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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
MT. Cooper Named
 To Directory Of
 National Chamber
BHIDGEPORTER REPRESENTS CONNECTICUT AND RHODE IS- LAND IN FEDERAL ORGANIZA- TION OF BUSINESS MEN.

A. M. Cooper. vice president of the
 Rowland Dry Goods company, re-
 ceived the distinguished honor of an
 election to be one of the 25 directors
 of the United States National Cham Der of Commerce which body
 assembled in Washington, recently, i with 700 delegates, responsive to the call of Charles Nagel, secretary of Commerce and Labor, in President
 Taft's cabinet.
 Three directors were allowed to New England. Mr. Cooper represents Rhode Island and Connecticut. The original purpose of the Connec- ticut delegates was to choose Customs
 Collector Fred Enos to represent this ! state, but upon mature reflection it
 was thought that MT. Enos' employ
 ment under the government would
 make such a course improper The function of the National Cham Der will be to consider questions like
 the tariff, labor legislation and so
 on in their relation to business inter ests. It will be necessary from time to time to make certain suggestions to the government and it was thought that these suggestions would be better if they were derived from strictly representative business sources.
 The body will take an important place in the business affairs of the country and the choice of MT. Cooper is regarded by Bridgeport business ] men as one reflecting honor on the city and on the state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
A curieu. Punishment.

The Dutch settlers in the early days of what is now New York city admin istered a curious punishment to disor- derly persons. In the records of the colony there appears the following item:
 'Oct IA. 1888. for drawing his knife upon person. Guysbert van Rogers lard is sentenced to throw himself three times from the sailyard of the yacht Hope and to receive from each sailor three flashes at the ringing of the bell"
 Those Dutchmen were believers in the efficacy of cold water and counter irritation to cool the angry passions. The bell was rung every morning and evening to call persons to and from their labors and at 9 o'clock at night to announce the hour for going to bed. Guysbert. therefore. received not only three duckings. but also three lashings, and doubtless ever after that kept his knife, in its sheath when his temper was bad. The bellringer was 8 not able man. He was the court messen- ger, the grave digger. the chorister, and sometimes the schoolmaster. When the minister was absent he read sermon to the cOngregation.-Har- Der'S. q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
Minina Camp Faro.

Those who cannot eat without cor rectly folded napkin, spotless china and silver will do we'll to avoid the spreads described by E. Ecob in Out ing The author says:
 Eating at temporary mining camp isn't altogether attractive. The array of blackened lard pails steaming about the hearth and the ribs of beef, picked nearly bare, on the table, may not at first sight seem alluring. But you'll find that the frijoles (strong red Mexi- can beans) and the cold sour doughs, flaked with black from the pan, and the strong tea don't taste so bad, after all. Maybe you think you couldn't eat from battered tin plates with battered black forks that taint the food amid a litter of saddles. soiled mattresses. ri fles and tobacco juice. But. then, per haps you thought you couldn't eat the sirup from which you had. picked out flies and ants. All that's really neces- sary for perfect enjoyment is a good appetite"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
Ancient lnocuIztion,

The practice of inoculation against smallpox is usually supposed to belong to the eighteenth century. The suppo- sition is true enough so far as Europe is concerned. but 1t was no more than a rediscovery of facts well knowA ages ago. Inoculation was practiced by the ancient Brahmans. and their method is fully described in the Vedas. They rubbed the skin of the patient until it was red, then scratched 1t with a sharp instrument and laid upon 1t a piece of cotton soaked in the vari- olous pus obtained from smallpox vesicles of the previous year. Such re- appearances of ancient knowledge are common enough, indeed far more con- mon than is usually admitted. Among the major scientific theories and dis coveries of today there is scarcely one that can sustain a claim to originality in the face of our increasing knowl. edge of oriental literature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
U. s. Will Stop Killing Americans
 Bv Mexican Bandits

Washington April A-The tale of Mexican atrocities against American citizens brought to GavelstOn Tex. by refugees from Vera Cruz it was predicted today will force the state department into making a rejoir der to Mexico's recent answer to the American ultimatum so severe and certain in tone that depredatiOns against American life and property will cease at once or the United States will be committed to grave step.
 President Taft discussed the matter with the cabinet at a session lasting until long aftr midnight.
 It is, believed that Washington will wait for the official report from the refugees which has been forwarded by the collector of customs at Calves. ton before taking any step.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
MASONIC CHOIR HERE 22D
SINGERS WHO MADE TREMEN- DOUS HIT AT 15OTH ANNIVER- SARY OF ST. JOHNS LODGE.

The Masonic Choir of Waterbury, composed of 46 male voices which made such a decided impression in this city last February at the 150th anniversary celebration of St. Johns lodge, F. & A. M. has been induced to- come to this city May 22, 1912 and give a concert to the general public. The choir will come under the au- spcise Of Orient Chapter, Order East ern Star The choir has been in prac- tioe for a number of years and is un- der the direction of Isaac Beecher Clark. For a long time the organf> zation has had national reputation within the fraternal society of which it is part, and not until lately could they be induced to give .con- certs to the general public. Orient chapter is proud of being able to se- cure the choir for this city and, it's members are confident of the support of the music loving public in the un7 dertaking.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
Bed Bugs, Reaches and Water BudS

should be exterminated when general house cleaning time is begun. In so doing you will be free from them dur ing the coming summer. Too much can not be said to encourage every family to unite their efforts to rid their homes from this annoying pest. It is your duty-yOur neighbOr does his best, but satisfaction can not be obtained if the neighbors are care less.
 CYRUS PRESTO KILLER will rid your home effectually from the bed bugs and
 CYRUS ROACH POWDER will kill the reaches and waterbugs These eXterminatOrS are harmless to human beings, they are clean to use, do not stain and are not inflammable. Careful house wives, proud of their homes have used these preparations for years, recommend them to their friends as they are acknowledged the best on the market. They are not ex- pensive. A little judgment and a can goes a great way.
 Cyrus Presto Killer .25c Cyrus Roach Powder. 200 and 35c THE CYRUS PHARMACY
 1@irheld Av. and Courtland SA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
The Pace That killa.

The Army and Navy club in Wash ington is an exclusive organization. The clubhouse is nicely decorated. One picture of which the members are proud and which they take every op- portunity to bring to the attention of visitors is rather crude pen and ink dra wing, obviously the work of an amateur. It depicts an officer seated before a deal table, standing in front of which is private soldier at salute. Beneath the picture is the following in scription:
 "Pat, I. hear that you have been drunk sagain."
 "Yis, sor."
 "Your conduct is disgraceful. Why can't you drink like officers and gentle men?"
 Faith, sor. and if Oi did Oi'd be dead in a wake"-Washington Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
Waited For His As.a.sin te Gene.

WAteoo f or t1t0 NSSASStn So SOHHes
 In the American Magazine, about Jo- seph Pulitzer, the late blind editor of the New York World. is the following:
 Perhaps the most amusing of all Mir. Pulitzer's stories about himself was one which related to an occur renee which took place after he had become editor and part proprietor Of the Westliche Post. It appears that he had given great offense to certain fudge in St. Louis and that the latter declared one day from the bench that before the sun set he would seek out Pulitzer and shoot him down like 8 dog. If my memory serves me. MT. Pulitzer was in court when this threat was made. In any case, 1t came to his ears, and he immediately issued an extra announcing the proposed assas- sination and stating that he would re- main in his office until the setting of the sun in order that no hitch might occur in the program"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
YOU'LL PAY LESS FOR IT AT KL1NE's

There is one thing I want to say in connection with this matter. and that is that all of the workers in the charitable organizations of the city want to pay tribute to MT. Bren- nansand MT. Morrissey because inc splendid assistance they have always given us. They l were unfailing in their assistance, alwaysfcourteous and with their splendid and full ~knowl- cage Of the cases needing attention, they were Of much value to us. am sorry that MT. Brennan has
 MRS. LYMAN HILL. |.
 Mrs. Lyman Hill, one of the prom lnent charitable workers of the city and president of the Queens Daugh- ters, which organization is very active In Charitable work, stated that the charlta bie societies of the city had been doing ever since their organiza- ton, the very same work that Miss Byington suggested in her report of the city," she said, "has been do- Ing the very same work that is sug- gested in the report of Miss Ewing ton.
 ' The heads of the organizations of the city have been meeting together ana comparing notes with MT. MOr- rlssey, and in this way they have been able to correlate the work and labor together in one channel, rather than to scatter their efforts into different channels, leading to the same outlet
 The Conference of Charities feel that the work suggested in the report of Miss Byington is the very same that has been carried on since it's or ganization. and for which the work CTS in the organization have received nothing. The cases that she cited in her report had all received atten- tlon from one or the other charitable societies of the city,"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
E. II. DILLON & co.

miles, 1S4G; the Mexican cession. area 23,OO0 square miles, 1848; Godseer purchase, area 36.OO0 square miles. 1853; Alaska, area 599OO0 square miles, 1867: Hawaiian islands, area 6.700 square miles. 1897; Philippine is- lands, area 143OO0 square miles. 1899: Porto Rico. area 3.c0o square miles. 1898. and . few other little islands. such as Guam. Pine island. etc.. mak- ing a total added area to original ter ritory of 2,937 GOO square miles.-New York American.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
DR. BURLISON GOING ;
 TO NEBRASKA AGAIN

Dr. H. H. Burlison, the veterinary surgeon who goes to Nebraska and inspects horses before purchasing them to be sold in this city will leave next Monday for the west to select two carloads of the best stock obtainable. In his stable at Knowlton and Arctic streets at, the present he has IS su- perb animals that were part of the first shipment of ten days ago., To make room for the next, shipment he will sell them at prices that range from $1O0 to $15O less per team than they are sold elsewhere. In the bunch there are two superb gentle mems. driving horses, some farm chunks and two fine teams of draft horses. Everyone in town knows the grade of these animals brought here by Dr. Burlison and should not miss this oppOr tunity if they need horses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
I'll. pifi.rsne. . Letter Made.

He OtneroHVU Ie<s9F W~u~s
 In the first edition of St. Matthew in Micrnac for the Indians of Nova Scotia the translator found when he came to revise it that in chapter xxiv, z, in- stead of nation shall rise against na- tion." he had written "a pair of snow shoes shall rise up against a pair of But there was only one letter misprinted. naooktukumiksijik Ca nation9 having been displaced by naooktakumiksijik Ca snowshoe).-St. James Gazette.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
Her Job Safe.

elf you keep on annoying the mis- sus." said the butler. she's liable to discharge you"
 'she can't" replied the cook. We had beautiful quarrel this morning. and we're not on speaking terms. Washington Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
In This Rapid Acc.

tn ThiS haPid Age.
 'Is mammals good little boy ready to have hls bath now?"
 "Oh. maw, cut out the goody-goody spiel. When chaps six years old it's time to take him out of the kindergar- ten class. I'll take my splash in the tub when I've had smoke."-Chicago Tribune.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
Candid.

He-Yes, whenever see myself in
 the mirror feel that am much bet ter looking than the average, man. Do you call this conceita His Friend No. call 1t distorted vision.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
Uncle Same Expansion.

. The stages of our territorial expan- sion have been as follows: Louisiana. area 875.O0O square miles. 1903: Flor ida. area 10000 square miles. 1S19: Texas. area 265.OO0 square miles, 1S45; Oregon country, area 2S8,O0O square
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
To aa Praeiss.

New Cook-When I serve dinner
 should say~"Dinner is ready" or 'Din- ner is servedT' Mistress-If it be as bad as last night i just say Dinner Is spoiled. d."-Satire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
An Educated Bird.

An Educated Bird. The McKeesport man was telling the minister about his educated parrot. Ask him something" he urged. Polly want a cracker" asked the parsOn.
 Nav. Gimme three cards."-Pitts- burgh Post.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
Coed Luck.

Elsie-Mamma's so disappointed. Her cake didn't turn out as well as she ex- pected. Tommy-Oh. good luck! Then we can have as much of 1t as we want.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
Looking Forward.

Progress is becoming extremely rapid"
 "Yes. indeed. In the year 5000 or so lightning will have to get a move on if it wants to be considered fast"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
Wonan,s loqic.

Woman's Logic. "My dear. these are excellent cigars,
 but they are awfully strong" .Yes. got the strongest could find. They won't break so easily in your pocket. Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24

Real worth requires no interpreter. Its everyday deeds form It's blazonry.-- Cha mfort.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
The Tonsy Life.

Hokus-Dashaway gets all his mail at the club. doesn't he? Pokus-Yes. his wife even sends him her ''at home" cards there.-Town Topics.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
You Will Find Everything

pertaining to millinery and millinery trimmings at E. H. Dillon & Co.'S, 11O5 Main street, priced at about 1-2 what small dealers ask for similar goods.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24

New York-Sufra gfettes have opened recruiting stations in downtown parks to obtain women for the Vote For Women" parade on May 4. Two hundred recruits were obtained in one
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24

New York-Firmin Arrudi, feet 10 inches in height and weighing 425 pounds, arrived in New York, yester- day When real hungry he eats five or six dozen eggs and a leg of mutt ton
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
DIED,

SCOLLIN-In Danbury, April 19, Mrs. Rose Scollin, aged 7S years. MANGCM-At the. Masonic Home, Wallingford, April IS, Mrs. Jennie Mangum, widow of Daniel D. Man gum, formerly. of Danbury. HUDSON-At Stamford, April II, Catherine Hudson
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-24
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-24
PASSING OF WAR VETERAN.
Death Of Capt. Howard F. Kennedy,
Due to Paralysis.

Capt. Howard r. Kennedy, captain of
the Capitol guides, who suffered a stroke
Of paralysis while in the rotunda OF the
Capitol yesterday afternoon. died at the
Casualty Hospital shortly after o'clock
last evening.
During tho twenty-five years Capt.
Kennedy served AZ a Capitol guide he
met many people OF prominence from all
sections Of the country and enjoyed the
acquaintance Of hundreds Of men in
public life. He was q native Of New
York. and enlisted In New York regi-
ment at the outbreak OF the civil war,
serving throughout the conflict, and was
captain In the 9th New York Volunteers
when mustered out.
He was employed in the administra-
ton department OF tho Erie railroad
after the close OF the war. Twenty-Five
years ago he came to this city and ac-
cepted a position as chief Of guides In
the Capitol.
Capt. Kennedy's widow. Mrs Anna EN-
nedy. and q daughter, Mrs. Lawrence c.
Nelson, survive him. Funeral services
will be conducted at Zurhorst's tonight At
O'Clock The body will be taken to
Newburg. N Y, where the interment
will be made tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-24
REPAIRING RIVER TUGS.
Boats Being Put in Condition fol
Coming Summer and Fall.

The tug Camilla Of the Taylor fleet
which was out Of service and on the
railway at Deans boatyard at Alexandria
for the past two days, having its rudder
repaired and other work done, was lower
ed from the railway yesterday and re-
turned to this city to go into service.
While out of the water Capt. Davis had
the hull OF the boat painted and he will
repaint the rest Of 1t as 1t lies at it's
dock here, as he can find time to do 1t.
The tug Capt. Toby was out of service
yesterday while a new piston was being
placed in it's engine and other repair
work done to put it in good condition
for heavy towing work on the river. The
tug. returned to service this morning, TAX
ing tow Of lighters to river point.
The United States Army tug Castle,
tender to the United States engineers
office here, which has been at Baltimore
for two weeks or longer receiving gen.
eral overhauling Of machinery. is APP
preaching completion and is expected to
return to this city in about a week. The
boat is being put in thorough order for
active work in the engineering district
In the coming summer and fall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-24
Delegates Entertained at Dinner.


Secretary Nagel Of the Department Of
Commerce and Labor, who issued the call
for the conference at the request of the
President entertained the members OF the
board Of directors at dinner at the New
Willard Hotel last night
Secretary Nagel is enthusiastic over the
results Of the conference and last night
he made the following statement:
1t Is scarcely necessary for me to say
that the result Of the conference of bust
ness men closed today is profoundly graft
Tying to me. Every expectation has been
more than fulfilled. From the start the
response made to the Presidents invita-
ton amounted to a guarantee of success.
That response was more than confirmed
by the character of the meeting of business
men which has just been held. Every state
and every section Of our country was rep
resented. and the business interests scat
as delegates the strong men from among
their number. The organization which
has been effected was built up from the
bottom, and Is the result of actual
cooperation, which is the keynote to the
solution Of the whole problem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-24
ANAC0sTIA.

PRESIDENT Charles R. Burr Of the Ana
costa Citizens' Association has issued q
call for . meeting Of the executive COM
mittee at his residence on Valley street
this evening. The street railway situa-
ton will be the subject for discussion A
report also will be heard of the results
Of the cleanup week as inaugurated
~ The Star. It is known that much good
was accomplished through the efforts of
Capt. w. T. Anderson. commanding the
eleventh police precinct, and a member
Of the committee. by his attention to the
cleaning Of vacant lots.
At special meeting of the vestry OF
emmanuel Church last evening in the
parish hall 1t. was decided to conduct an
active campaign to raise sufficient money
to cancel thu church debt.
Streets OF Anacostia presented an un-
slightly appearance yesterday, due to the
winds Monday night from the dumping
grounds just west OF the approach to the
bridge.
Mecta Chapter, No. 2. Order Of the
Eastern Star, OF Anacostia voted for the
admission of five new members last even
ing. The chapter. acting jointly with
Anacostia Lodge. No. 81. F. A.. A. NJ. is
arranging for an excursion to Chesapeake
Beach some time in July.
,AnacoSt1a COUNCIL, NO. 10, Junior Order
Of United American Mechanics. admitted
ten new members last evening at meet
ing in the Masonic Hall. Contrary to the
former rule. when one degree could only
be administered on one evening, these
men received the first, second and third
degrees last evening, making them full
members of the Organisation. It was
announced that several new members will
be received at the meeting next week.
Mrs. John Talcott entertained the mem
bers Of the Embroidery Club of Anacos-
tia this afternoon at her residence on
10th street southeast. Mrs Edmund
Mallett instructed the class.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-24
EFFECTS OF HEAVY GALE.
Flats Exposed in the River and Nav
igation Interrupted.

The heavy northwest gale of Monday
night and yesterday blew the water
down the river and exposed the flats so
that the gulls and other birds were able
to get at the small fish left in the pools
and other edibles. and they had feast
of 1t. The low water interfered consid-
erably with the movement of vessels
consequence unable to get to number
Of their landings in the shoal creeks.
The gale on the river and bay Mon
day night is reported to have been quite
severe, and while no accidents have been
reported, vessels caught out in it were
given good shaking up. During the
heaviest Of the blow yesterday several
Of the launches and other pleasure craft
dragged their anchors, but beyond CIV
ing their owners trouble in getting them
back to their berths no damage was done.
The tides are expected to resume their
normal level on the high water today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-24
rev" MIR. HUNNICUTT LOSES.
Court Action in Revolving License Is
Made Final.

The action of Justice Barnard in revok-
ing the license to marry under which
'Rev." G. ]. 8. Hunnicutt off1ciated at
numerous weddings for about, eighteen
months has been made final the Court
Of Appeals dismissing the appeal taken
by Hunnicutt.
Mr. Hunnicutt was charged with en-
ploying "cappers." and the claim was
made that he had never been ordained a
minister or his church properly organ
ICED.
In revoking the license Justice Barnard
specifically declared valid all the mar
riaSes which had been performed by Hun
nicutt while holding a license from the
court.
United States Attorney Wilson and As
sistant United States Attorney Hawken
prosecuted the preacher and Attorney ].
G.. Foster defended him.