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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
EXPOSITION co. s
 RED CROSS CARNIVAL
 OPENS SUCCESSFULLY

On Saturday evening last. the Greater New England Exposition Go, formally opened their mammoth car nivstI at tho Casino and for the bene- fit of the American National Red Cross. The hall represents a very beautiful sight, having been hand somely decorated throughout ith flags, bunting, flowers and Jap Ian terms. In the center of the hall has been erected a very elaborate band stand, and here the 30 piece brass band dispensed music throughout the evening for the dancers. That the music was thoroughly appreciated, and that a. band of this size for danc- ing was a distinct novelty and treat was shown by the applause given af- ter each number, and the band re- sponded with numerous encores.
 Bordering the dance floor have been erected close to 25 concession booths, which will be filled with concessions, and demonstrations. The special fea,- l ture for "Wednesday evening is a vaudeville programme in which anna teurs and local talent are invited to contest for three handsome prizes, on Thursday evening there will be a tango contest. and Friday evening will bring forth confetti night. The car nivaI is to continue each evening dur ing this week
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
PLAZA THEATER

It would be difficult to pick any one act on the bill arranged at the Plaza for the first half Of the week as the headline, for there are three acts playing under that title and the other two are rated as extra, added attrac- lions on every bill on which they ap- pear.
 The Shoplifter,' an absorbing and vividly portrayed satire on modern life. containing cast of we'll known artists whose personalities play an important role in the presentation of the playlet, win be one Of the big att fractions t4The Shoplifters' is from the pen of a. noted author and is a de- 1ightfu1 blending of intense drama and enjoyable humor that tells a striking story. It contains all one finds in the Broadway production, boiled down into one act without being deprived Of any of the thrills or 'punc11ess' that work up the gripping climaxes Of the modern masterpieces and 1t will sure Iy be appreciated by local audiences tIais week.
 Ray Fern and the Cox Girls are an other headliner that is scheduled to strive for first honors. Ray Fern is a. clever comedian. He has gathered around him a bevy Of pretty, shapely and handsomely costumed young 1vo- men.
 Newhon & Phelps, one of the most popular singing and talking teams in variety today, win i'll an important spot, Both have beautiful voices
 Fern, BigeIoW & Mehan, those si- lent funsters in their original offering entitled eHighballs & Fun,'' have something well worth seeing.
 Julian & Mitchell will be seen in a. comedy singing slzit that is injected with enough hilarious chatter to find admiration locally.
 "Ambrosfo's First Falsehod,' an other of those side-spIitting Keystone comedy; ssThe Sands of Fate,. a two reel special, and Cupid and Dress Coat" complete the bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
MISS CLIFTON SAYS ERIDGEPORT'S LIKE
 HOME TO HER N0W

Miss Ethel Clifton, who was one of the most popular members of the Polt Players during the last stock season here, arrived in Bridgeport this morn ing and put in a busy day renewing acquaintances. Miss Clifton comes here as a feature of the s.A1l Ladies Bill:; at Polls theatre, the first three days Of the week, and presents for the first time in New England her newest vaudeville playlet called Saints and Sinners.t'
 = Miss Clifton issa very talented act ress an is of most charming person ality. She has but recently returned from an extended tour of the western vaudeville circuits where, she says, her new playlet met with big success.
 tI always like to come back to Bridgeport" she said today. Tt s pretty close to being home for me, and Pm always careful to see that I am booked here if possible
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
Amusements
POLL THEATRE

l Manager Polls long-prornised "Al1
 Ladies' BiI'' comes to Polls theatre, the first three days of the week, bring | ing with 1t an array of vaudeville fea- | lures seldom equaI1ed in the city
 There isn't a single manor a mar ried one, for that natter-in the
 whole program, but there are lots and lots of talented women
 Os especial interest to Bridgeport CTS is the re4urn of Miss Ethel Clifton formerly with the Poli Players here, 1 in a dramatic p1ay1et called Saints and Sinners Miss Clifton's talents are too we'll known to call for any ex- tended euIogies, and she will receive
 a warm welcome from her many 1 friends here. She is most ably sup
 ported by a cast composed entirely of
 women.
 LaIla sa1bini, called the most per l fectly formed woman on the vaude-
 vile stage, will present her famous
 European novelty that includes most | everything there is in a. variety act ] Featured in her program is a. cycling
 novelty that is as sensational as it is i unique
 ] The -Four Military Maids, who were
 such 8 tremendous hit here some time ago, are back again by popular re- i quest and their merry meIage of mel I ody and nirth undoubtedly will prove i as entertaining as ever
 i Vivian Merri1Ps scockatoos introduce l a wonderful array Of beautiful tropi- 1 cal birds of pIumage in a repertoire Of l really wonderful feats, Baby Roslyn, | the tfnIest tot in vaudeville, will pre-
 sent the same selection of character l songs and dances that has made her 1 a favorite everywhere. McManus and
 Don Carlos, one of the cleverest teams
 in vaudeville, complete the program l with well-se1ected repertoire of l songs and dances
 great picture feature, t'The Thief'' ] with Miss Dorothy Donnelly, creator of "Madame x,'' in the leading role. Twill be presented. The picture is | from Henri Bernstein's famous drama
 and is produced in five parts Miss 1Donnelly is the greatest emotional
 actress of today and her film work is l even superior to her work on the
 legitimate stage. She is supported by
 a most adequate cast. t"rhe Thief'' will l be shown at 3:30 and S:3o daily, and
 there will be other first class photo l plays in addition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
MoNARCHs HAVE LONG SOUGHT FAVOR OF
 HEAVEN IN WAR

Tn asking the blessing of God upon their arms, the warning monarchs of Europe are but following the prece-# dents established by other rulers for national days of prayer are also of ancient origin. During the American revolution King George III. ordered such a general fast" and it was ob- served just 1Ss years ago from this Sunday, Dec. 13, 1776. The Kings proclamation read:
 We, taking Into our most serious Confederation the just and necessary Measures of Force which We are obliged to use against Our rebellious Subjects in Our Colonies and Prov incesin North America and Putting Our Trust in Almighty God, that he will voJchsafe a special Blessing on have resolved, and do. by and-With the advice Of Our Privy Council here by command, That a Publick Fast and Humiliation be observed through out that Part of Our Kingdom of Great Britain called England, Our Dominion of Wales, and Town of Der wick upon Tweed, upon Friday the 18th Day Of Decen1b CT next; and so
 both We and Our People may Humble Ourselves before Almighty God, in or
 der to obtain Pardon for Our Sins; and may, in the most devout and | solemn Manner, send up Prayers and SuppIicattors to the Devine Majesty,
 for. aveffiilg those heavy Judgments | which Our manifold Sins and Provo | cations have most Justly deserved. and for impforing his intervention and Blessing speedily to deliver Our loy- al Subjects within our Colonies and Provinces in North. America from the | Violence, Injustice, and Tyranny, of those daring Rebels who have as- stunned to themselves the Exercise of ,, Arbitrary Power; to open the Eyes of | those who have been deluded by spe- cious FaIsehoods into Acts of Treason
 and Rebellion; to turn the Hearts of 1 the Authors of these Ca1amitfes, and finally to restore our People in those l distracted Provinces and Colonies to
 the happy condition of being free Sub- -l jects of a free State; under which
 Heretofore they fourished so long and
 prospered so much.
 "And We do strictly charge and
 command, That the said Publick Fast | be reverently and devoutly observed l by all Our loving Sub jects in Eng 1 land. Our Dominion of Wales, and | Town of Berwick and Tweed, as they tender the Favour of Almighty God. 1 and would avoid His Wrath and In-
 Punishment as We may justly mf1ict 1 upon all such as contemn and neglect
 the Performance of so religious a I Duty. And, for the better and more orderly soiemnizing the same, We l have given directions to the Mosi Reverend and ATchbishops, and the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
wlII continue in partnership.

VIII COntInue pafLueTSIlIp
 The intention of Ex-Tax Collector G. B. Lee to collect all the poll taxes un- paid during his term of office is liable to result in trouble for some and the payment ere long of about $2O, 900 due MT. Lee wants to have the coun- : cfl give him power to appoint a s1er- if to collect them and the questi on has been referred to the city attorney. precedent was established several years ago by B. K Mills.
 While working about the furnace in the Burns Silver company factory, this morning, Edward C. Tenn fell in to the pit and fractured his right leg.
 Postmaster Albertus Merwin of Aspetuck is about to resign Aspetuck is just outside of Easton. The posi- ton pays $1 a day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
HOLIDAY RATES TO CANADA

The Rutland railroad announces Christmas Excursion rates to Mon treaI F. @. and return from Boston of $11.45 and to Quebec and return, SIS. %, with proportionate rates from other New England cities. Tickets are good going December 23 and 24th and returning until January 7th. A trip to these Canadian cities at just this time of the year is not only inter esting but supremeIy enjoyable. This is the season to see Canada, at it's best; interesting northern sports-hockey, snowshoe curling, tobogganing, etc. Write for complete information street, Boston, Mass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
BAD BREATH

is very annoying and is generally caused by a disordered stomach CERTILAx, sThe Certified Laxative, gets at the cause and removes it. CERTILAX acts gently but firmly on the bowels and liver, stimulating them to natural action, clearing the blood and purifying the entire system. They do all and more than Calome1 and other harsh cathartics do with out any bad after effects. CERTILAX contains nothing of a harmful or ha- bit forming nature; they are made af- ter the favorite formula of a specialist of New York City and have been se- Iected as the best by more than five hundred physicians in New York, who prescribe them regularly in their prac- tice For sale at all drug stores, or sent direct on receipt of prfce-1 0c 25c, soc. Curts Chemical Co. IF E 24th St., New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
POINTS OF INTEREST.
NOW Wok.K EsvERY wREKi.

NEW WORK EV EEtY WEEk.
 In the advanced dancing classes which meet at Quilty's School of Danc- ing every Thursday and Friday al- ing, new work is taken up each meeting of the classes. In each ad- vanced instruction is given the hesitation, fox trot and one step, and all of the latest features are introduc- ed. These classes attract a large att tendance and for a very entertaining manner of acquiring the very latest in the new dances. The Castle dances are taught in the Friday evening classes, and there Is a, period of danc- ing after instruction lasting until mid nigat.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO
4SREADFTrl CATASTROPHE.


 A London paper contains 2 long and rnelancholy account of distress ing catastroplle that occurred in the neighbe rfaood of St. Giles, on ths evening of the Huh of December It was this way
 An extensive brewery vat equal to three or four stories in height sud- denly gave way about 6 o'clock. with as tremendous crash, and caused great asstructior Several houses pranci- bsslIy occupied by the poorest class Of people, were swept away by the fluid, and about 20 lives unfortunately lost, by this disaster. The scene was dis tress beyond description.
 REMOVAL
 T4le subscriber informs his old csaa- toners that his notes and accounts are about to be removed to the office If Charles Shepard, Esq. where ali who do not call and settle with me previous to the 1st day of January, 1S1 5, will please to call and settle the balance due me with him, or he will. without fail, send his representa- tives ssgreeting gss,-wno are in the habit of being paid. when they come in such a manner and with such authority as inc statute of Connecticut vests in them Those who call and settle, pre- vious to tf1eiE removal will have no Interest to pay and will find me very Accommodating. I will even con- descend to take bank bills in payments but those who neglect or refuse this last call. will be dealt with without mercy
 IRA B WHEELER.
 Bridgeport, December 5th, 1914.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14

Right Reverend the Bishops of Eng land, to compose as Form of Prayer, suitable to the occasion. to be used in ali Churches. Chapels. and Places of PubIick worship
 History records that fear Of such Punishment as We may justly inf1tct'' did not deter a considerable majority of the people of England from neg Iectfng etso religious a Duty,'' and only a small portion of the population vis- tied the churches on that day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
CHECKS GROUP INSTANTLY.

You know croup is dangerous And you ought to know too, the sense of security that comes from having Foiey,s Honey and Tar Compound in the house. It cuts the thick mucus and clears away the phelegm, stops the strang1ing cough and gives easy breathing and quiet sleep. Every user is a friend. Hindle's Drug stores.- Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
1o0-5O-2O YEARS AGO

sirinE to give any exhibitions. per formances, theatrical or minstrel shows. will be compelled to take out
 a license. Shewmens and others inter- ested will take distinct notice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
LANE THE WINNER.
(Hartford Courant.)9

1Hartford Courant.)3
 Every contest at the boxing show of the Hartford Wheel club last night gave good satisfaction with the ex- ception of the last one, when Referee Crowley called a foul in the second round on Jack Gaffney of New Lon don. and awarded the contest to Harry Lane of Bridgeport. Martin Course and Tommy Donoghue looked after EGaffney and Ike Williams and Fred McGirr took care of Lane. Hard blows were struck by both but Gaffney had the science Gaff's favorita weight is 150 while Lane can make 136. A re- turn match is in the works.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
..GHOsI,su AGAIN.

 Anson Grey of Black Rock avenue, is still having hard time. He re- fuses to believe his son and adopted boy are at the bottom of the trouble. Last night at 6, while Farmer re- porter was in the vicinity he saw MT. Grey with an old musket on his shouI- der, standing near his home Officer Sehauwecker spent Several hours last evening watching the premises and al- l though Mrs Grey claimed she heard tappings on the windows and strange sounds from without the officer saw 1 or heard nothing unusual. MT. Grey sat on the roof last night until almost. midnight with his. old musket. waiting for the approach of 1 the fancied foe.
 New York, Dec. 14-The fund for ! the proposed statue in Central Park to Robert Emmett, the Irish patriot (which was launched a year ago, is very slim and there is talk of the project being abandoned. pr Thomas l Addis Emmett, grand nephew of the lpatriot. opposed the fund at the start because of his ancestors last request that his epitaph be not written until Ireland was a nation once again. DEATHS.
 Pneumonia caused the death this morning of Willie. four year old son | or w H. thompson or lSo Naln SIreeI William Harrington, well known fol I the past thirty years or more, died very suddenly this afternoon.
 4sss&
 Daniel Murray of 30 Norman street ran file into his hand to the deptf of two inches this morning. inflictine l a very painful wound. l Adolph Kimmermlan, janitor of the 1 Nichols street schoo1,sis i'll with wha1 Is thought to be appendicitis. I The new chapel of Sacred Hear church, on Colorado avenue, is near. l Iy completed and the work of fitting up it's interior will soon be started l January 9th has been selected as tho Edate of the dedication of the new Echapel and Bishop Terney will off. ciate.
 4eses
 The law firm of Bartlett. Stevenson & Douglas has been dissolved and Col Stevenson will retire from it Januar. 1st. Messrs. Bart1et and Doughlas
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
FILTHY YEARS AGO.
coadnaoN COUNCIL AaHEIING


 Al an adj journed meeting Of the common council of the City of Bridge port. he'd at the council room, Mon day evening, Dec. T2Eh, 1884.
 Present-Hon. Jarratt Morford. presiding Aldermen Wheeler, Bishop and Thompson.
 councilrnen Bacon. Barr Curtis. sInrd. Lyon, HubbeIl. Wheeler. Aver i'll and Conrad.
 Absent-A1dermen Wilmot, Greg ory and Alvord. Benz, Leverty, Roberts. Beach and Counci1men Shannon, Morgan Hayes.
 The following committees were ap- pointed and with the approval of the mayor. Board of Health, His Honor the Mayor and Aldermen.
 For highway surveyor. Burr Beach: for coal inspector. F. F. Gregory; for pound keeper. Isaac Blake; for hay ward, Robert c Nichols; for janitor, William Roberts; for draw tender. John Holmes; for city weigher, c. O. Fendl1kon- 3rd ward.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14

Wreaths and Laurel Roping
 JOHN RICK & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
coND141oN OF THE WALKS.

There is great com mplaint of the con ditfon ofthe sidewalks in many parts Of t11e city Near the post office in Bank street, there is Particularly dangerous spot. which requires imme- d7ate attention This is by no means d n isolated case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14

Earmer Want Ads. one Cent word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-14
IMPoHTANT To ALL

n Important resolution was adopt ed by the common council last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14

Mrs. Marie Stap Murray, a former
Birmingham girl, is scoring a decided
success in concert. She was heard here
few months ago with keen pleasure by
the patrons of the Euterpean club at their
annual concert and music lovers in other
cities echo the enthusiastic tributes paid
ller curing her Birmingham engagement.
Musical America this week states:
Marie Stapleton-M Murray, the Pittsburg
soprano, recently won great favor with
concert-go in Indianapolis on the oc-
casion of her first appearance in that
city, when Mrs. Murray sang in con-
junction with the indianapolis orchestra.
She created most favorable impression
with the ocean, Thou Mighty Mon
ster' aria from Webers "oberon,' giving
it an Interpretation which was marked by
artistic feeling and dramatic effect
At the end of the "Oberon" aria, the
applause was so insistent that Mrs. Muir
ray was compelled to sing again. her
encore number being Magical June" by
Turvey. This was SO well liked that she
responded with Cadman's Land of the
Sky Blue Waters Again the soprano
was forced to give an encore, Wood
mans Birthday" making in all three
enoores following one number. Mrs. Muir
ray was ably accompanied by Tull +.
Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14
DIR. CONWELL
LECTURES JANUARY 30

On the night of January 20 DR.. Russell
II. Cohwell, the most popular lecturer
in the world" will deliver his lecture,
The Silver Crown; How Men Sue
ceed' as the fifth number in the Lyceum
course.
MI. conweil is in every respect self
made man. Being compelled in early boy
hood to earn his own living, he kept along
with his classes in the village school by
studying evenings, ana earned by daily
labor his meager supply of food and
clothing While at the academy at VIII
braham, Mass. In 1860 he entered the
law and academic courses together at
Yale, but the war interrupted his studies
and took him to the field as a captain
OF infantry. At the close OF the war he
gra dliiated in the law department of Al
bany university, and went to Minnesota
to practice law. In 1879 he was sent to
tile different countries of Asia by the
New York Tribune ana Boston Traveller
and made the entire circuit of the globe
films at that time many important lee
ture engagements in India and England
For eight years he practiced law in
Boston and gained great popularity as a
EWIiter and lecturer In 1879 he was or
dained to the ministry and accepted
cali from Grace Baptist church in Phil
adelphia and removed to that city Mr.
CCnwell's preaching draws such crowds
Of listeners that for 10 years admissions
have been obtained by tickets ana 'looo
are often turned away. A
MI. Conwell has been in the lecture field
81 Years, during which period he has de-
livered here and abroad nearly 5000 lee
nres. In addition 10 his prominence IN
tho lecture feld, Dr. Conwell is known
Tho world over as the eouider of Temple
| university in Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14
Eff yer can't enter de fight,
Liz Honey, wild de feelin' dat
you is gwine ter win, den
you'd better have year name
scratched YasSum!

nearly killed her husband and was her.
self hurt by a policeman when she
| fought against arrest
This grows interesting" 1 exclaimed.
Tell me the whole story
MARY is a common Dur pretty sort OF
| creature, and always showed the utmost
amiability I'm told" my lawyer man re-
lated. Never did she show any hatred
| of her susband. John had been the best
of husbands in fact; kind, gentle. ami
cable, and he gave her most of what
he made. She had every reason to have
| and to hold him."
! Maybe she just naturally lost her taste
for him. suggested
My lawyer man ignored the levity and
continued his story.
when | went to see my client l i'm
rresser upon her that She had made a
great mistake in her behavior. You are
accused of trying to kill your husband
i did my best to accomplish that end
she replied, quickly. I smashed his head
With a hammer
why did you wish to commit such a
orime?' I asked.
Gently she replied
" L wanted to kill him because / am
woman who needs love and affection,
me, and he didn't live up to his contract.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14
SUFFRAGISTS HOLD
SESSION IN MONTGOMERY

Montgomery suffragists are interested in
the forthcoming state convention and in
other matters tending II promote equal
rights in Birmingham we'll. The Ad-
vertiser yesterday mentioned
The Montgomery Equal Suffrage asso-
citation held an enthusiasts and interest
ing meeting Monday afternoon at the
home of Mrs b. c. Ehrenreich. The vice
IN esident. Mrs. S. B. Stern, presided and
a number .Df important business matters
we're discussed and decidde upon. An
Iouncement was made OF the State Equal
Suffrage association which will meet IN
Huntsville February Is. The Montgom-
cry association will be represented at this
meeting, though the delegates have not
vet been appointed Attention was also
called to the fact that the executive
beard of the National Equal Suffrage as
sociation will meet in birmingham some
time in February. This board is COM
posed of Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait, DR..
Anna Howard Shaw, Miss Jane Adams,
Mrs. Desha Breckenridge and other distin-
guished women. ..
number of suffragists. prominent
throughout the country, will come to
Bill mingham for the occasion. The Mont
gomery association viii invite some OF
these noted women TO montgomery TO
make a public address.
At the meeting yesterday, Mrs. A. T.