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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-01-30
THE PAMPERED ONES.

THE PAMPERED ONES.
II the fondness Of vanity Of ia
Their or mother has kept a man
from hard work. il another has al
ways helped him out at the end Of
his trouble. if what was light al
way. fell to him and what was
heavy to some one else, i he has
been permitted to shirk until shirk-
ing has become habit. hi. life will
be disheartening failure.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-01-30

Table Linens, Damasks, Napkins,
Etc. 1925 and $l.35 satin damask, full
70 in. width, Z different patterns. Chal
lenge sale price------------
All other qualities at correspondingly
low prices. 124 to Is p. c. below value.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-01-30

Lace Curtains mt one third Off. To
make this Great Chall uge Sale memorable
event. we will offer our entire stock OF lace
Curtains at exactly ono third less than value
You never had such AN opportunity 10 buy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06
WELL-KNOWN POLITICIAN IS. HELD FOR. TRIAL IN
 UNITED STATES COURT

New Haven, May. 6~-Michae1 Tracy. formerly a well knokn politician in this city, had a hearing before United States ComnissionerJV w. A. Wright, in the. federal court, yesterday afternoon on +he charge of having sent objection able matter through the mails to Mrs. Lulu Mcclellan of Derby. The de- fense- endeavored to show that Mrs. Mcclellan had received letters from another man some of them of an abu- eive nature while the state claimed that the letters were in Tracy's hand writing. In support of it's conten- tior the state produced a, witness who said he had secured sample of the accuseds handwriting from Tracy him self.
 nroF,a.bIe cause was found and Tracy was held for trial in the United States court under $500 bonds. The bonds were furnished.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06
SOCIALISTS SWEEP EVERY
 OFFICE IN BOROUGH
 ELECTION IN NAUGATUCK

Naugatuck. May 6-The Socialists made a, clean sweep in the annual bor- ough election yesterday, taking every office. even that of town clerk, which has been held for about a score of years by Hugh Hearns, Democrat. A. Barton Cross, IT,, was reelected war den by a total vote of 996 to 665 for John P. Hogan. his Democratic oppon- ent, and 241 for William G. Hard, Re- publican. The new town clerk is John P. Gubbfns- His vote was 93S to 71O for Hearns.
 Voting machines were used for the first time, and one of the questions up was that of adoption of the machines for future elections. The vote favor ed this but is conditional upon a vote of the freemen for an appropriation to purchase them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06
DEMOCRAT WINS TWISTED

Winsted. May 6-In one of the live Hest borough elections held here in years Patrick J. Darcy, a Democrat, and Q. blacksmith, was reelected war den by 29 majority. He was opposed by J. A. Warner, a Progressive, who was put at the head of the Republican ticket for the caucus nominee, Rep resentative D. L. Vail had declined to stand. The remainder of the Repub- iican ticket was elected. An incident of the daly was the work done by Miss Jennie wheeler in behalf of her fla ther, Chief of Police Wheeler, who was elected borough sheriff. \ All day long Miss Wheeler accompanied by chauf- feur drove about the borough in an automobile carrying Republican voters to the polls.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06

Washington. May 6-senator Gilbert M. Hitchcock of Nebraska, a Demo- cratic member of the currency com
 mittee of the Senate is already re- ceiving many answers to the series of questions which he sent out in behalf of the committee for the purpose of finding out exactly what the bankers and financial experts of the country wanted done in the way of banking and curr rency reform. If the tariff bill is passed early enough it is likely that the currency question will come up for action. As an evidence of their de- sire to expedite legislation on currency subjects a subcommittee of the cur rency committee was appointed to for nulate 8 list of questions. This sub- committee is composed of the chair man, Senator Owen or Oklahoma, and Senators Hitchcock of Nebraska, Sha- froth of Colorado, Democrats, and Bristow of Kansas and Weeks of Mas sachusetts, Republicans. The subcorn- mittee was instructed to report to the full committee soon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06

Foley Kidney Pills repay your con- ffdence in their healing and curative qualities. And kidney or. bladder dis disease not beyond the reach of med icine will yield to their use. Mrs Cordel1a Copeland, Ardeola, Mo, says, 'sI had kidney and bladder trouble for over a year and bottles of Foley Kid ney Pills cured me" It is the same story from every one who uses them. All say they cured me" F. B. Brill, Stratford Avenue and Sixth Street.
 *135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06
MEAABoAra
Bridgeport Line
 tO New York
FARE so GENTS

STEAMER NAUGATUCK leave Bridgeport Pequonnock Wharf, foot of Union Street, daily, except Satur- cay, at 1z night. Returning, leavI New York. Pier 27, FER, daily, excepl Sundays, II A. M. Due Bridgepors 3:2o P. M.
 l.. B. NICKERSON, Agt. The New England Steamship Company
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06

Gaps are apt to attack the young fowls now. especially if they are quar- tered on damp, heavy soil On light sandy soil this disease is practically unknown.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06
NEW CANAAN ELECTION

New Canaan, May 6-At the annual borough election yesterday the Citi- zens' ticket defeated the Independent Citizens ticket by big majorities. L. F. Knapp was elected warden over Dr. c. B. Keller, 113 to 36.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06

The successful poultry farmer has a regular method of doing his work. Following a system is the only sure way of properly conducting a large poultry farm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06

A strip of one-inch mash wire net ting two feet wide and about 10 yards long is good for making a temporary run for the hen and her brood. It is easy to put up and easy to move.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06

When a chick gets real sick it is generally too late to savesit An ounce of prevention in this case is worth several pounds of poultry powders.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06

The hens greatest profit-producing period is the first and second years, and unless a hen is an exceptionally good breeder, she should be disposed of at the end of her second laying sea- son and before starting to mott.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06

Light is an excellent destroyer o1 microbes, hence the importance o1 having plenty of light and sunshine 1T the poultry house.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06

Pale or white yolks are usually caus- ed by feeding too largely upon wheat or white corn, and the trouble may often be .remedied by giving a liberal supply of cut clover, vegetables and yellow corn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06

Keep the young chicks out of th' wet grass in the early morning. I Is not wet feet, but wet feathers tha do the mischief.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06
MERCHANT'SLINE
DaiIy FxceDt SI1ndav

Daily Except Sunday
 Leaves New York, Pier 19, East River D. m. Due at Bridgeport, S.3O D. m- Leave Bridgeport, Joy Line Dock 2 a. h. Arrive New York a. m. For further information and Eates apply to 7. B. Shepard, Agent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06

Feed very little soft fed. and you will raise more chicks. If you must feed soft stuff. don't feed upon the ground, but feed it in a trough or on a clean board.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06

The coop for hen and chicks should be well ventilated, easy to clean and of sufficient. proportions to Insure
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06

Whole corn is good feed for set ting hens. Water, grit, and dust baths should also be provided.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06
SILVER AND GLASS

Fine, heavy. silver and rich cut glass are universally regarded as ideal wed- ding presents-and rightly so. In these wares there is beauty, value and utility combined. In them appropri- ate -asld desirable articles can be found to fit equally well the filed wallet or slender purse; and again there are many pieces of both that are needed for the new house quite as much as furniture. china and other things.
 We make a specially of carrying wide assortment of suitable gift arti- cIes in silver, glass and plate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06

Tn applying powder, hold the fowl by the feet, head downward and work the powder well down into the feath- CTS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06

New York, May -6-The Duke of Lein- ster, handsome, twenty-sevene years old and possessing a. large estate in Ire land and $, ,0o0, GOO or $1O OO0. .oe0 to keep it up, is coming to America It is es- timated by some of his friends here that a romance is not impossible as a. result of his voyage. He and the Duke of St. AIbans are the only bache- 1ors of marriageabIe age among the twenty-seven dukes of Great Britain and Ireland
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06

Two sprinklings a week with kero- sene oil should keep the houses free from insect pests.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06
FINANCIAL,
-- THE-- First Bridgeport National Bank
CORNER MAIN AND BANK STREETS
Notice

For Rorfy-seven years we have been conducting business at the same OAu location, corner of Main and John Streets. rtdgeport, Conn., and our Private Bank has been ~estaOhsne0 there continuously. We have reCe1VeU end maid ont on demand without mo- tfce millions of dollars of money 0e- posted with us and we continue EO receive money subject to depOS11Or check mt sight. on which we allow &lre0 per cent. per 3nnums cretHtSSSH re1,sA to each account monthly We sOACAs ahe accounts of individuals. business men. 1runR and corporations. ana all who want Q bank account where Gney and Teave if for one day,one week, one month or one year, and. draw interest on ae Tor amy time if ia left with us: We -gfwe to the business our careKuA y9ez.zonaY attention as the oldest firm Of private bankers in this state.
 IT. WATSON 6 co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06

Removing the male bird has no in fIuence on the number of eggs laid by the hens.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06

Sell, kill or confine all the male birds as soon as the matching season is over.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-06
POULTRY POINTERS


 Never mix chicks of different ages.
 confine the hen until the chicks are weaned.
 Test the eggs on the seventh and fourteenth days.
 There is little danger of pverfeeding the young stock.
 Powder the chicks occasionally dur ing the first eight weeks.
 Broody hens should be moved to the permanent setting nests at night.
 Good roosts may be made of 2x2 material with the upper edges round- Sell, kill or confine all the male birds as soon as the matching season
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
YOU CAN NOT BE LOST on \
STRAIGHT ROAD

You do not always stick to the
straight road when buying. You
wander off into the pleasant paths
of buying on impulse. III strange
stores. at odd times. and sometimes
even needlessly.
Your pocketboOk suffers when YOU
leave the straight road. You are
compelled to buy oftcner by having
unknowingly bought poor quality.
You lose time i'll searching for the
articles YOU need. and You receive
too frequently poor service as a
consequence of not sticking 10 the
straight road.
Advertising is the straight road
to satisfaction. quality. and price in
buying. BY it YOU gain known
value Of merchandise. good service,
and the best quality for least cost.
Advertisers in THE HERALD are
making it easy for you TO profit by
following the straight road to sue
ccSsful buying. Read their adver-
tisements closely and constantly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
FIESTA PROGRAM
OUTLINE OF PROGRAM FOR
FIESTA san JACINTO AT SAN
ANTONIO.

SAN ANTONIO Texas. April IT,
The following is Il s~keletonized program
for Fiesta San JacintO and Battle of
Flowers week, which opens Monday,
April p:
Notwithstanding day. All carnival
shows open. Fiesta fete.
Tuesday-Arrival of King Rex and
NEUROLOGICAL pageant in afternoon. Band
contest and official reception to king at
Fiesta fete at night.
MISUNDERSTANDING races in af-
ternoon. Burlcsque parade at night.
Thursday-Trades and m%anufactur-
erS parade in the afternoon. Coronation
the queen of the court of spring at night.
F~riday-Battle of Flowers in after
noon. Automobile parade at night.
STANDARDIZATION Nights pageant ut
night.
Automobile show opens April 20. run
ming throughout entire week.
Automobile races will be repeated on
Sunday, April -.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
THE USEFUL TOAD.
JULIA RAMSEY DAVIS.

Little Joe LaSter was visiting his
Uncle farmer Brown. Joe had always
lived i'll Il large town. and there were
many things in the country that he did
not understand.
He and his cousin, Fred Brown. were
in the garden picking peas for dinner.
Joe saw Two big toads hopping about,
and picking up Il stick tried to kill them.
Don't kill our toadS. Joe. They won't
hurt YOU. and they are helping us take
care OF our gardcn!" exclaimed Fred
when he saw what Joe was about to do.
Joe was surprised, and thought Fred
must be joking. How can such a little.
ugly thing as Il toad do any good in a
GARDEN" he asked.
They eat Il lot of worms. and insects
that would hurt our vegetables. You ask
papa. He will tell YOU that toads are
very useful" Fred replied.
That night when Joe asked his uncle
to tell him about toadS. Mr.. Brown said:
Fred is right. You should never kill
a tOIN. NVlIt II hdNt Stutiltt lntl1
habits have discovered that one grown
toad will save a farmer many dollars,
every summer. by destroying worms and
insects. the kind that iniure our crops.
and vegetables. One Of the most useful
presents You could give me would be sew
eral tOadS."
That is something 7 never heard be
fore" said Joe. "ToadS' are 50 bumpy and
ugly. that | didn't think they could be
good for anything"
There are many little creatures. that
God made for our friends. that we don't
appreciate" said Mr.. Brown. Some bows
90 about with guns shooting all kinds
Of birds. when it is to our interest tn
protect our fcathercd friends in every
way possible. Farmers are beginning to
realize that tOadS and birds are Of
great help. The birds eat a few wheat.
and oat seeds. but they destroy far more
of the seeds Of weeds and grass. and
that helps to keep onr crops clean.
when You 60 home. don't hurt the
toadS that YOU may find hopping about
your lawn. They are the friends of the
city people. as well as of the farmer.
They destroy the insects which feed
upon yOnr tioWrS and veoetableS."-TOhn
Ramsey Davis in Hollands Magazine.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
By Hal Sheridan.

You say that there is nothing new
Beneath the shining sun;
You say the same old stuff is pulled
Across the ages run?
We'll, how about this, bally dope
OF which they've come to write
That a Teller named McCartv's been
4 duckin'. from a fight?
Understanding new beneath the sun?
There's no new stuff to spill?
The same old act--the same old junk
That's broken up the thrill?
Well, how about this bally dope
OF which they've come to write
That an Irishman. McCartv.
Wasn't anxious for a fight?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
BONDS FOR SANITARIUM
BIZ G.. S. Ncrs Sfrricc.)

LONGNIEW. Tez.. Aprip 17.-Long-
vie will soon boast of Gne of the few
county SanitariUms in the South if the
plans of the Chamber of Commerce are
carried out. 1t is proposed TO vote bonds
10 the extent of several thousand dol
lars. a recent act of the legislature al
lowing counties to vote bonds for that
purpose.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
CLASSIFIED ADS
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Business lot, with improve
ments, in San Benito; cheap. Apply
A. r. Soils, at Caffarelli ~Bros.-441it
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
BIG COTTON SALE

EN- T.. s. Ncrs .Scrricc J

CEN z. $. NCWs ScrriCc.)
GRAPEVINE. Tex. April 17.-Nicl
p. Anderson X CO., Of Ft> Worth have
Just purchased five hundred and forty
three bales of cotton from Il. f. Morrow
Of this town. The staple brought 49,.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
FURNISHED ROOMS

ROOMS AND BOARD-All convcn-
fences. 1909 Madison Street. All CT
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
RAILROAD PROGRESSING
BD &. :. Ncrs SPrriccl

LlTTLEFIELD, Tez.. April 17.-Pre-
parations are being made for the laying
of steel for the new Santa Fe yards
here. Tracks are laid within eighteen
miles of town and the work is progress,
ing rapidly. The yards in Littlefield will
probably be the most extensive along the
line btween Lubbock and Texico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
|NTERURBAN BONUS RAISED
( By &. ). Nctr:s Scrricel

TERRELL. Tex. April 1.-THE 70
CURED bonus for the right of way of the
Dallas Terrell intcrurban has been
raised, and the local promoters of the
enterprise expect TO have all the prelim-
mary arrangements completed within a
few days. Actual work on the line will
probably begin during the summer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17

There might be more sympathy in this
country for the patriots in Sonora if
they did not make such absurd mistakes
as to the ownership of private property.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17

THE BIG NATIONAL LEAGUE CAM
PAIGN Is NOW UNDER WAY AND
ALL OTHER MATTERS ARE IN
SIGNIFICANT.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-04-17
WHICH HAS BEST
PITCHING STAFF

THE BURNIN GQUESTION OF THE
DAY; WHETHER NEW YORK OR
PITTSBURG HAS THE BEST TAI
ENT ON IT'S TEAM.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-10
Named as Correspondent.
BRINGS SUIT AGAINST WIFE.
Antonio Ciffo Asks Partition Of
pronertv Valued at cad nflN

Antonio Ciffo today filed suit against
his wife, Marie Ciffo, for the partition
of real estate valued at $4,000. The
title to the property. Nos. 81 to IS c
street northwest. Is In the wife's name
the husband explaining she is IL good
scholar and can read and write
The property was purchased May IS.
1910, and title placed in the wife's
name under her alleged promise TO
hold one-half for her husband In
July, 1912. the husband says. his wife
denied her supposed trusteeship and
claimed to own the property absolute
IT, Suit was filed July Is. 1912, by
the husband. but on promise Of COM
promise by which his half interest was
to be secured to him, he says, he agreed
to the dismissal of the court proceed
ings.
He lived on at the hotel which is
conducted on the property until last
month. he asserts. In the full belief
that his share OF the property had
been secured to him. A disagreement
having arisen with his wife. Ci.fo
states, he learned for the first time
that the title to the property had not
been disturbed.
Through Attorneys y. Edward Clarke
and John Ridout he asks that he he
decreed to own Il half interest in the
property and that he have his share
OF the proceeds in an accounting to
be had between him and his wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-10

paroled and before he is given his free
dom employment is secured for him dur
ing the period Of his parole. which is one
year" declared w. II. Pinkerton OF Chi
cago. In a paper read yesterday by him
on DO Paroles Work for Betterment?
Detective Pinkerton said the general
impression of the public is that the indie
terminate law does not keep the convict
imprisoned long enough. while on the
other hand advocates OF the repeal or
amendment of the law seem TO thlnk IL
keeps them in too long. lie gave stats
tics which he declared showed conciu-
eiyelv the time. served by convicts under
the old law as compared with the new
or parole Law.
He said records compiled in chicago
show conclusively that the indaterminate
law is a vast Improvement on the old
law, and unquestionabiy tends to Keep
professional criminals away from the city.
He said that under the old law the ha-
bituai criminal act was enacted for the
purpose of Furnishing habitual criminals
and that In this sense it was failure.
1t was necessary to procure a copy or
the former indictment I'm order to indict
q person under the habitual criminal act.
In closing Mr.. Pinkerton said that In
the many wears he has been in the detec-
tive service he has made il Il rule 10 al
WAYS meet paroed prisoners more than
half way and give them every encourage
ment possible TO guide them in the right
direction. advising them and urging them
to live up to the terms of their parole.
He declared the trouble of men OF that
kind Is that. unless they have frtends
who secure them a position, evil assocla-
tons are Gkely to hunt them up and en-
deavor to lead them astray.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-10
TAXICAB RATE MEASURE
OPPOSED BY CITY HEADS
Commissioners Believe Public Utili-
ties Commission Should First
Investigate Question.

An adverse report on the bill OF Senator
Works establishing schedule Of rates
for taxicabs operating In the District of
gress by the Commissioners. The Dis
trict heads II is understood. regard the
question as one which properly should
come before the public utilities commits
sion, and they are said to be opposed to
any change In rates until a proper in
yestigation has been made by that body.
The commissioners are considering the
Congress a report on the measure within
pose any action In the taxicab rate
matter pending an investigation by the
commission they will be but following O
methotf Of procedure for handling rate
questions decided upon shortly after the
organization Of the utilities hoard. IT
will be the policy Of the commission to
make a careful study of the financial
ing IL to change any rates now charged
for public service rendered
Preparations are being made by the
commission to conduct a hearing on Fri
day. June Is. with the object OF deter
mining whether there is any provision in
the puisiic utilities law that prohibits the
issuance of passes over the lines Of any
Of the local street railway companies
should the law be construed to have
provision to this effect, policemen and
bremen I'm the service OF the District
government hereafter would be prohibit
ed from accepting free transportation on
street cars. Both street railway compa
MES have notified the commission that
they will be represented at the hearing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-10

afternoon at o'clock and tonight at Z 30
o'clock there will be an opening of the
exhibition of sheet metal products which
has beep installed in the basement of the
New Masonic Temple. All kinds of sheet
metal Notwithstanding stoves and fur
naces. roofing and ornamental worh-are
shown.
The convention will meet tomorrow at
10 o'clock and number of discussions
arc scheduled The Washington ladies
committee has arranged "a number OF en-
tertainments for today and turing the re-
mainder of the week for the wives of
visiting delegates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-10
FUND IS INCREASED $l0225.
Employees of Commercial Houses Aid
HOSPITAL Project.

Subscriptions totaling S1O22o toward
the $4,000 fund for 4 new Emergency
Hospital We're received today by George
W. White, treasurer Of the fund. as fol-
lows: Employees of Hugh Reilly & Co,
$lS: employees of the Remington Type
writer Company, So: H. b.. 50; r. {.
T.. 81: III. Biuestone 81: William Dieches
Il Sons. SO, and Miss Francis II. Banta.
$50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-10
Hibbs Company Wins Suit.

The supreme Court Of the United
states today affirmed the decision Of the
court OF Appeals OF the District OF Co
lumDia in ihe suit Of the .>aiiohal say
inys and Trust Company AGAINST W u.
tIibbs 4 20. This case involves liability
for tbe loss OF commercial paper and the
court held that the trust company Was
responsible ss-