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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23
H. PERCY WELDON COMES
 BACK TO POLL PLAYERS

The theatre goers of Bridgeport will welcome the news of the return of H. Percy Meldon as the stage director of the Poli Players. Mir. Meldon's work is too well known to need any eulog- izing. His return to Bridgeport was accomplished by Mir Poli only after making a big monetary offer. This was done by MT. Poli in order to do everything in his power to give Bridgeport the very best that was on the market. and also to relieve Mir. Hummell of double burden
 lished himself as one of the finest character men that ever trod the local boards, will be able to devote his en- tire time to the acting end of the game, thereby greatly enhancing his value in that line.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23
POLI's

"A Gentleman of Leisure'', from the pen of John Stapleton and P. c. wode- house will be the attraction at Polfg commencing next Monday afternoon It is comedy full of heart interest which recorded a successful run at three New York theatres, having been the initial production at Brady's new theatre "Tile Playhouse" where it slid neatly into place as the first hit for the theatrical season of 1911-1z This is the first time it has appeared in Bridgeport and was secured at this time only on payment of one of the largest royalties ever paid for a stock piece.
 Robert Pitt, who is Gentlemen of Leisure, during a discussion at the club makes a bet that he can rob a house without being detected. As he is about to start out on this mad ad- venture he Is surprised by an attack in his home by typical yeggman whom he overpowers and convinces through his eloquent silence that he is the most scientific burglar living
 So firmly is the burglar convinced of this fact that he puts him on to find, a house where an old maid lives ana who keeps untold wealth around her. By mistake they get into the house of prised by his daughter the very girl with whom he has fallen in love at first sight on shipboard Naturally many complications arise which re- ouire four acts of sparkling comedy to work out. A wide diversity ef characters are introduced And. will give every member of the company a most agreeable role. s.t
 ssThe Girl of the Golden West" han proven a most happy choice as the business this week indicates Mir. Mel. rose. MT. Van Sloan, Miss Starr ana the balance of the company which te largely augmented this week are doing exceptionally clever work. Coupo1S are heinz given to the ladies at every performance for the $500 Stultz Brc&s piano which is to be given away nexs Monday night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23
THIS DATE IN
 PUGILISTIC ANNALS

1886-Lew Powell. the Pacific coast boxer who has victories over George Memsic, Cyclone Thompson and other good men to his credit, was born in San Francisco.
 19O1-Joe Cans and Steve Crosby fought 20 rounds to a draw at Louis vile.
 1907-Ad Wolgast and Jeff OConnell fought Ground draw at Racine, Wis.
 1909-Leach Cross outpointed Cy Smith in 10 rounds at Brooklyn
 1909-Freddie Welsh defeated Henry Piet in II rounds at Wales.
 1910-Leo Houck defeated Harry Lewis in 12 rounds at Boston.
 1911-Ray Bronson outpointed Dave Deshler in 10 rounds at Indianapolis.
 1911-Joe Jeannette knocked out Dummy Maxson after two minutes of fighting in New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23
TRANSFERS OF PRIESTS.

Rev. Joseph Hector Decelles, who has been in charge of St. Joseph's church in Grosvenordale, has been ap- pointed by Bishop John J. Milan pas tor of St. Anne's church in Hartford to succeed Rev. Charles F. Bedard Other clerical appointments by Bishop Milan are as follows:
 Rev. Patrick Mccarthy from St. Aloysius', New Canaan, to St. Joseph S. Meriden. (Assistant.)
 Rev. Peter Dolin to St. Francis Xavier's. Waterbury. (Assistant)
 Rev. George Grady to St. Mary's, Windsor Locks. (Assistant.)
 Rev. John H. Quinn to St. Joseph's, GroSVenordale. (Assistant.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23
THE WICKFoRD HOUSE.
(By Loring colvin.)

. In this old and historic mansion where this ancient house now stands
 Once rallied the heroes of the revo- lution to defend their native land, For their country, and for liberty, and for their homes they struck the blow
 And at Lexington and Saratoga they laid the British low. When their country was in peril they fought their level best, And won our glorious independence with Washington and Lafayette. And to-day their sacred memory we love and cherish still, In honor of our national indepen- dencei that they won at Bunker Hill Everything upon the table is so tasty and so nice, Down here at Mother Prentice that you cannot help but like, Oh how pleasant and how delightful you can pass the time away, In this house so cozy and so cheerful down on Narragansett bay.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23
WHAT TO DO WITH TOMATOES
Tomatoes Are One of the Old Stand by Vegetables for Both Winter
 and Summer.
Cold Canned Rine Tomatoes.


 Use perfect, firm, ripe, but not over ripe, tomatoes of 8 size that will just slip into quart jar (from g to F will usually fill quart jar). Wash, and remove the hard core end, but do not peel them. Have ready a kettle of many tomatoes as will fill one jar. The tomatoes will cool the water a little, so cover the kettle, and let the water come to a boil, and boil a few minutes-only long enough to thor oughly heat the tomatoes through, not more than minutes at the longest. Then lift out the tomatoes carefully with a spoon, and arrange them in ajar, and fill up with boiling water in which they were cooked. Seal, ob- serving all the usual canning precau- tions. When wanted, these can be sliced and served like fresh tomatoes.
 An Economical Way.
 Tn canning tomatoes last fall I ran short of jars, so, instead of putting meat and juice in jar, I drained off all the juice possible, which I then put through strainer to rid of seeds. The meaty portions were canned, the clear juice was put scalding hot into clean, hot bottles, clean corks inserted, and a solid coating of fruit sealing wax given to cork top of bottle. The bot tie was inverted and plunged into hot wax, as the easiest way. Each bot tie when opened, makes soup for four, with addition of milk and thicken- ing.
 Tomato Combinations.
 When canning tomatoes, save some of the juice to put in with the canned corn. It is perfect preservative and much to be preferred to those health destroying acids frequently used. Pack the corn closely in the cans, fill with strained tomato juice, and seal and boil 1 hour. Tomatoes and corn spoil more easily when ex- posed to the light.
 Boil together until tender ripe toma- toes, okra and corn, with water enough to cover, add salt to taste, and can and seal while hot This is nice to use for vegetable soup
 "Is there any real human interest in this play of yours?"
 ''Is there? There Is a real din- ner cooked on the ge!"--Baltimor A,aaArioan
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23
LETTER TO MIR. PoI1.

Another heart was made glad 1t Polls last Monday night as is ev1- denced by the following letter. MT. S. 2. Poli,
 Dear Sir
 I wish to thank you most deeply for the beautiful Stultz Piano which vas awarded to me at your theatre Monday evening. Aug. 18th. My joy is un- bounded. I am
 Yours appreciatively
 MISS NELLIE TROY Next Monday the third piano will ne presented to some lady in the audience by MT. PoIi through MT. FIG. Mullins who will act as the master of ceren1oTi- ies. MT. Frank Nolan who was to officiate in an advisory capacity last week and who was compelled at the last minute to abdicate in favor of another will positively act this week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23
THE FRENCH VIEW
OF MARRIAGE.

In the August American Magazine, W. J. Locke, writing a story, makes one of his characters say:
 "A Frenchman and an Englishman or American view marriage from en- tirely different angles. The Anglo- Saxon of honest instincts, attracted toward a pretty girl, at once thinks of the possibilities of marriage; if he finds them infinitely remote, he makes romantic love to her in the solitude of his walks abroad or of his sleepless nights, and, in her presence, is as dumb and dismal as a freshly hooked trout. The equally honest Gaul doesn't do anything of the kind. The attrac- tion in itself is stimulus to adven- ture. He makes love to her, just be- cause it is the nature of a lusty son of Adam to make love to a pretty daugh ter of Eve. He lives in the present. The rest doesn't matter, He leaves it to chance. Love to a pretty wo- man is like a shower of rain to hya- cinths. It passes. it goes. Another one comes. Qu'importe? But the shower is necessa ry-ah! sacre gredin, when will, you c0,nprehend?"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23
POINTS OF INTEREST.
smith,s Saturday. sale.

Nobody ought to miss the raincoaD for men, women ar16 chiit<en &4 ES--~ ford B. Smiths Saturday sale. Many other bargains will be found there.
 Sale.
 Sensational price reductions on la dies waists in Mrs. See1y's Waist Shop, Security building, upstairs. See adv.
 Tomorrow, Saturday, as usual will be bargain day at E. F. Dillon & Co.'S, 1105 Main street, an exceptional opportunity to secure ds- sirable summer merchandise at mere ly nominal prices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23
MUNICIPALITY MAY BE REQUTR- ED TO TAKE OVER TRAC-
 TON SYSTEM


 If the municipality can own and op- crate their own schools. fire depart ments, water, lighting, and other pub lie utilities successfully, what is to prevent them from operating their own traction systems?
 It is done with complete success and eminent satisfaction to the public in ton infested globe. The gentlemen of the Connecticut Company cannot be deaf and blind to these facts. They should realize with thankfulness and humility that they are indebted to the public-whom they exploit so ignor- antly and cruelly-for the priceless privileges they enjoy.
 dollars. are theirs by sufferance of the collectivity. And when the great thinking public are finally goaded be- yond the point of further endurance by the impositions of the Connecticut Company, they will arise in their might. like Behemoth snapping a pack thread, and rescind these splendid gifts.
 If the Flaw" prevents, they will change the law; if judges interfere, they will remove the judges; if Con- stitutions intervene, they will declare them unconstitutional.
 In the final analysis the People rule. They tolerate the present 1n1qu1touS system because they are not yet suf- ficiently aroused. But the time is coming, and the Moving Finger rights the "Mene, Meme, Tekel Upharsin'' which the swollen corporations ig- nore, as did their Babylonian proto- types of old
 As matter of personal interest in the perpetuation of theft business the Connecticut Company is prayerfully and earnestly invited to weigh these facts and act accordingly. So may their days be longer in the land.
 DR. EDWIN F. BOWERS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23

A. $. Jones, of the Lee Pharmacy, Chico, Cal, who has handled Foley & Co.'S medicines for many years, says: 1T consider that Foleys Honey and Tar Compound has no equal, and is the one cough medicine I can recom-
 mend as containing no narcotics or other harmful properties" The gen. uine in 8 yellow package. F. L. Cur tis., s135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23
Internatlonat League.

YESTERDAYS RESULTS. Buffalo, 8; Jersey City, 5. Toronto, 5; Newark, 2. Rochester, 8; Providence, 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23
National League.
YESTERDAYS RESDITs.

Pittsburg, 3: New York, 2 (1st). New York, 8; Pittsburg, (2nd). Brooklyn, g: St. Louis, 5. Philadelphia, 8; Cincinnati, 1. Chicago, IT; Boston, 5.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
GAMES TODAY.

Chicago in New York. St. Louis in Philadelphia. Cleveland in Boston. Detroit in Washington CD.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23
Connecticut League.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.

Hartford, 2; Bridgeport, 0. Waterbury, 2; Springfield, o. New Haven, 3; Holyoke, 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23
STANDING OF THE CLUES.
GAMES TODAY.

Jersey City in Buffalo. Newark in Toronto.
 Providence in Rochester. Baltimore in Montreal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23
American League.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.

Chicago, g; New York, 4. Detroit, g: Washington, 6. Boston, g; Cleveland, 0. Philadelphia, 2; St. Louis (1st). Philadelphia, 3; St. Louis, 1 (2nd)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23
BOXING

New York, Aug. 23.-A fast fight is expected, tonight, at the Queensboro A. C., when Paddy Sullivan, the fight ing Irishman, meets Young Matto, of Cleveland, in the main bout.
 New York, Aug. 23.-Three 10 and two round bouts have been arrang- ed for the Fairmont A. C., Saturday night. The main go will be between Carey Phelan, harlem's popular featherweight, and Patsy White.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23

San Francisco, Aug. 23.-It was an- nounced here that Willie Ritchie will be One Round Hogans opponent in 20 round go on September g.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23
SPORTING NOTES

New York, Aug. 23.-Johnny AL bright, the speedy Denverite, estab- lished a new track record, last night, when he won the 50 miles motor race at Brighton Motordrome, finishing 10 miles ahead of George Lochnar, of Syracuse, in SS minutes AZ 1-5 sec ondS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23

nominate his successor, and it is un- derstood that General Booth left a sealed packet containing his wishes in this direction. BramwelI Booth has long been his fathers right hand man and has a distinct genius for or ganiZation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23

New York, Aug. 23-Practically every man who carried the American shield in Stockholm will attend a To- cal theatre, tonight, beginning the celebration in honor of the Olympic athletes Tomorrow, the parade and dinner party will be held.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23
THE CLEARED
 RUNNING BOARD
DIR. BOWERS CONSIDERS THE RELATION OF AN OBSCURE COURT TO A PUBLIC
 BLUFF,

Some weeks ago, in this column, we professed a disinclination to believe in the efficacy of the order of the Pub lie Utilities Board, directing that the running boards of the trolley cars should be, and remain henceforth, for ever clear.
 In fact, if memory serves, we as- | sumed temporarily the role of Delphic oracle, and openly scoffed at the rule as futile and impossible of enforce ment, giving ample and sufficient req sons therefore-the principal one of which was that the New Haven Trol- ley Company would not, nor could not in the holy interest of Dividends per- init it to be enforced.
 Suppose a few conductors are cruel ly lnured from time to time by strlk- ing passing wagons or some other ob- stacle while collecting fares, and that the lives and limbs of innocent passen- gerss-who have paid for the privilege of a seat-are constantly jeopardized: but boots the Trolley Company!
 DIVIDENDS PAID UPON
 wATER-LOGGED STOCK
 Dividends must and shall be paid upon the water-logged, super-saturat- ed traction stock This is the first essential of Good Business. The rem a purely secondary consideration, an inconsequential ''by-product," as it were. In the interest of the Great God Dividend the more fares" that can be carried-with the least expen- allure for conductors, nnotormen, and extra cars-the better pleased the God.
 It is popularly supposed that there is a penalty of one thousand dollars against any corporation that violates 8 public utilities ukase, and since the running board order of the Comn1ls- sion is continually violated on the Con- necticut Company lines, many worthy citizens marvel that the trolley people escape the penalty applicable in such cases
 Furthermore, it excites unfavorable and unjustifiab1e criticism that the mandate of an obscure West Haven court which, in effect, rescinded the penalty clause and prevents the police enforcement of the order clearing rum ming boards, was not appealed from by the Futilities Commission.
 If these puzzled folk would take the trouble to familiarize themselves with the facts set forth in that splendid, exhaustive. and scholarly work of Charles Edward Russell, Business, comprehend why the Connecticut Com- pany are unrestrictedly permitted to violate rulings, why any and all laws which have for their object the cur tailment of pillage and exploitation, must, of necessity. die of atrophy. Two hundred and ninety-one pages of absorbing interest are devoted to the consideration of this question, so it is obviously impossible to present the matter adequately in an editorial, but this much we may emphasize.
 The attempt to run and regulate ara- other mans business has been demon- strated to be an abject, pitiable fail- ure.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23
STANDING OF THE CLUES.
GAMES TO-DAY.

Bridgeport at 1olyoke. Waterbury at New Haven. Springfield at Hartford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23

Paris, Aug. 23.--Aviators Vedrines, Frey and Provost sailed on the liner La Lorraine. today, to enter the com ing international aeroplane contest in Chicago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

GAMES TODAY. New York in Pittsburg CD.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23

London.Aug. 22-Bramwell Booth, eldest son of the late General William Booth, probably will succeed his fath- CT as commander in chief of the Sal vation Army. The laws of the army prescribe that each general shall
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23

Farmer Want Ads. 1 Cent a Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-23

''Is there any real human interest in this play of yours?"
 "Is there? There Is a real din- ner cooked on the stage!"-Baltimor A,aAAHioan
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-24
MRS. MITCHELL DIES

Elizabeth Margaret MttchelI. vile
OF J. T. Mitchell and daughter OF
William East. died at six o'clock last
evening at the family residence.
1901 San Pedro street. after n short
illness with pneumonia. The death
of the young woman comes as great
shock to friends and relatives in this
city and county.
Deceased was twcnty-one years Of
age and was born, raised and cdu-
Gated In Trinidad. Her husband. J..
T. Mitchell. Is connected with the
McEwcp and East Plumbing COM
pany. She is survived by her hus.
band and baby. her father and un-
cles. Thomas, Edward, Sam and Johu
East. all OF whom live in this city.
Funeral will probably take place
Thursday afternoon from the resi-
dancc.
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-24

The ssA OF hard. strange faces un
nsrved hsf. and shs felt sick aud nsu.
seated. but she quietly held out her
arms for the poor child who lay sroan.
Ing In the chaunsus's ysntls grasp.
4 tall young man stepped brtskly
through the crowd. and made his way
to her side.
"Oh. Doctor Crant-I'm 70 glad
you're hrs!" e1nixtmsd Paula i'm.
puisively.
''Mors terrified than injured" an.
nouncsd the doctor after . hurried OK.
animation. Then tusninx to Paula. II
raw 1t happen from . distance up the
street and recognized your car"
Assisting Paula Into the motor. he
made The child comfortable ou her Isp
and stspped In With her.
It'll report TO you later. Peters" he
called TO the policeman. who immedi-
atsly permitted them 10 drive away.
In . few misutss they were at the
stricken home. A tired. resigned wo-
man opened the door. aud after the
doctors tactful explanation. she mute.
~ accepted this last blow which un-
kind fste had seeu At to adu,inistsr.
Willis Doctor Grant and the mother
were working over the boy. Paula's
qaiok eyes took In every detail Of tho
bare home. Christmas for the many
little Browns promised to b. scanty.
A kind nsighbor had taken the other
chIIdssn to her home. 20 Pxula's pres
onco was unnecessary. She slipped
out Of the house. gave tho chauffeur .
few Instructions and ~ he drove OF
rapidly. she sought \ nearby telephone
booth and after ten very satisfactory
minutes. was back At the house. Her
phone calls w.rs to certain toy deal.
ers and caterers. and long before the
doctor was ready to 20. the chauffeur
had shyiy dragged baskets and bun.
dies Of all sizes and shapes into the
wee kitchen.
Al last DR.. Grant vas raady 10
leave.
May ] ask for . LIT. Paula" hs
asked weariiy. Il have had . hard
day. told Mrs. Brown that you
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-24
Coyote Chase
at Grisbas,, Place
on Ne,p Years Day

Walt Grisham Is going to lead an
expedition against the prowling and
skuikinx coyotes on New Years day.
Every person who can beg. borrow or
steal u horse is invited to tho Grish-
am ranch to take part in the hunt.
That district Of the county liz over
run with coyotes and there Will be
some real sport In this expedition.
The invitation is general. but the
host requests that all guns be left al
home. The Indications are that sev.
crai hundred will be present and
Grisham has a big pack OF fleet
hounds that will lead the chase. Such
program Of sport has not been out
lined here before In years.
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-24
Santa Claus
Letters

Dear Santa Claus:--l am Writing
O little bit late but ! couldn't help
myself. IN tell you what want
for Christmas. | am n little girl
three years Old. and ! want n doll.
some apples. nuts and fruit. Don't
forget your little frlcnd-Gracie Ro-
nero. +.7 West Main Street.
I
Dear SANTA am a it'll. girl
eight years old. | want a doll and
some candy. nuts and fruit. Your
Ittl. friend.-Eva Lopez. Az West
Main street.
Dear SANTA am n It'll" girl
eight years old. want Tor Christ
mas II little doll some candy and
fruit and nuts. Your little friend.
Adele Vigil. ta7 West Main street.
Dear Santa Claus:-Pieasc bring
Frederick u mic. lIttl. wagon and IL
pair OF shoes. Please bring my cou-
sin what they want most. Please
bring me nice coaster and n watch.
From Richard Mcbride.
Dear Santa Claus:--Wiii let you
know what ! want for Chr s,mns. |
want II big doll and buggy and I
want some ribbons. white ones. Dear
Santa remember candy and nuts and
oranges. | Will clos. ior this time.
Santa. Your loving fri"nd-Efith
Hodges. Weston. Colo.
I
Dear Santa Cla,s:-I am "a little
boy and I've at Pictou, Colo. | would
like to have watch and somc new
shoes and toys. Also som~ candy. Ny
little brother John wants tn. same
things and ! am . years old and John
Is {. Don't forget my mamma and
papa and l am your little boy---iIcnry
O'N.ii. John O'Neil. Pictou. Colo.
Dear Santa:-I am n little sirl
your years old. want to tell you
what To bring mc please. A doll. u
blk rag doll. and n srt of furs. and
candy and nuts. Please remember
tn" Judkin girls. one stays with my
aunt. Mrs. Brown. ! live IN wnlsen-
burg. but brinK our things TO my
aun, Mrs. Woodward. 10: State ST.
I-l.oricn brown.
| I
Dear Santa Cluus:-l am little
boy two and onc.half years old.
Plcasc bring me u horn. music. a
drum. an engine. u wagon u hoy doll
and candy nnd nuts and don't for
get all tho iroor little boys and kris.
Bring my things to my aunt's house
iO:: state strcc'-Cnrlyl. brown.
AMEN
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-24

Everything in fine pastries Il
Chriltmas, ut Kuveri.