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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-17
THE BATTLE FOR HEATH
rIrustrated Lecture at Park Street
 Church.

Everyone is interested in the Bat tie For Health This is the subject of the fifth lecture in the series on Industrial and Social Progress which are being given monthly at the Park Street Congregational church on Sunday evenings.
 The lecture tomorrow night pre- sents the facts of nervous wear and tear, of the inroads of sexual diseases on the peoples health, of preventive accidents. It will give in compact and interesting form the latest statistics on life and it's promot1on- It describes the relation of tenements and filth to disease, and gives up to date informa- ton of the fight against tuberculosis or consumption. Something of the good work being done in fresh air outings preventive hygiene in the schools. the purification of the milk supply, and the esta ab1ishnaent of pub lie baths will also be told
 All these subjects will be illustrated with stereopticon views, both plain and colored, showing the tremendous importance of the subject. and the way of health. People of any church or no church are invited freely.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-17
"THE COLLEGE HERO" WILL BE
 SEEN BY MANY BOX PARTIES

''Ff FT'' and xxi Ki' are two Jap
 nese lovers. They dance and sing and drink tea in the oriental Japanese scene in the great College Hero pro- dIlction which goes on for it's first per formance at the Park Theatre next Monday and will be repeated Tuesday afternoon. Tuesday night and Wednes- day night Miss Leslie Dillingham; is the charming 'Fi Fi'' and Robert H. Brown fs xxi Ki''. During their scene they are surrounded with a bevy. of Japanese and Geisha girls. Of course they are not supposed to be real Jap anese but are students of Sagehurst and giving a Japanese tea party in honor of the sailors. This scene takes place just before the grand finale of the second act when 250 people are on the stage at one time.
 The sale of seats commenced at the box office of the Park theatre .yester- day morning and the sale has been the largest advance sale for any at traction this season. As early as 6 o'clock yesterday morning, three hours before the sale commenced the line began to form and by o'clock the line extended almost to State Street. AL though it has been rumored that all the seats are sold for all performances there are still good Seats left for each night AS the first night will un- doubtedly be the best of the four per- formances, the greatest demand seems to be for first night seats
 Each night of the performances all of the performers will be required. to- dress al home They will await their on the third floor of the Park theatre building A system of Telephones and signals will be installed to call these groups in time for entrance. It tsl
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-17


 For next week, Manager Po1i of the Plaza theatre announces for his pop ular stock company. one of the strong est dramatic pieces ever presented, "A Butterfly on the Wheel the ex- ceptionaIIy successful society play which enjoyed a years run in New York and which has never. been seen here. This production of "A Butter fly on the WheeP' is the first presen- tation of the remarkable play, outside that of Lewis Waller and Madge Thitheridge, and the positive primary production by a stock company
 "A Butterfly on the WheeP' accord- ing to the New York reviewers, is more exciting than Madam x, more vital than any play ever staged and possesses a court room scene, in the third act which is even more thrilling than the court room scene in Madam x.
 The story of "A Butterfly on the Wheel is that of a young wife, Peg gy Admission, who, believing her hus- band to be more interested in his own affairs thah in his attentions to her, gradually falls into the way of com mitting 8 folly. Peggy Admaston who is known as a butterfly is the wife of an ambitious. honorable, ris- ing statesman who is occupied with his duties in Par1iame ment. He sees but little of his wife, whom he trusts and grants the fullest liberty This confidence she abuses by carrying on a more or less serious irritation with Roderick ColIingwood, who openly worships her and to whom she grants any harm. At last she agrees to go
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-17

so arranged that no group Or chorus is in more than one act After their parts are over they will be taken to the gallery to witness the balance Of the performance.
 The curtain will rise each night promptly at o'clock. The perform arlce will be over at Il p. m. There will be no delay or waits and it is desifed that the audience be seated be- fore the curtain rises as the opening scene includes some of the best groups in the show.
 friends with large theatre and 'oox parties are: MT. J. T. l.. Hubbard, Mrs. F. " Burton, MT. W. B. Wheeler, MT. H R. Philbrick, Mrs. H. P. HenshaW, Mrs. James Augurs MT. G. A. Fair child, Mrs G. T. Hathaway, Mrs. L. T. Warner, Mrs Geo. B. Somers, MT. W. E.. Tait, Mrs. R. Barker, MT. s. E.. H. .DeLoss, MT. F. D. sHotchxiss, Miss s. Smith, Mrs. J. w Farist, MT. w. E. Seeley Mir B. J. Sanford, Mr. F.. S. See1ey, Miss V. B. Perry, MT. H. Loe- with, Miss Helen Wilson. Miss Pierce Miss K. Calhoun, Mrs. s. H. Wheeler. Mrs. w B. Lashar, Dr. W. A. La Field, Mrs. A L. Riker, Mrs. L.. l.. Morris, Mrs F. B. Haw1ey, Mrs. M. H. Ford, Mrs. John c. Cham berlain, Mrs. Sanford Stoddard. Mrs H. M Knapp, Mrs. R. s. Hincks, Mrs. l.. W. Mix, Mrs. J. P Roche, pr. F. w Pyle, Mrs. H. A. Bishop. Miss s. P Saxon, Miss Elizabeth Bassick, Miss Elizabeth Bishop.
 The final full=dress rehearsal of the first act will be conducted tonight at hall atk7:30 o'clock. This re- hearsa1 is for the gra duatesy varsity crew, sop11s.. freshies, F widows and bookwornas. cadets. sailors and sspool1e.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-17

by long legal experience. There ia no question of it's great theatrical ef- fecttveness The frai1 little butter fly, unable longer to bear the insinu- ations and the frequently contemptu- ous manner of the prosecuting coun- sel, finally collapses- This ends the trial.
 The fourth and final act has to de with the discovery of the writer of the and the reconciliation of Peggy and her husband. There have been many trial scenes on the stage. The one in A Butterfly on the Wheel" takes rank as one of the most fnterestiuE and graphic of any ever attempted This is true not only of the treat ment, but of the story, because from the beginning of the trial the little woman has the sympathy of the au- dtence and this sympathy is apparent 1y outraged by the methods, of the prosecution It is a play which the New York Times said, is not only worth while seeing once but several times
 Paul McAl1ister will play the -youne lover, Brenda Fowler will be Che young wife, William Forrestelle VIII appear as the jealous husband, Mar guerite Starr will portray the role of q woman of fashion, while the other la. vorites will appear in Hkeable roles.
 Monday afternoon and evening, sou venir album-photos of Marguerite Starr will be given each lady visitor at the Plaza
 The entire balcony at all afternoon shows, is now ten cents while the en tire lower floor is twenty cents5 Sewer al motion pictures will be shown in the tntermissions. as usual.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-17
FOx's LYRIC THEATRE
tBy the Fox Lyric Press Agent.1

Following out the policy of always something new at the Lyris Miss
 Eleanor Cleveland and her associate players, Guy Harrington and Mar garet Lewis, together with q largely augmented cast, will present 5.tHearts and D1amonds", romantic p1aylet of days gone by, requiring eight people in the cast and presented in costume of the period marking an innovation, for it is probably the first time in vaudeville that a costume pIay1et has
 been attempted. Being the final week of Miss Cleveland's vaudeville engage
 ment MT. Fox plans to make it the biggest week in every way and that is the reason this most expensive play let which has been in rehearsal for two weeks will be given.
 Due to the fact that the Fox Lyric is the only theatre in the State now playing the "big time'' acts, quar- tet of star acts just finished their sea- som on the big time will be seen on the same bill Included will be Kelly and Calvin, and to stamp the ttbfg time" brand on this clever pair it need only be recalled that the Kelly. is Jim Kelly, formerly of Kelly and Kent, an act
 which was featured here last year, and Calvin likewise was featured as a character comedian. The new com bination, ssThe wop and the Mick is a knockout. Then there will be Edith Clifford, remembered as of Harry Tfghe, and Edith Clifford, the act which was accredited first honors at Keith's, Boston, two weeks ago. Miss Clifford is a pretty girl, has a, world of personality, beautiful gowns and exlusive songs. Grace Leonard as- sisted by Tom Dempsy, means yet an7- other .'big time act and as a male inapersonator there is none to excel this same Grace Leonard Tom Dempey has written a. hundred of the song successes of the day and it's one big act Finally from the "btg time will be Mack and Atkinson, clever fellow and girl with a refresh inEIy new line of songs. and chatter. The Kinemacolor will show some more of the highly entertaining views so much favored by Lyric patrons. and the black and white photo plays will be first run.
 Tonight will make the last time of the clever bill this week headed by Mics Cleveland and with the Three Nadcaps Adelyn Estee, American Comedy -Four and Sims and Thomson rounding out great bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-17
sT,AsT PERFORMANCES OF OLD HOME WEEK BILL

Old Home Week vaudeville closes its ,er,pa.gennenta at the Park Theatre this evening Those who like g. high class entertadnnent made up of acts that hold a leading position in the. largest houses throughout the country should not fail to see the closing engage neI1t Killer entertained a big audience at the matinee this afternoon, many schil- dren being in attendance The giant is assisted by MaTtha Hurd and Ernest Ronnmel. tfle midget in this sketch
 if will be the last opportunity to witness that great whirlwind dance by fhe CgbalIoa artists, and no one should miss seeing 1t.
 f'ais evening large number will be in attendance from Stratford. It will be known as Stra.trord Night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-17
.BARNUM PRIZE
 CONTESTANTS NAME SUBJECTS

The contestants for the Rarnlm prize. announcement of Whose identity was made in The Farmer of yester- day, have selected their subjects as follows:
 Harry McElroy, '+Gettysburg.
 John M. Comley, "The Newspap per s Influence on Public Opinion"
 James D. L1cey. s4The Chinese Re public.''
 Louise B. C'owles The Modern Search for the Holy Grail.''
 Arthur B. Kea,ting, The American Merchant Marines.s'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-17

Railroad f5 per cent. notes of the same date The interest rate on the new Boston and Maine notes is per cent above that of the maturing issue.
 President Mel1en, who has not been in Wall street for some time, stopped a. man and asked Where's Nor gan'se" and when directed down Broad street passed the entrance of Is Wall street once before discovering the new quarters.
 The purchase of the notes will en- able the road to pay off SIP, 900, 600 maturity notes of per cent. denorni- nation due on June 10, 1913. It had been thought that these would be ex- tended as.sthe road has no money to pay them off.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-17
LOST HIS JOB, GETS
 $3O,OOO FROM HOME

Chicago, May 17.-Out of job and with just 45 cents in his pocket, James Walters Inquired at the general deliv- cry window at the postofffce yesterday if there was any mail for him. To his surprise he was handed a letter which informed him that his father had died and left him an estate worth upwards of $3o,OOO.
 The letter was from his aunt, Mrs P. G. Petty, of Knoxville, Tenn, and was the first word Walters had re- ceived from relatives since he ran away from his home at Nashville 13 years ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-17
DARROW CASE IS
 OFF THE DOCKET
Noted Labor Attorney Not Likely To Be Again Tried on Bribery
 Charge.

Los Angles, May 17-That Clarence S. Darrow will never be tried again on the charge of bribery in connec- ton with the trial of the McNarnAra dynamite case is the general belief here today following the action of As sistant District Attorney Ford in striking the Darrow indictment from the court calender. This leaves the case without date for trial, and it is expected that later the district att torney will squash the charges.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-17

THIs INrEREsrs EVERK Wo1EaN

THIS INTERESTS EVERY WOMAN
 A family doctor said recently that women come to him thinking fhaf they have female trouble. but when he treats them for their kidneys ana bladder, they soon recover Thfa l
 worth knowing, and also that Foley Kidney Pills are the best and aafsst medicine at such times They are tonic in action, quick in results. They will help you F. B. Brill, Etratfora Avenue and Sixth St e1S5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-17

The closing recital by the piano pupils of Miss Myrtle Peabody was held last evening at St. PauPs parish hall and was attended by large gathering of parents and friends of the pupils. A fine program was giv- en and the young musicians acquitted themselves with credit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-17
DR. F. J. KELLEY UNDER
 THE SURGEONS KNIFE

Dr. Frank J. Keeley, associated with Dr. William J. Mclaughlin in dental practice in the Sanford building, un- derwent an operation for appendicitis at St. vincent's hospital, this forenoon pr. KeeIey was stricken with an ac- ute attack on Thursday evening and an operation was deemed dmpera tive.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-17
MELLEN BORROWS
 MONEY AT 6 P. C.
s,.sIs s14.OoO. 900 Notes of New Haven
 Roads to Morgan & Go.

New York. May 17.-President Mel len of the New Haven went to the of flee of J. F. Morgan & Co. yesterday and after a conference announced the sale to the bankers of s12,0oO,oOO 6 per cent one year notes of the Boston and Maine. dated June 2, 1913. and also s2.Oe0,OoO Connecticut River
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-17
BUFFALO BILL SHOW HIT BY HAII1STORM
 AND PANIC CAUSED

Lancaster, May 17-A hail and sleet storm hit Buffalo Bills Wild West show, blew down the ten, caused a panic and injuries to several persons yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-17

He was resting as well as his attend ing physicians could expect. this af- ternoon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-17
wE PRErrTEsr FACE

and the most beautiful hands are .o9 ten disdEured by an unsighriy Wart It can easily be removed in 8 few daya
 without pain by using Cyrus' Wnrt
 Remover, for sale only at The Cyrua Pharmacy, 253 Fairfield avenue and lG6 Cannon St
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-17
CLEANEAsY. THE BEST HANT
 SOAP

Guaranteed not to injure the skin. Instantly removes Stove Polish. Ruaf Grease Ink. Paint and Dirt. For the hand or clothing. Large can 10 cenLA Manufactured by Wm- R. Winn. 24A StraJford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-17

Farmer Want Ads. one Cent g Word.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-29
BEAUTIFUL WEDDING
IN ALEXANDER CITY
Miss Fannie Thomas Becomes Bride
OF Mr.. William V. Morgan on
Wednesday Last

Alexander City, June 27.-(Special.)-At
O'Clock Wednesday evening, the wedding
of Miss Fannie Mae Thomas and MI.
William V. Morgan, both of this city, was
beautifully sclemnlzed at the Methodist
church, the Rev. Price officiating
Before the ceremony d fitting musical
programme was given py Mrs. S. p.
beautifully It'll the Sands of the Desert
Grow Cold The bridal chorus from
WAGNER was rendered by class of eight
talented young ladies'. The Bridal party
entered to its strains, led by the ushcrs,
Messrs. Christian, Nolen, Tankersley and
Ballard The two maids, Misses Thomas,
were beautifully gowned in white with
green girdles, and carried shower bouqusts
of roses and lilies OF the valley.
Just preceding the bride came the little
flower girls, Misses Evelyn Price and Vol
lie Askew Both wore dainty ling
DIRE sses with green ribbons. The brides
wedding gown was of chiffon crepe. Her
veil was caught with orange blossoms.
She carried shower bouquet of Easter
lilies and lilies of the valley and entered
on the arm of ter brother, Mr.. Ohie
Thomas There she was met by the
groom and his best man. Mr.. Fits Hooten.
Immediately after the ceremony the
bride donned a becoming going away suit
of blue with hat, shoes and gloves to
match, taking the north bound train for
Chattanooga Lookout mountain, Nash
vile and other points of interest and viii
be at home in Alexander City TO their
friends within two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-29
HILLHOUSE AT
HOME OF LAUDER
Former State Mine Inspector Accepts
Invitation When Comedian Was
in Birmingham

James Hilhouse, who recently sailed
for his old home in Scotland, has been
received by Harry Lauder, the famous
singer and comedian. Cards from the
former chief state mine inspector dated
Glasgow said that he had visited the
home of Mr.. Lauder, an invitation to do
so having been extended Mr.. Hillhouse
by Mr.. Lauder on the latters recent
visit to Birmingham. On that trip Mr..
Lauder was entertained by c. Exum and
Erskine Ramsey. Mr.. Hilhouse, from
accounts received here. is attracting un-
usual attention his journey.
On board the ship on which he sailed
Mr., Hillhouse was one of the partici-
pants in a benefit affair given by the
first cabin passengers for the Seamens S
Home fund. Mr.. Hillhouse rendered with
characteristic effectiveness annie Lau-
rie," accompanied by the ships full or
chestra.
Mr.. Hillhouse has, on many different
Bohemian occasions, rendered annie
Laurie" in Birmingham so that there
are many here who are more or less ac-
quanted with his talent in singing. that
famous Scotch ballad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-29
NEGRO SPEAKS
in GREENSBORO

Greensboro, June Especial. e.
S. Smith. general auditor for the Union
Mutual Aid association and president
of the Tuscaloosa Negro Business
league, spoke here last night to mixed
audience of white and colored people.
The speakers address delivered from
the subject, "As Man Thinketh." was
plain, practical and instructive He de-
veloped the thought that the reason
why numerous members of his race do
10, succeed as efficien. servants and
in business is tl.ar their thoughts are
to the contrary. He said that a. ma n
can do what he thinks ilo can do in the
way of giving honest and efficient SER
vice, the only service that serves. The
speaker said that he discussed not The
negro problem, but the race probes
as relates t. the human race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-29
AMEND COMPLAINT
IN GROCERS' CASE
Voluntary Action by the
GOvernment-Specific
Charges Made

An amended complaint against the
Southern Wholesale Grocers' association
was filed yesterday by the department of
justice, representing the government in
the contempt proceedings recently insti-
tuted against the grocers. The amend
ment was made voluntarirv- by the de-
partment after Judge Grubb refused to
order the government to be more spe
eific in its charges upon application of
the defendants COUNSEL
O. ID. Street, district attorney. filed
the amendment which was attested by
Hinton G. Clabaugh. special agent for
the department of Justice. The amended
complaint AYERS that in addition to the
other complaints charged heretofore, that
the grocers have suppressed information
about the association and that j. II. Nc
Laurin, president of the association, has
circulated misleading information as to
the recent dissolution case The attor-
neys for the government and Walker
Percy local counsel for the defendants,
conferred after the complaint was filed
in reference to the pleadings. The case
is set for July I.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-29
ADJUSTMENT BOARD
DOES MUCH WORK
About Thirteen Cases Have Been Set
tied in Last Two Weeks and
100 Others Docketed

The board of adjustment of special
assessments has been very busy since
it's establishment some few weeks ago
in settling up old cases of disputed as
sessments for city improvements. 1t
held another regular meeting yester-
day in the commission room at the city
hall.
! The object of the board is to make
a compromise between the city and the
property holder. Only old cases. how
ever, are considered. No cases which
have arisen since Mr.. EXum was elected
as mayor are taken up by the board.
None of these cases will be consido red
because it is feared that to do 50 would
only encourage such complaints from
property holders.
The members of the board are NJ M.
Ullman. Maury Nicholson and M. $.
Henderson. About 13 cases have been
settled in the last two weeks by the
board and about 100 others have been
docleted The work of the board is
rather slow as there is much lick
ering, Investigations and Arguments to
go through with on each case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-29
DECLINE NOTED IN
PRICES OF PIG IRON
Blast Furnace Interests Ap-
pear to Be Passing a
Critical Stage

New York June 2S.-Blast furnace in
terests appear to be passing through a
most critical stage. The decline in the
prices of pig iron that has been almost
continuous for six months now threatens
to break through the productive cost
level in all producing districts and only
the most favored stocks can hope to
escape a loss on sales now being put
through for third quarter and second
half shipments.
Foundries and mills melting iron re-
port small orders for castings and de-
mands for lower prices on unfinished CON
tracts
Consequently the great majority of pig
iron consumers are waiting while prices
decline. Sale of malleable Bessemer have
been made for SIG less and No. 2
foundry at $16.5 or less delivered in New
England, In the south No. 2 foundry
has sold at $40 to $40. so and consumers
do not take hold with avidity even at
these prices
This means that pig iron since January
has suffered a drop of $4 to So per
ton on the selling price while the cost
of production has increased, with small
hope of reducing the latter over the sec
ond half of the year. as coke ovens still
demand S2.50 for furnace fuel for de-
livery over the balance of the year.
One encouraging feature last week was
that several large consumers had the te-
merity to buy round tonnages. Pipe
works took 10000 to 35, GOO tons of south
ern and northern metal, the General Elec-
trio company closed for upwards of 12-
900 to 1900 tons, malleable foundries
bought 10000 to 1900 tons and tube works
took a moderate tonnage of basic in the
east.
Rolled steel orders continued to aver
age about 60 per cent of current ship
ments with the Steel corporation inter-
ests. Independent interests are not do
ing quite as well. Steel billets receded to
$24. so for third quarter, but finished prod
ucts were better maintained Railroads
were conspicuous by their absence from
the market. Steel building and bridge
contracts last week called for scarcely
10000 tons of steel shapes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-29
BENEFIT PARTY is
GIVEN IN RAGLAND

Ragland. June 2S.- -(Special)-The WoI1-
ans Aid society gave lawn party last
evening at Mrs. W. T. Browns residence,
which was 1 delightful occa sion. musi-
cal programme was arranged and several
solos were sung by Mrs. J. c. puboise,
Miss Mary Ha wilkins and Rev. Joseph Par
kins. Miss Flora Earrier of Admission as
sisted in the musical programme. as did
Mrs Youty of Coal City.
The third quart srly conference OF the
Methodist church is in session here to-
day, with Presiding Elder Joe L. Williams
of Gadsden III the hair. This Is Mr.. Will
liams first visit here, being only recently
appointed to fill the place of DR.. j. W.
Newman, deceased.
1t is expected that practically the whole
of Ragland will attend the big picnic at
Ingram Wells, near here, on the Fourth.
which the Woodmen and Odd Fellows
and Red Men are preparing to give.