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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-05-22
1ransml.slblIltx Of Genius.

The sale of relics of Robert and
Elizabeth Browning by executors Of
the estate Of their son, the late Robert
Weidemann Barrett Browning, which
began May l, again calls attention to
the fact that the child of union SO
richly lowered. from the literary
and artistic standpoint, failed to show
traces of the genius of either parent.
He was an artist, but did nothing ex-
traordinary. 1t would almost seem
that genius not only has way OF
sometimes consuming its possessor
but also OF consuming itself as far
as the immediate offspring are con-
cerned. At any rate, the evidence as
to its transmissibility is still lacking
although. OF course, there are plenty
of facts to justify a belief as to the
transmissibility OF special talents.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-05-22

missing, 641. Confederate, killed, 9OS
wounded. 4.749; missing, 405.
Seven Days Battles, June 25-July 1.
1S62-Union. killed. 1,734; wounded
S.O62; missing, 6.O53 Confederate,
killed, 3,47S; wounded, 1921; miss
ing, S75.
Manassas campaign, August 1881,
1S62-Union, killed, LAT; wounded.
killed, 1,4S1; wounded, 1927; missing.
SO.
Antietam, Maryland. September II.
1s62-Union, killed, 2.1Os; wounded.
9,543; missing. 753. Confederate.
killed. 1856; wounded. 9.34s; miss
ing, 1857.
Fredericksburg. Virginia, December
13. 1S62-Union. killed. 1884; wound
ed, $500; missing, 1.769. Confederate.
killed. 500: wounded. 1.068; missing,
651.
Stone River, Tennessee, December
81, 1S62-Union, killed, 1,730; wound
ed, 1902; missing. 3.717. Confederate.
killed, 1924; wounded. 7,945; miss
ing, 1,027
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 1-3.
1S62-Union, killed 3,Os0; wounded,
14,497; missing, 23,001. Confederate.
killed, 1882; wounded, 12.706; miss
ing, 20,44S.-
Wilderness, Virginia, May As, 1854
Union, killed, 2,246; wounded. 1907;
missing. 1888. Confederate figures
not recorded.
Losses of Union troops: Total
killed in action, 81, 1852; died of wounds,
34,773; died of disease, 1S3.287.
One in every 65 was killed in action.
One in every Sc died of wounds.
One in every 13 died of disease.
One in every is was captured.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-05-22

well and hearty and weigh about
200 pounds. l feel very grateful that
| found Dodds Kidney Pills and you
may publish this letter If you wish. l
am serving my third term as Probate
Judge of Gray Co. Yours truly,
PHILIP MILLER, Cimarron. Kan.
Correspond with Judge Miller about
this wonderful remedy.
Dodds Kidney Pills, SOC. per box at
your dealer or Dodds Medicine Co..
Buffalo, N. Y. Write for Household
Hints, also music of National Anthem
English and German words) and re-
cipes for dainty dishes. All 3 sent free.
Adv
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-05-22
HER "BEsr FRIEND"
A Woman Thus Speaks Of Postum.

We usually consider our best friends
those who treat us best.
Some persons think coffee a real
friend, but watch it carefully awhile
and observe that it is one of the
meanest of all enemies, for it stabs
one while protesting friendship.
Coffee contains poisonous drug
caffeine-which Injuries the delicate
nervous system and frequently sets
up disease in one or more organs of
the body, If its use is persisted in.
81 had heart palpitation and nerv-
BUSINESS for four years and the doctor
told me the trouble was caused by
coffee. He advised me to leave it of,
but l thought l could not" writes a
Wis. lady.
"On the advice of friend I tried
Postum and it so satisfied me did not
care for coffee after few days trial
of Postum.
"As weeks went by and 1 continued
to use Postum my weight increased
from 90 to 118 pounds, and the heart
trouble left me. l have used it a year
now and am stronger than 1 ever was.
can hustle up stairs without any
heart palpitation, and am free from
nervousness.
"My children are very fond of Post
um and it agrees with them. My sister
liked 1t when she drank 1t at my house;
now she has Postum at home and has
become very fond of it. You may use
my name If you wish, as l am not
ashamed of praising my best friend
Postum" Name given by Pustum Co..
Battle Creek, Mich.
Postum now comes in new concen-
trated form called Instant Postum. 1t
is regular Postum, so processed at the
factory that only the soluble portions
are retained.
A spoonful of Instant Postum with
hot water, and sugar and cream 10
taste, produce instantly delicious
beverage.
Write for the little book. "The Road
to Wellville."
There's Reason" for Postum
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-05-22
Realism In Art.

A countryman was recently visiting
the city and was listening to the
boasts OF number of artists about
the wonderful genius OF their fellow
workers.
The countryman listened in silence
for a time. but finally broke out
with:
"oh, yeou git eout! There is old
Bill Simpkins Of my village, who kin
paint a piece of cork SO 'xactly like
marble that the minute you throw 1t
into the water it will sink to the bot
tom kuh-chug, jest like stone"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-05-22
Sound REASONING,

try place to his gardener, concerning
that tree l wanted you to cut down.
my wife thinks 1t had better be al
lowed to stand"
We'll, Ah think 1t ought ter come
down, Massa Brown was the reply.
What are your reasons for thinking
so. Sambo?"
We'll, sab, de first reason am dat
de tree done keep de light OF de green
house; de secon' reason am dat it's
gettin' old. and de third reason am dat
! cut it down las night"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-05-22

my breath was
short and l had
chills and back
ache. l took the
pills about a year
ago and have had
no return of the
palpitations. Am
now 63 years old.
able to do lots of
manual labor, am
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-05-22
the LATEST FASHION NOTE

says; ut is wise precaution against getting
hoies In delicate hosiery to powder the shoes
before putting them on" Many people sprinkle
the famous antiseptic powder, Aliens Foot Ease,
into the shoes, and find that It saves its ten
times over in keeping holes from hosiery as well
as lessenng friction and consequent smarting
and aching OF the feet
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-05-22
signature sssss sss Of ZHAzZEu
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
Conquest Of Disease.

The wonderful achievements
wrought by bacilli cultures and the
preparation of preventive serums
place modern physicians in position
surprising that of the ancient magi or
medieval alchemists and render their
services to mankind more striking
than the proudest exploits of Alexan-
der or Cyrus. In the campaign against
virulent diseases the quiet miscrosco-
pist in his study, be he Pasteur.
Flexner or Carrel, is unostentatiously
warning with armies the conquest OF
which outmatches the military feats
of a Caesar or Charlemagne.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-05-22

It's enough to discourage temper,
ance advocates when money gets
tight.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-05-22
Mans Preference.

MEN in youth. or age, or middle
age. will sooner kiss pretty mouth
than a clever brow any day. or every
."-"Wilsam," by S. C. Nethersole.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-05-22
Daily IhouQht.

Whether you be man or woman you
will never do anything in the world
without courage. 1t is the greatest
quality of the mind next to honor
James Lane Allen.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-05-22

Red Cross Bag Blue, much better. goes
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
good grocer. Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-05-22

To Strengthen Glassware.
Boiling piece of glassware in =
weak solution OF salt in water, and
allowing it to cool gradually will make
It less brittle.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-05-22
JUDGE CURED. HEART TROUBLE

took about boxes of Dodds Kid
ney Pills for Heart Trouble from
which l had suffered for years. l
had dizzy spells, my eyes puffed,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-05-22

Smile on wash day. That's when you
use Red Cross Bag Blue. Clothes whittier
than snow. All grocers. Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-05-22

Defined.
MAUD. what is call money!"
Its the kind, l guess, you tele-
phone your husband you must have"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-05-22

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces intiamma-
ton, ,allays pain cures wind collie ,25c bottle.Av
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-05-22

Some of us hand out advice only
when we have an ak to grind.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-05-22
Logical

why did the bride elope with the
groomsman?"
Because he was the best man"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-05-22

important to HAothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
Infants and children, and see that 1t
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-05-22

than ether dye One l0c package ccIors ~ nb
Write for free booklet-How to Dye BSeach md M9 Soso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
BAXTER IS NEW
 COMMISSIONER Master Mechanic of Crane Valve Co. in
 TayIor's Place New AppOintee Takes Oath Of Office Without Delay
 Mayor Is Pleased

Malcolm Baxter, assistant superin- tendent and master mechanic at the West End plant of the Crane Valve company is the new fire commissioner succeeding Wallace Taylor, president of the board. who tendered his resig- nation to Mayor Clifford B. Wilson re- gently.
 Mayor Wilson announced the ap- pointment of MT. Baxter to the fire board this morning and the new mem Der was administered the oath of of- fee by City Clerk Stephen Boucher shortly after II o'clock.
 MT. Baxter resides at 203 Iranfstan avenue and has long been in the em- ploy of the Crane Valve company, pushing himself ahead until he occu- pied the responsible position of as sistant superintendent at the big plant of the company in the West End.
 The mayor says he believes that in MT. Baxter he has found man ex- cel1entIy qualified to fill the position on the fire board, and one who will work congenial1y with the other com missioners, all for the ultimate good of the department.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
HIS MUSIC CONE FOREVER.
 FEDERAL WRECK VICTIM
 GETS HEAVY SETTLEMENT I
Young Man for Whom Bright Career Ap- peared in Prospect Is IneparabIy In-
 jured--Has Lost Tone Perception

Local physicians today learned that John T. Won Pfeiffer, of ReadvilIe, Mass, one of the passengers who was seriously injured in the wreck of the Federal express at Bridgeport on the morning of July Ii, 1911, has made a settlement with the New Haven road by which he receives SIG. This is one of the largest amounts paid for damages for injuries received in that wreck and among the largest single damage claims ever paid for wreck injuries in Connecticut by the Railroad company.
 Won Pfeiffer's case has been follow ed with interest by Bridgeport physl- clans because of peculiar brain in juries he received and it is said that the Railroad company pays this large sum in damages because Won Pfeifer' s injuries have forever incapacitated him from following his chosen career as a singer. Von Pfeiffer's case is pathetic. Once possessed of a tenor voice of rare tone and sweetness Von Pfeiffer is now unable to sing a note, nor does he care to hear the music of others.
 The young man while serving valet for former Governor Draper of Massachusetts was studying music with a view to entering the Boston Conservatory of Music and later talk ing up an operatic career. Former Governor Draper had encouraged the young man in his musical studies and at the time of his injuries Won Pfeif- fer had been singing in the choir of one of the largest churches in Boston.
 The morning of the wreck Won Pfeiffer with his brother Frank, was a passenger on the Federal express. They boarded the train in PhiladeI- phia where Frank lives, and were on their way to Boston intending to visit their parents who live in Mcdonald street. Readvil1e, Mass. While travel ing at a speed of about a. mile a. min ute the express failed to take the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
DRUG THEORY IS
 EXPLODED IN CASE
 OF JAMES FILTERS
But Police Are Still Unable to Solve What Became
 of His Money

The theory that after robbery and possible drugging, the body of James FeIters had been diabo1ically placed upon the railroad tracks where it was horribly mutilitted to avoid detection has been exploded by police investt- gation under the direction of Detec- tive Sergeant Edward Cronan. A witness has been located who saw Felters seated on the viaduct shortly before the train came along. An at tempt is still being made to ascertain whether he was robbed of the money he was known to possess before the accident or after his body had been torn to pieces.
 Comment is general today respect ing the number of persons recently killed at the depot, and consensus is general that in addition to the police protecAs m whteh is offered by the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
JUDGE WILDER WILL DOUBLE FINES OF BIKE LAMP LAW OFFENDERS

Cumulative fines and Jail sentences are to be imposed upon offenders found violating the rule that lights be lit after sunset upon all rubber tired vehicles using the. city streets. Joseph Rodriguez, apprehended by Patrolman J. A. Burnes at the corner of State and Broad street last Saturday night pleaded not guilty. He admitted he was aware of the ordinance.
 Judge Wilder calling attention to the increasing number of violations an- nounced that he would double the pre- ceding fine, making that imposed up- on Rodriguez $4, and would continue to double in each case until the limit had been reached.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
ERROR OR SCANDAL IMMINENT OVER BRIDGEPORT
 PAVING BILL LEGISLATION
WAR REPORTS AT VARIANCE
 IN BALKANS

Vienna, July 7-E1even thousand of- ftcers and men of the Servian Linok division were killed during the battle with the Bulgarians in which 1t was defeated, according to the Sofia cor respondent Of Retchspost. The divi- sion which consisted of 15,ooo men, was outf1anked and surrounded by a Bulgarian army. Only 4,O0O of the Servian army survived, and these were taken prisoners.
 According to other newspaper re- ports a Bulgarian column composed of 14,000 troops has succeeded in reach ing the Servian town of Vrandya and is threatening the line of retreat of the Servian army. The Bu1garians presumably were pushed forward from Egr1 Palanka.
 London. July 7-The Servian Ginis- ter here denies the defeat of the Linn ok divisions Of the Servian army and says yesterday they recaptured the towns of KrivoIak from the Bu1gar- it is not certain that the Lfn1ok div1- sion was engaged in that operation.
 Salonika, July 7-Parts of the Greek Eight wing has driven the B1Ilgarfans across the river SItruTna. and is now marching on the town Serres, accord ing to official reports from the Greek headquarters.
 London, July "A despatch from Sofia to the Central News says off cial messages received from the front report the occupation of Nigrita, west of Lake Tahynos, by the Bulgarian troops, who have also captured other important strategicaI points from the Greeks
 General 1vaaloff commander of the BuIga1ians, by a surprise attack dis 1of Tar ntlmb berfng 5000 men under the per sonal command of King Constantine.
 Vienna, July 7-The mobilization of the Roumanian Army will be comp1et- ed by Thursday or Friday, according to despatches from Bucharest. The Rou- man1an troops are expected to cross the Danube into Bulgaria immediate ly and as a result of this step it is assumed that Bulgaria will be com peI1eds either to agree to the Rou- manian demands and permit Rou- mania to occupy the territory she de- sires or to engage in war.
 Belgrade, July "A number of war correspondents have left for their headquarters at Uskup. The cornnan- der Of the Servian troops announces that the newspapernen will be allow ed to go to the front
 Athens. Greece, July EThe Greek casualties since the beginning of fighting against the Bulgarians total 10, 400 killed and wounded, according to official reports.
 After the battle for the possession of KiIkish the right wing of the Greek army forced the Bulgarians to retire across the river Struma- The Greek left wing after severe fighting. occupied the heights to the south of Lake Doiran and then pursued the re- treating BuIgarians toward Strumnit- l ga, capturing twelve field guns and in- 1 f1icting severe losses on the Bulgar- iaEs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
CONFESSION OF FORGER TO
 8 MURDERS

Los Angeles, Cal, July 7.-Arrested on the charge of having passed a bad check at a seaside resort, Simon P. He1finstine who is in jail here today. startled officials of the sherfffs office with a purported confession in which he detailed a series of eight murders in Ohio. These include the sIaying Of Pearl Bryan, for whose death the medical students. Jackson and WaI1- ing, were executed.
 Some of the circumstances of the crimes, as related by Helfinstine, do not coincide with facts and county of hcials were inclined to believe that the prisoner was suffering from in- sanity. He1finstfne said he started his career of murder in 1896 with the killing of a farmer named Nedrick and his wife and the stealing of $s,- 900, which they had hidden away. Tn 1908, the prisoner said, he killed two Farmers, named Fletcher and Butler at Kenton Pike, Ohio.
 Pearl Bryan was supposed to havs been killed in Cincinnati, but Helfins stine asserts that he murdered the girl in Toledo and then shipped. the body to Jackson and Wal1fng, in Cin- cinnati.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
Sudden Death Of
 Mrs c. N. RuggIes Shocks Many Friends

Taken suddenly i'll with apopIexy while sitting on the front porch of her beautiful home at 2s6s North Main street last evening, Mrs. Charles N. Ru-zIes, widow of the we'll known nv- lerynan who died about four years ago. grew worse so rapidly that she rated at Il o'clock this morning. News pf her death will be received with great surprise by a. host of frien.7s in -4his city for it was only a couple of days ago that Mrs RuggIes was get ring around, apparently in the best Df health.
 Although her appea, ance beIied the 1SRct, Mrs Ruggles mad not been feel ,anE well for some time and when she srrzS stricken last evening she sank rapidly until the end came this morn anx She was well known in this city being an aunt Of Mayor Clifford B. Wilson She was a member of the First Baptist church and took an ae- :afve interest in the church affairs. Mrs RuEgles was 5S years of age SShe leaves only one near relative, Mrs. Mary E. Wilson, a sister, the mother pf the mayor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07

cross-over at Fairfield avenue, plung- ed off the viaduct and twelve persons were killed and 46 injured. The broth CTS Won Pfeiffer were among the in- jured.
 Frank escaped with dis1ocated left shoulder, fractured ribs and sprained back, but John had frac- ture of the skull, three gashes in his head and bruises of the back and legs. The brothers were taken to St. Vim cents hospital and John was placed on the dangerous list. For several days he hovered between life and death and the hospital physicians held out little hope for his recovery.
 After lying for many days in 8 semi conscious condition there came a wonderful change for the better and to the astonishment of the doctors Won Pfeiffer began to get well. After a time he was able to leave the hos pita1 and go to his home in Readvll1e but his singing voice was gone.
 No longer was he able to delight relatives and friends with his tenor tones- In fact it is said that follow ing his recovery from the accident, Von Pfeiffer could not tell one note from another and cannot do so to this day.
 Physicians were able to. patch the broken head and nature mended it, but the injury had apparently forever unsettled that portion of the brain which determines and regulates the tone values. Once a sweet singer with a voice that under development prom fsed to bring both fame and fortune to it's possessor, Won -Pfeiffer is said to have become one of those few un- fortunate beings who have no ear for music.
 It is said he cannot sing a note now and no longer cares for music and that this condition was brought about by his injuries in the wreck hence the heavy damage settlement which the railroad made with him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
CITY COURT CASES

Wholesale forfeiture of bonds in as- Sault and breach of the peace cases this morning annoyed Judge Frank
 Wilder in the city court and caused him to order that higher bonds be fix ed for the appearance of principals in breach of peace and other cases.
 Al Rdght1nan and James Sullivan, ar rested with John Flood and John Col- lirls after a disturbance at 3S4 Bun nell street Saturday night had been ordered that hereafter S15~ should be the minimum in such cases which was the fine imposed upon the two who were unfortunate enough to have been kept in Jail.
 John Fletcher, alias John Raw1ins. arrested for committing a serious breach of the peace on Saturday night was also among the missing. Bonds of $50 had been posted for his appearance which were called
 Apprehended as he was about to use it is alleged, an eight-inch dagger up- on Victor F'usco. ss Reilly street and John RiZzo, 319 Hamilton street at the latter address, James ScaIi, of East Bridgeport, is under $50 bonds for trial tomorrow upon charges of intoxi- cation, breach of the peace and car rying concealed weapons.
 Edward yosh, 100 Austin street, who last night required five officers of the law to place him under arrest when with a baby in his arms and as- sisted by a hysterica1 wife he bit and fought the officers, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $1 and costs upon a charge of resistance to the police.
 Leslie Jones, 19 years old, of Ogden street, arrested for breach of the peace at the Seaside bathing houses yesterday when found in possession of a suit belonging to the city, which he refused to relinquish and later brought a crowd of friends to foreibly demand from the bath officer, today had the charges nolled.
 Frank Ferris and George O'sullivan. train riders, were found guilty and sentenced to ten days in jafI- This was later suspended as was the same sentence upon George Jordan and Thomas Brown, arrested for trespass- ing on railroad property.
 Nolles were entered in the cases of Michael Riga, s54 Willard street ac- cused of breach of peace and assault upon Andrew Laurenz and of Costa Costigan, s2 State street, accused of assault.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
Mid Week Excursions
 On Steamer Bridgeport

Commencing Tuesday, July sth, and continuing until Sept 7th, the New England Steamship Co, will inaugur- ate a. new service which will make glad the hearts of those who believe in breaking the monotony of the hot summer weather, by taking a day off occasionally, combining business with pleasure; to see the fashions or to visit the many points of interest in and about New York city.
 Every Tuesday and Thursday, the regular Sunday scale of prices will prevail of course, the reduced tickets are only good on the day of issue The object is to give the public an op- portunity to enjoy this delightful sail and to popu1arize these daily excur- siores of the Steamer Bridgeport
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
LAKE PLEASED
 WITH HIS NEW
 SUBMARINE, 6 2

Tests of the G-2 one of the new submarine torpedo boats which the Lake Torpedo Boat company built at it's Newport News yards have been witnessed by Lieut.. R. c. Needham, D. S. N.. and W. c. Foley, naval ar- ehitect- President Simon Lake Of the company said today that so far as the results of the test had been very satisfactory.
 The tests have been made in the Sound off Brb1geport. The date for the final test has not been set. This test will be made at sea probably at point off the Rhode Island coast.
 The date for the launching of the G-3, another submarine torpedo boat which the company is building has not been set either.
 Today Lieut. Needham and Archf- tect Foley were the guests of Deputy Judge F. L. Wilder during the session of the city court. Later they were taken on a tour of inspection about the Police and Charities building. They were especially interested in the Bertillon system records which are kept by Lieut.. Haux.