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The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
PICKS WASHINGTON MAN.
PhIIadeIphIa selects John MeIEs for
Important Post.

John MeIgs, Of this city. has been ap-
pointed as assistant director IN the de.
partment OF wharves. docks. and ferries
OF Philadelphia, by Director Norris. Mr.
Meigs being at present principal assistant
engineer In the United States Engineers
once at Philadelphia.
Mr.. Meigs, who will take charge OF his
rev place early in March. was born In
Washington in 1875. and studied civil en-
gineering at the Columbian University,
afterward George Washington Univer-
sity. He was engaged by private cor
rorations, and then appointed as Junior
engineer in the United States Engineers
once. Later he was promoted TO prin-
clpal assistant engineer at Baltimore
which position he held until 1903. when
he went to Philadelphia TO take q sim
liar position in the United States En-
gineer's once there.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
sp..k. Everz NtEht Thi. week.

Mr.. AIonzo Jones, evangelist, author,
traveller, whose speeches lately published
in Ths Herald have attracted much at
tention, will speak every night this week
on gospel subjects Of greatest interest, at
F7yun's Hall, Eighth and X streets
northwest Everybody welcome and en-
trance and exit free.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
LOCAL MENTION.
ExcURsIoNs To-DAY.

Eorfoh and waahinEtoa Steamboat coupauy's
steamers from foot q Seventh street for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk daily At as p n.
: Can from FIfteenth street and Heg Yosk avenue
every quarter hour for main enfrnns Zoo Park and
Chevy Chase.
To Great -FsHs-eFest FSrls and Ola Do.aluisa
RailrOad ean sTs2 fsv minutes trul niry-Axth
and n UtreetA
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
MouId Protect ,rIEr.nt..

Through the efforts Of the American
Game Protective and Propagation As
sociation. q hearing on the Weeks bill
for Federal protection Of migratory birds
has been secured for March before the
House Committee on Agriculture.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
MIdday Sermons at Epiphany.

Rev. DR.. Randolph H. McRIm. pastor
Of the Church Of the Epiphany, win con-
duct midday services. with the exception
Of wednesday this week. beginning each
day at 2:s5 O'Clock. He viii preach
twenty-minute sermons.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19

the reasons why Il Is so hard TO settle
up the rural sections OF the South with
human beings
The hound Is substantially built and
can be kicked with great success and
profit by his master. He makes &C.
quaintances slowly: however. the wisest
way to approach a farm house which Is
extensively bounded Is to do so by tele-
phone.
Copyright. lSiz by GeOrzs Matthew Adsnkl
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
Careful Methods, such % Conrer,.

Laundry employs save wear and teal
-lengthen the "nfe'' OF your personal and
household linen. Is your present laundry
service Satisfactory? Phone West 81.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
Lecture on Theo.ophI.

The practical application Of theoso-
rhy'' was the subject of Mrs. McGovern's
lecture before the Theosophical Society
yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19

Tilford Moots says it allus upsets
his plans . pay bill.
We are now maxim news from
Chiny in this country that you can't
tell from tn real thing.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
My Wife and /
Want to Tell You
How She Stopped
Me From Drinking

For over twenty years was a very hard
drinkeT. Iloved liquor. cared for moth
ing else. Every cent could get hold Of ]
spent for beer and whiskey. Ny work was
neglected Our home was In sore straights.
My case was about as hopeless as a mans
could be. My wife was constantly beg
ging and pleading with me, but loved
liquor too we'll Icouldn't stop.
Many women would have despaired and giyer
Up al hope, but my wife didn't She kept trying.
Finally, about ten years ago. she gave me Q
simple remedy, hoping against hope that Z
70 her surprise e stopped ~ driaiiEG eHttrslGi
u took away every desire ever had for alcoholic
liquor. Ihave not touched q drop since
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
Golden wedding, virginia. sth, FIG, to-da,

oasa fsF IaspestIsa. staE HsisI. eaa Dc.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19

and the viii deliver large small for l0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-05
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR
 UNION RALLY FEB. g
(Conmunicatedn

Next Friday evening Feb. at the South Congregational church the reg ular rally of the Bridgeport Christian Endeavor union will be held. MT. A. J. Shartle of the United Society at Boston, also publication manager of the society will deliver the address of the evening". MT. Shartle was form erfy general secretary of the S. E. union of the State of Pennsylvania where he had very large experience. He is highly recommended by Dr. Francis E. Clark, Amos R. Wells and William Shaw. The Union is very fortunate in securing MT Shartle'a presence in, Bridgeport, for the rally. MT. Shartle is a real convention speak CT. He has always drawn large crowds of young people to hear him. The officers of the union anticipate a very large attendance owing to the interest which is being manifested by the societies and also beca use of MT. Shart1e's prominence in Christian Endeavor work The meeting will be- gin at 7:45 p. m. with the usual praise service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-05
Cheshire After
 WinSted Honor
Walter Scott Proud Pos sessor of the Skin of Amer
 ica's First Cheshire Cat
ROOSTER WANTED TO SMOKE
Town Clerk Lanyon Discov- CTS One of His With Butt
 In His Mouth

Cheshire, Feb. 5.-walter Scott. who recently won much notoriety i through his founding a home for , friendless Cheshire cats, is the proud possessor of the skin of Romeo who was the first Cheshire cat ever imported into America, and the di- rect ancestor of all the present day Cheshire cats. According to the his I tory of the feline "Romeo'' was inn ported from England about the year 1784, by a former officer of the Brit ish army, who settled in Cheshire af- ter the close of the Revolutionary war. Romeo" died June IT, 1798, but his skin remained with the de- cendants of the family until recently when MT. Scott secured it at quite handsome gla. s-encIosed mahogany case constructed to protect the skin and when it is completed the silken hide of the first Cheshire cat will oc- cupy a prominent p ace in the only home for friendlesS Cheshire cats in America.
 Rooster Had Cigarette.
 The Cheshire rooster is not to be night some one accidentally threw q cigarette butt into a pail of feed that Town Clerk Lanyon had prepared for MS MS floGk; ~ Sa6Hrday G m morning when ,sin prize rooster sat upon the top roost with the butt in his mouth, puffing ana ndQ a IWlnk1e In n1S eye that seemed to say Gimme a light, Jim"
 Scott Breaks Ground.
 Ground was broken Saturday by Walter Scott for a building 20 by 70, which will temporarily take the place of the famous Waver;y Inn, which was completely destroyed by fire on January 8. The new building will be one story and very artistic in it's con struction. A six-foot Veranda will all most entirely surround the building, which will be located near the band stand on the Casino grounds, The dining room will be of the latest de- sign, and the kitchen annex up-to- date.
 Plans are being formulated for the erection of magnificent hotel on the old Waverly site, but as it would re- quire nearly two years to finish the building, MT. Scott found it necessary to erect temporary quarters in order to accommodate the trade that de- pended upon the Waverly for their banquets and other enjoyable times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-05
OBITUARY

man service of the A. D. T. Co. the sudden death of Martin Szovah, night watchman at the Tait & Sons paper mills, was discovered early yesterday. His 12:30 report came in as usual but at 1 a. m. the report failed to ma terialize over the wires leading into the w. U. Telegraph Office. Rounds man Harry Bell found the place lock ed and with the assistance of Rounds man Jchn D. Carroll they forced an entrance through a window. They found the watchman dead on the floor of the stock room. Medical Examiner Garlick found death was due to natural causes. The watch man was a boarder at 422 Spruce street. He was 32 years of age, mar ried, leaving his widow in Austria. The remains were taken in charge by Rourke 6 Rourke.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-05
Notice

For forty-six years we have been conducting business at tine same D1a location, corner of Main and J"hn Streets. Bridgeport. Conn., ana our Private Bank has been established KIIere continuously. We have received and paid out on demand without no Gice millions of dollars of money 0e- posted with us and we continue 10 receive money subject to deposltors check at sighr, on which we adloN. three DOT cent. per anMn1, credited 10 eacII account monthly. We solicit the accounts Of individuals. business m ~a firms and corporations, and aIi ygIl ID want Q bank account where Iney st.y can depOsfs money. checks or drafts. and leave 1t for one day. one week. one month or one year, and draw interest Qn 1t for any time 1t Is left with uS; We rive fo the business our careful wePaOnaI attention as the oldest nrm Of private bankers in this state. .".'
 T. L. WATSON & co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-05
THE SOUND SLEEP
 OF GOOD HEALTH

Is not for those suffering from kid ney ailments and irregularities. The prompt use of Foley Kidney Pills will dispel backache and rheumatism, heal and strengthen sore, weak and ailing restore normal action, and with it health and strength. Mrs. M. F. Spalsburg, Sterling, H., says: ''I suffered great pain in my back and could not sleep at night, and could not raise my hands over my head. But two bottles of Foley Kid ney Pills cured me-" L. F. Curtis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-05
FraternitieS
IDA LODGE. N. E. o. P.

Ida lodge, N E. O. P. expects to have at least four new applfca ions at its regular meeting this evening. If the number of new members to be secured by the local lodges of the New F17gland Order of Protection within the next few weeks warrants and the lodges desire it. the local dis trict deputy grand wardens vii form themselves into a team and suita bly, uniformed will agree to do the work of initiating them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-05

The debate to be held next semester between the second period Debatine Trio will be on "ResoIved, That Capi- tai Punishment Should Be Abolished.' g
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-05

The death of Isaac Gilman, for many years a tobacconist and news dealer at 1O38 Min street, occurred at the Galen hospital, Saturday night following operation for intestinal troubles. He was well known, espe- cially in Jewish circles, a member of Bnai Israel synagogue, and also L mem Der of the Loyal Order of Moose. His widow, three sons, Jacob, Nathan and Benjamin, and three daughters, Mrs. Selina Smirnow, Mrs. Anna Yur- din and Miss Elizabeth survive him. He lived at 52 High street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-05

The Seniors taking Chemistry in the fifth period find it hard to reach Room IS without being tardy. As they way and there is but one staircase leading to the room they are often times late in reaching the room.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-05

After a protracted illness, Alice F., wife of Herbert w. Reeds died at her home in Nichols, Saturday from Iun9 trouble. She was 37 years of age Her husband is a clerk with Lyon < Grumman. Besides her husband, tw' sons, fl and 12 years of age, surviv, her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-05

James Lucey, president of the Jun for class has challenged James shan non winner of the Junior Pool Tourn- ament cup for a series of match games at pool.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-05

President Lucey of the Junior class has announced the following commit tee to make arrangements and to se> lect a suitable date for the Junior class dance; Harry McElroy, chair man; Lucille Rock and Harriet Fem mel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-05

Rev. Richard L. Swain and Rev Robert Higinbotham of the South Cong egationaI church officiated at the obsequies yesterday afternoon of Catherine M, widow of J. Louis Schwerdtle, held at the bereaved home in Park avenue. There was large attendance of relatives and friends. With Mrs. William Cleary as chaplain, a delegation of Friend ship Rebekah lodge, I. O. F., exem- pIified the ritual at the home. The casket was banked with beautiful flowers. Six sons of the deceased were pail bearers. They were Louis F., John w., Henry C.. Edward S.. Emil A. and Carl F. Schwerdtle. In terment was in the family plot in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-05

All of the Senior Commercial class who had not completed fifteen pages Friday morning and practice for one hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-05
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

Miss Fannie Northrop who had the part of the princess in the Senior class play is at her home quite i'll. Miss Northrop has the sympathy of all her classmates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-05

A party of eighteen Senior girls and fellows enjoyed a straw ride last Fri day evening. The weather was ideal provide plenty of lunch. At their destination there was a little dancing. All had most enjoyable time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-05

As the green shoes worn by the per formers at last years minstrel show again shine in the footlights on March 15
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-05

The fellows are anxiousIy awaiting some more Boosters banQuets. At these all the fellows turn out and have a glorious tiIne-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-05

Robert Osborne. "A. is starring as forward for the Peoples Presbyterian church basketball team in the Sunday school league.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-05

The funeral of Dr. Joseph Linn Hetzel, a well known medical practi tioner of Southport whose death oc- cured early Saturday, was held iron the bereaved home at 2 o'clock thic afternoon. Three clergymen officiat- ed. They were Rev. w. H. Holman. Rev. E. Livingston Wells, and Rev. E. G. Hatch. Many Bridgeport phy- sicians were among the mOurnerS. 4 delegation of Pequonnock lodge I o. O. F., of which he was a member attended, and the pail bearers were members of the lodge. There were ment was in Oaklawn cem etery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-05

Members of P. T. Barnum lodge, K of P, accompanied the remains of Frank Lowe, whose death occur red at St. Johns, N. B., last Monday, to the grave in Park cemetery yes terday afternoon. Many handsome floral offerings surrounded the bier.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-05

Foley Kidney Pills will cure any case of kidney or bladder trouble not beyond the reach of medicine. No
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-05
T. L. WATSON & co.
Peoples Savings Bank
 MARBLE BUILDING. :zo24 926 MAIN STREET

December 1S. 1911. The Directors of this Bank have this day declared a semi-annual divi- dend for the six months ending De- remhe a1.. 1911. at. the rate of FOUR per cent. per annuHn. on all accounts without discrimination. payable on and after January 2, 1912.
 EDWARD ". MARSH.
 Treasurer. Deposits made on or before Feb rIary 2nd, win draw interest from February 1st, 1912.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-05

Eek. died at the Bridgeport hospital yesterday, aged 21 years. Convul- sions fol owing child birth caused her death. Surviving her are the infant, and her husband who is toolmaker in the employ of the Locom obile Go. She was member of the Sacred Heart church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-05

AshevilIe, N. C-ArchibaId Greer has refused $500 for a pet bulldog which keeps his chickens imprisoned in the chicken coop, freeing them only when they have laid their daily quota of eggs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-31
Worlds Visible Supply

New Orleans, August 30-Secretary He's ters statement of the worlds visible supply of cotton made up from special cable and telegraphic advices compares the figures of this week with last week, last year and the year before. It shows an increase for the week just closed of l7,690 against a decrease of 9225 last year and decrease of 15,7s6 year before last.
 The total visible Is ?. 11S 1S9 against 2,100,- 499 last week, 1,600 23S last year and 1. 179 year before last Of this the total Of American cotton Is 1,3i2,1S9 against 1,307. .499 last week. 23S last year and 790.179 year before last, and of all other kinds, including Egypt, Brazil, India, etc. 776,OO0 against 7s3,0o0 last week, 77l,- oeo last year.
 The total worlds visible supply of cot ton as above shows an increase compared with last week of r, 69o, an Increase com pared with last year of 517.95l and an in- crease compared with year before last of 651,010.
 Of the worlds visible supply of cotton as above there is now afloat and held in Great Britain and continental Europe l. 261,o0O, against SS0oO0 last year and 7S2,- eco year before last: in Egypt 32,0O0, against 42, 900 last year and 37,OO0 year be- fore last: in India 460O00 against 422,0O0 last year and 426,000 year before last; and in the United States 365.O0o against 256,000 last year and 272,O0o year before Inst
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-31
WHEAT PRICES ON
 THE TObOGGAN Prospects of Increased Visi- ble Supply Affects
 Prices

Chicago August so.-Prospects of an in creased visible supply bore down today on prices of wheat. There was q heavy tone at the close with the market ssc to 1isQ1hc under yesterday Corn finished Lnaltered to 9sc higher. oats off l4c to 9s9 a4e down and provisions varying from 1Oc to 121Rc down to 10c advance.
 Wheat did not take the down grade in earnest until many shorts had stam- peded for cover. Signs that world ship ments would be very large, more than 2,oo0,0oo bushels in excess of last week, made the close the lowest level virtually of the day. December ranged from 9ilsc to 95ssc, with last sales 94l4c. This was a sale of ss@s4o net.
 Frost expected in the northwest carried down prices to enhancement. but values reacted when country sales showed a de- cided increase December ranged between 55AQ55ssc and 567sc. closing Just a trifie higher at 553sQ55i9c.
 Cash grades were easy. No. . yellow was S1LGs1Sc. Scarcity of ocean freight room had a weakening effect on oats, There was more pressure from rural hold CTS September ranged from 32hd33i4c. with the close ss@a4c under yesterday at 32l4c. Despite liquidating sales of January pork, provisions averaged higher. There was considerable buying of lard on for eign account. In the end pork ranged from 10a121sc down to 10c higher, but other products showed 2lkQ7ihc increase.
 Future quotations were as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-31
New York Cotton Futures
Port Cotton Movement

Galveston: Quiet middling, Il 3-16e, net receipts, 17,369; gross receipts, It, 3e9; sales. 2S00; stock, 107,142.
 New Orleans. Steady; middling, II 3-16c net receipts. 10; gross receipts, 45; sales, 109; stock. 2S125; exports to the continent, 400; coastwse 229. Mobile: Net receipts, &; gross receipts, ss. S; stock s0''' exports to Great D'''"'"' Savannah Steady; middling, lie; net receipts, 559; gross receipts, 559; sales, 632; stock, 20,045; exports to the con tinent, 26o; coastwise, 62. Charleston: Nominal net receipts, 3; gross receipts. 2; stock, 2225; coast wise, 900.
 Wilmington: Nominal; stock, 7S.
 Norfolk. Steady; middling, II Rc; net receipts, 32; gross receipts, 32; stock, 9736
 Baltimore: Nominal; middling, II & c; net receipts, S56; gross receipts, 356; stock, 1000; exports to the continent, 100; coastwise. 1910.
 New York; Quiet; middling, 11.25c; gross receipts, 113; sales, 2S; stock. 115,03S; eoastwise. 500.
 Boston: Quiet; middling, 11.25c; gross receipts, 3f2; stock, 2369.
 Philadelphia; Quiet; midding, 11.50e; gross receipts, 24S; stock, 219s.
 Brunswick: Stock. 4 coastwise, 1.
 Total today, at all ports: Net, 1856; exports to Great Britain, 66; to the con- tinent 760 stock, 2S6,055.
 Consolidated at all ports; Net, 119,- 124; exports to Great Britain, 22.255, to France, 34,261 to the continent, 1S, ss8.
 Total since September 1, at all ports: Net. 12,0S0,969; exports to Great Britain, 4,192,59S; to France, 1,197,669; to the continent, 4.492.593; to Japan. 512,196; to Mexico, 9209.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-31

dS.95; mixed, B .10ds .95; heavy, s7.9oaS 10; rough, S .9OdS1 15; pigs s. 25QS.25; bulk or sales, s8 15@s. 70.
 Sheep-Receipts, 10000; market steady to 10c higher; native, s3. .40M4 60; western, 5Oa4 .65; yearlings, s4. .5Od5. Go; lambs. na- tive, s4.75q7 25;' western, $4. 75Q7
 St. Louis, August 30.-Cattle-Receipts, 2300, including 1500 Texans; market steady; native shipping and export steers. B. 500 10.5o: dressed and butcher steers, s6q8 50; stockers, s4.50d7. .25; calves, S6@l0; Texas and Indian steers, A 50as; COWS and heif- CTS, 8. .50QD7. 50.
 Hogs-Receipts, 29oo: market steady; pigs and lights. s6. 6.5Od9: mixed and butchers, $s 65m9; good heavy, sS .S0@S. .95.
 Sheep-Receipts, 600: market steady; muttons, $3,75d4.25; lambs, $5.50a7 25; culls and bucks, s1 .5eaS. 25i stoclxers, s2.50 q3.5o.
 Louisville, August 9.-Cattle- Receipts, 250; market firm; range g .9O@S. 50.
 Hogs-Receipts, 220o; market steady; $4. 50dS. .S5.
 Sheep and Lambs-Receipts, 2400 lambs, 6c down: sheep, SAC down.
 Kansas City, August 30.-Cattle-Rs- ceipts, 1000, including 5U0 southerns; mar ket steady: southerns strong to 10c high CT; dressed beef and export s. 60d10. 60 i; 7.50; southern steers, $4.50u6; southern cows, 8 25Q5; calves, s549.
 Hogs-Receipts, HOO; market steady to SC higher; bulk of sales, ss. 60dS .75; heavy, $S 60dS 70; packers and butchers, $S 6t1 s.S21k lights, sS .60as 75 pigs, s6.60oD7. 10.
 Sheep Receipts, 1900; market steady; lambs. $6a675; yearlings, A. 50n7 35; weth- CTS, s4@4. 70; ewes, $3.5oaS. 80; stockers, B. 25a4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-31
PATIENT PAULINE

Canton. O., August 30-Pauline Wayne President Taft's prize COW. was held up and robbed on the White House grounds day or two ago by J. F. Kosher, in- structor in agriculture in a high school here. koehler. just back from his trip to the capitol, tells how he saw Pauline of whom he read. calmly ruminating on the south lawn of the White House grounds. His professional instinct being dominant and no policeman in sight, he determined to see If Pauline would back leg" and give down. for hini. Ap- preaching Pauline. hat in hand, and with his best manner foremost, he found her compaisant. Then the ready hat found it's use and very quickly he obtained a supply of milk which later he found to justify the enconiums of the Japanese sacred COW that have bestowed upon the pride of the White House barn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-31
COTTON CROP ABOUT
 THREE WEEKS LATE

Decatur, August 30.-(Special)--Th cot- ton has grown and fruited well during the past week, the weather being all that could be expected or desired. There has been plenty of hot sunshine and . few gentle rains, just the kind of wealth. CT needed. l8 I
 As a general thing the crop has been wall worked and is clean and free from grass and weeds. Insects have not mo- tested the plant to any material extent.
 The crop is perhaps three weeks late, well worked and Is clean and free from will be something like a 10 or so per cent crop. In some sections of the county is is estimated that the crop may average 90 or even 90 per cent, but taking the county all over 10 per cent crop is . conservative estimate at thls time.
 It will be the middle of September to the last of the month before the crop commences to move in anything like vof tune. At this time the indications are that there will be sufficient labor to pick the crop out rapidly.
 As a general thing the weed is not as large as usual, but 1t is now well fruited. although much of the crop is very late At this time the top of the weed Is covered with bloom, many Of which will be killed by the frost. no doubt