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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24
SMITHS

Just as was promised, the bill of an imated picture plays and illustrated songs provided for to-day is of an ex- ceptionally high order, and those pres ent at the afternoon exhibition to-day. enjoyed them to the utmost. The same bill will be shown this evening, from to 1O:3O and the house should be filled by an eager and apprecdative audience. George Greenspun has two of the latest popular songs, magnln- gently illustrated, and the program se- Iected by Prof. Raynolds for to-day is of an unusually agreeable order.
 
 The genius produced by that strange world called the Ghetto has attracted wide attention. One of the most re- narkable institutions of the large Jewish colonies of the country IS tne Yiddish theatre. The powerful native theatrical attractions of the Ghetto and the fine acting of the Yiddish play CTS has more than surprised visiting Americans, who were moved to admit ration though they could not under stand the language The theatre goers of this city will soon have an opportunity to witness a, 1iddish niay given by Edwin A. Relkin's All-Star Yiddish Company, headed by the eel ebrat Yiddisl actress, Mime. Kenny I,ipzin. who has appeared in the best theatres of America. The play that will he produced is one of the best of Yiddish life ever produced, "Ihr Fer gangenheit'' Q1er Past) written by the -Yiddish playwright, z. Libin, and will have its first presentation in this city tomorrow evening.
 sThe Mummy and the Running Bird" one of the most noted plays and which is now in it's sixth successful season, will come Friday and Saturday with daily Ylatinees. and at popular been selected which is headed by Hen sry w. Pemberton
 The sale of seats and boxes for the enga cement of Geo. M. Cohan and his e.Royal Family together with the big supporting company, which comes to Rrideeport by special train, will open Th,,rsday morning. Geo M. Conan and .The Yankee Prince" production will be seen in Bridgeport but for one uerformance, Monday evening, and this will be the Yankee Doodle come- dian's last appearance here for at least two years, as at the close of the pres eylt, season, he will retire rom the stage for a period of two years, de- voting his time in travelling continent al Europe s.The Yankee Prince" is one of the most successful musical plays of the many this popular author, actor, composer and playwright has turned over to the stage of America Tn tha mast six years. Contrary to the usual run of plays bearing the musical comedy label, "The Yankee Prince" is said to contain a coherent plot and to tell an interesting story, the scenes Of which are laid in England and Amer ;ca Resides an excellent supporting cast of principals, that includes among ot hers Jerry J. Conan, Helen F.. Conan, Josephine Conan, Tom Lewis, Sam J. Ryan, George Parsons, Frank Rollins, T Jiuuel Lance, Robert Emmett Len non. Dorothy Jordan, Lola Hoffman, William Leyle and Donald Crisp, "The Yankee Prince'' chorus is commended for it's vocal and dancing worth, which is said to be above the average.
 -
 Signora Mimi Aguglia, the wonder f,1l Sicilian is to appear in "Zaza' next Tuesday evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24
GODFREY FOR PRESIDENT
 OF COUNTRY CLUB

The nominating committee of the Brooklawn Country Club have named the following ticket which ySfn be ap- proved by the members of the annual meeting on March TO- President Jon- athan Godfrey; vice president, William T. Hincks: secretary, Charles H. Dela- noy; treasurer, Robert c. Seeley; Board of Governors for three years. William T Nichols. Charles G. Waldo and J. Percy Bartram; Board of Governors for one year, Frederick A. Strong; Auditing Committed, John Taylor and w. Percy Allen. The nominating committee includes David F. Read, De Yer H. Warner, Louis B. Curtis. Sam ford Stoddard and A. H. Garfield.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24
DISMEMBERED BODY
 FOUND IN WOODS
Probable That Missing WestfieId Man
 Was Murdereds
Especial from united Press. !

(SpecIal rom united PreSS.)
 Westheld, Mass, Feb. 24.-Spurred on by the declaration of B. c. Perkins of Maiden that his son Robert A. Per- kins, whose dismemb bered skeleton was found beside the road three miles north of Westfield Centre was the victim of foul play. the authorities to-day are doing their utmost to solve the mys- tery of Perkins death. Friends of the dead man declare he must have been lured to the woods, slain and robbed and his head cut off. The skull was found 100 feet from the rest of the skeleton and the lower jaw was miss ing. The medical examiner performs an autopsy to-day.
 Perkins, who was travelling sales man for the Utica Lumber C4Rpany of Utica, N. r., has been missing for several months and not a trace of him was found until the discovery of the skeleton by Charles Eggleston, aged 13 who was walking through the woods
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24
PRESIDENT ATTENDS
 NEPHEW'S FUNERAL
Reached New York With Daughters This Morning Return to Washington
 After Services.
Especial from United Press.) )

|
 New York. Feb. 24.-President Roose- welt. accompanied by his daughters, Mrs. Longworth and Miss Ethel Roose- welt, and Secretary Loeb. arrived i'll a special car from Washington at TAO o'clock to-day. to attend the funeral of his nephew. Stuart Douglas Robin son. who was killed last Saturday night by falling from a window in his dormitory at Harvard University.
 Mrs. Roosevelt and her son Kermit came yesterday. The services were held at the residence at g o'clock. Rev. Henry Mottet of the Protestant Epis- copal Church officiating. Interment will be made at Henderson Point. Herkimer County N. Y.
 Following the funeral services at the house the cortege proceeded under po- lice guard down Fifth avenue to the Chufeh of the Holy Communion where the burial ritual was read and Presi- dent-elect Taft joined the Presidential party.
 The Presidential party will return to Washington after the ceremonies
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24
Weather Indications.
Especial from United Press }

Special from United Press,)
 New Haven. Feb. 24.-ForecasI Rain tonight: Thursday fair and colo CT.
 The storm central in Missouri yes terday morning has moved northeasi ward and is now central over Laf Huron. It is producing cloudy weatf CT with rain or snow in the lake re zion and along the coast north of Hai teras. The temperatures are high ! the central and eastern sections bl low in the Mississippi valley and tf Rocky Mountains.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24
VISITS THE LAND OF HIS BIRTI

MT, James Cook of 12S Jones avenus one of sBridgeport's oldest and mos respected Irish Citizens sailed las week on the Lusitania to visit old Ire land. While at home he will visit tn place of his birth Rathwire, Count West Meath. During his stay he vii also visit friends of his early day at Killucan, Darcy's Bridge and Cor allstown. He will also spend shor time at Tullamore, Kings County. Hf many friends in this city wish him 5 pleasant voyage and safe return.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24

C. R. Kluger, the Jeweler. 1060 Vir- ginia Ave, Indianapolis Ind, writes: 1T was so weak from kidney trouble that I could hardly walk hundred feet. Four bottles of F'oley's Kidney Remedy cleared my complexion. cured my backache and the irregularities dis appeared, and I can now attend to business every day, and recommend Foley's Kidney Remedy to all suffer CTS. as it cured me after the doctors and other remedies had failed" F. B. Brill local agent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24
ONLY ONE MORE CHANGE

to hear Madame Mountford lecture on 'sThe Life of the Christ. Tonight at o'clock Madame Mountford will 1ec- ture at the First Swedish Methodist Church 34 West Liberty St., her last lecture on s'The Life of the Christi in this city and those who desire to hear that wonderful lecture are cordially in- yited to attend. The lecture being in English Americans as we'll as Scan tiinavlafs are welcome
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24

If a pain catches you unaware while you are working at your best put a Cyrus Plaster on the spot. The pain will quickly disap- pear and you will not loose your days pay. Most of the men you can rely on wear a Cyrus Plaster and recommend it to their friends. % cents, five for one dollar.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24

Foley's Orino Laxative cures consti patton and liver trouble and makes the bowels healthy and regular. Orino is superior to pills and tablets as it does not gripe or nauseate. Why take any, thing else? F. B. Brill. local agent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24
Peptiron Pills sIsss. 5EssI.i ,s ;

strengthen the stomach. aid digestion. and pro. mote sweet, restful, natural sleep They are chocolate-coated. acceptable to the stomach and easily ass1nilated, and the best medicine for md children and all sufferers from the effects o she strenuous life of today. Price 50c. or. s1 O. druggists or by mail. o. l. Hood Co, Lowell Mass.
 If Made by Hood It's Good.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24
CASTORlA
 For Infants and Children. he Kind You Have Always BOughi ,'saass.s nssss the se lIeJHazzxsa
POINTS OF INTER- EST.

Extraordinary Values in cloth tailored suits. long cloth coats and separate cloth skirts, at, E. H. Dill lon &, Co., S, 1105 Main street.
 Talking About Coal the conversation always turns to the exceptionally good coal supplied by the Naugatuck Valley Ice Go, 154 Fairfield avenue. Telephone.
 Get Your Black Suit
 Only three days more of the wonder ful black suit selling. The flock of 1000 is disappearing apidly-secure yours before it is too late, All wool, fast black, guaranteed suits for ten dollars. John F. Keane & Co. Main at John street.
 MI d nr,r ane rSrrArrr sxrfaz,n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24
SHIPS SAFE ROBBED.
Especial from United Press.

| (SpecIaI rom UnIted PreSS.J
 I London. Feb. 24.--The treasurer s I safe of the Dreadnaught type ship In-
 IdonnitabIe, stationed at Sheerness was
 l robbed of g. 300 in notes and $10000 in coin to-day Details are being con- fcealed by the Admiralty
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24
Owen Keenan's Stables
@THE ROENTdEN RAYS'
 SUBJECT OF LECTURl

Tomorrow evening Professor Char les L. Harrington will deliver his lee ture on '~The Roentgen Rays befor the English clubs at the High sSchoo Assembly Hall. Prof Vinvent was an nounced, but has been unable to come
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24
MINISTER OF FINANCE

EXECUTED. New York, Feb. 24.-For being short in his accounts the Minister of Finance of Porto Plata, San Domingo, was exe- cuted. He was charged with making away with $6, 1000, 900. News of the execution was brought here by the steamer Cherokee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24
PERSONAL, MENTION.

Miss Lizzie Cullen of North Main street, Stratfor1 accompanied by her niece Miss May F. Cullen, of Derby, are spending a week in Philadelphia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24

QUEENS DAUGHTERS TO MEET.
 A meeting of the Queens Daughters will be held Friday evening in the lower floor of the eSacred Heart
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24

a Foley's Honey and Tar clears the air
 passages. stops the irritation in the
 throat. Soothes the infiared mem branes, and the most obstinate cough disappears. Sore and inflamed lungs are healed and strengthened. and the cold is expelled from the system. Re- fuse any. but the genuine in the yell low package. F. B. Brill. local agent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24
SAYINGS OND, DOINGs.
 Berlin has adopted luminous street

SAYINGS OND DOINGS.
 Berlin has adopted luminous street signs. 5i5lls
 The Norwegian army includes a corps on skates.
 The pay roll of American railroads amounts to billion dollars a year.
 The annual per capita consumption of sugar in the United States IS Sz s-5 pounds.
 If each individual in New York city owned an euual portion of it's real es- state he would be worth in land $l,6zo, according to the assessed valuation.
 While the British send on an average s two telegrams a head each year, ac- cording to government statistics. the Americans send only one and one tenth and the Germans nine-tenths.
 Money Is accommodating in New York city more rapidly than at any time in the last two years Banks are re- cetping much faster than they are paving and good investments are be- ing diligently sought in every direc- ton.
 The new catalogue of Columbia uni versity shows the total number or oW- cers of the administration and instruc- ton to be 670: the total number of resident students 5.633 as against 5,los last year. Since the last catalogue was published eight special funds have been created by specific gift or be- quest.
 ~ Briquettes of compressed calcium carbide have been prepared by III. K. Em.ffor rf Vienna and are claimed to be nonhydroscopic. keeping indefinitely and do not continue to give off gas af- ter withdrawal of water. They are made by intimately mixing finely gran ulated carbide with a binding material and compressing in molds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24
SOCIAL
 AND
 PERSONAL.

| t tJ i43 ' 1fi /.
 A vey pleasant surprise party was given by Miss Mae Brown in honor of Miss Margaret c. French at her home No. Al Randall Avenue last ev- ening. The evening was spent in games and dancing. Piano selections were rendered by Miss Margaret C. Finklestone. Solos by Miss Florence Rivers and MT. Edward Thueson. Among those present who were pres ent are the Misses Mae Brown, Marga- ret C. French Pauline French, Katie Emt, Mollie Mickelson, Mary Falvey, Lucy Burley, Mary Kelly, Anna Weary, Lillian Langon. Mamie Langon, Anna ONeill, Florence Rivers, Nellie Foster, Gertrude O'Neil Messrs. George Fink elstone, Paul Goldberg, Henry Furer, Edward Thueson, Frank Smith, Will liam Grenninger, Frank Dalton, liar old Seltenreich, Ernest Scholz, John Pendagast, William Doyle, Henry Franz, William Burley. A bountiful supper was served at a late hour.
 Miss Blanch J., daughter of Nelson and Emma Beault and Mr. Edward J.. Daily both of this city, were united in marriage at the rectOry a of St. An thonys church last evening by the Rev. Joseph Desaulniers. The young couple have a wide circle Of friends III this city. MT. Daly is bookkeeper i'll the employ of the w. s. Mills co. MT. and Mrs Daly left on the 9:36 train last night, amid a shower of rice. old shoes and confetti for two weeks trip south which will include the in augur ation at Washington.
 Rev. J. B. Nihill united in marriage yesterday morning Miss Sarah. daugh- ter of Michael H. Noonan of 405 Madi- son avenue, and MT. John Weber of this city Mary.J. Noonan. sister of the bride was bridesmaid and James E Reddy best man. MT. Weber is em-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24

The annual per capita consumptlon of sugar in the United States is Sz s-o pounds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24

If each individual in New York city owned an equal portion of it's real es- state he would be worth in land $l.0zo, according to the assessed valuation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24
H HoRsEs HORSES

A car load of Jersey Horses, con, sisting of Fast Trotters, Pacers, Road. sters, ,Saddlers, Family Pairs and Bus mess Chunks. These Horses are aI acclimated and city broken. Any on looking for horse for any purpos will do we'll to call at
 Owen Keenan's Stables
 Fairfield Avenue B A .tf BRIDGEPORT, CONN
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24

70 The pay roll of American railroads ano1Ints to a billion dollars a year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24

The Norwegian army includes a corns on skates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24

While the British send on an average two telegrams 9. head each year, ac- rording to government statistics. the Americans send only one and one ' fenfl1 and the Germans nine-tenths.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24

Signora Mimi Aguglia, the wonder full Sicilian is to appear in "Zaza' nex Tuesday evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-24

WANT ADS. GENT 4 WORD.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-10-08

the game. Wala Walla has been apa-
thetic fdr several yeas past with re-
gard 10 the national game, but with
the hope OF seeing the league winners
operation, the dying eInbers of en-
thusiasm are being rapidly famed into
a fame, and prospects are bright for
ore Of the western games here
The cost Of securing game between
the two big teams for Wal!a Walla
as sent out from the head offices OF
the Northern Pacific company, is that
the management must be guaranteed
the sum OF $2G0, though they will play
for so per cent of the gross gate re-
ceipts These are the terms made all
cities through which the players will
pass, and the fans Of Walla Wal'a are
becoming vitality interested.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-10-08
UNIVERSITY HEADS
HOLD CONVENTION

attendance of college aud university
presidents from all over the country.
Among those present is DR.. North
ruD's prestige is such that he Will
practically name the man who Will
assume his duties al the great Mime
sofa institution. Among those men
toned for the honor are Professor
Woodbridge, mead III the department OF
philosophy at Columbia university, and
DIR. Albert Shaw, editor of the Ameri-
can Review of Reviews.
President Schurman, of Cornell. is
president of the Nation A. association.
President John w y, cIt:r' mni,; Of the
university of Alarana is vice president
and United States Com missiCrer o.
Education Elmer Ellsworth Brown Is
yica president. ex-ofticio President
George ENJOY Fellows of the Unlver-
sity of Maine is secretary treasurer
and the executive committee IN cludes'
besides the officers President Wit
liam Oxley Thompson of Ohio state
university. and Chancellor Frank
Stro-e OF the University of Kansas
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-10-08
MILWAUKEE TOWNSHIP is
BOOMING ON BIG SCALE
Unprec edenteG Results Obtained From
the Sale of lots in Town
Of Lind.

The Milwaukee Realty company
have had unprecedented results in the
auction sale of their lots in the town
of Lind the past two nights. at II / 2
South Fourth street. opposite the
Dacres hotel and have been requested
to remain another night.
Crowds have been entertained by
the lecture given by Mr.. w. G. John
son on what the Milwaukee railroad
is accomplishing in this territory and
enthusiasm was manifest at every
portion Of the nall. Mr.. Johnson is
Wen known in Walla Wa.la. having
purchased the right of-wav and
townsite properties for the Milwaukee
over a vast territory east of the CO.
lunlbia river.
The company. in order to attract
the populace az an additional induce
ment gave away a lot b. drawing 10
those in the hall. which was decided
to Mr. Arthur Dhal'in of Eureka.
There is no question OF the rneri-
torious attractiveness Of the town of
Lind to the legitimate Spectator.
when il is taken into consideration
that Lind is the junction noint Of the
Milwaukee and Northern Pacific f1Il-
ways. II is expected That another
rousing attendance will be had to-
night ard everyone is vve'conne.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-10-08
UNVElL MONUMENT
TO HOME Corners

rife sur1nounts the shaft.
The unwilling viii be under the aus
pices Of the Masonic Grand Lodge of
West. Virginia. escorted by Knights
Templars and visiting lodges. Other
secret societies and citizens viii par
t;ciCate. The unwilling exercises win
take place Saturday at il O'Clock in
the morning.
The government viii be represented
BY west virginia's Senators and con-
.,ressmen. The state will be repre-
sinted BIZ Gov. William T. Glasscock
and his stan. Eminent Ohioans. in
Guiding Gen. Charles H Grosvenor and
r. . Randall will represent that state.
Governor Glasscock has invited the
governors Of Virginia, Pennsylvania
Kentucky. Ohio. Tennessee, Indiana
nli-"fs Michigan and Wisconsin to at
tend
Speeches receptions banquets, balls,
yacht rides. steamboat excursions,
baseball games and other features
comprise the programs for today. Fri
day and Saturday Sundays memo
rial services by eminent divines viii
mark th. close Of the double celebra-
ton
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-10-08
BIG GAME FOR CITY
Continued From Page ON

continued rom tdSt oIlc'
feel that such an expenditure would
be amply repaid through the Cppor-
tunity Of Witnessing such men rs eithe r
Ty cobb. % the Detroit club. or
Hans Wagner. OF the Pittsburc team,
in action. From publicity v.eW poiat
such u game j. looked upon as one OF
tn best investments that could be
made. as every newspaper in the Unit
ed States with telegraph service.
would Print the result OF the game
under a Walla Walla dateline.
As yet the plan is still in the forma-
tive period. but those who have in
terested themselves in the possibility
of securing the game for this city feel
certain Of success. ard have even gone
SO far as to make partial arrange
ments for grounds on which to play
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-10-08
CONCERTS POPULAR
Continued From Page One.)


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joEment Of everyone present.
Mrs Charles F'.ccse. of Spokane
who is doing the soprano solo work
during fair week is one Of the sweet
est singers ever heard in W[alla Walla.
and 80 popular We're her selections
c.red. and at the close Of her last Sc
lection she was presented with = large
bouquet Of fragrant flowers. the little
daughter of l.. y Clarke having beer
selected to make the presentation.
Miss Bohanron. Of Wallace Idaho,
wno also sang last night proved
popular fayorite with those present
last night. and after she had been en-
corcd several times she was also pre-
scented with beautiful bouquet. the
receipt Of which She acknowledged in
a graceful ana pleasing manner. Miss
Bohannon who is student Il Whit
man
beauty ana richness of tone. ard her
after round Of hearty applause.
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-10-08

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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-10-08
TWO LITTLE
GIRLS CURED
Showing the Superiority of
DR.. Darrin's Treatment
Over All Others
THIS SUCCESSFUL SPECIALIST
CAN BE. CONSULTED FREE

~. Darriu has met y.itn phenoMe-
~: success si.lce he has been in Walla
tyhiia His Office IN tine Hotel state
"a Is been crowded daily %ith patients
.rurs all over the cOuntry. The tvs
fo!:o wing cards have been handed in
ia publication Showing how many Of
..is patients recover under his advice
cp.c ard treatment
SORE EYES CURED
To the Public wish t. state
ssi3at Or. Darrin has done for my
child Nearly two years my little
girl has been soreiy afflicted with
nnceratad eyeiids and infama-
hon After three doctors had fail
"a to cure her. tried DR.. Darrin's
treatment, and she is now cured.
MRS JOHN BATDORF.
Hearing Restored
To thn Public For months
cast ny daughter has been grad
.aily growing deaf from the eft
s-cts Of catarrh. / had but lit
.ic faith that anything could be
cone for her. but concluded to try
or Darrin. and to our great JOY
me Is cured.
EDWIN FIRTH.
Dr. Darrin. can ~be consulted free
aay hour sfrofi IL u. IN. 10 y. m. daily,
4. tt.asges fes treatment low and rea :
.o,isbie, according To circumstances
and ability TO pay.
ne treats all diseases % tue cye. ear,
seee. throat 'cetsrrils dean - and all
ofrvous. chronic and complicated di-
grasses. in either sex T.. rH-t.-rr name
~ nature Most case caA - treat
rd at home. after one VT - the doc
inrS Office