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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-11
MORE LIGHT TO READ BY.
to Be Made to Lighting System on Merchants
 Limited.

The indirect lighting system of the Merchants Limited, the New Haven roads crack train between Boston and New York, is to be supplemented by the installation of tungsten lights along the beam on the lower deck of each car This will increase the fight in the cars for reading purposes, con corning which there has been com plaint from some patrons.
 The new equipment of the Mer- chants Limited was the first turned out by the Pullman Company in which system. This was thought to be su- perior to the old system of direct illu- imitation in that the light was more mellow in tone and did not shine di- rectly into the eyes of persons in the car. When first installed the invert- ed globes suspended from the ceiling of the new steel Pullnnans which make up those trains each contained one 100 Watt tungsten lamp. By dispIacing these with three 50 Watt lamps an increase of fifty per cent in the amount of light was obtained but even with this change some of the regular users of these trains have complained of difficulty in reading in the soft radiance that pervades the cars.
 In a desire to please all of its pa irons and to give them the best that
 
 equipment and luxury on these trains the New Haven took the matter up at once with the Pullman company with the result that the new lights will be installed at once.
 The entire equipment of the Mer- chants Limited is truly palatia1 in it's character, the cars having been con- structed by the Pullman Company es- pecially for this service. The length of the observation cars inside sills is 71.5 feet, and 1t contains seating ac- mmodations for 1fty-four passen- gers. The main aisle is flanked by two rows of twenty chairs each. Sew en indirect lighting features were in stalled in this car, while three addi- tiona1 fixtures are provided for the l drawing room section and one in each of the vestibules.
 The parIor cars are of the same legnth and have accommodations for the same number of passengers. The inside length between bulkheads is about 62 feet and ten inverted light ing fixtures are provided. The dining cars on the Merchants are 73.5 feet long and are equipped with twelve tables with a total capacity of forty height guests. The indirect lighting system on these cars consists of six suspended globes. each containing three 50 Watt tungsten 1amps.-(Press Bureau New Haven Railroad Co.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-11
FATHER SUES AUTOIST WHOSE CAR HIT BOY
 IN STRANGE. ACCIDENT


 .Winsted, Nov. 11-Consfderable in- terest attaches to the trial, scheduled for Wednesday, in this city of the damage suit against pr. F. s. Dennis of Norfolk, because of the death of the Koslick boy in that town. The boy was playing in the bushes beside the highway and ran out into the road as the machine was passing. The chauffeur had gone by the spot be- fore the child emerged, and it was the rear wheel or the rear mudguard that he ran against. Coroner Herman, who investigated the affair at the time, rendered his decision that the blame did not rest at all with the autom obile, and said that, if there was any outside responsibd1it it belonged rather to the town for letting the bushes grow so thick1y beside a trav- eled way.
 Notwithstanding this situation, some thing has induced the boys father to bring the suit, and there are interest ing reports that the litigation has been more or less inspired by certain elements in Norfolk social life or am bilious to be in that life, more serious 1ys concerned over other troubles than over this disaster. which has been such grief to pr. Dennis and his family,
 All clothes of the present are com fortable, shoulders broad, sleeves i'm mense and unrestrained waists
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-11
CHARITY COMMISSIONERS
 HAVE QUIET SESSION

On account of the absence of Clifford B. Wilson and Commissioner Matthew Judge there was little excepting rou- tine business transacted at last nights session of the Board of Charity Com missioners Expected. action in plan ing for a new almshouse as a. result of such procedure being approved sat the city election did not take pace and it was voted to bring this subject up at the next session, which will be November 24. October proved one of the heaviest months in the history of the department concerning the calls for aid and the number of people receiving help, according to Superfn- tendent Fred R. Johnson.
 A material increase in the number of women patients admitted to tuber- culosis sanatoria was reported also that the men in these institutions still outnumber the women by ratio of four to one In this report the fol- lowing were cited as the number of Bridgeport patients in the various in stitutions:
 MiddIetown, 17e; Norwich, IT; school for Imbeci1es, 12; Fairfield Tuberculo- sis home. 42: New Haven Tuberculosis home, 5; at Bridgeport hospital, 130; St vincent's hospital. 27; Lakeview, 202; outside poor, 497; ambulance calls, 270; dispensary eases, 622; prescrip- tions, 340.
 It was voted to appropriate Sa85 for the care of the outside poor during November and bills amounting to $6,- 46o.22 were ordered to be paid Super intendent Johnson was authorized to communicate with the State Board of Charities and try, and have a plan devised to care adequately for nearly a dozen cases of imbecility in the city. He reported that these eases demand speedy attention. A typical case was presented to the commissioners as an illustration.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-11
HUMAN INTEREST NOTES FROM REPORTS OF FARMERS COOPERATIVE DEMONSTRATION
 AGENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

washington, Nov. 11-Reports fl on field agents of the Department of Horticulture often throw human inter- est light on their experience while in agricultural districts. Particularly is this true Of the agents who are en- raxed in demonstration work among the boys and girls clubs. Some Of the reports contain pathetic references to conditions encountered while oth- CTS show the determination on the part of the Juvenile pupils of the Department in not only following out the instructions of the agents but in endeavoring to make good. Here is a report of a Farmers Cooperative Demonstration Agent in Alabama in reference to the Girls Tomato Club work.
 ssOne little girl who lives on top of a mountain cleared and fenced her own plot, dragging rails, one at a time, down the mountainside. As she lives alone with her grandmother she had no one to blow for her so she and her erandmother dug the plot up with a grubbfng hoe. The plants, having no fertilizer except a little oarnyard manure. are slender and of a yellow 1sh color and am afraid she won't make many tomatoes. She split her AnkIe with the axe while choppfng stakes for her plot"
 Here are some sparks from an agent in Arkansas who is also ~ngaged In Girls Tomato Club demonstration work:
 While visiting one of my girls found she had been sick for two weeks and unable to get a second planting of tomato plants out. I took the matter up with two young girl members and they came down with four friends and set out all the plants. A fine lot of tomatoes developed as the result The little sick girl was carried out in a chair to see the fruit ing plants and how she enjoyed the scene and appreciated the kindness of her little friends was plainly in dicated by the tears streaming down her face when she tried to extend her thanks"
 s.Flossie hasn't any cans and her Pa Is so contrary and against this new fangled doings that he won't buy cans or new jars or tops.'' is what an agent was told by a mother when he canning club work Anyway, have broken my hip and F'Iossie has to cook and wash for four men and take care of me and we won't put up any fruit if her Pa stays contrary" The girl bright and brave but with a voice choked with emotion and eyes full of tears said: T guess I will have to give 1t all up but I did want to go to the schools and learn how to do things right g
 ..Etta. Ealy and Ora Red have moved on their own farm too late for early tomatoes. They have planted bunch beans after which they will raise late tomatoes. Their father died in February leaving the mother with eight children These girls with a fourteen year old brother will run the farm It seems as if the father could have been the least spared of any man in the country.
 One little Arkansas girl. with the aid of her sister, used a small far- row. such as Is used for cotton beds. to harrow the space between the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-11
SIGMA IOTA PHI TO
 PLAY GOOD BASKETBALL

Underline efficient coaching of Tom Watmough, the Sigma Iota Phi basket ball team has mastered all the plays in the bunch and has rounded out into fine form.
 Chick Anthony wno played a for ward on last years Clovers, is playing center and in the last few practices has put up a good fast article of ball. He is small and light, but his jumping ability and his agility on the floor will make him a dangerous opponent for any larger man Those who followed baske tbau last season remember well what a sensa ton this faSt little player made and he holds down the middle position as well as he did the front one last season.
 tSid'' Mott and ttFerdie" Wigg1es- worth, both of whom were among the season, are playing the forwards. Both of them have a, sure eye and can get over the floor at fasc pace
 .sfd" stapeley and Captain Reihl, both of whom played with last years St Paul Juniors, are a pair of strong guards and it isn't possible to get any thing past them. Reihl is a, guard of great sticking ability, but he is all over the floor and is as gooo as third for ward. StapeIey has shown up well in every practice, IS not a man whom he has guarded has shot a, basket.
 Taylor and Gregory, substitutes, are not so we'll known to basketball fans, but are both strong men.
 Coach Watmough, who was for ward on the old St. PauI team, is the right man in the right place. He is confident that his boys are going 1o get the junior championship of the city, as every individual is a star and the team work is perfect All cha1- lenges should be addressed to A. R. Parshley. 160 Park street, or telephone 4717.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-11
THE PLAZA

You can talk about your tango and turkey trot, but Just imagine the Chinese getting the Texas Tommy craze It was a rather surprised audi at the Plaza Theatre last night, when after an American couple finished a Texas Tommy number, one of the most difficult dances ever originated, a. pair of Chinese took the stage and wen through the popular creation in a manner that would make our best masters of the terpsichorean art look to their 1aurels. Another novelty in the act that both please and amused was the rag time song rendered in Chinese by pretty native of the Orient, who walked through the audi torium of the theatre and distributed flowers as she sang. The settings and Oriental weaving and beautifully de- signed.
 Alex Christensen made a big i'm pression on the first night crowd with his exquisite plano playing. The way Al tickled the keys made everybdoy himself master of both the classical and popular and he could rag any sentimental song ever written.
 Wilson and Washington, a pair of colored comedians, started the crowd laughing at their entrancekand they kept it going. to their exit. ssTheir line of talk is original and sereamfngly funny and they received hearty rounds of, applause.
 May Winthrop, one of the best sing ing comedfennes ever seen in Bridge port, was well received. Miss Winth- rop possesses a very pleasing voice and she goes right after the high notes in commendable fashion. Her imper- sonations brought many a laugh.
 Rio and Norman, daring opponents of the gymnastic- art made up the vaudeville program.
 ''The Man Who Vanished,' one of the most a abaorbing and best plotted Kalem two reel subjects ever. pro duced. t.F'afty's Affair of Honor" '1Peggy's Burglar and His Secret were included in the bill
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-11
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTE BOOK.
(By Lee Pape)
By Lee Pape.


 wasent extra good today and ma told pop wen he calm hoam and pop sed coodent go out aftir suppir for punishmint, and I was setting in the setting room aftir suppir wund3-!nE wat the fellos was doing, and ms sed to pop, Heers a pritty good joak+ in the papir.
 Out with it, let joy be unmonopo- lized. sed pop, thare are times in a mans life wen a good Joak is like fried chickin in the wildirniss. a. ket- this is wun of those times, madam. out with 1t.
 Its awl rite, sed ma, the husbind ses, I'm getting fattir evvry day, and the wife ses, Yes, wen married you I dident no I was getting a husbind avn the installmint plan.
 Rottin. -sed pop, that's as funy aa "a nubbe1 funerel, and heer am I yern- Ing for a good 1aff as John Rockinfel- lir yerns for few moo hares-
 III tell you sumthfng funy if you let me go out, pop, I sed-
 That's a fare offir. sed pop, perceed. and if you land a laff you can go and the cerfew shell not ring tonite-
 Its riddel, I sed, Artie told it to me, Wood you rathir be krazier than you look or look krazier than you are,
 Hah, that sownds as if it mite have personalities, sed pop, wat is 1t agen, now
 Wood you rathir be krazier than you look or look krazier than you are, sed-
 We'll. III take a chanse. sed pop, I'd rather look krazier than I am, was the anser.a .a &sE
 Irnposserbil. I sed.
 Wat sed pop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-11
EVERY COP IN PROVIDENCE
 IS TRAFFIC OFFICER NOW.

Providence, R. T., Nov. 11-Every policeman in Providence became a traffic officer to-day. under an order issued by the police commissioners. The great increase in the number of automobiles now in use. the commits sioners explained, exceeded the abil- ity of the regular traffic duty on crossings to enforce the regulations.
 Secretary Garrison will recommend to Congress next month, that agricuI- tural colleges established under the Morrill, act of 1862, live up to the law requiring military training as part of the curriculum.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-11

play the trying role of Mrs. Chep- stow with telling force and to bring out every phase of that woman's com plex character with remarkable vivid ness. Bella Donna with Nazimova was one of the sensations of the New York stage last season and supported by a; particularly excellent company of English and American players, Charles Frohman presents Madame Nazimova- in Bella Donna" at the Park Theatre, Nov. 18th.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-11
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 A COLD AT ONCE
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 Cold Compound
Relief comes instantIv.

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 It promptly opens c1ogged-Lp nos trils and air passages in the head. stops nasty discharge or nose run ming, relieves sick headache, dulIness, feverishness, sore throat, sneezfng, soreness and stiffness.
 Don't stay stuffed-up! Quit blow ing and snuff1ing! Ease your throb- ping headI Nothing else in the world gives such prompt relief as Tapes Cold Compound" which costs only 2 5 cents at any drug store. It acts with out assistance, tastes nice. causes no inconvenience. Be sure you get the genuine.-Adv.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-11

Imposserbil. I sed. You littel devil. sed pop, well wat wood be the .anser if I ssed i'd rathir be krazier than I look
 Imposserbil, sed-
 Hee. hee. sed ma
 You martch yureseIf strate to bed, sed pop, joak is 8 joak but no child of mine shell take hbertys with his parents, martch, do you heer
 Well, Artie told it to me and I thwat it was funny, I sed think it's funy, sed ma, bee hee. Martch, sed pop.
 Wich did.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-11
PARK THEATRE

A new star in the ascendant is the term applied to the coming of the Mollie Williams Show which is to visit the Park Theatre for three days, start ing Thursday, Nov. 13. Starting at the lowest rung of the ladder, as a chorus girl at SIP a week with a cheap repertoire comic opera company, Miss Williams has risen to the position of receiving a remuneration lazser than any other female star in burIesque. The comedy falls upon the shoulders of MT. Harry Sheppel1 and MT. George F. Hayes.
 Reviewers are apparently agreed that in the title role of Bella Donna . Madame Nazinova has the greatest part that she has played since she be- came one of the leading figures on the English speaking stage. The play is an adaptation made from the fam ous novel by Robert Hichens of the same name. It has been made by James Bernard Pagan and in four acts he has told the story of the novelist. All of the principal incidents have been carefully preserved and only such transposition of scenes made as was necessary to hold the necessary dramatic unity. Maxim ova is said to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-11

All the graduates of Sacred Heart school who are now attending High school were present at the meeting of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association held last evening at the Seaside Insti- tute. After the business meeting danc- ing was enjoyed until a late hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-11

'T thought you said he was a man of means?'
 Excuse me. I left off the adjec- tive"
 What adjective?'
 Limited. d."-Birmingham Age-Her- ak%
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-11
B. H. s. NOTES.

7 The executive committee of the A. A. held the regular weekly meeting this noon in room 1. MT. Kicker pre- sided.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-11

Walter Quake Gregory, "A, is pre- pairing to join the local lodge of Elks and is now wearing pair of purple and white socks. This latest addition completes the set Quake has been diligently gathering together for the last few years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-11

Judas Preece, IS, is considering an offer to finish the present football sea- son as a member of one of the city's fastest amateur teams. Judy refuses to dfvulge the name of the team but it is rumored about school that it is known as John McNamara-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-11

 Why is the soda cracker today such universal food?
 People ate soda crackers in the old days, it is true-but they bought them from a barrel or box and took them home in paper bag, their crispness and flavor all gone.
 Uneeda Biscuit soda crackers better than any ever made before made in the greatest bakeries in the wor1d-baked to perfection
 packed to perfection-kept to perfection until you take them, oven-fresh and crisp, from their protecting package. Five cents. NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-11

Miss Evelyn Barkey, II, was a vis- itor at the home of friends in New Haven Saturday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-11

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent 8 word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-11

Harry Engelman of the sophomore class will not attend the Yale-Prince- ton game in New Haven Saturday as the auto in which he was to make the trip is at the Columbus Garage for re- pairs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-23

Taft family has been seriously iucon-
venienced on a number of occasions
by the limited number OF sleeping
rooms. 1t would not be so bad were
the White Ho4s occupied by a small
family or by large family that in
vited few house guests but when you
have, as IN the case of the Tafts.
numerous household SO Hospitality in
clined that 1t is frequently desired to
entertain for days at time numerous
guests there Ia more of a suggestion
of crowding than Is compatible with
the dignity of the home Of the ruler
of the republic.
Under present conditions there are
available for the use of the members
of the Presidential family and their
guests total Of just seven bedrooms.
Or to state the case moro correctly.
1t may be said that there are seven
suites, for each of the bedrooms (of
unusual size. by the way) has prf-
vate bath adjoining and five of the
seven huge bedrooms have, in each
instance, a smaller room. connecting,
designed for use as dressing-room.
However. during the Taft regime.
there has been such a tax upon the
accommodating at the White House.
particularly when the sons of the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-23

Chesapeake Bay. the second name
along the Atlantic coast and the latter
name on Long Island Sound. but no
matter by what name II is the same
little. oily fish, relative of the ell
wife and tastes no better.
1t requires about 5000 FISH to make
IA or Is gallons OF oil and one ton
Of scrap and when II IL stated that
one factory in one season handled
100000 fish 1t is evident that the
entire catch must not only run into
billions but that the production OF oil
at 45 cents to 30 cents a gallon and
scrap at $50 to $34 ton amounts to
a large sum.
AZ matter OF fact the 1nenhaden
products rivals the output Of oysters
In value, and that Is saying a good
deal for the bivaive has long been
considered one OF the best financial
propositions of the Atlantic coast.
For considerable percentage of
the men employed in the industry
there Is work throughout the entire
year for the moment the fishing sea-
son closes a month or two Is put in
at the factories cleaning up and
strengthening up. Then many men are
put to work on the vessels. giving
them q thorough painting and by the
time this II done the boats are ready
TO go 10 the shipyards Tor overhauling
OF boilers and machinery a. we'll a.
painting below the waterline. BY the
first OF February the Southern fleet
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-23

for more changes at the White House
there was every indication that an
other storm Of protest was brewing.
Thereupon the diplomatic Col. Crosby.
L. s. A.. lost no time in making public
the most emphatic denial that there
would be any architectural changes In
the exterior of the time-honored build
ing. Col. Crosby, 1t may be explained.
might be termed the Superintendent
of the White House--the general
manager under the President. To be
sure. his official title "Officer In
Charge of Public Buildings and
Grounds" conveys. to the uninitiated.
no hint of his White House response
hilities bat in reality the supervision
of the Presidential Mansion and It's
grounds Is about the most important
OF his varisd duties Why, he even
attends 20 buying the furniture and
furnishings for the White House.
Well. to make long story short,
Col Crosby ntpped agitatsou~in the bud
by announcing that the Forthcoming
changes In the White House would be
confined to the interior and. would be
limited to the attic floor. He did not
go into detail because he has not even
yet determined Just what will be done
but his assurances acted as oil upon
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-23

cessful.
Every fishing vessel. steamer. gaso-
line boat or sailing craft carries a
"crow's nest" and theres SO or go
feet above the deck sits the lookout
ever alert to pick out school by
the slight rifles on the water. There
IL never any certainty az to the num-
Der of fish that may be In q school for
some of the largest schools swim deep
with only few near the surface while
some OF the mall schools are almost
wholly near the surface. II Is almost
as exciting 4 sport ~ playing blind
mans buzz when one Il the "blind"
man.
As r general rule the captain and
his mate are the lookoutsmen as they
usually work Oh shares, ~ does the
engineer and his assistant. The skip
per generally works entirely upon a
commission basis. receiving 10 cents
per 1000 fish taken while the others