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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22
New Line of Art.

The redheaded and dissatisfied board CT was large man with large appe- tite After dinner he went out into the narrow yard, shook both his fists at the silyery moon, hurled several inpfecaffons toward the congress of the stars and burst forth into pie turesque and voIuminous flood of abuse which was devoted entirely to the landlady. One of the other boarders who had been at the house long time, thereby aecumuIating pallid look and a palate with corns on it, drew near timidIy and ventured to ask what the special kick was
 What's the matter?" echoed the large man. s-That old dame's the first woman I ever knew who could literal Iy paint food on a plate. ."-Pepular Magazine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22
Nd LaeIs of Mustard.

It was an inconvenient time to want mustard Sunday at an hour when all the delicatessens in the neighborhood were closed.
 Still, it is not so bad as if it were pepper or salt or vinegar we need" the woman said, @becauseswe can get mus tard at the drug store.'
 When the man went out to see about it sure enough she was right. Mus tard in any quantity desired could be obtained at the corner drug store.
 s4sWe have to keep it for plasters, 2 the clerk explained. notwithstanding the advance in medical science and newfangled methods of treating dis ease hosts of. people still pin their faith to the hemely mustard plaster as a pan acea for all heshly ills. and no drug gist can afford to let the stock run out ut-''-New York Times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22
MUCH VOLCANIC ASH IN ALASKA

Additional evidence of volcanic dis turbances in southwestern Alaska was taken to Valdez.A Alaska, in reports which stated that areas of the surface of Prince William sound and the shores of the sound are covered with powdered pumice and sulphur The powder is colored yellow and is un- like the ash from the volcano of Mt Katmai, the only <n1wn large crater in the district It is believed it was brought down by the recent heavy rains.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22
Human Wall.

An ingenious method of preventing the escape of convict prisoners with out resort to bolts and bars is used by the Dutch authorities in New Guinea. Here some of the most dangerous criminals are confined, but they make no attempt to escape, although there is no wall around the wilson. The ex- plauation is simple-the penal settle ment is surrounded on every side by caunibal settlements.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22
rno Much For tha Scot.

:, "A Scottish farmer paid visit to a south of England cattle show and while walking around got talking with a native farmer. Neither could well understand what the other said. The Scotchman got a little nettled at this and put 1t down to the Englishman's stupidity.
 Man. he said at last, ''yer cows moo a right, and yer cocks craw quite plain, but I'm hanged if I can mak' you oot!''-Exchange
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22
.EearfuII

''You will find this fellow. a tough proposition" warned the merchant. ..Only one man has ever been able to collect from him."
 Don't worry" replied the bill col lector, with a grin; anything that has been dun can be dun again. nak Enquirer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22

At Bremen. Ga, W. n. Golden. of the Equitable Life Assurance Society, says he found Foley Kidney Pills to be the best remedy for kidney and bladder troubles, also for rheuma- tisn. He says. ssAny person having kidney trouble, backache, or rheuma- tisn should be very glad to find such a. wonderful remedy" Hindle's Drug Stores-Adv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22
N ENGLISH srYIiE.

A Hindu bakers assistant in Bonn bay, setting up in business for him self. and desiring to cater for the Eng fish community. had the following mo- tification pointed over his doorway: s.RaTn Bl1x solicits respectful patron age. He is a first-class British Ioafer.: ?: Life
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22
MamoN.

ssNow, Elsie" said the schoolteacher to a small pupil, .'can you tell me what memory is?''
 ssYes, ma'am,'' replied Elsie. "Mem- ory is the thing people use when they want to forget what they don't want to remember Chicago News.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22
Perhaps It Would.

If princes knew when to speak and women to keep silent, courtiers to say what they thought and servants to conceal it, the whole world would be at peace Chinese.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22
B Rabbi WISE of-rsev York

The American college woman be- longs to another world. She is in terested in humanity and human betterment. She is kind, true and always superior to her surround ings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22
. CASE OF MUST.

Mrs. wunder-washing was a versatile man.
 Mr. Wunder-He had to be to look like all his pictures-Baltimore
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22
Lookinu Ear Ahead.


 ''What was the basis of MT. and Mrs FutilPs separation?'' ''WeIl, you know their baby-the one that was born last month"; 4tYes." ssFutiIl said he should go to Yale, and Mrs. F., who is from Boston, in sisted on Harvard."-New York Sun.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22
RHEUMATISM
 MEDICINE FREE

We want the aaus oE every Bs son everywhere, who is gu4feElug with Eheumadsm. so Ws can gSnd hlEa mat1c Remedy we don't cara hauH loDg or how severe he has had It. G1 not YteIded ana been f6oro19h5v cur ed with 1t It works at onoG- m twenty-fo1aF hours 1t gtops the pain our expense This ia not a new un- tried thing. For twenty-five ysGE8 e has been regarded by phygictan1 % practically the only certain treafmaue for this terrible disease-
 Over 10000 Testiuaonials Ia1e The1as
 Mr. D. M. Ehiera. sscty. Grand Lodge of Mason Of New Xork Ciiy writes that sAAlEhottgh buR6sGlf from rheurratisn for many yaaF-s bottle cured me-"
 Mfr. 4. Goldman, victoria, Texas, says: T am very well pleased WitA your medicine; am recommending % very highly It has done more for me than anything have ever tFiea-
 Marshall F. W. Geraty, of 70 Man hatta.n St. New York says: "1 have suffered with rheumatism for many years, have tried almost every known remedy but got no relief or cure ua- til took yours. In forty-eight houEls was entirely cured and free from a4 pain. I send this unsolicited"
 BtlPs Rheumatic Aemeoy is on lalu at most drug stores at $19oO per bot tie. One bottle generally effects e complete cure. Call or send for 4rcu sample bottle and booklet ct once perform for humanity than to ten any rheumatic Gzifferer about thlr wonderful preparation. Addregss Efiis Medicine Co. 113 Eass 24th st.. pTow York. ". r.
 AGENTS WANTED EvERTVVEIEsEsla  Good B1en Make sfO Q Day on our
 Preparat WRITE NoW.-Aav Farmer Want Ads. one Cent a vTsrt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22
To the Board of County Commissions CTS of FairneId County:

CTS of F'airheId County:
 I hereby apply for transfer of a license No. AT to sell Epirituous and Intoxicating Liquors, Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine, and Cider from John Pfalzgraf at 29 Middle street to Leroy A. Ward at 29 Middle street, Town of Bridgeport The proposed place of business is not located with in 200 feet in a direct line of a Church Edifice or Public School house. or the premises pertaining thereto, or any Post Office, Public Library or Ceme- tery.
 Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day of June A. D., 1914.
 LEROY A. WARD.
 Applicant. We, the undersigned, electors and taxpayers, as. defined by lasws of. the Town of Br1dgepoTf hereby endorse for such license and we do severauy certify each for himself that we are taxpayers owning real estate situat- ed in said Town of Bridgeport.
 Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day of June A. D., 1914.
 Nathan Shapiro, Henry Bresky, Marshall E. Gray, Owen Light, G. B. Clark.
 hereby certify that the above named endorsers are electors and tax payers. as defined by law of the Town of Bridgeport.
 Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day of June,e A. ,,D., 1914. sts. - s--4.r- .,4
 JOSEPH SCHULTZ, ~ D s2 b" Town Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22
Business Opportunity.

WANTED-NIan with $500 to $1,o0o can secure prosperous ndandfac- turing business and plant with ST6 daily profits. No risk bank refer ences; personal interview. Address J. w, Care Farmer D 22 ssp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22

ases and Window Boxes Filled
 JOHN RICK & SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22
Welding

nfKI.L0R WELDING CO, s1 Koast1th @t. repair. all broken castings. ntovea. sewing machines etc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22
Typewr1ters

REBUILT TYPEWRrTERS = L. c.
 Smith Underwood effssiksassssaaA.s Renin gton, all other
 $,@r Eeakes, sold, rented,
 h repaired. Rentals $3 hM per rnon&hs Machines sold at $5 per month.
 The PIummer Type writer Exchange. 156 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport Conn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22
second Hand Furniture

STANTED-To buy all kinds of sec Ond hand furniture Geo. F. Totauaa Readeld's old stand 43 Harrison Bt Telephone 101s-2- 1-1z a1sp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22

FOR SALE--Gas range never used-
 Other furniture, ,f-243 Hanover St-. Mrs. Ward. Call nor znings, asplf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22
Wanted-T,o Buy

WANTED TO BUY all kinds human hair. J. B. Adams. 1496 Iranistan avenue near Maplewood Ave.
 U 30 ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22

PURE BEER is beneficiaI,. bad beer is injurious. The EblinE's New york Brewery bottling beer is pure and will be delivered to your home. Haht or dark from The Ambrose Co.,, 540-544 East Main St. TeIe- phone call 1012. Cost no more.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22

WALL PAPER N5c ana 1Oc the roll. Oatmeals. varnish tiles. 1oo1 Broad St. B 20 stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22

WANTED-Everybo to know dur- phy the painter formerly of 1O4 Congress St. has located at 437 Berkshire Ave. Telephone 27Sa.
 R 20 tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22

FOR SAIIE--F'ine Adathushek piano
 at very reasonable price Inquire 224 HarraI avenue D 22s s%
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22

Farmer Want Ads. one Cent VF9'9I
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22

WANTED TO BUY mems second hand clothing and furniture. Mrs. C. 4ayers 144z Main St. Tel 2352-2.
 S 6 ssS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22
Typewritinq-At

PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER, address ing cArcu1ar1xing limitation type writing- Notary, Stephen F. Rah- rig. 209-A. Newheld building. Phone 13z4- R 16 n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22
Wines and Liquors

WHEN IN WANT OF DIAMONDS you go to a jeweler, likewise, when in need of wines go to wine inn porter. Be on the safe side of the fence The Ambrose Co, Importers of Wines, 54O-544 East Main St. Telephone 1O12. s 5 eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22
Wan Papers

LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETES LINE in Bridgeport. Wholesale and retail painters supplies. James J. Conltn. 70 and 72 Elm St.. Bridge port, Conn. IS all'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22

NO JOB LOTS we carry in stock. only high grade goods. tiffany blends, leather effects, grass cloths, etc. Also fancy mouldings, large assort- ment. Edward E. Bursey, 47 John St. U 22 ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22

ASK YOUR GROCER for Never Enough bread. Your grocer keeps 1t. Ri5.~tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22

WANTED-To buy all kIndn Of seo- ond hand furniture. Geo. F. To- tAn1sp Red6eld'g old stand, A8 liar E1son St. Telephone 1O1B-2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22

UNHEARD OF VALUES in white canvas, patent leather and gun metal pumps and oxfords for the entire family. at Greenbaum's. Spe-l cial bargain sale for the next few days. Congress Shoe Store. 121 Congress St. Open evenings.
 R 12 stfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22

HAVE YOU TRIED Never E:noug
 bread. if not call for 1t. R eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-22

IF YOU WANT GOOD BEER in your home, order either ''Pilsner'' (1tghtl or "Brombacher' (dark). It costs no more, because it's pure. Sold in eases. The Ambrose Co. 640-54& Hast Main st.. Telephone 1o12g
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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-03


indicate that Henry c. Prick the steel
magnate, and a close friend of the
Wards of Brooklyn, will act as angel
for the Fed club in Smoketown, and
put a large portion of his bankroll
into the enterprise. He is warm
friend of the Wards, and their step
in shouldering the Brooklyn club is
thought to have great influence on
him. President Gilmore of the Feds
will probably meet Prick in New York
Tuesday.
Christy Mathewson turned deaf
ear to the Feds, and yesterday signed
his contract with the Giants. At no
stage of the negotiations did the Feds
have the slightest confidence of land
ing Matty. Christy has been the hero
of the Giants for so long that he
wants to stay there, and end his play
ing days.
Little of moment occurred at the
training camp of. the Sox and Cubs
yesterday.
In the haunt of the American Leag-
uers at Paso Robes Kid Gleason stag
ed battle between his first and sec
ond teams, and the main guys won,
10 Z. Wolfgang, Jasper and Smith
all took hand at the whirling, which
was mediocre.
Except in running around bases the
athletes did not extend themselves.
Bevys of home runs were clouted out
of the park.
Silk Kavanaugh, trying for an out
field berth, suffered an injury which
will keep him out Of the game for a
few days, but his chances of making
the team will not be jeopardized.
Down at Tampa Mr.. O'Day sent
his Cubs against the st. Louis
Browns, and Branch Riekey's men
showed they are gradually becoming
imbued with grand old college spirit.
They clouted ~Koestner and label
heftily, and Big, Bill James, pitching
for tho prOuync haor. ct
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-03

only gents to hit safely yesterday.
: Cy Williams is still bothered by
that cussed old slow curve, and until
he remedies this defect, and is able
to cope with whatever is tossed to
him, he cannot hope to become a real
major Lacquer.
Three twirIers, members of the ST.
Louis Feds, hiked out for Monroe,
La, yesterday for spring training.
They were Edgar Willett, Bob Groom
and Otis Crandall.
President Weeghman of the local
Feds, when told that H. C. Prick was
angling for the Pittsburgh franchise,
was a happy person, and said that
with plenty of money in the treas
ury the Feds would cut loose and
wage bitter war on the organized
powers. They may even go so far
as to abandon their position of not
molesting men under contract to
some team in the big leagues.
Johnny KiIbane will box Johnny
Dundee six rounds at Philadelphia
March IS. Kilbane says he will be
entirely right by that time, and able
to handle a hard fight over that dis
lance.
Former President Murphy of the
Cubs is in Cincinnati to confer with
Charles P. Taft, who bought the Muir
ply interests.
The six months suspension in
f1icted on Packey Mcfarland by the
Wisconsin boxing commission as a
result of his fight with Jack Britton,
was upheld by the commission in
session at Milwaukee yesterday.
Packey was unable to attend the
meeting because of the death of his
fiancee's father.
Five, new championship records,
two of which established new worlds
indoor marks, were made at the in
door national championships of the
hkh1ofio TTDfOY, hold Ut Mod
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-23
KNIGHTS OF PYTH|As
 ELECT NEW OFFICERS

At the regular meeting of the local lodge of Knights of Pythias held last evening, officers for the ensuing six months were elected. The choice of the lodge fell upon the following, who will hold office until July l. 1915: o. M. Kinney, K. of R. and S.; J. NJ. Ly- ons, M of w.; Price Nettleton, M. of A.; T, M. Hunt M. of F.; V. c. Vance, Nj. of E.: Harry Nettleton, Inner Guard; L. Keith Mccullough. Outer Glard. A board of three trustees were also elected, consisting of James Smith, Norman Rice and Arthur Bar rus. Dr. W, H. Chase was chosen ex. amining physician
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-23
PROHIBITION RESOLUTION MEETS
 DEFEA7--bOTH PARTIES ARE EVENLY DIVIDED

WASHINGTON, Dec 23-The resolution introduced in the House by Representative Richard Pearson Hobson of Alabama to submit to the states constitutional amend men providing for the prohibition of the manufacture poraton and sale of alcoholic liquors the United States was defeated in the House last night by of 97 for the resolution to 189 against majority of for the Under the rules however the resolution requr ed twothrds vote of the House to carry and thus de- feated
 That the resolution not party is demon sraed by the fact that Democratic earder Underwood and Republican leader Mann worked side by side to defeat it. The vote also shows that party lines drawn there being 114 Democrats 67 Republicans Il Progressives and Independent Republicans in favor of resolution while Al Democrats, 46 Republicans, Independent Republican and Progressive voted in the negative
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-23

Christmas afternoon, from 1 to 5. Cordova Lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose will entertain their friends and families. The lodge has planned that every one attending shall long remem- Der the occasion, and to this end nothing has been overlooked that will add to the enjoyment of those who at tend. The center of attraction, of course, for the little one will be an immense Christmas tree, which will occupy the center of the hall, and will be loaded with gifts both for the children and the ladies as well. Santa Claus has promised to be there to distribute the gifts in person, and see that no one is overlooked. In addi- ton there will be refreshments-real good things to eat, and plenty of them. There will be music and singing, and other entertaining features to make the time pass pleasantly. A large number of invitations have been is sued, and it is anticipated that the at tendance will be very large.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-23
WANTS WARSHIP5 TO PRECLUDE:
 VIOLATION

NEW YORK, Dec 23-Col. Goe- thals, builder of the Panama canal, and governor of the Canal zone, ar rived here from the south today In an interview the Colonel stated that the request for warships for the Canal zone was forwarded to Washington by at the request of naval officers who re ported two violations of neutrality by British ships. He declared the in- cident closed. The Colonel also stated that 25,OOO men were still employed on the canal.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-23
CAANL OFFICIALS GRAB WIRELESS
 APPARATUS

WASHINGTON. Dec. 23-A dispatch from the Panama canal zone states that the zone police have seized and dismantled the wirless apparatus of the British naval collier Protesiluns, in
 the harbor at Balboa. The collier was caught by the police sending code messages in defiance of orders is- sued by President Wilson forbdding the sending of code messages by either wireless or cable to any of the belli- gerant nations.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-23
TROOPS WITHDRAWN
 FROM STRIKE DISTRICT

WASHINGTON. Dec 23--At con ference today between President VII. son, Governor Ammons, of Colorado and Governor-eleet Carlson. and Sen. ator Shaffroth, of that state, it was agreed that the federal troops should D ewithdrawn from the strike dis trlct Arrangements are now under way to withdraw the soldiers within the next ten days.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-23

At the Presbyterian church the Christmas entertainment will be held on Christmas eve, and will take the form of a sketch entitled "Cathching Santa Claus. In brief the story goes that MT. and Mrs. Jones, a farmer couple, discover their loneliness at Christmas time, and invited in three of their small acquaintances to spend Christmas eve. Meanwhile the child their mind to go home to the grand parents for Christmas. None of the children believe in Santa Claus, and a plot is laid to discover the giver of the Christmas gifts, that once were believed to come over the chimney route.
 Lois Price will have the part of Mrs. Jones, while Arthur Frodenberg will be MT. Jones. Uncle Billy will be Lorton Sheldon; Aunt Mehitabel will be Celeste Barrus; Patsy, the Newsy, Don Bollinger; Rastus, Edwin Bollin- ger; Pete, Mike Shepard; Angeline Genevieve, Ophelia Howard; Clarice, Charlotte Shepard; Chester Randolph, Roy Lee,; Bill, Raymond Redfeld; Tom Elaine Bollinger; Dora, Edna Shepard. The exercises will begin at 7:3O and a cordial invitation is extend ed to the general public to attend.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-23
TERRIFIC BATTLE RAG|NG WEST OF WARSAW --INTENSE SUFFERING
 FROM WINTER STORMS

LONDON, Dee. 23-The eight mile front in Russian Pc and to the west of Warsaw where the Russians and Germans fighting along the banks of the Bzura Pawka and Piica
 ves continues the of the most desperate fighting Each side has sustained tremendous losses in this neither side has gained any mareria advantage although points the Germans have forced the Russian line The Rus sIan front Ina sbeen straghened and thew holding Germans advance Neither side has gained any strategic vantage Terrible winter weather with heavy snow and ex tremey cold weather prevails and the suffering among the soldiers on both sides is intense
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-23
NEWSPAPER MAN HAS WRITTEN
 TINS"

NEW YORK, Dec. 23-Alfred and magazine writer, died in this city rvnry Lewis, the noted newspaper and magazine wri,er, died in this city today.
 As writer on political subjects Lewis gained a nationwide reputa- tion, and his writings appeared in all the leading periodicals of the coun- try. He was also the author of a num- Der of widely read novels, political in character.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-23
PETROGRAD REPORTS GERMANS ARE. BEING HELD IN CHECK IN
 RUSSIAN POLAND

PETROGRAD, Dec 23-A report by the war office today states that the Russian forces in Poland fighting against the Germans west of Warsaw have held the enemy check not whsandng the terrific charges hurled against the Russian front The Germans reported to be suffering immense losses in these charges Winter weather prevails throughout Poland with cold causing much suffering to the sol der In North Poland the Russians have crossed border into East Prussia and advancing toward the railroad which constitutes the German line of communication
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-23
OBSERVANCE OF. CHRISTMAS IN
 CORDOVA

Christmas in Cordova this year will be somewhat more widely celebrated than for several years past. Aside from the numerous home Christmas trees and the general festivities of the season, there will be at least three public entertainments with trees and presents for the little ones.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-23

At the Catholic Church services will be held on Christmas day. Mass will be at S:30, 300 and 1O:3O am, with mass. Confession will be heard on Thursday evening from to 9, and on Christmas morning before the first mass
 The entertainment for the children . of the Sunday schol has not yet been completely arranged.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-23

Last but by no means least The Cupid Club will have Christmas tree at the Red Dragon Saturday evening. Santa Claus has also prom ised to be there to distribute to the members the gifts with which the tree will be decorated. musical pro gram will also be rendered, and a mer- ry time is promised.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-23
GERMANS SAY ATTACKS ARE EASILY REFUSED FRENCH TROOPS ARE
 BECOMING ACTIVE

BERLIN, Dec 23An official bulletin issued today states that the allies made several attacks points Flanders erdy but they repused easily by the The French troops reported to be showing greater activity in the vicinity of Camp Dechaons where fighting has oc cured The French forward movement in the vicinity of Serio Rhcms Souain and Pehes has partly epused except at two points where Germans were compelled to retire before sharp attacks.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-23

Nor are the natives to be forgotten. tion will be held at the Red Dragon for the native boys and girls at which there will be a tree and the general good time which accompanies Christ mas festivities.