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Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09
Why He Couldn't Sit Down.


Harry, aged sixy is an orphan; but
an indnlgent grandmother and kind
rlaiden aunt have taken care of him.
The first pair of knickerbockers were
secured recently, and 1t was proud
moment for the boy when his aunt
put them on him on Sunday morning
and he was permitted to go to church
with his grandmother Naturally
maiden aunts know very little about
the arrangement Of knickerbockers.
and there was a suspicious fullness in
front and an equally mystifying tight
ness In the back to be observed. as
the little chap trudged happily along.
In church Harry sat down, but did
not appeal comfortable and stood up.
Harry, ait down., whispered his
grandmother. He obed1ently climbed
back on the seat, but soon slipped on
again. Harry, you must sit down
Grandma, can't. My pants is chok-
ing me-" She looked more closely
than her dim sight had before permit
ted, and discovered the new little
knickerbockers we're on hind side be.
fore. Harry stood up during the re-
mainder of the service.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09
The Proposed House.

all the wonderful and beautiful scenic
spots within short distance OF Den
yer, Mount Falcon, perhaps, stands
pre-eminent. From the north terrace
of the mountain, upon which the
drawing-room and library will open,
the steep mountain side, wooded with
pines, drops down 1000 feet into the
rushing waters Of Bear creek; to the
south, rs miles away, is Pixies peak.
Denver lies IA miles away to the
northeast. When passing cloud
covers the city with it's shadow, the
plains seem barren of houses. Then
suddenly the sunlight pierces through,
and great city stands revealed.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09
PLAN SUMMER HOME !.
Colorado Citizens Would Provide
Mansion for President.
Drawings Have Been Finished for a
veritabIe Palace Of Picturesque
Design for Occupancy by the
Chief Executive.

Denver, Colo.+The citizens of Colo
RADIO have started a campaign to pro-
vide for the president of the United
States summer home in this state.
The plans, which have already been
completed, call for a veritable palace
of most original and picturesque de-
sign, the like of which does not exist
in this country. 1t will take rank
with any of the existing palaces OF
European monarchs. The idea orig.
mated with John Brisben Walker, and
a committee of prominent Colorado
men is now in charge of the move
ment.
The proposed home is on the Mount
Falcon, is miles from Denver, in the
front range of the Rockies. 1t Is
planned to make the gifS token from
the people of Colorado, and contribu
lions are now coming in from all over
the state. The fund was started by
subscriptions from leading bankers
and business men in Denver Ground
has already been broken and it is be-
lieved that the building will be con-
structed in time for the next summer
season
During his recent visit to Denver,
President Taft was appraised of the
summer home plan, and expressed the
opinion that no locality could offer
finer natural attractions for such a
structure.
The proposed house will be unique
In many ways and exceedingly at
|, tractive. The plans call for noble
and massive structure Of gray gran
lite, contrasting with the natural set
ting for the building. The house Will
provide ample room for the presi-
dents attendants and assistants. Au-
tomobiles would bring the summer
home with forty minutes of Denver
The view that the site of the build
ing commands is its strongest feature,
and 1t is this that was strongly urged
in making choice of sites. Among
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09
PLACES MONEY IN SHOE BOX
Woman Mistakes Receptacle In a New
York Hotel for Safety De-
post Vault.

New -Mistaking small wood
en- box built into the wall of her room
ut the Waldorf-Astoria for safe-depos-
1t box, q. woman of Georgetown, s. c.,
who arrived in New York, deposited
5000 in cash and jewelry valued at
$4,000 in the box that night, and re-
tired with the satisfaction that her val
uables would be secure. When she
awoke next morning the gems and
money were missing.
Soon afterward William Peterson a
hotel valet, turned UP with the 5000
and the missing jewelry.
while making my rounds for the
shoes at a. M" said he, Il found
this money and jewelry in the bog
where the shoes are placed
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09
"And AGAIN My Brethren"

A certain small girl, YEARLY listen
ing to long sermon by renowned
cleric who had an odd habit of draw
ing In his breath with a curious whis-
tie. whispered to her mother that she
wanted to go home. The mother, ex-
pecting the discourse to end momen-
tarily. refused permission The third
time this happened the mother muir
INJURED in the child's ear that the
preacher would soon stop now. But
the child, nervous and despairing. an
swered her, in high falsetto:
No. mother. he is not going to
stop. l thought SO now for three
times, but he has gone and blowed
himself up again!"
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09
A SEVERE SICKNESS LEAVES
THE KIDNEYS WEAK

After recovering from severe
spell of sickness some time ago, Twas
all run down and suffering from poor
blood. would have pains In my back
and hips and my kidneys bothered me
all the time.I started taking Swamp
Root upon the recommendation of a
friend and found it was just what ]
needed. MY blood became all right
and after taking few bottles, was
surprised at the effect it had on my
kidneys They were entirely cured
and have much to be thankful for
that your great remedy did for me.
Yours very truly,
w. BLACKMON,
Phenix City, Ala.
Y Sworn to and subscribed before me.
this the 14th day of July, 1909.
W. ]. BfRs, Justice Of the Peace.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09
Smoker Stricken Blind.

Venice, Ill,-Martin Conway, an ex-
cavating contractor, inspecting work
on the river levee here, stopped sud
denly and raised his hands to his eyes.
He tried for moment to rub away
the thick mist that had suddenly fall
en- over his vision A moment before
ne had been looking over the long
dixie, without thought of any impair
ment of his sight. Now he is totally
blind.
His friends believe Conway's CON
slant smoking affected the optic nerve,
causing the sudden breakdown
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09
SWALLOWING GLORY.

The little daughter of well-known
Baltimore clergyman recently startled
the family while at breakfast by sud
denly exclaiming:
'I'm full of glory!"
What on earth do you mean. child ?"
the father fastened to ask.
Why" exclaimed the youngster, "a
sunbeam Just got on my spoon, and
I've swallowed it,"
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09

Thousands of Consumptives die every
year. Consumption results from neg
Oil will cure these colds. Just rub it into
the chest and draw out the inflammation
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09
Whv They Scout.

Mrs. Forward-And so two OF your
sons are Boy Scouts? Where do they
do their accommodating?
Mrs. Howard-In our refrigerator.
Life.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09

Prove What Swamp-Root win Do For You

Send to DR.. Kilmer & Co, Bingham
ton, N. Y, for sample bottle. 1t will
convince anyone. Yon will also re-
ceive a booklet Of valuable informa-
ton, telling all about the kidneys and
bladder When writing, be sure and
mention this paper. Regular fifty-cent
and one-dollar size bottles for sale at
all drug stores.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09
A Erinht.

Lady" said Meandering Mike,
would you lend me cake of soap?"
"Do you mean to tell me you want
poap?"
"Yes'm. Me partners got de hic-
cups an want to scare him"
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09
Woman's Way.

"A woman's convention, Ell? What
do women know about enthusiasm?
Now at the last national convention
we men cheered our candidate for an
hour"
That's all right" said his wife.
"We threw kisses at ours for sixty-sev-
en- minutes by the clock. Louisville
Courier-Journal.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09
For COLDS ANA esRTp

Hicks CAPUDINE is the best remedy--re-
lieves The aching and observation-disclosures the
Cold and restores normal conditions. It's
liquid-effects Immediately I0c., 25c., and Zoe.
At drug stores.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09
Before the Scrap.

why are you rushing around so to-
day." I'm trying to get something
for my wife" Had any offers ?'-
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09

PILES CURED IN TO Il DAYS
your druggist will refund. money II PAZO ONT
HENT fails to cure any case of itching, Blind
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09
Hinh Aim

Let us endeavor so to live that
when we come to die even the under
taker will be sorry. Mark Twain.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09

Museum freaks are complaining
about hard times; but as for that, the
ossified man says things always have
been hard with him.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09

The total fire loss for the year 1911
Is expected to total at $200.000.000 In
the United States and Canada.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09

ITCH. ITCH relieved in 80 minutes BY
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. AT Druggists.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
Sugar-coated, tiny granules. Easy to take
rs candy.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09

The trouble with a good bit OF re-
form is that it is badly in need of re-
forming.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09

There are two kinds of suffragettes
the unhappily married and the un-
happily unmarried.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09

1t is the common lot OF man not to
get an uncommon lot.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09

Even the high flyer has to come
down to earth sooner or later.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09

For HEADACHE-EGick CAPUDINE
Nervous Troubles, Capudine will relieve you.
It's Hquid-pleasant to take-acts immedi-
atel- Try it. 10c., 25c., and so cents at drug
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09

Mrs Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie, 25c a bottle
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09

EUONFEI9 OPWaT q.
I'm 1999)-" Marie, bring out the
aeroambulator, and take baby up for
an airing. Judge.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09

There's difference between being
useful and being used.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09

Most of life's so-called tragedies
are merely comedies.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09
TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA


Take the old Standard GROVES T--sTELEsS
CHILL IONIC You know what you are taking
The formula Is plainly printed on every bottle,
showing IT Is simply Quinine and Iron in q tasteless
form, and the most efectual form. For grown
people and children. 80 cents.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09

Some people get SO accustomed to
looking on the bright side that they
can't see the other side at all.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09
Id IN ONE nav

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money If 1T fails to cure Il. w.
GROVES signature is ON each box. 25c.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-09

ingredients Of Life.
The ingredients of health and long
life are great temperance, open air,
easy labor and little care.-Philip Sid.
ney.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
OUR WASHINGTON
 CORRESPONDENCE
Democratic Congress Vii do Away With Useless and Ex-
 penSive Appendages
(By C.. H. Tavenner.)


 Special Washington Correspondence.) Washington, an. 12.-There is a good chance that President Taft's three fla voIIte hobbies-the tariff board; the economy commission an the tcave ling expense fund-wiH be done away with at the present session of Congress. The Democrats in the House of Rep resentatives, with a few scattered ex- captions, are opposed to the idea Of 2 running the government through the their opposition on the fact that gov ernment through these various com missions Is violation of the principle laid down by the fathers, that the peo pc should be directly represented in 1 the administration of the government.
 '4The members of Congress are pad : to administer the affairs of govern ment, therefore why should they del- crate their authority to commissions ?'' is the question asked by the Democrats of those who argue in favor of the commI ssion idea. Also they point out the great danger of such commissions exceeding. their authority, so that in time they, instead of the Congressmen, would dominate legislation As proof that this danger is real and not fan cfed, they point to the way in which the courts have usurped power which 1t was never intended they should have. Within the last few years, trey explain, the federal courts, from the Supreme court down, have taken to themselves the authority to legislate through judicial powers, unt1i the peO- pie, in their exasperahon, are demand ing the recall in a great many states. Another feature of the commission scheme that is vigorously opposed by. the Democrats is the ey CT present dan ger that these commissions will be made up, either wholly or ip part, of men who have a special interest to serve. The present tariff board, 1t i is pointed out, employed as an investi- gator a man who is known to be vio- lently opposed to tariff reduction, and who, while he was drawing a govern ment salary to investigate. ta if rates impartialy, was writing articles oppos-- ing tariff reductions.
 The majority of the Democrats con | tend that there is nothing which should be done En the proper adminis- tratinn Rof the government that can not be done indirectly by Congress. By | following that method the members of Congress are personally doing the work they were commissioned to do by the people, and if mistakes are made, or if other interests than ttc-Xof the peo- pie are served, there is no chance for Congress to shift responsiI rlity. The presidential hobbies referred to are to be allowed to die a natural death, according to talk. in Congress si0nal. circ' 'es. They will not be kill ed by legislation, but the House wal neglect to supply funds with which they can continue their work
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
SIM HARRIS SUIT SHCP
Holds Its First Clearance Sale in the
 History of the Store.

A departure from a time worn GUS tom, the Sam Harris Suit shop, 1154 Main street will hold it's first clear ance sale in the history of this house covering a period of nearly 25 years. The prices have been reduced through out the stock, which is the largest ever carried in the store and includes some of the finest fncy mixtures and plain blacks, blues and browns of ex- ceptionally natty and stylish appear ance. The cut is on both suits and overcoats. The policy of this house, which will be continued in the future. has been to give the very best values possible. The man who steps into this store at any time to buy a suit will be surprised to see the quality. the cut, the dash and finish which go with higher priced merchandise in othef stores; in fact. the same garments elsewhere would be priced at much higher figure. This store. then, is an all year round value giver. big value giver At this time of the year, with tremendously large stock on hand they propose to make a complete clearance, to make room for new goods for the spring trade. and they are giving price inducements which ought to move the entire stock. Look
 throuPh the adv. in today'S paper- it tells the story in a truthful. straightforward manner of. their pur,
 pose. gives the prices, the savings possible. and you can "bank' on the statement. Try them out. tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12

Seattle-Being allowed to vote and serve on juries is just fine Washin@- ton women declare. but Miss Blanche Dodrfdge, murder case juror. is peeV- ish because she has to occupy the room with the men.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
Bath Robes

Ladies' Blanket Bath Robes. in all colors, prettily trimmed with satin, heavy cords and tas- sels.
 Regular $5, to sell for. .$2.S .S9 Regular S3, to sell for. .$1.9s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
CoRCoRAN sETTLRs FOR $500.
But Ex-NationaI Leaguer Has An other Assault Case Pending
 Against Him.

New Haven, Jan. 12-The suit of Melvin Hepburn against Thomas Cor coran, the former Cincinnati short- stop. was settled yesterday in the su- perior court by the payment of $500 by the defendant. The suit was for an assault following an argument last summer at Lighthouse Point. Hep burn is a superintendent of the Mar lin Fire Arms company.
 Corcoran Is now facing a charge in the city court of assaulting Hep. burn last Saturday night. His case comes up in the city court tomorrow morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
Award of the Bull.

The committee in charge of the an- nual show of the Western Connecticut Poultry Association, announced We'd nesday that the bull offered by W. w Lowerre for the person making the largest number of entries has been award ed to Mrs. w. P. Masten of Pleasant Valley, N. Y., whose display of water fowl is said to be one of the finest ever shown in the state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
FOLEY,S HONEY AND TAR COM
 POUND '@CURES IN EVERY
CASE.'' g

Mir Jas McCanery, Mgr. of the merids F'o,ey's Honey and Tar Com pound, because it cures in every case. ''I have used it myself and I have recommended it to many others who tive power in diseases of the throat and lungs" For all coughs and colds it is speedily effective. L. F. Curtis. %13 5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
Goodman Co. Want To Settle On %
 Per Cent Basis

New Haven, Jan. 12-The Goldman company of 14S Orange street, with stores in Bridgeport and Hartford also, have offered to settle their in debtedness on 25 per cent basis The Hartford store was closed volun- tarily some time ago and recently the Bridgeport and New Haven stores were attached The indebtedness is said to be large but no figures are given
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
BrutaIities Charged
 Against ImperiaIists
Special from United Press)

Tien Tsin, Jan. 12-Reports, today, from Ian Chow states that the 1nI> perialists have been guilty of the most hideous brutalities in stamping out the revolutionary outbreak there. All Chinese who had cut eff their queues were ruthlessly shot down and their bodies left Ittering the streets, A rebel officer, charged with inspiring revolt among the imperial soldiers. was skinned alive in the presence of his friends, 1t is reported.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
STRAINED HIS LUMBAR
 REGION IN LUMBER YARE

John Schiller. aged 30. of 8 Spruce street, slipped on the ice near the West End Lumber .ConPany's place. about 2 o'clock this mornfng, and in jured himself in the left lumbar re- zion.
 The ambulance corps was7calIed and Schiller was treated in his spFained lumbar region and removed from the lumber yard and taken home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
MADE COMPLAINT AND
 Is HIMSELF ARRESTED

Louis Carillo was arrested -yester- day on the complaint of Ignio Morrilo. as the result of a fight which took place between the two in front of the Bryant Electric factory.
 This morning in city court the man who made the complaint had the ta- bles turned upon him, for he was placed under arrest on the charge of using abusive language. The cases of the two were continued until tomor- row.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
THE PRETTIEsT FACE

and the most beautiful hands are of- ten disfigured by an unsightly wart. It can easily be removed in few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy. 253 Fairfield avenue and 1S6 Cannon St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
Big Twin
 Sale eValues

trimmed with silk and braids.
 Reg. price $6, to sell for $S.75 Reg. price $4, to sell for $2.9s Reg. price $S, to sell for $1.Ss ChiIdren's Caracul Goats, regu
 lar price s$6. to sell for $2 9s Children's Caracul Goats, regu-
 lar price $4, to sell for $1.9s ChiIdren's Chinchilla Goats, reg
 ular $6 value, for. ..... .$4.0f ChiIdren's Chinchilla Coats. reg
 ular $4.5O value, for. .$2.9S
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
Litchfield County News.
Fire in Torrington.

The residence of George H. Braman of Torrington, was badly damaged by fire, Wednesday,.
 Vote Money for Roads.
 Twelve persons attended the special town meeting held in Winsted, We'd lee,day. It was voted to appropriate S20, ,000 for the construction of state roads in accordance with the new state law in regard to highways.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
CLEANEAsY. THE BEST HAND
 SOAP

Guaranteed not to injurs the slxin. Instantly removes Stove Polish. Rust, Grease. Ink, Paint and Dirt. For the hand or clothing. Large can 10 cents Manufactured by Wm. R. Winn, 244 Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
Riggest sweater Values

are offered in great Twin Sales Ladies' and Misses coat style, Sweaters, in best colors, value $2 and $2.25, in this sale ct
 $1.SS One lot slightly soiled Sweaters of $1.5O and $2 value, at ONLY 9Sc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-22
AMUSEM ENTS.
Vaudeville This Week.

The great Nernons, trick and fancy
skaters, viii be the feature for every
afternoon and evening, this week, at
the Select Roller rink. The Nerhons
are conceded To be the best skaters III
their line, in the country. and are
known wherever Kinks exist. The rink
is tie only place in the city that v i'll
have a vaudeville this week, and in
addition To it will be the roller skating
periods. and moving pictures one
thing very noticeable in the rink at
this time is the pure air which exists,
and a great many people wonder how
Manager Murree keeps the rink So wen
ventilated. new machine, which
keeps charging the air with oxygen
and 0hicl is run by electricity, has re-
Gently been Installed This machine
keeps the air pure all the time amd is,
the only one in a public amusement
place in this part Of the State.
Among the moving pictures for the
first two DAYS of the week are: List
irg His Courage Burglars Hard
Luck" and Aboard a French Battle
ship. There are also some other fine
pictures on the program, and ever
body should see. them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-22
GOLDEN AND CARPENTER.
Won the ixDay Roller Race BY
Nearly Two Laps-The Story.

Golden ana Carpenter finished in the
lead in the six-day roller race which
ended Saturday evening, at the Sc
lect Roller rink. Golden and Carpenter
have worked very hard during the six
evenings of skating, and did not get
discouraged. when on the first eve
ming they were set back about a lap
because Carpenter failed to tag his
teammatc. At the end of the first
nights skating they were about one
lap and third behind the Goggins-
Gorham team, but since that night
they have made up that distance, and
at the finish, Saturday evening, We're
almost two laps to the good. Gorham
and Goggins put up a fine race, and
they should lose no honor by their in
ability to win. Mclean and Roderick,
who landed last in the race, did we'll,
fighting an uphill race throughout.
The distances covered by the teams
in the six-days skating are: Golden
and Carpenter, 80 miles. laps; Cor
ham and Goggins. 30 miles, Ia laps;
Mclean and Roderick, 81 miles, rs la
laps.