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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-02
POLI'S

s'Club week" at Polfs theatre next week promises to break all attend ance records at the popular play house, with a splendid bill headed by the great comedian, Billy Reeves in "A Night in an English Music Hall" Seldom has such a combination of at fractions come before the theatre-go- ing public of Bridgeport and the re- suit is sure to be high degree of appreciation. It is therefore a wise plan for the theatregoers to get their seats early in the week, as reserva- the week goes on.
 The return of Billy Reeves to vaudeville is sure to be hailed with joy by the devOtees of laughter. So great was the success achieved by this premier English comedian on his first appearance in vaudeville that he was placed at the head in .The Fol- lies of '09, TO and II and scored a tremendous hit. His return at the head of "A Night in an English Music HalP gives him an opportunity to ap- pear in his original role, that of the comical drunk" in this great laugh ng production. It is style of com - edy peculiar to England and Reeves develops it at its best. The result is ludicrous performance which is ab- solutely irresistible from a stand point of laughter and the production Is certain to sweep every audience off its feet Laughter and fun. are the greatest attractions of vaudeville and they predomfnate in next weeks great bill. "A Night in an English Music HaH carries great scenic produc-
 ton and capable company of Eng
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-02

fish comedians in addition to the 1n- imitable Reeves.
 Those who like the best of vaude- vile music will be delighted with the Six Musical Spillers, one of the great est of musical acts in which melody mingled, with a spice of good show manship. Everywhere the Spillers are achieving the greatest hit and their reception in Bridgeport is sure to be a splendid one. This novel sex tette plays all sorts of musical com- binations and all kinds of music, but perhaps the greatest hit of all is combination comining the real mel ody of grand opera with the delight full rhythm of rag-time and bound to tickle everyone's ear.
 Tom Kyle & Co.,, presenting "A Doctored Widow" have scenic com edy novelty sketch that is bound to take. The scene is laid aboard the and the Imaginable developments that take place on shipboard keep the audience in an uproar throughout. The sketch is presented by a most capable company of vaudeville art ists.
 W. s. Dickinson. original character comedian, will present his unique conception, ''The Ex-Justice of the Peace," big hit everywhere. Other big features of the weeks bill include Marguerite Starr, a charming and magnetic singing comedfenne; Nevins & Erwood, in their clever skit, "The Coal Man and the Maid"; O. H. Law ton. "the classy juggler'; Poli's Eiec- trograph and orchestra.
 Altogether the bill promises to be the best of the season and bound to please throughout.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-02
S{| SR1eat7f

which we have. The Drama Players, the organization which will present ''The Learned Ladies' has been or ganized under the guidance of MT. Donald Robertson by the Messrs. Shu- bert and is composed of the best act ors and actresses obtainable. In the roster of the companay are such we'll known players as Herbert Kelcey, Elf fife shannon, Hedwig Reicher, Helen Converse, Edward Emery, Sheldon Lewis, Charlotte Granville Lionel Belmore, Renee Kelly, Barbara Hall, Caroline Oden. Fred Eric, Frank Hardin and MT. Robertson himself. The production with it's one set of costumes of the Moliere period, will be the most unique among contemporary productions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-02
LOCAL MARkETMEN OFF
 FOR CHICAGO CATTLE SHOW

A number of well known marketmen of Bridgeport will leave this evening g for Chicago where they expect to at tend the big cattle show to be held there next week. The party will in clude Charles NJ. Biltz. of Bommos S. ~Biltz. John Lund, the West End mar ketman, Mark Nagle, the East Side marketman, Ed Mansfield salesman for John Woodruff & Go. and George Roberts, local manager for the Ham mond Beef Co. On the return trip the party will stop over at Detroit, Mich, Milwaukee and Niagara Falls They expect to bring home some of the prize winners from the show
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-02
SURPRISE FOR MRS BARsCHow.

A birthday surprise party was rendered Mrs. John Barschow last evening at her home, 659 Main street. Vocal selections were rendered by Jack Hughes and Ned Giles. Piano solos by Miss Margaret HcHugh and Miss Jennie Peck. Dancing was also enjoyed. A turkey supper was serv- ed and Ned Giles, who acted as toast master. presented Mrs Barschow with diamond ring the gift of those present. Among the guests were: Misses M. McHugh, J. Peck, T. Quinn, E. Keane, H. Robinson, B. Dewey, A
 Ward, M. Larson, M. Quinn, MT. and Mrs. Tillinghost, MT, and Mrs. Mo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-02
Bunch of Midnight Maidens at the Park Next Week

women who pay no attention to their children has at last been seized upon as a. subject for Imaginable dramatic treatment
 The opening scene in pr: De Paws Pet Emporium-just off Broadway where the bored beauties of the Me- tropolis come in their motors wr~n- ever their pets need expert treatment. and they wish to compare notes-Dr. De Paw, who can diagnose for any dog or cat trouble with anything from a catty temperament to a dog-gone feeling, has a growing business and after various complications Doctor De Luxe is engaged as assistant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-02
Six Musical Spillers-Polis Week of Dec. 4

Hugh. Mir. and Mrs. B. Kiernan. MT. and Mrs. Chas. Larson, MT. and Mrs. B. Osgood, MT. and Mrs. J. Barschow. Mrs. Schneider, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Meyers. Mrs. Leish of New Britain. Mrs. Suspicion. MT. and Mrs Half ner, Mrs. M. Brown of New Haven. and Messrs. Jack Hughes, H. Schneid- CT, k. Murphy, E. Giles, J. Kiernan. F. Robinson. D. Seery, H. Person. F' Larson, T. McHugh, R. -Ahlgren, H. Struter. T. Doyle, c. O'Conneu F. Barschow, A. Barschow. A. Larson. and T. Doyle of Hartford
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-02
THE FRENCH CLUB.

The next lecture of the French club The Heroines of Shakespeare will be given Thursday afternoon, Dec. 2, at four o'clock in the chapel of the North Congregational church by Pro- lessor Albert Lorieul
 The January conference will take place the first Thursday in January at which time the eloquent Rev. Fath- CT Roth, who was for seven years a leader in the missionary work in Africa will address the club. As Afri- ca holds the attention of the world at the present moment the confer ence is anticipated with much inter- est. The members of the club are cordially invited to bring their friends as the opportunity is one of rare ad- vantage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-02
RALPH HERR, in

RALPH HERZ, m
 DOCTOR DE LUXE.- . The new vehicle Jos. H. Gaites has provided for Ralph Herz' starring tour a musical comedy by the authors of Three Twins" is Doctor De Luxe," which will appear at the Park next Thursday night = This musical com edy aims bulls eyes of humor at the fashionable folly of the day, and in doing 70. provided the star of Mad anne Sherry" fame with the most amusement providing role of his ca reer. The famous society vogue of cats and dogs as cherished pets of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-02
RALPH HERz-DoCToR DE LUXE
: THE MIDNIGHT MAIDENS''

Don't bother about your glad rags, just get your 'tiid'' on and
 hike" down to the Park Theatre on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The Midnight MaidenSf' are "On Their Honeymoon" and they want you to join them in a general "jolli- fication." They are about to start on a tour through Australia, and they want all their friends to be at the sta ton to see them of on their special Pullman sleeping car. There will be more fun in the same space of time than you have ever enjoyed at the popular Park Theatre where they all ways have a good show. "The Mid night MaidenS' are the real "top-
 1otcheTs this year and they are anx. ious to prove ii to you. There will be
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-02
MOTHER OF NANELESS
 INFANT SENTENCED TO
 FIVE MONTHS IN JAIL
fsnecia1 from United Press.) 7

Especial from United Press.)
 Norwich, Dec. 2-Found guilty of concealing the birth of child. Prakes Churkes, 20. who but her nameless infant into a trunk soon after it's birth, Nov. 15, was given five months in jail after a police court hearing, today She appeared to be indifferent to the whole trial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-02
tLkS' MEMORIAL
 AT POLPS TOMORROW

The annual memorial service of Bridgeport lodge, No. 36 B. P. O. F. Wl!l De held tomorrow evening al Polls theatre. The memorial address will be delivered by Caryl Coleman No. 1. lodge of New York. Rev. F. J. Craft and Rev. John c. France will give the euiogies The St. Cecelia quartet, William A. Tomlinson, Riley Phillips and the Poli orchestra will take part in the musical program un- der the direction of Oscar Rerg.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-02
BRAKEMAN FALLS
 UNDER MOVING TRAIN
Special from United Press1

Putnam, Dec. 2.-At work cutting out cars in the local freight yards
 early today, Brakeman George l. Gardner. of Norwalk, was struck by a switch engine and thrown beneath the moving freight train He fell be- tween the rails and although the car wheels did not pass over his body, he sustained serious injuries. Both legs and the left arm were crushed and two fingers of the right hand were cut off. At Day-Kimball Hos pital. this morning. it was said that
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-02
PARK THEATRE
1.-THE LEARNED LADIES' .''

: A real, novelty along the lines of he drama, as well as a real treat of he season will be the presentation Ut the Park tonight of Moliere's fla nous comedy "The Learned Ladies by the Drama Players-coming direct rom the Lyric Theatre New York City where they created quite the sensa- ion fthe season. ''The Learned La dies is one of the very best of the
 Moliere comedies and although writ
 !en nearly two hundred and fifty years ago possesses contemporary i'm serest and a vitality that makes 1t Rnk as one of the greatest classics
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-02

his limbs might be saved. The in. juries were not necessarily fatal, it was said. Gardner is about 26 years of age and unmarried.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-02
daily matlnees. BILLIE BURKE GIRLS
 ATTONS

OF ALI NATIONS.
 Miss Billie Burke appears as a girl of a different nationality each sea son. This season in ''The Runaway" the comedy she brings to The Park next week Saturday, it is a little Breton girl she plays. Her starring debut was made as a young Paris ienne in Love Watches" Then sh 2 was youthful English widow in Mrs Dot" and last spring she came around as Belgian paiden in Suzanne The are all Billie Burke girls, how evor. and the critics say that Colette in 'The Runaway is the most Billie Burkeish of them all. The sale of seats will open next Thursday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-05
LAWSUIT IS DECIDED IN
FAVOR ON The CITY
Railway and Light Co. Lost In
Appeal Case

The City of Americus came out vic
torious in the decision rendered yes
terday by the State Supreme Court in
the appeal case of the Americus Rail
way & Light Co. versus the City of
Americus, declaring void the contract
entered into several years ago between
the said company and the city for light
ing the streets, pumping the water
supply, ct. The city council some time
ago declared the contract with the
lighting company null and void by
virtue of the latter's failure to COM
ply with the terms thereof, and this
declaration was upheld by the Supe-
rior court here. The Lighting Com
pany appealed the case to the SU-
preme court, where decision has
been awaited for just one year. This
decision, favorable to the city, was
rendered yesterday and the city i;
freed from it's former obligation witt
the Lighting Company.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-05
SIXTY-FIRST CONGRESS
NOW STANDS ADJOURNED
Taft Has Issued call for Extra
Session April 4

Washington, March 1.-The Sixty
first congress came to an end today oy
constitutional limitation. An extra ses
sion has been called for April 4th by
President Taft.
Despite the peril that threatened
some of the big appropriation bills al
most up to the last moment, they al
finally got through and received the
signature of the president. The last
bill signed by the speaker of the
house was the postofice appropriation
act
The house adjourned at 12:35 p. m
following a speech by Speaker Can.
non, in which he discussed the polio!
he had sought to observe in presiding
over the lower house of congress. The
speaker expressed the faith that the
next house will observe fair play I'M
der the constitution The senate ad-
iourned at 1920 o'clock and imme-
diately went into conference with the
leaders, especially as to the date Of
the extra session
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-05
TARIFF BOARD BILL
PASSED BY SENATE
House FiIibuStGPGd and Bill
Was Withdrawn

Washington, March 4.-The tariff
board bill passed the senate shortly
after eight o'clock this morning, was
withdrawn and eliminated by the
house at AS a. m, after one of the
most riotous filibusters seen in that
body for years Withdrawal was for
mally made by Representative Leader
Payne.
The filibUster began with the first
movement to put through the tariff
board measure under an agreement
limiting debate The democrats Oh
jected to the considers ION lAnAle meas
ure and started a series of roll calls
which defeated it,
All appearance of order was fire.
quently lost in the house Speaker
Cannon repeatedly ordered the ser
geant-at-arms to drive members back
into their seats.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-05
ROOSEVELT TO VISIT
SAVANNAH this Week
On His Way to Southern Com
mGFCiaI Congress

Atlanta, March 4.-Former President
Theodore Roosevelt is planning yisit
to Savannah and in all probability viii
be in that city next week.
Frtla Savannah he will go to Au-
gusta by automobile, following the
path marked out by the automobile
run of the Savannah Automobile AS
sociation.
From Augusta he will come here by
train to attend and address the South
ern Commercial Congress which be-
gins March 8.
May Come Tuesday or Wednesday.
Information as to this plan of Col.
ROoseyalts was received here today
by Frank Weldon, who engineered the
tour around the state several months
ago, in a telegram from Leonard Tufts,
Of Pinehurst, n, c., in which infor-
nation was sought as to the road
route from Savannah to Augusta.
The telegram did not say how Col.
Roosevelt would reach Savannah from
Pinehurst, but it is presumed he Will
come by train.
The exact date of Col. RooseyeIt's S
visit to Savannah was not stated, but
it is probable that it will be about
Tuesday or Wednesday,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-05
WELLS MILL FOR SALE.

For the purpose OF division among
eirs of the former w. ID. Wells estate,
the Wells Mill property, located
Sumter county, Ga, will be sold at
public outcry in the city of Americus
in front of the courthouse door on
the first Tuesday in April next. un
less sold privately beforehand. This
fine mill property IS located on the
line of the Central of Georgia railway,
ten miles from Americus and one
mile of the town of Smithville. Side
tracks to the mill With this fine
mill and water power will be sold
the electric lighting plant, which sup
plies the town of Smithville and pays
ten per cent. dividend on $4,000
alone. Mill modern in it's equipment
and very valuable property, Fish
ing privileges alone net $500 yearly
Electric plant includes town franchis,
in Smithville, with poles, wires, etc.
j. L. WELLS & co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-05
THE DOCS OF GEORGIA
TO FORM new SOCIETY
Two Thousand Pill Rollers
interested

Atlanta, March "A new associl-
ton of physicians in this state, 20
be known as the Georgia Medical So
ciety, has just been tentatively launch
ed by half dozen leading physiaicns.
Well known practitioners in every
part of the state will be invited 20
join.
This is not to be medical trust"
and no member of it will sign pa
tents BLACKLIST" or endeavor in any
way to combine to eXtort any more
money from patients.
The object will be to assist in medi-
cal education, provide for the public
health by proper legislation.
It-is to be organized in exact OPP
position to the American Medical AS
sociation in so far as the latter is 4
medical trust.
DR.. George Brown, of anti-tubercd-
losis fame, has accepted the chairman
ship Of the committee on organization
for this new association. Dr. Brown
says he desires no office in the new as
sociation, but is simply helping carry
out the work for the sake of the pril-
ciples involved.
Dr. Brown says the present Medical
Association of Georgia has 1000 mem
bers, which means that over 1000 rep
utable doctore of Georgia do not be-
long to the association at ALL These
1000 have been dominated to some ex-
tent by the minority represented in
the association.
The object of the new association is
to join together in common bond the
1000 men who have helf aloof from the
American Medical Association or the
Georgia Medical Association.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-05
AMERICUS man IN TRIAL
OF STRIBLING IN 1899
Defended the Man Arrested
In DaDViIIe

There is an "Americus end to the
human tragedy enacted at Danville,
Va, a day or two ago when Police
Chief Thomas E. Stribling, of that city,
was arrested for an alleged crime COM
mitted in Georgia a dozen years ago,
and this "Americus end" is going to
play an important part therein
The press dispatches during the past
two days have told the sad story of
Chief Stribling's undoing when his
identity in DanvilIe was revealed by a
Georgia detective.
For five years he had lived in the
Virginia city, an honored and valued
official, and upon the very day of his
arrest under a Georgia warrant ne
would have been reelected to his Of
fce, with increased salary.
But the whole sad story is we'll
known, except the Americus end Of
| it, developing yesterday.
Was Counsel For Stribling.
Among the four attorneys who ably
defended Mr.. Stribling when, in de-
fense Of his wife, he shot and killed
a man, his neighbor, in Harris county
in 1899, was Mr.. Charles R .Winches-
ter, then a resident of Harris county
but since a resident of Americus, and
member of the local bar
Mr.. Winchester is the only surviv-
.ng aCturney of the defense in that IA
nous trial, which created widespread
/ interest at the time.
/ Mr. Winchester talked Interestingly
of the case yesterday and doubtless
regrets the recent turn of affairs.
! Stribling killed a man at Hamilton
Harris county, for grossly insulting
his wife, Mr. Winchester states, and
was given a life sentence, Pending
motion for a new trial, ne escaped and
went to Virginia His wife and child
rem followed, and the family since
lived there happily.
Under an assumed name, that of Z
E. Morris, he has led an exemplary
life, and for five years past has beer
chief of police.
VIII Stand BY Stribling.
Mr. Winchester is thoroughly con
vinced of the fact that Stribling wa.
justified in shooting the man who haC
insulted his wife, and if the case i,
to be tried over again in the courts
of Harris county, the Americus law.
yer, familiar with all the facts therein
will again be in the fight
AS the only surviving attorney for
Stribling at the first trial, and being
entirely familiar with all the facts
in the case, his services, which he has
already freely rendered the unfortu-
nate man, vii prove invaluable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-05
Resignation is Declined.
OFFICES FOR RENT.

We offer for rent the best equpp I'd
Offices in the city. They are in the
second story of our new corner stor.
building, and they all front either OF
Jackson or Forsyth street They have
first class porcelain laya,ories, elec
trio and gas lights, best daylight; also
waxed and stained floors. The rooms
are old English or mission fin sihand
are old English or mission finish and
walls and ceilings white plastered
Permanent tenants only preferred.
CHAS. l.. ANSLEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-05
SENATOR BAILEY
QUITS HIS JOB
Would Not Give His Reason
for So Doing

Washington, March 4.-SenaJor Bal.
ley of Texas has resigned from the sen
ate. He has made no explanation a.
to the resignation to Vice Preside ii
Sherman, who refused to accept i
Mr.. Bailey's term of service does no
expire until March 3, 1913.
Resignation is Declined.
Austin, Tex, March 4,-Goyarnor
TO- B. Colquitt refused to accept Unit.
ed States Senator Bailey's resignation
when it reached him late this after
noon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-05
Mr.. M'C0NKEY TO SPEAK
TODAY AT PRESBYTERIAN

The second of Mr.. McConkey's Quiet
Hour Bible Talks will be given at the
regular church service at the Pres
by.erian church this morning at II
o'clock The two talks and the ones
to follow promises to be of equal inter-
est.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-05

Have you more faith in a good luck
charm than in your own ability?
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-17
CH|LDRENS' HOME
WELL SUPPORTED
Itenlized Account Shows Institution
Has Many Friends--Wonlen Now
Seek Funds For the Maintenance
Of Asylum.

Avery interesting report is here
with published of the financial af-
fairs of the Cairo's Children's Home
for the fiscal year, ending Sept /,
1871
This, the favorite charitable insti-
tuition of Cairo, has been very sue
eessfully conducted by the Board of
Managers; each member of the Board
having devoted considerable time and
money to the management and TO the
maintenance of the home, yet withal
II has been TO them work for love
and pleasure
The beautiful new home has been
entirely paid for, as also the splendid
equipment: but it leaves the treasury
bare, and steps are now being taken
to supply the treasury with funds
that will soon be required to continue
the noble work of the small band of
ladies' who have the homes interests
at heart; and it is expects that the
friends of the home will come 10 the
rescue and contribute their mite as
occasion offrs,
III report shows that IT requires
a monthly expenditure Of $l2S.Gl to
maintain the home. which amount.
seems to be very reasonable and that
II Is being conducted in an economi-
cal manner is evident.
The list Of contributors 10 the
building fund and the maintenance
Of the home as published below, is in
deed Roll of Honor" that shows
Cairo Is well supplied with citizens
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-17

The Board OF Managers also want
to thank DR.. ]. J. Rendleman for
medical services to the children for
the year. Also Mr.. Walter b. Ward
er for his legal services to the cor
poration. They wish also to ac-
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-17
Does Away With posInu.

The latest craze among the Berlin
smart set la having ones portrait
sketched or painted while asleep. The
craze was started by an Austrian
aristocrat, Countess Czlvick, who, ac-
eording to a current story. fell asleep
while waiting In the atelier OF we'll
known painter. The painter found
the countess 50 charming as she Stun.
oered that he dre- her IN that condi.
ton. The portrait was great sue.
cess.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-17
Ancient Needle Factory

The discovery OF prehistoric
needle factory at prehistoric lake VII
lage near Glastonbury. England,
reused much interest recently. The
dwellings were placed on mounds OF
clay raised above the level Of the wa.
ter. The framework Of primitive
loom was found under one mound. and
the number Of broken bone needles
and bone splinters discovered In an,
other mound led the explorers to think
that 1t may have been the site Of an
ancient needle factory.