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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
InE SMITH-MURRAY co.
PlKEMEN OF OLD.

Their Ponderous Armor and Their Six
 teen Foot Weapons.
 The pikeman was covered with de- fensive armor, an iron headpiece, iron 'fback and breast'' and "tasses," a kind of iron apron protecting him from waist to knee. He carried a pike six teen feet long, with an ashen shaft, an iron head and a blunt iron spike at the butt end. whereby to fix it in the ground, and, besides the pike, a rapier.
 The pike, from it's great length, was a weapon which required delft handling in order to be of effective use and, as may be imagined, was excessively showy on parade. The modern lance exercise is a pretty sight enough, but the old pike exercise, perfectly execut- ed by large body of men, must have been superb. We are not surprised, therefore. to find that the pastures or instructions for this exercise are ex- travagantly minute.
 To give one example, at the close of the instruction. on the word "Order your pikes,'' we fra after a mass of complicated details the following con- c1usion: You place the butt end of your pike by the outside of your right foot, your right hand holding it even with your eye and your thumb right up; then, your left arm being set akimbo by your side, you shall stand with a full body in comedy posture. w estmin- ster Gazette.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
Harris Lodge l. 0 0. F. To Have Roll Call
 Monday, Dec. 30
Organization Enjoying Splendid Prosperity With 1000
 Invested

Samuel H. Harris lodge, I. O. O. F. will hold a roll call on Monday even ing, Dec. 30. The past year has been the most prosperous in the history of the lodge, the sum of $3,0OO has been turned over to the trustees for invest ment. The term report will show in vested funds of about $37,OO0 and membership of 676.
 The lodge was organized Oct. "A, 1876 with but 20 members and prac- ticaIly no funds. Besides building up the treasury and mem bersh1p the lodge has expended over $5O,0O in the intervening years in the relief of its members, their widows and orphans.
 To celebrate these achievements the roll of the lodge will be called and it IS expected that many who have not attended the meetings for years will answer to their names personally or by letter. The entertainment com mittee have provided a program that will be pleasing to all who attend. Re- treatments will be served in the Ban- quet hall.
 The committee in charge of the af- fair are: William F'aubel, P.G. George Wiesing, P. G., William Croker, P. G., Alois ,Kirschner, P. G., A. R. Roswell, P. G., N. P Larson, P G., Clarence Drew. P. G., Harry L. Hamilton, A F. P1att and Charles Larsen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
BOARD OF HEALTH
 COMPLIES ESTIMATE

With all commissioners present a meeting of the Board of Health to consider budget appropriations was held yesterday The meeting was not only of short duration but little busi- ness came before the members. It was voted after consideration of the feasfsofIfty of increasing the amount required for garbage disposal by 10 per cent, to ask for s44,O0O for collec- ton, disposal and salaries. In 1911 the appropriation was $4, ,449. which included a deficit of 8, 900 from the previous year. It was believed that the present amount desired would be fully requisite to defray expenses dur ing the coming year.
 The completed appropriation for re- pairs to the slaughter mouse and Salar- les was s1, ,340. same as last year
 After appointing a committee to at tezDd a special meeting of the Board of Education and sanction a request for the establishment of a, dental clinic in the schools, it was voted to permit the balance of the budget to be com pieted by President D. M Trecartin, assisted by Health Officer Mcclellan and Inspector Lynch
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
State Grand List
 Is Over Billion

artford, Dec. 2s-For the first time in Connecttcut's history, according to the biennial report of Tax Comms- sioner William H. Corbin, it's total grand list in 1911 as corrected by the board of equalization exceeded, a bil- lion dollars. The figures as returned by the towns were $948 399, ,019 and as corrected by the board, brought the total grand list of the state up to S1, ,041, ,334 O19. It is also shown that the total number of those owning tax able property increased from ITS, ,3Oe in 1909 to 1S7,544 in 1911
 Rates of taxation, legislation enact ed at the last session of the general assembly, the personal tax law, the work of the tax officials, the taxation of water supply companies, and the biennial validating act passed at each session Of the general assembly are among the matters discussed in the report
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
CITY SEALER WANTS
 $4,529 FOR OFFICE

Donnie Kelly, city sea1er of weights and measures has filed with City Au- ditor Bernard Keating his requisition for $4,529 for the conduct Of his office next year. The principal items follow: Salary $1,500; new office equipment, $13.75; transportation horse drawn, $500, or motor, $500 with garage charges of s390 and repairs of s1O0; new public scales, $515.
 In filing his requisition MT. Kelly says that a larger appropriation is nec- essary for the office that the interests of the public may be safeguarded. He intends to relocate the 10 ton wagon scale, formerly located at the quarrieS, in a central spot if the appropriation is allowed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
OIL MAGNATE IS TOO
 ELUSIVE FOR SLEUTHS

Tarrytown, Dec. 2S.-The elusive William Rockefeller is laughing, to- day, at the activities of the Pujo com mittee process server in his attempts to land the oil magnate as a witness before the trust investigators at Wash ington. About two weeks ago, the process server passed Rockefeller in his autom obile on Orchard street and did not know him. The Washington agent tried to get policeman from headquarters to go with him to the Rockefeller estate, Rockefeller Hall, but the policeman refused so the process server had to go alone and without success.
 Rockefeller has been at RockefeIler Hall all fall, it is said here, and has even been seen about the streets in an electric automobile.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
FvtiIitv Of Fdueation

An eminent physician, at a recent convention of railway surgeons in Phil adelphia, said of q safety device that has averted many railway accidents:
 "The advantage of this device is nov almost universally recognized Indeed the railroader who disputes it's advan tages is as anticipated as the old resi- denter who said:
 'Edfcation be hanged Thar's youni Bill Smithers took an engineeriu course in a correspondence school and then put up a sign on his carriaH house and hadn't no better sense thaI to spell carriage garage" -" Ex change.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
RAZORS IN CHINA.
They Cost Little, but They Are Made
 From Old Iron Horseshoes.

They Cost Little, but They Are Made
 From Old Iron Horseshoes.
 An interesting feature of Chinese in- dustry is the making of knives and ra- zors from old horseshoes. The local blacksmiths in the interior cities and towns supply the great population of the empire with knives, razors and scissors of an inferior quality at a very small cost. This cutlery comes from small shops, where only one or two men are employed, usually the proprietor and his sons, and is chiefly made from old horseshoes imported from England and the continent. A discarded steel shoe offers the best material for blades, but the black smiths prefer the old shoes of soft iron that come from Glasgow and Ham burg.
 One British firm at Tientsin brought over a cargo of old horseshoes from Australia recently, but could not dis pose of them, as the native smiths said that the iron was too hard. They like the soft iron because it can be more easily worked by their primitive methods.
 A razor commonly used by the poorer class, having a cutting edge of less than two inches, costs 20 t'ung-tzus. about 9 cents in American currency. Upon the strop the blade takes fair cutting edge, but is too soft to hold 1t. Any number of stroppings are neces- sary before the act of shaving can be completed. After the blades are forged they are simply case hardened and not subjected to the careful tempering em- ployed in the production of western cutlery.-Youth's Companion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
Eagan Is Named
 Permanent Fireman

George J. Eagan, a painter. last night was appointed a fireman to suo- ceed William A. Madden, of Truck No. 5. who was retired at his own re- quest Eagan was named by COnnnniS- sioner Hartigan and his election was unanimous Charles T. Kerr of En- zine No was granted back pay de- ducted when he was absent because of his fathers death. Several ap- p1ications were received as was q check for S25 from Gott1eib and Cor
 man in appreciation of good work done by the firernen at the recent blaze in their Main street building Work on the annual acquisition occL- pied most of the commissioners time,
 Rer1in-Fres4dent-el elect Woodrow VII sons book 4'The State shortly will appear in a German translation by Gunther Thomas, who obtained the authors permission.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
He Arnmaad Than,

When Samuel s. Colber was preach ing in an old log schoolhouse in John son county, Missouri, in 1852, his con gregation was quite small. One Sun day all were sitting at the desks for ward near the puncheon floor. The ser mon was monotonous and the old lOf seats had no backs. Observing tn sleepy, downcast look of the congrega ton, the minister woke them up b. shouting, Arouse, heaven is not unde the f1oorip
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
Hard to Swallow.

eff you make any noise.'' threa tened the holdup man, tI'n stuff this hand kerchief in your mouth-'
 The victim regarded it with ghast- 1y smile.
 ooh, that's such an old gasF' he pro tested.-Chicago Tribune.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
prnnf nf AiaIn,la

'Arriet (doubtfully)-Btl, you say you loves me, but how do know 1t t be true?
 Bill (cheerily)-Bust me, 'Arriet Didn't I stand you q tripe supper, feed of whilks and q plate of stewes eels? What more dye want2-Londol Globe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
w. P. Kirk, 36O Fairfield Av

cent in my pockets, only poem which I was takin' to the editor"
 Didn't take the poem, did he2"
 t'No. Read three lines of it, handed it back to me and said: Friend. here's S2. You need it worse than I do.' Atlanta Constitution
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
mRe-enforeedu

After all the efforts of the scientists it still remains generally conceded that the only way to keep middle aged mans haix from falling out is to cover his head with concrete.-GaIveston News.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
Why Not?

Lord Fewscads-Yaas. confess came to your blawsted country. don cherknOw, to marry a wich American girl. but I haven't found one yet Miss Harlem Why don't you advertise. 'tWanted-a cash girI?" - Woman's Home Companion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
A Friend In Need.

"Had a queer experience recently" said the Billville poet. "Robber held me up on the highway. Didn't have
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
An Exchange of Compliments.

FNH ENCffaFf9S UT OUFHpIIFFI1FIN8s
 Howe1l-Your head is pretty thick Powell don't think the inside meas urement of yours would be any straii on tape measure.-New York Presa-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28

Avon-Bertram c. Froidevaux has been named by Senator Mclean as principal candidate for West Point. The alternates are T. c. Cornell, of Stonington, and Albert L. Ford, Jr., of Milford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
THE FARMER: DECEMBER 2s, 1912
E. H. DILLON & 60. 11es 1n Main st:
  WHOLESALE AND RETAIL LEADING MILLINERs

EXTRAORDINARY YEAR END BARGAINS IN FUR SCARFS, FUR
 MUFFS, LONG CLOTH COATS, SHIRT WAISTS, MARABOU HEATH FIR BOAS AND MUFFS AND WIN
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
Rupturcd Children

are very common, but may almost always be perman- ent1y cured by wearing the proper truss Give the child the best truss and the best advice-it costs no more.
 CYRUS
 THE DRUGGIST -s,asa~z< 4Asa- aRd Courtland St,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28

ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28

Farmer Want Ads 1c a word
The enterprise-recorder., 1912-04-26
TEARS eOR THE LOST CAUSE

Today the pages of memory
are turned back and loving
hearts call to mind that mag
nihcent army that rode forth to
war under the leadership of Lee
and Jackson and Johnston, and
other matchless commanders.
Let our thoughts dwell upon the
subject for a moment. The birth
of new nation, the Southern
Confederacy, the fight at Sum-
ter and at Bull Run, the fright
full struggle for existence, Chick
amauga, Antietam, the fateful
day at Gettysburg, Sherman's
march through the heart of the
weakened Confederacy, the cap
ture of Savannah and the burn
ing of Columbia, the surrender
at Appomattox, the death of the
new nation and the imprison-
ment of its first and only pres
ident, and the dark days of Re-
construction. Surely those were
the days that tried mems souls,
when, after four years of
war, the South lay PROSTATE,
with her wealth swept away, and
thousands of her bravest sons
sleeping beneath their native
sodl
1t is only meet. then. that to-
day, with the bitterness of the
dispelled by the lapse of
years, we should pause and shed
a tear for those who died in de-
fense of their country and for
those who endured the ravages
of war but have since also
answered the last roll call, and
that today in loving memory we
should place a flower above their
final resting place. 1t was TIM
rod who penned those matchless
lines:
"Stoop. angels, hither from the skies
There is no holier spot of ground,
Than where defeated valor lies,
By mourning beauty crowned"
The enterprise-recorder., 1912-04-26
or SOVEREIGN RIGHT.

On next Tuesday the citizens
If Madison county and Of the
state will exercise one Of the
greatest privileges Of a free peo-
pie and wiIl, by their ballots,
determine who shall be their
servants Tor the next two or four
years. 1t is needless to add that
the people should study the can
didates well before they mark
their ballot and that they should
vote with the best interests Of
the county and Of the state in
view. Personal likes and dislikes
should be kept in the back
ground, as far as possible. and
the free and untramnelJed vote
Of the citizens Of the county and
state should be recorded at that
time. Only in this way will we
have done our full duty,
The enterprise-recorder., 1912-04-26

The special edition Of the
Gainesville Sun reached our
office few days ago and it was
an issue that the University City
should feel proud Of. It contain.
ed thirty-siX pages Of interest
ng reading with a full descrip-
ton Of the many attractions
around the beautiful Alachua
county capital, and has no doubt,
been read and ra-cead ard laid
aside for future reference by
numbers Of Gainesvillians and
1ther friends Of che little city.
The enterprise-recorder., 1912-04-26

Hon. A. NJ. Mcmillan. a lead
mg business man Of Pensacola,
has announced his candidacy for
the honorary office Of president
iaJ elector, The Pensacola News
IF a few days ago contained a
highly commendatory article in
reference to his candidacy. Mr..
Mcmillan has served his party
well and in return, he will no
doubt receive a handsome vote
n the coming primary.
The enterprise-recorder., 1912-04-26
The Effective Laxative
Tastes Like and i, Eaten Like
Candy.

IN our experience IN the handling
Of drugs and medicines. We believe
that we have never had experience
Win any remedy that gave such
great satisfaction 10 cur customers
"a. 40 Ge&all Orier,ies. TuIs Rem.
cd} D., no, I.Ilg any other laxative or
ralUagtic Ii contains all the good
feature, Of o,h,.'aNat.>->. bat none
ot their faults.
Ger own faith in R,xaa Orier,ies
i 90 strong that We offer them to
you with our own positive personal
guarantee, that il they 90 aot thcr-
oughly satisfy you. you need tell
u, and we will hand back to YOU
every penny you paid Us for item.
Therefore, in trying them upon our
recommendation sou take no risk
whatever.
Rexall Orderlies taste like and are
eaten like candy. They DO not
grip", cause nausea. excessive loose
ness, or any other annoyance. The y
act so easily that they may be taken
at any time, day or night. They
are particu arly good TOR children,
aged. or delicate persons. They are
put up in convenient tablets in three
sizes of packages. Prices l0c, 25c
aad soc.
Remember Rexall Remedies can
he obtained in Ibis community only
at the Madison Drug Company.
The enterprise-recorder., 1912-04-26
A MOTHERS CARE.

A careful mother will not give he' 'D'.
a medicine without knowing it pure y"
tains noopiates, and has healing ahoVuiJ
tive qualities. Such a medicine Is rO".
Honey and Tar Compound Tor ''Ss' S.'
whoopine cough, bronchitis, and al 'n n.,t
tions of the throat, chest, and lungs D
and safest for children and grown pe',.l ,..l.
Contains no opiates For sale oyaH wv
ers.
The enterprise-recorder., 1912-04-26

The new bridge at Bellville
fills a long felt want" 1t is
certainly a fine three span bridge
and over its erection the people
IN both sides Of the river are
rejoiced. jasper News.
The enterprise-recorder., 1912-04-26
New Blacksmith Shop.

| have opened up for business at
G. w. Faulkner's old stand and am
prepared for all kinds of blacksmith
and wheelwright work. farm ma
chinery being a speciality, Bring in
your mowers, reapers and rakes, and
have them put in order now; pre-
pare for the need Of them before
hand. Prices reasonable and all
work guaranteed.
W. G. SCHENcK.
The enterprise-recorder., 1912-04-26
FRIDAY, APRIL 26. 1912.
All pull for the County Fair.

Vote for the ones you think
will serve you best next Tues
iaY
The enterprise-recorder., 1912-04-26

Latest reports received fir nearly hundred pre-
cncts in the fortyeght counties of the state indicate that
Hon. John w Watson of Miami far ii the lead for govern
or and that this plain sturdy business who believes in
good roads all the state made by convets will receive
the nomination in the frs primary next Tuesday
The enterprise-recorder., 1912-04-26

Self-playine pianos for cash or on in
stallment plan. Call and see them w.
Z Tooke.
The enterprise-recorder., 1912-04-26

FOR SALE;--A secondhand Fay-ShoIes
typewriter, in good condition.
T. c. MERCHANT
The Washington herald., 1912-03-26
VIRGINIA MAY FACE
I NATIONALS TO-DAY
II Late Train Is on Time,
Contest Will Be
Stayed.
EDDIE GAGNIER SOLD

Special to The Washington Herald
Charlottesville. Va, March g25.-Deter-
mined that the Nationals shall derive all
the practice possible on the last day OF
their stay in the training camp, Manager
Griffith tonight arranged game with
the University Of Virginia team. to be
played tomorrow afternoon on Lambeth
Field
The game was booked under certain
conditions. and IL viii not be known def
nitely until tomorrow at 10 a. m whether
IL win be played Everything depends
upon the trains tomorrow. the day the
Nationals depart for the Capital. II at
10 O'Clock tomorrow morning Manager
Grlffth learns that the 7:l0 O'Clock ex-
press tomorrow night Is running on
schedule time he will order his men on
the field for the contest; II, on the other
hand. he finds that the express is sew
eral hours late they will board the 3:43
o'clock accommodation train. which ar
rives in Washington about 7:30 o'clock.
The idea is this-the Nationals are TO
play Georgetown in the concrete coliseum
Wednesday, and Boss Griffith wants all
OF his players to get good nights rest;
in other words, he wants them TO reach
Washington by 1880 o'clock at the latest
which win be possible II the 7:1O o'clock
TRAIN Is on Ilnle. II the l.iD o CLOCK
train Is late he will call of the ball game
and take the 3:43 o'clock local. II the
battle is staged Tom Hughes, Jerry
Akers, and Buck Becker win do the
pitching for the Nationals. with Ain
smith and Henry behind the bat
GuEnier Goes 10 Indianapolis
II was announced by Manager Griffith
tonight that Eddie GagnIer, who has
played such a whirlwind game at short
stop for the Yannigans in the present
series here. has been sold to the Indian
apolis club, OF the American Association.
and will leave for Indianapolis Wednes-
day night. Although Grin would not
state positively Il Is understood. that
Gagnier's sale was conditional and that
the Nationals have a string on him In
case Gagnier is needed later in the sea-
son he will be recalled.
With Capt. Mcbride at short, there
was no place for Gagnier on the Ma
tionals. but he looks like a first class
ball player. and 1t seems rather too bad
that Washington fans cannot get a
chance to see him in action this spring.
Manager Griffith is perfectly satisfied
with Charlottesville as a spring train
ing camp, and has already about COM
pleted arrangements TO return here next
year.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-26

his whip as much as possible. and 1t Is
believed that when the warm days ar
rive, Foster will be able to shoot EN-
over to hrst in great shape.
Southpaw Joe BoehIiug, the former
Richmond amateur finger. is attracting
attention by his hitting during practice.
The kid is a !eft-hand batter and
stands up TO the plate in the most ap-
proved manner. Boehling is growing
stronger each day, and has an excellent
chance Of being carried by the club this
season.
Paul Musser and Howard Shanks, for.
mer o. and y. leaguers. are ''buddies -
They usually hit it on together. and as
soon as dinner is over visit the moving
picture shows in Charlottesville, the one
dissipation allowed Griff's family.
Herman SChaefcr is planning for
another invasion on the stage next
winter He says his next appearance
will be winner from the start.
Guy johnson has forgotten that he
was ever hOmesick, and seems TO mt in
with the others in good shape. Guy is
quiet and modest. hence his popularity
among the veterans.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-26
NOTES OF THE GAME


Bill Cunningham stopped one OF CASH
ions shoots in the fourth with his fun
ny bone. II was no laughing matter for
Bill, as the arm became paraIyzed. and
he could not open his hand. "Cunny''
had to quit the game. His place was
taken by 'Orfendorf'' Ainsmith, one OF
our promising young catchers.
Mike Martin soon got busy with Cum
ningham. and the Schenectady boy will
be on the job tomorrow. Ainsmith was
as lively as kitten around second
base. He only had one grounder to han
die. and stopped the ball with his knees,
but got his man at first base.
Al Williams looked mighty good behind
the bat Williams handled Dixie Walk
er and Groom. and threw out the only
man who tried to steal second.
1t is doubtful IL Lambeth Field ever
saw so many ball clubs on the grounds
at one time as was the case this after
noon during the flag end OF the Yanni-
gans-Regulars game. There was the
two Washington clubs, Virginia's big
squad, part OF the Montreal aggregation,
and Episcopal High School team-five
in all represented.
Dan Moeller made a pretty slide for
second in the opening round. MoeIIer
singled to left, and with a good lead on
first sprinted for the keystone bag.
Henry's throw TO Gagnier was true as
die. but Moeller slid In back of the
Yannigans' shortstop before the Lincoln
boy could tag him. These are the plays
which delight the heart OF Boss Grifith.
1t was so cold this morning that Man.
ager Griffith had the squad work in the
gymnasium.
Joe Boehling, the Richmond twirler,
was the victim of an accident this morn
ing which may keep him out OF the game
for a few days. Boehling was passing
the medicine ball when he slipped and
turned his ankle. He limped around all
the afternoon, but the chances are that
Trainer Martin will soon have him in
shape