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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-27
NEW YORK MILLINERY

On the whole the hats imported to date are much smarter and less ultra than is usually the case at the begin ming of a seq son, when as long as a hat may be termed novel its merits and denerits are not as carefully measur- ed as they are later on.
 There are certainly enough novelties and enough novel features among the new hats to satisfy the seeker after something original Perhaps the most conspicuous is the idea of trimming a hat directly in the front and having that part of the brim accentuated by a sharp point. This type of hat is rather unique, to say the least, and has made it's appearance in both large and small shapes.
 Naturally, every effort is being made to popularize flowers, and the market aboundS with beautiful branch effects, and all manner of novelties, so that it will be strange indeed if some of them do not catch and hold the public fancy.
 For those who criticize flowers as being too gay an adOrnment, there are very sombre looking flowers, dark anc ricn of coloring and of inconspicuous size and form, and there are others, notably the brilliant primrose colors, that faunt their beauty before all the world.
 All shades of primrose, the brilliant muffler shades and vivid reds, both light and dark, as well as purples, are very much to the fore in the mill IiIery flower gardens. These two col DTS, crudely speaking. red and purple, were the leading colOrs at the first openings. Not only one but several hats carried out Tn this color scheme were seen at each display Braids combining the two shades, silks shad- ing from one to another, and quantities of flowers blending from one to anoth- CT are seen everywhere. It is but a step from some purples to blue, and from others to red, so that these three strong colors are blended in many ways and can indeed be classed as the most popular color scheme of the mo- Inent. Both purple and blue have had unprecedented runs during Ithe past two seasons, so their union seems but a natural sequence.
 The primrose shades appear in all flowers. but perhaps most effectively in roses, while the combinations of purple and reds suggest dahlias fuchsias, sweet peas, pansies and yio- let's. to say nothing Of immortelles, which seem curious flower for trim ming hats, but one that has been ef- Actively employed nevertheless.
 While there are a, number of violets in the market they are the large, deer purple Russian violets, the single va riety, and so exaggerated are they in size that one could Hken them, in shape to single poppies. These, like a vast number of the seasons best sellers are made of silk.
 All be,I-like flowers and fringe eff fecLs of small flowers, foliage or grass are good, as are branch effects.
 While the preference seems to be for medium and small flowers there are some lovely large dah las and peoples being shown and used. The rococo rose is again favored, and while the colerings peculiar to them are also very good, 1t is more up-to-date to refer to them as the radium shades The Millinery Trade Review.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-27
Notice to Fat Women

Presumably you know, that the proper caper nowadays is lines. Curves are passe. You have got to take off your fat. This must be done in one of three days. By dieting, by exer- cise or by means of Marm ola Pre- scription Tablets. The two former will keep you busy for months and punish you pretty severely, the latter will cost you 5 cents at the drug gfst's The tablets will not make any alteration in your diet necessary, and yet, in all probability, before you have used up one case, you will be losing from 12 to 16 ounces of fat a day Which method do you like the best
 If you fancy this pleasant method of getting off the fat, see your drug gfst instantly, or else write the Mar moIa CO, S79 Farmer Bldg, Detroit Mich, to send you a case by mail. These cases contain so generous d quantity of tablets that the treatment is very economical. It is, also, quite harmless, for the tablets are made exactly in accordance with the fla nous Marmola Prescription.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-27
ADJUSTMENTS

It means an increase in general pros perity that will affect all classes Of people in all walks of life and make for a higher citizenship. It means that where undrained and unused areas are now to be found, the fu- ture will see happy and prosperous homes.
 The question will naturally be ask ed. How will the National Drainage Congress, to be held in New Orleans on April 1O-1S, 1912, contribute to this
 The answer to this query may be briefly stated as foIlows:. The prob lem of drainage is so vast that some of its details must be taken in hand by the National Government. The phenomenal success Of irrigation is partially due to the fact that the Ma tiona1 Irrigation Congress became a power in the land of sufficient impor- tance to impress Congress and secure the necessary legislation. The pre- makes the securing of national aid to drainage comparatively easy. An immense Drainage Congress, such as will be held in New Orleans will car United States and will secure re- suits.
 The manufacturer who needs new and expanding markets, the business man who needs new fields of endeavor, the banker who sees the need of in- creasing production in order to per manently maintain the national trade balance on the right side of the ledg- er-au are equally interested in the success of the policies for which the National Drainage Congress stands, and each should see to 1t that the in- terests and sections they represent are well represented among the delegates that will assemble in New Orleans April 10-13 Even the housewife whose troubles growing out of the increased cost of living are increasing, should see to it that the voice of the peo- pie be raised in tones that will be heard in favor of a policy that will mean increased food production Should all these forces combine in ask ing the Federal Congress to enact the legislation necessary to create an ef- icient Drainage Commission and te put end to destructive floods the Fed eral Congress will not be slow to act
 The speakers at the National Drain age Congress will be men of national standing, men who will speak with the voice of authority on the economic aspect of drainage, on the engineering problem involved, on the duty of the Federal and State governments, on the food supply effect of this well planned and intelligenty conceived policy the adoption of which the Con- gress will urge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-27
our OF THE GINGER JAR

Where did the house fly?.-
 We want~our eggs fresh, but not the cook.
 Light housekeeping is apt to make heavy bread.
 The history of the average man is largely foot notes. .......
 It is much easier to write a, note than 1t Is to sign one ...
 The rent in the clothes will not pay the rent of the house. -....
 A political rooster is of little account in the poultry business.
 Whether a miss is as good as a mile depends upon the miss.
 There is a big difference between a butterfly and a fly in the butter
 Some folks forge ahead and some forge themselves into the penitentiary.
 A farmer does not need d medical diploma in order to be able to cure pork.
 are not likely to have any other call Deafness can seldom be cured, yet many a man is given his hearing in After ali, the crank keeps things moving whether in the machine shop or in society.
 It is q good thing that a man can change his mind without being obliged to change his clothes.
 All careful poultrymen stamp their eggs. but that does not entitled them to the privileges of the mails.
 Some folks spend so much time in trying to preserve their dignity that they have little leisure for anything else.
 Hens are great thieves, they are con sJantly stealing their nests but then the housewife steals their eggs and thereby sets a bad example.
 J. P. Morgan can raise S10,0OO,OO0 on his check any minute; but the man who is raising large family on $9 a week is a greater financier than Morgan.
 From March Farm Journal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-27
CARL FISHER HANSEN SAYS SCHIFF LIES
 ABOUT LETTERS
Especial from United Press.) )

New York. Feb. 2T-The direct charge that Mortimer L. Schiff failed to tell the truth when he said that, while acting as FoulIze F. Brandt's attorney, Carl Fisher Hansen produc- ed letters alleged to have been writ ten to Brandt by Mrs. Schiff, was made before the grand jury today by Hansen. He asked District Attorney Whitman to permit him to swear out a warrant charging Schiff with giving false statements to newspapers, but Whitman refused. Hansen told his story, to the grand jury which is in vestigating the charges of conspiracy made in connection with the Brandt case. Hansen said at no time had he heard of Mrs. Schiff's name being used by Brandt.
 The grand jury today examined sew hearing Brandt own story tomorrow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-27
Dr. Christensen
 Speaks Tonight
 At Christ Church

Tonight at the United Lenten ser vices at Christ church. pr. Carsten- sen of Riverdale, N. r., will be the preacher. Many people will remember him as the missioner whose powerful sermons made such an impression on the community, when he conducted a mission at St. Johns. The choir will be composed of men. The services will be brief and the singing in uni son. Strangers will be very welcome. Service at 7:45 p. m. Subject of ser mon, "The Testimony of a Good Con- science.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-27

Every parent and every social work CT should know the facts contained in this book in order that the innO- cent may be protected, the ignOrtant enlightened, the foolish and reckless warned, the weak safeguardeds the wicked and designing thwarted, and the traffic suppressed.
 The price of this book is one dollar, postpaid Orders should be sent to The National Vigilance Committee, 156 Fifth Avenue, New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-27
WALL STREET TODAY
Especial from United Press.)

Special from United Press.) New York, Feb. 27-The industrials were weak at the opening of the stock market, today. Changes in railways were fractionally higher than yester- days close.
 II a. m.-After the first few min utes, the tone improved and prices went to higher figures.
 Government bonds unchanged; other bonds steady.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-27
POPE BARS HOBBLEs

Rome. Feb. 2-Another blow was delivered at the prevailing fashions. today. when Pope Plus issued a decree barring hobble skirts from all pontiff- ciaI receptions. Recently, the Pontiff announced that church dignitaries must not attend social functions where decolIette gowns are worn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-27

Pages of advice to a young man or woman entering upon business could but little than IS contained these of that wonderful student of life Charles Dickens
 As you enter the world so it will receive you.
 you crnge it, it will make you crnge still more If you afraid it will build bogeys to alright you
 Be sefassured- not too selfassured lest you fail from Over-cOncet
 Be just and kind in your relations with others and you will meet with justice and kindness.
 ''Trust in nothing but Providence and your eff forts There is the point to emphasize Your own eff forts and faith will win. There is royal road to 
 cannot mount by the efforts of others higher places
 You could do nothing we'll without sincere ly meaning it and setting about it."
 Mark well the words ''and setting about it. Good intentions count for nothing long they remain nten ons It when good intentions coined into acts that they become worth while.
 The last words that urge fxty of purpose and stead asness of aim and action round out advice that all the smplfcation going to make up volume 'Success in the Business Word'' could not better.
 Have faith in yourself have faith in God be sincere, work, and the last chapter will write
 Success"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-27

New York-A moving picture film 1000 feet long was wound about the body of Victor Weiss when he was arrested by police who charge him with robbing a film company's plant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-27

@M DICKENS G]S40 SyMssSSE sMISD0M 1IH5SGr1n
THE ROAD TO SUCCESS

''The world is before you and it is most probable that as you it. will receive you Trust in noth ing but Providence and your efforts Never separate the two you have the abilities of all the great men, past present. you could do nothing well without sincerely meaning it. and setting about it. If you enter tain the suppostion that any great success in great things or small was, could be- will be, wrested from fortune by fits and starts leave that wrong idea here. e."-Bleak House.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-27

Mrs. Emma M. Chester, formerly of Stratford. has returned from the coast for treatment at the New Canaan Sanitarium.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-27
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

About 40 guests were seated at a birthday dinner rendered by John T. King to Mrs. King at the Algonquin club, Sunday evening. Mrs. King graciously acknowledged the felicita- tions of the happy gathering.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-09
INFER SUPERVISORS SLOW.

Traction Engine ownsrs REFUGE -
Plank Bridges and cuIvsrts.
Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines, July 9.-The attorney
general has received several complaints
because Of the refusal Of owners OF
traction engines to put planks across
bridges and culverts when crossing
with their engines. The legislature
provided law some years ago requir-
ing this planking, but fixed limit OF
expiration. In the last session OF the
legislature an effort was made to Sc
cure an extension of this time, on the
ground that the counties have not yet
made their small bridges proof against
danger from destruction by the trac-
ton engines but the legislature re-
fused to grant an extension. 1t was
argued in the legislature that until the
boards Of supervisors, are up against
a situation where they will be literally
forced to strengthen the bridges and
culverts. they will never do so; and
now they are in the position of car
ing for the bridges or suffering the
consequences.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-09
eo,dh.Id News Notes.

Special to Times-Republican.
Goldfield. July 9.-Andrew McCutch-
con has a gang Of carpenters at work
completing a large new barn on his
farm north of Goldfeld.
The funeral Of Frank Foster OF
woodstock, brother-in-law OF VIII
liam Short of this place. was conduct
ed by the Masonic lodge in the NJ. E
church Sunday afternoon. Burial was
at this place.
Mrs. NJ. E. Bridge and daughter
Irene left yesterday for Mendoza, H.
where they will spend a month with
relatives.
Mildred and Marjorie Keith are Wis
iting their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs
L G. DeweIl, at Algona.
]. C. S!enens Of Boone township IL
having a modern farm house Of gen.
erous proportions erected on his place
There are many evidences OF the pros
perity of the farmers of this locality
to be observed in the improvements
being made on their farms.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-09
RAILROAD TAX COMMISSIONER
PREsgNrs MULTIPLICITY OF
FACTS AND FIGURES.
TAXATION SYSTEM ALLEGED
UNFAIR 70 IOWA RAILROADS
Commissions =. A PoIIys Of the c..
81. P. NJ. 4 o. Makes Annual Hard
Luck PIsa ssfors Executive Council
-cIains Resd Assessed On Nine
Million Dollar Basis.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, July st. A. Poliys, tax
commissioners of, the Chicago, St. Paul.
Minneapolis 4 Omaha railroad. is by
far the most adroit manipulation of as
sessment statistics now regularly ap-
pearing at the annual poverty socials"
held at the state house prior to the
assessment of the railroad and other
like property in Iowa. Mr.. Pollys has
for years made q specially of collecting
actual facts In regard to assessment of
farm lands and town lots in the coun-
ties in northwestern Iowa thru which
the Omaha road runs This year he
made very complete showing before
the executive council based upon 81
GIL actual transfers Of farm lands and
2,1s0 sales of town lots. He computed
estimated values on these according to
the system used by the Wisconsin and
Minnesota tax commissions, and found
that the fair true value Of the land
sold as of Jan. this year was $109.3s
an acre, the actual value placed on the
land of the counties was $5O.79 an acre
the ratio of assessed value to estimated
ACTUAL Vdluo 1O.4S per CcHl. dHu 90 ~
town lots in similar way the ratio was
1892 per cent He therefore estimated
that to justify the assessment OF over
"a, 10000 against his railroad. on the
same basis or ratio as real property
would involve estimating actual value
&C .cc railroad r-cre-t:: .: ever go" ""0
a mile The taxes levied directly
against the company in Iowa would pay
taxes for 1911 upon ss,752.e0o worth
Of city and country real estate.
On 100000 Basis.
"Does the council seriously contend
said Mr. Pollys, ''or is it willing to ad-
nit for purposes other than taxation
that the property Of our company IN
Iowa, is worth approximately $1,000
900 per annum Our reported net earn
ings in the state have averaged some
what under $500 900. Taxes have aver
aged about $35, 900 year. This leaves
an average annual net income from
operation Of only about $360,00 which
capitalized at per cent would give an
aggregate full value Q: Gil our Iowa
operating property Of about $6,00O,oOt
If the property was assessed at 1895
per cent Of. its full valuetjas Is real
estate in the six counties in which the
property lies, the actual value assess
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-09
SCHOOL FOR ARMY OFFICERS.
Ono Of the Most Valuable Things ia
Connection With National Guard.

Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines, July 9.-The school for
officers which started this morning at
the state rife range is regarded by
both the regular army men and those
connected with the state organization
as one of the most valuable things in
connection with the national guard.
The officers are formed into a provtS-
ional company or companies and given
instruction by the regular army Off
GERS very much as if they were raw
recruits. In this manner the Iowa
guard officials come into close touch
with regular army men and learn to
do things in the regular way.
There ale nea1i, lUv vi these oiii-
GERS and the work at the state rifle
range is invaluable in giving them
proper training. The regular army Of
ficers detailed to give instruction in
clude Maj. Michael ]. Lehman, from
Fort Leavenworth: Capt. A. G. Lott,
from Fort Des Moines; Capt. H. "A.
Drum and Lieut.. F. II. Turner. from
Fort Benjamin Harrison. and Capt.
Ivers Leonard, from Fort Wayne.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-09

les and the cartoonist. Alton Packard.
AFFORDED splendid entertainment. N
DR.. Frank W. Gunsaulus. who fot
several years has preached TO great
crowds OF people in the Chicago audi
tortum. where he has gained the'repu-
tation Of having no superior as an ora
tor in the true. broad sense OF tne
word, and his scholarly, moral type
stands foremost in him as being truly
a benefactor to the needy, STOOD De-.
fore the Northwood people "Wednesday
afternoon as a great man well worthy
Of travelling many miles to hear
The chautauqua has been guarah-
teed Northwood for another year, for
six.day session.
The interior OF the court mouse aho
the furniture as we'll is being finished
off with varnish and the officers VIII
revel in an office newly papered ano
japalacked before long. r. D. smith
is the artist on the Job.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-09
STATE GAME FUND LARGE.
Now About $4,000 Awaiting Orders
From the General Assembly.

Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines, July George A. Lin
coin, state game warden. yesterday
started the work Of making settlement
for the business of 1911-12 in his de-
partment. and went over the reports
to him in comparison with the reports
to the state treasurer and auditor. The
county auditors make a report to Lin
coin each year Of licenses issued. and
also report to the state officials the
collections made. In many cases these
two reports do not correspond exactly
and it is necessary to get them to-
gether for comparison There is in
the state game fund now about $780,
900, awaiting orders from the general
assembly as to how best it can be
used for the benefit of the hunters Of
the state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-09
Complaint q General.
MANY DELINQUENT REPORTS.
Officers Of Corporations That Are Still
Alive Must Pay Penalties.


Special to Times Republican.
Des. Moines. July 9.-Henry Samp-
son, assistant attorney general, is busy
this week going after the officers OF
corporations who failed in 1911 to
make their reports to the secretary OF
state, as required by law. On each
report delinquent, there is now due
about $50 in penalties and there are
nearly 100 of them turned over to the
legal department by the secretary OF
state for attention Last year quite a
number Of these delinquents were COM
PEELED to pay the penalties, and in some
cases as high as $125 was paid by a
single delinquent. In some cases II
will be found that the corporations
have been abandoned and collection
can not be made from the survivors,
but wherever corporation is alive, 1t
will have to pay up the penalties or be
sued
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-09
To Probe Parole Cases.
to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines, July s.-The state parole
board will go to Fort Madison nexf
week for further investigation of some
Of the cases there involving parole, and
the report on the life termers will not
be completed until after such visit Inc
board has done vast amount OF work
on all the life cases the past SIX
months, and in several instances, visits
to the scene Of the tragedy have been
made for purpose of arriving at an UNI
derstanding Of all the facts. 1t Is not
probable that very many OF the appll-
cations will be acted on favorably.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-09
New, Of Northwood.

Special to Times-Republican
Northwood, July 9-The chautauqua
closed here Sunday evening with lee
ture by Hon Nelson S. Darling on
Community OF Interest" which GER
tainly was interesting for the business
men. Altho the announcement that
Governor Herbert HadLey would be
unable to come here Thursday brought
disappointment, they were more than
pleased with Hugh s. Orchard, and on
Friday Thayiu's well-known Interna-
tional band in grand musical festival
band concert and sketches from the
grand opera III Trovatore." excited I'M
limited admiration Saturday Bishop
| William T.. Anderson the Boston Lyr.