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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-21
LAUGHTER AND TEARS IN
 PERFORMANCE OF "OLD
 TIMERS BILL" AT POLPS
Don't Fail Witness This Wonderful Performance-t Will Bring Back Tales of Other Days and do You
 a World of Good

Applauded by a large audience which veered between laughter and tears laughter at the delightful comedy of the old time performers, and tears of sympathy evoked by the friends and songs of former years-"Old Timers week at Polls theatre had most aus- p1cious opening last night.
 Bridgeport thaatregoers demonstrat- ed most conclusively that they have days and the appearance of each of nal for round after round af generous applause. Especially was this notice- able when Mrs. Annie Yeamans, "the Grand Old Lady of the Stage",-now in her 77th year-made her bow to the audience. The reception which she received warmed her heart and she made a little speech of thanks. A notable feature throughout the entire bill was the fine showmanship of the veteran performers which made each act an additional pleasure to watch. The audience appeared unanimous in the verdict that it is one of the finest shows ever put on at the local vaude- vile theatre, and one which perhaps will never again be duplicated on the standard of old time favorites.
 TAe atmosphere Of ''ye olden time" is conveyed as soon as one enters Polls this week. All the attaches in the front of the house are wearing Riley is resplendent in a Benjamin Harrison hat and appropriate costume. Instead of the electric footlights. a row of the old time gas footlights greets the eye. The house is lavishly decorated for the occasion with Amer ican flags and coats of arms bearing the names of old time favorites of mfn- strelsy and variety.
 In place of the numbers in the tor mentors announcing the various acts, the numbers are Scrawled on a large blackboard by stage hand in ancient overalls and in every way possible the management has arranged to carry end of the show, all the performers appear on the stage in their street costume and join with the audience in singing "Auld Lang syne."
 Perhaps no performers on the bill are greater favorites than Frank F. Terrible Judge" These two veterans they have been together for "A years have created an act that is known as a classic of laughter from coast to coast, and they grow funnier at every performance. The terrible old judge is more terrible and funnier than ever, and MT. Curran's tenor voice holds out in all the silvery sweetness for which it has long been famed. The two together put on a turn which no act on the vaudeville stage can outrival and they are always as prov erbia1ly welcome as the flowers in May.
 The mention of the names of James and Bonnie Thornton Is sufficient to recall a flood of memories to those who are acquainted with the earlier days of the variety performance. "Bon- nie' Thornton was famed as one of the most bewitching singing comed- ians on the variety stage. "Old Tim
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-21

The advantage lies with the National League in backstops, with Meyers, Ar cher, Dooin, Gibson, Bresnahan and Mclean pitted against Stanage, Thom- as, Street, Sullivan, Sweeney and Lapp but by the narrowest of margins. Meyers, Archer and Dooin ave better than any American League three.
 The American League has in Chase, McInnes and Gainer three first base men who are more accomplished guardians of the first corner and play CTS of more versatile usefulness than Chase is the brightest light in all the first base galaxy. The National Lea que, however, has more good first basemen than the American-Merkle e, Daubert, Hoblitzell and Konetchy. None, however is as good as Chase and no three as good as the American League trio. The situation at second has more good men, but none as good as the best in the American. Collins and Lajoie excell any second basemen in the National, but whereas the Am erican has these two the National has Doyle, Evers, Higgins, Miller and Knabe.
 The National League is better equip ped with shortstops. It has Tinker, BridweH Doolan, Wagner and Hauser, Aside from Barry and Bush-better than anybody in the National League except Wagner and Tinker-and Me Bride, and possibly the Boston Wag- ner, the American Leaguers are on the ordinary lot. The best National League third basemen are Herzog, J. Doyle, Mowrey and Byrne. The tiptoppers of the American League are but two Baker and Harry Lord. They are a better two than any National Lea que two, but the National Leaguers all crowd them closely and there are more of them.
 Outf1elders of the first magnitude are more numerous in the American Lea que. There is no group in the Nation al which can equal Cobb, Crawford Hooper, Cree, Speaker, Milan and Jackson, not even Magee, Sheckard, Holman, Clarke, Schulte, Carey and Mitchell as a hitting, base running, ground covering and throwing collec- tion.
 Suppose scout had the privilege of picking two outfields and had to pick all six from one or the other of the two big leagues. He could pick from Cobb, Crawford, Speaker, Hooper, Lew is, Cree, Milan, Bodie, Jackson, Me Intyre, Oldring and Murphy of the American and from Wheat, Magee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-21
Abjecl Apology To Yale By Manager
 For Theatre Riot
Special from United Press )

New Haven, Nov. 21.-Abjectly apologizing to Yale for Saturday nights riot that wrecked the interior of the Hyperion Theatre, it's man. ager, today, in a letter printed in the college daily, cleared the students of all blame. He offered to pay in- dividuals for clothing damaged by the fire hose.
 "I have done everything in my power to locate the house employe who turned it on," said the manager. And if he is discovered he will be discharged immediately.
 ''The shortening of the show was a case of extremely bad stage manage ment. I freely admit that the entire force lost their heads and were en- tirely unable to cope with the situa- tion. The Hyperion owes the Yale students a deep apology.
 'The damage to the theatre has been about $1,000, not to mention the money lost by the necessity of closing the theatre, Monday and Tues day nights, and the cancellation of two engagements. Under ordinary circumstances, a theatre would be Justified in bringing suit for this loss. but, in view of our past friendly rela tionship with the Yale student body and the fact that the premature ring ing down of the curtain and the turning on of the water was an in- excusable blunder no such action is contemplated"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-21

ers'' among the audience can recall the days when the theatregoers used to climb on their chairs and shout nsr appaIse Xna 1Gf prry rhsrnan bas long been famed as one of the most brilliant wits of vaudeville. His mon- ologue today would be sufficient to prove his claim to the title and it proves screamingly funny. When his charming wife was at the height of her success, he wrote for her the fa- nous. nous old s1w.s. song When @ You, You Were the eyes of many in the audience when these two old favorites stood to- gether and sang the chorus of this ballad last evening. In his particu- lar line Thornton in the heyday of his fame had many initators but his pres tige was never threatened.
 Mrs. Annie Yeamans proved that age has failed to rob her of the vivac- ity and charm which have so long held her a place in the foremost ranks of the stage favorites. She gave a monologue brimming with wit and good humor, and fairly captivated the audience. But the crowning success and surprise came when she sang the famous success Of former years, when she was with Harigan and Hart, '"The Mulligan Guards Balr', with 8 dance to accompany it.
 Gus Williams proved to be the same old Gus of days gone but still recalled in pleasant memory. Although han dicapped by cold he pleased the au- dience with his dialect monologue. His friends in town are legion and always glad to hear his pleasing witticisms and comedy. He got great hand.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Thorne present. successful comedy sketches, "An Up- town Flat", and proved that they are still as young as ever so far as pleasing comedy and meritorious act ing is concerned. The audience was kept in roars of laughter and showed its appreciation again and again.
 Fox and Ward, who perhaps hold the record as old time minstrel men and were even concerned in minstrelsy in the eos. delighted the theatregoers with their old time blackface act and the soft shoe dance that went with it. Their rendition of "Old Uncle Ned'', a favorite darkey melody of generations show.
 Allen and Clark were the opening act. These two are the pioneers of the musical teams on the vaudeville stage today, and still can ''show something" to the younger genera tions of vaudeville performers. George Clarke was the first to introduce "up side down" dancing, and his years in the profession have not aged him suf- ficiently to prevent his performing this difficult feat. Allen can still tickle the banjo strings like he did in the days of yore
 At the conclusion of the perform ance huge medallion of electric lights, bearing the inscription "For Auld Lang Syne'' was lighted up and the performers came out on the stage to- gether in their street costumes and sang "Auld Lang Syne', the audience joining in the chorus.
 "Old Timers week should prove one of the greatest drawing cards ever booked at the local vaudeville house.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-21
.ST. PETERS PARISH WHIST AND DANCE
 AT COLONIAL HALL

The ladies and gentlemen of St. Peters parish at the special request of their legion of friends are to hold another enjoyable whist and dance at the Colonial ball room, next Monday night, Nov. 27. The public in gen. eral feels keen interest in all the social events held under the auspices of this parish and the many patrons of these events will hail the above notice with joyous anticipation of a night of unwonted pleasure. The hall is so spacious that the whist and dance can go on at the same time so that the lovers of the dance will have the whole evening for that pastime while the other patrons can amuae themselves playing whist. The whist and dance will begin promptly at S:30 An unusual assortment of prizes are in store for the winners at whist while the best of music will be played for dancing. There will be an
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-21
OBITUARY

With the impressive requiem ser vices of the Catholic church all that was mortal of the late James A. Cud- dy whose death occurred at Newark, ". J.. was today consigned to mother earth in the family plot in St. Mich aePs cemetery. The funeral cortege moved from the late home, TAP Clar- ence street at 7:30 and then to Saint Mary's church where a solemn high mass was offered for the repose of his soul at g o'clock. Rev J. F. Mur- Fr. Mulcahey and Rev. Fr. Fitzpat- rick. During the church ritual the choir sang an Ave Maria-'~ After mass Joseph Clabby very feelingly sang "Oniy Waiting and as the body was borne from ,d the he, church i,,,, Mrs: sn My God to Thee" Surrounding the solid oak casket were handsome flor al tokens. membrances of friends and associates The display was in- deed beautiful. The cortege was an unusually long one. Many of his sociation of Newark, of which he was . member were present. Delegations of the Newark Aerie and Bridgeport Aerie, F. O. E. were in attendance, also friends from Waterbury, An sonia, Hartford and New York city. brothers, Frank, Edward and Joseph Cuddy, and three .brothers-in-laws, Frank Bray, Frank Phelan and John Nelson. Rev. Father Fitzpatrick read the commdttal service at the grave, in St. Mtchael's cemetery.
 The funeral of Albert Hirmke, ST., was largely attended this morning at B:30 o'clock from his late residence, s47 Barnum avenue, and from St. Jo- seph's German R. c. Church, where Rev. Father Dahme celebrated a high mass of requiem a half hour later. At the offertory Joseph Wieler rem dered "Ave Maria, ! and after the mass Miss Theresa Poke sang Some Sweet Day." The floral emblems which surrounded the bier were many
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-21

Paskert, Bescher, Mitchell, Schulte, Sheckard, Holman, Clarke, Carey and Ellis of the National. Nine out of en would pick from the American because it would give them Cobb, speaker and Jackson, an incomparable outfield, and Crawford, Cree and Hoop CT for a second three. Whatever the National League could produce to sur pass the last named three would more than be offset by having the privilege of selecting Cobb, Speaker and Jack son.
 In short, if it were a condition that 2 manager in picking an outfield for a new league had to take them all from one league the chances are that he would unhesitatingly take the Ameri- an League group, this on account of he presence there of Cobb, Speaker, Jackson and one or two others.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-21
MsJoR LEAGUES Do NOT
 DIFFER TO AkY EXTENT

Comparisons between the two majo leagues will go on until the end, of time, or such time as two major lea gues shall exist. They hardly can be of the same strength. First one then the other has the edge, but never with one having the edge in all positions. Ror the most part they are as nearly equal as two big leagues can be. They have equal opportunities from which to recruit material. The writer be- lieves that of the best pitchers in each big league the American at present can show the more proficient group. Wood, Ford, Johnson, Walsh, Bender, Coombs and Gregg are a better seven than the best National League seven-say Math- ewson, Fucker, Alexander, Adams, Harmon, Cole, and Brown.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-21
Suffragelte Raid On Commons StirS
 Up London, Police
special from United f-ess., i,


 London, Nov. 21-Formidable police preparations are being made, today, to resist the suffragette raid on the House of Commons. scheduled for o'clock might. The suffragettes prom ise a gathering of 10000. They and their sympathizers are likely to form a crowd running into the hundreds of thousands.
 Past experiences have shown the danger of these gatherings and offi- ciaIdom is always in mortal terror for feaa k may cost the lives of some women, with the certainty of g. pub Nc outcry likely to overthrow tile ad- ministration.
 We did not see to our reptuatione when I've started this campaign" said Miss Christabel Pankhurst, the suf- fragette leader, when urged to aban- don the demonstration, "and are as fearless of them, today, as ever. What -e want and will have is the ballot. ''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-21
President Russell Of Red Sox Dead;
 Famous Lawyer
Special from United Press)

New York, Nov. 21-William H. Rus sell, president of the Boston National Baseball team, and it's chief owner, died here today.
 In addition to his baseball connec- tionS, Russell was a we'll known at- torney and politician. He was born in Hannibal, Mo-, in 1857 and was for years a newspaper man there. He was admitted to the bar in 1882 and serv- ed as city attorney of Hannibal for two years. He then moved to Indiana and was general attorney for the Louisville, now Albany & &- Chicago Railroad, for some time.
 In 1887 Russell moved to Chattan- ooga, Tenn, where he became a prom inent figure in politics. Since 1895 he had practiced law in New York, al- tics.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-21
Be Sure and Visit Cur Ladies' Glove and
 VeCkWear Dept

Located right inside the Main Street Entrance More than and popular than before. Depend able articles for little money why this department is al ways busy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-21

Boston-Charging alienation of her husbands affections, Mrs. A. L. Sem ton, Wellesley, sued J. B. Quinn, manager of a big hotel where her hus- band is wine steward
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-21

abundance of refreshments on hand and everything will be done to make the evening a memorable one in the social realm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-21

and beautiful The pail bearers were A. Latzke, L. Hilsinger, M. Nagel, c. Kaufman, J. Won Ehr, and s. Whit ter. The burial took place in the fam fly plot in Lakeview cemetery.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-02-04
POSTAL INSPECTOR MAKES
TRIP OVER THE ROAD

Alvah Eames, chief clerk or postal
inspector for this division of Alaska,
made business trip to Chictina on
Thursday. He and Mrs. Eames were
the guests of r. ]. Barry in the prl-
vate car of Supt. Van Cleve. He
found everything in apple-pie order
at the Chitina postoffice, and stated
he was perfectly satisfied with mail
conditions over the new route. At
ter trip over the road in mid-win-
ter, during the worst weather, when
the big rotary hurls huge snow
drifts many feet high, and the train
easily making the trip in ten hours.
he says there is never a doubt about
the Katala Company being able to
fulfill it's contract with Uncle Sam.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-02-04
CHITINA PHARMACY NOW
OPEN FOR BUSINESS

A. G. Morey, the druggist. is now
open for business and Chitina is now
proud of first-class pharmacy. He
carries fine line of stationery in
connection with his line of pure
drugs, and has the best brands OF
cigars and tobaccos on the market.
Chitina ladies will not have to send
to Cordova from now on for their
toilet articles. In fact he has a
splendid selection of miscellaneous
sundries usually found in a drug
store. He invites particular atten-
ton to a special brand of fine choco-
lates and candies and high class
stationery.
Mr.. Morey is a pharmacist of
years of experience and no one need
hesitate to have prescriptions filled
here. A drug store has been badly
needed in Chitina ever since the be-
ginning of the town, and Mr.. Morey
is sure to do well here,
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-02-04
GRIFFITHS & McCUTCHEON
OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Patrons who once drank at the old
Chitina bar, would not now recog-
nize the old stand. 1t has been clean
ed and renovated throughout a new
floor. ceiling and walls having been
put on and the place lightened by
an attractive paper, Messrs. Nc
Cutcheon and Griffiths, who recent
ly received license to conduct Ii
quor business in Chitina, are quite
justified in feeling proud of their
place, and the Leader, as well as
their many friends, hope they will
get good patronage. They make
a speciality of Old Grow whiskey, be-
sides carrying a fine line of all the
Standard wines, liquors and clears.
Drop in and sample heir goods. They
have something to tell you in their
ad. in next weeks Leader. Watch
for it,.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-02-04
JUDGE w. HI. FERGUSON
ENTERTAINS AT CARDS

Judge Ferguson has been the gem
ial host to a number of guests this
week, entertaining them at 500 and
bridge, at his home in the commits
sioner's office. His residence was
not sufficiently large to entertain
all of his friends in one evening, so
he invited them in sections, or as
he laughingly expressed it, ION the
installment plan" The first evening
of this week he entertained Mr.. and
Mrs. Morey, Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett,
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnston, Mr.. and Mrs.
Burgun, Mr.. and Mrs. Reeder and
Messrs. Haley and Brown
After the card games were over,
the judge brought forth light lunch,
which was greatly appreciated. The
judge is an epicure, and his guests
are always assured of something
good at his place. Others of the
Chitina card club were entertained
later in the week, and all left the
temple of Justice and the judge
with I'm glad l went, and hope to
go back again" feeling.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-02-04

Oscar Weber, VIM. Tibbs, B. B.
Tibbs, E. w. Exum, AL. Brimmer, T.
H. Holland H. Chamberlain, l.. H.
Smith, A. G. Morey, Jas. Hartney,
P. S. Sherman, c. C. Hull, Jack
Sapiro, D. Reeder, c. M. Berry, 1.
J. St. Clair, Thos. Cloninger and
John Palmer. Mesdames Wallace,
Morey, McCutcheon, Bennett, Haney,
Gage, Sherman, Wales, Schaupp, St.
Clair, Cloninger, Tibbs, Meyer, Hull,
Sapiro, Johnston and Reeder.
Between $50 and $40 are already
in the social fund, and it is the
intention of the club to purchase
suitable prizes and spend the money
for refreshments and amusement for
the members of the club.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-02-04
SIGNOR "JOHNO REEDO"
VERMOSE SIESTA MEXICO

We heard some time ago that our
old friend, Jack Reed, had at last de-
parted for his beloved Mexico. Fat"
has been making this trip so often in
the past three years, and has gone
so many times without going), next
week usually finding him back at the
throttle, that we could hardly credit
this last cry of wolf" nor could his
many friends, but we can now say for
a fact that the dear old fat boy has
gone. Jack said his signorita could
not be put off any longer, and he is
now taking his afternoon siesta
among the palm trees and olive
groves. Jacks iriends maintain, how
ever, that the kiss of the Mexican
signorita is not so fascinating or en-
during as that of the ice maiden, and
predict that he will soon mush
northward again and after parting
with few dozen pounds of CLUB
ber," caused by the fierce rays OF ell
Sol en- Mexicana, hghting centipedes,
fleas, horned toads, rebels and 9TH
er varmints, will be glad to get back
to the throttle on the G. R. & N. W..
once more.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-02-04
MESDAMES WALLACE AND
JOHNSTON ENTERTAIN

The Katalla Company boarding
house was filled to overlooking on
last Friday evening, the occasion be-
ing the first card party held in Chit
ina. Mrs. M. Wallace and Mrs. Cliff
ford Johnston were the hostesses,
and all who attended enjoyed them
selves to the fullest extent. Bridge,
500, euchre, pedro, whist, solo and
other games were enjoyed until 1880
when the hostesses called all present
to delicious buffet lunch. After
luncheon the lights were turned out
and several flash lights taken of the
party, after which the guests took
their leave, thanking Mesdames.
Wallace and Johnston for most
pleasant evening. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs Morey, Mr.. and
Mrs. Schaupp. Mr.. and Mrs. Tibbs,
Mr.. and Mrs. Reeder Mr.. and Mrs.
House, Mr.. and Mrs. Haney, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bennett, Mr.. and Mrs. Gage
Mrs. McCutcheon, Mrs. Sherman and
Mrs. King. Messrs. Ferguson, An
derson, Exum, Brown, Zurich, Hea-
ley, Palmer, H irst, Brimmer Hurtel,
Hartney, Sherman and Burkhart.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-02-04
"BACK TO THE WOODS"

C, c. Stevens, the we'll known loco
motive fireman, who left early last
winter for California, foreswearing
forever the future kiss of the ice
maiden, is returning on the next
staemer. Steve" as he is Familiarity
known, was one of the oldest firemen
in the employ of the company, and
was soon in line for an engine. The
Leader received a card that he was
returning, but of course he didn't
say why. It's the same old story.
When you are in Alaska, the slogan
is 1.-THE states for NINE" but after
a few months in Gods country"
as some call it, the majority of us
return. Will some of the Leader
readers tell us why?
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-02-04
BABBAGE, THE JEWELER,
LOCATES IN CHITINA

Babbage, the old sour-dough jew
eler, is now located in Chitina, hav-
ing rented space in the Chitina
Pharmacy, with A. G. Morey, the
druggist. Mr.. Babbage is well known
throughout Alaska, having been in
the jewelry business from Southeast
ern Alaska to the interior For the
past two years he has been engaged
in business in Cordova. Being well
known and first-class workman, he
is assured of immediate patronage.
Chitina has been in need of jeweler
for several months and we are all
glad TO welcome Mr.. Babbage among
US.