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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05

Election upon him. the only member
III Senator Penrose or any one else
says offered him sl.000.000 TO secure
my appointment TO the senate he lies"
Emphasizing this statement with n
wave OF his fist. William Finn. OF
Pittsburgh Pa. denied before the COM
mittee Senator Penrose's assertion
that Finn had tried to buy his way
into the senate as success e. 3.
late Senator Quay.
Finn also fatty denied that he had
sought the aid OF Standard OIL TO
make him the successor OF Quay In
the United States senate. and asserted
that the telegram recently produced
by Senator Penrose had been sent by
]. c. Splaln. who. Finn said. signed
Films name without his knowledge
or consent
Prior TO this Finn had given the
amount OF his contribution 10 the
Roosevelt campaign fund In pennsyl-
vanla as 100000. and said this was
about 80 per cent OF the total used IN
that state He said about S2S.000 was
used In Pittsburgh. His second state
ment was that his expenditures to-
tailed Slii.30s.29 of which about $780,
900 was directly In the interest of
Roosevelt He said he had personally
contributed at least SIS or 90 per cent
of all the money spent for Roosevelt
In Pennsylvania.
The statement follows. Total ex-
penditures IN Allegheny county. $685.
300.ls; cost OF postcards in state OF
Pennsylvania outside OF Allegheny
county, s2a.965: expenditures In sixty
six counties in Pennsylvania outside
OF Allegheny county. S3g.67770; total
expenditures Pennsylvania for Roose-
welt delegates. s9l,9i2.Ss: total expen-
ditures outside OF the state of Penn.
sylvania. $iiil.30. total Roosevelt ex-
penditures. S99.3S4.1S; contributed TO
the Allegheny county Republican
party organization expenses, SS22l76;
expenditures OF Paul S. Ache. Si7.-
1854, expended by John S. Weller,
treasurer Roosevelt league. s90s0; ex-
pended by A. w. Powell. sii00; ex-
pendltures OF Republican state organi.
cation. $4,000: personal expenditures
attending the Republican national
convention. s7il.s5. expenses OF Re-
publican state convention, slS7470;
expenses of Progressive national con-
vention. sis7.l6: contributions TO the
Washington party state committee,
$500: total expenditures. siii.30s.29.
Finn was grilled by Senators Pom
creme and Oliver about his part In
Pennsylvania politics. After much
sparring he was forced TO admit draw.
Ing up the agreement with the late
Senator Quay whereby he. Quay and
Brown were TO work together polit-
cally and were 10 share federal and
municipal patronage. Finn declared
he never intended 20 sign the agree
ment and asserted that he had sold
Quay gold brick"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05
A STITCH IN time
Snow Hill People Should Not Neglect
Their Kidneys.

No kidney ailment is unimportant.
Don overlook the slightest backache
or urinary irrcgularity. Nature may be
warning you OF approaching dropsy, or
fatal Bright's disease Kidney disease
is seldom fatal il treated in time, but
neglect paves the way for serious kid
ney troubles. Don't neglect lame or
aching back another day. Don't ignore
dizzy spells, irregular or dlscolored
urine. headaches. WEAKNESS or depres-
sion. Begin treating the kidneys with
the reliable. time-tried remedy. Doan S
Kidney Pills. For 70 years, Deans
have been curing sick kidneys and cur
ing permanently. Endorsed by CRATE
ful people.
Severn Murray. Church Street. Ber-
lin, Md, says II have used Doan' 3
Kidney Pills with good results and be-
lievc them 10 be an excellent remedy
for the purposes for which they are in
tended have found that this remedy
not only regulates the action of the kid
neys but also acts rs tonic TO the ell
tire system. "
For sale by all dealers. Price 50cents.
Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo. New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan and
take no other.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05
Advertisement

j. G Criswell. painter living at $40
North Mulberry ST.. Hagerstown. Md,
states: ii had kidney trouble with a
severe pain across my back. and could
hardly get up after sitting down. | took
Foley Kidney Pills and soon found the
pain left my back, could get up and
down with ease. and the bladder action
was more regular and normal. +" For sale
by all Druggists
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05

Mrs. T. a. Town, l07 9th St. Water
town, 5 D.. writes: my four children
are subject to hard colds and always
use Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
with splendid results. Some time ago |
had severe attack of la grippe and the
doctor prescribed Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound and il soon overcame the
Ia grippe. can always depend upon
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and
am sure Of good results" For sale by
all Druggists.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05

Mrs. Paul Webbing. 3l6 Smith Street,
Peoria, ILL.,. had kidney and bladder trou-
BILE. with terrible backachc and pain
across the hips. Just imagine her con-
dition. She further says: IL was also
very nervous. had headaches and dizzy
spells. and was fast getting worse when
took Foley's Kidney Pills, and now all
my troubles are cured. Foley's Kidney
Pills have done so much for me shall
always recommend them" For sale by
all Druggists.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05
prowns Win pauahter.

William H. Gross. of Montoursvillei
Pa. was drowned while attempting u
rescue his daughter. catharIne. who
was bathing
The girl also drowned. Gross was
thirty.eighi years old and the daughter
thirteen. Gross was prominent Cit
zen of Montoursvillc He left widow,
son and daughter.
The Gross family occupied n cabin
at poin, where Little Bear creek
enters l.olaysock creek. Gross and the
girls were about TO battle in Bear
creek. and Catharine. who had entered
the water first. was attacked with
cramps. when the fatal attempt nj
rescue was made. The bodies were re.
covered.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05
Frankly Puzzled.

Small Girl entertaining her moth.
er's caller)-How is your little girl?
Caller-I am sorry to say. my dear.
that haven't any little girl Small
Girl latter a painful pause In CONVEX
sation) is your little boy? Call
er)-My dear. l haven't any little boy.
either. Small Girl-What arc yoursf
The Housekecper.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05

There has been observed curious
phenomenon connected with the nests
of the Brazilian white ants or ter
mites. These when seen on the head.
waters OF the Rio Verde seem to be
covered with tiny stars. which give
the nests the aspect OF n miniature
tower brilliantly Illuminated. When
the nest is struck with stick the
lights go out. only to reappear again
little by little.-llarper's Weekly.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05
HAVE Ever Some oecupatIon.

But women-bo they OF what earth
ly rank they may. however gifted with
intellect or genius. or endowed with
awful beauty-have always some 1T
tie handiwork ready TO MI the tiny
gap OF every vacant moment. "-Haw-
shorne. In The Marble Faun."
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05

Mr.. Jas. V. Churchill, 80 Wall Street.
Auburn. N. Y. has been bothered with
serious kidney and bladder trouble ever
since he left the army. ard says: II de-
cided to try Foley Kidney Pills as they
had cured so many people and soon
found they were just the thing. My
kidneys and bladder are again in a
healthy condition. gladly recommend
them" For sale by all Druggists.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05

II you have young children you have
perhaps noticed that disorders Of the
stomach are their most common ailment.
To correct this you will find Chamber.
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets excel
lent They are easy and pleasant 10
take. and mild and gentle in effect For
sale by all dealers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05

When you have a bad cold you want
the best medicine obtainablc so as to
cure it with as little delay as possible.
Here is druggists opinion: II have
sold Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for
fifteen years, says Enos Lolar Of
Saratoga, Ind. lard consider it the
best on the market. For sale 10y all
dealers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05

Geo. I. Craddock. Rubie, Ark. says
"a was bothered with lumbago for seven
years SO bad could not work. tried
several kinds of kidney medicine which
gave me little or no relief. Two bottles
Of Foley Kidney Pills cured me and now
| can do any kind of work chcerfully
recommend them to my friends" For
sale by all Druggists
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05
No Perfection In Humanity.

Practically no human being is per-
feet. Even those that stand for splen.
did health and development usually
lack in some respect; and the rank
and file OF men all have some weak
point With one II is n heart not
quite perfect. with another lung.
and so on.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05

Mrs Peter Holan. 1851 Buckeye Rd.
Cleveland. O. says: "Yes, indeed |
can recommend Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound. Ny little boy had bad case
OF whooping cough. some times he was
blue in the face. gave him Foley
Honey and Tar Compound. and il had a
remarkable effect and cured him in a
short time. " Contains no harmful drugs.
For sale by all Druggists.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05
TEN CHILDREN DIE IN FIRE
Parents Return Home and Witness
Work Of Flames.

The ten children, ranging in age
from eighteen months 10 fifteen years,
OF Alexander Gravel. of ST. Bernard.
Quebec. were burned TO death.
Gravel and his wife left their home
early in the evening. Upon returning
they found II IN flames. They We're UNI
able TO aid the children. whose deaths
they witnessed.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05
OF Interest to Parents.

A beauty expert says Shaping tho
face is good for the complexion
Household economy dictates rad
zeal change in the method OF spanking
girl babies go that they may grow up
with no need of the costly ministra.
tons OF the beauty doctor.-Louisville
Courier Journal.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05
Football Casualty.

Captain Acton Shrontz. of the Long
mont. Colo. high school team. which
claims the high school championship
Of America. died from fractured
skull received while being tackled in
e game on Saturday with the West
Denver high school.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05

The highest price ever paid for an
American coin. and possibly the high.
est ever given by collector for rare
coin of any mintage. was $4,000. which
Henry c. Chapman. OF Philadelphia,
paid for mn American half-caglc that
Is the gem OF the collection gathered
by George II. Earle. 1r.. OF Ph!ladc!.
phIa. and now being auctioned by la
Wis & Harvey. $40 Walnut street
Only one other coin Of the same
pattern. and that al inferior specimen
is in the possession OF the United
States government Tho srecln Ell
bears the date of 1898. Three of the
pattern were minted. and the third
never has been recorded In any col
lection. II IL believed TO have been
either lost or destroyed.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05

Culture is knowledge gained not
for its own sake, but for the sake OF
the refining Of the mind and the
sweetcning of the world. To know
by head rote and not by heart rote.
all the rules OF politeness would never
make man polite. knowledge Is for
loving use. "-"Literature and Life"
by Rev. l.. Maclean Watt.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05
arar party's" Victim Married.

Miss Mary Chamberlain. the school
teacher. who last fall was the victim
of the Shady Bend tar party" in con
nection with which half dozen prom.
lnent men were prosecuted. was mar.
ried In Lincoln, Kan. 20 Homer J.
Helferich, a carpenter.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05

j. w. Copeland. Of Dayton. Ohio. pur-
chased bottle Of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for his boy who had cold. and
before the bottle was all used the boys
cold was gone. Is that not better than
to pay five dollar Doctors bill? For
sale by all dealers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05
Wherein the Difference.

Casey fwatching the golfers)-"oi
don't see amy difference bechune thot
an work." O'Brien-"Yez don't.
hey Well, yez would whin pay day
KEN around "-Boston Transcript.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05
Advertisement

Here is woman who speaks from
personal knowledge and long experience,
viz: Mrs. Z. II. Brogan, Of Wilson.
Pa, who says: II know from expert
ence that Chamberlain Cough Remedy
is far superior to any other. For Group
there is nothing that excels it," For
sale by all dealers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05

Diamonds from the new fields in
German Africa are softer and moro
easily cut than those from British ter.
ritory and are more transparent.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05
Lots Of EN-.

Howell-He never seems TO get
there. Powell-No. he Is one OF the
kind who Is always a favorite before
the votes are cost.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05
When 70 Gather AppIss.

Even though he may not be well
versed in fructiculture the average
schoolboy knows full we'll that the
best time TO gather apples Is when
the dog Is chained up.-The Taller.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05
Congressman Killed.

Congressman Carl C. Anderson, OF
Fostoria. Ohio. was instantly killed
when an automobile In which he was
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-05
Buy a Heater Early

Get your New Coles Hot Blast set
up In your Home before real cold
weather comes. ana let II save for The
full season for you. II YOU have any
idea OF buying a heater this winter
ret IL early. Many readers will re-
member that during the cold snap Of
last winter they wished they had done
away with the old heater that VIII no
longer do the work. Don't 70 through
tho chilly experience of last winter
again Enjoy the comforts of the
new stove the whole season now. tR-iel
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-05
AUTO CHEMICAL. MAKES GOOD IN LONG RUN
 TO ORONOQUE
Gets Over Five Miles of HilIs and Rough Roads in 12 Minutes and
 Saves Chase Property.
STAMFORD
(special to The Farnpea.. !

Especial to The E'arn1eT.)
 eStratford, Nov 6The department
 was called out at ' 30 yesterday morn ing to fight 8 fire at the home of F. D. Chase in OTonoque. The auto made the five miles from the center to the scene in 12 minutes When the crew arrived building used in con- nection with MT. Chasess apiaI.y was department confined the flames to the building and prevented them from with the residence which stood 20 feet away. Three tanks of chemicals were used to ex- tinguish the flames. The machine was back in the fire house within an $1O0. MT Chase, the owner of the place, makes speciality of strained honey and keeps large numbers of bees. A fire built in a stove in the building cornnl1lnicate with the in flamHnabIe contents in some unknown manner. The burning wax created a dense smoke and the fire had all the earmarks of a big affair when the chemical in making all the hills on the road at high speed was a sur prise to the residents of the section and to some of the firenen It was the longest run the machine has ever been called upon to make and the manner in which it acquitted itself was very satisfactory.
 Judge Charles H. Peck continued the case against Antonio StavelIo, who was arrested Saturday night by State Policeman Rowe Wheeler on a charge Of violating the liqlpor law StavelIo neglected to- close his saloon at Avon Park at II o'clock in accordance with the law and the policeman arrested the proprietor ana. three frequenters. The policeman urged the judge to try the accused at once, but he refused to hear the case until Thursday
 Miss Louise Dufour has organized a class in organ and piano instruction and is meeting with much encourage Inerbt Miss Dufour is a brilliant per- former and has a. happy faculty of irl- parting her skill to her pupils.
 The hearing on the proposed high way from Putney chapel to the trolley tracks was continued in the chapel ance and the witnesses who favored the project were in a large majority. The committee have not reported on the case and the amount of damages allowed will be first announced in court where the condemnation pro- ceedings are in progress
 The fire at Oronoque yesterday af- forded Chief Judson an opportunity to test the new tire protectors which have been substituted for chains on new devices do not allow of quite so high a speed in climbing hills but they are satisfactory in every other particular preventing sIddding and protecting the tires from wear and
 Fred Downing appeared Sunday in a. new plush hat Of the latest style and paralyzed his friends with his ar tstic get-up- This is the first Of the new lids to appear on the streets.
 The boldness of chicken thieves in this vicinity is attracting attention. Keeler Wilson is the latest victim A man and 8 boy were seen emerging from the rear of the Wilson residence
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-05
BACKED
 AT TEN TO ONE
BET OF s25,OOo TO 1000 AGAINST TAFT ON STOCK FIX
 CHANGE.

A fter the close Of the New York Stock Exchange. yesterday an offer of s2o, ooo to t.0Oo against Taft was made by a xrnenber Of the exchange little later a bet. Of $25,ooo ito s1, GOO
 A curb broker bet $1,000 on Wilson
 Ano ther bet of s2so at | to 4 was made that Wilson will not get. 266 cleo tora1 votes.
 A curb sbrolcer offered sf5 5ooo on Wilson against Taft, not including Roosevelt at 5 to It ,. was < not taken though there were offers for part oft ses sss.s issgei-s5.@ 7 E
 These bets were made at Sca1uInm' s: g, GOO to ; &, 900 against Wilson, $500 even that StrAus beats Hedges, $2, GOO to a,000 that Roosevelt will not carry eight States. s. 600 even that Taft bea ts R0osevelf sin New York State, $1 GOO: even that Roosevelt gets F a larger popuhars vote than Taft. $500 even that SIIlzer gets a. I,ll1rafit tyz of 50. 000 $500 to- $500 that Judge Fawcett in Kings is not elected to the Supreme Court
 The odds on Su1zer heightened. An offer of $3, 900 on Su1zer was made at odds of to 1. There was little Taft money against Roosevelt for place. Odds were quoted at 10 to 8 on Roose- ve1t 5ss
 Tn Chicago there was even money on both Wilson and Roosevelt. in Illinois, but no Taft money was offered
 Wilson is the favorite at to in San Francisco. Democrats there of fer 21-2 to that Roosevelt is not elected and 4 to tEaat Taft is defeat ed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-05
PENNsYLVANIA

Pittsburgh, Nov. 5.-For the first time in many decades, in a presi- dentiaI election, Pennsylvania voters went to the polls. today, with their commonwealth in the doubtful col urnn. Unimpeachable weather, with out an imrne ense vote. Voting was heavy in the early hours throughout the state.
 Pennsylvania. today will elect 3S presidential electors, 8 state treasurer, auditor general, four congressm en-at- large, 32 district, congressman and the full membership of the state house of representatives and about half the members of the state senate. About a million and quarter voters will cast their ballot in the Keystone state, today.
 2 While claiming majority for their
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-05
PARK BOARD FAYORS
 COMFORT STATIONS

Tine Park Commissioners met last night There was some informal talk about new park superintendent, to succeed the late Charles E. Keith, but it amounted to little as no action was faken The appointments will not be
 made until the middle of the winter. Routine business occupied most of the time Joseph Koletar and others, re siding in the Hungarian section in West Bridgeport. petitioned the board for a playground in that section of the city. The board econsddered the pc .tition fav'oFabiy and will make reuufsi- tdon of the Board of Apportfonnaent this coming year.
 The beard was called upon to con slider the blfshnnent sof public conn fort sta tions at Bulls Head, Wash ington Park State street and Fair field avenue and Fairfield and Park avenues. A communication from the Common Council recommended that the board consider this matter It was concluded by the commissioners that the cenafert stations are most de- sirable and that body will enfIeavor to secure appropriations for their es-5 tablishnent The upper end of BeardsDey Park is being developed in to a pretty section of the park. This is the property recently given to the city by the Hydraulic Company and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-05

Trial Package Absolutely Free-Win : You Spend Postcard For It?
 If you are sufferer from piles, instant relief is yours for the asking and a speedy. permanent cure will follow.
 The Pyramid Drug Co, 403 Pyra- mid Bldg, Marshall, Mich, will send you free,s in plain wrapper, a trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure, the wonderful sure and certain cure for the tortures of this dread disease Thousands have already taken advan- tage of this offer, thousands know for the first time in years what it is to be free from the pains, the itching, the awful agony of piles.
 Pyramid Pile Cure relieves the pain and itching immediately. The in goes down, the swelling is reduced and soon the disease is gone absolutely.
 No matter how desperate you think your case is, write in today for the free trial treatment. Then, when you have used it in the privacy of your own home and found out for yourself how efficacious it is you can get the fu1l-size package at any drug store for 50 cents. Every day you suffer after reading this notice you suffer need1ess1y. Simply fill out free cou- pon and mail today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-05

presidential candidate, rnanagers< of the ican,~Demacratic and Pro- gressive. parties ali are laying stress on the silent vote.'' F+ The Republican candidates for state treasurer, auditor general and con- gressmen-at-large have the sup port of the progressives who controlled the Republican state con- vention Eighteen of the district can aida tes for Congress also were en- dorsed by the Progressfves..
 Of the Il tickets on the ballot, three, the Bull Moose, ttRoosevelt'' progressive and Washington" sup port R ooseve1t and Johnson but only the tsWashington Party carries state ticket. The <sKeystone'' ticket does not carry a presidential candi-' date.
 The Socia1istic strength especially in the industrial section of the west ern end of the state, has been grow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-05

offered a. resolution for MT McGuin- ness appointment. The matter was referred to the Miscellaneous commit tee and that committee held a recess of ten minutes to decide upon the res odut1on, reporting favorably upon it.
 A resolution was passed 10 r1-esgent President Patrick H. Brady of the boand with a suitably inscribed gavel by reason of his retirement from the board The city clerk will secus-e fTe gaVel Most of the farewell remarks were of humorous sort and evoked f1uch laughter. especially that of AL dernlan Robert G. DeF'orest. The meeting adjourned at $50 o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-05
K. OF 6. MINSIRELS

Arrangernents for the minstrel show to be presented by the Knights of rsoIuurbus are progressing rapidly and fine interest taken in the affair is shown by the increasing attendance att each rehearsal
 At the rehearsal held last evening sofossts were selected, the ensembles afranged and selection of the chorus made. also the committee in charge of the bslsaness end of the entertainment are to make a selection of the date when the minstrel will be presented.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-05
BIG VOTE IN ILLINOIS

Chicago, Nov. 5.-After the voting had been on for three hours the pre- diction was made that in ChEcsRo 35O,OoO ballots or more than 80 per cent of the total registration would be cast, today. The voting all over the state was heavy. The weather