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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
NEARLY THOUSAND TEACHERS WILL BE
 IN TOWN FRIDAY
Plans for 37th Annual Conven- ton of the Fairfield County Association

The 37th annual meeting of the pub lie school teachers of Fairfield county will be held at the First M. E. church in this city. Friday morning. com mencing at 1O:15 and it is expected that between 700 and 800 teachers will attend the sessions. This is the reg ular spring convention of the teach CTS, and officers will be elected for the coming year. An interesting program of talks and exercises has been pre- pared for the occasion.
 The principal address at the naorndne Q session will be by Arthur D. Dean, chief of the vocational schools of New York, who will take for his topic the Man and His Job.'' Another talk for the morning will be "The Land of the Navajo, by Prof Herbert E.. Gregory of the United States Geolog- ical Survey
 The business session of the conven- tion will be held at 2:3O, at which of ficers will be elected and then there will be an address by Hon. Nathan C. Shaeffer of Pennsylvania, Has the School Heard the Voice of Conserva- ton 9"
 The officers of the association are: President Lothrop D. Higgins, Dan bury; viceNpresident, Bessie E. Howes, Bridgeport; secretary, M. Louise Col lins, Stamford; treasurer, Schuyler P.
 
 The program for the day will be as follows
 1915 Address-'HThe Man and the Job" Arthur D. Dean, Chief of vo- catfonal schools, State of New York.
 11:15 Lecture Illustrated-"The Land of the Navao." Professor Herbert B. Gregory. United States Geological Sur vey.
 2.30 Business.
 300 Address-'tHas the School Heard the Voice of Conservation" Hon. Ma than c. Schaeffer, State Superinten- dent of Public Instruction of Pennsy1- vania.
 The officers of the association are as follows:
 President, Lothrop D. Higgins, Dan bury; Vice-President, Bessie E. Howes Bridgeport; Secretary, M. Louise Col lins, Stamford; Treasurer, Schuyler F. Williams, Bridgeport.
 Executive Committee by election, Edwin c. Andrews, Greenwich; George E. Thompson, East Norwalk; E. J. Graham, Norwich
 Elk Officio, Charles w. Deane, Bridgeport; Samuel J. SlaWson Stam- ford; Frederick J. Brownscombe, Dan bury.
 Committees, Nominations, John Per- kfns, Danbury; Hugh w. Alger, Wes- ton; Samuel J. Slawson, Stamford. Resolutions, Edward D. Graber, Green wich; Frank W. Gregory, Norwa1k; Robert L. Zink, Bridgeport. Necrolo- gy, Frank c. Avery, Stamford; Frank A. Berry. Bethel; Grover c. Bowman, Westport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
A. Bismarck Duel.

A duel in which Bismarck was once engaged had a very amusing origin. It occurred when he was chief secre- tary of the Prussian legation at Frank fort He went much into society and one Christmas attended a big ball. During the height of the festivities Bismarck's attention was directed to an exceedingly pompous individual who strutted about the room. This was M. de Clancy, a noted French duelist. Later on this important individual took part in the dance, but having omitted to leave his hat at the proper place had perforce to hold it out a1- most at arms length while he danced. The spectacle tickled Bismarck inn mensely, and, as the Frenchman came sailing majestically along, Bismarck stepped forward and dropped a coin into the hat. A duel was one of the next days events. Though 1t was with pistols Bismarck escaped unhurt, while his adversary was wounded.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
UGGS DONOHUE
 LAST PLAYER TO
 WEAR WHISPERS

t'Jiggs'' Donohue, recently reported dead in an Ohio insane asylum-a1- though the report has since been de nied-has been the subject of many reminiscent stories, but the sport writ CTS have overlooked one of DoI1ohue's claims to fame, which was that he was the last ball player to wear whis- kers. Long after other players had discarded the hirsute appendages, 'tJiggs" clung to his facial ornament
 The great first baseman was led to dispense with the beard by an incident that occurred in Nashville, Tenn. The outer garden was OvergroWn with bushes and bramb1es, and "Jiggs' was stationed in right field during an exhibition game. He chased a. long fly into the thicket, caught his foot on something, and dfved head first into a mass of thorny bushes. Most of his whiskers had to be cut off before he could be extricated, and after that 'tJiggs'' visited the barber regularly. While the beard was tabooed after that, many players continued to sport mouStaches. Jim ORourke of the Giants, and Fred Titus of the Phillies
 were perhaps the last diamond stars to wear brushes on their upper lips
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
AnuoIX Weapon.

When boxers and fighters came to- gether in the old days of Greece they wore upon their hands the cestus, which was in itself a terrible adjunct to any fighter. But there was some times attached to the cestus a deadlier weapon, consisting of a three pronged fork of bronze, known as the myrmex. Classical literature has frequent ref erences to the myrmex, which is de scribed as the deadliest weapon of the ancient pugilist The right hand was swathed in tough hide, bound in place with thongs and supplemented by small knobs of lead or iron. This was the cestus, to which was affixed the myrmex Combats in those days were much more brutal and dangerous than those of the modern prize ring. It is easily seen that a single blow of the myrmex might cause death or perma- nent injury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
ConstitutionaIity
 Of Connecticut
 Statute Questioned
Ry Our Special correspondent.)

Washington April 21.-The Connecti- cut statute dealing with keepers of houses of i'll repute is being tested rel ajtive to it's eonstitutfona1ity before the is Marion A. Morse of New London, County Charles C. Comstock of Montville appeared for the plaintiff and Charles B. Whittlesey is the coun- sel for the state.
 The Statute on trial provides that any person who shall keep a house, or is reputed to keep a house, of i'll fame, etc, shall pay a, fine of $100. f2+
 It is claimed by the plaintiff that the Statute in question is not only unjust and unreasonable because the rights secured to every citizen of Connecti- cut may be, and have been violated, but also because the possibilities for injustice in cases arising under the statute are manifold.
 'tThe rule as to the strict construc- ton of criminal statutes said Mr. Comstock in his brief, most favor able to the accused would seem to make the reputation of a place in criminate it's keeper, irrespective of the truth of the matter. It is the reputation of the house which deter mines the guilt of the accused. She may as a matter of fact lead the best of moral lives and never permit inn morality within the house, yet if the place in some manner gain a bad rep utation in the minds of a portion of the townsfolks she may be convicted Of the crime of keeping a. house of ill- fame. The proof upon her part that the implied immortality does not in fact exist does not help since that is no defense to the fact that the bad reputation does exist.
 ''An idle remark dropped upon fer tile soil will reap bountifully in a short time without a chance to de- tect the one starting the malicious ru- nor. A reputation soon forms from 8 repetition of the rumor-one tells another, while probably neither have visited the place and all the actual information distributed is chased up- on what each has been told; heresay, pure and simple.
 Even a common drunkard is not convicted upon proof of his reputation but upon the facts concerning his condition.''
 MT. Whittlesey argued for the State and the matter was taken under ad- visement/ by the Court and an opinion vii! be handed down at some future time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
King Haakon's Hopeful.

One day Prince Olaf had little play mate with him in one of the private salons in the palace at Christiania. The visitor climbed into one of the arm chairs. Get out of there," cried Olaf; that's my fathers placer' King Haa- kon hastened across the room to com fort the little visitor, who looked scared, and in order to reassure him picked him up and sat him on his knee. At this young Prince Olaf be- came still more enraged With stamp of his small foot, he expostulated, Get out of there, I tell you; that is my mothers plaoeP'-T P.'s Weekly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
THIS DATE IN
 PUGILISTIC ANNALS

1eos-Jack. Root bested Kid Mccoy in 10 rounds at Detroit
 19O4-Jack Johnson Knocked out Sam McVey in 20th round at San Francisco.
 1eO7-Sam Langford knocked out Tiger Smith in 4th round at London. 1912-CarI Morris and Morgan Will Hams fought round draw at Oklaho- ma City.
 1912-Digger Stanley, English, de- feated Charlie Ledoux, French, in 20 rounds at London.
 1912-Ray Temple defeated Matty Baldwin in 10 rounds at New Orleans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
Positive Proof.

A New York lawyer said in Washing ton of a certain exposure:
 ''The proof was posiive-as positive as the proof against the barber.
 There was a barber who was ac- cused of secret inebriety, but his old patrons refused to credit such a charge.
 "A stanch old patron went to the man to be shaved one morning. The barber in silence began to father him, and then suddenly seized him by the nose.
 'Lathering away, the barber gripped the nose so firmly that its owner grunt- ed in pain
 Here, let go my noser
 But the barber, still holding on tight, said as he lathered steadily on:
 'Gan'ti If I did I'd fall down. "- Washington Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22

When did LineoIn's birthday become a legal hoIiday7
 Lincolns birthday has been made a legal holiday at different times in Cali fornia, Colorado, Connecticut, Dela- ware, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Ne vada, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming.
 What is "quo fata ferunt7"
 A Latin phrase meaning "Whither the fates carry"
 Who is the author of the poem be- ginning:
 1t is easy enough to be pleasant
 When life flows along like a song,
 But the man worth while
 Is the man who will smile
 When everything goes dead wrong?
 Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
 Can you tell me how to clean cut steel shoe buckles?
 Moisten a rag with kerosene and go over the buckles until they are clean.
 What is the term of enlistment in the United States army7 Can you give me inform ation about the army post schools2
 The army act of Aug. 24. 1912, pre- scribes a seven year term of enlist ment and this act went into effect the 1st of last November. At the United States army posts there are separate schools for commissioned officers, non commissioned officers and enlisted men from November to March. Full infor- nation may be secured from the secre- tary of war, Washington.
 What is the meaning of the motto, "FIereat majestioa," or, rather, put it into English?
 The correct form of the motto is "Floreat majestasr' usually translat- ed as "Let majesty reign,'' although the literal translation is "Let majesty be in f1ower,''
 What part of bone is essential to it's Iife7
 The periosteum, or the membrane surrounding the bone. This contains blood vessels which pass into the bone itself.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
ST. ANTHONY'S CHURCH
 WHTST AND DANCE.

The goal of success will certainly be reached by the members of the choir of St. Anthony's French R. c. church, when they give their first grand whist and dance on Thursday evening, April 24, in the Colonial ball room. Judg- ing by the large number of tickets that have been sold there will be a large attendance. Bentley's orchestra will furnish the music for dancing. which will be enjoyed both during and after the whist. The beautiful tro- phies displayed at Jennie Hamilton s Pharmacy are only 0 few of the many to be distributed to the successful con testants. The proceeds of the enter tainment are to be used for new or gan fund.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
Ann1A Mnrk.

Willie, why couldn't you find the re- suit of these examples you took home" inquired the teacher in sharp voice.
 Please, ma 'am,' replied the shaking boy, ''me father says they wuz too hard for him, an would you mind giving me a few easier ones to do ?"-Woman's Home Companion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
E. H. DILLON & Go.

tain.
 If, as Griffith figures, his own slab men can do effective work with the home plate elevated, the opposing pitchers will be at a disadvantage, and it is of course possible that in the long run the Nationals will come cut on the big end of the horn.
 Johnson does not seem to think that the elevation of the home plate will help him materially, but he ad- mits that he cannot definitely tell un- til he has worked against opposing American league clubs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
He Adored Whitaker.

Whitaker, of almanac fame, would seem to have been a better known name than that of the poet John Green leaf Whittier. The poet was once pes tered by a man who followed him to his rural retreat, declaring that he adored his works and wanted his auto graph. He exhibited overwhelming en- thusiasm and ''Yet all the ttfne," said Whittier, "he called me Whita ker."- London Standard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
Makino Him comfortable,

'I would box your ears,'' said a young lady to her stupid and tiresome admirer, "if''-
 If what?'' he asked anxiously. ''If." she repeated, ''I could get box carge enough for the purpose. Lion don Telegraph
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
No Merit In It.

Mother reprovingly) - When I was young girls never thought of doing the things the- do today. Daughter Well, that's why they didn't do them. Boston Transcript.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
He Waa Rora

The young man sat and sat and talk ed and talked.
 About 11:3o he sang. Love, I'm Go- ing Away"
 The young lady showed interest for the first time since 8:3O.
 When do you startY' she inquired Louisville Courier-Journal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
All AIika.

Visitor Gin a country village>-WelI. it's a simple thing to elect a man sure ly. Choose the cleverest man. Will lager-There isn't one unfortunately Meggendorfer Blatter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22

Washington, April 22-After a con- ference, in which the parliamentary experts of the Ho,,se participated, friends of Representative eThetus w. Sims of Tennessee decided to offer resolution in the House calling for the immediate institution of contempt pro- ceedings against Charles c. Glover, the Washington banker who slapped MT. Sims face on Friday. The resolution, which was offered by Representative Garrett of Tennessee, called for the appointment of a special committee to recommend to the House the method of procedure in the arraignment and trial Of MT. Glover. If the resolution is adopted as expected, the committee will report within a week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
Hia Joke.

Brown got off a great nother-in-law joke the other night"
 That sol What was it?''
 'He said he was very fond of her."- Detroit Free Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
The Queerness of It.

'"rhe baby takes after his father" "Strangey'
 ~Why stranger"
 GA father like that baby's got sell dom leaves anything after him for anybody to take."-Baltimore Ameri- can.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22

Knowledge and timber shouldn't be much used till they are seasoned.- Holmes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22

Many q man finds out too late that he cannot hide anything from his own cOnscience.-Pliny.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
Temotino Eate

~Psp, what does tempting fate ssanT"
 Tempting fate, my son, means wear ng high hat in snovballing time."- Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22

When did the Countess de CastsIs lane marry the Duke de Sasan? When did she become the Countess de Cas- teIIan0?
 The Countess de CastelIane, or, rath- CT, Mime. Gould, as she was known aft CT her divorce from Count Boni de Castellane married Prince Helie de Eagan July 2, 1908. She married the Count de Castellane in New York, March 1, 1895.
 How is iron galvanized, and Wsy9
 The iron is plunged into molten zinc, which forms an alloy on the surface that prevents rust
 Are there any regulations governing appointments to the diplomatic eorPs9
 Yes Initial appointments from out side the service to sscretaryshlps in the diplomatic service shall be only to the classes of third secretary of em- bassy or, in case of higher existent vacancies, of second secretary of leGa- tion or of secretary of legation at such post as has assigned to it but one sec retary. Vacancies in secretaryshAps of higher classes shall be filled by pro motion from the lower grades of the service based upon efficiency and abil- ity as shown in the service. The as- sistant secretary of state, the solicitor of the deparment of state, the chief of the diplomatic bureau the chief of the bureau of appointments and the chief examiner of the civil service commission or of some person whom the commission shall designate or such persons as may be designated to serve in their stead are constituted a board whose duty it is to determine the qualifications of persons designated by the president for examination to deter mine their fitness for possible appoint ment as secretaries of embassy or lega- ton. All examinations are held in Washington.
 When vvas the first Browning society for the study of the poets works or ganized?
 In London, Oct 2S. 1881.
 What is the capital of PananaT
 Panama. located on the Pacific eide of the isthlnus.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22

Heaven never helps the man who will not act.-Sophocles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22

What is the capital of PanamaF Panama. located on the Pacific side of the isthInus.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22

When ~as the first Browning society for the. study of the poets Vvorks or sanized?
 In London, Oct 2s. 1881.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22

How is iron galvanized, and WhyF
 The iron is plunged into molten zinc, which forms an alloy on the surface that prevents rust.
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