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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18
IowAs STRANGE ICE CAVE OLDEST CHAIR IN AMERICA

Hanover, Pa, lost the oldest and
what is believed to be the most re-
markable piece of furniture in Ameri-
ca when the famous Bingley armchair,
which has seen five centuries, was
expressed to Hagerstown, Md, the
home of Joseph Parker Bingley, who
inherited it by the will of his father,
the late John Jackson Bingley of Han
over Kept as an heirloom, the an
cient chair has been passed down from
father to son for many generations.
j. Edward Bingley of Baltimore Md,
Is heir apparent to the coveted relic.
The chair is massive piece of
work, made In Yorkshire, England, in
1870, 1t represents the type of ar
chitecture popular in those days.
English oak, inlaid with various kinds
of wood, was used in its construction.
The back is handsomely carved and
at the top figures Of birds are engray-
ed. The joints are mortised and held
together with wooden pegs.
Sixty-two years before Columbus
discovered America this chair was
built, and it remained in the town of
Bingley, named from the ancestors of
the present owner, during the reign of
twenty English monarchs, from Hen
~ VI. to Victoria After brief stay
at Leeds, it was taken to Manchester,
In 1856 the chair was brought to
this country on the ship Mary Hale
and was landed at Baltimore. In the
Civil war the chair was in Richmond,
Va, where the owner temporarily left
it in the care of a friend while he es-
capped to the north. Subsequently it
was sent to Watertown, y. Y, and in
1894 was brought to Hanover.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18
LUMINOUS TREES

There is a remarkable tree or shrub
IN q small guIch near some springs in
western America, 1t is about six or
seven feet in height with a trunk,
which, at its base, is three times the
size of a mans wrist. 1t is remark
ably characteristic as to it's foliage,
which, at certain seasons of the year,
Is so luminous that it can be- distin-
guished on the darkest night for a dis
lance of more than mile, while in its
immediate vicinity it emits sufficient
light to enable a person to read the
finest print The luminous property
is due to parasites.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18
DINNER TASTERS OF PARIS

Paris has a corps of professional
dinner tasters, whose function it is to
test and pass judgment upon all food
prepared for banquets and similar &C.
casions of state. When they 20. X"
a dish It may be set before a king.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

The young fellow in Massachusetts
who has reached the age of Il with
out having kissed a girl may be a
virtuous youth, but 1t strikes US that
his early education has been neg
lected
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

The earth, we are told, will be
habitable for the next 100000
years This announcement will cause
& feeling of relief among those who
have been thinking Of leasing apart
ments on Mars.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

A Chicago man who has been hair
less for so years now has a full beard,
easy as q pork millionaire acquiring
culture.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

The Chinese emperor IS only c 1T.
tie teller, but. judging from the way
he writes, he Will some day make
fortune out OF the six best seller bust
ness
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

Connecticut grave digger, eighty.
five years old, celebrated his birth.
day by digging his own grave Some
people have queer ideas Of amuso-
ment
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

A writer in the Lowell Courier
Citizen has deservedly got into trou
bic by saying that Germans travelling
in Europe are too often unmitigated
swine" Considering the behavior Of
two many Americans abroad, nc
American should throw stones at anJ
traveller of any other nationally,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

A burglar entered a house in
New York the othev Gay and stole five
volumes Of poe,N. Perhaps they
were wanted 70. Mona Lisa to help
her while away the days of her re-
tirement
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

The Chinese emperor keeps his
thoughts to himself. but We have
bunch that he is signing for an aero
plane, or some other means OF rapid
locomOtiOn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

A college professor announces thai
the earth will cease revolving in 1921.
Now then some game sport ought tc
bet him a million that 1t won't!
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

A New Hampshire manufacturer OF
seventy-seven has married a girl book,
keeper, so his estate will be straight
ened up properly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

The only remnant OF Turkey left in midEur0pe the
Of Ada
protection of Austria
who okous
valuable
building. The sultan the
shPoad
coffee
0
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

A college professor advises all men
to wear whiskers. Evidently he has
been cut up by barber and wants to
get even.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

DR.. Wiley says that American cook
ing is the worst in the world. Eating
must be an awful chore to Dr.. Wiley.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

The man who rocks the boat, hav-
ing had q chance to rest IN a bit is
now engaged in dragging the gun
through the bushes.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

across the Atlantic. He is said to be
o good swimmer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

We see by the papers that an In
diana girl was hurt playing football.
Evidently she was training to be a
suffragette.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

If the boxing game continues to
lose its popularity 1t will soon be
necessary for our boxers to Join their
brethren in China.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

Butter and eggs are high again. but
something always Is.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

This is the time for the cold wealth
or prophets to shout that they told
US so.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

A York, Pa. man ate live mouse,
there being no accounting for tastes.
as we have said before
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

Sometimes a man goes through life
as dictator and sometimes be mar
ries his stenographsr.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

Sea captain in love with a Mary
land maid eloped by mistake with her
twin sister. However, it's all in the
family.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

An Andcyer professor complains
because Harvard men sit up when
they pray. but how he would complain
If they sat up to play cards!
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

A Philadelphia clergyman says that
no business man can be honest. All
isn't gospel that is dealt out from
some pulpits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

The right place TO censor postcards
ID in the manufactures.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

Military experts have devised a gun
for killing aviators. But what's the
use?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

Quilted an editor He must be a good
looking Teller.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

Once more tailor5 and coal dealers
are taking some interest in life. Also
trade in thermometers is brisk again.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

It must be a great experience to
be engaged to q girl who can say Il
love you" in 81 languages.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

1t is suspected that somebody at
Medicine Hat has left the door open.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18

Winter is acting as If it had found
the right place to settle down.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-18
Religion as
Satisfaction
By Rev. Hugh T. Kerr,
Pastor of Fullerton Avenue
Presbyterian Church, Chicago

TEXT-One thing thou lackest,-AIarl
1921.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
GRAND MARSHAL
 NEFF ISSUES
 PARADE ORDERS

An order has been issued covering he details of the Memorial Day pa rade, as follows:
 The Grand Marshal will establish his headquarters on Broad street, north of Fairfield avenue, Thursday, May a0th at 1 p. m-. his aides will report to him there not later than 1:30 ?. m The First Division will form on Fair field avenue, west of Broad street, the right resting on Broad street.
 The Second Division will form on Cannon street west of Broad street with the right resting on Broad St.
 The Third Division will form on Cannon street, east of Broad street the right resting on Broad St.
 The Fourth Division will form on John street, west of Broad street, the right resting on Broad street. This division will enter John street, vle
 Fifth Division will form on Bank street east of Broad street, right rest ing on Broad street.
 All organizations will be in position ready to march at 1:45 p. m. Division Marshals will report to the Grand commands are in position. The col umn will move promptly at o'clock down Broad street to State street to Park avenue to Seaside Park, through the Park, via the Seawall boulevaro to the Soldiers. and Sailors Monu- ment. Before entering the Park the column will halt to allow the nrst half of the second Division to get in position to review the parade from the east eide of Park avenu. south of Linden avenue and will take up the march in the rear of the procession to the Soldiers and Sailors Monu- ment.
 At the conclusion of the exercises at the Monument the First and Sec ond Divisions will move out of the cir cle and form on the Seawan Boule- yard, facing the Flag Staff. The First Division in the rear of the Secono, and participate in the ceremonies of sounding the Retreat. The column will move in the original order to Broad street, passing City Hall. where it will be reviewed by is Honor, May. or Clifford B. Wilson. the Board or Aldermen and various City Boards. thence to Fairfield avenue, where the parade will be dismissed. The Grand Marshal. Chief of Staff and Aides-oe- camps will review the column at Bank street.
 By order of
 off,.,.,. Grand Marshal
 CAPT. cHAs G. BuRKHARDT,
 <vhaof 0f Staff.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
NEW HAVEN PLANS
 FINEST PARADE OF OVER TWO DECADES
ENTIRE NATIONAL GUARD OF STATE, OTHER MILITARY OR GENERATIONS AND 25 BANDS
 TO BE IN LINE.

New Haven, May 2S-F'rom tenta- tive plans already made by the com- mlttee which has in charge the ar- engagements for the celebration of New Haven day next September. the event, in which practically everybody in New Haven will have a part will be the biggest thing New England has seen in years.
 These plans contemplate as merely one incident, the appearance here in the great parade of September 19, of the entire brigade of state militia companies affiliated with the brigade. Such a parade of Connecticut soldiery cation of the soldiers monument in East Rock park, and in this parade the Richmond Blues of Richmond, Va, one of the most famous military organizations in the country, will be the particular guest. It is possible that the Putnam Phalanx and other similar organizations will be in the procession.
 In addition to the military feature of the parade there will be civic and industrial sections in which every civ. ic society and department and all Of the manufactories will be represented. The school children will also, prooa- bly, form a feature of the parade.
 There will be band concerts on the Central Green by amalgamated bands of 100 pieces and there will be at least 20 or 25 bands in the parade: There will be special illumination of the streets and the buildings and plans are now being considered for the erection on the green of grand stands and boxes for the seating or the crowd, who want to see the events on the green. The committee is also considering the erection of court of honor on the green which would add to the decorative effect of the occasion.
 One of the principal features of the great celebration will be the display of New Haven manufactured pro- ducts The proposal has been made not only to show the goods actually made but in as many cases as possl- ble the actual process of manufacture.
 And these things enumerated are but the beginning of plans and fea-. lures for the biggest thing New Ha. ven has ever seen. The event will continue three days, September 19, 20. 21, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
g, ,1OO,O ,OOO PROFITS LOST BY SUPREME
 COURT DECISION

Washington, May 2s-Alleged profits of $2. 100000 in promoting copper company in Boston. F years ago, was the big stake lost in the Supreme Court by Albert s. Bigelow. "a New York and Boston capitalist. The high court affirmed decision of the Mass achusetts Supreme Court which oblig- ed Bigefow to make restitution of the secret. profits.
 The suit decided yesterday was brought against Bigelow in Massachu- setts for return of the vast profits which Bigelow and Leonard Lewis sohn of New York were said to have made in exploiting the copper con- cern.
 In a similar suit against Lewissohn, in New York, the copper company lost. Yesterday the high court denied that the Massachusetts court in deciding for the copper company did not give full faith and credit to the New York federal courts decision
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
FraternitieS
sEAvIEw LODGE, N. E. o. P.

SEAVIEW LODGE, N. E. o. P.
 Complete plans for the joint ob- servance to be held by Seaview lodge, N. B. O. F., on June 10. on the oc- casion of its next regular meeting when the lodge will combine a recep- tion to James L. Christie in honor of his recent election to the exalted posi- ton of grand warden with a celebra- ton of the 18th anniversary of the institution of the lodge were an nounced last night at the regular meeting of the lodge. All the grand officers have accepted invitations to be present while there will be dancing and a luncheon. The committee in charge of the arrangements is com posed of Mrs. Marcus L. Reynolds, chairman, Charles E. Williams and Harry M. Dawson It is expected that the attendance win be large.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
THAT RUTLAND FIGHT
New Haven Road Says Governmen
 Must Bring the Suit.

New York, May 2eACounsel for the Now York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad company appeared yesterday before Justice Gerard in the supreme court, and opposed an application made by minority stockholders of the Rutland Railroad Co. for restrain ling order to prevent the acquisition by the N.-Y.. ". HI. q H. railroad of
 5 majority of the stock of the Rut.' land railroad. . connecting line. 1t was contended that the government ana not an individual stockholder. must bring action under the Sher- man antitrust law. and that 1t must be shown that the public is not mere ly m individual oppressed.
 Minority stockholders have peti- toned the court. in the event, a re straining order is not granted, to compel the New Haven road to pur- chase 2s.0oo shares of stock of the Rutland at $106 a share. This is the price. 1t is asserted the company has agreed to pay for 4,0O0 shares to ob- tain control of the Rutland. which is a competing road. the minority stock holders cosltended, with the New Ha- ven road in New England. The hear ing was adjourned until Wednesday
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
HOUSE JOKER
 7. IN ARMY BILL

Washington, May 2S-A hot assault upon the Democratic House for it's en- actment of ..joker'' in the army bill which would legislate Major General Wood out of his post as chief of staff next year. was made yesterday after noon in statement issued by .Secre- tary of War Stimson.
 "Such personal legislation has been the bane of the army" he declared s'In the present proposition. the evil Is exhibited in It's most exaggerated form, and | doubt if the American people have any sympathy for such an attack"
 The stjoker''. S4imson declared, 'stends to put premium upon mere routine service and to exclude from the highest post of the army men whose force, intelligence and oppor- tunity have brought them quickly to the front.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
NOTICE

Hearing de Establishment of Grades
 on Eundry Streets.
 At the meeting of the Common Council of the City of Bridgeport held May 20th. 1912, the following resolu- tion was adopted:-
 Resolved: That the Clerk be and hereby is directed to notify the per- sons in interest to appear before the Common Council, Council Room, City Hall, City of Bridgeport on the 3rd day of June, 1912, at o'clock in the evening to be heard in relation to the establishment of grades on the fol- lowing streetS:-
 Boston Terrace, from Boston ave- nue northerly to it's terminus;
 Alice street. from Madison avenue easterly to its terminus.
 Attest
 STEPHEN F. BOUCHER, n City Cork.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
A. SKIDMORE
NOTICE

Taken by virtue of an execution to me directed, and will be sold at pub lie vendue to the highest bidder. at the public sign-post in the Town of Bridgeport, fourteen days after date. which will be on Saturday the eighth day of June, 1912, at z o'clock in the forenoon, to satisfy said execution and my fees thereon, the following de- scribed property, to wit: Meat cutter. scales, groceries, etc.
 Dated at Bridgeport this 25th day of May, 1912.
 MAX COHEN,
 Sheriff of the City of Bridgeport
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
NOTICE

Hearing de Construction of Sewer
 in Center Street Extension.
 At the meeting of the Common Council of the City of Bridgeport held May goth, 1912, the following resolu- ton was adopted:-
 Resolved: That the Clerk be and hereby is directed to notify the per- sons in interest to appear before the Common Council, Council Room, City day of June, 1912, at o'clock in the evening to be heard in relation to the construction of a sewer in Center Street Extension. commencing at and connecting with the present sewer in North avenue, thence extending northerly in Center Street Extension to its terminus
 Attest:
 STEPHEN F. BOUCHER, A a Citv Clerk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
NOTICE

Hearing de Construction Of . Sewer in Main Street, From Wheeler
 Avenue to French Street.
 At the meeting of the Common Council of the City of Bridgeport held May 2oth, 1912. the following resolu- tfon was adopted:-
 Resolved: That, the Clerk be and hereby is directed to notify the per sons in interest to appear before the Common Council, Council Room, City Hall, City of Bridgeport on the 3rd day of June, 1912, at 8 o'clock in the evening to be heard in relation to the construction of a sewer in Main street, commencing at and connecting with the present sewer in Main street near Wheeler avenue, thence extending northerly in Main street to French street
 Attest,
 STEPHEN F. BOUCHER, a. City Clerk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT. ss.. PROBATE COURT.

May 27 1y12. Estate of George w. Neubauer, late of the town of Bridgeport in said Dis trict deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis- trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said Es- tate to exhibit their claims for set clement. Those who neglect to pre- sent their accounts, properly attest ed, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 CONRAD HOCKENBERGER, a Administrator
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
". 'VlRGINlA WINS FROM MARYLAND IN
 BOUNDARY DISPUTE

disfllte between Maryland and West Virginia of 20 years'' standing is clos ed, with a final decree by the Su- preme Court in favor of West Vir- ginia. se
 Whether the high or low water mark of the Potomac river is the boundary line was involved, West Virginia con tending for the low water mark and Maryland for the high mark. A com mission appointed in 1910 found in fa- vor of West Virginia
 Yesterday the court approved the commissions report.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
TAFT CALLSlPOODLE T.R. BECAUSE BARK
 WORSE THAN BITE

Long Branch, May 28-The French poodle presented to Taft by an ad- mirer at Redbank was promptly chris tened CT R-' because. as the Presi- dent commented. his bark is worse than his bite.
 The President had fair crowd here. He spoke from a platform swept by an invigorating ocean breeze.
 sI'd rather be down on the beach bathing than standing here speaking" " he told the crowd.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
LABOR TROUBLES IN LAWRENCE

Lawrence, Mass, May 2S.-IncenSed because mill officials stopped them from soliciting membership for the Industrial Workers of the World in- side the mill gates. 400 or 500 carders in the worsted mill, one of the Amer icap Woolen Company group and per- haps the largest worsted plant in the country, struck today. One hundred others had struck for the same req son, late yesterday. There were no disorders.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
WE HAVE STEADY
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 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, IUtbls .Collectpr.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-11-08
FAILS TO FIND IT
Grieving Over Lost $4,000
Causes WOman's Suicide.
Joe Rutledge Feared to Trust
Bank With Large Sum.

Council Grove, Kan, Nov. 8.-Griev-
ing over her inability to find $4,000
which her husband left when he died,
Mrs. Joe Rut1edge, living 10 miles
northwest of this city, shot herself
through the head with a revolver
Thursday afternoon, dying instantly.
She leaves five children, the Oldest OF
whom is aged about 20 years. The
weapon with which the shooting was
done was borrowed from her brother
in-law for the purpose, she said, of
soaring away chicken thieves. She
secured the revolver Saturday.
Last February Joe Rutledge died. He
owned the farm on which he lived and
had $4,000 in cash. At the time of his
death it was supposed the money was
in the bank with their checking ac-
count. A search was made for it when
the estate was probated and then it
was discovered that no one knew where
the money had been placed. It has
now been decided that RutIedge, fear
ing to trust the bank with so large a
sum, buried the money and forgot
at the hour of death, to tell his wife
OF the location of the valuable cache
The una-vaIling search for the money,
the fact that there was no hope of
locating it and the loss of her hus-
band had affected the woman's mind,
1t is believed, and in a moment of tenn
porary insanity she took her own life
as the only solution of the difficulties
which confronted her.