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with the At the Waldorf act. The leading role in "On the Housetops' was written to order for MT Brick son and he has accomplished a great measure of success with it. The ac- ton of the playlet takes place on the roof of a New York apartment house, giving opportunity for splendid scenic effect, and the company assemblies there to view the comet There is fun galore, there are a number of songs which are the sort that the au- dience whistle and hum as they go out and there is some class to the gowns worn and to the girls inside the gowns. Two of the company Misses Tierney and Miss Clifford were the bright particular stars of At the Waldorf. At the head Of next weeks bill the Laskys act is expected to cause a run on the box office for each performance.
 Despite the princely salary an act of this sort demands and gets Manager Poli has surrounded the star attrac- ton with six other acts, a reading of the names of which assures those who know their vaudeville that they are the best in the business As for example that old favorite team of Charles and Fannie Van and Co. an act always in demand in the New York houses. They present their new offering 'The Stage Carpenters Ex- perience' the sequel to their act of last season and said to be about twice
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-12
POLI'S

Patrons of Polls are always partial % acts produced by Jesse L. Lasky and perhaps it is for the reason that Lasky acts alway represent the last word in costliness of production in- cluding elaborate coStuming and scen- cry and a healthy salary list for Las ky will engage none but the best whether it be for pr ncipals or chorus
 As d matter of fact Lasky always has splendid girls and boys in his chor- uses To hearken back to former Las ky successes one will recall At the Waldorf" At the Country Club I'm perial Musicians. "Pianophiends"
 --Ihe Love Waltz" and more latterly 'The Photo Shop" and none will dis piite the fact that each of them was well worth the seeing. For the com ing week Manager POli has contract ed with Mr. Lasky for the production of his newest idea ''On the House. tops an act which has to the present time appeared only in New York and Boston with the exception of the pres ent week where it is playing in Mr.
 Polls New Haven theatre and is hail. ed there as the best of all Lasky acts
 There are fifteen people in this pro- duction and they are headed by Knute Erickson a decidedly original eccentric comedian who is remembered here for his splendid comedy worth
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-12
IN THE THEATRES

writing for the stage for over twenty years and in that period has produced one success after another and in
 Electrlcity," the versatile author is said to have equa1led the most de- l1ghtful of his previous efforts. Miss Doro has already won a large fol- lowing among American theatregoers, not only through her naive beauty and fascinating personality, but be- cause of her unusually distinctive ac+- ing She has. however, never been more pleasa ntly cast than as Emeline Twimbly. the impetuous heroine of
 Electricity" Charles Frohman has surrounded Miss Doro with carez fully selected company, including grand old Mrs. Thomas Whiffen. Shelley Hull, Edwin Nicander, Oliver ID. Bryon, Ann Murdock, Myrtle Tannehlll, Henry Hall and Francis D. McGinn. The production won wide spread praise from the New York critics not only because of the ex- cellent and finished acting of Miss Doro and those supporting her, and the delightfully."- whimsical humor of the piece, but also because the un- usual staging of the piece, which was done under lSe direction of William Gillette. Miss Doro has now been starring for over five years her last appearance being in '"The Morals of Marcus" Previously to that. she gained great success in "Clarice' and The Richest Girl.''
 ''The Country Boy.''
 The Thanksgiving Day attra ctiou at
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-12

Jackson's Theatre will be the comedy hit of the present New York theatri- cal season, The Country Boy by Edgar Selwyn and which was seen at Jackson's Theatre earlier in the season. The piece will be presented here under the management of Henry B. Harris and his name alone in sures the theatre going public of this city a production of unusual merit ..The Country Boy" is a fascinating romance of farmers son. show girl and the girl he left behind. It gives a real picture of Broadway lie from the inside. Seats will be placed on sale on Monday morning, Nov. 21 here for both matinee and night per formances and the engagement will be one of the most important of the present season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-12
WORK PlAaNED ON HOMES
 FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS

The contract has been let for a res iGence which Fire Commissioner Frank l.. COgill will build for himself on Mill Hill avenue. It will be of wood and stucco with a shingle roof and contain nine rooms, finished through out in hardwood.
 Plans are completed for changes to the residence of Andrew Radel in Washington avenue. Addition. con- taining a sun parlor and three bath rooms, will be built, and general in- terior changes made.
 Architect Ernest c. Southey has completed plans for frame house to be built in Putnam street for Miss Julia A. Henry.
 Work has been started on a new twG-family house to be built in Beech mont avenue for D. N. James.
 William Pierce of Stratford. has awarded the contract for three houses which he will build for himself at Hol- lister Heights.
 The contract has been let for two six-family houses which James Spargo will build in Hancock avenue
 Permits for new buildings, with an aggregate value of s7,45O, were grant ed yesterday:
 R. Penson. frame garage. east side Union avenue
 Soderholm and Swanson two-family frame dwelling, north side of Fairfield
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JACKSON'S
"GfauStarlx."

'GfauStafk.
 George Barr McCutcheOn'S popular romance "Graustark, in play form. will he presented at Jackson's theatre this evening. It is a romantic drama Of inc latest pattern, embracing love e.'sOdes. thrilling situations and startling climaXes, with a pure vein of delightful humor interwoven in it's marvellous plot. All the incidents that fascinated book lovers are re- taiRed- in the play: in fact, MT. Baker has taken the book bodily and trans ferred it to the stage. The present ing company is an adequate one, com priSing many well and favorably known actors and actresses. The whole performa nee is under the di- rection of Jas. w. Castle, formerly stage director C.. Mime. Schumann- Heink Opera Company. There has been a very heavy advance sale of seats and a large audience is as- sured
 Marie Doro in "EIectricity'
 At Jackson's Theatre, for a single time, next Monday evening, Charles F'rohman will present charming Marie Doro, the youngest of his stars, in Electricity" a new play by William Gillette. The piece was written ex- rressly for Miss Doro and is the au- thor's first original work -1ince "Clarice.' Mir. Gillette has been
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-12
Woman's Relief Corps

The annual inspection of the work of the Woman's Relief Corps No. B took place Thursday at Grand Army hall. Previous to the hour of meeting the President, Mrs. Lillie J. D.sbrow tho secretary, Miss Fife T. Kelsey. and the treasurer Miss Sarah F.. BOu- dren invited the National and State officers to a luncheon at The Strat- field. These guests were the past National President, Mrs. Harriet J. ment State officers. Mrs. COrdelia Wakeley Blakeman of Shelton. Mrs Isadore NJ. Gladwin of Middletown, and department State Inspector. Mrs NJ. J. GOodenow of Hartford. After an enjoyable luncheon interspersed with conversation these ladies ad- journed to Grand Army hall where Two visitors Were present. past de- partment officer, Mrs. Emma D. Chase Of Milford and Mrs. Minerva Rock we'll of Gloversvilie, New York. (An w. R. c. women of good standing throughout the Union are cordially welcomed to any corps.) The color bearers and conductors escorted the Past National officer. Mrs. Bodge to the platform, following which the of ficers of the corps were escorted from the ante room to their stations with the attractive flag drill After this drill the flag bearers and conductors escorted the past department officers and inspectors from the ante room to the platform. The corps was then opened for it's routine work for the inspector to criticise and advise upon. The session was somewhat lengthy but very interesting to the members as they may at some future day be called upon to fill these offices. The inspector gave the corps advice and commendaton. Her praise of the secretary and treasurers work was indeed unstinted. Mrs. Rodge was an interesting speaker. She is identified with the Cromwell Home and impress ed all with an interest in the Home. Mrs. Gladwin recalled the time when she assisted in forming this Corps in Bridgeport. She cordially invited one and all to call on her at her home in Middletown. The department patri- otic instructor. Mrs. Mix brought to notice an old soldier QGh years old) at the Noroton Home ot the name. Will liam Davidson, and suggested that he be remembered Thanksgiving Day The Admiral FOote Corps of New Ha- ven invited this corps to visit them next week At the close the consen- sus of the officers and members of the Elias Howe, .Jr., Relief Corps was that the inquisition day had passed profitably and pleasantly
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-12
4 Reliable Remedy
 FOR AThn Rm EIY's Cream Balm

Is quickly absorbed.
 Gives Relief at onca. It cleanses, soothes, heals and protects the diseased mem-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-12

The Thanksgiving Day attraction at
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-12
LOOTED CIRCUS CARS.

Eight West End youngsters who footed the contents of cars of the Barnum & Bailey circus trair wreck ed on the viaduct Wednesday night were reprimanded at police headquar- ters and discharged today
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-12

avenue.
 Marie Christensen, two-family frame dwelling, east side of Morehouse street dwelling. north side of Garfield ave-. nue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-12

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss, PROBATE COURT.
 October 25th, 1910. Estate of Matthew Hughes, late of the town of Bridgeport in said Dis trict deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Bridgeport. hath limited and allow ed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly attested, within said time, will be debarred 8. recovery. All per sons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 BERNARD HEATING,
 JOHN HUGHES.
 JAMES B. NIHILI H fG S Executors.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-09
PAID $4,000 FOR RUSSELL7
Connie Mae~ Thought to Have Been
As'ees' II He Ever Paid That
Sum for Pitcher.

They say Connie Mack paid $4,000
ror Pitcher Russell of the Baltimore
cluk. Acquaintance of the astute
manager of the Athletics are from
Missouri, however. If Connie Mack
ever paid $4,000 for any player, he
must be addicted to sleep walking,
or has changed his system most rad.
lcally, says Chicago Sunday Sporting
Telegram.
Heretofore Connie has been content
10 get his players very cheaply and
develop them himself. Plank, Ben.
der. Coombs. Collins, Barry and
Krause did not cost him cent. He
got Morgan in trade for Schiller.
Harry Davis came to him with the
lrar chise, as did "Topsy" Hartsel.
Danny Murphy may have cost him
few hundred, and Baker, Oldring, At.
kins. Dygert and Heitmuller cost him
few thousand apiece, but 1t is doubt.
full u all the men on the Philadelphia
payroll cost Mack much over $4,000
at The outset.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-09
RETURN OF EARNED PLAYERS
National Commission Gives Out Long
List Of Sanctioned "options" on
Minor leaguers.

The national commission has an.
nounced that the following list Of op-
lions on minor league players had
been exercised by major league clubs
and approved:
American league-By Washington
From Minneapolis, Warren Gill; from
Scranton, Miller; from Peoria, Mercer.
BY Detroit-From Williamsport,
John Ness and George Harding; from
Wilkesbarre, Delos Drake; from
Scranton, J. Kirke; from Rock Island,
Cavitt; from Fort Wayne, Gainor;
from Toronto, Renter.
By Boston-From Chattanooga,
Yerkes; from Worcester, c. A. Thomp-
son; from Lynn, ]. w. Buick: from
Brockton, Dulin.
BY Chicago-From Birmingham,
Messenger; from Wichita, Koerner;
from Des Moines, Owen; from Quincy,
Burg
By Cleveland-From Roanoke,
Doane; from New Haven, r. Pecken-
paugh; from Portland, s. A. Long and
Gus Fisher.
BY Philadelphia-From Scranton,
Charles Staley and Charles Friene
(now with Danville).
BY New York-From San Antonio,
Abeles; from Jersey City, Walsh and
Johnson.
BY st. Louis-From Monmouth,
williams; from Springfield, ILL.,, Earl
Hamilton; from Omaha, Corridor;
from Newark, Waddell; from Toledo,
Gilligan; from Montreal, Kritchell.
National league-By Brooklyn
From Sioux City, H. H. Meyers; from
Milwaukee, w. Schardt; from Chatta.
nooga, Miller.
BY Cincinnati-From Fort Wayne,
D. D. Young; from Buffalo. Carmi.
chael; from Denver, Alvin Dolan;
from Birmingham, Harry Coveleskie;
from Buffalo, Mike Konnick; from
Wheeling. Joseph Burns.
BY Chicago-From Oanville, Fisher;
from Spokane, Ray Keener: from Lin.
coin, Clyde Giest.
BY New York-From Rochester, c..
Spencer: from Troy, H. L. Buck; from
Memphis, Klawitter; from Lynn. F.
Metz; from Newark, kieber.
By Philadelphia-From Scranton,
Edward McDonough, Bert HUMPHREYS,
George Chalmers; FROM Albany, Ralph
Mcbride; from Grand Rapids. Harry
Welchonce.
BY st. Louis-Froan Omaha, Meter:
from, MamDhis Johnson. From, o,,,.
Vile, Magee.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-09
COMING MAN OF BUSINESS
Long-Headed Youngster Who Bids
Fair to Graduate Into Rookie
Teller Class.

So many panes of glass in old Mr..
Viner's greenhouse had been broken
that he had at last offered q reward Of
10 shillings to anyone who should
give information as to the identity Of
the latest offender. The bait soon
drew. A youngster called on Mr.
Viner and informed him that a lad
named Archie Thompson was the
guilty party. He received his reward
went away rejoicing and the old gen.
ueman forthwith wrote to the local
schoolmaster. demanding the produc.
ton Of the said Archie Thompson, to
make good the damage he had done
to his windows.
Next day the informer called again.
"The schoolmaster sent me-" he
said briskly. I've seen a glazier and
he'll put your glass right for three
shillings. Here It is, and"
mot so fast, my lad" said Mr.. VI
ner. Have you come on behalf Of
Archie thompson"
We'll, yes. sir, In way" said the
boy. Fact is" he continued. conf
dentially, I'm him!"-London Tit.
Bits.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-09

de' right, an de farmer he say de-
mean ting, be gosh! and tell-us go to
we'll, anyway he tarn mad. Now"
and then he waved his hand again
towards the fields, Il ave no bodder,
no cardin' mill, no girls mill, no cheese
factor. ! am now de farmer man an
when me want to, me can say to de
oder fellow! you 60! Well, we
like him-the farmin'." And that was
a good definition of independence.
Throughout a trip of several hun
dred miles in the agricultural district
of Western Canada, the writer found
the farmers In excellent spirits, an
optimistic feeling being prevalent
everywhere. 1t will be interesting to
the thousands on the American side
of the line to know that their rela-
tives and friends are doing well there,
that they have made their home In a
country that stands up so splendidly
under what has been trying conditions
in most of the northwestern part of
the farming districts Of the continent
With the exception Of some portions
Of Southern Alberta, and also a Dor.
ton Of Manitoba and Southern Sas-
katchewan the grain crops could be
described as fair, good and excellent.
The same drought that affected North
ard South Dakota, Montana, Mime
sofa, Wisconsin and other of the
northern central states extended over
into a portion of Canada just men.
toned. But in these portions the
crops for the past four or five years
were splendid and the yields good.
The great province Of Saskatchewan
has suffered less from drought in pro.
portion to her area under cultivation
than either of the other provinces. On
the other hand, instead of the drought
being confined very largely to the
south of the main line Of the c. p. r.
It is to be found in patches right
through the center Of northern Sas.
katchewan also. In spite of this, how.
ever, Saskatchewan has splendid
crop. A careful checking of the aver.
ages of yield, with the acreages in the
different districts, gives an average
yield of 15h bushels to the acre.
In Southern Alberta one-fifth of the
winter wheat will not be cut, or has
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-09
Serving Two Masters.

! Can q man serve two masters?"
exclaimed John M. Callahan, candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for secretary of state. at a meeting
In Eagles hall the other night. II
say he cannot, and that reminds me Of
the answer got from an Irish friend
of mine when / asked him the same
question.
kin a man serve two masters, is
Mt" says my Irish friend. "Oi only
knowed wan man that could do ut, and
In the ind they sent him to jail fer
Observation-Disclosures Wisconsin.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-09
MURPHY IS KEPT VERY BUSY
President Of Chicago National League
Club Hits on Unique Plan to
Secure Recruits.

Almost every mail brings me let.
tiers telling of some undiscovered won.
der" said President Charles w. Muir.
ply Of the Cubs, who recently hit up.
on the most unique plan ever attempt.
ed to recruit young ball players and
today has 5000 fans working for him.
The plan of the Cub president is as
simple as 1t is unique
He wrote a personal letter to these
5000 fans requesting them to forward
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-09

There d more Catarrh In this section Of the country
than all other diseases put together and until the last
few years supposed TO be incurable. For q great
many years doctors pronounced II local disease and
prescribed local remedies, and by constantly falling
TO with local treatment. pronounced II incurabe.
Science has proven Catarrh 70 be constitutional dis
ease and therefore requires constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured by +. J. Cheney
Co., Toledo. Ohio, is the only Constitutional cure on
the market. IL b taken Internally In doses from 10
drops 10 q teaspoonfu II acts directly the blood
and mucous surfaces OF tho system. They ofler one
hundred dollars for any case II falls TO cure. Send
Tor circulars and testimonials.
Address: r. J. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 7bc.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-09
VETERANS OUT OF AMERICAN
Elmer Flick Latest Of Old Timers In
Ban Johnson's League to Drift
Into the Minors.

Only a few days ago Elmer Flick
one Of the veterans of the American
league, was sold by the Cleveland club
to the Kansas City club Of the Ameri
can association, calling to mind the
fact that for several years the Ban
Johnson organization has been weed.
ing out the veterans, until today there
are very few originals left in the Amer.
lean league ranks.
New blood has gradually but surely
been taking the place of men who
were In their time among the most IA
nous in the business.
OF those who were iu the American
league when It dropped the name Of
Western league, in 1900, and took up
the more expressive title, only one re-
mains in the ranks who has been con.
tinuously in service in the American
league. That Is our cid friend Nor.
man Elberfeld, who at that time was
really kid" Others now in the
league who were In It in 1900, but
were out for time, are Charlie Hemp.
hill Of the Highlanders, Topsy Hart.
sell of the Athletics and Kid Conroy
Of the Washingtons.
1t was In 1901 that the American
league got its big boost. The an.
nouncement that Jimmy Collins of
Boston, Napoleon Lajoie Of Philadel.
phia, Joe McGinnity OF Brooklyn and
Clark Griffith Of Chicago had Jumped
from the National league to the young.
er organization caused big stir. OF
these only LaJoie remains in the
league. Others who were 1901 re.
cruits and are still In the ranks are
Freddy Parent of Chicago. Billy Sui.
Ivan Of Boston. Lou Criger of the
Highlanders and Cy Young Of Cleye-
land. Fielder Jones can also be count.
ed In this list, as he is still O mem.
Der of the Chicago club under base.
ball law and intends to return Ia
the game neIt year, so the report
KOes
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-09
Try to Come Back.

Not long ago Lord Kinnaird. who ia
always actively interested in religious
work, paid a surprise visit to a mis-.
sion school In the east end of London
and told class of boys the story of
Samson. Introducing his narrative.
his lordship added:
He was strong. became weak, and
then regained his strength. enabling
him to destroy his enemies. Now,
boys, II had an enemy. what would
you advise me to do?"
A little boy, after meditating on the
secret of that great giants strength,
shot up his hand and exclaimed: Get
a bottle of air restorer."
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-09
A ShIppInu Error.

The young duchess of Westminster,
wife Of the richest peer in England.
recently gave birth to her third child.
a daughter. Thus there is no heir to
the immense Grosvenor fortune, Earl
Grosvenor, the duchess second child.
having died at the age Of four.
Apropos Of all this, a rather cruel
story is being told in Newport about
Lady Ursula Grosvenor. the eight
year-old daughter of the young Ouch
ess.
A friend. the story goes. called at
Eaton Hall, and as she sat In the
drawing-room, little Lady Ursula en-.
tered.
"Oh, good afternoon" she said,
gravely. Mamma can't see any one
today. She's upstairs with the new
baby. They sent her, you know. q girl
when she'd ordered O boy, and she's
so upset that she's quito ILL.,
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-09
The Right Way.

William Muldoon, the noted trainer,
was talkin, apropos Of the Jeifries-
Johnson fight, Of training.
"In training" he said, "the strictest
obedience is required Whenever !
think Of the theory of training / think
Of Dash, who. after IL years Of mar
ried life, Is one Of the best and hap
piest husbands in the world.
DASH once said to him. well.
Dash, old man. how do you take mar.
ried life?'
According to directions be ~
piled"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-09

names of the most likely looking
youngsters in their locality. He prom,
fsed to pay liberal sum to the dis
coverer Of the youngsters who finally
made good with the west side team
The letters were sent out several days
ago and already many answers have
been received.
"You would be surprised at the an.
swers I have" he says. Fans in the
most remote parts Of the country have
written me recommending the likely
prospects in their territory"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-09
Old Team Retains Tennis Title.

Harold H. Hackett and Fred b. AL.
exarder of New York, the veteran dou-
bles pair, won the national lawn tennis
championship in doubles for the fourth
successive time the other day by de-
feating T. G. Bundy and Trowbridge
Hendrick Of California in straight
sets scores were 6-1, Sc, Ga The
young westerners, who had defeated
the champions of the east, south and
middle west at Chicago earlier In the
summer, were no match for the two
men who have played together for 30
long.