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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-13
FESTIVAL DAY FOR THE LUCYS AND LUCAS
 OF CHRISTENDOM

Today is the festival of all women and girls named Lucy Or Lucia, for saint. St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr was of a noble family of Syracuse and lived during the reign of DiocIetian. For several years her mother suffer ca from an ail1nent which the physi- clans were unable to cure Lucy in- duced her parent to go on a pilgrim age to the tomb of St. Agatha They spent a night praying by the tomb, and in the early morning fell asleep. According to the old legend, St. Aga tha then appeared in a vision to the girl, and fOretoId her mothers recov- cry and her own martyrdom Entire ly cured from that moment of her aflment, the mother was persuaded by Lucia to distribute all her wealth
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-13
FROM GRAFT TO GOODNESS.
Waterbury Democrat. )

San Francisco's plans to place the municipal government on a business like basis, to which end her best ener- gies have been bent since control of the city affairs was wrested from the graft ring some years ago, took an- ether step forward to-day when the citizens, at a special election, voted on a proposed charter amendment providing for radical changes in the orga nfzatlon of the department of public works. The proposed change represents the new theory of rnunici- pal government, the centralization of mportant offices in one responsible head. It calls for the abolition of the present board, consisting of three members, and the substitution of one executive head, to be called the di- the mayor and to hold office during
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-13

Smith of New Haven, and Cornelius Duffy of Westport, which takes place in the Church of the Assumption, Monday morning. Rev. Father J. J. Duggan will of1ciate. After the cere- nony the couple will go to the home Of Mir. and Mrs. Harry Kirk in Maple avenue, where a. wedding breakfast will be served
 Mrs. Sylvester Foster entertained the Benef1cent Society ait her home on Wednesday afternoon During the meeting of the society a. missionary box was packed.
 Miss Frances Williams is visiting relatives in Worcester Mass
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-13
90-102 GOLDEN HILL STREET

among the poor. Lucy consecrz4ad
 herself to Christ, and this so anEer@d
 a young man to whom she had been
 betrothed that he denounced her as
 a Christian to Paschaaius the prefect
 That cruel monster ordered Lucy to
 be taken away. stripped of her cloth
 rages. The men chosen to despoiI
 her were stricken with fear, and re- fused to touch her No force that could be applied was able to move her from where she stood. Burning olf and pitch were applied, but apparent- ly were harmless to her tender Rfesh.
 hurt. A sword was then plunged in- to her heart, and the prediction of her martyrdom was fulfilled.
 St LG1ry'W Day Is marked by rTmrw special obeervances In the Latin coun- tries of both Europe and Amsrfca. especially in the cities and cs1urches that claim the virgin and martyr as brated in some parts of DnsIald- ne name Lucy as well aS LucaA. LurlIe cins. % The latter is of - - o Y1fi- origin, and mears 'fEorn a& brOM& ue day" There have been three PopG1
 Today iS inc senzA-csu2snniaa Of Oa battle of Freder1chEbug, one Of Fhs most terrible c1ashes of the Anasrfcan ermies arm % Of Gen ~~ Lee aoUs and se9a oen' S Es side The former occupied the heiElafu back of the town, while Buzngdd8 hmG thrown his army across b41a Raptn- hammock. When the armies came w4eh- in striking distance a very deegpern6B and bloody conflict easued Lee hhd chosen his position wisely, and wmH too strongly posted to be d1sso4Eed The military genius Of Lee was moro than @ match for Burnside, and d. though the latter'S men fought va.- Mantly, they were forced to wfr11dFaw The F'edera1s lost 10000 men in killed. wounded and captured, while the 1oa1 of the Confederateg was less t21an haqf that number.
 Forty-fve years ago today an ez- pIosion of a barrel of gunpoWder nsaz the wall Of C1erkenwe1I Prison, Lon don, resulted in the death of six rso- pie and the wound1n% of over O fi11n- dred more. The purpose of the out rage was the release of Casey and Burke, two prominent Fenfan leaders imprisoned in the Jail. TWenty-eig41f years ago today London was the scene of another explosion, also supposed to have been of Irish origin. Twenty pounds of dynamite set off beneath London Bridge caused great alarm and considerable damage, but no lives were lost. The perpetrators were nev- CT discovered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-13
THE BUSY woMAN's DAY

It begins early. ends late. and is full of work. She often has kidney trou- b1e without knowing 1t. Her back aches, and she Is tired and -5T-o Sleeps poorly. Is nervous, no appetite. Her bladder gives her trouble, too. Foley Kidney Pills will cure all that and make her strong and well. They are the best medicine made for kid ney and bladder disorders. F. P. Brill, Stratford Avenue and Sixth Street-AdV. sI25
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-13

the pleasure of the mayor. The di- rector of public works is to receive a salary of $15,000 a year. Doubt less the office will meet with the ap probation of nearly every ambitious politician, in view of the neat little stipend it would net one.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-13
BARGAINS.

(MiddletOwn Sum-
 A house in New York, dealing in furs advertises Russian sable skins f'at very attractive prices" The prices are as follows: Russian sable coats, $12,0O0; 100 skins, $26,oOO; no skins, perfectly matched" $68,OO0. Any one with half an eye can see that these prices are very attractive. Go early and buy the skins before the 17th so to avoid the rush and save the poor shop girls.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-13
H. D. MILLER IN NEW YORK.

Harry D. Miller, who organized the Bridgeport Vehicle Co. in this city. fs now at the head of Miller Picks e. Hewitt, makers of automobile bcGfem and located att 509-515 West 5eth street in the heart of the automobile district in New York city. Mir. Miller stm makes his residence at aGfchols ana commutes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-13
SANTA CLAUS LETTERS.
 (Hartford Post.)

According to reports sent out from ta Claus letters turned over to phil anthropic organizations or to chari- tab1y inclined persons of good stand ing who may wish to comply with the wishes of the little writers. Now if he will only rescind the fool order with regard to pasting the Red Cross stamps on letters and packages he will have gone good ways towards mak- ing people happy. According to re- cent order made by the postoffice de- partme ent, mail on which Red Cross dress side will not be forwarded.
 The order with regard to the Santa Claus letters will enable philanthropy ica1ly disposed organizations as i'll past years to take all such letters and provide for the requirements of the little writers thus bringing happiness Christmas morning to thousands of little children all over the country. this disposal of t'Santy'' letters helps the true Christmas spirit cannot fail to be pleased over the resembling of the old order, but most persons will likely ask why such an order is made every year when the departme ent knows well enough that public opin- ion is against it and that it must be rescinded.
 Of course it entails lot of extra work on an already overworked body of men. One regrets that feature of it if he really appreciates how heavy is the burden on clerks and carriers at the Christmas time. However, as most men in the mail service are about the best fellows in the world they will feel some share in the hap piness that grows out of the public's ability to play the role of Santa to a lot of little people who would never have any Christmas cheer if it were those who have plenty and who are in comforta ble circumstances.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-13
THE SECRET TERROR

The haunting fear of sickness and heIplessness is the secret terror of the working man. Health is his capital. Kidney diseases sap a mans strength and vitality. They lessen his earning capacity. Foley Kidney Pills bring back health and strength by healing the disease. They are the best medicine made for kidney and bladder troubles. The genuine are in the yellow package. Refuse any sub- stitute. F. F. Brill, Stratford Avenue and Sixth Street.-Adv. *135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-13
GROCERY DEPT.

&OOO6&% & OGG 4s
 Moh. Coffee ID Do& cen AOo Mohican Pan Ca1Ee Flour parw Qc Mohican Jam. jar 17c Mohican Vinegar jar 13c Moh. Baked Beans can SC Moh. Corn Starch pkg 5c Mohican Soap 2 bars 25c Mohican Macaroni pkg 9c Mohican Spaghetti pkg Sc Mohfcan Cocoa # ID can 17c WINE & LIQUOR DEPT Best Cooking Brand pt" 50c Old Rock and Rye qt soc Gordon Gin. . bottle o5c London Jamaica Rum bot 75c Tezor Cocktail bot 55c and $I Sautern Imperial bot 75c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-13

of invasion in any foreign country. It would be interesting to find out what our militiamen think of this prOpOSition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-13
BAKERY DEPT.

Lge 5 Layer Cakes ca I5c Cream Puffs dozen 2Oc Wine and Fruit Cakes each Qo Fresh Fruit Pies each 1Oc Raisin Bread loaf sc Our Own Best Bread loaf Sc
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-13
BUTTER DEPT

E1gin Pro. Butter To BOG Best Compound. ID 1Oc
 Pure Lard. lib 13c Crisco Shortening can 23c Full Cream Cheese ID 200 Imp. Swiss Cheese ID 32c Snappy Am. Cheese 10 16c Roquefort Cheese. .rb 38c Kaiser Linburger. ID 25c Choice Peanut Butter ID 13c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-13

MEAT DEPT.
 Lean Pot Boasts. fb lOc Chuck Rib Boasts To 12c Smoked Shoulders To 14c Lean Fresh Hams .Tb 16c Fancy Legs Mutton tb He Choice Lamb Legs 1b 14c Lamb Forequarters 10 7c Slowing Chickens .tb 14c Skin Back Hams To 16c Fancy RoastingChiclsens To 2Oc
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
MOST PATIENT Of THIEVES
In San francisco q Man Was plscov-
cred Stealing the Parts Of
Roller Skates.

Out at the Coliseum skating rink
there has been discovered evidence
Of one of the most patient and hope
ful thieves in America A day or
two ago he undertook to steal pair
Of skates piecemeal. but the evil
dence Of his work was discovered and
he remains In possession Of three
wheels, a bolt or two and a compile
OF pieces Of metal that can be Of MT
earthly nse without the remaining
sections OF the skates, which remain
In pos session Of the management. To
compensate for the loss the Coliseum
stands in possession Of one felt hat,
with the name Of the dealer cut out
OF the band and gap where the
owners initials were carried.
To evade the regulations Of the
rink the optimistic crook was obliged
to carry an extra hat or cap and q
set Of tools which enabled him to
take the skates apart. The unpur
Joined portions were discovered by q
special policeman in an unfrequented
corner of the pavilion.-San Francis.
co Bulletin.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
QUESTION FOR MUSIC LOVERS
Attend Concert or Listen to
go an Orchestral

Tho above question was put to me
many years ago, under circumstances
that made It worth more to me than
q full year Of instruction under any
master Of the old world or new.
was coming away from one Of my
first symphony concerts, when met
my violin teacher, and told him had
Just heard the great orchestra Us
that so?" he remarked. well, what
did You heart"
"oh. the Unfinished Symphony and
-"
but you are only telling me what
was on the program. What asked
was Of moro Importance. I wanted
TO know what you heard"
started to say that there were
nearly q hundred musicians, that they
played all kinds Of instruments, but ne
interrupted again. Eyes, know, but
what did you hear? Was It a great
noise or did 1t say something to your
Now I began to understand, and Of
course I had no words to express my
feelings. But thought about It very
often for some time, and wondered
what music really was; what other
people heard; whether any one ever
heard what did; II they ever found
themselves powerfully moved at q
great climax in the music; II they pre-
ferred to go to concerts alone and sit
In dark corner and listen without
looking in the direction Of the stage,
And az ! gained more experience as a
hstener there we're thousands Of ques-
lions that arose from that one simple
question. What did hear7 What
did you hear when you listened to
good musict- Exchange.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
WHERE THE WoRLD Tags


x In the aeoeptatinA anA Ap1eOciAtioa
Of tho latest Developments II ~ ayt1,
literature, philosophy ana the Sol
,OAcos.. the modern world = truly cos
mopolitan. II recognises no, houn-
dairy line pf race or nationality whore
genius In thee fields reveals itself.
SO closely are the various countries
now bound together through int0rna,
tional communication and commercial
Ism and the universal, dlRuSion Of In
tGlHgenoe. that competition In the
search for knowledge has been ire
mendously stimulated. SAys . writer
In the. Metropolitan Magazine. In tho
realm, Of the intellect and the senses
emulation II encouraged and each
new discovery or achievement that
promises greatAr progress for man
kind IL hailed with impartial onthu-
siasm. The world II ready to pay
homage equally to MArconi, 18ter,
Rodin. ReinhArdt, Tolstoi, Lae1s Pea
~ or Amundsen. None Will b dApisd
the acknowledgement due him because
he was born in one country and not
In another. It IL the patience, daring.
endurance, persistence, wisdom and
passion for truth and knowledge az
manifested in his works that are ac-
copied ~ tho measure of his worth.
It is only when economic and political
supremacy IL in question that the
nations and races maintain hideous
and barbaric relations toward one an
other. Then envy. suspicion and
thoughts Of mutual destruction arc 40
copied AZ natural, logical and inevi-
table. Then the world divides itself
into armed camps and group alliances
are made as safeguards OF one nation
against the other. In everything but
tho one vital, human essential Of the
welfare of the people. who sustain out
OF their poverty the ornaments In
times Of peace and give Of their lives
when war is rampant, the worlds rul-
eru are content to sec amity and
brotherhood prevail. =.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
ne nrst cilnaAsrs

a Munich paper has bosn searching
the records Of history to discover who
ware tia nrst monnkAln4 climber. n
Gives the palm to. NAooo>aAd NJ -
cent OF Mount 1tAai md; rule out
Noah for his aAcSnt II Mount AraraA
because he made it >hI . boat. There
In SUFFICIENT evidences 10 show that the
aIcieDts Thought mountain climbing
aheeeSmadAess.
No .one In the time Of Horace or
Poiybius wanted to go climbing for q
summer holiday. A Chinese emperor
In the ;SeNanthycentury was the first
to make 'climbinI Rationale b the
east. But the. ArSt true tourists In
Europe S0em TO have Aeen Dante, Pc.
trAnchS and leonard. Then came the
Emperor Aaximilian l.. who used to
hunt in thu mountains near Innsbruck.
and AFTER him Conrad Won Gesnsr and
Josias ~Simler explered the Swiss
mountains. But climbing for pleas.
.ure such, az wa. know 1t today was
not thought N, until quite recently
Westminster SGaxette.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
Along the Peruvian co....

ON shorsthere was neither bay
nor blight in the even line Of surf---a
deserted brigantine 1t anchor Dipped
slowly with the long Pacific svells. itc
yards and decks whited like : Iepor
from the unmolssted friEate birds and
sea fowl that made Il home. Beyond.
here and there, patched SAN of no
particular sise or shape was barely
nlled BY the lightest Of broAses; occ1
sionally ~ one crept past the outf..
developed into raft On the ekter iSart
q which raised ronsf platform 81
eeihs on which was housed els Tndian
fisherman and his crew or Hannfi1. IA
Few abandoned sQuAra tineA1the walt
known export tins OF Rook efe;,Ar-
held the drinking water, an oarthen
pot their food, and on this finsy oor-
traption they would put out rniies "a
ga. In beating to windwsrd I Ioose
board or peace from . pAntine oGss q.
poked through the urtvioas 20 ~ ~! !.
osnterboard. Outing.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
seulptor.s RIs. to Fame.

August Rodin, president Of the Sod.
ETY. OF Sculptors and Painters Of Paris.
which receutly sent a'trAvSlinG coliSO.
hon to this country, 10 Of peasant
stock and has been compelled to fgat
the academic art schools every inch
OF The way 70 his present place a. the
most famous contemporary p1rlptne.
He atudiod drawing In privats school.
but was unable to gain admission %
the ncols dee Bsaux Arts because OF
his unacadomie methods He Worked
away In . dingy apology for q studio
In Q stable. After years Of trial ana
struggle his age 81 B1cnsor was
finally accepted by. the salon, lsadlhg
eventually TO fame.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
worid's Larqss. Index.

On Beacon Hill In Boston. under the
golden dome Of the state house, II one
Of the largest indexes in the world. In
fact the Russian public index Il the
only one known to be larger. More
than nine million names, giving
births. marriages and deaths I'm Mas
sachusetts from 1s4S. make . complete
record, showing not only whore rpso-
pie were born and whore they died.
but also statistics which are vital in
making up calculations. Before this
time the records were kept In tho DIFF.
ferent towns. but now they are al con
centrated In the state house In Boston.
In . relatively small space all these
records are preserved. and az births,
marriages and deaths come In, different
forms Of cards are used. and q great
variety Of names, Grocian, Assyrian,
Italian, and others now ininEls with
good old New England names that
have been on the records since the
landing OF the MaynoWer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
QUEEREST PRISON IN WORLD
Arizona County jail IL, Blasted Out OF
Q Mountain OF Solid Quartz
Rock.

When the authorities Of Graham
county, Arizona, decided to look about
for q place In which to confns crimi-
nails, they found q natural depression
In the side OF hill. This was enlarged
into what might be called an artificial
cave, divided into four compartments
The cave was excavated parallel to tho
side Of the mountain In which It was
made, and daylight admitted by holes
blown out OF the wall with explosives,
the windows being guarded by q net.
work OF heavy steel bars. The en-
trance to the depression was also
closed in the same manner, and q
vestibu1e or porch OF masonry built
out from II to provide quarters for the
sheriff and his assistants. This vestl-
bule IL also divided into compare
ments. which are connected by gates
Of steel bars. The, only way Of enter
ing tho prison 10 through the vestibule
OF masonry, and in order 70 escape
the inmates would have TO cut their
way through three, BAts Of bars which
are an inch In thickness, a. the win.
dows are 90 high up above the rock
forming the floor o. the cells that they
could not reach them. It II accessory.
however, TO have q very secure place.
90 the criminals In this part Of the
country are OF o most desperate class,
and the inmates frequently include
murdersrs and hiEhwayMsn. The
mountain which has thus been turned
into q prison 10 composed OF solid
quartz rock, and the excavation was
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
WITH DEATH CLOSE Il HAM


SIS Bone pears ago while HroaoA
sMAnoe!1ar was lying Ct anoAoe q
Temple bay Q number e The YoRnRR
omosrs conceived th0 ia of annaing
themselves with IN tooborE .. nile g
20 distant In the Strata. TAoV aOoalOa
to have . luncheon party q tAS NoEy
top Of II
Il vas . bright summer Morninx.
and the Jolly boat with . aag went OF
to the berg. BY II o'clock the OolorS
were nying from The top q the big
chunk Of ice. and the midshipm0n were
teveling thereon Eor two hours or
more they hacked and clamborod over
It. They frOlicksd and they feastsd.
laughing at the idea Of danger It this
solid ice. When, like thouEhtleas chill
dred. the young men played them
selves weary. they descended 70
their cockle-shell OF boat ana roWOd
away.
Al II time and distance had been
measured for the very purpose Of per
hitting the young men 10 view the
scene In safety, the great berg lay n.
lent until the boat WaS . certain die.
lance ON. Then, al II its heart had
been volcanic fire. 1t burst with awful
thunder and filed the surrounding
water with It's ruins. Awed and sub.
dued by the scene Of destruction, and
thrilled ut their narrow. escape from
death. the picnickers returned to their
ship It was their flrst and last day
Of amusement with an iceberg.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
oe.,lno Il An.

The doctor told him he needed car.
bohydrates. proteids, ana, above all.
something heterogeneous. The doctor
mentioned long list OF foods for him
to eat. He staggered out and wsb-
bled into a Penn avenue restaurant.
How about beefsteakf' he asked
the walter. us that nitrogsnousr' Z
The waiter didn't know.
Are fried potatoes rich In carbohy.
drhtes or notf'
The waiter couldn't say.
well, I'll Ak IT, declared the poor
man In despair. Bring me . large
plate Of hash."---PittsburE Post.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
Trouble Forecast.

my wife says women ought to
VOTE" said Mr.. Meekton.
Well, have you any objectionf"
mo. But there's going to be q ter
rible row IL the women Of our COM
munity get the vote and then try 70
vote for anybody except her."
Economy.
Tommy, did you wash your hands
this morning?" II washed one OF
them, mother. The other didn't need
it."-Lfe.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
Rook.a-Rye-Baby.

Diggs-My wife is wonderful vo-
calist. Why. have known her to
hold her audience for hours
Biggs-Get outi
Diggs-After which she would lay
1t In the cradle and rock 1t to Sleep
Atlantic Advocate.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
TIA phtlo.onh,,

+Pink, I'm afraid yoa are wasting.
your tine brushing my hat. u Aon4
seem TO htyo anything. smaiisr than
. $40 bill. II kin change dat all
right, boss" Then you dan't mead
the tip. So long Pink.r-~C Chicago
Tribune.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
puteh ln RussIan Flan.

Peter the Great made the Russian
nag. He liked the Dutch 30 much
that he Just turned their colors
around
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
Tears and Their cause.
His Job.

Visitor (seeking information)--'Ex
cuse me, but are you the Oldest in
habitant?" Native-"No. sir; I .hs
only tho village idiot"--Punch.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
Good Qualities,

He alone is worthy Of respect who
knows what lie Of use to himself and
others. and who labors to control his
Oelf.will. Each man has his own'for-
tune in his hands; as the artist has q
piece Of rude matter, which he is to
fashion to certain shape. But the
art Of living rightly 10 like all nrts;
the capacity alone 10 born with us;
e must be learned, and practiced with
lncessant care.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
Tax on WI1dom-

: Alderman James ". McMastorsi haS
. David HaFnm" horse case to decide
that win take the wisdom OF q Solo
mon. He announced after hearing the
evidence yesterday that he would
need two days in order to study the
merits Of the case and that hej would
give his decision on Monday. The suit
was brought by ]. d. Page, milk deal
er, OF the north side. against the Riv-
erside Horse and Mule Company to
recover $162.60 which he pAid In April,
1911, for, a horse bought at the COM
pany's stables. Page says the horse
died shortly after rrom pneumonia,
The company,s representative explain.
ed that the horse was sold on a com.
mission basis and that as far a. no
knew the animal was not sick when
sold to Page
The hearing lasted for an hour and
the .fhorsey talk" was too much Tor
the alderman to decide the case on
hand
Tears and Their Cause.
Tears have no more to do with sor.
row than with any other emotion, and
their persuasive powers should be NIL.
Weeping Is merely the dregs Of q
used-up emotion of any character
whatever. Children cry even more
easily than women, because their
nervous system IL less stable; men
cry less because theirs In more de-
veloped and in better control.