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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
WOMEN FLOCK TO MURDER TRIAL

Chicago. July e-When the case of Mrs Rene B. Morrow, charged with killing her husband, was called for the second session by criminal court Judge Kersten, today 30 women, friends of Mrs. Morrow, were in the courtroom. It was said that they would continue to attend the sessions of the trial until the verdict is re- turned. @
 B Seated beside Mrs. Morrow when the examination of prospective jurors was resumed, today was her sister, Mrs. Frederick Foster, of Los Anglese, Cal.
 The social prominence of Mrs. Mor- row attracted a crowd of curious spectators toathe courtroom. The -ac- cused woman smiled confidently as she sat beside her attorney and Whis- pered many suggestions that were uE- ed in questioning men in the jury box.
 When the testimony is heard. de- clared Mrs. Morrow, today. there is nothing that can be done except an acquittal. am innocent of this ab. surd charge, but am glad the trial is started. My friends have never doubted my innocence, but lam an has ever heard of the case.'
 Detectives from States Attorney Weyman's office were sent out of the city under orders which, it was ex- pected would result in their bringing back Harry Gilmore, star witness for the state, in the preliminary hearing of the charge against Mrs. Morrow.
 Gilmore was said to have left Chica- go several weeks ago.
 One question on which most of the excused veniremen left the jury box, today, was asked by the states att .torneys It was. Have you any pre- judice against punishing woman for any crime?" Most of the venire-nen admitted that. they would hesitate about inflicting punishment upon a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
Odd Definitions.


 Amusing and ridiculous answers to examination questions are fairly com mon in graded public schools every where, suppose" said a teacher at a public institution for the higher edu- cation of the colored race, ''but an ex- ample recently handed in by girl at least eighteen years of age .surpasses anything of this kind I have heard yet. f'Being required to define the word 'tithe' and compose sentence show ing it's use. her paper read: "Tithe. something that binds, love, friendship. .sBlest be the tithe that binds.''
 "A scarcely less amusing answer was given by another pupil:
 Upbraid, to braid up. She up braided her hair. To lift up. They up braided their hero who was dead with their bayonets.'"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
ox Rones.

OK bones have a considerable value. The four feet of an ordinary OK will make a pint of heats foot oil The thigh bone is the most valuable. being useful for cutting into toothbrush han dies. The fore leg bones are made into collar buttons and parasol handles. The water in which the bones are boiled is reduced to glue. while the dust which comes from saving the bones is turned into food for cattle and poul- try.-Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
LEGISLATIVE REUNION
 @ SET FOR AUGUST ii
Clubs of 1901 and 1911 Will Banquet
 On That Date.

"soJ1venir" Taylor. secretary of the Legislative Club of 1901, was in New Haven yesterday for conference with Senator Frank c. Woodruff of Orange, treasurer of the Legislative Club of 1911, and they arranged for the joint reunion of the two clubs to be held Wednesday, August IA, at the Colonnade, Savin Rock.
 Invitations will not be sent out un- til about August 1 and some limit will be put on the number. The price will be S2, as usual. A particularly fine shore dinner will be provided. Last year 727 tickets were sold and there were more than that who at tended. sThis year arrangements will be made So that dinner can be pro-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
.ELKS ELECTION
 HELD TODAY.
Mills Next Grand Exalted Ruler-Leach Re- elected
 Treasurer


 Portland, Ore.,} July 9-With, the election of officers the first order of business, the annual business sessions of the Elks grand lodge for the 18th annual reunion began today. With the exception of the offices of Grand Exalted Ruler and Grand Treasurer, all offices will be contested. Thomas Mills will be chosen Exalted Ruler, and Edward Leach will succeed him. self as treasurer.
 Charles H. Ward of Pasadena, Cal, and w. H. Weissar of Goldfield, New, were leading candidates for Grand Esteemed Loyal Knight. For Grand Esteemed Lecturing Knight. E. N. Dickerman of Tucso, Ariz., and Lloyd s. Maxwell of Marshalltown, Ia., were the candidate.
 A close contest for the position of Grand Secretary was on between Fred c. Robinson, incumbent, and David McAron of Port Huron, Mich.
 Harry Hattersley of Fort Wayne, Ind, appeared to have an excellent chance of election as Grand Tyler. John Lee Clark of Albuqurque, N. M., and T. P. Levroni of Keene, N. H., were candidates for Grand Guard. Rochester leads for the place of hold ing the next convention.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
Morphine Victims
 Relatives Expected
 Here to Claim Body

Relatives are expected at Rourke & Rourke's undertaking parlors late this afternoon to claim the body of the young man whose death, attrib- uted to morphine poisoning, occurred at St, Wincent's s hospital late Satur- day night. t
 The man is believed to be Henry Jones. aged 22, of 473 School street, Lowell, Mass. His address was ob- tained by Detective Sergeant Hall who traced the mans identity through papers found in his possession.
 The Identification is not yet com plete, however, and it will not be cer- tain until late today the relatives visit the morgue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
\ broad orde.l.

The Rev. Mir. Inch of Dumbarton told how on one occasion in his old church in Dundee brother minister had preached a rather long sermon, and he (Adr. Inch) had occasion later on to enter the pulpit to make an tnti- nation, whereupon 'wee Macgregor, !" who was in the gallery with his moth CT and the rest of the family, took fright and exclaimed very loudly: "Come ava, maw. There's anither man guan tae begin"- "--Glasgow Times
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
odsIv vExpreaaea

In one of his letters William Brook field tells how as school inspector he had to give an continuation on physical science. "What was to do7- I knew nothing about hydrogen or oxygen or any other gen, So set them a paper which I called applied science One of my questions was. What would you do to cure cold In the headT "A young lady answered, T should put my feet into hot water til you we're .in . pro fuse perspiration.' sg
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
Stolen Union Card Led to Mistake In
 Dead Mans Identity

New Britain, July .9-The man who was killed by passenger train at the Clayton Crossing. late Saturday, and who was identified by means of a painters. union card as Joseph Ma loney, of Bridgeport wasn't Joseph at all. The police have been notified that Joseph Maloney of Bridgeport, is very much alive Maloney had his union card stolen from him some time ago while working in Norwich and could secure no trace of it. The man whose identity is now unknown is be- lieved to have been a tramp.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
No naairs to Be 2 Miaew.

CT know that Pm not good enough for you"
 You wouldn't be if you were the best man that ever lived. but I've found that these good men die young. and I don't look we'll in black."-st- Louis Globe-D Democrat
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
Which It Really Was.

"Oh, George" she exclaimed, ''now that you've seen my new hat you sim ply can't regret that I got it. Isn't it just poemY
 "Well, if 1t is,'' replied John, ''I sup pose a proper title for it would be Owed to a Milliner.' '"-Catholic Stand ard and Times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF FAIRFIELD, ss:

Estate of Margaret Burns Helion, late of the town of Fairfield, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict af Fairfield, hath limited and al- lowed six months from the date here of for the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit theIr claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recov- cry All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immed- fate payment to
 AGNES l.. BURNS, ; Administratrix.
 92 Ashley St., Hartford, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
rh. NaadIs,s Exs.

Kathryn, aged five. was vainly try ing to thread needle. Mamma" she asked, don't they call a hole fin q needle an eye?" sa~
 .sYes, dear" answered her mother.
 'WeIl," continued the little misss 'Pl bet this old needle is cross eyed" Chicago News.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
Hard rree +o Climb.

Unfortunately, as the majority have discovered in every age, the tree of fame is an inconveniently tall tree; the trunk of it is abominably smooth, too, affording very little foothold to the climber
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
$1,O0O REWARD FOR
 ARREST OF SLASHER

Ridgefeld, July 9-An offer of 1000 reward has been made by merchants and businessmen for the capture of Dominica Marcorriello who, Sunday night, attacked his boarding mistress, Mrs. Froncesconi with razor, and slashed her about the face and arms. Marcorriello disappeared and no trace of him has been found.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
Remains of Mother of 10 Little Tots Buried
 In L.akevieW Home Plot

The mangled remains of Ann Sei- ley, of Fairfield, mother of 10 chi1- dren, who was killed on the tracks picking coal near the General Chem ieal Co.'s Fairfield works yesterday, were inferred today in Lakeview Home burying ground The. family had no funds to provide for the bur jaf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
STATE POLICEMEN Z INVESTIGATE FIRE
 IN EAST SIDE STORE

State Policeman Hurley is in Bridge port investigating the fire in the dry goods store of George Poke, POS Hal- lett street last Saturday which start ed from an unknown cause and com pletely gutted the store.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
The Life Line.

Amateur Palmist-The life line indi- cates how long you will live. Skeptica1 Friend-Yes? Isn't it wonder the life insurance companies pay no atten- ton to it2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
Make It Haln.

Let every dissatisfaction with the present be made not discourage ment. but an inspiration, by the con tinual eonsciousness of the great law of eternal growth.-Phillips Brooks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
CorrActAd.

Wife-I really believe you married me simply because I have money. Hub-You're wrong. I married you be- cause I thought you'd let me have some of ft.-Boston Transcript.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
An Ideal Husband.

"He makes an ideal husband."'
 'eThat SOP"
 "Yes. Whenever she entertained her club at night you'd hardly know he was in the house."-Detroit Free Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
Aaain our oueer Lanauaae.

Again OUT queer Ianauase. "Queer language; isn't it2'i 4 'Why sop
 Because of sickness I had to send my shorthand writer home yesterday" "Well? ... That left me shorthanded r-CIeve- land Plain Dealer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
Ranan Soon.

Mrs. Crusty--Do you remember our | first quarrel: MT. Crusty-Let me see. Was that going into the church or coming out?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09

David Hawes of this city was over- come by the heat while on a Vest port trolley car last night His friend, Arthur Lord, clerk at the Atlantic Ho- tel, helped revive Hawes and offered him much valuable medical advice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
sure Thjno.

"Do you believe she will love me long?"
 well. I know she won't love you short."-Baltimore American.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09

glance"
 After that the genial poet soon be- came the center of a circle of royal people, whom he entertained for hours.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
news! 29th Mill End Sale begins Thursday inc filth.

We'll tell you about Wednesdays newspaperss 1t is to be- make greatest of all merchandise sales that Bridgeport has seen It will be brilliant with values that have won fame and friends by their greatness
 It will include all of merchandise usually handled by the store; special Mill End lots in every section Men will find interesting for the house will struggle for first place with apparel and such. Yes Lockhar the Mill End man will be here--and finer gathering of Mill End lots than we've invited you share in.
 page favorite newspaper tells "Wednesday of of its offerings
 "Wednesday shall close the store o'clock prepare for the sale. Lunchroon will be open till 80 entance will be through the east Cannon street door,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
THE HoWLAND DRY GOODS GO.

dinner engagement, and even then a polite man would send the undertaker to apologize for him."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09

An obstinate man does not hold opin- ions-they hold him.--Butler..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09

Three hundred prizes will be given school children who. dance best at the folk dances to be given on the Green on New Haven Day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
Dinner Enuacements.

A witty .Frenchman said, ''Only death is an excuse for not keeping a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09

No matter what you want tKT kha Farmer Want Column.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09

After being fined $5, sentenced to 30 days in jail and released on bonds, convicted of assaulting his wife and non-su support, Rev. Dennis White, of Hayden station, was knocked uncon- scious by his brother-in-law.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
MARsRs1lE,,,1ls..

July 9th; 1aI2. by Rev. Gerald H. Beard, Harold c. TomIinson to Ruth Beers Botsford. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-09
STATE BRIEFS.

Ray Gardner, a well known New Haven man, is under arrest charged with stealing $182 from Samuel Alder man, a tailor, for whom he was book keeper.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-04-10
A Sunday School Mass Meeting

ASunday Schoel.m meeting will
be held in Buena Vista Thursday,
April 11th, at St. Johns Methodist
church, $3.50 o'clock. Mr.. Thos.
c. Diggs, general secretary OF the
Virginia State Sunday School Asso-
citation, and others will make ad-
dresses. All pastors. superinteud-
ents, teachers and other Sunday
School officers are urged to be pres
emit.
Previous to the mass meeting
members of the executive com
mittee OF the Rockbridge County
Sunday School Association will
meet for a conference, when the
program for the County Convention
to be held at Fairfield in May will
be completed.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-04-10
DR.. Mitchell Goes to New Work

Rev. Murray D. Mitchell, for the
past year pastor of Trinity MethO-
dist church, occupied the pulpit in
that church Sunday morning and
preached to large congregation.
At the conclusion OF the services
the congregation gathered around
the pulpit to bid their former pastor
goodbye and Godspeed in his ne W
work.
During his year in Lexington he
formed many warm friendships, and
there is general regret. not confined
alone to the Methodist congregation,
thst the Baltimore Conference re-
moved him 10 another field OF 10 Dor.
Mr.. Mitchell has gone to Tennes-
see to visit his parents before tax
ing up his work as presiding elder
OF the Baltimore District. His fam
lily will remain in Lexington until
the close Of the school session in
June.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-04-10
Rockbridge Baths Locals
Gazette Correspondence

Gazette Correspondence
April 9.-Mrs. G. Irons from near
Ronceverte, W. Va, with her daugh-
ter, Evelyn, is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Gibson. sf
Miss Emma Gold Hutcheson from
the faculty Of the Lexington High
School, and Mr. Charles Gheislin
from Washington and Lee, spent
their Easter holidays at the Baths.
Mrs. Bessie Wright from Staun-
ton, with her little lady, Elizabeth
is visiting her mother. Mrs. E. H.
Adams.
Mrs. Charlotte Kicker from Port
land, Maine, is at the manse with
her cousin, Mrs. f. W. McCorkle.
The High School people will have
an attractive entertainment at Riv-
erside this week. The music will
be furnished by members of the
choir at Bethesda, and under the
direction of the leader. Mr.. Snyder
Mr.. Frank T. Snyder is just clos.
ing very successful musical tern
with the High School at Browns.
burg. A
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-04-10
RESOLUTIONS
OF.
COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

AT meeting of the County School
Board of Rockbridge County. held
March 18th, 1912, the folio wing resolu-
tons were unanimously adopted, to-
wit:
Resolved, 1st. That the existing law
as to the exclusion from the Public
Free Schools of Rock bridge County, of
persons with contagious diseases. or
WHO HAVE NOT BEEN VACCI-
MATED. be carried into effect, which
said law Is as follows:
Persons suffering with contagious
diseases shall be excluded from the
Public Free Schools while in that con-
dition. Every teacher and pupil shall.
within ten days after entering q Public
Free School, furnish a certificate from
reputa BILE physician certifying that
such teacher or pupil has been success
fully vaccinated or is entitled TO ex.
emption by reason of peculiar physical
&C ndition: provided, that nothing in
this section shall preclude a school
board from requiring Immediate vac
cination In case of an epidemic of small
pox or the annual revaccination OF those
who have not furnished certificates of
proper vaccination"
The certificates above referred to.
shall be filed with the Clerk of the Dis.
trict school Board.
2nd. That the above resolution De
published i'll both of the local news
papers, In two successive Issues there
Of
A copy-Teste:
q. w. EFFINGER, Supt.
FRANK MOORE, Clerk.
aDr Of
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-04-10
State Sunday School Convention at
Harrisonburg

The coming State Sunday School
Convention, tc meet in Harrison
brig April 18th to 2lst, has been
planned along the most up-to date
lines.
New methods and problems will
be interestingly discussed, and the
very best plans used in various
Sunday Schools of all denominations
will be presented. These discus.
sions are expected to prove helpful
to the many delegates who will be
present.
Reduced rates will be given on all
railroads. Regular fare will be maid
going. taking receipt for same
which will be signed at Harrison.
burg by the secretary of the conven.
ton, and which entities the holder
to a reduced return rate.
Those who wish 10 attend the con.
vention should get credentials\from
officers of the local Sunday School
Association or from the supeNin.
tendent OF the Sunday school and
send to DR.. E. r. Miller, HARRISON
burg, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-04-10
Death of Miss A. o. Shorter
Gazette Correspondence

Gazette Correspondence
RAPP' s Mill. April 8-Miss Annie
y. Shorter, died Friday. April 5,
1912, at her home near Rapp's Mill,
after an illness of three months from
complication OF diseases, aged %
years.
She was a daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. S. r. Shorter. The funeral
was held in the M. E. church. Sun
day, conducted by Rev. S. Crum,
with burial in Rapp's cemetery.
She leaves father, mother, four
sisters and three brothers to mourn
her loss. Gurss.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-04-10
Personal Happenings Round About
Collierstown
Gazette correspondence

Gazette Correspondence
April S-The Easter storm is pre-
valent at this time aud we are
feeling little chilly. Owing 70 the
continued rains our people are very
much behind with their farm work.
AS vet very little blowing has been
done for cora and oats. Wheat aud
grass are making fine start.
Being unable to attend the Coun-
ty Democratic Executive Committee
meeting held in Lexington recently
l notice that they call for precinct
meetings to be held May the llth
to elect delegates to the County
Convention but did not instruct as
TO what basis or what representa-
ton the several precincts are en-
titled to. Possibly this will be done
later.
l notice that the County School
Board at their semi-annual meeting
adopted a resolution to the effect
that vaccination be enforced against
smallpox throughout the county,
prerequisite TO entering school at
the next term. Mr. Editor, while /
am a strong advocate for good
schools and wish to see them kept
up to the standard, 1 think this
action OF the board was q little I'M
wise. Not condemning the action OF
the board at all. but from the sim
pie fact that il the law is enforced
and becomes obligatory our school $
will be cut to low ebo, as many Of
the schools are already run down
for want Of interest.
Miss May Bell Moore of Pocahon-
tas county, w. Va, is here visiting
her sister, Mrs. S. B. Hannah.
Miss Anna Cummings, accompan-
led by her little brother, Dan, lefi
last week to visit friends in Ohio.
Mr.. A. c. Wead, who has been
saving for Mr.. Ray Hotinger
through the winter months, is now
moving his mill to Alleg hapy cour-
ty where he has large contract.
The P. l. Huffman farm was OIL
vided into sections last week and
allotted to the several heirs, Mr..
and Mrs. Huffman having decided
to retire from business owing to
their advanced age, X-RAYs.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-04-10
Local News Items of Longwood and
Vicinity

Gazette Correspondence
April 9--Rev. W. T.. Anderson,
a former pastor of Broad Creek A..
r. p. church, preached here on
last Sabbath night. He has been
preaching in Texas for some time.
His wife and little daughter accom-
panied him here. Mr.. Anderson
was on his way to Iowa to take
charge of a United Presbyterian
church.
Rev. ]. B. Pearson, the present
pastor of B. G. church, who came
here from Arkansas last November.
has gone to housekeeping in Mrs.
Matte Miller's house. He assisted
Rev. ]. r. Ed wards at Ebenezsr A .
r. p. church on Whistle Creek in
his Easter meeting.
The children of Broad Greek Sab
bath school had an egg hunt on last
Saturday and an Easter entertain
ment on Sabbath; both we're enjoy
able occasions.
Miss Minta Hardin, who taught at
Claytor's last winter, is at homo for
the summer.
Miss Melissa Ayres. who taught
the past term in North Carolina. is
at home again.
Mrs. Mary Hsmm of Brown $
Station, New York, has returned
home after a months visit to her
mother, Mrs. Alice Wilson.
Mr.. Harry A. Swartz is building
a tenant house on the Swartz farm
near LOngwood. ANXIOUS.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-04-10
Spring Examination of
Teachers

The spring examination for white
and colored teachers for Rockbridge
county will be held in the public
Graded School building in Lexing-
ton, Washington Street
THURSDAY. FRIDAY. SATURDAY
MAY 2. 3, 4
beginning promptly at 9o'clock a. IN.
each day Applicant will come pre-
pared with pens, ink and paper.
Paper must be of uniform size and
style, preferably legal cap.
q. w. EFFINGES, Supt.
Schools Rockbridge Division.
Apr. 10 II st
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-04-10
Warner, Pole & Co.
FurnitUre and Undertaking
Main Street. Lexington, Va.

The time has come you will want
to get the good of your porch.
We have the furniture ncedful:
ROCKERS, CHAIRS,
SETTLES, SWINGS,
VUDAR SHADES, ETC.
Also for the Hall, Parlor, Dining
Room, Bed Room and Kitchen all of
which will prove satisfactory in
quality and price.
We can save you money if you are
going to buy sewing machine.
no. Registered Embalmer in charge
Of our Undertaking Department
which Is conducted in a manner
that will meet with approval.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-04-10
Unbleached Cottons

Before the recent advs noes in
the cotton market, we forum ately
secured a large number of short
lengths of unbleached cotton.
in pieces ranging from 10 to 20
yards per piece. Today this cot
ton is worth z cents.
We offer this cotton on sale for
6 cents per yard.
All you want at the price.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-04-10
Ladies Tailored Shirts

These waists are neatly ana
carefully made of madras. with
cuffs, and detachable soft collars.
All the new patterns, in black.
blue, lavender, green and blue
stripes.
Sizes, "a to ~. Prices, SOC
Toe. and 81 90.
such values as these make it ex-
pensive for you to buy elsewhere.