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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-09
White and Negro Population in the
 United States
Preliminary Statistics Issued by
 the Bureau of the Census

Washington, D. C., Nov. 9.-The Director of the Census issued today a preliminary statement of the white and negro population of continental United States, as shown by the re- turns of the Thirteenth Decennial Census, taken as of April 15, 1910.
 According to the returns of the Thirteenth Census, the population of continental United States Chat is. ex- cluding Alaska, Porto Rico, and 0th- CT outlying possessions), which was 91,972.266 in 1910, is subdivided as to color. as follows: White, S1,732,- 687, or 88.9 per cent; negro, 9.828,- 294, or 10.7 per cent: all other per sons (Indians, Chinese, Japanese etc.), 1,2S5, or CA per cent.
 At each succeeding Federal census here considered, the white population has constituted a somewhat larger percentage of the total population, with a corresponding decrease in the percentage for the negro population. cent. of the total population, as com whereas, the negroes now constitute only 10.7 per cent. of the total popu- latfon, as compared with 13.1 per cent. in 1880.
 However that may be, these com putations show conclusively that the higher rate of increase for the white population, as compared with the negro during the period under re- view, is not wholly due to the effects of immigration. The natural increase of the white population is on the whole noticeably greater than that of the negro.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-09
M 'ENELLY'S
 ORCHESTRA

Prof. Guilty of the Colonial ball room announces that he has made ar- engagements for the famous McEnelly Singing Orchestra to play for a con cert and dance at his ball room, in Fairfield avenue, one night, Monday, Nov. 13.
 This will be the second appearance of this famous orchestra in Bridge port although last season they play ed engagements in Hartford, Water bury, and other Connecticut cities. They are this season to play several engagements in both of the above cit les as well as Meriden and New Ha- ven, and should the people of Bridge port support them, and we have no reason to doubt they will, several en- agreements will be arranged in Bridge port for the coming season.
 The McEnelly Orchestra is composed of first class union musicians who have worked together every night for years travelling from town to town and from city to city playing for con- certs and dances. They are known as singing orchestra and novelty ly different from that of any other dance orchestra.
 They not only give a concert with vocal and instrumental solos, from 8 until o'clock, but they play for dancing until 12 o'clock, introducing uuTlIg IHe udHclnS III connection With the orchestra music a vocal male quar- tet, brass quartet, brass trio, duets, tenor and violin solos, trombone and xylophone solos, as well as bell, trom- bone and other novelties. This is done throughout the entire evening while the dancers are dancing. The orchestra play all the latest and most popular song hits of the season as well as the more classic music Flight or nine encores is often the demand for every dance number. Tn fact, a feature of this organization through out the entire evening is their readi- ness to answer encores. Their dance time Is perfect and they play with a snap and rhythm equalled by no oth- CT orchestra, and with their contin- uous specialties and novelties through out the entire evening they make equally as big an attraction for the spectators as for the dancers. Ir many cities and towns where they play the galleries are packed to saf- location with people listening to the music and they often stay that way until the. saSt nGta is played at j o'clock in the morning.
 For this second engagement ir Bridgeport they will give a concer,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-09
Kaiser in Row
 Win Sons Over
 Moroccan Scrap
Special from United Press.)

Berlin. Nov. 9-Imperial Chancellor -Holweg vigorously defended the Franco-German-Moro agree ment in q Is minute speech before the Reichstag, today. The German gov ernment, he said, had obtained all 1t set out to obtain
 The crown prince and many notables listened to the chancellor's harangue. There was a noticeable lack of en- thustasim having evidently failed to give satisfaction, that the chancellor and foreign minister will ultimately 2 be forced to resign.
 Strained relations, it is reported, ex- ist between the Kaiser and his sons, as a result of the decision the latter are said to have reached to protest to their father against the Moroccan agree ment.
 Whatever his own views, it is under stood his majesty considers 1t piece of unparalleled impertinence for his sons to undertake to give him advice and they fulfill their intention of actually submitting their protest they probably will be warmly received. In addition to the fact that he does not like having his sons interfere with politics while he remains at the helm the Kaiser cannot but be conscious that his own refusal to approve war policy practically forced the chancel- Tor into accepting the agreement as finally closed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-09
A Real Gas PIasf.

There are two varieties of gas plant. One is manufacturing establishment where coal is converted into gas for it. luminating and heating purposes. Tue other variety is a real growing plant called the fraxinells. Few know why the fraxinella is called the ''gas plant" This is because at certain times 1t re- leases a volatile oil that actually ig- mites if allowed to come in contact with a lighted match. The fraxinella is also noted for it's fragrance and longevity if not disturbed. One plant in New England garden is doing it's best to ontlive third generation. and elsewhere ciump is still flourish ing after no less than thirty seven years on a grave-one Of the most diff ficult of places for perennial to keep up long struggle for existence. let
 alone a normal life.-New York World
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-09
Jumb0's Consort
 Has Passed Away
Carrie, Owned by P. T. Barnum,
 One of First Elephants Brought Here, Dies Aged 100

News York. Nov. s-Long, long ago (one may not doubt the word of a lady press agent) Jumbo. greatest of the elephant people, travelled in P. T. Barnums caravan with Carrie, whose size was only slightly less than his. They entertained the highest re- gard for each other, dividing peanuts and what other spoil came to their trunks. When in the course of time Jumbo lost his life the faithful Car rie never again achieved perfect cheerfulness. sMoodiness and an un- certain disposition replaced the ami- ability for which she had been noted.
 Yesterday Carrie died of pneumonia at her home in the Hippodrome It is possible that she might have conquer ed the ailment had the ambition to live been there. But it was entirely lacking, as the lady press agent ob- served. Dainty morsels of grain mash wasted upon her melancholy. Mem ories of Jumbo held her to the last, said the lady press agent. At a. m. yesterday she sank down, not all at once, but gradually. rolled upon her left side and breathed her last. Her companions, Lena, Roxy and Jennie, trumpeted shrilly, awakening the en- tire menagerie that is housed in the cellar of the Hippodrome. Old Lena shackled next to the corpse, touched it once with her trunk, then backed to the limit of her picket rope, sway ing nervously.
 Within a few weeks Carrie will re, join Jumbo. The skeleton of that mighty elephant Is set up in the Am erican Museum of Natural History, and the museum has acquired Car- rie's bones in order that 1t may mount them on a platform next to Jumbo.
 Lastkevening pr. Martin J. Potter. the vel Urinary whose almost daily job it is to cure anacondas of the stomach ache. pull lions teeth, mani cure bears and otherwise safeguard the health and. comfort of the Hippo drome animals, embalmed Carrie.
 She was one of the first elephants brought into this country. The old John Robinson circus exhibited her more than fifty years ago. Then P. T. Barnum bought her. Afterward she was the property of several cir GUS men, passing finally to the own ership of Bill Power. MT. Power is now out West with a troupe of per- forming, elephants. It was desired to preserve Carries remains until MT. Power returned to this city.
 Dr. Potter said last night that Car rie was at least 100 years old, perhaps more. She was worth $5,00o.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-09
HEINE LODGE HOLDS
 25TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

Heine lodge, O. D. H. s. held a memorable celebration in Germania hall last evening of the 25th anniver- sary of it's institution with many not ables of the order as guests. Includ- ed among the visitors were the mem bers of the grand lodge of the Ger man Order of Herman's Sons and National Secretary Richard Schaefer of New Britain. Several presenta- tions to Heine lodge marked the cele- bration.
 the program with an appropriate speech dwelling on the significance of the celebration and bidding a hearty welcome to ali the guests. The pre- sentatiOn speeches concluded, the party repaired to the we'll appointed rathskeller where a German dinner was served.
 n The celebration plans were ma de without a flaw, under the direction of a large committee of which Patrol man Carl Henckel was chairman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-09
THE PROGRESS OF. WOMAN SUFFRAGE
 IN CONNECTICUT
fBy Edna c. Sherwood,

The pledging of $4,5OO at the annual convention, part of which already has been turned into the treasury, and the reports showing the phenom- enal growth of the sentiment favor able to suffrage in this state, has greatly encouraged the members of the c. w. s. A., in their endeavor to win over the. entire state during the next fourteen months. The indi- vidual leagues are now settling down for a winter of hard and earnest work. frage, apparently alarmed at the great growth of equal suffrage sentiment in this state, have organized an anti suffrage league. The instigator of this new movement is Mrs. Arthur Dodge, president of the New YorkSas- sociation opposes to equal suffrage. While one group of women was listen ing to plans oA combating the suf- ragist movement, another group was listening to an enthusiastic address by Mrs. w. w. Seymour, wife of the mayor of Tacoma and a former Hart ford woman. She has voted and what is more, voted on the winning side.
 The Bridgeport women took advan- tage of their right to vote on school questions and in the city election of this week they voted not only for school candidates but also on the ques- IIOu or DOuOlu& the clty TOT a new high school building. About a hum dred and fifty were made voters and prominent among this number were the members of the Bridgeport league, Mrs. s. T. Davis, IT,, was elected president Of the Bridgeport league in place of Mrs. w. T. Hincks who is now the president of the state league. T Col, N. c. Osborne, member of the state league and one, of the most en- thusiastic speakers that the suffrage campaign has had in this state, ad- dressed the New Haven league on Friday evening, Nov. g. It, is expected that Miss Inez Milholland, the young millionairess suffragist Of New York, will speak in New Haven during the winter.
 At the meeting of the Ridgefield league, Mrs. D. w. workman was ap- pointed to send in notices of the meet ings to the press department. Four male members were admitted to the league at this last meeting.
 The Canaan Equal Franchise league, which was organized Sept. 30 reports a growth of from seven charter mem bers to sixteen. It is quite jubilant over the fact that two of it's new mem- bers are influential men. The New Canaan league, organized Oct. A, 1911 promises to be one of the busy growing leagues of the state
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-09
GUESTS OF MIR. AND
 MRS. DOVLEY.

A very enjoyable party was given at the home of MT. and Mrs James Dooley. 188 Cedar street. James Doo- ley, Jr., assisted by Laurence Taylor, provided the entertainment for the ev- ening. Games were played and piano selections were rendered by the Misses Harriet O'Neil, Mildred Smith, Louise Fox, Irene Dooley and Frank Mercer. James Dooley, Jr., talented drum mer, rendered a few selections, assist ed by his sister, Irene, who played the piano accompaniment. At 10:30 a bountiful collation. was served. The tables were handsomely decorated. Among those present were:
 The Misses Ethel and Harriet OsNeil. May Murphy, Miss Murphy, Helen Ma lone, Mabel Corbett, Mildred Smith, Louise Fox, Marguerite and Irene Dooley, the Messrs. Laurence Taylor Wilfred Stead, Walter Hopper, Fred erick Schwenck. Charles Schwenck. William Anton, Frank Mercer, Fran cis OLaughlin, John Began, William Harrison and James Dooley. The fol lowing were guests: Louise Fox, Har- riet O'Neil and MT. and Mrs. George Gardner
 The party broke up about midnight after spending very enjoyable even ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-09
Salt Water Bathing.

Dr. Copeman of Brighton. England. writing in the Practitioner, London. gives some advice on sea bathing. ''The best time to bathe is about two hours after breakfast. the period of greatest vital activity" says Dr. Cope man. ''The one time which must be avoided by all is after full meal. During the process of digestion the vessels of the internal organs are aI- ready engorged with blood. and the shock of the cold water Is apt to pro- duce a very dangerous condition of congestion. the least of many penalties that may accrue being an acute attack of indigestion. With many keen bath CTS it is an article of faith to bathe before breakfast. But business men. after months of unremitting toll. those who are below par or. who are getting on in years. should avoid taxing their system by bathing at such time. Even the most robust would be wise to partake of cup of hot milk before leaving the house."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-09
Secret Baseball s,snaIs.


 Perhaps you never realized that there is an exact science in coaching and signaling" says Hugh s. Fuller ton. writing on the secret tricks of baseball coaching in the American Magazine; 'that the two men out there near first and third bases. who seem to be making fools of themselves or trying to annoy the majestic man in blue serge, are the wigwag men sig naling to runners or batters just what the general sitting on the bench wants them to try to do. Sometimes the gen eral is on the lines himself. looking just as foolish as the wigwag men or more so. but somewhere, hidlen in his meaningless or hackneyed phrases or his wild gestures. there is meaning. He is telling the batter not to hit the next ball or to bunt 1t or informing him that the next will be a straight fast ball and at the same time inform ing the base runner that the batter in tends to hit and that he must start at top speed when the pitcher starts to wind up."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-09
Salt.


 Salt production is about the oldest industry in the world. In Italy. the cradle of the salt industry. 1t has been manufactured commercially for 2.5OO years. Salt is so necessary to ex- istence that in some parts of the world tribes will sell the members Of their families in exchange for salt. Salt has been the cause of wars. and so im- portant has it always been considered that in some places the passing of salt is established as token of friend ship. and women throw salt on vis- ftor as friendly greeting. In some countries salt is so scarce that 1t is obtained through the ashes of grasses and species of palm and other plants. While salt is produced in almost every country in the world. 1t is stated that nowhere can salt of such purity be obtained at anything like the cost for mining as in Louisiana. -Manufactur- ers' Record.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-09
ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH
 OPENS SERIES CF CARD
 PARTIES WITH SUcCES!

Over 120 tables were filled at the first of a series of pinochles and whists last evening planned by the Children of Mary and Altar Society of St. Joseph's R. c. church. Dane ing followed the play until midnight. The affair was highly successful and doubtless an even larger attendance will mark the following entertain ments.
 The announcer was George Vor- schmidt, assisted by John A. Dobry George A. Nothnagle, George H. c. Koehm, Frank Kasper, ST., Frank Poke, Jr., George Weller and Wen gel G. Steigler.
 Those in charge of the whist and pinochle sections were: Mesdames John H. Spfttler, Thomas F. Cunning ham, w. Langenstein, F. D. Green, Edward c. Krause, Anton Herb, Allen S. Luddington, Joseph Stoehr, Mary Best and Benedict Schneider, assisted by the Misses Josephine Eula, Louise and Pauline Vorschmidt, Anno Licht- enberger, Anna Schneider, Marie Eisenman, Theresa Poke, Mary Why land, Emma Schindler, Cora Stock mann, Mary Wagner, Katherine Ur- ban. Pauline Green. Elizabeth Schrie- Der, Helen Luddington, Rose Vorn- dran, Cora Herb, May Best Elsie Herb, Mary Kasper and Anna E.. KaeSman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-09
Garbage Strike is Serious Menace to
 New York Health
(special from United Press, ,

New York, Nov. 9-With the remov- al of garbage practically at stand still, throughout the city, New York faces a condition that may result in a serious menace to health. The sud- den strike, last night of 2500 drivers and helpers of the street cleaning de- pertinent because they were compelled to do night work took city officials off their guard.
 Lower East Side and the west side market districts are overflowing with garbage cans on the sidewalks and the streets are filled with refuse. Com missioner Big Bill'' Edwards, of the department, declared that every man who went out would be dropped from the city's payrolls.
 He applied to the civil service com mission for list of eligible drivers in order to fill the strikers. places.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-09
Railroad Cutting Off Water Supply
 From Families

Southern Pacific Railroad is cuttins off the water supply formerly fur. nished free to families at Gila Bend Ariz., as a measure of retaliation against strikers of the system feder. ation, was the word received here, to. day, from strike leaders
 Superintendent Dyer declared, today that it wasn't necessary to offel apologies for this action"
 '.Itr is taken" he said, "agains men who are working day and nigh against this company. They left fau cets open, wasting water for engines That is the basis of the railroad. decision not to, let them have watel hereafter"
 Gila Bend is a sandy waste.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-09
The rvroIeso.

You may find the artistic tempera- ment among the peasants in the vil- ages of Bavarian Tyrol. They talk still of the King Ludwig. who iavished money on palaces and died an insane suicide and murderer. You remind them that they are still paying on the debts of the mad king. They reply cheerfully that they are glad of it. for Ludwig loved music and gave us Wag ner.-London Chronicle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-09
INFANTS CRIES WAKE UP FAMILY IN TIME
 TO ESCAPE FLAMES
Especial from United Presso

Stamford, Nov. 9-Albert Rushmeyer and his wife were awakened at a. m., today, by the crying of their child, Albert IT,, age seven months The child was hungry. Mrs Rushmeyer opened her eyes to behold the house in flames. They had just time to de- part without getting singed The house owned by Mrs. Harriet Thomas, was practically destroyed, loss $500 and insured. No one knows positively the cause of the fire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-09
CENTENARIAN DIES IN MIDDLETOWN AFTER HER
 BIRTHDAY IS OBSERVED.

Special from United T-ess)
 Niddletown, Nov. 9EHaving cele- bfated her birthday in good health, September 16, Mrs. Sophia Greenwood Ridgeway. died, today. at the age of 100 years She was active and dis played a keen interest in current events up to three days ago when she was stricken with pneumonia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-09
QUARREL OVER HORSE
 ENDS IN BROKEN NOSE

South Norwalk, Nov. 9-Because driver Edward Lockwood selected the better horse, leaving a poor nag for Michael Wargo, the latter smashed Lockwood over the head with light ed lantern, early today, breaking about the head. Wargo escaped the police.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-09
NEW LORD MAYOR OF LONDON, DIR. CROSBY, s1,
 IS SWORN INTO OFFICE
Especial from United Pres,

London, Nov. 9-Doctor Crosby, 81 years old, and the first physician ever elected Lord Mayor of London, was formally sworn into office, today. All the usual quaint but nowadays slight ly ridiculous, ceremony, was observed and traffic in the busiest part of the city was held for hours by the pro- cession known as the 'Lord-Mayor' s Show"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-09
FURS FURS FURS

If you think of buying Fur Scarf Muf or Set you'll do yourself injustice you don't first and see what offering. We sell furs guarantee Guar antee them give the right sort of wear consistent with the price you pay If for any they don't will make it right Could you buy furs with safety than this? Safety in buying frs first then should come price Now when it to price you know that if you get what you Kines it's always less in price and fur prices are no exceptions.
 A few of the most popular furs are showing are Silver Fox Natural Racoon Possum French Coney Blue Wolf Japanese Mink Marten and Russian Lynx, etc., etc. Black of cous is the most dominant color but there are furs of every wanted colorng here.
 Prices start at 98c for Scarf up to $2498 set Their real value is 1.5O to $35.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-09
H. DILLON & co.

from to S:30, after which dancing will continue until 12 o'clock. Their concert program will consist of a march, overtures, xylophone, trom bone, violin and vocal solos. An en- tire change of program will be given each evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-09
Meals and Medicine.

Doctor-You are debilitated. Take one of these pills three times 6 day be- fore meals. Poet-If l could get the meals I wouldn't need the pills.-Town Topics.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-09
A Stirring Appeal.

The 1OlIOWtHS cplStle WaS Scut Uy oA angry tenant 10 his landlOrd:
 Dear Sir-I want them sellar steps fixed right off My wife fel down last nite and like to broke her blame neck. Please send bluinbber and figs our bath tub 1t will soon be time now for us to use him agen and oblige. Yours trule, - Everybody
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-09
Thouoht Readino

"Can see you apart for mOmentf' "Yon mean alone. don't yGu?''
 "Exaetly, want the loan of . dver."-London Bystander.
Mountain advocate., 1911-03-24

The above is a splendid like
ness of John W. Lumkins, of Cor.
bin, the unfortunate engineer
who had the misfortune to loose
his arm while making some nee
essary repairs on his engine in
the yards at CorLin.
He made hard fight for Judge
Sampson in his race for the nom
nation for Circuit Judge aud his
electioneering was very effective
wherever he went. lie is one Of
the many who were highly pleas,
ed with the result of the cam.
paign.
Mountain advocate., 1911-03-24
The Poultry Yard.

Many incubator chicks are kiika
with kindness by heing ovs,ted aud
kept too warm.
Make il a rule 20 count the b;s.
dies every day, Some folks never de-
this, They might be robbed aud
never know it.
have heard the advice given to
Iced the chicks all they will eat up
clean. That won't do. They VIII
eat mp clean (,he hrst week OF two,
more than they have any bas;svss
eating
Hard enough to sit tor three ~sras,
without having to be gnawed aii
the time by insect pests. Look at
your sitting hens once in a Will.
ann he sure they are tree from cue
mics OF this kipd,