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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01

recently been undergoing repairs at
the hands of Mr. f. E. Perry.
Frank Wade the milkman OF Bulk
ley's district, has had a telephone in
stalled.
Mr.. Drown of this place contem-
plates moving to Stratford about June
1.
The season for manufacturing is
growing a little slack, so reported, with
the exception of the Rubber Works,
which are still rushed with orders for
cloth used for the hoods of automo-
biles At the other plants there is a
decided let up. if one may judge from
the amount of manufactured product
which leaves town.
The Fairfield Stars Will play the
Amazons next Sunday afternoon on
the mud flats in Bridgeport.
The new Fair Field club has been
organized with the following officers:
President, Bacon Wakeman; vice pres
ident. Roger C. Smith; secretary. r. s.
The club will hold a meeting next
Monday at 4 D. m. to report on the
question of a field and the apparatus.
1t starts off with 81 members. The
new constitution says the "object shall
be to promote the physical. social, in
teIlectual and moral welfare of its
members and of the community The
motto of the club is-"A fair field and
a. square deal to one and all.
Circulars are being sent to owners
of automobiles in town asking Tor the
privilege of using the machines on
Nav "a to convey guests to the re-
viewing place of the parade which is
to be held in Bridgeport on that day,
and then to the Armory. Mr.. Leonard
8 Alexoyitz the president of the con-
vention committee. is the one who asks
the favor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01
SMITHS.

That perennial favorfte, 1.-The Old
Homestead, will be the offering for
this evening, and the theatre should
be filled to repletion to welcome this
annual visit of the most wonderful
success of all stage offerings. For
the past % years 1.-The Old Home
stead'' and for IA years prior to that.
its progenitor, Joshua Whitcomb
have been amusing and delighting au-
diences the country over. There is
not, in all the big United States, a
town or city of any size, which has
not repeatedly seen and welcomed the
appearances of this grand old New
England play, and today it is as strong
a favorite and as welcome a visitor as
during the first years of its triumphs.
The presentation this evening will
have all the advantages of the original
production, a cast of rare excellence
having been personally selected by Mr..
Thompson for the proper presentation
of the play. 1t is the same cast with
which Mr. Thompson himself appears
when the play visits New York, and
he would appear with it here were it
not for his advanced age.
Another beautiful set of those splen-
did animated pictures and illustrated
songs will be provided for Monday
afternoon and evening, and there is
little question that they will be fully
as enjoyable as any which preceded
them. Everyone KNOWS now timely
these splendid pictures are shown at
Smiths; it is the only place in the city
where the pictures can be shown in a
proper manner, and where they can
be really enjoyed. The same liberal
hours, and the same little prices as
before will prevail.
Next Tuesday evening the American
humorist, Fred Niblo, will present
Russia, from the Black Sea to ST.
beria', another of his delightfully."- en-
pertaining series of zig-zag journeys
around the world. Those who have
had the pleasure of accompanying Mr..
Niblo on his personally conducted pic
torial pilgrimages during the past few
weeks will welcome the announcement
that Russia is considered by Mr.. Niblo
to be the most intensely interesting
travel talk in the entire series, Of
fering as it does the strongest appeal
in pictorial way, as we'll as in the
subject matter accompanying the il
Illustrated features. There will be hum
dredS of coIored views, absolutely orig
inal flashlight, snapshot and pano-
ramic photographs, literally interspers-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01
FAIRFIELD
The Dusky Bellies - Prospects for the
Beach Season - Personal Items -
New Club Organized Slack
Automobiles.

Posters are scattered about town an
nouncing that the "dusky bellies of
Greenfield" meaning the Hill. will give
a minstrel entertainment at the Coun-
try Club house on Wednesday and
Thursday evenings next. The show
has been in preparation for long
time and the promise is that those who
attend will have a good laugh.
Baseball is all the rage in town
among the Junior population. There
must be something like half dozen
teams. A day or two ago the Center
Towns" defeated the "Electrics," on
the Hargrove field, Z to 5. The pitch
ers were Kinsella, Shoes and Tracy
Farley
Mr.. Walter Smith of White Plains, is
visiting Mr.. Royal Smith.
Mr.. Henry Roland. after spending a
couple of weeks in town. looking over
the extensive Improvement which have
been made in the grounds about his
residence, has returned to New York.
There are those who fear the season
at the beach may not be as good this
year as last especially at the portion
known as Little Danbury. Usually be-
fore this time of the year many own
ers of cottages who live in that city,
come to town to look over their prop
erty, and have it put in order for the
season. ThiAs year none have made
their appearances. 1t is surmised that
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01
Weather Indications.

Cloudy tonight; Sunday fair.
A secondary disturbance has develop
ed during the past "a hours on the
Middle Atlantic coast and has pre-
vented the lake storm, from moving
eastward but very little during the
mast 81 hours Cloudy weather with
light rain or snow continues in the
lake region and along the coast from
Hatteras to Maine. The temperature
is rising in the eastern sections but
continues low west of the Mississippi
river. Freezing temperatures are re-
nOrted as far south as Texas.
Conditions favor for this vicinity
cloudy and rany weather followed by
clearing tonight
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01

the strike of the EatterS has had a
good deal to do with this condition of
affairs. Besides it is recognized that
money is tight. and so long as the
pie feel poor. On the other hand there
have been a large number of inquiries
for rents in town for the summer. The
demand is for a cheap place IN
fortunately there are no rents to be
had unless some of the cottages should
be thrown into the market. which now
looks possible.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ferris are re-
joicing over the birth on Thursday
night of a son. Mr.. Ferris is the SUI
perintendent at the kennel Food Sup
ply plant and thus far he is the faith
er of 10 children.
Supt. Wheatley was made president
yesterday of the teachers convention
held in Bridgeport A number of
teachers from this place We're in at
tendance, including the Misses wake
man of Greenfield Hill. and Mrs.
Parshley. Miss Emma F. Wakeman
our popular librarian. was also in at
tendance.
in a few days from the Bridgeport hos
pital.
Mrs. Guilbert and her niece, Miss
Anna Buckley. are home from a win
ter in Cuba.
Mrs Frank E. Northrop with her
daughter, is visiting in Nyack, N. Y.
Mr.. ]. Holland Forbes is taking a
day or two off since his recent balloon
ascension in North Adams. 1t is said
his friend. Mr.. c. E. Harmon, is in
town also.
Miss Jennie Carroll of Wallingford
has been secureA for st. PauPs choir
for the ensuing war.
Mrs. Willis N. Bronson of Greenfield
Hill expects soon to go to Florida.
The parsonage on Greenfield Hill has
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01
POLLS

Last two performances this after
noon and tonight of Carter DeHaven
and Flora Parker, the elite headliner
at Polls, and a corking supporting
bill.
The brilliant topline offering for
next week at Polls is "Charmion,'' the
worlds most perfect woman. Man
ager Poll has secured this act direct
from a sensational New York run and
the capture is of unusual Importance.
Charmion is well-styled the most per-
feet woman in the world. Her ply
steal development is little short of
marvellous. The young woman also
possesses rare beauty of form and
carriage, combining the several fea-
lures into one splendid type. Char
mion in bar-balancing and trapeze
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01
CONSUMPTION
RELIEF SOCIETY
IS ORGANIZED

Thomas Rylands. representing the
Union Metallic Cartridge Company,
was elected president of the Consump-
ton Relief Society of Bridgeport, at
the organization of the body, in the
Common Council Chamber. City Hall,
last night. Other officers were selected
as follows: Vice president, Michael j.
Clabby; secretary. W. r. Miller; treas
urer. Dudley P. Billiard; directors, 4.
w. Costello, Harry Cooper, J. G. Lud-
lum, J. Rock. E. v. Sloan and F.
Model.
Representatives of six of the largest
manufactures in the city met at the
invitation of Alderman D. B. Billiard.
Thev were: F. Moddel1, of the Bullard
Machine Tool Co.: Thomas Rylands, U
M. G. CO.; R. w. Costello. N. Y, N: H.
& H r. r. Co.; E. V. Sloan, American
Granhophone Co.: Michael J. Clabby.
Union Typewriter Co., and William
clark Of the Holmes & Edwards Co,
Mayor Lee presided.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01
WHEN EMPLOYERS
SELECT MEN
Do They Take the Shabby
Dressed Fellow? No,
They Don't!
THEY CHOOSE THE
NEAT DRESSER
The Fellow in a Custom
Tailored Suit that Fits
Gets the Call.

There are a great many people in
the world saving a few dollars on a
suit by buying it ready made and los
ing ten fold the amount in SatiSfac-
ton. A man that buys ready made
clothes never feels sure of them al
though he has been told so by the
merchant who sold them to him.
There's always that feeIing-''Well,
they weren't made to my measure and
I'm afraid they don't fit me-" In fire.
quent cases his surmise is hitting the
nail squarely on. the head and even if
the clothes may possibly fit he hasn't
makes him at ease when he's wearing
them. With good custom tailored
clothes-the kind that Whea1e makes
at 1912 Main street, you're always
sure of the appearance, quality and
fit. Made from the best materials,
so they will not shrink after you put
them on, and built on principles that
can have but one result-perfect fit
Whea1e-made clothing are the acme
of perfection If you are buying ready
made clothes you can't imagine the
satisfaction and contentment you're
missing as regards wearing apparel
Have a tailor all your own-don't let
a stranger in a big factory where they
turn clothing out like pins or tin pals
make your clothes-have Wheale do
it for you. The cost is not heavy and
you're sure of the style. fit and be-
comingness of the suit he makes for
you. Clothing stamps its wearer al
ways. They can say all they want to
that CLOTHES don't make the man."
but you reader, take notice when
there's a lineup of young men look
ing for a vacant position, the employ
err chooses the well dressed fellow
not the loudly dressed one-but the
one in a neat appearing and well fit
ting suit Good Clothes are an asset
to anyone
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01

IN THE THEATRES

ed with rare motion pictures, showing
Russia as it is today. In this vitality
important zig-zag journey from the
Black Sea to Siberia. some of the more
notable features include a tour from
Warsaw to ST. Petersburg, a Journey
of striking interest, replete with weird
contrasts and amazing conditions
graphically portrayed in pictures and
descriptive comment, showing Warsaw
the City of Constant Terror; street
scenes and character studies within
the gruesome Ghetto; high life and low
life in palatial prosperity and pitiful
Poverty; then st. Petersburg, through
the labyrinth of beautiful boulevards
and the mystic maze of criSs-crosS
side streets, everywhere the misery of
the poverty stricken horde contrasted
bility.
Signor Luigi ella, the principal
tenor of the Imperial Grand Opera
Wednesday and Thursday next, in
'-Cavalleria Rusticana'', I'll Trovatore"
and 'Pagliacci'', possesses a. lyric voice
of most pleasing quality. He made
his debut at del Verne in Milan, and
was afterwards engaged to sing the
principal tenor roles at the Grand
Opera in ST. Petersburg. He went to
South America two years ago and
sang under the direction of L. Man
cineli at BuenoS Ayres. Signor ella
was engaged afterwards by Mr.. Ham
merstein for the Manhattan Opera
House.
You must wake and call me early,
Call me early, Mother dear,
For Monday'H be the biggest day
OF all the theatric year.
The Show Girl tickets go on sale
And 7 must be in line,
For if to get good seats I fail
A whole year shall pine.''
With sincerest apologies.
Just to call your attention to the
above fact, our Muse got busy, but
the spasm is now over. Not so, how
ever, with the big show, the only one
which is ever produced with any de-
gree of success by local talent. 1t is
anticipated that so many will heed the
warnings which have been given them
that the box office of Smiths theatre
Monday will be the busiest place in the
whole city Of Bridgeport. Don't fail
to get in the line yourself, and secure
good seats for some one or more of
the twelve performances to be given
of the twelfth annual production by
our talented young author and pro-
Queer. This will be the best and big
gest thing he has ever offered, and
record breaking business is expected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01
HANDSOME SCARF PIN FREE
A Phenomenal Offer Made By a New
York Firm.

Thousands of persons all over the
United States are taking advantage of
the generous offer made by The Mer-
rill Co, 1161 Broadway, New York
City, making request for beautiful
gOld-plated scarf pin for either lady
or gentleman which is mailed to any
ole sending their name and address
free of charge
This offer is made by this well
known house to introduce their large
catalogue of general merchandise,
household goods, jewelry, novelties,
etc, and the readers of this paper are
requested to send their name and adj
dress Immediately, enclosing four two
cents stamps to cover packing and
postage
send today and be the posSessor of
piece of jewelry that you will be
r,r ouo OF, and which does not cost you
anything.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01

work demonstrates her beautiful ply
sique. The act is not a. freak and
Charnion is not billed as a "strong
woman" so-called. Genuine novelty
will be found to be the chief asset of
the act. Charmion is expected to be
the seasons sensation here next week.
In the supporting bill next week will
appear the Oilivotti Troubadours, the
famous Spanish musicians and Castil-
ian serenaders, in operate selections;
Elsie Harvey, the popular singing and
dancing Coincidence, and her boys !;
Carter Waters & Co., offering a cork
Baggage; Muller, Chunn and Muller,
famous hoop rollers; Jennngs and
Renfrew, the snappy black face team
who write their own songs; Myers and
Rosa, the western Whirlwinds," SEN
Sational 1ariat throwerS, etc., and the
newest and nobbiest motion pictures
on the Electrograph.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01
FOUR OFFICERS
MUST STAND
INVESTIGATION
Police Board VIII Inquire
Into Conduct of Two Spe-
Gals and Two Regular
Patrolmen.
Resolution Adopted Under
Which Officers Ill Is Days
Will Not Be Entitled to
Vacation Except by Spe-
cial Vote Special She
quin Resigns.

1t was a busy night with the police
commissioners. last night. when they
took UP charges against two special
and two regular patrolmen. Allison II.
Sanford and Frank Loperci. specials,
are charged with obtruding themselves
upon dance given by the st. Joseph's
Sick Benefit society. in Cigars Hall.
about a month ago. It is alleged that
they wore citizens clothes, with their
police badges pinned on outside, and
that they demanded So each in default
of which they promised to stop the
festivity. Lieut.. Redgate investigated
the complaint and found it well found
ed.
The charges against PatroImen
Alpheus c. Goulden and John F1ahav-
en- grow out of the assault upon
Michael Kosa, who was kicked. so that
he died. by the aged merchant, Henry
Beisel. The charges were preferred by
Commissioner Coughlin, who said that
the policemen were in a neighborfng
candy store when the assault occurred.
that no report Of the matter had ever
been made to the department by the
men, and that the arrest of BeiseT
should have followed upon speedy in
formation. F1ahaven asserts that he
investigated and told the boy that his
father should secure warrant for the
arrest of Beisel- The charges will be
board.
Commissioner Coughlin offered
resolution under which any superior Of
fcer of the department who is absent
for any cause from his duty for Is
days in the year shall not be entitled
to his annual vacation without the
special permission of the board Com
missioner Hurley voted against the
resolution. which was adopted to l.
The resolution further provides that in
case a member of the department is
ill for five days the department physi-
officer who is absent by reason of ILL
ness insufficient to incapicitate him.
shall have such absence deducted fronH
his annual leave: that no patrolman
absent for any reason who fails TIC
turn in his days off ticket for such
report of the physician that he is unfit
for duty.
President Hill and Supt. Birmingham
will detail the men to be sent to the
Locomobile shop to learn to operate
the new automobile patrol wagon. The
board agreed upon Patrick Lynch and
John McGirr for the job. PatrolmeTi
George North and Charles Wheeler will
also learn and serve as extras.
Joseph Shequin. who has been q
special policeman for 20 years, resign
ed and turned in his badge.
H. G. Green applied for appointments
to the regular force. His application
was signed by H. w. Walker and
others.
James F1aherty was appointed a
special officer on request of Thomas p.
Taylor and others. The new appointee
lor buildings and ne has much troubld
with fellows who infest the building
when the dressmaking school is in pro-
gress.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01
LIVELY SPRINTING EXPECTED
Especial from United Press)

ISpecIaI trO1n UnIted PresS.J
Brooklyn, May Jim Crowley, Jim
Clark. Harry Jensen, George Shannon
of Pittsburg, and P. Rossetti are
among the aspirants who will take
part in a Marathon race to be run at
the Acorn A. C. Saratoga Park today.
There are sixty entries and some live
ly sDrinting is expected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01
THE PRETTTEsr FACE

and the most beautiful hands are Of
ten disfigured by an unsightly wart
1t can easily be removed in a few days
without pain by using Cyrus Wart
remover, for sale only at The Cyrus
Pharmacy, ass Fairfield avenue and
1876 Cannon St
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01
CIEANEAST. THE BEST HAND
SOAP.

Guaranteed not to fnJure the skin,
Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust
Grease. Ink, Paint and Dirt. For the
hands or clothing. Large can 10 cente.
Manufactured by VIM R. Winn. 24i
Stratford Ave
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01

Delbridge and John Donnelly made
capital good suibjects.'-J. H. Beau
dry.
| Il am getting wise; have my Sc
| lection already made for the K. of c.
ball.-James Falvey.
There is nothing more up-to-date
| than the new shade of green necktie.
Better have one."-John j. Brady.
1.-THE serving of lunches didn't prove
| profitable, so we cut it out, and now
devote our entire time to the ice cream
and confectionery trade."-E. L.
Graves.
"TEe coal men were busy yesterday
instead of the ice MANA. H. Libby.
These high rails in the street are a
| menace to every vehicle passing over
them. George S. Youngs.
June is the month for me."-Bob
McMullen.
Main street near the head of Elm
will be a fine location for the new
bank building, and we will be glad to
have them for neighbors.''-I. H. Kle-
ban.
Mr.. Charles Franz, for several years
clerk at the City National Bank, has
accepted a very flattering opening
and will begin his new duties Monday
next.
Mrs. NJ. J. Kelly of Golden Hill
street. who was the victim of a. Seri-
Gus fall at her home several days ago,
is improving steadily
The Theta Sigma entertain at the
Stratfield this evening, and have made
elaborate preparations for the pleasure
and comfort of their numerous invited
guests. Delegates will attend from
New Haven, Hartford and other cit
les LEW.
The daughters of Isabella dance. held
last evening in Quilty's Hall, was
most successful. Music was by the
dred and fifty couples were present.
The chairman of the committee of ar
rangements was Margaret G. Shallue,
who was. assisted by the following:
E. Mcnamara, A. Coleski. Mrs Walsh,
Kate Gerrity. K. Haggerty, A. steele,
Mrs. J. Macdonald, refreshments, Mrs.
K. Burns. Mrs. r. T. Rock S. Byrnes,
Mrs. P. Healy, Mrs. c. Cooke. Mrs.
P. Clark. Mrs. NJ. Clampett, Mrs. ].
Halpin. Mrs. w. Honan. Miss NJ. Levy,
Miss A Kelly; music. Miss T. Morris,
Mrs. NJ. Forest, NJ. Clarke, NJ Noonan,
NJ Grimstone. E. Halpin, NJ. McNa-
mara, NJ. Grady; printing, NJ. NJ: Dor
sey. A. Duff. c. Duff. NJ. Corbett, NJ.
Monroe, L. Leonard, NJ. Carmedy, NJ.
Kiley, NJ Ward: hall committee K.
Kane, VI. McGrath, J. Moran, K. Ken
nedy. \. Jennings. n. Halpin, r. Nc
Guinness, H. Ryan.
The floor manager was R. T. Rock
who was assisted by members of sew
eral of the local councils of knights
of Columbus.
Miss Nettie Braithing was the brides
maid at the wedding of Robert Lewis
Stratford well known employee of
the Singer Sewing machine company
and Miss Nina Marguerite Luckner of
Bridgeport. Rev. George Brown Of
ficiated, the ceremony being perform
ed at the First Methodist church,
this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01

John Wilkins. son of Philip Wilkins
of Beechwood avenue, will be ordained
a deacon to-day at the Naskotaf
Theological seminary, Naskotah, Wis
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01

Col T. J. Murphy was a. guest at tn:
annual banquet of the Springfield lodge
of Elks Thursday evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01

Star Of Pembroke circle. c. of F. of
A, held a whist party last evening in
Foresters' Hall. at which over 40 tables
were filled with players. Mrs. z.
Spencer won the SIS in gold for the
highest score. While the scores were
being counted ice cream and cake were
served.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01

A daughter was born yesterday morn
ing to Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Stein at
Is Washington avenue. The father is
the popular barber connected with the
Annex barber shop on Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01

1.-The only other cold water club in
history was the one Noah started, and
that went TO pieces in forty days. while
our Seaside Club is growing apace"-
A. B. Beers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01

Alfred Holroyd who has been serving
the Salts Textile Company in a cleri-
cal capacity. will be employed in Phil
adelphia by the same company in a
higher place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01

Miss Alice Richards. Connection
avenue. is visiting friends in Newark
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward NJ. Parker
have removed to Milford from their
home on Harriet street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01

'EWho said play ball. Better get out
your skates.''-A- L. Stewart.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01

Miss Slocums pupils. of gym and
dancing classes. will entertain at the
armory. this afternoon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01
Why Mr.. Archer Threw
Away His Clutches
Boyhoods Memories Last Lifelong Now, at g.
Strong and Hearty Because of Good Blood.

that
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much be-
ny oiu'oN
was
age, strong and
win
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all
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remedial
ssrsaparIla
Begin fixing Hoods Sarsapala liquid
form chocoad
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Northrop, SO
Brooks street. are entertaining Henry
Paterson, of Holyoke.