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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
Huerta, Exiled Dictator
 Of Mexico, Is 61 Today

Just 8 year ago sWictoriano Huerta
 gave great banquetsat Chpu1tepec in celebration of his si1rtieth birthday,
 and received the praise and aduIation which are among the perquisities of
 power. Today the deposed dictator
 will pass his sixty-first milestone as
 an exile from his native land. with few so poor as to do him reverence. Tempora mutantur and Senor Huerta. can testify that it does not take long
 for tempora to mutantur Like ex- president Diaz Senor Huerta, when driven from Mexico, sought refuge in Spain, going thence by way of Janai- ca, London and Paris. At last reports Huertas was residing at SantandeT. Not long ago Huerta cabled to his for merene1ny, Villa, offering to join him in the war against Carranza, but the redoubtable Pancho replied with the indignation becoming an honorable man. that he would not sstemporize with traitors, enemies Of the people, and of their country
 Most btographers of Huerta, attri- butte to him the possession of Indian
 blood, but, according to the best Mex ican authorities, this is a mistake
 Huerta was born in the village of Cor lotlan, in the state of Jalisco, and, while his parents then occupied a. low
 ly position, they were descended from an old an aristocratic Spanish family | almost from the conquest. He had
 many wealthy relatives, notably the
 Huertas of Chihuahua. Some author ities' declare that these relatives pro- vided Huerta with an excellent early
 education, and that his youth was spent amidst luxurious surroundings.
 Other writers describe the youthful Huerta as living the life of a peasant wearing cheap cotton garb, straw-hat- ted and barefooted, and depending for
 his education on the parish priest. The occasion of his appointment to the mil
 itary college of Chapu1tepec has been variously described It is stated that
 wealthy relatives secured for him an appointment from the president, and also that Gen. Guerra, while marching through Colotlan, was attracted by the ability and military ardor of the young peon, and sent him to the academy. In any event, Huerta graduated in | time to take part in the battle at Te-
 coac, in 1876, serving with the forces l of President Lerdo de Tejada, who were defeated by the rebels under Diaz. After Lerdo fled into exile
 Huertajoined the army of Diaz. In
 1892 he became chief of the geographic cal survey, making surveys all over
 the republic. He remained loyal to Diaz to the last; but when Madero eames into power he became the Ie'laugkng" n1an's'' military ler-in-C4iief. Placed at the head of the army. he became the leading spirit in the movement for the deposition of
 Afadero, and in February, 1913, pro-
 claimed himself provisional president of Mexico.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
GENEROSITY PAYS

The Christmas season is always the occasion of a great deal of personal generosity. The amount of money given to needy people at the holiday season is much greater than is gener- ally realized.
 The willingness to help in this per- sonaI way, in such cases of destitu- tion as are met in ones daily life, where the contribution will appear in no printed list of givers, is an acid test of character It is a test that has been met with with unusual ire EQuency this winter, when the war and other causes have led to an unusual amount of unemployment and poverty.
 The man who fails to do what may be considered his fair share in helping to care for the misfortune about him, is not always unsympathetic. He is too fearful of his own future. The darker portent of misfortune looms too large in his own mind He would like to give, but he tinidIy looks over his own shoulder for the possible spec ter of Restitution or disease. He feels that every dollar possible must be saved for his own bank deposit, which may be handsome already. i#
 Another mans bank balance may be negligible or noneexitent. He may even owe the grocer, and give the money that in justice should pay his Etradesmen's accoun Is. But in any event, he is an optimist. The generous impulses of the heart are not blurred nor du1led by the cold paralysis of fear
 The second type of man rarely at tains wealth. But his warm heart rarely lacks friends. Too many of us coIdly calculate all the existing possi- blities of evil when we hear of some case of need. Providing a few dollars for fuel or flour makes little difference in a mans income and savings, and this gift is forgotten when the years account is made up. But it is not for gotten by the recipient It may keep some discouraged life from absolute despair. The highest happiness of the Christmas season comes only with giv- | ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
TAX COMMISSIONER CoRBlNs REPORT

of William H is 1 such document might be expected from who to be expert in bis business and to the public that
 points out with clearness growing disparity the receipts and expenditures the state methods by which income may be made equal to outgo
 The usefulness the state impaired finds fault with this described columns during many years pastha it unfair to small property holders ihcaion is of included the great and home
 He suggests raising by the imposition public corporations as electric water and companies change of railroad taxation the There minor suggestions revenues those enumerated are the most important.
 The justice of these their being against large productive capital but in their being against productive
 which and during escaped fair taxation which have in short, been enormously undertaxed.
 One has only to the value Of manufacturing the paid in the stupendous injustice that there exists in taxation against the
 One has only to the public service corporations make to the Public Utilities profits millions of dollars worth they willing to pay to support government
 Railroad taxation furnishes notable in which bad laws work a fraud upon the
 The New Haven railroad this $5o0Qo0 which almost million dollars paid in
 Tax Commssoner Gorbin offered legislature of 1913 bill which would have prevented the portion in usic but like other bills justice pass into law partly because of legislative delays committed and than t efsthe activities of the railroad lobby
 We shall whether the incoming Assembly, which has the advantage Of information will lay unfair burdens the homes Of Connecticut whether
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
De Wet

L
 Gen. Christian Rudolf de Wet, who was recently captured by Gen. Rotha's forces after leading a short-Iived and futile rebellion, is sixty years old. During the South African war Gen. de Wet was the hero of many dash ing plans to effect his capture. This time he lacked popular support, how ever, and with all his former friends refusing assistance or a place of re-. fuge, he was speedily hunted down by,
 the forces of his former comrade-in-i = arms Gen. Botha. At the outbreak of the present war nobody doubted de Wet's loyalty to the South African had, offered to lead a. South African force to Eurpoe. Gen. de Vets re- bellion, whatever it's motive, was based on tragica1Iy false premises. Not
 many years ago he was the idol of all the Boers, and the object of a na- tion's hero worship. Doubtless he be-
 lieved that he had to but say the word, and all his countrymen would rise in revolt He spoke the word, but the
 hearers remained apathetic and un- moved. Under the Union government they had known greater liberty and prosperity than ever before, and the revolt fen flat and left it's leader a fugitive. As one of the signers of the treaty of Vereeniging, Gen. de Wet pledged his loyalty to the British flag, and since then he has been a member of the Orange Colony legislature and
 has held office under the British crown
 as minister for agriculture During 1 the Boer war de Wet was hailed as
 the abIest guerrilla chieftain in his tory The raids of his flying columns | were the despair of the foe, and on one occasion Gen. de Wet almost suc- l ceeded in a scheme to take Gen. Kit chener prisoner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
The D, ". Read Company.
EAsToN

The officers of EaSton grange had a rehearsal on Monday evening for the third and fourth degree.
 Miss Minnie O. Sherwood and Err win P. Edwards spent Tuesday out of town.
 Rev F. s. Clark, pastor of the Rap tist church took for his subject on Sunday morning, "A Great light
 The Methodfst Sunday school con cert will be held on Wednesday even ing at o'clock.
 Rev. A. M. Davidson, pastor of Lee chapel took for his subject on Sunday morning, 'tOur Christmas Gift-''
 Mrs William NcCauIey spent Mon day out of town.
 John Sherwood is busy cutting up his wood pile with the aid Of his gaso- line engine.
 Edson Hall of stratford spent Sum day in town with his sister.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
PERSONAL MENTION.

From North Carolina to Bridgeport. John, Fred and Joe O'NeiIl arrived in this city today. This trio of Bridge port product to the professional stage, after a long absence from home, play ing all the large western and southern theaters, will spend the Christmas hosidays with their parents, MT. and Mrs John J. ONein, of Olive street Proud in the possession of these sons, MT. and Mrs. OsNeil1 are looking for ward to a happy Christmas family gathering.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
is TRUNBUIL WILLING TO RECIPRoGATE2

T~RUMBULL populous community, but it has
 Advantages. 1919 the assessors capitalized the property The rate dropped from 13 fs2sto 1-2 mills.
 Bridgeport has been increasing and equalzng the value property increased 
 Tn large aIons Bridgeport millions of dollars 5 obtained by borrowing
 Recently Trumbull management Perhaps TrumbuI wiling give Bridgeport instruction management public the general principles Of economy and efficiency. One good turn deserves another.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
C. 14, C. A. C., WILL HAVE CHRISTMAS TREE
 AT ARMORY TONIGHT

A Christmas tree celebration will be held this evening at the armory by the members of the 14th company. Coast Artillery corps. A battalion re- view, dance and reception will be held New Years night by the members of the 4th, 11th and 14th companies. C. A. C., the band, hospital corps and Third division Naval reserves A com mittee has been appointed to form a bowling league in the battalion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
SEWERS COMMITTEE
 PREPARES ANNUAL BUDGET

A special meeting of the sewer committee of the common council was held in the city clerks office in the city hall at 8 o'clock this afternoon to prepare the budget for the coming year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
FOOD AND WORK WHAT NEEDED,
 NOT PAGEANTS CHRISTMAS TREES

MANY of the people of Bridgeport need is work
 w cash parades and Christmas trees, provided public every age there been type of po
 the people satisfied by offering festivals, parades The Caesars were narcotzng public distress In
 stead confetti toys however, they provided gadators killed other furnished Christians to be killed by
 people will be grateful because official
 pahes if official ntellecs have remain fund that be assembled should the of the people, rather than for their The other things merely weight upon public purse It nockery of Christ when food and work is needed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
An Article That

can be used every day with protection to the health and comfort to the wearer makes an ideal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
CHRISTMAS GIFT


 In Arctlcs we carry a good variety for all members of the family.
 For Men 4 Buckle Arctics .$2.59 2 Buckle Arctics. .$2.19 1 Buckle Arctics, all
 grades 98c to $1.69 Ladies Arctics $1.19 to $2.19 Misses Arctics. .99c to $1 1.29 Boys Arctics. .$1.29 to $1.75 Childs' Arctics .$1.l9
 We carry 8 large line of Raincoats for Father, Moth CT, Sister and Brother. The guaranteed kind.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23

The presidential candidates are al ready looking around to find friends who will insist on their running.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23

If the Christmas present you make to your wife is eXchangeab1e at the store where you bought it. it will. be very welcome.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23

For Men.
 Articles at $1.OO Combination Fountain Pen and Pencil Gold Tie Clasp.
 Collapsible Cup, with handles, in 1eath CT case.
 Travelling Slippers in leather case. Ribbon Watchfob. Brass Desk Calendar Shaving Set, brush, cup and adjustable mirror
 Articles less than s1.0o Den Motto, painted on wood =. 50 cts Ash Receiver for the table. .75 cts Military Brushes, pair -.-......5 50 cts Scarf Pin, sterling silver or gold
 plated -4I.5. ..-.. .5O cts Leather Engagement Pad 50 cts Folding Coat Hangers in leather
 case :. .8.---- .s--- 20 cts Cuflinks, ,sterling silver or gold top 50 Cts Handkerchiefs, pure linen 25 and 90 cts Box of suspenders. 25 cts Fine Silk Tie, in box -...-.-.-.5 50 cts Fancy s1eevebands -,- 50 cts Address Book. -... .25 cts Telephone List -.....-----5 50 cts Brass Twine Holder -..s.- . ,75 cts Handy Box with Fountain pen, penknife,
 pencil, pen eraser, etc. .....-.. .75 cts Mems Umbrellas. Fine English Serge, a dependable
 quality .4...--.-.... =. 70 Gloria cloth .-. :. -s---. $1.25 and $1.5O Silk and Linen ,.- .... -,$2Oo and $25o
 All silk with fine boxwood handles, sterling silver trimmed, also gold trimmed stag horn handles.
 For the convenience of customers and to give larger space for showing the fine Umbrella Stock, there have been two sec tions arranged, one at the Main St. enz trance, the other at F' fairfield Av.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
HILLS EXPENSE ACCOUNT

in believing lecturers Association undertaking say shall the certainly Sentinel opi1r- the matter with the Hill paign, follows
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  to be to cure for a T to to as Q desrabIe sCongre should Interest in this matter entirely It the people of the United States The large money dangerous practice. this money persons who be- inspired by specific hatred of the gifts become douly object suspicion proceed without regard M Congressmen purpose except purify tons
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23

\ Ol w C111C11.
 Articles to cost $1.OO.
 A Fancy Gilt Clock for the dresser or desk
 Pigslzin Bracelet to hold small watch Leather Sewing Box, lined with plush Pocket Manicure Set, quite complete. Leather Handbag, very nice quality Earrings, pendant or close fitting, very stylish.
 Sewing Case Roll fitted, handy for travelling
 Articles less than $1OO. Framed Pictures, very attractive sub jects, large assortment Gilt framed Tray with handles. . 50 cts Sweetmeat Box .H......s9 .75 cts Smelling Salts, fragrantlY scent
 ed..... ....t -.....4.- 90 Cts Fine Stationery in boxes,
 90 and 75 cts Bead Purses 90 cts Enameled Dressing Pins, different
 colors 9 and 50 cts Jewe1ed Hatpins, per pair. 50 cts Lace Scarves for coat protectors 30 cts Embroidery Scissors .,.5..........-..5O 50 cts Lingerie Sachets, very dainty . 25 cts Silk Garters 50 cts Needle Gases, fitted =. ....-. 50 cts Fans, a large assortment 25 and 50 cts Silver Thimble in box, 25 cts Crepe de Chine Scarf = =. 50 cts Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Collars, etc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
CbQ DmRodd Go
 Esto5EShed 1857 The Store is Open Evenings Until 10 o clock Some Lists to aid the Late Shoppers
 with r1lzz1ed minds
he Store is Open Evenings Until 10 o'clock

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23

.NVomen's Umbrellas. Of fine corolla cloth, plain or fancy
 handles $1OO Gloria Silk. SIPS and $1.5O Silk and linen, plain or carved Mission
 handles, fancy horn and gun metal $2.50 Pure Silk Umbrellas, gold or sterling.
 silver handles, and the new fancy ann
 ber
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23

path and justice plainly for it by Mr. Corbn.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13

occasion it was on the point Of col
lapse, and only prompt action saved
it. A day later all would have been
lost. Boggs assured me Of it almost
tearfully. He was much affected.
But he showed a strange reluct-
ance to talking about dividends.
Whenever | brought that subject up
he quoted statistics. They were all
about other mines. The Calumet and
Hecla, for instance, and the Com
stock Lode. Interesting in their
way, of course. But it always
struck me as slightly irrelevant.
now regard my mining stock as
one of my permanent investments.
Friend Boggs continued to send me
reports on the construc-
ton work. 1t progressed by leaps
and bounds. So did the assess
ments. Latterly l think they used
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13
DEATH OF Mr.. JOHN B. KERRY

One of the oldest residents OF this
County passed 10 his reward Au-
gust 10th. Mr.. Kerby was born
December 10, 1890, near Berea and
spent his entire life in and near
Berea.
lie was a close friend OF Pres. f.
II. Fairchild's and Rev. John q. Fee
and their families. He was always
a friend Of Berea College and dur
ing its early days stood true TO the
cause.
He was active during the Civil
War, but was not mustered into the
service, but was loyal TO the Union
throughout. He was plain every
day man and good citizen. His
companion passed over before him
eleven years ago. Since that time
he made his home with Mr.. and Mrs.
T.. T. Fish near Berea. He was an
active and faithful member of the
Glade Christian Church.
The funeral was held at the Glade
Christian Church 800 p. m, Au-
gust TO- He was buried in the Be-
rea Cemetery.
Rev. Peele Of Nicholsville. Ky.
and Rev. McMurray Of Berea ofllci-
ated.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13
PROGRAM FOR THE TEACHERS
ASSOCIATION TO BE HELD AT
EsAU FIRST SATURDAY IN OCT.

The program Is as follows:
Welcome Address Mollie Wilson.
Recitation-M Maggie Hun.
Essentials Of Human Progress-Har-
Ian Naper.
Essay-M Mary Eversolc.
Reading Pendagrass.
Why Teach Agriculture in Rural
School-Chester Baker.
Recitation-Lucy Wilson.
Cooperation Of Parents and Teachers
Matte Ray.
Oratlon-John Turner.
How to make School Attractive
Ellie Thomas.
School Llfe-T. J. Green.
Why, and How Keep the Boy on the
Clayton Rowland.
r. J. Green, Chairman
Chester Baker, Secretary.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13
REASONS YOU SHOULD ATTEND
THE STATE CONVENTION AT ASH
LAND, KY.
August 3ist.-September 3rd. 1914


a. Ashland is one OF the most
beautiful cities of Kentucky.
t2) Ashland is one Of the best in
dustrial cities in the State.
(3) Ashland is the gateway to the
Billion Dollar Eastern Empire.
90 This is the first time in the his
tory Of the Christian Church that
a State Convention has met in
Eastern Kentucky.
% The Ashland Church is a child
Of the State work and has gone TO
housekeeping; she wants the old
folk TO come TO see her.
90 The Ashland Christian Church
is one Of the most beautiful and
one Of the best equipped buildings
in the State.
az Our cause is not strong in East
ern Kentucky. We would have
you know more about this grow
ing section Of the State and we
need the inspiration Of your pres
ence.
SO. Miss. News Bureau.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13

the bucket to lower money into the
mine. This was not mentioned in
the reports, and I may be wrong.
Possibly they just dumped it in at
the mouth of the shaft.
In the course of time they began
to discover things in the mines.
Dips and spurs and angles. Also
drifts and assures. Everything but
gold. Being on the ground floor, 1
learned these things speedily. It's
great advantage.
The latest news from the scene
of my future wealth has set my
mind wholly at rest. I need worry
no longer about our mine being COB
bled up by the buccaneers of Wall
Street. At last it is we'll guarded.
I have just received a postal card
from Boggs saying it is in the hands
Of the sheriff.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13
ON GETTING RICH QUICK
Continued from Page ~


Standing in the deep shadow of the
mortgage, he whispered that work
was about to begin at our mine.
The earth was to yield us up its
treasures. First, however, there
was a slight formality to be observ-
ed. II was an assessment on all the
stockholders.
He explained that it was necessary
to buy a bucket to haul the gold to
the surface, and the stockholders
would have to pay for it. This
sounded reasonable enough. I
couldn't expect any one else to pay
for the bucket that was to make me
rich. Certainly not. | paid my as
sessment cheerfully. | even urged
Boggs to take half a dollar more and
get the best bucket in the market
There is no sense in being cheap in
a matter of that kind.
After a year or so ! got neatly
printed report about our mine. II
fairly oOzed figures. got dizzy try
ing to discover what they were all
about. Most of them concerned con-
structiOn work. That's where the
money goes in mining. II must be
frightfully expensive. had no
idea they could dig so far without
finding gold. In fact, | thought they
could go right ahead and get the
gold when they brought the bucket.
But it's not as simple as that. Far
from it. Why, the report showed
as plain as day that we were put
ting money into our mine instead of
taking it out. don't pretend to IN
derstand it.
The next | heard from the optimis-
tic Boggs was by letter. 1t was
typewriter and manifolded. | pre-
sumo he was too busy at the mine
to come around and see me. In the
letter he regretted that progress at
the mine had been rather slow, but
he assured me the gold was there
all right. Stacks of it, He had an
expert mining engineer tell him so
at one hundred and fifty dollars a
day. He told him for twenty-seven
days. | didn't see the necessity Of
that. Boggs had told me year be-
fore that the gold was there and
hadn't even given him cigar.
He went on to say that in order
TO get at the gold another assess
ment was necessary. One of the
hoops had fallen off the bucket and
the rope had worn out. Construc-
ton work was at standstill. Our
miner would strike and leave us in
the lurch if the assessments were
not paid Immediately, Boggs called
it safeguarding my investment.
During the next few months |
safeguarded il four times. On each
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13
JACKSON COUNTYs NEW ENTER.
PRISE

Jackson County holds a prominent
place in Kentucky history. New
honors now come, not from vic
tories in war, craftsmanship, or poll
ties. but in adding TO the material
wealth. health and home comfort Of
the people.
Nathan Pearson of Sand Gap is the
man To whom credit is due. For
years Mr.. Pearson has had the best
peach orchard in the whole region
His difficulty in saving and market
ing the fruit as it ripened cOnvinc-
ed him he should have canning
outfit. He invested n few dollars in
"A simple little outfit that he can
move about to any good shad tree,
and he and Mrs. Pearson and two
or three helpers are taking care Of
the fruit as it ripens.
Next spring when brought on
peaches of equal quality are cost
ing 20 cents per can Mr.. Pearson
will be glad to sell them to you at
10 cents per can, and all your money
stays right in the County.
Go and see Mr.. and Mrs. Pearson
can peaches and tomatoes. and
while there take a look at his crop
of cowpeas and ask him what he
thinks of rye and cowpeas.
Go back home and get YOU home
Gamer. and go to raising rye and
cowpeas to enrich your land and
double your crop.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13
WEATHER EVERYWHERE.

Observations OF United States
weather bureaus taken at 8 p. m.
yesterday follow.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13

mains were brot to Russell, Ohio, the
family home, for burial.
Miss Boatright has the sympathies
Of her many Berea friends. Her
fathers death means much to Miss
BOatright, as il leaves but the two
sisters in the old home, and the home
there is broken up.
Mr. Boatright for many years was
ticket agent and express agent at
Russell. Two years ago because
Of his age. his friends prevail
ed on him to give up this
position. since which time until his
death he and his daughter Mary
lived together in their pleasant
country home just outside of Russell.