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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18
John M. Purdy,s Will.

The will of John M. Purdy of Round Hill has been filed in the Greenwich Probate Court He bequeathed $10( to the Round Hill M. E. Church, a gold watch to Susan Mabel Selleck daughter of Amos Silleck of Purchase; his violin, box and contents to Lev Taylor, nephew, son of George Fay Tor; his gun and fife to Erastus Burd- sail, a distant relative, of Pember- wick; his shoemaking tools and con- tents of his shop to Fred Burdsall, 8 brother of E Burdsall, both sons o1 James Burdsall, a Civil War veteran His small piece of real estate anG bank account are willed to his wife Susan J. Y. Purdy
 Danbury Men Killed. '
 That Peter W. Brennan and Thomas .Lennox, both of Danbury, were vic tims of a railroad accident in New York city on March 13 and were bur- jed as unidentified persons, is the be- lief of the relatives of the men.
 Mongrel Dog Goes Mad. A mongrel dog belonging to Michae Konchreo of East Port Chester, was seized with violent form of rabies Wednesday loren oon, while tied to g kennel in the yard. Constable J Henry Schmehl shot the animal.
 Lost An Arm.
 Riding home on a freight proved costly to Elmer Barker, of East Nor walk Monday night when he lost ar arm, sustained few scalp wounds and was badly bruised in a fall from the train near East Norwalk. He is expected to recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18
onIy one statue of pieken..

West Philadelphia holds the only statue of Charles Dickens in the world, says the Philadelphia Press. Hardly ever is a passing glance given by hur- rying pedestrians to this monument of bronze and granite, depicting the great writer seated and looking lovingly down upon the upturned head of Little Nell, the child of his brain. The monument is a bronze group by B. Edwin Elwell, the famous sculptor, and was pur- chased several years ago by the city branch of the Fairmount Park Art as sociation. It had been intended to grace the great Central Free Library building that is now planned as one of the build ings along the Parkway. While it was lying unused Clark park was opened, and the statue was mounted there
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18
The All Sufficient Farm.

The charm of farm life is it's ability to take care of itself. I have always urged that before trying to make mon- ey by our crops we country folk should reduce outgoes. remember that sev- enty-five years ago my fathers family lived well, but spent in actual cash rarely more than $100 year. We raised our own lamb, veal, fowls, eggs, beef, vegetables, apples and pears and cherries and plums, and with all this very nearly all our sugar as well as our honey. Little of this was sold except eggs and fruit but much of 1t was ex- changed or ''swapped." Then we made our own clothes, largely from our own wool, our carpets and our bedding and our pillows, with all the rest. We made and mended our own shoes, and our tools were largely homemade.-Out- ing Magazine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18
W. F. HARRITY DEAD
Won Fame as Manager of Grover Cleveland's Campaign
 in 1892

Philadelphia, April 1s-William F. Harrity. former Chairman of the Dem- ocratic National Committee and once powerful in National Democratic councils, died yesterday at his home in Overbrook, suburb, after an ill., ness of a few days.
 William F. Harrity was born Oct. 19, 1850, in Wilmington, Del. He was graduated from La Salle, University in 1870 with the first honors of his class, and took up the practice of law in Philadelphia. For six years he was in the office of Lewis c. Cas- sidy, one of the most astute politi- clans of his time. It was during this apprenticeship that MT. Harr1ty learn ed politics. In 1870 he went into part nership with James J. Gordon, their business connection lasting five years,
 In 1882 he was made Chairman of the Democratic City Executive Com mittee of Philadelphia. He became a countrywide figure in that year, resulted in the election. of Robert E. Pattison as Governor o of Pennsyl- vania, although the latter was opposed by the Quay ring, then in the height of it's power.
 In 1884 MT. Harrity was elected a delegate. at large to the Democratic U. National Convention at Chicago. In December, 1885, President. Cleveland appointed him Postmaster at Phila> delphia, where he served four years. Tn 1892 MT. Harrity was made Chair man of the Democratic National com- mittee and led the Cleveland forces to victory over President Harrison. Since the advent of Bryan as the leader Of the Democratic Party MT. Harrity has no longer interested him. self in politics.
 Mr. Harrity organized the Equitable Trust Company of Philadelphia and was for a number of years it's Pres ident.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18
DEMOCRATIC CLUB
 DINNER AT TAFT

New Haven, April 1S-Formal invi- tations have been issued for the din ner at the Hotel Taft on Thursday, April 25 at 1 o'clock, at which the Democratic Club of Connecticut will be permanently organized.
 The speakers will be Governor, Sim con E. Baldwin, Dean Henry Wade Rogers of the Yale Law school who has been nominated as president of the club; the Hon. James T. Lloyd, Congressman from Missouri, and the Hon. Thomas l.. Reilly, sCongressman from this district. SE
 The committee in charge of the af- fair are: Louis B. Stoddard, Edwin $. Thomas, E. Kent Hubbard Jr.. Samuel H. Fisher.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18
Connecticut Patents

The following were issued April IS; list furnished from office of A. M. Wooster, solicitor of patents, Bridge port, Conn:
 Edward B. Allen, Bridgeport, sew ing machine drip pan.
 James Coulter, Bridgeport, wire chain machine.
 Lewis B. Curtis, burner for inflam- able volatile fluids.
 Anker S. Lynne, Bridgeport, detach- able chain guide for lamp sockets. Albert Rontke, Bridgeport, guide for sewing machines.
 Michael B. Ryan, Bridgeport, cleo trical welding machine.
 Hermann Cuntz, Hartford, tally chart
 Benjamin P. Fortin, Hartford, type writing machine.
 William A. and B. H. Lorenz, Hart ford. briqueting machine.
 Johann G. Peterson, Hartford, door switch.
 Henry E. Ellsworth, Simsbury, fuse. Frank Enos. Jr.. Norwich, poultry feeder and exerciser.
 Evan E. Hughes, Meriden. foor-sur- facing machine. f
 Harry A.. Palmer, Meriden, caster. k John N. Williams, Derby, flying ma- chine. .
 Verrenice Munger and c. S. Carter, Ansonia. index tab
 Hervey E. Rogers. New London, attachment for carbureters.
 Charles J. White, New Britain, gar ment supporter
 Richard l.. Wilcox, Waterbury, stop mechanism.
 Trade-MarkS:
 The Arrow Electric O., Hartford, electric sockets and receptacles.
 Pope Manufacturing Co.,, Hartford, bicycles. . Sealshipt Oyster System Inc, South Norwalk, oyster shippings cases. E Prints:
 The Kolynos Co., New Haven, "Kolynos how clean my mouth feels, Qor dental cream.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18
Perversity of Nature.

His father was busy and had cau- tioned him not to ask any foolish ques- tions, so he said to the boy when he came into the room:
 'As long as this isn't fool question, what is it?"
 And this is what the boy propounded:
 When you've sore throat, dad, and it hurts you to swallow, why do you want to swallow all the time ?"-New York Times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18
The Wronn Xarsa.

A man who was staying at home dur ing the past summer, not having re ceived his weekly letter from his wife thought he would be smart and send her a quotation from the Bible that would surely bring a letter by next mail. Not having a Bible handy, he depended on his memory and wrote as follows:
 My Dear wife-Proverbs XIV, M
 JOHN. He did not get any more letters When his wife returned he asked her why she had not written. She showed him his quotation. He looked at his Bible and said: "Oh, Lord! I quoted the wrong verse. It should have been Prov. XIV, 25."-Life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18
Fairfield County News
More Than 5000.

The total amount of money deposit ed in two school savings banks ID Danbury up to April 1, was s8.156.08.
 Danbury Summer School.
 Arrangements are being completed by the state board of education for the summer session of the Danbury Normal Training School to be held at Danbury, July 1 to 26. The subjects and instructors are given below: ford; drawing, Isabelle Mackay. Dan bury; duties of citizenship, J. R. Per- kins, Danbury; grammar, H. Q. Clough, Deep River; history, F. A. Berry, Bethel; geography and lan- guage, Hansine D. Weidl, Danbury; psychology, H. T. Burr, Willimantic; advanced reading and literature, Jane l.. Burbank Danbury; primary read ing, Katherine A. Morris, Danbury; school management and. supervision, Charles D. Hine, Hartford; science and physiology, L. ID. Higgins, Dan bury; seat ocoupation Katherine T. Harty, Danbury; writing, Harry Hous- ton, New Haven. An observation school Illustrating all grades will be in charge of the following teachers: Grades 1 to 4, Jeanette E. Morris, Dan bury; grades 5 to 8, Rachel M. Scheanblum, Danbury. A literary in stitute will be held July 15 to 26 in connection with the school
 Destroyed by Fire.
 The home of Edward Bennett, in Merryall, New Milford, was destroyed by fire Wednesday night. MT. Ben nett and his family were in the house but escaped without injury.
 ssa.5 ge Measles in Danbury..
 The large number of cases of mea- sles among the children of Danbury has aroused considerable discussion during the past few days. It is not unlikely that there are at present 300 cases of the measles among the chil- dren of anh1Irv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18
DIED.

CH4NSTISON.-In Stamford, April 1 o, Phebe M., wife of George B. Chris tison. aged S2 years. MWLROY.-In Stamford, April IS, Sara J. McElroy, aged 84 years. CAMP.-In Brookfield, April 10,Lydia l.. wife of Dwight N. Camp in her fftF-sfghth year.
 PEHKINe.zIn. Colebrook. April Is, l.. D. Perkins, aged 84 years. BRAYMAN.-In. -Winsted, April Ii, Aionzo S. Brayman, aged 57 years. DALMASTRA.-In Winsted, April 10, John Dalmastra of Torrington, aged 25 years.
 MFLIS.-In Westport, April Il, Hor- ace Mills, aged q years. HAWKINS.-In sNprwalk. April II, CH4rfes A Hatktiis aged, so years. RILL1NG.-Irfs New Canaan, April 1O, Jacob Killing, aged 78 years. FIlOERKE.-In Greenwich, April 12, Anna H. c. Peterson, wife of Henry A. Floerke, aged 22 years. HOLMES.-In So. Norwalk, April 1 2, George w. Holmes, aged 38 years. BIAKH6LEY.-In Thomaston, April 13, Miss Thankful B1akesley, aged S2 years.
 RQes.r-fn Norwalk, April II. George
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18
Students Of B. H. 5. And Their Doings

At the regular monthly meeting or the Athletic Association, held yester- day, Henry Irwin '13 was elected bas- ketball manager for next year. Those nominated for assistant basketball manager were Harold Lalley, John Corcoran, and Frank Shaughnessy. As the secretary had forgotten to bring the proposed amendments to the constitution, the meeting was ad- journed until Friday when the amend ments will be voted upon.
 A notice was made yesterday morn- ing in chapel of the manner in which the election of the members of next years Criterion board will be held. The art editor will be selected from those deemed best by the art depart business board will only be gained by hard work in the contest to be ar ranged by the present business board. The remaining members of the staff will belected by the different classes from lists of the fittest as chosen by the English faculty.
 The precious pasteboards for the Senior dance tomorrow evening at Slocum's are being distributed among the Seniors. A few outside couples, friends of the Seniors, will be admit tea. The neuQUcTS OI tAc CAdSo I1d . not as yet chosen a. class flower. Since the colors of the class are black and gold, however, any yellow flowers as daffodils or chysanthemums will be appropriate for the evening.
 There was a meeting of the '1014 Dramatics'' yesterday after school in Room 13 The members of the asso- citation are to give an open air pre- sentation of "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" sometime in May.
 To have seen the afternoon students leaving the school, Tuesday afternoon. one would have thought that some of them were graduating. But not so. The Senior Commercials had received their diplomas from the Palmer Co. for good penmanship, for which they had been working about four months. They were finally rewarded by the appearance of the valuable docu- ments.
 The Junior Commercial Literary clubs did not hold their semi-monthly meetings this afternoon. These have been postponed for the time being.
 The class hymns for the Senior class should be written and selected soon. All the members of the gradu- ating class with musical ability have been asked to try to write the hymn
 New schedules of periods were yes tevday posted about the building. To the great joy of the students, allow ances were made for a recess. This means that before long, all will again be frollicking about the lawn. At about the same time school percen- tages will take a bound upward.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18
RAQH1GAN,S EMAfENAGOGUE = Mf4TIJRE

A splendid Female Regulator in cases n suppressed menstruation. delays due to colds. i'll health, or other un- natural causes: $1.75 for the whole eutnt. Made only at the
 WOAGANS DRUG STORE s7O Main Street. Rridgeport, Conn.
 Lady Attendants Always Hero
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18
companions In Misfortune

Robbed-I do pray of you to give me my things back. My hot tempered wife will kill me if I go home without them. Robber-Sorry. I'm married my self, but what do you suppose my wife will do if go home without any thing?Fhegende Blatter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18
w. D. Cook & Son

Just received two thousand large shad which they will sell lower than any other dealer in the city. ALSO fine lot of smelt, eels, striped bass, German carp, white perch, live lob sters, oysters, clans, and escallops. and all other kinds of fresh fish which they will sell lower than any other dealer in the city, all fish guaranteed. Strictly fresh or money refunded. Pure Cod Liver Oil. w. ID. Cook Sc Son 523 Water St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18
Ais Forte.

"What business would you suggest, for my son? He is young fellow of considerable address,"
 "Then suggest he get job on the city directory.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18
Reasonably Qualified.

'Ts she really an expert stenogra- pher"
 'swell, mo- But she's as expert as you expect girl of her beauty to be-" Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18
Immune,

Ella-There goes the luckiest girl alive. Bella-In what respect? Ella Nothing she eats makes her fat.-Har- per's Bazaar.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18
Eittino.

fItCIn9. Tommy-Pop, what are the highways and byways? Tommy's Pop-The shopping district, my son.-Philadel- phia Record.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18
Litchdeld County News
Large Trout Caught.

Two trout of unusual size were caught in Norfolk, Saturday, one of them being a brook trout weighing three pounds, 13 ounces, and being twen+y-one inches long. It was caught by Louis Schmeltz in the old mill pond. The other was a brown trout, weighing 1-2 pounds, and twenty-five inches long. It was caught under the old mill dam by Frank ChriStinat. Both trout were thin and could have easily weighed five pounds few weeks later.
 Organized Gang of Thieves
 Albert Lambert, aged IA years, was arrested at Torrington Monday after noon on a charge of theft of chis- els, saws and other tools from the Union Hardware Company, which it is alleged he gave to an uncle, George Brown, who sold the goods in Water bury and Thomaston. Lamberts ar rest grew out of the arrest of Brown in Waterbury. The officials of the hardware company believe this is part Of an organized gang that has been at work for some time and that evil dence will be secured to duplicate other employees in the deal.
 Found Dead in Pasture.
 Owen Hunt of Norfolk, who had been missing from his home for sev- eral days, was found Thursday dead in pasture. He was 72 years old and died from a shock
 A scene shifter out of job is nat urally shiftless.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18

In every parting there is an image of death.-George Eliot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18
ealndE or CONNECTICUT, 01k8RIGT OF BRTDGEPORT, ss., pF368A8E COURT.

Y5E4oRA4E COURT.
 April 18th, le12
 Ukate of John S6hack, late of the tossn of Bridgeport in said District daeDa0ed.
 T6D Court of Probate for the Dis trsak snf Bridgeport, hath limited and a1lo0oA. Six manths from the date hSSeH for sCredftors of said Estate to ed14bA 4elr; claims for settlement. T6osS who neglect to present their aSibInAa, properly sattested, within sS7d8na,Rilb be debarFed a recovery. AN persons indebted to said Estate afA 4eo0ested to make immediate pay most to
 LENA SCHICK, Haevsp Administratrix.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18

Women grow old despite their dis regard for birthdays.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18

A scene shifter out of job is nat urally shiftless
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18

The class hymns for the Senior class should be written and selected soon All the members of the gradu- ating class with musical ability have been asked to try to write the hymn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18

The total amount of money deposit ed in two school savings banks in Danbury up to April 1, was Sc. 08
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18

The Junior Commercial Literary clubs did not hold their semi-monthly meetings, this afternoon. These have been postponed for the time being.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-11
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lnrent3ons q Tie nEs seif-suddnr. s.lf-
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backache. uzl last luE sean. 'Tsn-ysar-
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The Washington herald., 1912-05-11
NEW SAILOR HATS HAVE
DERBY-LIKE CROWNS

White hats faced up with black and
black hats faced with white and trimmed
with touches of vivid coIors vie in popu.
larity with the draped toques Of change
able taneta and the "Gaby'' hats OF
waterproof maline.
Small and very close fitting flower
toques with wing-like bows on top are
also being shown. but the majority Of
the hats are rather wide In brifa and
trimmed with maline or taffeta and novel
wings OF brilliantly dyed feathers
For the tailored girl" there are new
sailor hats with oval brims and derby
like crowns trimmed simply with wings
at the side or back. and since these arr
OF rough black and white or brcwn and
white straw they are much more becom-
ing than the same shapes shown in the
winter felts and velvets.
PICTURESQUE wings. sigrettes and oddly
shaped cockades OF feathers and maline
are the accepted trimming for the early
spring hats. and, by the way, IN most
instances the trimming Is set right on
top OF the crown like weather cocks, 40
that one might readily tel which way
the wind Is blowing by simply watching
a lady's hati
The Washington herald., 1912-05-11
10 Renovate Black lac.

II you have some black lace that looks
hopelessly rusty. try treating it in this
way:
Soak 1t for some hours in cold vinegar
and water, two tablespoonfuls Of the
former 70 a pint Of the latter Then
rinse In cold coffee, and iron, while stili
damp, between two pieces of flannel
II Is wonderful how this treatment i'm
proves shabby black lace.
To darken tan shoes, rub with some
milk to which q little ammonia has been
added. But put on very little at tine,
or the shoe win look patchy II you
have any warts, touch them every night
for several weeks with a drop Of cas-
tor OIL.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-11
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Split Pea Soup.
Escalloped Veal. Potatoes, and Dressing
Served with Tomatoe Sauce
Spinach with French Dressing
strawberry Shortcake. Coffee.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-11

There IL no need to throw old black
stockings in the ragbag for want of
ways to use them. A well-worn black
sock is one OF the best things to be had
for use in spopging on dark clothes with
household ammonia or other cleansing
The Washington herald., 1912-05-11

fluid. /. leaves no light colored lint and
Is soft and absorbent to handle. A sup
ply should be always in some convenient
place II the men Of the household have
n way Of wearing black or dark blue
suits for every day.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-11

The lines Of the new tea gowns follow
very closely the trend Of the styles in
other garments The crushed girdls has
displaced the Empire effects, the nidsl
closing Is much used. and pretty cut
away effects are obtained by the use OF
iRee applied IN a sort of eoaf-tatl eject
that begins from the center Of the front
The Washington herald., 1912-05-11

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The Washington herald., 1912-05-11

With the tailored suit. the little three
tabled neck bow Of satin trimmed with
stoutache and belt to match will be
found extremely smart to wear.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-11

Here is a new hint for the preparation
of baked beans which seems TO make
them more delicious. After soaking over
night in cold water, put them on to COOK
in boiling water next morning. When they
have boiled about ten minutes, drain on
the greenish-looking water and add fresh
boiling water. When tender, add the
soda, stir until effervescence ceases,
drain of the water. rinse In fresh water
and then proceed as usual in preparing
them for baking. Southern cooks be-
lieve in pouring OF the hrst water not
only for beans, but for some other
strongly favored vegetables.
As Ieft-overs We have cooked rice for
the fritters, rolls. rhubarb sauce, baked
beans, brown bread, a cup Of tomatoes,
cold veal. dressing, gravy and some
stewed potatoes.
The rolls are followed out in the mid
die. buttered with rhubarb sauce, and
then reheated for the simplest dessert
for the second days luncheon.
The baked beans, are mixed with a
salad dressing placed on lettuce leaf
and then put between this slices Of brown
bread and butter.
tomato sauce.
The veal, dressing, gravy. and stewed
potatoes are treated as follows: Place
a LAYER Of dressing In small bake pan or
casserole, upon that spread the chopped
veal the stewed potatoes and the gravy
dressing, bake in the oven until the dress
ing is well Drowned on top. This Is
most delicious dish, having really a bet
ter flavor than when first served.
Potatoes are high in price, 80 serving
them stewed win make few OF them
form a good dish with some even left
over for next day; while served in other
ways generally requires many more for
a single meal The chopped parsley gives
q good flavor TO old potatoes. It will
not spoil the second days veal diSh to
have some parsley present, but for those
who may object. 1t could be removed.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-11
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