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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-19

When it comes to musical novelties, the Parsh1eys take the blue ribbon and, to use the theatrical expression, they stop the show at every appear .ance, so tremendous is the applause. Five or six encores at every per formance is the covetous record of their short appearance in Bridgeport and it proves beyond a question of doubt that local theatre goers have keen ear for real music.
 Dolan and Boyne present one of the neatest and classiests numbers ever seen here. Their offering consists of singing, talking and dancing with the strong accent on each.
 The Holman Brothers in a comedy acrobatic- act that more than pIeases composed the vaudeville program
 "Phantoms,'' two reel Selfg mas terpiece telling an absorbing story of stage life, and showing how many fav- orites of the stage, over-act when ii comes to their own interests and are tortured through life by the phantoms of despair, Flaming Hearts, with John Bunny and "A Short Life and 2 Merry One" are included in the bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-19
THE PLAZA

No individual act on the Plaza bill this week has a monopoly on laugh making for each and every number seems to have been specially con ;structed for the purpose of provoking convu1sive laughter, and they all do justice to their designers intentions. Everything brings a round of laugh ter or an outburst of applause, sure sign of an appreciated performance and appreciative audiences. It would be difficult to judge by the applause which one was the head1iner for they are all called upon for encores.
 Burrows, Travers and company in their comedy playlet are making q tremendous hit. There is no plot or connection but as lively a bunch of absurd situations possible to imagine and the kind of dialogue that comes across the ''foots'' at sixty mile an hour" gale, with not a dull moment from beginning to end.
 Billy Dynes, the tramp comedian with the female soprano voice keeps the audience in roars of laughter from his entrance to- his exit
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-19
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTE BOOK
(By Lee Pape)

Sid Hunt and me was setting avn our ufrnt steps yestidday aftirnoor tawking about Mary Watkins, me say ing she liked me the best and Sid Hunt saying she liked him the best, and sed, I bet you she likes me the best, I bet you she dug.
 Wat do you bet, sed Sid Hunt.
 I bet eny amount of muny, sed.
 Well wat do you bet, sed Sid Hunt
 I bet a sent, sed.
 Awl rite sed Sid Hunt, put up or shut up. And he reached in his pants pockft and took out sent, wfch I dident no he had wun, and reetch- ed in mine and took out a sent, say ing III be the stake holder.
 Like fun you will, sed Sid Hunt. will. And just then Puds Sirakins calm up and we let him be stakeholG- CT and we aw1 went erround to Mary watkins street to settiI the bet.
 Thare she is setting avn the frunt steps, sed Puds sinkins.
 Wich she was, and we awl went up, and Sid Hunt sed, Mary, do you wunt to settil bet.
 How, wat kind of a bet. sed Mary Watkins
 w1ch wun do you like best. him or me. sed.
 I'm holding thes takes, sed Pud simkins. they bet a sent. My, I don't no wich wun I like best sed Mary Watkins, it woodent be pull lite to tell you, anyhow.
 Kurl avn, jest to settf1 the bet, se6 Sid Hunt. if win you can have wun of the sents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-19
EMPIRE

E This theater presents to it's patrons today two excellent feature photo plays. Branded for Life, a tWo-part sensational drama and "The Passer- by featuring the well known picture star, Warren Kerrigan. ''The Passer- by'' is a pretty story with a thrill at the end. It is a sort of thrill one feels at beholding an{ action that marks "a man as a Food sport, in other words to be graceful loser even when a
 woman is the stakes. MT. Kerrigan is insu1ted, and accommodatingly fights a duel, after raising and restor- ing in novel manner. the money he
 had stolen. The picture will be great ly enjoyed by all High class orches-
 tra concerts both afternoon and even
 ing.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-19
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 No.' said early. Maddened, Harry plunged one hand into his pocket and the next moment was covering the captain with a re volver.
 The girl rushed toward him. but at his stern command of .sstand backr' she stopped.
 But sartoris did net lose his presence of mfnd-SN
 s--Oh, fire, away, my little fellow,'' he said in his slow voice, ''but if you shoot as straight as you ride you won't make your sister widow and I shan't be able to make her a wife, The unexpected directnesss of this at tack upon the emotions of Harry dis eoncertedA him and involuntarily he lowered his weapon
 Quite so," said Sartoris. and then to point out quite clearly to the other his own lack of nerves he drew him self a cup of coffee from the still sim mering machine
 Have cup?,' he asked '.No? Well, then let's take all that as said and talk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-19

k If win you can have both of the sents, I sed.
 We'll, sed Mary Watkins. I gess I like Benny the best.
 And Puds Sinkins handid her the stakes, Sid Hunt saying, No. fare, yoll cheeted, Benny Potts.
 No he dfdent eethir, sed Mary Wat kins, putting the stakes in her hand kerchief, you cheeted yureself. And she kepp the stakes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-19
ATTRACTIONS 1.-THE THEATRES
POH's THEATER

Closing tonight is the biggest show that has been upon the PoH boards this season. With almost five acts, which in theatrical parlance are call ed "full stage" requiring the largest space devoted to the showing of en- tertainments, it has been said about town that, Manager Poli has excelled even his prodigality in offering to the public what they really want at pop ular prices. lsF X
 A most happy surprise was sprung upon the public Monday night and all day yesterday when Francis Yates, the only man whom Julian Etinge fears in woman impersonation, was sent to Bridgeport to produce his act which next week goes to Europe for six months. Dressed as a woman and with the most magnificent soprano voice this perfect woman appears for one scene and then dressing be- hind a transparent screen divulges himself in the guise of a faultlessly dressed man. The contrast is most acceptable and entities him to the most deserved applause.
 Other big acts which are making phenomenal record for the last time in Bridgeport today are Bucknen and Gibnoy in their skft, ''The Small Time Johnny Pa1mirf and Nazzan, the world famed Italian strong men; Perry's Minstrel Maids, which with nine beautiful women in an old fash toned minstrel and musical comedy. act are putting something new across the footlights; Demarest and Doll, in a hilarious scream at the piano and the La Vine Cimeron Trio.
 The great picture made by the Ka- l lem Company and featuring a runa-
 way railroad train with romance in terwoven closes tonight. Many large feature acts will open here on Thurs day to continue the advanced supreme vaudeville now being staged at the big Pon house.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-19
SAVE THE TREES

Your trees will not die Of old age, neglect, and mis- treatment by inexpericnc- ed men are responsible. Hundreds Of trees in Bridgeport of a money or sentimental value are dy- ing Of neglect, when a little work rightly done would preserve them for years to come. The cost to pre- serve and save the trees would cost but little more than to have them remOV- ed.
 Our tree experts do for trees what the skilled surgeon does for the human body. Trees need attention the same as you Acci- dents can be avoided by having them taken care of. Save your trees. Write today. Examina- ton Free.
 0. H. NELSON
 EXPERT IN TREE SURGERY 400 State St. Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-19
PATRICK MORRISSEY
 IS SERIOUSLY ILL

Patrick Morrissey, long prominent in Democratic politics in the Seventh district is seriously i'll at his home, 53 Sanford avenue. He is suffering from Bright's disease and a severe cold which has brought 8 condition bor- dering on pneumonia. He has been i'll in bed ever since election day and Dr. John c. Lynch and pr. John H. Flynn have been in constant attend ance on him. Yesterday it was said he secured the first sleep he has had since his illness and his physicians hope now that his condition will change for the better.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-19

She Seated Herself Directly Below the
 Jury Box and Beneath Lambert. spectfui toward this woman whose jealousy she knew and sympathized with.
 'FYou may tell that to the marines, my girl,'' went on the jealous woman. ''I know better and you ought to- 4 man old enough to be your father and ugly enough to frighten the crows" ''I don't began Myrtle.
 ''You may go now said Mrs. Beam tsh, and Myrtle, who had not relished this scene with the jealous woman, went at once.
 CTo be ContInued.) Farmer want. Ads. One Gent a Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-19

price of nis7" sense. You want me to marry your sister. I don't want The Whip to win the Two Thousand. I've backed some thing else. Lord Beverley never bets It would do no harm if you didn't ride your best-'' ''I ride my best or not at an,'' re- turned the jockey. for the moment, at thought of his glorious horse, forget ting his own misery
 Not what I mean,'' said Sartoris ssRide The Whip by all means, but pull her a little, my good boy, and perhaps I'n''-
 You dare say that to me, who's aI- ways been an honest IadP' came from the jockey.
 Do you prefer that to her being an honest''- began Sartoris-
 Harry had now absently placed his revolver on Sartoris' writing table, and he had forgotten it.
 Quickly Myrtle went to Harry as a cry of indignation came from both brother and sister.
 That's the price," continued Lady Dianass cousin. Here's your chance What d,yOu say?''
 Before Harry could frame a reply Myrtle had answered.
 ssNo," she said strongly, her head now erect and proud. 'tDo you think To buy my honor at the price of his? No. You've robbed me, but you shan't rob him. If I must face shame I'll face it alone"
 ~sso, you won't; not while I'm here, lass" said the brother to his sister. 'sWeI1 go to his lordship straight. He'll see justice done when he knows what you are, Captain Sartoris.'
 And what she is,'' put in Sartoris quickly. Don't forget that. Hold your tongue and Pm quite willing to provide for her-and hold mine. But EaIk-of her-or her lovers'-
 A sudden exclamation at the threat of Sartoris came from Myrtle. But Harry put his arm about her.
 Come away, lass" he said '1t's a fine thing. sir, for gentleman to foul n girls good name-to try to break a poor lads pride-but you can't As kex. .xnRT money shald mayer touch a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-19

farthfng Lord knows what dirty way it was got. We're going now, but when me meet, if her sorrow does tie my tongue-mind this-Pm just a sta ble lad, but I'm honest, and whenever I look you straight in the face I know you for the lying dog you arer'
 And then they left Sartoris to his cigarette and his evening paper, over which he stretched himself on sofa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-19

"1'm not" she asserted. 'sI wish I were. I swear it.''
 Into the agonized sense of the train CT there came to him from the hall out side a voice he knew and loved and feared well, too.
 Mrs. Beamfsh was saying:
 ''Oh, my good woman, don't come and bother me-" F Into the air fairly leaped Lambert. That's her voice. a thousand to nothing" he lamented.
 Mrs. Beamish!'' the girl exclaimed. ''Yes," went on the perturbed trainer, '.and if she. catches you and mo to-
The Detroit times., 1913-06-09
THREE MILES OF
CIRCUS PARADE
DELIGHTS CROWD
Big Barnum and Bailey Show
Gives Gorgeous Street
Spectacle
TWO PERFORMANCES
TODAY AND TUESDAY
Tents Will Be Moved to Dix.
Ave-, Following Mondays
Shows Out Jefferson

With bands playing. horses pranc
ing, heavy wagons rumbling. animals
roaring. callrope screaming the latest
ragtime. clowns frolicing and gaily.
bedecked ladies sitting like royal
queens In golden chariots, the Bar.
mum & Bailey greatest and grandest
ever" circus parade--three miles OF
it-rolled through the streets of De.
troit, Monday morning. Densely
crowded streets awaited Its gay com.
Ing. Forty elephants swayed to and
fro with heavy tread In the long
line, and three herds OF camels car.
ried burdens of oriental feminine
beauty. Six bands yielded circus
melody. cloud OF joy-gorged boys
reeling of the miles by the sides OF
the red and gold band wagons.
The pageant was all In magnitude
and sumptuous beauty. that the Bar.
mum & Bailey press agent had prom.
ised. The half-a-thousand horses
ELECTED praise from all onlookers.
They ranged from great Clydesdale
and Percheron draft horses to tiny
Shetlands, and were in the pink OF
condition and spirits. Their trap.
pings were splendidly ornate.
The parde left the circus grounds
on Jefferson.ave.. Just beyond Glad
win park, at 10 o'clock, and proceed
ed down Jefferson-ave. to Randolph.
ST., to Broadway, to Witherell, across
Woodward-ave. to Park-st., to Wash.
ington-blvd., to Michigan-ave., to
Wayne. to Jefferson, and back to show
grounds.
Performances OF the circus are
given Monday afternoon and even.
ing on the Jefferson-ave. grounds and
for Tuesday afternoon and evening,
the circus city" will be moved to the
west side OF the city, at Dix and Liv.
ernois-aves.
The Detroit times., 1913-06-09
LINER, ON FIRE,
RUNS FOR SHORE
Cuban Steamer Olinda Reports
Blaze in Hold by
Wireless

NEW YORK, June "a wireless
message was received here early to-
day. stating that the Cuban steamer
Olinda was making for the nearest
port because of fire In her No. 1
hold. The hold had been flooded. II
was declared. The Olinda sailed
from here Friday with passengers
and merchandise, for Cuban ports.
She did not give her position in the
wireless messages.
At noon yesterday, the Olinda was
$40 miles south of Scotland lightship.
All was well at that time. At her
average rate OF travelling, seamen
here estimated that the Olinda must
have been about 700 miles south of
the lightship when che wirelessed
this message. and in this case she is
probably making for Savannah or
Brunswick.
The Olinda is operated by the Nun.
sen line and carried a crew of 90
men. She is 309 feet long and 1892
net tonnage. She Is In charge OF
Capt. J. O'Neills
The Detroit times., 1913-06-09
BOYS MISSING,
DROWNING FEARED
Pair of Lads Not Seen Since
Renting Boat at Bois Blame,
Saturday

Philip LeFebvre. 13 years old. No.
$40 Harper-ave., and Bennett NeilSoos
aged 9, of No. 364 Harper-ave., rented
a boat at Bots Blanc. Saturday. ana
haven't been seen since. II IL feared
that they have been drowned. They
went to the island with two sisters Of
Nelson, and became separated from
the girls during the day Later. u
was learned that they had rented .
row-boat at the island boat livery, ana
failed TO return.
A boat. empty and half hlled with
water. was found along the shore near
Sugar island, Sunday. and Il wa -
first supposed that the cract was the
one hired by Nelson and LeFehvro.
Investigation showed. however, that Il
was not the boat they rented.
The parents Of the Nelson lad speot
the whole OF Sunday 1T the ISLAND,
making every possible search for ~
missing boys. ~
The Detroit times., 1913-06-09
FLAMES THREATEN
SPRINGFIELD, MO.
Large Portion of Business Sec.
tion Destroyed and Fire is
Unchecked

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, June Sire
that started at So 0this morning, is
sweeping the public square, and the
loss will be heavy. The entire
square appears to be doomed. At 8
o'clock the Heer Dry Goods Co.. Os-
born Jewelry Co., Queen City bank.
Widbin & Fox Paint G Paper Co.,
Nathan Clothing Co.. Ross Drug Co.,
and several smaller buildings had
been destroyed.
Rough estimates already place the
loss at 100000.
All nre apparatus and scores of
volunteers are working to save the
rest OF the business section. A stifY
breeze and intense heat of the fire
Is adding to the dificulties. The
square Ia the center of the finest re-
tail establishments OF the city.
The Detroit times., 1913-06-09
Propose to Hold Greatest ~
neral England Has Ever
Know in Memory Of Firyt
Militant Martyr"
POLICE WORK HARD
TO PREVENT SPECTACLE
Although Women Did Not Knew
Her, Mourning Was
Extensive

LONDON, June s.-Fearing poo.
sible disorders Of q grave nature, tn
Scotland Yard police heads today
were considering the advisahility ~
prohibiting q great public funoeo1
which the militant suffragists are aY.
ranging for Miss Emily Wilding Dav-
ison, the Northumberland suffragist.
who died late yesterday. at EPSON
Cottage hospital, a. the result Of tho
injuries she received when she ~.
tempted to grasp the bridge Of IT,
Kings horse In last weeks derby.
At the headquarters of the WON.
ems Social and Political union In
Kings way, where the fiag ID ct half
mast In honor Of the dead w0man,
the women said they were planning
for the biggest funeral that London
ever saw. not even excepting that 0t
the late King Edward VII.
They said they would make the
death of Miss Dawson the most Tn
pressive object lesson Great Britain
has had for a generation, bringing
home to every man and woman IN
the United Kingdom the realization
that the women's battle for the ban0f
IL q real revolution and mt Orrrn
bouffe and story book waxlneuk -
this spirit evinced by the esuUGnoc< TT
caused Scotland Yard % - ~
prohibit AMI public demnn n
connection with Miss p0l ~
seQuies. The militanto, ~ ~ ~
to q high pitch. soms of doomooot
hysterical, are considere4 ~ - Gpv-
ernment to be ready for anything.
TAhe nnal decision lies with Home
Secretary McKenna.
In striking contrast to the Apekhy
q the Women's Social anA Ho2ls1DQ1
union, whsn M1sp U&p1D3Gy oG1'
at EpsQm Downs was frst Gnu0onood.
was the attitude Of the milltan4p ~
day. Then they did not know unl1Y
Wilding Dawson. They had novoe
heard OF her an dthey were sure che
was not q member of the union. This
afternoon, besides the half-masteds
nag. there were mourning signs In
every part of the headquarters. The
CONN Of Miss Dawson. lying In tAo
hospital, was covered with the auf-
fragist colors. white and yellow, ana
guar dof militants surrounded the
building, all Of them wearing mourn
ing bands about their sleeves.
Hundreds Of militant su6ragiSts
came to see the body. and the room
was banked high with flowers.
Miss Crystabel Pankhurst, from her
exile In France. telegraphed the Daily
Sketch, tribute to Miss Davison,
saying she was a martyr, who died
for the cause. She said:
miss Dawson died for women. She
did this to call attention to their
wrongs and win them votes. The
governments refusal to grant them
votes led her to make her protest.
The argument has not convinced lgr.
Asquith Of the seriousness Of hls
position. but perhaps the woman'o
death WILL"
Miss Dawson, who was the Arot
suffragist to be subjected to f0rc1ole
feeding. died from a fractured Skul1.
received when she threw Kl19
Georges horse, Anmer, In The doroy.
The horse trsmpled her.
The Detroit times., 1913-06-09
nt Corporations Use Former
ngressman, With Floor Priv
kleges to Intimidate SOlOns
Who Must Pass Bill
landed LOBBYISTS
TO TESTIFY THIS WEEK
knmittee Oversteps Authority
lin Eagerness to Establish
Lobbying Activities

June 9.--With Re-
pican and Democratic members of
senate lobby investigating commit
edging gingerly away from the
sh resolution empowering them to
III senators and question them as
he presidents activity on behalf
The tariff bill, the second week 8
f.ing got under way today.
5urteen senators remained to tes-
and il was believed their exami-
Oh would delay until Thursday the
Ing OF witnesses accused OF lobby
The investigation has jumped
! traces, so far as keeping within
limitations OF the resolution which
|t0rzed Ii. The informal testimony
lch senators have offered. has dis
Fed activity by interested parties
land against legislation of their
p that the committee feels II must
[sider In Its recommendations, al.
lgh the lobbying is perfectly hon
p far the committee has developed
\ following facts:
| hat there are lobbies operating
|.ughout the country actively fight
4 the tariff bill. with their head
fters In Washington
Phat the lobbies are spending vast
10 of money to bring pressure 10
Il on Congressman and to spread n
- view OF tariff matters through
the country.
hat ex-Congressmen, as legal aids
ig business corporations. are using
Aoor privilege extended all former
nbers. to solicit individual ad OF
bhtors.
lat business, civic and labor or
sAtions have flooded their Con-
hsnen with written protests
inst certain schedules OF the tarifY.
! addition. the committee has
|tssed an enormous amount OF hear
evidence indicating that nearly
~ big bill pending before Con-
ss is being pushed or opposed by
he individual or organization.
The Detroit times., 1913-06-09

hcrcdity, but health marriages will be
tie most effective known means OF
checking divorce. because good health
makes for contentment. This is the
orinion OF officers of the United States
public health service, the bureau Of
the government which Is most inter
ested in every movement whose fol-
lowers are working for the improve.
ment OF the peoples health. Surgeon.
General Rupert Blue and his asso-
c'ates today outlined the govern
ment's reasons for its interest in q
problem which always lies within the
Jurisdiction of the individual states
to sclve.
THE health marriage idea presents
public health question which cannot
be left entirely to the consideration Of
physicians" said Dr. Blue. Nor 10 It
CONTINUED on Page seven)
The Detroit times., 1913-06-09
PREFERENTIAL
VOTING PLAN
GIVEN PRAISE
Proves Arch Enemy of Machine,
Says Official of Grand juno.
tion, Col.
PREVENTS MINORITIES
FROM GAINING CONTROL
Ballot Easily Understood and
O~ers No Unusual Opportun-
ity for Fraud

Charter Commissioner Frederick F,
Ingram has received telegram from
former State Senator James W. Buck.
lin. Of Colorado, who was president
Of the Grand Junction, Colo, charter
commission, which drafted a charter
which authorities say Is destined 10
become q model for American cities.
Mr.. Bucklin indorses the proposal OF
Commissioner Ingram for q non par
tisan ballot In city elections, to take
the place of the present partisan
primary and election. The telegram
says:
Grand Junction unlimited choice
ballot proves under four years
operation:
First: Machine politicians and
cliQues cannot elect candidates
by voting only for first choice
Successful candidates under our
ballot generally have a majorAy
vote. while political machines are
In minority. Our ballot has de-
feated every machine candidate.
Second: Our ballot Is as easily
understood and voted as the old
method.
Third: No more opportunities
exist for fraud In counting this
than the old style ballot.
Fourth: The old ballot and
Des Moines double election plan
are impractical where unlimited
numbers OF candidates are nom-
mated by petition. The Grand
Junction plan Is the only prac-
tical one.
In other correspondence with Mr..
Ingram, Senator Bucklin has said:
II am convinced, both from theory
and from actual practice. that our
(Continued on Page Seven)
The Detroit times., 1913-06-09
|EFUSES TO ASK
|LENIENCY FOR SON

Notified that the police had cap
red three "joy.riders" who had
blen his auto, John Moran, OF No.
) Humboldt-ave.. found that one Of
- prisoners was his 17-year-old son,
4mes Moran.
f'Let him face the music" was the
fher's comment.
The other two boys were Albert
'bberts, of No. 743 Hudson-ave., and
brt Eissnloeb, II No. $50 Hudson
THE machine was stolen from in
hat Of No. 1895 Grand River-ave..
Do the Boys we're stopped and ar
,0eed by Motorcycle Officer Charles
Furfp.