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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25
ODDITIES IN
TODAY'S NEWS
Drake, Believing He's a Hen, Makes Other
Fowl Pine for sleep.

u
Fowl Pine for sleep.
FIT. LOGAN, Colo, July 25.-Mrs.
Anna Marshall, owner of one of the
finest ranches in Colorado, tells this
nature story:
She possesses a drake, which she
says has such a firm conviction that
he is chicken that it has been neces-
sary to ostracise him to prevent the
death of a whole brood of chickens
from lack of sleep.
His name is Clarence. He was
Matched through the kindness of a
mother hen. Clarence was raised
with the chickens and has turned up
his bill at the other ducks on the
farm He refuses absolutely to asso-
ciate with them. His constant chas-
ing with chickens over rocks and
rough places for grasshoppers and the
like has torn away the webbing of his
feet.
1t was observed that Clarence in
sisted on taking the top perch when
the chickens went to roost. The brood
became emaciated and several died,
their owner declares Followed an
investigation which disclosed this:
Not being built for chicken dor
mitory and suffering the additional
disadvantages of having lost the web
bling of his feet, Clarence, immediate
ly after going to sleep, would fall OH
his perch, shaking the chickens from
their positions on the roost. He re-
heated this unfortunate habit so ire
ouently throughout the night that the
other chickens couldn't sleep and be-
gan to pine away. So Clarence was
given a stall by himself.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25
Over a Thousand School Children Live in
This One Block.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, July 25.-
More than 1000 children, between the
ages of six and sixteen, live in one
block in the third school district,
South Philadelphia, as shown by the
report of the Bureau of Compulsory
Education, completed yesterday. me
renort also SAYS that in a nearby
block eighteen languages are spoken
among the school children.
The report shows that there are
27O, 900 school children. and it is esti-
mated that between $4,000 and 10000
additional names will be added when
the schools open in the fall:
OF the children listed this year
almost $4,000 are employed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-04
HOW ARD 6. BENEDICT
 IS SPEAKER TONIGHT
Expert Tn Factory Management Who superintends Big Local Plant
 To Be Heard.

Tonight at o'clock. Howard G. Benedict. general superintendent of the American Graphophone Company of this city, will speak in Warmer hall on the subject of Time Study as g. Basis for Premium Work Under Scientific Management.a This will be the eleventh lecture in the twelve week course being promoted by the educational department of the local r. M. c. A.
 MT. Benedict began work along the scientific management line about twelve years ago. His recommenda- tions from the firms in the varied lines of industry with which he has been connected speak in the highest terms of his practical ability and good judg- ment. and tireless energy in carrying out this work.
 MT Benedict is a member of the American Society of Mechanical En- gineers. Society to Promote the Science Of Management, Society for Promotion of Engineering Education, National Association of Corporation Schools, Efficiency Society, American Economic Association and American cadeny Of Political and Social
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-04
SHERRY PLAYERS
 IN SCREEN PLAY
PRODUCTIONS DE- CLARED IMPOSSIBLE IN ERA
 OF MOTION PICTURES.
PLANS MADE FOR ENORMOUS Lo- CAL CAST AND SCENES IN ALL
 SURROUNDING TOWNS.

The death knen of the legitimate drama was sounded in Bridgeport yes-. terday when the Sperry players, who for the past sixteen years have reg ular1y met to formulate and present ter and after a. full discussioni of the theatrical situation decided it would be impossible to make any dramatic production pay for itself under pres ent conditions.
 The name of leading stars in famous productions was discussed and gener- ally admitted that the only style Of amusement that was popular and att tractive to theater-goers today was local or nation-famous locations
 It was decided that with the Sperry cast and the opportunities of incIud- ing local scenery with the plot of a drama written for the players they would lead in their line by being the play combining local scenery with lo-. cal personages. Such an innovation later to be presented to the public at the Lyric theater will undoubt ed1y meet with ready favor, especially as the plans include invitations to the public to witness the original picture taking which will be enacted in reg u1ar picture studio to be erected here.
 It is understood that the plans will include picture taking in all the sur rounding towns from Greens Farms to Milford and that many of the local talent of those towns may be- in the cast.
 Robert sperry, the author of the plot to be acted, announced that work upon the production will be started on Tuesday. a.zsssaEs Iza
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-04
POLISH PEOPLLE
 IN LOYAL MEET Commemorate Constitution Of Nation Founded In 1791 Speakers Of Note Gather To Counsel Solidify And
 Education

Fitting ar111vegsary commemorative services for the constitution Of Po- land, which the powers of Europe have never permitted in force but which was formulated by the Polish nation at iWarsaw, May 3, 1791. and which. after a century and a quarter the great mass Of Polish people still long for and cherish were held yes- terday in Bridgeport.
 Solemn high vespers celebrated in St. AIdchae1's church were later fol- lowed by an evening of recitation and speech making by the most prominent Polish citizens in this city at the RQaza. theatre.
 The significance of the meeting may be realized when it is known that af- ter years Of oppression, Poland the most patriotic Of all European na- tions of the itme, met in great con gress in 178S to formulate constitu- ton for her people. This was passed on May 3, 17S1, giving freedom to all religions, though that Of the state was to be Roman Csatholic. The peas ant and ordinary citizen was also to be granted the franchise and the king was to be made an executive Of the people rather than an absolute mon arch. i Ss.ss aSE X Through a coalition of Russia, Aus trfa and Germany the a1bonorny never occurred, but Count Casinir Pulaski and Taddeus Kosctuszlro. patriots who saw the opportunities for their race in this country and who were willing to fight for the cause of freedom else- where,s came to America. It will be remembered that Pulaski was the first to organize the American cav. airy under the commission Of George Washington and is buried at savan- nah. Ga, where he died fighting for the freedom Of this country.
 Likewise, Kosc11iszko, commissioned by Washington. built the forts around Philadelphia and established West Point as a strategic point Of defense on the Hudson river.
 The meeting last night not only re- called their memories, but ringing speeches upon patriotism and the so- 1idtncation Of the Polish race in Amer fca were made.
 Dr. B. I. Snykowski spoke upon this subject, describing the present sftzation in R3llssia. and here, adyo- cated loyalty, outlined plans for the future and encouraged all to be good patriots and to continue the work for political soltd1ty.
 Fr. StanisIaus Cxelusnick, o. M. C., spoke upon the conflict between America and Mexico and the attitude of the Polish people towards both, expressing the hope that Mexico dominion through the efforts of the United States.
 Fr Ryd1eewsa<i, of the Order of the Holy Ghost, Darfen, spoke upon the education of the child by their paE rents. Fr Baran, pastor of St. Mi- chaeFs church, thanked all who at tended for their interest.
 A fitting program was given by the young people of the city, includ- ing selections by the church choir and various songs by the school children A recitation s~The Death Of a Trai- tor'' by Miss 2. Tadzewska, was greeted with much enthusiasm as was another by Miss Pauline Falkowska.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-04
RECEP TON TO
 CHILDREN OF MARY
Impressive Services at Church
 of Sacred Heart.
Forty New Members Received Into AffiliafionRev. Dr..
 MOOpe's Sermon.

With the massive edifice crowded to the doors and agloW with lighted can dles. the solemn reception of the Chil- dren of Mary and tbe crowning of her |statue took place last evening in Sa- cred Heart church. Promptly at 7:30 the long procession, headed by Miss |Afay HaIpins president Of the socfetys' en tered the churchs singing the. Ave dent came the forry new candidates who were to be received into the SO ciety 250 members and 70 members of St. Agnes Guild.
 The-Rev. Dr.. Moore, pastor of the church, pontificated at the solemn ves- pers, which followed the procession. He was assisted by Rev. Matthew Judge as deacon and Rev Thomas Mooney as sub- deacon
 vespers over, the reception and crowning Of the statue of the Blessed Virgin took place The 40 candidates wells ascended the altar in pairs, where they were presented with the ribbons and medals Of Mary by pr. Moore.
 It was an inspiring sight to see these young women, who henceforth conse- crate themselves to the Blessed Vfr- gin, ascend the altar steps and solemn ly receive the livery of Mary
 The croWning Of the statue of the Blessed Virgin was equally impressive. The 360 young ladies slowly and so1- emnly Wended their way two by two to the statue of Mary. The president of the society placed a jewe1ed crown. upon the head of the statue, then each young lady deposited a pure white carnation in an immense stand ing heart which stood close to the sta.- tue. During tf1s beautiful ceremony the entire society sang the hymn Ion This Day We Grown Thee.
 The crowning over. Rev. Dr. Moore delivered an eloquent sermon on the life and virtues of the Blessed Virgin
 He compared the lives and excellence of the great types of women who had gone before to that of. the Blessed vir- gin and said that she excelIed them all for hers was the beauty of the soul.
 She was noted for her angelic pr1r- ity, her charity, her humility and tor titude and her wlro1e-soul love of God.
 In conclusion, he exhorted the new members to fashion their lives after hers
 The sermon was followed by benedic- ton of the Blessed Sacrament which was given by Dr. Moore
 After benediction the combined so- !cieties sang. the Divine Praises. Those who were foffuh ate; sfsos1sh to witness this inspiring ceremony win long re- member #
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-04
REFUGEES TELL OF RUPTURES BE TWE N 'HUERTAAND ADVISOR

Vera Cruz, May EAmerican refu- gees continue to arrive from the capf- tai and they bring divergent storeis |lof the situation there. Arrangements are being made today to send a naval vessel to Puerto Mexico to meet a large number Of refugees due there Tuesday morning-
 Latest arrivals from Mexico City confan the previous reports Of a groEdng undercurrent Of feeling against the Huerta regime and tell of a rurnor of rupture between Huerta and General BlanQuet, minister of war; Some of the returning Americans who claim to have information from those close to Huerta. declare he is re- tterAting to confidants that he will never resign but talks of Fthe possf- bilities Of a coup against him.
 Several of the American business men say the foreign diplomatic rep resentativesf counseled them not to leave the capital, that there was no necessity to do so as there was prac- tfcally no danger and the whole sft- uation would be clarffied soon.
 The refugees generally expressed disappointment at the lack Of any in dfcation of an advance of the Ameri- can army on the capital. They say the best class of Mexicans have this view. gS E CUSTOMS RECEHPTS PRoBIEMd
 There is speculation in oficiaI circles re garding the disposition Of the cus- to3ns revenues of this port, said to az gregafe over a million dollars in gold a month. The federal officers who fed inland took important papers from the customs house files and 1t Is difd- cult for the American officials to clear ID the business. Mexican customs re- ceipts are pledged in part as security for the soId national loan ana the remainder was pledged by Huerta. for the recent French loan
 For the present, all the customs re- cetpts win be impounded to await in- 5t1uctions from Washington. Several eargoes have been unloaded during the last few days and more ships are the United States and EurUpe so that the accumulated receipts will soon reach a considerable amount
 The demand for 6 fractional Amer ican currency was suddenly increased today when H. M. Eoopfnson superfn- tendent of the United States Railway Mail Service, who has taken charge of the post office. placed American postage stamps on the market and stipulated that they must be paid for in American money.
 PROVOST TAKES CHARGE
 The administration of Col Edward fH PIuznmer, provost marshal, began today almost at the point where the civil government under Robert J. Kerr had carried it when ended by orders from Washington. Col Plum mer has been given wide latitude by General Funston, who wants to de-, vote as much of his own time as pos- sibIe to military duties, although all cases requiring his personal attention will be carried to the comrnander-in- chief ofs the land forces.
 Col Hummer had assigned to him army and navy men for heads of all departments and several enlisted men to be used for clerical work, but these will be added to by civilians Plum
 ner's government starts with 3a0, 900 pesos worth of revenue stamps and 70, 900 in cash recovered by C. H. Stewart, treasurer under Kerr's ad- ministration
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-04

TRiAL WORLD IS SHOT THnouels AND THROUGH WtTH zETHIcAr AseD MORAL FORCES.
 The great corporations have lenrned that they MUST CEASE TA5 R7 N F4STFRFUL AND MUST B EsCOME SERVANTS. They hmxe Msxned that when they seek *o guwern they find public opinion ntunnErR than they. Let us hope that the day is past when men EAh by controlling the brute power -oE cash exercise mastery over the rnrrposes, the initiative and the eets of their fellows.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-04
BULLET -SpLINTERED SHIP
 BRINGS FORTY REFUGEES

New York, May 4The Ward line steamer Guantanamo arrived today from Tampico, Vera Cruz and Havana, with 20 refugees from Mexico, Is from Tampico and two from Vera Cruz. Most of them are women and clil- dren.
 The Guantanamo was at Vera Cruz during the recent fighting and for a time was in the line of fire while the United States forces were landing. About 60 bullets passed through the charthouse and super-structuFe
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-04
Oxford university is to have co-ol

Oxford university is to have coop erative stores managed by undergrad uates One would like to show how the Harvard idea had spread to the effete mother country, but the idea that has been adopted by Oxford seems to have been taken from Dublin university, not Harvard. It is hoped that the new system will check the excessive use Of credit. as many un- dergraduates now run up bills beyond their means.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-04

PORTRAIT THAN EiFtsER is THE INsREssE oF TH E soe4AL c Q s ssc<o-es- NESS. TIE REc- 6tNiTsors oF HU MAN val 1Es Asso RE
 REaDSUSTMENF GOING oN ALL O v E n T H E LAND TH E WHoLE IMptgs-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-04
B. Fl. DILLON & co.

Why didn't 1--but maybe It's not too 1ate.''
 Chapter 2.
 Offm came the watchers shoes, coat and hat. Visions of front page ac- counts in the newspapers of his brave deed f1oated before his eyes. He saw an object in the water just about to disappear. He dived.
 Chapter 8.
 Well" said the other man as he walked away, .sthatss three less cats in the house if did waste a perfectly good bag
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-04

1.-THE MOST sloMsFScAssr slors
 OF THE Tsmss ls psoT TtaE
 iPscREAsE OF WEaArA OR #veM Tss@ EpscREAsE OF aaoeeop : 0LY oR TsdE REBELLsoN AGAINST ", OF WHICH so MUCH IS SAID
 MORE POWERFUL AND MORE fM-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-04

Science.
 The next and last speaker in this series of lectures on management will be Carl G. Earth, consulting engineer or Philade1phfa~ Mr. Earth has an interpationa1 reputation in engineering circles and 1t is believed that a large number of men will come out to hear his lecture on t~The Establishment of Standards'' next Monday night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-04
mWARD ADKINS
 siz SEEKING DIVORCE

Edward C. Adkins, an employe of a local department store. has brought 6irorcs proceedings against Efie Lo6is Atkins Of Atlantic Cfty N-s J. De1srtfon on March 20. 1911. is alleged
 The couple were married February 14, <cet Mrs Adkins maiden name was ItIa Hogers- Papers were served on her nt 715 Atlantic avenue Atlantic
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-04

Mrs. Helen Mitchell, ss years old. was instantly killed by falling from the fifth floor of her home on First avenue, New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-04

Plans have been made for the un- yelling of the monument of the Arling- ton Confederate Monument Associa- tzon at the Arlington National Gene fery June 4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-04

Ideutenant-Colonel. c. M Perkins. forced out of the United States Marine Corps in 1907, was restored to rank by the passage of the House bill by the Senate
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-04
THE SMITH MURR
All Inilliner must clear out!

We are going to clear all the hats and flower Then we are through with the millinery business.
 Now-the best trimmed hat for $2i % lot of goodstyle ones at $l and $1 50.
 Even some at l9 centsl Best of the untrimmed hats,-I9c. A big lot at 18 cents Plenty good enough for in the garden the beach.
 A big lot of flowers More of taem than of hats. fo many of the hats came trimmed Pretty sprays and sn gle flowers nices in the garden 25c Poorest ana than price for some use.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-04
(By ssJerry.1)
 Cl1ant.er I.
THE RESCUE.

The night was dark. the bridge had but a single lamp. By it's feeble rays the watcher saw the other man glance about, then walk quickly into the shadows further onand then the watcher heard a sickening splash in the swirling waters below.
 Good Heavens, came from his lips as he started on the rup 1T knew it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-04
E. H. DILLON & CO. l1es NAN s7:
ses MAIN emeH1aa
 Wholesale and Retail Leading Miiiinsrs
THE POLICY OF THIS HOUSE IS TO GIVE THE BEST VALUES PoaHIBLN

The Secret of Our Popularity Ia Tn the Above
 Our reputation among manufacturers is such that in transactions involving quick of large quantities of merchandise FOR CASH the Dillon millinery firm is first considered Such opportunities frequently for there not week that we do not make exceptionally ad sometimes but always The above tells the story how we able to sell desirable merchandise often for less than half what other dealers offer at
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-04
LONG CLOTH,

LONG CLOTH, 1e yard pieces, soft finish for under garments-eec
 PILLOW CASES 4s by 80 inches, good cotton, inch hen10c. CREPE WASTING cheek and stripe, nice texture, many styles-12 1-2c-
 SILK RATINE yard wide, full line coIors, light weight, 25c. <
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-04
ssHEE,TGNG

STEPPING 40 inches wide, close round thread. to 19 yard Iengthssc yard. RICE voF pure white, A inches wide, nice f5 waists ana dresses 25c
 WHITE sUTTTNG, linen finish, very good for skirts ana n1iddfea. S0 inch 4a d-zc. SILK CRETE in all the new coa6rs, printed vi buds and flowers, soft and fzne
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-04

EazssseT grant Ads. one Gem { weed :.
Middletown transcript., 1914-07-04
OLD MEXICAN CITY
Sightseers Look UponNMitla as One Of
the Chief Points of Interest
In the Country.

Among the many ruined cities of
Mexico dating back to antiquity is
Militia, Of unusual interest to the sight
seer. The name is a contraction or
corruption Of the word Mictlan, mean.
ing "the place Of DEATH" The modern
village and the ancient ruins occupy
the center Of an arid plain or valley,
surrounded on all sides by equally
arid hills, on the highest summit
Of which are the well-preserved re-
mains Of a great fortress, whose
walls are of a rough construc-
tion and without ornament Of any
kind. Nearly in the center Of the
plain five great groups Of buildings
stand out completely exposed: Many
Of them are now nearly shapeless
mounds and masses Of ruins. Two
great groups, however, are in compar-
atively perfect preservation, third
is incorporated with an old church,
and fourth, the great sacri1cial
mound, is surmounted by the ruins Of
very ancient church. The principal
buildings are Of stone masonry.
Middletown transcript., 1914-07-04
o4 T'S FAMOUS
na on Its PlacIa Waters Rows
v Weirdiy Chant as They Tug
at Their Oars.

AS we sat on deck, beneath the min
arets Of the mosque, the skies slowly
turned from orange to lilac and purple
Of night, throwing strange pink light
over the city's buildings, Ariche Bell
writes in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The minosa trees and date palms be-
came black and great white cranes,
seemingly knowing that their wings
had an appropriate background, cir
cled over our heads, over the deep
azure river and over the many white
sailed dehabeahs that were floating
along in the breezeless night, propelled
by rowers who were chanting weirdly
as they tugged at the oars.
Dimly, we could see the black draped
figures Of numberless women approach
the rivers brink and we knew that the
splashes in the water were caused by
the dropping Of their heavy jugs, which
they twirl around till they are filed,
after which they raise them laborious-
ly to their heads and then skip up the
banks and disappear in the darkness
Of the night.
The sounds of the city ceased and all
was quiet. All but the plaintive lay of
piper who must have been some
where not far of on the bank of the
river. It seemed that he was playing
the love song of Larbi of BENZ Mora.
It was monotonous and drowsy and In
Il r
dawn heard the boys pulling the
stake near my window. 1 had fallen
asleep to native music and now I was
awakened by their song AS we start
ed up the river, the clarion call of the
muezzin rang out from the minaret.
For good Mohammedans it meant that
a new day had begun-but for infdel
Americans, there were several addi-
tional hours Of sleep.
Middletown transcript., 1914-07-04
reachInn the chIIdren.

In the Woman's Home Companion
appears a department called "The Elk
change" in which various contributors
give household suggestions. A Texas
woman tells, as follows, how she has
taught her children to pick up their
playthings:
Being a busy homekeeper with
three healthy babies to watch over, l
try to teach them to help themselves.
One great problem is to get scattered
toys picked up and put away In proper
places. l secured a good-sized soap
box, which I covered neatly with
denim, and to which 1 fastened four
casters. At night this is our freight
train and it's a very simple matter to
get my men to push the car around
and collect scattered freight (toys)."
Middletown transcript., 1914-07-04
Tha -


Speaking of deas--and they are q
common topic Of conversation ID some
parts Of the United States as COM
mon subject as mosquitoes in New
Jersey or flies In other places certain
British and other scientists have late
" discovered that fea becomes old
and inirm within twenty days after
its birth, although some ieas have
been known to live to be ninety days
old when especially weIl-fed. Up to
the fifteenth day of its career the flea
is able to do considerable amount
Of execution. After that length OF
time it becomes rather sluggish and
Indifferent. These are important ad-
ditions to the literature Of the flea.
It has long been known that the flea
is no respecter Of persons-is, in fact,
very promiscuous in its associations;
that it is extremely agile; that a
settlement of fleas anywhere soon be-
comes overcrowded; that f1eas thrive
on most poisons; that they can easily
distract ones attention from the most
important topics, and that they are
meaner, much meaner than flies in
their manners are, in fact the most
impolite of insects.