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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-14
CHIEF MOONEY IS ONLY CONNECTICUT FIREMAN
 OFF FOR DENVER MEET

Chief Edward Mooney of the Bridge port fire department left before day. break today for the annual conven- tior in Denver of the National Asso- citation of Fire Chiefs. Chief Mooney is the only Connecticut chief to at- tend.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-14
HANGS HIMSELF TO BEDPOST
 WHILE HIS WIFE SLEEPS

Camden, Sept. 14.-While his wife lay asleep in the bed, James SeeIsor, self to the bedpost with a short piece of rope.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-14
DISTINGUISHED PREACHED
 AT OLIVET CHURCH

Rev. Charles J. Ryder, D. D.. Or New York city, one of the most dis- tinguished ministers of the CouErega.- tionaI church, will preach at Olit co church tomorrow morning at 10c10 o'clock
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-14
Russell Glenn

z ssYes, it's glorious news. Elias Howe camp felt all along that this honor
 was coming to it becouse after Judge Beers had presided so ably at. the At lantic City encampment a few years ago many of the veterans from all parts of the country assured him that if he ever consented to become a can diate for the highest office in the or ganization they would gladly support him. Evidently they have kept their pr onaise. Our comrades will find that they have made no mistake.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-14
CARD OF THANKS.

I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to Catalpa circle, F. of A. Shepherds of Bethlehem and friends who by their presence and floral of fering expressed their sympathy in my late bereavement
 a$ FREDERICK GOSSARTH.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-14
Capt. John ". Curtis

t.whiIe we all felt that the Judge would win because it was generally recognized that he deserved to win, it is nevertheless a source of much grat- iffcation that this great honor has come to- him, and we his comrades of this city certainly appreciate the sup port given him. He will, in my judg- ment make one of the best command CTS the G. A R. ever had"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-14

Putnam-Eugene A. wheelock, agent and treasurer of the Putnam WooIen Company, died here today He was 76 years old.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-14
Fred c. Mullins

t+WhiIe cannot boasts of the price less privilege of being a member of the c. A R. solely because of my ge, can boast Of the fact that I come from a fighting race. and you can say for me that having known Judge Beers intimately for more than 30 wears that I regard him as fine type of the true patriotic American citizen, and I rejoice with his comrades in this great honor having come to him. He is one of the ab1est parliamentarian I have ever known, and as a presiding officer and administrator he has few peers and no superiors.'.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-14
Ex-Representafive SyIvanus Dickinson
 of Stratford

'eIt is what we had been expecting, yet there is many slip twixt cup and lip, and we did not know but that in the end the honors might go to an other because the position of comman- der-in-chief of the G. A. R. is one that is much coveted. The choice of Judge Beers is a most agreeable one and the duties of the important trust that he will be called upon to administer will be splendidIy looked after by him.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-14
Capt. E. w. Marsh

q was delighted to learn that Judge Beers has been elected. There was a. countrywide contest for the place. The selection of Judge Beers was a source of much pleasure to all his as- sociates here. Judge Beers will fill the office in such a manner to bring additional honors~ to himself and to Bridgeport. It is indeed a great honor to Judge Beers and to this city --'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-14
Col. Rictard FYtzgibbons

Ut does my heart good to hear this welcome news. Judge Beers is one of our best beloved comrades. De- spite his many pressing business cares he has always found time to attend we feel that in many ways the camp is indebted to him for favors that can never be repaid. It certainly is splendid apprecia ton of his eminent services in behalf of the G. A. R. that this great honor has come to him and every member of our post will rejoice in his selection.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-14
THE WEATHER

Unsettled, showers tonight
 or tomorrow
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-12
THE PEEvlSH CHILD
NEEDS TREATMENT

When a child sulks drowsily, or is
fretful, 1t is usually due TO some slight
disorder of the digestive organs, and a
mild laxative is very often all that is
necessary to restore cheerfulness and
buoyancy of spirits.
In cases where the use of a gentle,
effective laxative stimulant is indi-
Gated, many of the best physicians are
now prescribing DR.. Caidwelrs Syrup
Pepsin. This preparation is admitted
ly the perfect laxative, being mild, yet
positive In its action on the bowels,
and far preferable to violent cathart-
les and purgative waters. 1t is very
pleasant to the taste and is an ideal
remedy to regulate and strengthen the
stomach, liver and bowels. It's easy,
natural action makes it especially de-
sirable in the case of children, dose
at bedtime being sure to have the de-
sired result next morning, with no at
tendant unpleasantness or discomfort.
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is sold
by druggists everywhere in soc and
$1.00 bottles. If you have never tried
this splendid remedy. write to DIR. w.
B. Caldwell, 201 Washington ST.. Mon
ticello, ILL.,, for sample. He will be
very glad to send trial bottle with
out any expense to you whatever.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-12
Zeke Knew Rufe.

Rufe was telling Zeke about a ter.
rible escapade he had had the night
before after he had crossed the dam
at the river and was making for his
cabin about half mile through the
dark woods.
And jest as l stepped inter de
brush | hears funny noise like a
shoat snortin'. l looks up an a blue
light jumps out er de groun' and
shapes itself into ghost about six
foot tall. Red fire was a-fickerin' out
er its nose. It stood still kinder, then
lifted long, bony finger an says
I want you, Rufe Jackson.
Il walks up to 1t and shakes my
own finger right in its face. You
mind yore business and I'll mind
mine,' ! says, and turns on my heel
and goes right on.
Now, what'd yon er done, Zeke, in
a case like dat?'
I'D er done Jest what you done,
you burned lying Niger"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-12

old Colthurst. wht was in very poor
health. He expressed penitence for
what he had done, but to my great sur
prise, and his own, recovered. When
he was well again told him we must
dissolve partnership. We did so, and
he left me, telling me that he intended
to travel through Matabeland, and
cross the zambesi into the Congo Free
State. | have not heard from him for
several months. BY accident received
information Of Colthurst's death and
resolved to return home. But as my
health was much impaired, | acted on
PHYSICIANS advice and took a long
sea voyage. | went from Africa to
Marseilles In a trading steamer From
there ! took passage in a small brig
called the st. Cyr for New Orleans.
This sailing ship was not supposed to
carry passengers, but I made friends
with the captain and he was not averse
to making a few dollars for his own
pocket by taking me along. Strangely
enough, the poor old st. Cyr caught
fire on the day after her arrival in New
Orleans, some explosive stuff in the
cargo blew her to atoms and the cap
tain and his officers were all killed.
arrived here from the Crescent city
this morning"
There is some frightful plot behind
all this" | said. "Lidderdale, Alma is
dead, murdered-and God help us, you
are accused of the deed!"
He sank back in his chair and gazed
at me with staring eyes and pallid
face. | gave him a rapid account of
what had taken place, and assured him
that |, for one, believed him guiltless
of the crime.
All the same" he said. 81 can see,
Halifax, that l am In an awful net.
The fact isl cannot help til suspect
Colville. You have never seen the man,
but he is as like me as twin brother"
But what motive could he have had
In committing such terrible crime?"
| asked.
Jealousy" replied Iidderdale, with
out hesitation. Alma would never
have anything to do with him. | sup
pose he used my name to get an inter-
view with her. But seem to have
made mess of things all around. It
is going to be hard for me to prove my
tale. Since left New York have al
ways gone under another name.
didn't want my friends to write to me,
and when | arrived In Africa | took
the name of John Ross. My shares ii,
the mine are in that name. have a
large sum of money in the bank, but
can only draw it In the name of Ross.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-12

lifted one of tn decanters-it con
tanned cognac. AS | was putting IL
back | noticed. lying by its side. a
broken wine glass. Nearly half of the
upper portion Of the glass had been
smashed. but enough remained to al
low dark stain to show plainly In
the bottom. | examined it closely and
came to the conclusion that 1t was a
blood-stain. Now. from the appearance
of the broken glass | did not think for
moment that the dark stain was
caused by the victim. In all probable
fty the man who had welded the knife
had rushed, after the horrible deed was
done, to steady his nerves with drink
OF brandy. In his agitation he had
doubtless broken the top of the glass,
and perhaps cut himself in SO doing;
the blood had poured down inside. and
now lay clotted In the bottom of the
glass.
| suddenly remembered that had
some microscopical slides and cover
glass in my pocket. took out the
case, slipped slide away from its fel.
lows and. taking a smear from the clot
In the bottom of the glass. put 1t on
the slide. AS soon as it had dried
put the slide back into the cover glass
and left the house. went straight to
my laboratory and submitted the slide
to the tests necessary for the thorough
examination of the smear of blood.
had no sooner done so than an excla-
nation of establishment escaped me.
This blood contained a quantity of the
remarkable parasite, filaria perstans.
As this parasite has never been con
tracted anywhere except on the west
coast of Africa this fact proved con
clusively that the blood was not that
of Mrs. Colthurst. 1t must therefore
follow. as natural consequence. that
1t could only come from a person who
had been in West. Africa.
AS | eagerly studied the dark smear
| remembered a remark Lidderdale
had made. He told me that when Col
vile and he parted company Colville
had started to travel through Matabe-
land. across the Zambesi, into the Con-
go Free State. 1t was therefore quite
plausible that, on his way down the
Congo, while living among the natives,
Colville might have contracted, I'M
known to himself of course, the para
site filaria perstans. had studied
eastern diseases with care, and was
we'll acquainted with the peculiar ma
ture of this strange parasite. Was 1t
p, ssible that now held in my hand
the, - cans Of clearing my friend?
Aftei-@.- few moments of careful re-
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-12

Election | went to the house of a spe
cialist who was celebrated for his
knowledge of eastern diseases. DR.
Materick and were close friends, and
had done some good work together.
gave him brief outline of my story
and showed him the stain on the MI
croscopical slide. He looked at il care.
fully, ard eorroborated the discovery
had made
There is not the least doubt" he
said, that only person coming from
the west coast of Africa could contract
this parasite, as 1t is found nowhere
else in the world"
Then. of course" | cried, this is
OF great Importance 60 Lidderdale. who
has never. to my knowledge, been in
West Africa"
Your friend has come, you tell me,
straight from South Africa. Well. we
can soon discover II he has the filaria
perstans In his own blood; If not. the
natural conclusion Is that he could not
have been the murderer But before
forget, | have somewhat remarka.
BILE thing to tell you. There is a pa.
tient In my hospital at the present mo.
ment suffering from a disease called
the sleeping sickness, which is caused
by filaria perstans. and can only be
contracted In West Africa, although
this particular symptom may not show
itself until years after the person has
been there. Would you like to see the
case?"
Il certainly should" replied.
Well, | will call for you this after
noon and drive you to my hospital"
At four o'clock that day found nv
self standing by the bedside of the pa
tient.
He win not recover" said Mater.ck
in low voice. THE symptoms are
of an aggravated description. AS a
rule, the disease lasts from three
months TO as many years, and is char.
acterized by slowly increasing som.
nambulism and lethargy. These symp.
oms gradually increase until the pa-
lent Is almost continually asleep"
While Materick was speaking | was
the patient He was a slen.
der, dark man; his face was bathed in
his black hair was pushed
back from his forehead. Where had
seen those features before. that some
what peculiar length of jaw, the shape
of the low forehead?
Look here. Materick," cried with
excitement; Il believe that Providence
brought me to this bedside. The man
lying there has look of Lidderdale.
The more watch him the more my
suspicion strengthens. The life of my
friend hangs in the balance. should
IKE TO hear the circumstances under
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-12

In short, fool that | am, | have sur.
rounded myself with complications"
AT all events" said. you can
prove that you sailed on certain date
In a certain vessel from Africa to Mar.
settles; you were entered in the ships
books as John Ross; the captain and
crew and passengers would know you
again"
"They might. If they could be found,
but the vessel was tramp and most
of the passengers foreigners; 1t would
take long time to get hold of any of
them. And the destruction of the st.
Cyr has removed the other witnesses
to my identity"
| persuaded Lidderdale to stay for
he night at my house, and In the morn.
ing he met me with brave face.
Il have made up my mind how to
act" he said. Now that Alma is dead
am rather Indifferent as to what be-
comes of me. In any case, cannot live
under cloud. Halifax, you must ac-
company me to police headquarters
and l will tell them ALL"
| could not but admit that this was
the proper course, and we went to the
Central Office. An interview with the
chief followed, and that official in
formed Lidderdale that 1t was his duty
to place him under arrest. My friend
went of to await his examination be.
fore the magistrate. The longer
thought over the case the more be-
nov haf rdaI
right In Lis conjecture. and that Col
vile must be the guilty person. re-
solved to visit Mrs. Colthurst's house.
l had been there frequently during the
past week and the servants knew me
well. saw the butler. Carson. who
had CHANGED to be the first to discover
the corpse Of his murdered mistress,
and got him TO take me to the fatal
room.
1t had been left undisturbed since
the inquest. Carson went to draw up
one OF the blinds. As he did so. | saw
a dark stain of blood on the carpet
where the unfortunate girl had fallen
after she had received her death
wound. In one corner OF the room.
put away on a table. perceived
couple of decanters: they were both
half full, and contained either wine or
cognac
What are those bottles doing
there?" ] asked.
'T2ey contain the brandy and sherry
which were taken into the room the
night of the murder" he answered.
When Mrs. Colthnrst saw Mr.. Lidder-
dale's card on her return home she de-
sired me to bring refreshments to the
drawing room. and | put the brandy
and sherry and biscuits here"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-12

A select boarding house for dogs
and cats. situated in beautiful su-
burb of Paris, advertises itself In a
prospectus. OF which the following Is
translation: boarding for dogs and
cats, health. comfort. exercise In
courts and gardens-food carefully SUI.
pervised-daily prOmenades; cared for
by English nurses; daily bath and
toilet. Terms-Small dogs. 2 francs a
day; very small dogs. francs a day.
A health bulletin is sent every month. :"
The prospectus fails to give terms on
which cats are received and cared for
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-12
Warm compllment.

fancy-dress ball was held In a GER
tain garrison town recently, at which
many military officers and men at
tended. A soldier attired as a lady
was spoken to BY the regimental chap
lain.
We'll, young man." said the par
son, you are very well got up. lid
you win prize?"
Yes, chum; | got second prize Did
you get price,"
me? Oh, no: +
well, now, that's rotten bad luck,
l call it," said the Tommy, warmly,
for you are about the best get-up of
parson I've seen lately"-Iondon
Tit-Bits.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-12
Poor Eather

Mayor Turnbull, of Canton, was
talking about statement, made all
unconsciously by Titanic officer. that
had been terrible black eye for the
Titanic administration
This statement" he said, reminds
me of little Canton boy.
Tommy, why are you so unkind
to your nurse? Why don't you love
her.? his mother once asked him.
because don't the enfant terri.
Bile replied just hate heri could
pinch her cheeks like papa does!s
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-12
They Must Make Ananlas JeaIo,,s.

oh, we have had Just a delightful
time at your party. We want you to
come and take dinner with us just as
soon as you can"
Honestly, think you have got just
the cutest baby have ever SEEN"
Gee, can sing a lot better when
haven't got cold"
my husband is just as sweet as he
can be around the house. He never
gets cross and never scolds when din
ner isn't ready, and is SO neat that a
piece of lint on the carpet almost
drives him crazy"
I'VE expect TO spend next summer
abroad"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-12

instead of liquid antiseptics, tablets
and peroxide, for toilet and medicinal
uses. many people prefer Paxtine,
which is cheaper and better At drug.
gists. 25c box or sent postpaid on re-
ceipt of price by The Paxton Toilet
Co., Boston, Mass.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-12
otherwls. EneasedE

He took Dorothy to a musicale
last night.
She-Was It good?
He-I don't know didn't be
much Of It. Dorothy was tesi
how fond she is of music :
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-12
FIattered Him.

A little girl four years old wanted 81
nickel, one day, and thought the best
way to get It was to say something
nice to papa. So climbing upon his
lap she said sweetly'.
Papa, love you better than the
devil"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-12

Where shall | put this joke about
the millionaire dropping his handker-
chief?"
In the pickup column, you boob.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-12
And Very Quickly.

The building OF airships is bound
always to be success in one way"
whats that?"
st makes the money fly"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-12
Literal Obedience

How Is 1t have such big telegram
bills?"
You told me, sir, to use dispatch
In that correspondence, SO l wired all
the letters"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-12

Mrs. wfnslowH Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiammar
zion, al.lys pain cures wind collie, 25e q bottle.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-12

Sunday is the day of rest; but did
you ever know a man who felt rest.
ed on Monday morning?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-12

The love of applause is responsible
Tor many near actors.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-12

Garfield Tea promotes and ensures health.
Try IL 20 be convinced. Druggists keep IL.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-12

For regulation Of the stomach and bowels
you will lind Garfield Tea very beneficial
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-12

AS soon as women are ours. we are
no longer theirs.-Michael de Mon
taigne.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-12

Woman conceals only what she does
not know.-Proverb
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-12
RECORD OF A
GREAT MEDICINE
Doctors Could Not Help Mrs.
Templeton-Regained
Health through Lydia e
Pinkham's Compound.

Hooper, Nebraska. ar am verv glad.
to tell how Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has helped me. Forfive years
suffered from female troubles so wae
scarcely able to do my work. Dtook doc
tors medicines and used localtreatments'
but was not helped. / had such awful
bearing down pains and my back was so,
weak could hardly walk and could not
ride. loften had to sit up nights to sleep
and my friends thought could not live
long. At my request my husband got
me bottle of Lydia E. PinlShamls Veg
etable Compound and commenced to
take it. By the time | had taken the,
seventh bottle my health had returned
and began doing my washing and was O.
well woman. Atone time for three weeks
/ did all the work for eighteen boarders
with no signs of my old trouble return
ing. Many have taken your medicine
after seeing what it did for me. would.
not take $1,000 and be where was. YMH
have my permission to use my name IL
twill aid anyone. Mrs. SUSIE Tenn
PLET6N. Hooper, Nebraska.
ThePimtham record is a proud and peers
less one. IL g a reco I'd of constant VIC
tory over the obstinate ills of woman-ills
that deal out despak.. a<1@N
It Is an established NsOE% <sS56SS1fJ
fact that Lydia L. M - @SsAANM
Pinkham's Vegeta VI N@&H
Bile Compound has re- ~ " WI
storedhealth to thou "
sands of such suffer- GaA 40 III e
ing women. Why MN GgNAG&szW
don't you try it if you GyESeAlNNaHR'
needsuch medicine? f7bK piNkiiTM
The Washington herald., 1912-06-26
Double header TOdayJOhnson and Groom Possible TMrers
Capital City League will
Be Made Six-club Circuit

form another big parade, weather per-
mitting. and IL Is earnesIy requested that
all teams be on hand not later than
o'clock, on the White Lot.
The addition of Flynn to The Herald
club puts that aggregation up with the
best in the league. Flynn has been
playing with the Pumping Station team
up to a few weeks ago, when he signed
with The Herald club. and he win be
played regularly from now on
It is requested that the secretaries OF
the amateur leagues send the revised
schedules. including the list OF postponed
games, to this once at once, for publl-
cation Sunday.
The oficiaI averages Of the Northern
Association will be published Sunday.
The batting averages Of all players in
games up to Wednesday will be pub
lished.
Billy Marceron, the fast outhelder Of
the Cornell Tigers. is suffering from
a badly sprined ankle
Playing in the country Saturday.
Billy did a neat hook slide into second
base, with the result that he was hob
bling around with the boys in spaldins's
yesterday.
Becker will pitch for the Northern
Stars Sunday against the Lofier club in
an exhibition game on the Northern
League field. starting at 3 o'clock. The
Meat Cutters will have King Brady
pitching. with Chief Myers behind the
bat. Tug Fury or Dutch Munich will
work with the big mitt for the North
erners. Capt. Jenkins will do the um-
piring.