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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-12-23
FAVOR TUNNEL UNDER
EAST RIVER RATHER
THAN BRIDGE SUBWAY
Board of Estimate Commits
Itself to Abandon Queens
bOro Span Extension.

The Board OF Estimate to- day com.
mitted itself to the plan Of abandon
ing tho extension Of tho Broadway
Seventh Avenue line across the
greensboro Bridge and instead build
ing tunnel to Long Island City. The
changes In the structure Of the Bridge
necessary for the carrying OF the
subway trains would have cost $780,
900. The cost Of tho tunnel will not
exceed 34.50O.000. the head Of the
Degnon Contracting Company having
promised tho city he will do tho work
for that amount. This does not bind
the city to accept the bid. however.
The action Of the board was unant-
nous. II followed a verbal report
made by Aldermanic President George
McAneny. who spoke for the Transit
Committee.
The original plan was to run the
Broadway Seventh Avenue subways
through Fifty-ninth and Sixtteth
Streets to the lower level OF the
greensboro Bridge. The Second Ave-
nue. Manhattan IL" Road was TO use
the upper level Of the bridge. There
will be no change In the plans for the
second Avenue line over the bridge.
II was explained that II tho city wait
ed until bridge congestion compelled
tho build\rg OF a tunnel the cost
would be greater.
Mr.. Desnon said the city would save
100000 by using one street for both
west and east subway tracks, Instead
Of using separate street for each
The present plan contemplates two
streets, Fifty-ninth and Sixtieth street,
The Transit Committee will confer
with the Public Service Commission
and report back to the Board of Esti-
mate the first meeting OF the new year.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-12-23
INCOME TAX PAYMENT TEST,
New York Insurance Compnuie,
Dri.g Suit In wiscousin,

= MADISON. Wis. Dec. 23.-Six Of the
largest stock fire insurance companies
yto-day started a suit before United
states Judge Arthur L. Sanborn to re-
ioerain Herman L. Ekern. Commissioner
iof Insurance. from revolving the licenses
OF these companies for violation of
his ruling that the stock fire corpora :
lions must pay the Federal Government
0ne-half per cent. premium stamp tax.
The six companies in the action are:
American Insurance Company of
Newark. N. j.: Continental Insurance
Company OF New York. German Ameri-
can Insurance Company of New York.
The Hartford Fire Insurance Company
81 Hartford. Conn: Home Insurance
Company Of New York. and Phoenix
Insurance Company OF Hartford, Conn.
The bill alleges that the companies
have the right to demand that the
Ensured shall supply at his own expense
fhe stamp required by the Federal act
20 be fixed to the policy. or to collect
the cost from the insured. Applied to
the entire United States. the whole tax
u over $4,000 900. This suit Is Intended
TO- secure "A definite decision on the ques-
zion by the United States Supreme
'ourt. The hearing is set for Jan. 26.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-12-23
Soft, Smooth Hands and Arms
for the Years End Festivities.

For all the cay dolnos Of the Holiday
sentabie-and even more than that,
You want them at their best-aad you
can easily have them 90 II you Will use
VElOGGN.
S"' o. s:sS'; 10 *: :'S" .s.a; .Yg .Snss
the face too N checks and lips are
ehsppsd). wiplno on what the skIn does
NOT need. Use u again In the mornlno-
that 10 al. its gentle. soothing action
hands-smoothss the cracked and rough. .
snsd skin and restores the supple white.
ness that Mature Intended.
veloogN does not stain the most
Your drug store has it-ase : tube
AAvt.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-12-23
NEW Works. TWO COLLEGES
WORKING TOWARD SAME END.

As read this interesting announce
ment I wondered just how far the
campaign for physical perfection had
advanced in New York's two insti-
tutions for the higher education OF
women. Barnard and Teachers Col
lege. Since both are closed for the
holidays, I sought information from
Miss Marguerite L. Smith. President
Of the Athletic Association Of Teach
ers College and herself one of the
notable examples Of perfect health
and development. in the gymnasium
shared by Barnard and Teachers Col
lege students.
She was catcher for the 1914 base
ball team which defeated the Barnard
girls for the college championship,
and she Is known as an expert eques-
trienne. swimmer. basketball. base
ball. tennis and hockey player. Her
measurements. given below aIl taken
In her last physical examination at
college. are far above those Of the
average girl of her &c. She is the
daughter of DR.. J. Gardner Smith and
lives at No. II West One Hundred
and Twenty second Street.
"The eradication Of physical i'm.
perfection and the development Of
symmetry and grace are regular
parts Of the work at Teachers
College," explained Miss Smith,
land have been prsetised there for
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-12-23
-four WEE K|DO|ES
FACING STARVATION
Write TO SANTA.
Mother Sick, Father Out Of
Work, Yet They Have Sub
lime Christmas Faith.

There are four Riddles in Brooh,yn
whose mother Ii sick. whose fasAss
II out OF work and who are threat.
ened with eviction. Yet they have
sublime faith In the belief that thsy
will be remembered at Christmas.
Msrsare, wants a doll. She's four,
you know. Paul-soms soldier
would like TO have drum. He's Eve.
There's another boy. eight. whe
wants . Get OF dominoss. A ~ q
checkers would suit the thirsoea-
ysar-old writer Of . letter 70 Santa
Claus.
Confidentiaily. Il 10 believed the ~.
est lad IL wise" about this 0asts
Ciaus business. but you see. he's -.
Ing II for the kids" =
He solemniy addressed the letter 70
santa. and his mother got hold a it
and sent II to Mayor Mitchell. ne
Mayor promised he would send ne
letter right on to Santa Claus witA
special delivery stamp and the big red
seal Of the city Of New York.
Now. II you want to give Santa
Claus . boost. call up the Mayors
secretary. Theodore ID. Rousseau, at
$3.50 Cortlandt. He knows where Paui.
Margaret and tho others live.
The boy VINO wrote the letter 10 new
picking cinders somewhere. lie hopes
to have enough to make q nice Christ
mas flrc. But what will tho fre b.
without the toys and dinnerf Here's
the letter:
Dear Santa Claus:
I am going to ask you II yeu
have any toys left for a poor fam.
lily who has four children and
whose father 10 out OF work and
the mother has been sick. This 10
the only time In the year that
little children like TO be a. happy
as they can be. no matter how
poor they are. so I will hope that
you win read this letter and look
In your bag for a few toys. one
for each Of US.
Ny little sister Margaret. four
years old. would like to have .
doll. and my little brother. Paul.
five years old. would like to have
q drum. My other brother. sigAt
years old, would like to have
game OF dominoes. and II thses
IL anything left would like to
have q game of checkers. A.
am thirtesn years old and NJ
little brother can't write to you.
] thought I would write for then.
I hope. dear Santa Claus. you win
not forget u. a. our Christmas
will be very dreary II We have
nothing at all to play with.
would like to ask you for one
more thing TO make W very happy
and that would be q surprise for
my dear mother who I know would
DO very thankful " she could give
US o good dinner for Christmas
as we are very poor and have
hardly anything TO eat. WI
give you my name and address -
you will not forget W..
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-12-23
Ola Baseball Player Di..

Philip J. Powers. a messenger in the
Manhattan Bureau Of Buildings. died
this morning at his home. No II Man
haitian street. Of pneumonia. Powers
was sixty-two years old. lie was a
player on the old Mutuals and later q
catcher for the Cincinnati Club OF the
National League, lie was an umpire
In the National League up to 1892. The
funeral will be In st, Joseph's Roman
Catholic Church. on One Hundred snd
Twenty NTH Street. on Saturday.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-12-23
MAN HELD FOR WlFe's DEATH.
witness 1T Inquest says Mrs.
stramsky Blamed Husband Tor FIRE.

Benjamin Stransky. whose wife was
burned TO death last Monday. was held
to-day for the Grand Jury by Coroner
Flynn In the Bronx The Inquest lasted
most Of the morning and ten witnesses
were examined.
The principal one was Mrs. Helen
Landrie. a neighbor. who testified that
when she entered the Stranskys' flat,
at No. 52S West One Hundred and
Twenty eighth Street. In response to
Mrs. Stransky's cries. the woman
, Texxed mer ,a n1t 10 ,et h h HUSBAND
on which he had held her.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-12-23

Hector christy OF No. 71S LssiAe-
ton Avenue. formerly coachmaa ~
Samuel Untermyer. killed himssle
with gas in the bathroom Of the aos.
ago at 0reystone. Mr.. UntsgmSOe'o
homo at Yonkers. last night. He I'D
companions. He had but seven go
In his pockets.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-12-23

nose permanently buried In book. ever existed-and
I'm afraid she once did-she has already disappeared
from the campus. The girl who now occupies her
place Is the product Of culture that Is physical as we'll
as mental But think many persons will be sur.
prsed to know that certain colleges already work.
ing seriously and scientifically to produce womor
whose bodies shall conform to the laws Of pronor.
ton. Of symmetry. Of grace. Of health-iuevitabIv
therefore. Of perfect beauty
1t has just been announced that bep,nn,,. ,-,..
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-12-23
Ecen B00kpOrnas Who Don't Want to Get Rid OF
Oghness or Defornities Forced to Take Exercises
That Make Then, Symmetrical and Well
HOW the Work Is Done at Teachers
and Barnard Colleges Here.
By Marguerite Mooers Marshaii.

we" e great America" artist Of the century begins looking
the college graduates. ' " "'
For one by one the American coming the
hat an A+ban hamped
than anything else II the cole9e
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-12-23

ridden and swum and rowsd and
eiannbsrsd over fences and walls
and played outdoor games oil
their lives. The old notion Of
keeping q girl shut UP IN the
house sewing patchwork was ab.
solutefy wrong. Nearly every
summer Of their lives my dauph.
tiers have literally lived outdoorA
In camping tents.
THE result is two evenly deveioped
bodies. A smooth. strong, all-around
development IL the ideal Of phys ical
training to-day. We don't wan
acrobats, but healthy, perfectly pro.
portioned men and women. l can re.
member when the college student
male or female, was supposed to bt
a bookworm and nothing else. hui
last year q man couldn't get his de.
gree at Columbia because he was I'M
able to pass his swimming examlna :
tion. After all. what good will knowl-
edge do anybody without the health
to make use Of it,"
These are Mics Smiths measure
ments. the tabulated result Of 4 home
and college campaign for physical
perfection. She Is now twenty years
old and in every item except height
scores high above the average.
Miss Smiths. Average
weight ..........l24.6 lbs. 100 lbs.
Height ....... 64.Otn g. In.
Gfrth OF chest. 83.lin. al.lIn
Girth of chest. ex-
banded ........ $50 in, 82.7fn.
Lung capacity :. .186 Gu. In. 1854 Gu. in.
Strength right
forearm ........ 49, lbs. 68lbs.
Strength left fore
arm ........... 7o.l lbs. 6<Ibs
Strength upper
back ........... 5O.7 lbs. llibs.
strength chest. 6l.7 lbs. +0ibs
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-12-23
TELLS HOW HE BROUGHT up
HIS "ToMsov" GIRLS

This corrective work and insist
ence on the perfect development, n,
the body are things which I've he.
iieved for years that the schools and
colleges should take up" he said.
as the boys.
"Fvs brought UP my two dsuuh.
ters in . way that would MAKE
old-fashionsd people describe
them as torboys. That's how
believe girls should be brouuht
UP. Ever since they could wslk
they have played and exercised
sutdsers. They've skatsd end
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-12-23
DIV GIRLS WEAK BACK Il
HELPED az EXERCISE.

What are the bodily defects that
are cured by exercise and what sort
OF exercise cures them?" | asked,
We'll, l know a girl who has a
weak back" instanced Miss Smith.
"One thing she must do Is this" The
speaker raised her arms shoulder high
and. holding them at right angles TO
the body. pressed the palms against
the wall so that the finger tips met,
Then she bent her body forward and
back, her chest almost touching her
hands with the forward movement. In
still another exercise to do away with
this weakness the arms are held out.
stretched, at right angles to the body,
which Is kept erect during a sort OF
rotary movement of tho arms.
Then l think they correct round
shoulders and those very things
spoken OF in the'Pittsburgh University
announcement. uneven shoulders and
hips"
"And uneven-limb DEVELOPMENT p"
l suggested delicately.
"Oh, I'm sure they pay no atten.
ton to that sort OF thing at Teachers
College," negatived Miss Smith. sit
wouldn't be practical, you know.
Besides the exer. isss 20 cor.
rect defects and the games and
drills to strengthen weak muscjes.
we are taught the correct posi-.
tions for sitting, STANDING and
walking. Nor 10 this confined 10
the hours in the gymnasium. IL
! don't walk to my English class
with my feet parallel and most Of
the weight on 10 balls Of them,
am marked down. 1ne girls aise
learn grace Of carriage and move.
nent through the folk dancino
classes which form 9 par OF ths
ysical culture work."
Then little Miss Smith-she I. 10,
feet 4 inches. which proves that sizs
NOT necessary for strength and
symmetry-retired I'm favor NJ har
rather, at whose request she had an.
s"ered my questions. DR.. Smith 10
frankly an enthusiast on the subject
OF physical training. He was the
nrst college graduate to be mn, IN
charge Of Y. NJ. C. A. gymnasium
ana the first special inspector of ath.
letlcs in the public schools TO he IN
pointed by the New York board y,
Education. u
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some time. One teacher devote.
ner entire tins. to what 10 csjjsd
'correchon work. She instrusts
every Girl with . physical defect
luN what exercises she shouid
= precuee to evrNi u. She 10 sx-
aminsd IN q Few weeks and, II shs
mas not improved nor condition,
sne has to practise her exercises
under the correction teachers
sye' in q sossiaIIy equipped room"
In short, even IL a girl wants to
nave a bad figure she won't be al
lowed the privilege!
At the beginning OF tho college year
every girl has t. submit to q thorough
physical examination. Then IL any
thing is the matter with her heart and
lungs or otter Internal organs she
~ sent promptly to a doctor. II she
mas broken arches-flat foOt-as so
many girls do. she must consult the
proper Kind OF specialist and wear the
boots he recommends. II her diet is
plainly wrong, she is instructed about
that"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-12-23

the new year women students at thu
rolled in a course which has for Its
definite purpose the eradication OF
physical imperfections. Under the
supervision OF experts. the students
will practise mediVal gymnastics &c
correct physical deformities or abnor.
malities. and to promote symmetrical
physical development.
For instance" explains the
bulletin issued by the university.
"h q girl carries one shoulder
higher than another she will be
given exercises to raise the low
shoulder and lower tho high one.
" one hip 10 lower than another
special treatment will be given to
that imperfeetion." Indeed, in q
truly Greek spirit Of unashamsd
eandor, the university bulletin
promises that "if the calf Of one
leg 10 larger around than that Of
the other, exercises will BE- given
to mako them equal"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-20
LYRIC THEATRE

Daughters Of Man. is the name of the great Kline play which is show ing today. matinee and evening, at the Lyric theater. It is by the author of The Lion and the Mousse
 The Lyric feels that it is exception ally fortunate In being able to secure this truly Remarkable production for it's patrons.
 It has all the human interest ana artistic finish of the masterpieces Of ereat pIaywrig1ts such as Kline
 The Daughters of Man. however. is not the only production in the Iy- rfcss excellent biIL
 There is aIso The Soul Of the Dse- ert. Building Fire With Bur- glars help and other filnas of an ex- ceptionalIy high grade chadaeter. making the regular daily Dill Of nine reels.
 The really big production of the day, however, is tho Kline attraction. Daughters Of Man
 Tomorrow the feature of the day will be The Night Riders of Petersharla.. 2 vitagraph production which has been spoken of highly by those who have seen its initial production.
 It is remarkable piece full of thrilling situations and dramatic ac- ton. s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-20
PLAZA THEATRE

ssBill B1ithers. Bachelor's is the title of 2 farce presented by R. Fl Hodge 6 Go. at the Plaza the first half of the week and itt tis being enthusiasti- caIly received at every perforrnance. Mir: Hodge is well known eccentric comedian.
 The DeLAur Trio, feature Miss De- Lsur, who possesses the highest reg istered voice of any woman in vaude- y1lIe. This trio have wonderful voices and they have chosen songs best suit ed to show them to advantage.
 Al K. Hall with his cornicaI line of songs and stories ana clever eccentric dancing numbers is a welcome figure.
 Pretty and graceful Emile Scott is making very favorable impression at every appearance.
 Dunedin 6 Ca close the bill with a sensation wire and bicycle novelty that sends 2. series 2 fthrills through the spectators.
 Our Mutual Girl, when Haze1 Met the villAi11.f' Tshe Girl in the Shack. 2 The Moonaa1in er's Daughter and Tier Her1tage' are shown on the picture screen.
 The Surprise Party. a miniature musical comedy production with nine people has been contracted to head the bill for the latter half of the week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-20
LITTLE BEAIrJXS
 NOTE BOOK
By Lee PaHe

was setting avn our frunt staes reeding librery book this aftirucen and looked up and heer was old man with yvite wiskers standing fharc looking at me- saying, go rite avn reedina litkef boy, if thares enythirR I luv to see it's a lttel boy ilnprev- ing his mind by means of lterataEe-
 So I went avn reedfng, beeinE rttc at an exsiting part, and the old Wap wepp avn standing tharS lool<inH s.t me a vile and then he sed, and rtNy I ask the Eaim of yure book
 Frank Feernot avn His UnkelG Ransh. sed.
 Well, we'll, that sounds kzita fn- tristing and instrucktlves sed the old man. sippose he conkers temptay- shins and various things like that.
 He hasent as far as got I sed-
 Of corse it takes time, just as in lifes sed the old man, perhaps you woodent mind ixplanedng the plot of the book as far aS you've red
 Yes sir seds he gpx out to his s1ns kels raneh fin sertc1a of adventure ana avn the way out hes attacked by man and Prank Feernot kvick shoota nfra ded.
 Goodniss, ssd the old man, but ~ corse he shot hfTn in self defents, taaf Is, not with malice aforethawt
 No sir seds with d 4 caliber.
 We'll go avn. sed the old man aan | @FA--A fast as he can bekauee he heerA ta mans friends Running with horses and guns, awl beeine robbirs and they have a nte avn horse back ana BEE Feernot kills of the robbirs bur don't get killed himself, bseang . 9oed dodger, and then he 1Fwiek rides asy agen tords hts snnlel@ rMn@h. Wat sed the old man, &wI ths bloodshed and he haaent even retct ed the ransh yet.
 No sir, not yet wed befoar he. xuns to the ransh he kills q trane robbir and has fte with gum 11a0ar outlaws. wonndin@ them but mot A1l- ing them, and then he roetches unkeFs ronel1
 Goodniss 4rayahtan sed the oSd man, sincerely h0pe 3hm& afttr B gets thare he lays aaide hfa psstl a5 l terms oyir a moo leef No sir, sed, ns soon as ha thare he helps to tar and fethsr a horse thief and shoots Eambeler. and thas as far aA ! got. | And started to reed aEen, and Gh I old man shook hia he'd and sed, we'll llweH well. we'll and Wawked up th l street still shaking hln he'd
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-20
FAMILY THEATRE

Just what our sailors and marines had to contend with when they faced the Mexican t.sniperss in the streets of Vera Cruz is viv1diy and 6aithRul1y shown in the Pa6he Weekly. which is shown today for the first time in Bridgeport at the Family theatre, Main street, foot of High street The Pathe Weekly records a, score of other of the very latest and greatest events in tho making of world history. There are other picture plays today. To- morrow an absorbing draDoa, Tho Adventures of Kathleen r will be the feature attraction. Friday and Satur- day rnatinees and nights. War is He'll" the greatest war finn ever made, will be shown An aeropIane battle in the clouds, fights on. land and sea and an interesting love story are all in the pictures. More than 1,5oo soldiers Hundreds of horses and a large cast of trained actors and ac- tresses appear in 1t. There is always a, two hour show at the Family thea tre.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-20
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG
It's EasyTf You Know pr. Ed
 wards Olive Tablets.

The secret of Keeping young-ls rc feel votIng g-to do this you must watch volIr liver and bowels-there,s no heed Of having a saIlow coruple-riDu dark rings under your eyes---pliia- ples-a bilious look in your GHcta-~ dull eyes with no sparkle.
 your doctor win tell you ninety per cent. Of all sickness comca 1rpzt in- eSfive bowels and liver. pr. EdWeEcs. . 1veII-Ixnown physician in ohio per fected vegetable comr roHnd rrIxel rrSfI, olive oil to act on the liver au6 hosvels. which he gave to his paticntr for years.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets sht substitute for calomels are gentle in ff1<ir action, yet alVVnys afEsctiVr- whc bring about that exubaranoe Of gpirit. that natural buoyaucT which atpull be enjoyed by everyone by HonsnE uF the liver and clearing the gyEtaza ~ impurities. You will know Dr. E,l~ wards Olive Tablets by thesr olive eci- or. 1oc and 1Sc per box. Al @l1 dr gists The Olive Tah1st Company. cc- lunabua, Oslio.-zA1v.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-20
POLLS THEATRE

Now that the warm weather is here Polls Main street theater will be found the coolest spot in town. The most modern theater in Bridgeport, q costly apparatus was built into the theater at its srecffon by means of which cool, sweet fresh air is kept constantly cir culating When the temperature risen out doors patrons of the big play houss will Ind 1t cool. reetful and
 Today is the last opportunity to hear .Melody and Harmony, the highest type of songster act and one which plays only the larger tIieaAerw. Two women and three men whose voices blend perfectly sing operate airs and other songs in solos and
 Clever and dainty child actors are The KidIets.y who sing, dance and produce delightful comedy efEectw without the slishteet suggestion Of boIdness. Roberts and Lever intro duce unique pantonaine and whistlsng pfy furnishes SO laughs a minute in the 20 minutes he is on the stage with his nono1ogue. The Ray State Trio add to the enjoyment witty sayings comic songs and eccentric dances
 A varied and en5oyabls program of picture plays is presented today. The sidespIitting Keystone comedy Ma bells Nerve the Famous Players Production. "A Warden's Crime. tho sensational scenic two reel Dornino drama. Out Of the Night and the comedies, The Washerwonnanss Re- venge.ss and The Masorl.s Appren- tice. comprise the list
 Reading the vaudeville bill for to- morrow and the remainder oT tho week is the delightful sketch made famous by Sam Mann. -rhs New Leader. It is big anghinK hit. one |of the most euccessful acts in vaude- viIles xE