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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
Curved Arm. of EIxwhesls.

A great many people imagine that the arms of fywheels and pulleys are curved for the sake of beauty and graceful appearance. But this is not so. In the making of these wheels they are cast in sand from molten iron poured in. As the arms are of less thickness and body than the heavy rim and the hub, they begin to cool off quicker By the time the arms are 'set" the rim and hub are still cool ing and contracting, and the effect of their shrinkage is to cause very powerful pull on the arms. As the latter are solidly set they become se- verely strained, but if the arms are curved they withstand the pull that goes on during shrinkage and simly straighten out little.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
FALSE ALARM i.
Youngster Pulled Box at Corner of
 Wood Avenue and Wade Street. ;. Today

Some youngeter in the West End is due for a whole lot of trouble if Fire Chief Edward Mooney succeeds in get ting hold of him. The lad stepped up to box 93 at the corner of Wood and Wade streets this afternoon at 2:25 o'clock and pulled ins9 g. false alarm. He then took. to his heels. People in the neighborhood got a good descrip- tion of him and the police are making a hunt. .s-s-..-,s..s,
 A pan of grease got afire in house opposite No. As house at 10:47 o'clock this forenoon. Bremen ran across the street with a chemical and put out the blaze 3t .A<.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
KANSAS REJOICES -,-s
 OVER COURT ACTION.

of Justices Pitney and Van .Deventer of the United States Supreme court, which permits the Roosevelt presi- dential electors to remain on the state Republican primary ballot, set the ColonePs supporters wild with joy, today.
 Here is where the people of Kan sas get their chance,',, exclaimed Gov ernor Stubbs. The old machine crowd of politicians tried to do in the courts what they were able to, do in the Republican national committee and convention"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
Two Versions.

Miss Jane Barlow's first contribution to literature was some verses that she sent to the Cornhill Magazine while Still in her teens. She awaited the editors reply with girlish eagerness. When it came it was shock:
 T have no use for your silly verses" :"
 She was. naturally, mortified and hurt A plain rejection would have been bad enough. One worded so scornfully was sheer, unnecessary cru city. She endured her misery in soli- tude for awhile-her family knew noth- ing of her literary venture-but her feelings became too much for her. She confessed and demanded sympathy.
 But when she showed the letter the sprawling editorial hieroglyphics, read with more calmness and with the whole family to interpret, took on a surprisingly different significance. He had written:
 T hope to use your pretty verses."- Youths Companion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
Whitman Talks With Boston Police Officials

Boston, Aug. 2-District Attorney Whitman of New York, spent two hours here today at the Hotel Toraine, Interviewing Inspector John R. Mo- Gar; of the Boston poliee department, and several headquarters detectives who have been searching the local un- derworld for traces of Big Jack'' Ze- liz and Lefty Lewis, New York gangsters named in the Rosenthal case, who are thought to be hiding here. Asked if he discussed the Rosenthal case while here, Whitman said1-
 s.I can't answer that question. ] am on my way to New Hampshire where my wife is spending g. vaca- -tion''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
GOES TO ORPHAN HOME.
Little Papina Verdirosa Sent to Nor walk Today Because Her Mother
 Doesn't Take Care of Her..

Little Papina verdirose, aged four, was taken to the orphans home in Norwalk today, after having been committed by Judge Edward F. Hal. len of the Probate court. The little tot has been living at the town farm. Her mother, Mary Verdirose, is al- Ieged by the Connecticut Humane so- ciety to be an irresponsible person not fit t ocare for the child. She is said to live at no Lexington avenue. The fa-. ther is dead
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
MARRIED.

KOSHER KOSHER. -- In Danbury. ! July z4. Charles E. Mosher and Mrs. Mary E. Mosher.
 THORFPSON-BRUND Dan- bury. July 2T, Miss Emma l.. Brun- dage and John T. Thompson. CONVERSE-HOF.EN Bethel, July s1, Everett H. Converse and Mrs, Florence G. Hoffman. sCHTMERLING-SV New Haven. July 30, H. Schimerling and Miss Pauline Svursky, both of Nor WHrTNEY-G Greenwich, July 27, Frank w. Whitney and Mrs. Minnie c. Grube. SAUNDERS : CARTWRIGHT. - In Stamford, July go, Harry H. Saun- ders of Stamford and Miss Cynthia Cartwright.
 MARKS-FRATTALO Winsted, July 31, Salvo c. Marks and Miss Caroline Frattalone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
A South African Name.

The hardy Boer voortrekkers had fine sense e poetry in naming places in South Africa Tn the Transvaal there is a place which rejoices in the name of Waachteenbeitjebe fontein. "It is a name," says Cape Town exchange, (which speaks of lei sure, whose gentle invitation to the thirsty trayeler to rest little by the brook beneath the cool shade of the tree calls up at once the thought of green oasis in a dry and barren land.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
DIED.

FAHEY.-In Stamford. July 2s. Pet
 CT Fahey.
 FOWIlER.-In Shelton, July 31, Ella Grace Searles, wife of Edward F'ow- Ter, aged 30 years. LEESs-In Danbury, July 30, Arthur Lees. aged 26 years. RYAN.-In Danbury, July 29. Miss
 Eliza Ryan, aged S5 years. DENNY.-In Danbury, July 31, AL mira, widow of Abraham Denny, aged 7S years. RARNUM.-At Pleasure Beach, New London, July 30, E. Romine Bar
 nurl, of Bethel, aged TT years. HAWSOE-In East NorWafk Jifly 29. Charles Hans6n, aged s6S years. FTNNETs-m aNorMalk, July 30, WH- liam J. Ffnney. aged 5S years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
STREETS. COMMITTEE MEETS.

The Streets and Sidewalks commits tee met this afternoon and went on a, tour of streets for which improve ments are asked, preparatory to mak- ing up it's report for the meeting of the Common Council. Monday night. The most important improvement un- der consideration is the widening of North avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
WHAT CoLLECTORsDID
Report for Month of July Shows How Many Personal Taxes Were
 Received

Personal tax collectors managed to collect s68 during the month of July. Returns which have been made to the city treasurer show that Patrick. Buddy collected $302 on the 1911 list and $144 on the 191o list; John P: Kenl- pie. $500 on the 191 list and $122 on the 1910 list. No report is made of what James, Holt, ? the third member of the board, collected --4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
BATCHETJ.ERs PTDE

Thirty-three of the employees of the G. c. Batcheller & Co. enjoyed an auto truck ride to Savin Rock, last even ing. The sights a9 the Rock were did" right. The big return was made to this city shortly before mid night. The trip was arranged by Miss Bessie Milhern
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
KIRK's HOUSE. DAMAGED

William P Kirk owner of two apart ment houses in Washington avenue, near Park, estimates damage to his property of $500 brought about by the backing of the sewers during the storm Wednesday evening The cel- lars of both houses were filled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
G. A. R. PLANs oG1TTNfs

Commander E. l.. Ruggles and Com rades John Thompson of Stratford and John Neff were appointed a commit tee at the meeting of Elias Howe, IT,, Post, No. 3, G. A. R., to arrange for a clam bake and outing for the mem- bers, their families and guests.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
sCLARE-PERRIN.

Max Sclare, baggage master, aged 27, and Dora Perrin, aged 27, both of Bridgeport, got a license to marry at the town. clerks office today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02

Mason jars -50c and 55c dog.
 Caps for Mason jars 20c Measuring glasses-5c ParoWax for sealing-10c Pairing knives-5c to 25c Food choppers -90c to $1.75
 Chopping bowls-15c to Ladles-5c to 4Oc Fancy moulds-5c to $1
 Fn11rtI1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
The Wcather-Fair tonight, follow cd by showers early tomorrow.
$12. 50 sss sss' :s;': ';o :. Isst9 ss7:;o

Women are given opportunity that wise ones will be quick to improve.
 Ten or fifteen dollars is not to be saved every day. Wise women save it nowand hereand do it in very few moments.
 There is now at the suit section limited lot of suits that women have inspected and adnired-but have not bought Do not pretend to say why every has not been sod they excellent and such good style that every one should have hurried weeks ago But here they areand here they will stay; for shall make price that will sell them in a jiffy. Whpcord suits serge suits suits of fancy mixed fabrics.
 Rich and handsome of color. Ranging from light to dark Splendid trim styles Tailored with skill and rare care.
 None of these suits has been marked less than $225O Most have been S25. And some have been $2750. q ss.s.: B: s.'@s,. .ss :: and $12.5O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
Jars that'1l keep fruit sweet 6 nice.

A fruit jar into which one may put fruit and know that it will be kept pure clean and decious such jar is worth while And such jar is the Leotric It's contents in contact with nothing but glass It is absolutely and scrupulosly clean And it is so fastened that it is thoroughly artght Added to ths the opening is large so that fruit is not crushed when being placed inside Accordng to size 80c c9oc ands 10 dozssss I
 Other needs for preserving-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02

Nest of the Sparrowhawk-Or Orczy Yellowstone Nights-Quick. Stradella-CraWford Marie Ciaire-AndOux. Sheila Vedder-Barr. Phantom of the Opera-LerOux. John Marsh's MilliOns-Hornblow Trail of the Lonesome Pine-F'Ox Girl of the Limberlost-POrter. A Certain Rich Man-White. Five Gallons of. GaSoline-WelIS. House of Bondage-Kauffma White Fangs-LondOn. Maude Baxter-HOtchkiSs. The Professors Mystery-Hastings and Hooker.
 Lady of the oostOok-HoweIls. The Magnet-ROwland The Doctor-ConnOr. The Highwayman-Haw Mary James Pa-Way.
 45c
 Near Fairfield Avenue Door
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
Books to take away.

Two or three good stories, packed away in the trunk, are sure enjoyment upon the rainy days that are al most sure to come during vacation.
 Here are such stories, a few picked from the big library of books at 45 cents ]:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02

- Plain and fancy jelly tum- blers-25c and 30c dog. Rubber rings for jars-5c and 10c 4- Catsup bottles-75c dog. Fruit pfesses-9c to 20cf 2 Strainers- 5c to $1.25 Chopping knives-25c to r 40c 9 Mixing spoons-5c to 25c Fruit funnels-5c to 75c Colanders-1Oc to 70e
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02

For men. Silk socks for men who enjoy their delicious com fort and good looks Pure silk with heel and toe of fine lisle. High spliced heel to add to wearing power.
 Handsome colors and deep black.
 35c, 3 pairs $1. Lightweight underwear for the man who dislikes nainsook or mesh. Made of balbriggan and of a balbriggan that is es- pecially good.
 Soft fine cotton spun and woven by a process that makes it especially grateful. Drawers made with double reinforced seat.
 371ac., (Right of Main Street door.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02

Farmer want Ads. Cent a Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02

Medford Rum. ... at 90c Wiltshire Dry Gin bot soc Jamaica Rum. bot 75c LeRaux Brandy bot s$1. .O0 Buchu Gin. .qt 85c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02

York State Celery bun 10c Summer Squash. each Sc
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-23
Motoring and The Ear.

A series of symptoms which may
have been observed by motorists have
now been recognized by DR.. Roget OF
Montlucon. who describes them as
causing vague pains, limited 10 the
internal ear. without any tendency 10
spread 10 the throat. forehead or
Ceck." Another symptom not always
present is curious cracking. in the
ear, which occurs when the sufferer
Is swallowing or drinking DR. Roget
has come TO the conclusion that II Is
question OF neuralgia pain. The con.
tinual rush OF air in motoring passing
into the external auditory canal. beats
on the membrane OF the tympanum.
This brings on pain, especially In the
right ear, which is naturally on the
brake side OF the car. The pain be-
comes more acute II the journey 10
prolonged after the first ache is felt.
For the remedy the doctor advises,
first OF all, rest. In few days. ex.
cepting in serious cases, the trouble
will vanish. When the pains are acute
a drop OF oil containing cocaine will
give immediate relief. AS measures OF
prevention. he advises the use OF caps
with ear flaps.-Dundee Advertiser.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-23
BEST LIGHT FOR THE EYES
Principle OF Concealed Lighting"
Rapidly Gaining In Popularity Its
Redee sal--., Features.

The principle OF concealed light.
Ing" is rapidly gaining way. and In
England II Is predicted that within n
few years II will be almost universal
ly put into practice. 1t is pointed out
that the system OF putting the sources
OF light in plain view is wasteful be.
cause the dazzled eye demands a
greater flooding OF the air with DIFF.
fused illumination In order to see
clearly. When the light source Is
concealed, n far less intense illumina.
ton Is required. In the readlng-room
OF the British Museum the artificial
illumination Is only seven one-thous.
andth Of daylight. at the Woolsack In
the house of lords only six one.thous-
andths. and at the clerks desk In the
house OF commons only one twelve
hundredth; yet in all these cases the
amount OF illumination Is satisfactory,
because there Is no "stabbing' light
from visible sources.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-23
Amusing Instance Of Efforts 70 stop
Terrestrial commotion Comes
From Mexico.

While an earthquake is a phenom-
enon of nature not likely TO be treat
ed with discrespect, still less with In.
dignity, an Englishman nevertheless
tried, "a hours after his arrival In In.
dia. 10 kick one. He was writing at a
table one afternoon when he became
aware OF an annoying unsteadiness In
the furniture. Thinking that this was
due to the rubbing OF dog against
the leg OF the table. the Briton kicked
at the beast several times, and II
was only when he looked under the
still shaking table and saw nothing
there that he realized his inability
TO stop terrestrial commotions.
An American woman who resided
for some years In Mexico also had an
experience with an earthquake. She
was the mother OF two lively small
sons. One day they had been especial.
ly obstreperous and did not grow
quieter as the time for her siesta and
theirs approached. After rousing her
from her nap two or three times by
their antics. she gave them fair warn.
ing that II there was any further com.
motion severe punishment would
result.
Again she dropped OF into sleep.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-23

80 years OF age. was among the first
vestrymen chosen when Fairfax par
ish. 10 which the town of Alexandria
belongs, was created about the year
l7G5. II was couple OF years later
that the congregation decided to build
a church and the edifice was not FIN
ished TO the last detail until n few
years before the firing OF the shot
heard round the world" From that
day TO this the exterior OF the church
has undergone practically no altera-
ton. At one time some alterations
were made in the interior, but later
this was wisely decided 10 have been
a mistake and the church was re-
stored 10 the style OF Colonial days.
Some OF the original fittings, notably
the sounding board and the wine-glass
pulpit. had disappeared in the course
OF the transition, but these were re-
placed by facsimiles OF the originals.
Many Of the most interesting OBJ
iects in Christ church are the gen.
uine originals which were here In
Washingtons time. For instance,
there Is the elaborate crystal chande-
Her OF solid brass with It's twelve can.
dlesticks typifying the twelve Apos.
ties. Nor indeed. is this the only re-
hinder OF the days when the church
was lighted By candles, for on the Pill.
lars one may yet detect under the
paint the marks OF the finder boxes.
The chancel rail and mural tablets OF
the Lords Prayer and the Apostles
Creed. which always arrest the at.
tention OF visitors, are relics OF the
days when George Washington was
leading member OF the congregation.
and so likewise are the communion
table. reading desk and chairs. Aft.
er all. however perhaps the most
curious OF these mementoes OF a by
gone age are the long-handled purses
which were used In Washingtons
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-23

century ago. However, the Alexandria
church boasts the possession OF
Its first Bible and church service. the
burgh In the year 1907. or the latter.
day contributions TO the contents or
the historic edifice there may be men
toned the silver plate bearing a rep.
rcsentation OF the autograph sigma.
ture OF Robert +. Lee and the twin
mural tablets set In place in 1870
which are inscribed In memory OF
George Washington and Robert Ed
ward Lee. These various objects are
OF sufficient interest to attract con-
tinual stream OF visitors TO the old
church. and while unlike historic
churches abroad) the edifice is not
officially open on week days. the sex.
ton can usually be found on the prem.
ises and will obligingly open the doors
on request and without demanding
the inevitable tip" which is besought
by caretakers OF similar institutions
abroad.
Quite ms interesting as old Christ
church itself or any OF Its historic
contents Is the graveyard which well
nigh surrounds the edlflce and ~ en-.
closed by a quaint wall and fence.
Here are buried many OF the close
personal friends and neighbors OF
General Washington-men and women
whose names are we'll known TO his
tory-and the inscriptions on the an
Client tombstones seem decidedly odd
In the eyes OF modern visitors. Christ
church is not located in the most fro
quented section OF the ancient town
OF Alexandria, but It's lofty spire. or
rather tower. renders II easy for the
stranger TO identify and find his way
TO the time.honored brick ediflce and
on Washington's Birthday anniversary
he has. indeed. but to follow the
crowd"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-23
CHECK ON DREAD DISEASE
Iowa Professor Has a Plan He Be-
lleVes VIII Control tuberculosis
iN Animals.

DIR. Burton II. Rogers. Ames. Ia.
who was for number OF years an
Inspector OF meats for the United
States government, is trying TO induce
the federal authorities 10 adopt a
method for discovering tuberculosis in
cattle. which, he says will result in
locating all the diseased animals in
the country within a year. His plan
Is 10 have every man who sends hogs
TO market 10 have his name and ad-
dress on tag fastened to the hogs
ear. Doctor Rogers said:
Very few hogs live longer than
year. \ 200-pound hog is about the
weight at which they are shipped 10
market All OF them are examined by
government inspectors. but under the
present system OF inspection no one
knows where diseased hos comes
from.
tuberculosis In hogs is not dan
gerous 10 those using the meat be
cause IL is subjected 10 heat before be-
Ing eaten. and very little heat Is
sufficient TO kill the germs But while
the life OF the hog is short. the life
OF the COW is comparatively long.
There is no way OF learning if a COW
Is infected with the disease except by
a technical examination.
1T is the custom TO have the cattle
and the hogs live together as close
neighbors. and so when COW becomes
diseased the hogs remain healthy but
a short time Now, the life Of a COW
is about ten years, and she may have
tuberculosis nearly all her life and no
body know anything OF t. But q hos
that has lived near her for q few
months will surely get the disease
and by the scheme | suggest this hog
could be made 10 carry the tale OF
the sick cattle 10 the inspectors"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-23
Life Of a Mlcrobe.

The microbe Is tenacious OF life,
for. according 10 a French contempo-
rary, Migula found the bacillus
leposporous placed on a sheet Of
glass lives for five years. Germs Of
potato disease sealed in a tube were
living after period OF eight years. In
1879 Bail OF Prague, after a lapse OF
IL years, infected a mouse fatally with
some bacilli. Nestier investigated
clods OF earth stored in a herbarum
for over half century, and found So.
200 living spores to the gram Some
earth wrapped in paper since 1924,
and protected from atmospheric germs,
showed on examination $4,000 bacteria
to the gram. Eighty-sevea years is q
ripe age, even for microbe.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-23
The Part OF Wisdom.

Everybody in Middle Bay knew that
Mrs. Captain Liscomb was talking
about making visit 10 her married
daughter In Cincinnati She had been
talking about II for two years, but
age and the natural timidity OF a
woman unused TO travel had postponed
the great event from month TO month.
until the neighbors began to wonder
whether It would ever come 20 pass.
So one morning, when Uncle Billy
Evans met Captain Lscomb In Eccles'
store. there was a twinkle In his eye
as he asked:
"When's Mis- Liscomb going out to
Ohio, Daniel?"
Don't ask mel" returned the cap
tain, little peeyishly 81 don't know
nothin' about IT, II tell her 10 20.
she says want to get rid OF her. II
] tell her to stay TO home. she SAYS
I'm mean! amt saying q single
word!"-Youth's Companion.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-23
ELECTRICAL
u NOTES d

One-third OF Great Britain's tele-
graph operators are women.
Nightly concerts are provided for
telephone subscribers In Australia.
In this country the average Is about
81 telephones for each 1000 inhabi-
tants.
The United States has issued near
ly $4,000 patents for inventions along
electrical lines.
Telephone service between England
and Switzerland has been established
over two routes.
A new electric filter for household
use uses current only as water IL
drawn through II.
An electric crane In Scotch ship
yard has handled loads OF 1877 tons TO
height OF 143 feet.
Marconi's wireless station ut Col
tona. Italy, sends messages to this
country. over a distance of 1000 miles.
A solution OF ten per cent. borax
and Ave per cent. rosin Is driven into
wood by electricity in France to pre-
serve II.
One or the newest musical instru-
ments. operated by electricity. repro
duces the notes OF 45 orchestra per
formers.
A French wireless station has been
Installed In Morocco and communica-
ton established with the station on
the Eiffel tower.
An English inventor has copied an
old idea In the history of telephony
by designing transmitter shaped
like the human ear.
China's new cotton mill is the only
one In the country. II was built by
the Japanese. The machinery Is oper-
atcd by electricity.
A tiny storage battery driven cleo
trio fan has been perfected TO be
placed inside top bat to keep it,
wearer's head cool.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-23
To join Black and Caspian.

Swiss engineers have convinced the
Russian government that II is per.
fectly feasible to bore tunnel
through the Caucasian mountains near
Tilfiis, In order to Join the Black and
Caspian seas. This will be n tremend.
Gus undertaking, as the tunnel will be
about sixteen miles in length. and the
Russian government had practically
decided that II was beyond the limit
OF reality. However. the Swiss experts
have reported that the tunnel could
be built within seven years without
much difficulty. but at n great ex-
pense. A Paris firm Of bankers, It Is
understood. is supporting the enter.
prise which will be put into execution
about the early part of 1913.