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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-18
PERISH IN
Tenement FIRE
Caught in Burning Trap Were
Two CoIored Women and
Their Children
Especial from United Press.


Boston, March 1s-F'our persons are
known to have been burned to death
in a fire that destroyed a South End
tenement house, early today, and sew
eral others were missing. A score Of
persons had narrow escapes several
jumping from the 4th and top floor
windows.
All of the dead are negroes, includ-
ing two women, the IS year old daugh-
ter of one and the infant of another.
It was later stated all others had
been rescued.
The fire was supposed to have been
of incendiary origin. 1t started in the
lower end Of the dumbwaiter. James
Taylor, a young negro, saw the flames
squirting from the cellar and yelled
to white man on the corner above
to pull in an alarm. The man paid
no attention and went on. Taylor
himself then ran to the alarm box,
thus causing loss of several minutes.
The panic of the inmates greatly
hampered the firemen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-18
Stratfield Baptists'
st. Patrick's Social

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the
Stratfield Baptist church gave a St.
Patrick's social last evening at the
home of Mrs Frank l. Rodgers. Not
as large a gathering was present as
could be wished for, but for those who
did venture out an especially pleasant
evening was spent. Games and music
were enjoyed and also a tableau
sketch called "Corrtin' ~, read by Miss
Anna Burroughs and acted by Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. H. Corners with an able
body of helpers. Refreshments were
served, after which the guests left at
a late hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-18
ESTIMATES FOR COAL
Department of Public Charlie

Department Of Public Charities.
Sealed bids for 500 tens, more or
less, of Bituminous Coal and
IS TONS more or less IF Anthracite,
to be delivered at Lakeview Home
and 200 tons, more or less, Of Anthra-
cite in n ton lots to be delivered re
the outside poor for the 1acal year
1e11-1912, will be received by the
Clerk of the Department of Public
Charities until April 9Th, 1911, at
1900 m.
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
March 16, 1911.
DENNIS E. O'NEILL,
at Clark
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-18
ST. pATRICK's DANCE.

gave it's annual st. Patrick's dance
last evening at Arion hall. The az
fair was largely attended. and the
long program Of dances to the In
spiration of Risley's orchestra was
greatly enjoyed. Light refreshments
were served between dances.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-18
KAISER WINS IN
POTASH DISPUTE
Knox Diplomacy Fails and
Question Goes to Com
merci'al Interests.
Especial from United Press,

washington, March 1e--After many
months Of negotiation, the State De-
partment has decided to withdraw
from the potash controversy with Ger
many leaving the question to be set
tied directly by the commercial inter-
ests concerned.
This decision is considered another
failure of the Knox diplomacy and
constitutes concession to Germany to
the point maintained by that govern
ment from the first that the matter
was not a question for diplomatic in
tercourse.
The potash dispute arises over the
imposition of an export tax upon Ger
man potash products.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-18
Trade Monopoly for
Russia from China
Especial from United Press

St Petersburg, March 1S-A des-
patch, today, from Pekin. says the
chinese foreign board has handed Min
lister Korostovetz Chinas reply to
Russia's recent note granting all Of
Russia's demands. This will give Rus
STA a practical trade monopoly through
a,.t ,9oIia and Cinkiang
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-18
SERVICES IN NEW TEMPLE.

In the new temple Of B'Nai Israel
airy held its regular meeting yester-
day afternoon, and the first regular
services were conducted last evening.
Services were in the reformed ritual,
which was used here for the first
ti~1a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-18

a properly fitted truss should be
comfort to the wearcr, II should not
chafe or irritate and IL should last for
years Don't be deceived that truss
ITS because il hurts on the affected
part or n IL docs not hold the rupture
firmly In your daily work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-18
Frock
Coat

Is the correct dress for any
formal affair before s O'Clock.
This, of course, includes
the Church Parade on Easter
Sunday.
The proper fabric is \
black, un6nished Worsted,
si1ked-1ined. Is
The cut Of the garment
shows the military waist,
with a slight bell-Azre at
the hips.
I am creating this frock
coat and waistcoat-(both
silk 1ined)-for Easter use.
They are modish and-$35.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-18

Howland's is opposite my store.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-26

That Robert Edeson, who is star
ring at Where the Trail Divides -
appeared for one performance in Au-
gustus Thomas play, Arizona" at
the Herald Square Theatre, on the
afternoon of November 16, 1900. Mr.
Edeson lent color to the mob scenes
in the third and fourth acts of the
play, by volunteering to act as q
super"
That Harry Davenport, who plays
Sammy Fletcher in THE Commuters. ~
played Cesare Angellotti in the initial
production of Sardou's La Tosca, "
when it was produced for the first
time in America, at the Broadway The
atre. New York, March 3, 1883.
That Arthur Klein. who has been
engaged by Henry B. Harris, to play
a prominent part in support of Elsi.
Ferguson in Dolly Madison" played
Wilkins in the original production in
New York City. of Little Lord Faunt-
leroy" when it was produced at +he
Broadway Theatre, December 8, 1889.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-26
In n Mana Pockets.
Co.. COS South Paiafox.

There was s105 in the left trousers
pocket" painted a white faced man as
he all but fell into the little tailor's
pressing and cleaning shop.
The tailor glanced at the excited
citizen and went on pushing the goose,
says the New York Sun.
After a minute the new arrival got
his breath, but lost his temper. Il say
there was sos in the left trousers
pocket" he repeated, shaking his fist.
We'll, didt / sedt dere vasnt?" the
little tailor asked. "Dere iss de pants.
Mebby he ISIS dere yedt,' pointing to
a pair of trousers on nail.
The left pocket gave UP roll of bills
and a cigarette case, the right pocket
a bunch of keys, a penknife and h
pound of other junk; the right hand
back pocket a magazine pistol and a
handkerchief, the left back pocket a
big memorandum book and the fob
pocket watch with fob and charm at
tached and some bills tightly folded.
After the absent minded one had
given the tailor IS for his honesty"
the knight of the goose soliloquized:
Some day dot Teller fergit his
bants."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-26

that he claimed would consign to the
scrap pile certain mechanical Labor
saving devices. The wouldbe invent
or's schemes according to Mr.. Eide
son. were as impossible that he paid
scant attention to the pleadings of the
pest, and finally. in order to get rid Of
him, said:
Now, look here. I'm willing to help
you If you have any idea that's worth
while.but / want to invest my money
in something that will get me sure re-
turns
IF you'll go out and invent an au-
tomobile that requires no expenditure
for gasoline, Oil or electricity, or a
device to stop chauffeurs from graft
ing, or automobile tires from wearing
out, come to me and I will furnish the
money to exploit your patent"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-26

diately begin to reconstruct the in
terror Of this house and also to re-
decorate it When it opens on Labor
Day, with Rose Stahl as the attraction
in Charles Kein's new play. Maggie
Pepper" it will be renamed the Thar
ris Theatre" in honor Of William Har-
ris, ST., the father of the owner. A
dedication tablet, suitably inscribed,
will be placed over the door, and a
sculptured bust Of Mr.. Harris, ST.,
will be installed in a niche in the
lobby. This will make the third
theatre in New York owned and under
the control Of Henry B. Harris.
When an Actor Thinks He Is In a
Good Play.
It is funny during the rehearsals of
a new play to hear the actors talk
about the play. If they have good
part it's great show, and if the part
has limitations which to their mind
will offer no opportunity for them to
score hit, they don't think much of
the play.
William Hawtrey, who plays the
English Ambassador in Dolly Mad
ison," play in which Elsie Ferguson
will star, is no exception to. the rule.
While rehearsing in "Widowers'
Houses" Bernard Shaw's play, this
actor kept saying during rehearsals--
II don't think much of this play" He
had an idea that his part would not
stand out. When it was produced,
however, Hawtrey scored one Of the
biggest hits, and thereafter, when any
one asked him about "Widowers'
Houses" he would say-"Greatest
play ever saw"
A friend Of Hawtrey's, knowing this
weakness, addressed him the other
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-26
INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF
WORLD RESUME JOURNEY
BY Associated Press.

Dunsmuir, Cal, Feb. 25.-About
half of the remaining band of the
industrial workers of the world have
resumed their journey southwark. But
it was only the most stalwart that re-
sumed the march, and few Of these
persisted in the walk to Kennett
Shasta county, forty-five miles away
In twos and threes and singly, all
through the day, stragglers returned to
Dunsmuir. saying that they were in
no condition to undergo the long
tramp to kennett.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-26

ping expedition Of hers made her ac-
quainted with a young lady in large
department store in New York. The
willingness on the part of the shop
girl to please Miss Stahl, created a
friendship between them, SO much SC.
when this well known actress had
occasion to go to the store, she always
singled out this young lady to wait
on her.
One day Miss Stahl went in to the
store and up to the department where
her acquaintance was employed, AMI
Immediately noticed q reserve on the
part Of the shop girl, which was rather
unusual. Her actions were SO radically
different. and her manner so distralr,
that Miss Stahl asked her II she was
feeling well. Perfectly well, thank
you," was the reply; land, by the way,
heard yesterday that you were re-
hearsing in new play in which yod
carry or shop girl. I just came 20
the conclusion that your apparent
friendliness was merely to make use
OF me in playing your part, and I am
not 50 crazy about the stage that !
want to see myself portrayed. II you
want to study types, 1t would please
me very much il you would take some
body else"
Nothing that Miss Stahl could say
could convince the young lady that
she was in error.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-26

Over Fifty Thousand People Have
Seen "The Country Boy" In
Philadelphia.
Edgar Selwyns comedy success.
1.-The Country Boy" is now in the
sixth week of its run at the Walnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia. Over
fifty thousand people have laughed and
| cried with 1t, and judging from the
business 1t is doing, it is more than
likely to stay in Philadelphia for an
other six weeks. 1t has served to re-
habilitate and bring back to its own
the Walnut Street Theatre, which, for
many years. was the leading playhouse
in the Quaker City.
Theatrical Chronology For March.
l. "Sixes and Sevens'' produced
Bijou Opera House. New York 1881.
2. Mrs. E. L. Davenport made her
American debut at the Old Broadway
Theatre, New York. 1855.
8. John E. Mccullough commenced
his last New York engagement. in
"Virginfus," at the Star Theatre. 1884.
4. Frances Arlington died 1865.
5. Nat c. Goodwin's first appear
| ance on the stage at the Howard Athe-
naeum, Boston, as a newsboy, in Law
| in New York" 1874.
s. Francis Beaumont, dramatic au-
thor, died 1915.
Z. Alexander Salvini produced wal
York. 1887.
8. Hertor Berlioz, composer. died
1869.
9. Henry H. Howe died 1869.
10. "Peck's Bad Boy" produced in
Noxr Vnrk OF ho Vnrlx Tor,,odia
Theatre, 1884.
II. Gossip" by Clyde Fitch. pro-
duced Palmers Theatre. New York.
| with Lily Langtry as the star. 1895.
| II. Clay M. Greene born 1850.
13. Americans at Home" produced
at the Lyceum Theatre, New York,
1899.
IA. Ernest Lagouve dramatic au-
thor, died 1903.
Is. Mrs. Kendall born 1S49.
16. "Leonore, or. The Worlds own"
by Julia Ward Howe, played for tbs
first time at Wallack's Lyceum. New
York. 1857.
! II. The present version Of Camille"
acted for the first time in New York
at Tripler Hall. 1856.
10. Wilkes Booths last appearance
on the stage, at Ford's Theatre. Wash
ington, D. c., as Pescara in THE Apos-
tote" 1865.
| 10. Edwin Forrest appeared as Ham
let, at the Old Broadway Theatre, New
York. 1851.
20. Mabelle Gilman Corey appeared
in 'The Runaway GIRL" Casino Thea
ire. New York. 1899.
81. Sardou's 'Ferreol" produced
Union Square Theatre. New York. 1876.
%. Colonel Carter Of Cartersville''
produced Palmers Theatre, New York,
1892.
90. Sydney Grundy born 1913.
"a. Her Sacrifice" seen first time
in New York, 1884, at the New Park
Theatre.
! Is. Jane Hading born 1859.
| 26. Lester Wallack opened the Star
Theatre. New York, with Boucicault's
| "FVice Versa" 1888.
| q. Robertson's comedy, Birth"
first acted in this country, Wallack's
Theatre, New York, 1871.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-26

Defining 1t: $50 the authorities have
decided that a mans home IL where
he mostly sleeps, have they?" asked
Mrs. Getathim, with glare at her
hapless spouse. They have, my dear, ;
he replied meekly. Then the next
time you go to register, give the church
as your home" she said, with an en-
phasis not to be mistaken by a guilty.
covering soul-Baltimore American.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-26
Facts Not Generally Known.


That Grant Stewart, who plays Har-
gen in support of Rose Stahl in Charl IS
Klein's play, Maggie Pepr'r," was a
member Of the cast of The Trans
gressor." in which Olga Nethersole
made her American debut, at Palmer's
Theatre, New York, October Is, 1894.
That Mrs Stuart Robson, wso PLAYS
Mrs. Bannan in 1.-THE Country Boy,
was in the original production of Au-
gustus Thomas play, "The Meddler. "
when it was produced at Wallacks
Theatre. September 1, 1898. 1t was
originally acted in San Francisco
under the title of Don't Tell Her Hus-
band"
That Robert McWade, Jr., who plays
Merkle in THE Country Boy" now
touring, played Touchstone in Julia
Arthur's production of "As You Like
It." when it was produced at Wallach's
Theatre, New York, November %, 1889
That Jack Webster, who plays 10:
Weinstein in Edgar Selwyn's comedy
"The Country Boy" now running 4,
the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadel-
phia, played Archibald Bangor in the
original production of "The Night al
the Circus" which had it's New York
premier at Harrigan's Park Theatre
New York, August 26, 1893.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-26
Read The Journals Wan,
Ads. and profit thereby.

Much disappointment was expert
enced by the country elector who
turned up at the polling booth and
wanted to see the ballet" about the
secretary OF which he had heard so
Times.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-26
Pensacola Vichy at K. X.
K. Try it for a headache.

We've tried Mayor and we've tried
a commission" "Well?" Now we're
thinking Of offering the management
of our city to some good magazine
Louisville Courier-JournaI.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-26

So she is happy: 'How is your wife
getting on with her social settlement
work ?" Great. She's had her picture
in the paper twice this month. De
troit Free Press.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-26
News Notes.

Henry B. Harris takes possession
of the Hackett Theatre, New York; on
Saturday, April ]. Work will imme-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-26

cough appears Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy will ward of an. attack of
Group and prevent all danger and
cause Of anxiety. Thousands Of moth.
ers use It successfully. Sold by all
dealers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-26

Is per cent. picked up at
the Watson, Parker & Reese
Co. Sale Mems, and Boys
Winter Clothing. 1886 S.
Palafox St.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-26
News Notes.

Ruth st. Denis will begin a two
weeks engagement at the Studebaker
Theatre, Chicago. on February 10, IN
her repertoire of Hindoo and Egyptian
dances. Following this engagement
Miss st. Denis and her company will
proceed westward on tour that will
include the principal cities of the Pa
cific Coast, the Middle West and the
South.
Henry B. Harris has engaged Ams-
liza Mayborn to create a prominent role
in Dolly Madison" Charles Nirdlin-
gers historical comedy, in which Elsie
Ferguson will star.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-26

Tho premier Of Dolly addison"
Charles Nirdlinger's play, in which
Elsie Ferguson will star, will take
place at Atlanta City, on Thursday,
February %. It is the intention If
Mr.. Harris, should Dolly Madison"
come up to expectations, to bring it
into New York early next season, Us
the opening attraction at the Hudson
Theatre.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-26
Clint of Humor,

Robert Edeson, who is starring In
his own play, Where the Trail d.
vides." had the misfortune of once be-
ing introduced to q man who, for sew
eral years, has bothered this we'll
known star to grub-state him so that
he could perfect some ideas Of his,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-26
"The Firing Line"

- A noteworthy dramatic event will ne
the presentation at the opera house on
March 1, by A. G. Dolamater of ''The
Firing Line which will be the very
first dramatiZation of any of the cela
brated novels of Robert w. Chambers
Probably no works of fiction of recent
years have been SO widely read as 1.-THE
Firing Line" 1.-THE Fighting Chance"
"The Younger Set and "The Danger
Marks all from the pen of this noted
author.
As a student of life Mr.. Chambers
Is thorough; he knows society; his
scenea are so accurate that he enables
one to almost inbibe the same atnos-
yphere, as if one had been born and
brought up in it. Moreover. no matter
how intricate the plot may 6e, or how
great the lesson to be taught, romance
Is always foremost.
The play will be presented by an ex-
cellent company, every member of
which has been identified with only
high class productions and the scenic
equipment will be perfect In every
detail.
Adelaide Thurston in Her Best Play.
z 1t seems to be the general opinion
- those who have seen Adelaide Thur
1fon's new comedy, Miss Ananias,"
which win be the attraction at the
opera house soon that is is by far the
best play that has ever fallen to the
lot of this charming and gifted young
star. The Minneapolis Journal of Dec.
Z AZ says: Miss Ananias is the best, ALL
round production that Adelaide Thurs
ton has ever brought to Minneapolis;
and the Tribune of the, same city and
date describes 1t as "the best play and
the best supporting company that have
fallen to the lot of this popular and
agreeable actress" Cohan and Harris,
Miss Thurston's managers, have given
their new star a splendid supporting
company: and some stunning gowns
and fearful and wonderful creations of
modern millinery that will appeal
strongly to the feminine portion Of the
audience.
Rose StahPs Experience With Shop
Girl.
When Rose Stahl was rehearsing
Maggie Pepper" Charles Klein's now
play In which she Is starring, shop
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-26

day, and asked him about Dolly Mad
tson". The actor seemed to have a
suspicion as to what would be the
next remark following his opinion, and
said: Well. if I score a hit I'll think
it's great play; If don't, I'll think
otherwise. However, I've got a pretty
fair part"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-26
De Wolf Hopper.

De Wolf Hopper.
Do Wolf Hopper will be at the opera
house. Monday. Clean entertainment
has always been associated with the
name Of De Wolf Hopper: wang"
Eel Captain" Mr.. Pickwick." Happy
hand" 1.-THE Pied Piper" all were merry.
pretty, melodious entertainments with
no elements Of offence They taught
nothing In particular, but kept many
thousands innocently happy for several
hours at q time, which as Camille
points out il $50 much saved from the
bad days"
AS to this agreeable characteristic
Of his productions the comedian COM
ments: "Not so long ago some one
5okingly said that my plays were like
. certain brand Of soap-'ss 2-s PEI
cent. pure Nothing has ever been
said Of me or my work that has
pleased me az much as this tribute.
I'm for the clean play, first, last and
eli the time, and what's more / know
that the public Is too. Temporary pros
per1ty come to certain managers who
present salacious farces but, that this
success II one Of the most ephemeral
kind Is az sore as death and taxes.
The great amusement-lovin public is
Q fine, healthy, keen minded public and
It vii! have nothing to do with unclean
plays. The small element that cares
for that sort Of things gives such
pieces a fictitious popularity which
does not mislead anyone"
He il supported by Louise Dresser
and his DAILY Theatre Company. Mr..
Hoppers present starring vehicle Is
said to be very latest thing in musical
composition. In 1t De Wolf Hopper Is
at his very best. De Wolf Hopper is
unlike any other comedian-in fact in
"A Matinee Idol" he il unlike the Hop
Per we once knew; that is, he is un-
like the Hopper of years; he does not
rely upon makeup for personality"
In his new play he appears in the guise
! Of De Wolf Hopper of the Lambs Club
IA dashing New Yorker of the present
day, dressed in the height of fashion.
! De Wolf Hopper also differs from all
other comedians in his ability to make
. an audience laugh without apparent
effort.
- The splendid feminine chorus is one
Of the big features of the production
and does not contain anything but
pretty girls-there is not chorus man
In the entire ensemble.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-26
STUART'S

BUcnu And JUNIPER COMPOUND
cuREs kIossxY AND eLAoo9a rRouDIgo
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-26

Rose StahI's Experience With Shop
Girl.
When Rose Stahl was rehearsing
Maggie Pepper" Charles Klein's now
play In which she Is starring, q shop
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-06-09
Lookinen After St. Joseph's.

Father Collins of New Burnside
was in the city Wednesday looking
after st. Joseph's parish. He has
charge of the parish during Father
Father Gillen's absence in foreign
lands. Father Gillen left Wednesday
for New York City where he arrives
today and will take steamer there
for Spain. He will attend the Eu
charistic convention at Madrid, after
which he will go to Germany his
native country, where he will spend
most of his vacation.
Mrs. Mary Raggio of III CONNER
cial ave has decided not TO remove
from the city. She had shipped l1er
household goods some days ago to
Huntsville Ala, where she had intend
20 reside, but just before boarding
ing the trainyesterday to go Hunts
vile, she received a telegram that
caused her to change her mind.