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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-28
CHAPTER Ill.
The VILLAGE by the Lagoon.


7 EVER before nor since have I
~ looked upon such variety
of equipment as strewed the
- decks and cabins of that ship.
\ great majority of the passengers
knew nothing whatever about out of
door life and less than nothing as to
the conditions III California and on the
way Consequently they had bought
literally OF all sorts of idiotic patent
contraptions. India rubber played a
prominent part. And the deck was
numbered with at least forty sorts of
machines for separating gold from the
soil. some of them to use water. some
muscular labor, and one tremendous
affair with wings was supposed to fan
away everything but the gold. Differ
ing in everything else, they We're alike
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-28
CHAPTER w.
A Tropical River.

re returned through the town.
It was now filled to overflow
" ing with our compatriots.
Il l. IL
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
The Electric Fan.

Back in the early eighties Dr. s. s. Wheeler, an electrical engineer of New York, was experimenting with small electric motor. In the course of his ex-- periments the. doctor conceived the idea that steamboats might be run with electricity if the propellers could be directly connected to high speed electric motors. doing away with all the gears then in use in steam propul- sion. With this idea in mind he had 6 small screw propeller constructed and fastened it to the armature shaft of his small motor. TO his surprise, the experiment resulted in a fine breeze of cooling air which more than delighted the eXperimenter, for the day was de- cidedly hot. It is needless to add that the experiments with screw propellers ended right there, and the engineer took up the study of the electric fan. with the result that he soon perfected the device until it was a commercial success.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
STOCK MARKET ~~~~~~~N~

New York, Nov. 10-Opening Wall street today threw off all the restraints imposed by recent conflict ing political conditions and traders renewed their extensive operations for the bull account. New records were established by Central Leather. Lackawanna Steel, Utah Copper and International Paper and American Writing Paper, while other leading Issues were higher by one to four points. Cuba Cane Sugar making the most extensive advance. U, s. Steel asserted it's former leadership on of fering of 1000 to 5000 shares, which were taken on advancing scale at an extreme gain of point. Allied in- dustrials and leading equipments rose one to over points. Rails were hard fly a factor, scoring only fractional gains. +C
 Noon-Early gains. in specialties ran from 3 to points, with reactions of IF to 5k points due to heavy profit taking. Before the end of the first hour, in which an overturn of almost TOO, 900 shares was reported, little remained of the advance while Crucible Steel, American and Baldwin Locomotives. General Electric, Ma rine pfd. and Mexican Petroleum were Il to points under. The motor group, heavy from the outset, became de- icidedly weak. Before noon the market rallied. coppers leading at 2 to k point gains on reported sales of the metal at the unparalleled price of 32H cents. Bonds were firm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
Lord PaImerston's Dinner.

Lord Palmerston was a remarkable feeder, as is shown by this account of his table work when he was eighty years of age.
 ''He ate for dinner two plates of tur- tie soup. He was then served very amply to a plate of cod and oyster sauce. He then took pate, afterward he was helped to two very greasy look ing entrees He then dispatched a plate of roast mutton. There then appeared before him the largest and, to my mind, the hardest slice of ham that ever figured on the table of a 4obleman, yet 1t disappeared just in time to answer the inquiry of his but Ter, 'Snipe, my lord, or pheasant?' He instantly replied, Pheasant thus com pleting his ninth dish of meat at that meal"
 This was Lord Palmerston, who liv- ed and worked like a horse till he was eighty-one, and would doubtless have poured scorn upon the scientific slops and gruels offered to old men in our day. Palmerston was one that was nourished by his yictuals and would fain have meat-New York Post.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
Mill Girls and ShewIs.

The working women and girls of Lancashire and Yorkshire regard the shawl as a necessity, and especially is this the case in the coliery districts. A writer in an English monthly says:
 Domestic duties, performed in vary ing temperatures, on washing days and cleaning days, in the house or about the yard, are rendered safe un der the protection of a shawl The mill girl tcould scarcely get on without It. It shields her between the mill and home, winter and summer, in snow or rain. It is easily donned and doffed. It is the handiest of all articles of wearing apparel and, as made in Eng land today, is moderate in cost A warm soft shawl would save many a racking cough and stave off incip1ent pulmonary troubles. It is a tried and proved sanatarian."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
 DISTRICT OF FAIRFIELD, ss., COURT OF PROBATE.

NOV. eth, A. D., l91o. Estate of. Giacoma Lenzi, late Of Fairfield, in said district, deceased. Upon application praying-that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased be admitted to probate-as per sald application on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Fairfield in said district, on the 18th day of November, A, D., 19lo, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon; ana that notice thereof be given to all persons known to be interested in sald estate to appear, if they see cause, at said time and place, and be hearu thereon,-by publis' ing in some newspaper having a circulation m said district-and-by leaving With, or-by mailing in letters addressed to each of the persons named in sald application-and in said villa copy of this order, all at least days before said day of hearing, and that return of notice given be made to this court.
 Attest
 Bacon Wakeman,
 Judge,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
NEW LETTERING FOR TROLLEY SIGNS WILL
 BE EMPLOYED DEC. ;.

Postponed adoption of the new method of designating trolley car routes in this city will become effec- tive Dec. 1, according to announce ment made by Charles H. Chapman, general manager of the Bridgeport division of the Connecticut Co.,, today. ! It was first planned to designate the routes of all cars by large red letters lnterlacing the fully printed destina- tion in smaller white letters on a black background.
 It was found by I~'aI in New Haven that the red letter on black back yround was not visible for as great a distance as had been theoretically con- ceived. Experiments with a large white letter upon black background have been more successful and will be adopted in Hartford this week with commencement in Bridgeport Dec. i. The signs are now being painted in Che shops.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10

several reIefeACeo u tnlS edible b1- ennial bulbous root" defined by John son simply as "a plant" The bard's comments are, however mostly con- cerned with the lachrymal properties, and Swift refers to 1t in a cookery book manner, advising that it be well boiled if we do not wish our kissing to be spoiled. Beaumont and Fletcher. however, in "The Mad Lover" make direct reference to its medicinal vir- tues:
 "The plague"
 "IIl cure it with an onion.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10

Miss Jeannette Rankin, reported elected to the national house of rep- resentatives from Montana, is a source of particular pride to the National Suffrage association, inasmuch as she was for a number of years one of it's most valued organizers and the stan dard bearer who carried her state for suffrage. She is tall and red haired and a Republican ill poli- tics.
 Jeannette Rankin is a member of we'll to do bankers family of Mis- soula, Mont. In 1908 she was grad uated from the New York School of Philanthropy, went to Seattle. Wash, filled a position of "baby placer for a year, found that wasn't her metier and quit finding ideal homes for in fants to join the women fighters in Washington. She stumped and or ganized in the Washington campaign and received no remuneration.4 'It was for the cause she said in refer ring to it. She becae later the field secretary of the National Woan Suf- frage association. House listening to President Wilson and Miss Rankin in pictures.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
CaIt and Saxon.

One of Sheridan's tales was of an Irishman who met Briton of the true John Bull pattern standing with fold ed arms in a contemplative mood, ap- parently medita ting on the greatness of his little island.
 "'Allow me to differ with yev' ex- claimed the Celt
 But have said nothing, sir,' re- piled John Bull
 And man may think lie as well as publish it." persisted the pugna- cious Hibernian.
 Perhaps you are looking for fght?' queried the Briton.
 "Allow me to compliment ye on the quickness of yer perception said Pat rick, throwing down his coat. And then they pitched in.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
IBABY GIVEN CARBOLIC FOR CASTOR OIL DIES

The four-day-old Sumkiewicz in fant, who was administered dose of carbolic acid by Anna Shiminyaca. of $50 Hancock avenue, wifp thought it castor oil, died at an early hour this morning, in the Bridgeport hospital.
 The infants mother, Mrs. Constan- tino Sumkiewicz, of 272 Bunnell street, has been attended by the Shiminyaca woman since her child was born, and has been in serious condition since yesterday morning, when the accident occurred
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
Startino a Scrap,

'I'n bet my dad can lick yours."
 '1'll bet he can't "How you're going to prove ite"
 ''I'll tell you. I'll hit you in the eye and you hit me in the nose; then we'll both run home and tell our dads about it, and then they'll both get mad and start scrap, and you and I will stand by and see which of them wins De troit Free Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
HOTEL BRISTOL, at 12a-124

HOTEL BRISTOL, at 122-124 West 18th Street. New York. Be- tween Broadway and Fifth Avenue, seeks the patronage of Bridgeport's travelling public. It is most con- veniently located for the accommo- dation of those who wish to make the most of a short stay .n the city. It guarantees quality and service at most attra ctive rates. Special terms for tourists or parties of four or more friends.
 Without MeaIs:-Single rooms. running water, S1.50 per day; dou- ble, s2; with private bath, $2.o0 and $3; sitting room, bedroom and bath, $3 to S5.
 With Meals:-Single room. run- ming water. s3; for two, $5 per day; with bath, $6; sitting. room, bed room and bath, $7 to $S.
 The Bristol is within easy walk ing of the Grand Central and Penn sylvania terminals, all the theatres. Subway and IL" stations and inn portant stores.
 Write for map and booklet.
 T. E. FOLSOM. Pres. and Mgr.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
[ How the Days Go By.

Frank looked up thoughtfully from his engine and cars game of railroad ing, played on the primitive plan of a five-year-old boy.
 Mamma, isn't it funny how the days go by, one after the other, just like train of cars, with Sunday for the en- zine. ."-Harper's.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
STATE OF CONNECTICUT DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT pRORATE COURT
NOVember 2.

NOVember 9, 1916 Estate of Barne Skilandzunis, late of the town of Bridgeport in said dis trict deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their ac- counts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate pay ment to
 ANNA SKILANDZUNIS,
 Adminstratrix,
 536 Central Ave. H sip
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
Soap. Economy,

When a cake of soap is worn nearly thin enough to break stick it to the new cake by putting both in quite warm water, then press firmly togeth- CT. When cold it will be one solid cake This does away with small pieces of soap and there is no waste.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
Silence and Speech.

The chief office of silence is to bury all that is evil, and the chief office of speech is to disclose and disseminate all that is good. Let this be done with sincerity and earnestness. for it's ulti- mate benefit to character and to con- duct is established beyond a doubt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
Mark Twain's Definition.

It is told of Mark Twain that during a conversation with a young lady of his acquaintance he had occasion to mention the word drydock.
 What is a drydock, MT. Clemens ?'' she asked.
 "A thirsty physician" replied the hu- mOriSt
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
Maddenina.

"They really fear she will become in sane. You see, she found diary he kept before he married her.
 "Oh, see! And the awful revela- tions''- sa
 "'Revelations?' No. It was all in cipher, and she couldn't read a word of it."-London Tit-Bits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
Classified,

Teacher-Willie, you may name three personal pronouns. Willie-He, she and 1t. Teacher-To what would all three apply? Willie-To a husband, wife and baby.-Exchange
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
Her Definition.

"Can you tell me what a smile is?" asked a gentleman of little girl
 ''Yes, sir It's the, whisper of a laugh. ."-London, Answers. A
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
Oh, Did 1t?

Patience - What did you think of Bob's mustache? Patrice-Oh, it tic kled me immensely States man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
How They Love Each Other!

Agnes (yawning)-Oh. dear! feel today as if I were thirty years old. Marie-Why, what have you been do ing to rejuvenate yourself?- Boston Transcript.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10

Neither hew down the whole forest nor come home without wood.-Seryian Proverb.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
New York Stock
 Exchange Quotations

Reported over the private wires oi T. L. Watson & Co.,. Bankers and Brokers. Corner Main and John StA~ Bridgeport. Conn. Members of Nev York Stock Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
The Onion.

There is nothing particularly poetical about the onion, but Shakespeare has
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
T. B. WARREN Real Estate and Insurance \179 Golden Hill St.
 Tel. 2417.
0. Fl. FLEMING

O. II. FLEMING REAL ESTATE AND RENTS Personal attention given to collecting rents and caring for property. Esti- mates given on dredging. pumping, dock buildings, jetty work: diving, wrecking, etc. Office
 952 Main St., City Savings Bank Bldg. Phone 25OO Bridgeport, Conn.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
BOSTON STOCKS

Boston 1880 p. m. Prices xseporsed Over Private Wire of T. l.
 Watson & co.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-23
THE MONTHS WORK

These are busy days in the garden. Bulb beds and borders should be planned, made and planted not later than this month or the first week in November to produce flowers early next spring.
 Gather up all the fallen leaves and use them for mulch for the protec- tion of the bulb and perennial beds and borders. They are also fine around cold frames or pits and what Is left oyer should be placed in the compost heap to rot, as this process gives us the leaf mold which is so essential a factor for potting soils.
 The geraniums you intend to keep over until next year should be se- verely cut back and potted. If you prefer you may dig them up, shake the soil from the roots and hang them up upside down in a cool cellar.
 Put pine, spruce, or other branches over the rhododendrons for protec- ton from the winters sun.
 Dig up the caladium bulbs, after the first hard frost, dry them, remove the tops, and store in a cool place. Dahlias and cannas require the same treatment and will keep well anywhere potatoes will
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-23
PICK HlGH-PRODUClNG FOWLS
Paieness of Shank Is Very Reliable lndication-Also Birds With
 PIiable Combs.

(By W. A. LIPPINCOTT. Kansas Agri-
 cultural Experiment Station)
 It is not only possible but desirable to pick out the high-produeing hens in the flock by means of external char acteristics.
 Hens that mott late are high pro ducers, because they have a longer period in which to lay. Late molting is the accompaniment of late laying, but the mere fact of late melting does not make high producers. The hens that mott late begin laying as early as the early molters, because they mott much more rapidly and lose less time.
 In the yellow-skinned breeds the paleness of shank is very reliable in- dication in the fall at the end of the first year. The high producers lay the color out of their shanks, and so any bird that still has yellow shanks after year of laying likely has been poor producer for that year.
 Those birds with soft and pliable combs about October l are in general better producers than those with hard and dried-up combs. As a bird molts the comb tends to shrink and become hard. but birds in good condition and laying have pliable combs.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-23
Detail of Dry-Mash Hopper.

properly designed device for feeding is not employed. The following device Is an efficient and economical feeder and may easily be constructed.
 This hopper is constructed of inch boards 12 inches wide. The top may be hinged for convenience In filling, or the entire top may be made remov- able, affording in tlfis case better pro- lection from the weather. The " shaped bottom of the food container Is made of one-fourth-inch square mesh wire. such as Is used in render ing corn cribs and grain bins rat proof. The fiat tray, above which the food container is supported by the end boards, should have drainage holes. Wooden cleats should be fastened along the point of contact of the wire mesh with the end boards, thus mak- ing closed joint and preventing waste.
 A substantial advantage in this form of food hopper will be found in that 1t gives no opportunities for the wedg- ing in and smothering of young chick ems, when erowding around the feeder.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-23
That Treacherous OmeIet.

For some time, so runs Le Matin, many Parisan merchants noted the dis agreeable fact that eggs were being subtracted regularly and with mathe nautical precision from their cases in the merchandise station of Vanguard. An inquiry finally localized the place where the numerous thefts had taken place, and the surprise of the police was great to note that the perpetrator of the greedy deed carried out his dan gerouS scheme in the station proper, right under their very noses. Although the strictest surveillance was eXer- eised, all attempts to secure the cul. prit were vaia. A few days ago an employee, one Jerome Gennekerque by name, having finished his daily work started for home. As he was leaving the station, the "bon homme" had the i'll luck to fall. Immediately an un- slightly yellow stream treacherously proceeded from the pockets of his jacket thus proclaiming the unfortu- nate Jerome as the pilferer of the cov- eted edible He is now taking pro- longed rest at the depot"
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-23
THE GARDENS OVERcOAT
By L. M. BENNINGTON.

What lover of the garden Is there who has not every year faced with more or less trepidation the question of putting the garden in it's overcoat, or, to be more in line with the bromidic expression of the years, into winter Quartersf
 Getting around Tn the spring to find cherished plants dead and withered Is like coming back to the home town to get tfdings that old friends have died. There is more or less emptiness in the proceeding.
 These troubles may be avoided with a little thought. In November and De cember when the ground has been slightly frozen. the garden may be safely put into winter quarters.
 Many plants do not require much at tention or protection, and others which need some protection will be killed with too much coddling.
 There is something appealingly hu- man about flowers that makes them follow individual types and prefer ences.
 Almost all rosebushes will go through winter nicely If earth Is thrown up around them to the depth of nearly foot just before the ground freezes. A few inches of leaves or manure must be added to the ground after the freezing weather sets in.
 Tea roses in the North will not stand much cold, and it Is best to place them in pots and set them in q cool cellar. Many of the tea roses will bloom all winter if kept in moderately warm room. The rambler roses will gene rally go through the winter without protection. In the instances of the newer climbers, which may be hurt, 1t Is a good plan to lay them fiat on the earth and cover with foot of earth as matter of insurance.
 New Buddleias, or summer lilacs, can be treated just like the roses. They will be killed back, to be sure, but if they have been well protected with earth they will make a quick start in the coming spring and by the end of July will be In bloom again. Many a time people have dug up the roots, thinking them dead. when all in the world they wanted was to be let alone.
 Rhododendrons are often winter killed. In many cases they die because they get too much attention. Mound up leaves around them, the higher the better, first wetting the ground thor oughly Sun-scald. which causes much damage, can be avoided by setting up boards to the south of the valuable specimens. Straw mats, or mats made from burlap bags will protect English ivy. Anonymous vegeta, the handsome new climber which is being largely substituted for English ivy, does not
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-23
Had a Good Voice.

Zenatello. the tenor, like all noted opera singers. is besieged by all sorts of people with requests to hear voices. But he has an extraordinary sense of humor. One day a lady asked him to hear her daughter. He and his wife, Maria Gay, heard her sing "Buttertly' and it was difficult for them to refrain from laughing at the earnestness of the girl. The mother asked Zenatello for his opinion and he asked, Do you real ly want the truth?" The mother said she did. "Then 1 advise your daugh- ter never to sing again" The mother was indignant, but the daughter said :: "I am sorry you think that, but l am really obliged for the truth, because it will save me years of wasted time. " Zenatello smiled and said: 'I told you that to see whether you would become angry You have talent and very promising voice. Work and never waste your time on anger and you will succeed"
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-23
Officers Daring Cost Life.

An accident during bombing practice, which caused the death of Lieut.. George Stanley Charles Baker twenty years old, of the Duke of CornwalPs s light infantry, was investigated at Freshwater, Isle of Wight, says the London Chronicle.
 The young officer, who had been to the front, was in charge of bombing class, when the last of the party, a young soldier named Boyle, in throw ing his last bomb, failed to clear the parapet Lieutenant Baker endeavored to catch the grenade when it rebound ed but let it slip and while trying to regain it the missile burst and killed him.
 Sergeant Instructor Allen, who grabbed Boyle and threw him into safe ty, said Lieutenant Baker had time to reach safety if he had not attempted to throw the bomb clear. He had sue cessfully thrown away bomb dropped in a similar way the previous day.