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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-23
HIGGINS DEFENDS
 NAVAL STATION
Congressman Takes Excep tion to Cutting Out of
 New London

Washington, Feb. 23-During the consideration of the naval appropria- tion bill. Representative Higgins of Connecticut made the point of order against the provision to abolish the naval station at New London and ex- plained the condition of affairs at that place to the house. MT. Higgins took special exception to statement of the secretary of the navy that no vessel of any size could go into the harbor. In answer to this, MT. Hig- gins said:
 q can only say, in answer to the proposition that no vessel of any size can go in there; that I have repeatedly seen torpedo boats and cruisers tied to the docks at the New London coal ing station and one of our most eX- perienced and careful navigators, who has earned a world wide reputation in the American navy, has said that he could take the Connecticut to the station, coal her, and turn her about with perfect ease and safety, l sub- init that an examination of the sur .vey of the Thames river demonstrates that fact"
 MT. Higgins also showed that tiae property would revert to the original owners, and not to the State of Con- necticut, as intimated by the secre- tary of the navy. The entire section abolishing several navy yards and stations went out on a point of order, and 1t is believed the Senate will take similar action.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-23
MIR. MCCORMACK, GREAT IRISH TENOR IS TO
 SING FOR YALE.

The great Irish tenor. John McCor- mack of the Metropolitan Opera com pany will sing in Woolsey hall, New Haven on the evening of Thursday, March 2nd. This is a most interest ing musical announcement as McCOr- mack is not only one of tho greatest tenors in the world, but he is also one of the most picturesque charac- ters on the opera stage because of his youth and personality.
 Mccormack is the only foreign singer over whom the Italians were enthusiastic. and European critics were amazed at the attitude of the Italian critics in regard to the young Irish tenor. It was this Italian \suc- cess that so quickly opened the doors of the Covent Garden to him.
 IL is interesting to note that he will sing several Italian arias in Woolsey haai on the second as we'll as a few groups of Irish songs.
 Mccormack was brought to this country. by Oscar Hammerstein. He made his London debut as the Duke in Rigoletto with Tettrazini heading the cast. In New York he first ap- pe2red las Alfredo in Traviata with the same soprano in the cast
 Miss Marie Narelle, the Australian soprano, and Felix Fox the best pian- ist in Boston will assist. Seats for the concert are on sale at the M Steinert Sons Co, Bridgeport, or a, the Yale Music School. New Haven
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-23
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 PimpIes
Skin Erupdons by the New Calcium Sulphide Waters
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-23
INTEREST IN A HEN.
(Boston Record.)

Courtenay Baber brought re- freshing joke along with him from Chicago to the Boston Underwrit- ers' banquet at Youngs Hotel. He said that a young college graduate who was working on a Kansas farm during the summer vacation took a special delight in involving the old farmer in discussions. One day the farmer remarked that one of his hens pointing her out, showed 8 desire to nurse some eggs into chicks. The young fellow immediately saw a chance for an argument, and asking the farmer if the hen was setting or sitting on the eggs. To which the farmer replied, Well. that don, interest me. The only way that hen interests me is when she. cackles Then I wonder whether she's lay ing or lying"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-23
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Bridgeport Division of the Volunteer Life Savers held a reception and dance at the Seaside Institute last evening, with about 200 present. Both the Norwalk and the Stamford divisions were represented by delegations. Surfman G. H. Strong was floor man. ager. and the floor committee com prised A. Buell. C. Crittenden, L. Refners. W. H. McPhee. B. Campbell and W. McGuinness. The reception comnnit2e included L. J. Refs. F. De- Lemos, 1ieut. w. Arnott. J. F. Stein, A. Lieberum. R. Cunningham. F.. Stewart, George J. Spall. J. Darkin and O. Olsen.
 A very pleasant surprise party was given Miss Florence Janorin by Ger trude Palmer at her home 1O6 Frank street last night. The evening was spent in games and singing by Nor ton Arthur and Edward Healy. Those present were: Florence Janorin, Lil- lian French, Agnes Smith, Frieda French, Catherine Fitzpatrick, Anna Mccarthy, Josephine Griffin, Edith Schmedlin, Gertrude Palmer, Edward Healy, Morton Arthur, Leonard Nich- ols. Dennis Mccarthy, John Fitzpat- rick, William French Ronald OBrien, Henry French, Arthur Desharnais and John Donahue. Lunch was served
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-23
Great Pork Eating
 American Public

Hogs Killed in This Country During
 One Year for Food Purposes Ex-
 ceed by 4,4ss,OOO All Other Kinds
 of Animals Combined.
 Washington, Feb. 23.-"Pork eat CTS" is a term which may rightfully be applied to the people of the Unit ed States if the figures just. made public by the Census Bureau for the year 1909 may be taken as a basis. The figures show that during that year 4.4S3, ,000 more hogs were killed in this country for food purposes than all other animals combined including beeves, calves, sheep, lambs. goats, etc. During the year 1909, 36,443,000 hogs were killed for food purposes and s1,s60,0O0 of all other animals.
 The total number of animals slaughtered in the slaughter houses and meat packing establishments dur ing l9O9 are given as 6S.403,00o. These figures, however, do not rep killed for food purposes during the period which the report covers and the grand total can only be obtain ed, it is declared, upon the comple- ton of the statistics of the Depart ment of Agriculture: The figures houses, which include the large wholesale slaughter and meat packing esta ablishments as well as establish ments and fertilizer factories where dead animals are consumed. The primary purposes of this census in- quiry it is said, was to determine the number of hides and skins available for the manufacture of leather. These cannot be completed until the statis- tics of agriculture are available, but the figures so far collected place the number at 32,371 300 available for hi ', of hogs, from which skins are taken in a few instances.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-23
YIN THE THEATRES
POLI'S.

The supreme test came yesterday afternoon and evening and the Poi vaudeville was declared the winner. No more striking significance Of the vogue of this form of amusement as supplied by Manager Poli could pc asked for than a view of this popular playhouse at both performances pack ed to capacity and people lighting Tor even the privilege of standing up. This too despite the counter attrac- lions both of the pay kind and the free kind Perhaps it is because the people are always assured Of see ing a little more than they pay for and in any event Poll vaudeville who were unable to get inside the doors yesterday haTe six more per- formances from which to choose and they will see the same big bill head ed by Pat Rooney and Marion Bent in their nev offering ''At the News Stand" This young and talented cou- pie with as many friends and admir- CTS as any two acts in vaudeville are a big hit at each performance with Pats original style of dancing or the act The special feature of the bill Is provided by the '-Musikalgirls" meaning five young women who were formerly leading soloists of the Bos- ton Fadettes that famous musical or ganization- Those who comprise the act are Mary Wilczek, violin; Rosa lie Jacobson, cello; Eleanor Piper, cornet; Edith Swan Corbett, trom- bone and Estelle Churchill, piano and drums. Incidentally Miss Churchill is some singer if any one should ask you The act has not failed a per- formance yet of being the proverbial riot The added feature is vau-. deville's most beautiful act the won- derful exhibition of bareback riding by Ella Bradna and Fred Derrick. This pair have been the star riding features of the Barnum & Bailey cir GUS for eight years and it is easily seen why they have been for the en- tire country to-day offers no more graceful or skillful riders than they are. Miss Bradna is beautiful wo- man and the personification of grace while Fred Derrick is a positive won der in his line. On the same bill may be seen Bedini and Arthur the ever popular duo of comedy Jugglers in an act which combines skill with amusing features and for a singing act of the novel order none have 1t on Pusey and Ragland. The bill is opened by The Rexos in a marvel . lous exhibition of roller skating which ise a decidedly radical departur from what we are accustomed to call fancy skating as seen in rinks locally. Jerge and Hamilton offer a neat little singing and dancing act and when you stop and think 1t over it is a most entertaining bill of vau- deville and one every lover of good q vaudeville wont miss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-23
MANY COMMITTEES PERFECTING PLANS
 FOR CARMINTIVAL
Garden of Chance Among the Many Attractive Nov cities Being Completed.

By the apportionment of the ex- tensive work of arranging for the Carmintival among a large number of committees the Ladies of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul are completing their preparations for the two nights event without overburdening any iu- dividual member with work, and al the same time accomplishing the de- sired results satisfactorily.
 Owing to the many features that will contribute to the two programs for the two nights, there are many arrangements to be made. Each de- partment is in charge of its own com mittee.
 One of the most striking features apart from the two big events the Minstrels and the Card Carnival, will be the Garden of Chance, an exten- sive garden of artificial flowers which will be offered for sale to the patrons of the Carmintival. Each flower will include a gift. The garden will be
 Among the committees are:
 Executive Committee-Au the of f1cers and Directors.
 Music-Mrs. Henry Lee.
 Decorations-Mrs. Geo. T. McCar- thy, Mrs. John T. King. Mrs: David Marie Suspicion. Miss Clara Burns, Miss N. M. Shanahan.
 General Booth-Miss Mary Sullivan, Mrs. Edward Walsh, Mrs. Chas. Deas, Mrs. F. J. Lynch, Mrs. J. H. Prindle, Mrs. J. H. Clampett, Mrs. Thomas McMullen, Miss Frances Ar Alice Kelly, Miss Mary Pastine, Miss Agnes O'Brien, Miss Ellen Burke, Miss Anne Dennis, Miss Alice Dennis. Miss Anna Belle McPadden. Miss Kate Noonan, Mrs. Julia Kelly, Miss TF> A~r Miss Annie Smith
 Utility Table.-Mrs. F. A. Holste, Mrs. F. R. Irwin, Miss E. G. Garrett, Mrs. Wm. Hogan, Mrs. D. J. Gaynor, Mrs. F. W. Seery, Mrs. J. M. O'Con- nell, Mrs. Walter sackett. Mrs. J. Carroll, Miss Charlotte Gaynor. Miss Annie Gleason, Miss Nellie Owens, Miss Mary Lally, Miss Nellie Cullin- an, Miss Katherine Irwin, Miss Bessie Flanagan.
 cas-Chairwoman, Mrs. John ma Cunningham, Agnes Feeley, Ce- lestine Feeley, Lillian Grace. Rosa lie Davis. May Thomas Florence Neary, Anna J. Sadler, Rose Flana- gan, Lillian Whitcomb, Mary Sheedy, Ethel Reilly.
 Chairwoman; Mrs. Andrew Krause, Mrs. James Weldon. Mrs. J. Worden, Miss Dora Miller, Miss Anna Buck, Miss Mary Weldon, Miss Loretta GIL roy, Miss Ruth Miller, Miss Hazel Thompson, Miss Elsie Burke, Miss Marion Krause
 Committee in charge of dance Mon- day evening. Feb. 27.-Mrs. M. J. Dargan, Mrs. Thomas H. Dewitt, Mrs. J. Henry Callahan, Mrs. T. M. Gull linan, Mrs. J. L. McGovern, Mrs. Ed ward Fitzgerald, Mrs. W. J. A. O'Hara, Mrs. W. J. Mclaughlin. Mrs. Maurice F. McKenna, Mrs. Robert Hawkins, Mrs. Walter Anderson, Mrs. J. J. Cullinan, Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh, Mrs. James T. Rourke, Mrs. T. Leo <Lalley, Mrs. T. B. McNamara, Mrs. S. P. Cronan, Mrs. F. C.. Irwin, Mrs. Thomas Arnold, Mrs. F. W. Wren, Mrs. J. F. Gaynor, Mrs. James Meath, Hrs. J. J. Carraher, Mrs. Andrew P. Owens Mrs. E. F. Blank, Mrs. P. J. Coljung, Mrs Chas. c. Kingston, Mrs. s. D. Horan, Mrs. David F. Osborne, Mrs. H. J. Ma1oney.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-23
PARK THEATRE

Perhaps there is no actor on the American stage to-day who so truly man of gigantic deals as does Wilton Lackaye. In his latest offering '"The Stranger" which comes to the Park Theatre next Tuesday Evening for a return engagement, MT. Lackaye of fers new type of financial king and .'The Battle but equally fascin- ating. Charles Dazey, author of ''The Stranger" has given it a strong love interest and many sparkling epf- grams. MT. Lackaye has never been better fitted in his long and success full career.
 Miss Billie Burke in Suzanne"
 Charming Miss Billie Burke is to be the attraction at the Park Theatre on Monday evening, Feb. 27, in "Su- zanne," the new comedy in which she scored a pronounced success at the Lyceum Theatre, New York, at appearing there ever since. ''Suzan. ne" is @ happy little play full of ex- quisitely funny characters and anus ing situations. Indeed, so universal is its humor that it is now being pre- sented with success in France, Bel erica. It was the talk of Paris all last summer. There it was called 'Le Marriage de Mile. Beulemans,' and the critics praised it especially because it introduced a naive, per fectly unsophisticated heroine who managed to accomplish everything she wanted to do through her sum- ny temperament. It was so refined. so simple, so unlike the comedies generally produced in Paris that the theatregoers welcomed it as gen uine innovation. The piece in real ity is Belgian. It was written by two young dramatists, Frantz Fonson and Fernand Wicheler, whom it has made the idols of the theatergoers of Brus- sells. The role of Suzanne" gives Miss Burke splendid opportunities for the display of her unusual charm and artistic versatility and she is sup ported by a particularly strong com pany that includes Julian L'Estrange, G. w. Anson, Conway Tearle, Har- ry Harwood, Lumsden Hare, Rosa Rand and Alison Skipworth. Miss Burke will be seen here, too, in '"The Philosopher in the Apple Orchard" the playlet by Anthony Hope which she has been using, at the Lyceum Theater, New York, as a curtain rais- CT.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-23

A little vinegar put into water in which eggs are poached will keep them white and prevent them from spread ing.
 one teaspoonful of mixed herbs are the proper favoring for one quart of wa ter for soup.
 White kid gloves should be rubbed gently with bread crumbs after each wearing and they will keep clean a long time.
 Add q teaspoonful of sugar of lead to the water in which fine silk hosiery is washed to prevent the delicate color from fading.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-23
LAST OF LIkCOLN
 BEARERS IS DYING
Special from LII

Especial from United Press.)
 Watertowh. N. Y.. Feb. 23-Judson Marshall. last survivor of the 20 hon. orary pail bearers at the funeral of Abraham Lincoln. is dying at his home in this city. Marshall is 78 years of age. When the funeral services for President Lincoln were arranged. 20 First Sergeants were appointed honor- ary bearers. Marshall being among tine number.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-23
Funeral Director Stanton

George F. Starton. who has held the position as assistant to H. A. Reming- ton the funeral director and embalm- CT, has branched out for himself and is associated in the business by his brother, and has opened headquarters at 7O9 Shelton street, with all private telephone connections. both at his of flee and residence. the office phone being 3045, while his residence on Broad street phone number is 4045. Calls will receive prompt attention, at any hour. MT. Stanton has acquired a complete line of the very latest fu- neral furnishings, and is ready for business. MT. Stanton, Sr., being in this particular line of business for the past eight years there is no doubt that funeral Director Stanton will meet with the success which he deserves.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-23
WESLEYAN STUDENT
 INJURED IN CANNON
 SCRAP WILL RECOVER
fspecial from United Press.

Middletokn. Conn.,. Feb 23-That his few minor injuries would soon mend was the report given out today at Middlesex Hospital on R. V. Brokaw, a Plainfield. N J.. Wesleyan student who was hurt during the annual can- non scrap. last Tuesday. In attempt ing to cut a light wire at the scene of the fight. Brokaw fell from the lad der on which he was standing and was badly shaken up. No bones were broken
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-23

When the eyelashes are thin or in clined to stand out rub them at night with vaseline or cocoa butter.
 Wooden breadboards are kept in bet ter condition by rubbing them with sand than by simply using soap.
 Odd pieces of fruit. such as one banana. an apple or an orange, are mixed with lemon gelatine to advant- age.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-23
DISPUTE OVER FUNDS.
Some of Democrats Claim There Arc
 No S6,000 in Treasury.

There seems to be some discussion as to the amount of funds that the Democratic state central committee has at hand to conduct its proposed permanent campaign in this state.
 One member of the state central committee says that the committee has S6.00O of funds at hand, and others deny it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-23

Funeral services over the remains of William w., infant son of Thomas and Catherine A. Morrissey. were held yes terday afternoon from the home of the parents. 319 Golden Hill street. Rev. c. J. McElroy conducting the services. Burial was in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-23

The funeral of Clementine F.. wife of Adorlf Kregling. was held yester- day afternoon from her late home in Carroll avenue. Rev. Herman G. Wei mer. pastor of the German Reformed church. conducting the services. The bearers were Louis Shorndorf William Bernhardt. John Doehrer and Almon Clark. Interment was in Park ceme- tory
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-23

The remains of Robert Wilson, who died at the Sailors Snug Harbor on Tuesday. were brought to this city today and taken in charge by Funeral Director H. E.. Bishop. He was a native of Stratfield and in his life had followed the sea. He was a re- tired sea captain and a school teacher. He is survived by a daughter. Mrs. Hanford Lyon, and one son. Terry Wilson. of Stratfeld
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-23

Edith Brechlin. wife of Emil Pitz, died yesterday at her home. 357 Brooks street. after a short illness. in her 55th year. She was a member of the Frauen Verein of the German Re formed church and the Germania La dies Singing Society. She is sur- vived by her husband. two daughters and four sons
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-23

Jane. wife of John Waters. of 71 Olive street. died yesterday at the
 Bridgeport hospital after a brief ill., ness with pneumonia. She is sur vived by her husband and one daugh- ter. Alice Waters
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-23
OBITUARY

Frederick w. Smith. known as rural free delivery carrier No. 6. attached to the Fairfield post office. died last evening at his home in Holland Heights after an illness of several weeks with stomach trouble. He is a native of Fairfield, being born in that village Nov. 2. 1862. News of his end wiN be received with consid- erable regret by a. large circle of friends. He is survived by his wid- OW.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-23

Farmer Want Ads. Cent Word
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
FRED DIMMICK IS
 BACK FROM THE EAST
Says There Is a General Feeling of Optimism Throughout the
 Country

Fred Dimmicl<, who has assumed per sonal charge of tic interests of his father in Philadelphia, returned yes terday from a trip over the eastern markets and to the various industrial centers of the country. He has been getting in touch with the large busi- ness which is handled by the Dimmick company of Philadelphia and will prob ably remove from Birmingham to the Quaker City within a short time.
 Tn Pittsburg and other large man. ufacturing centers," said MT. Dimmick there is a feeling of optimism that means very valuable business this year. The fact that great orders have only recently been placed by the rail- road interests indicate to the average producer that there is not such a feel ing of pessimism throughout the coun- try.
 While this is true it cannot be de- nied that the Birmingham district is suffering in two lines. The coal sales of the district are very light, and made more pronounced by reason of the heavy sales recorded last year while the western strike was on and while the Mississippi river was not open to traffic. Now the strike Is over and the river is open. That opens up the old water route from Pittsburg to New Orleans and that reacts to the injury of Birmingham. Hence here there Is a feeling of pessimism."