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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-22
IN THE THEATRES
POLLS.

In view. Of the fact that the chfldre1
will be out in force at all the NATL
aces at. Polls this week, Manage.
Poll has given instructions to Civ.
coupons to all children attending any
matinee this week and the coupons
will enfitte the children to toys and
eandy at the Saturday matinee when
Santa Claus will be present in per-
son to distribute the gifts to the chill
sren. Several acts on the bill are
lust the sort that appeal to the little
children and they are sure OF enjoy.
ing a capital performance. One act
that will give them many a hearty
lauxh is the act Of the Keatons
great family and one Of the best
uuintess of entertainers on the vaude-
vile stage. There is Joe ana My ,;s
father and mother. and the three ht,
tie Keatons, Buster, Jingles and
Louise. Jingles and Louise are but
knee high to a grasshopper, but they
can sing dance and tumble about ana
they ere a big scream. Lolo the lit.
tie Indian girl who has astonisned
hundreds this week continues to pc
reads. papers. documents, business
,ards and all cine while blindfolded
snd finishes her act with q wonderful
exhibition Of rifle shooting while still
b,indfolded Then there Is the act OF
Rosina Cassellis Midget Wonders
great troupe OF tiny dogs who per-
forms all sarts Of feats and mar
vels Of physical strength are kramer
and splllane who are a big hit this
week. Others on the big bill are
Ehriner and Willis "Those College
Boy1.ina a singing act. the Mendels;
sohn Four In q most artistic musical
act with Mrs. William e. Annis at
the plano and Gordon and Marx two
German comedians In very ronny
TAKING act. Seats are going rapidly
for the two big performances on
Christmas day when corking Dill
win be presented with Laskys Piano
phiend Ninstrels al the headline fea-
ture and with seven other headline
acts In connection.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-22
OWNERS OF LAND
IN STRATFORD TO
SEEK ANNEXATION
Appear Before Board Of Trade
and Outline Their Reasons
For the Project

~ number Of people who own con-
siderable. land In Stratford appeared
It the meeting Of the Board Of Trade
last night and expressed their reasons
for hoping that the western portion
of stratford. will be annexed to
Bridgeport.
The opening gun was fired by John
J. Jordan. who owns considerable land
in the Holiister Heights district. He
reviewed the benefits which, might
arise through western Stratford being
included In the First tax district OF
Bridgeport. The subject OF lights.
fire and police protection and school
facilities were touched upon by Mr..
Jordan.
Chris Hendrickson, newly elected
member Of the Stratford Board OF
Education. expressed himself in IA
vor Of the proposed annexation.
William Coulter. large property
owner In Stratford favored anexa-
add much valuable water frontage to
Bridgeport's present facilities in that
respect.
James Feeley. another owner Of
Stratford land. spoke strongly in IA
vor of annexation and cited the bene.
fits that would accrue to property
owners In case OF such q move.
Letters were read from the Baird
Machine company and r. w. Read.
favoring the annexation.
M. J. Jordan. Of the Arm Of Miller
a. Jordan. large holders OF Stratford
real estate, cited forcibly his reasons
for favoring the proposed annexation.
A. W., Burritt spoke in favor Of an
nexation Of a small portion or western
Stratford,- but not the whole OF It..
He thought ii would be better to
take q small part than to offend the
people OF Stratford by trying to take
all.
John Conroy Of the Hillister Heights
district outlined his troubles in OBJ
tanning Improvements under the pres
ent regime. and expressed the hope
tina, the portion OF the town In which
he lives might be Joined to Bridge
port.
Minor Knowlton, Of Brooklyn. N.
Y. nolder OF considerable real estate
IN DtratSord, expressed himself in ia
~or OF annexation.
B. H Keloy and 2. B. Sniffen of
Etratford favored the project. Mr..
Kelly said he thought Stratford needs
q oonservator and that Bridgeport
would be O good one.
City Auditor Bernard Heating, Geo.
Il. Crawford Of the Board of Fire
Commissioners, and James H. Ker-
shaw of the Police Board. explained
exactly the benefits that would be re-
Ceived by residents OF western STRAIT
ford. should they property be in
cluded In the First tax district Of
Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-22
M'Lean Elected
10 Joint Board
by TrolIeymen

Following one OF the most exciting
elections In its history. Division 45s,
Trolleymen's Union, selected I. Bonnie
Vile to be president OF the local. The
ballot box was located In d. d. Smith 8
cigar store in Fairfield avenue. The
polls closed at last night. The most
Interesting contest was that between
Thomas MacLean and A. H. Mandell
for delegate to the joint conference
board. Mandell being defeated. The
vote follows:
For President. L. Bonneville. 81;
George Smith. 43.
For vice President. A. H. Mandell,
IS; c. Hall. 50.
For Financial Secretary. w. Pixley,
1os.
For Recording Secretary. Thomas
MacLean. 30: J. J. Chapman. Is.
For Treasurer. II. Blackman, 80; A.
Ostling. IA.
delegate to Joint Conference Board,
Thomas MacLean. 81: A. Fl. Mandell,
For Correspondent. w. Nolan. 40: F.
Bly,, So.
For Executive Board, D. Greenbaum.
r. MacLean, w. Pixley. W.sNolan. A.
H. Mandell, D. ]. Curren. p. Kelly,
J. Dooley. w. Gillette. G. F. Teeter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-22
JACKSON'S

QUEEN OF THE HIGHWAY"
A real Western melodrama. with
Indian ponies, genuine old fashion
ed stage coach. dogs, cowboys, etc,
will hold the boards Of the Jack
sons theatre for two performances
next Monday matinee and evening
December 26th However, nothwith-
standing it's Western atmosphere it
tells an interesting heart story. cit
is play" wrote a critic fresh from
Its first performance in Brooklyn
that viii help girls to be good by
teaching them the folly of loving not
wisely; but loving too well. and that
It will make men better by showing
them the implicit trust of a guileless
heart" The usual popular prices
Will prevail. AS is customary on
holiday dates, evening prices will be
Charged at the matinee.
GERMAN COMIC OPERA co.
The announcement. Of the coming
engagement at Jackson's theatre next
Tuesday evening. of the famous Irv-
IN the musical hit "Das Musikanten-
maedel" (The Musicians Grip has
stirrad UP no little interest amongst
local music lovers, who are cognizant
of the merits this company possess.
The full strength of the New York
CeeSt ~ pcTSO1S, VIII De seen IN the
local presentation. while for this oc-
casion an augmented orchestra Of Is
pieces will be in evidence. Mr.. Theo-
dore Burgath, Director Of the Irving
Place theatre. will personally direct.
For the local performance. a number
Of prominent German societies will
secure block Of seats. and attend
the theatre in body. The sale OF
seats will start tomorrow morning.
NEW YORK YIDDISH co.
The management of Jackson's thea
tire announce SPECIAL engagement of
the New York Yiddish Operetta Co.,
which Is under the personal direction
Of NJ. I. Levitan and which will pre-
sent in this city Wednesday. Dec. %
one OF the most successful musical
plays of the Yiddish stage. MAN and
Wife" This company is headed by
the popular actress and singer Nine.
Fannie Remnant and will be support
ed by a capable cast Of artists direct
from one of the leading theatre of
New York city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-22
OBITUARY

Martha a., wife Of Louis Beardsley,
died, last evening at her home with
heart trouble, following an extended
illness at the age of IS years. She is
survived by her husband, five sons,
Everett. Frederick P, Sidney s.,
sisters, Mrs. David Mills of Bridge
port, Mrs. L. j. Beardsley and Miss
Mary Perry and two brothers, VIII
liam and Frederick Perry.
The remains Of Frank r. Graham
VINO died in Providence, r. l., on
Tuesday, were brought to this city
was resident of this city. and a
former employee Of the American &
British Co. He is survived by his
widow, a son, two brothers, Otis B.,
of Providence and Sheriff James r.
Graham of Hartford, two nephews.
CT fton c. and William r. Graham Of
this city and a sister-in-law, Mrs. E.
c. Graham, widow of Emory c. Ora
ham, from whose residence 307 Park
street, the funeral will be held.
Emil Edelman, we'll known on the
East Side. died. yesterday at his
home. 500 Brooks street, after a ling
ering illness. For a number Of years
he was a toolmaker with the Bridge
port Brass Co. He was a member of
Heine Lodge. Order of Herrmann's
Sons: Liederkranz Humboldt stanm,
U. o. r. NJ. and Schillar lodge. q.
0. r. NJ. He is survived by a widow
and one son. Otto.
The funeral of Michael Dixon was
held yesterday morning from his late
home, 355 Brooks street, and thence
to ST. Charles church, wheso Rev.
John F. Callahan sang a higA mass
of requiem. During the services Mss
Jessie Murray rendered ave Maria"
and at the end Of the mass Heaven
is HIS Home" The bearers were
Lawrence Gill, Patrick Morrissey,
Patrick Shea. Patrick Dolan, James
Tob'n and J. J. Burke. Interment was
in st. Michaers cemetery.
The remains of Jesse Sterling Nash
We're laid at rest this afternoon in
Mountain Grove cemetery. following
services from his late home, $50 WAL
demere avenue conducted by Rev.
John DePeu. pastor of the First Con-
eregational church. During the SER
vices Mrs. Susan Hawley Davis rem
dered Home Land" and Crossing
the Bar"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-22
POINTS OF INTEREST.

Now is Your Opportunity
To buy desirable Christmas gifts
greatly underpriced at e. H. Dillon
& Co., HOS Main ST.
On Christmas Sunday
You want to celebrate to tn full
est extent and part of it. is on the
dinner. the part that fingers is the
to a turn, this to come from Hayes
Market to get the best Don't forge!
opened oysters on the half she'll, Fish
meats and vegetables, 629 Water ST.,
Tel 412.
Do It Now.
When you wait you are liable 10 for
get and then the result is on your own
head, so do it now. Go to the Hotel
Atlas Turkish baths. Fairfield avenue
near Broad street. and take your
weekly Turkish ba, h and keep in good
health. The baths are always open
and there are no better in the coun-
try. Friday is ladies' day.
A Merry Christmas.
If you drink bottle of Miles cream
ale with the family feast, it will pro-
mote good cheer. aid digestion and is
a refreshing beverage. Bottled and
delivered to all parts of the city up
on receipt Of order by mail or tele-
phone. by NJ. ]. Maloney. So Jones ave-
nue., Rochester lager, soda, and min
eral waters.
Received Fresh Every Day
At w. D. Cook and Sons tons of
fresh halibut, steak cod, haddock, pol
lock, weak fish, sea trout, striped
bass, butterfish, harbor blues. salmon,
Spanish mackerel, Long Island long
CLANS. and oysters in the she'll or
opened while. you wait Plenty of
live cells for the holidays, live Holsters,
escallops, and all other kinds of fresh
fish In season at lowest prices. Pure
cod liver OIL a speciality at w. d.
Cook and Sons.
Ecker & Co.
Every one to his taste, this applies
to cigars as much as in any other
commodity. some want mild, others
strong while certain brands are IN
dispensable to many, SO that the sue
cessful cigar dealer has indeed a host
of requirements to comply with. John
Eckler and Co. have built up very
desirable trade by catering to the
most fastidious, well knowing that
pleased customers are the backbone
of advertising, you can find anything
in the smoke line in either of the
Ecller stores On Main ST., better get
in line to buy your present Defore
the rush comes and get supplleo with
one of the most appreciate presents
that can be bestowed on the man who
smokes.
Hamilton's Pharmacy.
At the Jennie Hamilton Pharmacy,
Main and state streets specially at
tractive holiday goods are displayed
as follows. Thermos bottles, all sizes,
shaving sets, safety raZOrs, leather
pocket cases, pocketbooks, atomizers,
colognes, toilet waters. toilet sets.
hair brushes. confectionery in fancy
boxes and a particularly large stock
of cigars in boxes Of IL. % and so.
Hol' day buyers should visit this store
and look over this years exceptional
assortment Of suitable gifts for Xmas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-22
FREE LECTURE T0NIGHT
At The PUBLIC LIBRARY

"China's Great Awakening" will be
the subject OF a free lecture at the
Bridgeport Public Library tonight. 1t
will he the third in a series Of dis
courses on China by DR.. Poole, an au-
thority on affairs of the Celestial EN-
pire.
It is probable that Dr. Poole will
appear In mandarin costume this ev-
enlng. His lectures have proved of
the greatest interest and are sure to
a tract big crowds.
The doors will open at z o'clock and
the lecture viii begin at s.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-22
Pc To MEET

QUEENS DAUGHTERS TO MEET
The Queens Daughters will meet
for important business Fridav even
ing at st. Augustine's chapel at s
O'Clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-06
SHOULD RESTRICT IMMIGRATION OF
 UNSKILLED LABOR
Congressional Committee so Re- ports After Exhaustive InveS- tigation of the Subject
Especial from United Press.)

Washington, Dec. 6-Restriction of the importation of unskilled labor. methods by which this may be ac- complished. and many other impor- tant recommendations. are contained in the final report of the immigration commission. which was prepared for presentation to Congress today. by Senator Dillingham;. of Vermont. chair man of the commission. and to the House by Representative Howell of New Jersey, a member of the com mission.
 During the past three years the commission has made extensive in vestigations into practically all phases of immigration. About three million individuals were included in the inquiry.
 The commission concludes that, as rule. those who immigrate to the United States are impelled by a de- sire for better conditions and by the necessity of escaping intoleraDie ones The comm ssion finds that the large number of aliens, who have zone into several basic industries in recent years have effected adversely wages and living conditions, and 1t unanimously recommends the restric- tions of the coming of unskilled la Dor. The commission presents several pAdIiS AoT uI-u6AuS dOout tue oCSAiC Co restriction, but does not especially recommend any particular plan.
 The commission says that the new immigrants have been usually suc- cessful in agriculture, but that the tendency of the present immigrants towards industrial life remains: :appar- ently aliens do not furnish more crim- inals. proportionately, than the native born: that the immigration now com ing, furnishes smaller numbers for charity hospitals and asylums. than prior to 1880; that the new immigra- ton is less addicted to intoxication than the old, and that alien conges- tion ln large cities is much less than is generally supposed. while the con. trary is true of smaller industrial centers.
 The children of immigrants seek for higher occupations than their parents. The report recommends that, when feasible, aliens shall be barred. un- less bringing official proof that they have no criminal records; that aliens who commit crimes within five years after landing shall be deported; and that the persons who become objec- tionable within three years after land ing, shall be deported at the. dtscre- ton of the Commerce and Labor de- partment Efforts to exclude all Bri- tish East Indians are urged through the cont nuance of the / present Chinese exclusion laws is recommend ed. as we'll as the regulation of Jap anese and Korean immigration by the existing arrangement. The appoint ment of an additional assistant secre- tary of Commerce and Labor to de- termine appeals is favored.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-06
The 1.-.na ,...n d ..oa,e.

Tn his native country the llama is trained as beast of burden. and in this capacity is very useful for. hard and wiry by nature. he can carry as much as 160 pounds. As mount. too. he Is quite easy to train. Indeed. both the llama and the oneiko take to the saddle as to the manner born when once they have assured the ,- selves that their teacher wishes them we'll. Their most striking peculiarity as saddle animals. however. is strong objection to having their heads in any way pulled about by their riders. So long as their mouths are left alone they will amble along quite contented- ly at fair rate of speed. but if they are ridden by some one with a heavy hand they show a tendency to stop at once. whipping round in a manner dis tinctly d.sconcerting to those who do not quite realize what is going to hap pen.-Wide World Magazine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-06
AFRICAN WITCH DOCTORS.
They Make Themselves, Like Their
 idols, as k4ideous as Possible.

They Make Themselves, Like Their
 idols. as hideous as Possible.
 The most important period of the young Afriran's life is that between youth and manhood tor womanhOOd, It Is then that the witch doctor is ex- tremely busy with his various mys- terious rites. It is an important part of his calling to be hideOus. as in most cases he undoubtedly is. A ridiculous mask coverx his head. and wildcat or other skins are hung around his Ioins Pigment of various colors is plenti- fully daubed over his body. and in this hideous state 1t is not to be wondered at that he strikes terror into the maidens' hearts as he dances wildly in the dim hreliGht. glaring at them with 6endish eyes. The timid young creatures are like the hare which trem- bles as the lowering bird of prey Hut ters over it's head. Self will is crushed. and the erstw while playful. willfui child 1a transformed in most cases into frightened creature. with. for the time being. no will of her own. It Is a curl ous thing that nothing connected with what one may call the spiritual side of the blacks life Is ever beauti- ful Their carved figures are always. to say the least. grOtesque and calcu- lated to frighten rather than comfort the bereaved.- Wide World Magazine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-06
TALK ON COMMISSION
 GOVERNMENT AND THE / SHORT BALLOT METHOD

Arrangements have been made by the Bridgeport Business Mems asso- ciation to have Richard S. Childs. of New York, secretary of the Short Ballot organization. present at the meeting at the Stratfeld Thursday evening. and speak on the Commiss on Form of Government. This is in ad- dition to Charles H. Haskell of Nor wich. who will give particulars of ernment by commission charter.
 City officials and all those inter ested in municipal government are specially invited to this meeting which is open to the public.
 MT. Childs is the author of an in teresting booklet ent' tiled "The Story of the Short Ballot Cities" and he says by ways of preface "A peaceful revolution: City after city, sweeping away boards of aldermen. mayors and a host of minor officials and set ting up new municipal governments on a brand new plan! A hundred cit les have voted for the scheme; six weight have obtained t. The whole nation looks on with amazed enthu- siasm at towns that not only get good government but keep it, cleo tion after election. There Is prob- ahly not a single city which has not its group of men who are enthusias- tically oreaniz'ng some endeavor to secure the conn,iss form of Gov ernnnent for their town"
 One important paragraph in this treatise is as follows: 'The secret of the success of the plan lies in the fact that the Governmental power Is taken out Of ohsenrity and placed upon pinnacle of light where all citizens can watch tA"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-06
DIED.

PARSLOW.-In Danbury, Dec. 1
 John B. Parslow, aged n years. GINTY.-In Danbury, Nov. 30, Flor
 ence Ginty, aged IT years. HAWI.EY.-In Hawleyville, Dec. 1
 Julia M.. widow of Asa N. Hawley
 aged 7S years.
 EGGLESTON.-InS Stamford, Dec. l
 James K. Eggleston, aged 61 years MILLER.-At Stamford, Dec. 1,Theo
 dore Miller, aged 73 years. MASTERSON.-In New York city
 Nov. 30, Annie, widow of Law
 renee J. Masterson, of Danbury
 aged 4S years.
 MERRITT.-At North Stamford, Dec
 2, Celia L., wife of Abijah Merritt
 of Mount Kisco, N. Y. ROONEY.-At Stamford, Dec. ?
 Helen. daughter of Martin Rooney SUMNER.-At Stamford, Dec. 2 Alanson Ashford Sumner. MEAD.-In Stamford, Dec. 2, Saraf Elizabeth, wife of Gilbert B. Mead senior.
 WALTER.-In Norwalk, Dec. 1, Theo- dore Walter, aged 72 years. CAHIIlL-In Norwalk, Dec. l, Mis- Anna Cahill. DISBROW. In New York, Nov. 30 pr. Emily P. Disbrow of So. Nor walk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-06
FENNEL.
N 10 to the Italians Somewhat as Gel.
 cry is to Us.

N 10 to the Italians Somewhat as Cell
 cry is to Us.
 "'Tisn't often that an Italian table d'hote furnishes anything that takes me back to my grandmotbers time. !" said a New York man. but that was my experience last night The first nibbie of something I'd supposed was celery sent my mind wandering back fifty years to an old New England vil- iage.
 "'Fennel" I asked the Italian waiter. He nodded and smiled and gave me carefully wrote down on scrap of paper. 'Fennocchi. l suppose 1t showed my ignorance. but never before did know that fennei Is to the Italians what celery is to us. Evidently the large bases of the leafstalks are bleached in similar fashion. and from the way 1t was served 1 could see it was intended to be dipped in salt. as we eat celery. My obiiging waiter told me that 1t was delicious as a salad and when boiled and served with cream sauce 1t made a popular Italian dish
 But after all what did those culi- nary details matter? What really counted was that strange. penetrating flavor which took me back to my child hood As l thoughtfully ni5bIed my fennel stalks the last fifty years seemed a blank was a child again. picking big clusters of yellow. aromatic fennel seeds in my grandmather's gar den."-New York Sun.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-06
WOMAN DESCRIBES CONDITIONS FOUND
 IN LOCAL THEATRE
Bridgeport, Conn.,, Dec. 5, 1910.

Editor of The Farmer. Sir:-
 After reading the letter signed ''Theatregoer," in Saturday nights Farmer. in regards to the conditions would like to ask if there is not a law in this state which prohibits a theatre selling more tickets than It's seating capacity.
 On Saturday evening went to the Empire Theatre with my husband and little daughter. When the first show was over the aisles and stair way of the balcony were so blocked with people that for few minutes the crowr could not move either way.
 The house officer finally got line opened up and the people had to pass had to take our little year old daughter on his shoulders to keep her from being crushed.
 We were at this same theatre a few weeks ago on Saturday night when the same conditions existed, only worse, there was no officer 10 open up a line and to cap the climax, before the crowd was more than one half out the balcony was plunged in total darkness, which I suppose was the signal to start the moving pie lures for the second show.
 instead of starting the pictures seem ed to have the good sense to flood the curtain with a bright light which reflected into the balcony so the peo- ple could see to pass out
 What would happen in such case if there was a stampede is terrible to think about. My husband opened one of the rear "Fire Exit" doors leading from the balcony and found the passage piled with chairs. boxes and barrels, a nice state of affairs in case of fire.
 There certainly must be a law in which prohibits such conditions. as the writer personally knows of a theatre manager in another city in this state where I lived before nov ing to Bridgeport, who was fined s100 for blocking the aisles of his theatre.
 The amusement loving people of Bridgeport should be protected as we'll as in other cities and the sooner the proper authorities get busy the better.
 ANOTHER THEATREGOER.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-06
A Historic Spot.

L1nlithgow palace. on the shore of the beautiful sheet of water of that name in Scotland. is somewhat square and heavy looking. Linlithgow was the birthplace of Mary. queen of Scots; in Linlithgow church James ". of Scotland was forewarned by an appa- rition of the coming disaster at Flod- den Field; in it's streets the regent Murray was shot; close by the town Edward l. had two ribs broken by his horse the night before Falkirk. and on its loch chancellor of the exchequer. bent on economy issued instructions that the royal swans should be kept down to a dozen.-Argonaut.