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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05
PRESIDENT TAFT
 HAS EASY DAY.

Beverly, Mass, July 5.-Bright and early this morning President Taft was on the golf links for an IS hole con test with his friend, John Hays Ham mond Before going to the inkss President Taft had an hours session with his stenographer and then mo- tored to the Myopia Club.
 This afternoon, after lunch at home and a nap, the President will take an automobile ride along the North Shore. Yesterday afternoon, he motored to Hamilton to visit Sec retary of the Navy Meyer, who is recuperating from an attack of typhoid. He spent the evening with his family on the front porch of Para matta Cottage, viewing the fireworks.
 He retired at Il o'clock.
 Secretary Hilles will not join the President at Beverly on this trip. He is at his summer home on Long Is- land and will meet the President. Monday, in Washington at the con- ference of the Republican National Committee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05

ball carried that off also. Benbow, however, knew nothing of the matter and carried the body down to the sur geon, calling out to the latter that he had brought patient, desiring some one to bear a hand. The surgeon turned about and exclaimed:
 "Why, what do you do here with a man who has lost his head g'
 } Host his head." says Benbow. "A lying scoundrel! He told he it was his leg, but I never believed what he said in my life without being sorry for it afterward."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05
HADLEY WANTS TWO CHANGES
 FOR REGULARS

Jefferson City, Mo-. July 5-That the Republican party has ceased to be a useful agency of good government, but that he has no intention of talk ing any part in the formation of a third party was the declaration of Governor Herbert s. HadIey in for nal statement issued here today.
 Hadley continued that while he un- derstands the Roosevelt supporters will place an electoral ticket on the ballot in the interests of the ColoneHs candidacy, he will take no part in the election of such ballot and it will be for future consideration of those interested in the success of the party in the State as to whether thesnames of the Republican State and local can didates cannot be placed upon this ballot, as we'll as on the regular Re- publican ticket.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05
Rarria,s Eavorita Name.

Of women's names that of Margaret occurs most often in the works of J. M. Barrie. There was a Margaret in 'The Little Minister" in Quality Street," in 'sThe Admirable Crichton, 2 and Margaret, called Maggie Wylie, was the heroine of 'What Every Wo- man Knows The name to Mr. Bar rie sums up everything that is tender, simple, noble and true in fine woman hood. And why not? Margaret Ogil- " was the maiden name of James Matthew Barrie's mother And surely 1t was of his mother, Margaret Barrie, that the playwright was thinking when he wrote these lines descriptive of Margaret Darling mother of Wendy, in Peter Pan:"
 "She was lovely lady, with a TO- mantle mind and such a sweet, mock ing mouth. Her romantic mind was like the little boxes one within the oth- CT that come from the puzzling east. However many you discover there is always one more"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05
Screens and doors must get out.

No for any window screens or screen doors any longer. i
 Getout'' is the crisp order given to them. 25c window screens { 19c. Steel wood frame screws several sizes, have been 3Oc 35c 45c and 6Oc-- 25c Screen doors with spring hinges handles and screws for hanging, have been $1.50- l $1 Make sure of exact size that is wished Bring meas these and doors cannot be exchanged
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05
Bridgeport. Conn. Thunder showers.
Store closes daily except Saturdays, at o'clock.
Fine si1k-and-cotton
 with, border 20c.

Such offering is to be compared only with that wonderful lot of silk andcotton in fancy patterns that sold so at 29 cents yard about month ago.
 Exactly the same fine quality that lot But of even more attraction because of the newest pattern.
 Rich plain colors with border designs in contrast. Black and white and blue green and brown Border patterns white black, delicate shade color.
 Fabric is 42 inches wide; will make dresses of great Individuality and beauty-and price is butt 20C t s# Mainh rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05
 DIED.


 DTxON.-In this city, July 4, 1s12, Catherine E., daughter of Robert and Katie Healy Dixon.
 Notice. of funeral hereafter. READ.Af his summer home. Green ffezu HIT Fairfield, sJuly 4th, 1912, ChArleEz B. 1Read, aged s63 years, 10 months T days-s .yias.ssess. ss zFriepds' are invited to attend the funeral at his late home, Ma rina Park, this city, on Monday, sth, inst. at 3:o0 o'clock p. m. - Two members from each society of which he is a member are requested to attend the funeral As nm honorary delegation. sEWARD.-In tl1iss city, July 3a191z, FApna da4Kifeaof Thomas J Seward. -FTfends are ihHtedA to attend the funeral from her late fesfdence, e5EdA<7 eAsKe street, -efi Satur- day, July 6, at 8:30 a. m., and from St. Charles church at a. m -Interment at St. Raymondfs s cemetery, Westchester, New York.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05
WALL STREET TODAY

New York, July 5-Opening The stock market opened irregular, with price changes about equally divided between gains and losses.
 Ii a. rn.-The tone was heavy to- ward the end of the first hour with de-I clines of about point in many is- sues.
 Government bonds unchanged, other bonds irregular.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05
YOUNGSTERS ADMIT.
 LOOPING GROCERY STORE

Mrs. A. Higgins reported to the po- lice today that her store at 365 East Main street had been entered last night and Detective Peter Hall today years. and Louis Guliano, aged g years East Side boys who confessed to having stolen $2 in pennies. 8 box of stockings and 12 packages of ci- garettes. The boys will be given 9 talking to this afternoon by Capt. Arnold. The Cohen boy lives at 17S Nichols street and the other youngster at S1 Everts lane.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05
Whn AM Mas.

The court was having trouble getting a satisfactory jury.
 "Is there any reason why you could not pass impartially on the evidence for and against the prisonerY' asked the judge of a prospective juror.
 "Yes," was the reply; ''the very looks of that man make me think he is guilty
 'sWhy, man." exclaimed the judge, that's the prosecuting attorneyr'-La- dies Home Journal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05
PERSONAL MENTION.

Dr. William IT. Curley of the Elmer gency hospital staff, was shocked in reading the news dispatches of the Lackawanna wreck, to see included among the victims pr. Fl V. Ivey a close personal friend with whom he was associated in hospital work at Bellevue Dr. Ivey was still connect ed with Bellevue. He was bound for his home, Suffolk, Va.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05
Weather Indications

New Haven, July 5-Forecast: ur1- with showers tonight or Saturday. Light to moderate southerly winds be- coming variable.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled and cooler weather with probably showers. 7s,s----af
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05
Rsnbow and His Msaamats.

f When the brave Admiral Benbow was a common sailor his messmate. who was stationed with him at the same gun, lost his leg by a cannon shot. The poor fellow called to his friend Benbow, who took him upon his shoulder and descended with him to the cockpit. But it happened that just as the poor fellows head came upon a level with the deck another
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05
Revised Law.

A man sat down to write out deed and began with Know all women by these presents"
 "You are wrong" said a friend. "It ought to be Know all mem"
 s'Very we'll" answered the other, "but if all women know it all men will surelyv'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses were issued today to these couples: Alfred s. Miller, metal worker, and Miss Georgianna K
 Nelson, both of Bridgeport; Charles l.. Ostrande, carpenter. and Edna R. Smith, both of Northport, L. l.; James w. Tanning, electrician, and Georgte Adams, both of Bridgeport; Charles H. See, clerk. and Elizabeth Slepter. both of Bridgeport ..l
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05
CHAR WOULD END WAR

London, July 5-A, special despatch, today, from St. Petersburg, says the Czar and Kaiser, meeting at Baltic port, sent instructions to their fe- spective- ministers to consider the best means likely to bring about an end to the war between Italy and Turkey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05

Boston-There were 200 fire alarms r1ng LID in Boston over the Fourth. A rough estimate places damage by var ious fires caused by fireworks at $50,- 900 in the metropolitan district.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05
The MHappy Endina.o

Myrtle. can you cook?'
 ''No, Lionel. Can you afford to keep an auto?'
 "No, dear"
 So they did not marry, and they lived happily ever afterward.-C Chicago Trib- une.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05

cleveland-Leaders of the Gift of Tongues sect annointed with oil and submerged in the waters of Lake Erie a score of men and women suffering various ills, all calling out "Hallelu- i9h
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05

New York-The "Safe and Sane'' Fourth, drove New Workers to the plea- sure resorts and reliable estimates placed the Coney Island crowd at 800, GOO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05

'sWhat seems to be the matter with hin?n asked the doctor, approaching the bedside of the man who lay swath- ed in bandages.
 s'He found the gas leak,' briefly ex- plained the nurse.-Iondon Tit-Bits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05

PhiIadelphia-Inste of a, parental blessing. Miss Elinor Taylor, who elop- ed with Harry Dryden. was spanked and locked up while Dryden was ar- rested for false swearing as>>to his age
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05

Boston-Boston's semi safe and sane Fourth celebration wasn't so bad af- ter all Only 12 were injured, none
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05

None of us knows what is before us. but that wouldn't matter if only we didn't care what was behind us.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05

'.Ts he a. man of courage?" < "Yes, indeed.''
 "What makes you think sop
 ''He's got nerve enough to suggest breaking up a poker game when he's ahead."-Detroit Free Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05

No man is perfect, but some wives try to make their friends think that they haven't made the discovery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05

Tess-Really, it was love match.
 Jess-Nonsensei He's old enough to be her. grandfather. She simply mar ried his money.
 Tess-Of course, but you don't doubt that she loves money, do you?-Cath- olic Standard and Times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05

'I dreamed last night that went to your funeral"
 @And that is why you are looking so glum? Good boyy' ''Yes, because it was a dream."- Houston Post.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05

.'Platt. has a new get-rich-quick scheme
 Whats he going to do now? Out fit a biplane with lunch counter or sell fishing rights in the moon?" NtYou've got another guess
 t'Give it up unless he's got an inven- tion to record telephone conversations so your neighbors won't have to take down their receivers every time they hear your bell.''
 "He has a scheme to use campaign hot air to run gas engines
 Farmer Want Ads. Cent a Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05

Indians. you know" said the wide ly read man, fare very stoical They're never known to laugh.''
 'sOh, don't know,'' replied the flip pant person. The poet Longfellow made Minne-ha-ha.' .''-Catholic Stand ard and Times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05

Farmer Want Ads. Cent a Word.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10

Having press
probable candidacy
the election
didacy.
Popr well as personal Inclination forbid speaking
of
standing
CT
flied
lie short know s'"rdng a a
would mcient
As have twice done the honor candidate
old
public questions
before think propety,
shall the
in principles believe
whole peoples have behind influence
combination machine
to
special
franchise without political
mics
nomination be procured by the of will knowingly
let contribute will
primary public
should
the ability faithfully county,
district and the Very respectfully
CHARLES }.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10
over ATROUSAND
PETITIONS FILED
Scenes of Confusion at Office
Of Secretary of State Rose
at Springfield.
SOME CONTESTS LIKELY
Lincoln League People to Contest if
Small Is Not Given First
Place on Ticket.

Springfield, H., Feb. 1O.-The Office
OF Secretary Of State Rose yesterday
was the scene Of more confusion than
it has known before in the history of
the present system of filing primary
nomination petitions. More than 1000
petitions OF candidates for place on the
primary ballot April 9 were received in
the office by mail and messenger.
The first petition 10 be filed or at
least delivered into the hands of an
employe OF the Office was that Of Len
Small, Lincoln league candidate for
governor
A contest will be made by the Lin
coin league people here II the Small Pc
tition is not given the first place on
the ballot The petition was given to
Clanahan by Richard Sullivan, local
leader Of the Lorimer forces.
Governor Dcneeu's petition and 9th.
CTS Of the state administration who are
candidates for denomination were filed
both by mail and by messenger.
CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR
The republican candidates for gov
ernor who filed nomination petitions
are:
Charles s. Deneen-Chicago.
John r. W. Wayman-Chicago
Walter Clyde Joues-Chicago.
Len Small Kaukakee.
Charles +. Hurburgh-Galesburg
John J. BroWn-Vandalia.
Richard Yates, who still insists he
is a gubernator!al candidate, will not
file his petition for 10 days. He will
make formal announcement of his can
didacy today.
Three democratic candidates for the
governorship filed petitions:
Edward F. Dunne-Chicago.
Samuel Alschuler-Aurora.
Ben +. Caldwell-Chatham
LEWIS OUT FOR SENATE.
Colonel J. Hamilton Lewis was the
only candidate TO file for the United
States senate. He seeks the democratic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10
REGISTERING DAY Is
OklYOkE MONTHOFF

Voters in Rock Island township who
expect to vote April 2 at the joint
township and city election, will be per-
mitted to register March IL and March
26 at their respective polling places.
The registering places, together with
the judges for each precinct in Rock
Island are as follows:
First Precinct-Nold' barber shop;
J. D. Warnock, Charles Forsberg, w.
L. Aster.
Second Precinct-600 Seventh ave-
nue.; B. ]. Gahagen, Laurence Swan
son. Val Mold.
Third Precinct-Kruse's shop; Ezra
Wilcher. ]. G. Swanson, ]. A. Cahail
Fourth Precinct-Building Ninth
street and Ninth avenue; c. V. John
son, L. V. Eckhardt, Jr., William Ec-
herman.
Fifth Precinct-County jail building;
John Scherer, Friend Stroehle, S. S.
Hull
Sixth Precinct-1434 Seventh ave
nue.; S. R Wright, William Corcoran,
Gus Klotz.
Seventh Precinct-Ullemeyer's Drug
store; Saw Ryerson, E. F. Hellpenstell,
F. w. Larson.
Eighth Precinct-Frick's barn; A. E.
Wrixon, H. J. Frick, ]. D. Blake
Ninth Precinct-Episcopal church
vestry; H c. Harris, Charles Fiebig,
NJ w Battles, Sr.
Tenth Precinct-Hose house, Tween
| ty-second street; Robert Kuschmann,
| n. NJ. Moore, James Hanson.
Eleventh Precinct-Schmid's store
Charles Oswald, George L. Schmid
John Brennan.
Twelfth Precinct - Hose House
Twenty-sixth street; John Mohl, John
| r. Warner, Charles Nichols.
! Thirteenth Precinct-Rear 200 Sew.
enth avenue; w. H. Schillinger, John
Schnitzer. A. ]. Riess.
! Fourteenth Precinct-3110 Fifth ave
nue.; D. Hohenboken, A. ]. Mcclellan
James A. Campbell.
Fifteenth Precinct-Petersonc arpen
ter shop; Carl Anderson, Ernest THE
sen, A. Z. Nelson.
Sixteenth Precinct-Gannons pain,
shop; Phil Bruchman, Frank Beranek
NJ. Kavanaugh.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10

All the news all the time.-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10
BUNYAN STREED'S
CASE UP TUESDAY

Bunyan Streed, arrested a week ago
for drinking intoxicating liquors on
the Rock Island-Peoria train, appeared
in police court this morning and his
till Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.
]. H. Meehan is the complaining wit
ness. The charge provides for fine
or jail sentence and warrants a bind
over. In prosecuting the man the
road employees do not seek to perse-
cute him and this morning an effort
was made to amend the charge to
disorderly conduct. The attorney for
Streed was not present so contin-
uance was granted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10

THE Introduction into congress OF
an anti-third term resolution illus
trates the. panic stricken condition OF
the democratic leaders, he said
This is caused by the spontaneous
insistent demand from all sections of
the country, and by all classes of peo-
pie, for Roosevelt's nomination.
These leaders realize the greatest
figure in American statecraft and poll
tics today is Theodore Roosevelt, and
undoubtedly believe they will lose the
election if Roosevelt is nominated.
Therefore, they want to prevent his
nomination. Why would they so bit.
terly and unfairly oppose him if they
thought they could win against him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10

nomination. Lawrence Y. Sherman,
who declared that he was real candi-
date for that office. will make his an
nouncement in Chicago the fore part Of
next week
For lieutenant governor, John G. o.
lesby is a candidate for reelection. Kin
ney Osterig of Lee county, a progress
i've republican, also filed a petition.
On the democratic side Barrett O'Hara
was the only candidate to file for this
office.
Chester W. Church, member of the
lower house from the Eleventh district,
will oppose James a. Rose for the re-
publican nomination for secretary of
state. Three democrats. Andrew Olson
Of Moline, Harry Woods Of Chicago,
and Y. F. Beidler Of Logan county.
seek this Office.
STEAD SEEKS DENOMINATION.
William H. Stead will be fought for
nomination TO the Office of attorney
general by Frank r. Reid of Aurora.
State Senator A. z. Iseley Of Newton,
Jasper county, has made an active
campaign to land the democratic nom.
ination to this office. William Boles
OF Will and P. J. Lucey Of LaSalle
county also seek it.
James 6. Mccullough filed a petition
for denomination as auditor. He will
be opposed at the polls by DR.. George
A Sultan Of Chicago, who seeks the
/ democratic nomination.
Andrew Russell will be opposed for
the nomination for state treasurer by
II. r. Heimberger, a progressive repub
lican OF the Jones-Merriam school, and
l.. L. Emmerson of Mount Vernon. c
V. McClenathan. cashier of a bank IN
Danville and one time a campaign man
ager for Representative Joseph G. Can
non, filed a petition for the democratic
nomination for the Office
MASON FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
William E. Mason will have the De
neen and organization support for rep
resentative at large. Emil Wentzlaff
assistant secretary Of the Cook count!
republican committee. saw that Mr.
Mason's petition was started the RICH
way
b. NJ. Chiperfield Of Canton, membe
of the lower house from the Forty-thirC
district, also filed a petition for thi
honor, as did State Senator E. D. Tel
ford of Salem.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10
Driving Away Wrinkles
and Double Chin
(Table Talk.

There is no longer any need
of a clever woman resigning her
self to a wrinkled face, double
chin and enlarged pores. Nor
does she try the numerous and
varied cold creams, lotions or
powders on the market What
she does do is to get of her drug
gist an ounce and a half of Their
nodded jelly, rubbing half a
teaspoonful into her skin until it
is absorbed and then bathing her
face with cold water. This home
remedy is as simple as it is eff
fective. The skin Immediately
feels taut ann refreshed-the
flesh firm and compact and arms,
neck and shoulders as we'll as
face grow younger and prettier
every day. II a muddy complex
ion is bothering you, too, it Is
comfort to know you can slip out
ounce and a half of old-fashioned
coleated balsam and that by ap-
plying it at night a wonderful
change will take place, the old
dead particles which cover your
real complexion. will disappear
and your cheeks will become as
soft and fine as they were in
girlhood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10
Illinois Politics

Judge Clinton F. Irwin has been
elected president of the Roosevelt club
formed in Elgin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10
UNIQUE IN NATURE,
ATTRACTS ATTENTION

The unique newspaper announce
ment made by Judge c. ]. Searle
throughout the district Of his candi-
dacy for the republican congressional
nomination is attracting attention from
the newspapers throughout the Four
teenth congressional district.
Judge Searle promises to follow it
with a stumping campaign that will
set the woods a-blazing among the re-
publicans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10

Harry G. WATSON, for two terms re-
corder of deeds of Peoria county, has
announced himself a candidate for the
state legislature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10

Representative S. Elmer Simpson of
Carrollton has announced himself
for reelection from the
district, subject to the
decision of the republican primary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10

All the news all the time.-The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10

Chicago, Feb. 10.-Governors
Stubs, Kansas; Osborn, Michigan /;
Hadley, Missouri; Aldrich, Nebras-
la, and Nessey, South Dakota, held
secret conference today with Presi-
dent Rovell of the National Roose-
Welt league. Later the committee
was permanently organized with E.
]. Brundage of Chicago as chairman
and C. A. Nichols of Michigan as
secretary.
Chicago, Feb. 1O.-Today at the Con-
gress hotel in this city convention
of men prominent throughout the ma
ton in politics, in business, in the
learned professions, was held to form
ulate plans for launching the recep,
tive presidential candidacy of Theo.
dore Roosevelt in vigorous fashion.
They are members of the Roosevelt
national executive committee, and
among them will be ten governors
FIVE of whom are pictured above. FIT
teen states are to be represented al
the conference.
According to statements issued by
the committee, it is not intended &c
have any public demonstration, the
conference having been called Will
the view of exchanging plans for con
certed action in the various states
The list of members Of the execu
tive committee who have announced
they will attend the meeting Is al
fonows:
Governor Chase S. Osborn, Mich
gan; Governor Herbert $. Hadley
Missouri; Governor w. r. Stubs
Kansas; ]. Franklin Fort, New Jer
sey; W. Seymour Edwards, West Viz
ginia Dwight B. Heard, Arizona; J
E. Dyche, Oklahoma; d. c. Edwards
Kentucky; Oscar R. Hundley, Ala
bams; Arthur l. Garford, Ohio; Fred
erick W. Mulkey, Oregon: George H
Walker, Washington, d. c., and L. E
Hanna, North Dakota
Governor Stubs insists Colone
Roosevelt will accept the nomination
| if it is offered him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10
ANNOUNCEMENT.

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the democratic nomination
for township collector subject to the
decision of the city-township conven.
ton and invite the support of my
democratic friends.
HENRY r. WINES.