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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21

the pioneer publisher of cheap mag azines, and although many of his ven lures were failures, others made for tunes for their owner.
 As a lad of seventeen, while trying to make his way through a business college. young Munsey worked in the summer as a telegraph operator. It was then that the lure of 'easy money attracted him, and he was tempted to play the role of sucker and .'easy mark in an effort to get rich quick. Several years ago MT. Munsey told of this experience in Human Life" as a warning to other youths.
 By a few cautious inquiries learn ed that a. hundred dollars might re- turn a man a thousand dollars if in vested in the right place at the right time-aad had just one. hundred dol lars with which to return to school. E"Ones day when a number of my dis tinguuisI1ed patrons were 1ounging in the room. I stepped back from my instrument and faced the group. R Gentlemen, said, in the safe in the corner there is one hundred dol lars which I have saved during the summer to take me back to school. I want ycu to show me how can double it or lose it.''
 For a moment there was silence, then several of the latest sstips' on the market was called off to me I selected the one most conservative and parted with my little hoard, convinced that in the end of the week 1t would bring me two-fo1d
 "One day passed, then antfer I watched the ticker with as much feverishness and restlessness as the most confirmed gambler of s'the street. with every mention of the particular stock in which had taken my s'plunger'' my hands and knees tremb1ed-never, however. with ap-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21

grown the powerful American Fede-a- ton of Labor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21
COL. ABE'S REPORT

N OIL GRUBER delegate to the New York Repub &| state convention in the gallery clied Abe Are people? whereupon the doughty Colonel replied except they
 and kill and destroy they have in England Thus Col Abe furnishes definition of people The French, English ServaI Greeks BulgariaI1s, and Ausran people becanse they kill and destroy Yet we delegates sodead knowledge of the stupidity of Aleeks that they appaude eolonel tort s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21
Styles in Neckwear are
 Interesting and Artistic

Puritan Cuffs of organdie or linen Plain Linen Collars of unique style, ssVampire,'' at different prices.
 Net Puffings of various widths for cuffs. 50 cts and up according to width. Rainbow Crepe Ties, .65 cts
 Plaid Silk Windsors, -. 25 cts Visit the Neckwear Section and see tn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21
THE NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL

A TTORNEY GENERAL James c. McReynolds has been the court, to fill the by the Justice Lurton. Thomas Watt Gregory who has charge the New Haven has been named attorney changes will popular approval Mceynold is excellent lawyer, and will make judge Gregory the president for will markedly sympathy with presidential aims and policies
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21
The D. M. Read Company.

prehension. I had sort of religious conviction that I couldn't lose. Before the week was ended my bubble was broke. My stock tunbled one, two. three points-and before could fol- low it's further fall. I knew that my hundred dollars had been swept to oblivion. The get-rich-Quick bug had been effectuaIly eliminated from my system
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21
lachinery of toil, industry, and bus

ordinary machinery to industry and mess.
 arrogant lords heroic soldiers locked be hoped that the brains of the world plan for preventing Of calamity No warlke autocracy long stand against the voice of it's people
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21
WHERE THE FARMER MAY BE PURCHASED

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21

A trolley car on the Bristol-P1ain- vile line was struck by lightning last evening, and the rear platform was splintered. Mrs. W. F. Hammond of this city was a passenger. but es- caped injury,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21

Children with matches set fire to some clothing in the house at 571 Berkshire avenue, yesterday after noon. The fire alarm was rung from box 437. The blaze was extinguished before the hremen arrived.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-28
Pension Bills by Neely.

Representative Nicely jas intro.
dueed the following ten special pen.
sion bills, the prospective beneficia-
ries being as follows: Josephine Pax
ton, Edw. welling. Robert Junkins.
Hiram Random and Oliver q strin-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-28
n. .GIRILI!l IS. .CRlss, BE
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LOOK. MOTHER! II TONGUE J. Isl
COATED GIVE CALIFORNIA; Il
4 q SYRUP OF FIGS.a isal,Gais

Children love this fruit laxative
and nothing else cleanses theatender
stomach, liver and bowels SO nicely.
"a child simply4will not stop play
ing to empty8theE bowels, and the, re-
suit is, they become tightlyfclogged
with waste, liver etsfsluggish, stoh4
acll sours, then your&little one Hbe-
comes cross, lialf-sick,ofeverish, don't
cat, sleep or. act naturally, breath lis
bad, system full Of cold. has sore
throat, stomach-achesp6n diarrhoea.
Listen, Motherl See IL tongue. is coat
ed then give a teaspoonfdl :of Cali
fornia Syrup Of Figs,R and ifit aifew
hours all the constipated waste sour
bile and undigested food passes out
tof the system, andyyou have d we'll,
playful child again. oil>ssi} l3e;sn's; u
Millions Of mothers give .cali-
forpia syruB of Figs becausea Ii lis
perfectly harmless children love at
and itinever fails to3act on the ston-
ach, liyersapdslbowels. FsielaiiI
Ask your druggist for o 50seept
bottle Of California Syrup Of Figs, !,
which has qualifications for papies,
children ofsall ages and for grown
ups plainly. printed on the botties Be-
ware OF counterfeit sod heres. Oct
the genuine made by California Fig
Syrup Company Refuse any other
kind, with contempt, II !,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-28

shirley, Mitchell has 7 thrown a
wrench into the machinery in the
form Of certain charges against Buma
garner, which are being investigated.
Fayo,rr,s Reneal Of Toll Rill

Congressman Sutherland sent out
$500 letters to bankers, coal men,
lawyers and editors asking their
views on the, repeal ofithe canal free
tolls clause. The first replies arrived
Thursday, an even 100 of them. oil
this batch the ratio was about S to j
In favor of repeal. This was quito
a surprise. and should the same ra:
ito continue, it will be more than
ever surprising, as it was believed
here that sentiment in Westivirginis
Is opposed to repeal. Congressman
Sutherland has been complimented
In number of Sletters for taking a
referendum among West vtrginlans
on such issues Eas this one. He first
did; IT, when the currency bill was
pending, and later to ascertain the
views Of the bankers of the state as
to where they preferred their own
regional reserve bank to be located.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-28
WEST NRG|N|A'S FAVOR. J. 7.
REPEAL ] OF FREE Tolls
CONGRESSMAN SUTHERLAND
TAKES REFERENDUM POLL
TO / FOR REPEAL. s.
NELLY PAYS POLITICAL DEBT
IN LANDING PLACE FOR J. j..
P. 0'BR1EN.
MANY WEST vIRGINIANs VISIT
WASHINGT0N-PENslON Bills
( ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NEWS!

y Z 2
With the appoiptment OF Harry
Byres, of Philippi, and ]. ]. Pc fBri-
en-, of Wheeling, as! assistants to Dis,
ltrict Attorney Walker at a salary OF
t$1, 800 epr year and certain expenses
Congressman Nelly rewards the lat.
ter for helping him into congress,
and c. w. Watson pins a prize award
ion the former for loyal and consist
ent service. to the Watson Chiffon
regime. 1t was .o'Brien. who,s at a
primary, secured complete control OF
the Ohio county delegation to the
congressional. convention and used
ii not for his own alleged candidacy,
but in behalf of Neely's sure-enough
and bona fide candidacy. That man
lcuvers gave the nomination to Nicely
hands down, and he very properly
felt that 0'Brieny should have some
thing, for the job ifehe could get
something to suit the likes of the
young Wheeling attorneyship. Nelly
has accomplished that and his obli-
cation to o'Brien stands cancelled.
Byres is. the last OF those managers
lat the. state headquarters at Parkers-
|burg III: 1912 Tube, taken care Of.
For bunch who made as dismal a
failure at campaign managing, &C.
Tcording to the statement of Demo
cratic leaders themselves upon any
and every occasion that memorable
Struggle is referred to, they certainly
have been handsomely rewarded far
beyond their, real deserts. Stewart
Walker. who was the chairman in
the campaign, and still is so far as
the public is aware, was handed the
District Attorneyship. Major Mans
field Nelly copied a congressional
seat for his. Fred Carr, Nwho had
charge of the troupe of spellbinders;
drew down fine elerkship in the
House of Representatives. Others
who served in less conspicuous capac-
titles have been installed in minor
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-28

Chairman Sherrard in Washington
F Republican State Chairman Sher.
rard remained longer In Washington
than he originally intended Hc
stayed tolste9 senatof Nathan Con.
They hadftal' lengthy conference lin
witch 2fdtVre plans 'foftthel' party
we're discussed: q Congressman suth-
erland was also in the conference.
Afterward they expressed themselves
as much pleased with9the cordial re-
cetion gieyn them by; the Senator. He
promised to help Chairman sherrard
In every way to wage a successful
campaign. Senator Con- will do his
duty by his party" said Chairman
sherrard after he came from the con-
ference. q am very much gratified
over the result OF my talk with him."
The State chairman,had hoped to see
Hon. Isaac T. Mann while here, but
Mfr. Mann was in West. Virginia. He
also regretted not meeting former
Senator Davis Elkins, but Mr.. Elkihs
Is at Palm Beach and has been. there
for a number of-weeks. However, MIR.
slerrard expects to return here
again to see them.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-28

Mrs: lancet the after aSs e s,as ,as
Many people take 1t after they have
had the grip. Their convalescence Is
slow. They have suffered along for
month or two, without any signs OF
complete recovery. Then they resor,
TO Peruna as a tonic,s with splendid
results. "a. y ..gf- = " L
AIRS. Jane Gift, n. F. d. 4. Athens,
Ohio. whose portrait appears above.
writes: II think would have been
dead long ago if It had not been for
Pernna. Six years ago.I had Ia grippe
very bad. The doctor came to see
me every day. but I gradually grew
worse. I told my husband thought
~ would surely, die IL I did not get
relief soon.i 80
t"ones day I picked up the news
paper and accidentally found a testi-
monial Of a woman who had. beer,
cured Of grip by Peruna. I told my
husband II wanted to try It. He went
directly TO the drug, store and got, a
Sbottle of Perana. I could see. the Inn
provemert In o very short time ana
was soon able to do myiwerls. I con-
llnled using 1t until was entirely
cured" y
Mr. Victor Patneapde, ses Madison
st, Topela, kas, writes: twelve
years ago ] had a severe a tack OF Ia
grippe and I never really recovered
my health kand strength, hut grew
weaker every year, until / was unable,
to work, =. .l e &
Two years ago I began using. Pc
runa and Il built up my strength so
that In a couple Of months I was able
to go to work again. This winter i
\ had another attaels of ia grippe. hut
sPeruna soon drove Il out of my sys-.
TEN. NY wife and I consider it a
household remedy siAA. ss
Those who object to liquid nedi.
.einss can now obtain Peruna Tablets
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-28
Miss Benefits Announcement.

Hon. and Mrs. Louis Bennett. OF,
weston, who live at the New Willard
In the winter season. shae announced
the engagement Of their daughter.
Agra, to johnson Camden Mckinley,
OF Wheeling. The wedding ceremo.
ny will be performed; in St. Johns
Episcopal Church at high noon ON
tuesday, April IA, by the rector, the
Rev. Thomas, Cotton Smith, and Bish-
OPP Geo. w. Peterkin, of the diocese
of West Virginia. Miss. Bennett IL
9 dashing girl of twenty, very pom
ular In society here, and Is a noted
horsewoman. She was presented AT
the court of England two years ago.
and has made a tour OF the world.
Mr. Mckinley Is nephew of tho
late Senator johnson N Camden. ;iof
Parkersburg, and is a prominent and
successful business man of Wheeling.
He and Miss Bennett first met at Inc
semi-centennial ball given at Wheel.
ing last June The wedding will he
FOLLOWED by. a reception by the, p Jar !
tents Of the bride at the, New Willard:
There will be ten uslers and brides
maids In the ceremony, which will
be characterized b va decidedly fash
ionable Formally. y
West Vfrginians in town are Judge
Charles Dice and brother John. Of
Lewisburs; District Attorney S. w.
Walker, Of Martinsburg; Harry By.
ers, Of Philippi; Joseph o'Brien,, Of
wheeling; William Campbell q q
Charles Town; W. b. Matthews Of
Charleston. The latter came 10 NJ.
tend a BANQUET given by census ,buz
Ifeaa employees of long: service, in hon4
or OF Congressman Howard suther-
land at the Commercial Club. +
q u I !. q
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-28
Campbell Recentive

According to Indignation which
Editor William Campbell has 1t is the
intention of the administration tc
appoint number of new legation
attaches. and the Charles Town man
has decided that iftsuch is the case
he might again be a suppliant al
the patronage counter. He has con.
cluded that a season or. two in Lon.
don or Paris would be agreeable, and
he would not decline an offer to be
attached to- the legation in. either Of
those two capitals.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-28

Representative Avis has secured
fro mthe House Committee on Pen
sions favorable report on Ills bills d
give pension OF s24 a month to .Isds
gar 2. Cummins, OF st. Adams. and,
Michael T. SQuinlan the meamount.
The latter recently came to Washing.
ton from the Third district. /,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-28

government positions. George Sum
.mers. who was the press agent. Is
about ,lie only one who worked in.
ian important position at headpuar-
ters woh has not gotten a govern
FmeRt Job. Tie failure TO get the.
Department Of Justice to make ii!
three assistant district attorneys IN
stead OF two leaves: Cleveland seibert
out IN the cold. Had that plan de.
yised by Watson Chiffon been a ..l
proved by the department seibert
would have been the third man. The
failure. Is quite a blow to TIL well
known and prosperous law firm Of
Faulkner e. Walker at Martinsburg.
which certainly has been having fine
pickings Of late. Before the lobby
inFesti gating committee last sum
mer! ex-santor chas. ] Faulkner tes-
titled that. heSwas '..counseller'. in
this city for twenty.eight railroads.
Walker landed in the district attor-
neyship, and through Senator Gray
Silver, Wade Kilmer, another mem
Der Of the firm. got a place on, the
public utilities commission. seibert's
failure to land spoils very interest
Ing lineup of that legal firm. Had
he succeeded such a happening as
the following might easily have come
to; pass: railroad case was pend
ing before the Public Utilities Com
mission in West Virginia, one part
ner, Kilmer, would sit in Judgment.
another partner, Faulkner, could APP
pear for the railroad; another partr
ner, Walker, could appear for the
government; another partner, Sic
bert, had he been appointed, could
have taken down the. evidence. The
failurest to complete the quartette by
the appointment Of seibert prevents
the ublic ever beholding this purely
imaginary picture as a human, court
room tableau.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-28
ePostmasters Amounted.

wv. ]. Lavelle, Of Tunnelton. and
Harry Bumgarnor. of Elizabeth, were
dominated on the same day by Presi,
dent Wilson for ostmaster. Lavelle
vas promptly confirmed by the SEN
ate, but. Bumgarner was not. Editor
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-28

ger, all Of Wheeling: Mrs. j ennie En-
gle, Fairmont; Mrs. Daisy M.fWat.
son and five minor children, Fair
mont; DAVID w. Hearne, Louden.
vile; chas. B. Bonnell, Clarksburg,
and Ezekiel H. Ballah, Riyesyille.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-28
No FliessH3Iere.

HUNTINGTON The fiySin Hunt
ington has no chance this season. g
With the exception Of the city fire
department, fraternal orders and anti
saloon league, all other organizations
nave formally declared war against
the two winged pest, !
Yesterday the Chamber Of Com.
merce through; health and SAINT
tary department placed posters about
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-28

MIS-. Eiliott CLASS, OF Wheeling, Is
at The shoreham to remain FOR a
month.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-28

* aa7 "a j. - =
Or. Harry Hubbard, formerly 81
wheeling, and up till few days ago.
praetieing hissprofessions at Freder-,
tcks Md, Is ,insthe city. He has sold
out his practice at frederick and
WIN locate eleswhere. Dr.. Hubbard
AZ one time represented Ohio county
In the House ofsDelegatcs. "A 81
Presented By Congressman Browns
Petitions of the United Brethren
Church and MEMS Organized /. Bible
Glass Of Philippi; i S s citizens!5,anS
and State Grange SMorgantown and
United Brethren Church Of Grafton.
favoring national prohibition. Also
q bill granting aension to Samuel ii
Rogers. 5iiSS = II 3
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-28
Col. Mundy in Washington.

Col. W. u. Mundyfof Shepherds
4; towns is in the city for d few days.
Ne IS to retire as postmaster at his
home town next week. Col. Mund;
has held shat position for eleven.
years and ono month to the entire
satisfaction of the Postofrice Depart
ment and the citizens OF, Shepherds
town: In addition to that fine rec
ord, let it be stated that Col, Mundy
IS a gentleman and a scholar Of the
old school.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-28
FOR THE GRIP
PerunaI Is Sometimes Used With
Z Good Results
"A great many

"A great many
people use Rsrp-
mn for the grip.
Sotne use 1t d
soon Us the grip
begins, taking Il
dining the acute
sage OF the dis
cas- e, claiming
fo5' it great eff
cacy in shorten
ing the disease,
an d especially
insh,nrftAnipy
Bisbee daily review., 1914-09-02
REESE LING CLUB
 STARTS OUT BIG
Hold Organization Meeting Last Evening With Much
 Success

The first meeting of the Reese Ling club of Bisbee was held last evening in the Medigovich hall. From the standpoint of numbers the meeting was a decided success. Over seventy turned out to attend the meeting and the membership at the start was found to be over $50 when the lists of those unable to attend, but wished enrolment, was finally counted.
 The meeting was also success from the point of enthusiasm. Ad- dresses were made by E. T Smith, a labor leader from San Pedro, Cal c. T. Atterson, from Benson, Albert Des Sales, George D. Craig, N C. Thompson. The meeting was presid ed over by J. Leo Cannon,
 Following are the officers chosen by the members in attendance lase evening:
 Albert Des Sales. president; Dr George D. Craig, vice-president; J Leo Cannon, secretary; Joseph Srin
Bisbee daily review., 1914-09-02
PHELPS DODGE BUYER BACK
 WITH LATEST HAT STYLES

Mrs. Sadie Welland; buyer ana su. perintending trimmer for the milli- nery department of the Phelps Dodge Mercantile Company has just re- turned from the East where she has purchased the latest fall styles In ladies hats, trimmings, etc.
 Mrs. Welland says that this sea sons models are made to meet the approval of women of varying tastes There are the small hats such as the turbans designed by Georgette and, incontrast. the large "sailor" with it's tendency toward the ever popular Gainsborough hat which so many women adore. Velvet hats will be "the thing" with trimmings of fur for the winter and feathers of all descrip- tions will be used.
 In getting back to Bisbee later than usual during her season, Mrs. Vel land claims to have secured the fin al decisions of the fashion arbiters on style. Styles have been changine SO rapidly of late that it was advis able to remain in the marke unt the final word had been spoken.
 "I am sure we have secured the very best and latest hats to show oul customers Express shipments ar' now arriving and by the time of ou fan opening our stock will be- com plete with the newest and most pop ular merchandise" Mrs. Welland sai, last night
Bisbee daily review., 1914-09-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior

 U. s. LAND OFFICE at Phoenix. Arizona, Aug 31, 1914
 NOTICE is hereby given that Lorenzo IT, Watts. of Hereford, Ari- zona, who, on September 16th, 1912. made Homestead entry, No. O19232, for W1-2sE 1-4. NE 1-4S.W. 1-4, SE1-4- NV 34. Section 17. Township 23S Range PIE, G&SR Meridian, has filed pouce Of intention to make commuta- lion proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before Jared D. Taylor U. S. Commissioner, at Bis bee. Arizona, on the Eth day of oct 1914
 Claimant names as witnesses. Edward O. Lewis, of Garces, Arizona. Adolph l.. Muller, of Hereford, Ariz. William James, of Hereford, Arizona. Raymond Mallory, of Hereford, Ariz
 THOMAS P. WEEDIN,
 Register
Bisbee daily review., 1914-09-02
ker treasurer.

ker, treasurer
 A telegram from the Phoenix Reese Ling organization was read to the attending Ling boosters. The mes sage told of the enthusiastic meeting accorded Ling on his return from the south. and of the number who attend ed the meeting held in the Phoenix headquarters at which Ling spoke the evening of his arrival
 The next meeting will be held Fri day evening at 7.30 o'clock.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-09-02
Popular Drummer.

C. w. Knight, one of the most pop. ular drummers touring the state. Is numbered among the commercial wis itors in Bisbee for a few days. MT. Knight is the travelling representative for the Proctor & Gamble company of Cincinnati. Ohio. and is here in the interests of his company.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-09-02
coroners Jury sits

Two verdicts in one were returned yesterday afternoon by the coroners jury sitting under Coroner Walter Thomas on the tragedy committed at the road camp on Monday evening. The jury found that Tom Arnold
 came to his death at his own hands. It found further that D. IT. Strickland aged about 35 and a native of Miss issippi died from a gun-shot wound inflicted at the hands of Tom Arnold. There were no additional features brought out in the jury's investigation
Bisbee daily review., 1914-09-02
Back from Colorado

County Surveyor J. g. McNeish has returned to Bisbee after an absence of about two weeks. during which time he visited Denver and Leadyille, Colorado, where he was called on matters of a professional nature. Mir. McNeish reports the sections which he had occasion to visit as very quiet. the same being due to the oppression caused by the present war now rag ing in Europe.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-09-02
eoes to Coast.

Tom Wiggins, one of the best known mining engineers in the em- ploy of the PhelpsDodge interests, took his departure on Saturday for Los Angeles, where he will spend several weeks on a visit with his parents. MT Wiggins was recently discharged fro mthe Copper Queen Hospital. where he underwent an op, eration for appendicitis, having been confined in that institution for near, lv a montlr
Bisbee daily review., 1914-09-02
wste, Commissioner.

IT. r Cuthbert, president of the Water commission of the City of Douglas, was numbered among the arrivals in the city this morning from Douglas on matters of a business na- ture Mir. Cuthbert is the chief aud. itor for the Arizona & Eastern Rail- road company and the Arizona Cop per company at Clifton and makes frequent visits to this section
Bisbee daily review., 1914-09-02
smeIter offlelaIs Here.

G. H. Dowell. assistant superinten- dent of the Copper Queen shelter at Douglas. arrived in the city yester- day afternoon on business connected with his company, and during his stay was in conference with general office officials. He was accompanied by Joseph Best, private secretary of g. W. French who is now touring Europe.