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Required Constant Attention.

The granddaughter also charges that for
six years prior to his death Mr.. Cousins
required constant attention and alleges
that DIR. Elizabeth NJ. Williams, who filled
the position of attendant, dominated her
patient and Influenced him in the DISPOSE
ton of his estate.
DR.. Williams, under the terms of the
will, is given $4,000 in cash and all
the household effects. Miss Cousins, the
granddaughter is bequeathed 5000.
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Sons Get Bulk of Estate.

The bulk of the estate is left to the
two sons of the deceased, Thomas
Cousins and Joseph +. Cousins of Brook
Ign. n. y. Miss Cousins is the daughter
of a deceased son of the testator.
Attorneys Henry w. Gregory and Ham,
ilton, Yerkes & Hamilton represent the
granddaughter. Attorney Frank D.
Blackstone appears for the two sons,
who are named as executors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-09-27

Ii you want work read the want col
umns of The Star
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Writing Seat Is Important.

Speaking of writing, Dr. Basset said
Writing should not be taught before the
age of ten. Only one person in ten sits
in good position while writing. Seat and
desk should fit the child like his clothing.
Many Investigations show that slantinS
script produces bad position and eye trou-
bles. Altogether, the vertical script is to
be preferred for Children
Among other advice on education, DR..
Basset said:
Formal school work should not begin
until the age of seven or eight.
studying Immediately after meals IS
likely to take blood to the brain which Is
needed for digestive purposes.
During prolonged study, part OF the
work should be done standing.
pure air is good food as we'll as good
| medicine; normal children need it as
much as the sick or fatigued.
In kindergarten and primary grades
practically all work should be done out
| of doors. With less than per cent OF
oxygen in the air the brain strikes.
Humidity should not be over q de-
grees temperature not less than 60 de-
grees for efficient schooroom results.
Sixty-eight degrees may be taken as the
ma Ximum Of heat for the SchoOlroom.
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Then they will undergo the Benet-Simon
test for mentality: their blood will be
analysed, their blood-pressure measured
and their sight, hearing and teeth ex-
amined.
Open to the Public.
Comparison of results will then be
made on the basis of similar eXamina-
tons taken of another set of boy twins
of the same age, and afterward another
pair of boy twins, two and one-half years
old, will be examined. The names of the
two latter sets of twins could not be OBJ
tanned. The examinations. to which the
public is admitted, began at 2:15 o'clock.
Reading is an unhSgienic occupation
at best" declared DR.. Gardner c. Basset
of the psychological laboratory of Johns
Hopkins yesterday while speaking on
The Hygiene of Education
Reading imposes a strain on both eye
and BRAIN he continued. Reading is
the opium of the occident: the habit is a
vice. injurious to health. That formal
instruction in reading should not begin
before eight or ten is the hygienic view.
The book should be held at an angle or
A. degrees. A third Of the children in
public schools have defective eyes. Re
form is needed in the shape of some of
the printed letters. The state has no
right to compel children to attend school
without providing absolutely against eye
Str in
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Band Concerts Today.

Soldiers Home, Soldiers Home
tor, at 4 pm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-29
POINTS OF INTEREST.
Croquet for 1912


 The grass is green and now is the time to place upon the lawn set of croquet. This is just as popular and attractive today as in the olden days. Each generation enjoys learn ing how and playing the game as it keeps one out in the sunshine and air. It is not as violent as some games and is just a pastime for chill dren. The price for an eight ball set including mallet with substantial arches is very low These goods are delivered at your house from Jack sons Book shop, 9S6 Main St.
 We Start You Coin
 Say George E. Nothnagle and Son in their new advertisement on last page. Many young couple has been made happy by equipping their home with the superior grade of housefur. nishings Obtainable from Nothnagle's beautiful stock. There is so much business done here and things move so fast that you are always sure of getting the latest, bright, new up-to- date styles and there is absolutely no question about the quality when it comes from NOthnagle's You will do we'll if you look through this great housefurnishing establishment this spring, even if you do not wish to buy. You'll find It a splendid place to get posted. Visitors always re- ceive courteous treatment here and are never urged to buy. It is entirely left with you. If you like that kind of service, try it. You'll come again.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-29
LADIES OF ST. PATRICK'S
 PLAN WHIST AND DANCE


 Under the auspices of the ladies of St. Patrick's parish, whist, social and dance will be held tomorrow evening in Eagles hall. Pinochle and forty-fve will be included in the card playing features, for the enjoyment of those who do not care for whist. Fol- lowing the card playing, dancing will be enjoyed until midnight.
 As an incentive to careful play a large number of costly prizes have been provided. These will be award ed to the highest scorers directly up on the close of the play. Father Picker, assistant pastor of St. Pat rick's will have general direction. His assistants will be:
 Whist committee, Mrs. PHI. Brady, Mrs. William Hayden, Mrs. John Scanlon, Mrs. Julia Kelly, Miss Cath crime Noonan, Mrs. J. F. Brady, Mrs. M. H. Ford, Mrs. John O'Connell, Mrs. Samuel Crossley, Mrs. Helen Bee, Mrs. Mary Fitch, Mrs. William Curran, Mrs. Fred Holste.
 Pinochle, Mrs. William Thomas Mrs. James O'Neil Refreshments, Mrs. John Coughlin, Misses Catherine Fitzpatrick, Ella Kelly, Mary Noonan, Anna McCann, Emily Speidel, Cecelia Kelly, Marie Germandank, Elizabeth Redmond, Julia Whelan, Josephine Sheehan, Julia Haux, Emily Grossly, Catherine Crossley, Estelle Mcdonald and Rose Burns.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-29
DIED.

BRENNAN-At Stamford. April 23, Patrick Brennan, aged 53 years. SCHIBI-In Torrington, April 21, Er- nestina, wife of Bernard Schibi, aged 49 years. WEBB-In Norwalk, April 23, Mary Jane, widow of Andrew J. Webb, aged 71 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-29
PADS AND FASHIONS

Lace-top fringes. are both new and attractive.
 Draped satin girdles are eked out with strips of lace.
 Low, round, square ana V-shaped necks will be themode.
 Srch faces as Irish and hlet are sometimes used together.
 Shades of tan and champagne are again in great favor.
 Tn the latest spring modes the waist line is quite defined.
 Sash ends may be knotted or simply let fall. 8 Ia militaire-
 The colonial shoe, with US siiVer buckle. is again being worn
 Foulard and sole souple gowns snow . lot of lingerie and lace. rr onen -enabroidery patterns. ob- long. euuare and triangular eyefets
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-29
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POLI'S

All hands on deck!" is the cry that will sound among Bridgeport
 theatregoers during the current week and the "deck" will be the orchestra
 seats of Poli's theatre, where the
 obeat Robert M annsversary snarry & production of spector'-will be the attraction. The Milk Inspector is a merry
 farce comedy, with vaudeville and musical Interruptions. Based upon
 local theme and carrying the action
 merr1ly through an endless succession of laughs, the only thing lackine in 1t is dull moment
 Inls evening the first evening per- 1ormance will be marked by the pres- ence Of Mayor Clifford B. Wilson and party of ex-mayors.
 The cast presenting the crystal iub
 ice ice will contain all the local favor for grand reunion and gala cele- bration of 15 years of Bridgeport plays by Bridgeport players Hattie l.. Steinbach (Mrs. Sperry)
 VIII be seen as Marjorie Wood. the Stratford girl. She will appear as
 sued Her.. given by the Stratford players in the town hall for the fire mems benefit. She will also appear Tn an imitation of Madelyn Marshall.
 Robert M. Sperry, who has been aDsent from the cast for four years.
 VIII appear in this years production as Tom Dawson, one of the candi- dates for the office of milk inspector.
 charles E.. Dickerson. who was one or the best known comedians in the earlier closing events, returns to the
 cast after seven years absence and will appear as Will Hit Hop, the dope fiend of Stratford. This is undoubt- edly. the greatest gem of comedy tist Charles R. Jewett, the annual fa- Vorite of the closing will be on hand with his inimitable comedy, and will pc seen as Hiram Bee, the mayor of
 Stratford. This is the best Jewett part ever written.
 charles B. Peck, the greatest black race artist that ever claimed Bridge
 port as his home, will be seen as January Jones, the controller of the ! colored voters of Stratford Miss Clara Brill, who made her
 first appearance in '"The Circus Chap" and afterward with the Poli and other stock companies, will be seen as Daisy Blossom.
 Bernard Brill will be seen as Miles Hudson, who has political aspirations In Stratford, also as the villain in the little play given for the Stratford fire department
 Lee Lownds another favorite of Bridgeport, will be seen as Billy Bax- l ter, who Is tired of Stratford. | Frank H. Cook, a newcomer to closing productions, will appear as Willie Flee, who is selling land in Lemonhurst, real estate tract in | Stratford.
 Miss Grace Lowns is another new member who gives every promise of becoming a prominent artist in the closing attractions. This time her part will be that of Rose Budd, a l belle of Stratford.
 Miss Martha Hurd, who will be
 seen as Trixie Howard, the soubrette l who invaded Stratford in motor
 car and was "pinched'by a Stratford
 constable, is bound to make a hit | Miss Hurd gives a rendition of the dashing soubrette that will add great l ly to the comedy.
 | Miss Elsie ThraI, local soprano of prominence, will appear in the role | of Suzette Saunders, a StratfOrd sing CT. Miss Thrall will appear in sew
 eral vocal selections which will add | laurels to those she has already won
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-29

An Indianapolis company is plan ming an advertising campaign between 1 that city and San Francisco, with a motor truck. The vehicle is to be equipped with portable wireless outfit, telegraph and telephone connection, typewriter and cooking utensils. 1 A stop will be put to the joy-rldlng | in California if a recently enacted sta | tute is upheld. It provides that any driver of an automobile who while in toxicated shall be a party to an accl- dent shall be guilty of felony, and shall be subject to the severe penal | ties provided therefor.
 | Maine lumbermen have been making use of motor trucks and tractors this winter in hauling logs out of the woods.
 The postof1ce department has au- thorzed the use of automobiles in mak- ing deliveries and collecting mails in New Orleans. Trucks will be install ed for handling mail to and from sta tions and docks.
 l Government subsidies have been of fered for several automobile lines which are desired to penetrate outly- 1 in districts from Maracaibo, Vene- zueIa One line which has been op- erating for the past year has resulted in great good and has furnished a ready means for the transportation of coffee.
 | ping bill, recently passed by the Mis- sissippi Legislature. one of the argu- l ments used was that tips were res ponsible for the percentage of crim- 1 inality among chauffeurs. It was shown that many owners of tax1cabs and other public motor cars deceived no salary, but had to depend on the tips for their remuneration.
 It not infrequently happens that when an empty radiator is filled ur and the car run a short distance the water level will be found to have fal- len considerably. though no overheat- | ing has occurred and no leak exists The reason is that the water requires some little time to percolate through | the various restricted passages in the cooling system, and a little shaking l down" results in a falling of the level II Tn polishing the silvered ref1ectors o1 lamps, or the nickeled trimmings tha' are becoming so popular on motor cars, it is well to bear in mind thai every rub means the wearing off o
 a little of the plating and that II
 time 1t will wear through. A grea'
 deal depends upon the kind of polish
 ing material used; harsh, gritty pol l ish will wear down the plating quit' fast, while a good polish will insure maximum life of the finish.
 T The most popular size of portable garage measures 12 feet in width bJ IS in length. Such a building will ac commodate any automobile except th' very large touring car and limousine
 Hence. the average automobile own CT who has an available yard space of at least 216 square feet, can, if hs is so disposed, keep his car on hi!
 own premises in portable garage provided, of course, there is room fo ll a small roadway for access to thu
 street, or better still, if there is an al lev onto which the garage can open :; The usual method of starting th'
 motor when the crank is broken is t
 get the machine rolling and drop il
 the clutch with the gear in high. I
 no means of acquiring the requiret
 momentum are at hand, and the moto
 cannot be started by priming ant
 turning on the spark, chock one of tn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-29
DECREASE IN
 USE OF MATTINGS

Ten or moro years ago fully 1,000.- 900 rolls of mating, 40 yards to the roll. were imported into this country annually. It is safe to say that brought into the United States at this time. The decreased demand is large dy due to the use of hardwood floors, now nearly universal in the large cit des, and linoleum. Mating is still in favor, however, in the country towns, and in the country and SeashOre cot ta9es, used in connection with small ru8g. While the consumption of the imported fabric has decreased, the prairie graes mating, manufactured in this country. is still in popular fa- vor.
 Straw mattings are native to China and Japan. although not used in those countries in the form in which they are exported. The Chinese mattings arc stronger and more durable than the Japanese. but coarser in appear ance; they are woven on hand looms, crudeiy constructed, and the straw is thrown into place separately by hand.
 The manufacturing of mating from imported straw in this country has proved unsuccessful, as the makers the imported article, and especially so mnder the revised tariff
 The prairie grass mating of domes- tic manufacture is tough, wiry and eerviceable and is made into mats and also used in the manufacture of fur niture. It is serviceable and very eff fective. The pattern is made by the warp, contrary to all other fabrics While more expensive than the cheap CT grades of Chinese and Japanese, it Is less expensive than the better grades of either.
 Fiber mating is manufactured from paper and is sometimes combined with a touch of wool. It is very durable and is made up in some excellent de- signs, selling at 60 cents per yard.
 All the above mentioned fabrics are made into rugs of various sizes from 1S to 36 inches to 9 by 12 feet or larger if desired and for use on yer lndas nothing more serviceable at the price can be found.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-29
WASHINGT0N'S TITANIC BABY
MT. and Mrs. Ferguson Name Son fo,
 Col. Astor and Major Butt.

Washington, April 2s-"Archibald Astor" is the name of Washington's g Titanic baby. The child is the son of MT. and Mrs. Cecil A. Ferguson of 1854 c street, Northeast, and was born on the day the Titanic went down.
 We both agreed that he should be named after two of the heroes of the disaster, and we christened him Arch 1bald Astor, after Major Butt and Col. Astor, and 1t is our hope that he may emulate the heroism of these men," said the mother
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-29
PEEIING PAPER.

One never knows quite what causes the peeling of wall paper. Perhaps the old paper was not scraped off be- fore the new paper was put on. If there are several layers of paper un- der the new that is very probably the cause of the trouble. Possibly the paper hanger did not use a good quail sty of paste I advise you, says Har- per's Bazaar to an inquirer, to begin at the beginning again; have all the old paper scraped off, the walls sized a lining paper, and then the paper it. self Lining paper is inexpensive-1( cents a roll.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-29
FOR SALE
CONCRETE WALL.

CONCRETE WALL. Sealed proposals will be received by the Director of Public Works until 11.OO o'clock a. m. Wednesday, May I 1912. for constructing a concrete retaining wall on Glenwood Ave. be- tween Grown St and Hawthorne St. Proposals must contain certified check for the sum of $2O0.00 payable to Treasurer, City of Bridgeport. Conn.
 office of City Engineer, No. 15 City Hall.
 The Director of Public Works re- serves the right to reject any and all
 J. A. COURTADE,
 Director of Public Works,
 Nc !s City Hall, TT27s* Bridgeport, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-29
"WOMAN'S WORK
 IS NEVER DONE,

It is the faithful woman in the home, who does the cooking, sweep ing, dust1ng, washing and ironing, ambitious to keep her home as neat as a pin, and often having two or three children who require care and attention, who calls for our sympathy. Overwork is the result Outraged nature asserts itself in time and fe- male troubles appear.
 Such women should remember that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound is the exact medicine they need when their strength is overtaxed and female weakness and derangements make life a burden. For nearly forty years it has been the standard rem edy for such troubles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-29
GOOD BUTTONHOLE.

Try this plan of making neat, dur able buttonhole, says Needlecraft: Take a stitch across one end (cross- way of the incision made), carry the thread along lengthwise of the incision and take stitch across the other end, then along the side to the starting point: proceed to work the buttonhole as usual, working very closely at the end where the button presses, and you riIl have no trouble with the button tearing out.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-29

Farmer Want Ads. Cent a Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-29
"A NIGHT WITH DICKENS 3

The entertainm "A Night With Dickens" under the auspices of Mary Silliman chapter, D. A. R., is eX
 pected to attract a large attendance. Doors will be open promptly at 7:30.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-29
TAXES 1911.

Notice is hereby given to the tax payers of the City of Bridgeport, that the taxes on the grand list of 1911 are now due and payable at the Tax Collectors Office, Room 6, City Hall. The undersigned will be at, the Col lector's Office as above, on May 1. 1912, and daily thereafter, Sundays excepted, from a. m. to p. m.. for the purpose of receiving said taxes After June 1, as required by law, in- terest at the rate of three-Quarters of one per cent. will be added to all un- paid taxes. and the same on the first of each succeeding month.
 B. F. COONEY,
 U5bls Collector
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-23
FLYNN AND WILLIAMS
TO BOX THREE ROUNDS
Will Give Exhibition To
night Before the New
Mexico Club.

Albuquerque. n. NJ, May 23.-Jim
Flynn, Of Pueblo, and his sparring
mariner. Al Williams, viii box three
rounds tonight before the New Mex
leo Athletic club.
The Brotherhood Of Locomotive
flremen, which is in session here, and
Of which Flynn is member. gave
Flynn a rousing reception
lack Curley, manager Tor Flynn and
his bride, who was Miss Marie
Drescher. Of Denver, win witness the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-23
FIoodr I'm Colorado.

Craig, Colo, May 23.-Because OF
melting snow and ice in the mountains,
the streams Of this section are over
flowing their banks and considerable
damage is being done The headgate
Of the Maybelle Canal company's ditch.
erected at a cost Of $500 was swept
away, depriving the farmers below Of
the additional water supply expected
for this years crops. Engineers e
Irrigation companies who have visited
Black mountain declare that the ice
and snow IN the gulches is from 10 tn
12a feet deep.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-23
IMPLEMENT DEALERS
CLOSE SESSION

Amarillo, Texas, May 2S.-The third
annual convention of the Panhandle
Hardware and Implement Dealers assO-
citation adjourned yesterday after Sc
Letting Amarillo as the next convention
city and electing these officers: Presi-
dent, j. A. Johnston. Estiline, Texas;
vice president, secretary treasurer, L
F. Lyles, Amarillo
The association included in its mem
bership dealers in several southwestern
states
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-23
MARRIED As Result TOE OF wager "

DenveT Colo Nav 23.-'Its no fair
Whoever thought the citizens would
VIM" Insisted Miss Vina V. Pember-
ton yesterday as she entered the mar
riage license clerks office with Arthur
L. Aughton. who wasted no time in
collecting an election wager. That's
all right" replied Aughton, you said
If the citizens lost 1 WOULD nave to
wait until July 4 and II they won you
would marry me Well, they won.
didn't they The license was issued
and the couple at once departed in
search Of = minister.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-23

The Globe Mills and the FL PasO Gas
and Electric company offer prizes
amounting to $4,000 Contest will be
held May %. at 211 Texas street Bak-
ing will be received from 10 a. m to
100 p. m; judging at p. m. May 25th.
A demonstration will be held May "A
and %. Refreshments served free. For
further Information, phone 1892,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-23

Santa Rosa, Cal, May ZS--Ihe u
80 87,-bsnIz secretary, Charles Bis
tate Of California, and backed by
long list Of distinguished members, was
ordered here yesterday with the puI-
nose OF assuring the greatest possl1Ie
benefit 20 the largest number at the
Let cost from the discoveries ana
investigations of tho famous horticuI-
furfst The society has no capital
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-23

A committee has been appointed by
Blazer Post, Of AlamOgOrdO, n NJ to
promote the passage Of a bill by the
ieq-isIatlre to establish a soldiers
home al AlamogOrdO, which It is
claimed presents superior conditions
TO any other place The chairman OF
the COMMITTEES is cOmrade D. NJ
sutherland and the secretary, D. ".
Wood.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-23

Fort Bliss. Texas, May Il, 1879
Sealed proposals, in triplicate, VIII De
received until y, noon, June 10 ISL,
and then opened, for furnishing labor
e15 material for constructing sewer
nine line connecting outfau sewer At
sort Bliss with sewerage system OF II
Paso. Texas Information furnished
- - .r-Iicarion. Envelopes containing
1ropossis should be indOrsed Proposals
Tor sewer pipe line" and addressed 10
Constructing Quartermaster-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-23

Montevideo. May 23.-Captain Road
Amundsen, the dfscoverer Of the south
pole, who arrived here yesterday, an
nounced his intention TO start from
san Francisco in March or april, 1915
on an expedition to the north pole.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-23

For house wiring and fixtures see
the National TeleEraphOne and Supply
Company, 81 Mills street.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-23
House of Commons Adjourns.

DR.. Gerber, 31S Mills Bldg. Diseases
Of women and rectal diseases.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-23

Of education on votes for women" Wi
be started Immediately in Ohio, Mich
igan, Wisconsin, Oregon, Nevada, New
Hampshire and Illinois. il was decided
yesterday at the Mississippi Valley
Suffra gists conference. All Of those
states viii hold local elections this
fall.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-23
HOME RULE RALLY.

Dublin, Ireland May ga great
home rule rally has been arranged for
July I9 in the theater Royal here. Pre-
mier Asquith IS on the list Of speakers.