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Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19
Bradley rheater

The Gamblers, Charles klein's lat ,st play, will pass in review before local theatregoers at the Bradley theatre on Monday evening, Jan. 22
 The principal characters in The Gamblers are five bank directors, a federal attorney and his wife. The bank president, John Emerson, an easy-going tinancier of the old school, turns oyer the affairs of the institution of which he has so long been the res peeted head, to his son, Wilbur Elmer son, speculative catapult, who ca. reers wildly for a brief time, but is brought up sharply on charges of crookedness. He and his associates who are equally as guilty, meet at a bail al his home. They discuss means of avoiding prosecution. Federal au- thorilieS have taken possession oi the bank, but Wilbur Emerson has re covered what he believes are the notes given by the directors which consu tute evidence of guilt The destrue- AANff Nt ttAANt AhAt- W AAi tNAkNNN AAA hMk one director of standing trial. They agree to turn cards, the one receiving the first jack k to become the seape- goat, Unfortunately, the old bank president draws the fatal card but the son nohly takes his place and agrees 10 accept the responsibility, As the meet. ing is about to break up the directors discover that the notes held by young Emerson are forgeries. One Of them, named Cowper, remains for confer enee with Wilbur Emerson, who se- cuses him of selling out by promise of immunity. He eonfesSes, tells Em. erson he has Jeff the notes and an affi. davit relating 10 the banks illegal acts al the house of James Darwin, the prosecuting attorney.
 The rest of the story has to do with the recovery of the notes, and gives op-
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19
To Florida for the Winter

All indications point to an unusually busy season at the winter resorts of Florida and other sections of the South. The number of persons seeking relief from the disagreeable northern winter and who experience unexpected bene- tieial results from the climate of Flori- da, is increasing every year.
 There Is health, rest, recreation and pleasure for all in the great variety of city, country, seashore, lake and river resorts catering 10 people of every class, taste and means.
 The old established Savannah Line oilers an invigorating and restful short sea trip from New York to Savannah. Ga, and an opportunity for a visit to the latter city, which is one of the show places of the South.
 Let us assist you in planning your trip. We are in touch with the pro- prietors and managers of hotels and boarding houses throughout the South and have representatives located in several of the important cities, which place us in position 10 help you md just such place as you desire without delay or inconvenience.
 Through tickets to Savannah, Ga. Jacksonville, Fla, and all other resort points are sold by all the principal coupon ticket agents also tourist agents at extremely low rates. Com. plete information, illustrated htera- lure, tickets and reserv vations may also be obtained by addressing C. l.. Jones. New England Passenger Agent, 20 Al, lantie avenue, Boston, Mass, or C. c. Brown, Passenger Traffic Mgr, Pier 35 North River, New York.
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19
lnyents a New Pronoun

X common personal pronoun for both seXes-that problem which for generations has worried professors of English into nervous proStratlon-was invented in an instant by Mrs. Ella Flagg Young of Chicago recently and caused roomtul ol school principals to gasp with astonishment. "A prin- cipal should So conduct 'his'er school that all pupils are engaged in some thing that k profitable to hun CT, and where the pupil k required to use Knowledge in school in accom- piishing his et task, began Mrs. Young. Il have simply solved a need thai has been long impending. The English language is in need ol a personal pro noun of the third person, singular number, that will indicate both sexes and thus eliminate our present awk- walonesS of speech, Mrs, Young said in explanation of her new word.
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19
Literary Notes.

Nothing but flowers in the field of a new publication - The Magazine Flowers, the first number of which. dated January, has just been issued by The suburban Press, 334 Fourth Ave. New York City. But what wealth there is in just this one subject Beau lltul pictures and entertaining writing put one in touch with the floral world from variety of viewpoints including the poetical, historical and legendary slides. "BlossomsN the foreword by Professor Liberty H. Bailey, is par tieularly fine article on flowers and the Joy they give to human kind. Seal oert's noted painting "Springp is re- produced in full page illustration. There are several other full page pic. tures that will elicit admiration. The leading articles on such subjects as The Fascination of Wild Flowers" !" by Frederick William Stack, author of Wild Flowers Every Child should hnow;N "rhe Legend of the Christmas Rose, by Henry F.. Jackson; "The Rose in Fact and Fancy by Beatrice J. Gilman; Selecting ihe Best Flower Ing shrubs, by Jeptha Frevling; and :" Enc Beauty of Towering BulbS.n by stephen Van Derberg are promise of many good things to come in the isSpeS that are to follow.
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19

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Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19

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Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19

porlunity for number of interesting situations.
 The company to produce the play here is an able one and is uniformly balanced including in the cast many well.known names The piece has met with great success ia the large cities and on the road.
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19

Sorghum which is to be used for forage should be cut just before the first killing frost and placed in piles of from 800 to 600 pounds. where it may be allowed to remain until it is wanted.
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19
Ii You Are q TrlfIe Sensiti.s

about the size of your shoes, it's some satisfaction to know that many people can wear shoes a size smaller bv shak. ing Allen $ Foot Ease into them. Just the thlng for patent leather shoes. anj Tor breaking in new shoes. Sold every where, 1oc. sample free. Address. Al. len .. Olmsted, LeRov, \. Y. 24
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19

Heavy, impure blood makes a mud. oy' pimply comp lexion, headaches nausea, indigestion. Thin blood ma keS you weak, pale, siekly. Burdock Blood Bitters makes the blood rich fed' pnre-restores perfect health.
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19

At Cleveland on Aug. Il Uhlan. the great trottiHg geIding. driven by his owner. C. K. G. Billings. made half mile in the record time of 5614 seconds. This breaks the record of one minute fat. held by Major Delmar and made on a Cleveland track i'll 1906.
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19

Crop statisticians estimate that for the country as whole the extreme July drought reduced the yield or all cereals by from 7oo.ooo.000 to S0o'Ooo.- o0O bushels.
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19
Dress Goods

l 50c Striped Mohair suiting, se in 1 wide. Sale Price Yard, 39c ! sI5O Striped Prunella, 42 in. Twide. Sale Price Yard, 9Sc I s100 Diagonal Stripe Dress fGoods, 42 in. wide. Safe Price : Yard, Z9c I 75e All Wool Crepe, 86 in. wide Sale Price Yard, 49c I s1.e0 Pencil Stripe Serges. r in.
 fwide Sale Price Yard, Z9c I SI50 and s2g0 Bear Skin cloak- fing, 3G in. vide Sale Price Yard
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 I S200 Polo Cloaking, 56 in. wide
 Sale Price Yard, 81. 40 39e Scotch Fiannels. 3Z inz vide Sale Price Yard. 2oc
 25e Popular Crepe. 3G il. wide Dl 1 3 full range of plain eolors. Sale
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Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19

While the fly furnishes meat for the spider. it k an interesting fact that the latter in turn often becomes an easy victim of the wasp.
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19
Many Children are SickIy

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children break up colds in 24 hours, re- heSe ieverlshness, headache, stomach troubles, teething disorders, and de. stroy worms, Al all druggists, 25c. sample mailed free. Address. A Ilen :. oimsted, LeRoy, N. Y. 2.4
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19

Forewarned Is forearmed, In case of accident or sudden illness you are forearmed If you have a telephone in your home.
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19

Feeding tests which have been made by number of experiment sta tions indicate that the ration of en- Siiage for q dairy COW should be about thirty pounds. for beef cattle fifteen pounds. for wintering calves twenty, dry COWS forty pounds and sheep from two to live pounds. With these fig ures should also be kept in mind the fact that a silo of common dimen- sion-l6 by 30 feet-holds 120 tons of silaGe when settled.
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19
To supscnbers of inc Patriot

To Subscribers Of the Patriot
 According 10 Order No. S17 0 she Post office Department subscu- hers cannot be indebted to a newspa- per more than one year and still have lhe paper sent to them at the second slsss rate. The order reads as follows:
 4 reasonable time will be allowed publishers to secure renewals Of sub scaptions, but unless subscriptions are expressly rene0ed after the term for which they are paid, within the follow fng periods.
 Dailies, within three months
 Weeklies, within One Year, they shall not be counted in the iegiu- mate list Of subscribers, and copies mailed on account thereof sh0H Hot be accepted for mdOlng at the seeond- class postage rate of one cent a pound, but may be mailed at the transient sec ond class postage rate Of cent for each four ounces or fraction thereof, prepaid by stamps affixed
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19

A feature of the training given the young women who attend the state university at Madison. Wis. along with the languages. mathematics and sciences. that is sensible and commend able is gymnasium course. in which they are taught how to swim and which corrects curvature of the spine and other physical defects
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19

There are whole lot of would be re- ligiouS folks who somehow fail to trace the vital connection between profession and practice and to realize the fact that if their religion does not make them Kind and thoughtful and conSiderate in their own homes it is not worth | continental. let alone qualifying them to be of spiritual assistance to their neighhors or the heathen.
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19
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Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19

Centuries of education and civiliza- tion have failed to give human beings veneer of culture thick enough not to be broken through by the primitive animal instinct or self preservation in rush for safety at the cry of 'Fire!' in a crowded auditorium. In such a crisis man shows not one whit more sense than does the beast
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19

With the choice and beautiful eolors which have been recently developed ln the fhioX 1t has become. one of the most valuable of permanent bedding plants. Besides the deep red. pink and white, there are those of a rich crear., color with pink eye and those of bright rose eolor with red eye These plants are fa3itrr slow growers. spread ing hy "9l stalks. hul are isevaajass and Very aaIfA, the root~ living through the a'.t> in the opea ground without difficulty
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19

That housewife made a long step in the direction of a seusible conserva. ton of her energies who decided II was easier To prepare her vegetables and wash her dishes sitting 1n q stool of convenient helght than when stand ing up host of other housewives might follow her example with profit.
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19

4 good deal of fun has been poked at Mrs Russed Sage oil one account or anothpr. bur she k entitled to the warm appreciation of every tiaer of the soll for Ter gift of SlJ.8o1 10 the national Audubon societies to aid in the campaign which is being waeed to protect the robin during its winter so- iourn in the south.
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19

Have you a telephone in your homer If not, why nots
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-19

After folH ars of eyt .eritaeHtsl at the natielsal pant mt aa 4 fl ear eens at tbae Gsi. il !. H.as.a band. the W'@3eru eeseai expes1 ae ae. partme of aeriruiHre. sn.e..
 ed in separating T pure ve seed from i. vtseiY If wheat 6u. .n as rhule. in.rodiped into tae ned States from ta.ktstssn h let's ft. rentl} cowndd the nc-v ari, v yieldeG fre.l G':eeu 10 twefty 1ene.& Der a'se uose f'an tEe A: Ali4. traliap V tety ai.f k tta ejps,s standard w'a9ern wheat far
 A pa =.''s.' ''4 waoaaaa of l58 ula aefes thitthe writer E,~ifrd the asiser Hay ha7e bee Hved lis za sr.a aS rsase for sheen ii w8s a.f,-esfi.l.- to notiae how neatly tha ,atl-e area hdd beeH trimmed aS if nc mnpy lawn n1evers The omy weeds thar We're iett were lhe matein. netjip md f'aarfWe' 1 aut at doe-its of Ii.Trre,.t varieties that are altre 10 fh.. forali- 'A Newer tas the areuinen: il favor 't Keeping Sheef on the average farm heeh more nearly demonstrated rban " lllt, .-sSe nt m farm referred rc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-16

overalls, or long trousers. Sometimes he has a short coat and sometimes it is off and a neglige shirt is shown What strikes stranger to the store, is the lads good looks, his black sparkling eyes, shortcut black hair and a low feminine voice This makes one sit Up and take notice. Why? Because, it isn't a lad at all. It is Miss age IS and a truly girl. She wears male habiliments most of the time and Long Hiners are wonted to ldt. Sundays, perhaps, there is she fits, in nicely and is a locker on Sunday-g -to-meetings
 Edwin Correct Shelton of East St., Monroe, puts the Center Stove club up in the air some, when the news was back-drafted out that Wilson had Gee! But Eddie is wise guy, some and 9, dyed in the wool Yank, on a guessing stunt. Because why? For weeks before the convention, he had been mentally rubbering and felt he was in good to boom Woodrow Will son and he did so, being the only Amen bench or pickle keg' warmer to predict that w. w. would get the nom- If Edward had taken up all the bets offered him, he would have caused the major part of the club to go broke all the good old sum-etc.,
 
 prey of Sheriff Steve Hayes, Stovers Beach, Clarke, Burr Wheeler and some more, all along and at the eleventh hour, had it framed up that Champ Clarke would have a. walk in and Kept telling Ed so, to beat the Renault Pedometre. But. E. c. S. kept up his chirping for Wilson and saying every day and Sundays: Clarke isn't a little bit on the show in. Nay! nayi Wilson is for Ed" Now, he isn't shooting off any big noise fireworks on Wilson's chances for election, but all the same, he keeps blinking an eye, which seems to have an after the votes are-aal-in SchoHtle: 70 you houn' dawgs, Scatl Xii Yi, Didn't tell you sop
 And speaking about Stepney-Upper Stepney, for instance, that nifty side line bailiwick of the greater Monroe it is to be glad. It was expected that the men folks over there would wear black crape on their bonnets, because the building of the trolley tracks through that burgh, had gone into the discard this summer and there was nothing to rubber at in the way Of work But along comes the dig and road upheaval for the state highway and they are saved from Ed. Beard sIey's to Burr Hawley's department store porch parties. Anyhow, they are a cheerful lot over there: from Johnny Hinckley's de hote to John Eastwood's down the line shop. Step ney will get all that is coming to it. soon if not sooner. a
 Monroe had it's death list jump up aIarmingly last Thursday. Keep cool, there wasn't any humans in 1t. animal fatalities, all on same day. A horse was killed by lightning. on the Ed wards farm and COW had the same route, up Stevens way. Marshall Beach's long sick horse died. in the pasture and Peter J. Reiter's horse broke a leg and had to be shot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-16
Y. w. c. A.


 Frequently we are asked "just what do we get if we join the Young .Wom- ems Christian Association" Wouldn't t you like to say that you belonged to the largest club in the world-not even in America-or just in the City of Bridgeport? Since last fall the To- cal association has grown nearly one half with present enrolment of twelve hundred. Members are trans ferred to us from other cities and we in turn lose some that make new homes elsewhere. The membership privileges are much the same in each centre varied only to meet some spe- cial want.
 The Educational advantages are always of the greatest possible good and provide for the further study of subjects neglected or otherwise over looked A greater variety of class work under able instructors is being planned for the coming winter at the hca1 Associa ton. Sessions will be Held at the association headquarters 1OS7 Broad street. at the branch rooms 56 Beach street and at Warner Insti- tute and the'U. M. c. Factory. The social department of this work is ever alive and the club girls get together for a pleasant evening several times during the summer months
 We, would remind the Ramona club that there will be basket lunch at Seaside park, Monday night. Meeting at Park avenue entrance at o'clock sharp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-16

A Turkish Bath taken at the Hotel Atlas cleanses the body of all poisoH- Ous acids. a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-16
wooD%BLocKs BUCKLE

Park avenue paving is causing some trouble to the contractors who did the work The damp weather of the last few days has caused the wood blocks. to buckle and complaints have been, made to Director Courtade with the result that the contractors, The Burns. O.. will get busy at once to relay the blocks dn an attempt to keep them from buckling. The relaying will, be done only in thise sections where the paving has buckled. It is up to the contractors to keep the paving in con-. dition and this will be attended to at once. It is stated by City Audftors Heating, secretary of the Paving and SoWer commission.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-16

seaview lodge, NE. O. F., has plan. ned for a trolley ride to<Ansonia Fri day night to make fraternal visit to. Sherman lodge of that city. Othe, lodges have been invited to participate in the trolley ride.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-16
BAND CONCERT TONIGHT.

For tonight's concert at Seaside park by the Coast Artillery Corps band, Leader Paul G. Goulding has arranged a very select program con- fident that it will please the crowd that is sure to attend. This program is as follows:
 March, Moose Skaggs
 Overture. Barber of Seville" Ros- sini.
 Valse, "Ange D'Amour,' Waldteufel. Selection, "Enchantress,'' V. Herbert Fantasia. sSwanee River Myddle- ton.
 Selection Echoes of the Metropolf- tan Opera House. Bendix
 Popular Medley, Von Tilzer.
 Star Spangled Banner
 Paul c. Goulding. leader.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-16

to Sherman lodge of that city. Other lodges have been invited to participate in the trolley ride.
 These officers were installed last night at a meeting of Morning Star Prelate Carrie Wildman of Danbury, being the installing officer; Command CT, Edith Lyon; vice commander, John H. Brown; chaplain, Anna Hall: in- side guard, Martha Fox; outside guard, Sarah Butterfield; M. of C., Mary. Sweeney; trustee George H. Ring. There was a social time after the installation. Mrs. Margaret Reed, Mrs. Edith Lyon, Mrs. Carrie Wild man, and Mrs. Laura Merrick contri- buted to the program.
 Officers of Golden Gate lodge, s. of B., were installed last night and an enthusiastic meeting was held. These were the officers; Commander Charles Martin: vice commander Eva Holis; inside guide, Winifred O'Neil; marshall Mary Buckingham; chaplain, William Hollis; accountant, Mary Scelley: master of ceremonies, Peter Scelley; past commander, Thomas Wass; pianist Eva Cooley; aid to con- mander Thomas Ryan; representative to supreme session in Baltimore in October, Mary A. Scelley; alternate, EClarence George. Prelate Sir J. R. Johnson of this city, installed the of ficers. He was presented with a gold scarfpin by members of the lodge af- ter the installation. Mary A. Scelley presented the gift Past Commander Wass was remembered his gift being regalia of the order. There was an enjoyable time after the installation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-16
Fraternities

At, the meeting of Ida lodge, N. E.. O. F., last night several member pre- sent signified their intention of at tending the annual field day of the order at Savin Rock, Aug B. Past Warden William Leary is on the com mittee and is making a wide canvass among the members of the order, to attend the outing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-16
ALIEN ENEMIES OF
 NATIVE SONG BIRDS

Methods of Slaughter Used By Pot Hunters from Italy-Amateur Col lectors Check Wanderings of Song sters-New Allies In War On Gypsy Moth.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-16

The Hotel Atlas Turkish Bath makes new man of you. a3
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-16
EAST SIDE BRANCH

The Philomathian club will go for a trolley ride on Tuesday evening at quarter before eight. The ride will be in place of their regular meeting and every member should plan to go and enjoy the fun. Our Silver Bay delegates returned home on Friday and report most interesting time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-16
SMALL FIRE LAST NIGHT

An alarm from box AT, called the fire department to a fire which start ed in the boiler room of the Safety Wheel Co. on Knowlton street. at 7:3s o'clock last night. Little trouble was had in squelching the blaze which had started The damage was slight. Tbe firemen recalled that it was an alarm from the same box. a year ago to- night which resulted in the death oi Lieutenant Phillip Haggerty of No 5 engine house.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-16

There will be an entertainment in connection with. the meeting of Bridge port lodge, N. E. o. ,P., tonight Two applicants will be initiated into the lodge tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-16
Notice

For forty-six years VIC ilavo been conducting business at the same oio iOcation, corner of Main and Jonn Streets. Bridgeport, Conn.,. ard ou1 Private Bank has been estaDilsheu there continuously. We have receixe0 end paid out on demand without no a f9ce millions Of dollars Of money us
 receive money subject 10 depositors check at sight. on which we ,,.rT an,oW three per cent. per annufn. cre.s creu,.eu Go each account monthly. We soIicis the accounts of individuals. business men, firms and corporations. and all who want q bank account where tnoy can deposit money, checks or draits, and leave it for one day. .one week, one month or one year. and draw interest on 1t for any time 1t Is left with ns: We give t0 the business our careLm personai attention es the oldest nrW of private bankers In this sfntet '.''
 T. l.. WATSON 6 co.