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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-17
LYRIC

The parts of Mrs Wiggs,'' to be played by Mary Gibbs Spooner (Cecilss mother)s and ~Lovey Mary by the little star, as everybody knows, were Alice Hogan Rice. Nine or ten years ago., Annie Crawford's double drama tizations enjoyed a tremendous success. The piece was produced for the first time on any stage at McCauley's the atre, Louisville, in the locality of it's writing. October 5th, 1903, with Mrs. Carr Cook as Mrs Wiggs,' Mabel Taliaferro as s.Lovey Mary Helen Lowell as Miss Hazy,' William Hodge as ''Adr. Perkins, ,'' Oscar Eagle as s'Mr. Wiggs,. and some of the most celebrated players of the American years Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch" played throughout the country to phenomenal business It was finally brought to New York and put on at the Savoy theatre Sept 3rd, 1914). Here it ran for two solid years to ca pacity houses. By this time Mrs
 Wiggs.. 2, Miss Hazy,'s ssLovey Mary. 2. MT. Stubbins,' and the various other characters in the company became as we'll known footlight and fiction fig ures as fOld Scropge,'' sMIcawber, 2 Tom Sawyer and .1Huckleberry Finn,'' famous character creations of famous writer's
 Mrs Wigs of tie Cabbage Patcfo  is play which has already done great big things in recent annals of stage tnearicals, and will afford Miss Spoon+ CT splendid part as .sLovey Mary 'i Here is play of positive dramatic worth, and at the same time, a char
 acter play which formed the real stepping stone to the starring success of many notable present day Broad way celebrities, a few of whom are mentioned in the above article Mrs. Vie<c soF ha truly natural play. a wonderful play.
 with very wonderful record in all the big cities Of this country. At any rate, it will undoubtedly prove to be a
 most fitting attraction as a Yu1etide theatrical offering, as well as affording ] Miss Spooner as s+Ioyey Nary part 1 in which the popular little actress will outshine her extreme efforts as "a stock star Throughout inc week, as every iperformance, a handsome group pic ture of Miss Spooner's excellent com pany will be presented to everybody
 as a Christmas souvenir.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-17
PLAZA


 No more intensely interesting photo drama has been offered local play goers in months than the Plaza,s dveg part Triangle feature for the latter half of the week. The Lily and the RoseY in which are featured Lillian efsh. star of ssThe Birth of Nation,'' Rozsika Dolly as the siren and Will fred Lucas as Jack Van Norman. The splendid ting of these three stars makes their presence felt by the spec stators throughout the entire action and the story itself is one that dee Il1ands the utmost attention Rezstka Dolly as the aIluring dancer who seeks to win the affection of the husband of pretty ,unsphisttcated Lillian Gish. who was never more sympathetic nor. charming than. in this wonderful pie, tt1re, has a role that. she is able to carry in appalling1y realistic fashion.
 .Hrhe Village Scanda1' is the title of the two-part Keystone comedy and inc fun offered by Raymond Hitchcock and s.F-atst5yr'' ATbuclle in their fight for the favor of Flora Zabelle, is a rare treat
 4sSong and Danceland," a very novel and beautifully constructed offering of tlle type suggested in it's title is head lining the vaudeville end of the bill. There are seven people in the cast four of whom are pretty and talented young women with pleasing voices. All are skilled dancers and their steps are original.
 Mack, Albright 6 Mack, a clever trio of songsters with delightful rep
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-17
EMPIRE

Another Paramount masterpiece sill be the featured attraction at this 4heatre to-day and to-morrow.
 This unusual featuref claims the ti- tie of .The Cheat and features that ever welcomed actress Fannie Ward, one of the c1everest stars that ever graced Broadway.
 The story unfoIded in the five parts is one that is repIete with thrills, grip ping situations and intense climaxes and together with the acting of Miss ward and the supporting players the settings. direction and photography, this feature truly raazzs among the best of the Paramount uasterpie c--
 Numerous other feature subjects will be shown together with this mag terpiece.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-17
Amusements
POII'S

!
 .TIle Eel Mail Clerks" carrying all sorts of messages and packages of happiness, are featured in the pro- gram at PoIi's the last half of the week, in tabloid musical comedy that is most entertaining. Eight pret- ty girls are the clerks, while the com edy is taken care of by Tommy Toner and Clayton Crouch. two versatile chaps. The chorus numbers are es- pecially good, and there is an 1elabo- rate scenic investiture-
 President wiIsonse ney sumner home in New Jersey, .Sha do v7lasV Il''s. estate, is the setting for many scenes in the photodrama saThe Unfaithfu1 Wife Starred in this interesting drama are Robert B. Mantell, the ern- fnent tragedlan. and beautiful Gene sinusua1 and Is interestingly presented in six reels.
 Flanagan & Edwards, two funny fellows, have a most amusing skit 2Dn and On,l' dealing with 9 busy day after a busy night in the lives Of two actors. They were warmly re- ceived.
 The Three Moran Sisters, charming girls who possess real talent, won Tnerited applause with 3 fine reper- toire of musical selections. and Mott & Maxhe1d drew manly laughs in an amusing oddity called 'sThe Manicure and the Salesman
 Baby Mansheld a little girl who can sing won her way into the hearts of her auditors with several numbers, and Mayme Remington and her Picks four gyrating duslxy mem bers, offered a whiriwind of songs and dance that was most enjoyable
 Other photoplays completed the very attractive program
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-17

eFtoire of hits and the ability to put them over in a manner that made them popular favorites with yester- days audiences, had an important spot on the bill. The comedy injected by one of the members played an inn 9ering.
 Ryan & Riggs in a snappy singing and talking skit entitled Disturbing the Peace were warmly welcomed. Their line of chatter was humorous and their song numbers well chosen
 Martin & Martin had a dancing fan tasy to offer that came in for a big denonstration and it was worthy. for nothing to equal it has been seen To- calIy this season
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-17
MACKINAWs

We we served men so long that we know what men like and our long association with them leads us to. believe that a Mack inaw will please them ilil1neasurably,
 ST to s1o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-17
Xmas Specials
MEMS RAINCoATs

Double texture Eng
 fish Slip Ons of tan and green with plaid back, absolutely wa terproof, $500. $500 5 better coats at 9$1O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-17
AS WE'LL AND AS MUCH

No merchant ever failed if he advertised as WE'LL and as MUCH as he could.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
Sues for Loss of a
Finger Under the
Compensation Law

whether Miss Eta Grottman, IS years
Of age, sewing machine operator for the
BenIs Bag company Is entitled TO dam
ages for the loss OF the middle finger OF
her right hand under Nebraska's COM
pensation law Is the issue in suit on
trial before District Judge Redlck.
The compensation law provides no ade-
quate remuneration for loss Of finger
Miss Grottman's attorneys, Brogan q
Raymond, allege that she is totally dis
abled from working as a sewing machine
operator In the future They are suing
for 200 compensation. TO be paid in
accordance with the provisions OF the law,
The needle OF the sewing machine pene-
trated Miss Grottman's finger July last.
She continued to work until the finger
began TO throb with blood poisoning. Gam
creme necessitated It's anputation
The plaintiff charges that tho company
was negligent in directing her TO operate
sewing machine when she had been
employed IN the sewing room only short
time. The company maintains that Miss
Grottman had had sufficient experience
as a machine operator and that she was
negligent In permitting tho accident TO
occur.
Miss Grottman lives with her parents
at 1is7 North Seventh street. She came
from Germany TO Omaha two years ago.
Her wage while she was working was 81
a week.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06

under control before It spread beyond a
portion Of the second floor.
The building Is Of two stories. OF brick
walls and frame construction.
Reconstruction work will be started
vt once
The company reports there will be
short delay in the shop until the insur-
ance adjuster has gone over the factory.
but this will only be matter Of two
or three days. The tanning, dyeing and
taxidermy departments are working as
usual and the fun office force is at
work ready to take care of all customers
ana inquiries.
d. d. Arnold is general manager OF
the concern and ". H. LOOMS. president.
The latter highly praised the work o;
the firemen, saying that their efficient
efforts made 1t possible for the firm TO
continue business the same as usual
Joe Foreman and Harvey smith both
of truck No. 3, sustained injuries while
fighting the blaze. Foreman received a
deep cut on the cheek when struck by
cornice. Dr. Charles Zimmerer took
five st tches in the wound. Smith was
lacerated about the hands.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
WOMEN WORRY As
FUR PLANT BURNS
But Although Loss is About Twenty
Thousand Dollars Omaha Women
Will Not Lose Furs.
SOME ARE DAMAGED BY WATER

when Omaha women read in the
morning papers that the plant Of the
National Fur and Tanning company
was burning, many at once began to
worry, for many had their furs there
either for storage or being repaired.
They kept the telephone office at
The Bee busy until they we're as
sured that none Of the storage furs
was destroyed and only a few that
we're there for repairs were slightly
damaged by water. The company
says these orders will be replaced or
settled in full.
The plant ~ 1925 South Thir-
teenth street was damaged by fire early
yesterday, the loss being estimated at
s2DO 900 covered by insurance.
The fire originated in a room on the
second floor. Spontaneous combustion
is believed to have ignited n lot OF ma
terial In e room used for the manufac-
ture of fur coats. The first floor was
water-soaked. The flremen got the fire
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06


You have doubtless heard the
story of Pat and the whisky.
The story goes Pat was sitting by
the road side with keg labeled,
"Whiskey Below Cost" When
asked how he could make a living
on that basis, he replied; sure,
it's the quantity | SELL" Leave Pat
alone for an answer. Now, we
have lot OF silks which we might
label In that way, and keep near
the borderland of truth. A manu-
facturer's agent saw the goods on
our counters only yesterday. Why,
he said. we made that and that
and that. Our prices were higher
than you retail them for; how can
you do Il? Here's the answer:
One of the biggest OF all the Silk
Jobbers, after a big seasons bust
ness. said Here is a lot OF odd
pieces from various lines which we
would be glad to sell. Whatm
you give" In two minutes we
owned the goods. They are on
sale now, at 66G PER YARD.
You'll have a good job 10 match
them at 800. Not selling below
cost to us
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06

Norma Chase Of Kearney and Miss jess
Killian OF Wahoo arrived Wednesday to
be the guests Of tho Misses June and
Lucille Brown during the teachers con
vention.
Miss Nellie Lawrie OF Chicago, who
was the guest Of her brother. Mr.. Harry
Lawrie, and Mrs. Lawrie. for a month,
left for home Sunday.
Mrs. clyde Bullock Of Indianapolis.
Ind. Mr.. G. s. Bridge, Mr.. Charles
Bridge and Mr.. Donald Bridge OF Nor
folk. ali arrived Tuesday to visit Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Bridge.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
is Sued
by Heirs Of Man
Who Died in Jail

Heirs of the late Claudius Dibbern' VINO
died in the county jail in January 1913
while confined there on charges OF I'M
proper use of the mails. preferred by
federal officials, are suing Sheriff NC
shane for $4,000 damages in Judge
Troup's district court
II is alleged the windows Of the jail
we're left open on cold nights; that In
sufficient covering was provided and that
Dibbern died of pneumonia. The petition
asserts that he made $500 month prac-
ticing medicine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
Woman,s club Entertains.

The Benson woman's club entertained
at reception yesterday AZ the home OF
Mrs. Leochner IN honor Of Mrs. Charles
Haffke, who was one Of the first club
members and was president last year
Mrs. Haffke will leave this month TO
make her homo In the south Tho pro
gram consisted OF musical numbers by
Miss Alice Mccreary. Mrs. N. II. Tyson
and Mrs. Arthur Howe. guessing
game and luncheon followed the pro
gram. The color scheme was carried out
An the club colors. gold and white. Those
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
ENTERTAINS FOR YOUNG
WOMEN FROM KANSAS CITY

Miss Eugenia Patterson gave a large
tea at her home yesterday comph-
mentary to Miss Mildred Wagner and
Miss winifred Repp of Kansas City, the
guests of Mrs. Paul Gallagher. Seventy
five guests called. Miss Patterson was
assisted by: Mesdames Ben Wood and
Paul Gallagher; Miss Louis Dining,
Eleanor Mackay, FRANCES Hochstetler'
Stella Thummel. Gertrude Metz, Ruth
Hitchcock. Ann clifford. Alice Jaquith.
Harriet Metz.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
WASHINGTON BOUND OVER
FOR DISTRICT COURT TRIAL

c. w. Washington, negro. arrested and
identified as the man who held up and
robbed Miss Stella Schoor and Clarence
Anderson on the night of October 2. was
bound over to the district court Friday
morning. Washington maintains he
knows nothing of the holdup and after
doing some shopping with his wife, the
night of october 2, went Immediately
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
Gloves

II has been exceedingly graft
flying to have 30 many teachers
OF yester-year come back again
for gloves. We want everybody
TO know that this n One Glove
shop. where you can buy without
fear or trembling. A New Pair
for every pair that Is faulty. For
Saturday, Kids Of all eolOrs, which
sold at s1.25 and $3.50. wnl be
sold al 95G PER PAIR.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
I.unoheon for Prof. Leavitt.

Frank M. Leavitt OF Chicago, voca-
tional guidance expert. addressed the
vocational guidance section OF the Assoc
citation OF Collegiate Alumnae. following
a luncheon given In his honor at the
Commercial club this noon. Prof.
Leavitt's subject was Vocational Guild
anee From the Employers Standpoint.
Eighty reservations were made for tho
affair.
Al the speakers table were members
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
Comus Club Entertainment.

The Comus club was entertained last
Thursday by Mrs. Charles Landstrom
Mrs. w. r. swisher was the guest OF
honor. Prizes were won by Mesdames
Arthur Hoover. Ben r. Marti and Morris.
On the evening of November Is the
members OF the club will entertain their
husbands at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. n. Dimick.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
nd Mesdames-
Personal Mention.

Mrs. F. A. Brosan Il expected home
the latter part Of the week froTa New
York
Mrs. Wilson Lowe has returned from
weeks stay at Excelsior Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Rourke left yes
terday for San Francisco TO attend the
convention OF the National Association
make an indefinite stay In California,
Mrs. w. L. Brayton has returned from
California.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
present weres
Box Luncheon.

The innovation Dancing club will have
a "Yama- Yams" party next Friday even
ing at Harte's hall. and the girls wiz
each bring box luncheon to be Auc-
toned off 10 the men whose supper
partners win be determined by the name
in the box. Twenty-Five couples will DO
present.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
Luncheon for Gnests.

Mrs. Kennlth Patterson gave a lunch
con this afternoon 10 eight guests for
Miss Winnifred Repp and Miss Mildred
Wagner. house guests Of Mrs. Paul Gal
laghor. The table was decorated with
baskets OF pink roses.
on Tuesday afternoon Miss Bruce will
give a luncheon in honor OF Miss Wagner
and Miss Repp
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
Women's Dresses

Ideal as far as weight is con-
csrned-styles most attractive
fabrics of light wool - quite a
range to select from-Checks.
Plain Colors, Combinations of
Taffeta Silk charmingly arranged
with dainty colorings. Satins also
mixed in the lot. Dresses which
ordinarily should bring SIS, SIS
and $40. 90 or
Saturday .......... VOsOO
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
Dinner and Dance Series.

Begiraing on Saturday. November IL
the University club will give series Of
dinner dances. Arrangements will be
made that the guests may dance as they
dine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
Sorority Girls Pledged

The Kappa Delta sorority OF the Uni
versity OF Omaha held their annual INF
tiation Of new members Thursday after
noon at the Carter Lake club The
pledged members we're put through an
exciting ordeal. including the catching
and skinning OF a frog Following the
initiation a banquet was served at the
home ,of Miss Laura AFFORD. Those
nreaept were.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06

home and retired. The handkerchief
bearing the laundry mark VIZ. he as
serts. does not belong TO him. as he
never sent a handkerchief to q laundry
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
Special Sale of Suits
for Juniors

These garments are for misses
who are just bridging the years
between girlhood and woman
hood. In the lot are many
adapted TO slight figures. You
might say suited to the 15-year
miss and from that up to voting
age. Popular colors, too-such
as Navy, African Brown and Boil
ling Green. The styles are up to
the minute. $3.50. SIS and $40
former prices. Go TX
Saturday. each. -. " \ GsSO
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
Bridge Luncheon.

Mrs. Ralph NJ. Peters entertained the
Wednesday Bridge club at bridge lunch
con this afternoon. The table was deo-
GRATED In ohryAanthemums. The NOM
berB arc:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06

tendent Il. u. Graft. s. II. English, Mes
danes Winifred stoner. Paul Hoagland,
Edgar Scott. Misses lone G. Duffy,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
AnnoyInr FnII Couah,

The first dose Of DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey will help sou. II kills the cold
germ only &c All druggists.-Advertis-
ment.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
Women's Coats

It's n wee bit carly to TALK
COAT SALES. The charming
weather and our glorious Ne
brasha sunshine have contributed
To the joys of llviDg-but have
been q little tough ON the Goal
Man. Strange, too, IL IL not, how
people will put off the evil day
of spending money-when thes
don't have to? Reason per-
chance why you haven't bought
your Winter Coat yet. We want
you TO take home pleasant MEM
Dries OF your Omaha visit and so
we have gathered together for
Saturday q group of splendid
Coats for women at DO 90
the little price of. -. VOsOO
$500 would not be too high.
We are not wholly unselfish I'm
this offer--frankly we have too
many coats. There should be a
lively session here.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
Silk Hosiery Sale

We prepared for your viht by
making a very extensive pur-
chase. In the usual way these
stockings would sell for 800 per
pair. Indeed. they are such as
we ourselves have sold at that
price. Colors are various. em-
bracing all the popular shades,
and in addition black and white.
Some very attractive stripes go on
for Saturday. All at one price.
soc PER PAIR.
Whether for your own use or
for remembrance-we can con-
ceivo OF no more desirable pur-
chase.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
Skirts Made to Your
Measure

The bars go down for ONE DAY.
Orders placed Saturday we can de-
liver In 10 DAYS. (This is for
the benefit of out-of-town custom
ers.) The price is $500 for the
making and we guarantee A FIT.
Ask the first intelligent looking
person you meet land you'll find
very many such in our big city,,
what does COBB stand for?
Synonymous with Good Candy the
answer will be. Take a box home.
GOOD ENOUGH To EAT-Fon-
dGnt, Fudge. Caramels, Chocolate,
Marshmallows, Gum Drops, Ju-
iubes. Nut Candy, Molasses -
smooth, chewey. Every good and
perfect thing made from sugar;
THAT'S COBB. Special for Sat
urday. Choice Black Walnut Taffy,
Soc for a pound box.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
Society,"
BY MELLIFICIA.
Friday, November 5, 1915.

YoULD
M specialists
Atlanta the the profession all the sae7
smallest the
have small southern
northern the Workers smallest
have small feet
smaller their
numbered onehaf smaller than
a northern
to
which the
length
until
her shoe
a
hardly creature
the
in o Gillette
foot willing suffer it.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
Past Events.

Mr. and Mrs p. J. HRnrahan enter
tained at a Halloween party at their
home Sunday evening. Those present
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
Entertained at Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin T. swobe enter
tanned at dinner last evening preceding
the Subscription club dance. The guests
were:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
Messrs. and Mesdames-
On the Calendar.

The woek-Hnd Dancing club will give
its first formal dancing party OF the
season Gt Chambers. Saturday evening.
Elks' Dance.
The Elks gave a dancing party at their
club Thursday evening. Those present
ware.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06

ROBERT P. SKINNER,
United States consul general
to London, photographed
upon his arrival in New
York.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
FEWER CASES APPEALED
NOW FROM POLICE COURT

More than 1900 was collected in fines
In police court last month, and of all
the cases passed on by the court. only
eight were appealed. This establishes a
new record for the year. in the latter
instance.
Use The Bees ''Swapper" column
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06

Another lively session at the
Dress Goods Section. For a week
We have been compelled to refuse
orders for
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06

Those who wish to leave orders
for embroidery work, such as in
itials, ETC., on handkerchiefs or
linens, must get orders in SATUR-
DAY. After that we cannot prom
Use deliveries before Christmas.
We get orders from Maine TO
California for Handkerchief -
Reason Why-No house in An sr-
lea carries a more complete select
ed stock of choice styles Bought
direct from the makers in most in
stances. None can serve you bet
ter, FEW so WELL.
Boas are awfully scarce. That
Is the good kind. Here, too. we
can serve you we'll. Indeed. ALI
kinds of NeckweaT and Dress Ac-
3esso1es. Truly a great Dry
Goods Store and so HONEY.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
Men! A Word or Two
With You

Saturday an advance sale of
Sleeping Garments. Outing flan-
mel night shirts and paiamas.
Storm windows are going up all
over town. Squirrels are busy
Chose that are left, putting up
their winter food.
SIC for night shirts instead of
$1.25.
Sl,15 for pajamas instead Of
$3.50.
S1.55 for pajamas instead Of
$500
Made for US.
Balmacaan Top Coats
WeatherDrOOfed.
$1,000 instead of $3.50.
Sis. 90 instead of $1,000.