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Coffee Culture in Mexico.

The coffee plant is an extremely dell
cate and capricious thing. especially in
the early stages of its development.
In Mexico, as elsewhere, the seedlings
are first planted in small nurseries.
and are transferred to their permanent
places at the age of about eight
months.
From that time until maturity they
are a continual care. They will not
grow in the shade. and the bright sun
will kill them. A tempered light must
somehow be produced, and in Mexico
this is often accomplished by planting
them between rows of banana or cane.
All weeds must be kept carefully
away from the little trees, and particu-
larly a certain vine. which coils itself
When the berries begin to develop
the plants must be watched with spe-
cial care, as the weight of too many
berries will quickly snap the brittle
limbs.
The bushes flower from January to
March. and the berries are ripe about
October or November. Then comes the
most trying time of all for the planter.
Each berry must be picked as it ripens
or 1t will spoil. and the berries 1nVa-
riably ripen one by one.
Electrical "Towpaths."
One of the problems in the operation
Of the Panama canal was how to get tho
great vessels through the narrow locks by
which tho different water levels arc con-
nected. To allow them to. go through
under their own power would be to risk
collision with the lockgates and tho dam
aging Of valuable and intricate machinery.
Some method of towing the vessels was
necessary which would insure perfect con-
troll of both their speed and their direc-
ton.
This has been accomplished by INSTALL
ing a system of electrical locomotives
operating on tracks beside the locks and
controlling the vessels by cables, Just as
a mule draws an old-fashioned canal boat
from the t0wpath
Each lock is divided into two channels
one for ships bound In each direction On
either outer wall there is a double-tracked
trolley line and upon the center wall. be-
tween the two divisions of tho lock. two
lines with one return track in common.
Thus a ship passing through the lock Is
controlled by four locomotives. two on
each side, before and behind The lead
Ing locomotives pull th6S vessel, While
those behind control its direction They
are also equipped with a special type Of
brake, which enables them to bring the
vessel to a quick stop.
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First Step Taken
to Rebuild Belgium

which will prevent haste in the re-
building of the ruined cities, and these
are the immediate purposes of the Lon
don conference. Members of the Bel
gian ministry will be present to con-
fer with the city planning experts, and
definite provision will be made for a
survey of all Belgium under govern
ment direction. as soon as peace is
made.
This survey will include the rural dis
tricts as well as the cities, and will be
made the basis of the proposed resto-
ration. The two most important fea-
lures of the plan are to restore the
charm for which Belgium has long
been famous, by reproducing as nearly
as possible her great public structures,
her churches and cathedrals, and at the
same time to provide for rebuilding
the homes Of the people SO that they
shall embody the latest and most ad-
vanced ideas Of town and city planning
Thus the hope Of the conferees is for
a Belgium not only artistic and beau
tiful as before. but great deal more
modern and sanitary.
One of the means of accomplishing
this ideal will be to lay down rules to
govern every detail of the physical de-
velopment of the cities. Thus, in the
reconSrTuctlon or buildings, there will
be certain regulations as to spacing,
plumbing and many other details. The
streets of the new towns and cities of
Belgium will not be allowed to grow
up haphazard. but will be planned in
advance. Adequate spaces will be left
for recreational purposes. The indus
trial and residential portions will be
determined and set apart. Sewers and
water mains will be laid with fore
thought, allowing for tho growth Of
the cities.
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Millions Damage
in the Country.

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in the Country. al " other trees %
were cut down that they might not
areas OF farm land were flooded
for defensive purposes. These pre-
cautionary measures alone are estimat-
ed to have done $50,O0o,oo0 worth of
damage in Belgium. The life of the
country people is at an absolute stand
still. Those who have been unable to
leave the country are described as sit
ting dumb and patient by the roadside,
unable to comprehend the disaster that
has overtaken them.
All the Belgians who were able have
left their homes for other lands. Dur
ing the bombardment of Antwerp. word
went around that two ships were leav-
ing for Ostend. In few hours 10000
persons had gathered on the quay. all
who would get passage. Two were
drowned and an old woman had her
skull fractured in the rush that took
place when the gangplanks were low
cred. Grotesque caravans Of refugees,
Transporting their goods and chattels
by means of all sorts of makeshifts,
poured along the roads. Great mum
bers have died of starvation and ex-
posure, and this will, of course. ma Ike
it easier to find homes for the return
ing population after the war. But
| there will be some to take the places
| of those who have fallen. 1t Is est-
mated that 10000 babies have beer
| born in Belgium since the war began.
| 1t Is to these-the children and the
future citizens of Belgium-that resto
| ration along scientific lines means the
| most. If these children are to have z
fair chance in life. the Belgian cities
must be rebuilt with abundant parks
| with modern schools and playground
and with the sanitary conditions which
prevent infant mortality.
u
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Impressed by Spirit of Work.

"The campaign was not only a sue
cess in every way" he said, but in the
thrty-one years l have been connected
with Y. NJ. c. A. life l have never
known so many members brought in
at one time. 1 never saw anything
that impressed me so as the spirit back
of this campaign
Arthur Deerin Call, executive director
of the American Peace Society and
chairman of one of the divisions, re-
ferred to the campaign as a concrete
form of democracy. Most of our ills
can be solved by getting together and
doing things" he said.
William Knowles Cooper, general
secretary of the association. declared
the campaign has brought out re-
sources of strength and power that
the board of directors did not know eX-
listed. We have warmer place in the
hearts of the people than ever before.
All of this should make us very CRATE
f,tI'
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Able to Improve
Street Systems

the great Belgian cities. where literal
ly priceless treasures of art and arcbi-
lecture have been destroyed, the dam
age done by the war is, in part at
least, irreparable, but in many of the
smaller places, where tho buildings de-
stroyed were of no great historical
value. scientific rebuilding will result
in great and permanent improvements
No less important than the restora-
ton of tho Belgian cities is the proner
DEVELOPMENT Of rural sections. One
possibility that especially interests
the student Of community plannine is
that Of establishing new small towns
in the vicinity Of the great Industrial
centers, similar to the garden cities-"
that have sprung up in recent years in
England in great numbers, and to some
extent in Germany. These small and
beautiful suburbs have done much to
solve the problems caused by conees.
tion Of population in such cities as
London, Liverpool. Berlin and Ham
burg.
During the past ten years hundreds
of thousands Of operatives In the rreat
factories Of those cities have baen
transported from the crowded condi-
tions Of city life to such beautfful 1T
tie rural communities as Port SunIfrht.
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1T is an inspiration to find there are
so many men in the Y. NJ. c. A. who are
not in life only for the purpose of max
ing living or accommodating money"
asserted Judge w. w. Warwick, assist
ant controller of the Treasury. speak
ing of the recent Y. NJ. c. A. member
ship campaign at the association last
evening. The occa sion was a supper
rendered the leaders of the campaign
by the directors of the organization.
Judge Warwick was chairman of the
committee on membership.
while we are making a living we
should be doing something worth while; /;
something besides doing our daily work
and making a living" Judge Warwick
extended thanks to the captains, divi-
sion leaders and team members for
their work.
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Forecast Of Spring Fashions

and the great Of special fashion nubss that follow
Read the list Of these numbers given aboye-and see
whether you willing without Vogue another season.
Or rather whether you can afford to do whouth
when its you for whole half yeaE, twelve big
amhsss-b only de tiny fiaetiua of the loss oftan -
.pasieoesd On siasls 3ehaaas hae a. ss~n =
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In many Belgian cities. the complet
destruction will mako II possible I
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Paris Shows Spring Fashions

Vogues value been uersaHy
uncertainty And ths value Win ID highest
To vsy inpostana QUESTION doat faa consult Vol
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-01
WEST END THEATRE

Few stars have ever taken such a, sudden and permanent bound into mo- ton picture fame as little Mary Miles N1inter, the captivating young actress, whose next work on tn e screen will be seen in Emmy Of Stork's Nest, in five parts refeased on the Metro pro- gram. Miss Winters fame has been well earned. for she has been on the stage since shewas seven years old she is now 15-and is consummate artist with a wide and diversified knowledge of things theatrical Her first appearance was with Nat Good win in Cameo Kirby but her big Rebel. q play in which she starred for four years with William and Dus- tin F'arnunl.
 In Emmy of sfork,s Nest, Miss Mfnter has role fon which she is ideally suited. She is seen as a hhppy ucky gfr1sof the mountains, a 1e7Eea wing In "a locale hll- ed weeds There comes to this comm unity a young man from the cftg, who in11n nediately meets with disfav and especially arouses the scorn of the mountain girI-beeause of his manners and clothes He falls mad1y in love with her and finally proves his wortn How 9 family of coEuterfeiters conspfre to break the match and ruin the young man; how they are thwarted and true love- is made to run smoothly. is revealed in a gripping story telling a vivid tale teepaing with thrills. The setting for the five part photodrarna,, in the heart of the Ozarks of Missouri, has af- forded unusual opportunity for quail ity of photography .of high artistic worth. Emmy of Stork's Nest will be seen at the West End theatre in State street near Clinton avenue to- night. Tomorrow, Grace C,unard and Francis Ford in The Campbells Are Coming,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-01
AmuSemenfs


Bridgeport folks who haven't seen the big program Of Vaudeville and photopIays at Polls the first half oi. the week, are missing a big treat url- less they take advantage of the final oplsortunfty affored tonight to see this. aheW which has played to record bus mess.
 Thes.vaudeville features are ;-of the highest order. ssPetticoats,' delight fnI comedy skit, brings here Oza w al drop, star of many Broadway sue cesses, in the happiest kind of elater- tainment. Miss Waldrop is a real ar tist and has the support of a. capable company in this dainty :playlet.
 Other big vaudevilles features in clude: Madden & Ford, favorite vaudevillians in this city, in their new skit, sRehearsal Time; the Five Me zettis, positively the best acrobatic troupe ever seen here; the Novelty Ainstrels, featuring five funny fellows in melody and mirth; and I'd Dow ling, a clever chafacter comedian.
 The photop1ay bill has two big fea- tres. comprising eight reels of film One of these is "Blood Heritage the w-fanous drama that was filmed in Bridgeport, showing many familiar lo- cations in this city. Starred in this drama are Gladden. James, Lionel Adams and Betty Gray
 'sBarbara Fritechie.' pictured in five reels from clyde Fitch's great war time drama, is another big photoplay attraction, starring Mary Myles Min ter and an excellent cast. The story is most interesting and admirably produced
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-01
LYRIC

Indications are, taking the very heavy advance sale as criterion, that Inside the Lines" that splendid and exhiIeratfng war tune play, will prove to be one of the real record break CTS or the season thus far at the Lyric theatre. As a play and production, Inside the Lines has more than crossed the line of public approval, for when a play manages to arouse an audience to a. positive pitch of en-. thusiasm at various points through out it's unfolding. it is quite safe to class it as q genuine success, and that is exactly what this weeks perform ance is accomplishing to immense audiences. It is easily the best and most imposing production and per formance of it's kind Cecil Spooner and her excellent company have pre- a most eommendab1e one, and well worthy the big attendance 1t is at tracting as .tJane Gerson,s' the spirit ed American girl, European buyer for @ large New York ladies' apparel es- tabIfshment Miss Spooner gives a splendid performances Of a part which is exactly in her line of best work, while PeH Trenton, as Capt wood. house. a secret service agent, sup posedIy an English army officer, play 5 that part in master1y manner. Tn. fact all members of the company have parts well fitted for their individual talents as dramatic artists sInsids the Ldnes' is great big play, and is
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ne that will interest everybody.
 For next week, modern melodrama
 f.I be presented, when ftKick In, the lay of the hour, will receive a com
 Ietes scenic production, an exact re-
 lica Of that given during it's one year un at the Republic theatre, New eorl
 As is indicated, by the title, s'Kfck np is a play with g, punch. It was his punch which established the play s the most substantial dramatic sue
 ess of last season in New York. It vas this punch which caused an unanimous metropolitan press to greet Kick Ing with an unqualified praise which Sent it's fame broadcast throughout the country. No produc- .auded and all who have had the pleasure Of seeing it agree that every complimentary line written about it was fully deserved It was this same punch which riveted the attention of theatrical managers of England and Australia who Immediately arranged for a presentation of Kick In'' those countries, until, at the present time. it may be said that this Willard Mack masterpiece is being acted around the world.
 On next Tuesday, night, the ern- pIoyes of How1and's S store, their fam flies and friends will form a monster theatre party and attend the per formance of Kick In,s to be follow ed by a banquet. 'a ssfsss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-01

s1rpsa ssfne in beauty of photos era phy ms well as in theme and acting, the first of the famous Triangle Plays to be seen in Br5Hge geport are dehghting. the exceedinglg large audiences that attend their every presentation.a Julia Dean. the celebrated Broadway star, IS exquisite in the role of the wife who seeks to hold her husband's love by unique method in the hve--part Triangle lnastelpiece, 'Matrimony.'' 2 The story is one that holds to the fin ish and is 50 perfectly carried through to gripping climax that interest is not allowed tos wane for an instant. Ford Sterling, n Following Fathers Fdotsteps, a two-part Triangle Key ported by a large cast of clever laugh makers.
 The vaudeville program includes Isau ghin,s Dogs, one of the funniest and most interesting canine offerings seen locally in years Anderson & Evans in their screaming satire on the inside Of theatrical life entitled a high class singing, dancing and in strumental offering that is far differ ent from tue ordinary run of acts of this type. and Sutton, Mcintyre & Sutton old favorites in @ brand new comedy knoekabout slkit that is prov ing a winner.
 The Triangle features for the latter huff of the week will be Raymond Hitchcock. one of Brpadway's most very funny tyVo-part Keystone. that will prove a splendid vehicle for the display Of his unusual talents as a 7nirthmaker: and Fully Marshall, an other favorite in .s.sable sLercha,s, a hve-part dramatic picture
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-01
Bob Shawkey Will Be
 25 Years Old This Week

Bob Shawkey, although he was con- sidered one of the most promising of the younger crop of twirlers a year or two ago. has as yet failed to de- liver the goods that would entitle him to shine in the galaxy of stars. In the process of the general wrecking of the Athletics this year Shawkey was turned over to the Yankees, and his record for the 1915season was ten victories to thirteen defeats Shawkey will be twenty-five this week, having g been born at Brookfeld, Pa, Dec. 4, 1890. He was with Harrisburg in the Tri-Sta.e League in 1911. The follow ing Spring he was signed by Connie
 Mack and made the southern trip, ,ut was turned loose, and landed with
 ae Baltimore club. In the middle of
 he 1913 season Connie bought him
 rom the Orioles, and he did fairly
 5od work in 1914.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-01
 EMPIRE

The Hypoerites'' one of the most sensational and talked of pictures of the day, will be shown today in con junction with the regular select and entertaining program offered.
 There will be no serial shown as the latest and greatest of all serials, =t.Graft,' z which will soon be shown at this theatre is not finished. The date of the showing of this master serial will be announced later.
 Tomorrow's program will be head ed by a fve-part Broadway Universal master production entitled tThe Col- lege Orphans,,' in which Garter De- Haven and Flora zabelle make their screen debutss
 This feature unfolds a heart in terest story written around college life which is always of interest.
 The latest Paramount Weekly showing current. occurrences in all parts of the world in pictorial form. This weekly film newspaper is said to be even superior to the we'll known Pathe news weekly.
 Other entertaining features will also be shown.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-01
ANNIVERSARIES
 OF RING BATTLES

19osAMarvinl Hart defeated Kid. Garter in I 5 rounds at Boston. This contest ended the ring career of Ed ward Garter, in his time one of the best of middleweights and light hevay- weights A few months before Carter. had twice gone downsto defeat before Joe Wa1cott, the squat little negro we1terweight, and his defeat by Hart who afterward claimed the heavy weight title when Jeffries retired-led Carter to believe that his fighting days were over. It was not Carter's first defeat by the Kentuckian, for Hart had knocked him out in the 9th round of Louisville bout, the preceding year Garter began fighting as 9 light weight in 1898. In 1901 he won on 9, foul from Joe Walcott, shortly before the latter became welterweight cham pion, and in a return match Garter knocked out the Demon. He put Joe Choynskf to. sleep in the first round in 1902, but later in the year was him. self knocked out by Tommy Ryan at Fort Erie.
 1s97-Gus Ru1nIin defeated Tut Rpan in 10 rounds at New Orleans,
 19O2-Joe Choynski defeated Frank Childs in rounds at Chicago
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-01
Mike Kelly, Veteran Pilot of the Saints,
 39 Tomorrow

Michael J. Kelly. the veteran pilot of the St. Paul fIub of the American Association, will begin his fortieth year tomorrow. Mike was the victim this year of the most unkindest out of all in an annun of baseball upsets and tragedies. After pulling the low ly Saints out of the cellar depths into which they subsided in 1914, Mike looked like a sure pennant winner for a time, only to be beat out by a mar row margin at. the finish. Consider ing his supposed chances at the be- ginning of the season, Kelly did well to finish second, but the peculiar ignoniny attached to his failure to cop the bunting of the Chivington- circuit turks in the fact that he was defeated by Joe Cantillon's Minneapolis Mi1lers. The love which the Twin Cities of is proveEbiaI, and reminds one of the deep and abiding afection of a terrier for a cat.
 While the humbling of his Saints by the MiIlers was bitter pill for Mike, his players. and the patrons, of pilot as one Of the miracle men of the game. In 1914 the Saints finished in the rear sof the seventh club that they came near dropping out of the league altogether. This year the oth- CT clubs kindly offered to give the zSa1nIS a. s41II Dy nand1nS over some or their surplus players, but this pro position was spurned by Mir Norton, the head of the new syndicate in charge of the club. It was up to Mike to go out into the highways and, byways and get some players who could give at least a fair imitation of "a ball club. After a month or two Mike had his little old baseball club in smooth working order, and for the remainder of the season the Saints were always among those present vixen the pennant was under consid- eration. and for 9 considerable period they held the lead.
 The struggle between Mike Kelly and Joe Cantil1on for the American Association bunting was a, war of wits between veterans who know every angle of the national pastine. Kelly has had long playing and managerial experience, and the same is true of Cantillon, who has been an umpire as well as player and manager. It was Cantillon who gave the Washington club it's first up1ift and relieved the republics capital from the odium of being the joke city of major league ball.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-01
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The next meeting of the Ladies Hebrew Charitable Aid society will be held Tuesday, Dec. T. at 3 p. m., in the Park Avenue Temple. It has been the custom of the society to have its meetings on Fridays but hereafter the meetings will be on the first Tues day of each month.
 A son was born Hast night to MT. and Mrs g. IF. Cummings, Of 237 Capitol avenue. Before her marriage, the mother was Miss Anna Buck.
 Miss Kathleen Kenney Of 492 At lantic street. has just returned from a very pleasant visit with friends in Naugatuck and Waterbury
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-01
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss COURT OF PROBATE

November 3, 1915 Estate of Eunice Augusta Ferris late of the town of Easton in said District deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeport. hath limited ana allowed six months from the date hereof for creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement, Those who neglect to present their ac. counts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are re- quested to make immediate payment
 CHARLES FABLE,
 Administrator c. t. a. Westport, Conn.
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PATENTS T E

a. A1 WoosI FER. AtoOrney-as-H.s.o 1Asc Examiner D. s. Patent Omce e115 MAIN SIT. SECURITY BLDG.
 BREDiEPORT. CONN. Bend Postal for E3OolkIet on taatentA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-01

Tn order to establish our, prosperity on firm and enduring bases after the war. every one is urged to go in and borrow all the money they can.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-01

Among the young men, a collar is not considered becoming this season. unless it is so high as to be thorough Iy uncomfortable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-01

The Congressman are off to. Wash ington, fred with a heroic and pa triotic resolve to spend the surplus
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-01

,. The European governments. seem to consider this war self suppirting as they are paying for it in promises to pay.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-01

If you find in the big cities 3 build ing with dance floor. concert hall. theater and opera performances, and a skating rink, it is merely an up-to- date hotel with all the cabaret at tachrnents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-01

Paul Fuller. who was President wilson's agent. in Mexico last year. died in New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-01

Ife a newspaper agrees with certain people. it is considered an open for ur1. independent and unbiased; if it disagrees with these people, it is bought up.