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Decorah-posten og ved arnen., 1915-03-09
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
An a g AmuSennentS
POLI'S

ssA Holland Romance a dainty op-' cratic sketchA that requires the ser vices of four talented artists, heads the exceptional program that will be, seen for the last time at Polls to- night William Pruettes who is a not ed Broadway star,4 has leading part in this happy little opera and is assist ed by Charles Orr and other artists who can sing
 The feature photoplay is -'The Way Back dramatic story of evil souls reborn, featuring Miriam Nesb1tt and Frank McGIynn- It is a photoplay or unusual dramatic force and is most. capab1y produced
 Other attractions of the vaudeville program include: Hal Stephens and company, in delightful program sketch, haractdepic picturesques" Stu are & Stuart, in o4nedy dancing and singing offerIng Eo14neH & Blair local fayorites,s in an acrobat1c novel tv. Bert Frank & company, in one art comedy; and Moran and Finley, In q dance revue
 Tor the first half of next week, it is announced that tfThe New Impressa- rIn.s an operatic offering with IA ar tisfs, will head a big vaudeville fpro- gram <
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11

birds, although these pairs often give good results. Where matings pro duce undesirable qualities, it is neces- sary to- rennate cull out the flock Continued close inbreeding is not de- sirable and many try to avoid any in breeding. Where pigeons are band ed, the female on one foot and the male on the other, it is fairly easy to regulate inbreeding.
 Forced mating may be~made if the sex of the birds is known, by confin- ng them to mating coops with a movable wire or open stat partition between the birds of each pair, so that they can see each other for to 10 days when they are allowed ~4to;~ go together and are then removed to the breeding pen if they appear to be properly mated. The male is usually placed in the mating pen one day earlier than the female. The female pigeon is usually smaller and less as- sertive than the male ~ and has 8 smaller head and neck, although sex is a very difficult thing to determine e in this way Both natural and forced matings are used extensively with good success.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
EMPIRE

1o1zn sBarrgnore. the popular 5uven- s11e comedian of both the screen and speaking stage, adds new deserved 1aurels to his already 1on sSS string of previous successes through his excel lent work in the five part Paramount Famous Player comedy. The Incor- rfg1b1ee Dukasae,~ in which he is ap- p6aeans at tne above stheakre today.
 Hz6s comedy subject is one that starts with a smile and ends amid shearfy Slaughter, as the feature was wuaE6en and produced for laughing DusppSes oEIy-
 On Monday and Tuesday another high class Paramount feature, entitled e1Easrnera1dass' feafmrfng Mary Pick lord, win hsaE the all star sSelect-pro- gEams soffeEed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
PLAZA

s.Yusfice,'% a four reel moral play of unusual gripping power Is the big psaotD-a1traction at the Plaza to-day .T.zass story Is unique and. intensely dra- 1vaaRixs From the first. scene to the last
 GeoEge Nagel & His American Beauezes In a snappy musical farce s,rstffaad sGeorgse Did It's is head4in- linne fhe vaudeville. There are ten nsop4e In the act including a chorus A0eApuet4y show girls in beautiful cos Runaes, and thea songs and dances are v.s.v blessing. The entire offering is p.r4a owersin hurEah fashion and never easas. to stB1ke a popular chord
 NO more beautiful offering of song and pianologue could be wished for by a vaudeville audience than that orasenhed by Olga & AIado, the little MeIba, and the Russian Boy Pianist Tlzelr repertoire is composed of high class selections only and the way they render 1t is a rare treat greatly ap- pxacaated by local audiences
 The re1nadning of the vaudeville urozram i8 made up ofGreen & Cole In thear screaming farce Fx entitled -.JOluing the Navy and Mile De Pin na in a novelty aerial act that pieases-
 Completing the bill is 1.-The Gam bser's L O. U.7' and "The Strength of Samson /
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
M. F. O'Connor Asso.
 To Hold Cla1nbake

The 10th annual outing and clam bake of the M. F. OfConnor associa- tion will be held at Forest Grove to- morrow and at which it is expected that between four and five hundred members and friends will be present.
 Unlike the majority of outings held by clubs this season the one tomorrow will be a clambake and not a sheep roast. Lobsters, chicken and all that goes to make an appropriate menu for a clambake dinner will be served The outing will start at o'clock in the morning and there will be plenty of action until o'clock when the dining tables will be set.
 Boxing will be 8 feature of the after noon. Three lively bouts between local youngsters are on the card. Baseball will be included among the sports of the day.
 The feature of the occasion will be the reservation of separate dining ta- bles for family parties. Several tables have been reserved and it IS believed a large contingent of feminine friends will be present. The Long Hill subur- ban trolleys, running on a, half-hour schedule, will transport the guests and members to Forest Grove.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
LYRIC


 Tosnigft's performance will be the final performance of My Arizona Girl. Cecil Spooner's big dramatic success at the Lyric theatre If the attendance tonight is anywhere near as large as has been the case at the pefformances during the past few days all records will be broken at this theatre. The play being primarily an American play, dealing with problems which any cf us are apt to run up against any day, has made the play one of the most interesting and ab- korbff1g dramatic offerings ever pre- sented in Bridgeport
 Miss Spooner has particularly at tractfve role in the play this week and shares honors with her leading man in the production
 Everything is now in readiness for the presentation of next weeks play, s.One Day. dramatized by Miss Spoon CT from the famous novel of the same name - the sequel to EIinor Glyn's Three Weeks-'' It is expected that the play next week will be the big gest success of Miss Spooneris local eugagennenf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
FRANCE PRAISES WILL LSON'S COURSE
 IN DUMBA CASE

Paris. sd bt. 1.-The French press views with considerable satisfaction the action of the United States in call ing upon Hungary to remove Dr. Duaba as ambassador at Wash ington.
 ftThe die is cast and Washington now is passing from diplomatic con- trovwsy to acts," says the Petit Par isien.
 "The note is courteous in style but at the same time imperative. What ever fAustria's response, the energetic act will have it's effect upon the world"
 Alfred Capus says in the Figaro:
 Nothing marks better the universal moral .discredit to which our enemies have fallen than the note pointing out that Dumba longer is accepta ole. Certainly it is not a declaration of war but it is a declaration of incon- patability.''
 Germany note on the sinking of the Arabic reached Paris by way of Gen eva too late for publication or com ment in most of the morning papers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
CITY OF BRIDGEPORT,
 SEWER PROPOSALS

Proposals will be received by the Paving & Sewer Commission of said 1915, at 8 o'clock p. m, at office of Secretary, Room No. 22, City Hall, for the construction of sewers in the fol- lowing named streets in said City, as per plans and specifications on fife in office of the City Engineer. A certi- fed check to the amount of five per cent. of amount ot bld must accom- pany each proposal. The Conmissio O m reserves the right to reject any or all proposals The total length of sew CTS to be bid for is about 3,600 feet, in River street and North Washington avenue with a pumping plant; Marion street: Willow street; Brothwell street; Laurel avenue; Edna street; BOStwicll avenue; ROcton avenue; Putnam street; Sherman street overflow.
 BERNARD HEATING, Secretary.
 September g, 1915. 19 b*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
Luke McLuke Says:


 A lot of the people who talk to the Lord every day consider themselves too good to talk to their next door neighbors. It takes a woman who has four clos. cts filled with clothes to keep on indig- hating because she has nothing tc wear.
 After a woman has been married long enough she discovers that the later a man has to stay downtown and work at, the office theless money he has or pay day. fas
 One man sits around and talks about what he is going to do while the other man goes ahead and does it. Then the first man will begin knocking the sec ond man because the latter is so pros. porous.
 A city man sees so much silk and plush and paint that it would be good for sore eyes to get look at rosy checked country girl wearing a calico A dress. Once upon time a man got a change k of heart. and>he decided that he would never again lie to his wife, and that he would tell her the truth about ey- erything. He. got home at D. m- anG at 6:15 p. m. the ambulance was haul ing him to the morgue.
 The old fashioned man who used to come, home loaded down with groceries and bundles now has a son who is toe high toned to carry a bundle. but who brings home a package almost every night.
 Another reason for the high cost of living is because every woman wants to be dressed better than other women
 It is strange how fond of bathing s boy is in summer and how much he de tests bathing in winter.
 A woman is as certain that he1 brand is the best brand ofsbalzing pow der as a man is. that his brand is the best brand of booze.
 When a woman is around thirty and still unmarried she does an awful 1oi of talking about Gus girls
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
EInC City Traffic
 Policemen s Power
 Nslllified By Judge

4 10ew sHaven, Sept 1-Through a decfSfOn given by Judge Haz1 yester- day suppor31ng~ demurrer filed by counsel for tine Connecticut Co, in ff1e case. of a n7otorai1an arrested for disobey4ng a. trafIlc of1cerss signals, She city ordinance which gives the police fhe right to control traffic, is probaa91y nu1hfied. The Hnotorrnan started his car without the oh1cer's $ .agnaa. The ordinance fails to. des- z1gnate that a vehicle must not start or stop without a. signal. It pro- vfdes that they shall start or stop upon signal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Ebe- nezer s.. Phillips and Nelson E.. Freshour, heretofore having been engaged in business of general truck ing, under the firm name Of The J. H. Luddington and company have dissolved said co-partn ership. Said business will hereafter be conducted by the said Ebenezer s. Phillips un- der the firm name 5ef7J .seFKs LsuddIng- ton & Company.
 Dated at Bridgeport. Conn, this 9th day of September, 1915,
 EBENEZER s. PHILLIPS,
 NELSON B. .FREsHOUR. 10 b%p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
Located.

ssWhats,' inquiries Luke McLuke, "has become of the old fashioned pink sea- shell that used to repose on the old fashioned whatnot?' The last time we saw it, Luke. 1t was still reposing on the old fashioned whatnot in, the southeast corner of the cellar.-Sprfng- f1e1d~(Mass) Union.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
Bits < of Byplay 
 By Luke McLuke Copyright, l916, the Cincinnati
 Enquirer

Smoking. ''This rirne may seem silly joke,'' Renaarke old MT. Snipe, ''But, if you want a stove to smoke, Just take away it's pipe
 Cincinnati Enquirer. '"This rime may seem silly 1olze,'' Said wise old Mother Fant, s'But, if you want boy to smoke, Just tell him that he can't
 Newark (O.) Advocate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
NO ILLNESS IN SCHOOLS.

Inspection or Hsae newly enrolled pupl1s of the city schools to ascertain disease prevalent. Reports to Health Omcen E. A Mcclellan indicate that only two cases of illness have been reported. These are under observa- tfon in the homes with EAttle probabi1- 7Iy that serious symptoms will devel- op.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
Add New Speakers To
 Toast List For State
 Liquor Dealers Banquet

Beside the speakers already an nounced for the banquet of the State Wine, Beer and Liquor Dealers as- sociation which takes place at the stratfield hotel on the evening of next Tuesday. George w. Carroll. president
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
That Grapefruit.

HaI NE0EsCIFutHs
 When you hand a lemon to an opti- mist he will dig upaa little sugar and a little whisky and a little hot water and make himself comfortable.-Cin- cinnatf Enquirer. Noticed the remark able growth in the ranks of the opti- mists ?-New York Evening Telegram. But what would he do if handed a grapefruit ?-Houston Daily Post, HolS Ter for sharp knife to cut the quinine favored tape out of the center and some powdered sugar and maraschino cherries. = New York, Evening Teley gram. < .5-,~...s.ge Dear Luke-I am surprised that you didn't tell the Houston Post that a grapefruit is merely a lemon that has taken advantage of it's opportunities Mack.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
FISH AND CAME Asso.
 TO ELECT OFFICERS.

F4ae annual meeting of the Fairfield County Fish & Game Protective as- sociatfon will Ite held Monday even ing in the board of trade rooms in the Newf1eld building. Officers will be elected at the meeting
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
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of the New Jersey State association and Senator John M. O'ConneL of Bridgeport will respond to toasts. MT. Carroll will speak on fraternity
 and Senator O'Conne1I will discuss ''The State and the Liquor Business"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
Oddl

It makes me wonder as write,
 It sure is mighty strange; Why does man say moneys tight When he has some loose change?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
sonne<Nose.

Lost.-One sorrel horse mule with white nose weighing about TOO pounds. Warren {Ark) Democrat-News.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
The Mise Fool.

''NIan was made to mourn observed the sage.
 That's right;'' replied the fool. 'sHe has to hustle to pay his rent, and if he can't raise the rent he has, to keep on the move.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
Ouchl

We shouldn't throw away our gold, Nor keep our pockets sealed,
 But we should try to be whole souled
 When we know we're well .heeled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
SECRETARY or sTATE
 TO HOHD 1s, HEARINGS.

Nineteen persons will be given hearings Monday afternoon before Secretary of State Charles D. Burnes on charges of auto law violations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11

A seat on the New York Stock EN- change was posted for transfer for $60, 900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
HuhI

"Can you run a typewriter?" asked the old fogy.
 q used to think cou1d.'' replied the grouch, "but I married one"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
AS WELL.AND. AS MUCH

No merchant ever failed if he advertised as WE'LL and as MUCH as he could.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
Paw Knows Everything.

Willie-Paw. when does man wear a grave expression?
 Paw-When he is acting as a pail bearer, my son.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11

Troops of Gen. Villa are in cOntra1 of the coal fields of Sabinas-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11
Toudh,

It is a great injustice that
 Man can't pay what he owes; But, while his income just stands pat, His outgo grows and grows.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-11

SPECIAL SALE OF
 F. E R N s JOHN RICK & SON.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-24
Romance Hinged Lipes 0f
 Many 0f Our Presidents
Jefferson Lived True to His Martha -"Dolly Madison Famous White House Queen-Jackson's Unfor-
 tunate Married Lfe-Other Romances.

first wife was Letitia Christian, of an old Virginia family. She was beau
 tiful and sweet and had many ad-
 mirers. On the part of Tyler it was a
 case of love at first sight. They
 plighted their troth when she was but
 sixteen and he seventeen. On his
 twenty-third birthday when Letitia ! was twenty-two, he led her to the altar.
 Romance and Tragedy. The second winter after the death
 of Mrs Tyler, MT. Gardiner, of Gard
 brought his young and accomplished
 daughter, Julia, to share in the social
 gayeties of Washington, where she at
 once became a belle. The widowed president, worn down by the unhappy state of his political affairs, found
 solace and relaxation in the society Of this cultivated girl, whom he soon began to woo, and whom he married at the Church of the Ascension, in New York. The tragedy which marked the courting of MT. Tyler while on a trip with MT. and Miss
 Gardiner on man-Of-war on the Po-
 tomac, and which cost the lives of
 MT. Gardiner and number of nigh government officials through an ex-
 plosion of a gun, is too well known to need repetition.
 There may be many who do not know of the love tragedy in the life of
 President Buchanan--a tragedy that
 resulted in his dying an unwedded
 man. It was in 1919, when the future
 president was twenty-eight years old,
 that he became engaged to Anne D. Coleman, the daughter of a wealthy resident of Lancaster, Pa. Gossip set tongues a-wagging, and Miss Cole man, being of a sensitive nature, sent
 young Buchanan a note breaking off the engagement. She died soon after ward.
 Trousseau Betrays Secret. 1 Grover Cleveland had known Fran ces Folsom as child. Later the girl entered Wells college and every
 week came a hamper of flowers from the gubernatorial mansion at Albany i Cleveland was then governor of New York;, and, upon her graduation, from the conservatories of the White House. Rumors from Paris about i wonderful rousseau being prepared 1 for Miss Folsom gave the secret away 1 Miss Folsom had a grandfather at Folsomdale, whom she called Papa
 John, and he was to give the bride away. But while she was crossing the Atlantic, he died. It was resolved
 that there should be an immediate
 ceremony. With the ideas of a young girl, who is always supreme upon the
 matter of her wedding rites, she de- cides to plight her troth in the White House. It was a private wedding,
 only the families of the bridal pair
 and the cabinet members with their
 wives, being present.
 Woodrow Wilsow as gallant
New Britain herald., 1915-12-24
RURAL CREDITS BILL.
Final Draft Before Congressional
 Sub Committee.

Washington, Dec. 24.-The congress sional subcommittee of the joint committee on rural credits had before 1t today for approval the final draft of a rural credit bill. This committee will report to the full committee next Monday, after which the latter body will make it's report to both houses on rural credit legislation.
 The subcommittee had incorporat- ed into the final draft of the bill a provision fixing at $6,00O,OO the capi- tai stock of the twelve land mortgage banks which, distributed about the country according to the agricultural needs, are to form the backbone of the rural credit system. These banks will be permitted to charge a maxi mum of six per cent. interest to the farm borrowers but are expected by the committee to charge less interest than that normally. This land bank system will be independent of tho federal reserve or any other existing banking system and will be controlled by a central board whose officers will be in Washington.