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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-03-20
cKEcKMATING JUSTICE.
An Inside View Of the Way Criminal
Cases Are Handled.

In Courts. Criminals and the Ca
NORA" Arthur Train. the author, once
an assistant district attorney in New
York city, says that our present system
of administering justice offers no de-
terrent to the embryonic or profession
al criminal. The administration Of JUS
t1ce is clever game between judge
and lawyer in which the moves are
made with view to checkmating JUS
tice, not in the trial courtroom, but be-
fore the appellate tribunal two or three
years hence.
"My young feller," said a grizz]ed
veteran Of the criminal bar to me long
years ago after our jury had gone out,
there's lots Of things in this game
you amt got on to yet. Do you think
1 care what this jury does? Not one
mite. 1 got nice little error into the
case the very first day, and I've set
back ever since. S'pose we are con-
victed? I'll get Jim here 1.-THE prison
er] out on a certificate, and it'll be two
years before the court of appeals will
get around to the case. Meantime
Jlm'll be out maxim money to pay me
my fee. Won't you, jim? ....
Then your witnesses will be gone,
and nobody'll remember what on earth
it's all about. You'll be down in Wall
street practicin' real law yourself, and
the Indictment will kick around the Of
fee for year or so, all covered with
dust, and then some day I'll get a
friend Of mine to come in quietly and
move to dismiss. And it'll be dis
missed. Don't you worry! Why, a
thousand other murders will have been
committed in this county by the time
that happens. Bless your soul, you
can't go on tryin' the same man for
ever! Give the other fellers a chance.
You shake your head? Well, it's fact.
I've been dom it for forty years. Youth
| see."
And I did, That may not be why
men kill, but perhaps it may have
something to do with it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-03-20
PAINTING A HORSE.
The Scheme That Delighted Detaille
Upset MISSIONER,

In other days, on the Boulevard
Malesherbes, Edouard Detaille and
Meissonier, his master, lived in adj
joining houses. Their workshops al
most touched each other. 1t happened
that Detaille was painting some caval-
rymen furiously charging the enemy.
He found it necessary to excite the
horse posing as model to give the
appearance of a frenzied gallop. But
it was in vain that the jockey, who
held the bride, smacked his tongue;
the animal drowsed.
Detaille then ordered another do
nestle to strike upon Chinese gong.
For fully five minutes the horse was
terribly frightened, and the painter
was delighted. But the animal soon
became accustomed to the tomtom
and drowsed again. To draw the
valiant steed from his torpor it was
necessary to strike the bronze disk
with greater force. This was done.
It was as if cannon was being fired.
On the other side of the wall Meis-
sonier was painting, quite gently, Ma
poleon l. mounted upon white horse.
in repose, observing in the distance
the catastrophes of an immense bat
tie. He had mounted >horseman in a
gray redingote upon the beast that
served as a model. AS the blows were
struck on the gong in the atelier of
Detaille the imperial mount shook and
snorted in fiery way, which was far
from pleasing to Meissonier.
So he visited his pupil, and an ar
rangement was effected. Detaille was
to paint his galloping horse in the
morning and MISSIONER his unmoving
steed in the afternoon. 1t was in this
way that Napoleon l. was enabled to
keep a firm seat in the saddle.-Cri de
Paris
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-03-20
LOST IN THE LAST LAP.
He Queered Things Just as the Win
ming Post Was In Siaht.

He Queered Things Just as the Win.
ming Post Was In Sight.
There lived in Detroit a man who
was the champion letter writer to the
newspapers and to the heads Of all
public enterprises. One of his fads
was to write every day to President
Ledyard Of the Michigan Central rail-
road and tell Ledyard wherein he was
failing in the conduct of his road.
There was letter for Ledyard every
morning. They annoyed him. and he
sent for his general counsel one day
and said: Russell, I'm getting tired Of
these letters. I will give you $4,000
more year if you will find that man
and stop him for twelve MONTHS
Three thousand dollars more year
appealed to Russell, and he went out
to find the letter writer. He found
him and made business proposition
"Now, see here" he said. II want you
to stop writing letters to Mr.. Ledyard
If you will quit for year will give
you 81 800"
The letter writer consented gladly.
Things went along swimmingly for
eleven months. Ledyard was happy,
and Russell was happy. Then there
was a wreck on the road. The letter
writer could not resist the opportunity,
and he wrote to Ledyard and told him
what he thought about the road and
it's president and it's management
Ledyard sent the letter to Russell
with this Endorsement: "This is where
you lose $3,O00." And it was.-Satur-
day Evening Post
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-03-20
RossMoRE's BANsHEE.
It's Terrifying Wall Heralded the Death
of His Father.

of His Father.
In Things Can Tell Lord Ross
more relates that he himself was born
in Dublin in 1853. His father was the
third Baron Rossmore, who married
Miss Josephine Lloyd of Farrinrory,
County Tipperary. and whose death
was duly heralded by the banshee:
Robert Rossmore was on terms of
great friendship with Sir Jonah and
Lady Darlington, and once when they
met at a Dublin drawing room Ross
more persuaded the Barringtons to
come over the next day to Mount Ken
nedy, where he was then living. AS
the invited guests proposed to rise ear
ly they retired to bed in good time and
slept soundly until 2 o'clock in the
morning, when Sir Jonah was awaken
ed by wild and plaintive cry. He
lost no time in rousing his wife, and
the scared couple got up and opened
grass plot beneath.
1T was moonlight night, and the
objects around the house were easily
discernible, but there was nothing to
be seen in the direction whence the
eerie sound proceeded Now thorough
~ frightened. Lady Darlington called
her maid, who straightway would not
listen or look and fed in terror to the
servants quarters. The uncanny noise
continued for about half an hour, when
it suddenly ceased. All at once a weird
cry of 'Rossmore. Rossmore, Ross
more!' was heard, and then all was
still.
1.-THE Barringtons looked at each 9TH
er in dismay and were utterly Devil.
dered as to what the cry could mean.
They decided. however, not to men,
ton the incident at Mount Kennedy
and returned to bed in the hope of re-
Stunning their broken slumbers. They
were not left long undisturbed, for at
Il o'clock they were awakened by a
loud knocking at the bedroom door,
and Sir Jonah's servant, Lawler. en-
tered the room, his face white with
terror.
"What's the matter-what's the mat
ter? asked Sir Jonah. is any one
dead? oh. SIR answered the man.
Lord Rossmore's footman has just
gone by in great haste, and he told me
that my lord, after coming from the
castle, had gone to bed in perfect
health. but that about half past 2 this
morning his own man, hearing a noise
in his masters room, went to him and
found him in the agonies of death, and
before he could alarm the servants his
lOrdship was dead'"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-03-20
SELECTING A JURY.
Methods of the Prosecution In a Great
Criminal Case.

Methods of the Prosecution In a Grea.
Criminal Case.
In his book Courts. Criminals and
the Camorra'' Arthur Train, once an
assistant district attorney in New
York, tells how juries are drawn for a
great criminal trial. For month be-
fore trial, says Mr.. Train, every
member Of the jury panel has been
subjected to an unseen inquisitorial
process. The district attorney knows
a good deal about every prospective
juror and perchance has difficulty in
restraining a smile when he meets
with deliberate equivocation in answer
to an important question as to per-
sonal history:
care you acquainted with the accus-
ed or his ,family?" mildly inquiries the
assistant prosecutor.
mo, not at ALL" the talesman may
blandly reply.
The answer perhaps is literally true.
and yet the prosecutor may be pardon
ed for murmuring 'Liar!' to himself
as he sees that his memorandum con-
corning the jurors qualifications states
that he belongs to the same lodge
with the prisoners uncle by marriage
and carries an open account on his
books with the defendants father.
II think we will excuse Mr.. Ana
Mas" politely remarks the prosecutor.
Then in an undertone he turns to his
chief and mutters: "The old rascal!
He would have knitted us into thou
sand pieces if we'd given him the
chance!' And all this time the dis
gruntled Mr.. Ananias is wondering
why, If he didn't know the defendant
or his family" he was not accepted as
a juror.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-03-20
FREEZING WATER.
Conditions That Cause the Bursting or
Cracking of Ice.

Conditions That Cause the Bursting or
Cracking Of Ice.
Ice never bursts from freezing. AS
soon as the liquid Of which it is COM
posed is frozen solid expansion ceases.
The cracking or bursting Of ice is
brought about in this way: When wa
ter is subjected to extreme cold
crystals will gradually form on it's
face until the same are covered will
thin coat of what appears to be wet
snow. From this outer coating of ice
crystals all subsequent freezing goes
downward, the ice thickening accord
ing to the degree of cold. The water
which is being converted into ice now
begins to expand. creating a pressure
upon the unfroZen water below. This
pressure is both downward and out
ward, and in case the water under OBJ
servation is in vessel the sides and
bottom Of the receptacle supply the re-
sistance
AS the freezing process continues the
pressure upon the confined water and
air in the interior Of the bulk increases
until something yields. If the vessel
be stronger than the ice stratum that
has formed over the surface the layer
Of ice will be bent upward at the cen
ter, that being the weakest point, on
account Of the fact that the outer
edges of the CONCEALED mass are frozen
fast to the sides Of the vessel in which
the experiment is being made. In this
condition the center of the ice contin-
ues to rise or bulge until it bursts
from the resistance Of the water below.
Could the vessel be tapped from below
and the water drawn off no amount Of
freezing would be sufficient to crack
or bulge the ice layer on the surface.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-03-20
You Saw Me.

A tramp stopped at prosperous
looking country house and asked for
food.
Certainly you may have it, replied
the owner, whom he happened to adj
dress, land if you will saw some wood
will give you, besides, SO cents. You
might be at it while the breakfast is
being prepared" And he led the tramp
to the wood pile.
Presently, when the meal was ready,
he went to call the tramp. but found
he had disappeared. Near the wood
pile futtered little white paper. He
picked it up and read the scrawled
words:
"Just tell them that you saw me,
but you didn't see me NEW
York Times.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-03-20
At a DISADVANTAGE.

"A newly married man always has
great confidence in the superior wis
dom Of his wife,
Naturally" replied Miss Cayenne.
"A man who has been accustomed to
eating with plain knives, forks and
spoons is likely to feel pretty humble
and subdued while he is being instruct
ed in the use of all the silverware that
came with the wedding presents."-
Washington Star.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-03-20
PLAINLY Described,

Finest and viewfulst place. Baths
and toilets on modernst principles.
The hotel not being adapted for health
resort of ills is only preserved for the
sojourn Of passengers. tourists and
sportsmen. Reputed excellent cook
ing. Noble, real, we'll lain wines, diff
ferent beers. The magnificent outlook
is grandious. Daily six trains to all
parts of the globe. Free view at the
lovely lake. - From Foreign Hotel
Guide.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-03-20
Tom Thumb and the Iron Duke.

The Duke of Wellington called fire.
quently to see the little general at his
public levees. The first time he called
the general was personating Napoleon
Bonaparte. marching up and down the
platform and apparently taking snuff
in deep meditation. He was dressed
in the we'll known uniform of the en-
peror. I introduced him to the Iron
Duke, who inquired the subject of his
-meditations
II was thinking of the loss of the
generals immediate reply.-P. T. Bar
NUNS Life.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-03-20
Literally Sneakinu.

Little Elsie was reproved by her
mother for saying "What?" She was
told that she must never use that ex-
preston. but say, II beg your pardon y
The lesson evidently went home, for a
little later she turned to her mother
and inquired. Mamma, beg your par
don time is it?"-Boston Transcript.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-03-20
Pictures on the Rocks.

Art dealers who go to picture sales
have curious expression which they
use when the bidding for a picture
stops at a price much lower than it
was expected to bring. They look at
one another and remark, Its on the
rocks already" When they utter that
cryptic remark a wreck usually FOL-
lOWs.-New York Press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-03-20
lnQuiSitive,

what is your name?' asked one five
year-old miss of another.
my goodness!' exclaimed the other.
"You are as bad as grownup folks.
They are always asking my name and
lot of other silly questions until 1 am
actually ashamed of them Chicago
News.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-03-20
Two Rinqs.

Heck-They say ring around the
moon is a sign of rain.
Peck-So is ring around woman's
finger a sign Of reign.-Boston Tran
script.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-03-20
Not Encourauinu,

Madam, do you think you can use
your influence with your husband to
induce him to support me in the COM
ing campaign"
Il don't know, sir. I've never yet
succeeded in inducing him to support
e."-Baltimore American.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-03-20
Breaking It Gently.

"Whom have you there in tow?''
"This is Rip Van Wrinkle. He just
woke up"
"Why guard him so carefully?"'
"Well, we're letting him see the wo-
mems styles gradually, don't you
know."-Louisville Courier-J ournal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-03-20
Shakespeare on the Road.

Hamlet had just been hit by a cold
storage egg, whereupon he turned
gravely to his audience. -a
"How truly spoke the good Marcel
lus! quoth he "Something is rotten
In the state of Depmark!"-Harper 8
Weekly. .......>
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-03-20
Which?

IF you feel chilly said he as they
strolled. remember have your shawl
here on my arm" "You might put it
around me-" she said demurely.-Phil-
adelphia Press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-03-20
lnquisitive.

Gould you learn to love me?"
II don't know" replied the girl.
''What is your particular system of in
struction ashington Herald.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-03-20
Heard at a Reception.

She-What, you, Mr.. Jones! never
expected to see you here. I heard that
you had met with an accident. He
oh, no; that was my brother. She
I'm so sorry. Boston Transcript
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-03-20
The Dear Friends

"You should not talk about that girl
In that fashion,
"Why not?'
'The Bible says we, should love our
5enemies.'
''She amt no enemy; she's a friend
of mine. "-Houston Post.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-03-20

Tomorrow will be like today. Life
wastes itself while we are preparing
to live.-.- Emerson.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-03-20

It is always easier to stand off and
crit1cise than it is to rush in and help.
Sydney Smith.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-03-20

I'll not confer with sorrow till to-
morrow, but Joy shall have her way
this very day.-T, B. Aldrich. =
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-03-20
Not Very Nois

Glow does Dorfling stand in this COM
munity?".
"Old Bill Dorhing?"
EYES,"
'sWhy, he makes about as much noise
in this community as the letter b. does
in the word debt. Birmingham Age
Herald.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-24
I. O. R. M. SHORE DINNER

It is anticipated that the largest crowd ever will attend the shore dim ner of Okenuck tribe of Red Men at Savin Rock, Aug. A. The tickets for the dinner are1 now ready for distribu- ton and judging from the way they have been snapped up by willing pur- chasers, members of the tribe and their friends, several hundred Strat- fordttes are planning to go on the outing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-24
WILD WEST
 SHOW TIED UP
Buffalo Bills Outfit Held in Den yer on $66,O ,O0O Attach
 ment

Denver, July 24.-Buffalo Bi11's Wild West and Pawnee Bills Far East Show, which was due in Colorado Springs yesterday, remains in Denver, held fast under an attachment for $66,0oo and the failure of the owners to agree upon a settlemneG
 Under the writ of attachment in favor of the United States Autograph ing and Printing Company of Chicago, issued on Monday, the proceeds of the show were taken by Deputy Sheriffs on Monday night and again Tuesday night.
 The attorney for the Chicago con- cern agreed to allow the show to con- tinue its tour upon payment of $25,- 900, but William Cody would not ac- cept. the proposal.
 The 114 Indians now with the show will be sent back to the Sioux reserva- ton at Pine Ridge, S. D., while the other employees will remain with the organization. Part of the belongings to the show were stored at Overland Park yesterday. indicating that no early settlement of the case was ex- pected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-24
PAVING AND SEWER PROPOSALS.

The Paving and Sewer Commission of the City of Bridgeport, will receive proposals at the office of it's Secre- tary, Room 22, City Hall, in said city, until Tuesday evening, August 9th. 1913, at o'clock, for paving the fol- lowing streets in said city, namely:
 Atlantic street.
 Whiting street.
 Kiefer street.
 Singer avenue
 Stratford avenue.
 Courtland street.
 About 28,OOO yards of pavement in all.
 Bids will be received for wood block, granite block, and brick, on concrete @Sgn5aEina.
 Also for the construction of a sewer in said Stratford avenue about 2, 400 feet of twenty-inch pipe.
 A certified check or bank draft for five per cent of amount of bid must accompany each proposal
 Also for the construction of sewers in Keifer street, Whiting street and Singer avenue.
 The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
 Copies of specifications for such Terry, City Engineer, City Hall, said city.
 The Paving and Sewer Commission,
 By, BERNARD HEATING. P "A ib% Secretary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-24

 and FOES

We have a wide range of novel creations and beautiful designs in Chains and Fobs. The workmanship is of the very best the designs unique and the wearing qualities excellent.
 Come in and look them over, even though you do not intend to purchase.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-24
To CAMP AT BEAH

TO CAMP AT BEACH George Cuzner, Ralph Parks. William Parks, George Dah1in and a number
 of other Stratford boys are planning to camp out at Walnut beach next week
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-24

Nav said the Bil1vi1Ie youngster, 'I want to be a legislator, like dad dy.'
 After a moments reflection, the mother said: Better wait a while honey, till he makes som ething like a record. rd.''-Birmingham Age-HeraId
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-24

Apply to us for rates and tickets for vacation tours. We, sell tickets or tours by ocean, lake and river for in dividual travel s. Loewith & CO, No. 116 Bank street. Tel. 3.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-24
FINANCIAL
THE First BridGepOrt National Bank
CORNER MAIN AND BANK STREETS
COUNSEL AND AID

We are at all times during banking hours ready and willing to aid our depositors and clients and give coun- seI in financial matters, acquired from many years of banking experience. You are cordially invited to inspect our equipment and facilities and open an account subject to check.
 Inter allow on balances of $500 and over.
 JAMES STAPLES 6 co.
 BANKERS 1s9 STATE ST., Bridgeport, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-24
TOWN IMPROVEMENTS

A tar sidewalk has been laid in front of James McQud1lan's residence on Rarnum avenue
 The Edward Bennetto house on Broad street has just been painted and a concrete walk has been laid in front of the residence
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-24

Big arrival of fresh caught fish to be sold at very low prices, W. D. Cook & Son, 523 Water street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-24
TROLLEY CARS CRASH AT
 STAMFORD CENTER SWITCH
Derby Car Bound For Bridgeport E'Side-Sw1pes'' Paradise Green Car Other Interesting StratfoFd
 News.
lsnecia1 to Tbe FarmeD


 stratford, July 24-A southbound at 7:35 o'clock, split the switch near the watering trough in the cen ter about 7:15 o'clock this morning crashed into a. Paradise Green car, which was proceeding north on Main street. The Derby car ''sideswiped' the Paradise Green car, hitting it about in the center. The hand rails and running boards of both cars were consf derably damaged and everyone on the cars was given a severe shak- ing up.
 That many were not seriously injur- ed in the collision was due to the fact that both cars were moving very slowly at the time of the accident. The car from Derby was not damaged so badly but that it could proceed in- to Bridgeport under it's own power. It was replaced by another car when it reached the railroad station.
 A WEARY WILLIE
 There is a report around town that the latest dfsturber of the peace of mind of the good people of Stratford is a man who is making a practice of sleeping on peoples porches, espe- cially in places where there is a ham mock on the porch. Several Warwick a mysterious man has been spending the night on their front verahdas and that his snores have kept the occu- night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-24
Notice

For forty-seven years we have been noulT1cf1Ds business at tho same ola location, corner of Main and Conn Streets. rtdgepOrt, Conn.,, ana QUE eF,.re. r]o1tinnousIv- we have received and paid out on demand without 1c~ fice millions of dollars of money Uee posted with us and we cont1ns6 cont1ast.vSs S receive money subject tO dePOs1Cor check at sight. on which we aMoW i.tNt4 three per cent. per aTInTm. cFezsh.e eSI1;rSe Co each account monthly. We soncLS Rhe accounts of individuals. Dus1neSs7S NsS men, Ems and corporations: anu .Y,n~ who want a bank account WnSFS Gan ffeposft money, checks or oFa1Lss and leave l6 for one day,oue EVeeA. .ArS O month or one year. and draw tnIt tnLtE1s" - We give fr fh9 business our care1NI personal attention as fhe oldest nAA of private bankers fin this state-
 T.L. WATSON & GO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-24
AT THE BEACHES

Many young men from Stratford are seen at the Milford beaches now. some of them going over for the swimming and some for the dancing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-24
POINTS OF INTEREST.

Clearance Sale of Panama Hats
 Peanut braid hats and ratine hats at B. H. Dillon & Co.,, 11O5 Main St.