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Arizona republican., 1912-06-16
OUR LADY SENATORS.
What May Happen When Women
 Control 1t.

Well I see they're going to sen0 women to the United States senate at last remarked the troubled tourist, cheerfuIIy. T rather reckon that ought to wake up the most exclusive club in the country. What?
 That dignified and patriarchal as semblage of distinguished persons has been messing itself in impene trabe unapprOachableness long enough. and it's about time some of the coeds got in there to sort of clean house. as it were The first thing they'll probably do will be to abolish the smoking rooms. No lady senator wants to have all the curtains and furniture in the place smoked up. It's also a two to one bet that no senator will be allowed to chew, un- less it's slippery elm or something of that sort
 Tea would probably be served reg ularly every afternoon on the floor of the senate.
 The senate will now recess for tea" will be the new order of busi- ness and the senatOresses can take turns pouring. If any senator wants to smoke after tea he can go over to the house or down in the base ment somewhere
 Tt may be that women senators will tidy up the place to the extent of putting pink ribbons on the senate bills and placing neat but gaudy sofa pillows in every chair, with a few tidies and doilies thrown over the desks, just to give the place home like atmosphere.
 And when. in the course of hu- man events, the first woman senator is called upon to preside over that august body, there'll be an earth quake sure, or at least couple of revolutions. The house will be sure to adjourn and cross over to the senate wing to enjoy the spectacle.
 The senate would have to have all At Home day, too, when all the feminine constituents of the senator esses could fill the galleries and ap- plaud their favortes. Also the most potent, grave and reverend senators would have to applaud too, from mere chivalry if nothing else.
 "They say the senate proceedings are unusually dull and prosaic, but if the coeds don't make it the most brilliantly attractive place in the cap itol, then 1 miss my guess. New York Telegram
Arizona republican., 1912-06-16
BANKS HONOR FREAK CHECKS.
Collars, Cuffs and Other Articles
 Sometimes Used as Checks.

There is a bank clerk in a western city who has for years indulged in hobby for collecting bank checks drawn on queer articles. There hang about this clerks desk a torn linen collar, a piece of lath, a cuff and various other objects used for the purpose of drawing money from the bank
 Each of these has story.
 The clerk began his collection with piece of lath. This was hon. ored by the bank for $250. It was made into a check by the owner of a sawmill, who, with his son, was at the plant with no checkbook. The money was needed to pay the hands
 The sawmill man wrote on the Iath just what a check correctly drawn would bear and sent his son to the bank to get the money and explain. The lath check was hon ored after some discussion among the bank officers.
 The cuff was drawn by an actor who, while intoxicated, had engaged in a fight with a fellow Thespian and had been arrested. He was treated cavalierly in his cell. AS he could obtain no paper. he bribed a boy to take the cuff check to a bank In due course the player re- ceived his money and paid his fine If one carries a good account it is | probable that his bank will honor the check even if drawn in a freaky 1 way, but as a general thing they are loath to encourage that sort oi | Drocedure-NeW York Press.
Arizona republican., 1912-06-16
M'FARLAND GOING ABROAD.
Boxer Concludes He Needs Rest, and
 Will Take in Olympic.

CHICAGO, June 15.-Packey Me Farland, victor in dozens of light weight battles, concluded he had earned a rest. As announced he sail ed from New York for Europe yes terday.
 It is the boxers intention to go to Stockholm for the Olympic games and after that he will visit Paris Lon
Arizona republican., 1912-06-16

don and other cities. He says that he will be gone two months and will not return then unless there is chance to meet Ad WOlgast, the champion.
Arizona republican., 1912-06-16
OF COURSE, YOU SEE.

Husband-But you must admit that men have better judgment than Wo- men.
 Wife-Oh, yes; you married me- and I, yOu-Life
Arizona republican., 1912-06-16
WOULD SPOIL IT.

A famous art expert was talking at a dinner in Philadelphia about some of Sargents cruelty realistic portraits.
 Sargent once painted a Philadel- phia women,' he said. and when the work was finished the lady's coachman called for it.
 As the coachman was studying the portrait Sargent said to him:
 "'How do you like it?''
 The man answered thoughtfully:
 Well, sir, ye might have made it a little better lookin', mebbee; but if ye had, ye'd have spOilt it. Wash ingtOn Star.
Arizona republican., 1912-06-16

The shopkeepers have fixed the price of $50. They have had many inquir- ies. but no purchaser so far.-From the New Yorw Evening Mail.
Arizona republican., 1912-06-16
COULDN'T POSSIBLY.

"Why isn't the stenographer at her desk?"
 "Oh, she can't work today" And why not?"
 Seems she left her powder rag at home"
Arizona republican., 1912-06-16

Hire a little salesman at The Re- publican office A Want Ad will see more customers than you can,
Arizona republican., 1912-06-16

Hire a little salesman at The Re publican office A Want Ad will see more customers than you can.
Arizona republican., 1912-06-16
QUOTATION ON
 WHITE RABBITS
Also on Other Things Peo- pie Want to Eat; At tendance at the City Mar ket Yesterday Was Best Ever; It's Popular

There were at least a thousand peo- pie at the city market yesterday morn ing and all seemed to be well satisfied with the way things were going. All most every one had purchase of some kind when he left.
 Hubbard squashes are showing up now. Potatoes are coming in freely They are good stock fully matured and selling well.
 White rabbits are the latest addition for eating purposes and they are selling for fifty cents each.
 Next week there will be enough can teIoupes to ship in crates to the out side market.
 Advices from Los Angeles say there is not much local hay being offered at present but they expect their market to be pretty well filled in a short time.
 Following are the prices prevailing
Arizona republican., 1912-06-16
$2 to $9.5O $2.5O Up
 Fine 7WO-Piece Suits

We are displaying some very good looking piece suts m our window which remarkably good for the money. They blue serge materials, some are plain and others fancy Nothing finer this mers wear, whether for business, pleasure or other wise Come here tomorrow men and let us show you them. The price is
Arizona republican., 1912-06-16
WANT TO PROVE THIS.

You will love this store as l do if you
 see how carefully selected are my lines A beauty store that satisfies the most exacting young or old rlan.
Arizona republican., 1912-06-16

and strictly up to snuff. Canvas, buckskin, calf, kid and all tan Ieath- CTS. In shoes or Oxfords, for boy or man. Very clev- CT styles, best quality, and real summer comfort. For boy as we'll as man, the variety was never larger, nor the selection better. Come in tomorrow and look them over.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14
ASKS FOR A PROBE
GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION RE- QUESTS INQUIRY INTO THE STATE HIGHWAY DE-
 APARTMENT.

New Haven, Dec. 14.-A meeting of the directors of the Connecticut Good Roads association was held at the Hotel Taft yesterday and the follow ing important vote passed:
 That the association recommends to Governor Baldwin the appoint ment of a committee of three to in vestigate the efficiency of the highway department of the state of Connecui- cut and the systems of other states for the purpose of suggesting to the leg islature of 1913 such changes in our departm ent may seem advisable
 It is understood that the directors went as fully possible during their discussion into the details of the con- ditions of highway construction in this state. The discussion took up the expense of building and nainte- nance, and it is said unofftcial1y that there was considerable sentiment at the meeting that the funds of the state had not been judiciously or economically expended. Although it could not be confirmed last night 1t Is understood that an investigation of the highway department, if undertak- en, may also include a thorough audit of all the accounts of said depart11er Reference was made to the Berlin and Milford turnpikes and there Is some interest in the question, for instance, as to how much money has been ex- pended in maintaining these two par ticular highways.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14
SHERIFF CAN'T
 COLLECT EXPENSES
Can Only Recover After War
 rant is Issued For Arrest

An important decision was handed down by Attorney General John H. Light yesterday, in answer to the state comptroIler's query to his po- sition in the matter of reimbursing a sheriff of one of the counties for ex- penses incurred while searching for criminal.
 The decision says that the only ex- penses to be recovered by such an official are either to be recovered in the matter of serving a civil process, or through the court, as part of the court costs. The law does not require that a sheriff search for suspect, and he may recover expenses incl dental to such a search, only after having secured a warrant for the sus- pect's arrest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14
'FIREMEN CLEARED
 BY COMMISSIONERS
Charges Against Kelley and Mo- Grath .'NOt Proven" Says
 Board After Hearing

Driver J. J. Kelley, of Engine No. 5, and Laddern1an William McGrath,' of Truck No. g. last night were cleared of charges of using prOfane and in decent language against Lieut. Ar thur Chambers, Of Engine No. ,. The verdict followed a, lengthy hearing be- fore the Board of Fire Commissioners at which many witnesses were exam ined
 Lieut. Chambers, who preferred the charges, was tine only witness against his two subordinates. He declared and McGrath became abusive when reproved by him, and Kelley, he de- clared. wanted. to fight. Lieut. Cham bers repeated to the commissioners some harsh names he said he had been called.
 F'iremen Kelley and McGrath both pleaded not guilty and said that they Lieut.. Chambers on the days in ques- ton. The quarrel on Nov 16 arose over visit paid Engine No. sta ton by a, visitor who was unwelcorne and who was ordered out The Thanksgiving Day muSs followed an alleged disobeyance of orders relative to hydrant couplings at small fire. backed up in all essential details by Fireman T. F.. Reilly, Truck No 2; Fireman Fred Sanger, Engine No. 5; Fireman John Callahan, Engine No 5; Fireman Charles Burke, Truck No. 9; William Flick, Truck No. 2, and other lay witnesses.
 That charges may be preferred against Lieut.. Chambers was a report following the meeting of the commits SiOnerS who reached a verdict of Charges not proven shortly after all the testimony was taken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14
FIRST THINGS

The first English statute directing the use of avoirdupoie weight was put into effect 3s0 years ago today, Dec. 14 1882. The first attempt to provide standards of weights and measures for the whole kingdom had loeen made in 1197, but was not very successful. The first public scales Of which there is any record was set up in London in 1909, and in that year a weight master was appointed and charged with doing justice between buyer and seller" In 1853 Edward III. ordered that there should be -tone weight, measure and yard, throughout the kingdom, but the order had small ef- feet. Indeed, it was not until 1926 that a statute for establishing a uni- forn1ity of weights and measures throughout the United Kingdom was fully enforced. After a time local measures again came into use, and these were established in 1879. The metric system of weights and measures was first adopted in France in 1901 and is now in general use throughout Europe. Decimal currency, an outgrowth of the metric system, has been adopted by the United States, Canada and many other countries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14
PARDON FOR TAYLOR
Idfe Convict at Wethersle8d Leaves
 Free Man Today.

New Haven, Dec. 14-JaTnes F. Fay Tor, A, life convict in the state pris. on, has been pardoned after serving 25 1-2 years and left. today, for hk sisters home in New Jersey. Late he will return to this city where he has been promised employment. Hs was convicted in 1887, of compucity iE the murder of Mrs. Margaret Ernst, q New Haven stOrekeeper.
 Fairfield county cases before tho board included Ralph Riccio, senteno- ed in 1910 to from three to four year. for assault with intent to kill Wht said that he thought he was pleading guilty to simple assault. William Robinson, sentenced in 1910 for abuse of a minor female, to from seven te eighteen years asked that his sentence might be reduced to seven years and also maintained that he is innocent He said that he did not know who i1Ii lawyer was and States AttorneJ Stiles Judson would not give the in. formation, but he said there was nf question as to the mans guilt.
 Domenico CeSare, sentenced las March for conspiracy with intent C commit assault, wanted a lawye. to speak for him as he said he coult not speak English. Savator D'Esopf acted as interpreter and through hin said he wanted lawyer and hat paid Lawyer Chamberlain of Bridge port to appear for him. In all event. he insisted that he was innocent ant his case was continued.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14
RED MEN PAST sACHEDIs DINE

A pleasant occasion was the semi. annual dinner of the past sachems o' the Okenuck tribe Improved Ordei of Red Men of Stratford, which Wal held at Carr's grill room, last night Under the talented direction of Georg' A. Fairchild, acting an toastUasts the following toasts were responoef to:
 The Improved Order of Red Men G. R. Fryer; Silent Toast, F. M. Wells Politics vs- Fraternity F. W Nettis ton; Seen From the Inside, Fl. 3 Barnum; And Still the Wonder Grew G. w. Spall; The Ladies, A. l.. Parke ton; When a R. R. is Not R. R., G. Homan; How Happy Could B. With Either Were T'other Dea- Charmer Away, F. G. Bevans; Money or the Faithful Keeper, b. l.. Beard sley; Our Wigwam w. A. Hubbeli The Papoose, W. s. CurtiSA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14
MOTHER DIES, STARVING, AFTER MONTHS FAST TO
 BRING DEAD BABY TO LIFE

Calgary, Alberta, Can, Dec. 14- Fasting and praying for more than a month in the hope that it would bring hack to life her baby that died two months after it's birth, Mrs. Henrietta Irwin, the wife of a rancher, died last Sunday Today the stricken husband reported the affair to the coroner Since Oct 1 the dead baby had lain in the Irwin cottage hidden by cover lets.
 Night and day prayers were said for the salvation and restoration of the child, and for weeks the father, moth CT and an aunt lasted in the hope that the baby would be restored to life, starving eventually ending the moth
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14

The new shade of brown, known as raisin, was used for the original Of this sketch The color is beautiful in itself, and when. in this case. black velvet is used with it, it is doubly ef- fective. sftF
 The wide-draped lapels are edged with the velvet, and their long ends gathered under the girdle, which is C. .1leI13eaueq with black velvet rose. The vest is of fine white net, the lower half underlaid with bright green satin.
 The collar has points faced with black velvet and bow Of the green, embroidered with black and bronze. Bright green uttons on tiny black velvet bows tri nthe front. The skirt buttons are velvet covered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14
SENTENCE FOR CHURCHMAN WHO ELOPED
 WITH 13-YEkR- OLD GIRL

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 14-Thomals Kepple, s. formerly prominent in church circles in Cincinnati, was taken to Charles1town, today, to begin a 6 to years sentence for elop1ng with 13 year old Stella Turner, of Cincin- nati The two lived here as man and wife. Kepple also associating himself with a sounth end, Boston religious society.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14

CTS grief. No physician waS in at- tendance at the birth and when the infant died it was covered with blan- kets and kept in the house where the officers found it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14

White Plains. ". Y.-"New York city is no place for children" said Justice Morschauser in declining to permit the two sons of Mrs. Katherine Johns to live with their mother. She is su- ing for divorce.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14
James Staples Co.
 Bankers and Brokers Is2 State Street Bridgeport. Conn

FIRE ASSURANCES SURETY BONDS REAL ESTATE Bought and Sold on COmnissaoR
 Loans Made on ApTscove0
 City Real Estate
 SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS-We re- ce1vc deposits subject to cheek ana 0l: Ruvv interest on balances of $500 and 0ver. We will act es Erustee@ and Administrators of EgtateG s P. L. HOL2EB .EsSTAPLEcS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14

In practice game the second basketball team of B. H. S. was de feated by a small score by the class E team of the Y. M C. A. yesterday afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14

The recent cold spell has set tht hockey players of B. H. S. going good team is expected from the ma terial now in sight
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14

Philadelphia-Dr. Frank R. Sitarkey says he has effected a, cure for loco motor ataxia with serum made from the glands of sheep and chickens.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14

It can also be said. for John [ Rockefeller that kerosene is muc cheaper than electricity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14
GOOD JEWELRY FOR YOU AND
 YOURS FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS


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 A small deposit will secure your Christmas gift. Make your selection today.
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 fs The Reliable JeWeler 68 FAIRFIELD AVE-. neaE Middle St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14

The Sophomore class held meet ing yesterday noon in the Assem- bly, hall. The class motto was chosen which is interpreted as nothing is sweeter than success" The class col ors, also decided at the meeting were blue and gold. A motion was passed to have a class dramatic club.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14
On Second Thought
By Jay E. House

} By Jay E. House -lS
 If you desire to compliment a woTn- an eat her salad in such manner as to convey the impression that yo are enjoying it.
 The tattoo mark is superior to the chin Unhislxer in the respect that it can be successfully concealed.
 If the people get the impression that it is musical comedy, grand opera often plays to good business.
 The lesson of nearly every election it that people seldom vote as they cheer.
 Art has many manifestations. The lattice work cranberry pie is one ex- pression of it.
 man has this advantage over a. dog man doesn't have to show his pedigree to obtain recognition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14

A general rehearsal of the first two acts was held yesterday afternoon in Warner Hall. The progress being made by Miss Clark, the coach, with the players is rapid and a successful presentation of the production is al- most assured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14

The physics laboratory has been re gently equipped with a large sized en zine that will actually run.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14
B. H. s. NOTES

The Junior class pins have arrived and can now be procured from the treasurer, MT. Logan. The pin is rather odd, being composed of un- polished gold with no color of any kinds.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-15
POLICE CHANCEMAN FINED
FOR NEGLECT OF DUTY

Charged by Acting Marshal Thomas
]. Sherry with having failed to per-
form his duty, Chanceman Harry W.
Meeker, of South Orange, has been
fined five days salary by Chairman
Edward A. Marks, of the village po-
lice committee. The announcement
was made today by Acting Marshal
Sherry.
According to Sherry the accused
member of the police force witnessed a
disorderly gathering in Church street
last Monday night and failed to act.
Meeker is said to have sounded his
whistle calling Patrolman John j.
Matte to the scene. Meeker is said
to have told Matte that all was
quiet. A secret investigation con-
Quoted by the acting marshal late
last week revealed the fact, accord
ing the latter, that at least sixteen
people had engaged in a fight in
which revolvers, knives and clubs
were brought into play, and that
Meeker witnessed the disorder.
At the request of Acting Marshal
Sherry sixteen summonses were is
sued today by Police Justice Edward
w. McDonough, all of which are re-
turnable Friday morning at 9 o'clock.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-15
TO REDECORATE
OLD ST. PETERS

ROME, July 15.-The marble work
ers will soon begin to make hammer
and chiseI chips under the sounding
vaults of st. Peters. The time chosen
for completing the interior Of the
famous church, according to original
design, is well chosen in hat 1t coin
cides with the sixteenth centenary of
the recognition of Christianity by the
Emperor Constantine, who laid the
foundations of the former church. of
st. Peters.
The present cathedral was erected
on the site of the old one, n some
of the original foundations remain.
st. Peters, though 1876 years in
building, was never fully completed.
The facade was only finished under
the Borghese Pope Paul v. a hun
dred years after the interior had been
commenced. and each succeeding
Pope. notably Clement VIII, added
to the decorations originally planned.
Rich marbles and mosaics grew in
the course of centuries round the
affairs, on the pilasters, and high up
in the golden dome the colossal
statues which adorn the inches were
ADDED one by one in the course Of
800 years.
Fifty years ago, under Pope Plus
TX the task was begun of substitute
Ing Carrara marble for stone In the
peo!ments of the great pilasters of
the nave. Now it remains to clothe
with the same marble the entire
length of the rs Corinthian pilasters.
The cost will run into at least. $500, 900
and the public will be appealed to
for subscriptions. The Pope himself
and Cardinal Rampolla have already
made large gifts toward the work,
which may not be completed for an
| other half century.