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The Clay City times., 1912-02-22

The Kentucky Union Compa-
ny is tearing away the old board
side walk over the. grade and is
replacing It with a new walk of
the same kind of material, oak
lumber.
The Clay City times., 1912-02-22
SWEET CLOVER

A great fertilizer, and a hardy,
vigorous forage plant for hay and
pasture. Will grow in any kind OF
soil, even very rocky places. tan
be sown without plowing in winter
and early spring. Circular and prices
BOKHARA SEED CO., Falmouth, Ky.
The Clay City times., 1912-02-22

The rain and heavy winds yes.
terday reminds us that March is
at our door ready to be ushered in
lust one week later.
The Clay City times., 1912-02-22
Boys Corn Cluts.

What are the Powell county
m' S going I" Il" this year about
their corn club? Last year was
a bad one TO gapa Germ and moth.
ing of impoftance was accom-.
plished. TheSnld maxim "If at
first you don't succeed, try, try
again" should be applied this
time with a double effort on the
part of the boys. They should
also become interested in soil
culture, so as to be able to grow
big corn crops or big crops of any
other kind. The reading of a good
agricultural paper is the best
thing to get the boys interested.
OF these papers none beats the
Inland Farmer or Southern AZ.
riculturist. Orders for these
papers will be received at this
office.
A big dam across Dix river
twenty-five miles from Lexington
is to be built and a large power
plant installed for the purpose of
furnishing electricity to central
Kentucky cities. The water site
in this city was considered at one
time by Michigan capitalists for
the purpose of power plant, but
was abandoned after an investi.
cation.
The Clay City times., 1912-02-22

j. Ii. Burgher, who has ben
very sick for some time, seernY
to be slightly improving.
The Clay City times., 1912-02-22

H. G. Garrett, Railroad Com
missioner from this district, was
here yesterday looking after his
extensive lumber business.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
DEAN ROGERS OF YALE
 URGES ARBITRATION

Washington. Dec. 21.-At the sec ond annual session of the American Society For Judicial Settlement of In : ternational Disputes, today. the fol- lowing officers were elected:
 Honorary president, President Taft; president, Joseph H. Choate, New York; vfce-presidents, Charles w. Eliot Cambridge, Mass; secretary, James B. Scott, Washington, D. C.; treasurer, J. G. Schwinlapp, Cincin- nati.
 The executive committee was un- anirnously reelected. Prof. Henry Wade Rogers. dean of the law school of Yale, was introduced by the pre- siding officer as t'The man who has evolved a plan for the employment of our ex-presidents." He made a strong plea for arbitration and jest ingly referred to the .GovernPr of South Carolina as an example of headstrong executives.
 "Gov. B1ease,'' he said, needs to be impressed with the benefits of arbitra ton and the equitable disposi- ton of all disputes.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21

In the case of parcels containing more than one class of matter, post age is applied at the rate applicable to the highest class of matter en- closed.
 are mailab1e at the rate of one cent for each ounce or fraction, regardless of distance. In applying rates for matter weighing more than four ounces a fraction of a pound is count ed a full pound.
 The eighth zone rate applies to all parcels between this country and the following places: Hawaiian Islands. Philippine Islands, Alaska and the United States Postal Agency at Shang- hai, China. This rate also applies to articles mailed between any two points in Alaska; also to Canada, Mexico, Cuba and the Republic of Panama, provided that the parcels do not ex- ceed four pounds and six ounces, to accord with regulations made by those countries.
 Seeds cuttings, bulbs, roots, scions and plants & go at @ ,Ie speeial rate ft;on of one regardless of distance, in accordance with a special act of Congress; but the weight limit is the same as on flowers, dried plants and botanical specimens not intended for propaga- ton are not included in the classified ton.
 A special issue of parcel post stamps that have been provided by the de- partment must be used on all mat ter Of Ln1S CLASS, put CdnnOC De used on matter Of the other three classes. Ordinary stamps will not be accepted and if the proper stamps are not us ed the parcels will be held for postage and the addresses will be notified. If neither the addresses nor the sender provide proper stamps within two weeks the parcel will be sent to the dead letter office or otherwise dispos- ed Of
 Parcels can only be mailed at post offices, lettered or local named sta- tions Or branch stations named by the postmaster, or delivered to an author rier will deliver the parcel at the next office at which he arrives and will charge postage from that office.
 The parcels must be so wrapped that will not be accepted unless they bear the name and address of the sender, preceded by the word from
 Provided plenty of space is left up the necessary stamps, the occupation, etc, of the sender @ brief descrip- ton of the article enclosed and such inscriptions holiday greetings may tag attached to the package
 If the package is sealed or closed to inspection it becomes subject to the rates and limitations, including limi- tations of size and weight, of first class matter.
 Deficient postage may be charged to the addressee and collected on deliv- cry.
 The limitations in regard to length and gdrth are to be determined, as fol- lows: In measuring the length, the greatest distance in a straight line be- tween the two ends of the parcel will be taken, and the gtrth will Joe meas ured by a tape encircling the parcel at Its thickest part
 The following matter is unmailabIe by parcel post: obscene and defama-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
PADS AND FASHIONS

Muffs are huge as ever, and even softer and more f1oppy.
 Fur is used on the edges of trans parent gold woven gauge.
 Even the fashionable small girl wears the Russian blouse edged with fur
 Bronze shoes are the best foot-gear to wear with bronze velvet dresses.
 Jewelry should be very carefully chosen to suit the evening gown and it's Wearer.
 It is quite the fashion to wear 6 waistcoat, the belted coats so much liked.
 Small black hats of breitschwanz have a single atgrette rising up from Long white suede gloves are coming into favor with French women for ev- ening wear.
 There is positive fad for small hats and toques, some fitting the head as closely as a cap.
 The flexible rib edge of silver is the newest thing on fine pocketbooAs and
 On plain velvet evening gowns the long lace collars are exceedingly graceful and becoming
 Petticoats to wear with evening frocks are frequently of white crepe de chine with lace rI6fes
 Some of the newest tailored gSlts sS5.ts and scarlet, for instance.
 A certain black crepe leather Is a favorite for mourning bags, or even the ordinary handbag
 Some of the prettfest sets of white fox furs are made up with white chiffon or black velvet.
 The ultra-fashionables of Paris have velvet and broche shoes to match the gowns of these materials.
 Velvet, silk fur and chiffon are o6- ten seen in one frockGcor1 r1olneIt lIlls ItlonS are so much in favor this year.
 The honors of the season seem to be divided between the extremely short and extremely long suit coat
 A tailored costume of mulberry red n1oire, trimmed with silver fox fur, makes a delightful combination
 One of the new evening gowns Of black velvet had it's white chiffon pet ticoat edged with big pink roses.
 The present position of the aigretts or paradise on the hat is distinctly up right in the very front.
 Another way of trimming the small toque is with long loop bows standing stiff1y out toward one side.
 The new sirni1e CT PariSian ivory is gaining in favor for toilet sets. Very luxurious sets, indeed, are gold fnlaid-
 Hemstitching and buttons like pearls are the usual ornaments of the fash- ionabIe white crepe de chine shirt- waist.
 Russian tunics of moire, sleeveless and fur trimmed, are very effective worn over simple long-sleeved slips od velvet
 Faworfte dresses for debutantes are made of howered mousseline de sole In a nrodernized Louis XIV or Louis XVI style.
 Women who are not slender and tall do well to avoid the draped skirts for them the straight tailored style is most becoming.
 Many of the black and white cl1af- fon bIouses have a vivid touch of ce- rise somewhere-often in the form Of a velvet bow.
 The present fashion is to have the head look sInall-the hair is simply dressed close to the head without ctlrls or puffs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
SMALL RURGLARIES
 KEEP POLICE BUSY

During last night reports were re- ceived that the residence of Richard H. Miller, 22 Elias street, had been burglarized and jewelry taken.
 River pirates were also at work ac- cording to John Keane, BOA HarraI avenue who reported the loss of his motor-boat.
 Cornwall & Company's warehouse was entered but apparently nothing taken.
 While on the outlook for $3,0OO worth of loot taken from a large con cern in New Haven last night, Detec- tive Hall ran across Frand Frederick son on Water street. He arrested him upon suspicion for an old theft of $60. Frederickson denies being the person wanted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
MRS. CALLER. WILL
 BE BURIED MONDAY
Services to be Held in Long Hill Where She Was Life
 Long Re Sident

Funeral services for Mrs. Peter Gabler, who died suddenly this morn ing at her home in Long Hill, will be held at the home Monday at 2 o'clock at her late residence, Rev. R. L. Sheffield, a of Grace Episcopal church, Long Hill, will officiate and burial will be in Long Hill cemetery.
 Mrs. Gabler's death was due to heart disease superinduced by acute indi- gestion Mrs. Gab1er had attended to the furnace shortly after midnight and on her return to the sitting room was stricken while sitting in a chair. Physicians were hurriedly summoned from Bridgeport and Monroe, but Mrs. Gab1er expired before their arrival.
 Born in Long Hill, 61 years ago, Mrs. Gabler was favorably known to most of the residents of the village. She leaves a husband five sons and four daughters. Her husband is the well known cigar dealer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
PARCELS POST REGULATIONS
 EFFECTIVE JANUARYL. 1913
What Every Prospective Client of
 Uncle Sam Should Know

The parcel post system goes into effect January l.
 Fourth class matter parcel post) embraces all matter not included in the first second third classes weighing pounds and not 72 inches in length and girth combined Printed matter is still the third class and therefore books not included The matter st not be of dangerous perishable nature.
 There are eight and local or rural delivery each of which different postage rate applies The delivery rate applies to matter mailed and delivered limits of the carrier rural free delivery routes of post office The first includes all points within approximate of 50 miles, and the other seven distances follows Second 15O miles, third 300 miles, fourth, 500 miles, fifth, 1000
 miles; sixth 14OO miles; seventh 1900 miles; eighth all of the seventh The rates all weights all points within the eight may be found from the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21

tory literature: Intoxicating liquors of every kind; poisons and poisonous ignite or decay; pistols or revolvers, whether in parts or entire; live or dead animals, birds or poultry; hides or other fOul-Sn cling substances.
 Certain exceptions are provided to this classification Poisons may be mailed from a, dealer manufacturer pharmacists if the packages bear the full addresses and occupations of the senders.
 Liquid articles butter, lard and to damage other mail matter. will be accepted if so packed that the danger Is eliminated. Fruit, vegetables. Der rtes. etc, that decay rapidly will be accepted, even when they are packed properly, only for points within the first zone, but if they do not easily decay may be sent any distance.
 Flour and other pulverized sub- stances may be mailed if so packed that they cannot escape from their -wrappings.
 ManlIf facturers and dealers are ad- vised to send specimen boxes and con- tainers for such substances to the post office for approval.
 Fragile articles must be marked fragile, and perisF1a:ble articles must be marked tsperishayb1e.'' The latter will not be accepted for distances
 Fresh meat may be sent only to first zone points, but dried, cured, smoked or salted meats may be sent any distance if properly packed.
 Eggs will be accepted for local de- livery if carefully packed in a basket or other container, and for any zone if each egg is packed separately in sawdust or cotton and the whole col lection enclosed in a box that the eggs cannot strike one another. The box must be marked eggs.
 Parcels may be forwarded only up- on the payment of the full additional postage for the forwarding distance.
 Unbelievable perishabIe matter may be destroyed by the postmaster if it becomes offensive from storage; otherwise it may be distributed by him to local charitable institutions and records kept of such disposals. Other unclaimed matter will be re- turned to the dead letter office. Parcels may be insured up to their actual value, but not exceeding 2 value of $50 on payment of a prem ium of ten cents in parcel post stomps. Such articles will be stamp ed insured" and receipts for them will be taken on delivery by the car riers. These receipts will be returned to the sender when so requested in advance of mailing. No claims will be paid on insured articles unless the claim is presented to the postmaster within six months. The provision for insurance bars fourth class matter from registration.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
DIED.

PETTTT-In this city, Dee. 21, 1912, Ebert, beloved son of Elbert and Ellen Petit. saged years. 23 days. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence Of the parents No. Stratford avenue, Stratford, on Sunday, Dec 22nd, at D. rn-
 Interment at St. MichaePs cemetery. a~p ABIER.-Suddenly in Long Hill, Dec. 21st, 1912, Mary A Gabler, wife of Peter Gabler, aged 61 years, months, 20 days
 -Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late home, on Monday, 23rd inst, at 2:0O o'clock D. m-
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
SECTION FOREMAN DOLAN ON TRIAL
 FOR MANSLAUGHTER

Fairfield, Dec. 21-Late this after noon, Michael Do1an will appear be- fore Justice Wakeman to answer to a charge of manslaughter. The warrant was issued by Prosecutor King on rec ommendation of Coroner Phelan and is based on the death of Antonio Del Crosse killed at the Southport station Del Crosse was employed as Iaborer on the New Haven road and Dolan is a section forman In the coroner's report he finds that each foreman ern- ployed by the road is responsible for the safety of all men under him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
THREE MARRIED ON 18TH
 OF MONTH GET DIVORCE

Waterbury Dec. 21-Of the three pe- titioners for divorce who were heard before Judge Williams in the super for court here, yesterday all three were married on the 18th of the month and all three have been granted their petitions. Lena Lane was married on Sept 13, 1907. She received her de- cree on the ground Of desertion. Frank ROsenbeck was married on Feb IS, 1895, and also received his decree for desertion. Della A. Fleming was mar 4' 4oe5 and was given her decree on the ground of intolerab1e
 4-4.y. Fleming as late as last Sun day gave his wife good beating
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
DIED.

WALSH-In Naugatuck, Dec. 21, 1912, Thomas Walsh, aged 52 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, in Stratford, No. IF Etratford ave- nue, on Monday, Deo. z3, at s:3o a. m., and from St. James church at a. m.
 -Interment at St. Michaers cemetery. a. KINGSTON.-Tn this city, Dec. 1s. Joseph J. Kingston. <A Friends are invited to attend the funeral from No. 130 Parrott avenue, on Monday, Dec. B, at 2:S0 ] p. m.
 -Interment at Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
ANOTHER BIG ACT
 FOR POLL DINNER

Manager Stephen J. Breen, of the Po1i theatre, this afternoon, announc- ed an added attraction for the caba- ret show at the Po1i banquet at The Stratfieid, Monday night. Spencer & Williams, song and dance artists, to- day were added to the already big programme They have an act that is far above the average in the song and dance line and are bound to please.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
Late shopping Is really enjoyable.

System at this holiday store IS such that late shopping has actually been made 
 It is pleasant to be in the swirl of moving things. It enjoyable to be part of great throng impeed by the spirit of Christmas to choose pleasing things It is hilaratng caught up the holiday rush and carried from counter each fairly brimning with gift wares of true attractiveness.
 But it is far pleasanter to know that there is store system that makes shopping easy.
 Salespeople trained to work quickly and with much accuracy.
 Parcels wrapped without annoying delay-and if carry the sma it aids in securing quick delv cry of the large.
 Change is made with wonderful speed the pneu- nnatic tubes carry money to and from the cashiers with no delay.
 All these things very-real helps for the shopper; especially appreciated by the late shopper.
 And with them, of equal importance CYes, of greater mportance) there is splendid collection of Chrismassy merchandise articles intended especially for gifts, ar of utility that make splendid remembrances at the holiday season. articles of true vaue articles that attract by their price well as their good appearance.
 Come, the holiday store IS equipped for good service It can do its work well at this, the very time when prompt service IS most necessary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
MILLER HEADS BULL MOOSE.

Romeo w. Miller, who was a cam didate for senator last election, has been elected president of the Pro gressive club. Thirteen vice-prest- dents, one from each voting district, will be elected at the January meet ing. Other officers named last even ing are: Recording secretary, James A. Redden; assistant secretary, Merle T. Shaw; financial secretary, Charles Freshour. The club win maintain "open house. on New Years day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
BURNED TO CRISP

Topsfeld, Mass, Dec. 21.-James we1ch, 50, a farmland was found with his head burned to a crisp and his clothes still sn nou1dering in the dining room of his home here.
 = The man evidently had fallen with his head in the big fireplace in which a fire was burning. The fall is thought to have rendered him un- conscious. Even the bones of We1ch's s head were burned to ashes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
CHRISTMAS FEAST FOR 3OO,OO0 BY THE
 SALVATION ARMY

New York, Dec. 21-The Salvation Army, Commander Eva Booth said to- da1y, is preparing to furnish Christ mas dinners to about BOG, 900 persons in the United States and will furnish clothing and toys besides to about 50. GOO children. The 9th Regiment a rsr1oorv in New York and the army's industrial home in Brooklyn will be the local distribution points.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
Wagon Struck By Gar;
 c Levy Sues for $500

Claiming that his wagon load Of vegetables was spilled all over the highway when the vehicle was struck by a trolley car in Stratford, Louis Levy of this city has brought suit against the Connecticut Go. for $500 damages.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
MAN WHO SI.ASHED
 GIRL GETS DOSE OF
 HIS OWN MEDICINE

Rochester, Dec. 21-Jamess Roos. who six years ago slashed g. girl who had rejected his attentions, today felt the power of the Sicflian vendetta when, with his face out from brow to chin by a razor, he staggered down Davis street and fell fainti1lg and overcome from loss of blood ROos cannot or will not give the name of his assail- ant
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
COURT VERDICT
 FAVORS PRIEST

Rome Dec. 21-A court verdict to- day exonerated Father Preziosi, the priest whom Chevalier Bersotti, of New York, sought for criminal libel in connection with the rejection by the city of New York of a statute of Dante sent over by Italians.
 Ezrnesto Butta, jointly served with Father Preziosi, was convicted and sentenced to prison for three years,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
AVIATOR STARTS ON LAST LEG OF
 HIS LONG FLIGHT

dsv IsfS+ rsnanI 1s s,efiU xin Sor ,,, siI eo plane bound for Rome, on the last leg of his trans Mediterranean flight Gar ros left Tunis several days ago, say ing he would fly either to France or Italy, according to weather conditions. The air currents caused him to pick Rome as his destination.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
RELIEF BOARD ASKS
 S1,O25 FOR OFFICE

The Board Of Relief wants s1,o25 to conduct it's work next year, accord ing to acquisitions filed today with City Auditor Heating. The items fol- low: Salaries, $500; clerk, $5O adver- Using, $75; auto hire, $75; stationery, $25
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
THEY ALWAYS HELP
 ELDERLY PEOPLE

Foley Kidney Pills give just the help elderly people need to tone and strengthen their kidneys and bladder and regulate their action. John Me Masters Streator, Ills, says: q feel better and stronger than I have for many years, and Foley Kidney Pills did it' F. B. Brill, Stratford Avenue and Sixth Street.-Adv. *13 5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
BURGLARS GET FUR
 COATS WORTH

New Haven, Dec. 21-CHnbing high board fence and cutting through two doors, burglars last night entered the store of Chase & Company, haber- dashers in Chapel street, and stole among other things five fur coats valued at $1 900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21

Sofia-M. Vazoff, the Bulgarian poet laureate, has composed a poem dedfcated to Theodore Roosevelt, thanking the colonel for kind things said by him about the Bulgarian army.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
following table

To determine the zone areas, maps have been pre- pared Washington dividing the whole country into $500 rectangular units, each marked with distinctive number and having of about 30 square miles, A different map has been made with each a unit the distances and each may determine the rates for every post within the unit which the map is based
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
The Bridgeport Zones

Bridgeport the of the first zone regards this office The first include post offices within radius of approximately 50 miles from this city One town Northvae, New Jerseys included in the first zone number of towns the east and west shore of the Hudson in New York state large part of Long Island and about oneha of Connecticut Some of the Connecticut towns included in the first Ans sonia, Beacon Falls, Bethel, Danbury, Falls Village, Greenwich Guilford Haddam Hawleyvil1e, Milford, Naugatuck New Canaan New Milford New Haven, Nor walk Bedding, Ridgefeld Seymour Shelton, South Nor walk Stamford, Thomaston Wallingford, Waterbury, Winsted, YalesviIe.
 The second includes post offices within radius 15O miles of Bridgeport All of Connecticut, Long Island not included in one part of Massachusetts New York Vermont, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Delaware are included in this zone.