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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-09-19
NEWS NOTES OF
CURRENT WEEK
Resume Of Worlds Important
Events Told in Brief

PendIeton Roundup starts with
10000 visitors from all parts OF the
Northwest.
Mayor Gaynor of New York City
dies suddenly on liner while en- route
to Ireland to rest.
Canning of eggs is now feasible, and
cleanliness rivaling that of hospital
operating rooms is necessary for sue
cess.
Representative Anderson OF Mime
sofa resigned from the ways ana
means committee because he d1sllked
Democratic methods.
President Huerta, of Mexico, is be-
lieved about ready to resign his office
Some think for the purpose OF enter
ing the race for president.
Harry Thaw, who was deported to
New Hampshire from Canada, as an
undesirable, is doubly watched be-
cause of attempts to kidnap him.
Byrda Turley, of M'Alester, Okla,
was acquitted by jury before whom
she had been on trial charged with
the murder of Mrs. Lena Schumacher,
of Kiowa.
Falcon and Hope Island, Of the
Friendly or Tonga group, in the South
Pacific, have disappeared from view,
with several hundred natives. A few
white men have also disappeared.
Hindus seeking admittance to the
United States through the Philippines
or any other American possession will
not be permitted to land unless they
pass the examination under the immi-
grafton laws.
The governments of France and
Haiti have signed an agreement to
submit for arbitration the claims
made against Haiti in 1910 by France
co-jointly with the United States, Ger
many, Great Britain and Italy.
George Curry, one of the most pic
turesQue members Of the GID Cong
ress and Ex-Governor of New Mexico,
eloped to Rockville, Md, the capitals
Gretna Green, and married Miss Mar
tina Clara Cans, of Uniontown, Pa.
Curry is so years old, while his bride
gave her age as FL.
Cognress is ready to take final vote
of the Underwood tariff bill.
Missouri Methodist ministers refuse
to join the anti-smoking crusade.
Eight negro convicts were smother
ed to death in an airless cell in Rich
mond, Texas.
Pesident Huerta fulfills his promise
to aid Americans out of Mexico, by
giving first-class passage.
Mrs. Russell Sage has distributed
$4,000 among institutions in SYRIA
cuse, N. Y, her girlhood home.
Loss of American life and property
in Puerta Plata, caused the U. s. to
send a cruiser to Santo Domingo.
Anti-Chinese demonstrations in To-
kio are assuming serious proportions
and the populace is calling loud for
war.
U. S. Chemist, C. c. Moore, finds
that Oregon's surplus potatoes could
be manufactured into glucose starch
or stock food.
Mrs. Sadie Burton of Portland, Ore,
was drowned when she plunged into
the river to save her 5-year-old daugh-
ter. The child was saved by a work
man.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-09-19
Good Children Are Fete0'

Fort Smith, Ark.-The MS ort Of "
pal picnic ever held In TINS !. p' city 81
southwest was given by TINS s, lis VI!
urday, when 5000 boys ana 3 god
entertained. The picnic was ~ ~bo "
boys and girls" only. bos a,,age Tes
cigarettes or improper lan ~ Iugepj!'
not allowed as guests ana ln1 the o.
Court officers, who planneur to -
Ing, barred all children knos;schiet
been guilty OF malicious n
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-09-19
sealskIns to Come Down

Sealskins 60 Come Down
st. Louis.-As a result Of q recent
contract with the United States gov
eminent $1,000,000 worth of seal-skins
from the governments catch OF Alas
kan seals arrived in st. Louis. There
we're 1896 pelts in the lot. For more
than 40 years the Alaskan catch has
been sent to London, where the furs
were dressed and dyed. With the an
nouncement that the government here
after will ship the skins to local firms
comes the announcement that the
London dyers will establish plant
here at once. It Is estimated that
such move will cause reduction Of
40 per cent on sealskin coats.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-09-19
President Presents Cup.

Washington, D. C.-President viii
son presented Friday to the American
crew, winners Of the German-Ameri-
can sonder-class yacht race, the presi-
dents cup. The ceremony took place
on the south lawn of the White House
and was attended by practically the
entire cabinet. The president invited
the German and American crews to
buffet lunch, while the marine band
played.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-09-19
SECRETARY LANE FALLS ILL
Sudden Collapse Comes at Review
Stand in Oakland.

Oakland, Cal.-Secretary Of the In
terror Lane fell in faint while re-
viewing the Native Sons Admission
day parade here Wednesday. He had
complained of heart trouble before the
parade started, and as the pageant
was passing in review the secretary
suddenly grew dizzy and sank to the
ground.
DIR. Frederic Lane, the secretary's
brother, said that a serious outcome
was not expected. He said the secre-
tary's collapse was due largely to
overwork. the strain of the long tour
the secretary has been making in the
west.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15
FOX'S LYRIC THEATRE
To OPEN FEBRUARY "a

Monday night, February oath has
been selected as the opening night for
the Lyric Theatre, now to be known
as F'ox's Lyric Theatre and after the
above date, to offer the style of en-
terta1nment, peculiar to the twenty
hve Fox theatres in Greater New Y rk
and several New England cities.
Many Innovations will be seen at
the Lyric, under the Fox regime. Six
acts of premier vaudeville, selected
from field of three thousand acts
under the Fox management. and six
photo plays will constitute the pro-
gramme, with changes every Monday
and Thursday and three perform
ances a day beginning each afternoon
at one o'clock.
A special star programme will be
given upon the occasion of the open
ing. Mr.. Fox has a strange belief in
the good fortune of star programmes
and special features, upon opening
nights and this, and no other reason,
causes him to offer other than the
regular Fox bill, inaugural nights.
Many features, not found at any
other local playhouse, will be in vogue
at the Fox Lyric. The semi weekly
to see twelve feature acts each week.
The photo plays are all changed Mon
days and Thursday and as Mr.. Fox
through the medium of his many
houses, secures films Immediately they
are released, first run photos will be
given at the Lyric.
Many city and state officials have
accepted Mr.. Fox's Invitation and will
be present the opening night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15
EDITORIAL TRIBUTE
CHAUTAUQUA LECTURER

'HThe forthcoming honor for-the Rev.
DIR. Russell H. Conwell emphasizes
the fact that he is about the last of
the great popular lecturers. Lectur-
ing, as it was once known, is known
no more, and the triumphs of the "
ceu1n platform are over Nearly all
the leading speakers of today are po-
litical, and of these Mr.. Bryan, per-
haps, stands at the head, considered
as a mere orator.
But Doctor Conwel1 is a real old
fashioned lecturer, and he earned a
great deal Of money on the platform.
1 have the word of a member of his
family for it that Of tens OF thousands
which he has was paid for his lectures
over long period of years he turned
over to his church or his college. He
was in great demand in all parts OF
the country, and his popular acres
OF Diamonds was known Familiarity
from Maine to San Francisco
The above Is from editorial COM
nnent blythe Philadelphia Ledger con-
corning the public reception given
Rev. DIR. Russell Conwe1l, president OF
Temple University of that city, in
recognition OF his 10th birthday
>Dr. Conweu is one of the main at
fractions in the program of the fourth
annual Chautauqua assembly OF
Bridgeport Pastors association, when
opens Monday night in South Congre-
gationaI and the First Methodist
church and continues through Friday
night. There a few reserved seats
still to be procured at Jackson's book
Store
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15
THE PLAZA

So great has been the popular favor
with which the Plaza shows have been
received that the management has de-
termined to recognize the support Civ
en- to its efforts by Bridgeport thea
TRIGGERS, and announces that begin
ming on Monday, the shows hereafter
will consist of six high-class vaude-
vile acts and films Dart of the latest
production and most artistic STAN
daily, one in the afternoon from 1:45
to 5 and two at night, the evening
performance being continuous from z
to 1890 On Saturday the perform
anceS will be continuous from 1:45 to
1890, four entire shows being given
without interruption, so that it mat
tiers not at what hour one may go in
afternoon or evening, for a complete
show may be enjoyed at any hour even
up to as late as or 9:15 at night.
The P1aza's well known connection
the United States of course places it
in a position where it can more than
make good on all its promises, and at
the same time readily suggests to
theatregoers the hmm enSe poSsibilitieS
of it's provisions for their entertain
ment beyond any that may be found
elsewhere. The two shows annouceo
for the coming week afford some
idea, of the rare treats that are to fol-
low; and the programs might well be
styled 'tau-Star'' bills, as every act
has been selected because it has made
a. distinct hit within the past week in
one or more houses of this circuit. For
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday the
bill will be headed by Gladys Vance.
the girl with the diamond dress, %
whose dazzling costumes and scenery
are not more fascinating than her
own personality and ne1odfous voice
Ed Linsley & Co, will present a
screaming comedy sketch of the lfveli-
est kind, George Smed1ey, the banjo
king, will manipulate. ten banjos at
one time, Friedland & Clark will offer
a hilarious comedy skit, the Kins Nors
will be seen in sensa tionaI balancing
feats and Jim Reynolds, monologuist
and dancer, will round out the bill
Thursdays new entire show will in
cIude Dorothy DeSchelIe & Co., in an
intensely funny comedy sketch, Ell Ray
Sisters in a roller skating novelty
,Bal1o Bros, real Mexican serenaders,
edy sl1it, Alma in up-to-date songs,
and Twisto, sensational contortionist
During the second show on Wednes-
day afternoon the winner of the Miss
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15
PARK THEATRE
PRIMROSE & DocKsTADER

Grand opera lovers will observe with
interest that a feature of the first
part of the reunited George Primrose
Lew DOckstader minstrel show, which
for matinee and evening is the sing
ing of the sextette from the opera
Lucia di Lamm ermoor'' in ragtime.
1t is said to be splendidly done and
to arouse audiences to- such enthusi-
asm that many curtain calls are de-
manded before the singers are per
mitted to retire. In this number Ray
mondi Wylie, the soprano soIoisf
Known as 1.-The male Tetrazzini,'' sings
the notes of the original score in a
manner that has caused musical crit
les to compare his voice. very favor
ably with that of the great Nfelba. Mr.
Wylie is considered one of the sea-
sons greatest finds and his voice
is said to be really marvellous.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15

deEce he receives from the penitent.
The play seems to me very strong
tender and well-constructed 1t tells
a story dear to my Catholic heart;
one we would be glad to have the
whole world see. Although attending
during the L4enten season I found
nothing in your play to offend. con-
science, but on the other hand, was
most pleased with the absorbing story,
and the great moral truth which YOU
nave SO splendidly and fearIessly pre-
scented. gladly advise all members
OF the Mother Church to see the Con
fess1on' for having seen it myself. 1
Know it will be of great and lasting
benefit to them Yours very truly,
NJ J. Lavelle, Vicar General Arch
bishopric of New York
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15
THE RIGHT PRINCESS

Healing by mental suggestion is the
principal theme of The Right Prin-
cess which will be seen at the Park
Wednesday evening. Feb. 18th. This
play in this city but it comes well rec
commended and with a cast that in
cludes such well known stars as
Maude Fealy, James Durkin and 9TH
ers. The piece is dramatization of
Clara Louise Burnharn.s novel of the
same name which has had tremen-
dous sale during the last few years.
The story deals with the efforts of a
young woman to restore the reason OF
a young British peer whose mind has
been weak since infancy. She is sue
cessful in her endeavor and the no
bleman falls in love with her There
is a delightful tale of love told in the
play and a number of comedy situa-
TONS .isj,o -
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15
LYRIC THEATRE

ssSeven Sisters demonstrate at ev-
cry performance that they are the
most popular young women in Bridge
land and her company have never been
seen to better advantage. Next week
the Confession by HaIleclz Reid.
gill close Misc Eleanor Cleveland 8
Stock engagement in Bridgeport, hav-
ing been with us for over a year, dur
Ing which period we had an oppor-
lunity of attending the best amusement
enterprise we've had Next week S
play is something radically new in the
theatrical field. The following letter
from d distinguished authority ex-
plains itself:
Dear Mr. Reid:
attended q performance of your
play at the Bijou Theatre last night,
and I wish to say to you that THE
Confession" represents accurately the
doctrine and practice of the Catholic
church upon the obligations of the
-----~ - ~.rAsarvA iav1o1ata the conf
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15

princess.
'fYou have chosen a strong adveE-
sary,'' she said in q low tone.
81 had no alternative, your highness.
I had to accept or give the challenge.
I preferred to give it. Have offend
ed your
"You have not offended me''
"You have heard nothing of this
projected tournament until tonight2"
ST heard of it today from my
esquire
She exchanged quick glance with
the priest which I could not read.
did not understand her well; the
priest I did not understand at all.
''Sfr Yerra1, you have my good
wishes The test is one I would not
willingly have put you to-
''Your good wishes are sure arnor,
your highness,' 1 said, STOPPING to
pick up the handkerchief she dropped.
Our eyes met as our hands touched
over the handkerchief which I held to
her A look in them gave me courage.
"Add only this favor" said. Let
me keep this handkerchief as my to-
KEN
"You fight for honor, Sir verraIl, -
she answered quickly.
."For honor and for the approval of
my princess"
She turned from me with height
ened color and, with NJasar, Joined her
suit, but she left the handkerchief in
my hand.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15
Copyright, 1907. by r. F. Fenno & CO

highness In this matterT' said, bow
ing low before her.
Rather unwillfngly she gave her con
sent. I should have been better pleas
ed had she withheld it.
"I accept the challenge No love
creeps into our combat, Sir VerralL
You have so wi11ed it. Let it be for
honor"
The news that the challenge had
been given and accepted passed like
magic through the hall. At any rate,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15
CHAPTER VII.


6YT STOOD bending over the
H3h handkerchief for a moment
kSSz@e6S and then hastily concealed It
tSsXSJ I had almost forgotten what
occasdoned the gift until rudely re-
minded by WaIen as we left the hall
together.
81 fear you have played into vasca's
hands, Verrall,' he said
"Or he into mine"
tTrue, or he into yours. It is diff
cult to judge"
knowing SO little Of me, you would
say" L went on, putting, knew, his
thoughts into words. MY dear Wa
len, 1 ask only a fair field and no ia
vor. A few true friends and a good
cause and success is half won"
''Men fall in a good cause, VerralI."
'oTo prove that it is good to those
who remain" I answered.
III news gets abroad quickly, and
organ had heard what had taken
place before joined him.
t'VerraIl, you're an almighty fool.
Sure, it's sorry I am to be compelled
20 tell you the truth
ST don't fancy you've succeeded In
doing it now. There was nothing for
ia but a bold move vasca had de-
termined to force me into this fight
and to leave no loophoIe for escape
Better surely to grip the situation firm
" and trust to luck"
''LuckY' he exclaimed. ''I know what
Vasca can do. You don't"
ST very soon shall"
To Be. Continued.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15
Read. What These Women Say!

one what your remedies have
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Pentwater, Mich.-"A year ago
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had backache and bearing down
pains so bad that / could not sit
In chair or walk across the floor
and / was in severe pain all the
time. Z felt discouraged as I had
taken everything could think or
and was no better. l began TAX
ing Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound and now l am
strong and healthy. Mrs. ALICE
DARLING, r. T. ID. Nc. 2, Box ~,
Pentwater, Mich.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15

This dress IS a recet addition to a
smart wardrobe. 1t has the appear
ance of a three-piece costume, but is
really all together.
The high collared blouse-front is of
white chiffon, with a, tiny bow of
cream lace at the throat and a row of
fancy buttons. Over this is a coat OF
dark plum colored charmeuse, TRIM
med with cords, self-covered. Corner
weights give graceful lines to the back
of the coat.
The skirt is of black satin and the
same material is used for the collar,
cuffs and gird1e.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15

Button, Ohio. =" wish to
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from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound sometime ago. 1
suffered each month such agony
that I could scarcely endure, and
after taking three bottles of Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
Inflammation ion an and d't took LYDIA az E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15

Bridgeport contest will be announced,
and on Wednesday evening she will be
presented with an elegant gold watch
from the Plaza stage. From present
indications there may be something
of a surprise in store when the name
Of the winner is announced
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15
o1Ds 10 SPEAK HRRB

Announcement of the forthcoming
meeting OF the Bridgeport Publicity
Club, in the new Freyler's Grill and
R1aths1eller, includes among the
speakers engaged for that occasion N.
s. Olds, Rochester, N. Y, well known
in advertising circles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15
OYSTER GROWERS MEET

Seeking to induce legislation favor
able to their interests in this State,
the Connecticut Oyster Growers as
ISOLATION met yesterday afternoon in
the Hotel Stratfield, with members
from all sections Of the state pres
ent: Particular interest and discus
sion centered in a bill seeking to pre-
vent the pollution of rivers and har-
bors. drawn up by it's committee upon
legislation. A. committee headed by
F. s. Beardsley has been appointed
to appear in Hartford in its behalf.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15

What do to convince you that you positively
find perfect health and relief from your suffering by
using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound All the
world knows of the wonderful which have been made
by Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound yet
realize that all that claimed
Ii suffering could be made to believe that
this grand old medicine will do all that claimed for it.
how quickly their suffering would endt
We published in the newspapers United States
genuine testimonial letters than have been pub
lished the interest of any other medicine for in
the world and every year publish many testimo
malls, all genuine and true.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, q

DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, So
PROBATE COURT.
February 11th, 1919.
Estate of George Vorschmitt, latG
of the town of Bridgeport in said Dis
trict deceased.
The Court of Probate for thu d.
trict of Bridgeport, hath limited aEa
allowed six months from the cats
hereof for Creditors of said Estate "a
exhibit their claims for settlement
Those who neglect to present tnsiG
accounts, properly attested. Witulu
said time, will be debarred a recovery-
All persons indebted to said Estate
are requested to make immediate pag~
ment to
e.. MARY VORSCH1dITT,
Administrators
799 North Avenue,
B13s@p Bridgeport, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15

For 80 years Lydia E. Pin1zham's Vegetable
CJOmDOuud has been the standard remedy for fe-
male ills. No one sick with wOman's ailments
does Justice to herself if she does not try this IA
NOUS medicine made from roots and herbs, it
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wnmp~Write to LYDIA E.PINKHAM MEDICINE co.
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Your letter will be opened, read and answered
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NOTICE.

After this date, all calls
for the New Method Laun-
dry will be attended TO
promptly by the
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15

GYO STOOD bending over the
E3h handkerchief for a moment
tSS@1d and then hastily concealed It
tSe&SSH had almost forgotten what
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15

Today Is the last opportunity to see
fsThe Dance Dream - Cliff Gordon nc
the six other big attractions now play
ing at Polls new theatre
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15

Reliable Laundry
225 Stratford Avenue
Phone lob. BIO 'f
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-28
WAS HANGING TO SAFE.
James Croker Found Dead In His Office
In Boston.

Boston, Feb. 2s. Harry s. Sherman,
janitor of the building at l73A fremont
street, found James S. Croker, manager
of the office of the Standard Sewing Ma
chine Co., dead when he entered his
office to deliver letter yesterday after.
noon. Croker was hanging to the hinge
of a big safe and had used strip of
sewing machine betting TO end his life.
He left no word to explain his death,
but the investigation that Associate
Medical Examiner Waters conducted
satisfied him that Crocker had taken
his life because his health was poor.
The body was removed to the City
hospital morgue.
Croker was IS years old and lived at
l6 Garden street, Medford, being a resi-
dent of that city IA years. He was born
in England and came to this country
at the age of IL. He lived in Newark,
n. j., many years. He was in poor
health of late, and despondency over
his condition is believed to have caused
his suicide.
He leaves his wife, Sarah J. Croker
two daughters, Marguerite Crocker of
Medford, and Mrs George F. Wills of
Irvington, n. j.. and son, Walter L.
Croeker of Sterling. y. j.