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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09
PARK THEATRE
GBy the Park Press Agent,
OLD HOME WEEK.


 The event of the season in theatric- als occurs next week when the Sec ond Annual Old Home Week, present. ed by Fred Gilman, takes place at the Park Theatre. MT. Gilman has brought together a bill of local favor ties that will provide one of the best shows of the season. MT. Gilman was family, who are old time Bridgeport people but who have not been seen here in twelve years.
 The Three Whalens, last years fa- vorites, are again to appear in a new act. Ethel May Rubey, after an ab- sence of five years, a most popular little actress, will give her refined whistling speciality. Fred Gilman in Scotch and English songs and a new version of the Yiddish wedding, will be another favorite. The Great Le Baron, flexible aerfaIst, is a Bridge port artist who has played all over the world.
 Cunroy and Shea clever black face com edians and eccentric dancers; Sara and Jane; in artistic interpretation Of songs and different from any other girl act Harry Williams Trio; song writers and entertainers, and Theodore Babcock and associate players, who appear in a beautiful dramatic act of the Far West, called The Sacrifice, by Edward Weitzel, are other attrac- tionS MT. Baibcock started from Bridgeport twelve years ago as a star in Mans Enemy.
 These artists, together with new mo- ton pictures, will complete one of the best bills ever seen in Bridgeport A big week is assured at the popular playhouse where they will appear twice daily. The advance sale of Seats -~@~@~A tA4E ua0xzinG
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09
THE PLAZA
tBy the Plaza Press Agent.)


 '.Nothing succeeds like success said a brilliant writer and this is be- ing ably substantiated at the Plaza Theatre this week, where the Poli Players are appearing in their first offering of the season, "Get-Rich- Quick Wal1ingford.''
 Crowds that tax the capacity of the comfortable little house, greet the players nightly and from the applause, the only real barometer of a players popularity and ability, it is easy to see that a most satisfactory season lies ahead of the Po1i aggregation.
 Press agents can rave and praise their wards to the skies, but unless you deliver the goods the response is nil. It is. true that the writer of this receives his pay for putting "Poh Facts before the pub1ic-and facts are what is being written. More praise has been volunteered from pa irons of the Stock company, this week, than has ever been noted before and it is a further fact that no less than half the visitors at the Plaza stop to congratulate the management on the 7pretentiousness of the production and the finished presentation of one of the hardest plays to build, rehearse and produce. Hence the first sentence anent success.
 Paul McAlIister, Brenda FaWler, Marguerite Starr, William Forrestelle, Paul Doucet, Parke Patton, Emma Campbell, Arthur Griffin, Arthur Blu chanan, Harrison Thompson, Charles Fisher, Benedict. McQuarrie and the other players are all receiving daily proof of their making good" and are trying all the harder, now that the Introductory week is drawing to an end.
 Next Monday will be souvenir day and a. handsome photo of Paul McAl- lister will be given each lady visitor at both shows
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09
ORATORIO SOCIETY
 ELECTS OFFICERS
Plans for Years Work Outlined at Annual Meeting--N. w.
 Bishop President

The annual meeting of the Bridge port Oratorio Society was held last evening in the parlors of the Presby- terian church, and in connection with routine business there was an election of officers with the following choices:
 President, Nathaniel W. Bishop; vice presidents, Jonathan Godfrey and Charles D. Davis; secretary, Miss Ma bel French; treasurer, Elliott P. Cur tis; board of governors for one year, Rev: E. J. Craft. Rev. c. L. Gonph. Archfbald McNeil,s James Dunn and Mrs, Robert S. Hincks; for two years, Lucien T. Warner, F. B Grannis, Mrs. George W. Wheeler, Miss Mary L. Peck and Alfred T. Brisebois for three years, Frank ". Burton, w. E.. Davenport: L. Eugene Hebberd. Mrs H. L. Fisher and Thomas Fish; for four years, Mrs. F. D. Grannis, Mrs. Charles D. Davis. Miss Anna Hartt- gan, R. M. Flames and Samuel F. Beardsley.
 , Subsequent to the election the new decided to begin the next years work at once. Many plans were suggested for inprov vement and are under con aideration. One definite action was taken, 1t being the appointment of a committee in charge of Mrs Charles D. Davis to secure, if possible, the ser vices of pr. Mees, who is said to be one of the best conductors of oratorio in the country, to direct the work of the society for the coming year.
 Dr. Mees is the leader of the Wor- cester Festival. the Albany Oratorio Society, St. Cecfle Society of Boston. etc. To secure Dr. Mees will be of vast benefit to every member of the society from an educational stand point, and will increase the prestige the society already enjoys. The result of such an arrangement is sure to be greater success for the Bridgeport Orator1o Society. t
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09
GLASSES DELEGATES
 PLEASED AT RECEPTION


 The closing session of the New York Chassis was held at the German Re- formed church, last evening, with Rev. H. G. Wiener presiding. The dele the cordial way in which they had been treated during their stay here. The principal speaker of the Evening was Rev. w. Walenta, Of New York. who spoke upon the 950th Jubilee of the Heidelberg catechism. Rev, J. Schmidt. of. New York, spoke upon Young Peoples Work
 All the reports of the various dele gates were rendered last night and Rev. MT. Kadlehau, of Bayonne, N. J.. was elected treasurer of the classis. Rev. S. w. Barney, of Bayonne, N. J., Rev. H. G. Wiener of this city, H. Ebert of New York. and Leo Schmidt of this city, were elected delegates to the conference to take place at Lam caster, Pa, in May, 1914.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09
A R. NOTICE.

The contest for the two prizes of $1o and $5 offered for the best papers on What Does Memorial Day Mean to Me?'' open to the pupils Of the Bridge port and Stratford High schools, closes at noon, May 20. This is a good op- portunity to win $10 or $5 for a few hours work.
 School teachers who would like a G.. A. R. speaker for their school one of the four days of Memorial week must prefer their request by May 20.
 A.-C. Thompson, patriotic instructor of G. A. R. Post, 297 South avenue, will answer a. post card or phone re- quest relative to either matter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09
FOx's LYRIC THEATRE
By the Fox Lyric Press Agent,

Owing to the fact that Miss C1eve- land did not know till the last min ute that she could not. get Maude Adams "fOp O. My Thumb she found it necessary to revert to Trick ed'' her opening sketch in which she
 made such a big hit. New scenery was provided and it was even big-s ger success than the opening night.
 It is great show that surrounds the Bridgeport favorite. One of the big novelties is the Baseball Four, composed of George Crable. south paw who left the Brooklyns to ap- pear in vaudeville; Billy Gleason and Tom Dillon of the San Antonio club, and George Robinson of the Fort Worth team of the Texas League. A special baseball night will be given Saturday when the Bridgeport and New Haven teams will occupy boxes at the theatre.
 Burke and Jerome are another big factor in this weeks show. The Eddy family open the show with novelty wire act. KampIain and Bell sang themselves into favor with sew
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09
CLEVELAND TABLOID
 SCORES AT LYRIC
Pleasing Vaudeville and Color Pic
 lures Add to Offering.

Eleanor Cleveland last night repeat ed the st1ccess which she and her company attained on their return to Bridgeport in vaudeville two weeks ago. Although using the same tab Ibid drama vehicle through which dtssimulation, so realistic and ap- pealing is the little sketch, and so well is she supported, that even those who have previously witnes her interpretation of the part were com pelled to again render her homage.
 As Benjamin Sharpe the lawyer, Guy Harrington Is in no way second to Miss Cleveland. and offers a true, intelligent and apt illustration of the shrewd legal light. Miss Lewis again appeared in the role of the ''wife'' Miss Lane as the Maid, and MT. Nal tfse as the clerk.
 True vaudeville was witnessed in four separate acts featuring the
 Baseball Four'' quartette of real baseball players whose repartee and antics before the game, with little ep- tsodes recalling famous players will be. particularly appreciated by fans as well as proving novel to those un- familiar with national figures in base balldom.
 Kamplain and Bell offer an fIu- sive and charming act of. character change and song. while Burke and Jerome, two live-wire performers center through a F1ot of chatter and dance which has the ginger taste.
 The Eddy family, perform upon the wire in a manner which is fantastic as well as startling. Their demon stratton was accorded that reception which their ability. demands.
 Kfnemacolor pictures are far above the average showing and to those with whom they have already made such a hit will be seen with more than us- ual pleasure.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09

are rather crude affairs, and do not represent a large investment The at tendance Is usually good, and, as ad- mission Is charged, it is likely that somebody is getting something out of amateur baseball if Australia. It is likely that the proposed invasion of American clubs may result in greatly increased enthusiasm, and in putting the game on a professional basis
 The Great Jubilee Handicap, one of the big events of the English racing season, will be run tomorrow at Kemp ton Park. It is expected that here will be a revival of interest in this turf classic, which of late years has suffered a decline, as the 1913 entry list showed more and better horses than in 1912. In the pa1ny days of the Great Jubilee a. good horse was necessary to win, but more recently such second-raters as Hayden and Eboe have been good enough.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09
SOCIALIST PLANT RAIDED
 EDITOR AND AIDS ARRESTED

' Huntington. w. Va. May s.-Act- ing under orders of Gov. Hatfield, of West Virginia, Major Davis and a squad of the national guard, early to- day, raided the newspaper plant of the Socialist La Dor Star and arrested the editor, W. J. Thompson. and his two assistants, Elmer Rumble and w H. Gillespie. The newspaper recently attacked Gov. Hatfield in connection with the coal strike difficulties The three men were lodged in the county jail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09
YANKEES ON wARPArH.

Washington, May 9.-Tired of be- ing raided and despoiled by every passing band of brigands, the little American colony of San Dieguito, Mex, recently took to the war path. When a band of A outlaws swooped down upon the colony 10 co1onists re- inforced by five Mexican federal sol diers and a few Mexican civilians pur- sued and defeated the looters and re- covered a number of stolen horses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09

Wss Theodore p. Shonts of Ne, Eerl< subway fame ever connected with the Panama canal7
 He was chairman of the first com mission.
 4 What is a norsanatIe narriase7 s A marriage by a monarch or prince Go one below him in rank Their off spring can never occupy the throne, but the marriage is otherwise legal. Who edited Poor Richards AImanac7 Benjamin Franklin, from 1T32 to 175T.
 Which erssident es the United states had the grSatest wealth on retirenaent2 Martin Van B1ren. who was worth approximately ssoo.ooo.
 What are adcss fouses7
 They are dwellings peculiar to Cen zraI and South America, Mexico and Texas. made Of unburnt brick. They are usually one story high.
 What is the longevity Of an .eIePhan+2 East Indians say that an elephant lives in the wild state 300 years. It is recorded that one lived for 18e years in captivity:
 What is the "Manehu orderF'' C It is an order issued last year by the wecretary of war that all army officers en detached service must serve at least SSvo out Of every six months with their pwn commands-
 Did WoOdrew Wilson ever practice gzv7
 Yes. He began the practice of law b May, 1882, at Atlanta, Ga, in part Mership with Edward Ireland Renich Nnder the firm name of Renich 6 Will son The experience lasted for eight zen months.
 To ft true that the Gatun looks Of the Panarna canal are built over an extinct eoIeano7
 Government engineers do not be- Heve so. Have siI presidents except Lincoln hssn college nradustes7
 No. Washington, Jackson, Van Blu rsn. Taylor, Fillmore, Lincoln, John. son. Cleveland and Mckinley were not aallaRD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09

eral we'll selected numbers.
 There are two fine pictures on the Kinemacolor, Other Peoples Chill dren'' and the Card Manipulator' and the black and white pictures are also excellent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09

How did the United States come into possession of the strip of land through Panama known as the canal zone7
 By the treaty of Nov. IS, 1903, the United States guaranteed the independ- ence of Panama, and the latter granted to the United States, in perpetuity and with sovereign rights therein, the strip of land now known as the .'canal .zone," extending to a width of i've miles on either side of the Panama canal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09

FAO8CAH, Fasg COISRS9s ana now many people wore kiIled7
 1911. Eighty-five.
 What was the result of the Vale senior vote for the present year?
 Vanderbilt Webb of New York was voted the most brilliant of the class of 1913; Harold Stanley, golf champion, the sportiest, and Archer Harmon. hockey captain, the handsomest and most popular member.
 What area does the new Grand Cen tral station in New York city cover? Seventy nine acres. What are the chief products of Cuba r Sugar and tobacco.
 How is the German army recruited7 By conscription. Every citizen from his nineteenth to his forty-hfth year, with certain exceptions, is liable for service.
 Was cure for cancer discovered re- gently in the Hartman researches in New York7
 No There was a rumor to that ef- feet, but it was later denied.
 What are the greatest gold producing states?
 California, Colorado and Nevada.
 What is the official title of the Quakers7
 The Society of Friends.
 What is the population of Georgian 2,6O9, ,121.
 
 What states produce asbestos7 Georgia, Idaho, Vermont and Wyom- tx
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09

What are adobe houses? K They are dwellings peculiar to Cen xraI and South America, Mexico and Texas. made Of unburnt brick. They are usually one story high
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09

What year did tine BayIess dam at Austin, Pa, collapse, and how, many people were kiIled7
 1911. Eighty-five.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09

Whieh presidene e< the United States had thn srSatsst wealth on rettrena ent
 Martin Van Brren. who was worth upproximat tely $SOO.o0O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09

Has Cuba a permanent arrny3 Yes Its strength is 5000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09

What is the longevity Of an eIePhant2
 East Indians say that an elephant lives in the wild state 300 years. It is recorded that one lived for 13o years in captivity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09

Who edited Poor Richards AImanae7 2 Benjamin Franklin, from 1732 to fT5T.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09

r What is a naorganatEc n1arriage7
 . A marriage by a monarch or prince Co one below him in rank Their off
 spring can never occupy the throne, but the marriage is otherwise legal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09

Ws-s Theodore p. Shonts of Ne. York subway fame ever connected with she Panama canal7
 He was chairman of the first com mission.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09

What is Che ~ManeEu order?' 2 It is an order issued last year by the Becretary of war that all army officers pn detached service must serve at least Two out of every six months with their RWn commando.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09

To fk true that the Gatun looks of the $anan1a canal are built over an extinct eoIeano7
 Government engineers do not be-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09

What is the population of Georsia2 2,6O9, ,121.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09

What states produce asbestos7 Georgia, Idaho, Vermont and Wyom- IRk
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-21

A new superintendent for the farm
at the Third District Agricultural and
Mechanical school has been chosen.
Mr.. Homer Chappell has been chosen
to take charge of this work at the
and he has already entered
upon his duties there.
Mr. Chappell is one of the first grad
yates of the local agricultural school,
He is, therefore, thoroughly familiar
with the duties of the farm superin-
tendent and especially with the work
as it is done at the local school where
he received his instruction.
Mr. Chappe1l succeeds Mr.. David
Wicker, who retired from this position
at the close of the last year. In his
new position Mr.. Chappell shoull
prove valuable adjunct to the work
that is being done at the school
A motion was made and adopted hat
the existing executive committee be
made the finance committee and by
further action the entire board of di-
rectors was constituted as a complete
finance COMMITTEES to carry on the work
to completion. Christian people of
Americus who expressed themselves in
favor of rehabilitating the Y. Nj. G. A.
are urged to be constantly in prayer
for the cause.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-21
PLANS GREATER
STATE COLLEGE
FOR ATHENS
The need MOST IMPERATIVE
Veterinary Degree is Pro.
posed by President

Athens, Ga, January 20-Plans for
a greater College of Agriculture to
meet the pressing needs were formally
announced at the joint meeting of the
Georgia Dairy and Live Stock Associ-
alton, the Georgia Horticultural So
ciety and the Georgia Breeders Asso-
citation, by President Andrew N.
Soule, and it may be said, that the
campaign was inaugurated to carry
out the plans, under the enthusiastic
and auspicious support of the leading
agriculturists of the state in attend
ance.
President SouIe announced that it
was imperative that the college have
a new building, costing at least $780,
900, that it should have $4,000 addi-
tional for maintenance and the estab-
hshment of new departments, and that
there should be $4,000 additional for
the extension work.
Without these appropriations, it will
be necessary, he claims, to turn away
hundreds of Georgia boys who are
seeking agricultural education. He
said that the state had contributed
only 100000 toward buildings for the
college at Athens, and no other edu-
cational institution of the state had
received so littla this too in spite of
the fact that agriculture is the chief
industry of Georgia.
The sum of $4,000 asked for extern
sion work embraces $4,000 for de-
monstration work with farmers and
for promoting boys corn clubs and
girls canning clubs, $4,000 for soil
surveying, $4,000 for live stock breed
ing centers, $4,000 for cooperative
work with rural schools and $4,000 for
poultry husbandry. Of the $25, 1000 for
maintenance, a part is to go to the
establishing a degree course in veter-
mary medicine.
DR.. Soule told of the great many
lines of work being done by the col
lege in demonstration and cooperative
work with the farmers all over the
state and plans for future enlargement
of this practical and popular work. He
said that if the above appropriation is
allowed the college is assured of get
ting from the United States and other
agencies agricultural appropriation of
over $4,000 a year, which he said the
state should surely not overlook.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-21
MUCH TRAFFIC over
The SEABOARD DAILY
Freight Shipments Are Very
Heavy

The Seaboard is handling four hun
dred refrigerator cars through Ameri-
Gus this week from the West to Flori-
day, to be used in the shipment Ct
vegetables, the season for which is
rapidly approaching. Besides this re
lival in business, the Seaboard is
handling very large shipments of pyri-
tes out Of Savannah, for fertilizer
plants in Americus and at other inte-
rior points.
shiploads of pyrites arrive from
Europe at this season, and is COM
modify largely used in the manufac-
ture of commercial fertilizer here and
in the South generally. This addi-
tional business necessitates the opera
ton Of additional trains, a condition
which the railway company appre-
ciates.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-21
BOND ELECTION TO Be
Held AT THOMASVILLE
Issue Of $4,000 For School
Purposes

Thomasville, Jan. 2O.-The Thomas
vile city council has decided to call
an election for bond issue for $780,
900 to be used for school purposes.
The time of the election will be We'd
nesday, March 12.
1t seems to be the general opinion of
the people of the city that this issue
has become a necessity in view of
the great demand for increased school
facilities, and it is expected to have
little if any opposition. The fight
will probably come in deciding upon
the site for new buildings, there being
a difference of opinion in regard to the
matter of choosing Young's college, or
Mallette Heights.
Another important matter decided
by the council is that at the regular
city election which takes place on
Tuesday, the 21st, vote shall be TAX
en- On the amendment to the paving
charter. This amendment provides
that in paving streets one-third of the
expenses will be borne by the city and
the other two-thirds by the property
owners. In paving sidewalks the city
hears one-half of the expense and the
other half is borne by the abutting
property owners at present.
In the original amendment the ex-
pense of all the paving was to be
borne by the property owners. but
this met with so much protest than an
amendment to that amendment was
made, and it is this latter which will
be pu; before the people next week for
their vote.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-21
SUMTER GIVEN
NEARLY $4,000
FOR PENSIONS
PAYMENT MADE in FEBRUARY
Other Counties Also Receive
GOOdIy Sums

Sumter's Confederate veterans and
pensioners will receive this year the
goodly sum of $3.50 from the state OF
Georgia according to figures made up
by Commissioner Lindsay for the en-
tire pension fund This report las
just been sent in to Gov. Brown, and
calls for a total appropriation Of ST.
177,5OO.
Sumter county will receive, as stat
ed, $3.50, for her 14S pensioners.
Stewart county, with 63 pensioners,
will receive $685.; Lee, with 26 pen
sioners, 1900; Crisp, with 1O7 pen
sioners, $6,42O; Dooly, 115 pension
ers, $6,875; Webster, with SO pension
ers, $1,74O; Terrell, with Sc pension
ers, $4,O8O; Macon county, with S4
pensioners, $4,000.
Judge John A. Cobb, of the court
of ordinary, who works untiringly for
the veterans of Sumter, and through
whom payment to them is made, says
that checks for the amount due Sum-
ter pensioners will be received early
in February. of which due notice will
be given.
For some time the pension depart
ment has been receiving the reports
from the counties of the state, and has
been working on the report and re-
QUESTION to be turned in to the gov-
ernor. All the counties are now heard
from, except ne-Efffingham. The
number of pensioners and the amounts
to be used for payment of them from
all except this county are contained in
the request.
There are enough funds in the treas
ury at this time to more than pay the
pensioners, there being $1,1SO,OOO in
the treasury, and the demand only be-
ing $1,177,OOO. This is the first time
in history that this has been the case.
Although this is the case, the de-
rend for the funds is not likely to be
htnored until some time in February.
The reason for this is hoped-for pay
ment of teachers, expected to be made
some time this week. This payment
will take such a large amount from
tie treasury that the pension payment
will have to be suspended