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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-12-18

In Massachusetts 1t was the worst of all, for
keeping Christmas was denounced as a pernicious
custom and any child daring to think Of as much
as plum pudding on that day would make him
self liable to reproof by the authorities All along
the stern and rockbound coast the only Christmas
trees in the days of the Puritan domination were
those that nature had planted there and had
adorned in December with leecy snow. The fires
burned brightly on the open hearths, but there
was no invitation to the good saint to descend the
chimney when the embers had burned low. As
far as the children knew, Christmas was Just like
any other day in the calendar. Even after the
Puritan reaction against the forms and customs
of the old church had spent itself to some extent
pected gifts in honor Of the birthday of Christ
In New Amsterdam the outlook a little bet
ter for the children. The Hollanders had brought
with them their st. Nicholas. and his birthday
was celebrated joyously by young and old just
before Christmas but this day kept, too. by
the Protestant Dutch heartily as by any Catho-
lies. OF course. they had not many real toys as
We know them today but in the shoes that the lit
tie Hollanders set by the fireplace in the shining
kitchen, which also the living room,
homemade sweets and cakes and homemade
such as handknit caps and mttens, but now and
then a skillful Hollander would carve model of
a boat such as that which had brought them to
New Amsterdam or q miniature chest of drawers.
md one can fancy the recipients showing these
with pride to the wondering little Indian boys
and girls when they came to be on terms of suf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-12-18
ON E,

There never was woman who didn't CAB
about her neighbors," growled Mr.. Gabb.
oh yes there was.' replied Mrs Gabb
That's right" commented Mr.. Gabb 81 forgot
about Eve"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-12-18

1t isn't always love that makes a
man attentive to his wife. Maybe he
is afraid of her
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-12-18
A FAMILY JAR.

Providence intended me for leader of fash.
ion."
Providence intended you for a FOOL
well. whether Providence did or not you got
me-"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-12-18

French doll says Take me by the hahd ana
will walk with you" and she does
For the little children a woolly sheep used to
be delightful toy in the latter part OF the last
century, and when dogs and bears that would
actually walk were found on Christmas morning
there was a howl of delighted admiration NOW
there are lambs and dogs Of life size and ponies
as big as the real ones and all sorts of large ami
mails with the coats like the natural animal They
all walk and move about and act their parts per
fectly.
Whatever father and mother have is duplicated
for the children besides the thousand and one
things that devised especially for their amuse
ment All through the year the ingenious folk
are working overtime In all the toy shops Of the
world to tdrn out the load for Santa Claus to
carry to the fortunate children who look for him
on Christmas eve, 1914.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-12-18

Red Cross Bag Blue makes the laundress
happy. makes clothes winter than snow
All good grocers. Adv.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-12-18
How IL Hannened.

get into jail?"
Left the s. off speculation
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-12-18

The loud smack is not always the
sweetest kiss.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-12-18
Weeks Break-Up-A-CoId Tablets

A guaranteed remedy for Colds and
La Grippe. Price 25c of your druggist.
It's good. Take nothing else.-Adv.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-12-18

VEN the poor child of today has
more in his Christmas stocking
than the prosper child
dreamed of In the first century
of white occupation of this coun.
try. Blase boys and girls who
can hardly think of anything new
for which to ask the generous
saint can hardly conceive of the
baroness of those early Christ.
mas hOlfdays.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-12-18

Don't worry-unless you can draw
a salary for SO doing.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-12-18

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL. YOI
Try Murine Bye Remedy for Red. Veal. Water
lust Eye comfort Write for Book Of the Ey'
By mail Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-12-18

an automobile until the aeroplane.
which he expects to have ready soon.
Is perfected. In any case, he carries
automobiles of varying sizes for boys
who long to run their own cars. How
he ever gets them into the house is a
mystery, for some Of the delivery
wagons and other machines are large
enough to accommodate a good-sized
boy.
There are SO many things for girls
nowadays that dolls do not occupy
quite as important place in the
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-12-18


at one time. yet there
is nothing that quite
takes their place in tho
affections of a real girl.
And what 8 t u n n l n s
dolls they are today!
Dolls that represent
every phase of life.
from baby dolls with
their complete layettes
to perfectly grown-up
dolls with elaborate
wardrobes and trunks
to pack them away in.
The handsomest and
newest dolls come from
a German studio. No
two are alike. and they
are real portrait dolls
of North Of Europe chill
dren in quaint costume.
These lovely dolls cost
s14. but Santa Claus
never counts the cost
when he is going some
place. An allurin g
.x t.-xl --l II
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19
PLAZA THEATER

4 If you feel yourself in need of good, long, rib-shaking laugh, don't pass up a arip to- the Plaza at some performance today, for there are one of the best bills seen here in some time, headed by no less re- noyVned a comedian than Billie Reevesss the famous original drunk in his latest vaudeville skit entitled 'sToo Full for Words Billie Reeves needs nb introduction to local theatre goers. for he can count his admirers here by the hundred and his late suc
 cess, "A Night in an English Music Hall will long be remembered by vaudevillians the world over His i'm personation of a drunk on his way home and the things that occur after he finally succeeds in gaining admit tance through a door that seems to him to becovered with keyhples Is one of the funniest offerings vaudeville Fas thus far brought out. When, it comes to musical acts, off must come the hats to the Gallerini Four, q quartet of musical wizards who can play anything ranging from grand opera and classical compositions to the latest ragtinle hits of the day They play a large variety of irlstru-i ments but their work on piano accor- deons is best appreciated by the audi enceN Piotti is making a hit at every performances in his splendidly yar1eo repertoire of comedy character songs sRestful Inn,' a comedy skit with just enough variety in the way of song and dance to make it extraordinarily pleasing is holding an important spot on the program. Gilroy & Correl1 have a. comical nautical skit that consists of singing and comedy chatter from raft adrift on the ocean. .F'atty's Magic Pants, a Keystone comedy; Jimmy a two-ree1 drama, and Be-s fore and After,'' compose the bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19
ADMINS STRATION IS PLEASED WITH
 RATE DECISION

Washington, Dec. 1S-The decision of the interstate commerce, commis- sion in the eastern advance rate case was highly gratifying to adm1nistra ton officials lit was believed that the action of the commission in granting the railroads in official classi- cation territory the right to advance their freight rates five per cent. ex- cept upon certain heavy commodities which comprise g. large bulk of the traffic. would pave the way for an immediate revival of prosperity throughout the United States. The exceptions referred to are coal, coke, iron ore and certain other traffic moved partly by lake and partly by rail, upon which the; commission had heretofore fixed rates adjudicated reasonable"
 Official classification territory con stitutes the country east of the Mis- sissippi, north of the. Potomac and Ohio rivers. President Wilson, it is known, expects the decision will have an immediate beneficial effect upon the country's economic situation.
 As a result of the commissions de- cision which was divided, Chairman Harlan and Commissioner Clements dissentingA it is estimated that the roads affected will be able to add to their annual revenue about $30 ,000, = 900. They had hoped to obtain in creases which would give them ap- proximately $5O.000,O0O in added revenue annually.
 The decision of the commission was the outgrowth of a petition of the eastern railroads for a re-opening of the advanced rate eases. The origi- nal appeal of the carriers for a gen era1 increase. in rates of. per cent. was denied by the commission on July g last. Tn their petition for 2 re- hearing the roads asserted their re- ceipts since the case was decided continued to show decreases in oper- ating income and that that situation was aggravated by. conditions result ing from the European-war.
 The commission decided on Septem- Der 19 last to reopen the case and began hearings one monthi later The hearing continued for several days, many witnesses having been heard both for and against the proposed in- crease in freight rates. The comnais- sion had had the case under consid- eration since that time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19
Amusements
POLL THEATRE

When the cares Of your Christmas shopping are off your mind tonight do no forget that over 5000 comfortable and roony seats in the big Poli the atre will be ready to take care of the weary and a vaudeville and picture bill Of. unusual cleverness and skill has heen prepared to wait away thoughts of displeasure, disappoint- ment or weariness. Appearing on the boards this last half of the week be- fore Christmas is none other than a. big lot of burlesque, specially prepared for the vaudeville stage, with a set ting which requires two stories of scenic effect, Four rooms in which living moving people are performing at one time is the feature act which is commented as being the biggest thing staged since the days of the great nelodramas which still live in the memory of the older generation The music lovers will be charmed with Demarest, the novelty vioIinist, who apjerforms, with an excellence that places him upon a concert plane. His repertoire of classical and popular se- lections has made a distinct hit with Bridgeport audiences. Allied to this act Of musical class are the DePalma sisters, in classic and statuesque pos ing, with touch of the modern as we'll as faithful depletion of famous works of art. There is a 1ifelixe at titude in each. graceful denopstration that even sFrpasses the co1dness of lasting art
 The Conlin-steele trio present a whflrwind run. of fun and nonsense, combined with a piano. and coming directly from the largest theatres in New York do not fail to appeal to the laugh making chords of Bridgeport's $ hunor lovers Leonard & Arnold, in a musical comedy, Never Too Old to Love-. display both dramatic talent as well as comic situations and re- ceive their just measure of sincere applause. The John troupe of aero bats in a sensational act which re- Quires both strength and skill and the utmost poise of mind' to accomplish without accident,F hold their audiences spelIbound. As a climax to a great vaudeville show, Dan featuring Lew Docl1stader, the famous minstrel man, illustrates Dal Reid's famous novel of war time days and gives an idea of the great war now in prog Eess.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19
NOVEMBER TRADE FIGURES COMPILED
 AT WASHINGTON

Washington, Dec. 19,+Figure made public by the Department of Commerce show that November im- ports totaled s126. ,oo7, against $13S, ,0So. .520 in October, $1S9,71o, ,611 in September, and s129,767.s .s90 in August, and were $21,769,5 529 less than in November last year. Novenn- Der exports totaled $205, ,766, ,424. against $194,711,1 ITO in October, $156,- g52, ,333 in September, and $110, ,367, ,- 494 in August, and were $39,772. 618 below these for. November last year. This falling off inc1ud ed a decrease of s$71. 401,324 in cotton, all other articles as a whole showing a net increase of $31,628s706.
 The excess of exports over inn ports for the month <vas $79.209.417, compared with $56.63O, $50 in Octo- Der, $16,341.722 in September, and an import balance of $19, 400. 406 in August.
 Of the November imports, 62.1 per cent entered free of duty, against 5 1.7 per cent in November, 1913, and 5S 6 per cent in November, 1912
 Comparing the trade movements in the eleven months ended November 30, 1914, with those of a like period of 1913 imports show a total of S1,- 674, SIS, 401 against $1,6O8. .570.9 last years and exports, $1 867 S79. .583. against $2.25o. .s22, s64 last Year
 Imports of gold in November last totaled $7.s91,729. against $7,o4O, TSP in November. 1913, and in the eleven months, $53, ,67s. against $5s, 475 in the corresponding period last year.
 Gold, exports in November aggregat- ed $14. 526,482, against $6.662,9 ,958l in November, 1918, and in the eleven months, S222.485,232. against $s1,- 226.017 in the same months of last year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19
THEATRES. Park City.
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
ooNnaoN COUNCIL MEETINe


 At q special meeting of the Com mon Council of the City of Bridgeport, Eheid at the Council Room, Friday ev- ening. Dec. Is, 1884.
 Present Honorable Jarrot Mor- ford. preai ding
 CounciImen Bacon, Curtis. Hurd, Iyons ConEad. Averi1l. Wheeler, Mor- gan, Benz. Shannon. Leverty. Hayes and Beach.
 bsent=A1dern1an Wilmot
 Absent Councilmen Barr. Roberts and HubbelL
 The~rollowing resolution was adopt
 REsGMNED. That permission be given to J. H and J. N. Benham. Hap- ry HadE Elbert B. Hubben, A. W. Wallace, Josiah Baylies, John S. Ben ham, James Staples, George w. Ives, Russell Tomllnson, Andrew E. Joy, Thaddeus Benedict and Henry Elliott to construct 8 sewer in State street, from Water street to the old drain west of Broad street, of the same size and material and at the same grade as the sewer in Beaver street; provid- ed tEaE all parties first enter into an agreement with the city to allow it to turn the surface waters of the streets into said Sewer, and also to tap or continue said sewer, on the payment by the City of one quarter of the total cost of said sewer, such total cost not to exceed $S per IneaI foot, and pro- vfded further that said parties will i agree to sell the said sewer to the City at its cost aforesaid. and to stand their share of the assessment of ben- eflts in case the City should so pur- chase
 RESOLVED, That said sewer shall not be commenced until the agree ments above referred to are executed to the approval of Alderman Bishop and Councilmen Bacon and Wheeler, who are hereby appointed a commit tee for that purpose on the part of the City.
 Adjourned,
 Attest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19
BROOKLYN DIVINE
 AT SAINT JOHNS

The Rev. Dr. Reese F. A8sop, D. D, of Brooklyn, N. r.. will occupy the pulpit of St. Johns Episcopal church tomorrow morning, December 2e2 pr. Alsop is one of the best known men of his church in the diocese of Long Isl and. He was for many years rector of St. Ann's church, Brooklyn, and is now a member of the General Board of Missions in New York city.
 z He toured the world few years ago with Bishop Lloyd on an inspec- ton of mission stations. He is con sidered an authority on the subject While in Bridgeport he will be the guest of Rev. and Mrs Stephen F. Sherman, IT,, at St. Johns rectory.
 A British protectorate was formally proclaimed Throughout Egypt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19
PUBLIC HEARINGS ENDED:
 NAVAL BILL NEXT WEEK

Washington, Dec l9-With the completion of public hearings and with a great mass of testimony be fore them, individual members of the House naval affairs commission today began Informal study of the years naval appropriation bill. Public hear ings were concluded yesterday with the testimony Of Representative Gard ner, of Massachusetts,
 Although the naval committee will not meet until Monday when it will set to work in earnest, committeeman. today were going over the testimony adduced during the hearings and com pairing it with the estimates and rec concentrations of the navy depart ment The committee hopes to com plete the bill next week and report it to the House before the holiday re- cess.
 Representative Roberts has subrrlit- ted to the committee a statemen based on commute cation from Sec retary Daniels, comparing the annual recommepdations of the general board or the navy with what Congress ac- tually granted during the years 1903 1914 The statement shows that dur Ing that period the general board rec commended 38 battleships, one arInor- ca cruiser, three protected cruisers and two battle cruisers Of these recommendations Congress a1ltho horized the following:
 Seventeen battleships, two armored cruisers and no protected cruisers or battle cruisers. Other important rec concentrations made by the board were III destroyers of which Con- gress authorized 52; 34 scout cruisers of which Congress allowed three and 30 submarines, which Congress in creased to 55.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19
ABERCROMBIE LIKES ,EM

December Is. 1914 Editor Evening Farmer:
 Dear Sir:-Win you kindly allow me space in your valuable paper to ex- press a wish, from a resident of the Ninth district. which is. that our Hon. Mayor. will see to it that the consent of Messrs- Tague and Baxter be se- cured for reappointnent as fire com r1issioners. We have been fortunate indeed in having had such a scompe- tent body Of gentlemen on our board of commissioners. Gentlemen who have been untiring in their efforts to bring the department up to the high est state of efficiency and who have by their manner, won the respect and esteem of the entire fire department. I sincerely trust that these gentle men will be reappointed and so con tinue the good work
 Yours respectfully
 ". R. ABERCRON1BIE 28 Putnam street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19
LARGE REWARD FOR
 S5O,O0O IN JEWELS

is being offered here today for return of jewels valued at mof'e than $50, 900 which were lost by a bride of a. few days who is stopping with her hus- band at Hollis, l.. I. The jewels were lost on Thursday night while the couple, who refuse to disclose their names, were enroute in an automobile from a theatre in this city to Hollis. The couple are said to be very wealthy and well known in Chicago and Pitts burgh. The lost Jewels consist of a. pearl necklace, a diamond sunburst and Nsevera1 rings
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19
BOX FACTORY, RUSHED WITH WAR ORDERS.
 WILL BE ENLARGED

The Compressed Paper Box company, who supply ammunition containers to the U- M- C. Go are to enlarge their plant An l. shaped structure will be added on Thompson street, connect ing with the main plant and is de- signed to accommodates those work men who are now employed on night shifts. The work will be rushed and special machinery has already been ordered to take care of the increase in the business on special boxes for the CarTfdge company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
FROM A LONDON PAPER.

An American officer who carried a flag over to the British lines, after having dispatched the business of his mission was invited by the British commanding officer to dine. As usual the wine was circulated. and a Brit ish officer being called upon for a toast, gave MT. Madison, dead or alive which the Yankee drank with out appearing to notice.
 When it came the Americans turn to give a toast, he gave the Prince Regent, drunk or sober, ssSSir,'' said the British officer brist1ing up and col bring with anger,'' that is an insult,'
 No sir answered the American, fc0olIy, fits only reply to one .
 A very splendid Ball was given at
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
pEoPTE AND THEIR DoINGs.,

PEOPLE AND YAEAa DO1NGS. Terrence Rogers, of Company B., left this forenoon for Philadelph1a, where he will hereafter reside, hay ing accepted position there.
 Mir. waEer Dunlap has taken a po- aition with Breckbill & Benedict, 611 Main street, where he will be pleased to meet his friends.
 The Misses Mamie shannon and Kfttie Lane spent Sunday in South port the guests of Miss Annie Russell.
 RANDNIA JEFFERSON DEAD. New York, Dec. 1s-A1rs. Millie Jefferson, better known as Grandma , Jefferson, died here at the age of 100 wears. months and 16 days. Grand. una Jefferson was an old colored wo- man who married Peter Jefferson, the body servant of Thomas Jefferson She oA years.
 STERLING STREET AGAIN.
 cAnce more has an accident occur red at the Sterling street crossing. Last evening three men while trying were ran down Their horse was killed, the wagon demolished and one of them so injured that death is cer- tain The others were badly injured but will probably recover. The Wag- on was occupied by Jacob Weiss, Weiss was driving. Weiss was injur- ed internally and but little hope is lheld out for his recovery Officer Brennan sent in a call for the anbu- ilance and the injured trio were taken to the Bridgeport hospital
 Trough weather Clerk William Jenufngs of this city, the Scientific so- caety may arrange to have Farmer Dunn, the Feli1 known observer at New York. deliver 2. lecture here in 9. short time. His subject would be. of course ons the weather and he will no doubt have 9 large audience
 
 Mrs Martha Reilly, an elderly wid- ow, residing at 164 Ha11ett street, while enptying a bucket of ashes yes terday. fell and received a painful cut Ion her right temple. A piece of glass almost an inch long was removed, by pr. O,Hara-
 The members of Company B were gratfded last evening to be informed after skirmish drill of the pTNmotion iof Corporal R. N Burroughs to a ser geantshfp, vice Sergt. McMiIlan, dis Charged. Sergeant Burroughs has been member of Company B, since
 DEATHS
 Tn tll1s city. Dec. IS. 1ss4-F,rancis Gilroy, aged A years and g months Funeral from his late residence, 615 Main street, and thence to St Augus- tines church
 Tn this city Dec 1S-Margaret wife of Peter Banmann- Funeral from her late residence. AZ Congress St.. and thence to st- Augustine's church. 1nterment in St. Mfchael's cemetery.
 
 THEATRES. Park City.
 stCoon Hollow which was given last evening made a decided hit It is of the order called romantic comedy.
 Ro-morrow William H Crane will present his new comic play ssThe Pa cff1c MaiI.'s
 That popular deHneator of rural character, Mr. Archie Boyd, will pre- sent his new version of .-The Country Squire Christmas afternoon and ev- enfng.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19

W. s. Brandegee. of Black Rock, now held in 8, eco bonds by the superior court for assault with intent to kill, is awaiting his coming trial with the greatest composure, according to re- cent statements attributed to him in his home, where he is conyalescing from a broken wrist. Though the case has been set for the February term it is likely that it may be advanced to the December docket
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19
LYRIC THEATRE

A most pleasing play is ssThe Reju- venation of Aunt Mary, made famous by May Robson, which will be present. ed by the CaIburn players at the Lyric theater all next week. Tonight will be the last night of The Gilded F'ooP' and if you wish to see sherman and the other members of the company in the funniest play ever produced, be on hand at the rise of the curtain this evening.
 Miss Emma DeWeale, popular char acter actress, will play the part of "Old Aunt Mary" who is made young by the companionshfp and good cheer of the friends of her nephew when she comes to New York. Her nephew is at college and is sued by a. woman who claims that he has promised to marry her. Aunt Mary decides that she had better investigate the affair on the scene and goes to the city.
 Then comes the Joyous entertaining of her 'tboy's'' chums and she is en- tirely rejuvenated. This will also be called musical week. as several se- 1ections will be given by members of the cast Miss DeWeale as Aunt Mary, sings a song Aunt Mary sang to her nephew when he was boy.