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Putnam patriot., 1914-07-31
Joseph Liberty Loses lis Liberty
Planned for a Drunk and Had if


 Joseph Liberty. 54. came io Putnam
 Thursday afternoon with the fixed in
 tentlon Of getting glotiously drunk and
 made hts plans before he started in
 lie arrived from the outlying section
 where he had been working for a
 month past and where be had also been cnltivaling q thirst which Ire
 hoped the breweries and distiiiefies would be able to qaeneh. He first went to the boarding house of man named 6eeson in he norlh end Of tie city. lie had s5s With him as the re- sult Of his months labor He didn [ intend 10 spend il al on his spree nor 10 have il taken away from him 70 he Jeff 50 with Mir. Geeson for safe keep ing. Twelve dollars he thought would suffice 10 properly tank up with and IL did. His name k a .misnomef Tor lhe next thirty days as "iioerty has been taken away from him and he is locked up in Brooklyn jail. After getting few for q starter in the north end of the eiIy he got a few more and that is the last he remembers be says. About ten o'clock Liberty was ready for bed and went to Barry ssboafding house where he hired a room. Barfy's daughter showed Liberty to a room but 1t was occupied by a man named Lassy' Lassy objected to the drunken Liberty and went down to complain to the landlord. When he returned Liberty | was found cutting the lock from Las svis dress suit case. Lassy objected to | Libertyis taking this liberty and,Fe- monstrated and threatened to get the | police. Liberty theteupon got Lassy | into eofner and with knife in hand | told him he had just as soon cut him | as the dress suit case and he would do | il if Lassy told the police.
 Lassy finally promised he woaldn | tell but the moment he got free went | for officer Hayes who arrested Liberty 1 While Lassy was gone Liberty drank ] pint of raw whisky and before he | reached the police station was in the 1 condition he planned to be, and then some. Al nine Q clock Friday morn ing Liberty was brought into the court room but was so drunk that he could not stand. Court adjourned to La to give him chance to sleep of some more of 1t but when court again con- vened Liberty was still drunk 70 he re- mained h the police station until sat- utday tmoning Saturday he plead guilty to intoXieation, breach Of the peace and injuring personal property He was sentenced to 90 days on the first count, fined si0 on the second and the third was dismissed upon his pay ing Lassy S2 for the damage to his property,
Putnam patriot., 1914-07-31

q ow n pam s a n q backache, n d h a d h ea ch a good deal of the time and very little appetite.
 The pains We're so had that 1 used to sit right down on the floor and cry be-
 cause t hurt ne 70 and l could not do any work st those times An old wo-
Putnam patriot., 1914-07-31
lnterestIns Locals
AnNklS IIsEM M

A Yictrola dance outfit at shaw $ slayo. Nicirola, l2 tunes sad Castle instruction book fer only sl950 IL will help the enjoyment of your sum. merthome.
 For your summer stationery tIy shsuss. Engraved letter beads, invi. taiions or announcements, Full value for your money here or atChaulauqua.
Putnam patriot., 1914-07-31
lime Is shaIIow.

Time is but the stream l go a-hshing in. I drink at il; but while drink see the sandy bottom and detect how shallow il is. Its thin current giides away. but eternity remains. -Thore&a.
Putnam patriot., 1914-07-31
4. N. [. Lion Church

Rev. A. J ralbert, pastor, is now holding services in Owls hall, sunday evenings st 5.45 D. n.
Putnam patriot., 1914-07-31
FOR SALE

New Model oliver Typew riier in A coalition 50. Easy terms II desired. MHs. ]. A. MCINTYRE, Grove street.
Putnam patriot., 1914-07-31
IN SUCH PAIN
 WOMAN CRIED
Suffered Everything UntilRe- stored to Health by Lydia t. Pinkham's Vegeta-
 ble Compound.

Florence. So. Dakota -''i used to be very sick every month with bearing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26
kTTRAC TONS THEATRES
piDIa'S THEATRE

High class and widely varied acts. every one Of which bear the stamp of real merit, comprise the new. billsopen- ing today at Polls theatre for the last three. days of the week Maurice Sarnuels 6 Go. in a wonderfully inter esting and educational sketch, "A Day at Ellis Island" is to occupy the head line position, which. in itself is enough to warrant extreme satisfaction to theatregoerss of Bridgeport. MT Sam .uelss is among the countrys greatest character actors and he initiates an Italian meeting his sweetheart at Ellis Island. The marriage ceremony in the inspectors office and many other laughable situations develop and the act is rep1ete with whirlwind comedy and beauty features throughout which win instant favor. pnotoplays of it's kind ever produced is sThrough the Clouds a. remark able balloon and airsaip picture in three reels which is to be produced as a special attraction with the bill. Thrilling races for life in the air. and sensational plots make the mag nf1cent picture a thriller Bessie Leonard. a asscharrning and, graceful girl and a. highly talented eccentric com edienne possesses remarkable skill She will be sure to delight with her act and beautiful costume changes. An, act new in principle and filled with whirlw1nd fun features. will be shown by Chuck Hass, a comedy lariat throvver, fresh from the West ern plains He is said etos be among the best in the country. The Three E Alex. W trips of daring and sensational gpTnnasts In a. marvellous exhibition of nerve and skill will hand out a. thrill anisa laugh every minute and some times two for good measure. Cook &
 Stevens in san original singing and talking skit will be warm sfavorites. They have a new line that is funny. Thomas Potter Dunne's ability as a comedian is widely known and he will be on hand with plenty of fun: Many first run and interesting picture films will be presented. s- ssfs-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26
MRS. BUELL. HEADS
 STATE ). A. R.
Organization Goes on Record As Neutral In Matter of
 Woman Suffrage.

watertown, March 26-The annual convention of regents. delegates and alternates elected to represent the Connecticut Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution at the Continental Congress at Washington next April and representatives of the various state chapters was held here yesterday afternoon and 175 delegates were in attendance. The result of the cleo ton was as follows:
 State Regent-Mrs. John L. Buel of Litchf1eld.
 State Vice Regent-Mrs xs Charles Humphrey Bissell of Southington.
 Mrs. George M. Miner of Waterford was endorsed as Connecticut's candi- date for vice-president general of the national society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The dele gates pledged $5,00O< toward the pay ment of the remaining indebtedness on the Continental Memorial Hall.
 mously adopted:
 Resolved, That we the mem bers of the Connecticut D. A. R. assembled at our annual meeting of regents and delegates do declare it is to be our policy to maintain an attitude of strict neutrality as an organization upon all questions of politics, religion, woman suffrage, total abstinence and any question outside of our province in volving controversy, it being conceded that members as private Individuals are free to do as they please"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26
RELIEF ASSOCIATION HAS
 s4.0OO ON HAND

Permanent organization of the Elm ployes' Tuberculosis Re1ief Associa.- ton was made last night when off cers were elected for the ensuing year and reports of the preliminary com mittee showing subscrip tons and col iections of approximately s4,o0o were read.
 The officers are: President, Vim cent Whitney; vice-president, P J. Grace; secretary, Thomas Ha71en, treasurer, George L.. Eaton. The re- port showed contributions from many of the leading merchants and facto- ries in the city.
 John E. Gunshanan who was ac- tive in the formation of the assocIa- ton. addressed the members, aSsur- ing them of his cheerful support and aid in adopting a consti tuition and by laws which will probably be similar to those ins use in New Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26
THE LYRIC
THE BILL1oNAIRE.. ;,


 A person that feels in need of spring tonic will not have to think or go any further than the Lyric thea Ire where Klaw & Erlangers well known and delightful comedy. ssThe Bil1ionaire,'' Is being presented for the first time in motion pictures. -The Billionaire,' kept America in convul- sions of laughter for four successive seasons and is now ready to do the same thing again. From beginning to end there is a sprightHness and cleverness of contrast about the pro duction which is delightful and mirth- compelling to a degree. From the time that John Doe, the American bil- iionaire, is seen preparing for his bath until he gives away his theatre. which he has erected es- pecially to exploit the dramatic charms and accomplishments of Pan sy Good the cabaret singer, to a passing newsboy. the whole piece is packed full of situations as@nove1 and unusual as they are amusing Enc most amusing characters in this eel ebrated comedy are Baptiste, the "Frappe tenor,'' who serves as the billtonaire's Nemesis, and the latters two beautiful followers, the pugil1st and the chap who carries his purge which resembles a telescope case H"The Billionaire'' will be shown mat inee and evening for the last three days of this week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26
Dancers Tn The Spotlight

The grand march which will in augurates the first Ellzss charity ball which Bridgeport lodge will give at the Casino, Easter Monday night, April 13, will be most brilliant spec tacle- The march vii lbe the same as was arranged for and directed by Prof Louis Routel1e, the famous New York dancing master, for the recent Old Guard ball at Madison Square Garden Prof. Routel1e ehas directed balls at Paris and Newport
 Tn the, grand march at the E1ks' charity bali the dancers will be guid- ed through many intricate. and beau tEsfuf fgIres. During portions of the march the lights will be dimmed and spot1fghts of many co1ons thrown up on those taking part. The reflection Of these lights upons the brilliant col ored gowns of the ladies, the green cry, and the other decorations will present a kaIeidoscopic picture beau tifu1 in the extreme.
 The mammoth orchestra will fur uish music and a number of special and fancy dances will be introduced. Many more requests for tickets have reached the committee. The proceeds of the ball will go to the Elks' char ity fund to be distributed among the needy poor of the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26
THE FARMER: MARCH 26, 1914

demand all through the East and Mid dle West. The girls are all stril1ingly pretty and splendidIy developed, and they work with a snap and dash that spells success for them in capital let. ters.
 George Randall & Co. presenting their screaming farce, Ann on Ac- count of a Title" the cast containing four talented comedians, will be a bright spot on the bill. All on Ac- count of a Title'',w written simply for laughs and it gets them aplenty, for the situations brought about by a series of mishapsl in the grab for the title, bring the sketch to a. riotously funny climax and leaves the audience conyulsed with laughter. The Tenor and the Rube Girl Fiddler is the way Altman and Nevins are billed and ac- cording to reports from other cities they are Scheduled for som mething out of the ordinary in song and violin playing. It is said that MT. Altman possesses a; wonderfully pleasing tenor voice of charming cIearness and that his dainty little partner is an exquisite violin virtuoso- But, no bill would be quite complete without a surprise of some sort and Manager CalIan has arranged one that is going to cause some consternation among the audi tors when the truth is known. What is it? Well, we don't want to spoil the gravy by seasoning it too much, so let it suffice to say that the sur prise is billed as Reine, and that it is we'll worth seeing. The Three Mar tins, in a. comedy acroba.tic novelty that is full of life and huInor will be accorded a warm reception.
 As a special added attraction, The Child Redeemer," an exciting, spec. tacular drama in three parts featuring the wild beasts in the jungle, will be shown Across the Hal1,'' another Keystone comedy that is going to make you laugh until your sides ache. Red the Mediator . A Can of Baked Beans. and "A Kentucky Romance'' are also included in the bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26
Elizabeth Seton Guild Will Hear Charities
 Worker And Plan Cabaret


 Members of the Elizabeth Seton Guild will meet in the United Irish Societies. hall, Franklin block, tomor- row evening to make final arrange ments for the cabaret entertainment and dance under the auspices of the guild. at the Brooklawn rink on April R7-
 The meeting will be of more than passing interest, foA Miss Marguerite Boylan. the assistant secretary of the Charities Organization society, will speak to the members on various phases of charitable work in Bridge port, and will make practical sugges- lions to the members as to how they may further the work they have un- aertaken.
 Proceeds of the entertainment at The rink will be added to the fund the guild is now raising for the purchase Bf a new x-ray machine for St Yin rents hospital Tickets for the en- tertainment will be distributed tomor- row evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26
REAL ESTATE MEN TAKE ADVANTAGE;
 COURTADE PROTESTS

Before the streets and sidewalks committee of the Common Council last night, Director of Public Works s Jacob A. Co11rtade complained real estate owners were not obeying the orders of. the Common Council to lay curb, gutter and sidewalks because they knew the director of public works had no funds to do the work if they refused. The director also said that where he had the work done and as sessed against the property owner the amount if collected by the tax cOl1ec- tor was not returned to him again
 On motion of Alderman Malcolm MacFayden the petitioners for sprink- ling of High street it's entire length were given leave to withdraw. The resolution by Alderman Frederick for the establishment of a grade in More house street was referred to the city engineer The petition of Nicholas Tesiny and others for the establish ment of a 1z foot building line in Main Street from Birmingham street, north to the town line was reported favor ably.
 A resolution by Alderman McHugh ordering curb, gutter and sidewalks laid in Walnut street from South ave nue to Atlantic street before June 1 was passed
 These petitions will be acted on af- ter the committee has made personal investigation: For the grading of Marion street from Main street to Wayne street; for the change of grade on Anson street from French street to salem street; for the widening and grading of Beechmont a,v nue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26
THE PLAZA

With one of the greatest aggregay .tions of features, both in the vaude- vile and photop1ay fields and with
 such a headliner as Oberita and Girls one of the best girly,, girly acts that has graced the stage of a local play house in some time, the Plaza. has ev- erything it's own way for the latter half of the week, as well as the first when hundreds of theatre goers were disappointed because not even stand ing room could be had unless one ar rived very early. Oberita and Girls offer the most beautiful and spectacu- lar novelty imaginable; carry two car loads of special scenery and electrical apparatus. and devote so much atten- tan to detail that the act is in great
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26
.TheBeautx Shon.v.

Seats for Raymond Hitchcock's en- gagenent in 'eThe Beauty shop at Park Theatre Monday night will be placed on sale tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock ."The Beauty Shop, is a musical comedy in which Hitchcock is said to have met with unusual success, at least that was the verdict Chi cago placed on the piece which is the work Of Charming Pollock. Renno1d Wolf and Charles J. Gebest. The Beauty Shop,'s company, principals and chorus, is an exceptionally large one, numbering as it does. upward of 100 people.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26
DANBURY LIQUOR CLUBS
 FINED FOR SUNDAY SALES

Danbury March 26..Y esterday was the day for the trial of those arrested as result of the raids made by the state police and local police a week ago last Sunday. The evidence was so conclusive that most of those ar rested pleaded guilty. The eases re- suited as follows:
 Wooster club, James Porter, propri- etor, fined $IO0 and costs and took an appeal; Glen E. Squires proprietor, fined s125 and costs and appealed.
 Greek restaurant,S John Antone, pro-
 Arion club, Carl Faust, manager, pleaded guilty and fined s1o0 and costs; George Goetz, chef, noIIed OH the payment of costs of $2O.e7
 Italian club, Vincenzo Melfllo, bar tender. pleaded guilty and was fined $50 and costs; Vincenzo Attardo. bar tender, fined $50 and costs; Sflverio Bonadio. bartender. nolled on pay men of costs of $19.97.
 Private house, Saraf1no Chieroye1la, pleaded guilty and was fined $50 and costs.
 Tripolia house, Mary F1otteron, fined $25 and costs
 found guilty and fined $75 and costs
 Sons of Italy club, Francisco Ger mirnaro, fined $50 and costs: Mdchle Scalzo, fined $50 and costs: Tony La valgia, fined $50 and costs; Peter Christiano, nolled upon payment of costs of $19.9z
 Greek restaurant, John Stavois, for feited a bond of s100 A warrant was issued for his re-arresr.
 All the liquor taken in the raids was confscated by order of the court There was so much of it that it filled large room at the police station and gave that place the appearance of a saloon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26
FRATERNAL NEWS
Joseph Dowdaz1 Lodge, K. or F.

The rank of knight, in full form. miIl be conferred on an esquire to- morrow evening, at the regular con xention of the lodge. There will be a rehearsal of the cast of the Pythian drama ssThe Lesson of Friendship Y next Sunday at 2 p. m- sharp. This will be the Last rehearsal. as next Wed s1esday evening, April 1st. this play will be produced for the edification of local Pythians, their families and friends An orchestra of 10 pieces will furnish music for the occasion Two. other speciaIties have also been engaged to appear. and will be an nosSnced later in the week
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26
PARK THEATRE

Ben welch and his burlesquers will appear at the Park Theatre today, to- morrow and Saturday with daily mati- nees The predominant spirit of the entertainm ent offered by this well known funrnaker, is comedy-c clean healthfuI fun without extravagant horse-play or buffoonerw, that appeals to intelligent people.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26
Sterling Lodge, N. B. Q. F

Sterling lodge, N. E. o. P. initiated one new member last night and re- cefved two new applications for mem bersl1fp, who if they pass the medical <xarui nation will be initiated Monday. Fol1owing the meeting one was neld of the union committee on the ar rangements for the entertainment or the grand lodge members at which 1t was reported that plans were so near 1y perfected that only one more meet ing 10 be held Monday evening at the time of the special one of Seavie'w lodge, would be required.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26

The search for the will Of the late Cardinal Rampo1la, said to have been taken from his apartment in Rome, ended with the supposed document still missing,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26
COURT FDoUoNNocn,

Court Pequonnock, F. of A, held very large meeting Tuesday. evening and heard a report from a committee appointed to confer with a like com mittee from Court sBurnham on the proposition of the latterscourt to con zolfdate with Court PeQuonnock. Af- ter the matter had been thoroughly discussed. action was postponed till some later date. A majority of the members are heartily in favor of the proposition. John D. Lyddy in behalf or Court Peq1onnock presented Der nard aHelady past chief rangers Beautiful gold ring. MT. Me1ady thanked the members in his. usual el1 oquent manner. After the meeting the court had social session and all the members etj tjoyed themselves, with songs and music as only the members Of Court Pequonnock know how.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26

The town of Mt.Airy, near F'reder- ick, Md, was threatened with de- struction by fire. Seven buildings were destroyed before the fire was brought under control.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26
Duffv's Pure Malt Whiskey

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26
HEADACHY, BILIOUS, CONsTIPATEO,
 CLEAN YOUR LIVER--DIME A BOX

You're biiiousl You have a throb- ping sensation in your head. a bad kaste in your mouth, your eyes hurt. your skin Is yellow with dark rings hnder your eyes. your lips are parch- R3 No wonder you feel ugly, mean md fl1-tempered. Your system is fIIII of bile and constipated waste not properly passed off. and what you heed is cleaning up inside" Don't Fontfnue being a bilious, constipated nuisance to yourself and those who
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26

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 Get Cascarets now-wake up refresh ed-feelS like doing a good days work make yourself pleasant and useful Clean up! Cheer upi
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26

Abraham DeHart, who was arrested at ashingtona N. J., for disordarIy conduct, went on a hunger strike and his condition became so serious that he was released.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26

NapIes-The steamer Berlin. from New York March IA, was quarantined in consequence of several cases of meningitis aboard. with one death. No cases are reported among the American passengers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26

Here's a critic says the drama is in it's second childhood.''
 'I notice it has taken to playing in the mud."-Louisville Courier-Journal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26

t.So he praised her singing, did he ?'' tsYes; said it was heavenly
 ssDid he really say that ?"
 Well, not exactly, but he probab- Iy meant that He said it was un- earthly. y.''-Liverpoo1 Mercury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26

Three persons were killed when an. explosion wrecked the main building Of the Pennsylvania Trojan Powder works at Iron Bridge, near Allentown,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26

KieEPrince AdaIbert. third son of Emperor William, is suffering from an acute attack of stomach and intes- tinaI catarrh, He was removed from the German cruiser Cologne to his villa at KielN
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26

Daughter. is this young man . suitable match for you?'' | You ought to read some of his let ters, dad
 ..I'd rather have peep at his pay enve1ope.''- City Journal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26

CT wish to announce what Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey has done for me. Some time ago had a very bad at tack of dysentery tha. lasted two months I went to my doctor and he gave me powders and medicine, but it did me no good as I grew weaker and weaker-made. me think I was getting consumption of the bowels. had tried the best of brandfes with no result, but good luck wanted 1t that my. eyes fell on a Duffy Pure Malt Whiskey. ad in the evening paper. looked over it carefully and saw it bought a bottle, and before 1t was half
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26
Duffy's Again a Life Saver

Heres a woman who grew weaker and weaker until chance led her to try Duff fy's Pure Malt Whiskey. and it came to the rescue. as it usually does. But read what she, herself. says: