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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-28
THE LESSON OF THE JED MINE DISASTER

During the long hours of the night the women and children hung round the entrance to the mines hoping that their loved ones would be restored to them. Many held sleeping babies, and others cuddled fatherless children many of whom had tasted the bit terness of West Virginia mining life before.
 with the rising of the sun hope fled and the faltering women settled down with mute stoicism to await the inevitable-the identification of the mangled bodies of their dead"
 The language quoted above is from the press report of the disaster at the Jed Mine in West Virginia.
 The tragedy it describes is not new to the American people. It is an oft told tale. Year after year like scenes have been enacted at the mouth of coal mines in this country. Decade upon decade the toll of dead has been three times greater than in the mines of France and England.
 Greed for profits, carelessness of hu- the miner are at the bottom of the constant maiming and slaughter of these coura geous workers, whose scant wages seldom enable them to leave enough behind for the protec- ton of their widows and dependent children.
 If there are any workers who should be generously compensated under a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-28
.DR. BOWERS PR0NOUNCES
 MRS. VANDERBILT MOST
 WONDERFUL OF PSYCH|CS

woman through whom I now reach out to you, and I want you to remem- Der what I now say"-and from Mrs. Vanderbilt's lips. in her rich, beauti- full voice fell what might be called an autobiography of My Brothers Soul his aspirations. his hopes, his future intent-in poetical form-poetry which combined all the masculine vi- rility and psychological insight of Robert Browning, with the passion ate beauty of Tennyson, and the Tyr ical perfection of Shelley.
 It was a wonderful experience. Neither my wife, the two friends who were present, nor myself have any stenographic ability, consequently the MATERIAL part of the poem was lost-temporarily, we hope. Some. time. perhaps we may have another opportunity to transcribe 1t. But the purport of the message - the counsel, and the appreciation of tho beautiful soul which it unveiled-will remain With us always.
 Comparisons are odious, as every one knows. But a comparison of the work of Mrs. Vanderbilt (who, by the way GIVES ABSOLUTELY NO PRI- VATE SETTINGS. is financially inde- pendent, and is interested in the movement only as a propagandist) with that of-say, Mrs. Piper-weI known through Professors Hyslop, James. and the Psychical Research Society-is apropos.
 Through ''Phineut' her "old French doctor guide,'' Mrs. Piper has given the scientific world much food for reflection. But her messages are "10 per cent right and 90 per cent wrong." Her names are obscure or erroneous, and her communications yelled or susceptible of double in- depreciation.
 Prof. Hyslop arrives at the con- clusion that "Phineut'' is deliberately untruthful, and at times, maliciously perverse.
 have said before Mrs. Vanderbilt, in my observation, has never made an error. Hundreds of names, de scriptions. incidents. warnings, end tenderly intimate messages come from her with the dogmatic assurance and positiveness that brook no denial, and effectually silence honest, open-mind- ed criticism.
 Against hostile bigotry and ignor- ant intolerance no evidence is effi- cacious. Certain things, as Brown ing says, ''the worlds coarse thumb and finger fail to plumb"
 One of these concerns the inabil- ity of the insufficiently or superficial ly educated public to appreciate a pro- found significance of psychic research. But it is in the lap of the Gods, and will come in the process of evolution.
 In the meantime, I hold Mrs. Mary Vanderbilt in the highest possible es- teem as a dear friend; an honest, truthful psychic, and woman who is doing a wonderful work in bringing help and comfort, and definite as- surance of the continuity of life be- yond the grave to this "gray old world"
 May her ways be ways of pleasant ness, and all her paths-Peace.
 DIR. EDWIN F. BOWERS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-28
SILK PETTICOATS
 S2.9S.

Both Messa1ines and soft Taffetas in pretty fashions, moderately wide skirts with scant f1ounces All co1ors on the list, both for light and dark gowns. The quality of silk is the same as in the $500 skirts, the only difference is inthe amount of work
 Extra good value for the price.
 Suit Rooms second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-28
THE MAYORS HOMILY

searched for advice or suggestion in the direction of municipal ownership of public utilities. Something was said about reasonable rates in his campaign speeches, but he has not yet suggested that gas ought to be sold at so cents. as it is in Haverhill, or at S5 cents, as it is in Springfield. He neglects to give moral support and official assistance to a real move ment to get six tickets for a quarter good on all trolley cars, during all hours daily.
 The accomplishment of the admin istration up to this time is a lower tax rate due partly to the postpone ment of certain needed things, partly to the purchase of certain other things on the installment plan but mostly to it's acceptance of the poll icy of tax equalization which it in- herited from the administration of Mayor Buckingham.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-28
FraternitieS

Sterling lodge, N. E. O. F., initiat- ed three new members last night and received an equal number of applica- tiOnS.
 At one of the largest meetings of Pioneer Camp, No. r, w. o. W. in their hall. 176 Fairfield avenue, last evening four ca.S:.::es were ;- duced into the mysteries of Wood craft and three applications received. A vote of thanks was extended to Commander G. Goessinger for a silver service he presented to the camp. Re- marks were made by Sovereign Sulli- van, Ridpath Brothers, Lucas Dunn and kennedy, the last five new sovereigns.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-28
THE FARMER: MARCH 28, 1912

place where it Is CONVENIENT to to everyone, to put in on side street where it will be convenient for almost NO ONE.
 The public, which supports the li- brary Mrs. PettengiIl gave. is entitled to as much consideration from the li-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-28

brary directors as department store managers give their customers.
 Private business men invest their own money, and pay their own bills.
 The library directors are handling a public bequest supported by public money.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-28
No FUNDS; NO ViClCRY

An esteemed contemporary reports one of the. leaders of the Republican organization, as follows:
 I therefore see nothing to block or even interfere in the slightest way with the election of our ticket in every district It is true that there may be an attempt to oppose 1t in the 12th, while in the 9th the opposition is hardly worth considering. I an- ticipate no trouble at all in the 11th, as the men opposing us there are hardly sure of their own votes until they have cast them while they have no funds I am told, with which to conduct anything like a vigorous fight
 The language ought to enlighten the average voter.
 TOLD WITH WHICH TO CONDUCT
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-28
HELD IN S2,0OO EACH FOR
 HtvING BURGLARS' TOOLS
(special from United Press.) }

Especial from United Press.)
 Stamford, March Exchanged with having burglars tools in their pos. session, Charles Schaefer, John Zich and Michael Wichka, who claim to be residents of Newark, N. J., were held in $2,OOO bail each for the Super for court, yesterday. The men came to Stamford, Monday, and visited two saloons at the south end. They made proposals to purchase the saloons. Their. conduct aroused suspicion and the police were notified. Policemen and detectives arrested the men.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-28
ANYTHING LIKE A VIGOROUS FIGHT"

FTGHT.''
 Seldom has there been clearer confession of organization" methods. And what does the language mean some of them are not sure of their own votes?'
 Can it mean anything except that the rebels in the 11th district have no money, that they have followers who are venal, and that money will be used to obtain the votes of those persons.
 The quicker our Republican friends get direct primaries the quicker they of funds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-28
NEW LOCAL CORPORATION.

Among the certificates of incorpora- ton filed yesterday in the office of the secretary of state in Hartford was that of The Wax Light Co. of this city. This concern has a capital of 5000. The incorporators are Fl. M. Kirkland of New York, l.. Rutland and P. Destefane of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-28
CHILDREN'S WEAR. Frocks Ready to put on

rr0CKS Neduy t0 put OII:
 The styles in Ginghams, Perca1es, Chambrays and Madras are made up in simple childish ways and piped with col ors that brighten. Prices ST 1.oo and up.
 Play Suits are in stout and service able khaki and denim.
 @5" Easter Novelties For the babies, little animals, bathtub toys that float. etc. Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-28
JAPANESE BASKETS

Of which smoked bamboo The col shaded brown and ed
 In the Basemen
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-28
EA TABLE CHINA.


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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-28
SHEFFIELD SILVER.

magnificent collection with many eighteenth century kettles caddes fruit baskets cheese and dis sizes, and vegetable dishes.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15
What the Week of Prayer Is.

1t is a national celebration as
broad as the nation itself. 1t is
a week set aside each year when
every state in the Union makes
an attempt to impress upon every
man and woman of every de-
nomination the Importance of
the mission work as a factor in
the social, economic, intellectual
and religious life of the nation.
We hope to do our part in this
work by giving a program con-
sisting of discussions and read
ings on every phase of the SUBJ
ject. These meetings will be
held each night of the week
November 1924 inclusive, at the
church. Every body is invited
and requested to be present e !
Mrs. w. G. Ferrand,
Cor. Secty.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15
Notice to Tax Payers.

The tax payers of Caldwell
parish are hereby notified that
the assessmentsruII for the year
iSlz:ls now complete and on file
IN !. my, office andin the mortgage
once OF this parish, and that the
State and Parish taxes set forth
thereon are due and collectable;
that The taxes on movable proper
" De0me due and exigible after
the ilrst day Of October, and that
tue taxes On imlnovable property
become due andexigibIe after the
5lst OF December 1912, and will
draw interest after said date at
the ! rate Of 2 per cent per month
until paid.
We. Godfrey,
Tax. Collector.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15
Tagged Train With Shirt.

Tearing his shirt from his back
ali Ohio man tagged a train and
saved it from a wreck, but H. T.
Aston, Raleigh, N. c., once pre-
vented a wreck with Electric
Bitters. Il was in a terrible
plight when I began to use them"
he writes, my stomach, head,
back and kidneys were all badly
affected and my liver was in h;;
condition, but four bottles Of
Electric Bitters made me fee,
like a new man," A trial will
convince of their matchless
merit for any stomach. liver or
kidney trouble. Price 5Gcts at
all druggists.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15
Notice.

Office of Parish Superintendent
of Public Schools Caldwell
Parish, La, Nov. S, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that
sealed proposals will be received
by the undersigned up to 2 D. m.
OF Saturday. Dec. Z, for furnish.
ing all materials and doing all
work necessary for the erection
and entire completion of a two.
room school building in ward |,
at or near Rverton. La, accord.
ing to plans and specifications on
tile at the office of the Parish
School Board. Certified check
OF S5o payable to E. H. Turner.
IRE 'sarer, required with each
b'd. UusuaI reservations. Bond
III amount equal to contract price
required of successful bidder.
o. H. Turner, Supt.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15
Every Citizen

e Columbia should have tele.
phone service in their business
houses and residences. The tel-e
phone is a necessity as we'll as a
convenience. You cannot aflor,;
to be without one. Our long dis
lance service, with which your
connected, affords communica-
ton with every important city
and town in the United States
and Canada. Reasonable rates,
service unexcelled. For further
information, call manager.
CUMBERLAND TELEPHONE E.
TELEGRAPH Co.. Qnc),
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15
Sheriff's Sale.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caldwell
Thirtieth Judicial District Court.

State of Louisiana, Parish of Caldwell
Thirtieth Judicial District Court.
Tim L. Sorrells
vs.. No. 1888
Bert Foster.
BY virtue of writ of seizure and "a g
issued out OF the Both judicial Dis, ri: It
Court, and to me directed. | have
seized and taken into nv possession
and will offer for sale atpublic auction.
to the last and highest bidder at the
principal front door of the court house
in the town of Columbia. La. between
the hours prescribed by law for judicial
sales, on
Saturday, November q, 1912,
The north half of north west quarter
Of section fifteen, township fourteen
north, range two east, Louisiana Me-
ridian, containinfi eighty acres OF land
together with all the buildings and i'm
provements thereon, lying and being
situated in the Parish of Caldwell,
State of Louisiana, exclusive of the
pine timber thereon.
Siezed as the property of said de-
PENDANT, and will be sold to satisfy said
writ and all cost in the above entitled
and numbered cause.
Terms of sale, cash, with benefit of
appraisement.
w. E. GODFREY,
Sheriff Caldwell Parish, La.
Sheriff's Office, Columbia, La, Oct.
II, 1912. oct l9-6t
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15
Letter to RUDE Wriyi.s
Columbia, La.

Dear Sir: Paint goes by Ga,
Ions. They are useful and useIes:
gallons. Useful paint is lead-zinc.
and-oil with dryer and color;
useless paint is whiting, china.
clay, ground stone, barytes, ben
zine, or water.
This stuff is putin, because It
Is cheap, to stutf-out the paint,
to make more gallons to sell; of
course. the buyer doesn't sus-
pect. or he wouldn't buy it.
1t costs as much to brush-on
this useless stuff as lead-zinc-and-
oil; but it looks like that and feels
like that in the brush; the painter
doesn't suspect it. Besides, il the
owner is willing, why should the
painter OBJECT to painting TWO
gallons for one? He is pail by
the day; more gallons, more
days, more money.
Average paint at full price is
about one-third this useless stuff;
and average paint at 81. Is or
$l.5O or $1.75 a gallon is two.
thirds trash. Fool paint is the
proper name for all but pure
paint; it is made to fool people
with, Knays paint isyanether
good name; it is made, of course,
by knaves. Sick paint is a tame
for an honest Weak paint. 4'aey
are all weak and all extrsva.,ant:
too many gallons to buy anu too
many gallons to brush-on. Devoe
is the standard,
Yours truly
F. W. Devoe & Co
Il New ! ork
Columbia Hardware Il Furniture
Co., sells our paint.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, U. S. Land
Office at Baton Rouge, La, October
l. 1912.
Notice is hereby given that Mack
Spillers, of Columbia, La, who, on Dec.
II. 1907, made Homestead Entry
No. O217S, for sci of set section and
Lot No. l, sec. IL, township IL n, range
3east, Louisiana Meridian, has filed no
tice of intentionto make Final Five Year
Proof under law under which entry was
made, to establish claim to the land
above described, before Clerk of Court,
at Columbia, La, on the
Is day of November, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses: Sam
Gore, Robert Gore, Joseph Woods,
Fred Roloff, all of Columbia. La.
JOHN F. NUTTALL,
oct 4 Register.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15
Estray Notice.

State of Louisiana, Parish of Caldwell.
Fourth Justice Court.
Personally came and appeared before
me, a justice of the peace in and for
ward 4. Caldwell Parish, La. Jim
Thompson, who being duly sworn de-
poses and says that the following de-
scribed live stock has been in his range
in ward 2, about six months, and that
the owner of which is unknown to
him, viz: W
One light red eolored COW, about 70
years old, marked upper bit and under
bit in right ear and upper sit in left
ear. No brand.
His
Jim X Thompson,
;, 80. Mark
Sworn to and subscribed before mo
on this the 10th day of October 1919
o r. r. Reditt, j. ?.
Subscribe for The Waterman.
only one dollar a year.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15
Notice.

Public notice is hereby given
that our property, known as the
Ray or Stringer place and the
zelgler place, situated one mile
west of Grayson, is now posted,
ind all persons are hereby warn.
ed not to trespass upon same.
us, =, 0. 0. Gray,
l r. W. Gray.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15
Rub-My-Tism will cure you.

Tie Fourth Quarterly Confer.
ence for the Columbia charge
will convene Saturday, 10Th. The
Presiding Elder, Rev. Briscoe
Carter, will preach Sunday at II
a. m and z D. m.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15
What a Baptist Preacher Did

This is to certify that | have
used one box Of Hunts Cure for
a skin trouble. and same cured
me after using about 50 worth of
other ointments and salves.
Nothing like Hunts Cure for
skin troubles, Rev. II. T. Size
more, Hemphill, Tex.
Judge George Wear, of Colum.
bia, is at his post this week, pre-.
siding with his usual dignity
over the Tnirtieth judicial Dis.
trict Court. -I,aSalle Ledger.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15

A Mr.. Woodland shot and seri-
ously injured John Thornton in
ward five last Sunday evening.
Ihey were neighbors, and the
shooting was the outcome of an
old trouble between them.
Woodland is in iail here
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15
Strayed

during the overflow enc I;:uish-
black co% and calf, branded B.
marked swallow fork and upper
bit IN cue ear and smooth crop
OFT the other. Liberal reward
will be paid for recovery Of sane.
c. c. Bridger,
nov LAT Columbia, La.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15
Eyes Sulken With Pain

lhree. years ago | had a very
'ad spell of neuralgia which
caused my eyes to become Sum-
en- and bloodshot with pain.
Hunts Lightning Oil was recos.
and after using, thu pa n
lett and has not returned; "a: :
A. N. Coffey, 3lG Van Bare"
Street. Letchfield, III. This wo,-
medicine is sold by ~
druggists.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, U. S. Land
Land Office at Baton Bouge. La. ,
October 3, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that George W.
knight, of Grayson,, La, who, on Sept.
Is, 1909, made Adj. Farm Homestead
Entry No. 02770, for sci of mel, section
Is, township II north, range q east,
Louisiana Meridian, has filed notice Of
intention to make Final Three Year
Proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before Clerk of Cont
at Columbia, La, on the
l6 day of November, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses: Amos
L HUMPHREYS, James j. Stallinrs
James B. Reutz, Graver C. Knight, ali
Of Grayson, La.
John F. Nuttall, Register.
Wv 44'OV
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15

DR.. S. H. Brown is conf"r.
plating building a two-sto.y hri. j,
on his lot adjoining The Mason.
building. The lower floor will {
occupied as a drug store an! t..
upper story for office purposes
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15
Not Fit For Ladies

Public sentiment should be
against it, and we believe it is.
there can be no reason why ladies
should have to suffer with head
ache and neuralgia, especially
when Hunts Lightning Oil gives
prompt relief. 1t is simply a
question OF getting the ladies to
try it. All druggists sell Hunts
Lightning Oil in 25c and soc
bottles.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15

Meslames NJ. L. Rutland. i. !.
and W. H. Waggoner and Misses
Edna Ruth McGinnis and Jvanie
Langham were visitors 70 cur
Office Wednesday evening to in
spect our new presses.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15
Notice for Publication.


Department Of the Interior. U. S. Land
DfRee at Baton Rouge. La, October
Notice is hereby given that Emma r.
i5anlster, widow, OF Vixen, La, who, on
sept; 70, 1909. made Adj Farm Home
stead Entry No. 02ii75, for sw{ of net
ana nwf Of sci section Is township Is
nor,:, range 2east, Louisiana Meridiana,
aas filed notice Of intention to make
Three Year Proof, under Act June 6,
II, to establish claim to the land above
described, before clerk Of court at
Columbia, La, on the
Is Day Of November, 1912.
Cialmantnames as witnesses: John
". King, Walter N. Reynolds, Oscar
y. Womack, William L. Dortch, all of
Vixen, La.
JOHN F. NUTTALL,
oct ~ Register.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15

Mrs. 7. J. Waggoner has had
her store building removed to
Main street on the lot she re-
gently urchased sf,ein III
Wagrnner.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15

Mr.. E. H. Arlington, Grand
Master Of Masons in this State
an other grand lodge officers,
will be here Saturday to dedicate
the Masonic Hall. All Masons
and their families are invited to
attend.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15
CaIomel IS Bad

But Simmons Liver Purifier is
DELIGHTFULLY."- pleasant and its &C.
ton is thorough. Constipation
yields, biliousness goes. A trial
convoces. lin yellow tin boxes
only.] Tried once used always.
Supt. E. H. Turner this week
visited the schools of wards five
and ,en, finding them in a flour.
ishi G condition.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15
Nursery Trees.

I am now representing the
Newton, Miss, Nursery, and am
prepared to give bargains in all
kinds of fruit trees. If you are
in the market, give me a trial at
your order.
B. A. Wiles.
Columbia, La,
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15
Rao-Mv-Ti will cure vor

:" :dHe A. a. Gunby Of Monroe,
was l >r'nIH"nt visitor Monday.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15

rs. J. E. Raw won the blue
ribbon at the Calhoun and Mon
roe fain on Irish crochet.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15

Mr. C. P. Carroll spent Satur-
day and Sunday with his family
in Ruston.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15

Don't waste your money buy
ing strengthening plasters.
Chamberlain's Liniment is cheap
err and better. Dampen a piece of
flannel with it and bind it ever
the affected parts and it will re-
lieve the pain and soreness. For
sale by all dealers.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15

h?r' 7. 7. Webb of Monroe,
was I business visitor Thursday
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15
Only a Fire Hero

but the crowd cheered, as, with
burned hands, he held up asmall
round box, "Fellows!" he shout.
ed. this Bucklen's Arnica Salye
| hold. has everything beat for
burns" Right! also for boils,
ulcers, sores, pimples, eczema,
cuts, sprains. bruises. Surest
pile cure. 1t subdues infamma-
ton, kills PAIN. Only Is cents at
all druggists.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-11-15
A Crea. Building Falls

when it's foundation is under
minded, and if the foundation of
health good digestion lis at
tackled. quick collapse follows.
On the first signs of indigestion,
DR.. Kinks New Life Pills should
be taken to tone the stomach
and regulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Pleasant, easy, safe
and only Is cents at all druggists
The contest case of C.. P.
Tnornhill VS.. Geo. Wear was
passed on by the Supreme Court
last week and sent back to the
lower court for a new trial, and
will be again tried here within
the next few days.
Tickets on sale for all points
on T. T.
Geo. W. Henderson, Agt.