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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
STAMFORD

The social event in town yesterday was the supper given last evening at the Chapel of the Congregational church, by the Ladies' Aid Society. The people assembled in the upper hall and enjoyed a reunion while a graphopnone gave airs from the operas. There were so many present 1t was found necessary to serve first and second tables. The menu was ex- tensive, and as the terse saying is very "enjoyab1e.'' 4 few of the gen. tlemen with their wives who were present included Rev. Dr. Packard, Newton Reed, Robert San1mis, Chas. Charles Silliman George Spall. Thad Beecher, Frank Biakeman, David Coe, Radford B. Smith Thomas P. Taylor, William R. Lawrence, and Clarence Swan. Others present included Rev. MT. Shirley, Mrs. Randall. Miss Alice Ian and Keeler Wilson, John Taylor, Carlos Blakeman, Joseph Allard, Mir. and Mrs. Evans, Judge Curtis, John Williams, P. P. Haven, iRadford Smith. IT,, Frank Smith Mrs. Charles K. Stagg, Miss Emma F. Allen, Will liam Williamson, Miss Elwood, Mrs. George Wheeler McLaren Richardson. Miss Bulah Thompson. MT. Mallett and many others.
 H. H. Jackson. the we'll known book seller of Bridgeport, will address the next meeting of the Mems Club, which Is to be held at the house of Chaun- cey Mills Paradise Green. He takes for his subject, Our Neighbors."
 The subscriptions for the course of lectures for this winter at the libra ry, are sufficient to ensure there be- ing given. What the board of direc- tors wishes the public to know. is, that for any future lectures there must be 100 course tickets subscribed for in advance, since the lecture committee cannot afford to run any risks, or take any chances.
 Deputy Sheriff Stagg and family ar rived in Florida, just as the cold wave struck the land of flowers and froze all the oranges. There were hardly four degrees of temperature between Jacksonville and Stratford.
 That dreadful fog horn is to be in stalled some day this week or next. and Theme Judson is to have an as- sistant to help keep it in voice.
 Mrs. J. A. Peterkin has returned to Netherwood N T.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
iAlkFlELD

The Rubber factory is closed until Monday to enable the clerks to take inventory.
 The next meeting of the D. A. R will be held at the residence of Mrs. William B. Glover. Wednesday after noon.
 The monthly report of the library. which was presented to the commit tee this afternoon, shows that during who visited the library was 1.716. The daily average was 66. The number of books withdrawn was 1851. The num- Der Of new members is g. Of the books read. fic ion. as usual. leads by a large majority. 6S7 volumes for adults and 336 for juveniles.
 4. Holland Forbes has a new chauf- feur-Iverson Jenning gs. of Greenfield Hill-who has moved his family to the center village
 Mrs. David c. Smith has been en- tertaining Harry Bedding and wife.
 The little friends Of five-year-old Jamie son of James Blackford. were entertained on Monday with Christ mas tree and presents dozen boys and girls were in .he party.
 The Ladies Aid Society of the Bap- tist church met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Swanson. There was a quitting bee followed by refreshments.
 At the annual meeting of the fire men the following officers were elect ed: Chief. Henry Moore: first and second assistant chiefs William Dall- ing and Ambrose Smith: recording and financial secretaries. John Barr and George Anderson: treasurer. George Johnson: steward. John Dunlavy. A design for the body of the auto chem teal is to be prepared by William DaE- ing. George Johnson. Frank Saum. William H. Gould. E. W. s. Pickett and Paul Smith
 Owing to the fog and the absence of moonlight. the installing of the of ficers for the Grange will not take place until next Tuesday.
 A dreadful report comes from Green field Hfll that the employees Of the late MT. Griscom, to speak politically. have been ordered to sell out and close up the es ab1isl1rnent If this proves to be q fact. then good bye to that famous conference between Lloyd, Theodore and William H.
 MT. Cushing and family have gone to the city for the winter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
John Bright and the Carpet


 A characteristic story of John Bright is told by Mrs. T. F. O'Connor in her book, "T Myself" He was at dinner one night with an M. P. whose wife by no means shared her husbands democratic sentiments. John Bright was sitting near his hostess, and she was rather annoyed at having him among her smart guests and thought to give him a direct snub. so she said during pause in the conversation:
 MT. Bright. this rug, understand. was made by you. and am very dis satisfied with it. have only had it short time, and it is very shabby and badly made"
 els t?" said MT. Bright, getting up deliberately from the table and taking a silver candelabrum. which he put down upon the floor. and, getting upon his knees, closely examined the car pet You are quite right" he said. blithely getting up; eft is a bad car- pet, and I will order my firm to send you another in its place." And then he calmly resumed his political con- versation, and the dinner went on.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
 COMBINE FOR ACTION
Board of Trade, Manufacturers Association, Business Mems Association and Tax Payers League Prepare For United Action

movement is afoot among the members of the Bridgeport. Business Mems Association. the Bridgeport Board of Trade. the Manufacturers Association. and the Taxpayers League, to establish a central body representative of the four organ1za- tfons. and the prospects are that. he central body will be. formed without any of the four organizations men, tfoned above losing their individuality. All four organizations will probably be quartered together in the Newfield building.
 At the last meeting of the State Board of Trade in this city Gen. H. c. Dwight told of a movement that was planned in liar ford to bring all of the civic organizations of that place into chamber of commerce. The plan of merging the four local organi- zations into a chamber of commerce was talked of here and the, members Of the organizations favored the prop Osftion from the viewpofnt~sof having he united strength of ali four of the organizations directly back of any movement. But the Manufacturers Association with it's well established organization. and the Board of Trade. with it's 8 years of history-mHking, did not feel disposed to lose their iden- tity. although they were willing to lend their strength. H:..~sf:.,s
 From talks with members of each of the four organizations ft.was learn ed today that he plan most favored is thet ablislrment of special com m'ittee or central organization which would be auxiliary or subsidiary to the others. The special committee or central body will handle. such matters as are referred to it and will not take up any matter that belongs specifical- ly to the main organization.
 It Is anticipated thar the formation of the central body will be eliminated within a short time when a name will be chosen for 1t and officers elected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
THE THEATRES
POLI's

As the headline feature of the bill at Polt's next week. Manager Poll
 win offer Sam Mann and company tn the newest sketch of the present xeason. ''The New Leader" presented with . most capable company of ten players and being glimpse of life behind the scenes in vaudeville theatre at a Monday morning rehear- gal Sylvester and Redmond known Remnants of That Quartet and d great singing duo very popular here win also be on the bill and others to appear include The Stanieys. novelty shadoExraphists; arl the Wizard or the One String Violin; Pete Lawrence and company in "The French Fresh man; Erda Morris the dainty s1ng- ire comedienne and Duffy and Ed wards in comedy bar act. This weeks excellent bill is crowding the theatre at each performance and friends of John E.. Ince are out Ill force to greet the former stock star sn his vaudeville offering The Man who Lost in which he Is supported s,v Patty Allison and Ernest Robin son. Mrs Gardner Crane and com r,anv in the Hilarious sketch 'The little Sunbeam affords vaudeville lovers twenty minutes of rapid hre laughter and James B. Donovan ana Rean Arnold are the big applause hit of the bill in their hodge podge of .nfrth, stories. songs and witty say snrs. Thaieros Circus is wonder fui exhibition of trasned dogs and ponies with a monkey comedienne and Bef1e Adair a charmingly pretty girl offers a dainty singing number. An always enjoyable act Is that of The Three vagrants one of the most artis- tto singing and instrumental acts ever staged in vaudev He and in the way of a novelty acrobatic act there 1. none better than the wonderful ex- hibftion of the Three Bremens It is a wonderfully excellent bill Manager Pcii has provided this week and the cepacity audiences attest the appre- citation on the part of the theatrego- sns public.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
FAMOUS DANGERS COMING.

Some fOlEH KICK. on the sIgnreSt pretext. Not so Mile Anna Pavlowa and M. Michael Mordkin. the Czar s faycrite dancers. who are to come to ff,e Hyperion. in New Haven, on Mon day evening. Jan g, with the 'Tmper- fal Russian Ballet and an orchestra of g. Their kicks come .high-a little trffle of $12.000 a week accord ing to the veracious press agent. These dancers are conceded to be the ereatest in the world and when they appear on Monday next they are to t1ave a royal reception
 The company. which numbers 50, comes on its own train. which is a moving Russian village with Rus- sian cooks and food. besides a priest of the Greek church. for all the mem bers of the troupe are Greek Cath oiics-
 America has gone mad over these Russian dancers. They are the sensa- tfon of the year and for almost the first time in a generation an entertain 1nent of dancing is a financial success. Everywhere the dancers have appear cd there have been enormous houses and this goes to prove that modern Americans are just as fond of the bal let as their grendfathers. for in the folk dances done by the ballet there is much of what our grandfatilers used 10 call shaking a leg. and the r11ythnl Of the dancers heels sets everybody's feet a-tapping.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
Connecticut Patents

The following were issued January 3, 1911; List furnished from office oi A. M. Wooster, solicitor of patents Bridgeport, Conn.
 Frederick c. Blanchard and E. B Crocker, Bridgeport. Gage movement Benjamin w. Hurd, Bridgeport, Pa per fastening punch.
 Clarence D. Platt, Bridgeport, Flee. trio switch.
 Darwin $. Berger, New Haven, Cor set.
 John Campbell. Hartford, Means for fabrication of wrist pins.
 Johanna G. Peterson, Hartford Locking mechanism for rotary snar electric switches
 Ira H. Spencer, Hartford, Hose con- nection.
 Willard s. Pain, Meriden, Perferat- ed music sheet and tracker board. Daniel M. Lester, Norwich, EnveloI machine.
 Chas. T. Bard, Norwich. Gas-meter August Arens, and E.. L. Teich, New Britain, Lock and night latch me- chan'sm.
 Jos F. De B;eschop. New Britain Water level regulator
 Chas. F. Smith, New Britain, Per- colator cover.
 John R. Dean, New Britain, Spoon fork, or similar article, design. Lewis H. Church. Stamford, Cutter for cable armor and tubing.
 Jos. c. Began, Stamford, Double acting door. check. .e. Vim. H Edsall Wallingford, Curtin ring. .- Henrik H'11bom. Wallineford, Spoon fork, or similar article, design.
 Henry L.. Wallace, Wallingford Spoon. fork Or similar article, design Wilbur L. Shepard. Elmwood. and H. J. W'ckham, Manchester, Machine for forming peat into blocks
 Alfred w. Olds. Windsor, Machine for. stringing tobacco leaves.
 Norris E. Clark, Plainy:lle, Welded wire fabric.
 Trade Marks
 Salts Textile Mfg. Co.,. Bridgeport 9 Trademarks: Coats, cloaks, capes, etc. Velvets and plushes.
 Scovil Mfg. O., Waterbury, Lacine hooks.
 Sealshipt Oyster System, South Nor walk, Oyster Dails.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
The Curious Electric Eel.

The electric eel. which is common in the streams of Brazil, is possessed of . natural electric battery-a tremen- dous one. Beneath the skin are two pairs of peculiar little bodies passing ionsltudinally along the muscles and near the tail. One pair is next to the back and the other near the lower fin. These bodies are made up of great number of little cells, two or three hun. dred of them. and plentifully supplied with nerves. Examination of one of these electrical organs has shown that in action it is very much like gal vanic battery, with the anterior ex- tremely positive. the posterior nega- tive and the current only discharged at the point of contact with an object This has been proved to be so power full when complete that chemical com pounds are decomposed by it and steel needles magnetized.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
NEWTOWN.

A pochetbook containing sum of money was found on the road between Newtown and the Depot and is now awaiting the owner at the home of John Ray Newtown.
 A special train was to leave New Ha- ven, this morning at o'clock for Danbury for the convene 'ence of the friends of the late Rev. Father Ken nedy and return with the remains at p. m. interment will take place in New Haven. The many friends of Rev. Father Kennedy in town were shocked and grieved to learn of his death.
 St. Johns church, Sandy Hook, was crowded Wednesday afternoon to wit ness the wedding ceremony of Maude Homer Blackman, daughter of MT. and Mrs. James M., Blackman and Fred erick A. Bennett. Rev. O. o. Wright officiating. Cecil Wright organist of St. Paul's church. New Haven. pre- s ded at the organ. The bridesmaid was Miss Lucy F. Blackman and the matron of honor Mrs. Howard G. Jel- leme of Passaic. Louis T. Briscoe did the honors as best man. The bride was gowned in ivory mesaIine with orange blossoms and carried a show CT bouquet of white rose buds. She looked charming. The bridesmaids gown was of blue silk messaline un- der silk marquisette. The matron of honor was gowned Tn champagne col ored mesaline under silk narquisette. After reception at the brides home the happy pair left for short honey moon after which they will reside at the brides former home. Many gifts of value were showered on the newly welded pair as well as the good wishes for happy future life.
 The fashion of attaching the waist and skirt in one-piece effect still ob- tains.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
DIED.

MDEVTTT.-At Stamford Hospital Jan. 3. William McDevitt. EOSHAY.-In Danbury, Jan. 2 George W. Foshay, aged 77 years SPENCER.-In Danbury, Jan. ; Mary, wife of George W. Spencer aged 55 years. PARDEE-In Danbury, Jan. 1 Amanda NJ, wife of George w. Pardee, aged 76 years. CALLENDER.-In Hartford, Jan. 5, William S. Calender of Torrington, aged 62 years. THONIAS.-In Bethel, Jan. 4, Mrs Levina c. Thomas, aged 69 years. CLARIA-In Winsted, Jan. 4, Mics Sabra M. Clark, aged 79, years. THOMAS.-In Ridgefie1d, Dec. 23, Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas, aged 56 years.
 HOYT.-In Bethel, Mrs. Eli Hoyt, aged 91 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
RajSiFo Chickens

The suburban man was all sym pathy.
 What's the trouble. my dear?' he asked as he came home and found his wife in tears.
 'T-trouble enough" sobbed his young wife. You k-know that five d-doilar incubator the man sold me? We'll, it exploded today and blew all the chick ems through the roof"
 "Oh. we'll, cheer up. Martha. The man said 1t would raise chickens, and you see it did.r-Chicagc NewA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
Tho Roman Forum.

The Forum was originally 8 market place and only by degrees became the center of Roman civic and political life. About B. c. 470 it became the place of assembly of the people in their tribes aud was gradually adorn- ed with temples and other great pub lie buildings. The Roman Forum-the Acropolis at Athens alone excepted is perhaps the most thriiiingly inter esting spot on earth to such as know and appreciate the teachings of his- tory. From the Forum came the au- gust laws which governed the then known world for more than a thou sand years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
MARRIED.

BUTTON = BRIGGS.-In Winsted, Dec. 31, Robert P. Dutton and Miss Fannie L. Briggs, of Pine Plains, N. Y.
 CROSBY-BARRETT Norwalk, Dec. 31, Miss Gladys Lee, daughter of MT. George O. Crosby, and Ray mond Deloss Barrett. G. LACKMANN-BUEL Plymouth, Dec. 31, Miss Rena Buell. and Ed ward Lackmann.. .. >as DELEVAN-SARSF1 Stam- ford, Jan. 1, George Deleyan. and Miss Jeneatte Sarsfield. EY-ELWOOD.-In Danbury, Dec. 29, Bertha l.. Whitney and William H. Elwood. WILCOX X-TOBEL.-In Torrington, Jan. 4, Thomas R. Wilcox and Miss Florence von Tobel.-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
Trade Marks

The fashion for a blouse to match or harmonize with the suit has be- come so acceptable to the ma ajority that white muslin one looks quite out of place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06

coicred kid is now exploited in leaf form. The foliage of leaves and buds ss particularly becoming on velvet hats in the soft neutral shades so much in vogue
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06

The remains of Mary S. Beers were laid at rest yesterday afternoon in Un- ion cemetery. Easton. following ser vices from her late home. 91 Denver sxenue. at 1:30 o'clock. conducted by Rev. J. J. SnaveIy. pastor of the Grace N. E. church. During the services Miss Esther Berg sang "The Home IAnd.- The bearers were J. B. Ma guire s. T. Griffin. A. c Macy and Alfred Young
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
OBITUARY

Katherine wife of Henry C. Brech- Sin. of 256 George street. died yes.er- day at noon. in Norwich. at the age of g years. She is survived by three children. one brother. Peter Hoehn, and three sisters. Mrs. Jacob Ba;sch, Mrs Knapp and Carrie Hoehn. The remains will be brought to this city for enterment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06

The fashion of attaching the waist and skirt in one-piece effect still ob- tains.
Evening journal., 1911-03-27
FREMONT OUT
OF THE SEMIS
Absence Of PrentiSS and
Other Stars CrippIeS League
Champions
ALEX WILL GO WITH
SIX TEAM ORGANIZATION

President Abrahams, OF the Semi's,
got another shock on Saturday when
he heard that fremont. last years
Semi champions, would disband be-
cause three Of It's star players have
gone out Of the city and Cy Prentiss
is expected to play with dupont in
the I. c. L. this season.
fremont is said to have had meet
ing on Saturday when the matter was
fully discussed. This team has been
prominent in baseball for several
years and the Wilmington Art and
Textile football team was practically
composed OF its entire membership.
The remaining stars Of the team
should not want or wait long for
positions on other teams. their ability
being we'll known.
Abrahams said today: From what
7 hear the report Is true, but surely
four players should not effect a team
OF Tremont's strength. Many a time
a team is formed with only two suro-
ties. A little hustling could easily be
the means Of securing four players.
But perhaps our friend "Dick" Christy
is troubled with hook worm. How
ever. II is understood that fremont is
composed year in and year out. with
practically the same players, and
presume the remainder think the four
new ones would not be as congenial
or show the same fellowship as the
old ones"
Abrahams said the players in ques-
tions are the King brothers, Chandler
and Prentiss. Chick King IS a
member OF the Pennsylvania squad.
and "Bob" is attending a military
college. Chandler is also attending
college and both are trying for their
respective teams. Continuing Abra-
hams said:
"Prentiss will very likely play with
dupont. although I understand he is
wanted "over the bridge Besides
with Coach Harvey and Prentiss, both
absent from the team this season, the
great amount OF work necessary 10
produce team work, equal to last sea-
sons. could not be entrusted TO any
present member Of the team
"The only great effect their with
drawal will have on. the Semi league
is that a seven team league schedule
has been made out and this will have
TO be declared void. The league Went
along perv nicely with six teams foi
the past two seasons. and I am sure
can 20 another IL is likely, however
TO cause fremont to be spoken OF OF
called anything but complimentary
remarks. After winning the pennant
last season, 10 come forth with a
withdrawal on account of four play
ers being unable TO play will require
many explanations. II might give
one the impression that the manage
ment was without back bone; that
they can run along very smoothly
when nothing gets in the way but as
soon as an obstacle puts in appear
ance to lay down and die"
1T will cause no reflection what
ever on the league II is entirely up
to Hremont as the saying goes"
Evening journal., 1911-03-27
YOUNGSTERS MUST
HUSTLE TO LAND
Minor LeaGuerS Have SCant
Chances of Landing BerthS
Of Veterans
MANY A HOPE IS
BLASTED EARLY

These are great days for the young
recruits, the eager juveniles who have
assembled from near and far at the
call Of the magnates, writes a veteran.
The kids already see themselves pa
ruding on the big league fields, the
idols Of the throbbing throngs, and
every iackass of them all imagines
that he is sure to make good, to be-
come a regular performer, and 10
realize his full ambitions before May
1. 1911. Poor. deluded gazabosl
Hard is the lot Of the youngster
and scanty Is his springtime chances.
He is up against il good and plentiful
The odds against him are far heavier
than against the veteran, no matter
how rusty the older man may be.
How so? Why doesn't the timber kid
stand the better show? For hefty rea-
sons: reasons that nip him both COM
ing and going and stop him, no mat
ter how he may caper on the green.
II the boy puts all his energies into
the first few days and breaks his legs
in his mad hustling he will create a
great impression. Scribes and man
ayers will look at the agile young
sheep as he goes over the hurdles, and
declare that he is a wonder. genuine
marvel. dead sure TO make the team.
And the kid will go ahead until he
Is so lame that he can't move hoot
and has TO lay off with legs, arms and
shoulders full Of aches and strains.
That cooks his gooselet. BY the
time he Is again fit to move around
| the veterans, who have been lying low
and taking II easy. are In shape; the
skies are balmier; the sun Is warmer
the old fellows rise up. show theiI
4 ancient speed as they stretch theii
rusty joints-and the early work Of
the Juvenile Is soon forgotten. JUS
because he tried to make good h'
committed baseball suicide and bis
name Is Dennis McPants.
Well then suppose he is foxy and
refuses 10 let himself out In the early
days. holding back just like the vet
erans? In that case everybody
promptly decides that he Is a lazy
shirk; that he either lacks the ability
to make good or is so devoid Of pepper
that he cannot show his quality. He
is tagged n. G. right off the reel and
] wont even get lut NhdiiNt W PAT iaNt
when the warmer weather comes.
Possibly he may be extra intelligent
and will figure that he can show
enough class 10 make an impression
and yet not strain his back too soon
Good reasoning, but Il won't work, be
cause the manager Will see only
mediocre performces and Will stamT
the boy as a bush Lacquer who is fan
from ripe. That means back 10 tho
timber by April /. and no getting
around the decision.
Hard, indeed Is the lot Of the kid.
let II he hustles he does himself up
and n he spurs himself they kick hin
out for laziness How on earth car
you get around such a complicated
situation? You can't. That's all. The
Junior recruit hasn't as much show
rs a safety razor at a black picnic
The only chance Is that he showed
such absolutely dazzling quality II
the minors that the big leaguers are
nutty over him and will stick to hin
clear up 10 April -.