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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-09-30
RETURN OF "QUO VADIS"
PLEASES THEATREGOERS

Dramatic heights, scenic epIendor
and realism, combined into one drama
and then faithfully reproduced in mo-
ton pictures of superior quality,
Quo Vadis'' at the Park theatre last
night, the first of a three days return
engagement That an attraction Of
this merit is appreciated was known
by the attendance, the house being
we'll filled. Quiet and interested at
te.-t-aza was given throughout
Not only interesting from a purely
dramatic viewpoint but also from a
historical one, scenes. closely associ-
ated with the founding of the Chris
tfan faith are shown and conditions
we'll portraying the reasons for its be-
ing founded so as to withstand the as
sault of the ages. The program is of
such a nature as to interest a cosno-
politan audience.
Rome in all of its splendors is shown
in the opening act, sp1endors filling
pages of history and the annals of the
early Christians. True in detail, as
told in history, is the life of the Ro-
The other side of the life is shown,
how the slaves and unfortunates ex-
listed.
Throughout there is a charming love
story, Lygia, held by the Romans as
hostage, being the woman in the
case. The burning of Rome is por-
trayed in the second act. Nero is
shown with all attendant brutality.
The rage of the people being aroused,
the ruler gives them the Christians to
appease their wrath.
TIL last chapter is t'The Christian
Martyrs heart-gripping, terrible yet
wonderfully instructive The athletic
games precede the mortal combat be-
tween the monster lions and martyrs.
It is a one-sided fight. But the result
is a, powerful sermon in the wonder
fully attractive guise of drama.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-09-30

somewhat higher and grain prices
have recorded considerable advance
already on account 70 several short
crops.
1t is difficult matter to bring
togethers dependable statistics cover
ing the entire output of the farms of
this country per year, but, not count
ing live stock on farms which will
not be sold during the year, it is be-
ton of meat animals, horses, grains,
fbres, fruits, vegetables, etc., averages
about 8 1-2 billion dollars.
The total production of all crops
combined for this year is fully 10
per cent below average. The Gov
eminent estimates the production of
cereals at 20 per cent. less than last
year. The production of wheat is
above average but the total grain,
seed, cotton, tobacco and hay crops
will probably be 10 per cent. or II
per cent. below average The fruit
production is 10 per cent. below and
vegetables per cent. below.
The best busine conditions are
found in the north central states while
conditions are poor in Missippi, Ala
bama., Kentucky and Kansas well
as in portions of Tenn essee, Ok1aho-
ma, Nebraska and South Dakota. The
most active States in the country to-
day are Minnesota, Wisconsin and
Michigan, while that portion of the
country not mentioned reports bus
mess to be about average.
The general situation is better than
for some time past, money is easier
and foreign trade is good. Manufac-
airing and merchandising lines should
snow steady increases for the balance
of the year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-09-30
FADS AND FASHIONS

Red, green and blue umbrellas have
silver handles.
Plush and velour are much used for
children's hats.
MarigoId yellow is one of the new
co1ors in Paris.
Wide white belts are seen made of
kid or suede leather.
Wash frocks are best for the little
girls first days of school
Wool brocades are being used, even
for young girls suits.
Persian effects will be seen galore
on the new autumn gowns.
New black braidss have the basket
weave and suggest astrakhan
A new broid is the combination of
dull braids and bright ones.
Pouch bags of silk or leather have
pannfer handles to match.
The new tailored suits show as
many as ever of the dip back coats.
Spanish leather desk sets are hand
some additions to den or library.
Rubberized bangaline is the newest
fabric for young girls raincoats.
Net guimpes can now be had in ecru
and flesh color, as well as white.
Serge frocks never go out of fash
ion, especially those of navy blue.
Indian blanket designs are very
much to the fore in bath robes for
boys.
Soft crushabIe velour hats for wee
girIies are now to be seen in the shops
The black and white combination is
still good for young girls top-coats.
Sleeveless tunics of brocade appear
on some of the new charmeuse gowns
Ball trimmings are seen on the new
serge skirt usually edging drapery.
Elephant gray is one of the favored
shades for Fall. Another is deep
plum.
Co1ored fruit is used as a trimming
on black hats; usually black velvet
hats.
Hexagin mesh wells, with chenille,
silk or velvet dots, are frequently seen.
Soft felt hats with simple and natty
Robin bows are best for school wear.
Zibeline, especially in two-tone eff
fects, will be often chosen for dressy
winter coats.
Hand-done French knots are seen
on the black silk waists for Autumn;
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-09-30
Tile GoLpEN CRooK. =


Headed by such old favorites az
Frank A Burt, Frank Dobson, Jack
Etrouse, Maude Rockwell, Flo Vernon
and with a strong supporting company
the Golden Crook Co. is sure of 2
warm welcome at the Park on Thurs
day.
Tunefu1ness and cleanliness are two
of the strong features of success in
the joyour operetta, 1.-The Spring
Maid which plays an engagement OF
one night at the Park on Monday eve
ming, Oct. 6th. This bubbling operetta
has scored one of the greatest tri-
country and abroad. It has been. en-
Enthusiastically endorsed by music-1ov-
ers in every prominent city in this
country. Nearly everybody has heard
Day Dreams its seductive waltz
number: Two Little Love Bees de-
ightfu1 duet Of romance, and "Foun-
tain Fay"
When President Wilson gave his con-
sent for the present tour of the United
States Marine Band the first step in
the plan was TO allow other cities TO
hear Westinghouse famous musical or
ganization had been taken. The most
Important work, however. remained to
be done This was the mapping out
of the itinerary of the band, with all
its innumerabIe details. 1t is easy
enough to DO this work with a small
body of men and when there is but a
limited territory TO be covered: but
the task is environeds with untold diff
flculties when dealing with an organ
ization consisting Of more than fifty
persons and when the ground to be
states. The band will be at the Park
Oct &
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-09-30
GERMAN AVIATOR
AND PLANE HELD
ON FRENCH SOIL

Berlin. Sept 30-The German avia-
tor who was arrested. yesterday, near
Bou1ogne, when he landed with his
biplane on French soil, Is said by the
military authorities here undoubtedly
to be Lieut.. Stenffen, of the German
army, who assembled from the johann
niatha1 Aerodrome, yesterday morn
ing, with the intention of flying to
London. He made landing at
Brussels Belgium, about noon and at
o'clock in the afternoon assembled
again and continued his journey.
Lieut.. Steffen distinguished him
self during the army maneTvers in the
beginning of September and is re-
garded as one of the most capable
German military aviators.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-09-30
ATTRACTIONS
HTHE'ThEATRES
POLLS THEATER

The great three-ree1 spectacular
,sealure picture entitled 'tHomer's
Odyssey reproduced from the origin
al Greek Classic as shown at Polls
Theatre is a masterpiece of art, blend
ing as it does mythology with char
acferfzation which makes it almost as
if it were a happening oE-the near
past The photography is perfect
and as projected in Sem1-tone brings
it forth with a cIearness almost vi
TALKING the subjects.
Dilks & Wade, two bIack-face CO.
rnedians who combine the art Of ban
10 and violin with their act, open the
bill putting over same scihtillating
bits of humor which were appreciated
Stevenson e. Nugent appearing second
presented a variety of Josh which
ended in a clever dance by the Nu-
gent member of the pair that won
applause.
The Meredith Sisters who carry an
almost complete production with them
appeared in five distinct changes,
featuring the various songs they are
Vocalizing. The Harem number re-
CURED full stage and was beautifully
set. A Dutch number in which they
appear in frock and sabotS pleased i'm
mensely.
Joe Flynn, the eccentric comedian
is all that his name implies. His
rapid-fire volley of witticisTn has an
Infectious humor that makes one want
to initiate him after the street is
reached. Little Virginia Holland,
petite singer with a soprano voice was
enthusiastically accorded g. welcome to
our city
The big act of the bill however, was
the Great TaIlman, pool-player who
does not need to follow the ordinary
method of using cue but can twirl
the balls as well as carrom them with
the chalk tip. His display of trick
and difficult shots was little short of
marvellous and a demonstration of
Chinese pool-pIaying was highly hui
17orous and odd. An exhibition of
clearing the table one-handed without
a miss was greatly appreciated by all
present
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-09-30

ton Of one per cent. over August OF
lost wear You will remember that
these same roads showed gain OF IL
ner cent. in gross earnings Tor july
co7,onared with the previous July. The
net earnings showing for both july
and August is distinctly disapp o1nt1ng.
All of the principal eastern ROADS Will
present a petition to the Interstate
Commerce Commission probably TINS
month asking for permission to IN
crease their rates on all shipments ex-
cept grain, coal, etc. The increase
asked for may be about per cent
and would, of course, scarcely be IelI
nv the public If the railroads are
to continue to pay present wages, TO
improve the service and to pay IN
terest on their securities, some ead-
vance in rates seems necessary. It is
believed that the request will receive
careful consideration at the hands of
the Commission.
The number of idle cars has in
creased slightly, although only So
thousand cars are reported as idle and
many of these are being rushed to
points where the movement of crops
and minerals will make them needed
shortly.
stock sales on the New York Elk
change for August amounted to 6,086
thousand shares compared with 5,124
thousand during July. The average
ton of point higher than three
months ago. Bond sales totaled 20
million dollars for August compared
with 35 millions for July and "A mil
lions for August of 1912. The average
price of high grade bonds is just one
point higher than three months ago.
Dividends paid by large Corpora
lions for September amounted to So
million dollars, 35 millions of which
comes from industrial corporations.
September dividends last year were
nearly So million dollars. Interest
payments for September have
amounted to nearly 81 million dollars
compared with 4S million dollars for
the same month last year. Total
dividend and interest disbursements
showed an increase of nearly 8 mill
lion dollars for the month.
The average price of all commodi-
ties has advanced both in this coun-
try and in Europe. Metal prices are
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-09-30
OUTFITS SCHOOL OF DANCING

VIII open for the season with the
formation of classes for beginners this
week, the private class being formed
Thursday evening at $3.50 The waltz
and two step will be taught in this
class in a course of 2 lessons and the
terms are very moderate. 1t makes
the best opportunity for learning the
popular figures. Membership is re-
grrdcted to those acceptable to Prof.
Guilty. Friday afternoon at $50
o'clock a class for members of the
High School will be formed teaching
the popular dances, and to which all
members of the school are invited.
Friday evening the advanced class
meets and some Of the new dances
will Be taught to 1e =oI7owed by an
evening of dancing Saturday after
noon the beginners chi1dren's class
win be formed at $3.50 o'clock. Ad-
vSnced classes for young ladies and
for children will be announced later
CuiFty's School of Dancing is now in
its thirteenth season and has been
uniformly successful. Now is the time
to enroll in the classes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-09-30

Jones-What a puff ball Burlson's
got to be since he bought that farm
upstate! Why, every day the grim
ming nut comes to the office wearing a
raw potato for a watch charm.
Smith-Yes; he explained about
that potato to me. It was his share
of last years crop-Judge-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-09-30
DUMMY HELD UP TRAFFIC.

A dummy body of a man placed in
the state highway near Aeriden is said
to have caused much Consideration to
motorists last night. John H. Csarba
of this city was among those who
were brought to a sudden stop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-09-30

The first of October the Naugatucz
Valley Ice company goes back to their
prices of March 18th. 1913. Their artf-
fetal plant, from now on, viii take
care of most of their trade and they
will not have to buy so much ice. For
prices on ice, see advertisement
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-09-30
so is fagotfng.

Some of the new separate skirts are
made of a Jacquard wool, and pref
thy draped.
Even for Autumn women are wear
ing white net waists with frilIs down
the front. I'd
Black, relieved by a touch Of violet.
green or white, will be much worn tiafr
season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-09-30
LEGISLATION FOR PANAMA

Washington, Sept 30--A bill to ex-
tend to the Panama Canal Zone the
operation of the law prohibiting the
disclosure of national defense secrets
was introduced. today, by Senator
Overman, Of North Carolina.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-09-30

'EiVeryWhG 81 e. WAS held last evening
at the Stratfeld Hotel ballroom. Many
High school scholars were present
A meeting of the Criterion board was
held Friday noon in Room II. The
staff for the ensuing year was chosen
and the following were elected. Edt-
tor-in-chief, Raymond Cosgrove; as
sociate editors, William Bai1ou and
Miss Ruth Lambert; business man
ager, Frederick Owens; assistant bus
mess managers. Leo Linehan, Sidney
Senzer and David Dorkin; aheletics
Fred Hal1en and Paul Green; alumni,
Edward Cleary and Miss Ldyia Gold
stein; art Misses Agnes Marsh and
Helen Roeenthal; and exchanges, Miss
Grace Bouton-
Francis wakeman, known to his
friends as fBiI1,' has entered school
as member of the Junior class. Bill
is over six feet tall and is excellent
material for the football team. He is
a husky corn fed and halls from West
port where he attended Staples High.
A meeting of the football squad was
held yesterday noon in Room l.
John Donaldson, ex-'12, and Harold
Challenger, IA, were recent visitors in
New Haven
Football practice was held yesterday
at Seaside park. Coach Flanagan has
ordered practice to be held Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday this week
so as to be able to put up a, good game
against Crosby High in Waterbury,
Saturday.
Miss Bessie Banks, rs, has been re-
Gently Visiting Miss Marjory Allen,
u.s. at her home on Brewster street
All those who stay away from prac-
tice Wednesday will not make the trip
to Waterbury, Saturday.
William McMurray, Is, left this
morning to enter Niagara University.
Quite a few High school pupils at
tended the performances of "Quo Va
dis at the Park Theatre yesterday
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-09-30

As fashions to new forms awake,
OF this we may be sure;
The styles displayed each year will
make
Last years seem quite demure
Washington Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-09-30

Oregon, Washington, Montana, Ne
vada, Idaho, Texas, Arizona, British
Columb ia, Sept. oath to Oct. 9Th
Apply Erie Railroad, 196 Washing
ton St. Boston, Mass-Adv
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-09-30

The first rehearsal of the musical
''EverywhGe" was held last evening
at the Stratfield Hotel ballroom. Many
High school scholars were present
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-09-30

Quite few High school pupils at
tended the performances of "Quo Va
dis" at the Park Theatre yesterday
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-09-30

William McMuray, Is, left this
morning to enter Niagara University.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-09-30

All those who stay away from prac-
tice Wednesday will not make the trip
to Waterbury, Saturday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-09-30

Miss Bessie Banks, rs, has been re-
Gently visiting Miss Marjory Allen
rs. at her home on Brewster street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-09-30

A meeting of the football squad was
held yesterday noon in Room 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-09-30

John Donaldson, ex-'12, and Harold
Challenger, IA, were recent visitors in
New Haven
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-09-30

$500 PLAYER PIANOS,
fine, large, beautiful
in tru m e nts. Sale
Price ...-. 49,. .--..
WISSNER PL A Y E Z
PIANOS, best in the
nd, regular price
$3.50. Special Sale Price
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-07-11

We all have hobbies whether WA
ride the "horse" hard or not, there is
always just some one thing we like to
do or to have better than anything
else; so to enliven a church social the
entertainment committee asked each
guest to wear an article to represent
his or her fayorite fad. There was the
boy who had the stamp collecting
fever at its height, he appeared with a
stamp for scarf pin, another glued
on to huge ring as a setting, four or
five glued to his coat lapel in lieu OF
bouquet. The silk quilt worker had
her frock plentifully patched with silk
squares of the patterns she was MAX
ing or desired to make and the would
be artist had water color and pen and
ink sketches on her dress with a
peaked hat made of water color paper
which had marine scenes Upon 1t.
The airship flend had a miniature
flying machine found at the toy coun-
teri worn around his neck and the
golf suit. The sailor boy was in white
duck with MILDLY" cap and the
young miss who was learning to cook
carried ring and chain from which
dangled, spoons, egg beaten, -four sift-
er. etc. 1t is needless to say that this
was the merriest kind of party, far
different from the average church So
cial. There was no lack of animated
conversation and to make things more
interesting when all sat down to re-
| freshments, which were served at
small tables, each one was asked to
tell in two minutes the merits of his
especial hobby.
This meeting turned out to be quite
an exchange not only of ideas, but OF
materials, for every one found Out
what the other fellow was interested
in and some saved stamps and Others
silk pieces and others gave cherished
recipes and all found even those whom
they thought dull and stupid were
most interesting when led to talk upor
what was uppermost to them.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-07-11

Money making schemes are always
In demand for church fairs, and this
one, suggested by Julia Benedict,
seems to me to be practical and would
have touch of novelty SO requisite In
these days when there seems to be
scarcely anything new. l would sug-
gest that each of the magazines rep
resented should be written to (adver-
Using manager) and see II liberal
commission would not be allowed on
all subscriptions taken, and no doubt
they would be glad to furnish posters
and placards that could be used in the
decorative part of the booths. They
will also furnish subscription blanks.
have enlarged upon the idea, and in
dfvidual committees must arrange to
suit their convenience. Have THE
Literary Digest" be the supper room,
for to be success a supper should
be part of the plan, and then let
Good Housekeeping" have all sorts
OF things for the house, like dustless
busters, ironing holders, utility bags,
broom bags, wash cloths, kitchen
aprons, etc. The dustless busters are
made of either white or black cheese
cloth dipped in preparation made Of
equal parts of kerosene and parafiin
oil. Dip them and hang out doors to
dry at least twenty-four hours before
they are to be folded and put up in
manila envelopes. They should sell
! for twenty cents.
liable Talk" or What to Eat
should have home made jellies, cakes,
pies and candies for sale, and any 9TH
err home made viands that will sell.
Take orders for cakes, ETC., to be de-
livered when needed.
1.-The Woman's Home Companion
may have all sorts of sewing necessi'
ties-needle books. work baskets
cases of scissors, work bags, etc. For
the Ladies' World" the dainty lin
gerie, SO dear to every woman's heart
handkerchiefs, filmy tea aprons and
any other feminine belongings, such
as boudoir caps satin garters, fancy
bags and bed pillows of finest white
material made up over pink and blue
satin slips.
st. Nicholas" will have articles fol
Christmas with ''Mr. and Mrs. Santa
Claus" and their assistants to take
charge Have evergreen trees, plen
tifully sprinkied with u0ttUn and Ola
mond dust, red candles and an abund
ance of tree ornaments. In fact, IL Il
can be so ,arranged. 1t would be goot
plan to have some of the articles fol
sale attached to the tree. Little
Folks" or any preferred magazine de
voted to wee children should be thu
booth devoted to infants wear. wei
hot water bottles. prettily covered will
pink and blue outing flannel or eide
down will have a ready sale as wei
as fine wash cloths of cheese clotl
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-07-11
SPEED IN HIGH ATTITUDES
An AeronautleaI Theory That Is Borne
Out by the Mlgrations
of Birds.

The statement that flying machine
with a normal speed of 40 miles an
hour would travel at height Of
miles at $50 miles an hour-made by
DR.. Graham Bell. is supported by an
ornithologist. Doctor Bells view,
which depended on prolonged course
of scientific inquiries. was that the
speed of an aeroplane increased in
more or less definite ratio as the
height frcm the earth increased The
thinner the air the faster the aircraft
That birds use this quality Of the
air now seems probable. Some Of the
migrants arriving in England have
been observed to dive down from an
incalcula5le height, as has often been
observed in Heligoland. That the
weak flyers should cross the North
Sea in one dash has seemed an in
soluble mystery, because 1t has neces-
STATED the theory that they are en-
dowed at that moment with a sudden
access of power. May it not be that
then only they find themselves In the
thinner higher air? Swifts, which are
the most rapid flyers of all, for the
most part fly higher than other birds
Cranes have been seen to cross the
SUMS disk at an estimated height Of
5% miles, and others have passed over
clear the highest mountain ranges.
The verdict of one of the best stu
dents Of migration is that without
ascending to a considerable altitude
the migration CT many birds would be
simply impossible" That very poor
flyer, the cern-crake, has travelled the
seemingly impossible distance of 5000
miles.
1t is true that many birds have been
observed to fly low during migration.
Swallows especially have been seen
migrating at low elevation. and even
to cover 100 miles an hour.-London
Mail.