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The Elbert County tribune., 1912-07-05
GHOSTS EVER BOTHER You7
II So, Southern Negro Folks Say These
Simple Precautions viii Chase
EN-.

AS part OF the folklore of the ne
gro folks the superstitions of slavery
days are of great interest. The fol-
lowing are some OF the negro's beliefs
about ghosts:
To feel hot breath of air strike
you at twilight signified the nearby
presence of a ghost. Should you wish
to avoid him, stop and turn your coat
and trousers and hat wrong side out
and the spirit cannot encounter you.
II, however. he is a pugnacioun
sprite and approaches despite the
change. turn and address him thus.
In the name OF the Lord, what do you
want?" Whereupon he will tell you
his business upon earth. then depart
and never. never trouble you again.
If. on the other hand. 1t Is a prowling
ghost who crawls under the house,
bumps against the floor, makes
strange sounds. and whispers in the
midnight hours, you have only to put
in new floor and he will do SO no
more.
Some ghosts are obtrusive and will
not only prowl about the house. but
creep in through the crack of the door
In the wee small hours OF the night,
and. once inside. expand to vast pro-
portions. To spare yourself any dis
turbance In this way, SOW mustard
seed all about the doorstep just before
going to bed, or place sieve on the
doorstep.
Before entering. the spirit will have
to count all the holes in the sieve or
all the mustard seeds, and by this
time daylight will come and he will
have to go. AS the counting for ono
night will not do for another you are
always safe.-Southern Workman.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-07-05
"Muen Is overworked Word.

The most overworked word in the
Englishman's vocabulary of slang is
Mug" AS a noun 1t may mean
face. fool, or student who prefers
reading to sport. AS verb its mean
ings are still more varied 1t may
mean to study hard, or to strike in the
face. 1t also means to rob or swindle.
and among actors to grimace or make
faces. To mug up is also, In theatrical
parlance, to make up.
Finally, to mug ones self is to get
drunk, the resulting condition being
one Of mugginess There is more OBJ
vious sense in this last use OF the
word than in some OF the others. for
alehouses. in the eighteenth century,
were commonly known as mughouses.
Mug is the English equivalent of the
German Zug. which Mark Twain found
to mean everything. A new sense OF
the verb mug" in the American slang
is to photograph face.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-07-05

should be fed in addition. A palatable
mixture for this purpose is four parts
shorts, two parts corn and one part
tankage. II corn is not available,
ground wheat, sifted ground oats or
field peas may replace the corn. Both
sows and pigs should have the run of
alfalfa, clover. rape. oats and peas, or
other pasture. The object to be Sc
cured with the pigs is to train them to
extent before weaning time.
Weaning time is from six to twelve
weeks. If the sows are to be rebred
at once, the pigs should be weaned at
eight or nine weeks of age. II one
litter per year only is planned, the pigs
may be allowed to run with the sow
until twelve or fourteen weeks of age.
After weaving. plenty of skim-milk,
fresh pasture. and grain rotation in
addition, are necessary for best results.
In no case will 1t be found advisable
to expect pigs to make profitable
growth on pasture alone. At the age
of weaving, the pig should be making
very rapid and his most profitable
growth. It takes fifty per cent. more
feed to put a pound of gain on 150-
pound pig than to put pound on one
weighing forty pounds, and SO per
cent. more feed for a 350-pound pig.
Keep the pigs gaining while young on
pasture and dairy by products, II
available always supplemented with a
grain ration.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-07-05

CBy PROF. r. ]. IDDINGS. Idaho Ex-
pertinent Station)
The profits of successful hog man
rest largely upon his success In raising
pigs. No matter how well the sows
may have been managed and how
much care and attention may have
been bestowed upon them, little
carelessness and lack of skill at far
rowing time and during the early
weeks of the pigs growth may result
In the loss of large percentage OF the
litters and the stunting of many more
Warmth and protection during the
irst few days and sufficient amount
of nutritious feeds and fresh air and
plenty of sunshine later on make for
growthy pigs that bring profits to the
breeder.
II from a well-nourished dam and a
healthy strain of animals the pigs rare
ly need attention at farrowing time. A
quiet SOW does not object to the pres
ence of the herdsman, and weak pigs
can be helped to suck without irritat-
Ing the SOW. Nervous sows are often
best let alone. In very cold weather
some artificial heat may be necessary
In the farrowing pen.
At three or four weeks of age the
pig will begin to pay attention to his
mothers feed This is to be encour-
aged, and as soon as the pigs are eat
ing well, creep to pig feeding lot
should be provided. Skim-milk is the
standard pig feed, but some grain
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-07-05
"a Perfect Saw

ITO say nothing and saw wood"
seems to be one of the most sagacious
phrases passed down by our hard.
working forebears. Like most sayings
which have emanated from manual
labor, this is blunt. homely. and. to
the loquaciously inclined. painfully
accurate. Show me a man bent jack
knife fashion over a sawhorse, with
a short log under his buck. and I will
point out a man who is minding his
own business with admirable zeal II
he speaks. he ceases to saw While
he saws he is necessarily mute Hence
this shrewd phrase. which is. punning
aside. a perfect saw.-Atlantic Month.
ly.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-07-05

cat-like ceierity. Where are your
tools. you chauffeur? Quick."
The bewildered chauffeur mechan-
ically reached for a box on the rum
ning-board. as the young assistant
came up. grinning all over his malign
dark face.
"Oh. quicker! What's the matter,
rheumatism? They wouldn't have you
in training camp for motor trucks
on Sunday. Hustle, please"
There never had been anything
done to that sedate limousine quite as
this was done. Even the preoccupied
girl looked on in fascination at rap
idity Of unwasted movement suggest
ing conjuring feat.
by George," exclaimed her escort
"A splendid man you've got therel
Really, a splendid chauffeur, you
know"
The driver smiled with a CLEAN Of
irony. but disregarded the comment.
Would you like to get into your
carr" he asked the girl. You will be
able to start very sooh."
II see that" she acknowledged
gratefully. Thank you; would
rather wait here"
rs your chauffeur trustworthy
"Oh. yes; he has been in my uncle's
never before out here, in this place"
There was pause. filed by the
soft monotone of insults drifting from
the side of the limousine. for Rupert
talked while he worked and his fel-
low-worker did not please him.
Wrench, baby hippo! Oh. look be-
hind you where you put it-you need
a memory course. You ought to be
passing spools to lady with a sew
ing machine. Did you ever see mo-
tor car before? There. pump her up.
do" He rose, drew out his watch and
glanced at 1t. Five minutes; I'll
have to beat that day after tomorrow.
The driver looked over at him and
their eyes laughed together. Now. for
the first time the girl noticed that
across the shoulders of both mems
Jerseys ran in silver letters the name
of a famous foreign automobile.
81 am very grateful. indeed" she
said bravely and graciously. II wish
could say more, or say it better. The
journey will be short, now"
But all her dignity could not check
the frightened shrinking Of her glance,
first toward the Interior of the limou-
sine and then toward the man who
was to enter there with her. And the
driver of the gray machine saw 1t.
I'VE have done very little." he re-
turned. May put you in your carr
The chauffeur was gathering his
tools, speechlessly outraged, and max
ing ready to start. Seated among the
rugs and cushions. under the light of
the luxurious car, the girl deliberately
drew of her glove and held out her
small uncovered hand to the driver of
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-07-05
The Nav Wax.

"Going to your summer cottage thi
year," r''''
NO; we've decided to stay in the
city"
But 1 thought you were SO fond OF
the country?"
I'VE used to be, but now we prefer
to stay at home. where we can get
fresh milk, eggs and butter every
morning."
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-07-05
Fruit for Market

The commercial fruit grower re-
stricts his selection to the really
profitable sorts. which is a lesser
number than the average home fruit
garden requires in order to supply the
needs for family use. He selects sorts
that combine the vigor OF the tree
and attractive color. large size. ETC..
but above all long carrying capacity.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-07-05
Washed Euua.

Washed eggs rot more readily than
those not washed. The dirty eggs. II
sold at all. would better be sold dirty
than washed.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-07-05
Paw for Extra cara.

Chicks Matched In June, July and
August begin laying In February and
Marcn. and lay enough the first sea,
son to pay for the extra care.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-07-05
Youno Orchards.

Examine the young orchard trees
Tor injuries by mice or rabbits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
TWO BIG TRADES MASS MEETINGS
 PLANNED HERE
Building Trades to be Addressed by Mayor Charters and Metal Trades by Messrs Keppler and Murphy

Two meetings of importance to Bridgeport labor unionists, and work CTS generally will be held in this city. The first will be held this evening. a mass meeting for the Building Trades, at 1119. Broad street. The meeting will have for it's principal speaker Mayor Stephen Charters of Ansonia. The Building Trades include the ma sons. carpenters, sheet metal workers, roofers. plumbers, painters and build ing labOrers
 A meeting of the Metal Trades has been called for the Assembly Hall, Park Theatre, which will be address ed by General Organizer Eugene Mur- phy and John J. Kepprer, vice president of the Machinists' organization. The object of the meeting is to more thor oughly organize the building and ed plan of industrial organization by which the leaders hope to create more efficient units for conciliation, or fight, in trades disputes.
 Meetings of this character are in progress throughout the country, and are part of the means by which the American Federation is adapting its organization to meet modern condi- tions.
 Under the new plan the men when involved in a dispute with an employ CT in any industry, expect to be able to consider the industry as a whole, and in case of strike to be able to call out all the crafts in that enterprise.
 But the purpose of the Federation Is said to be to form organizations less for striking purposes than to make them so strong that strikes will be unnecessary, because employers will prefer collective bargaining.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
BELIEVES HIMSELF
 TARGET FOR FlIRTS
EXPERT PATTERN MAKER IS HELD AT POLICE HEADQUAR- TIERS FOR EXAMINATION
 AS TO SANITY.

For the purpose of having physic- fans look into the condition of the young prisoners mind, Judge Carl Foster of the city court today held Isaac Hoffman, pattern maker, aged 19, for one week without bail.
 Hoffman was the center of a row near the Moose carnival in North ave- nue, last night, when A. B. Fairchild. 26 Wiiliston street, Jacob Schneider. 16 Kossuth street, and Robert Her. man, 1882 Main street, all in one party took exception to his attitude towards one of the girls in his party.
 Only few days ago Hoffman called on Prosecuting Attorney Delaney to demand police protection from a gang of South Erad people he said were an- moving him. When arrested last night Hoffman had a pistol in his clothing, but it was not loaded.
 Hoffman told Judge Foster a long story this morning of girls seeking to entangle him into affairs and of his repelling them. He assumed the pre- negatives of a lawyer and eross-ex- amined the witnesses against him with show of considerable shrewd- ness.
 Hoffman is an expert pattern maker, and lives as 407 Broad street. He says
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
ROOSEVELT
 OPENS IN
 NEW JERSEY

Paterson. V. J.. May 2s-Declarins that he was fighting. not for himself /. and not for the Republican party. | but for the people and that the light
 is She most important since the days of Lincoln. Theodore Roosevelt, to- day. opened his four day New Jer- ! sey campaign here.
 He said that his campaign for the preaidencys was only means to an end, hiss primary object being to re- ] stoFe and strengthen the simple ideal. ism which characterised the men who. , e century and a> quarter ago, found [ the union and the men who, half a lcentury ago. restored and perpetuat-
 sit Is evident" he. said. "that iii ! thi4 contest we, are lighting what, is much more than factiona! fight or the Republican party are standing for the rights of the plain citizens of the Republican party are also stand ing for the rights of every decent cit- ixen, watever his politics"
 He said that he had against him practically every representative and beueflciaryof privilege both in politics and in business, the immense maJorl- 1: ty of the bosses, the immense major 1 ity of buainess: every representative lof the alliance between crooked bus linens and crooked politics"
 we have also against us." he add : ed, "all that portion of the press, in- scluding the great New York dailies. which represent Wall street. It is ' :: curious fact that the great dailies which, as Democrats, championed Judge Parker against me in. 1904 arc now championing MT. Taft within the Republican party" lN
 Much of his speech was given over to his ideas of how the machinery of the government should be restored to the people -and kept within their reach.
 .I believe in a protective tariff" he said. "but I want to see the benefit xet into the pay envelope as well as appear in the dividends. For this req son advocate the creation of na- tional bureau whose business it shall he to investigate protected industry benefit the workingman. =.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
MASONIC CHOIR
 DOES SPLENDIDLY
APPEARED AT PARK THEATRE LAST NIGHT IN DELIGHTFUL CONCERT PROGRAM AND
 PLEASED LARGE AUDIENCE.

Before large audience the Mason lc cholr Of Waterbury, under the au specs of Orient chapter, O. E. S., gave concert of excellent duality in the Park theatre last night. Many expressions of praise were heard af- ter the entertainment from those who mad listened to the program which Tn itself was we'll selected.
 The chorus, consisting of 40 male voices, each member a Mason, was ly good in the pianissimo or soft pas sages and mellowed down beautifully. The songs which required variations in tones were given in a splendid manner. The bass section was par ticularly fine, round and full in tone. The tenor section though far better than the average was not as good as it should have been to balance we'll with the bass section. One or two voices stood out too prominent and upset to a trifle extent the perfect balance which otherwise would have been obtained.
 The two striking renditfons were, Hammond's 'Lochinvar," which was given upon request, with incidental solo by Carl Schick and "The Ros- ary." Nevin. Both of these selections were given with an excellency which called for continued applause and brought out encores. In "LOchinvar", MT Schick, though not having much solo work to do, carried off his part with good effect.
 With "The Handorgan Man." A: von Othegraven, and Keep a-go1n
 Heinrich Jacobson, two selections of the madrigal type, light and catchy, the chorus easily caught the fancy Of the audience. Both were well gtv- en. 'Crea ation's Hymn" H. Mohr. was we'll received.
 Henri de Pawloff of Waterbury, violin virtuoso and Miss Lillian Eu- bank of New York, mezzo soprano. assisted in the program. MT. PaWlorr brought out the sweet tones of the violin in talented fashion and particu- larly pleased the audience with his rendition of simonettfs Madrigale: Schuman's Evening Song" was well given, He was roundly appiauded af- ter each of the four selections ne played.
 Miss Eubank displayed voice of cultivation She is finished musi- clan and sings distinctly. Had she selected for her first rendition, song of English composition. and one more familiar to American ears than Gou- mods aria, "Plus grand dams, son ob- scurite," taken from the French, La Refine de Baba," she would have pleas ed her audience more as was readily shown when she sang as an encore 2 catchy little bee song. In her second appearance Sne sang four ShOft Hul bers of which "A Fairy Lullaby, Mrs H. H. A. Beach, was of special delight.
 The concert was given under the direction of Isaac Beecher Clark, and George F. Boyd was pianist. Miss Mabel l.. French was accompanist for Miss Eubank. The Masonic choir was first brought to Bridgeport by Fred D. Ives, who arranged for its appear ance in connection with the 15oth an- niversary of St. Johns lodge. Masons, Feb. 12. It made such decided and striking impression at that time, It's appearance last night was secured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
PLAYS AND PLAYERS
POLI's

Mark Twain declares that wit is a sharp pointed art that may. belong to any nation; that the accomplish ment of the comic is equally wide. continuously delightful and laugh in spring kind-is a typical American production and the secret of it is American alone.
 Those who have seen, enjoyed and laughed at the great comedy "Over Players at Po1i's theatre this week, can readily understand what the greatest of American humorists was driving at when he made this distinc- tiOn. Theatregoers are conversant with plenty of comedies from the They were witty, sarcastic, polished, and bri1ilant-some of them-but they lacked that great American trait-hu- nor.
 See cover Night" and you will catch the point. There's something in this bubbling American fun, that no European production can touch. Of course it may be absurd in parts but that is forgiveable, for "Over Night is built for laughing purposes only, and it accomplishes it's aim to perfection.
 No comedy ever put upon the Am- erican stage contained more laughter packed into it's lines than this merry offering. You don't have to wait to the end of the first actor the sec- ond--or third-to be rewarded for sit- ting through what's gone before You get your reward as soon as the cur- tain goes up. If laughing makes peo- pie fat (and it makes them healthy. anyway then those who are inclin- ed to stoutness had better avoid Polls this week, or else come fortified with lemon juice and vinegar, for the sur aI1s hot icfa fa6 not help leaning back in his seat and yelping in mirth at the sunny fun which is unloosened in lover Night"
 High praise is heard on every hand for the wonderful way in which the Poli Players are putting on this pro- from the w. A. Brady company in New York has been secured and those who have seen the original company (this year in New York; declare that the performance of the PoH Players is in no whit inferior. As a matter created by Miss Margaret Lawrence, who was a member of the Poli Stock company in Bridgeport last year, and who was understudy. to Miss Blanche Hall, the present leading woman in the role of Luana, the native girl in
 Everybody loves a good laugh and aQver Night" is drawing capacity houses for that reason Get your seats early, for the remaining per- formances, and avoid getting left.
 Coming, next week, "The Lily" Da- vid Belasco's greatest drama. Adapted from the French of Pierre Wolff and Gaston Leroux, "Thee Lily is the most remarkable sex problem play and the most gripping and vital drama of recent years. The Bridge port production will be the first in stock, direct after run of 300 nights at the Belasco theatre, New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
GERMANY LAUNCHES BIGGEST" SHIPI

Hamburg, May 23.-The worlds largest ship, the Ham burg American liner Imperator, 10h feet longer than the ill-fated Titanic, today was launched here by Emperor William, in the presence of the high officials of the German government and g. very vast throng.
 The recent loss of the White Star leviathan and 1.5O0 of her passengers gave a rather sombre tone to today's ceremonies but nevertheless there was a ringing chorus of cheers when the monster vessel slid into the water.
 The Titanic was 882 feet inches long. The Imperator is ss3 feet long, 95 feet wide. From the captains bridge to the water line the distance is S1 feet. The topmost of her II decks is as high as a five story house. She will have tonnage of 50,000 and accommodations for 5000 passengers. There will be lifeboats and lifesaving apparatus for every person on board.
 The Imperator is under subsidy of the German navy and in time of war can be pressed into transport service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
INCOME FROM MILLION GIFT
 TO WEDL0CK

Boston, May 23-According to Mrs. Ezra E. Chase, close personal friend of Mrs. Mary Louise Garland, and superintendent of Old Colony Union, an industrial institution, a pet chari- ty established by Mrs. Garland, the latter will lose merely $1,000,000 of the $10, 1000 left her by her late hus. agent, Francis Cushing Green, on Sat- urday.
 Mrs. Garland and her fiance, today, refused themselves to all newspaper men. They would neither confirm nor deny Mrs. Chase'se story.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
STOLE TO HELP
 DYING MOTHER

Philadelphia,M May 23.-Taught from earliest childhood to abhor dishonesty and clinging tenaciously to those teachings through a life filled with disheartening adversities, Granville Smith, just of age, is in Moyamening Prison, today. a martyr to the love he bears his dying mother. He stole SPA from Little Brothers department store so that he could remove his erculosis Hospital at Montalco, to her home in this city, where she had told her son she wanted to die,
 As a drivers helper for Little Brothers, Smith. with the burden of a sick mother and his own support upon his shoulders, received $9 week
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
BLASTING NEAR BARNuM SCHOOL
 ALARMS PUPILS

Deliberate disregard of the orders of Director Courtade has brought complaints against the Bridgeport Gas Light Co.,, from people in the vicinity of. and teachers of the Barnum ave- nue school who were considerably dis turbed this morning by blasting. The Gas Light Co. is laying main across Arctic street from Knowlton, easter ly and the work is being done by the Pierce Mfg. Go. A ledge has been en- countered. Director Courtade said to a Farmer reporter that he had cau- toned the company not to do any blasting during school hours. ''The blasting law is very strict" said Di- rector Courtade, ''and the company opens itself up to serious trouble"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
FraternitieS

A number of members of the Wood- men of the World from the different camps in Bridgeport accompanied State Manager Garvin of New Haven to visitation at Westport Camp. No. 56. last evening, and introduced a large class of new members into the westport camp. after which speaking. music and songs was the order for social hour when refreshments were served in abundance. The Bridgeport delegation arrived home about mid night.
 Golden Hill council, Fraternal Ben- eft League met last evening at Magma Charta hall. Five limitations took
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
MORSE MAY
 RETURN TO
 WALL STREET

New York, May 23-That Charles w.. Morse. back in America seemingly as we'll and strong, as when he was a power in financial circles and the dominant figure in the ice trust. which forced the price up during hot sum- mer after hot summer when little children died like flies because their parents were unable to pay the price for the cooling substance in the crowded tenement districts of this and other cities, intends to fight for vengeance was the opinion Of his old time associates today.
 Morse, it is now known, Is far from being broke. ..The physicians tell me- he said with 8 grim gathering of the muscles around his mouth, that the length of time I am to live de- bends in a great measure on myself. There is much for me to do before die's