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SPHINX Or

others silence a meaning that Is not
there.
So much for the stony, inscrutable
mystery OF the sphinx. Now for the
cat.
BY a soft, innocent exterior our catty
friend manages to sidle up to our af-
fairs and purr sweet nothings into mas
culine and feminine ears We like her,
she is such a cozy one so soft and
snuggly. Percnance you introduce her
to your very best friend, the one that
you and fate have picked out for hearth
and home-only he never suspects II,
poor dear.
Well, first OF all, pussy enthuses over
the new one. II have heard so much
about you! Grace has made me feel
that ought to call you Bob. May To-
That Is two scratches for Grace and
nice smooth stroke for herself. Here Is
sweet little thing. Bob thinks, that
scorns conventionality to a degree that
makes 1t very comfortable for others.
But hold! Really, now. Grace ought
to be a little more discreet In her talk.
There are no claims on him, as far as
he is concerned No, by Jove! she must
not entertain any foolish notions about
his Intentions. This must be stopped,
ETC., etc
Then the cat fears that she Is little
de trop. .'You two wish to be alone"
she purrs. and I really must go.
have such a long distance to go, and
I like to walk through the lonely woods
before 1t grows too dark"
Of course, Bob is a gentleman and
comes nobly to the rescue OF helpless
femininity. When alone she stays much
later, but she must go now Oh. she
wouldn't for the world take him away
from Grace Strike two! This sug-
gestion Is fendish in Its insinuating,
feline way. There is a Strengthening OF
Bobs jaw, and a chest-forward move
ment that means self-assertion. He
insists. still being the gentleman. And
they depart. leaving Grace alone and
rebeliious against the Intangible injury
inflicted by her dearest-enemy.
The journey home is q recital OF
Grace's charms. Indeed. the catty ono
expresses surprise at the long engage
ment. Did you get that? She. In her in
genuous kittenish way, has understood
that Grace and Bob are going to be
married, and she lets him read the first
edition of the news.
Well. this Is too much! Bob decides
to absent himself from the porch Of
Grace. and naturally gives much time
to pussy Even at this stage OF the
game there Is much harping on the one
string OF Grace's cha rm-good nature,
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GEvERAL weeks ago we gave the
opinions of our women readers on
~ the men they positively would not
marry: now we print the mems answer
to their challenge. And a rousing an
swer II is.
Deliver me from the pussy woman
/ absolutely refuse to spend fifty years
OF my life with person who makes
catty remarks about every other woman
she sees. purrs and ruffies her fur when
she wants something. and shows sharp
pointed claws when she doesn't get II.
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III I'll
ASngy ,N RssAIrxsSl,

where they are not within the limits
OF consanguinity and marry them out
OF hand. Their mothers have taught
them that. Preserve me from some OF
my auntsi
"Aunts. OF course. are often very nice
acquisitions; have one or two I love
almost as well as my mother But
uncles wives and aunts' husbands al
ways seem to regard me with a strangs
suspicion; as I said. think they mag
Inc 1 want to steal their offspring
wish Cousin Belle would visit some OF
them: she could persuade them 1 had
plenty OF admirers.
And great-aunts and unclesl There
Is Uncle Daniel. who doesn't believe In
the modern woman. He says none OF
his womenfolk ever had a latchkey,
and he doesn't see why I should. As
Tor earning my living. I'm taking the
place OF some unfortunate man Though
Who would support me IL / didn't earn
my living he doesn't explain). and every
tlIne It occurs to him that belong to
one or more clubs he informs me Il is
unsexfng. dare not have opinions on
religion. politics or literature when
Uncle Daniel is around: he says dress
and babies are enough to hll the mind
OF any female. Some day I shall in
vite Uncle Daniel to take a cocktail
with me. / wonder what he'll say2
aunt EenFleLLa IL even worse Sh9
doesn't think I dress hygienicalIy
Lingerie shirtwaists and low shoes are
anatherna to Aunt Henrietta, she wants
me to wear red flannel petticoats and
padded cloaks. She is shocked and
grieyed at the innocent puffs in my hair
and think she would die on the spot
II | told her / powdered my nose SIN,
| notice she wears gloves and shoes a
size and half too small for her and
when suggested leaving or her falss
'front.', sne said. Heavens. childi 7 must
lifer F0'- ~
The further of relative is-in point
OF relationship. mean-the more he or
sne thinks II proper to interfere in my
doesn't approve Of my playing basket
ball. and fifth Cousin Margaret thinks
1 don't exercise enough Mothers
Cousin Jane Is sure that am not prop
erly developing my BRAIN and fathers
Cousin Henry thinks I read too mucn
and ought to go more into society.
so it goes. My whole family fisax-
proves OF me, and I'm sure 1t IS a real
disappointment to them that have not
yet been arrested for embezziement or
eloped with my best friends husband
l know when they meet they all say,
Well. well! I fear for that girl: I won
der what she'll do next And then they
sit around in holy expectation
Yes, decidedly, I wish + had an
asylum for superhuous relatives or all
sorts, a nice. gentlemanly and iadyliks
terfere with each others affairs to their
hearts content And sometimes ia
visit them just TO give them something
TO talk about"
And she adjusted her hatpins with q
vindictive thrust
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theater alone with man I Ee hnUW.I -.
since we both went to Kindergarten,
and as for an unchaperoned dance.
she would as soon l freauented
dance hall sover a saloon: AiloselneL,
Cousin Relies freouent visits are pure
torture, especially when she brings
message from Cousin Hattie to the
effect that if I am going to marry
young Cartwright-this in young Cart
wright's presence, OF course-she hopes
1 will have the minister who married
her blessed father. He lives 400 miles
away and is in his second childhood;
SO / don't think i shall.
The men cousins are even worse.
The old ones always remind me that
it's perfectly permissible to kiss q
cousin goodby, and the young ones re-
gard me with a frightened air, as IL I
were going to drag them to some place
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these days OF Ibsen-
ism that IL is neces-
sary to apologize
for wanting It,"
| wouldn [ marry.
under any circum-
stances. the woman
who didn't ] ov e
children. Whether
we have any of our
own or not land /
suppose love often
first comes W | I n
m o I h e T hood, il
seems to me that a
woman who doesn' {
care for children for
their own s a X e S
must have S o m E.
thing hard and un-
feeling in her. For
the S a m e reason,
she must love flow
ers and be kind to
animals.
The woman who
did not sympathize
in my work. / am
an artist. an d I
know it takes real
understanding { o
put UP with every
thing in an artist 3
life without jeal-
ouSy or resentment.
The same is really
fr11d of almost auarry
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A Study of Womankind

OU know the old that h study of mankind
Meu readers let
consider what this affords thinking and feeling
listeners First of all, little lesson At the
brees and atmosphere that should
surround youth
Then lesson by Teacher Barbara who puts the
sphinx and the under the with her usual ability telling
story Of children who disturb the forth attractive
the graphically shown the
with the
The relatives
There be few sisters and and aunts, but
willing brothers managed
collect few opinions the whom they would flee at
hand Retaliation
Well perhaps
old as the hills
But study the article profitable lesson The
whole collection itself the mind of
sincere, thoughtful womanknd,
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other oceupation-certainly Of the arts
and professions. Well, it is that UNDER
standing that insist on. II 1t were
temper,.I should look for a woman who
shared my work, as we'll as my absorp-
ton In it,
Any woman would be To me the
woman I wouldn't marry / have no
time TO bother with the girls of today"
Does any one rise In indignation at the
cynfciSm OF our final statement?
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The woman I want
Is the one who can
look things square
in the face. a n q
whose tolerance and
justice are at least
something n e a r a
mans. Kittens are
strictly barred"
The woman with
much more money
than / have, unless
she were a very ex-
ceptional creature, I
really C o u | d n o t
make up my mind
to marry. I have no
desire to have my
wife's fortu n e
thrown in my face
literally and fig
uratively e ry
time | show a bit
of independence. I
don't want to be
told, We can't af-
ford IT, when / pro
pose a vacation. or
Remember whose
money you're vast
Ing. when l buy a
c | g a T or necktie.
And then think of
the scorn of her rel
ativesi or course, 1
am fair. and / real
ize 1t must be Just
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wash my hair or
play the piano on
Sunday she thinks
/ am going straight
to perdition. She
Is shocked when L
say 'Confound itIr
and T e & a r d 8 a
bisque soda with
the same horror
she does a whisky
punch.
IT h e n there Is
her sister, Cousin
Belle. Cousin Belle
was enga ged to be
m a rri e d o n C e,
about forty years
ago, and so she
takes a great in
terest in every man
/ know. If a man
calls twice on me
when Cousin Belle
is present. she Is
quite likely to ask
him openly what
his intentions are.
Naturally, he never
calls again. s h 9
disapproves highly
of my going TO the
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house for dinner. She left them sitting
on the porch while she went down in
the cellar to get some article for the
forthcoming meal What the guests did
not know, and what she knew only too
well, was that there was a window
above the cellar that opened on the
porch. Through this open window she
could very distinctly hear her guests
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KIT OW wish 1 had an asylum for
II superfuous cousins!' sighed
AA girl the other day. She was
blessed-or erwise-with first, second
and third cousins in alarming num-
bers. and all took a relationly interest
In her that sometimes grew overpower-
ing.
There's Cousin Hattie she went on,
when I begged her to expatiate on her
woes. "She is very religious, and If I
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TTCSH! 'Tis q holy hour-the quiet
IL Seems like a temple while yon
soft lamp sheds
A faint and starry radiance, through
the gloom
And the sweet stiffness, down on bright
young heads.
With ali their clustering locks, IN
touched by care
And bowed. as lowers are bowed with
n-ght-in prayer.
Gaze On-'tis lovely. Childhood's lip
and cheek
Mantlfng beneath its earnest brow OF
thought
Gaze-yet what seest thou in those fair.
and meek.
And fragile. things. as but for sunshine
wrought
Thou seest what grief must nurture for
the sky.
What death must fashion for eternity!
On! joyous creatures. that viii sink TO
Lightly, when those pure prisons are
AS birds With zlumber's honey-dew op-
pressed.
Midst the dim folded leaves. at set of
sun
Lift up your hearts.-though yet no sor-
row lies
Dark IN the summer heaven of those
clear eyes,
Though fresh within your breasts tn
untroubled springs
OF hope make melody where'er ye
tread:
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And Ger your sleep bright shadows,
from the wings
OF spirits visiting but youth, be spread;
Yet IN those 1utelike voices. mingling
low.
Is woman's tenderness-how soon her
woei
Her lot is on you-silent tears to weep,
And patient smiles to wear through
suffering's hour,
And sunless riches, from Affections
deep,
To pour on broken reeds-a wasted
And to make idols. and to find them
And to bewau that worship-therefore
pray,
Her lot is on you-to be found untired,
Watching the stars out by the bed or
pain.
With pale cheek. and yet a brow In
And a true heart of hope, though hope
be vain,
Meekly TO bear with wrong. to cheer de-
And oh! to love through all things
therefore to pray!
And take the thought of this calm ves-
per time,
With its low nurmuring sounds and
silvery light
On through the dark days fading from
their prime
AS q sweet dew to keep your souls
from blight,
Earth will forsake-oh! happy to have
given
Tn unbroken hearts first fragrance
unto heayeni
Felicia Hemans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-31
JAPS MAKING MAP
OF ALL FILIPINO
ARCHIPELAGO
Especial from United Press.)

Manila, Dec. 31-Not only have jap
anese spies been carrying on their
work in Manila Bay and at the for
tificatons on Corregidor Island, but
information obtained by the United
Press. today. shows chat they are en-
gagged now in making a map of the
entire Filipino Archipelago.
The authorities are aware Of this
menacing Japanese activity but they
are powerless to interfere, there
being no law for the punishment of
spies. The maps. that the Japanese
are secretly at work upon. are not of
the ordinary kind. but are such as
would be of particular benefit to the
japanese government should it ever
seek to acquire forcible possession of
the islands. They show practically
every foot of ground that would be
of strategical value to the Japanese
in the event of war.
The division Of military information
is fully advised as to the JapS' activ-
tiles. and, in conjunction with the in
SuIar detectives, it is keeping close
tab on them. The div sion is bend
ing every effort to trace the source
OF the explosives found in the houses
OF number of Japanese residents,
and. also, to get more definite infor-
for the mining Of the harbor. Natur-
ally it is giving out no information
on this matter but It is admitted that
both of these startling developments
are under investigation.
Jaime Deveyra, a prominent member
of the Philippine Assembly, and edi-
tor of the Deal" is making a slight
stir by his advocacy of the amalgama-
ton of the japanese and FLIP nos.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-31
CONNECTICUT co.
FILES PETITIONS
FOR EXTENSIONS
Asks Legislature for Right
to Make improvements
Demanded By City of
Bridgeport.

That preparations are being made for
many extensions of Bridgeport's troll
ley lines. is shown by the petitions
filed with the Secretary of the State
by the Connecticut Company.
If all of these petitions are granted
by the incoming Legislature the street
railway will have the privilege of
making the following extensions in
Bridgeport:
From the present terminus in North
Main street. northerly' to Bethany
chapel.
From the present terminus in Brook
lawn, along Stratfield road to the
Stratfield church.
From Old Mill Green, through Hal
lett street, to a connection with the
company's tracks on Barnum avenue.
From state street. through Howard
avenue. to Cedar creek.
From Howard avenue, through
Spruce street, to Burr creek.
These extensions are ones which
have long been demanded by Bridge
porters and will be hailed with the
greatest JOY by factory workers and
extensions go into effect, but from
past experiences with the Connecticut
Company t is likely that Bridgeport
will be represented by q delegation
at the Legislature that will try to
arrange to have these improvements
made at once. and not leave the mat
ter to the sweet will of the Connec-
ticut company, which is sometimes
painfully slow.
The petitions of the company also
show that improvements are contem-
plated in Stratford. The extensions
asked in that town are:
From Main street. through Broad
and Elm streets. to East Broadway.
From Main street, through Judson
Place and Elm streets, to East Broad
way.
The company also asks that it's
rights Of construction from the inter-
section Of Cherry and North streets,
Milford, north on North Main street,
and the river road to the New York,
New Haven and Hartford railroad
company be continued
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-31
OLD BOREAS IS
RAISING HAVOC
AROUND BOSTON
Especial from United Press.)

Boston, Dec. 31-Plate glass and
other insurance adjusters today tried
to total up the damage wrought by
the gale that held Boston and vicin-
ity in it's icy grip throughout the ear
ly part of today and last night. and
all shipping hat could not make ports
of shelter was endangered. The wind
here reached velocity of 40 miles an
hour and much more than that on the
open ocean.
Hundreds of dollars worth of plate
glass was broken by the heavy gusts
that followed a drop in temperature,
through yes. erday. Of 43 degrees. The
patrons of downtown quick lunch
establishment were frightened when
the big front window was shattered.
At the same time another across the
street went in. Many walking on the
street had narrow escapes from the
flying glass. Several chinlneys also
were blown down and streets dark
ened by the blowing. out of street
lamps
A large fleet of schooners put in
here. last night. to wait through the
blow. and reports from Vineyard da-
ven show an equally large number
there. with many tugs towing coal
in for harbor.
The first call for aid as a result
of the terrific gale that dashed the
coast into a fury was sent from here,
today to the revenue cutter Gresham,
when a large four masted schooner,
flying signals of distress. was sight
ed four m les off shore between Or
leans and Nausett. She was thought
to have been driven on the rocks and
her position was considered danger
Gus.
The Monomoy Point Life Saving
crew launched their surf boat, though
the sea was running very high, and
made an effort to reach the schoon-
er. At the same time word was sent
for the Gresham
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-31
Educational Stage" to
Be Produced at Jackson's

Manager Fitzpatrick, of Jackson's
theatre, has carried the olive branch
to Benjamin J. Legere, producing di-
rector Of The Educational Stage, and
suggests as a solution out Of the diff
f'culties which beset the giving of a
performance at the Empire on Sunday
night, that Mr.. Legere arrange to use
Jackson's on some week day evening
for the first performance to be given
by his organization.
Realizing that it would cost time and
money to combat the local police au-
thoritfes and to secure an Injunction
restraining the mayor, Supt, Birm:ng-
ham, the Pastors and other associa-
tons from interfering with his plans.
Mr.. Legere has decided to accept the
idea Of Manager Fitzpatrick and rent
Jackson's for the first open date in
the New Year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-31
John Bull Still
Fears for Portugal

London, Dec. 31-Despite the reas-
surine messages that reached London,
today. from Portugal, English Off
cialdom still is apprehensive for the
safety Of the new republic. The great
est menace now confronting the peace
of the country, it is believed here, is
the radicalism Of Foreign Minister
Machadau.
It is known that he considers the
new regime far too conservative and
soner or later. 1t is feared, he will
prec.pitate a revolt. It is expected
King Manuel, according to a state
ment, today. by the Marquis De Sow
eral is confined to his home at Wood
Norton by a slight illness. He has
been deluged with kilograms since
yesterday morning but has replied to
none Of them
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-31
GIFT OF SABRE TO
COL. j. FL. NMURRAY

Col. John H. McMurray. recently
president Of the Board OF Aldermen.
and Colonel of the Connecticut Regi-
ment of Hihelnian Rifles, was present
ed with a handsome sabre. last night,
the gift, Of his friends. The presen-
tat1on was in Woodmen OF the World
hall and the presentation speech was
nade by Mayor E. r. Buckingham.
VINO referred to the many excellent
qualities Of Col. McMurray and his
services as an Alderman. John J.
Lvddy presided. Col. T. J. Murphy,
WfllSam J. Lyddy. and others mode
S.as,,o Wis
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-31
Weather Indications.

Especial from United Press.)
New Haven, Dec. 31-Forecast: fair
tonight and probably Sunday. Brisk
west, shifting to south winds.
An area of unusually high pressure
central, this morning over Southern
New England and Eastern New York.
has caused rapid fall n temperature
in the middle Atlantic and New Eng
land states during the last "a hours.
Over the central valleys and the wes-
tern lake region the temperature is
rising slowly under the influence of
low pressure area covering the cen
trail Rocky Mountain district.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-31
INFORMAL RECEPTION.

The holiday festivities Of the First
Presbyterian church close with an in
formal reception at the home of Rev.
and Mrs. Richardson on New Years
Monday from until 10. No cards
of invitations have been issued as Il
is desired that friends of the church
as well as church members shall drop
in soma time during the day,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-31
BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL

The Sunday school of the First
Baptist church turned out in large
number yesterday at the annual Sum
day school celebration of the church.
A very enjoyable program was car
ried out. concluding with the distri-
button of gifts by Santa Claus, who
appeared In person for the occasion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-31
NEW LIFE FOR CLOVER CLUB.

The removal Of the Clover club to
Its new quarters at 1912 Main street,
opposite Cannon street. and plans for
a grand soiree early in January and
a. reception on New Years. have in
fused new blood into the life of the
club, which is now five years old.
The new quarters are handsomely
equipped.
The officers are: John E. Cotter.
president; William Mccarthy wee
president: Bernard j. Lee treasurer;
Thomas F. Lee. financial secre airy;
Angus G. Nicholson. recording secre-
tary: George F. Tobin. sergeant-at-
arms,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-31

The funeral Of Eli Curtiss was held
this afternoon from his late home in
Monroe. at 2 O'Clock. Rev. Charles
Mock conducting the services. Inter
nlent was in the Elm street cemetery,
Monroe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-31
OBITUARY

Elizabeth. wife Of Thomas j. Carten.
died late last evening at her home.
1872 Whitney avenue. after a brief ILL
ness. She is survived by her f1us-
band, vino is a foreman with the Par
rotL Varnish Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-31
RETURNED FROM ITALY.

DR.. and Mrs. Henry Cenicola of East
Main and Sterling streets. have re-
turned to their home after an absence
of several months spent in Italy.
They report, a rough return journey
across the Atlantic. and were glad
when Bridgeport was reached.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-31

Alfred Britton died last evening at
the home of his daughter. Mrs. Henry
Gilbert. POOL Fairfield avenue. after a
brief illness. He was in his S0th year.
The remains will be taken to Trumbuil
for interment
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-31

Fannie Comfort Peck. widow Of Ed
mund Beers Peck. died las evening at
her home 81 Park street after brief
Illness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-31
NEW ORGAN TRIED

The expensive new organ at St.
Paurs Episcopal church. East Side.
was dedicated last night with re-
cital rendered by Arthur E. Collins,
orsanist Of st. Thomas church, New
Haven. Nine numbers were render
ed. The yes ed choir assisted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-31
DIRECTORS OF WOMEN'S
AUXILIARY, Y. NJ. G.. A.

The directors meeting Of the wo-
mans Auxiliary Of the Y. NJ. G. A.
will be held Tuesday. Jan. 8. at 2:3(
p. M. at the usual place in the asso-
citation building
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-31
Only One "BROMO OUININEr,

That is LAXATIVE BROMO QCI-
NINE. Look for the signature of T..
w. GROVE. Used the World over to
Cure a Cold in One Day. Csc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-31
BANKS CLOsED MONDAY.

Ali the banks Of the city, both ma
tional and savings. will be closed on
Monday. legal holiday. the observ-
ance of New Years.