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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-08

His failure is attributed to poor col lections caused by lack of work among ing men who have struggled to estab- fish home in the vicinity. His assets will cover his debts if collections can be made.
 able to appear and deliver his lecture at the library, last night, on account of an attack of grip. The library as- sociation was notified yesterday as soon as it was ascertained that the professor could not appear. Due no- tice will be given of the date of the lecture
 Ground has been broken for the new school house on the Huntington road. and Charles Bjorklund, who has the contract for the mason and carpenter work, will keep busy on the job when ever the weather permits. The arch itect Fred Beckwith, will supervise the work and see that the work is carried out according to the plans and sured the School committee that the heating apparatus will be adequate and that even in the cOldest weather an even and comfortable temperature will be maintained
 During the cold snap this week the teachers and children in the $47, ,GOf Franklin school have been forced tc wear their coats during the sessions or freeze. The janitor has used the best of judgment and has been on the job continually, but has been unable to force the heating apparatus to dc it's duty There are two systems in the school, hot air and steam, but the com bination is not sufficient to -5leat the building in severe weather. When asked yesterday about the heating o1 the new school on the Huntington road, W. E. Smith, the contractor. gave assurance that he would stake his business reputation and his besf hat on his work there and would guarantee that no weather would ever visit this locality which could tnzc the capacity.
 Rev. Ernest c. Carpenter will preach at the Stratford M. E. Church, morn ing and evening. Morning topic "Brotherly Love- The evening ser vice will be a. special sermon on Alb raham Lincoln. The Red Men will be present in a body.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-08
PARK THEATRE
EVA TAlMGuAY.

Eva Tanguay is the scintilIating meteor of vaudeville, no matter if
 good many people think she tfis crazy.' Miss Tanguay's excess of vii tality and animal magnetism, as ex- pressed in her constant activity when upon the stage, her eccentric coiffure, and her merry way of po1ing fun at songs of which she is the humorous subject, have given her a. professional trade mark, which people Of limited vocabulary find it most convenient to define by the adjective 'fcrazy.'' But people who have seen Eva Tanguay in her wonderfully artistic pantomimic interpretation of the tragic story of 'tSalome'' will always find a. denial to the ecentric ebullience which has gain ed her the title, '@The Crazy Comed- ienne'', is coming to the Park Theatre present for the first time in this city, her interpretation of the weird Bib Heal romance which tells in dance and pan tonime, how SaIoIne, the beautiful daughter of Heroddas, gained at her intriguing mothers behest, the head of John the Baptist, from the Roman Satrap of Palestine.
 Among the famous star vaudeville acts appearing in conjunction with Miss Tanguay will be Homer Lind & Company, presenting. the recognized headline feature, 1.-The Opera Singer; John Ford Of the famous Four FNords, recognized as vaudevi1le's best dancer; Francesca Bedding & Company, in- cluding William Bonelli, in 'tOutwit- teds,; Burkhardt and White, society Four Musical Hodges, a splendid offering, and the famous I4o- zano Troupe of sensational wire walk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-08
THE PLAZA

For the coming week the manage ment of the Plaza announces two new shows which it confidently be- lieves will cause theatregoers to sit up and take notice. The bill for Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday will be headed by Dorothy Rogers & G., who will present Babies a la Carte a story full of amusing complications and uproariously funny situations. ending in a verita.ble riot of laughter. Miss Rogers is an old fayorite with Bridgeport audiences, who remember her as one of the cleverest conedi- ing company is composed of players of unusual capability. The Austal Four, 8 quartet of plish- ed instrum entaIists, will offer an es- peciaI1y refined and artistic musical novelty McGrath & Yoeman will be seen in a. comedy oddity entitled t'The Lunatic and the Prima Donna. in which Mr. McGrath's original meth ods as an eccentric comedian and
 Miss Yoeman's beautiful voice com bine to produce most entertaining offering. Equi1lo, a sensational equil- ibrist who holds the record for a mar vicious hand jump of eight feet. will round out the bill.
 The entire new show on Thursday and for the remainder of the week will present as a headline feature the Cycling Brunettes. These wonderful some of the most .sensationale feats ever seen in vaudeville. The Califor- mia Trio will contribute one of those sure-fire, high-speed medleys of mel ody and mirth which never fail to arouse the enthusiasm of theatre goers. Russell & Hartman will be seen in a lively Western comedy sketch of the kind that has the ''sure punch.' MT. RusselFs burlesque im- personation of a cowboy being hi1ari- ously funny. F. E. Rogers. the icy c1onic comedian of color" is one of the best eccentric dancers in present day vaudeville while his songs are rendered with an individuality that never fails to 'tget over''
 The new motion pictures for the week will be of the film dart order The voting contest for the selection of Miss Bridgeport has aroused such widespread interest that, at the re- quest of friends of many of the con- testants, it will be continued through out the coming week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-08

special printed program for Lincoln Sunday; T:30 p. m-, Popular evening service with numbers by a trio com posed of violin, piano and cello. Four musical numbers by the quartet and a short practical sermon by the min ister. Service about one hour long. Seats reserved for strangers.
 The Peoples Church, Laurel and Park avenues, Rev. H. A. Davenport, minister. Divine worship 10:SO 8. m., address by MT Fairbanks in behalf Sunday School, 12-1; c B. Juniors, 4 D. m.; Seniors, 6:S0-7:2o. a consecra- ton service Prayer meeting We'd nesday evening All are welcomed.
 First Baptist Church, West and Washington avenues. Rev John Rich ard Brown. minister. Services at 10:3o and 7:So; Sunday School at 12s the Pastors Class for men, John Wy ley Mission, New York, will speak in morning. In evening the cantata. by Barnaby, '@The Lord Is King, will be rendered. All welcome
 First Church of Christ. Scientist, 871 Lafayette street. Service at Il g. m. Subject ''Spirit.' Sunday School at 12:15. Wednesday evening testimon- iaI meeting at 8. The reading room 10 to l and from to 5, also Thursday evenings. All are welcome.
 The salvation Army, Elm street Sunday services conducted by the od- uC0rS III cuaHg0 AOJuCdfL ana NMIS5. n1s J. Atkinson. Christian praise and testimony meeting, in the afternoon; Salvation meeting at night. Meet ings for the coming week evegy night All welcome.
 First Presbyterian Church, State street, corner of Myrtle avenue, Rev. John MaeLaren Richardson, pastor Services 1O:30 a. m, 7:30 D. m.: Sum day school, 1910. Address in the morning by Rev. Thomas B. Ironside, superintend of Market Street Mis- sion. Morristown, N. J. Evening sub ject, s@The Eternal Love of God" Special music by the church quartet assiste5 by chorus of fifty voices. Joyce, organist and director
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-08
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The marriage of Dr J. w. Parker to Miss F. Heins, 241 Laurel street, Hartford, will be SoIemnized next Monday, according to announcements received in this city yesterday. Ow- ing to the death of the brides father the affair will be witnessed only. by the Immediate family The couple will spend a. part of their honeymoon upon the Continent. Dr. Parker g place as night surgeon att the emer- gency hospital will be filled during his absence by Dr. c. A. Davis, for merly of New York city.
 Miss EttaL e. Murphy, the well known East Side milliner, who has been confined in St vincent's hospital for the past two weeks, where she un- derwent an operation, Is reported as to be able to return at an early date to her home in Shelton street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-08
PoLI's 4 VAUDEVILLE

It's a great little vaudeville show that Manager s. z- Poi has arrang- ed for next week at his theatre de ety entertainment most popular with theatregoers is represented in the ga- laxy of stellar attractions numbered big acts each of the headline order, compose the program that is bound to meet with instant favor.
 'sThe Dance Dream heads the of ferings for next week. It is a won derfulIy beautiful fantasay of music and dance The story of the novel offering follows: A young man is dreams of his courtship days. The girls he has admired, from the Co., lonial dame down to the modern review. Each dances the peculiar dances of her day. from the stately 11ainuet to the popular-some places
 It is beautiful picture. Pretty girls and a gorgeous stage setting adds greatly to the beauty of the
 As a special added attraction, Man ager Poli presents the funniest of all monologists Cliff (Senator) Gordon. In his role Of the German Senator, Cliff is known to ftheatrgoers from coast to coast He is admittedly the fun niest of them all. If Cliff Gordon have the laugh of your life at the reInark-such is his characteristically funny way.
 One of the greatest dramatic offer ings in vaudeville today. "squaring Accounts will be presented by liar rison Armstrong, who gave to the stage such famous tabloid dramas as t'The Police Inspector and "Circum- stantial Evidence In his latest ef- fort, there is a thrillingly dramatic note with a touch of real human in terest. The chaTacters in the playlet are a gruff old man and a lively young newsbay They furnish a truly dramatic interpretation of MT Arm strong's biggest success.
 Mile. Martha and Sisters offer an extreme novelty in While the Boys Are Away. These young ladies are highly developed athletes and have a novel way of introducing some start ling athletic feats.
 Harry Devine and Belle Williams, artists extraordinary in the song and batter, have a pleasing skit ''The Travelling Salesman and the Female Drummer" There is plenty of rich comedy in this offering which is a general favorite in vaudeville.
 Violinski is the label of the phiddIing g phenom. This clever artist can make a violin almost talk and is a talented artist in tha rendition of classic or
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-08
MALONE IS INNOCENT CAUSE OF
 PETERSEN'S RASHNESS

Victor Petersen. 19 years old, in love with Marion Malone, clerk in the West Department Store in East Main street, last night attempted suicide in the presence of his father, mother and two brothers, in their home, at 3O1 Jane street.
 The innocent cause of his rash act, a daughter of MT. and Mrs. Nicholas formed of the affair expressed sur prise. never having been aware Of PetersoRs affection, meeting him merely as a customer and although theatre refusing the invitations.
 Victor works for the Singer Mfg. Company upon 8, screw machine. He chanced to meet the young girl some three or four weeks ago. He was attracted to the store and with friends often insisted upon talking to her. In a friendly, bI1Siness-like way she greeted him cordially upon such occa- sions.
 Last night shortly before o'clock he entered the West store and an ing picture show with a. man who ac- cornpanied him. He asked the girl if she cared to go She refused. The young man appeared to be under the influence of some stinulant.
 Victor returned alone to his home and passing through the room occu- pied by his mother and father entered the bedroom where two brothers, Al fred and Neils, Jr, were preparing for s1umber. He returned to the kitchen and asked his mother for the carbolic bottle that he might wash his hands. Noting his appearance, she refused. A few minutes later he returned and holding aIoft the ounce phial said: tewe1l, I am going to end it all, Mar ion has refused me-"
 He drank all but a small portion of the bottle when Alfred knocked 1t from his hands. Victor sank to the floor writhing in agony. Dr. Shea was summoned from his office at Og- den and East Main stre cts and admin istered emetics He was later assist ed by Dr.. G. A. Davis of the erner- gency staff, and removed to the Bridgeport hospital, where it is said he will probably recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-08
FIRE DEPARTMENT
 WANTS TRACTORS
President Taylor TeII5 Tax Board That Purchase Would Save
 Time And Money

President Wallace G. Taylor of the Fire Commission appeared before the Board of Apportionment and Taxation last evening to explain the annual esti- mates submitted for that department. MT. Taylor laid especial emphasis on the need of tractors to haul the heavy hook and ladder truck and said time and money would be saved by their purchase.
 The need of an automobile engine, to cost $15.0O0, replacing the present No. engine, was urged by MT. Tay- Tor. No. engine has been in service 80 years. He urged the extension of the underground cable system and recommended additional hydrants.
 In the course of his hearing, MT. Taylor mentioned the recent fire which destroyed three dwellings in Black Rock. B. D. Pierce, Jr.. asked about fire protection in the First dis trict, and MT. Taylor said Chief Mooney had full charge in agsigning tricts. At the suggestion of members of the board, MT. Taylor said the de- partment was willing to try burning a mixture of soft and pea coal in the engine houses, hoping thereby to effect a saving in the fuel bills. Twelve new horses were asked by the board.
 The recent action of the Common Council increasing the salary of Chief Mooney was only lightly touched on. The increase may become ] & effective i've chief will not care to resign in order to get the raise," he told the board and the incident was closed.
 President George M. Flames, of the Park board, said work on the West End park was progressing well, but as vet it had not been decided whether to call it Flames Park or Walker Park" MT, Flames urged the erection Of several public comfort stations, and Norman Leeds, of the board, thought the city should bond for such work. B. D. Pierce, Jr., urged the erection of one such station in the center of the city as an experiment.
 John c. Chamberlain presented a petition asking the purchase of prop erty for a park at the North End, for which $7,50O has been asked: Henry F. Parrott appeared to say that he IS highly in favor of such a park.
 City Attorney John $. Pullman ask ed for an increase in his appropria- ton next year and wanted provision made for a deficiency that occurred during the present year.
 The city attorney also told the board that he had no hopes of being sue cessful in the suit brought by certain citizens restraining the city from emptying sewage into the Pequonnock river. The city attorney said he was doing his best on the case, but such were the actual conditions that he didn't have much hope of winning.
 Tax Collector B. F. Cooney said he had collected $1,368, ,674.77 on the 1911 list and back taxes of $51,563.S9. MT. Cooney said he woldu like clerical assistance in his office during the rush season, in order to expedite the sending of bills and collection of taxes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-08
STATELY MINUET AND DANCES
 OF 1776 IN COSTUME
Miss Houghton's Classes in Dancing Appear In Graceful and Artistic
 Exhibition
STAMFORD
Especial to The Farmer.)

Stratford, Feb S-One of the pret- tiest and most artistic entertainments town was presented yesterday by the pupils of Miss Ethel Houghton's danc- ing classes at Red Mems hall. The Colonial dances of 1776 were reproduc- ed by a class of twelve little girls and boys, none over seven years of age. The costumes of the time with their paniers and trains were worn by the girls and not even the pow dered hair or cour tpIaster beauty spots were omitted. The boys wore white satin knee brooches, red coats and lowered waistcoats. White stock ings, black slippers with silver buckles and powdered wigs and queues com pleted their costumes. This class danced the minuet with it's graceful ancient polka with a grace and pr1ecis- ion undescribabIe. The members of this class were Misses Dorothy Buck, Violet Curtis, Lucille Holmes, Elsie Shelton, Edna Totams, Esther Wilson, Elizabeth Wood, Lucy Baldwin, Louise Bratling, Nfuriei Mcconnell. and Mas Beardmore. The larger pupils took part in the masquerade which follow ed Popular dances followed a grand march in which all participated. The costumes were dainty and will select ed. Fairies. Japanese. sailors and an unlimited variety of costumes were seen on the floor. Those who partic- ipated were Miss Ruth Higgins, Agnes and. Margaret Ryan, Carrie Chapman, Caroline and Ethel Judson, Marjorie Culver, Evelyn Booth, Inez Carey, Alice Meloy, and Messrs. Benjamin Graham, Charles Ryan, Fred Totams, Fred Pierson, Anse1 Culver, Jack Cur tis. The reception is the first given by Miss Hou gIlton since she succeeded her sister as instructor of the classes. It was highly satisfactory to Miss Houghton and to the parents who wit messed it. Miss Houghton's artistic conceptions were highly complimented and the daintiness with which every feature was carried out was a. pleasur- able surprise for the audience.
 The sewing circle of Evening Star Rebekah lodge will hold a Valentine whist in Odd Fellows hall, Tuesday evening, Feb. Il. The hall will be appropriately decorated with hearts and other symbols of the time, and refreshments will be served, of course, in the well known profusfon of the la dies of this lodge.
 Charles IA WatrouS of Stratford ave nue, who has been dangerously i'll at his home, is slightly improved in con dition.
 Ludwig Neuberger, who has filed petition in bankruptcy at Hartford, has conducted a business on Barnum avenue which he bought from the founder, William Laske, did a large business and stands well in the com munity where the store is situated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-08

popular airs
 Buckley's Animals will provide lots of amusement for grown-ups well as being especially attractive to the youngsters. The offering introduces Teddy the bear who can roller skate and every critic says Ines a. bear on skates.''s The Poliscope closes the bill with the latest motion pie
 Today is your last opportunity to see the excellent bill being presented this week. The programme includes pr. Herman, the electrical wizard {; Lillian Shaw, Eddie Leonard and Ma bel Russell and five other big acts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-08
RULES SWEARING IS
 NOT CRUELTY

New Haven Feb s.-Ruling that swearing does not constitute cruelty. Judge Marcus H. Holcomb, in the su- perior court, today, threw out the case of Sarah James against Albert James. Mrs. James asked for a di- vorce on grounds Of cruelty alleging that her husband was in the habit of continually swearing at her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-08
MnssMe eIRL LocArEp.

The mystery surrounding the disap- pearance of Tessie Nemergut, who suddenly left her employment at 6O6 State street on Sunday last, has been cleared up by Detective George F. Si- mons, who located her in St. Vincent's hospital. She fell from a. trolley car on Sunday night and being unac- Quainted with the English language found it hard to inform the authori- ties where she resided.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-08

New York, Feb. s.-The district at torney's office, with the aid of Police man Eugene Fox, who has confessed to the collection of police graft for five years, is rounding up corroborating witnesses with a view to getting the men higher up" FEox's admissions are not in affidavit form but he has given MT. Whitman a complete story. He declared that each month he had turned over to Captain Thomas Walsh, formerly in command Of the East One Hundred and Twenty-sixth street sta
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-08
NooNAN TO SPEAK.

Thomas J. Noonan, superintendent of the Rescue Society, which conducts the famous Midnight Mission in Doy- CTS street, (Chinatown0, New York city, will speak at the Iunanuel Bap- tist Church, Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. His subject will be s'The CavernS Of the Underworld Some few years ago, this organization took over the historic old Chinese Theatre, and that is where it is located at the present time
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-08

and whenever you come across a, dot ted veil, put it aside. Continue in this way until. you have succeeded in sep arating the black sheep from the white or. in other words, the plain net veils steel your heart, and if necessary, avert your eyes from the glory of the mass of dotted veils. as it is your
 manifest duty to take them, one and this putting away of the enchanting
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-08
FIRE PANIC DRIVES
 FAMILIES INTO STREET

Revere, Mass, Feb. s.-More than score of persons suffered frostbite, early today, when fire in an unoccu
 pied house in the congested tenement district caused a panic and 30 or 40 families living in the vicinity fled to the ice covered street clad only in were rushed out into the chilling air, household effects were hurried drag ged and thrown into the street and three alarms were rung in during the excitement. The fire, the reflection of which could be seen for miles, ragged fiercely but was confined to one house.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-08
MASONIC NOTES

At a special communication of St. Johns lodge, No. 3, to be held at Ma sonic Temple, Wednesday evening, Feb. 12, at-7 o'clock, the Master Ma sons degree will be conferred. Breth- rem please take notice and govern yolIrselves accordingly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-08

all, down to the basement and put them in the furnace These are stren- uous measures, I know, but what would you? Dotted wells are deadly enemies of the eyes, of course, should be dispensed with.
 Perhaps you are wild with curiosity to know the why and the wherefore of dotted veils. Am I right as to this?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-08
LITTLE BEAUTY CHATS
 
BY BLANCHE BEACON
The Veil Habit.

IT any among you are addicted to wearing veils that are decorated with large and ornamental dots, let me give you some worthwhile advice. You will not take it, in all probability, as good advice is a drug on the market, but I will offer it just the same.
 Look through your dresser drawers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-08

ton, little less than $1, 1,OOO collected from the keepers of disorderly hotels, Fox swore that Captain Walsh told him half Of this went to Inspector Dennis Sweeney. commander of the district. He furnished the names of eight or nine hotels in the precinct from which he collected money, but declared that he had never touched other sources of revenue, such as dis orderly houses, gambling establish ments and excise violations. Other policemen, Fox said, had done the col- lecting from these places
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-08

Don't all say yes at once!
 It is the pretty, fluffy girls who look at the world-when out taking a con sti stitutional-through a. veil ornamented with dots that eventually find their dismal way to the oculiSt. Eyes that are constantly being strained to avoid the obstacles in their way are natur- ally weakened and irritated and this means mighty ocu1ist's bill. Wear wells if you will. but taboo dots.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-08
THE PRETTTEsT FACE

and the most beautiful hands are of. ten disfigured by an unsightly wart. It can easily be removed in few daya without pain by using Cyrus Wart Pharmacy. 253 Fairfield avenue and
 SC Cannon St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-08
THE BEST HAND
 SOAP

Guaranteed not to inJure the skin. instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust, Grease. Ink, Paint and Dirt. For the nand or clothing. Large can 10 cents. Manufactured by Wua. R. Winu. 24A alratford Ave-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-08

Manchester-Miss Mary Mcdonald suffered a shock while attending Len night, and died before help reached her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-08

February Clearance Sale of long cloth coats and reliable furs at E. H. Dillon & Co.'S, 11o5 Main street