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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16
Comedy Club Scores
 In .Pinero Play
Local Thespiahs Seen to Fine Advantage In 1.-The
 Magistrate

The first play presented by the Comedy Club of Bridgeport was given at the Park Theatre Wednesday night before most elite audience, and was declared a success artistfcal1y and financially. It ds said to have been the most perfectly staged, the most Comprehensive. and hardest amateur production attempted here for many years. s
 .aThe Magistrate" a three act com se1y by Sir A. W. Pinero5 was the of- fering produced under the personal direction of MT. Albert Lang, by courtesy of Daniel FroIman, the we'll known theatrical magnate of New York who owns the rights. Special
 scenery was secured through William H. Islaana, of the Lyric Theatre, while most gorgeous furnishings, electrical fixtures, and properties were loaned by local merchants.
 During the interYniSsions .refresh- ments were served to the specially i'm vited guests of the society who filled the spacious house to it's capacity. The cast was as follows:
 Mir. PosIket, MT. Leonidas M. Law son. MT. Btl1Ianny, MT. Frederick w. Harrison, Magistrate of Mulberry Street Police Court; Colonel L.lkyn tfron1 Bengal, retired) MT. Herbert FHansburgh; Captain Horace Vale (Shropshire Fusileers5 MT. John A. Ten Elyck; Cfs Farrfngdon 1Mrs. Pos- ket's son by her first marrfage), Mir. Heyey T. Warren; Achil1e Blond | (proprietor of the Hotel des Princes,)
 MT. Henry B. Stoddard; Isidore Ca
 wafter), MT. Robert A Gibney; Mir. Worn1ington (chfef clerk at Mulberry street., Mir. Bronson M. Warren; In spector Messfter. MT Noble D. Vim cent, Sergeant Lugg, MT. Hervey J. swann, Constable Harris, MT. Kenneth E. Weeks, Metropolitan police; Wyck (servant at MT. Posket's), Mir. George M. Macdonald; Agatha .Posket, (lafe Harrington, nee verrinder1, Mrs. H. l Archi bald NEayse; Charlotte, Cher sis ter), Mrs Herbert Fslansburgh; Beatie Ton1inson Ca young lady reduced to teaching nausic), Miss Fannie North rop: Popharn, Miss Marguerite Bishop. The cast as well as directors were called forth many times at the con c1usion of the play.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16
Of Interest To The Farmer, The
 Gardener And Chicken Raiser
This is the Second of Series of Upon Agrcu- tslral Subjects by Member of the Farmer Staff Another Will Appear In a Later Issue.
By aThe Farmers Farmer"

as the action from the lime used last year may have eaten the packing or fou1ed the vents By careful fnspec- ton and a liberal coating of grease to prevent recrustation, much labor will be saved atHa time when in1m edfate use is required.
 AS the average gardener contents himself with the use of powder-sl1ak- ers.. or portable pneumatic sprays lit tie can be done by him at this time. The application of Bordeaux mixture and other sprays which can be used in common with his neighbors will, how ever, bear close scrutiny now as the result will materially repay for the time spent. Many 8 garden crop Of potatoes has been spoiled by too 1fb- seraI a use of Paris Green, untempered with lime or Bordeaux, killing the fo- liage Of the young plant before the tuberous roots have matured.
 A restriction which will of the ut most interest to every Connecticut fso- tatp raiser has just been issued by the Government upon imported potatoes. which from certain countries areenow under quarantine laws. A caution is issued by the Department Of Agriou1- ture against the use of secondhand potato sacks in which British or Euro pean potatoes have been received.
 The reason for this is that recent inspections have furnished arr1p1e evi- dence of the presence of a number of the most serious potato diseases among importations of that staple from Europe. The$e include the late blight disease, silver seurf, both dry and soft rots, common scab, and the powdery scab.
 The germs of these diseases, the specialists find, may be and undoubt- ed1y are carried in the sacks in which potatoes have been imported from I1l1- rope. The sacks therefore provide 8 source of infection to American grown potatoes packed in them. It appears that there is consider able trade in such secondhand for eign potato sacks between dealers To- cated chiefly at the Atlantic ports of entry to the United States. and espec- iaI1y in New York, and potato grow CTS of the Eastern states.
 In some instances, entire shipments from the great potato districts of Maine to New York City have been made in foreign, secondhand sacks
 Even though none Of the imported potatoes themselves were used for these diseases would none the less surely. but more insfdiousIy, be intro- duced and spread through this traffic in secondhand potato sacks as now conducted.
 Farmers and gardeners should re- qufre dealers to guarantee that the sacks have been sterilized P1Ir- chasers of seed potatoes should spts-- cify that the seed came in new sacks or sterflized secondhand sacks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16
NEEDLE IN HAND IS
 COUGHED FROM LUNGS

Binghamton, N. r., Jan. 16-Mrs. AL bert Elliott, of Sidney. today coughed
 up the part of a needle which entered her hand a week ago last Monday and followed asvein to near her heart, which physicians feared < would. be pierced.
 The piece sof needle, which broke
 while she was sewing, travelled in Ften days about five feet--l1p her right arm, across her shoulders and do wn to near the heart. In some way it was def1ected from the heart and en- tered her left lung. For the last two days she had suffered henorrhages of the lung, caused by the puncture made by the needle. Early this morning she felt tickling sensation in her throat. and after coughing spat the half inch portion of needle into her hand.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16
FINANCIAL skS+sa. THE First BridgepOrt National Bank CORNER MAIN AND BANKSTREETS
NOTICE

For rorfy-scven years we have besn contfucfznx business af the same 9io location, corner of Main ana Soin Prfvnfe Rank has been established there continuously We have received and paid out on demand without no ezce millions of dollars of money de- posted with ms and we continue to receive money subject to deposlsor 2 check at sight, on which, we aaaoM 'S 10 each account monthly. We sohcls the accounts of individuals, buslneSSSs sSs men, firms and corporations ana @A who want n bank account where Cney can ffepOsif money. cheeks or draIess and leave it for one day,one week, olle month or one year, and draw 11ee 1aseIs|ss Ts. om 1t for any time it Is left with us. I've give to- tz,e business our carexuh personal attention as the oldest NEAA o& private bankers in thts ste%es
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16
BRIEF NEWS NOTES.

London-The second days sale of books and manuscripts at Sotheby's realized s1, 7o4 total, s4.413. One hun dred and eight volumes of the Racing Calendar, 1774-1s90. brought $92; Kerr s Ancient Legends and two other vol ufnes., with eolored plates, $40, and a scrap book containing hundreds Of engravings. $62.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

New York, Jan. 1s-New York's great s152, ,ooo, ,ooo auueduct. the 1ar'g- est of it's kind in the country and one Of the greatest engineering feats in certain respects outside of the Pana- ma. canal, is at last completed. The final dynamite blast was set off by Mayor Mitchell after workrnen had prepared, everything for the complet- ing explosion at the New York end of the big waterway. The water will
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16
NEW MAIL BOXES

New mail boxes of a more substar1- tfal. type than those formerly upon the posts and offering better facilities for delivery of the contents into carriers
 pouches are being placed upon the streets by the local department today. They are attracting much attention
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

be carried in the fifteen foot tube from the Ashoxan reservoir in the .CatslSi1l mountains ninety six miles to this city. It will provide 6o0, 1000, ,0o0 gallons of fresh, pure mountain wa ter day, more than enough for the needs of the city for many years to come Eeventy-ffye thousand men have been employed on the work since it's inception, and over 4 ,0oo have bsen killed or injured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

Managua.-The Houses of the Nicar- aguan Congress in joint session passed virtually unanimously vote of conf1- ernmert. especially in relation to the United States and the proposed Nica- aguan Isthnaian Canal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16
NO MORE 50 DENT PrEcEs2

r
 According to the treasury depart ment, the half dollar of our daddies, a fixture of our currency from time Efmmemorial, is in disfavor. None. have been coined the past year, as those on hand amply supplied the small demand. One reason given is that the 50 cent piece is confused with the 25 cent coin.
 Considering the decided difference l in size, this does not seem to account for the change Possibly the pref erence for small coins is an uncon-. scious mental ol1tgrowth of the str1E- 1 gle against high cost of living. 1 Small units of money may have some tendency toward econonya A traveller recently returned from the franc of about 20 cents, said that the sibe of the unit so affected her that she felt much 1ess inclined to spend five francs than one dollar. 1 with a nice clean franc in my pock- ct I feel almost as rich as if it was n
 dollar at horne,'' she said An ar ticIe of eiot offereds for 5 O. francs would seem prohibitive, but 70 dollars would have seemed very reasonable. a@8-An abundance of small coins and l bills saves much waiting for change.
 The people who deal with tradesmen
 at the door often find them unable TO make change, and the housewife new CT gets too many dollar bills and small coins.
 Many small services must be paid. fon out Of the pocket. Every trav- eIIer knows the advantage Of a pocE- ct full of small coins in meeting with 1 the cIamor for tips. The mark in Germany. the shilling in England, the Ira in Italy, the franc in France, coins varying not
 more than five cents from our quar- ter, are the very backbone of daily commerce in Europe. Our 25 cent
 pieces seems to fall into line with these as the normal unit of small change, and the half dollar seems as
 needless as the old two cent piece.
 Berlin.-Baron Hermann von so-
 den was killed fast night while at
 tempting to board moving train in
 underground railway.
 The opponents of prize fighting ar
 que that 57 fighters were killed in
 the prize ring in 10 years. Every
 thing considered, that may be an ar
 gument in it's favor
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

Havana.-A bill for the reorganiza- ton of the Cuban army was introduced into Congress The rural guard is to be joined to the permanent army, the rapid fire gun sections are to be increased and six new cavalry regi- merts created
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

The High School boys on graduation day may suffer from their inconspic uousness, but they can see q little how they will feel later on sbeconnine bridegrooms.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

Now that PugiIist Jack Johnson z money is all gone,s he seems to be confronted with the awful alterna- tive of Death or Work
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

Secretary McAdoe has just issued a "Iadies' number, of the Treasury De partment Weekly, dealing with Draw backs on articles for feminine use" Strange to say he didn't have any complexion hints
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

Chicago ladies' maids are com plain ing on account Of sslacer's arm, ,s blst husbands that have tshooker,s finger are still under sub5ectioT.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

Much safer for President Wilson te be seen wedding the White House turnfp patch than the mint bed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

Wall street complains because there is nothing doing in the stock mar ket- What is the country coming to. if the lambs stop gambling?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

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 f4c, 38c, 5Bc Murdoek,s Food 39c, q Be Murine 2Bc, 43es 8Sc Musterole 41c, Sic Native Herb Tabs 2 ec Nest1e's Food zoe, 3@e Newbro,s Herpicide
 ..., .S9cs GIG New Skin 9c, 19c, 3gc Omega Oil Dc, 1Dc, 59e Orangefne Powder
 Sc, 19c, 39c, z9Z Paine's Celery Comp z 78c, Fsancreo. Bisrnuth and
 Pepsin SIG Papess Cold Comp. 19c Pariaian Sage Hair
 Tonic .5..... S8G Parkerss Hair EA1san1
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

It's about time for careful house. keepers to find some place for the bf- chloride of mercury tablets other than the spice closet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

They still use the whipping post il Delaware in spite of protests, but of lenders never have to run very far t get across the state boundary
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

There is no reason why the law yers in the suit to dissolve the Unite States Steel Company should worr lest they work. themselves out of job
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

There is a general feeling that i. is all right to throw away litter in public parks, because plenty of peo- pie can always be hired to pick it up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

The department of aeric1lI l. tlre claims American farmers lose $50.0e0s0o0 through bad eggs In the present condition of the theatre and the political platform, they have their uses fhourh
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16
LOWEST CUT PRICES ON STANDARD ADVERTISED PROPRIETARY MEDICINES

made Our prices always the lowest
  they are made in1nsn-
 
 never have a o of but he
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16
O U R M E T IT o D

in handling all business entrusted to us with the utmost efficiency and dis patch makes our banking service va1- uable to the people of the community Your account subject to check is cor t1ial1y invited
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

JAMES STAPLES 6 co.
 BANKERS 1se STATE ST.. Bradgeporss Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

Berlin.-Baron Hermann von So den was killed fast night while at tempting to board moving train in underground railway.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

The opponents of prize fighting ar gue that 57 fighters were killed in the prize ring in 10 years. EKery- thing considered, that may be an ar gument in it's favor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-12
Passed Along to Needy Mothers

T can send toys to the mother who asked for some when receive her ad- dress. l will pay postage on them. Some time ago l sent sewing machine to q woman who wanted one, and received the incest letter from her. Surely there is nothing so gladdening as to be of a little use in this wonderful world. I have some infants clothing I want to pass on, and will send them when I get an address from you. A mother who really needs them, please. M B."
 You have received, ere now, the address for which you asked, also one of mother to whom the infants apparel will be highly acceptable. Let us know if yor have more than she needs We have daily applications for baby clothes. We re- fuse to print them, but with a pain far down in the heart. We are unfeignedly delighted when a mother writes to say that she will make a wiser disposition of the outfit her baby has outgrown than to pack it away to get yellow and tender for years to come. It is sentimentality- nothing higher-that leads her to hoard them into uselessness. It is sentiment of a lofty strain which sends them into low Her homes to clothe other babies and make glad the mothers heart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-12
Little Brother" Gets Ready for
 Dear, Delightful School Days
By DOLLY DALRYlnLp

him if he didn't. Hes been mighty good about it, 1 think. Of course, he's our baby, but he's man-child, too''
 Little Brother" is for having it done at once.
 Poor mother" is stroking the baby curls, all gold and soft and long and cling ing and her heart nearly breaks as she looks at the little innocent face He's such baby yet, but trying so hard to be big and grown up and a real man. Finally She consents. But Declares that Daddy must take him to the barber, as she couldn't bear to see the beautiful long eurls cut off Isn't that just like a precious mother? Was there ever anything as sweet in all the world, as just a mother? No, mother won't come thank you" she says as she tries to hide the misty look in her eyes as Little Brother ana Daddy go down the steps together. realizing in her heart that the first mas culine triumph for her boy has been achieved.
 A tiny tear splashes down on her noor hands
 T know I'm foolish" she walls softly to herself as she. follows the retreating figures with her loving eyes," but his hair is the prettiest that ever grew on d head, and, oh dear. his little ears go up into horrid little points like mine aud they'll show now when his curs are gore The beautiful, precious baby. And think when he comes back he'll be just boy, d big. big old boy, not my baby any morei'
 Perhaps it's better so, she gently consoles herself Daddy" certainly knows whether it's best to sacrifice those beautiful curls or not An. well,
 Little Brother has got to grow up some time or other, and it might as we'll come all at once thinks the poor mother
 But
 Cutting off his golden curis seems worse somehow than having him trot off to school
 It's just worse than anything, letting go of the little faxen curls that she has loved and -stroked and worked with ever since he was a dear little precious babe in arms.
 It's very manly little figure that rushes toward her an hour later. ss
 mother" sits in the little sitting room. stiil sewing by the light of the f1ickerirg z lamp.
 Just smell my hair. mother dear" says
 Little Brother" as he burrows into her lap and kisses her extravagantly It's ~ se'iho siiieh thdt Dduuy has on his. It smells like real man. doesn't it. mother?"
 She simply can't answer
 T m grown up now, mother dear. The boys can't say look like Buster Brown or Little Lord Fauntleroy any more. now since those old long, yellow curls have been cut off, can they? And mother. dear, I just hope-ohl just hope it's the big boy that hits me first don't you?, he shouts loudly, tightening his little old brown fists and boosting like a real prize fighter.
 Ihelr eyes meet. The loving mothers and Little Brother's,'' over the shorn little head-shorn of the baby curls that she loved os tenderly and so dearly.
 Before she can answer Daddy" says proudly:
 "The eternal masculine has arrived. eh?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-12
By MARION KIRKLAND

zine and who are eager to secure those had to pass on to them. l had 20 re- quests for them, one pathetic appeal from mother who has a crippled son. She subscribed for magazines as long as she had the funds, but now sne hasn't the means to get reading mat ter to interest this crippled son. want to urge people to collect periodicals Please insert notice in the H. H. C. so that those who have to give may pass on to others this pleasure. Nigga zines are sometimes luxury.
 MRS. J. H. s.
 Far from the tubercular district in which our devoted reader J. M. lives and labors, another of our family finds a sphere of action and appeals to her fellow citizens for cooperation. Her suggestion that the piles of magazines dust in corners-some day to be disdainfully gathered up and con- signed to the scavenger or paper mill shall be kept with purpose in view, and that the purpose be systematically carried out, is beyond praise. The II. H. c. stands ready to receive informa- tion relative to the mission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-12
From a Faithful HeIper

I lead off our weekend report with a letter from one of our most faith full and able helpers-a trained nurse who "goeth about doing good" not prescribed or restricted by the rules of the profession. It will be recollected that she has conferred with us already and at some length within a week
 T am in receipt of the five letters you forwarded to me and wish to thank you most sincerely for them. I can place. at once all these women's offers will call upon each and explain my work fully. As you know, it lies among the poor, and in this way, al though a nurse and working in the 'tubercular district I find poor moth- CTS who need a spiritual uplift as we'll as food and clothing. 1 take three families at time, visit them, and teach them all that can, and fill them with new courage and cheer some times get positions for members of the home. Sometimes I receive money to relieve present conditions. I am espe- cially desirous to receive clothing, and of this we never have enough. I am seeking now families who can afford to spare east-off garments. I thank the Corner again and again for those let ters and the much needed help they have brought to me. 1 have nothing to offer just now. It may be that 1 may be able to do something before long.
 MRS. J. M"
 What could you offer us that could equal in value the assurance of your ceaseless cooperation in all that tends to soften hardship among our suffer- ing fellow creatures and to elevate heart and soul? "To lift those who are bowed down, and to strengthen the feebles knees" This Sou are doing, dear great heartl The knowledge of the fact is the best "bracer" you could offer were the wealth of the Indies yours