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The Washington times., 1914-08-21
ger. Postmaster.

Hon. Otto, Praeger. Postmaster.
Dear Sir:
II beg to protest against the pro-
paganda you are making to bring
the farmer and the family together.
because il is unfair to housewives.
You are thus widely advertising a
false assumption relative to the oc-
Cupation of the housewife, and you
tire leading thoughtless people who
are in a majority in the world to
believe that the services of the
housewife amount to, nothing be-
cause they are unpaid.
Reduction in cost of living which
YOU advertise to, result from your
plan gets its effect from the idea
that the parcel post will permit the
elimination of the hard services of
the middleman for which you would
substitute the unpaid services of
reason that the family that deals
directly with the farmer will profit
TO the extent of the difference be-
tween what the middleman has been
paying the farmer and what the
middlemen charges the city con-
sumner, minus the trifling cost of the
parcel post
But the cost of the parcel post
TO the consumer may not be trifling
ts the employment of that means of
transportation of produce depends
upon engaging in its use the house
wife of whose services no reckon
ing Of value is made.
The fact is your proposed reform
all depends upon the conditions un-
der which the housewife replaces
the niddleman, and in stating those
conditions, IL Is necessary to com
pute value with reference to the
services of the housewife. That is
necessary to an accurate solution
of the problem from the point of
view Of science; in the case Of house
wives. most needing to be benefited
by reduction Of the cost of living
mothers of large families who do all
their own housework-it is necessary
from the point of view of humanity.
ITO measure and value in definite
terms the services eXacted of the
housewife, in connection with any
scheme of economy involving her
occupa ton, is to insure women In
tory, against exploitation by hu-
man greed.
In the occupation of the housewife
Is q source OF the cost Of living
which has never been Investigated
in the United States. II may be of
sS much importance TO the nation AS
the operations of the Beef trust. For
instance, my butcher tells me that
he pays Il cents a pound for the an
insl he Buys. and inferior cuts of
this Nrst-class meat are literally
thrown to the dogs. so generally do
American housewives buy only por-
terhouse steak and rib roast.
Loss In Efficiency.
THE cause is inefficiency on the
part OF the housewives. They ignore
The Washington times., 1914-08-21
Storm Kills Five.

WILKESBARRE, Pa. Aug. 2--Five
persons were killed. seven seriously in
tcrcd. and twenty-five others less dan
eerously hurt in this city when a severe
electrical storm, arproachin" a cyclone
in force, swept the southern section,
known as the Heights. and part OF
WiIkesbarre township. The Hillside
Congregational Church was moved off
its foundation
The Washington times., 1914-08-21
Loses $4,000 in Gems.

PARIS. Aug. 21.-Jewels Of the value
= $4,000 have been stolen from ten
a psrtments of Mrs Ferris Thompson, Of
$ew York. in the Hotel Particular. IN
ne Avenue du Bois de Boulogne. The
neft was committed several days before
The Washington times., 1914-08-21
Women Will Assist in
Caring for Refugees

Favoring a cessation of hostilities in
Europe the women's Christian Tenn
perance Union has passed q resolution
calling upon the International Council
Of Women Of All Nations to present an
invitation to the rulers of the warning
countries to meet in a neutral zone
and discuss peace with honor.
The resolution says such a meeting
would afford an opportunity for a psy-
Geological change in the worlds ten
sion and for sober second thought.
The Washington times., 1914-08-21

stuffy colds-it sonthes and restores at
the same time Folks who have asth-
ma so bad that they had 70 sit up
might after night write us tnat they
could get no relief until they used War
ner's Safe Asthma Remedy. hut In i've
minutes time IL made them breathe
easy, so taoy obtained rest;ul sleep,
and today they would not be without #.
You can get IL from Your druggist or
US upon receipt of price. 75c postpQid.
Warmers Safe Remedies Co., Dept I'll,
Rochester, N. Y.-Advt
The Washington times., 1914-08-21
Asthma-HayFever

The hay tsver season
is ut hand, and I may
b. well for sufferers
TO know that they can
be speedily relieved
from this dreaded
malady by the use of
Warmers Safe Asth-
ma Remedy. Pre-
pared AMI prescribed
for all forms of asth-
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X: X 81
10c Soup, 7Ne
Regular 10c cans of
Campbeil's T o m at o
Soup.
Sc Sardines, Sc
Regular &c cans Of
Sardines. packed in oil
10c Ammo, Sc
Ammo = better than
liquid ammonia.
$3.50 Aluninuzn
Coffee Pot, 98e
Aluminium Coffee Pots.
wooden handles: four
pint size.
10c Jar Rubber,
7c dozen
Double Tipped Mason
Jar Rubbers. heavy
quality.
Sc Knives and
Forks, 96e
Silver plated Knives
and Forks. six IN set.
worth S2.m.
25c Dust Cloths,
14c
Liquid Veneer Dust
Cloths. large size.
81. so Charmeuse,
CSC
40-inch Imported Satin
Charroeuse, all silk.
rich satin face quality
in a good assortment
of shades, including
black.
Soc Tub Silks, 29c
se-inch Stripe Tub
Silks. extra heavy quail
ity. link. blue. green
and lavender hair line
stripes.
$1.25 Duehesse,
CSC \
3s-inch Black Satin
puchesse, extra heavy
quality.
-Women's Night
gowns, 33e
wop,en's Nightgowns-
of sokt finish nainsook.
round necks and short
sleeves, trimmed with
pink and blue bands;
full cut sizes
Wornen's Drawers,
14c
women's Drawers OF
cambric, with hem
stitched ruffles. French
bands well made; all
lengths.
ChldrenPs
Drawers, 7e
Chi,dren's Mus | in
Drawers, with hem
and tucks: felled seams:
button hole band; sizes
up to 10 years.
Csc Vests, 1919
woInen's Cumfy Cut
Lisle Vests. low neck
ana sleeveless. taped
rcck ana arms; sizes
; to Q: slightly imper-
feet.
Children's Hose,
7Hc
Children's Fine Rib
bed Hose. seamless foot.
double sole, heel and
toe. Black and colors-
OuQ Sizes
Csc Socks, 1915
Infants Fancy Isle
Socks. full fashioned
foot, double sole. heel
and toe. Black and col
ors. checks and stripes.
also plain white
SIS and $3.50
Coats, $3.9S
Odd lot of womens
Light Weight Coats. Of
crepe poplin and fancy
basket weaves. in tan
go, brown and tan.
some silk lined through
out. Sizes up to q.
81. 90 Waists, 29e
Odd lot Of Women's
Levin Waists, several
pretty. models; odd
sizes.
$1.5O Suit Cases,
SSc
Extra Quality Fibre
Cases, steel frames;
strongly made
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E;s;Ni m'
15c 1alcurn Pow
der, Sc
woodworth's Famous
Blue Lilies T q lcu N
Powder, regularly l5c
can.
Csc Shaving
Brushes, TIC
Genuin e Rubberset
Shaving Brushes, bris-
ties set in hard rubber.
Toilet Soap, 3
for 10c
Regular 20c boxes Of
Armour's Autumn Rose
or Violet Toilet Soap,
three cakes In box.
1Oc Perfume. Sc
Regular 10c bottles of
Hoyt's German Per-
fume.
Electro Silicon, &c
Regular 10c boxes Of
Electro Si1ico n. the
the magic silver and
metal polish. (Notion
Dept.).
1Oc Skirt Braid, Sc
Five yard rolls of
Skirt Braid, In black
only.
Ironing Wax, 6
for Sc
Chinese Ironing Wax.
wooden handles and
muslin covered.
Sc Pins, 3 for Sc.
Dressmaker's Pins. 400
in paper: sold regularly
at &c paper.
Sc Mending Tissue,
| 2 for Sc
Mendins Tissue. black,
brown. and white: regu-
larly SC package
Sc Handkerchiefs,
| 6 for 15c
Women's and Chill
| dren's III e m 8 TIT C he'd
| iHandkerchiefs, plain
white. striped and cord
ed dimities.
| Vestee Belts, Sc
New White Kid yestee
Belts, newest shapes,
soft finish kid. Two
i pockets.
| Soc Vanity Books,
| 33c
women's L ,ather Van
ity Books. with strap
| handles: sty ish shapes.
with coin pocket: black
only. Good quality seal
grain leather.
l19c Ribbons, 12kc
5-inch Moire Ribbons,
in white. black. pink.
light blue. etc; good
quality.
Csc Windsor Ties,
| 1Sc
Windsor Ties. Of crepe
de chine and satin: plain
colors, plaids, and new
shaded effects.
Mems Hose, 19c
Mems Onyx" Pure
siluk Hose. high spliced
heel: black only. Sizes
10 to 111s.
Mems Soc Drawers,
| 35c
Mems Elastic Seam
Pepperell Jean Drawers.
| full cut and we'll made.
Sizes 80 to A.
Barefoot Sandals,
| 39c
| Children's B arr e foot
| Sandals. Sizes S to 8
and 9 to II.
Tennis Shoes, 39c
Boys and Youths
Tennis Shoes. black and
and white. Sizes II to
2 and ~ to So. Values
worth SOC and 60c pair.
Soc Suiting, 29c
] Black and W h lite
| Cheek Suiting, 80 inches
wide: vari Gus size
checks.
| 6 Tea Towels, 19c
| Hemmed Dice Crash
Tow els. Size l6NS2
| inches. Regularly Sc
each.
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mo1NFu:1:
Soc Table Cloths,
Csc
Fringed Turkey Red
Table Cloths, 6-quarter
size.
S yds. Birdeye, 29c
Five-yard pieces of 1s-
inch Antiseptic Birdeye.
1Oc Cotton, 6Nc
36-inch Bleached Cot
ton. fine close woven
quality.
Csc Pillow Cases,
15c
45x36 Bleached Salem
Pillow Cases. large size.
Genuine Salem pillow
case cotton.
$3.50 Spreads, CSC
Crochet Bed Spreads.
double bed size: in Mar
seilles designs
59c Sheets, 39c
BIeached w eide d
Sheets, double bed size,
hand torn and ironed.
10c Cinshan,s,
6Ac
N-inch Dress Cling
hams In stripes.
checks. and broken
piaids.
Csc Madras, 9Zc
32-inch Import e j
Shifting Madras. white
grounds. with colored
stripes.
$1.25 Longcloth,
79c
3-inch Genuine Eng
lish Longcloth, soft-fin-
ished quality. Full l.
yards in each piece.
l9c India Linon,
lie
40-inch White India
Linon. fine sheer quail
ity.
S1.25 Ratine, 59c
45-inch Imported White
Ratine, superior quail
ity.
39c Crepe, 15e
52-inch French Box
Loom Crepe. extra f1ne
sheer quality.
15c Cannon Cloth,
9Ac
6-inch White Cannon
Cloth. linen-finish grade
59c Ramie Linen,
29c
45-inch Colored Ra-
mic Linen. In tan.
brown. lavender, gray,
black. and rose.
1Oc Neckwear, 3
for 10e
Boys silk Shield
Neckve r. assorted
styles
SOC Pants, 35c
Boys Fancy Cassi-
mere School Pants, all
seams taped: full cut
sizes, S to 16 years.
Boys Bathing Suits,
33c
Boys Navy Blue Two
piece Cotton Bathing
Suits. sizes s to IL
years.
$500 Mattresses,
$1.8S
Soft-top Mattresses.
covered With heavy
striped sticking: sizes
8 feet to { feet s inches.
1Oc Mating Rugs,
Sc
lsx46 Mattings Rugs.
in floral and medallion
designs, colorings OF
red. green. and tan.
59c Crib Blankets,
29c
Crib Blankets, size 30x
40; blue and pink, with
fancy designs. that are
pleasing to the chill
dren.
10c Jello, 6lRc
Regular 10c packages
Of Jello. assorted fla
vors.
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Soc Suiting, 29c

Bla ck and " h I e
Cheek Suiting. 80 inches
wide; vari Gus size
checks.
The Washington times., 1914-08-21
6 Tea Towels, 19c

Hemmed Dice Crash
Tow els. Size l6NS2
inches. Regularly SC
each.
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Crib Blankets, size 50x
40; blue and pink, with
fancy designs. that are
pleasing to the chill
dren.
The Washington times., 1914-08-21

Boys and Youths
Tennis Shoes. black and
and white. Sizes IL to
? and ~ to 81. Values
worth SOC and Soc pair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-14
ATauSeInentS
POLFS THEATRE

Two hours enchantrn ent-more or less as you elect. In a.cool, comfortable spot where the worries are forgotten and thezstyle, fashion. brightness. wit ticism and cIeverness of the world reign supreme, This is the Poli habit and for those that have it pleasure is in store.
 For the last half of the week Mary Pickford, that charming actress who made such tempestuous conquests on the legitimate stages is seen upon the screen in Tess or the Storm Coun- try.'' in all that charm and grace of manner which pronounced her per- lection in live drama
 Again Bernavicci Brothers. in 8 new Italian water scene, and their violfns ring true while the fitting gondo1a crosses the moon1it Bay of Naples. The three Doctors present a. full stage comedy act that brings the newest repartee from New York. Borden & Shannon, a. man and woman exem- p1ify youth, brightness of personality, cIeverness of parody. and song
 Fotch & Francis, add their char acter mpersonations to the bill bill. Grant & Maude, European bounding wire artists, give an exhibition that is novel as we'll as daring, and Hardy Langdon, with her blonde bri1liancy puts across some new songs and par odies that are intently listened to throughout. The whole performance is most pleasing and keeps laughter and applause alternating.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-14
FOREIGN LOANS MAY BE BARRED
 BY UNCLE SAM

Washington, Aug. 13.-Two import ant problems involving the neutrality of the United States during the Euro pan war were before President Wll- son and his advisers for national ac- ton at today's cabinet meeting. One was a plan to apply to all cable off, ces in the United States the same cen- sorshfp which recently was placed. on radio stations to prevent neutral ter ritory from being used as a. base for the transmission of military or naval information to the warning European nations. The other problem involved the granting of permission to Ameri- can bankers to float loans in this coun- try for any of the countries involved in the European war.
 While President Wilson. and Sec retary Bryan had practically agreed that an impartial enforcement of neu- tra1ity would require censoring of ca bles as well as wireless, final decision was postponed until. today.
 The loan question was up upon an inquiry through the state depart ment by J.. Pierpont Morgan & Com pany as to whether the doatation of a Iona of several hundred million dollars by that concern to France would be a violation of the neutrality.
 Although American neutrality stat utes do not provide against loans to foreign nations, an international greement exists forbi ding it as a vio- Iation of neutrality, yet it is @Presi- dent Wilson's belief that, if allowed, serious misunderstanding might en- sue in Europe as to the real attitude sof the American government and peo- pie toward the warning nations.
 Potent reasons for discouraging the floating of loans, the President be- lieves, are that the American govern ments' influence ought to be exerted to reduce the length of the war rather than adding elements to pro1ong it. He further is opposed to shipment of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-14
ATTORNEY GENERAL
 ASKS ONLY FACTS

Washington, Aug 14.AThe move ment of the federal government to- ward the Investigation of increasing foodgyprices with a. view to possible criminal prosecution was under full headway today. Attorney General Mo- Reynolds has sent to- every United States district attorney tIiis circt- lar:
 The department, by it's specal agents in various parts of the country has instituted an Investigation into the marked increases in the prices of foodstufs since the outbreak of the European war with a view of ascer- taining whether the increases are due to any combination or combinations in restraint of trade or other unlawful action. Please cooperate by com municating to the department any in formation which you can obtain on the subject together with your opinion in respect of the appropriate action. to be taken.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-14
EMPIRE THEATRE

The most important release mad e by the Famous Players during the past two months is tsThe Better Man, with William Courtleigh, the distinguished American actor in the leading role which will be shown for the first time anywhere, today and tomorrow at Keeney's Empire theatre. Although this picture is unusually costly one it will be shown at Keeneys in addition to the regular big show of six eatures. William Court1 eigIl is one of the best known and most pop ular American actors on the stage His engagements include season of con tinued success. For some time he aI- so appeared as a, head1iner in vaude- vile in his one act playet. sPeaches' 2,
 The Better Man is. from the novel by Cyrus Townsend Brady It deser bes the powerful conflict between two clergymen of entirely different temper aments in a contest for the love. of a woman. MT. Courtleigh portrays the part of a strong rugged minister of the tender1oin district of a big city, who by his honesty of purpose defeats the ar1stocratlc clergyman and wins the love of the girl.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-14
COL. RO0SELELT TO
 START MEET INGS IN STAMFORD TOWN

New York. Aug. 1.-The plans of Col. Theodore Roosevelt during the fall campaign will depend upon the condition of hia voice after the strain of a four days speaking trip in New. England on which he will start tomor- row morning.
 The journey through New England will be made for the most part by automobile, the start being made at Stamford Conn. Col Roosevelt plans to reach Farmington in time to lunch at the home of his sister, Mrs. Cowles Tonerrovv night he will speak at a Progressive rally at Hartford, return ing to Farnnington to spend the night
 On Sunday the schedule calls for a long run. On Monday he will motor to Brattleboro. Vt. and from there he will go by train to Boston to at tend d Progressive field day rally.
 On Tuesday he will go to Lewiston, Me. for an afternoon meeting and in the evening he will go to Portland where the Maine Progressives have arranged for a Reception in his honor.
 He plans to motor back to Oyster Bay, starting on Wednesday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-14
PLAZA THEATRE
Then as he placed another lock on
 the shapely head, With fearful shriek, he leaped and

Then as he placed another lock on
 the shapely head,
 With a fearful shriek, he 1eaped and
 fell across the picture-dead.'' g
 How often have you heard the poem, of which the foregoing is an excerpt, used in the interest of morality and can you imagine 1t stirring anything but a sincere feeling of pity if not a tear two to the nearer? No, nor could countless others until they saw Charles Chaplin playing the leading role in the dramatization of this world famous piece, 'tThe Face On the day The tears were there, but not the salty, piteous tears you have in mind. They were tears of taught CT and were quite appropriate, for Chap 1in's interpretation of the role was a scream from beginning to end The more serious this famous drunk comedian tried to appear, the more his admirers laughed and it was unan- imousIy acclaimed one of his best works. Stravits & StBassaer in posi- lively the best piano and viofin of fering that has appeared locally in months lead the vaudeville program These boys are masters of their re- spective instruments and their rendi- ton of several famous compositions of the old masters was a treat that was thoroughly appreciated by all. Popular sentimental numbers were played for encores and they received one of the biggest ovations ever ac- corded a musical act here. Kelso & Leighton had a monopoly on the laughs and the audiences at all three performances did their utmost to. bring them back for more. Their act.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-14
OBITUARY
MARY ELIzABETH PRoaTT.

Funeral services for Mary Eliza beth Prout were held this morning from the residence of Mrs WiIlia1a Fl. Morrison. Marine Ave, Fafrf1e cid, at 8 80. and a. half hour later the requiem mass was e11anted for the happy re- pose of her soul at St. Thomas church, Rev. W. J. Blake as celebrant At the offertory Mrs. McNa1Iy sang Ave Maria and after mass Mrs. McNaIIy and, Miss Kelley sang Abide With Me" Many floral tributes surrounded the casket The pail bearers were George Sher- wood, James Sullivan, Dennis S11lli- van. William Fray. Charles Sherwood and Brose. Mack1owsky. Burial was in St Thomas cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-14

is original and exceptionally funny and when put over by comedians such as this clever pair, it could not fail to be a hit Potter & Hartwe11 in e very fast comedy knoekabout oddity, fea- turing the man with the two heads, were big winners. Eddie Rowley danced his way into the hearts of the audiences, and without much trouble of the best clog and soft-shoe dancers Aon the vaudeville stage. Lasere & Lasere have a highly entertaining gymnastic act in which the contortion work by the male member deserves es- pecia1 credit. The photop1ay program includes s@The Little House in the Val ley in two parts, and 4sT'he Widow both. dramatic stories.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-14
AMENDMENTS. TO THE
 SHIPPING BILL ARE
 APPROVED BY WILSON

Washington, Aug. t1-Amendments to the shipping law, designed to open American registry to foreign ships in the European crisis as agreed upon by House and Senate conferees and up for final action in both houses to- day, have the approval of President Wilson. White House officials said today he would promptly sign the bill.
 Western child (returning from Flu rope, surfefted with monuments and many mbs@-Mamma, whats that?
 Mother-The Statue of Liberty, dear.
 Is that where Libertysis buried 2- Puck
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-14

White feather breasts
 IldIS SSc gO $s>.OV $2.OO Black Silk mourning hats 75c $4-OO Black silk mourning hats SIPS $500 Black silk mourning hats $1.4s White, black and colored ostrich
 plumes at about half prices soc White moire ribbons all silk
 inch 25c yd S5c White and coIored ribbons 15c yd 15c White taffeta ribbons 1Oc yd 90c Wide fcolored ak silk rb-k
 pon on r;,.44 log Sa worn 4oC $1.5O Lawn waists slightly shop SIPS New white lawn waists .t 9Sc $1.75 New white lawn waists =. $1.25 $2.OO New White lawn waists $1.46 All our fancy net waists, messaIine
 silk waists formerly sold from $3. DO
 to $10.00 now about half.
 $1.75 All silk naessaIine petti-
 s2.75 All silk messaline and taffeta co sn 1s .. tSete
 ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-14


 soc Natural peanut braid hats >.. 15c 62c White fancy straw sailors =. 15c $1.25 UntPinEne dhatS .. 25c $2.OO UntIimmed hats 4Sc $S. GO Untrimmed hats 9Sc 75c and $1 ,O0 White chip sailors 48c $1.25 White chip sailors 62c $1.75 White hemp braid sailors 98c It will pay you to buy your Panama
 hats now for next year.
 $1.5O B1eached peanut braid hats 9Sc $2. % Madagascar Panama hats SIPS $4.OO South American Panama ha0S @1.SS $5. co South American Panama
 mats ..s.. .s.s.s.:.- $&.4S $7.O0 South American Panama
 hats sS.4s Black chip and black hemp straw hats
 at half prices.
 1.50 ChiIdFen's trimmed hats =. 48c $2.5O Ladies' trimmed hats ... 48c 3.OO and $4.O0 Trimmed dress
 mats -. VSc $500 Trimmed dress hats .... $1.08 $7.0O Trimmed dress hats -. $2.48 We have from 800 to 7O0 handsome
 trimmed hats formerly priced from
 $1O.00 to $30.OO we are offering any
 Of these goods at less than half
 prices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-14

which has been wrapped by director Burdick around the big PoIi Minstrel Misses now in course of rehearsal.
 Miss Brown will be rememmered in this city as having played an impor- tant part in the recent Knights of Columbus nlinstrels and her activities in St Charles, parish during the past two summers have given her a wide acquaintance in the city. Her many friends will look with interest upon the novelties her apt conception has infused into the opening numbers of the coming parade Of minstrel wit, wisdom winsome harmony.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-14
HIGHWAY PROTECTION
 MEN IN BRIDGEPORT

Officials of the National Highways Protective Society; visited Bridgeport today on a tour throughout the state In which they are waging war against the indiserininate tacking of advertis- ing upon trees. rocks or within the highway limits. Edward s. Cornell, secretary of the society, in charge of the expedition, reported they had torn down obstructive signs between. New York and this city, clearing the roadway for the benefit of autoraobi1- ists and other travelling vehicles. The party will continue from here through Derby and ether towns
 As it is impossible for them to tear down all the nuisances they ask the cooperation of the public pointing out that under the laws in this state any one is at. liberty to. tear them from trees. rocks or structures within the limits of the public highway. This includes any paper or advertisement, other than notices posted in pursuance of law.
 Elsi e-After II wash my face I look in the mirror to see. if it's clean Don't you2
 BobbyI don't have to. I look at the towel.
 t.You know those early vegetables promised your"
 ssYes.'s
 would you accept a trip to the theatre next winter instead ?',-Pitts- burg Post.