and of all the things that this blossoms with There nothing that make
 
  its very flower This the Is This s the gveyo serice
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-31
Nice coats for girls.

Blue serge seems to be more-favored than any oth- CT cloth for girls coats. Mix lures are to be worn. So also are black-and-white checks. But blue serge is to lead all.
 Styles are very very good; are girlish but are genuinely tasteful. Fancy buttons, and fine braid, and silk of con- trasting color; all are used to give life and variety. Price varies from $5 to $12.5O.
 Here are illustrations:-
 Blue serge, collar of black and-white check, bright sil- very buttons,-$5.75
 Gray mixture of light hue, trimmed with green silk on both collar and cuffs,-$5.75.
 Blue serge finished with gilt buttons, collar of heavy linen edged with silk -$6.75
 Rich blue serge. Collar of black-and-white check edged with trimming of red silk and wide black braid. Cuffs and pockets all finish ed in same style. Conplet- ed by gilt buttons,-$7.75.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-31
OLDEST ODD FELLOW
 DIES IN NEW HAVEN.

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven, March 31-I H. Hop- kfns, 99, the oldest Methodist and the oldest Odd Fellow in the State, died today at his Westville home, from old az eand infirmitieS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-31
1hauant 1t Was a Joke.

The Colonel-And you actually as sert that you want to marry my daughter? Fusby-Y-yes. The Colo mel tstaring. at him unpleasantly)- You know am English Fusby-' Y-yes, sir. The Coionel-Well. it's go- Ing to take me several years to see the point of your little joke. Good day to you.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-31
How Could He?

Aunt-You will never learn how to manager yorr money. Karl. Nephew Gan you wonder at 1t. auntie? My acquaintance with it is always so short. -Fliegende Blatter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-31
4Oc for
 22s5c

is our special Segar offer good only Satur- day and Sunday.
 Since starting these sales a month ago many persons ask "how can they do it?'
 The answer IS we do and the Segar values tell their own story.
 It doesn take smok- CTS long to learn where they get the best Segars for the least money.
 This week our comhi- nation offer is:
 ? Black and White, 5c each, 1Oc; ? Permits, 5c each, 1Oc; ? Country Gentleman.5c each, 1Oc; La Rosa Favorita, 1Oc; total, soc. All for a quarter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-31
When Bismarck Went Dry.

Bismarck was not without supersti ton, and this always was noticeable
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-31
Tommy's Congratulations.

Reggie-Tommy. do you know I'm going to marry your sister? Tommy Then think I'll go and congratulate mother.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-31

Malice drinks one-half of its own poison.-Seneca.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-31
Taken at His Word.

akcn dt TlIS WOFOs Creditor-Suppose I'll have to wait till the day of Judgment for what you owe. Debtor-Yes: call late in the day, though. Fliegende Blatter
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-31

The Weather-Unsettled tonight followed by fair and slightly colder.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18
MANCHESTER.

Arthur Frisbee, who has been the
guest of MR. and Mrs. Willis H. Wing
since early in the spring, was obliged
to return to Albany y. y, Tuesday,
owing to poor health. He was accom-
panied by his brother, who came
from his home in Albany 10 days ago.
AS this was Mr.. Frisbees 29th year
at Mr.. Wings he is we'll known and
has many friends who wish him a
speedy recovery in health and to pass
many more summers among them.
NORTH-A very pleasant occasion
was that of family gathering
Wednesday at the home of Mr. and
Mrs NJ. S. Fifield. Among the guests
were Mrs. Mary King, Mrs Warren
Pettee and son Gardner. and Mrs.
Isabel Austin, all of Dorchester.
Mass, Don II. F1ffeld and Orland Toll
man of Augusta and Mrs. Harry FL
field. lee cream and cake and fruits
We're served, and the day was an en-
joyable one for all.
Mrs. Isabel Austin was the guest
Tuesday of Mrs. Eben Hunt.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18
CHlfssA.

Luther Crosby of Milwaukee, Wis.
has been visiting his sister Mrs. W.
w. Washburn.
7. L. Reynolds and family and Mrs.
z. Lawrence of Waterville We're guests
at Capt. j. W. Browns Sunday.
Miss Florence Brown returned Tues
day from a 10-days visit in Portland.
Mrs. Hattie Blake of Franklin, n.
H.. is visiting at w. w Washburn's.
Mrs. Edith Fling has returned OF her
home in Old Town, after a visit With
friends in this town and Albion.
Miss A. F. Brown, pastor of the NJ.
f. Church. went to Nerthport Tuesday
for a two-weeks vacation.
Rev. w p. Palmer of Harrington
preached last Sunday at the Baptist
church.
Rev. f. f. Longley and family have
gone TO Owls Head for a two-weeks
vacation. also w. B. Bailey and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eben Bailey, Mrs.
Ola Goodwin and Mrs. Annie Taylor
are al Northport
Mr.. and Mrs. O. G. Blaney, who have
been at the Gordon House for several
weeks, have returned to their home in
Boston. also the Misses Bailey.
The W. C. II u. held it's annual
Apron and Ice Cream sale on the Cor
don House lawn Monday evening. Re
ceipts of the evening were nearly $50.
Miss Maria O. Hill of Boston and
Miss Laura J. Ashmore of Philadelphia
are at Oak Grove for several weeks.
G. A. Woodsum returned Tuesday
from Boston, where he has been to vis-
it j w Reynolds, who is very i'll in
East Concord hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lannigan and family
of Watervile took dinner Saturday at
the Gordon House
Rev. and Mrs. Palmer left here Mon
day. after a weeks visit with friends.
Mr. and Mrs Fred Lewis, Mr. and
Mrs. w r. Ward and Miss Florence
Ward took an auto trip last Sunday
to Owrs Head.
VIII Woodsum Wednesday evening
returned home from Boston.
The drama Past Redemption" was
last week presented by the Grange
Dramatic Club at Grange hall. This is
the fifth time this has been given by
the club. The hall was packed to the
doors with an appreciative audience.
Miss Vivian White of Boston gave a
monologue and Donald Whittemore of
Boston rendered solo. Music was
furnished by the Grange Orchestra.
Receipts of the evening were $Sl.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Nelson and son
Vance, having come from New Hav-
en-. ct, in their auto, are visiting Mr..
Nelson's sister Mrs. w. r. Ward.
Charles 5. Hill of Boston has re-
turned To that CITY after a 10-daVs
stay at Oak Crest.
Carl Gordon and family are camp
ing on Fosters island for a week.
Mr. and mrs. John and son of New
York are at Maple Grove farm.
Mrs. Walker and sons of Boston ar,
at r. Fosters.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18

Ex-Governor John F. Hill ana eN-
Governor Edwin C. Burleigh OF ttiiS
city have each offered a handsome sii-
yer cup as a special premium TO p'
contested for at the coming ahnual eN-
hibition of the Maine State Poinolosi-
cal Society, which is to be held IN Au-
gusta, next November The Hlil cup
is offered for the best barrel ana tllfee
boxes of Baldwin apples and the bur
leigh cup for the best barrel ana three
boxes of Northern Spies, ana poth
cups will be, contested for from year
to year, until some exhibitor WINS
them three years in succession. When
he will become the permanent owner
The exhibits of fruit winning the cups
the first year goes to the donors of the
cups, and after that half of the fruit
goes to the Augusta General hospita
and half to st. Marks Home.A Botf
of the cups are offered for .speeia
classes and exhibits in those classes
lXill.nat, be allowed to compete in-1ht
lAHhes ddasses. The cups will be llnowr
iaia The Edwin c. Burleigh cup and the
John b, Hill cup,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18
PLAINTIFFS TITLE.
Must Be Proved Under Count fo
Money Had. Says Rescript

The law court, Thursday handed
down rescript in the Aroostook coun-
ty ease of Titcomb vs. Powers, sus-
tanning the motion of the defendant
for a new trial and ordering the yer
diet Of the jury set aside. Following
is the reseript:
Frank w. Titcomb VS.. Matte A.
Powers. ExeeutriX. Rescript Bird, J.
Under the count for money had and
received it is incumbent upon :he
plaintiff to prove not only the re-
ceipt of the money by defendant, but
also that it was received by him to
plaintiff's use, that is the plaintiff s
title To it.
Although the legal property in a
note may pass to the holder, it is com
petent, under a count for money had
and received by indorser against in
dorsee. to show by parol testimony
that such note was held in trust to be
accounted for in a particular manner.
but in such case the possession Of the
note is prima facie evidence that il
is the property of the holder
To establish such trust the evidence
must be fun and clear. Vagueness
and indefiniteness of proof are as much
al objection to sustaining a count for
money had and received as in other
aetions.) \ proposition is not proved
$50 long as the evidence furnishes
ground for conjecture only, or until
the evidence becomes inconsistent
with the negative.
Motion sustained. Verdict set aside.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18
SOLID CAKE-NO WASTE
SAPOLIO
Cleans rDhen Others fail
and requires less effort
NO DIRT CAN RESIST 1T
NO DIRT CAN RESIST 1T
Comfort for Sore
Hands and Feet.

Cuticura soap, assisted by Cuticura
ointment, is superior to all other SKIN
soaps for preserving the hands, pre-
venting redness, roughness and chap
ping, and imparting in single night
that velyety softness and whiteness so
much desired by women. For those
whose occupations tend TO injure the
hands or who suffer from dry. assured
itching, feverish palms, and shapeless
nails. with painful finger-ends. Cuti-
cura soap and Cuticura ointment are
wonderful They are equally success
ful for tired, aching. irritated. itching
feet
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18

f. Plnkham's Vegetable COmpound.
and did. Today am well and strong
and do all my own homework. owe
my health to Lydia +. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and advise my
friends who are afflicted with any
female complaint to try it, Mrs.
ORvILLE Rock, r. r. No. 5. Paw Paw,
Michigan.
If you are i'll do not drag along until
an operation is necessary, but at once
take Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
For thirty years it has been the stan
dard remedy for women's ills, and has
positively restored the health of thou
sands of women. Why don't you tryit.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18

Two of the trophies which VIII be
offered at the coming Field day eXer-
cises of the Third Maine Regiment,
Uniform Rank X. of p, to be held at
Waterville on Monday and Tuesday,
Aug. 2S and %. are now on exhibition
at the iewelry store OF Chester A. Full
Ter of this city. The trophies are sill
yer cups, one of which will be award
ed to the company having the most
men in line on the day of the parade,
while the other cup is for the company
having the second largest number IN
line in the parade. Several other cups
will be offered for the different events
of the occasion, and will soon be on
exhibition in the same store.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18

4 meeting of the Kennebee Bar AS
socjation was held in Augusta. Thufs-
day morning. at which many members
were present, and it was voted tnat
the association attend the funeral Oh
the late Guy A. Hildreth of Gardiner
Fridav afternoon, in a body. The
members will take the 1.30 T. NJ. car
fer Gardiner and Will asseinple at IL .,ie
office of George w. Heseltoh' ne
hour of the funeral is $50 The Asso-
citation appointed as q committee 10
present and prepare memorials upon
the late Atty. Hildreth to be present
ed at the October term of the supreme
court: Hon. George w. Heseitoh ot
Gardiner, Judge Harold b. CooK -
Augusta, and Hon. Warren G ii''-
brook of Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18

One of the good times of the week
was enjoyed at Island Park, Cobbos-
seecontee. Thursday afternoon. when
a dinner was given at Hotel Pines by
Sheriff Charles NJ. Richardson of Ken
nehec county, to his deputies. about
80 of whom were present. The menu
included Holsters. CLAIMS. turkey and
many other good things, and was
served in way that met with the APP
proval of all who participated The
dinner was followed by an hour OF So
eial enjoyment, and the exercises
closed in season for the party to take
the 4.20 ear for Augusta. The occasion
was a great success, and one that VII
long be remembered.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18

Augusta sportsmen are now patient
II awaiting the opening of the an
nual hunting season on wild ducks,
which comes in two weeks, Friday.
Sent. |. on and after which date, they
can, under the general law. hunt and
kilL until Jan. /, 1912, the dusky duck.
commonly called black duck. teal.
and any and all wild ducks known as
qadvall. or gray duck, widgeon or
haldpate. shoveler, pintaii or sprig-
tail. redhead, scaup duck or greater
hlrebill. lesser scaup duck or lesser
bluebill. golden eye or whistler. buf-
fehead, and ruddy duck or broadbill.
1t should be remembered. however.
that there is close time on wood
duck, so-called, for four years from
July l. 1911. except in oxford county
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18
AMUSEM ENTS.
Excellent Vaudeville.

The offering in vaudeville and NOV
ing pictures as presented by Man
ager Cuddy at the Opera house yes
terday afternoon and last evening for
the remainder of the week was one
that seemed to have met the approval
of those in attendance by the unmis-
taxable signs of vigorous applause.
The Manson Twins, two charming
young ladies of unusual ability, de-
lighted the audiences in some clever
numbers of musical novelty and sing
ing Braddock and Leighton in sing
ing, talking and dancing act made a
lasting impression that they possess
merit as vaudeville entertainers. New
pictures today viii greatly add to the
effectiveness of the offering.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18

The shippers of the Augusta Yacht
Club will make their annual cruise
down the Kennebec river next sun
daY morning. going to Swan Island to
pass the day. The fleet viii leave the
club landing at $50. and it is hoped
That every boat in the fleet win par
ticipate The party win not only in
clude the skippers but also the land
lnbber members of the club, and 1t is
desired that as many go as possible.
II is going TO be good time and all
members should make it a point to
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18
EszsaszsssEz
Don't Endure the Torments
Brown tail,

To those of our readers who are con-
tent to meekiy suffer the agony which the
return of Brown-tail brings them each
season, this paragraph will have little in
terest If, however, you are willing to
spend twenty-five cents for a sure relief
that will stop the itching then and there
and give you summer of old-fashioned
comfort before the Brown-tail had been
heard of. you will be thankful for this
advice. Ask your druggist for Toiletne.
Ii viii stop the suffering from Brown-tail
almost instantly and restore the skin TO
its normal condition within a very short
time. Toiletine has a score of other
summer uses II relieves the painful eff
fects of sunburn, stops the suffering
from pricklv heat and allays irritation
and inflammation of every kind. no mat
ter what the cause.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18

Ex-Governor and Mrs. John f. Hill
entertained party Of friends, Thurs
day, by giving them an automobile
trip to Christmas Cove. among those
being Hon. William T. Haines of Wa
terville. Mrs. John Goodwin and Miss
stone of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18

cate the slot in which to deposit his
letter. and was about to give up in
disgust when a passerby Informed him
that he had made a mistake, and that
the mail box was located on the next
corner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18

j. e. Lord of West Lebanon. who
had been at Chelsea 10 attend the fun
eral Of the late Charles Blanchard,
was at Augusta Thursday and visited
the state House, which he had not
seen for 35 years. He was much sur
prised at noting the many changes
that have taken place in the building
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18

The Philadelphia & Reading barge
Hammond which had just finished
diseharging cargo of coal for the
Purinton Bros. Co, was towed down
river. early Thursday morning. going
to Bath on her way to Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18

Miss Belle L. Smith of Manchester,
y. H., formerly of this city, who had
been visiting friends in town, left on
the boat, Thursday, for Revere. Mass,
where she Will visit relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18

The fiTeless cookerettes which are SO
Indispensable in we'll -to-do famliles
kitchens are being closed at real
slaughter prices by Swift g lufnei
Co, only $1.69, S3.29 and S459 now
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18

Major and Mrs. Charles E. Sturte-
want of Melville street, left. Thurs
day morning, for Port Clyde, Rock
land and Thomaston where they will
enjoy their annual outing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18

Archie r. Scribner of North Au-
gusta has just purchased of Auburn
parties, fine pair Of gray horses -four
and five years old, which weigh 2S0o
hounds, for use on his farm.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18

Mrs. Marcus Frawiey and daugh-
ters. May and Nellie, left on the
steamer Islander, Thursday morning,
for Southport Island, where they will
enjoy two weeks of seashore life.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18

A man giving the name OF charles
Adams was before the municipal court
Thursday morning, TO answer to a
charge of intoxicauon, and was al
lowed 10 GO
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18

placement. ! could
not be on my feet for
Ia long time. My
physician treat t e d
NE for seven months
without much relief
and at last sent me
to Ann Arbor for
an operation. | was
there four weeks and
came home suffering
Worse than before.
Ny mother advised
lne to try LYDIA
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18

man was noticed on Arsenal street
Thursday afternoon assiduously en-
gagged in trying To mail a letter in a
fire alarm box. He had walked several
times around the pole on which the
box was located inspecting the box
from every quarter in his effort to 10
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for their kindness during
the last sickness of our husband ami
father and for the many floral offer
ings.
MRS. c. 7. BLANCHARD and FAM
lily.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. James Chalmers OF
Allston, Mass. are visiting in the
city as the guests of Mr.. and MIS-.
Joseph ii. Labreck, on Sewall street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18

A social dance will be given in Good
Templars' hail. Riverside, Friday
evening, Aug. ls. by Miss Akeroyd and
Mrs. Warde of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18

y Poultry raisers in Augusta and, Vi
cfnlty are now shipping lots of broil-
ers 20 the Boston market, where they
bring good prices.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18

Mrs Alice Merrill and daughter
Catherine left on the steamer Island
er, Thursday morning, for a weeks
visit at Beothbay Harbor and Wis
caSSet.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18

Miss Sara Durgin of SO, weymouth
Mass. is the gdest OF Mrs O. l.. sum
FER, Weston street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18
Daily ksnnebsc Jcurna,
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Aledcrman L. c. CARL was at Bing-
ham, Thursday, where he went for the
purpose of adjusting a fire loss.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18
CONCERT PROGRAM
For Augusta Cadet Band, Friday Eve
ming, on Winthrop Street.

Following is the program TO be ren
dered by the Augusta Cadet Band. F. a
Dennis bandmaster, at o'clock Friday
evening, Aug 1s, at the junction of State
q nd ANin1 hrnr Il Irnat
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18
WOMEN
MAY AVOID
OPERATIONS
By taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

The following letter from Mrs.
Orville Rock win prove how unwise
it is for women to submit to the
dangers of surgical operation when
it may be avoided by taking lydia
i. Pinkham's Vegetable Compolnd.
She was four weeks i'm the hosDitaI
and came home suffering worse
than before.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18

JOURNAL WANT ADS.
QUICK RESULTS,
TRY 0nE,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-08-18
Hero is her own sfatement

Paw Paw, Mich.-"Two years ago
| suffered very severely with a dis.