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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-25

l OA Lue SJ1ldDlE. l Is it fact that bricks cannot be m ade without straw? l The supposition that straw forms an essential part of brick seems to come from the Bible. Brickna king was the chief occupation of the Israelites dur ing their bondage in Egypt. The bricks they made, being undoubtedly sun dried only, required a binding mate rial, since the mud from the banks of the Nile did not possess sufficient CO., hesion in itself, and so chopped straw and weeds were mixed into the clay Machine made bricks of modern times do not contain any straw. wedding supper.
 A good wife and health
 Are mans best wealth.
 May woman be our companion; may we never make her slave.
 Next to God we are indebted to woman. first for life, then for making it worth while.
 Here's to the most fascinating woman the widow of some other man.
 Here's to Gods first thought, man. Here's to Gods second thought woman. Second thoughts are always best, so
 Is the Panama railroad the only rail- way system in the isthmus?
 No. There is another system in the territory about Bocas del Toro, prin- cipally for the banana industry, with 151 miles of track.
 Was Napoleon BonaParte an asnostic and an avovved destroyer of creeds2
 Napoleon WAS man of action, not a philosopher, and he never managed to express adequately even his military ideas. His religious opinions we can not state
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-25

sATURT$aY SPECIALS. Fresh should CTS 13e, pork Joins 17c, prime rib roast 13c, fresh eggs 19c. 10 lbs. sugar 47c, Maine potatoes 1ec,t tur- nips 12c, 3fcans tomatoes, peas, corn 25c, condensed milk Sc. Manjoney's s Meat & Butter Market, 1882 Main
 St. Tel. 934-4. a%p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-25

WANTED IDEAS-write for List In- ventions Wanted by manufacturers and prizes offered for inventions. Our four books sent free. Patent secured or Fee Returned. Victor J. Evans & Co.,, Washington, D. c.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-25
For avert1ng moths.
A suit to fit fancy and purse.

If woman has in mind to spend certain sum of money for sut she find suit here for exactly money. Chances that it will be attractive and better every than she expected to find at price If seeks sut and has definite price in ind she may choose here from wide range that there will surely be several that satisfactory.
 That advantage of choosing from a big varied assembly
 There suits here at $2O. There suits at $50 and 75 And between those at these prices wide and delightful and attractive gathering at many prices Every seasonable fabric Every liked color Every good style.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-25

FOR SALE-R ound bottom power boat, 19 feet long. Engine Bridge port Motor. Apply No. "A Arm strong Place. U 25 b"p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-25

Kindly tell me the proper proauneia tion of "Pear1" and "Amundsen?"
 Pronounced "Pee-a-ry'' and "Ah mundsen,'' the accent in both falling on the first syllable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-25

Whom did Easter. fall on March g before?
 In 1856. It will not fall on that date again during this century
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-25

How did the Turkey trot" orisinate3
 It is said to have had it's origin in the sailors dance halls of San Fran cisco.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-25

Weather for to-day: Fair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-25

what tS a sa9a7
 A saga is a Scandinavian myth or heroic story-In a wide sense, a bit of ancient history or legend.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-25

What is the Edda2
 The Bible of the ancient Scandfna. vians. The original Edda was compiled by an Icelandic priest in the eleventh century.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-25

What is the oldest English paper stlII published?
 The London Times, founded in 17s3
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-25

What departpnent is in charge Of the census taICins7
 Commerce.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-10
LEONARDTOWN Still retains
ANCIENT english CUSTOMS
Scores Of Its Houses Are Built Of Bricks Brought Across
the Sea-SettIed in the Year 1852 by Party of
Adventures Who Came from St Mary's,
Twenty Miles Distant . ..
ABOUT NINETY MILES FROM WASHINGTON;
1T OVERLOOKS BEAUTIFUL BRETON BAY

I Sesidence Of A. F. King, editor Of the
st. Marys Beacon, are to be found two
old picturesque yew trees. brought over
to the Maryland shore from England and
replanted by the early settlers more
than 200 years ago. The house I'm which
Mr.. King resides is the oldest in Leon
ardtown. The date of its erection dates
back nearly 80 years, and II is probable
that it was built even longer ago than
that In recent years additions have
been made to the house. The wooden
beams are immense and roughly hewn,
and a close inspection will reveal the
fact that not a nail is employed in their
erection the beams are all held in place
by wooden pins.
The history of Leonardtown dates back
to 1852, when it was settled by adven-
turers from the town Of ST. Marys
twenty miles distant The place was
founded in 1854 by a party Of twenty
gentlemen and between 200 and 800 labor
ing men and handicraftsmen, who came
across the sea in the little vessels Ark
and Dove. They landed at st. Clements
Island, near the mouth OF the Potomac.
March %, and celebrated the Feast OF
the AnnUnciation with appropriate cere-
monies. A visit speedily was made to a
powerful Indian Chieftain known as the
Emperor of Piscataway, and after terms
The Washington herald., 1913-09-10

big hill looms up on the Ieft-hand side
OF the road. Far up the hin. and almost
lost from sight by the intervening trees
and bushes, is a lone brick chimney. tow
ering high into the air Nothing else re-
mains. But the solitary chimney recalls
one OF the most dramatic stories that
Maryland has ever produced.
Jeb was the king OF moonshiners. He
had his stiIl in deep ravine at the bot
tom OF the hill. far back from the road
and almost half a mile from his house.
Connecting the two was a low under
ground passage, sufficiently large to per-
nit a person to crawl through on his
hands and knees. Jeb ran his still on
regular schedule, and the authorities
were so afraid OF him that they deemed
IT wise to let him run his own course.
Several attacks were made upon his es-
tabIishment by custom officials, and each
time he succeeded in fighting them of.
II is said that on one occasion he held
at bay seventeen officials while he was
barricaded IN his house alone.
But the end finally came. The author
titles mustered a strong force and COM
menced an assault upon his house He
made a great fight, but finally was killed.
dying with his boots on. 1t was not,
however. until after he had killed four
OF the members OF the besieging party.
Another interesting place is Surratts-
vile. where can be seen from the road
the little white-washed house in which
Booth spent the night following the as
sassination of Lincoln. The pain in his
leg compelled him to delay his flight
The next morning he continued as far
Port Tobacco SurrattsviIle has a big
brick school building and a number Of
cottages where moonshiners lived.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-10

The present courthouse is a large and
commodious brick structure, erected in
1901 at a cost OF 10000. for which the
county was bonded. The first court
house was builded on the site OF the
present one in 170S, but in 1898 it burned
down, destroying practically all the old
treasured records of the early colonial
days. A new building was erected. but
it was condemned thirteen years ago as
unsafe. The present courthouse has
large. well-lighted offices for the county
officials, and is furnished with fireproof
vaults for the preservation OF old rec
ords. In the musty old books can be
found interesting wills containing laugh
able features. In the early colonial days
it seemed the fashion to pass down hats
from generation TO generation like some
treasured heirloom. and accounts OF
these transactions can be found without
difficulty.
Across the welI-kept lawn Of the court
yard is the prison-a two-storied struc-
turc standing far back from the road.
At present II contains three women and
eight men, all Of whom will be tried at
the September term OF the court. One
OF the inmates is a self-confessed wife
murderer, and another is charged with
arson.
Has Good Library.
The town has a library of more than
1000 volumes, conducted by the st. Marys
Reading Room and Debating Society.
The library formerly was located in the
old courthouse. but now it is Quartered
ina little frame building facing the open
square in front OF the hotel. The library
contains many rare volumes and is
veritable treasure house. according TO
Prof. William Watts Farwell, first presi-
dent, and now president emeritus, of the
University of Minnesota, who had a cot
tage at Leonardtown. Prof. Farwell now
is writing a history OF Minnesota The
librarian is Senator r. c. Coombes, and
Judge B. Harris Camalier, Of the Circuit
Court, is assistant.
Leonardtown is a corporation governed
by a board OF five town commissioners.
The present officials are ]. P. Greenwell,
DR.. F. F. Greenwell, ]. Roland Duke, A.
A Lawrence, and J. J. Norris. The post
master is Charles W. Foxwell. The
county commissioners are Samuel Hay
den. Frederick wathen, and John L
Hilton. Mr.. King is the clerk of the
commissioners.
The town has two weekly newspapers
The Washington herald., 1913-09-10

Greenwell, Max L. Miliison. F. Oscar
Morgan. James ]. Norris. and ID. p.
johnson. Mr.. Norris operates two stores.
Louis Deckelman keeps a 6rst-class jew
elry shop, and Mrs. Louis NJ. Deckel-
man is the proprietress OF millinery es-
tablishment William c. Mattingly is
the proprietor OF a big livery stable. The
lumber merchant of the town is Joseph
+. Neale.
The citizenry Of Leonardtown is COM
posed chiefly Of farmers, the surrounding
country Offering excellent opportunities
for the pursuit OF agriculture. The fish
ing industry also thrives in the vicinity.
An average of between 5000 and 1000
herring are caught in each haul of the
seines at Leonardtown during the sea-
son for that fish. Between 400 and go
shad are caught at each haul
Many interesting points are found
along the roads between Washington
and Leonardtown. Several weeks ago
r. p. Andrews, chairman of the Joint
committee in charge of the outing Of the
Chamber Of Commerce and Retail
Merchants Association journed to the
Maryland town by automobile with
party for the purpose Of max
reception OF the Washington busI-
ness men. He went by way OF
La Plata, Cox's Station. Lothair,
Newport, wicomico. Chaptico. and Gle
ments.. The return trip was made via
Lovevflle. MorganZa. Mechanicsville,
Charlotte Hall, Hughesville, Bryantown.
Waldorf, T. B. and Clinton Post ONCE.
Between Newport and Wicomico are to
be seen the remains of the house in which
once lived Jeb Wilcox. Maryland's most
noted moonshiner. Soon after leaving
Newport on the way to Leonardtown. a
The Washington herald., 1913-09-10

the ST. Marys Beacon and the St
Marys Enterprise. The Beacon was es-
tablished in 1889 by John FRANKLIN King
grandfather OF the present editor. Mr.
King was an ardent SoutherneE. and al
the outbreak of the civil war wasfhe gave
utterance to some very pointed convic-
tions through the columns of his paper
These utterances were regarded by the
Federal government as seditious, and In
1861 soldiers were marched to Leonard.
town to suppress the publication.
Never Missed an Issue.
In order to pacify the government
King outwardly severed connection with
the publication. the paper being edited
by Ann Maria King, grandmother of the
present editor. Despite the trouble with
the Federal authorities, the publication
never missed an issue throughout the
war. In 1881 Francis Vernon King, IA
ther Of the present editor. purchased the
paper. editing it up TO the time OF his
death. several months ago. His son sue
ceeded him as editor and publisher. The
Beacon is published every Thursday.
The Enterprise was established in
March, 1883. by F. n. Holmes and Enoch
B. Abel, but the former died in 1896. and
since then Mr.. Abel has been the sole
editor. The paper is published every
Saturday. Mr.. Abel is one of the prom
inent men of the town. He is a direc-
tor of the First National Bank, secretary
OF the st. Marys Racing Association.
chairman OF the Republican State Gen.
trail Committee for st. Marys County,
secretary and treasurer OF St Mary's
Hospital at Leonardtown, and clerk OF
the District Court of st. Mary County.
He has held this last position since 1887.
Up-To-Date Hotel.
The hotel at ST. Marys, situated in the
center Of the town at an elevation Of 100
feet above the sea, and overlooking Bre-
ton Bay and the vast expanse OF YER
dant hills and pleasant valleys. is a thor
oughly modern structure. with large
rooms and spacious porches. The lobby
is immense, and in the evening the floor
frequently is cleared. and to the strains
OF music the dancers glide over the pol
ished floors. The present hotel was built
about six years ago ON the site of the
famous Moore's Hotel. one of the first
hosterlies erected in Maryland. II has
all the most modern improvements, and
is supplied with bath facihties, steam
heat. gas, and aTtesian well water. In
connection with the hotel is a fine livery.
and teams can be had at all times at
moderate rates. The hotel is managed by
The Washington herald., 1913-09-10

Situated in historic St Marys County,
about ninety miles from Washington and
80 from Baltimore, and overlooking,
from a goodly elevation, beautiful arm
u the Potomac known as Breton Bay,
les Leonardtown. one of Maryland S
oldest and mose picturesque villages.
The town is the county seat and boasts
& population of about 600 souls, many
OF them descendants of the old English
families that came to the shores of
Maryland in the historic days Of the
Lord Baltimore. And even today there
are many things to be found in the little
.own 10 recall the ancient English Gus
.oIns and 20 take one back In memory
o the colonial days of old.
True to the custom of their ancient
ancestors from York and Lancaster and
Surrey, many of the old families Of
LeonardtOwn still observe Easter with
he stuffed ham. The day is one of eere-
mOny and fcasting, and remains one of
Eastertide in Merry England. Scores
o. the old houses in the town are said
10 have been built with brick brought
over from England and much of the
somher-lookiIg woodwork on the interior
If some Of the stately and fine-propOr-
TONED mansions is declared TO be an
cieGt mahogany from the Indies.
And yet there are still other remind
RS. IN the spacious yard adjoining the
The Washington herald., 1913-09-10

Of peace had been established with the
savages. the party wended its way TO
the spot where the town Of st. Marys
now stands.
Origin of the Name.
Leonardtown was known originally as
SHEPHERDS Old FIELDS, and later as Sc
mourtown, but in the year 17S3 the pres
ent name was bestowed upon the town
in honor of Benedict Leonard Calvert,
fourth Lord Baltimore and proprietary
Governor Many lands in and near the
town still are held under the original
patents of the Lords Baltimore.
Leonardtown is extremely picturesque,
and is typical of the old Maryland towns.
1t has but a single road, which is lined
with quaint little houses, colonial man
sions, a long row Of country stores a
hotel, a courthouse. two bank buildings,
and two educational institutions. At its
extremity. the road slopes down to the
bay. where is located the Leonardtown
wharf.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-10
stores Are welI-stocked.

The stores of Leonardtown are well
stocked, and offer to patrons a wide va
riety of goods of all kinds. Among the
general stores are the following: Drury
& Saunders, FoXwell & Foxwell, Gends-
son & Jones, johnson l. Stanley, ]. p.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-10

W. 4. Fenwick & Son, who are also pro-
prietors Of the Donald, in Washington.
: The town has two prosperous banks.
The First National Bank OF St. Marys
was incorporated about ten years ago,
and has total resources OF S+S6.S0s.ST. ac-
cording to the last financial statement.
During the ten years of its existence it
has paid a per cent semi-annual divi-
dend. and has increased its capital stock
to $4,000. The bank is located in an at
tractive building of recent construction.
The officers are: L E. Mumford. presi-
dent; F. o. Morgan, vice president; L. j.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-10-15
LOCAL ITEMS.

Twelve pages again today, a
newspaper and half.
Mr. and Mrs. j. Wagner of
Spillville were DEBORAH business
visitors this morning.
Mrs. j. M. Mcnamara returned
to Des Moines this morning after a
few days visit with Mrs. E. Marc
ney.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Tjernagel
returned to Story City, Iowa today
after visit with relatives and
friends.
Misses Minnie, Martha, and
Sina Iverson departed this morning
for a visit with their parents in
Jericho, Iowa. 49,
Editor H. A. Wager and daugh-
ter, Miss Lillian, of the Riceville
Recorder, were guests at the home
of r.. G. Price on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kiesau OF
Frankville departed this morning
their children at Norfolk, Neb.
Mrs. G. Risdahl returned to
Enderlin, N. d. this morning, hav-
ing been here to attend the funeral
of her grandson, Melvin Yarwood
Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Slinde re-.
turned to Adams, MINI. this NOR
ming after a two weeks visit at the
home of his sister, Mrs. A. r. John
SON. 49,.
Mrs. Alice Whitmell and grand
daughter, Miss Alice Johnson, ar
rived from Aberdeen, S. d. yester-
day for a visit at the A. N. Vance
home.
Mrs. Carrie Johnson and son,
j. A. returned to Eldorado, la. this
morning after visit with their
daughter and sister, Mrs. Alfred
Fluegal.
Misses Anna Forum and Clar-
issa Hendrickson of Glenwood
township went to Knoxville yester-
day for few days visit with the
formers father.
Mrs. F. B. Tillotson returned
to Charles City yesterday after al
weeks visit with her mother and
son Roy. Mrs. Walter Barthell ac-
companied her for few days visit
Mrs. T.. w. Furniss and daugh-
ter, Miss Lillian of Superior, Wis.
arrived Monday afternoon for a
couple of weeks visit with their
sister and aunt :, Miss Mary Rooney:
The dance given by Messrs. |
Barlow and Tcslow last night VAS
attended by fairly good sized
crowd. The music by Prof. Hoare's
orchestra was excellent, and every
body report fine time.
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Ylvisaker
departed for their home in Zumbro-
ia, Mimi. this morning. Their son
attends Luther College and they
came to help celebrate the annual
illumination at the College last
night. ~-ssa
Mrs. VIM. Waterman and the
twins returned to Davenport, Iowa
Saturday after visit with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Baker. Her
sister, Mrs. M. w. Daubney of Cen
tralia, Wash, accompanied her for
short visit in Davenport.
The Ghost of the Hacianda"
widely portrays scenes in pictur-
esque old Mexico, fight with ban
dts and the superstitions fear an
ignorant people have for ghosts,
Thursday eve at the Empire.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-10-15
DRINCESS
"The Home of Big Features"
TONIGHT
VAUDEVILLE.

Last appearance Of
BRIGHT AND MERRY.
Western Players, Hear their Har-
mony Singing.
Pictures Tonight.
"The Governors Daughter"-Two
part feature with a thrill in every
foot. tse
"The Stars of my Crown, A beau
tiful drama.
1Oc TO ALL.
THURSDAY.
"The Better Father",-A two part
ECLAIR feature with punch"
in every foot.
The Animated Weekly,-The weeks
news told in pictures.
"A Hasty Jilting" From
tier Comedy.
.sRob Roy, part ECLAlR
feature adapted from the novel
of Sir Walter Scott. You mustn I
miss this. It's great!
What Papa Got and Her Little
Darling',-Two Crystal Come
dys.
SATURDAY.
1.-THE Stranger''-Two part IMP
feature with KING BAGGOT, the
king of the movies.
.Iittle Buster"-A huge comedy
hit
.oThe Village Blacksmith"-A dra-
matiZation of Longfellows IA
nous poem
4-REELS NIGHTLY-4
At and 10 cents.
Best Music opera oea's'
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-10-15
1t Didn't Take.

1t was in Sunday school and the
young teacher was endeavoring to
obtain data for the church records.
Turning to one of the little pupils,
she asked:
Ethel, dear, were you ever
baptized?" The child thought
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-10-15

deeply for a moment before reply
ing; then she said slowly:
Yes / think | was once; but it
didn't take"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-10-15

Language was made to conceal
thought" Some people are keeping
a lot of things to themselves.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-17

hog cholera existing In the county at
the time the work begins. ana also
such subsequent outbreaks a. may
arise during tho year. The serum
treatment II preventive rather than
curative, and will be administered on
injected farms and on neighboring
farms with view to checking ana
preventing the spread of the Infection.
Hog cholera has for years been
scourge Of the hog raising Industry
causing heavier direct losses than any
other animal disease in this country.
The losses for last year are estimated
at 100000, 900. In the face Of a short
supply and high prices Of meat II 10
becoming more imperative that some
thing should be done to check the raw
ages Of the disease. Armed with an
effective preventive treatment. the de-
partment of agriculture hopes ny
means of these experiments to demon
state a method which can later be ap-
piled on large scale turnout the In
fected regions, so as to control ana
eventually to eradicate hos cholera ana
thus stop the heavy losses and help to
increase the country's meat supply.
Dallas county is regarded as the
ideal place for making the first expert
ment Of the kind In the United States
1t is easily accessible from Des Moines.
the headquarters Of the commission OF
animal health, and from the state col
lege and is county In which hog
raising has long been an established
industry watched with much care The
work is to commence at once.