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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-19
C1RCAssIAN WALNUT

The United States. says the Depart ment of Agriculture, is probably the largest consumer of Circassian walnut one of the worlds best known and most expensive cabinet woods.
 The high cost of Circassia1 walnut is due to the scarcity of the beautiz5 fully figured variety for furniture and interior finish, for the tree itself is more widely distributed than amost any other of commercial importance. The demand for the best wood, how ever, has always outrun the supply. Even in the eighteenth century, when wars in Europe were frequent, so much , Circassian walnut was used for gun stocks that the supply vas seriously depleted Early in the nineteenth century the wood Of 12,O00 trees was used for this purpose alone. Single trees, containing choice burls or fnne bird's-eye figures have sold for more than 5000.
 The tree is native of the Caucasus and ranges eastward to the foothills of the Himalaya mountains from which it extends southward to north ern India and the mountains of Up- per Burma. It has been widely plant ed in Europe and the United States, in this country under the name of English walnut The wood grown here, however, has not the qualities demanded by the cabinet and furni- walnut now used comes from the Black Sea and from other parts of Asia.
 According to a circular ust issu ed by the Forest service the demand for Circassian walnut has resulted in the substitution of other woods. Our own red gum Is often sold as Circas- sian%. walnut, and butternut is also similar in general appearance to the less highly figured grades. Many good African, Asian. and South American woods resemble CircaSsian walnut though none possesses the ma gnif1- cent figure, delicate tones, and vel vety texture of the latter. The circu- lar discusses the supply and uses of Circassian walnut, and those who wish to know how possible substitutes may be distinnguished can learn from this circular the distinctive marks which the governments experts have
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-19
ROBBED FIRM TO FIND
 CONSUMPTION CURE.
Cashier Pleads Guilty to EmbezzIing $1, ,6OO-Returns to Face Trial on
 Aged Parents Plea.

New York, Feb. 19.-Vernon c. Slingerland, formerly cashier for the Merchants Refrigerator Company, stole $1,6OO from his employers and disappeared January 3, in the hope that he might find cure for con sumption. He returned and faced his punishment in Tombs Court yesterday in response to the pleas of his aged parents, who live at No. SIS Madi- son avenue, Paterson, N. J. He had been their only support.
 Henry c. Lewis, secretary of the refrigerator company was the com plainant. He alleged that Singer land cashed check January 8 and absconded with the money intended for the wages of employees.
 Mr. Lewis said he had received a letter from S1inger1and enclosing two pronissory notes covering the amount stolen in six months.
 S1ingerland pleaded guilty to the charges, and was committed to the Tombs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-19
SHARK OIL IS USED

It is a known fact that some cod liver oil from the warmer fishing banks is adulterated with oil from the shark and haddock, and sold in many places for medicinal purposes. Un- fortunately this fact is not known by small producers who procure it in good faith from a jobber who in turn purchased it from a dealer, etc, etc., with the ultimate result that the con sumer is the real sufferer
 There is one way, however, to be absolutely sure that this popular medicinal oil is of superior undeffled quality and that is by following physi- clans example and insisting on the pure, genuine Scott's Emulsion, the makers of which import their oil di- rect from the northern coast of Nor way in sealed metal containers, and the oil is then tested to insure its purity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-19
SOCIAL. AND PERSONAL

A very pretty novelty shower was rendered te Miss Gladys Call, who is soon to become the bride of Robert V. Carr, at the home of the Misses Por- ter, POP Newfteld avenue, St. Valen- tent of many beautiful and useful gifts The decorations were red, be- ing in keeping with the spirit of St. Valentine. Among those present were Alice Curnias, Julia Moynihan, Belle Lowe, Sadie Lowe, Florence Nichols, Mary Wheat1ey, Maude Porter, Mary HoadIey, Fannie Fitzroy, Jennie Fitz- roy. Jennie Gillick,- Clara Kusterer EeteTa Porter, Elizabeth Laid1ow Florence Porter and MesdaInes Will liam Williams. William Hearn, Joseph NLcMahon, John R. Jorter, E. I. Por- ter, Howard Hoad1ey, Herbert Doolit- tie, John D. Kerrins, Fred Call, W. I. Porter, Fred Sturdevant and c. w. Porter
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-19
HOW ONE MAY LIVE TO BE
 100 YEARS YOUNG.
Dr. Josiah OIdfeld, Who Is a Boy of
 Ninety, Gives Simple Recipe.

London, Feb. 19.-Wou1d you live to be hundred years old? Follow the advice of Dr. Josiah O1dhe1d, who is nearly ninety and feels entirely young.'' Says the doctor:
 There should be no middle age.' If man lives properly he can carry the spirit of youth to the end of his days.
 But he must submit himself to mental and physical discipline and eat wisely and not too well. Here is the secret of long life:
 Think big thoughts and cling to noble ideals; do not waste time over petty things. do not take narrow views; eat fruits, vegetables, oils, eggs, butter, milk and bread; drink only pure wines; bathe every morning; rub your skin with a towel; change your undercIothing every twenty-four hours; know yourself.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-19
ONE CAT UPSET NEW REPUBLIC.
Tabby Scandalized the Monks of Mount AtIlOs, Forbidden to All Females, by Becoming the
 Mother of a Family.

SaIonica, European Turkey, Feb. 1e. -Europe's latest and smallest repub- lie has grown out of the Ba1kin war. It is Mount Athos, the sacred benin sula near SaIonica-
 It contains nothing but tWenty-one ancient monasteries founded by Rus sians,. Greeks, Bulgarians and Ser vians in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. All oVerhang the cliffs of the Aegean Sea and the monks go up and down from the shores in baskets worked on pu1leys by their brethren.
 So sacred is the peninsula that no female is allowed thereon, not even a. COW or a hen. Neither milk, cheese nor eggs can be had.
 Some time ago peasants employed by the monks to help till the land smuggled in wives disguised in trous- CTS but the monks angrily expelled all they detected.
 The abbot of the older Russian monastery kept a cat, which recently disgraced the island by having kit tens. All the monks held a court to try her, declared she had broken their sacred rules and had her drowned. The abbot was reprimanded for talk ing in the cat before finding out whether it was eligible for admittance-
 Some of the monasteries are very strict and never allow the inmates to wash even their hands or faces, or to go outside the gardens, which are said to be very beautiful. Others contain the oldest Greek manuscripts in the world, supposed to be able to fill gaps in the Epistles and other parts of the New Testament.
 The idea of making Mount Athos a republic came from Russia. anxious to keep her influence in Macedonia, and is unwelcome to Bulgaria, tired of tute1age and used to considering the Church a political factor, now of less importance than before But the other allies pressed Russia's. pro- posaI because they felt. Jealous of Bulgarian domination in that sacred territory.
 Delegates from all the allied states will meet in Salonica under the Rus sian Consul and draw up the new re- pubIic's laws. The Patriarch of the Bu1garians, who hitherto has lived in | Constantinople,, probably will live on the peninsula.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-19

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-19
Notice

For forty-seven years we have been coudueffner business at the same old location, corner of Main and John Streets. ridgeport. Conn.,, and our Private Bank has been eSfSeoHSHe0 tEles-e continuously We have received and pasd out on demand withouH no li=.e millions of dollars of money de' poStte7 with and we continue co U r-ceivt7 Tnoney subject to depositor's check at sight. which we auoW three per cent per annum. cre01!eu tO each accov1TlS monthly. We SOHc1C tFses accounts of individuals. business mel. Irn1S and corporations, ana aH vrlss1 want a bank account where UneS cafl deposit money, checks or drafCS, auI leave 1t for one day,One week, one month or one year. and draw interest on it for any time it is left with us: We give to the business our carefuH personal attention as the oldest firm of private bankers in this state
 TIL. WATSON & co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-19

When Burton Holmes recently gave his celebrated traveIogue on Pan amaj'' at Orchestra Hall, Chicago, he was seriously interrupted by continual coughing of the audience. No one annoys willingly and if people with coughs, colds hoarseness and tickling in throat would use F'oIey's Honey & Tar Compound, they could quickly cure their coughs and colds and avoid this annoyance. F. B. Brill, Stratford avenue and Sixth street--AdV.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
ECHOES FROM THE LODGE ROOM
mergruen Lodge Enertans New London Sons of Hermann -Rcbekahs to Observe 67th Anniversary Foresters Hear Report on Atlantic City Convention

the triennial conclaye in Louisville, Ky. In 1904 in San Francisco, he was elected grand senior warden. He had the general management of the tri- ennial conclave at Saratoga Springs, N. Y., in 1907. at which conclaye he was elected grand captain general. At Chicago in 1910 he was elected deputy grand master.
 The centennial celebration of the organization of the grand encamp- ment of the United States at the tri- enntal conclave at Los Angeles, Cal, in 1916, will be under the direction of Grand Master MacArthur.
 Grand Master Macarthur is a thirty third degree Mason and an active member of the Supreme coun- cil of the Northern Masonic district, Scottish Rite Masonry.
 He is life member of the Masonic bodies of Troy and Albany consistory S P! R. s. He retains membership in the Grand lodge, Grand chapter, Grand council and Grand commandery of New York He is a past master of Mount Zion lodge. F. and A. NJ. of Troy, past high priest of Apollo chapter R. A NJ, past thrice il- lustrious master of .BIoss council, R. and S NJ: a past eminent commander of Apollo commandery, K. T., past thrice potent master of Delta lodge of Perfection and a past commander in chief of Albany consistory, s. P. R. $.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.

Grand Master Arthur MacArthur of he Grand Encampment of the nlted States. Knights TempIar, is publisher of The Troy Northern Bh1d- Set Of Troy, N. Ys and d former Jreasurer Of Rensselaer, county. He was chosen to the highest office in the Grand encampmeut at the recent rTiennial encampment concIave in Denver. Col He will be grand master for three years.
 Grand Master Macarthur has IGeen active in the Masonic fraternity for many years and honors have came 10 him in both York Rite and Sc ot- ush Rite Masonry He was knisHl ted in Apollo conmandeTy, Knights Tenn rlar. of Troy. N. r., January 9. 1tSS0 He soon became an officer in the grand commandery Of New York .and by ssteady advancement became g1Tind commander in 1897. The next gear he was elected grand sword be arer in the grand encampment- In 19G1 he was elecIed grand standard bearer at
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

cou1d not sleep nights and would cry and say they burned and itched atl the time.
 co I tried - but it did not re eve him, and some - but 1t seemed to 5la,ke Iim worse. l then used CutieuEa ;oap and Ointment and the first night use them he seemed to be So relieved he slept |. little. l first washed the affected parts vii {. Cutcura Soar and then aptJhod CHticHra OintnenG twice daily. At the end of tha Ii ;st week he was much better and et the cad { the second week hs was. completely cured. Every mark was gone (SignedO Mrs. ". B. Potter, Nov. I2. 1912.
 For treating poor complexion l' red. rough hands, and dry thin and f&Iliu E hair Cuti- ctlra Soap4enel Cuticura Ointme inthave been the world Is favorites for morel than a gen. eration. Asingie setis often st fcient. Sold everywhere. Liberal sample q each mailed free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post card Cuticura Dept. T. BOs 4 on"
 sS-Sen who shareaud sils q lpoo with Gu srnEA Soap will find it best flo cI ikin and scalp,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
GRAND ARMY.

Every indication points to a battle royal at the Chattanooga encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic for commander in chief. Five states have so far made entries, and each entry is a popular man. The states already in the contest for the prize are, in alphabetical order Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey and South Da- kota.
 The department of Indiana has in dorsed COmrade o. A. SOmerS, a private in the ranks. MT. Somers lives at KokOmo, and is a popular man with the members of the Grand Army. He has the active and undivided support of his state, and counts on help from a number of the strong states of the central west, and from every member of the Grand Army, to use the words of friend and supporter who be- lieVes that the time has come when a private soldier should be honored."
 Nebraska has entered the lists with Col c. B. Adams a banker and farmer, of Superior Neb. He is endorsed by his state department and has a war record linked with the history of the 14th army corps. Col. Adams won distinction on many fields, is loyal to the Grand Army's interests and a suc- cessful man of affairs.
 Michigan will come to the encamp- ment carving the flag of Hon Wash
 
 known editor statesman, and enter him as a candidate for the honor. Col. Gardner enlisted in the service when lOnly sixteen. was with Gen Sherman during the campaign from Chattanooga to Atlanta and sustained serious wound at ReSaca, which neceSSitated retirement on an honorable discharge. He was member of congress from Michigan ten or a dozen years, serving with high honOrs on number of inn portant committees, making national reputation as one of the Republican leaders.
 New Jerseys candidate for the honor Is Col, Ralph D. Cole, a popular Grand Army man, who has a creditable record He has the endorsement of the New Jersey department of the c. A. R. and is regarded as the candidate of the eastern section, although sectiOnalism plays but little part in the selection of the commander-in-c chief.
 South Dakota has endorsed Capt. N H. Kingman, of Selby, and will come to Chattanooga determined to land him. Capt. Kingman organized a company in the 18th Wisconsin regiment and close of the war He has been one of the prominent figures in the Grand Army of the Republic since it's organi- zation, and his strength is general
 With five strong candidates, said to be the greatest number ever presented before a national ercampment the fight for the honor promises to be spirited and full of interest. It should be explained that these men are candi- dates in the sense that their respective state departments have endorsed them
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
SONS oE HERMANN

ImmeTgruen lodge entertained about 25 members of WideIweiss and Her wegth lodges of New London at the regular meeting held Wednesday ey- ening in Germania hall On the con- ClusiOn of the business session re- treatments were served and a pleasant social time with dancing was enjoyed.
 Interesting remarks were given by CiraI-d Vice President F. A. Paier, Paul Fender, and Herman r. Stuab of New London. Music was furnished by Mir. and Mrs. W. ". TenneT and all passed a pleasant evening
 Germania lodge, No. Il. held it's reg ular Thursday evening and initiated one new member. Two applications for membership were received and business of a routine nature was transacted. Ii was voted to accept an invitation to attend the meeting of Herwegth lodge of New London this evening and d good number signified their intentions of making the IrIp.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
STAFFORD
William P. Remnnert to Teach at Re-
 vere-Preacher Taken ILL

MT and Mrs Evern Hilton and two children of Walpole spent Sunday and Labor day with MT. and Mrs. F. A. Lasbury.
 MT. and Mrs. William F. Remmert left last Wednesday for Revere. Mass, where the former will act as instructor of chemistry and athletics the coming year.
 Rev. l. P. Booth preached at the Univ ersalist church last Sunday. Will liam Gaskin. Jr., who was to have oc- cuTied the pulpit. was taken suddenly i'll that morning. MT. Gaskin is con- va esCent.
 Ralph Booth attended the state fair a. Hartford Monday
 Miss Mabel Booth has returned from Ilsit with friends In Springfield.
 Clark Brown has entered the Moody institute at Chicago.
 AUss es Neva and Grace Todd of Tor ringtCr are guests of Mir. and Mrs. Asa Harris.
 Ms. J. G, Mitchell and son John of SaylI ok were guests last week of MT. and Mrs. F. A. Lasbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
STAFFORDVILLE
Minister Walks to Camp, 62 1-2 Miles,
 in 20 Hours.

Rev Charles G. Fogg arrived Mon- day night to spend a months vacation at his camp on the island. Mir Fogg has been anxious to make the trip from Royalston, Mass. by foot; he did, walking g. 1-2 miles in 20 hours.
 Mrs. G. w. Miller who has been spending two months with her mother, Mrs. George Hawley, in Oxford, Ct.. returned home last week
 A Pleasant Outing.
 MT. and Mrs. George Fisk and daughter. Mrs Mary Clayton, visited Peaks Island, Casco Bay. Me. and the White mountains, N. H.
 William Taylor of Coventry visited his daughters. Mrs Minnie Belcher and Mrs Jennie Chandler, last week. Herbert West of Waterford, Mass, was the guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Philo West, over Sunday and Labor day.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
PATRONS OF HusgANDRY

For the entertainment part of the of Norwich grange, No. 172, the charter members have been placed in charge and the members are an evening of special en- joyment in consequence. An able com mittee, which consists of Past masters W. o. Rogers, Jacob Gallup and Amos B. Wheeler, and sisters Myra Gager and Kettle Tanning has the direction of what will be furnished for tile which promises to have an especially large attendance.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Kneeland wedding was large, the church being filled. AS the people were passing out there was a sound of cracking timbers and the floor in one portion of the church settled a few inches, but no further harm was done. Examination showed that one of the supports underneath was out of place. The settled portion was jacked up and repairs made in the afternoon
 Claude Hawkins, a Hartford letter carrier, is visiting in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Holland County
COLUMBIA
Local Team Loses to Lebanon 5-4- Teachers in Public Schools-Floor Settles Following Wedding.

Henry Arnold of Willimantic came here recently in his automobile and gave his stepmOther, Mrs. Jane Ar hold, who is over 80, Mrs Henry C. Isham and Mrs. Alonzo Little an au- tomobne ride to Holland and return.
 Mrs. Fred Antes and son George of Conway have been spending several days with Mrs. Kate Wolff.
 Mrs Charles Dickenson and daugh- ter Helen of Newark N. J. have been spending several weeks with Mir. and Mrs. Abbott Little.
 Rev. Clarence H. Barber of Daniel son occupied the pulpit in this place last Sunday and delivered excellent discourses at both the morning and evening services.
 Fred O. Clark of Hartford and Mir. Tfpper of New Jersey have been spending several days with their fami- lies. who are at their summer cottage near Columbia Green.
 Wilbur Smith, wife and child of TaI- cottville were with the family of Mrs. Smiths father, Deacon Edward P Ly- man, over Sunday and Labor day.
 Lebanons Won.
 A game of ball played here last Sat urday afternoon between Lebanon and Columbia was closely contested and resulted ih a victory for Lebanon, 5 to 4.
 Mrs. Mary B. Yeomans, who has been spending several weeks at the White mountains, returned last week.
 MT. and Mrs Ebert C. Little of Straight university, New Orleans. who have been spending the summer here, left last Monday for New Orleans Their soH, Lyndon Little, will remain north and resume his studies at Wor- eester academy.
 Mr and Mrs Franl: Little and daughter Charlotte and two gentlemen all of Hartford were with fha fJfnf lU of Frank Squier oyer Labor day
 Teachers This Year.
 The schools ip town opened Tues day with the following teachers: Hop River district, Miss Carrie Palmer Chestnut Hill Miss Carpenter West street Horace Little. Pine street. Miss Eva M Standish of Colchester, North district Miss Marion Lyman; Hop River village, Miss Grace. It is un- derstood the Chestnut HiH school is to again he run as 8 model school
 The attenfiA-nRA at the Shekleton-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
M E O. D

At the regular meeting of Thames lodge Wednesday evening the death claim Of Della Neilon was voted paid and other business of routine nature was brought up for consideration
 Norwich lodge will meet Monday night and have as guest Deputy Grand Warden J. L. Wheeler of New Lon- don The entertafnrneHt- committee of the lodge of which C S. HoIbrook is chairman. will have something newSto present as he has lately been out of the state in search of novelties that are sure to please the members.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

The pin1ples lookerl like small insect bites and k4imost covered his body They came to a head iron l which water would run. They itched and burned E k) badly that my son scratch { q them and made sores. Has cioth- ing frrlGated the ecz E ma and he was cross and ire 'H td. He
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
UNION

W, P. Marcy has returned to Hart ford for a few days
 MT. and Mrs B. SeIlew and family returned to Hartford Monday.
 Mrs Fred B. Johnson of Holland visited a few days recently with her
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs w. Rich ards.
 Mrs. Frank Bogue is with Mrs. Oliver Hewlett at Holland.
 Mr. and Mrs w. G. Howard of West Woodstock attended the Congregation al church last Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
FoREsTERs OF AMERICA.

Court Sachem. No. 94. held it's regu- lar meeting Thursday evening in For
 esters' hall. Business of a routine na- ture was, disposed of. one new member was initiated and one application for membership was received. Joseph R.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
REBEKAHS.

At the regular meeting of Hope Rebekah lodge Wednesday evening the entertainment committee was instruc- ted to arrange for the celebration of the 5Ith anniV ersary of the founding Of the Rebekahs at the next regular meeting. A programme of songs and readings is being arranged and refresh nenLS will be served.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
UNTVERSAIISM.

Your mothers love, wisdom, sollc- itude and forgiveness multiplied by infnity represent Gods love. wisdom, solicitude and forgiveness. You trust your mother, Trust God. For informa- ton, Books. tracts. etc, address
 REV. F. A. DILLINGHAM;, Supt. S5 Cottage Street, Bridgeport, Conn.
 1-25-6m-S
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
ELKs.

At the regular meeting of Norv1fch lodge, No 430. Thursday evening at the Elks' horne Edward Walsh was elected to succeed James Moran re- signed Mir Moran is to remove to Springfield Seven candidates were initiated in pleasing form.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
DELIGHTFUL E KIP RE N CE

Summer cooking with new model Clark Jewel Gas Range $ delightful experience wholly free from ciscom- fort. The oven burr CT flame renec- tors ana glass oven doors insure a perfection in baking never before re- alized. Porcelain burner handles and enameled drip and broiling pans are attractive sanitary features supplied without additional charge on these suPerlatiVeIy superior stoves. New shl pment just received. Cali and make your selection before tie assortment is broken. Replace that worn out 1ls range with a stove tha. will d. the work better than it has ever been done before. i'! tho hot water you want and just when you want it, by placing a gas tank heater on your water boiler Ask your neig hhor who uses one or consult us about it.