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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-17
amazing mid-air exploits. Double and |

amazing mid-air exploits. Double and
triple flying somersaults were per-
formed by these trapeZe gymnasts.
On the slack wire. there were men
and women who balanced themselves
by their eyelids. jumped over impede
ments and made their work spectacu-
lar in various ways. There was the
human bow-knot, who untangled him
self without the use Of knife from
most intricate patterns Of humanity
into which he wove himself without
assistance. There were sisters with
iron jaws who used them to clinch
by their teeth to the end OF string
and whirling around, high in air.
Cowboys and Bucking Bronchos.
Many other things there were. not
the least of which was the perform
ance of cowboys and cowgirls. They
rode bucking bronchos, lassooed one,
two, three and four feet. at will. of
galloping horses. shot off their guns,
dragged a murderous horse thief on
his face through the tan bark around
and around the arena. raced, fought
and made noise. shouting and trying
to shoot out the lights with blank car
tridgeS.
Then there were of course, the funny
people, man ard beast. There was the
small clown. in various get-ups, funny
Maid Marion OdSBeTS dI sue, d NclICu
Salome, fat clowns. lean clowns and
clowns. One OF them gets himself killed.
and fired out of cannon, but revived
for further slaughter to make another
Washington holiday.
There will be a performance at Con-
vention Hall every afternoon and night
this week.
Philadelphians as Guests.
More than 200 members Of Lu Lu Temple
Mystic Shrine, of Philadelphia. arrived
in Washington last night at $40 o'clock
to be the guests Of Almas Temple. If
they did not return to their native city
with recollections of a night well spent,
it will not be because the members of
Almas Temple did not exert themselves
in their behalf
The members of Almas Temple met
their brothers at Union station, and, led
by a brass band, marched them to the
Metropolitan Hotel where the two bodies
dined. At s o'clock they attended the
circus. Later an informal smoker was
held at the hotel.
Addresses were made by W. Freeland
kendrick, potentate of Lulu Temple and
imperial outer guard Of the Imperial
Council of North America of the A. A.
and o. NJ. s.: Herman Reborn, repre-
sentative of the Imperial Council: Fran
els A. Callahan, Past Potentate Alexander
Grant and DR.. Frank E. Gibson Of Almas
Temple.
The members Of Lu Lu Temple returned
to Philadelphia this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-17

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-17

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-17

Club Breakfast, 2Sc.
from I'LL am. Royal Lunch, JO5 nth No.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
Father Bitterly
 Comments Qn His
 Daughters Choice
New York Newspaperman fingered by Elopement- Scores Friends of the Cou- pie.
(Spcial from United Press.>

New Hartford, Sept. 1.-The publica- tion by Franklin Mathews, a we'll known newspaperman of New York, of his objection to the marriage of his daughter, Myra Louise, 20, to William E. Parsons, chief consulting architect of the Philippines, 40, at New Bos- ton, on Aug. 21, caused mild sen- sation in social circles here, today.
 q desire to make it plain to the community in which my late daughter has lived so long and is so we'll known" said the letter Mathews caus- ed to be published in a local paper, yesterday, that I was not opposed to this marriage as a marriage but was opposed bitterly and unalterably to hasty marriage. I have no com ment to make on the conduct of those who helped to rush this young girl into a marriage with man twice her age and exactly seven weeks from the first time they met without giving her father the slightest reason for suspecting it. I wish the newly mar ried couple no more misfortune than the loss of a fathers love.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
German Singers To Be Guests Here
 Over Labor DaV

This evening. tomorrow and Labor Day, the Maennerchor of Taftville will be the guests of the waebisch- CT Maennerchor of this city. The vis- itors will arrive this afternoon and will be immediately taken on trol- leY ride to Seaside Park. When Bridgeport's beauty spot is investigat- ed ,the guests will be taken to Maen- nerchor hall in French street where fine supper prepared by the ladies of the Chor will be awaiting them. The evening will be given over to formal reception and dancing.
 Tomorrow the visitors will be shown about the city by their hosts. Tn the afternoon there will be a grand concert at the hall with singing by the Ansonia Maennerchor and the two other organizations.
 On Monday, Labor Day, a picnic will be given at Maennerchor Grove in French street. A card of athletic sports has been prepared under the direction of Paul Scholz. Dancing will be enjoyed in the hall all day. The committee in charge of the ar engagements includes: Fred Roehrich, chairman; John Horscheler, secretary; Matthew Schwarz, treasurer; Louis Wagner, Louis EilZinger, Christian Schick and William Haug.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02

ments that are actually created. Property owners are deeply interest ed in having a voice in this import ant matter.
 Rent payers are even more inter- ested. Bonds mean more taxes More taxes means higher rents.
 The bonds which it is proposed to issue amount to almost million dol lars. There is included $4OO,0O0 for high school, s225,OOO for an aims house, $10O,000 for bridge repairs and the balance for other matters.
 The actual expenditure that will be laid upon the property of the city, in cludtng interest charges will be not far from s1,60O,O0O.
 The petition to be effective must be signed by one voter in every six reg istered on the list of 191O
 The task of getting these names IS very large. About two-thirds of the work has been accomplished in slight ly more than two-thirds of the avail able time. This means that the work will have to be speeded up little Tn the days that remain.
 So, friends of the referendum, get your petitions into the Farmer office, as rapidly as possible, that they may be checked on time, and in any event not later than six o'clock, Wednesday evening, Sept G..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
Warner Bros Fire Laddies Off For
 Allentown, Penn.

Clad in their regulation regalia of blue, the Warner Bros. Fire Depart ment, headed by the Wheeler & Will son band and accompanied by about half a hundred guests, departed via, the Steamer Bridgeport at o'clock this morning, for Allentown, Pa., where they are to be the guests of Goodwill No. of that city. Prior to the departure the company headed by the band held @ short street parade from the factory to the steamboat dock.
 On their arrival in New York, the Bridgeporters will ferry across to Jersey City where they will board a special train on the New Jersey Gen. tral for Allentown, expecting to reach that city about 5 o'clock this evening. Their stay in Allentown will be until Monday evening when the return trip will be made by special train Among the guests accompanying the f1remen are Assistant Chief Daniel Johnson and Capt. Long of No. 2 company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
Pretty Girl Is Held As White
 Slave Witness
Granddaughter of Wealthy Washington Man Said to Have Been Lured From Convent.
Special from United Press.)

Cambridge, Mass, Sept +Detained, today, at an East Cambridge instftu- tion for women, is pretty IS year Helen Berens, said to be a granddausbfsr of a wealthy Washington, D. C., resi- dent. The Berens girl is held as a witness against Gertrude Toy, 35, who was held by the Federal court On a charge of white slavery in connection with the disappearance, 1S months ago, of Helen, daughter of Mrs. John Berens, under $3,000 bonds. Helen Be- rens was a pupil at convent just outside of Philadelphia, where she went after she had graduated from the exclusive dancing school of Cora B. Shrieve, of Washington, whose pu- pills number the children of foreign Ambassadors and ministers and the capitals most exclusive society mem bers.
 She disappeared from the convent IS months ago. After a search which led through several upstate New York cities and ended in Boston and Cam bridge, the girl was located at a msv- ing picture theatre here. It is charg- ed she was lured away from the con- vent by an elegantly dressed woman who stopped there. The Toy woman will be given hearing early this month
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
All Names Must be in Farmer Office Not Later Than 6 O'clock, Wednesday
 Evening, Sept. 6
Work of Obtaining Signatures of Electors Must Be Speeded up Little During the Next Few Days-An Friends of the Referendum Are Requestedsto Put Shoulder to the Wheel.

All referendum petitions must be in the office of the Farmer not later than six o'clock, Wednesday evening, Sept. 6.
 A thousand names of voters are still necessary to make the petition effective and some sharp work must be done between now and Sept. r, when the thirty days allowed by the legislature expires.
 All who are interested in confirm ing the hardly gained right of refer endum to the people will assist by cutting out the petition in the Far mer, getting it signed by a voter and sent to his office.
 The address from which the voter last voted should be signed, as this facilitates finding his name on the registration lists.
 All friends of the referendum are requested to give assistance in order that the necessary number of names may be on hand before the expiration of the time.
 In Hartford the citizens have long had the right to vote upon bond is- sues. The same right has been en- joyed by the people of New Haven.
 A bond is mortgage upon the property of the city. It is an expenI sive way of raising money, since it is paying double for the improve
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
Stamford Citizens To Have A Vote
 On New Charter

i Stamford Sept. .2.-That the eloquence of Judge H. Stanley Finch failed 10 make a deep impression upon the mind If Gov. Simeon B. Baldwin may be gathered from the announcement which comes from Hartford, that the new charter which, if adopted, will nrovide one government for the town and city of Stamford, has received the signature of the governor, which means that it is a law, and will, in due time, appear in the bulky blue-covered book containing special acts passed at the present session of the General Assem- bly.
 The charter,o course, contains ref erendum provision, and one of it is to become effective unless majority or those voting at a special election in October indicate, by ballot, that they want it.
 Presumably the next thing in order is to have the charter printed, so that people may know precisely what It contains, and thus be in position to talk and vote the more lntelngentiy upon #.
 So far as can be ascertained, the ac- tion of the Common Council, last Mon- day evening, when it decided 1t didn't want to incorporate in the charter cer- tain provisions it once approved, relat- ing to the office of city engineer, came too late to affect the bill which has received the approval of the governor. Still, there is a chance that the Legis- lature will still oblige the Council.
 .'I do not believe there would be any serious difficulty in securing the pass age of an amendment such as the Council proposes, if there is a general desire for it, said Representative Huxford, this morning, just before leav- ing for Hartford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
Three Six Foot
 'Invaids'' Are
 Hypnotic Victims
Mother Has Convinced them That They Are Suffering From Heart Failure.
Especial from United Presso

Especial from United Press.)
 GLoVersville, N. Y., Sept. 2-The state health authorities will investi- gate the cases of three brothers, who nave heen kept in bed for years be- cause their mother believes they are suffering from aggravated heart dis ease. Physicians have pronounced the men as well, as strong, as six foot New York farmers possibly can be.
 1t is believed they are hypnotized of John Bennett George, 32, the old est son, has been in bed eight years, Ward, 29, has been an invalid" 10 years. and Frank 27, six years.
 Both Bennett and his wife, who is 50, insist that their children suffer terribly. They have already offered /to send the men to the hospital for treatment but the mother refuses to allow them to go Many physicians have visited them through curiosity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
HOSPITAL SUNDAY AT
 STEEPLECHASE TO BE
 SEASONS BIGGEST HIT
From All Parts of Country Come Inquiries Concerning
 Disposition of Valuable House Boat.
Cys Two Hospitals to Receive Equal Benefits From Re-
 ceipts of Day-Occasion May Mark Closing of Island as Summer Resort.

Great interest is being manifested in Captain Paul Boytons plans for Hospital Sunday at Steeplechase Island one week from tomorrow, which is expected to wind up the an amusement place. Tickets have been placed on sale /in connection with the giving away of the magni- fcent houseboat, Carekiller, and the demand for them is brisk, nearly H. 900 having already been sold. The Queens Daughters have taken hold of the event and the members of that charitable organization are working hard to aid in making the day the greatest in the history of the island
 Both the Bridgeport hospital and accepted the offer of Captain Boyton to divide the net receipts of the day between those institutions. The ac- ceptance of the Bridgeport hospital is as follows; in answer to the letter of Captain Boyton:
 "Your letter to Supt Jones of the Bridgeport hospital was handed me in his absence on his vacation. Your kind offer of net receipts on Steep1e- chase Island on Sunday, September 10 to Bridgeport and St. Vincent's Hospitals is accepted by Executive Ol DlT0ClOTS OI bTluS0pOII Hospital, and we have asked MT. Will liam E. Burnham of our Board of Directors to represent us on your committee. Thanking you for your generous offer, we are,
 'Very truly yours,
 l.. $. Catlin, Chairman,
 Executive Committee
 From St. Vincent's hospital came this reply:
 Your kind offer to hand and we thank you very much for including our hospital in your proposal of Sep tember 10. It must be gratifying to you to see the interest that is dis played and we trust that the day will be successful in every way. Assuring you of our approval, praying God to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
Steuben Statue
 Unveiled Today :.
 Before Kaiser
of the Steuben Stat ute Unveiled Last Year
 at Washington.
Especial from United Press.) )

(SpeCIaI rom UnIeU PreSS.J
 Pottsdam, Sept. 2-On behalf of the United States, Representative Richard Bartholdt, of St. Louis. today, pre- scented to Germany a replica of the General Won Steuben statue in Wash ington.
 The unveiling took place in the pres ence of the Emperor, Crown Prince, Premier Hollweg, Minister Waechter and a brilliant array of distinguished officials. The Emperor responded to Representative Bartholdt's address with a set speech. Later, Bartholdt engaged in animated conversation with the German officials who asked many questions about the financial and commercial situation in the Uni ted States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
bless your undertaking, we remain,
 s'Yours respectfully,
Sisters of Charity.

ours reSpecI1ully,
 Sisters of Charity"
 Many merchants have volunteered to aid in the hospital benefit by do- hating prizes and a number have al- ready been received, including two tons of ccal from Vincent Bros. Let ters are being received by Captain Boyton from many places in relation to the houseboat, the information having been obtained from souvenir postal cards published to advertise the event.
 Prof. George Holloway, wealthy horse owner, who lives in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri, sent Captain Boyton $10 for tickets. He has visit ed in this city and said he would spend his summers here if he should be the fortunate person to get the houseboat.
 During the recent storm party of yachtsmen from the Melrose club of Rudder Point on the Hudson, with quarters at the foot of 18th street, New York city, put into the Gut" off Steeplechase Island. On Wednesday they inspected the houseboat and sai1 that the club will be represented at the island on Hospital Sunday and will give $2,5oO to the one who gets it. Members of the weather bound party invested $25 in tickets.
 Captain Boyton looks for a big fleet of pleasure craft at the island on Hospital Sunday. He has communi- cated with practically all of the east ern yacht clubs and has had replies from most of them, with applications for tickets.
 One of the big features of the closing day at the island will be the final baseball game in the Connect1- cut league between Bridgeport and Springfield Therefore the island sea- son, as we'll as the baseball season, will close together. It is expected that over 5000 people will go to the island on that day to see the baseball game alone. The island is open to- day, tomorrow and Labor Day as usual,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
Astor And His Fiancee Go To
 Country Estate
M a TT i a g Rumor Again Crops Out Because Rhine cliff Is Astor's Favorite Retreat.
Special from United Press.)

New York, Sept. With the depar- ture of Colonel John Jacob Astor, his f1ancee, Miss Madeline Force and members of the Force family for the Astor summer home, "Ferncliff," at Rhinecliff on the Hudson, the rumor again became current, today, that all preparations for the marriage had been completed.
 Colonel Astor only smiled blandly when attempts to verify the reports were made. Colonel Astor's friends believe that he will be married there because it is the place of his birth and it is a favorite retreat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
Former Shellfish
 Commissioner Dead

Especial from United Press.)
 Middletown, Sept 2-Robert G. Pike, 55, former shelIfish commissioner and at his death assistant state highway commissioner, died at Middlesex hos pital, last night from brain fever. He left a widow and six children. The body will be taken to Brooklyn, =. Y for burial
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
Reciprocity Is
 Taft's Subject
 For Fair Speech
President Will Be Enter tained at Luncheon-Gov- ernor Baldwin Also Sto Speak.
Special from United Press ,

Hartford, Sept 2-The arrangements for entertaining President Taft on his visit to the Connecticut Fair Sept. ', calls for state luncheon in Memor- ial hall, a short parade and a quick swing around the fair grounds where the President and Governor Baldwin will address the crowds. Reciprocity is expected to be Taft's subject.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
ENGLISH GOLFER GRACEFUL
 BUT TRAVERS TRIMMED HIM.

Special from United Press.)
 New York, Sept. 2.-Harold H. Hilton, "England's most graceful golfer" today, clamored for a return match with William J. TraEers, the American expert, who defeated him at Garden City, 75 to TT.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
THE PRETTIEST FACE

and the most beautiful hands are of. ten disfigured by an unsightly wart
 It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover. for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy, 253 Fairfield avenue and 1S6 Cannon St
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02

Lewes, Del.-Miss Laura Dorsey of Saugatuck, Conn, lost parasol in East River and has laid claim to one recovered from the inside nf a shark caught here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02

Baltimore-After they threatened his life unless he gave them money, Father Brown, of St. Marks church. overpowered two thugs and locked them in his kitchen until the police came.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02

Tarrytown, N. Y-One hundred members of the Rockefeller family association, visited Uncle Johns Po- cantico Hill estate and looked over the proposed tunnel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
THE FARMER FOR yACATIoNERs

Readers of '"The Farmer leaving the city for the season, mountains or rural resorts, or for Europe, can have it sent direct to them by mail for any period desired-days, weeks or months Addresses may be chang ed as often as desired.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
CLEANEASY. THE BEST HAND
 SOAP

Guaranteed not to injure the skin. Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust, Grease, ink, Paint and Dirt. For the hand or clothing. Large can 10 cents. Manufactured by Wm. R. Winn. :44 Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02

Irving Lewis of Riverside, Califor- nia is visiting his uncle Charles Beach of the Newtown turnpike. MT. Lewis forbears came to Fairfield in 1852 and made their home at the old Horse Tavern mean where he is vis- fting. He was born in the west and this. is his first visit to New England.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
PUBLIC LIBRARY CLOSED
 SUNDAY AND LABOR DAY

The Bridgeport Public Library will be closed in all departments, to-mor- row and Monday, Sept. and 4.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02

Dr. Ober has removed his office and residence to 632 Kossuth street, corner of Barnum avenue. Il
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02

Misses Anna and Kathrine Crotty of 398 Arctic street, left Friday morning for New York, where they will meet a party of friends who will accompany them to Niagara Falls.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Little Hazel Morris of Seaview ave- Tnue entertained about 30 of her little friends Tuesday in honor of her fifth birthday. She received many hand some gifts. Games were played and the Misses Ava Clark, Elizabeth Mor- rts and Lois Wolf entertained with fancy dances after which all sat down to dainty collation.. All left voting Hazel a charming little hos tess.
 MT. Henry Bieger and his mother, Mrs. Jennie Bieger, accompanied by Mrs. Annie Spader of Portchester, N. Y., left last night for a ten day trip to Niagara Falls and other points of interest. MT. Bigger is the shipping clerk for the Bridgeport Motor Go. and has many friends throughout the city.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-14
Tilden's Words at the Crisis

was claiming the election Of Governor
Hayes by majority of one vote In the
electoral college. We were sore afraid.
almost panic-stricken at the unexpect-
ed state of affairs. and three or four
OF US who were close to Mr.. Tilden
called upon him in the mid-afternoon OF
that day in the expectation that we
would receive some word from him
that would inspire us with courage.
We hoped-nay believed - that he
would say something that would go
through the country like a trumpet
blast, rallying the Democratic party. II
that were necessary.
When the governor greeted US, he
seemed to us to be wholly uncopcern-
ed by the news which he already had
received. He looked from one to the
other Of US in that solemn manner
which was so characteristic of him,
and we felt assured that he was formu-
lating In his mind something which
would put In an epigramatic and Inn
pressive manner the counsel which
he felt 1t wise to give. You may re-
member that he was reported as hav-
ing said, with great solemnity: "A
vital constitutional question is In
volved In this matter. It rests be-
tween my countrymen and the gov