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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02
AMndas+ Rnnunst-

An impeccabIy dressed gentleman he other day when walking along t'iccadiIIy felt a movement in his .ocket and. cIappfng his hand thereto eized the wrist of the thief He drew orth the Prring member. and. looking it with supreme disgust. he released |. saying. with grimace of disgust For heavens sake. my good man, go nd wash your hands before you put nem in Eentleman's pocket again!''- london Tatler.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02
COrbin To Wed
 And Get S75,OOO
fspecial from United Press.l )

NDEONIeII
 New Britain, Feb. 2-Advfces receiv- ed, today, from Boston indicated the approaching wedding of Charles F. Corbin, of this city to Mrs Mona Bab- bitt, of Boston and Martha's Vineyard. The bridegroom is the son of the late Oliver Philip Corbin, head of the Ann erican Hardware Corpora tion. whose will provides that Charles should re- cefve the additional income on $75,- coo if he married again during life. Charles r. Corbin, who is about 50 years of age, was divorced by his first wife.
 He refused to discuss the subject of his coming marriage, although he did not deny it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02
JUDGE BORDWELL WILL BE WITNESS
 IN DARROW TRIAL.
Especial from United Press.)

Los Angeles, Feb. 2-That Judge BordwelI, who presided at the trial of James J. McNamara, will be a prominent witness in the trial of Clarence $. Darrow on charge of bri- bery, was announced, today, by Earl Rogers, Darrow's attorney. Rogers said he will ask Bordwell whether he got his information regarding alleged bribery of jurors in the McNamara case from the jurors themselves or from District Attorney Fredericks. He will attempt to show that the Jurors, themselves, had said nothing to BordwelI at the same time he de- clared positively that jurors had been bribed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02
Steamers Crash

New York, Feb. 2-According to wireless messages received here, this afternoon, the steamers Alleghany, of the Atlas Line. and the Pammoran, of the Furness Line, were in collision 300 miles south of Sandy Hook at II o'clock. this morning. The Alleghany is putting back to port. though the extent of her injuries was not told in the first reports. She left here, Wednesday, for the West Indies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02
M,da Him Feel Old.

whats the matter?''
 "Oh, nothing much"
 Hut you look as if you had some thing serious on your mind"
 Well, if you insist on knowing a boy who was named after me has just become engaged to be married. How time fies!"-ChfcagO Record-Hera
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02
TAFT GETS REPORT
 ON POSTAL RATES.
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
 Washington, Feb. 2.-Associate Jus tice of the supreme court, today, sub njtted to Presid dent Taft the final re- port of the postal commission on the plan to increase rates on newspapers and magazines. The commission, it was reported, has recommended that the second class rate of one cent a pound be doubled. Taft will send the report to Congress with a special message giving his views.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02
BRYAN'S FRIEND TO RUN
 AGAINST JOE CANNON
csnecial from United PressO

Special rom UnlIed FTess-I
 DarvilIe Ills, Feb. Civilian F. Cuudin lifelong friend of William J. Bryan. today, announced himself as a candidate for the Democratic nom ination for Congress. His RepubH- can opponent will be Joseph G. Can non. 1t is asserted that Bryan will enter the local campaign and will stump the district. Cundin made the speech at Weeping Water, Neb., that nominated the Nebraskan in his first race for Congress.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02
$1, 100000 Contract to
 Remove Boston Garbage

Boston. Feb. 2.-Tne Boston Dis posal and Development Company. of Brooklyn, N. Y., was finally officially granted the S1.5OO,OOO contract for removin" p~ston's garbage during the next 10 years.
 Mayor Fitzgerald affixed his sigma ture, this afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02
HABEAS CORPUS WRIT FOR TWO
 STRIKE LEADERS
Especial from United Press )

Boston, Feb. 2.-Judge Bailey, of the state sUnreme court, cited JaiIer Brown, Of Lawrence, to appear at g o'clock, tomorrow morning in Boston and show cause why writ of habeas corpus should not be granted to Jo- seph P. Ettor and Alturo GioVanniti who are held without bail for trial, Feb 9th on charge of accessory to the killing of Annaf Lopizzo, who was shot to death in Mondays riots. The writ was applied for.today, by George E. Roewer, Jr., counsel for the strike leaders.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02
The Dollar Mark.

"Have you seen the Washington mon umpnt?"
 Yes" replied the New Yorker. 'Ttss q pretty tall building. but what's the good of it without any offices for rentT' Washington Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02
S1OO 900 SUIT FOR
 ALIENATION BROUGHT
 AGAINST RICH WIDOW.
CSpeeial from United Press. ,

'
 Charleston, w. Va, Feb. 2-Suit for S1OO.OOO has been filed in Federal court here against Mrs. Margaret P. Williamson, a wealthy widow, of Glen Ferris. by Mrs. Charles w. Osenton, wife of d F'ayette County politician, charging Mrs. Williamson with alienation of her husbands affections. Mrs. Osenton recently instituted suit for divorce.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02
Forced Wife To
 Sleep In WOodshed
Especial from United Press.)

Corunna, Mich. Feb. 2-Alleging that she was forced to sleep in the wood shed and that her husband, when he became angry, threw her. down and sat on her. Mrs. Hattie Thunnm, IS, is suing Benjamin Thumm for di vorce. She was married at IS. She stated that when foreigners helped her husband on the farm, he assign ed them to her bedroom and made her sieep in the WoodShed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02
Her Fault.

The teacher in charge of the primary department at q school in West Phila delphia was talking the other day about her work and her pupils.
 ''They are dear youngsters she said.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02
EEnnnnN

Husband-Excuse me. dear. but don't you cook much more for dinner than we can uSe:- Wife-Of course If didn't how could ecouomize by utiltz- ing leftover dishesTCleyeland Leader.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02
KILLED IN ACETYIENE
 GAS PLANT EXPLOSION.

toDEclaI Irom tinted PTeSS.J
 Cam bridge, Ills, Feb. 2.-An acety- lene gas plant exploded at a farm residence, one and one half miles from here, today. killing Miss Minnie c. Burrows, and Mrs. Nancy Dean- her aunt. Susan Burrows, owner of the farm, i5 expected to die.
 Max Opalka, hired man, was ser iously cut.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02
OBITUARY

The funeral of Mrs. Simon Banks was held at 2:30 this afternoon from her late home in Pequot avenue, Southport. Rev. E. G. Hotch con ducted the services. The burial was in CakIawn cemetery, Southport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02
PARISH WHIST
auspices


 LADIES' ST. MARY'S St. Mary's Hall MONDAY EVENING. FEBRUARY 5 1O0-HandSome PrizeS-1OO Dancing Refreshments Tickets from Parish Members 25c
 B2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02
AOWLAND'S Entrances on Main street, fairfield avenue and Cannon street.
Some new bed sets are very pretty.

@A SbSSs
 Splendid lot of Renais- sance bel sets; sorts that one will find of appealing beau ty.
 Foundation is a double thread cable net of English make.
 Upon this are handmade Renaissance centers and a tasteful harmonizing insert ing.
 Bolster cover is in pattern that attunes with the spread $6 and more.
 Third floor. e
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02
DIED.

KANfSGIH this City 2Jaf.s ST; 1912, Jeren1iah h sKaffe, known as J ohm W. Kelly.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking parlors of CuIlinan & Mullins, 864 Main street. on Saturday, Feb. 8. at S:30 a. m., and from St. Angus tines church at a. m.
 -Interment at St. Micha els cemetery. a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02

Essex Club Whisky bot e5c Old Raven Whisky bot 85c G. o. Blake Whisky bot $1
 Cedar Brook Whiskey bot $1 Mnn+ice1IoWhisl1v bot S1 1n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02
Standard Family

Duff Gordon Sherry bot 75c ! Tawney Port. bot 75c | Sunny Side Port q. bot 45c Naples Sherry. bot 35c st-aJnIian Type CIaret- 40o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02

Jelly Doughnuts dog Sc 1 | Sugar Buns. dog Sc N
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02

WnlSKcy Blend qt OJc
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02

Mumm s Extra Dry, Cts. =. .$2. g. Mumm's Extra Dry, Pts. .$1.5 .5t
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02

Pearl Seal Wine, Qts. .... .$1.1O Pearl Seal Wine. Pts ..... COG
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02

|Wine Bsrs Bissinia rd''.,i3s. 3 25=5O-75c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-02

Tezor Cocktail. .dts $1.O0
 Special Rock & Rye bot 85c Creme DeMenth bot $1.00 Italian Vermouth bot 65c Maraschino Cherries bot 22c
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
CITY is BEING MODERNIZED
Riga, Near the Baltic Sea, ls Fast
Becoming a Busy Industrial
Center.

st. Petersburg-The ancient city OF
Riga, on the River Dwina, near the
Baltic sea, Is undergoing a wonderful
change. The place was founded in
1901 by the Knights of the Sword, a
German order instituted to convert
the Let's and Esthonians. It became
in time {. fortress of considerable
strength. 1t did not lose the appear
ance of medieval town until 1857,
when its masonry walls were torn
down. When Napoleon invaded Rus
STA more than century ago the gov
ernor of Riga burned 1000 houses
Riga is now being converted into
modern Industrial city. The centuries
old moat has been turned into a pic
turesque canal, and it's banks have
been planted with ornamental trees
and shrubs, to provide popular prom
enade. The old, narrow, winding
streets Of the inner town are being
widened and Strengthened. The sub
urban quarter, for SO long a collec-
ton of wooden huts, is being built
over into large apartment houses.
Several squares and public gardens
and buildings are being constructed.
One of the squares is used as a mill
tary parade ground. On it is the
Russian cathedral, the city museum
and school supported by the cham
Der of commerce.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
Late Emperor Of Japan Refused to
Break Rule for Pho
tcQrapher.

Lcndon.-The death Of Emperor
Mutsuhito of Japan has led to the
publication Of the story Of an inter-
esting and expensive journalistic en-
terprise that failed
The Daily Mirror says that to OBJ
tain photograph of the late Emper.
or one Of its photographers. who was
In China at the time Of the recent re
bellion, visited Japan. He found he
had an impossible task.
Before I left China to go to
Japan" he writer's, Il had guessed
something Of the difficulty there
would be in trying to obtain permits
sion to photograph the Mikado and
the royal family.
THE matter was laid before the
Mikado personally. and the secre-
tary's reply was to the effect that his
Majesty could not see his way to
break the ordinary rule. He had
added that If had made Inquiries
beforehand l could have saved myself
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
Suppose They Do Not Elect Any
One for President.
House of Representatives Would Have
Next Chance, and II No Candidate
Had Majority Of States, Vice
President Would Occupy
White House.
By E. W, PlCkARD.

Washington-Of course your presi.
Just for the sake of an argument let
Us suppose the electoral college were
so divided that no one candidate re-
ceived majority. The possibilities
In such case are interesting.
The fathers Of the country who
framed the constitution provided that
the electors "appointed" by the states
should vote on candidates for presi-
dent and that the one receiving the
largest number of votes should he
next largest should be vice president.
This worked very we'll for the two
elections of George Washington, for
there was really no opposition to him.
But In 1896 John Adams was the can
d1date Of the federalists and Thomas
Jefferson of the Democratic-Republi-
cans, and though Adams was elected
president. Jefferson, his leading rival
in the politics Of the day. received the
second largest vote and was seated In
the vice presidential chair. This was
embarrassing to both of them, and the
system was SO generally unsatisfac-
tory that the constitution was amend
ed In time for the election Of 1904. In
accordance with the new plan, which
Is still followed, the electors vote for
president and vice president by sepa-
rate ballots and majority is required
In each case.
II no candidate for president has a
majority vote in the electoral college,
the house Of representatives Is re-
CURED to proceed at once to elect a
president from the leading candidates.
not to exceed three in number. The
house must vote by states, each state
having one vote. Similarly. If the
electors fail to elect vice PRESIDENT
the senate chooses a man for the
place from the two leading candidates.
John Quincy Adams was elected presi-
dent by the house in 1924
Now come in some Of the interest
ing possibilities of this most interest
ing political year. Republicans and
Democrats alike declare that they ex-
pect to capture a majority of the cleo
toral college. and the Progressives are
not behind the older parties in th> 81
claims. If the results of the election
bear out the predictions Of the man.
ayers of these three parties to any
considerable degree, it is easy to i'm
agine the electoral college so divided
that no one will have the requisite
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
EnectuaIly Aroused.

A large, persDiring individual en-.
tered subway train at one of the up
town stations yesterday afternoon.
squeezed himself into a seat between
two women and promptly went to
sleep. He nodded, he swayed from
side to side with every motion of the
car, and at last, to the secret delight
Of every passenger opposite, began
slowly but surely to lay his head on
the shoulder of one of the young won.
ell beside him. At this juncture the
unexpected happened. Without even
raising her eyes from her paper the
young woman reached into her bag
with one free hand drew forth a
small silver vinaigrette OF smelling
salts and carefully placed it under the
sleepers nose There was rum
bling sound. followed by series Of
sneezes and the man sat bolt upright,
blinking in beWldered fashion, while
the car echoed with laughter. The
only person who took no part in the
merriment was the young woman, who
calmly replaced her vinaigrette and
went on reading. The man remained
wide awake for the rest OF the trip
New York Times.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
PROPERLY MADE GRAPE jJlCE
Steaming 10 Considered Better Than
stewing It Best Results Are
to Be Obtained.

There is something worth remem.
bering about the making Of grape
juice, contributed by a student of do
nestle science: Crush and steam the
grapes, instead of crushing and stew
ing them, as was the old method. To
the crushed fruit add one quart of wa
ter to every 16 quarts of grapes, and
place the kettle containing them over
second kettle containing hot water.
1t is claimed that the substitution of
steaming for stewing does fuller JUS.
tice to the grape. After they have
been rendered thoroughly tender, pour
the cooked fruit into the jelly bag and
let it drip over night. BY morning the
sediment will have settled at the bot
tom and the clear top can be poured
of. The juice is now ready for bot
Ting. After it has been strained into
bottles (glass fruit jars may be used to
as good advantage) covers and rub
bers are put on and the bottles are set:
on rack in the boiler, or on the shelf
OF the steam cooker. II you use the
boiler, or a kettle, add cold water UP
TIL 1t comes up about two inches on
the bottle or jar. Bring the water
gradually to the boiling point. aud let
the boiling continue from 30 to 60 min
utes, according to size of jar. Seal the
bottles, and the juice is ready to store.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
American "Aristocracv."

II gilt were only gold or sugar
candy common sense. what fine
thing our society would be. If to
lavish money upon objects de vertu,
to wear the most costly dresses and
always to have them cut in the height
Of fashion; to build houses 80 feet
broad as if they We're palaces; to fur
nish them with all the luxurious de-
vices of Persian genius; to give SUI
peru banquets at which ;Our guests
laugh and which make you miserab BILE;
to drive It fine carriage and ape Eu
ropean liveries and crests and coats
Of arms: to resent the friendly ad
vances Of your bakers wife and the
lady Of your butcher tyou being your
self cobblrr's daughter); to talk
much Of the odd families" and Of your
aristocratic foreign friends to despise
labor: to prate of good society,"" to
travesty and parody. In every con-
ceivable way. society which we
know only in books and by the super
fetal observation Of foreign travel,
which arises out OF social organiza-
tion entirely unknown to us, and
which is opposed to our fundamental
and essential principles: II all these
were fine what a prodigiously fine So
ciety woul ours be- -George William
Curtis.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
Wanted il Complete.

Several days ago housefurnishing
shop on Chestnut street, west Of
Broad. had display OF bathroom sup
plies in their window. In one cor
ner was bathtub Over this was
hung a portable shower with a sign
attached which read, Complete,
SO" A man came into the store
and said to the salesman. I'll take
the shower" The latter was rather
surprised that such a seedy-looking
individual would make such a pur-
chase and said. We do not send
these C. O. D." That's all right"
he replied and took a ten-dollar note
from a roll Of bills. In the course
Of the day the shower was delivered
to certain address. The next day
little girl came into the shop, and.
giving the address OF the purchaser
Of the day before said. We got the
shower all right. but my father wants
to know where the bathtub u.s." The
firm sent for the shower and re.
turned the $40 bill without comment
philadelphia Ledger
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
NeGdy Was TRAVELLING,

He was country yokel. In fact, he
had never been away from the village
in which he was born But now he
had decided 60 give up the quiet coun-
try life and go to Blackpool with his
donkey. When he arrived at the sta.
ton he asked porter where he must
put the moke
Put him at the back" replied tho
porter. meaning. Of course. In the van
used for such purposes.
Now. the yokel knew nothing about
embarktng animals. SO lie tied his
donkey to the buffer at the rear Of
the train. This done, he settled him
self IN one Of the compartments,
which was already occupied by gen
tleman.
They had been travelling for about
half an hour when the yokel ventured
the remark:
What speed are We travelling att"
oh. about 40 miles an hour" re-
piled his travelling companion.
My word" murmured the yokel.
wont Neddy be stepping it out?"-
London Tit-Bits.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
Drunken MONKEYS.

According to a recent letter from
the Congo region on the west coast OF
Africa. the monkeys there are inor-
dinatcly fond Of kind Of beer made
by the natives. who use the beverage
TO capture their poor relations
Having placed quantities Of the beer
where the monkeys can get it. the ma.
tiveS wait until their victims are in
various degrees Of inebriation, and
when they then mins!e with them the
poor creatures are too much fuddled
to recognize the difference between
negro and ape.
When negro takes the hand of one
OF them to lead him off, some other
fond creature clings to the hand Of
the latter one. and another one to his
hand: thus a single negro may some
times be seen carrying of string Of
Staggering 1nonke
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
ANYTHING TO SAVE THE HAT
LUCINDA Forced to Smile at Antics Of
Men Caught In Rain With New
Straw HeadQear.

II have nothing to say against
men," said Lucinda, but really 1t
makes me smile to see them In the
straw hat season when shower
comes. At such time you may see
woman in all her fnery keeping calm
~ on her way quite unruffled, while
men are darting into open doorways
precious straw hats from few drops
of rain. And what funny things they
do besides!
PLENTY of men when the sprinkle
begins take off their hat and carry it
sort of carelessly down at their sides,
as If they had taken it of just to cool
their fevered brow, don't you know, to
make themselves more comfortable;
but really so that less of the hats
surface may be exposed to the rain.
And then you may see a man carrying
his hat so tilted that the rain will
not on the top and crown.
You may see some men take on
their hat and put it quite frankly I'M
der their coat and hold that over it
to keep it dry, while the number OF
men who open out newspaper and
is not small
The man who holds a newspaper
over his hat tries usually to do this
with a careless air, as if he didn't
care much about it, but thought he
might as we'll give his hat some pro-
lection But sometimes you see a man
wrestling with a newspaper desper'
ately.
Here, for Instance, was man who
had been standing in doorway wait.
Ing for car, and who now
when he saw his car coming, clapped
a newspaper over his hat and ran out
into the rain. Heavy business this
was, for he had to hold that news
paper on with one hand while he
grabbed for the handhold on the side
of the car with the other. And after
all | know he must have found that
his hat had been ruined when he
got aboard
But here was another man, who
with the aid OF newspaper was keep
Ing his hat absolutely dry. He had
carefully and completely wrapped his
hat up in newspaper, and now here
he was with his hat so wrapped anc
carried under his arm, walking bare
headed down Broadway!
Really, 1t does make me smile
when ! see what men do with theil
hats when shower comes. New
York Times.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
Pump for Horn PlaverS

The patient German inventor has
produced a new labor-saving device;
this time it is meant to make easier
the work Of the man who plays a
wind instrument.
TO maintain at the lips an cir pres
sure required for some wind instru-
ments is fatiguing Besides this the
necessity for taking breath once in q
while makes it almost impossible to
render properly long passages full Of
sustained notes.
Hence the inventor has devised
machine operated by the foot which
conveys air under pressure by tube
to the mouth Of the player. 1t would
be, of course impossible to attach the
tube from the bellows directly to tho
instrument. since it is by the mouth
that character is given to the sounds.
But the musician using this inven.
ton will have his mouth constantly
filled with air, and can breathe in
through his nose without interrupting
his flow Of music.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
HOUSEHOLD


Scorch marks Of linen may be re-
moved by rubbing with a fresh cut
onion, the garment being soaked in
cold water after.
Keep some folded newspapers handy
upon which to place soiled pots and
pans, and save cleaning smutty rings
from the tables.
When preparing turkey or chicken,
try rubbing it inside with a piece Of
lemon. 1t will whiten the flesh and
make it more tender.
After cleaning the shelves and in.
side of pantry drawers, give a coat OF
varnish or enamel, and they will clean
as easily as oilcloth.
Avoid open shelves In kitchen or
pantry. Have at least curtain to
keep out the dust. A widow shade of
the right size is liked by many.
To prevent pictures from slipping
and hanging uneven. hang them first
face to the WALL and then twist
around. making cross in the wire.
Croquettes or other foodstuffs to be
fried In deep fat should stand for flf.
teen minutes in the warm kitchen be-
fore being cooked, to brown we'll