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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
POLI'S.

For next week at Polls a great holi- day bill has been booked in. headed by Lolo. a full blooded Indian girl. daugh- ter of a Sioux chieftain. This girl not yet out of her teens. who speaks only few lines of broken English and who understands distinctly only the tile afforded her bys the whites. two Us and two Os-LoIo. She is with out doubt the enigma of the world. Her mystifying endowment of telling absolutely correct what people are thinking about is most wonderful An- sWerlng aimosl impossible questions that leaves aside all question of doubt.
 With her eyes absolutely blinded from all sense of vision she executes series of sharpshooting feats which excels the efforts of all the expert shots of our present day. namely. the sho ing of ashes from a lit cigar held in the mouth of her assistant at a re- narkable distance. the cutting of play ing cards in two. sedgeway: and many other remarkable feats of shooting skill.
 There has been presented on the vau deville stage. mind reading men al telepathy and transmission of thought ofer1ngs. and the names of the Fays. the Mysterious Towards. the Zanzics. Roltaire. the saharas and Baldwin. all Of these have presented mysterious en .ertainment for the American public in the past. and in each case some part of their work has caused the intel lectual to say There's a Reason. but in the case of this phenomenal maiden her most wondedful and mystifying feats crea.e thoughts anew in the minds of her auditors Leaving one and all in the state of quandary that no other act of the present age has been ahle to establish
 Another act on the bill that will
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
NUTMEG LEAGUE OF GOOD TEAMS
 OF THE VICINITY

What at present looks to be a good thing in the base hall line is the Nutmeg State League circuit as laid out for 1911.
 The Officials of the league of the past season are planning quietly. and expect to launch once more one of the most successful young organiza- tons eve- started.
 It is planned to play Saturday games, and if all wires work we'll, it will be league of young men not to exceed 21 years of age, and will comprise clubs from East Bride eport, Milford, Stratford Fairfield Bridge port and Nichols. Managers have been selected from all of the above clubs to act as directors. wi tn the excep- tion of Milford. and lines are now out for the right man.
 As was the agreement last season. Bridgeport will be the leagues head quarters as Derby has been dropped.
 The Bridgeport team will he reor- ganized soon with some of the same officials. while MT. Goerig is apt to succeed MT. Dunigan as Secretary of the Club. and MT. Donlin Is booked for trea surer.
 A meeting of the league will be held in the near future at 113O Penn broke street, headquarters of the Nutmeg State Baseball League for 1911.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
IN THE THEATRES

cause all equal sensation in another way is the act of the Mendelssohn Four. consisting of one woman and three men. each talented musician, and the four presenting the most artis- tic musical act in the vaudevilles. The woman of the four whom the managers prefer to bill as Madame ? is woman who. three years ago. was the central figure in one of the most sensational trials that .his country has ever witnessed. Her photograph ap- peared in every paper in the United States Iand every one in Bridgeport is familiar with the proceedings of the case. It must nOt be inferred from the mystery surrounding her vaudeville appearance that the woman is on the stage simply through such publicity as former scandal would bring, because Manager Poli does not seek such peo- pie. The woman in question is on the stage because she is gifted wi h tal- ent. In addition to this. the woman. who is very beautiful. was a former leader in exclusive society circles in New York and her reputation is as clean as the proverbial hounds tooth.
 With all this in mind see if you can remember who she is when you see her.
 On he same bill will appear the fa- nous Keaton Family. consisting of Joe Myra. Buster. Jingles. Louise, and one or two more for good measure. RUster is sixteen and the others are some less. They have the funniest acrobatic act in vaudeville. and they will be given a warm weluome here. Kramer and Spillane will give a won- derful exhibition of strength and dar- ing. and Shriner and Wills. Those College Boys", will offer their classy act. Others on the bill are Gordon and Marx. foremost among vaudeville dialecticians. and Rosina Cassellis Mid- get Wonders. the cute little Chihua- hua dogs who perform such clever tricks. Seats for the entire week are now on sale at the box office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
YALE CAPTAIN SPEAKS BEFORE
 Y. M. 6. \. BOYS

Arthur Howe. quarterback on this seasons Yale team and captain of next years squad. spoke to a room full of boys. members of the Boys depart ment at the Y. M. c. A.. last evening Capt. Howe spoke very interestingly on football. telling of the lessons to be learned from the great game. other than the rudiments of the game itself At the start of his remarks Capt Howe stated that he preferred football to baseball because it was played sole ly for the love of the game and not for the money that was to be obtained. because it had not as yet descended to the level of a professional sport. He divided the players into two sets. those who play clean game. and those who were styled dirty players. The for mer succeeded because the best there is in them is brought ou.. The speak CT advised his hearers always to keep and to play clean game at any cost.
 To play a good game and be a good player it was essential that one should learn how to profit by defeat. He cited he stinging defeat administered to Yale by Brown this year. noting how Yale came back against Princeton and Harvard. He told them to grit their teeth and be determined to show them in he next encounter. No team can win all the time.
 In speaking of the kicking game. he told the boys to always watch the ball to see where it was kicked and not to look at the spot where .hey wanted it to go. Fully 30 per cent. of the games the past season were decided by tri- fles. he said. instancing that two fum- bles really lost the game for Harvard against Yale. He old the boys of the advice gwen to him by Tad Jones, one of the greatest quarterbacks the game ever produced. Jones advised him to shoulder the blame for every misplay. for by so doing he would not
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
PONCE A THIEF
 ALWAYS A THIEF"
 NO, IT IS NOT TRUE
How Men Profit By Chance
 Given to Them-Necessi- ty for Inietsrninate Court Sentence - Condi- tions that Make Bad Boys

(By Charles s. Moore, Chief Parole
 Officer. New Jersey Reformatory) (Exclusiye Service The Survey Press
 Bureau.)
 It pays to give men a chance for "once thief always a thief is not true. After eight years experience, I think the parole system is successful. The United States Federal prisons began, on Sept. l, 1910. to parole prt- soners. They have started on the right way to g.ve the, convicted man an opportunity to redeem himself.
 One inmate of the New Jersey Re. formatory who was paroled five years ago now holds a good position as a travelling salesman at s3000 year and commission. He has a wife and two children. He was committed for Breaking. Entering and Larceny. He almost killed the owner of the house before the alarm could be given. Un- til he was paroled he had never work ed a full month. Another young man was sent to us for Grand Larceny. He made up his mind that he would not I've up to the rules. He was one of those we call "bad ones." A change came over him all at once and he made up his mind that he was going to be a man. After a while he earn ed his parole and later a full release. Today he holds position in the fire department of a large city.
 People are always ready to crfticise when a paroled inmate makes a sec- ond mistake. It is imposs 'ble to have success with every case but sixty per cent of those from this in- stitution are reformed. The final re- suit in fifteen percent of the cases is unknown. five percent relapse and twenty percent have neither tettered their condition nor have they com mitted 2 second offense.
 Some while on parole make the best of men and when granted full re- lease. knowing there is no check up- on them fall again and commit crime. The longer they are kept on parole the better are the results. because they understand that if they violate their parole cond tions they will be brought back.
 Tn our institution those who are unable to write their names when ad- mitted are not allowed to leave until they have learned to write a letter . intelligently. We try to give the young men as much elementary knowledge as we can. We parole over three hundred year. No one is per- m'tted to leave until suitable employ ment has been found for him and the employer must know who he $. and sign form that he will try and help make a man of him.
 I have never found an employer who was in need of help who would not give a paroled boy an opoprtun- ity to prove himself a man. I have had as many as twenty boys in one factory at one time. working as la borers iron-workers and electricians. They receive the same pay as the reeular employees.
 There are two things which make boy bad. too good a home One young man I know is the son Of a man who has fine business. with a number of men in his employ. He was given rlenty of spending money by his mother She found that John spent more than she could give him. Next he robbed his fathers store and sold goods to get money to buy cigarettes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
BOXING
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Especial from United PreSs.)
 New York, Dec. 17.-Johnny Mar to- the West Side lightweight who has already posted $1.000 to meet Ad Wolgast for the lightweight cham pionship of the world, today declared he was in shape for his bout, Monday night with Jack Dorman, at the Olympic A. c. Marto and Dorman are two of the hardest hitters in the game and it would surprise no ons to see the battle end in knockous. The boys will weigh in at 135 pounds, four hours before the fight.
 New Orleans. Dec. 17.-That the fight game in New Orleans is in the greatest danger, is admitted by re- ports here; today. following the ac- bringing such pressure to bear on the promoters of the fight between Tony Ross and Jim Barry that the bout was called off. 1t was scheduled for next Sunday but the Governor de- .sary to prevent 1t.
 Fond Du Lac, Wis, Dec. 17.-The managers of EddieMcGoorty expect to invade the east soon. in hopes of matching their man with some of the middleweight fighters. McGoorty clearly outclassed Dillon in their fight. last night, having the best eight out of ten rounds.
 Manchester, ". H., Dec. 17.-Ffght fans agreed, today. that Tom Sawyer frequently s winner, whether n fiction or the squared circle. Last night the person of the later per- suasion from Rockland. Me-. had all his own way for 12 rounds of a Is round bout with Bartley Connolly of Portland, and in the 18th knocked him out.
 Philadelphia Dec. 17.-Fighting sor his life with the same courage with which he battled to escape knock. out in the ring, Edward Gasden bet ter known as Kid" a lightweight boxer of this city. today. has little chance of winning. At the Frank fort Hospital, where Gasden was taken with fractured skull, it was stated, today, that the injured fighter could not recover. Johnny Kane who administered the blow that floor ed Gasden, is held without bail to await the outcome of his victims in- juries. and the proprietor of the ring is held pending developments.
 Chicago. Dec. 17.-If the Pfttsburg club that wants to pull off a limited round match between Jack Johnson and an unknown" comes through with an attractive purse the colore1 champion declared, today, that he would gladly accept the proposition. Jack said he would be only too glad to take on any or all of tie heavy- weight aspirants eff there's enough coin in it." Johnson will be in Pitts burg next Tuesday night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
BRIDGEPORT WILL
 GET IN LEAGUE
Big P0w-wow of Polo Mogul, in Providence Tomorrow New Bedford and Worcester to be Transferred

New Haven, Dec. 17.-President Sandager of the National Roller Polo league, yesterday notified James E.. Canavan of the New Haven team that called for tomorrow in Providence The notification came by letter and the president indicated that the stat us of some of the Massachusetts clubs would be under discussion, and the meeting be of sufficient importance to demand the attendance of every dI- rector.
 Mir. Sandager intimated that some thing would have to be done to bol- ster up some of the Massachusetts cester. which is represented to be in a bad way in spite of the fact that it has one of the best rinks in the cir cuit When meeting was held a week or ten days ago and it was de cided to adopt a four-games-a-week schedule and voted that other teams send good players to Worcester to strengthen it, it was thought the mat ter was nicely settled. Players all refuse to go there, as in the case of team. when deal was talked of. For some reason they are not friend ly to Manager Phelan.
 It seems likely that Connecticut thought Bridgeport would be select ed in which to locate it. Sam Sim mons, who is running the Albany team and was a Bridgeport polo mag nate when he sported diamonds as big as chunks of ice. is mighty anx- ious to get Bridgeport franchise.
 In line and in time with President Sandager's announcement of a league meeting comes a story from WOrceS- ter to the effect that Manager Phelan of the Worcester team has at last become desperate and has announced his intention of buying the entire New Bedford outfit if money will q" it, and what is more has departed Or his mission. To add strength to the report it is stated that Sutton, the leased and has joined the Newbure team of the Empire state league. and that Wild Charlie Farrell has been canned and has gone. or is going, to Poughkeepsie to play.
 But there is later end to the Wor- cester story. It is undoubtedly true that Phelan tried to buy the New Bedford team, but according to Pres ident Sandager Captain Fred Jean and his whaling crew came out fiat footed and refused to go to Worces- ter. Therefore the proposed league meeting.
 The fans in New Bedford though their team is first in the league re fuse to support the game, the sport having Q1eQ out. The Ine up IS the fastest and best working in the league being made up of Kid" Duggan. first rush; Harkins, second rush; Fred Jean, center; Tommy Holderness. halfback: and Dave Cusick, goal Every one of the above team is well known to the local fans. However. with the Worcester team it is quit different. They have Fahrner, frs rush; Mercer second rush; Harold center: Dufresne, halfback; and AL lard goal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
FRANK CHANGE MAY HAVE PLAYED LAST.
 GAME FOR CUBS

New York, Dec. 17.-There are per- sistent rumors in the wake of the National League meeting that Frark Chance will play first base no longer for the Chicago Cubs. The rumors were given considerable credence. to- day, by the announcement that Presi- dent Murphy of the Cubs had refused to waive on First Baseman Jack Flynn of the Pirates. It is under stood however, that Flynn will not go to Chicago, Fred Clarke probab ably withdra wing the waiver. Murphy's action, however. shows that he is after a first baseman to supplant the great Chance, whose playing days are believed to be numbered. Jimmy Archer, the Cubs catched, hss play ed the position quite well and he may fit in for Chance, next season, allow ing Chance to direct the game from the bench.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
BARRETT AND WHITE ARE VICTORS IN THREE MILE
 RACE AT PA7K CITY RINK

Dick Barrett and Jack White rac- ing under the team name of Park Citys, defeated Frank Porchazka and George Toppizar. the 'Edeewood Duo", in a three nrile roller skating race at the Park Citv rink. last evening. by a lap and a half. the time being min- ues 27 seconds.
 Barrett and Porchazka stared the sprint for their teams. the feeting Bar rett soon turning the trick. speedine 2 ahead of his rival. When he was re- lieved by White. the team was a lap to the good. White kept up the great burst of speed set by his partner Nearing the end the Edgewood boys
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
Sarah Rernhardt

In view of the fact that the Divine Sarah is booked for Jackson's thea tre. New Years Day and considering the fact that the American public generally speaking. appears to take infinitely more interest in her per- sonality than in her art, little data gathered by a Chicago correspondent seems to state tn ngs little more clearly than is usual n dealing with Bernhardt.
 According to facts compiled by France, "Rosine" Bernhardt called Sarah Bernhardt, actress. was born in Paris in 1S44. and yet If we are to believe in Sarah's published bio- graphy. her age is but 62 and she first saw the light of day in Brussels. But difference to tn s woman, who ap- parently defies time.
 Sarah Bernhardt was graduated with honors at the Conservatoire. and entered the Theatre Comedie Fran ca SC. the first National theatre in to the Odeom the second subsidized theatre and promptly made hit playing the boy in F1orentine drama of Francois Coppe.
 "She was only girl then. but she was a mother. Her salary was about s25 a month. and she had the boy to care for Sarah Bernhardt never talks about the father of Maurice; that is one closed incident in her life. She states simply that she has been both father and mother to her son. and so she has, for no woman ever gave more devotion to the care of a child than she has given him. And he adores hs mother and has brought up his family to take the same attitude toward her that he takes himself.
 Madame Sarah is often reported as giving hard work as her recipe for youthful appearance. Perhaps she never worries-certainly she never gr,mtles. Yet there are many who feel that fate has not treated her we'll It is no secret in Par.s that Sarah is poor. and always has been in money troubles. If she has want cd to retire and be nice old f1reside grandmother she probably would not have the money to do so."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
SOMETHING TO GIVE A FRIEND

We have in stock good assort- ment of fine French briar pipes. with and without cases. Also have a very fine line of meerechaum pipes with amber stems, cigar holders, meer- schaum and amber. some gold mounted. We desire to call special attention to our line of cigars of which we have a large variety of clear Havana. Porto Rico, Key West Domestic and Tampa made goods packed 25 and 50 in box from s1 % and upward. Tn tohaccos we have about all of the staple brands some Of them packed in pound tins anil jars which will make a very suit able gift for the men folks Nothing pleases the man more than a good cigar and our assortment is the best of regular line goods Come and see us. D, D. Smith. A Fairfield avenue, opposite Polls theatre.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
LOLO. THE MYSTIC

said in part: "It can boast of being the biggest musical hit produced there since the days of L.na Abarbanell. The presence of number of Broadway managers in the audience may be taken as significant fact in the pre- diction that this operetta will soon find its way to the wh'.e light dis- trict in English adaptation.'
 This company which numbers well over 70 persons will come to Bridge port under the management of D.rec- tor Burgath
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
HEDGES GOT $500 GOO
 FOR ST. LOUIS BROWNS

St. Louis, Dec. 17.-Robert Lee Hedges received s30O.00O for his m. terest in the St. Louis Browns base ball club, according to Charles Spink owner of local sporting paper, re- turning here, today. from the annual league meeting in New York. Hedges owned 66 per cent. of the stock nt the Brown corporation. This places the clubs property. players, fran chises. etc., at a value of $450,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
YALE
 THESPIANS G0WNED
 IN FEMININE CARE
SOubrette Starring in "The Fan"
 is Veteran in Female Dress

Althought it is a non- n-coeducation- al institution. Yale University claims to have in it's midst four charming young ladies. It was a little more tbai. a month ago that the Yale Dre- matic Association issued it's first call for candidates fer the annual play, and In response to this summons about thirty men reported to fill the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
MIR. RICE TO S~NG AT FIRST METHODIST CHURCH

MT. Leon Rice of New York city, 8 singer of sacred music of consider able reputation. will sing at the ser vices in the First Methodist Church. both morning and evening. MT. Rice comes very highly recommended, an.1 his work in Asbury Park in the great Auditorium was not only pleasing. but highly commended by those who heard him. His appearance in Bridgeport will undoubtedly please a great many people who delight in listening to the best in sacred songs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
SHIVERIKG ATHLETES
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Especial from United Press.)
 Pittsburg. Dec. 1.-The thermo> meter stood at less than 10 degrees above zero when 60 shiyering ath- letes prepared to face the starter for the second annual cross-country run of the Pittsburg A A., this afternoon. The cour e. mapped out through Schenley Park, was a little more than, six miles and every foot of the way was covered with ice or snow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
Polo League Standing.

Games Tonight. Fall River at Providence. Taunton at Worcester. New Bedford at Hartford. Brockton at New Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
THE I.KErrlExr FNcE

q nd the most bea autifui hands are of. ten disfigured by an unsightiy wart IL can easily be removed in d lew days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover. for sale only at The Cyru, harmacy. 253 Fairfield avenue anu .G6 Cannon St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL SERVICE.

A Christmas festival service in which both church and Sunday school will share, is to be held at the Park Street Congregational church t:mor- row afternoon at 4:30. This wifi taKe the place for tomorrow of the regu- lar evening service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
3 SPORTS OF A DAY }

appeared to pick up reducing the big lead obtained by their opponents to lap and a half. At no stage of the race were either Barrett or White in danger of being passed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
ROLLER POLO
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Last Nights Results.

At Providence-New Haven, 3: 2.
 At Brockton-Brockton 5; Taun- ton, 4.
 At New Bedford-New Bedford, 12, II.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
TIE BEST HANN
 SOAP.

Guaranteed not to inJure the skic instantly reno, @ Stove Polish Rust Grease. Ink. Paint and Dirt. For tho han nd or clothing. Large can 10 cents Manufactured by Wm R. Wtnn, 1&< StIatfOrd Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17

feminine roles. The number has now been reduced to four who seem best able to adapt themselves to the frocks and frills of the weaker sex
 In this voar's performance "Il ven- taglio" (The Fan) the leading femi- nine roles will again be played by A. M. Hartwell ald Wm. L. Dullitt, who took the parts of Grace Harka- way and Lady Gay Spanker respec- lively in last years production Lon don Assurance"
 MT. Hartwell. who will take the soubrette's part this season has ap- peared on the Yale stage in a ferni- nine guise for three years past. He is now thoroughly familiar with frocks and frills and is always a wonder fully attractive girl The Yale boys come to Jackson's theatre on Dec. 22.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
BOW LING.
CITY LEAGUE.

Mechanics, 2; Wonders. 1.
 Mechanics.