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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
WASHINGTON AND NAPOLEON: THE OP-
 POSITES OF HISTORY

This is the anniversary of two inn portant events in history-the death of George Washington and the apotheosis of Napoleon Bonaparte. It was just 115 years ago today, on Dec. IA, 1799, that the father of the world s. greatest republic breathed his last, whispering .sIt is well, as he passed Into great unknown On. Dec A. 1840. nearly twenty years after his death on St. Helena, the bones Of Ma poIeon were deposited with magnifi- cent pomp and ceremony under the
 mighty dome of the Hotel des In valides at Paris, there to remain as a shrine to be visited by awed mill lions so long as the world Worships war and force. Napoleon dieds pain lessIy. during a convulsion Of the ele- ments. on a stormy night in May, 1921. The last words he stammered out were France and army For years the remains of the worlds most brilliant conquerer rested in a modest grave under the willows of St Helena, with ceremonies which were witness ed by more than a. million people, were inferred in 'tthat great marble sarcophagus where rest at last the ashes of that restless man
 Although both were soldiers Wash fnEton and Napoleon were the very opposites, the extreme poles. among the worlds military heroes. Wash ington, the Iberator, fought only for principle, and accepted place and power only that he might serve the common veal Napoleon. the con and was animated by cold and selfish ambition that knew no bounds.
 Washington's death which plunged the struggling new nation into deepest mourning, came suddenly and almost
 without warning. On the twelfth Of
 4I,l-
 saddle for several hours to the fury
 of a severe storm of snow and sleet-
 He was almost immediately seized
 with an acute attack of membranous
 croup. A physician was hastily sum
 moned to the bedside of the stricken hero, and, in accordance with the best
 medical practice of the day, Washing ton was repeatedly and freely bled. In spite of the efforts of the doctors
 modern medical men might say be- cause of them-he sank rapidly, and
 died before midnight of the 14th. The sad news spread slowly, and it was not until nearly four days had elapsed that the tiding reached Phila- de1phia. On the 18th, the day Wash ington was buried, President Adams,
 first heard that his predecessor had passed away
 Mount Vernon since the end of his term as president. He was very fond of riding and hunting, and this pas sion, induIged on a cold and sleety day, led to the fatal illness. Gen.
 Lee delivered the funeral oration at Washington's funeral, when he made use of the famous expression. First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen.'
 The whole world, Englisf1men no | less than others, now honors Wash ington's memory. No less is the great Corsican remembered, but for very l different reason. No other figure in history makes so powerful an appeal I to the imagination as the little Cor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
ENCOURAGEMENT IN BREEDING FUR
 BEARING ANIMALS

Washington, Dec. 14.-Up to the present time experiments in breeding fur bearers have been carried on only, with minks and martens At the two stations-Prichard, Idaho. and the National Geological Park-minks have bred. and the healthy condition of the young animals promises suc- cess The stock of martens was se- cured too late for the animals to breed this season. In the coming year it is intended to aid raccoons, skunks, and possibly foxes to the list of animals to be included in these experiments.
 During the spring an assistant vis- ited New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and other portions of the east ern British provinces and New Eng land for the purposes of studying the methods in vogue in the region for rearing foxes and other fur bearers. Data on improved methods of raising foxes will soon be published to bring up to date preliminary information furnished in 1908 in Farmers Bulletin BPS, Silver Fox Farming.
 MoIeskins have been extensively used in this country during the last few years in making fur garments, and practically all of the supply has been imported from Europe. In the belief that the common, mole of east ern United States produces fur of equal value, skins were submitted to professional furriers, who stated that the quality is superior to the foreign product A report on the economic status of the eastern species was published during the year. The mole inhabiting the northwestern. coast is larger than the common eastern species. and a number of these have been collected in order to obtain a re- port on the quality of the pelt. If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
 DIED

BANKRUPT SAIiEEI am sailing the bankrupt stock and fixtures of ea- tate of Fannie Wol1en, 11zT Strat- ford Ave. Day and evening untiA sold. g and $500 hats. s1.o0i 100 caps. soc; 50 caps 2scs 100 shirts SIC; soc shirts. S4c. Safe, wall eases, desks cap machinery electric lights, etc. Your own price. Daniel P. Keanes auctioneer- asp CARROII-In this city, Dec. 1Ss 1914. James Carroll, Of Southburys Ct
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his son, John T. Carroll, 957 Central avenue, on Tuesday, Dec. 15s at 1880 a. 1n., and from St. Charles church at 8:30 a. m.
 Interment St. Roses cemetery.
 Waterbury papers please copy. HUNTER-Tn this city. Sunday, De- cember 13, 1914, Samuel S. Hunter aged 6S years, Il months, 10 dayG.
 Friends are invited to attend ths funeral from his late residence No. 109o Fairfield avenue, on Tuesday. December 18th, at 12 oseiock 6noon-)
 Interment at Mt Grove cemetery. TREADWETII-In this city, Dec. 1S. 1914, Nancfe M. Treadwell.
 Friends are invited to attend Che funeral from the residence of her sister, Mrs. Lucina Odell, No. 24d8 Park avenue, on Tuesday, Dec. 15. at 2:3O D. m.
 Interment at Lakeview eemate. OSTRONE-In this city. Dee 14th 1914. at her home. No. 1S4 Hanover St, Ganevieve L. Babb. wife or Frank Ostrom, aged 5s years
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
PUBLIC HEARINGS ON
 STREET SPRINKLING IN CITY HALL TONIGHT

Public hearings on all the streets which it is proposed to sprinkle with oil or with water will be he'd in the common council chamber tonight at 8 o'clock The streets which were sprin- kied this year are all on the schedu1e to be sprinlxled next year Property owners on these streets may appear and object or property owners on oth- CT streets who desire them sprinkled may appear with petitions at this hearing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
Embezzlement Charge
 Against Garland Nolled

States Attorney Cummings stated today that he knew nothing of fur ther arrests in the Frank M. Garland case. Ut was announced in Stamford Saturday night that the enbezzIement charge against Garland had been nolIed by Assistant States Attorney Garter, who had been Investigating the case. Garland was alleged to have embedded from Mrs. Mary Lu- quer of this city but the state said there was no case against laiua.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
STATE AUTO BUSINESS NEARLY HALF MILLION

Hartford, Dec. 14-A statement was made at the capitol today on exce1- lent authority that the receipts of the auto department of the Secretary oe State would amount to d half million dollars for the fiscal year ending in September 1915 The estimate is bas- Cd on the business done this year. Licenses expire December 31
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
GINAND TO BE NAMED
 FOR $500 CLERKsHIP

David Ginand for a number of years a member of the board of education and for many years its agent, will be chosen g clerk of the board at 8 salary of $500 tonight. John A Kinscella, of PIT Harriet street, was elected agent Of the board at the last meeting. after MT. Ginand had asked to have an as- sistant. Mir. Ginand will be appoint ed assistant to MT. KinsceIla.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
HoWLAND DRY GOODS co.
Fourth floor.

sican who conquered Europe, and aI- though twenHeth century act7t 7tliza1ion condemns his principles and his pfasc- tices. it cannot ignore his personality In death an outlaw and an outcast the world could not forget him And so long after his death he scored a final triumph, and his funeral in Paris was made the greatest function of it's kind in history, surpasztner even VoItaire
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
GIVE UP HOPE FOR
 HALLEN'S RECOVERY
Judge of Probate's Condi tion Becomes Critical Tn
 Nashua Hospital
Especial 4o The Farmer.

Nashua N. H.. Dec. 1 14@The con ditfon of Judge Edward F. Hal1en who is seriously i'll at St. Joseph's hospi- tal here remains unchanged. The judge is now so i'll that he cannot lie down in bed and sits in a chair all the time. His brother. Thomas Hal len of Bridgeport, is with him con stantIy. No hopes for his recovery are entertained.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
1OWLAND'S
Christmas club checks cashed.

We shall be ready and glad to cash checks for ali members of the Christmas club.
 It makes difference whether they wish to spend money here not.
 Please present them at main office the second foor to the salesman if you make purchase
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
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intelligence.
 ''Yours, etc,
 "JUS.'' "On Wednesday. after your corre- sspondent's letter was in type, Mrs. StrohmeyeF was granted a permit to remain at Worthing. At the same sitting the magistrates clerk read Communication from the Home Sec retary stating that a married woman is of the same nationality as her hus- band, and retains that nationality af- ter his death, but British born women may obtain a certificate for readmis- sion to British nationality
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
Cut glass holiday bargain.

One manufacturer guessed wrong He guessed he'd get more orders by far than last He did get orders lots of lem, but he didn't sell all his stock.
 Now big share of that stock here to sell at less than real value.
 Think what that means Cut glass; of American make in and beautiful lowered designs of heavy weight and cutting, and right the middle of holiday season at special prices
 Here are the pricesbut you'll need to see the glass to appreciat how real the savings are:-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14

Bowls, 8 and g inch regular $2.50-$1.95 regular $3-$2. .25
 regular $3.50-$3
 regular s5-$4.25. Vases, assorted shapes:- 8 inch, reg $2.95-$2.25 10 inch, reg $2. .5O-$2 12 in. reg $3. 50-$2 95 12 in. reg S5-$3. .50 A in reg $s-$6.75 Fern dishes, round or
 1exagonal:-
 regular $3.25-$2. .85 regular $4-$3.25
 regular $4.50-$3.75 Cruets for oil and vine regular $1.50-$1.35 regular $2A91.8O
 regular $2.25-$2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

Francisco Bergamfn. Spanish Min lister of Public Instruction, resigned as a result of an attack made on him in the Chamber of Deputies by Count Romanones, former premier.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
SIX PRISONERS SENT
 TO REFoRNTAToRY

Deputy Sheriff John W. VonneF and his brother Wallace voIl1nez took six prisoners to the Cheshire refoz1aas pleaded guilty at the recent term of the criminal superior court to tho charge Of burglary, was among the prisoner& He was accused Of break ing into J. D. Hartigan's drug store. The other prisoners were Lou Perry. Mike Ferrari. James Meyers. Agos-. tino GonfoneIlo and Fred NVhitiowe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14

Lieut.. Ignacio Enriquez, Mexican .Consul-General of New York, applied for permission to carry a revolver, saying he is continually being trai1ed by hired gunuen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14

Thomas Braniff, a member of a. wealthy Mexicans family, has been ex- pelled from Mexico, because he ex- tended financial and political assist ance to the Huerta Government
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14

Tn a Christmas tree fire in e school in Portland. Ore., the principal 8 teacher. and eight pupils were burned some fatally.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14

With this makers pieces, some equally handsome from our own stock-and at similar savings Fourth door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14

Sugar-and-creamers:- regular $2.5O-S2 regular $3 L25-S2.75 regular ss-75-$3 Celery trays, several pat 5 ternS:-
 regular $2-$4. 80 regular .$3-$z.25 regular $4. 4.50-$3.S0 NapplIes, plain or hand
 led:
 regular $1-75c regular $1.25-$1 regular $1.50-$1.f0 regular $2, ,95-$2.1O Pitchers. several pat
 terms, sizes from 2 to
 4 pintS:-
 regular S2.75-&2.1S regular $S-$2. .e5 regular $4-$S.50 regular $5.50-$4 50
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14

Mrs Mary R F'avelIe, who vves l.lsot and robbed last May while travelltng in Italy, died at the homo of friends in Chicago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14

The Weather-Fair tonight and Tuesday; much. colder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14

Water sets. pitcher, mir TOT and 8 tumb 1ers:-
 a number of 0ty1es and patterns,
 regular s67s and more
 4.y5 to S2a Jewel boxes:-
 regular ss.25-8S regular s4N$S.z5 regular ss.BO-z8 regular se.5O5.sO EIectroIiers. many, hand some patterns:- regular Se. .60-eS& regular $10-8.B0 regular 12.50-41 regular $14-$12 regular 9z2-5O-20 regular $S0-S70
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-17
Kill the Catarrh
Germ-USe HyOInei

It's the directto-tbespot method
you breathe it. Do not delay and
continue TO suffer from catarrh. head
colds, bronchitis or sniffles. 1t is not
only needless and annoys your friends
but dangerous to your general health.
Begin the Hyomei treatment at
once IL Is one Of the easiest. quick
est, and surest ways to clear the head
and quickly and permanently Danish
catarrh.
Hyornei being indicated air imme-
dia.eiy reaches the sore and irritated
membrane and tissues-its antiseptic
and germicidai healing begins at once.
You will surely like Hyomei-its
relief is not only immediate but last
ing. Money refunded by Wilkinson &
Co, II you are not satisfied.
Get the complete outfit-$1.oo size.
Druggists everywhere sell Hyomei
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-17
Cruel and Unusual.

Attorney Stewart claimed that the
operation CT vasectomy was cruel and
unusual and dwelt at some length on
opinions as to what constituted cruel
and unusual Tunish-~o"t Ve ed
that the whipping post had been des-
ienated as Insignificant ia comDa..sol
with castraticn.
The operation of vasectomy was
unusual. he held, in that it was not
known to the makers of the constitu-
ticn.
Judge Smith interrupted to know
il he considered electrocution as
punishment for murder cruel and IN
usual. as 1t was not known In early
times and has since supplanted hang
ing.
Mr. Stewart replied that it was
Just form o. the death penalty for
murder which has been the order OF
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-17
REMORSELESS RAINEY
WANTS INVESTIGATION
'of the Operations Of the keokuk Dam
and it is Hoped Congress Will
Accc immediate Him.

A dispatch from Washington says
the Congressman Rainey OF Illinois is
pressing his resolution for an inves-
tigation OF the operations OF the Keo-
kuk dam 1t is hoped that congress
will permit the investigation. 1t
seems to be the only way to get Mr..
Rainey satisfactorily informed. He
is so far from the facts in the case
in most Of his statements that the
investigation will give him the real
conditions The Washington dispatch
Is as follows:
WASHINGTON, D. c.. April 10
Investigation of the operations of the
Keokuk dam by order of congress is
probable. Representative Rainey Of
Illinois, who introduced resolution
for an inquiry and was lately heard
by the rules committee, said tonight
he expected the rules committee to
act favorably.
81 do not see how the investigation
can be refused said Mr.. Rainey. 1T
ought, by all means. to be made"
The investigation under the resolu-
ton is to be By the interstate COM
merce commission. The rules COM
mittee must first pass on it.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-17
Three Federal Judges on Bench Hear
Statements From Attorney
Stewart and Attorney
General cosson.
PUNISHMENT TOO HARSH
So convicts Attorney Hoids-cos-
sons Decision in March Holds
eoard's Order Should
be Cancelled.

| Before Judge Smith Mcpherson of
the southern district of Iowa, Judge
Walter l. Smith, circuit judge, and
! Judge John C. Pollock, of the district
of kansas, arguments were made this
morning in the case of Rudolph
Davis against w. H. Berry, ct al.
This is the case which is to test the
validity of the act passed by the last
general assembly in which the ster1l-
ization of criminals was provided. At
torney George B. Stewart, represent
L ing Davis. declared that the punish
rent did not fit the crime. that it
was no board or jury which heard the
prisoners case, but that the power
was left in the hands of the prison
physician alone.
Attorney General George Cosson
stated that he was not here to defend
the law He cited two opinions which
he has given, one last October, and
one in April. In the latter opinion he
held that the two convictions neces-
sary must have been made subse-
quent to the passage of the act, and
that therefore none Of the prisoners
at present in the penitentiary would
suffer He advised the board to can
| eel its order for the performance Of
the operation of vasectomy on the
prisoners.
Since the law does not state clear
Ily whether what constitutes a mis-
demeanor in one state and felony
in this shall be considered felony
in the record of former convictions
and since the new legislature meets
next January, the attorney general
advised no further action to be taken.
Injunction 10 Asked.
Attorney Stewart however asked for
an Injunction, contending that the
power to designate the men on whom
the operation was to be performed
was left in the hands OF the prison
physician, and that there was nothing
to hinder the attorney general from
changing his mind and rendering a
subsequent decision. The three
judges took the case under advise
ment, and will render a decision later,
Attorney General Cosson had mo-
ton for dismiss ready to file, but
Judge Smith told him that this was
out of the jurisdiction of the three
judges. and that as he construed the
motion to dismiss was to be taken up
solely before Judge Mcpherson.
The attorney general then changed
his motion to that of a resistance to
the application for writ of injunction.
The three judges who occupied the
bench this morning entered the court
room with Judge Mcpherson leading,
Judge Walter I. Smith is the center
and Judge Pollock last. Judge Smith
acted as the presiding Judge. He ask
ed that the sterilization case come
| up first.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-17
cosson's Two Decisions.

In his address to the court, At
'torney General Cosson said w. H..
Berry. president Of the board OF pa
role, had twice asked for opinions on
the law. The first time was October
81, 1913. In this opinion Mr.. Cos
son thought the act could not apply to
men in prison prior to the passage
OF the act, unless it was made wholly
as a police or sanitary measure. In
a subsequent decision in March after
the suit had been brought, he inform
ed Mr.. Berry that he thought the
law was intended to include only the
prisoners confined subsequent to the
passage of the act, and that it would
not effect any one in the penitentiary
at this time. He believed the order
should be cancelled. he said, and that
no further action should be taken un-
til the next legislature meets.
The judges announced that they
would take the case under advisement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-17
Pride Costs Money.

the feeling that they were asking
aims drove customers from Chicago's
first municipal store and caused its
practical failure, County Agent Mey-
ers said today In announcing that the
city grocery IN the stock yards dis
trict will be closed at the end of the
month.
In the first place the opening Of
the store was delayed time and
again. said Meyers. because the
council financial committee couldnt 1
get quorum to formally approve the
opening. We had crowds at FIRST but
IN sy went away in embarrassment
when they found they had TO admit
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-17
STOMACH surEERERs. READ THIS
So many stomach sufferers have been

So many stomach sufferers have been
benefited by simple prescription of
vegetable oils which cured a Chicago
druggist of chronic stomach, liver and
intestinal trouble of years standing that
we want you surely to try this remedy.
1t is known as Mzyr's Wonderful Stom-
ach Remedy. One dose will convince
you. 1t usually gives wonderful re-
lief within ~ hours-even in the most
stubborn cases. Mayr's Wonderful
Stomach Remedy is now sold here by
For sale in Keokuk By WILKINSON &
Co. 422 Main ST.. and druggists every
where.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-17
1000 FOOT CABLE
TO CARRY POWER
Energy From Local Plant to be Used
in Quincy Pumping
Station.

QUINCY, Ill, April II: George l..
Chamberlain of the Freeman & Sweet
company of Chicago, electrical con-
tractors, was in Quincy Tuesday and
in company with Loren G.. Cox, visit
ed the South Quincy levee and drain
| age district to locate the right of way
for the branch transmission line
which is to tap the main line at Rates
Lake lane. about mile and a half
north Of Marblehead and run west to
! the north end of Island %, and from
there across the river 10 the pumping
station near the mouth Of the North
river. The pumping plant for the
South Quincy district is to be located
near the north end of Island 90. while
the pumping station for the Marion
county levee and drainage district
over on the Missouri side will be near
the North river. The latter plant Is
nearly completed. Both plants are to
be operated by power from the dam
power plant at Keokuk.
I To get line to the pumping sta
ton on the Missouri side, 1t will be
necessary to sink heavy cable in the
Mississippi river, cable 1000 feet
long weighing nine pounds to the foot
or total of $4,000 pounds. The
cable will be in five sections, each 500
feet long and will be spliced as laid,
by a crew of men working on a big
barge under the supervision of Mr..
chamberlain who Is an expert in this
line Of work, having laid several
big cables In East river and in other
rivers in this country. The core Of
the cable will consist of three strands
. OF large copper wire, each strand to be
heavily insulated and the three to be
encased in sheet lead and jute. wrap
ped with armour steel tape. Outside
OF this metal case will be another
layer OF jute, covered with a thick
coat of tar.
, The cable is to carry 1000 volts of
current, but after it rs laid and before
; accepted by the commissioners of the
: South Quincy district each strand is
: I to be tested with $4,000 volts OF cleo
tricity for thirty minutes. The cable
. will extend from the South Quincy dis
itrict pumping station to the Marion
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-17

reserve bankiag system will exert all
its influence 70 prevent establishment
OF branch banks west Of the Mississippi
came out from highest authority this
afternoon. II has caused something
like a sensation.
While Iowa banks are not directly
involved in this decision, they are in
directly, because 1t inevitably means
big controversy. For one thing, it
will increase the difficulty Of getting
the new federal reserve board confirm
ed by the senate. Nearly all large
cities east OF the river will fight such
a programme.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-17

county districts station. The tranA,
mission line from the station on the
Illinois side will run back to the bluffs
north of Marblehead where 1t will con-
meet with the main transmission line
supported by steel towers. the
branch fine will be hung on poles
thirty-five feet long. The right OF way
is to be cleared Of trees and brush as
soon as possible and the work OF
building the extension will be COM
pleted as quickly as conditions will
permit