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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16

ed "Open Your Eyes" in his usual pleasing manner. Ed Hart was en- cored for his selection, "A Dream. " ne was followed by Lester Burdick Who brought down the house with the catchy tune Sweetness" Albert bass voice in When the Lighthouse Bell Goes Ding Dong Jack Hughes who has the Chauncey Olcott throb In his tones, sang Planning" in a style that brought him an encore. All this time Charlie Jewett and the other end men were cracking numerous good jokes.
 of Matt Weller and his topical song, Way Down in Bridgeport" He touched on. the various local questions and kept the people laughing After Burdfck and Barry had shown some of their graceful dancing steps, Eddie Madigan led the entire band in the finale Listen to the Jungle Band"
 The bones in the first part were Matt Weller, Lester Burdick, Frank Buckley and George Mccormick The
 tambos' were Charles Jewett, Joe Barry. Eddie Madigan and William Brown. The chorus, which came in strong on the song refrains, included Joseph Shapiro. John Rampe, James Tierney. John Anderson. Daniel Cow
 
 Frank Funkie, George Hall, Thomas Finn, Walter Laidlaw, Winfield Bur gess, Neil Hall. William Walsh. Dave Donovan, DeForest Youngs, Jack Lannon, Al Goulden. James Coyle, Jack Iillis. Richard Dunn, Andy Can- field, Daniel Clifford.
 Bill Toomey was never in better form than in his Hebrew monologue last night. He told the troubles of Goldstein in his inimitable way, and the fun. never Jagged while he was on the stage.
 One of the best features of the bill was the work of the trio, James Kee- gan. Dan Cowan and George .Finkle- stone. James Keegan aroused enthu- siasm by his singing of Ever Lovin' lf1ize. Dan Cowan was eneored for his rag time number, and George l Finklestone got a big hand for his superb piano playing. The vocal duets of Keegan and Cowan were also hgood
 Altogether the show was a big hit and reflects great credit upon the management.
 The first part was arranged and the funny lines conceived by James Ma honey, and the work is certainly high " credltable to him. Many of the jokes were not only new but had some ! of the stuff peddled out by professional troupeS backed off the boards. George Flnkelstone who arranged the music for the first part, deserves no little credit for the success which his ef- forts made possible
 Diminutive Eddie Madigan whose versatility has so many times been shown on the local stage, never ap- peared to finer advantage. Not only did he conceive and stage the olio but he acted himself the part of the Teu- tonic /schoolmaster in a manner that would have put the kibosh upon many professionals.
 "A Day at School'' is the best thing Eddie has ever done, and in many respects is vastly superior to most of the highly paid afterpieces, so termed, now appearing vaudeville.
 Others who assisted in making the entertainment a success were Eddie Feeley, Louis Brock, John J. Reynolds, William Secrecy, Frank Carmody, Frank Mills, Sheridan Ladd, Samuel Speilman, and John A. Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16
Sfl| Contending Over Most Adaptable Route For Trol- leyS to Run to SOuih
 West End
Eompany Refuses to Build Through South Avenue Be-
 tween Main Street and Park
 Avenue-Tho e Who Iiun1i-
 mated Question Last Evening

The Board of Aldermen last even ! ing again listened to the good and Fbad points of the proposed trolley ex- Ftension to seaside park but no fac- ton was taken. the matter still be- Sidewalks committee
 The Connecticut Company absolute iy refuses to lay its tracks in that section of South avenue between Main and Park avenue. This new condi- tion was told to the council last ev- ening by Alderman P. H. Brady. who recommended that the call for a hearing 6n the laying of tracks in South avenue from Main street tn Iranistan avenue be amended to read in South avenue from Park avenue west. The amendment was lost.
 George NJ. Flames. president of the Park board spoke in favor of the ' South avenue route to Iranistan ave- nue to Atlantic street to the Bar mum dyke, as he believed it meets all the requirements The route he said would open two more gates to the park One at Iranistan avenue and Atlantic street and another half a mile further At the bath houses MT Flames also stated that the Conn. Co | South Avenue between Main street and Park avenue.
 A. E. Mcdonald of the Crane O. stated that his company was only in- tercsted in the extension because of their workmen. It was not the in- tention of his company to close South avenue. unless the city fathers thought 1t would for the best interests of the city It has been stated he said that his company would not open At lantic street unless South avenue was closed. He would it understood that irrespective Of South avenue. Allan
 tic street extension would be deeded to the city. It was the intention also, of the company to make an entrance to their plant on the Atlantic street side providing the cars go through that street
 Judge F. K. Nicholson, speaking for the Bridgeport Malleable Iron Go. ia = vored the laying of the tracks. The extension would greatly benefit the
 workingmen of that plant. There were. however, two conditions which would have to he met. His company operates d spur track and two indus trial or gauge roads. If matters could be arranged satisfactorily his com pany would favor. George M. Flames, speaking later stated that such con- ditions were met at the plant of the T. NJ C. Co. at the A. T. & s. Co., plant and that no trouble was being experienced w. H. Hobbs of the Bridgeport Hardware Go. and F. C. Clarke of the N. Palmer Go. also favored South avenue and Iranistan avenue to Atlantic street.
 Attorney Harry F. Lyons, represent ing as he stated 75 per cent of the property owners in South avenue be- tween Park and Main street opposed the laying of the track in that stretch of street
 John H. Schread. representing the heirs of the Schread estate was op- posed to the laying of tracks in South avenue He suggested that the ex- tension should start at Iranistan ave nue in State street and run souther- lv to South avenue and thence to the park.
 Alderman James Garrity considered that a straight of way road out South
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16
M'ELROY BROS.
 WIN DECISION
Attempt to Have Local Mercan tile House Adjudged Bank
 rupt Fails

Judge James P. Platt, in the dis trict court of the United States yes- terday, dismissed from the court the petition of certain creditors to have the McElroy Brothers Company of this city adjudged bankrupt.
 On March 10 of this year, a single creditor filed petition in the court, alleging that the McElroy Brothers Company had committed an act of bankruptcy and that it's creditors numbered less than twelve and the petitioning creditor alleged that its claim was in excess of $500. The Me- Elroy Brothers Company filed an an- swer to the petition and it set out that it's creditors exceeded twelve and a list of thirty-three creditors was filed by the company. There was q denial that the company had com mitted an act of bankruptcy. Judge Platt referred the matter to Judge John w. Banks of this city, as spec ial master, to investigate and report.
 Subsequent to the filing of the ed in support of it. One of these was Attorney Robert H. Gould, who, on March 31, had assigned to him a claim for "A cents. which had been held by Harry Rider, and the other was the Bridgeport Coat, Apron & Supply Company, with a claim of 75 cents. Judge Banks finds that MT. Gould was not creditor at the time the original petition was filed by the creditor, and under that fact he findt that Gould cannot come in as an in tervener with the other creditors. As the bills of the Bridgeport Coat Ap- ron & Supply Company were paid monthly, there was a question wheth- CT that company could intervene but as there was but two petitioning creditors with it in, and Gould cut out, it was not necessary for Judge Banks to pass on the question, as the law requires three petitioning cred
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16
EIks' M!nstreIs
 One Fine Success
lynch an Artistic Interlocutor- Madigan and Mahoney the
 Candy Kids as Producers
 Harry Qu nr the Big Brodie

When Harry Quinn slouched into the school room disguised as Steve Brodie and roared at Schoolmaster Eddie Madigan in voice that rattled the windows. the pupils fell off their seats in a, panic. There was no doubt about the success of the Elks' minstrels at the Park Theatre last night after Harry breezed into the school room. There was a choice assortment of scholars. Jack Speidel was#a scream as Itsey Rosenstein, Lester sBurdick came through with a fine English accent as Algernon Fitzroy, and George Mccormick as 1adyl1ke young man was good Eddie Madigan was the Teutonic schoolmaster. Sam Ber- nard never butcheredN the mother tongue any worse than Eddie did. and his remarks kept the large audience in roars of laughter
 James Keegan sang Jimmy Valen- tine" in a manner that made you think a burglar was in the house Oliver Osborn created sensation as Dope" His makeup was great and his antics pleased the folks immensely James Mahoney, as one of the school commissioners, sang You Remind Me of the Girl I Used to Know at Schoof' in good voice. Frank Buckley made a hit with his song stars of the Ma tional Came Jack Speidel looked like a regular spender as he sang If Were a Millionaire and Lester Burdick told the troubles of chorus man in the ditty ITO Arms
 The girls were real peaches. Joe Waters looked fair and buxom as Lil- lion Russell. and Al Burdick as Hatty Greenback had a wealth of red hair and dazzling complexion. Other fetching beauties were Joseph Shapiro as Laura Jean Libbey. eDeForest Young as Dorothy Arnold. "a Duncan Nairn as Naughty Marietta, Robert Nichols as Eydia Pinkham, Dory Elem, ing as Eva Tanguay. Arnold Caigill as Carrie Nation. and Frank Funkie as Jane.
 Some characters who bothered the teacher considerably were Al Goulden as, Jeff. and John Lannon as Mutt. Willie MeIia as Gene McCann, Frank Buckley as Jack Johnson. and Chester Beers as Hi Ladd. John Anderson as the "swede'' was immense. Dan Clifford as Patsy O'Brien looked the part. as did Joe Barry as Johnny Nocleah. Charlie Jewett looked wise and acted discreetly as a school com missioner.
 sWhen the curtain rolled up on the old fashioned minstrel first part and disclosed the merry men with hand some scenery as background, there was a loud applause. At the start William Lynch deserves a few kind words for his work as interlocutor. The suave gentleman who hands out the big words in the Lew Dockstader show didn't have anything on Lynch. He was a regular interlocutor
 After the opening melody Will Tom linson was heard in that pretty num- ber ''In the Garden of My Heart" He was obliged to respond to an en- corse, and then Frank Buckley render
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16
POL! PLAYERS SET HIGH STANDARD IN "AR|z0NA",
 FIRST STOCK PRODUCTION Warm Welcome For Favofes, Old and New, in Sterling Ameri
 can Drama

The production of Arizona" was faultless. Stage Director Giunio So- cola distributed the roles to excellent advantage, and the scenic equipment, thanks to. Artist E. K. Karns, con- pared favorably with the best that has been seen in local stock produc- tions.
 John Ince was given an ovation when he made his appearance as Lieut.. Denton. He gave one of the best per- formances it has been his lot to pre- sent to Bridgeport audiences. He and Miss Tyrrell carried off the honors of the piece, but the supporting company contributed largely to it's success by earnest and artistic individual effort. Miss Dora Booth and Miss Isadore Martin, favorites of former seasons, likewise Charles Schofield, Joseph Egg ginton, Arthur Buchanan were given f1attering greetings. Others in the company are Frank C.. Campbell, Frank J. Kirk, Joseph Waldrop, Johnny Junior. Thomas Moore. Vii liam J. Welch, H. G. Melsoc, Miss Georgia Harvey and Miss Pauline Emerson, practically all of whom are new to the local theatre-goers.
 If the same standard of excellence prevails throughout the summer as that characterizing Arizona, the theatre should enjoy-a season as pros porous as it has ever experienced.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16
BUILDING OF 4 NEW BRIDGE OVER
 THE HOUSATONIC
Measure Recommitted After De- bate in HOuse--Shall Counties
 or State Pay
Special to the Farmer.)

Hartford, May 16-The chief matter of interest in the House this morning was the bill to create a commission to construct a bridge over the Housa- tonic river between Stratford and Mil ford The question came up on a motion to recommit to the committee on Roads, Rivers and Bridges, and the House so voted after a long debate during which the principal involved was whether or not the State ought to take over the care of bridges that are now charged upon the counties.
 House Leader Banks favored recom- initial He said that the trolley road occupies over half the bridge Rep resentative Bingham of Naugatuck said that the bill ought to be recom- mitted to enable the committee on Roads, Rivers and Bridges to report a measure under which the trolley com pany may pay half of the cost of the bridge and the two counties divide the cost of the other half between them.
 Representative Meltzer of Bridge port said that Representative Bingham didn't seem to be familiar with the ways of public service corporations. He said they use our roads and our bridges and they use them without paying anything whenever they can. He favored the recommission.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16
OBITUARY

Ellen, widow of Jeremiah O'Con- nor, died early last evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William J. Riley, 65 James street, after an illness of two days with pneumonia. She was in her 54th year and a life long resident of the city where she won the respect of a wide circle of friends. She had hosts of friends who will greatly mourn her loss. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. John Bowling, Mrs. w. J. Riley, Mrs. w. J. Mead, Miss Emma O'Connor, all of this city, and Mrs. Floyd Eckler of Waterbury, one son, John O'Con- nor, one sister, Mrs. Annie Casey of Green street, three brothers, John, Michael and Frank Weldon, all of Brooklyn, and several grand children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16

Another season of excellent stock productions was inaugurated auspic- iously at Polls Theatre, last evening, when was presented by a capital com- pany and with much attention to scenic detail, Augustus Thomas stir ring military play, Arizona, long since regarded as among the foremost American dramas.
 Playgoers welcomed with spontan- eous cordiality a number of old fa- vorites, notably John Ince, the popu- lar leading man, whose two seasons with Bridgeporters have served to place him in the highest estimation of the Poli patrons. And though their acquaintance with Jane Tyrrell the new leading woman as a stock star, dated from yesterday, they were equally enthusiastic when she won their favor.
 Miss Tyrrell demonstrated through her work in "Arizone' that she Is des- tined to become aE idol of both mat inee and evening audiences, for she possesses more than her share of per sonal charms, and better still, a fund of art. When her versatility is dem onstrated through the succession of plays, 1t is more than probable that she will be acclaimed as the universal .favorite of Bridgeport playgoers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16
YOU'LL PAY LESS FOR IT AT KL1NE's

avenue past the Crane Go plant to near the bath houses was the best route. A route out Atlantic street would end at the bath houses, while through South avenue when an addi- tion was made to the park bringing that stretch of land to the island, tracks could be laid from South ave nue at any time.
 When Alderman Daniel Mahoney in- quired to know who was the origina- tor of the original petition. Alderman Horace H. Jackson took the credit. He had advocated the extension last year when the people of East Bridge port began crying for bathing facili- ties. He reminded his hearers that the extension was a business proposi- tion backed up by the Park board and by the manufacturers, He con c.uded by stating that it was the duty of the aldermen from the second district to favor the proposition of the Park board and not to be constantly alluding to the Crane Co. closing up South avenue. With this remark both Alderman Garrity and Mahoney were on their feet Alderman Garrity re- marked that he and his brother al- dernan from the second district could well get along withouts the advice or assistance of the silver tongued ora tor from the Fifth that both advocat l. ed South avenue because they honest ly believed the street to be the best route and would serve all.
 Mir Flames in commenting on the south avenue route from Iranistan avenue. west. stated that at it's end the Crane Co. owned land which could only be obtained by condeulna- tion proceedfngs, necessitating con siderable time and expense. When that was completed the Horace Smith es- tate owners Of adjoining property would have to be consulted. In rela- tion to the extension to .Fayerweath- CTS Island. the property would have to be bulkheaded bringing about an expense of at least S50,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16

St. Louis-A St. Louis concern has cornered the Alaskan and Canadian supply and expects. to reap rich
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16

Morristown, N. J.-Because Frank McGoldrick, hackman, failed to keep an engagement, the IhcioeIit cansing g. man to miss his train, he was fined $1 by Justice Pierson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16
THE SlMITH H-MURRAY 60.
 Silk Department

Continuation of the Sale of Silks from the Auction Sale Ill New York. Every item great bargain Don't miss ii 2 inch Silk Printed 36 inch Colored Messalines prices a yard pri a  color 75c price 59c yard. BLACK SILKS AND MESSALINES made a
  a value price a
  aIue 75c. prc a
  value price a - ART DEPARTMENT Special value in PILLOWS all ready
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16

itors where the number of creditors are in excess of twelve. Judge Banks finds that the McE1roy Brothers Company had at least thirty-one creditors at the time the petition to have the company adjudged bank rupt be disfiled and he recommended to Judge Platt that the petition to have the company adjudged bank rupt be dismissed. Judge Platt acted on the recommendation and dismiss ed the petition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16
TO GUT HlGH SCHOOL
 GRADUATION EXPENSE
(special from United Press. }

Especial from United Press.)
 Waterbury, May 16-Steps to cut down the expenses of graduation to High school and Grammar School girls, were taken by the board of ed ucation, yesterday. The girls will be advised to be moderate in their dress and flowers will be barred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16
GROCER PLEADS BANKRUPTCY

Peter O'Loughlin, who conducted a
 grocery store at No. 1897 Stratford avenue, filed a petition in bankruptcy yesterday with the United States dis trict court. He made oath that he did not have $3O with which to pay the filing fee. His liabilities are list ed at s917.35 and his assets at $475.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16
HOTEL FAIRFIELD

Meals served on short notice to hotels in Fairfield County larger, but transcient guests. There are other none better.
 ALFRED S. PERRY, Manager. R 16 If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-04
rursRrarNslENr LAST NIGHT.

The entertainment. sirei. hs. The sun
day schoo! or the Methodist Protestant
Church al the Young fe'H:ie': Build
ipp last night vas a decidr,t success
Every available seat was occupied and
many wore compelled 10 stand. Some
If The best talent 81 this city and
Washington teol: part, as will be sean
By the following programme which Was
most ercellcntty rendered Overture,
Alexandria Orchestra; piano trio,
Kisses Mcdonald. Stildds and PlasEett;
recitation. Miss Madeline Byrne; vocal
solo, Mr.. p Solomon; violin solo, Miss
Caroline kass, accompanied hy Miss K.
Waller; vocal solo Miss NJ. Blanche
Rotchford. clarioner and violin obiigato;
piano solo, Miss Agnes Plasketi; recita.
ton. Miss Katherine Henderson vocal
solo, Mr.. Kenneth ". Ogden; mono
logue, Mr.. Walter T. Jacobson. piano
duet. Misses I-nlu Holmes and Ruth
Myers; piano solo, Miss Rubir Ham
mersley; gynsy camp scene. eighteen
little lots. under the direction Of Misses
Blanche and Edith Rotchiord; selection,
Mandolin Club; vocal duet, Miss Nj.
Blanche Rotchrord and Mr.. r W.
Lloyd; selection. Mandolin ClnI; vocal
solo, Mr.. Raymond W. Lloyd: coronet
solo, Mr.. Albert Jones; violin solo, Miss
Alma Desio; vocal solo, Mr.. Kenneth
Ogden: vocal trio, Little Misses Ayers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-04
PERSONAL.

&! ief Peitey cf Inc iif.' department
i, nov Il great esand-falI,rr. his grand.
daughter. AIRS Hnhest SIruIer, having
become :. ;t,tE-r III Thursday night,
The rl,i.I is still \ wr!!-rresergsd man
and is "a asils. Is ever Ws,en cnnHagta-
lions deniaGd his services.
Miss Ruth Adam is visiting MIS-
George ". Laycock, at Hamilton.
Benjamin, the sleven-year-nid son
ri Mr.. benjamin and Mrs lala paaey,
vas operated an for appendicitis III
the Alexandria Hospital YESTERDAY
MIR. !. Il. Burke will leave Ibis even
ins far. Columbus, Ca. on business.
Mr Julian D.. Knight, who wss snc.
cessfn!lr operated upon nj the A'axan-
dri. Hospital on Thursday By pr, War
de,a of this city, and DR., White, 81
Washington, is rapidly recovering
A quiet hni pretty Wedding vas Inst
night solemi7ed. at the parsonage OF The
Second Baptist Church, when Annie,
the daughter of Mr.. and Mr.. John
\. Schaic became the bride of Mr.. VIM.
II. Pettey. The bride Is 4 we'll known
and popular young la,iy Of this city,
while the groom il a we'll known yonns
business man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-04
ys,dist AGAINST Miss Crunsran.

New York, March f. After twelve
honrs Of wranglina ,he inry in The
500, 900 breach OF rro:ni-a sill
brought by Annette BERTHA urHnspan
against William English Waling, 10
day brought in verdict for The de.
PENDANT. As the finding vas Announced
the comedy little Partisan, whose 10
nance with The millionaire socialist
tooE The toup!2 ali oveI Et.uror',7- I'1frrf
a tfiiic an.i, tl5nins n hfr 'g'fiSsi:
whispered ~
Nell. vital IL yoi i''laS u 1i'hi:
When the tar;licl was %nnounrei i'iam
If. Stricken. Miss Grunspan 8 attorney,
Immediately made a motion thar The
iin;lng al the jury he set aside, Jus
lice Gegerich said: :
4 consider The inry's action vel:
supported hy The evidence, aid deny
the motion.
WaIline's vile, who vas Miss Anna
St,unEv. the Russian aulhoiz<s, was
At her Ilnshand's side when The cast
snsicj.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-04
RELEASED ON COLLATERAL.

Marshall Tyler was arrested by act
ing Lieutenant Roberts shortly alter
noon to lay charged with unlawful gum
Ming in Fairfax county. Tho oIieaSc
i alleged to have been committed last
October. The arrest was made at the
instance Of Constable A. j. Payne, who
requested that the accused he held II
he failed 10 leave $3.50. Il appears
that Tyler was fined 50 and $3.50 costs
in = magistrates court in Fairfax touL-
is. AMI 4 resident Of the ncighborhood
,oanel him - with which 10 pay the
iin,. The costs, however, were nnt
rad, nor vas The So borrowed. Cen
stable PAYNE insisted that Tyler tie made
10 Lave enough collateral 10 ray his
Indebtedness 10 Tie magistrate 5 coii't
~ we'll as 70 the friend who had leaned
lin the money to pay the fine. Tyler
Mas about 10 he locked up in The station
house when he deposited 50 20 and
Has released