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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-30
WEBER COMPANY FAILS.
Iowa City Printing House Goes Int,
Bankruptcy,

Bankruptcy.
Special to Times Republican
Iowa City, April 30.-The United
States courts have declared G. A. Web
ber Of Iowa City, bankrupt. He was
the owner Of the c. A. Weber Printing
Company, and too great expansion, and
too limited capital caused his downfall.
financially. Prior to conducting this
business. he was principal Of the Iowa
City high school, but he has been bat
ting to float his printing enterprise for
some years
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-30
HOTEL WEEK

This is hotel week. we have just traded
a hotel for land, and expect to trade
two more this week. We would like to
list six or eight more right away.
We have $50 acre farm 2s miles
from DIN, Jones county, Iowa; good
house. barn 4sx54, cribs. granary, and
other buildings, good well, land rolling;
so acres in cultivation, or IL acres
of timber; price sS5 per acre. Why
rent when you can buy on such easy
terms?
We have two acre tract. right here
in the city, with fair improvements for
S1,100, on easy terms.
A three acre tract of fine land, with
a dandy small house, for $3.50.
! We have some choice farms for sale
See US for anything you want.
G. S. NUGENT,
J. e. MeDERMoT,
Over Western Union
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-30
HAhocAR STRIKES TORPEDO.
Section Man at Garner Badly Hurt by
Explosion Of Cap.

Special 10 IlmeS-RepUDI1can.
Garner April 30.-Sectionman George
Trent was badly hurt by the explosion
of q torpedo laid on the track Of the
Milwaukee road. He was on his hand
car sitting down when the torpedo was
struck and piece of the metal case
struck him in the leg. driving 1t with
such force that 1t was imbedded. He
was taken to the hospital at Mason
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-30

Former Iowa Pastors Wife Dead.
Special to Times Republican.
Mount Pleasant, April 30.--Friends
in the city have received Intelligence
of the death of Mrs. H. L. Wing, for
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-30
HIS ECZEMA GONE
AND b0|LS CURED
Eczema Began When Three Weeks
Old. Arms, Shoulders and Breast
a Solid Scab. Boiis Broke Out
During Teething. Used Cuticura
Soap and Ointment, and He Was
the Picture of Health.

oe4E.ysckson ST., Colorado Springs. Colo
"My son was about three weeks old when
noticed . brcaking-out on his cheeks, from
which watery substance oozed. A short time
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-30

after, his arms, shoulders
and breast broke out also,
and in a few days became
. solid scab. The little
fellow was under treat
ment for ADous three
months. By the end OF
that time, he seemed no
better. I became dis
couraged. I commenced
the use Of Cuticura Soap
and Ointment and in 4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-30

He said Phillips took the answer.
Writes Replies in Log.
Mr.. Phillips told me to write in the
log the replies as he took Them" said
Bride. The Frankfurt's first reply
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15
EMPLOYMENT BUREAU WORK.
State Free Offices Prove of Much Aid to Applicants, Bridgeport Having
 Best Record.

Hartford. Feb. 15.-Of all appIi- cants at the five free public employ ment bureaus in the state for the month of January, 59.5 per cent. were supplied with employment as against 59.2 per cent. for December. Of the total number applying 83.6 per cent. were supplied with help as against 7S Der cent. the preceding month. The work of the bureau follows:
 Hartford-Applicatio for employ ment, 172; for help, 120; situations secured, 1O3.
 New Haven-Application for em- ployment, 236; for help, 140; situa-
 Bridgeport-Ap for em- Dloyment, 254; for help, 217; situa- tions secured, I'll.
 ployment, 1s6; for help, 129; situa- tions secured, 121.
 Norwich-Applicatio for employ ment. 50; for help, Al; situations se- cured, 36.
 Totals number of applications for employment, sos; for help, CAT; sit- ations secured, 541.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15
RADICAL REICHsTAG SPEAKER.
Kaempf, Who Carried Kaiser's Dis trict in Berlin, Chosen to Preside.

Berlin, Feb. 15-The Reichstag has elected as president, or speaker, Jo- names Kaempf, the radical deputy. who carried the Emperor's district of centi al Der in by a narrow ma jorit at the recent general election. He succeeds Dr. Peter Spahn, of the Clerical Center, who resigned the pres idency for the reason that he would not act with the Socialist, Philip Schiedemann, who was elected first deputy speaker. Heinich Dove, who is also a radical, was elected second deputy speaker, in place of the Ma tional Liberal, Dr. Hermann PaaSche, who resigned. The Conservatives and Centrists all cast blank ballots.
 Philip Schiedemann remains first deputy speaker, but the present organ ization is only temporary, and per manent officials must be chosen after a month has elapsed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15
ANNUAL MASQUERADE.
Schwaben Sick Benefit Society Event
 to Be Record Breaker.

~Due announcement is made that the annual masquerade ball of the Schwaben Sick Benefit society, by far the biggest ball of the kind for the season, will be held this year as last. on the eve of Washington's s birthday. when Eagles hall will be CTS with but little heed for the nor row and all their energies devoted to having an evening of undiluted pleas ure. For special features the ball will have a splendid drill put on by a score or more of the most stalwart members of the society wearing the most elaborate costumes ever seen here, while all indications now point to a large and more elaborate dis play of fancy costumes to be worn by the participants than ever before. This is the one grand big ball of the entire year and all others pale into insignificance beside it. Get wise and secure your tickets from mem bers of the society at once.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15
Court To Free
 22 Camorists
Have Already Been in Jail as Long as if They Had
 Been Convicted

Viterbo. Feb. 15.-The court which is engaged in the trial of members of the Camorra yesterday ordered the release of Francesca Desiderio and Antonio Percuoco. two of the men ac- cused of having been present in the Aida Tavern in Bagnoii on May 2S, 1906, when it is asserted, Gennaro CuOcolo was condemned to death for treacherY by a court of the Camorra.
 Intense excitement was created among the public when the order for the mems Alterations became known. The Judge gave as his reason for the step that both prisoners had already served in jail what would be the maNi1 uIn penalty if they were found guilty of being accomplices.
 Seven more Camorrists are to be released today, and thirteen others on Friday for a similar reason.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15
FraternitieS
Seaside Council.

Seaside Council, No. 7Oe, Royal Ar ing on Friday evening, Feb .16th, at s o'clock The special feature of the meeting will be a musical program of quality under the direction of Orator Muncie. The newly elected of ficers are taking hold of the work with a vim and the outlook is very promising for a large increase in membership during this administra ton. The new ritual will be rehearsed and put in practice in a months time A quartette is being organized to as is desirous of meeting with the sing ing members of the council at this meeting The award of the attend ance prize will be made, cigars. etc, and a general good time will be added features for this meeting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15
GUN EXPLODED WHILE
 HE SHOT AT HAWK

Franklin, Feb. 15-while shooting at a hawk yesterday, the breech of the gun blew out and Grant H. Ed wards, of Groton, was very seriously hurt. He was taken to the Backus hospital in Norwich. MT. Edwards had been visiting at the Gilbert D. Lamb Ylace and his wife joined him Tuesday. Yesterday while sitting at a window he saw a hawk outside. Pick ing up one of three guns which were standing handily, Mir Edwards went out and aimed at the hawk. The gun blew out at the breech and tore off a portion of his skull. His recov- cry seems doubtful
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15
IN AID OF PARIS

Paris, Feb. 15.-Paris calls upon the State to come to her ass stance in prot ecting the city from floods such as that of 1910, and France is expected to respond by making Paris a sea port. In other words, by deepening the channel of the Seine sufficiently to allow ocean-going shipping to come up to Paris, the flood question will he solved. It is expected that a bill to this effect will shortly be introduced in the Chamber of Deputies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15
oUICE RELIEF FOR RHEUMATISM

George W. Rooms, Lawton, Mich. says: ''Dr. Detchon's Relief for Rheu- matism has given my wife wonderful benefit for rheumatism. She could not lift hand or foot, had to be lift ed for two months She began the use of the remedy and improved rapidly. On Monday she could not move and on Wednesday she got up. dressed herself and walked out for breakfast Sold by Curtis Pharmacy, 1149 Main St., cor. Elm. G 25 If. 3
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15
DIR. JEAN BRICK BEFORE
 ALLIANCE FRAN SE

pr. Jean Breck, a distinguished French scholar, who has just been called to the chair of French in one of the leading American universities, will give a musical lecture before the Alliance FTancaise on Friday evening at the Hotel StratheId. The subject will be ''The Songs of the Trouba- dours."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15
NO ONE WOULD TIE
 KNOT FOR COLORED MAN
 AND HIS WHITE CONSORT

Suffield, Feb. 15.-A colored man who gave his name as George B. Ter rell Of Springfield, Mass. and a white woman. who described herself as Miss Mary HenneSSey of Boston, came to Suffield yesterday and secured a mar rlaSc license at the town clerks of- flee. They visited each of the five ministers in town in turn but in each case the clergy-men declined to per form the ceremony. There being no justice of the peace in town at the time the couple left for Springfield, Mass, carrying the license with them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15
Notice

for forty-siX years we have oeeh conducting business at the same o-u location, corner of Main ana ODiI Streets. Bridgeport, Conn.,. ana ou. Private Bank has been eStaDlt5heu heFe continuously We have receINcu ERd paid out on demand NItlou' nO
 lice millions of dollars Of money de- pOsited with us and WIG continue 10 receive money subject to deposlt0r check at sight, on which we allow three per cent. per annum. credited to each account monthly. We solicit He accounts of individuals. business men, firms and corporations. and all who want bank account " mere Itey ry ran deDosIt money, checks or drafts. and leave it for one dny.one week. one month or one year. and draw interest pm 1t for any time it is left with us; M. give to the business our careful narSonaI attention as the oldest hrm of private bankers in this state- ----
 T. L. WATSON & co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15
MAKE FIGHT ON HERRICK.
Progressive Senators Resent His Re
 marks, Aimed at La Toilette

Washington, Feb. 15-The Senate committee on foreign relations yes terday decided to report favorabIy the nomination of Myron T. Herrick of Ohio to be ambassador to France. Progressive senators, whO-have taken exception to remarks attributed to MT. Herrick which they regard as a Slur on Senator La Toilette, probably will fight confirmation of MT. Herrici< on the Senate floor. Senator Borah the right to do so.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15

A few evenings ago one of the fel- lows was escorting a girl home from a party. Being of a socfabIe dispo- sition, like all B. H. s. students, he stood at the gate and conversed with her for a short while. Suddenly a large dog swooped out of the yard and ripped the leg of his trousers. Now the fellow is comforting himself that the girl loves him more than the dog anyway
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15
Truthful Turks.

The annual dinner of the Noble Order of Truthful Turks was held at the Elks' club last evening the dinner having been prepared under the di- rection of Great Chief Sultan John CTS resulted in the choice of Thomas Brophy. chief exalted sultan, and Ed ward Sherby as the outer guard of the temple Other chosen officers were: William Walsh, Thomas Youngs, Matthew Linders and Daniel Mahoney. After the banquet and meeting the remainder of the evening was spent in jollification and the party broke up about midnight
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15
EMPEROR JOSEF HAS
 IMPROVED IN HEALTH
cspeciaI from United Press.l

Vienna Feb. 15-The anuouncement that the Archduke Charles Francis Joseph would start On an AsiatiC tour next month, was accepted. to- day. as an indica tion that Emperor Franz Josef was greatly improved in health. It was reported that the Arch duke might return to Austria by way of the United States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

There was a meeting of the program committee for the minstrel show yes terday afternoon at Warner Hall. The members of the executive board of the Athletic Association were also pre- sented to further any plans for the presentation of the minstrel show.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15
MANUFACTURERS IN MERIDEN KICK ON 10
 PER CENT. TAX RAISE
(SpeciaI from United Press.)

Meriden, Feb. 15-Representatives of the city manufacturers will appear be- fore the board of relief, in protest against the 10 per cent. raise in tax assessments. The board announced that the raise was made upon numer- ouS complaints from small taxpayers and home owners that the manufac- turers were not paying their propor- tionate share of the expense of the government. Many threats of re- movaI of pants have been heard against the raise in the grand list
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15
CARDINALS FIRST MARRIAGE,

New York. Feb. 15.-Cardinal Far ley performed his first marriage cere- nlony yesterday since his recent ele- vati0n The wedding s+ which he of ficiated was that of Miss Marion Edith Regan. daughter of MT. and Mrs. James B. Regan, and William Czunther Gardner, one of the British vice-consuIs in New York. and it took place in St. Patrick's cathedral
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15
CONGRESSMAN TILsoN BUSY.

New Haven, Feb. 15-Congressman Tilsou has purchased land in the new Prospect Hill section just opened up by the university. and will very soon erect handsome residence there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15

Nothing can be heard in the Junior Commercial class now but discussions about Capital Punishment the sub ject which they have chosen for their next debate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15

There will be a rehearsal of the Guild orchestra this evening at the home of MT. Dorkin on Shelton St. Either the Guild orchestra or the B. H. s. Alumnae Orchestra will furnish the music for the minstrel show.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15

Mrs. AveriH, afternoon German teacher, is thinking of having her sec ond year pupils sing the German folI songs the same as the morning Ger man classes are doing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15

The first rehearsal of the B. H s. minstrel show will be held on Friday evening at Warner Hall Secretary Charles Woodhul of the Y. M c. 4; himself is very good on humor as the boys of his department know.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15

The Misses Esther and Rosella. Judge will entertain the mem bers of the Sen for Commercial class at their home this evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15

The male portion of the school did not seem over keen on the valentine subject. The girls think that possibly they are saving their pennies for March IL
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15

The schedules of studies for the new semester were made out by the stu dents in school yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15
OBITUARY

The funeral of Theodore IF Clark, whose death occurred Monday even ing was held this afternoon from the undertaking parlors of James P. Wal ker & Co, TAO State street. Many rela tives and friends attended the ob- sequ3es. The remains were taken to Milford, Conn.,. for interment.
 The death of Margaret, widow Of Daniel M. Chittenden, occurred at 1S6 Pembroke street. yesterday aftern oOn. The funeral will be held in c 1ntou, Conn.,, the former home of the de ceased, on Friday.
 Hannah C1arissa, widow of George F. WiIdman, the first woman under taker in Bridgeport, and among the best known of the older BridgeporteTs, died at the home of her son, George s. Wildman, 1729 Main street, yester- dav afternoon She was & years Of age. Mrs. Wildman retained her fac ulties to a marked degree Fifteen years ago she retired from the under taking business. The deceased was the daughter of pr. Elijah Middle brooks and Comfort Burton Hawley. She sprang from Revoluuonary stoek and took a keen iT terest in historical matters pertaining to the colonies and the revolution. She lived in Long Hill, where she was born, until 46 years of age. Two sons were born of her first marriage, both surviving, and one son and one daughter, the latter deceased, were born of a sec ond marriage. The sons are Robert B. BalIou and Wallace NJ. BaIIOu, and George s. Wildman- Her second hus- band, deceased, was a deputy sheriff Mrs. Wildman was an expert horse woman in her youth, noted for her skill and dexterity. She was mem Der of Mary Silliman Chapter, D. A. R. Her sterling character won 92d retained for her many friends Her death was not unexpected, neverthe- less it occasioned widespread mourn ing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15

The top floor of the building Is all uncomfortable D ace when the ice on the room is melting. Often times the water will trickIe through the ronl
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15

There was a meeting of the Senior Commercial class yesterday after school. The purpose of the meeting was to select a suitable motto.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15
HENRY c. REID

WATCHES, CLOCKS. JEWELRY and
 SILVERWARE First Glass Repairing Tn All Branches
 Telephone 1264 MAIN ST, BRIDGEPORT. CT. Opposite the StratheI6
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15
AdeIphfan Lodge. I. O. O. F.

TWO candidates were given the in itfatory degrees at the meeting of Adelphian lodge. No. so. I. O. o. r., last evening. During the initiatory ceremony J. Barber and H. F. Hotch- kiss sang The lodge is prepa ring for a visit to Eenwick lodge, of Essex.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15

ter, R. A. M.. at a stated convocation tornurroW evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15

The Most Excellent Master degree will be conferred by Jerusalem chap
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15
Booster Club.

The Booster Club of Seaside Coun- cil, No. 709, Royal Arcanum, paid a visit to Sherman Council of South Norwalk and Porassus Council of Norwalk on Tuesday evening. A large deIegation left the city accompanied by several candidates to take part in the degree work, eXemplif1ed in honor of Supreme Orator McGowan of New York, and Supreme Guide Hoadley of New Haven, who made a special visit to Norwa1k to see the work of the two councils. The grand officers of the state, headed by Grand Regent 4. c. Barclay of New Haven were pre- sent. as well as delegations from Greenwich. Stamford, Danbury, Nor walk, Milford, Derby, New Haven and Bridgeport. A c'ass initiation, con sisting of thirty-five candidates and several reinstatemeots was one of the big features of the night. 4 stirring g address was made by Supreme Orator McGowan who paid a glowing tribute to the members of the grand jurIs- dictfon of Connecticut Cigars and re- treatments were served in plenty and it was long after the midnight hour before the delegation reached the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-15
Knights of CoIumbns.

Plans to attend the exemplif1cation of the fourth degree at Hartford next Sunday will be concluded at a meet of Columbus to be held this evening in the chapter rooms in the Newf1eld building. Bishop Milan will be one of those to take the degree. A large class of candidates are expected. The party will leave this city about s o'clock Sunday morning. The degree work will be put on in the afternoon
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-12-21
Taxation

Probably important
Legislature
is by many present
should
be enforced to make application of the law.
Others that necessary
results
George scheme
with all
matter the
the question he
poratons
this paying of
running the their
that the big land holder
brought their
cattle shipped
the herds and noeks
Then
less than glazing
have the people thinking
much had
Their qeston
The small holder
cash values He has paid and paid entered his
holder his
The people have thought
that better schemes
sion
better the
The that the
its
railroads
locally either
ments The
Of the failed
andc
ground
down the original
legislature the whole viii fighting
the cry will have be regulated without
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-12-21

his Eskimos. Philadelphia Ledger.
A general feeling of doubt is be-
ginning to supplant the old confer
ence that congressional mileage graft
is honest graft-Indianapolis News.
If stocks could be eaten or worn
the decline in the Wall street mar
ket might do something to bring
down the cost OF living.-Cleveland
Leader.
Not only has the common drinking
cup and the common towel been
abolished. but the common carriers
are beginning to get bit nervous.
Indianapolis News.
John Milton is said to have re-
ceived S25 for Paradise Lost" But
at that time nobody had sold a steer
upon the hoof for SsOO.-Louisville
CourierJournal
A young man always wants to take
home the belle OF the ball Later
in life he is satisfied to take home
good umbrella Louisville Courier
Journal
Governor Blease OF South Carolina
acts like a man who would be very
much disappointed if nobody paid
any attention to what he said
Cleveland Leader
After all that has been said on the
subject the expresident who accepts
a Carnegie pension ought also to be
entitled to a Carnegie medal -Phiia
delphia Inquirer
DR.. Tyndall, an English psycholo
gist, says that baseball will be played
after death. If the home team loses
you'll know where you are. Detroit
I Free Press.
Roumania showed no sign Of spoil.
ing for fight. but she suddenly be.
1 gins fighting for the spoils Bos
I ton Transcript
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-12-21
France Looking For Candidate

France in trouble There
there
dent republic
and good deal of confusion this
third
though urged his
abandoning this
former candidacy coming election
but without all the idea
Poncae has been approached
France
In this in
Guiding Toilette Debs Chafn
to become president of the United
their fellow
anxious permit themselves be
parties ana off of
his rather than be
also presidential Nearly actively
passyely
inely seeking take charge years!
presidency restu lob
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-12-21
Interesting Sidelights


gas bill rarely falls below expec-
tations. Toledo Blade.
All hands are out for the annual
holdup Baltimore American.
Be a sport We always like what
We get for Christmas. no matter
what il is.-St. Louis Globe Demo
crat.
Mrs. Cad. the well known Danish
suffragette, explodes the theory that
there is nothing in a name.-Wash-
ington Post.
II is possible, doubtless, for a man
to chew tobacco and never be found
out; but it never has been done.
Galveston News
The Chicago conference did not les
sen the impression some people cling
to that the colonel is the whole show.
Springfield Republican.
Spain has set about building a new
navy. Doubtless it will take better
care of the new navy than it did
Of the old.-Chieago ReeOrd.Herald
Children are so much wiser now.
adays that they are beginning to
demand that Santa Claus produce