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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-26
THE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS

Probabilities point strongly to the nomination of President Taft by the Republicans and the selection of Governor Wilson by the Democrats to head their respective tickets. Yet the mutability of political circum- stance is such that either or both of these prophecies may prove erron- eous. MT. Roosevelt very evidently desires the nomination for himself and will prefer anybody to Taft. Either he or LaFollette are stronger with the voters than the President. But on the other hand great power is vested in the president. He con tro1s a multitude of offices. He is the head of the army and navy and the great Republican national ma chine will probably prove a flexible instrument to do his will.
 Yet some six states, most in the West, are in position to declare in direct primary what candidate they prefer. If all, or most of them, should be opposed to Taft, the effect might be that it would be deemed in-
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advisable to give him renomination, for such a. direct declaration of the voters would have great weight in party councils.
 Governor Wilson is the popular choice of his party. Nevertheless the Democratic convention makes two thirds of the entire number of dele gates a condition of choice, and it may appear that the governors s strength is not enough. Yet MT Bryan appears to be kindly disposed towards the Governors candidacy, and this is an element of strength, for MT. Bryan has a great following in his party and a powerful voice in it's affairs
 Both conventions will have their share of "favorite sons,' some of whom will have a nomination for the vice presidency in view, while others will expect only the honor which flows from being mentioned for ex- aIted office, and a few may hope for circumstance or condition whereby the presidential lightning will strike them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-26
NO. }
NO. } THE WEALTHY PAY HEAVY TAXES TO SUPPORT ENGLIoH GOVERNMENT; POOR SUPPORT UNCLE SAM

z Great Britain and the United States each derive 'revende from customs duties, or taxes on imports.
 They each lay internal revenue taxes But what a difference in the method. In England the customs taxes are laid almos entirely upon those things which are usually called Iuxuries.
 The American tariff taxes are laid on necessities, but at such a high rate that, in a multitude of instances. they produce little or no revenue for the government
 This effect is to entirely prevent competition. by which monopoly would be prevented from raising prices to the American consumer, an,l in order to pay one, dollar .to support the government the citizens of the United States must pay four or five dollars to the illegitinate support of trusts and monopolies.
 This feature of taxing one for the government and five for the trusts IS almost entirely absent from the Eng fish plan of tariff taxes, a fact which
 
 The feature of the system of taxa ton supported by MT. Hill and used by the Federal government is that the burden falls chiefly on the poor.
 Under the English system the bur den faIls@chiefly on well to do, even in the case of the customs taxes, since they are mostly upon luxuries, al- though the effect of the English taxes upon tobaccos and liquors is precise IY the same as in this country-the poor pay them chiefly.
 The internal revenue taxation of Great Britain, which MT. Hill scarce ly refers to is based upon the idea that citizens should pay according to their ability-Adam Smiths idea.
 Here Is the budget as presented to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-26

The Duke and Duchess of Con naught and the Princess Patricia are visitors to this country as guests of WhiteIaw Reid These r&ya1 person ages are receiving a great deal of space in the newspapers, and many American citizens are seizing the op- portunity to have a look at them. These attentions do not indicate that Americans love a lord" So far as the newspapers are concerned, dukes and duchesses do not arrive every day. They have the spice of novelty and that makes them good newspaper material. Just as cheerfulIy did the newspapers devote columns of space 70 Barnum's s sacred white elephant, and to the Pennsylvania man who spent s2,5OO to be a millionaire just or a day
 Doubtless there are a few persons in America who would like to see This country a monarchy. not because faeT rave a, particular love for kings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-26

At 17c-Lot Velvet or Leather Bags for Ladies; worth 25c. At 17c-Table Oil Cloth, 1 14 wide. At S1.25-Lot Mems and Boys $500 highly Nickel Plated Skates These
 are some of the best we have ever had.
 At 5Sc-Extra good Alarm Clocks. At 4c-Celebrated Sweetheart Soap. 1t 49c-Ladies' Outing Flannel Night Dresses.
 At 2c a Yard Reduction-Ar our Wide Sheeting, Mohawk or Lockwood; {; now zoe, 22c, 24c. 26c, 2Sc per yard. At 1c- Sc dozen, 3 dozen for 25c or 65c hUndred-Large let and great va riety Valentine Post Cards. At 1Oc-Largest and Best Can Stove Pipe Enamel ever sold at price. Many stores get 25c for same. At 5Oc-Lerge new lot Mems Shirts; extra value.
 At 121 5c-Double Fold Black Satteen- At 29c Yard-Rubber Sheeting, A wide; A, 39c. At 121a ac-Genuine Rubber Collars sold everywhere at 1Sc and 25c.
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Total ..............f162.5 .59O.l

The figures are in pounds. To terms, multiply by five. The excise tax corresponds to our internal reve- nue tax on tobacco and liquors
 All the figures come under the de- f1nitiOn internal revenue, except the item for customs.
 A glance will show that these taxes are levied with the idea that they shall be paid by citizens with some regard to their ability to pay. This, IS especially true of the income tax of which in this country MT. Hill has ever been the bitter foe. The Eng fish income tax skips all families of twice the income received by the average working class family. It Is paid by the well to do and the veal thy. It is a tax upon net income and cannot be shifted to the backs of the poor.
 Under the English system, the bur- den falls most heavily upon those most able to pay taxes.
 Under the American system, it falls most heavily upon those least able to pay taxes.
 As necessary sequence to this discussion MT. Hilrs reasons for be- ing opposed to an income tax for this country will be discussed tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-26
CORBIN PUT
 ON THE GRILL
Middletown Priest Biames Tax Commissioner For Increase
 in Assessments There
"A LANTERN -JkWED MAN"
Offered to Baptize Efx-Mayor Fisher, But Professor Didn't Accept the
 Invitation.

Middletown. Jan. 26-Ret. Dr. James P. Donovan. rector of St. Johns R. c. church, made members of the St. AIoysius society sit up and take no tice' at their annual banquet when he threw a few broadsides into Tax Commissioner W. H. Corbin. pr. Donovan last Sunday complained ments here, and his address Wednes> day night was an elaboration of his sermon.
 Among other things he said:
 T saw Corbin in Hartford a short time ago. Did you ever see him? actually would not want to meet that fellow in a dark alley with revolver. He is the most lantern jawed man I ever saw Among my parishioners there are men who have built their homes with the aid of the Building and Loan association and on whom the double assessment falls heavily. I have paid hundreds of dollars to keep their homes over their heads.
 Did you ever hear of Greene (the church), or Flint Cthe Rev. Charles W. Flint of the First Methodist Epis- copal church) ever paying out hum dreds of dollars to help their parish toners? The roof over my own head has been assessed, and I ought to thank God l am permitted to live. On top of this they send me a school tax. Corbin is back of it all do not blame the assessors; they are gen tIemen. There is some outside force working that wants the money for graft. and the poor 1aboring men of my parish have got to suffer for it.'
 He asked all those present to go to the town meeting and vote when the tax rate is laid
 Offers to Baptize Fisher.
 Referring to a speech by former Mayor Fisher, who preceded him, he said it was Catholic ih tone. and if Professor Fisher held the sentiments expressed he ought to be a Catholic Dr. Donovan offered to take him to the church and bs ptize him imme- diately. Professor Fisher did not ac- cept the offer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-26
IS A COAL STRIKE IMPENDING?

the Nation would have taken over the coal mines. A coal famine at this time not improbably would re- suit in an irresistible renewal of the earlier demand for standardization, under the leadership of insurgent Re publicans and Democrats of the West. In fact the insurgents in the Senate have already formulated demands for government ownership of the coal beds in Alaska, under conditions which would permit the coal to be mined directly by the government, or under government lease to private parties with an understanding as to the price at which the coal should be sold to consumers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-26

The United Mine Workers of Amer ica are framing a demand for increas- ed pay for miners, their contracts with the mine owners being about to expire. The demand of the bitumin- ous miners is formulated. It asks for d reduction of the working day to seven hours, with an increase of twenty per cent. in wages for day work and of ten cents per ton on coal run of mine.'' We believe that this controversy will be settled with out a great strike. like that which embarrassed the country during Roosevelt's term as president. That strike dragged out until it all but precip1tated a movement under which
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-26

at the annual meeting here, yesterday, of the Connecticut Poultry Associa- ton, by it's president, Woodbury O. Rogers of Norwich. The disburse- ing a balance of $S9O.2O. The attend ance was large and the exhibits were good. The following officers were chosen:
 President-Homer P. Deming, Rob- ertsvilIe.
 Treasurer-Charles NJ Brindage. Danbury.
 Charles F. Roberts, New Haven. at torney. 4 vice president was also elected to represent each county.
 iladelphia-.Divine Right" George F. Baer. president of the Philadelphia & Reading, will be 70 in September, but refuses to accept a pension and retire. although forcing his aged employees to do so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-26
SUES THE NEW HAVEN.

served vest yesterdaV day in a suit fper for s5.e69 damages brought by Howard T. San ford, of this city against the New York, New Haven & Hartford rail- road. The action is ths result of the death of Joel E. Sanford. a brother, of this city, who was killed oy a ioco- motive on the crossing of the High land division at Balmforth avenue on an. 31. 1911.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-26
offers to Baptize Fisher.

Charles Durham, Lovington. III, has succeeded in finding positive cure for bed wetting. My little boy wet the bed every night clear thro' on the floor. I tried several kinds of kidney medicine and I was in the drug store looking for something diff ferent to help him when I heard of Foley Kidney Pil's. After he had taken them two days we could see a change and when he had taken two thirds of a bottle he was cured. That is about six weeks ago and he has not wet in bed since" l.. F. Curtis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-26
RADFORD B.SMITH
GREAT SALE, TOMORROW, SATURDAY AR GAINS ALL OVER THE sToR

At 5sc-Clamp Skates for Men and Boys. Al 5Oc-Our Long Corsets with side ElaSticS. At 25e-Ladies' Ribbed Vests and Pants. At S9c-Men's Heavy F1eeced Shirts and Drawers. At 5Sc-Welsbach Inverted Lamps complete in package. At 2Se-Genuine Keen Kutter Pocket Knives At s1-Extra large Blankets. White or Grey.
 SPECIAL SALE BETWEEN AND 10 A. NJ. ONLY At 3% %c-Yard Wide Cheese Cloth At S34 c-Best Merrimac Light Prints At 415c-Best Dark Prints; big as sortment. At , 34 4c-Beavy Unbleached Muslin. At 6$4 4c-Fancy Twill CretOnnes. At 5M C-Gond Cotton Battine, At 9Ac-PilIow Case Muslin. IA wide.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-26
IS ALSO
 AFTER TAX DODGERS.

Naugatuck, Jan. 26-TaN Collector Patrick O'Connor yesterday handed to the prosecuting attorney the nam es of s persons who had failed to pay their personal tax assessm ents. War rants will be issued for their appear ance in court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-26
Less 20 per cent,
A Time to Buy Odd Chars.

A good collection of large Arm Chairs and Rockers, in Mahogany Golden Oak, Mission Oak and Eng fish Oak. These Chairs for the most part with seats of Spanish leather horsehde and very suit able for library or livingroom
 Colonial Chairs, reproductions of old fidde-backs banister and satbacks with Jagged all of them excellent copies.
 Less 20 per cent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-26

for the hat and 25 cents for the hair cut which had been spoiled. Cornell told his story to the man who sold him the hat and he was advised to see Chief of Police Cowles. Cornell start ed off in that direction.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-26
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,

January 18th. 1912 Estate of Thomas Scott, late of the town of Bridgeport in said Districf deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Bridgeport, hath limited and allow ed six months IT N.n the date 2e=r,-1f for the Creditors OS said Estate 10 exhFhIe ther c-aims for seutlexns~s 1ss- who neglect to pr eSent their accounTR properly attested, within said time will be de barred recovery. An per- sons indebted to said Estate ere re- Quested to make immediate payment to
 DIELFoRT B. CLUTE. A 24s s~p Admiuistrator.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-26

with some appreciation of what a very. large, growing and thriving country this is
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-26
STATE POUITRYMEN
 ELECT OFFICERS.

Hartford. Jan. 26-The progress made in poultry raising was outlined
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-26

Duke and Duchess of Connaught and the Princess Patricia may have ,a most enjoyable visit and go home
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-26
s:s;!sy!l 2 iisS D :SS sIs Rubber Footwear

Buy direct from the fac tory and in a manner pecu- liar to our chain of stores, we are enabled to give the very best in Rubber Foot wear style, price and abso- lutely fresh stock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-26

ADVERTISE IF THE FARMER.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-26

WANT ADS. CENT A WORD.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-26
Uhe E.. M. NRan On11pa1u}.
 EHtahI4ahPA 1H57.
Last Day of the January Sale,

Saturday will be the last chance for the Various Discounts Furniture, Carpets, Rugs, Curtains
 Trunks, Suit Cases and Travelling Bags.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-11-01
RINGlESS THIRD FINGER
Reconstruction Of a Heart Not
Always Painful.
~ KATHERINE HoPsoN.

1t isn't my heart SO much as m!
pride that Is hurt. but either way. y
means readjusting my whole life: ant
reconstruction is always painful.
thought Judith Cameron as she looked
down at her now ringless third finger
where for seven long years. Don bar
lows diamond lad spanked.
They had been classmates in col
lege, and had become engaged the
summer after their graduation. Inc
following fall, judith had accepted q
position to teach in the high school
of her home town, and Don had en-
tered law school. Both were deter
mined that he should become esta0
lished in his chosen profession before
their marriage. After Don finished MS
course, he secured through his fathers
influence, a good position in the ONCE
Of an old family friend. But here. In
spite of his fine opportunity, Don had
failed. as yet. to make good.
At the end OF seven years Of patient
waiting, Judith was forced to admit
that he lacked true ambition and the
manly elemeats that make for success.
1t was this fact. more than the rumors
of his surreptitious attentions to the
pretty. frivolous sister Of his law part
ner, that caused Judith to suggest
breaking their engagement, which Of
fer Don accepted with ill-cOncealed re-
lief.
Shortly after this. through the infiu'
ence OF friends in Oklahoma City, Ju
dith was offered position as teacher
Of science. Longing for the relief OF
new environment, she decided to &C
cept
But I'm afraid chose an unfavcr
able time to come as far as seeing the
country Is concerned" she thought as
she rubbed the steam from the car
window and peered anxiously out at
the flooded landscape 1T looks as II
1t had always rained and always
would" With shiver she watched
the steady downpour.
Almost even with the track flowed
the red, clay-staiEed water; and tele
graph poles were already halfway
submerged Here and there. on some
high elevation. showed ruins of corn
or cotton crops, and, occasionally. a
persimmontree lifted It's fruit-laden
branches out of the sea Of water, like
a spectral Christmas tree.
With sigh, Judith turned away and
wrapped herself more closely In her
travelling coat. closing her eyes with
the determination to shut out all
sights and sounds.
The train seemed fairly to crawl
over the ties, and, every now and then
was Obliged to ston, while. the track
ahead was being tested.
I'VE can't nosshly get to 0klahnmu
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-11-01
can get some breakfast there.
Joyfully. they made preparations I

can get some breakfast there.
Joyfully. they made preparations to
90.
A. Judith was going down the steps.
Frank Leedford Joined her. and to-
gether they picked their way along
the red. clay-stained track. They were
unaccountably merry. and laughed like
two care-free children % they mount
ed the high stools before the lunch
counter. while the half-breed Indian
waiter gravely poured their coffee.
When they had finished. they started
out to explore the little town. which.
mushroom-like. seemed to have sprung
UP in the night. So quickly did the
time pass that both were surprised
when the whistle blew. calling the pas
sengers back to the train. Through a
rift in the clouds. the sun cast long
arrows of light over the red water.
Judith and Leedford sat together
talking earnestly. Leedford told OF
some OF the struggles he had had to
attain his present success.
ITS great country, and going to
be still greater" he declared. enthusi.
astically. Il love my work and would
be perfectly happy il only there were
tenderness and sympathy awaiting me
at the end Of the day" Into his keen
eyes crept a strangely wistful look.
As the afternoon slipped away. a 81.
lence settled over them. and they sat
very still. both absorbed In their own
thoughts. Judith glanced out of the
window. Already. they were passing
the stock yards. which mark the ap-
proach into the city. As she realized
the journey was over and soon their
ways would divide. a wave Of great
loneliness swept over her.
At last she realized that Leedford
was speaking her name. but his voice
seemed to come from a long distance.
Judith" he repeated. and his eyes
rested on her ringless hands. perhaps
have no right to ask; but for old
tines sake. will you tell me If your
marriage to Barlow is to take place in
the spring.?
Neither then. nor ever" she replied
with a battling smile.
"You--you are free? Have right
to sprak?" In Lis eyes shone a great
gladncss. Il nave loved you ever
since our school days, judith. Is there
any hope for me?"
81 cant decide yet. Frank cant
be off with lie old and on with the
aew so soon. lit doesn't seem de-
cent" She ended with a nervous lit.
tie laugh
Down here in this new country, we
put deal through quickly" he replied
earnestly. Judith, little girl, when we
reach the station. you had better tele.
phone the school board to look around
for another science teacher, while go
and make arrangements with minis.
ter; for there's going to be another
tie-up."
Copyright 1872. by the Mcclure News
paper Syndlcate.)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-11-01
GRANDMOTHER
USED SAGE TEA
To Darker the Hair and Restore
Gray and Faded Hair to Its
Natural Color.

1t is easier to preserve the colo.'
on the hair than to restore it, al
though it is possible to do both. Our
grandmothers understood the secret
They made sage tea," and their
dark, glossy hair long after middle
life was due to this fact. Our moth
ers have gray hairs before taey are
fifty, but they are beginning to ap-
preciate the wisdom of our grand.
mothers in using sage tea" for their
hair and are fast following suit.
The present generation has the all.
vantage of the past in that it can
get 4 ready-to-use preparation called
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair REM
cdy. AS scalp tonic and color re-
storer this preparation is vastly s,.
perior to the ordinary sage tea"
made by our grandmothers.
The growth and beauty of the
hair depends on healthy condition
o: the scalp. Wyeth's Sage and Sul.
phur Hair Remedy quickly kills the
dandruff germs which rob the hal,
of its life, color and lustre, makes
the scalp clean and healthy, gives
the hair strength, color and beauty,
and makes it grow.
Get a 30 cent bottle from YOU
druggist today. He will give yorr
money back if YOU are not satisfied
after a fair trial.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-11-01
Il Truthful Advertising.

A strCng movement is on foot to
make advertising truthful, one OF the
startling results being that a mer.
chant offers cracked good patent
Leather Shoes At three dollars a pair"
Toronto Mail aud Empire.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-11-01

The largest stone statue in the
world is in Japan, Il figure forty-four
feet high.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-31
PENCIL PARAGRAPHS.

Some time ago Popular Mechanics"
published picture of the silver spade
with which earth would be broken for
the buildings of the Panama Exposition
in San Francisco. There was view of
the bay called the Golden Gate" "a
sunrise engraved on gold with an APP
propriate inscription beneath and only
the handle was of redwood with sill
yer bar at the end.
The picture of that splendid spade,
which begins the work on the greatest
exposition grounds yet undertaken, re-
calls the little silver trowel owned by a
Marietta lady, that put the finishing
touches on one of the greatest engin-
eering feats of our nation reclamation
service in the mountains of the West.
This trowel is the small pointed kind,
used by brick masons ordinarily, but
this one, in the hands of the construct
ing engineer, put the seal of completion
on the great Shoshone River Dam about
two years ago. That dam is the highest
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-31
SOCIAL AND Personal
! BUSINESS PHONE
!: e 10 @

Miss Annie Pope Bryan and Miss
Jean Wallace came up from Decatur
to attend the closing exercises of the
High School Friday evening.
Mrs. John Reed and Miss Marguerite
Reed spent Wednesday at their old
home with Mrs. Dorsey and Thursday
with Mrs. Goodman, their former
neighbor.
The Clarke Library is open every
morning from to II, from q to on
Wednesday and Saturday afternoon and
from 8 to 9 o'clock on Friday evenings
when Mr.. Whitlock is there.
Every member of the graduating
class of the Marietta High School sent
an invitation to their former beloved
teacher, Miss Lola Lou Smith, to
attend the closing exercises at the
Armory Friday evening.
Just received car load new
buggies. 1t will pay you to see
us before you buy.
Mayes and Brown
May 1O-4t Marietta, ga.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Edwin Har.
ris, of Macon, have issued invitations
to the marriage of their daughter
Fannie, to Mr.. Campbell Wallace al
the Mulberry street Methodist Church
in Macon at nine o'clock Wednesday
evening the fifth of June 1912.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Bonnyman motor.
ed up from Atlanta Friday evening
with their guests, Mr.. and MIS-. Thorn
as Berry, of Birmingham, and dineC
at the Martha Berry Tavern. Mrs
John M. Graham and Miss Alice Vivian
Strong were also their guests.
Just received car load new
buggies. 1t will pay you to see
us before you buy.
Mayes and Brown
May 10.4t Marietta, Ga.
Miss Marguerite Rowland and hel
mother will return to their former
home in Massachusetts in a few weeks
Miss Rowland has been one of the frs
grade teachers in our city schools anC
her work as teacher has been of tn.
highest excellence in every respect
She is dearly loved by her pupils ant
Marietta does not willingly give her up