The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-28

G1GAA6l OQCeTCS 10 De He40 at Polls and Lyric Sunday. Scenes pathetic and sympathetic were enacted around the new Poll Theatre building, this morning, where crowds of persons representing all walks of life met with but one aim to alleviate the suffering of those left homeless and starving in the devastat- ed districts of Ohio and Indiana.
 Headquarters for the receipt and shipment of all kinds of supplies for their relief had there been establish ed through the courtesy of MT. s. 2. Po1i, who contributed the use of his unoccupied store. When it opened as announced at o'clock, a line of men, women and children bearing bundles were waiting to unload their burdens upon the public spirited women of the Equal Franchise League who have cheerfully volunteered their services in accepting, crediting and systematically packing the various articles as they come in.
 By the noon hour five large packing cases had already been filled to over flowing with wearing apparel, in ad- ditton to which there were hundreds of pairs of shoes, pillows. bedding and even one large mattress, which will be gratefully received by some stricken family.
 Great care is being used in packing, 
 their character, and approximate size, is marked distinctly upon the cases, which will later be closed and shipped under the personal direction of Harry Reichenback, manager of the Poi Theatre, assisted by his corps of stage workers
 It is estimated that at least ten cases will be filled by nightfaI1 and the work tomorrow promises to be even more prodigious than today so generously are contributions being pledged and delivered.
 When seen by reporter for The Farmer today, Mrs. s. T. Davis. one Of the committee in charge of the work undertaken by the Equal Fran chise League said: t'The spirit of gen erosity displayed by all classes in Bridgeport is most touching. It is truly remarkable that persons so far from the actual scene of disaster can be made to, apprehend the exigencies so quickly and to respond so nobly-
 Among the gifts, which consist main Iy of clothing one little girl bore in her hands what is likely to be a most practical contributions sewing bas- ket including all the necessary equip smentsto make repairSs to clothing.
 An episode which filled the eyes of the behoIders with tears was recorded when a man, none to well clothed, en- tered the relief station, telling those in charge hat he had many friends in
  neded and somewhat worn coat, and handing it to the committee insisted that he would rather part with it him self than think of others in more dire necessity in want Of such a gar ment
 Indications point that tomorrow will flood the station with donations, as many called today to ascertain just what articles would be most accept 1 able, promising to send their goods l their returning home. It should be i understood that any article of cloth 1 ing for man, woman or child, house l hold necessity, or money, can be used until notification is otherwise made.
 In addition to giving the free use Of | his premises as a relief headquarters, 1t was announced that the advance 1 sale for the Pou Flood Sufferers Bene- | fit performance on Sunday night had met with great success and that the last seat in the house would probably be sold by tonight Crowds thronged the lobby of the handsome theatre all during the day eager to secure seats for themselves and friends.
 Robert H. Hawkins, the prominent Main street florist, contributed 2.O0o American Beauty roses which will be ing of Mrs. $. T. Davis and Mrs. Will liam T. Hincks to purchasers in the lobby of the Poli Theatre before the performance on Sunday night.
 Joseph D. Hartigan, the druggist, was foremost among the merchants to afford packing cases for use in ship ments, while the Griffin Auto Com pany placed service taxicabs at the command of the League for the col lection of clothing and packages throughout the city.
 The committee in charge of the station today consisted of Mrs. Will liam s. Teal, Jr., Mrs. Arthur Brewer, Miss Theresa McMahon, Mrs. Nathan H. Heft, Mrs. J. H. Law, Mrs Sam uel c. Shaw and Mrs. s. T. Davis, Jr. With others of the league pre- pairing to relieve them from the ardu- ous duties, they will remain at the building until late tonight and open ing again from day to day at o'clock the work will progress until no fur ther supplies are needed.
 A complete list of the contributors to the press hour today Is fol- lows:
 Money: Mrs N. H. Heft, $50, Marie Rosse $1; Eckler & Co.,, $1; J. Smith $1; CIothing-Mrs. Thomas H. Thomas, Miss Grenning, Mrs G. T. Davis, Rad- c1iffe Sprott Mrs Bayette. Miss Jo-