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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
POLI'S

Never was a more really humorous episode introduced in vaudeville than the comical dialogue between Homer $. Mason and the key of his night latch when he is playing the part of the genial 'siouse" in ''In and Out son, Miss keeler and their company at Polls this week. This incident is dellc1ously funny, and is a class,c, so true to life IS It. MT, Mason'5 c-'ncep- extremely funny, and at the same time 1t IS never burleSqued or over6rawn. put every funny antic may be recog- nlzed as having been performed. or nearly so, by some drunk in real life, The sketch, by the way, was written by Porter Emerson Browne, of "A Fool There Was a very dark blue tragedy. Like most other writers of this kind of drama, MT. Brown has a nice vein of nonsenEe, and it is easy to see that he enjoys letting it loose now and then. In the present sketch he has cut loose and created a laugh producer of the first water.
 Edward Barnes and Mabel Robin son are one clever pair of entertain CTS. Their performance is of the easy-going, neat and attractive style reason that the fun is natural and never forced. Both are good singers, and MT. Barnes Is an excellent plan ist and knows how to extract a lot of
 
 Felix Adler is the biggest hit as a monologue artist to appear on the local stage since Bert F'itzgibbons, the laughabIe "daffydilI,'' was here. Ad- Ter has a line of humor and fun all his own and his eccentric antic1 are certainly enough to make a horse laugh The great comedy hit of his offering is his ventriloquist stunt, and you must see it to appreciate it.
 Other attractions that are helping to please and entertain the big crowds at Polls this week include such stellar vaudeville acts as the Reid Sisters, variety's premiere acrobatic dancers; ing sketch of political life, showing the t-'rning point in the life of a ris- ing great man; Rulings Animals, the prettiest of cat and dog acts; the Electrograph, with the best reel of motion pictures produced by the big geSt picture com panieS, and Poli's con cert orchestra with the Iate-t popular selections. All for Poii's popular prices an unprecedented bargain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
Police Kick On
 Personal Tax Work
Outrageous Arrest of Cripple Puts Cops in Fad With
 Chief and Citizens

New Haven. Feb. s-The outrageous arrest of Charles J. Bergstrand, the cripple who some years ago broke his back and has since been almost help less, has been the talk of the city Bergstrand was hauled from his home Grand avenue precinct because he had not paid his personal tax. At 4 o'clock in the morning when the ther- mometer was not so many degrees above zero he was carried to the pa trol wagon and taken to the central station and locked up there to await trial in the city court five hours later.
 It was the most stupid, and at the same time the most inhuman act thus far of the personal tax campaign As a cripple Bergstrand is exempt, and there was absolutely no excuse for his arrest. It matched in cruelty some of the evictions in Ireland in the old days for non-payment of rent. These are some of the sentiments expressed by citizens, who also said that the sys- tenn of collection was rife with pos abilities of such outrages. The sys. tenn places upon the police the respon- sibility for the collection of the tax by the arrest of delinquents. The po- lice declare that such responsibility is entirely unfair particularly that part of it that compels them to investigate cases. They declare further that it compels them to act in cases whether such action is cruel or not. It was Patrolnan Michael Hanra- han of the Grand avenue precinct who investigated his case for City Attor- ney Booth
 This policeman" said Chief CowIes, "should have seen at glance that the man was phyicaIlv disabled, and therefore unfit for military duty. He needn't have asked him any of the questions on the list at all. The very fact that the man could not wS.lR without being assisted. showed that he was exempt from military duty. And any one exempt from military duty is exempt from the military tax. There fore anyone exempt from the military tax of 1910 is exempt from the per sonal tax of 1910.
 CT have investigated the arrest and personal tax investigation of this ma n myself. Patrolman W. D. Kiernan of the Grand avenue precinct arrested |. the man snd with three other patrol men carried him to the patrol wagon. It showed a very great lack of judg- ment on the part of all of the police men who were at all concerned in the affair."
 twill the affair be- broueht to the attention of the police hoard. chiet?" "No," he replied; CT don't think so.'' It was sta ted nv City Attorney Booth that a man physically disabled was exempt from the personal tax of 1910: Tut this exemption was not included in the measure for 1911. Corpora ton Counsel KleiDer in a recent ruling made the same exemption hold good for the 1911 tax.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
WAX BULLETS
For Use in Army Target Practice-Will Shoot at
 Men and Horses

Washin gton, Feb S.-The cry of real ism on the stage has apparently rea' h. ed the army, the War DepartT ent having just issued orders regarding the use of "a1most rear' ammunition n actual target practice On army posts. The targets to be used in this practice are to be real men, live horses will carry them at full speed past the firing party and real revo'- vers will be uti'ized-the o~ly ''un- -eaI'' thing about the skirmish being wax bullets.
 The participants in sram battles and zl1irmishes in which the waxen bull cts are used will present an appear 9nce akin to that of the knights of old on a jousting party Both horses and men vii wear wire-netting cov- ers-for it has been discovered that wax bullets are liable to cut and burn and hand shields will likewise be provided A mask, containing glass eye-pieces, will cover the faces of the Darticipants and the number of fla
 al hits" will be counted to determine e he score of sharp-shooters- It is bought that, in this way. the aim Of the so diers will be much imHroved -or they will have an actual "enemy' at which tC fire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
FRESH AIR FEUD
Stirring Up the Clerks in
 President Taft's Office

Washington, Feb. s.-A fresh air feud is 'riling up the clerks in Pres ident Taft's office. When or how 1t will be settled is problematical, al least until Spring.
 ITO ventilate or not to ventilate'' their office is the question. So ser ious has become the squa bb'e that the window weights are being worn out with alternate raising and lower ing as the "antis'' and pros are in the majority.
 Great gusts of fresh air, letting in the wintry breezes, are demanded by one faction of the Presidents clerks Another insists the offices shall be air ed out only twice daily, before the be- ginning of a work day and during lunch hour.
 This fresh air problem is a preva- lent source Of trouble in all govern ment departments, but never besore reached the White House. Unab to stand the cold air of the fresh air c-anks," Col Warren G. Young, so- ciety arbiter of the Executive Man sion, has voluntarily exiled himself from the offices and moved his desk into an adjoining file room-in soIi- tary, cozy, warm grandeur
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
EVER-INCREASING POPULARITY
 OF THE GRAPE ARBOR GRILL.

Anyone who missed Surprise Night at the Grape Arbor Grill at the At lantic hotel has something to regret if the reports from every direction are to be credited. Suffice to say that last Thursdays fun was right up to the standard set by tbis, the most pop ular resort that ever made a bid for local patronage. Every Thursday night brings new faces to the Grill and each day sees a marked increase in the regular business for 1t should be borne in mind that the Grape Ar bor Grill is not a one night a week resort, but is a dining place unusual for particular people who can appre- ciate the splendid cuisine and service that have played a heavy part in the success of this unique resort and that excellent music and entertainment is a daily feature. The next big event will be Bon Bon Ni"ht which will be on the boards tonight and it promises to equal if not outshine any of the big events of the past few weeks. Ar engagements are now complete and it is expected that several new features will he introduced.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
LOCOMOBILE USED FOR
 TOURISTS IN HAVANA
Bridgeporter Writes of Experiences In
 Sunny Cline of Cuba

M. J. Jordan of the firm of Miller & Jordan, real es.ate operators of is city in company with S. 2. PoH, the New England vaudeville magnate is making a tour Of the West Indies. From Havana, Cuba, Mir Jordan writes to the Farmer as follows:
 We arrived In Havana on Friday, Jan. 26- Next day the Cubans and Spaniards were out in full force to capture our American money From the harbor one gets a good impress sion of the city of Havana but on landing the poor streets and surround ings spoil that impression. We or dered an automobile in which to ma ke a trip about the city and to my sur prise the car proved to be a five pas senger Locomobi e.. I said Made in Bridgeport when saw it. I never saw an auto that looked better to me. Things from home look better away from home. An American is a real American when abroad. We put Tn Sunday exploring Havana We went aboard what is left of the Maine and took many snap shot photos while in specting her. Then we hired a launch and visited Moro castle. MT. Pc i thought fishing would be good. He procured a strong line ard a large hook and put on a leg of a chicken for bait. In about fifteen minutes he landed three sharks. The largest weighed 1S0 pounds and had to be drawn aboard with a gaff. Miss Poi attempted to help her father land the large shark and is nursing a b1istered hand in consequence. We have clear ed for Porto Rico"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
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THE NEW LYRIC

One evening of merriment is worth d whole month of gloom Laugh and the world laughs with you" may be a trite saying, but it is filled with truth Go to the Lyric this week, see some one or more of the performances by the Frank Carpenter Stock company of George Ade's remarkable comedy, Father and the Boys" and we will guarantee that you will enjoy every line and every situation in the play The comedy Is so clever, and the work of the presenting cast so efficient, that you will not be sorry, or regret Tn the slightest measure the time and the small amount of cash 1t has cost you.
 .'F,ather and the Boys'' will be the attraction for the remainder of this week, with the usual matinee Satur- day. Procure your seats early, and you delay. The sale of seats has been very large, and the play is being given to crowded houses at every per formance.
 Drama, although not melodrama of the lurid, cheap sort, will be the of fering for the coming week at the Lyric. Helen Wares delightful war drama, 'aThe Deserters'' Is to be the offering, and Miss Cleveland, the star of the Carpenter Stock company, VIII be- seen in the leading role, which made Miss Ware one of the most pop ular actresses for the past two or three seasons. Miss Cleveland will have the support of her entire company as the play calls for it's full strength, and moreover, MT. Carpenter has secured the entire original stage parapherna- lia, so that the play can be gwen in a style which will rival the production made by Miss Ware herself. ''The De serters." although several seasons old, has never been seen here in stock, and 1t will be appreciated as much as though it were an entirely new pro- led 1r he most intense heart interest, romantic scenes and situations, thrilling incl dents and so cleVerly and carefully told that 1t grips the attention in ev- cry line. It is a play which will be thoroughly enjoyed by everyone, of all classes, and we bespeak for it a week of the most complete success.
 In "The Deserters.' MT. Conness of course will be seen in the leading male character and MT. Carol, MT. Clemens MT Devine, Miss Carpenter, Miss Strickland, and all the others of the big Carpenter Company will have con genial roles. This will surely be one of the most interesting of the Carpen- ter productions, and 1t is more than likely that the Lyric theatre VII be filled to the brim at every perform ance. Manager Isham has made es- pecial calculations to provide for big crowds during the week of '"The De serters," and he must be accredi ed with excellent judgment, and the keep ing of his promises in every Tar icular in the past The play goers of Bridgeport are fast coming to regard him as the leading amusement purvey- or of the city, and to acknowledge that he is giving them the best of goods in the Carpenter Stock Com pany.
 The sale of seats for next week IS now in progress, and the demand all ready shows that the people want such productions as Manager Isham and MT. Carpenter are giving them in abundance. The indications are for a week of overfiowing success at the Lyric.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
RAILROAD EARNINGS
 STILL INCREASING.

New Haven, Feb. s.-In spite of the continued cold weather the complete business on the New York, New Ha-. ven tS Hartford railroad system show a gain of about $175,OOO in gross earrings. as compared with the same month last year. The fact that the increase is on business originating in New England rather than on business from connecting lines. is an eucourag- ing feature of the returns. This is in terpreted as indicating a continuance of a moderate business revival in the factory centers of New England. and aIqo is form of traffic representing high class freight and better profits for the corporation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
EGGS LAID IN
 THE MAILS
To Whom Do They Belong
 A Very Knotty Problem

Washington, Feb. S.-Tbe Treasury Department, havirg decided that a hen is not a bird-bird'S eggs being submitted free of duty and hens eggs is now up to the Pos office Depart ment to settle a momentous question arising from the ownership of eggs laid in the malls.
 The National Association of Poultry Breeders, anticipating the passage of the Parcels Post bill, recently inquir- ed of Postmaster General Hitch ock If poultry might be sent through the mall. In an unofficial statement the department answered that, should the parcels post measure be enacted, there would probably be no objection ,,,t to Postma ster Genera, however, was of the opinion that some one would have to be delegated to look out for the well being of the 'perishable mail'' and then some one raised the ques- ton of the ownership of the eggs laid by the hens while in Uncle Sam's care.
 the hens; to the receiver of the hens; or to the government?
 There not being any legislation all ready enacted upon the subject, the Suter, chief of the Bureau of Informa- ton of the Pos+ office Department to look into the matter. Jesse, after sev- eraI days spent in a vain search through dusty tonnes on postal laws and regulations, has about decided O give up the job, for he says there are no precedents. Therefore, it will be up to the courts to decide the ownership
 Like the freight-agent in Ellis Park CT But CTS Pigs Is Pigs Suter thinks the eggs ought either to be given to the mail clerks or be confis- cated by the government as an aid in further decrea sing the deficit which is the bugbear of the department.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
AMERICAN GENERAL GETS IN BAD WITH
 ENGLAND AND JAPAN

Shanghai, Feb. S.-Because of unof- fcial protests from both England and Japan, it was announced, yest terda y, that Lieutenant General Homer Lea, the American soldier of fortune who was responsible more than any other che individual fo- mc rnizirg the Cfi Eese army, has been deposed rom hi position as chief mi itary adviser to the Republican lea ders
 Lea's public criticism of the Anglo F3panese treaty and his admit ed be lief that Japan and England were par ties to a plan to gobble up the best Of China when the opportunity y arriv- ed, have trade him persona non gra- la to the diplomats
 Lea was formerly of Los Angeles, Cal, and has been in the Chinese mill- tary service for many years. A nun ber of his books on military subjects aud oea ing with the far eastern prob lem have been criticized.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08


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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
ssGYAr' WORK FOR
 DANBURY DRAGONS.

Danbury. Feb. s.-The churches of this city are coming to see the need of physical, as well as spiritual, train ing for their members. The First Congregational Church has a com pIetely equipped gymnasium in its church house. the room being 56 by 36 feet. A permanent physical in- sJtructor is to be engaged. There are shower baths and lockers. The boys, the girls, the women and the men have their own afternoons and even ings set aside for work in the gym and much enthusiasm is shown in the new feature of the church's activities.
 At the Baptist Church an experi enced physical instructor gives les sons in physical trtining and ca'is fhenics one day in each week, and this work is divided into classes, one for the boys, one for the girls, one for rhe men. and one for the women. The dining rooms of the church are used for the work. and the sight of staid reacon5 lying on mats on the floor. Kicking their sedate heels in the air IS not an unusual one nowadays. At St. James Episcopal Church similar work is to be begun on Thursday, and lessons will be taken by the members once a week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
JAILED FOR ROBBING
 Y. M. c. A. LOCKERS

New Britain, Feb. s.-Pleading gull ty to robbing the local Y. M. c. A locker room, Arthur Richardson, Bliss street, Springfield, Mass, and Michael Fitzeerald, 548 Main street, Sprine- in jail in police court vest erday. The boys confessed to robbing the Haynes House. in Springfield. last week. Some of the loot from this job was found ,on them. The prisoners will be turn ed over to the Springfield police at the completion of their local sen e~ce.
 The Hovs kept their Identity hidden until the last. They gave fictitious es and addresses but their con fiicting stories lead to complete iden- tification-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
PLAN TO REORGANIZE
 COMPUTING MACHINE CO.
Especial from United Press.)

Special from United Press.)
 New Haven, Feb. S-It is believed, by those most directly interested that the Connecticut Computing Machine Co.,, which is now in the hands of a receiver, will effect a reorganization. It is proposed to form a new com pany, some of the largest creditors being among the most ardent support CTS of the reorganiza ton.
 It became known today, that, for a number of months past, the com pany has tried to get sufficient capi- tai to handle it's growing business. At the time the company ceased active opera ticns, a few months ago. it was distributing wages of about S2.500 a week. It is understood that the com pany owes little outside loans made by stockholders.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
HOW NEW FREIGHT
 RULE WORKS.

A rule which became effective at the freight houses of the New York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company, January 1, has had tend ency to do away with congo tion. The ruling makes imposition of storage charges: after 72 hours. abso' ute. For merly four days were allowed in which to remove packages. Under the new ruling this is not only cut to T2 hours, after 2 a. m. following the arrival of the packages, but the man in charge of the freight office has no choice. He must carry out the policy in the case of every one, be it a small feature of the situation is that the aiErossd company is not required to notify consignee of the arrival of goods. It is Up to the latter to keep abs on the freight office, if he wishes to escape paying storage charges.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
LtITUA1T

The death of William H. Schein. aged 73, at his home. ITO Holly street, caused grief in many homes of the older residents Of Bridgeport. For 30 years he had been employed with the U. M. c. Co.,, and for many years he was one of the leading members of the German Reformed church. His widow and six children survive. The children are Adolph, Frederick and William and three daughters Louise. Pearl. and Julia. wife of Matthew Paulson. The deceased was a mem Der of Humboldt Stamm, U. O. R. NJ.
 After an illness of many weeks growing out of a cold contracted in the early winter. John Joseph Mo Donald, died at his home, 96 Beers street yesterday afternoon. He was a salesman for the Jasmin Furniture Co. Fe is survived by his widow. a son, Norton. a daughter, Mary: h's father, Patrick Mcdonald a brother Joseph, and two sisters Mrs. Albert Sanger and Mrs. Max Krouse.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
PimpIes Removed
 Quickly
Does Wonders to Every Kind of Skin Eruption

Trial Package Sent Free to Prove It , You don't want to wait forever and day to get rid of your pimples or other skin eruptions. You want to get rid of them right now. Next week you may want to go somewhere where you wouldn't like to have to take the pimples along.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
HAYMARKET NO MORE.
Last of New Works old TenderIoiu
 Dance Halls to Go.

New York, Feb. s-The Haymarlxet, a notorious dance hall in the Tender loin, is no more. After a long crusade by reformers for the suppression of the place the commissioner of the bu- reau of licenses revoked it's dance li- cense yesterday. The Haymarket was probably the best known of New York's seven hundred dance halls, and one of the remaining reminders of the Tenderloin district as it was years ago. Summing parties frequently vis- ited it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
Prison Sentence For Woman Who
 Starved Patient
CSpeciaI from United Press) ,

Port Richard, Wash, Feb. S-Mrs. Linda Burfield Hazard, who was con- victed of manslaughter in having starved to death Miss Claire William son, rich English girl, at her star vation sanitarium' here, yesterday, was sentenced to serve an indeter- minate sentence of from 2 to 20 years in the state penitentiary. Mrs. Haz- gard will make an effort to have the jury's verdict set aside.