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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-06

of the DEATH in Canada. of zebu1or
Montgomery Pike, the intrepid Ameri-
can soldier and explorer, whose eter-
nal monument is the mighty peak of
the Rockies in Colorado which bears
his name Pike was born in New Jer-
sey 134 years ago Jan. 5, 1873, and
was killed on April Is, 18I3,-an unfor-
tunate combination of thirteens-whfIe
in command of the attack on York
(now Toronto). in Upper Canada
Pixies first important service was as
commander of an expedition which
traced the Mississippi to it's source.
Later he headed an exploring party in
Louisiana Territory, and, after terrible
hardsh1pS, discovered Pixies Peak and
made his way to the Rio Grande. Pike
and his men had many encounters with
the Indians, and on one occasion were
taken prisoners by the Spaniards He
was commissioned a brigadier- gener al
only a few months before his death.
WANT ADS. CENT A WORD.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-06
POINTS OF INTEREST.
Large Display

Large Display
of new mourning hats and wells at
e. H Dillon & Co.'S 11O5 Main street.
Laundry.
Start the new year right Let
Crawford Laundry care for your fam
lily washing.
MolIan's Evening Slippers.
The evening slippers exhibited in
the south display window at NOLAN
are novel and pretty enough to please
the most exacting. These are white,
black and colored slippers and pumps,
ornamented with buckles, bows, bead
embroidery or other decorations.
These evening slippers are of syInmet-
rical design, different prices and many
styles. Correct footwear for any oc-
casion is found at Mollan's, 1925 Main
street, the leading shoe house for wo-
men and children.
Parcel Post Map.
The official government map sign
ed by F. A Hitchcock, Postmaster
General can be found at Jackson s
Book Shop, 9S6-9SS Main street. This
is a large map and is so made that
any one can tell at a. glance what
zone any town or city is in and what
it will cost to mail goods by parcel
post. Accompanying the map Is a
list of the principal cities and towns
of the U. S with their zone number
This is autographed on a very sub
stantiaI paper and every dealer and
manufacturer will eventually want
one. Parcel post scales will be ready
in the near future.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-06
The D. M. Read CO.
THE STOCK MARKET
CT. L. Watson & Coz

At the moment we have prosperity
in industry and it is fast reaching the
railroads. The money squeeze IS be-
hind US: the outlook naturally ls for
growing ease. AS stringenCy aDarea
we should enjoy gradual improvement,
for after the liquidation and repTes-
sion of December the market has "a
good technical and investment basis to
start from.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-06

4 Kansas paper thinks people are
drawn to court rooms by the hope that
some lawyer will be fined for contempt
of court That is a, purely superficial
DIAGNOSIS People are drawn. to court
rooms by the hope that the testimony
in the case will be unfit to print
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-06

Harxe Parsons is back from his va
cation which he spent in bed. MI.
F7arzoni s vacation last year was also a
failure. He spent it in the country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-06

The hair on a ya,k's tail sells for
$40 an ounce. John Klepfer says 80
an ounce is all the hair on a. yak's tail
Is worth and that those who pay the
higher figure are being robbed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-06

So long as g. fortune teller is able
to wake a living at it, the intelli-
gence of the people will always De
questioned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-06

Tank Beverly, who lives in a. resi-
dence neighborhood, has written a let
Ter to the newspapers protesting
against the persistent mUtilation of
the late Mr. Grieg, the composer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-06

Every family should raise a few
flowers thus providing the dog with
soft earth in which to bury his bone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-06

In a small community they ask the
name of the church to which the de-
ceased BELONGED. In a big town their
S.Irr-fosity is concerned with the amount
IF life insurance he carried.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-06

If a man can get good money for 1t,
it is all right to be a tenor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-06

1T is true that money talks, but its
vocabulary is limited to good bye
and one or two other phrases.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-06

The hairless dog serves his purpose,
which seems to be that of dlScourag-
ing the flea
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-06
More Attractive Specials this Week

: A great many things were
crowded out last week. OF
course some were found and
picked UP that were not ad-
vertised. That was simply
the good luck of shoppers
who came across them, but
the sections that did not re-
ceive adequate notice will
get attention this week.
Remember the various dis
counts hold good until the
fifteenth.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-06

With the world teeming with appe-
tIzinz foods, a good many choose
doughnuts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-06
On Second Thought
By Jay f. House

a correspondent wants to know what
we think of horseback riding as an
exercise. Horseback riding is not an
exercise; it is a, punishment
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-06

Vegetables to be tender should be
cooked slowly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-06
Leather Goods

A collection of Handbags of fine quality, which have
become little rnarred through the Christmas rush.
less % per cent
All other Bags of whatever grade offered at 20
per cent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-06
Remember Furs are at Clearance.

A sudden cold snap brings the wish for warm
coat, and here
Fur Coats within reach of every woman
Black Caracul Coats, and for a medium price fur
is dependable, marked very low.
Values $500 for $4,000 Values $500 for $1,000
Near Seal Coats values $500 and $3.50, with ele
giant Innings,
for $500.
n1armot Coats value $4,000 for $1,000
PONY Goats value $780, $4,000
value $4,000 $4,000
value $500 $62.5O
Black Bouc1e Coats for Women
New styles, changed from $22.50 to $1,000
from $4,000 to $500
floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-06

This year will mark the centennial
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-06

of new mourning hats and VelLs a.
r. H. Dillon & Co.'S 1105 Main street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-06

WANT ADS. CENT A WORD.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30

Maharajah OF the happening,
The lieutenant is invited to partici-
pate in tiger hunt and readily
agrees. At the last moment the Ma
harajah pleads stress of business and
the lieutenant goes alone with Ilyzan
and a Jew bcaters. The tigers are
discovered. 1t j. easy to persuade
Lieutenant Clifford to take one direc-
ton, whilst the willy IIyzan awaits
the return OF the beatcrs to the big
game AT hand, They all return to he
Maharajah and report their complete
success and are overheard by Zahan-
Ia, who decides to go to the rescue
oi her lover The lieutenant comes
upon three tigers all at once and they
turn upon him lie barely reaches a
cabin and gets inside.
Meantime, the Nautch girl has
bribcd one OF the heaters with Jewels
to- take her to where Clifford was
len. lhcN hnnt the nlAht through.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30

magazines, makes her first appearance
III the role of slcuth Miss Joyce
portrays the role OF Madclyn Mack.
solver OF mysteries and her work in
TINS part IS further proof OF her
versatility.
According to the story, Ethel, the
daughter OF Thornton Andrews, mil
llonalrc, is deeply interested in set
Element work. An cndcaVor is being
made by her organization to raise
funds to build a home for the chill
drcn OF the Sums. Ethel asks her
father to donate $1,000 to the fund
but he refuses, Ethel obeys a rash
impulse and kidnaps her four-ycar-
old brother Archie as an object les
son to her father She places the
boy with a woman Of the tenemcnts
and then, in the Guisc Of 4 black
handler, writes her father note de-
mauding $4,000 for Archic's return
Her plan becomes known to "Spidcr'
Hogan, a Gangs;cr, and he determine.
to take advantage Of ii.
Andrew engages Madclyn Mack tc
find his boy. The detective uncartG,
several clues. among which are tho
pieces Of a tin soldier belonging /,
Archie. These clues all point &c
Ethel as the culprit
Ethel repcnts of her rash act ant
goes to the tenement TO bring Nrchil
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30
VengefuI Jealousy
Springs Swift Recoil
From the Ashes Of the Squae
tiers Home Arise the
Hands of Justice.
Percy Fritz Noodle and "His Priceless
Treasure"-Thrillins Tale of the Ira
gedy Of Its Loss and the Near Tragedy
That Followed Its Recovery-A New
Detective Record Achieved.

The Invader Lubin) Daniel Mos.
by. squatter, is the father of beau-
tiful daughter and is ordered to va
cate the land on which he built his
homestead, by John Bradford, a mi
serly real estate dealer. Bradford
sends his son, Tom, to execute his
orders, but when he arrives at Mos
by's home, he meets Ellen, the daugh-
ter. and falls in love with her. Ellen.
however, is engaged to Jack Mellon
and resents Toms advances. One
day when Tom forces his attentions
on her, Jack knocks him down and.
in a spirit OF revenge, Tom decides
to carry out his fathers orders inn
nediately.
In the meantime, Mrs. Mosby and
Ellen call on Bradford in the hope Of
securing an extension OF time to look
for another home. The old man, how
ever, is obdurate and demands $1,000
for the land. Jack, who has been
greatly worried over the Mosby's
troubles, has saved $500 and decides
to apply it toward the purchase OF tho
land, paying the balance ON the in<
stallment plan. He arrives at the Of
flee after Ellen and Mrs. Mosby
leave. Bradford is only too glad to
find a buyer and closes the deal at
once. In the meantime, Tom. with
two rough characters, is on his way
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30
Tiny Tim Is Not
A Society Success
His Behavior at an CAT Home"
Unpleasantly Affects
Grandpa Binks.
When Tiny Tim Brings First Aid to the
Afflicted His Grandpa Becomes More
Direfully Irritated Under the Counter
Irritant Treatment and Gives Forcible
Expression to His Feelings.

Tiny Tim in Society (GaumonD.-
Realizing that however successful he
may be as humorist, Tiny Tim S
education has been sadly neglected in
the department department, efforts
are made to remedy the omission of
the past. In polite company he does
not behave at all nicely. and his first
lessons are directed towards improv-
ing the manner in which he enters a
room. At the end of the first lesson
he shows distinct promise OF improve
ment. 1t MAY be (and very probably
isl, that acquicsccnce suggests to him
the easiest way but his mother, at
least, is satisfied with the progress he
has made and on the following day
ventures 10 allow Tiny Tim to come
into the parlor where ,hc is enter
tanning a few friends
For a short time all goes we'll, but
Tiny Tim wearics. The AT Home"
is not sufficiently exciting for the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30

back. Spider Hogan is waiting for
her, however. and with the aid OF the
members OF his gang, he kdnaps the
girl and her brother. The two are
bundled into an automobile and taken
to a cottage in the suburbs. The
gangsters then send Andrews note
written on a piece OF paper which
had contained powdered Jasco berry,
an Oriental drug, used in cigarette
form. This drug is used by "Dopy
Joe" who acts as messenger.
Madclyn succeeds in tracing the
girl and her brother to the tenement,
but there the trail seems 10 end.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30
IN 1.-THE GIRL AND THE
TIGER" SNAHARALAS oAlMD
NAUTCH GIRLS FIGURE
A Drama With Scenes Laid in the Heart of India -
From "a Ray of Gods Sunshine Is Reflected
Moral Lesson.

The Girl and the Tiger (1o1 Bison
Three RceD.-The Resident of Can
soor, who is responsible to the Brit
ish Government for the happenings in
the Kingdom of the Maharajah, re-
ceives a visit from a friend, Lieu
tenant Clifford, of the L. S. Navy.
The lieutenant is magniicently en-
tcrtaincd by the Maharaiah and falls
in love at first sight with that Rulers
favorite Nautch Girl, bahama They
meet clandestinely and are observed
by Hyzan Singh, who informs the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30

youngster, and as he sits in a very
Easy chair he yawns. he gapes, his
little mouth is stretched to its utmost
capacity. As is we'll known. yawn-
ing is most contagious proceeding,
and ere long all the guests are en-
gagged III the very unbccoming pro-
cess OF mouth stretching with most
dire results To Grandpa Binks.
Grandpa BinkS gapes to such bad
effect that his jaw is dislocatcd, \
smart "upper-cut' from fellow que st
fails 10 put it back i'll place and ii IS
lett to Tiny Tim TO restore the i'll
jurcd Grandpa Binks to his former
normal condition. Leaving the parlor
quietly. he returns with Il handful OF
Heterogeneous which he filings vo-
lcntly into the face OF the still gaping
Grandpa. The result is instantaneous,
but Grandpa Binks is deeply offended
and his anger is not appeased until
he has thrown the youngstcr violently
into the street,
Mr.. Charles Dickson, we'll remcm-
bcrcd as star OF the comedy classic
'Incog," and several other Broadway
successes, is not only producing pic
ture-dramas Tor the Reliance Com
pany, but will soon be seen in the
eading role Of picture dramatiza-
pon OF his popular sketch The But
jer." Charles Dickson is as well known
as an author as he is as an actor.
having written the musical successes
"The Three Twins" and bright
Eyes" in addition to a large number
81 one-act sketches presented il
vaudeville.
Darwin Karr, the handsome anC
popular film actor. who was formcrlJ
so prominent in Solax productions, i.
now a member OF the Ntagraph'
regular company. lie has made strik.
ing success in the roles for which he
las been cast -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30

and bahama separates from the
beaten for awhile. In so doing she
stumbles upon the lair of the tigers,
and when they attack her, she crawls
into hollow log and fires at the
brutes as they enter the log after her.
Half fainting, she wonders what to
do. Clifford hears the shots and finds
her, as the beaten also comes up, at
tracted by the shot bahama is afraid
to return, but Clifford tells her that
the British Resident will protect Der,
and they go together.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30
A Ray of Gods Sunshine (Essanay

A Ray of Gods Sunshine (Essanay).
The father, an habitual drunkard, is
sent by the physician to fill pre-
scription needed for his little daugh-
ter who is dangerously i'll. While on
his way, he meets a friend who in
duces him to go into saloon. lie
drinks himself into forgetfuness OF
his suffering child, and with the money
the doctor had given him for the
medicine, he buys bird from a ped
Ter. Memory is awakened through
the prescription memorandum which
he still carries in his hand Filled
with remorse he returns home. In
the meantime, the physician has
saved the child's life by going for the
medicine himself In the morning the
cheerful song OF the bird seems to
bring lie and strength to the little
girl, while i'll the father new man
is born. and he swears to his now
happy wife that he will never drink
again.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30
"MADEL YIN MACK is NOW
DOING SOME SLEUTHLNG
IN THE PICTURES
In "The Riddle of the Tin Soldier" She Comes to thu
Rescue of Gangster's Victims and
Routs His Gang.

The Riddle of the Tin Soldier
(Kalem) After having thrilled the
readers of various magazines for the
past year. "Madelyn Mack" heroine
OF the "Aladelyn Mack detective
stories, written by Hugh {. Weir,
makes her bow to the motion-picture
public in the kalem Company's latest
two-part production, The Riddle of
the Tin Soldier"
Additional interest is attached to
this announcement in that Miss Alice
Joyce, the kalem actress, who re-
Gently won the popularity contest con-
Quoted by one OF the motion-picture
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30
Noted Names Sign
New Scenarios
Leading Writers of Fiction
Turn their Talents to Pro-
auctions for the Screens.
Jack London, Rex Beach, Maibelle Heikes
Justice, James Oliver Curwood and
Other Authors Of Best Sellers Now
Supplying Strong and Thrilling Plays
for the Films.

Among the most noted short.story
writers who have lately contributed
scenarios TO the Motion Picture field
are Jack London, Rex Beach. Mai
belle Heikcs Justice, and James Oliver
Curwood The latter is the author of
Dread Upon the Waters, produced
by the Fssanay Company, and of a
number Of other scenarios purchased
by the same company production of
which will be numbered among future
releases.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30

to burn down the house. Throwing
out the furniture, they set fire to the
building and are attempting to get
away unseen when they are stopped
by Mosby and the sheriff.
Jack. too arrives on the scene and
coniront5 Tom. He admits to hav-
ing set fire to the property, and Jack
produces his receipt which had been
signed some time before the fire was
started. Fearing a term in Jail for
arson, Tom pleads to be allowed II
see his father. In company with the
sheriff, Jack, and the Mosbys, he j.
taken to his fathers office where the
Mosby family and Jack are given u
paid-up title deed to the land and 4
sum OF money to rebuild the home 50
wantonly destroyed,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30
His Priceless Treasure Omp).-The

His Priceless Treasure Onlp).-The
Palace Hotel, ar Loneliville, is in
bad way financially. and poor Fritz,
the janitor, is worn out in doing duty
as bell boy janitor and clerk. Percy
Fritz Noodle arrives in Loneliville
and puts mp at the Palace. Ere he
even sees his room, he entrusts to the
manager a small mysterious box.
which Percy impressively tells him is
worth a million TO him. Fritz gets
his information. and a plot to rob the
safe of this priceless treasure enters
his head. Securing the cook as an
accomplish, he later robs the safe and
gets away.
The manager. horror-stricken. and
Percy on the verge of Mysteries call
up the scientific detective lssdor
COIN, and through him the guilty
pair are traced by scientific methods.
Cohn, at loss where to find them, is
inspired by the sight of three toy bal
looms in the hands of street vendor,
to watch the pawn shop. He does
so aud ntercepts the thugs as tho
pawnbroker opens the precious box.
With cry OF Joy Percy seizes thu
box, pulls therefrom a curly lock OF
hair. which he clasps with a fervenF
hers"
The indignation of the crowd turn,
on the hapless Percy and he is un-
tremendously kicked out, still clasp
ing his priceless treasure.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-10
CANADIAN PACIFIC
FEATURES STOCKS
Continental Sales Cause Drop,
Financial Situation Causing
HesitanCy,
BY c. w. STORM.

NEW YORK, July s.-Canadian Pa
clhc slumped off sharply at the open
ing of the stock market to-day. on &C
count of Continental selling induced by
the growing seriousness Of the Balkan
SITUATION. There were heavy sales of
lin.
After opening at 2125s for a loss Of IA,
Canadian Pacific sold down to 211h for
net decline OF "a from last night s
final. Among the other declines were
Southern Pacific y United States Steel
common, z Union Pacific, g Reading,
IS; New York, New Haven and Hart
ford, "a; American Can, y Amalga-
mated Copper, u Anaconda Copper. Il
California Petroleum, u Great North
ern preferred, Is Norfolk and Western
made a fractional gain.
The curb was dull. but steady.
Americans in London were quiet and
the few dealings in them were by pro-
fessionals.
The market was exceptionally weak
and irregular during the forenoon, based
on various news developments. These
rumors forced Canadian Pacific down to
IS, Lehigh Valley Is, and Steel, North
ern Pacific and Southern Pacific drop
ping from Il to q All the other is
sues continued waverfng. The tone con-
tinued dull. Call money loaned at
per cent.
Heavy selling of Canadian Pacific
continued and just after noon this stock
went to 2OS12, establishing a new low
record. This was a decline of 61s from
Tuesdays highest and decline of 51a
from last nights final The previous
low record was 210A on June II. The
high price OF the year was 1864, made
January 8.
Canadian Pacific rallied to 210 in the
last hour, but dropped below that figure
again in the final fifteen minutes
Union Pacific touched 1435s, for a net
loss of y on the day. Steel was un.
changed from the midday price, selling
at 51A. Reading rallied fractionally.
The tone was quiet and the movements
with the exception of Canadian Pacific
were without feature.
The market closed dull; governments
unchanged; other bonds dull.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-10
LIVE STOCK Market

CHICAGO, July 9.-Hogs: Receipts,
$1,000; market steady; mixed and
butchers, S.8Od9.25; good heavy, $3.50
920; rough heavy. s 55a8S0; light, s 80
az 80: pigs, 72509.1O; bulk. 90009. 20.
Cattle: Receipts, 1000; market steady
to Toe higher beeves, 100000, cows
and helfers. 325@S,25; stockers and
feeders, 6.259790; Texans, 6,75aS10;
calves, S00G975.
Sheep: Receipts, $4,000; market strong;
native and Western. 3.2595.00; lambs.
s. 4OdS.50.
ST. LOUIS, July 9.-Cat,ie: Receipts.
l 300. including 1000 Southern; market
steady; native beef steers, 55OMS.75,
cows and heifers. 475GS.06; stockers
and feeders, 5.25m7 so: calves, 6O0d1O;
Texas steers. 625G8OO cows and
heifers, 425a6.50: calves. 5.00G6.50.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-10
HEAVY BUYING Of
JULY CAUSES CAIN
Report Of Boil WeeviI in Texas
and High Temperatures Send
Shorts to Cover.

NEW YORK, July Cuisines at the
opening Of the cotton market was active
and first prices were 5 10 s points high
er than last nights close. In addition
10 firm cables and liberal sales of spots
At Liverpool the local market was in
fuenced by reports that the boil weevi
as made its appearance in every cot
ton growing county in Texas, while
prospects for moderate temperatures
over the belt were brighter.
The weather conditions overnight
were favorable. Good beneficial rains
fell over Arkansas, North Mississippi
and Tennessee to-day, where needed.
The buying continued aggressive, how
ever, during the first hour, chiefly in
spired on the rumor that Theodore Price
- out with bullish circular. Trading,
however, was very light Offerings
were light, resulting in prices advancing
some ! to points over the initial level
Later an active selling movement dom
mated the market. causing a rapid de-
cline. August, after displaying phe-
nomenal strength, dropped from 1913 to
%, within 3 points of the previous
close. December declined from 11.41 to
"a The entire list during the late
forenoon was l to 5 points over Tues
DAVIS. final
During the afternoon session the mar
ket developed a steady tone, based on
continued report of the boil weevil.
There is a fear on the part of the bear
certainty Just now as TO what develop
ment from climatic conditions. The
high temperatures prevailing in many
sections are causing alarm. This re
suited in light offerings, causing July
to jump to 1918; August, 12.1S; Ooto-
Der l1.bS, and December to 11.46. The
entire list held firm throughout the late
session.
At the close the market was steady
with prices at q net gain OF II to 10
nOiDts from TUESDAYS final.
Following are II a. m. bids in New
York: July. 1909: August, 12.0S; Oc-
tober, 1145, January, 11S2.
Following are 10 a. m. bids in New
Orleans: July 1912; August, 1904;
October, 1L52; January, 11.52.
Estimated cotton receipts:
Thursday. 1919
New Orleans .......... $50 to 500 1894
Semi weekly interior movement:
Receipts S,943 1857 1850
Shipments. 1l,Os6 800 5,S55
SHIPMENTS 1916 722 1872, O47 1888
NEW YORK COTTON.