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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-29
KILLING 0f
 REED SEEMS
 ACCIDENTAL New Haven Youth Was Evidently Cleaning Rifle When it
 Went Off As He Fell, Thrust Weapon En- tirely Under Mattress Where it Was Discovered
Especial to the Farmer.)

New Preston, Conn.,, May 29.- Until the lifeless body of Floyd Reed, IS, of this place, was taken from a couch in the attic of the home of James D. Stilson, at daybreak this morning, and there was discovered beneath the mattress a 32 calibre rifle, several people were under sus- picion of having shot the youth in a mysterious manned, and fled, leaving him to sink upon the attic floor mor- tally hurt.
 Reeds death occurred at 4 o'clock this morning. The events leading up to his tragic end furnished the ground work, for what promised to be sensational murder mystery, but the chance removal of the covering of the improvised couch in the attic, disclosing the weapon that caused his death, furnished ready solution or the enigma.
 Reed was the son of MT. and Mrs Joseph Reed, well known residents Of New Preston. He had been employ ed about the Stilson place for sev- eral weeks helping in the farm work, when on Saturday Mrs. Stilson heard the report of 8 rifle in the attic. She paid little heed to the report, think ing young Reed and Will Murphy aged IS, were shooting out the attic window. But when everything was stilled and later moans issued from above. she hastened into the attic, and discovered young Reed lying un- conscious upon the floor. He was bleeding profusely through the breast There was no sign of the weapon that had caused his wound.
 Mrs Stilson at once telephoned for Dr. H. G. Stevens. who came from his home nearby in few minutes. He advised leaving the lad upon the couch in the attic, and on making a careful examination discovered that a bullet had entered the chest, just be- low the heart, and penetrating through the right lung had issued through the back. Search of the at tic disclosed the bullet 1mbedded in a plastered wall.
 Repeatedly efforts were made to arouse young Reed from his semi conscious condition to give an ex- planation of how he had come by his mysterious wound. A search was made through the attic for the wea- pon that had inflicted the injuries, but none could be found. Young
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-29
WUNDERLE, CANDY
 MANUFACTURER IS
 EXCUSED BY COURT

F. V. wunderle, a candy manu- facturer of Philadelphia was dis charged from custody in the city court today after he pleaded guilty to operating his automobile with the muffler open.
 Upon the testimony of Motorcycle Policeman Gorgas it was learned that the offence was merely momentary- He opened the muffler as he shot past a trolley car. When Wunderle explained that in order to appear .n court today it was necessary for him to make a detour of many miles in his trip, Judge Foster concluded ne had been punished enough.
 Edwin L. Rogers, a chauffeur. and Gus Rawding, who gave his occupa- tion as manager, were arrested Saturday for racing in their auto mobiles towards Fairfield. through Fairfield avenue. They posted bail cf s1OO for their appearance the latter part of the week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-29
POINTS OF INTEREST.
Inst tO Po on1in1

our old patrons as we'll as the new. We have moved to 347 Fairfield ave- nue, opposite Harrison street. where We will be pleased to serve the sam e lunch and wet goods as formerly. In the early fall we will have an extra dining room where ladies and gen. tlemen can dine and partake of the different German goods for which this firm is noted. Watch space Tn this paper for specials which we will run every week. Don't forget the address. 347 Fairfield avenue, op- posite Harrison street on Automobile Row. G. Broch & Son.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-29

Murphy, the last seen in his conn., pany, couldn't throw any light upon the mystery though he was repeated ly questioned.
 Dr. Stevens was about to turn the whole matter over to the authorities early this morning when the Stilson family, arranging the bed clothing upon the couch where young Reed died, discovered the butt of the rife. From the condition of the weapon it was apparent that Reed was clean ing it when bullet was accidentally discharged, and it is surmised that as the lad collapsed, rifle in hand. he flung the weapon in such way as to completely hide it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-29
Memorial Eve
(Written for The Farmer)

(Written for The Farmer). Tonight in the lonely churchyard, mid the flowers that deck the sod, In the hush of the solemn twilight When day sinks to sleep in the wall ley, and the curtain of night folds the West
 The winds bring tale from the whispering graves where our war rior fathers rest,
 And the sods that coffin their ashes, and the waters that sheet our best brave,
 test, and valor had found grave, Their tale and their threnody min gles. and their shadowy forms arise, And I feel the touch of their absent hands, and see the light of their eyes.
 Hark, I hear the bugies calling and blue host files in line, And a nations manhood's coming marching down the roads of time, To where a peoples waiting till 8 savior's given to them; And race is born to freedom mid ' the throes of dying men; [; For brother daughters brother, z brothers heritage to win, #. And God has reckoned up the sum that atones a nations sin; And our land is filled with wailins our dead are lowly laid, Till the sacrifice is rendered and the last full measure paid. On Calvary Mount Christ gave his best when he died for you and me, And our soldier dead were Christ like when they died to make men free,
 Died to pay a bondman's tribute, to give freedom a new fame; To give honor a new meaning, to give wrong another shame; Greater love than this hath no man." in those words the master All their story of achievement, what we add seems tame and cod; Heroes blood drenched southern hill- sides, woman's tears drench north Blood and tears still shape the tenn pies built by Gods mysterious hand. Hush! We will not vex their sIumber, sound no lament OCT their clay, Pile sweet blossoms OCT their bos- oms, then bend lowly knees and That the God that led their footsteps still will guide us in our need, Make us just and kind and humble for our strength is as a reed; Save Hs from wealth's greedy hard ness, save us from wants dread des- pair
 Keep our ideals pure and lofty. hear. O Lord thy peoples prayer Let them not have died in vain. Lord to their deeds thy blessing lend. Theirs the task and ours the pur- pose, help us, Christ, unto the end.
 OWEN BURNS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-29
THE PRETTIEST FACE

and the most beautiful hands are of- ten disf1gured by an unsightly wart It can easily be removed in 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., 1911-05-29

in the bank. The rest he used as a basis for gambling.
 Patrolman Haux descended upon the gang a few nights ago, but he escaped and was later apprehended by the same officer. There were pots of as much as $4 during the game the policeman broke up
 Jenson was placed under surveil- lance of the probation officer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-29
STEAMER BRIDGEPORT TO NEW
 YORK SUNDAYS

The Sunday trips to New York ot the Steamer Bridgeport will be in augurated on Sunday, June 4th. The steamer will leave Bridgeport at 9.0( A. M and will be due on her return trip to Bridgeport at 8.45 P. M. Five hours will be at the disposal of pass engerS in New York City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-29

Foley Kidney Pills take hold of your system and help you to rid yourself Of your dragging backache, dull head ache, nervousness, impaired eyesight, and of all the ills resulting from the impaired action of your kidneys and bladder. Remember it is Foley Kid ney Pills that do this. F. B. Brill; Curtis Pharmacy. R2*135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-29
CLEANEAsY, THE BEST HAND
SOAP.

Guaranteed not to inJure the skin. Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust, Grease, Ink, Paint and Dirt. For the hand or clothing. Large can 10 cents, Manufactured by Wm. R. Winn. 244 Stratford Ave
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-29
HE PASSED.

"Can you tell me what steam is?'' asked the examiner. ''Well, sure'' re- piled Patrick, confidently. Steam is -why-er-it's water that's gone crazy wid the heat.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-29
BENSON PAID s SAVED $I AND
 CAMBLED TWO

Howard Jenson, aged IT, of 461 Wood avenue, explained his system of gambling in the city court today where he was arraigned as one of gang of crap shooters who have an- moved residents of the West End for some time.
 Jenson earns s6 per week, pays his mother $3 for board, and deposits $1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-29
Decoration Day

May 30, 1911.
 Written for The Farmer.) Decoration day comes round again, With thinner lines, years roll by; Departed hence, good men of fame, Have joined the army, of Him on
 High.
 The Warriors old, who still re-
 main: Into line old Heroes, proudly fall, In fond remembrance, they meet
 again. Forward: March: The word is given, With faltering steps, they wend Old comrades graves, they who are
 living,
 Will speak and sing, all praise this
 day.
 Fond recollection, of bye gone years. When side by side, they shouldered
 arms; They charged the enemy, without
 fear
 The din of battle, did them cheer The graveyard reached, their step
 they change,
 The Dead March and its plaintive
 sound; In awful tones, yet Heavenly strain, Is felt by those, who stood around All is OCT: The lost call is heard. The firing party, falls into place; Three volIeys now, ring through the
 aiR,
 Next year some others meet their
 fate. Your call to duty, to God and man, Must still go on, if you're true blue; Celestial thrones; you then will scan, Command you: Always to be true. Phila. C.J. FIELD.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-08-04
JACKSON BANK CLOSED.
Il Il Claimed That the Depositors VIII
Lose Nothing.

Jackson.-The Mississippi Bank and
Trust Company, Jackson corporation
with resources of SCOTIA. of which
S163,552 represents individual deposits,
was forced into the hands of receiver
on the application of j. Il. Harris, a
stakeholder. The court appointed Judge
W. III. Potter receiver and fixed his bond
at $4,000. The collapse of the bank,
according to statement issued by an
official of the bank is attributed to lack
OF patronage. The directors issued a
statement to the effect that the depos-
itors would not lose a cent through the
failure and that the stockholders would
realize something.
The liabilities of the bank in the way
oi deposits and other account amount
to 100000 is the statement made, and
ii properly handled the assets will fully
realize that sum if not more. The adj
ministration OF the receivership will be
economical, and with judicious manage
ment il is expected that the institution
will be relieved OF its present financial
embarrassment.
The bank carries small amount of
state and municipal funds, both of which
are protected.
The statement OF the bank filed with
the state auditor on July 5 showed the
capital stock OF the bank to be 100000
There was no surplus. The undivided
profits of the bank, less expenses and
tares, were S2,s66; individual deposits
subject to check, sf63, $50; time certifi-
Gates of deposit, $17,s66; due other
banks, S3,43s, and bills payable and
rediscount $4,000.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-08-04
WILEY CASE GOES TO Taft
MILD REPRiMAND FOR CHEMIST
Is WORST EXPECTED.
Secretary Wilson Submits His Report
to observation-disclosures
Are Believed UnfavorabIe.

Washington, ID. C.-Immediately
after President Taft returned TO
Washington from his weekend visit
to the summer capital at Beverly.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson took
to the White House the papers in the
case OF DIR. Harvey w. Wiley.
He refused to say what recommen-
dations he had made to the president
regarding the charges against the
pure food expert whose resignation
from the service was recommended
by the personnel board of the depart
ment and by Attorney-General Wick
ersham.
Secretary Wilson reached the
White House some time before the
cabinet meeting and had an opportun-
ity to discuss the Wiley case with
the president before the session be-
gan. He said he did not know whcth-
er his recommendation would be &C
ceptable to the president or not.
He declared. however. that there
could be no clash between him and
Taft, because IL the recommendation
made were not agreeable to the presi-
dent, he could change them.
1t was inferred from the tenor OF
Wilson's remark that the recommen-
dations were not favorable to Wiley.
There is every reason to believe,
however, that DIR. Wiley, at worst,
will receive but a mild reprimand.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-08-04
coLoRs 72D ILLINOIS INFANTRY
Information Wanted as to Participants
and Relics of War.

Jackson.-Hon. John A. Webb, presi-
dent of the railroad commission and ad-
iutant general and chief of staff of the
Mississippi division, United Confederate
Veterans, has received an interesting
communication from +. A. Roziene, an
Illinois veteran of the war between the
states, who is anxious to trace informa-
ton in regard to the whereabouts of
the colors of the Seventy-second regi-
ment of Illinois infantry. Efforts have
been made for some years past to trace
the missing colors, which were lost, as
an incident of the war.
Mr.. Roziene asks for "the addresses
of Gems. Loring, Edward johnson, Strahl,
Scott, Gist, Carter and Sears, or their
descendants, or of surviving officers and
men who served in the Fourth, Seventh,
Ninth, Thirty fifth, Thirty-sixth, Thirty
ninth and Forty-sixth regiments of Mis-
sissippi infantry, or other military or
CARNATIONS who participated in the bat
ties and charges made near Columbia
pike, At Franklin, Tenn, on November
80, 1864
II is believed that through any of
these survivors it may be possible to
trace the fugitive colors, so long sought
for diligently, but in vain. Mr.. Roziene
gives his addresses as 4316 North Forty.
third avenue, Chicago.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-08-04

Cut mp rabbit, wash and put - NJ
now put On the following spices: -
and pepper. . pinch of cayenne. TO
whole ch1u peppors. eight o. ten whoeo
pepper. The sane amount Of clovop
and allspice. three Or four lAuros
leaves: then . nnely cut onion: threo
Of four cloves Of garlic cut me A.
about two or three slices Of tomoo-
Then cover with good claret wine 81
away In cool place for two days. Han
IN hour before cooling take out Ill
the pieces: put IN q strainer and ~
strain. Now put on . frying pan -
which you have placed q good sized
piece Of butter or half butter and haR
lard: let get smoking hot. then put n
your rabbit and let fry on both sides-
Then throw all In a stew pan and keep
on frying until all IL fried. Take your
frying pan and put In more butter an
lard. then take q heaping wooden -
die Of flour and brown 1t nicely: put
in . fne cut onion: when pretty nearly
Then take the wine and spices. with
the onions and garlic the rabbit Wa
soaked In. and make the gravy: uso
all that has drained from the strainer:s|
II not enough add a little water: then
pour over the rabbit In the stew pan.
and let stand an hour and a hall. or
until tender. When done, pour Oh ft
platter. Be liberal with grease. a.
IL required to make stew good
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-08-04
THOMAS M'WILLIE BEAD.
Was Son of Former Governor and Able
Attorney.

Jacksonville unexpected death of
Hon. Thomas A. Melville, one of the
best known and most honored citizens
of Mississippi, a leader at the bar of
Jackson, and the state, and an unob-
trusive and useful citizen, came as a
shock to the entire community. For
several days Capt. Melville had been
complaining of feeling badly, and his
ailment was not considered serious,
either by himself or his immediate asso-
ciates. The immediate cause of his
death was an acute attack of kidney
trouble, accompanied by uremic poison
ing.
The distinguished deceased was one of
the surviving sons of Governor William
Melville, and was native of Madison
county, though he had lived in Jackson
many years. He was an able lawyer, a
member of the firm of Melville &
Thompson, being associated with Judge
r. H. Thompson of the local bar, and
had for several years held the position
as reporter of decisions of the supreme
court. He was not only law prac
titioner of high standing at the bar, but
was law writer, his name being well
known in connection with some of the
standard authorities.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-08-04
CANCEL SUMNER VACATIONS.
Thousands of Aississippians Will Stay
at Home Until After Election.
Jack nassanCer officiaIs

Jackson.-h2uway passenger officials
are very much discouraged over the
prospects for summer tourist business
from Mississippi, and the volume OF
traffic from this state to the seashore
and mountain resorts will undoubtedly
be the smallest for many years
Intensity of interest in the pending
senatorial contest is ascribed as the chief
reason for the small volume of business.
Citizens who heretofore have been in
the habit of leaving about the middle
of July for the Carolina and Virginia
mountains, the lakes of the North or
the Atlantic seaside resorts, have made
up their minds to stay at home until
the election contests are brought to q
finish.
In some instances these annual va
cationists have sent their family away
intending to join them during the latter
part OF August, while others who took
their trips earlier than usual will be
hurrying home next week to vote in
the primary on the first of August.
Business and professional men who
ordinarily manifest very little interest
in politics, and do not seem to care
who holds the offices, are showing very
intense enthusiasm in the senatorial con-
test, and are determined to sacrifice per-
sonal pleasure and much-needed rest to
perform the highest duty of American
citizenship.
During the month of August the rail-
roads put into effect the ten-day cheap
excursion rates to Northern and East
ern points, and usually these excursions
carry away thousands of Mississippians
to enjoy brief respite from their daily
toll. Thus far the railroads have not
announced the dates for the August ex-
cursions, but if the ten-day period
lapses over the 22d of August, which is
the date for the second primary, it is
certain that hundreds of Mississippians
who would otherwise go away on trips
will make up their minds to stay at
home.
The exodus of tourists from Jackson
has been smaller up to this time than
for any period within the past fifteen
years. As expressed by prominent
business man and capitalist this morn
ing, ''If it wasn't for the approaching
election, I'd be fishing in Canada right
now The same sentiment prevails
among persons accustomed to taking less
expensive vacations.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-08-04

Variety Of Combinations Can De
Served With This Edible Fungus
~ Chief Ingredient.

A Philadelphia hostess noted for|
her delicious dinners. and especially
for various combinations that have
mushrooms as the chief ingredient.
says that the reason none of her
guests Is ever Ill after a mushroom,
supper is that she always has fresh
mushrooms. never the canned orl
bottled sort. and always has themI
cooked for ten minutes or SO beforel
adding the various tid-bits that go toI
make up the delectable whole. Mush-I
rooms require more cooking thar
most persons think, and should bel
thoroughly done before they arel
served. no matter how much the i'm
patient ones may say. "Oh. they are
cooked enough; they will not harm
me-" as every chafing dish cook has
heard them say at times. An Italian
dish which this hostess has discov-
cred consists of oysters scalloped
with macaroni and served with a.
mushroom sauce. Cheese IL omitted
and paprika takes the place of cay
enne to make the flavor more deli
cate. otherwise the oysters and maca1
roni alternate and are flecked with
butter. as In other ways of scalloping,I
and the dish Is one for the gods
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-08-04
ADMIT WIRE TRUST FRAUD
NoIo contendere Plea to Trust Charge
Alarms Others Of the o
Defendants.

New York, N. Y.-There was great
alarm among the SO men indicted
as members of the steel wire
trust when it was learned that f. w.
Roebling of Roebling Sons company.
Trenton, n. j.. and several of his as
sociates. would plead nolo contendere.
virtually admitting their guilt. They
hope for a fine. instead Of imprison-
ment.
Immediately there became current
a report that immunity had been
promised several of the indicted men
il they would aid the government in
establishing its cases against the 9th
ers. United States District Attorney
Wise denied there had been any bar
gain.
Among the indicted men is Herbert
l.. Satterlee. eon-in-law of J. i. Nor
gan.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-08-04
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Report of Superintendent Powers Com
pleted for the Year,


Jackson.-State Superintendent of Ed
ucation j. n. Powers has completed his
report and filed it with the secretary Of
state.
The report embraces all of the work
done by the school improvement ad.
junct presided over by Miss Susie v.
Powell, and that department of the
supervision of rural schools to which
Prof w. II. Smith has been devoting
his energies as well as that over which
Prof. Huddleston has been working. Also
there is an exhaustive review of the
agricultural high school movement in
the state, and what has been accom-
plished in the past and prospective plans
for pushing the movement.
1t is learned also that the distribu-
ton of the common school fund, which is
now inequitable, and source of much
complaint in some counties, is handled
exhaustively, and some recommendations
made to the next legislature which it is
thought will obviate the Objectionable
features and give no further cause for
complaint.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-08-04

Director and Purchasing Agent Of su-
gar Trust Says Combine Did Not
Arbitrarily Fix Prices Paid.

New York, N. Y.-Henry c. Moct.
purchasing agent for and a director
of the American Sugar Refining Co,
who was the first witness before the
special congressional committee in
vestigating the so-called Sugar trust.
declared that. In making purchases of
sugar. the company never discrimin-
ated against any planters. never pun
ished" any Louisiana planters for sell
ing sugar to the independent refners
and never arbitrarily fixed the pur-
chasing price of sugar.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-08-04
HINES MAKES ADMISSION
Says He Spent Two Months at Capt.
tai While iIlinoIsan's Case Was
Being Heard.

Washington, ID. C.-Under severe
REORGANIZATION by Senator Ken
yon, Edward Hines admitted re
luctantly to the senate investigating
committee that he had spent two
months in Washington while the de
bate on Senator Lorimer's case was
going on in the senate, trying to in
duce senators TO vote in favor OF Lor-
inner. He also admitted that he had
solicited the support of President w.
c. Brown of the New York Central In
Lorimer's behalf.
Hines was recalled to verify his
stenographers report 10 the effect
that he was In Washington last spring
when Clarence S. Funk says he saw
him in Chicago.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-08-04
snOOTS FIVE; LYNCHED
vsaro Who Had Difficulty With
Whites at Sawmili in Louisiana
10 Captured by Mob.

New Orleans. La.-Caught by .
posse afte twice escaping, Miles
Taylor, a negro, who shot five white
men Saturday at a sawmill in Clai-
burne parish. was lynched, according
to unconfirmed reports reaching here.
The negro engaged in dispute
with a white foreman. II led to the
shooting of the five men. The ne
gro escaped. He was traced to his
fathers cabin.