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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
STAMFORD

A musicale is to be given by Miss Beatrice Derby's seventh grade in the High school assembly hall Thursday aafternoon beginning at o'clock. These nnIsicales are always enjoyable affairs and it is expected that there will be a big attendance in evidence The program for the musicale will be as follows
 the Cold Ground" ''Swanee River" s'Old Black Joe.'
 Violin selections-Jacf Curtis. Piano solo s-Victoria'-CaroIine Solo, -'Dajsies'-Regina Ba1four.
 Chorus-''FIunter's Song'', '"Tis Morn, '.Juanita."
 Piano solo, Pearls and Laces''- AlTnira Freeman.
 Piano solo. .'In a Gorden''-E1orence Way
 Chorus-'sBarcorolla
 Piano solo. '-Eventide''-Lucy Bald win.
 Piano solo, ''F1ying spray-Beatrice Travis.
 Chorus-col1ege Songs. spanish Cavalier,'' "OuiIting Party" "Auld Lang Syne.'' Good Night Ladies" Piano solo, Shadows on the Water'' Piano solo. "Il Desiderio"-Irene Barnish. --.
 Chorus-O1d songs, Annie Laurie" Sweet and Low" Piano solo. Hazel Blossoms LOT etta McQuillan-
 Piano solo. '-Thine Own"-Lydia Reardsley.
 Piano solo. .1talIan Opera'@Averill Hale.
 Piano solo, Garden of Dreams''- Irene Barnish.
 Chorus-srwhere Are You Going?"
 COMING TOWN MEETING
 Owing to the fact that such an inn portant matter as the discussion of whether or not a big sum of money from the towns treasury shall be ap- propriated to build another school or make Improvements to the present North avenue school, it is anticipated that the town meeting Friday evening will be one of the largest in point of attendance held 1n the town in some time.
 presented for the consideration of the citizens of the town at the meeting Friday evening. One of them will be to appropriate $40,00O for a school building for North avenue. another will be to appropriate S23, 900 for drain ing the. grounds around the present school on North avenue and to erect a four room brick addition in front of the present frame building
 The sentiment seems to be pretty eVenIy OlN4ueu O4i Il0 AIoCIeA' 00AiAS people being in favor of the first pro- position and some in favor of the second. This means that there will be some interesting debate when the matter comes up for discussion
 JR O. U. A. M TO MEET
 At the meeting of General Joseph Walker council, Jr., O. U. A. M. to be held Thursday evening in Grange hall a large number of visitors are ex- pected to be present Accordingly the mem bers should turn out in good num- bers to welcome the visitors.
 SHERIFFS' WIVES FUNERALS
 It is a fact worthy of notice that the wives of two of Stratford's sheriffs, Mrs CIarkson and Mrs. Williams died and were buried here yesterday, their funerals being held within two hours of each other, and their graves in Union cemetery being in lots right op- fn ach nfI Iaor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
POINTS OF INTEREST.
Knockers

If you wish to rap on the pedestal or table to call 8 meeting to order you will find a splendid assortment of gaveIs for knocking at Jackson's Book shop 986-S8 Main street. They come in ebony walnut, mahogany, rose wood. cocobolo or snake wood. They also come in ebony and ivory or all ivory for presentation purposes. They will be supplied with silver or gold bands suitably 1ettered at short notice. The ballot boxes and balls for use of societies at low price and everything that a lodge or society needs will be found at this book shop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22

The sale of seats for the oratorio ''The Creation. to be given at the Armory, May 1, by the Oratorio So- ciety of the city, will commence Thursday. Members and associate members Of the society have first call for the seats, and Saturday the sale will be thrown open to the public. The sale will be at Steinert's music store in Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22

Docs the child of an alien father who does not become citizen have to apply for citizenship papers just the same as any alien who has come to this coun- try?
 Children born in this country of alien parents and children born abroad of naturalized citizens are American citizens upon coming of age in this country.
 Where is the dividing line between the north and the south-the Mason and Dixon line?
 The Mason and Dixon line, which forms the southern boundary of Penn sylvania and Delaware, is usually giv- en as the dividing line between the north and south east of the AlIeghe- nies West of the mountains the Ohio river was taken to mark the boundary line between the two sec tions, but west of the Mississippi there was dispute. Missouri was claimed by both sections, but is now generally considered a southern state, while Kansas, directly west. has always been enumerated with the northern states. During the civil war Missouri was pre- vented from joining the Confederacy, although she furnished many soldiers for the south and was full of sympa- thizers with the southern cause.
 Who is the commander in chief of the American army?
 The constitution of the United States desfgna tes the president as commander in chief of the army and navy and of the militia when called into the service of the United States.
 In what section is land being irri- gated in the United States?
 Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico. North Dakota, Oklaho- ma, Oregon, South Dakota. Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
 What is the Ivory Coast?
 A French West African colony, GOV ering 125,5OO square miles, with a population of 1,127, ,170.
 Why will piece of black paper catch fire under burning glass more quickly than a piece of white paPer2
 Because white paper reflects the heat of the suns rays, while dark paper ab- sorbs the suns heat and thus burns more readily.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22

Japan7
 147,e55 square miles. 51,5o1,3e1.
 Kindly inform me where the quota ton "Too full for utterance" can bo found.
 This is one of the common Iocutions of speech which have either been ig- nored by or have escaped the attention of Bartlett and other collectors of such information.
 Were the inaugural invitations made out in the name of Thomas Woodrow Wilson? if so, is that the presidents correct name?
 A firm of Philadelphia stationers printed the invitations Thomas Wood row Wilson," but when MT. VII son made it known that he refused to adopt his baptisnaI name, which he dropped some years ago, even to save the firm the cost of reprinting the in- vitat1ons, they were reprinted Wood row Wilson,"
 What Ts Ghe method by which the amortization of a bond or debt Is ds- riVed2
 Amortization amounts to no more than an installment loan. The term of Lne QeDL AAV1n& been Q9leEullueQ DF mutual agreement and the number of payment periods, which may be an- nuaI, in larger business concerns semi annual, and particularly in suburban real estate traffic, monthly. The amount of each payment is readily deternni- nable by the common arithmetical rule of partial payments. The basic pDinc1- pie is that the sum of all the payments shall produce at the end of the term such amount as the creditor woudd-re- ceive by lump payment at term with accrued interest. The advantage to the debtor is that his instaIlments are readily within his means and that with each payment he is decreasing the bur den of interest charges
 Tn what states are cousins .perznttted to marry?
 Marriage between first cousins is for bidden only in Alaska, Arizona, Arkan- sas, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Nissou- ri, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Washing ton and Wyoming. In some. of these states such a marriage already entered upon is pronounced void.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22

Hampers you in your work Besides that, it means some thing wrong with your kidneys; a weakness an inflammation, a breaking down, may be, of the kidney tissues. Foley Kidney Pills is the true answer. They will help you QUICKLY, strengthen and heal your kidneys, regulate the action of your bladder. and drive
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22

out Backache and Rheumatism. The will make a strong, well man of yoI No habit forming drugs. Try them.
 F. B. BRILL,
 Stratford Ave. and Sixth St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
Cure Your Backache and Rheumatism
 WITH FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS

Backache drags on your vitality. Saps
 Your strength. Weakens your endurance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22

What is the Ivory Coast?
 A French West African colony, GOV ering 125,5OO square miles, with population. of 1,127 ,170.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
sHERIFFs, WIVES FUNERALs

It is fact worthy of notice that the wives of two of Stratford's sheriffs, Mrs CIarkson and Mrs. Williams died and were buried here yesterday, their funerals being held within two hours of each other, and their graves in Union cemetery being in lots right op-' posite each other.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22

ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22

What is the area and population Of Japan?
 47,655 square miles. 51,591, ,3e1.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-14
Euery Home Needs
I This Great Remedy
No Home Can Afford to Be
{. Without a Mild, Reliable
Laxative-tonic

No well-regulated home should
be without a laxative. for there Is
fcarcely a day in family OF sew
eral persons that someone doesn't
complain of headache. OF sleepless-
ness, or show the first signs OF
cold.
A laxative then becomes neces-
sity or what was trifling conges-
ton at the beginning may run into
Q serious cold or fever. No harsh
remedy Is needed, but simply a
mild laxative-tonic that will make
the liver active and stir up the
bowels. People who have tried
great many things, and are them
selves heads Of families. who have
seen the little Ills run 10. big ones,
wifi tell you that there is nothing
better than DR.. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin, which you can obtain at any
drug store for fifty cents or one
dollar bottle, the latter being the
family size.
Among the great believers in
Syrup Pepsin for constipation in
old or young, and as general
household emergency remedy, is
Mrs. NJ. r. Smith, TO N Cherry st.,
Gan Antonio, Tex. To use her own
words, she says she will bless DR..
Caldwell tosher dying day for she
believes that through his remedy.
Syrup Pepsin. she found the way
TO permanent good health.
DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin is
scientifically compounded and its
purity IL youched for. Mothers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-14

NEW YORK. Nov. is-when
John Purroy Mitchell takes office
hs mayor. January /. there will be
at his disposal $50 city Jobs. pay.
Ing annually In salaries over
o. 900. 900.
That gives a hint Of tho Intense
and sincere sadness that broods
over Tammhny hall. But only n
hint. a million a year In salaries
II just drop in the bucket com
pared 10 tho graft" haul that IL
lost to tho 18th 81, statesmen for
the ncr, four years
An unusual display In the show
window OF one OF tho biggest jew.
olry houses in Maiden lane IN at
tracing much attention. II also
has n sentimental interest for many
an old New Yorker.
The window IL flllcd with pocket.
books and other leather goods.
fashioned from the hide OF
"Queenie." a huge elephant who.
while performer ut the Hippo.
drome, was stricken with the raw.
ages OF old age and passed on TO
tho pachy happy hunting
ground.
Queenie was supposed 90 be
about $50 years old. She was
brought 10 New York in the early
'i0s. and had been exhibited In
many museums and amusement
parks here She left four children.
ranging In age from 90 TO 30 years.
who are travelling with various
shows.
Tho largest apartment for which
lease was ever signed In New
York has been taken by Samuel
Sachs. a banker. in n building un.
der construction nj Park av. and
72nd at
There are "a rooms and eigh,
baths in the apartment which o.
cupies the entire sixth floor. and
has an area OF more than half IN
acre.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-14
The Irresistibleness of Facts

ISN'T it curious what strength there is in
! we'll assorted bunch of facts
Take for illustration the celebrated case OF Johnny
Hennessy. the tiger trimmer.
Before he butted in the fusion campaign in Gotham was
ambing along with the speed and enthusiasm OF an ice
wagon II was hurting accusations Murphy OF the gilt
tering generality famly-stereotyped and stale And II
looked as If Murphy's would have wak-away.
Then this smiling redheaded. newspaper man. who
hadn't thing in world but the straight goods all wool
and yard wide opened up with places figures and
dates.
And they haven't picked up all the remains OF Murphy
vet
What did II. you askl
Facts, facts, FACTS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-14
IF YOU WANT TO BE HEALTHY, TAKE A LONG WALK
EVERY MORNING AND CARCiE MUSIC ON The Wav|
By ABE tURWITZ.

Ben Ketcham. manager OF tho
Moore thcator. said II without bat
ting an oye:
"Sne's out for her matutinal peri.
phtotic yocallzer."
Bon end !. not 80 many years ago.
were nchoolmatcs at the old Seattle
high Never before had ! suspect
Cd him OF languageiferous intoxica.
ton. Was he kidding me or show
Ing mo n good timer
had asked him a simple. civil
question. thusly:
Whore can | find Miss Estelle
Wynne this morning."
sIngs az She Walks
Miss Wynne is the girl with the
chestnut brown hair and dreamy
eyes and soulful expression who
makes such n delightful sweetheart
for Steve Baird. the chap who
cleans up n neat bundle OF spondoo.
Tx IN two days and causes everyone
who zee Ready Money" leave the
Moore this week with an ache in
the side from laughing 40 much.
Bon finally olucidated ms follows
Miss Wynne practices her sing.
ing in morning walks"
but why should Miss Wynne take
this odd sort OF vocal exercise when
she 10 not required 20 do any sing.
ing in Ready Money!"
Good Thing. She Says.
IL firmly believe II IL a good
thing for one 10 sing IN the morn.
Ing, oven II one cant sing IL the
paradoxical explanation given by
Miss Wynne OF hor Joy generating
habit. as she calls Il. said explana-
ton being accompanied by a merry
musical tinkle and flash OF glisten.
Ing rows OF pearly teeth Estelle
has captivating way OF laughing.
| was willing 10 accept her crplana.
ton at 100 per cent par value.
Miss Wynno was formerly In
musical comedy and earned quite
n reputation ms warbler. For
several seasons. however. she has
boon featured In William a. Brady's
productions. but she still can Te-
traHzini some. In fact. her voice
is growing better. she thinks.
Gets Healthy on Ozone.
Her vocal exercises have. there.
fore. continued and every morning
she g~ts n healthy bunch OF oEons
into her system.
It's n trick Of the profession. you
sec. one that yocalis,s must learn
10 crowd the greatest amount OF
air into the human system at the
commencement OF the day.
'l,'s good for the constitution.
anyhow" says Miss wynnc. Walk
Ing 10 the best sort OF exercise and
IL mace all the better by actively
exercising the vocal organa."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-14

give it to tiny babes. and grown
people. taking little larger
amount, find 1t equally effective. II
is mild and gentle. pleasant-tastlng
and free from gripping.
1t does not hide behind a high
sounding name and IN absolutely
free from any prohibited lngredi.
ent. Families who once use Syrup
Pepsin forever after avoid ca
thartics. salts. pills and other
harsh medicines. for these only do
temporary good, are nau8eous and
a shock TO any delicate system.
Such things should never be given
to children.
Families wishing to try q free
sample bottle can obtain # post.
paid by addressing Or w. u. Cald.
well. 419 Washington St. Montl
cello, III. A postal card with your
name and address on it will do.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-14

Bailey Intends We don't know
whether Joe elected he won't be forgot whether
thinks he has boon DO elected
Young desires lady with. Address
Daily observation-disclosures IN Evanston tlll) News
Pixies reported TO be sinking and
bottom tho Atlantic off Sable island But don't
worry top neghborhood Is sil level
Answered by Mr. Cynthia Grcy
Please ~ a over-Ethe Mae W.
Ethel In the make
a peach roll
flrs.fssdio
NJ
Sadie your Many stylish
rcnsd off their shoes all
rubber stretches that the rebound What shall do with IT.
" vuleanxed
good plan feet Evsnaeno
Tho OF ike o n
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-14
SOUP TO NUTS! EAT WITHOUT FEAR
OF DYSPEPSlA-PAPE'S DIAPEPSIN

stomach and intestines. Head.
aches from stomach are absolutely
unknown where Pape's Diapepsin
is used II really does all the work
OF a healthy stomach. II digests
your meals when your stomach
can't II leaves nothing TO ferment,
sour and upset the stomach.
Get large 50-cent case Of
Pape's Diapepsin from your drug
gist. then eat anything you want
without the slightest discomfort or
misery. besides. every particle OF
impurity and Gas that is iSSour
stom ach and iniestines will vanish.
Should you be suffering now
from Indigestion or any stomach
disorder, you can get relief in five
minutes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-14
DloEsTs FOOD WHEN STOMACH
CAk'T-kO SOURkEsS,
GAS, INDIGESTION

You can eat anything your stom-
ach Graves without fear OF Indiges-
ton or Dyspepsia. or that your
food will fermcnt or sour on your
stomach, n you will take Pape's
Diapepsin occasionally.
Anything you eat will be digest
ed: nothing can ferment or turn
into acid. poison or stomach gas.
which causes Belching. Dizziness.
feeling OF fullness after eating.
Nausea. Indigestion like a lump of
lead in stomach). Biliousness.
Heartburn. Water brash. Pain In
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-14
Pig Causes Death

AURORA. NJ, Nov. IA pig
caused NJ u. Kelly OF Sycamore.
M. TO break his neck In an auto
mobile accident near Sycamore. In
which Charles Johnson Of Cortland.
III. owner OF the machine. and r.
y. Gilmore OF Sycamore were inter
nally injured. and NJ Raylia, also
OF Sycamore. was bruised.
This automobile was going rap.
Idly when Il struck a pig that ran
across the road. The machine was
turned over.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-14

should while eating chin pariorf-
NJ.
In most Of hsm depends great DEAL though. what
think
NY Dear Mr..
wish to thank you for kind advice and suggestions
how the leaves from falling off mahogany dopea
table valuable
off However. found
caves I
I.
Please tell me how TO thread pine needless. r II.
Where soled collars aundored'-v
Please print formula for making ink that will write backwards
IS.
VIVA, should be the 'kn'-o
"a
thistle
the
ideal spirited
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-14
SEES MILD WINTER

MADISON, Wis, Nov. 14.-lt's
going to be mild winter. accord
ing TO Michael Guam. director or
the ZOO here. He says the bears,
wolves, raccoons, foxes and deer
have not taken.on their customary
Fur coats
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-14

he with what
whe is n
wit hay
tourists
be scheme
the scheme
When the phosphaes the
fertilizer will
The the Toadwel mine in Alaska through
the owning the Treadwcll
cruelty
absurdy submit mllonaires
the traffic
The
n high feeling Il.
steering right into tho middle OF bad
should
the value OF the things carried Hay crushed rock coal
should toll much below 81
SILK stl
dollars
she
coming n
viii
railways. And 1t would make the canal paying
HERBERT
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-14

q,
" hat shall do about tols7
We can let everybody's ships through free and
make the world present OF tho canal for thing.
and # would be money in our pockets as n nation 10
do this rather than charge tolls which would even
retard the movement OF freight
II the interest on our investment IN twelve or M.
teen millions n year and operated the canal free
II would still be good Investment II nearly doubles
the efficiency OF our navy-and that alone In worth
the annual charge. II will break the freight monopoly
OF the transcontinental rallways-and that will DO
worth many times twelve millions a year
But no such generous policy In necessary We
exact tolls which viii carry tho charges and not
reduce the usefulness Of the canal avoid offense 10
the nations OF the world and deal fairly by treaty
obligations.
To do this need only adopt the rate. maxi.
use.
Tolls through canals generally calculated on
ing methoda auy cOmDetent freight agent would
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-14

WOMAN IN Plained. N. D.. railway company foi
$4,000 claiming among other things that she cannot play
whist we'll she could before accident Thhis is in
deed sad affair
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-14
About Bob" Bridges

THE STAR welcomes the candidacy OF Robert Bridges
to succeed himself port commissioner. 1t believes
the people of Seattle indebted him for the splendid
service he has given them member OF that body, a
service which brought him large OF unjust
criticism for which he has received reward other
than the beated thanks Of who just beginning
70 realize that il was Bridges than anyone else who
stood the port district and those who would have
robbed us for their gain
Bob" Bridges has been good servant and long as
he willing should gladly that service
REPRESENTATIVE CAREY of Wisconsin is in wrong
With the hello girls because he called them inexperienced
rersons They don't want be called persons Bet that's
not half what he calls them when he's trying
= number.
NOW CHINA'S president has kicked 800 bahy members
out of parliament When using the big stick that
Chinese president is no heather.
THERE'S ONE difference between elections and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-14
Some Divisions

n YOU look it in this way, it Is put by Francis
~ Heneyp
"The average American is perfectly content to per-
NIT the proft-paying public utities-the cleo
tricity water telephone and railroads.&c. be oper
ated by private enterprise while he citizen assumes
the eight noS-payng and exceedingly expensive public
ulites-the public schools, parks and Fairgrounds IRE
police and street departments system hospitals
and jails."
Note too a similar division that has existed in other
respects Transportation OF folk and food production OF
minerals and fuel and very largely the manufacture OF
thing goes into clothes buildings have been lett to
eorporaonsrva enterprises that have not hesitated to
big profit
But expense of army, navy and all branches OF gov
ernnent-non paying-is borne by Uncle Sam
There are strong arguments back the proposition that
engaging business is proper function OF government
Undoubtedly the government should promote legitimate
enterprise.
when private enterprise bites the hand that feeds It,
= radical change is lusufiable.
The American citizen is TO blame If oppression by
private enterprise has shown him the bgness OF profits in
operating the public utilities.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-14
PIE AND CHEESE

PIE AND CHE ESE
Pie and cheese; an odor fling.
ing;
A snowy cloth with 'broider-
ed bees;
a cage in which a bird is sing
ing:
Pie and cheese.
An apple pie-oh. vision
bright
The mellow cheese. you love
It's singing:
Thick cuts that WOO tho ardent
bite.
Crisp crust n sweet content.
mont bringing:
Deep chairs that give n sense
of ease.
Old Time. be off-your scythe
a-swingInsl
Pie and cheese.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-14
By Herbert Quick
he Good Ship Earth" Etc. Ed

Author OF non Board the Good SHIP Eah
Copyright 1913 by the
IT, think matter OF policy
providing
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-14

THERE'S ONE difference between elections ant
Huertas-you always tell who is dead after ours.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-14

ED MORRIS. deceased Chicago packer left between 50
and millions Mr. Morris departed this life for his eternal
firm in conviction that beef is high because the
blamed farmers enough is hoped that he
uoey of his rakeoff from hoot to our de-
serving institutions for moral upl-of seerse Nav, OF
paupers!