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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-07
LA TOILETTE
 ON ROOSEVELT

If any rlan in public life is entitled ;o the title of Progressive that man Senator LaFollette. For thirty Fears he has been in the forefront of he battle against special privilege. He started the fight in the Senate against privilege. and surely, if any nan knows who the Progressivessa are, pr what Progressiveism is, it is La Toilette. In view of this fact Mir. LaFoilette's opinion of Roosevelt is both interesting and instructive. Here { is:
 While special interests have been increasing their hold on the govern nent, Progressive Republicans in many stauneh Republican states have wrested the control of, these states from the interests. The contests in many states we're severe and protraet- eA Defeat was. encountered time and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-07

again.
 While Roosevelt was President he offered no encouragement to the pro- gressive Republicans who were strug- gling against the old boss controlled machines in the various states. He gave no aid in the fight for direct | primaries or other progressive legis- lation. His appointees were the most active agents of the opposition, and his influence was all on the side of the reactionaries. In Wisconsin, fed- eral office holders were lobbyists for the privilege seeking corporations.
 Until a little more than one year ago Roosevelt had not even expressed himself as friendly to what had be- come--while he was in Africa-so widely known as the progressive Re- publican movement Not until five months ago did he make his so-call- ed declaration of principles.
 "Ignoring issues he then 1ured the President into campaign so intense- ly personal that by the time of the Chicago convention the frenzy and passion aroused subordinated every thing else to the wild scramble for delegates. And upon this mad scram- ble for office between two men under whose administrations the Republi- can party has made the trust, tariff and special privilege record for which 1t is so severely criticised, it is pro- posed to destroy sound and vital progressive movement, which already has gone far to nationalize itself within great and powerful organ ization.
 'I would in no degree disparage the progressive work of the Demo- crats. Their candidate for the Presi- dency has made splendidly progress sive record in New Jersey, but I re- peat-and in no partisan spirit--that the progressive movement began with the Republican party. And upon this fact I appeal to Republicans every where to maintain their organizations and continue to fight within the ranks of the party. No. aid or encourage ment should be given to the third party plan to divide the progressive vote and destroy the Republican pro- gressive movement"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-07
SICKNESS INSURANCE HITCH.
 fNraaw York PressN

The recent action of the British Medical Association at it's annual meeting in Liverpool is unquestionably a serious blow to the insurance meas ure. It places practically the whole medical profession in England square. ly across the path of the Government The deadlock might have been avoid ed. The act proposed to coerce the doctors into giving their services for a certain annual amount for each in- without consultation with the doctors and on the advice of the so-cal1ed Friendly Societies, private cooperative organizations for working1nen's insur- ance. The doctors protests at this arrangement were met by the accusa- tion of greed :they were treated with scant courtesy and the essential de- nnands in their ''six cardinal points" not compiled with
 In the light of subsequent events it is clear that the whole scheme was thus endangered from the start. It should have been obvious to the spon- sors of the act that without hearty medical cooperation it was threaten-s ed with failure. There is no rea- son to doubt that the medical profess sion would have met the Chancellor of the ExcheQuer half way at least if it had been approached in a different way. "The success Of this great plan for bettering the condition of the workers depends on you.' he might have said to them. sNow, what can we count on from you toward making it a success? You will, I am sure, be willing to make some concessions for the furtherance of such a cause"
 It is scarcely to be doubted that they would have been willing to make not only some but large concessions They are doing it all the time in private practice. The average doctor does twice the work he is paid for, and does it as matter of course-as a part of the high responsibility imposed upon him by his profession. But the average doctor is human, like the rest of us, and when the Government an- nounced that hereafter he was to re- son a year, and when to his protest that the doctor himself ought to have something to say about his fee it called him a cold-blooded hog-when this method was adopted the entire medical profession was turned against the insurance act.
 This piece of strangely stupid bung- ling is unique in the history Of MT. L1oyd-George as a public man His work has been singularly astute, as rule and this must be admitted whether or not we agree with his the- ories as to the function of government. It seems as if the veriest amateur of a statesman would have avoided an- tagonizing the doctors of the country while trying to put through a medical benefit scheme
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-07
POLITICS IN THE SCHOOL. BOARD

Mayor Wilson wants to submit to the voters plan tc have the Board of Education appointed the mayor He to be congratulated upon his acceptance of the principle that no such radical departure in municipal methods should be made without the approval of the voters
 Should the voters approve the proposed change? Will benefit the Board of Education it made Is Mayor Wilson entirely sincere in his plan to make the board appanage to mayoral autho1ityg
 These questions that will bear asking, and that should be answered.
 Let it be admitted candidy that grave faults have re- gently crep the board Politics has become part of the weekly routine of board business Many years ago the board had political constitution and the bipartisan pan with choice in political conventions, adopted keep out politics
 This purpose the plan fulfilled for many years, and in fact till bosses who arrogant and unin- tegent that they presumed to nge in school affairs for their own advancement.
 But the whole the Board of Education is freer of politics and has eer for many years than any other city board
 There is reason to fear that the cure proposed by Mayor Wilson would be than the disease It would inject politics into the board, and take none out Mayors want to be elected They make their appoint ments adjunct to their election How then will ap- pointing members of the Board of Education po- tics from school affairs?
 If the mayor entirely sincere, why does he not ap- ply his charter proposal the Library Board and the Park BoardY
 He has already said, in message that these boards organized un-Ameriean plan Yet, apparently, he proposes to leave them as they
 he will ask the people to aid him in reorganizing the Park and Library Boards he will get their consent
 It is unlikely that the people will consent to reorgan ze the Board of Education as he suggests
 How politics be eliminated from the Board of Education?
 By destroying the BOSSES who for the first time in years have presumed to eddle with educational affairs By installing direct primaries
 DIRECT PRIMARIES will bring school board nomi- nations direct from the party voters and will take their creation from the political convention.
 The bipartisan system be preserved if the nom nations come direct from the party voters.
 Under the direct primaries plan the school board will be Independent it always had been It will not be al factor in mayoral prestige it would be if the mayor appointed the members
 Members of the board will not owe their nominations political bosses but to fellow citizens of their par ty. I.
 The only way members can gain prestige and renom- ination then will be by genuine service and good work
 Mayor Wilson is right to this extent If a change isl tobe made it should be only with the CONSENT OF THE 
 Something SHOULD BE DONE to terminate a con dton whick makes school appointments hinge upon the place where the friends of the candidate buy their drinks
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-07
REVIEWS
 FROM < Our Exchanges
THE CONTEMPTIBLE JOKER" IN
 LEGISLATION.
(Bristol Press1

Bristol Press.) @ One of the favorite devices of the crafty politician and tricky, legislator \ is the Joker" a term used to describe word or a phrase that may change the whole intent of law and give it a far different direction from that it is supposed to have. It is a deception of the n1eanest kind, but it is common. Undoubtedly the Joker is respon- sible for a considerable share of pop ular resentment against Ehose who
 have made our laws for the past few
 years. They have not been sincere
 and straightforward.
 Here are two cases in point right at home In response to 8 strong
 popular demand for corrupt prac-
 tice act the last legislature passed a
 law that appeared to meet the de.
 mands. There Is much in it that is de-. sirable and necessary. Corporations are prohibited from making contribu- tions for political purposes, expendi- lures by candidates are restricted, etc. All reads most satisfactorily until the famous, or infamous Joker" is reach
 ed. In this case it is elimination of the usual clause naming the penalties.
 The act Is a ghastly joke because there is no punishment provided for it's violation. That is where hypoc- risy was busy and successful
 Another instance developed in New Britain the other day a1fd disclosed the Joker in the so-ca1led Johnson Bill, a law to protect consumers by compelling all package goods to be correctly labeled with weight, measure or numerical count There was a hot fight oyer the question and bitter op- position. The law was passed and appeared to meet the public demand. Does 1t? Section reads in part: "Any person who by himself or his servant or agent or as the servant or agent of another, shall offer or expose for sale, sell, use, in the buying or selling of any commodity or thing for hire or reward, or retain in his pos- session a false weight or measure or weighing or measuring devices, i shall be fined not less than twenty dollars nor more than two hundred or Imprisonment for not more than three months, or both.'
 Now it is held that the word person cannot be made to apply legally to a corporation. In that case the law is pretty much a farce. However the particular case referred to turns out in the courts the danger is there
 Truly the Joker is the curse of honest legislation. It is time for the voters to get after that kind of law makers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-07
HoUsEcLEANING ON
 A LARGE SCALE

Fame as a municipal housecleaneTH
 has come to Mrs. Caroline Bartlett Crane, whose reputation for efficiency
 in cleaning cities is country-wi She is probably the first and only woman
 to qualify in just this way as a muni- cipal expert, and after what she did for her home town, Kalamazoo, Mich, other cities began to clamor for her diagnosis and her doctoring. She is finding out all about city in a
 months Tesidence-from the water supply and the sewers to the exact amount that goes into the various city officials hands as graft. From the cities in her own State she; was called to study conditions and make recom- mendations for cities in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Kentucky. New Hampshire and New Pork
 Mrs. Crane began her career as a Unitarian minister. While pastor of began the work for which she has now become famous. Quietly she had pho tographs taken Of Kalamazoo back yards. The city was shocked A civic .betterment league was organized and not only the backyards and streets. but the dairies, meat markets and slaughter houses were immediate ly renovated throughout. Mrs. Crane then inspected the warehouses, asy- lurns and other public institutions. She did it with great thoroughness facts. Again she mortified the city and State with her portrayal, both by word and pictures, of the evil condi- tions. Next she turned her attention to the schools. Before she had fin ished she had made over Kalamazoo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-07
FIRST THINGS

The United States War Department was established on this date in 1789, with Henry Knox of Massachusetts as Secretary of War. Knox had been a major general during the Revolu- tion He was the valued friend of Washington and rendered him great assistance in disbanding the army and in managing Indians affairs. He re- signed from the cabinet in 1795 and retired to private life, dying in 1906. Fifty-five men in all have held the war portfolio, among them Jefferson under Pierce; U. S. Grant, under John son. Robert T. Lincoln, son of Presi- dent Lincoln, under Garfield and Ar thur and Alphonso Taft. father of President Taft, under Grant.
 Ottawa became the capital of Can ada fifty-four years ago today. The first election in Chicago was held on this date in 1926
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-07
BAND CONCERT AT
 LAFAYETTE PARK

Tonight Lafayette Park is to be fa- vored with another band concert, this time by the Coast Artillery Corps band. Director Paul G. Goulding has prepared the following program for this concert:
 March, storm and sunshine"- Heed
 Overture, Strade1la''-Flotow. Valse, ''Clasping Hands"-Hecker. Operatic Potpourri, Grand Opera Airs"-Tobani.
 Patriotic Medley, ''War Songs of 1863"--Calvin.
 Selection, "The N r. Hippodrome"- Klein.
 'tStar Spangled Banner
 Paul c. Goulding, Director.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-07
MOSQUITO BITE KILLS WOMAN
Tetanus Develops From Wound Re-
 ceived at Atlantic City.

Philadelphia, Aug. 6.-Mrs. Albert M. Hartman died yesteday in St. Mary S Hospital as a result of being bitten by a mosquito at Atlantic C&ty on July A. Mrs Hartman was bitten on the back of her neck and she paid no attention to it.
 | The small wound grew larger and larger unfil it was necessary to send her to the hospital. Despite the ef- forts of surgeons, two weeks ago gan erene developed, and finally tetanus anpeared after undergoing an opera tion and she died in intense agony.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-07
WILL SUPPORT WILSON.
Noted State Theologian Leaves Ranks
 of Republican Party.

Hartford, Aug. 7.-One lifelong Re- publican in the state went over to the Democratic ranks when the Rev. pr. Melancthon W. Jacobs, Of 39 Wood land street, dean of the Hartford Theo- logical Seminary, yesterday announce ed that he would support Governor Woodrow Wilson for president of the United States.
 q am not supporting Governor Will son because I am Princeton man and a longterm friend of the governor, but because believe he is the man for the place, and that he embodies all the essential qualities for the presi- dency,n said Dr. Jacobs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-07
THE BULL MOOSE MOGUL. (spYiueie1d JJnionl

.Toot, toot! Crunch, crunch!" the Chicago. The lilly white" delegates from Florida were seated as the reg ularly chosen representatives of the state" that is, chosen in a state con- vention from which negroes were ab- solutely barred, and the contesting ne- gro delegates were invited to sit in the convention as supplemental dele gates" but without a vote. They could loo& on, but they couldn't be a part of he show. This is the way the linen of justice and of vision acting under Col. Roosevelt's orders, go about it to create situation by which the colored men of the South will ultimately get justice." It is typica1ly Rooseveltian.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-07
THE ARCHIBALD TRIAL.
(Springfleld Union. )

Little surprise is occasioned by the announcement that the impeachment trial of Judge Archibald is to go over until December. Hearings in such ca- ses are seldom brief, and Congress al- ready has more on it's hands than it can accomplish in the few remaining days of the season. So far as cam paigr prejudice is concerned it ought to be possible to try a case of this Kind now as well as later. The fact that adjournment was drawing near
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-07

D. G. Bybee. teaming contractor living at 669 Keeling Court, Canton, ILL, is now well rid of severe and annoying case of kidBey trouble. His back pained and he was bothered with headaches and dizzy spells. I"1 took Foley Kidney Pills just as di- reeted and in a, few days felt much better. My life and strength seemed to come back, and sleep well. am now all over my trouble and glad to recommend Foley Kidney Pills Try them. F. l.. Curtis. *13
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-07
MILK WAR ON.
Producers And Dealers Tn a Bitter
 Fight in This State.

Canterbury, Conn, Aug. 1.-The war of the milk producers in this vicinity against the dealers is on in earnest, and thousands of quarts of milk that have been sent to Providence will hereafter be used by the nearby towns. It is expected that creameries
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-07

will shortly be- established in Wau- regan, Plainfield Moosup and other
 places. It is estimated that of the 90, 900 quarts of milk shipped daily to
 Providence, one1half the quantity will be held up before new contracts are signed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-07


 Nobody will know how many disreputable looking you you puta be ing relative refrans from attending ding, he always the funeral
 When a claims good anybody the chances that isn't
 ;, are reported plentiful. This will be good for the farmers few of whom had laid their supply of whales
 may be true marriage failure. But so. for that matter is remaining unmarried.
 The preserves his vermiform appendix alcohol will also keep it in glass jar living
 Eph Wiley says when younger he used Q megaphone Now gum shoes.
 sAThe lunch ceunter' says advertisements s's the indigestion, dyspepsia the stomach heart disease The lunch counter will
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-07

"Ah, me-" exclaimed Mrs. Nagget, my shopping was most unsatisfactory to-day!'
 'fHuh'' grunted NaEget Trying to get something for nothing I suppose Y
 'sYes, dear. was after a birthday .sift for Youn--Phdladelphia Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-07

A. S. Jones, of the Lee Pharmacy, Chico, Cal, who has handled Foley & Co's medicines for many years, says: ,sI. consider that Foley's Honey and Tar Compound has no equal, and is the one cough medicine can recon mend as containing no narcotics or other harmful properties" The gen uine in yellow package. F. L. Cur tiS 3 5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-07
On Second Thought
By JAY E. HOUSE.

If you want it done don't committee yourself
 In woman good rckles hand in who Whstles IS be pretty capable other
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-07

  own names
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-07
NAVAJO RUGS

For either table floor use. Value $4. SO for $3.oo> Value $I2.oo for $S.o Leather Skins for reading tables A In tan, green, red, etc, value $I8o for $1.4o.
 Third foo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-07
REMEMBER, ARDAHAN RUGS

are less AO per cent through the Sale. =aare. These Rugs are copies of Orenta1s designs taken from Bokhara, Senna and Cashmere Rugs, deep rich colorings and soft and flexible velvet The Ar <ss, = aS
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-03-09
GIRL HIDES AWAY II DAYS
Child Fourteen Years Old Is Repri-
nanded by Her Guardian for Stay
ing Out Late to Film Shows.

Seattle, Wash.--Hidden under 3
bundle of dirty quilts in the dark and
little-used basement of her home for
seventeen days, while her guardians
and the police searched everywhere
for her, Velma Jones, fourteen years
old, was dragged from her hiding
place, shadow of her former self, .
gaunt and pitiful sight. The girl had
dropped from 152 pounds to 1875
pounds Despite her experience, she
is not penitent and sulks and re-
fuses to be comforted.
Crawling from her hiding place
when the hand of her guardian, W. c..
WILDER, of 1888 Brooklyn avenue,
raised the quilt, the girl was SO weak
that she scarcely could walk. She
had hidden away when reprimanded
for staying out late to a moving pic
ture show.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-03-09
A VALUABLE SUGGESTION
IMPORTANT TO EVERYONE

1t is now conceded by physicians
that the kidneys should have more at
tention as they control the other or
gans to a remarkable degree and do
tremendous amount of work in remov-
ing the poisons and waste matter
from the system by tiltering the blood.
During the winter months especial
ly when we live an indoor life, the
kidneys should receive some assist
ance when needed, as We take less ex-
ercise, drink less water and often eat
more rich heavy food, thereby forcing
the kidneys to do more work than
Nature intended. Evidence OF kidney
trouble, such as lame back, inability
to hold urine, smarting or burning,
brick-dust or sediment, salloW COM
plexion, rheumatism, may be weak or
irregular heart action, warns you that
your kidneys require help Immediate
ly to avoid more serious trouble.
An herbal medicine containing no
minerals or opiates has the most heal
ing influence. An ideal herbal COM
pound that has had most remarkable
success as a kidney and bladder REM
edy is DR.. Kilmer's SWamp-Root.
You may receive sample bottle OF
Swamp-Root by mail, absolutely free.
Address DR.. Klmer & Co., Bingham
ton, N. T., and mention this paper.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-03-09
FOR EVERY FAMILY
MEDICINE CHEST

TO the head Of every family the
health Of its different members is
most important, and the value of an
agreeable laxative that ascertain In
its effect Is appreciated. One Of the
most popular remedies in the family
medicine chest Is combination OF
simple laxative herbs with pepsin that
is known to druggists and physicians
as Or. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. This
preparation is mild and gentle in it's
action on the bowels, yet positive In
its effect. A dose of Syrup Pepsin at
night means relief next morning,
while its tonic properties tone up and
strengthen the muscles Of stomach,
liver and bowels SO that these organs
are able in short time to again per-
form their natural functions without
help.
Druggists everywhere sell DIR. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin in SOC and s1-Oo
bottles. II you have never tried this
simple, inexpensive, yet effective
remedy, write to DR.. w. B. Caldwell
POI Washington ST., Monticello, ILL.,,
and ask for sample bottle. DR.. Cald-
we'll will be glad to send it without
any expense to you whatever.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-03-09
CAMDEN MISS
HELPED BY CARDUl
Miss Wilson Suffered for Nine
Years, but Finally Obtained
Relief by Taking Cardui.

Camden, Miss.-"About i've years
ago. says Miss ". E. Wilson, OF this
place, 81 had to undergo an opera
ton, and after that it hurt me to
stand on my feet or walk much.
I had suffered, more or less, with
womanly troubles, for more than nine
years, and I was very weak and nerv-
GUS
AS soon as commenced to take
Cardui, l felt better. Now am not
taking any medicine, for don't need
any.
Cardui has done me more good
than anything I have ever taken. It
is the grandest medicine for women
that was ever made"
This remarkable letter, from a lady
who has actually tried Cardui. ought
surely to convince you of the genuine
merit of this successful medicine, and
induce you to give 1t q trial for your
own troubles.
Cardui is the ideal remedy for all
weak, suffering women, young or old.
Cardui acts specifically on the
wonanly constitution, preventing I'M
necessary pain, and building UP
strength where It is most needed.
| During the past 50 years it has prov.
en- itself to be reliable remedy for
weak women. It has helped others,
and should certainly help you. At ali
| druggists. Try it.
N. B.-WrFte to: Ladies' Advisory
| Dept, Chattanooga Medicine CO.. Chat
/ tanooga, Tenn, for Special Tnstruc-
lions, md 6A-page book, ''Hosie Treat
nnent for Women" sent In plain wraps
/ per, ON request.