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The Ordway new era., 1911-12-29


viding the year at the close
IF those months when it was no longer
possible to keep cattle out doors.
This was made quite a fete and in
the sixth century was merged into
the feast of st. Martin. November IL.
on which day the opening Of the New
Year was celebrated.
While in Germany Martinmas and
the New Year were identical. with
the Introduction OF the Roman calen-
dar the celebration was gradually
transferred to the first Of January. and
with 1t went many Of the jolly Martin
mas customs.
Traces of these old New Year OBJ
traced In the way the season Is kept
in different lands.
Our decorations Of greens. for in
stance. are n relic Of the old Roman
superstition Of presenting branches OF
trees for good luck in the coming
year.
The giving Of prese nts has also come
to us from the Romans. They outdid
even the generous Americans. for they
used to ask for gifts. II not received,
until one Of the emperors forbade his
subjects demanding gifts save on the
New Year.
One Of the favorite New Years gifts
after pins were invented In England. in
the sixteenth century. were the rough
handmade pieces OF metal that took
the place OF bone and wood skewers.
Later pin money was substituted.
a gilt that must never be omitted
was an orange stuck with cloves to
grace the wassail bowl. Apples. nuts
and fat fowl were popular offerings Of
the season.
Gloves and glove money Is n very
old New Year custom which is still
kept up In the increasing use Of gloves
rs holiday gifts.
Even more curious are tho old New
Year customs. Many Of these are still
observed by old.fashioned people who
cling to the old traditions.
The old-fashioned Englishman will
formally open the outer door Of his
house on New Years eve Just at the
approach Of midnight. This Is to lie,
out the old year and usher in the new
The Scotch make much Of New Year
1t is generally ushered in with hot
pint" brewed at home and drunk by
tho family standing around the bowl
Just as midnight strikes.
After hearty greetings to the New
Year. the hot pint" with bread
cheese and cakes. Is taken to the
houses Of the neighbors. The first to
enter another's home on the first OF
January bestows good luck on the fam.
lily for the year.
In many Of the Scottish regiments
even yet the ushering In OF New Year
Is most picturesque. At five minutes
before twelve the soldiers, headed by
the oldest man In the regiment dressed
rs Father Time. march out OF bar
racks headed by the band playing
"Auld Lang Syne."
Just at the stroke OF twelve there
comes knock at the gate.
who goes there?" calls the sentry.
1.-THE New Year." Is the answer
Advance. New Year." is called back
The gates are thrown open and the
smallest drummer lad in the regiment
dressed in Highland costume, is car
ried in on the shoulders of the mon
and marched around the barracks tc
the pipers' tunes. The rest of tn.
night is spent 10 carousing.
The Ordway new era., 1911-12-29
Shakespearean Mottoe, to
the New Year

Heaven grant US its peace.-Meas
ure for Measure.
Let each man do his best-King
Henry w.
Time Is tho nurse and breeder Of all
good.-Two Gentlemen Of Verona.
Take from my mouth the wish OF
happy years.-King Richard II.
Time shall unfold what plated Gun.
ming hides.-King Lear.
That It shall hold companionship in
peace with honor Us in war.-Corio.
Janus.
Be OF good cheer;
They shall no more prevail than we
give way to.-King Henry VIII
This lies all within the will OF God,
To whom do nppeal.-King Henry "
There's rosemary and rue: these keer
Seeming and SAVIOUR all the winter
long-Winter Tale.
| Be Just and fear not:
Let al! the ends thou aim'st at be tn,
| country's
Thy Gods and truth's.-King Henr,
VII
The Ordway new era., 1911-12-29
So Similar,

"Yes." said Nagget. "a woman usu.
ally treats her husband as the aver.
age servant treats bric-a.brac."
Go ahead" said the wise Mrs. Nag
get. whats the answer1"
why. the more he's worth the more
she tries to break him up.'
The Ordway new era., 1911-12-29
aklnt

Am now prepared to take all kind.
Of dress making at reasonable prices
Mrs. Myron Fenton.-3gtf
The Ordway new era., 1911-12-29
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THERMAL God. in whom
r. is the hope Of all our
years, remember Us in Thy
mercy also in this new year Of
our Lord. Reveal Thy glory
in the experience Of its joys and
sorrows. Forestall its tears with
the abiding comfort Of Thy
presence. Make US strong
rightly to measure all our gains
and to endure with patience
every los. Thy love allows.
Show US Thy meaning in the
gifts and opportunities Of each
new day. Assure Us Of Thy
help in labor. Thy delight in
our joys. Qyicken our minds
to clear vision and our hearts to
cheerful content. Provide for
our bodies such visor as shall
be needful for our allotted work.
We leave to Thee the mystery
Of the years events, assured that
Thou wilt guide our way. With.
hold from US all gifts which
would prevent Thy purpose for
our growth in wisdom and in
service. Only deny US not Thy
self-Ihy Spirit to instruct our
hearts. Thy work to share. Thy
peacct to still our resdessness. Thy
presence to resolve our doubts.
In the sitting Of temptation grant
that our faith fail not. and when
our years are ended bring US to
Thysef. through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
The Ordway new era., 1911-12-29
Hay Balln1

Weimer Brothers are now ready to
bale your hay at $I.75 per ton. Case.
line power press. See or address us at
Ordway, Colo.-lOt3S
The Ordway new era., 1911-12-29

Good wheelbarrow for sale. Inquire
at New Era office.
The Ordway new era., 1911-12-29
Hello. Centra1l

Where did you say was the best place
to eat and sleep? Why, at the Hotel
Ordway, Of course.-34tf
The Ordway new era., 1911-12-29
For Sale

A number OF Rose Comb Rhode Is
land Red cockerels, full blood and
choice. w. J. Chapman, Route One
-42t2
The Ordway new era., 1911-12-29
Happy New Year
f Many Nations

EW YEARS day has for
for generations been the
occasion of revels. It has
come down to US from the
old German custom Of di-
The Ordway new era., 1911-12-29
Colorado Poultry Show

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
Editorial Writers
 Meet Here Today Newspapermen From All Over State Gather as Guests of
 Board of Trade

The members of the Connecticut Editorial association met at Leh- mann's shore house this afternoon to enjoy a dinner and to listen to a few speeches. Previous to the dinner there was a business meeting at which Everett G. Hill of the New Haven Register presided. The feature of the meeting was the report of Geo. D. Woodruff of the Litchfield Enquir- CT who attended the conventions of the National Editorial association in De- troit.
 MT. Woodruff spoke of the senti- ments he heard regarding reciprocity with Canada and he described Sir Wilfrid Laurier and MT. Borden, the two principal figures in the political contest which just closed in Canada. The speaker declared that the fear of annexation by this country and the ed the tide against reciprocity.
 Among those present today were A. F. Barnes of the Bristol Press. J. w. Sharps of the Seymour Record. A. T. Knox of the WOodbury Reporter, M. w. Fernaldi of the Ansonia Sentinel, A. F. Howe of Derby, F. w. Lyon of the Greenwich News, E. $. Flor of the Manchester Herald, F. B. La timer of the New London Telegraph. H. L. Gaskill and F. w. Bolande of the Bridgeport Post, s. T. Norton of the Hartford Courant, R. D. Carney, and W. J. Tracey of the Bristol Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
WALL STREET TO-DAY.

Special from United Press.)
 New York, Oct. 16.-Opening.-Al- though there was some irregularity about the price changes at the out set. the majority of railroad stocks and a number of industrials made substantial gains. This was particu- larly true of Southern Railway, Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, Lehigh Val ley and IAtchison. Reading was the exception, showing a loss.
 Il a. m.-The advances recorded at the opening were not long maintain ed, supply of stocks appearing where there was little demand at the end of the first hour declines of about a point were noted in all the inn portant issues.
 Government bonds unchanged; other bonds irregular
 Noon-The market continued heavy in the last half of the forenoon further declines being recorded in many of the active industrials and railroads. Steel Common fell to 59 1-2. The heaviest loss was sustained in Northern Pacific which fell more than two points be- cause of diminished demand.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
ATHLETICS AND GIANTS
 IN END CAME
Continued from Page 1.)

GIANTS SCORELESS IN THIRD Giants-Devore started the third by flaming on three pitched balls. at two of which he struck. Doyle flew out to Lord. Snodgrass singled to right. Murray grounded to Plank and was thrown out at first No runs, one hit, no errors
 VANGUARD RETIRES
 ATHLETICS IN ORDER Athletics-The top of the batting order came up again and the bleach CTS started roar of kidding in an- other effort to rattle the Rube. The latter replied to the sally by striking out Lord, the first man up. Oldring' s foul fly was smothered by Chief Mey- CTS. Collins flew out to Devore, No runs, no hits, no errors. FOURTH INNING
 NOTHING FOR GIANTS IN FOURTH Giants-Merk1e bounced one to Col lins and was thrown out easily, his bad leg preventing him from doing any, thing in the sprint line. Herzog pop ped an easy one to Barry. Fletcher grounded out, Barry to Davis. No runs, no hits, no errors. ONE, TWO, THREE
 FOR ATHLETICS Athletics-Baker. out, Doyle to Mer kle. Murphy flew to Devore. Davis fouled. out to Meyers. No runs, no hits. no errors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
Turkey Orders
 Italian Teachers
 To Leave Empire
Especial from United Press ]

tSpSCldl 1IOl1l OLIlCu FIeSS.J
 Constantinople, Oct. 16-Following Italian schools in Turkey, the govern ment, today. ordered all Italian pro- fessors and schoolteachers to leave the Ottoman empire immediately
 Rome, Oct 16-Reports reaching here, today, declare the last of the Italian expeditionary force into Tri- poll arrived off the port of Tripoli, last night. The Italian force was landed and began setting aeroplanes, today, for scout duty. The troops will be sent, in transports, to Derna and BenghaZi.
 London, Oct A16-There is marked quietness in the Turko-Italian situa- tion, today, pending action by the Turkish parliament. There has been the usual outcrop of rumors of peace negotiations but there has been no official announcement from any SOurce
 A despatch from Rome says there are persistent reports in political cir cles that the government hopes to an- nounce the conclusion of hOStilities within two days.
 From Constantinop1e comes the statement that Turkey has broken off negotiations with the powers who were urging peace with a declaration that the Italian proposals had not been ac- cepted with hon~r.
 The Italian expedition in Tripoli has advanced to posts three miles be- yond the town and a general advance is expected within a few days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
BRIDGEPORT WOMAN
 ONE OF TORRINGTON
 TYPHOID PATIENTS
Special from United Press.>

(SDGclal IrOIh OHllCO ICoS.I
 Torrington, Oct. 16-The deaths or two more typhoid patients and the re- port of fresh cases yesterday just when the epidemic seemed to have spent it's force, revived the popular fears today. The health authorities today kept up an optimistic view of the situation. The 18th and 18th vic- tims were Helen Loomis, ,, and Wes- ton D. Minor, 33. Today is the 11th anniversary of Minors marriage. A brother of the Loomis girl is very sick with typhoid.
 Mrs. w E. Wetherbee of Bridge port, who is being treated for typhoid at the Hartford hospital, Hartford. is much improvtd.
 lIu large number of cases are ex- pected hereafter, as the force of the epidemic appears to have spent itself In an interview with Dr. Townsend, secretary of the State Board of Health, he is queted as saying that he considers the situation encouraging, and thinks that the disease has been we'll handled by the local authorities and the doctors, with the help of the nurses. As far as the type of ty- phoid is concerned he sees nothing <ut of the ordinary, inasmuch as the dis ease is one in which relapses from causes not apparent are frequent, even after the conWalescent stage has been reached
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
M'NAMARA TRIAL
 GIVES WAY NOW TO
 PRESIDENT TAFT
fspecial from United Press. )

Especial from united PreSs.)
 Los Angeles, Oct. 16.-The visit of President Taft to this city overshad- owed the McNamara trial in the newspapers, today. and little interest was shown outside of the Hall of Records.
 The morning session was devoted to involved legal arguments regarding the competency of opinionated ven iremen to Serve as jurors on the case. When the session opened, Attorney Joseph Scott concluded the defense's s argument in favor of it's peremptory challenge of venireman z. T. Nelson, for cause.
 Before the day is over, Judge Bord- we'll is expected to rule on this point. Inasmuch as the ruling will directly affect the makeup of the jury, the decision is regarded as being the most vital in the entire case. In handing down his opinion, the court is expected to lay down an absolute rule for the guidance of counsel in the examination of future veniremen Attorney Darrow, for the defense, as- serts that the entire question wheth- CT the defense can get 8 fair jury of men who have no prejudice VII! depend on the ruling.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
MARRIAGE LICEN SEES.

Return of marriage license to the city hall today showed that on Aug. p Jacob Bate, a merchant A, of this city and Lena Alexander 21 of Nor walk, were married in NorWalk on August p.
 Marriage licenses were issued today to Wilbur s. Warner clerk, 22, and Florence, the daughter of MT. and Mrs William Beaney both of this city; and to Harry Miller a teamster, 25. and Ellen Murray, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Edward Murray, both of Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
FRITZ pFAU IS SAVING BANDS

Fritz Pfau is saving bands. The genial boniface, who is charge de af- faires at the Cafe Amazon, has string of Nugget cigar bands that if laid on the ground one after the other would reach from the Polo grounds to Gene McCann's trysting place at Newfield. Fritz is one of the enthusiastic mem- bers of the Moose and he is doing all he can to land a big prize for his lodge. Every patron of the Amazon who drops in and gets behind a Mug get is reminded that the little circle of red paper, while possessing no real value, has a sentimental asset that is near and dear to Fritz, who is one of the loyal "Howdy Pap' boys.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
0keale,
 THE TAILOR. 1042 Main St.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the City Clerk, Room 15, City Hall, Bridgeport, Conn.,, until eight o'clock P. M., Friday, October 20, 1911 at which hour bids will be publicly opened by the Harbor Com mittee of the Common Council for constructing timber bulkhead in the City Yard.
 Plans and specifications and further information can be obtained at the office of the City Engineer, City Hall, Bridgeport, Conn.
 The Committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
 HARBOR COMMITTEE,
 Garry Paddock, Chairman. October IA, 1911. a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
DIED.

DIED. Ntai SULLIVAN.-Oct. 14, 1911, Rev. John -M.,s son of Patrick and Ellen Sullj- van, aged 34 years, 6 months.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of parents, No. 193 West avenue, on Tuesday, Oct. IT, at 8:30 a. m., and from Sacred Heart church, at g a. m.
 -Interment at St. MichaePs cemetery.
 Please omit flowers as EART.-In Holyoke, Mass, Oct. 14th. 1911, Alfonrd, wife of Peter Hart, aged 56 years.
 -Interment at St. / Michael's cemetery, Bridgeport, Conn.,, on Tuesday, Oct. 17th, on the arrival of the 2:15 p. m. train. a* HUMMEL.-In Port Jefferson, N. Y., Oct. 16th, 1911, Margaretha, widow of John Hummel, ST., aged S4 years, 10 months, 23 days.
 Friends are Invited to attend the funeral from the parlors of E. Ortlepp & Co.,, No. I'll Burroughs street, on Tuesday, Oct. 17th, 1911, at l D. m.
 -Interment in family plot at Lakeview cemetery. a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
DISTRICT OF STAMFORD. ss.. PROBATE COURT.

October 10th, 1911. Estate of John Skinner, late of Stratford, in said District, deceased. The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Stratford, hath limited and allowed six months from the da.e hereof for Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recov- cry. All persons indebted to said ICs- tate are requested to make immedi. ate payment to
 GEORGIANA MADDEN
 Administratrix
 No. 296 Nichols street G 16 s%p Bridgeport, Ct
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
HELD UNDER $2,5OO FOR
 ASSAULT ON WOMAN
 WITH INTENT TO KILL
(Special from United Press

Special from United Press.)
 Wallingford, Oct. Exchanged with assault with intent to kill, Vincenzo Bona arrested in Stamford, last Fri day. was bound over to the next term of superior court under S2,500 bonds after a borough court hearing, this morning. Bona is said to have con- fessed attacking Eloissa Perrin with a razor, August 19. She received a bad cut in throat and only recently left the hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
THE HOWLAND DRY GOODS co.
HEAVY DEATH ROLL
 FROM EARTHQUAKE
 CRIPPLING ITALY
Special from United Press.)

Rome, Oct. 16-Communication with the earthquake districts of Sicily is badly crippled, today and estimates of the dead in yesterdays quake have not been received. It is believed the death roll will be heavy. The strong est shocks were felt in the villages about the eastern base of Mt. Etna. Houses were thrown down in Macchia, Santa Venerina, Guardia and Roudin- ella. Many bodies already have been recovered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
RELIEVED
 IN 6 HOIJRS

Dr. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma- tism usually relieves severest cases ill a few hours. Its action upon the system is remarkable and effe:- tive. It removes the cause and the disease quickly disappears. First dose benefits, 75c and S1.00. Sold by Curtis Pharmacy, 1149 Main St., Cor. Elm. IS *3tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
RIOTS IN MEXICO
 CLOSE BANKS AND
 SHUT UP SALOONS,

Especial from United Press.) Washington, Oct. 16-Riots in Cam anea, Mex, were reported to the state department, today, by Consul Dye at Nogales. The banks have closed be- cause of the disorder and all saloons have been shut up by the military au- thorities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
DIED.

BURNS.-In this city, Oct. 14th, 1911, Samuel A. Burns, aged 65 years. Funeral service will be held at his late residence, No. 511 Clinton avenue on Tuesday, 17th inst, at ? o'clock D. m.
 Burial in Mt. Grove cemetery.
 c 14 b *p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
IS INGRAM GOING TO
 GIVE BILL LUBY CHANGE?
Special from United Press. ]

Meriden, Oct 16.-William M Luby, baseball player of this city. who has been playing with and man aging the Haverhill, Mass, club, of the New England League, has, it was announced here, today, been accepted as a pitcher by the New York Ma tionals and will sign a contract, this week. Manager McGraw has prom ised to give him a good try-out in the box on the southern trial trip, next spring. Luby formerly played with the Northampton club.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
FIVE MILE LINE
 OF FIGHTING SHIPS
 UP HUDSON RIVER
Especial from United Press. ]

(SpecIdI lfOm UnICeO Press.
 Washington, Oct. 16-A line of fight ing ships extending up the Hudson river for five miles will be reviewed by Secretary of the Navy Meyer, Oc- tober 31, and inspected by him the following day President Taft cannot be present at the review, which will be the greatest aggregation of Amer ican fighting ships the nation has ever Seen
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
Loses Tip of Finger
 In Flaming Machine

Working on a planer in Frank Mill ler's lumber yard, this forenoon, Elli- son H. Sanford, aged 3S, of Maple street, lost the first joint of the index finger of his left hand, today. The injury was dressed at the Emergency hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
KILLS HIMSELF AFTER SHOOTING WIFE AND
 HIS SISTER-IN-LAW.
(Special from United Pres,

Jersey City, Oct. 16-Infatuation for his wifes sister, who tilted him once before his marriage, led Henry E. Allen, 25, to shoot his wife and sis ter-in-law and then kill himself, to- day. Neither of the women will die.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
This is ReviIIOn Week

n especially
  inp
 
 exhibit will will m the that time suitable 
 will be diversified exhibit price There will be expensive Q the select the goods ii.
 h of vile enjoyed persona invitation to enjoy it. it. THE HOWEAND DRY GOODS CO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
FOUR MEN KILLED BY TRAINS RESULT
 OF HEAVY ENOGS

Especial from United Press.) Pittsburg, Oct 16-Four men were killed here, today, by trains as a re- suit of fog which hung over the city all morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
PERSONAL

James T. Dewitt, the insurance and city and is stopping at the Stratfield.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16

Lace washed in skinned milk should not be rinsed in water, but should be ironed while still damp with the milk. f
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16

The Weatber-Narmer tonight: un- settled, probably rain tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16

0
 look upon a rare skin as you would a pet horse or a dog. To see them admiring an expensive fur one would think the gar ment to be a real, live thing instead of wear ing apparel.
 A good thing though, when you stop to think of it, because !. men as interested as that in their art would never be care less in their work. And after all careful, expert workmanship is the ONLY KIND you want on a valu- able fur.
 Isn't that true, men?
The Winslow mail., 1911-12-02

McDonald's Union Made
Flannel Shirts at a 20 percent
reduction at Babbitt Bros. Mere.
Co. Come early and get your
pick CT the lot. See Our window
display of the goods. Babbitt
Bros. Mere. Co. t
DR.. Geo. P. Sampson was a
visitor at the county seat the
early part of the week to make
arrangements for the Democratic
county candidates to tour the
upper country, he being the
county chairman of that party
in this county. AS scheduled the
candidates left on their trip Fri
day morning.
The Winslow mail., 1911-12-02
'Babbitt Bros. Nero. Co

reliant; it aims to give the boys some
thing to do, something to think about,
something to enjoy ont of doors with a
view always to character building
The boy scout is taught that his
body must be made strong and supple.
is muscles hard and powerful, his
perception keen, his power of obser-
vation must be quickened and trained,
and his power of endurance cultivated
and strengthened He is further taught
the importance of keeping his body
life pure; these requisites are incul-
Gated through stories about campfire,
and by other practical means. We all
realize that boys growth is through
activities; il he don't do something
good, he will most certainly do some
thing wrong; he simply ha, to do
something; that Is his dominant in
stinct.
We find that the scout movement
movement for all boys alike, and one
n which, if the princiI les for which
the organization stands are properly
caught, keeps the boy busy all the
time. 1t teaches him the practical
problems of this day, and gives him d
chance to take the initiative i'll all
lines of work; putting him on his own
resources, and thus teaching the lnde"
oendence which is needed to make a
successful man.
We ask for the hearty operation
of all those who have The welfare OF the
boys at heart, and we solicit your help
toward this movement.
Thanks are due Mr., W. FL. Renshaw
and Mr.. r. H. Tolleson for Information
on this subject. This we gratefully
acknowledge. L. M.