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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27

History has recorded the exploits of many famous Trojans, including the Wel1-known Helen of Troy and the still more famous John J. Evers, but none of them could hold candle, financially speaking, to George Fisher Baker, the ruling power of the First National Bank of New York, who was born in Troy, N. Y, seventy three years ago today. The man who bought a bank on a capital of a few hundred dollars and his nerve, and transformed it into an institution able to pay an extra dividend of ten mil lion dollars in a lump, is now pre- pairing to retire from many of his activities, although he is by no means to be considered a back number. MT Baker recently tetsified before the Pujo probers, and told how his finan- cia1 institution, since it's organization in 1863 as the first national bank in the United States( had in half a cen tury made profits of eighty million dollars on an original capitalization of half a million. That is, he told as much of the story as he wanted to-enough to prove that the banking business, under suspicious circum- stances, may be made fairly profit able.
 From his boyhood days in Troy MT. Baker entertained an ambition to be- come a banker. At school he epeci-
 
 especially figures, and was famed as the best mathema in Troy, the possessor of a genius not to be bat- fled by the most intricate problems. Examples in interest, especially compound. were his greatest source of joy As a lad he invaded New York and was given a humble clerk ship in the first of the now numer- ous First NationaP' banks of the United States. By 172 he rose to the position of cashier, and in that year was on the verge of being discharged for granting a bad credit to Jay Cooke. So, to save his job, MT. Baker got a six months option on the bank from the owner, who was old and wanted to sell. and before the expira~ tion of the option was able to com plete the deal.
 Bankers laugh at anybody so cred ulous as to believe the wild claims of such "get-rich-quick'' promoters as Miller, of 52O Per Cent Syndicate
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27

ters of America has come in the charges lodged with the supreme cir cle against Miss Lillian Farrell, ssc- retary Of Cata1pa Circle of this city. Mrs. Annie D. Poth, supreme seers- tary of the order, claims that during the recent differences among the c. of F. of A., Miss Farrell and Mas Annie E. Corcoran of New Haven en- tered into an agreement to effect O. secession from Cata1pa Circle. she also claims that Miss Farrell made statements reflectinR upon Mrs. Poth's conduct of her office Miss Farrell denies the secession charge but claims she will have much to say on the other score when the hearing ig held
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
WATER WORKS LEGISLATION.

The biennial hearing legislation to make general law authorizing municipal ownership of water works yesterday, before the committee cities bor eughs The hearing usual brought out full represen taon of the private water companies of the state senting millions of wealth which the people of Con necticut communities required to pay heavy toll,
 There is already statute difficult and almost workable to be sure, under which municipalities quire gas and electric light plants But water plants omitted from the purview of the bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The first school of veterinary med icine in the world was opened in 1742 at Lyons, France, by Claude Bourge- lat, 'fthe father of veterinary science who was born POI years ago today, March 27, TYP. Originally a lawyer, Bourgelat abandoned that profession after having gained an unjust suit for a client, and devoted himself to the study of the diseases of animals. The school he established soon re- ceived the title of the royal school and became famous throughout Eu- rope. His works on veterinary sci ence were numerous and valuable, and many of them are still consider ed authorities. As a youth Bourgelat served in cavalry regiment, and this was the beginning of his love for horses, which inspired him with the ambition to relieve the ailments which equine flesh is heir to. The London Veterinary College, the first of its kind in England, was founded at Camden-town in 1891, and the New York Veterinary college was incor- porated in 1857.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
he D. ". Read Go
 Established 1857
The Collection of Diamonds
Established 1857

All of the jewels in this group, which are very choice and of the best grade priced very low The opportunity is presented genuine diamonds figures that almost impossible. We mention few of these attractive values:
 Platinum and Diamond Bracelets, $1A5oo and S235oo One pair of Platinum Earrings, $5o.oo Cluster Diamond set in P1atfun Soo.oo Solitaire Rings several sizes, from $1e5o to $145oo Dinner Ring Platinum set with Diamonds, ST 800 Dinner Ring Ruby and Diamonds, $I65oo Cluster Ring, Ruby and Diamonds S42.so King with large Sapphire and Diamonds $Io5.oo Cluster Diamonds set in Platinum, $6ooo Cuff Links and Scarf Pins from $1o.5o to 5000
 Jewel Section.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
Carter Union Suits for Women

These garments are made from the best grades of material and danti1y finished The prices of Suits with low neck sleeves and close fitting at knee are
 Light weight cotton, $1.oo. Gauge cotton, $1.oo. Lis1e, $I.so. Gauge lisle SI.so. Mercerized 1is1e $2.oo Pure silk, $6.oo. Low neck, sleeves, lace trimming a knee:
 Gauge cotton, $1.oo Gauge 1sle,.. S1.so. Don't fail little Miss Carter in Fairfield Ay window This little lady dressed as ladies dressed when the Carter Company began making underwear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
Miami Suitines

One of the seasons fabrics, especially adapted for automobile coats and suits Very servceabe and be washed.
 5s inches wide, $1.a5 yard. Several pieces of Suitng displayed in the win dow of Main St. and Fairfield Av.
 Cotton Crepes. These Crepes desirable, they are washable and need ironing White ground with tan, 1ac blue and black stripes 27 inches wide 3o yard.
 Wash Goods Section, main floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
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Automobile Tires

We handle a complete E1ne of Auto Cases and Tubss e lowest prices. Every case and tube of first quality, and they bear the fullest gusRan- tee. We respectfully solicit your tire business and sssWe you of prompt and. cOurseous attention.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
Rubber Clothing

The most complete line Of Rubber Clothing in this sec- ton.
 Mems Rain Coats. s.-..
 .. $500 to S44-OO Boys Rain Coats. ~
 ....S2 S2.5O to $0.DO Ladies' Rain Goats.
 $500 to &15.OO Auto Shirts. $500 to $500 Rubber Hats. .75c to e1OyOO Rubber Blankets .
 S1.5O to S8-5O Rubber Gloves. .50c to sz.5O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
MISS FARRELL UNDER FIRE.

An echo of the memorable contro- versy that shook the entire organiza- ton of the Companions of the Pores
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14

1t is safe to say that no lecturer
ever gave such universal satisfaction
to an Augusta audience as this breezy
and gifted orator from the Sunflower
State After his former engagement
the Journal said editorially:
Hundreds of Augusta citizens who
listened Thursday evening, to Cover
nor Hoch of Kansas, are indebted to
the promoters of the entertainment
course for an evening of pleasure and
instruction. Governor Hoeh is one of
the most pleasing speakers that an
Augusta audience ever heard, and his
utterances struck home. A Water
street business man said, / wouldn't
have missed that for $780,,
Gov. Hoch's strong points were
numerous and understandable; they
were presented in way that made
with the bits of humors and little
asides that held his listeners in APP
probation and expectancy at the same
and all the time.
Give us more of such entertain
ments as Governor Hoch'S lecture and
there will be less desire for saloons
and beer clubs.'
Gov. Hochs last lecture here was
his only appearance in Maine that
year, while for March 4th he will
come directly from New York for this
his only New England engagement 1t
will be under the management of the
Mems Club of the Penney Memorial
church. and as the object is to have
the largest possible number hear the
governors wonderful message, rather
than for financial gain, the popular
prices of 35c. and soc. will prevail. AS
the governor is one of the highest paid
lecturers in the country, it will be
necessary at these prices to complete
ly fill City hall in order to prevent
financial loss. One dollar is not an
unusual price for Gov. Hoch's lectures
in other cities.
The Journal has no better wish for
every man. woman, boy and girl in
Augusta than that they may. have the
privilege of listening to this remark
able man.
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SURE WAY TO DANISH cATARRH
Breathe the Soothing Healing Air of
the Australian Eucalyptus Forests
NATURES Own Cure.
No Harmful Drugs in Booths Hyo-
omei.

Get rid of catarrh-start today-eure
it without pouring into your stomach
q vile and unpalatable nostrum. HYO-
MEL pronounce it HiGh-e-me) cures
catarrh in nose or throat, and does ii
by such a simple and pleasant method
that thousands who have been cured
are glad to recommend it.
Just breathe HYOMEI. and its
soothing, medicated and antiseptic pro
perNes will come in direct contact with
the inflamed parts. stop the discharge
drive out the soreness and heal the
membrane.
HYOMEI IS made of Eucalyptus
combined with other antiseptics
Breathed through the inhaler it de
stroys the persistent catarrh germ.
A complete outfit. including inhaler
bottle of HYOMEI and simple instruc-
lions for use $1.o0. Separate bottle OF
HYOMEI if later needed 80 cents al
druggists everywhere.
For catarrh, coughs. colds, sore
throat, Both's HYOMEI IS guaranteed
Bowditch, Webster & Co., guarante,
it.
Sold and guaranteed in Gardiner by
Jackson Bros.
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The Evening Conference.

Thursday evening, the Grange lee
turers Were encouraged and gladden.
ed by an assemblage in City hall that
was nearly three times in numbers as
large as that which gathered in the
afternoon. The seats on the floor of the
big hall were three-fourths occupied
and by men and women of whom any
state might well be proud
Previous to TIE speaking program,
Dennis Orchestra admirably rendered
selections that met with favor.
The program was as below:
Selection
Address of Welcome, City Treasurer Niles
l.. Perkins.
Response State Lecturer B. Walker Nc
Keen of E'ryeburg.
Selection, Dennis Orchestra
Greetings to Lecturers, State Master C.
5. Stetson of Greene
Address, Grange Work and Ideals,' Hon
n. +. Hull of Diamondale, Mich, lectur-
er of National Grange
Address, Grange Work in the Granite
State" State Lecturer A. L. Felkner OF
Meredith, \. II.
In graceful manner and interesting
as well chosen words, City Treasurer
Niles L. Perkins greeted the lecturers
of the Grange with a hearty welcome
to Augusta. He gave a birds eye
sketch of the Capital city. referring
with pride to the noble State House
on the hilltop, the magnificent federal
building with it's imposing architecture
its well-kept hotels, including the Au-
gustd House, one of the largest and
best in Maine, its great publishing
houses, its cotton mill that employs
1860 hands, its payroll of salaries alone
amounting 70 100000 every week, its
paper mill and factories and the hos
pitfalls for insane and sick. He told OF
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p. OF n. PLEASED.
Continued from Page one

On the stage were noted in addition
tG the chairman, State Master of the
Maine Grange c S. Stetson, State Lee
turer A. l.. Felkner of Meredith, N H.,
State Lecturer L. F. Richardson of
Mills, Mass. and National Lecturer
n. p. Hull of Michigan. Joshua F. Up
ton lecturer of the Grange at Winnie
gance, was elected secretary.
Roy c. Haines of Ellsworth. to whom
especially is due the success of the
conference. he having arranged the de-
tails while conducting food fairs in
eastern Maine. this winter reeited the
experiences of the lecturers in Portland
at the State Grange session. and the
History Of the conference to date.
The chairman stated that he was
surprised and pleased to see so many
present. there being some 300 in the
hail. He then called upon Harry A.
Gess of Andrescoegin Grange of
Greene to read a paper which proved
a snappy and suggestive treaties upon
possible work OF the Oranges in i'm
proving matters in their various COM
mGnities He believed that each could
find in identifying cemeteries, planting
trees along the highways. educating
residents te care more neatly for sur
roundinss to their homes and in other
local tenefactions good work to do.
a. p. Howes of Palmyra in discus
sing this paper, spoke of the school
houses, empty evenings and many days
in which lectures for the people could
be held and otherwise put to use for
public good. He sketched the conditions
of too many country churchyards over
grown with bushes and trees and where
stones and monuments had fallen
down. Here he believed the Influence
of the Grange could effect reform. He
suggested that the Grange could aid
in furnishing watering places along
the road for man and beast and could
even help the local churches with their
money and work.
Chairman McKeen referred to the
pleasant prospect of this Legislature
passing the bill giving equal suffrage
to the ladies' He had shown the
State Lecturer from Massachusetts
about the Capitol, Wednesday, and
the guest had remarked upon the eX-
cellence of Maine women The Chair
man saw a greater number of ladies
here in City hail dressed in and look
ing their best. He wanted them to
give the Massachusetts Granger
rousing reception and he called on
State Lecturer E. F. Richardson of
Mills. Mass, for a few remarks.
Lecturer Richardson said that his
reception was all right He jumped
at once into matters of the Grange.
He had been told that in Maine some
Oranges numbered 10 members. They
had none so large in Massachusetts.
He also referred to the many more
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14

locals outnumbering those of the other
New England states and said that in
community work the Massachusetts
Changers took great interest. There
the Oranges planted roadside shade
trees in memory of deceased members
and mentioned that the Massachusetts
Grange had appropriated $51 for six
prizes for the best community work
by Oranges. In Massachusetts they
dug wells, helped churches, and even
put in street lamps in some localities.
He thought Grange work in many
ways similar to church work He
dwet upon the great Importance Of
husbandry, chief of all industries and
thought the boys and girls should be
educated up to realizing that farm
work was most important and noble.
Without the farms the mills could not
run nor the people in cities exist.
The high cost of living he said was
because the population had outstrip
ped production. Mr. Richardson COM
plimented Maine men and women who
came to his state. The men were sue
cessful in politics and business and
the Maine girls easily got husbands
there. 1t was live wire talk.
The announcement that the city of
Lewiston invited them to hold the
next conference in that city elected
applause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14

E. L. Ripley has begun work on a
new boat for Nelson Page of Auburn,
and will have it ready to go into COM
mission when the season opens. The
craft is a cabin cruiser with compro-
mise stern, is 81 feet in length and has
beam of eight feet, and the motive
power will be furnished by a 12-horse-
power Fairbanks engine. Capt r. n
Pernette of the Cobbosseecontee power
boat fleet is also having a new boat
built at this shop, for use the coming
season. This boat will be of the V-bot-
tom type, 81 feet long and five-foot
beam. 1t will have n 20 horsepower au-
tomo5ile engine for power, and vii
probably go some. Capt. Pernette vii
use it In connection with the other
boats of his fleet. stephen Biaisdell o.
Belgrade is also having 24-foot motor
hoat of the launch type built at tbs
above shop, for use on the Belgrade
lakes.
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Mrs. Adam p, LEIGHTON.

News of the death of Mrs Adam p
Leighton came as a great shock to all
except the members of the immediate
family for it had been reported that
she was improving rapidly, but the
development of pneumonia, left small
hope of recovery and she grew rapid
iy worse, finally suecombing to the
dread disease. Mrs. Leighton was be-
fore her marriage Mary Isadore But
Ter and was native of Augusta. She
was the daughter of Alonzo and Mary
Dodge Butler, and came to Portland
to reside when but small child She
married in 1873 Adam p. Leighton and
four children Were born to them, Dr..
Carleton Il. Leighton of Portland,
Hugh c. Leighton of Port Chester, n.
Y, Dr. Adam z. Leighton. Jr, of this
city. and a daughter, wife of Dr. Luce
of Portsmouth, N H., who died a
short time ago. The sons survive her
as, does one sister, Mrs Edward c.
O'Brien of Stevens avenue. and one
brother, Alinus d. Butler, also of this
city.
Up to the past year Mrs. Leighton
was the president of the board of lady
managers Of the Maine General hos
pitdi anu Sit was also lot Il loHS time
a director of the Home For Aged
Women. She was also "a prominent
and active member of the state Street
Congregational church.
Mrs. Leighton was a woman OF
broad sympathies. for although her
home interests came before all others
she never failed to give her sympathy
and her assistance wherever it was
| needed. Her creed seemed to be te
bring happiness to others, for no effort
was too great, no sacrifice too much il
| she could give happiness to those she
loved. Her death is particularly sac
| coming shortly safter the death of the
beloved daughter and the sympathy
of the entire community is being eX-
tended to the sorrowing family who
have been so soon called upon to bear
another Northumberland Express
| Feb 10.
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OLD FOLKS find new REMEDY RELIEVES
ALL KIDNEY AND BLADDER MISER|ES

sdft out all the poisonous waste matter
from the blood and drive it out of the
system.
IT matters not how old you are or how
long you have suffered, Croxone is so pre-
pared that it is practically impossible to
take it into the human system without re-
suits You will find it different from all
other remedies. There is nothing else on
earth like it. 1T starts to work Immediate
Nv and more than a few doses are seldom
required to relieve even the most chronic.
obstinate case.
1t is the most wonderful remedy ever
made for restoring the lifeless organs
TO health and strength and Kidding the
system of every particle of uric acid. and
YOU can take it with the utmost confid-
ence that nothing OF earth will so quick
ly cure such. conditions.
You can obtain an original package of
Croxone at trifling cost from any first
class druggist. All druggists are author
lied to personally return the purchase
price If Croxone should fail in a single
case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14

Weber pond, Vassalboro, is the
scene, this week, of decided activity in
the line of harvesting ice, and the Rowe
brothers of that place. contractors, are
busy with the work Of putting up the
summer supply for Augusta people and
others who own cottages along the
shore of the pond. The cold weather OF
the past week mas brought the ice up
TO Is inches in thickness and the quail
ty is said to be excellent. Those places
where operations are in progress are
the Independents, Turtle Creek, New
mans, White Cloud, Elderberry Lane,
Delivers. Break O. Day and Fifield's,
and it is expected that the amount
housed will be upwards of 50 tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14

Friday morning the conference recon
yenes in City hall and at O'Clock State
Supt. of Schools Payson L. Smith, Com
missioner of Agriculture ]. A. Roberts
Hon w. ]. Thompson and others will adj.
dress the visitors and friends.
Commissioner Roberts is to speak upon
Boys and Girls Institutes held to dignity
farm work, and Leland l.. Ross, superin-
tendent of schools of Garland and Dexter
Will tell of Boys and Girls Clubs located
there for a similar object.
Instead of holding recess to visit the
Capitol to be received by Governor
Haines, the reception is postponed until
afternoon and the work of the confer
ence will continue through the morning.
Friday afternoon a photographer will
take picture of the lecturers on the
steps of the State House.
The conference, the first of its kind, is
an assured success and will become an
annual event of the Maine Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
CROWS BEAUTIFUL, HEAVY HAIR
We PROVE IT--25 CENT "DANDER|NE'
DESTROYS falling haceans and yigoaies your
scap-.Delghfful dressing.

To be possessed OF a head of heavy,
beautiful hair; soft, lustrous, fluffy,
wavy and free from dandruff is mere
ly matter of using a little Danderine.
1t is easy and inexpensive to have
nice. soft hair and lots of 1t. Jus'
get a 20 cent bottle of Knowlton's
Danderine now-all drug stores rec
ommend it-apply a little as directed
and within ten minutes there will be
an appearance of abundance; fresh
ness, iluffiness and an incorporate
gloss and lustre and try as you VIII
you cannot find a trace of dandruff or
falling hair; but your real surprise
will be after about two weeks use,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
Drives Rheumatic Pains Away, Re.
lieyes Backache and Bladder
Disorders After a Few Doses
gre Takan

Sleep disturbing bladder weaknesses,
baekache. rheumatism, and the many
other kindred ailments which so common
ly come with declining years. need no
longer be a source of dread and misery
to those who are past the middle age of
life.
The new discovery, Croxenc, cures all
such disorders because it removes the
very cause of the trouble. 1t soaks right
into the kidneys, through the walls and
Innings; cleans out the little fiitering
glands and cells, and gives The kidneys
new strength to do their work properly
1t neutralizes and dissolves the poison
Gus uric acid substances that lodge in
the joints and muscles. causing rheuma-
tism: and makes the kidneys filter and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14

when you will see new hair-fine and
oewny at first-yes-but really new
hair-sprouting out all over your
scalp-Danderine is, we believe. the
only sure hair grower; destroyer of
dandruff and cure Tor itchy scalp and
il never fails to stoy falling hair at
once.
If you want 10 Prove how pretty
and soft your hair really is, moisten
cloth with a little Danderine ana
carefully draw it Through your hair
taking one small strand at a time.
Your hair will be soft, glossy and
beautiful in just few moments
delightful surprise awaits everyone
who tries this.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14

The second assembly of the series
given under the management of King
Co.. No. 4, q. r., X. of p, came off,
Thursday evening, at Pythian hall. and
was well attended, goodiy number of
young people enjoying the festivities
of the evening. Music for dancing was
furnished by Cushing's orchestra. and
the floor was in charge of Capt H. C.
Smith. Refreshments were served dur
ing the evening.
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IEx-Gov. HoCh Coming.
Return Engagement of Americas
Foremost Lecturer Announced TOR
Evening of March 4th, at City Hall.

The 1900 people who heard Gov.
Hoch lecture at City hall in Novem-
Der, 1911, as well as the many who did
not and have ever since regretted it,
will welcome with joy the announce
ment of his return engagement in his
new and mastery lecture. 1t was in
response to the very large number of
requests-almost positive demands
of his former hearers that the return
enga gement has been secured.