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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26
MACDONALD SAYS
IT'S TO BE FIGHT
TO THE BITTER END

Hartford, Feb. 26-In the presence
of Secretary of the State, Albert
Philips and Executive Secretary Ed
win S. Thomas, Senator L. o. Peck,
Deputy Commissioner Eugene H.
Kelsey and three newspaper men,
Charles J. Bennett, armed with his
commission as highway commissioner
Yesterday afternoon entered the suite
of the highway commissioner an
nounced that he took possession of
the office. Commissioner James H.
Macdonald was not present.
A "Courant'' reporter interviewed
Mr.. Macdonald last evening.
1t was pointed out to Mr. MacDen-
aid that the action of Mr.. Bennett,
in announcing himself in the office
as the commissioner. brought on the
expected crisis and that it was up to
him to say whether he was going to
fight to retain the place or stay down
and out and allow Mr.. Bennett to as
sumo the duties. In reply, Mr.. Mac
Donald called to mind the statement
he had previously made that he had
received competent legal advice that
the governor had no right to appoint
a highway commissioner except
Quadrennia1ly, and that, at the pres
emit time, there was no vacancy and
would be none until July I, 1915. He
also referred to the charges which had
been preferred against him with the
attorney general by Governor Bald
win, declaring that it was unfair not
to allow them to come to light and
that he be given an opportunity to
clear himself of the subtle insinua-
lions created by the publicity that
followed. Pressed for a further
statement, Mr.. Macdonald said:
er will fight this matter to the bitter
end
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26
B'NAI BIRTH BALL
IS BRILLIANT event

47th annual ball of the Abraham
Lodge, L o. B. B., attended by the
most prominent members of jewish
American society here was not only
highly successful but scintillating in
its magnif1ceuce., Dancing was con-
tinued until a late hour this morn
ing under the direction of the follow
ing committee, mostly comprising of
officers of the order: Max Stein, chair
man, Attorney Jacob B. Klein, Frank
Uacoby Sigmund Hirschberg, Max
Cohen, Harry Fox, Jr., Maurice J..
Greenstein Attorney Theodore E.
Steiber, Philip Glasner, Attorney
Henry Greenstein, Harry Cohen,
Benjamin G. Shalet, David Feuer, At
5orney Joshua MeItzer and Samuel
Mellitx.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26
MILITARY WEDDING
FOR BOB'S DAUGHTER

Ascot, Eng, Feb. ga notable
military wedding occurred here, this
afternoon, when Lady Edwin A. Rob-
erts, younger daughter of England's
most famous living soldier, Field Mar
shall Earl Roberts, was married to
Maj. Henry T. Lewis. of the Royal
artillery. Generals and other high Of
ficers thronged All Saints Church and
younger officers and private soldiers
turned out in hundreds to cheer their
idol.
The bride, who is 81 years old, is
co-heiress to her fathers title.
Maj. Lewis, who is Al, has seen a
great deal of fighting and now COM
mands the 142nd battery of Royal
Field Artillery.
The wedding presents included re-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26
taxation, in this YEAR s1.2O3.483.

AS of June 80, 1912. The New Ha-
ven Company reports it's investments
in it's steam road as $1S1, 969,255, or
more than twice as much as in 1906.
But in 1912 the company was assessed
for taxes in this state but $974,161.
The New. Haven Company paid to
Connecticut in 1912 the sum of 1929,
322 less in taxes than it paid six years
earlier, in 1906.
By these several means herein de-
scribed many millions of securities
have been created, to be a continuing,
perpetual and unjust charge upon the
industry of Connecticut, of the New
England States and of the United
States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26
ENDS LIFE WITH HIS OWN
SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Philadelphia, Feb. 26-Recording the
pulsations after he had sunk in
strument made by his own hand into
his heart, is the manner in which
Carl Schneyder, 4S, we'll known sur
gical instrument maker, chose to end
his illness of several months. He was
found in his shop, with a sethoscope
clasped to his ear and a long ampu-
tating knife stained with blood on the
floor nearby. Several pieces of paper
on which were recorded the heart
beats from 1 to 26 were discovered
near his hand.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26
CHURCH WORK IN THE COUNTRY

The Woman's Auxiliary of the
churches of Bird geport will meet on
Thursday at Trinity church corner
Fairfield avenue and Broad street at
3 o'clock and will be address sed by
the Rev charles J. Sniffen of Western
Massachusetts,. Archdeacon Sniffen
has built up a constituency of several
thousand church people in the rural
communities and among isolated fam
lilies of the State. He will tell of
the especial value and pecularities of
mis- unique work. All women will be
welcome.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26
BACHA1AN's EsnfENAGOoUE


A splendid Female Regulator IN eassH
of suppressed nengtruation, delay
due to colds, Ill health, or other an
natural causes; 31.7S for the whole
outfit Made only at the
WOMAN'S DRUG STORE
$50 Nam street. BrfdgeporG, Con1
lady Attendants AIvVaTs Here
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26
E. II. DILLON & CO.
Time 1T! ANY SOUR, Classy, UPSET
STOMACH CURED IN FIVE MINUTES


Jumps daches nd
in Papes Dia-
in iuou
meal
ofSaleSa nnuallv
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26

membranes from King George and
Queen Mary, the Duke and Duchess
of Connaught and many other royal
personages of England and the con-
tinent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26
OLD CORNs

cause a great deal of pain in this
rFlangeabIe weather. 1t is not neces-
Eary to suffer. If you try CYRUS CORN
CURE. This remedy removes the
teorns. and stops the pain instantly. 1t
is recommended by every person in
bridgeport that has tried it and they
number thousands. Price Zoe. Worth
your while to try.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26

The printed pongee, a material
growing in favor, was used here in
combination with the plain variety in
natural shade. The printed flowers
are in natural colors on a ground a
little lighter than the plain material.
The collar, buttons, and pipings
around the cuffs are of bright green
satin. The neck is finished with a
T-'bite lace .ruffle and bow.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-12-20
PRINTING TRADES COUNCIL
FAVOR JOHN C. HARDING


Council, representing 10000 work
ers, last night passed this resolution
as an Endorsement of John c. Hard
ing:
Whereas, John C. Harding, or
ganizer of Chicago Typographical
Union No. 16, and a delegate from
said union to the Allied Printing
Trades Council, has throughout his
membership on the Board of Educa-
ton acted in the best interests of
organized labor and the school chill
drenh teachers and citizens of Chi
cago; and ..
Whereas, As result of his efforts
to introduce a union-made spelling
book into the schools, his action on
the board has been misrepresented
and his motives impugned; and
Whereas, AS further result of
the complications resulting from his
honest efforts in behalf of union
labor, he is now compelled to seek
the protection of the courts in order
to establish his right to a seat on
the Board of Education; and
Whereas, his actions throughout
the present controversy have been
straightforward and in strict accord
with the best interests of the school
children and citizens of Chicago;
therefore be it
Resolved, That the Allied Print
ing Trades Council of Chicago, COM
posed of the following organizations:
Typographical Union No. 16, German
Typographical Union No. 9, Bohe-
milan Typographical Union No. $50,
Norwegian-Danish Topographic I'm
ion No. 272, Swedish Photographed
Union No. 247, Polish Typographical
Union No. SAG, Mailers' Union No.
2, Printed Bookbinders' Union No.
8, Blank Bookbinders' Union No. 25,
Paper Rulers Protective No. 26;
Bindery Women's Union No. 80, Elec-
.trotypers' Union No. 3, Stereotypers'
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-12-20

Makers Union No. 1 and Photo En-
gravers Union No. 5, and represent
ing 10000 organized men and wo-
men in the printing industry of the
city of Chicago, in regular session
assembled, unreservedly indorse his
so-caIled selfish action and call upon
every union man and woman in Chi
cago to rally to his support in his
determined efforts, to maintain his
legal rights and promote the welfare
of the school children of Chicago.
Chicago Allied Printing Trades Coun-
Gil.
Florence Donoghue, President.
VIM. A. Lewis, Secretary.
MISSING GIRL TELLS WHY SHE
WANTED TO TRY CITY LIFE
WausaU, Wis.,, Dec. 2o.-"He said
he loved me and would buy me fine
clothes and show me city life. 1 was
tired of drudgery on the farm and
l decided to go with him. l loved him
and he was kind to me-"
Held here as witness, after her
sensational disappearance aroused
the entire Birnhamwood country
side last night, Clara Belts, Is, pref
ty little country girl today sobbed her
story to the authorities while Wesley
Newbolt, with whom she attempted
to elope, was lodged in Jail pending
his arraignment this afternoon on 4
white slavery charge.
The couple were arrested here last
night after the girls father had
given the alarm. The girl was found
at the railroad station and NeWbolt
was arrested when he tried to pawn
a silver mesh bag. He was without
funds and his companion had had
nothing to eat for nearly twelve
hours.
AooO1.dino o. tn tho cfO1-1y told fI,o ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-12-10
Testing Wool Fabrics.

Two good ways of telling whether
.or not the cloth you buy for "all
wool is really what 1t is represented
to be are given By Miss AnabeN Turn
or Of the home economics department
of the University of Wisconsin in the
Rural New Yorker.
''Unrayel q sample Of the material
exposing the warp and welt threads
separately" she says. wool f1bers
are more curly than the cotton. Then
burn some Of the threads: II cotton.
they will burn quickly; II wool, more
SLOWLY with an odor like that Of burn
ing feathers or bone.
IF cotton and wool have been spun
together in the same thread the
above test is not reliable. In such a
lease, the alkaIi test should be used.
Mix together one tablespoonful OF
Lewis lye and one pint Of water.
place the sample Of goods In a gran
lite dish, cover with solution, and boil
for five minutes. At the end Of this
time all the wool will be dissolved
out leaving the cotton intact, 30 that
lit is easy to see how much cotton was
used to adulterate the pure wool
fabric"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-12-10
Couldn't Call It Stealing.

Whether you believe OF don't be-
aieve in the tariff, you'll admit that WEI d
have fewer multimillionaires If we'd
never had high protection"
The speaker, Representative Aber.
,crombie. lighted cigar and resumed:
This sort Of thing reminds me, just
a little bit, of old Calhoun Clay.
ais this your first theft, Cal?' the
old mans mistress asked, after she
had caught him walking of with a
bottle Of beer.
"'Yas'm,' Cal replied. 'Yas'm. I
reckon dish-yeres nah fust theft,
mum
Now, Cal. be careful said the
mistress, smiling, for she liked the old
man we'll. Didn't you sometimes use
to take a chicken from the ''ole massa'
when you were young fellow down
south?' w.
why, yss'm. mebbe did take jes'
one chicken, Cal agreed. But Gat
want no stealln', mum. Dat wuz jes'
prop'ty takin' prop'ty to suppo't prop.
ty.'"-Washington Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-12-10
When Is a Boat Not a eoatY

Harbor officials are in q quandary
over this question: when is a boat
mot a boat?" 1t all comes about
Through the popularity OF the hydro
laeroplane. and SO far there Is no one
connected with the government serv-
ice who seems to be abel to answer it.
The officials whose duties include the
enforcement Of the harbor regulations
maintain that it is q boat and as such
comes under the regulations governing
power boats and therefore must COM
ply with the laws by carrying the stip-
ulated equipment Of signal horn, lights.
life preservers. etc. On the other hand.
the officials Of the Aero Club Of Ameri-
Ca as stously maintain that 1t 10 not q
boat, but an aeroplane, and for proof
point to the fact that it must have
Aero club sanction to participate in
competitive events and that its pilots
must operate under an aviator's H.
cense, just as though it had only
wheels instead Of hull for water ma
'neuvering. Even the tentative court
iof last resort, the American Power
Boat association, confesses itself
rstumped."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-12-10
WHEN THE SEA TAKES TOLL
Lone Survivor of Gallant Crew Ali
That the Life Savers Might Bring
Through the Breakers

The vessel fought in that last half
hour as it had fought all day-game-
ly, but without hope. Those who
watched from the lee shore saw the
wheelhouse, like smashed match
box; saw the crazed. demented move
ments In the cauldron, drifting here
and there, but always terribly shore
ward. Sea followed sea In wild con-
fusion, a great jungle Of mad mon
sters, foaming white at the mouth,
roaring, snarling, swapping with VI
cious teeth. 1t was nearer now. Only
a few minutes to live. A great,
shaggy brute, bigger and wilder than
the rest, charged 1t, caught it as it
were on the tusks and threw it high to
where it struck. beaten at last, with
its nose on the outer rocks.
The first rocket was true, but as
the line fell across the deck a great
green monster sprang forward and
downward. Only two men remained
where there had been seven. The Sec
ond line fell clear, but the third land
ed, and the survivors made it fast to
a winch The chair was half way
out to them when the next cruel
charge came. 1t beat one Of them
for, when the shining cataracts rolled
from the deck it was a solitary figure
that clung with arms and legs to the
slippery metal. The buoy was wait
ing for him, but he dared not move.
He chose his chance well toppled
across the perilous deck and got him.
self into the seat Blinded and stung,
he gripped the rope and was dragged
through the welter Of waters. His
look was the look of drowned man
and his chilled hands held the rope
with what seemed a death grip. 1t
was only by force that the rescuers
could unloosen the stiffened fingers
and carry him to the station.
He gave no sign for long while,
and even when he breathed again an
hour passed before he found his
tongue. He lay there with blank eyes,
his mouth half open, his jaw loose. no
look Of comprehension on his face.
Not word did he speak until. outside
in the shed, the station mascot set to
barking at the wind.
The man moved uneasily.
"On de ship he said. very slowly.
each word apart. ION de ship haf
had Won little dog"
And he wept, unrestrainedly, as
young girl weeps.-San Francisco
Chronicle
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-12-10
Electric FreIahtyards.


One Of the most difficult problems
In connection with railway electrif-
cation is the electric operation .of
switching yards for freight service.
Where the third rail system Of opera
ton is employed, 1t will be conceded,
probably. that operation of a freight
yard by electric power is out of the
question. The work of yard men Is
dangerous, enough at the, present
time: and II we were to add to pres
ent dangers the necessity Of keeping
clear OF a labyrinth of highly charged
third rails, extending all over the
labyrinth of tracks, 1t may well be e1-
pected that the result in casualties
would shortly result In a public out
cry and consequent legislation COM
pelling the abandonment Of the sys-
tenn of electric distribution, however,
such as is now In use on some lines.
It becomes possible to equip a
freightyard for electric operation by
suspending network Of electric con-
ductors overhead. This has now been
done for the New Haven railway at
It's Harlem river terminal in the
northern part Of New York city. This
terminal covers an area of two hun
dred or three hundred acres, and its
tracks have a total extent Of eighty
six miles.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-12-10
COOL AND NUTRITIOUS
WElL.MADE MlLk-sHAKE A DE-
LIGHT ON A HOT DAY.
Eaey to Make at Home, Provided the
Necessary Utensils Are at HAND, .
and They Are Cheap and Eas-
lily Procured.

A food drink of real nutntiye value
and tempting appearance and taste is
the well made milk shake. 1t is
lunch In itself for warm summers
day. and is always q satisfying beV-
erage for one who is hungry and tired.
The home made milk shake Ia just
as good as the one made by the very
best confectionery. If 1t Is properly
made. To begin with. IL you would
be q past master In the art Of shake
making, you must possess yourself OF
q shaker. One of nickel plate that is
strong enough to stand hard shaking.
made with a screw cover and a little
spout through which the shake can
be poured into glass, costs about
two dollars. The spout Is covered
with a small tip which can be un-
screwed, and this is fastened to the
top by short chain which keeps 1t
from being easily lost. Shakers for
less than dollar can also be bought,
and they are quite as satisfactory for
making a good milk shake.
For an egg milk shake. break an
egg into the shaker, add f1avoring and
sweetening, half fill the shaker with
rich milk and shake vigorously, In
both hands. for three or four minutes.
Pour it into a glass and fill 1t with
milk. If plain milk shake Is want
ed put flavoring, sweetening and milk
in the shaker and shake them together
by holding one hand over the top. the
other over the bottom Of the shaker,
and shaking vigorously from the ell
bows.
II vanilla or some other fayoring e1.
tract is used. sweetenlng, either in the
form Of granulated sugar or a sweet
sirup made by melting sugar over the
fire in just enough water to boil It In
solution, must be used with 1t. If
flavoring sirup is used that Is general
ly sufficiently sweet.
Chocolate sirup can be kept on
hand for making milk shakes. To
make 1t, mix q third of cupful of
cocoa with two cupfuls of granulated
sugar. Gradually add cupful of boil
ing water and let the mixture boil for
five minutes. When It Is cold add
teaspoonful Of vanilla and teaspoon;
full of very strong coffee. This mix
ture of havors produces delicate
taste, but the coffee can be omitted
and twice as much sugar added !in-
stead. About. TWO teaapoonfuls of the
sugar are needed for one glassful OF
milk
If the milk shake made, according
to the directions already given proves
too heavy, make 1t with two-thirds
milk and one-third apollinarts water,
drawn fee cold from q siphon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-12-10
PENALTY FOR "BUTnNe I'M
in*uIted Passenger Got Little Sym
pathy From Conductor, and ReaL
ly. Did Not Deserve Any.

4 An unexplained incident with hu-
morous side occurred at a rairoad ter
minus. A train was drawing out from
the station when man came running
along the platform. Smith! SMITH"
he shouted.
In q carriage at the rear Of the train
sat a passenger, who, hearing the cry,
thrust his head out Of the window. I'm
mediately the runner on the platform
struck him q smart blow across the
cheek.
Every moment the wheels were re-
volying more swiftly. and before the
insulted passenger could call an off,
cial the train, was clear of the station.
He went at once to the conductor.
what kind of an outrage is this"
he demanded. Here am I. an inno-
cent passenger, sitting quietly just
as the train pulls out Of the station.
Suddenly a man runs down the plat.
form shrieking Smith! Smith, Ilook
ont OF the window, and he reaches up
and almost knocks my head of! Now,
I want to"
Pardon me-" interrupted the con-
ductor. "Is your name Smith 2"
"No. It isn't, and that is just what
makes"
well. then. sir, what did you look
out Of the window for? There wasn't
anybody calling you, was thereT"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-12-10
Masters Sale.

State of South Carolina-County
Of Edge6eld-Court of Common
Pleas.
Mrs. Mary K. Barr, ct al, Plain
,iffs against Jessie Rushton, ct al.
Pursuant to the decree in this
cause. will sell at public outcry to
the highest bidder before the conrS
house, town of Edgefeld aud state
If South Carolina, on sales day In
January 1914, the same being the
fifth day of said month the follow
ing described realty to wit:
1.-TWO tracts of land as follows:
One tract containing two hundred
and ninety acres more or less, slt-
,ate and being in Edgefeld and Sa-
luda counties in the state of South
Carolina and known as tie Elsmore
md Bush land, and bounded by
ands of James Satcher, A NJ Mitch,
I'll and Burrell Nicholson; and the
,ther tract of land contains one
hundred and fifty-one acres more
,r less, situate in EdgeGeld county,
tate of South Carolina, and known
~ the Snipes land and bounded by
lands of Z L Yonce, VIM. Hare,
James Temple and Others"
Terms of sale cash. Purchaser to
,ay for papers. If purchaser does
,ot comply with the terms of sale
within one hour after sale, | will re-
ell same at former purchasers risk,
Unless satisfactory arrangements
.;an he made with plaintiffs 5 a;tor-
ley ard the Master.
S. NJ. Smith,
Master 4. G. S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-12-10
HONOR IS NOT sTEPHENsoN's
Fifteen Years Before He BuIit the
- Rocket, William, HedIey Had Pro-
-, dueed Practical Locomotive.

There is cause for wonder at the
failure Of the Industrial world to COM
memorate flttingiy the centenary OF
the locomotive steam engine. 1t IL,
of course; still less $than hundred
years since the building of Stephen
sons Rocket, and there are h.Any who
think of 1t as the first locomotives; but
1t was not, nor was Stephenson the
original inventor of steam traction on
railways. Doubtless bis, genius well
deserves the fame which 1T has won.
as does that OF Fulton and Morse; yet
1t can scarcely be disputed that all
three of those illustrious BEN efactors:
Of the race did their great works In
the successful adaptation and combina-
ton of elements which had previously
been discovered and employed by 9TH
ers. :r,.,
The germ Of the locomotive was first
displayed by Trevithick. at the end OF
the eighteenth century, but he lacked
the genius or the persistence to bring
1t to perfection. It was left to William
Hedley. chief engineer Of the historic
Wylam colliery. -, near Newcastle-on-
Tyne, assisted by; his colleague. TIM
othy Hackworth. to produce in June,
1918, practical locomotive steam en-
g1ne for use on the colliery railroad
This epoch-making machine, which
was named Putting Billy and which is
still preserved In the South Kensing-
ton museum, worked satisfactorily and
was the prototype of many others
which were widely used for fifteen
years, until in 1929 the Liverpool and
Manchester Railroad company encour-
aged Stephenson to devise and build
the Rocket ~.
1t is doubtless true that it was Ste
phenson who gave the impulse to the
marvellous development of the locomo-
tive which has since occurred. It is
equally true that 1t was Hedley's great
invention which gave the inspiration
and the impulse to Stephenson. The
Newcastlet engineers achievement of
Just a century ago may therefore be
regarded as the beginning Of what
must rank among the three or four
most valuable and Influential me-
chanical inventions in the history OF
the world. 90,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-12-10
Curtain strapa.

Very dainty curtain straps may be
made of strip Of flet net. Cut the de-
sired length and fold the ends to form
a point; also fold the net along the
sides and secure 1t by line Of cross
stitching. Embroider simple cross
stitch design down the center Of the
strip. At each end. fasten either a
crocheted or buttonholed ring.
These net embroidered straps are
very attractive when colors matching
the overhangtng are used for the cross
stitching. The strips are lovely In all
white with a pattern tn flet darning to
take the place of the cross-stitch pat
terms.