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The sun., 1916-12-31

Speare Was Born,
but 1t Is Quite at
| Home on Broad.
way
By FRANK WARD o'MALLEY.
~ 1AMoND JIM BRADY. James
Brander Matthews. Mike Sell
wyn. William Travers Jerome,
winthrop Ames. Nanny Chapelle -
these and others among Broadway's
'hrst night devotees OF the history.
philosophy and ethics OF the drama
had better make a New Years resolu-
tion to brush up In their studies, par
ticularly in the matter Of the history
g the early English stage.
TIE absence Of Jim Brady, Jim Mat
thsws. Mike Selwyn. BIZ Jerome and
wi1ny and Nanny from tho slightly
6al1headed row of tho Princess Thea
TIRE recently when the Stuart Walker
Portmanteau Theatre players first pre-
sented "Gammer Gurton's Needle at
the Princess was more than noticeable.
II was deplorab.e. and 1t was all due
10 Q lack Of knowledge on their part OF
the elements OF the history of the
drama In England.
They stayed away from the first
night Of "Gammer Gurton's Needle"
simply because they had fallen, hook,
line and sinker. for an advance story
about the piece which had been shot
the length of Broadway by some n
who undoubtedly was "A jealous rival
!, OF Max Elser and Russell Janney. who
are presenting the play ut the Princess
+, these days and nights.
According to the Broadway know 1t
AL who started the yarn which scared
both the Jims and Mike and winny
And Nanny and the rest away from
the first night performance the plot Of
"Gammer Gurton's Needle" had TO do
with the sorrows which came to Gam
Mer Gurfon when. early in the play.
she lost her hypodermic needle. The
~ "as uope, V ,he III INFORMED
OF Broadway heard and believed, and
the loss Of her only hypo needle meant
That she had to struggle through the
~ y p'ay win no way OF snoot-
~. i"'o her arr" just ABOVE
.srsUeoe .
Prof. Jim Matthews is reported to
nave said in effect to the rest Of the
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r,.h. - -. Jus. peiore ".hher on the
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w.. 80, s'm'hs 'o.his"''
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A--" Nv pIes'nes 'ne
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must meet n couple OK
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S,sss $3.50 '.ipe anu " huhk OF PIE
- "e'e IN tne gnu ana men setting
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The sun., 1916-12-31
DHE most honored man In one
Of the old fashioned combina-

Of the old fashioned combina-
ton theatres. as they used to
be called in this city. sat in an extra
orchestra chair which was kept for
him alone. In the Grand Opera House.
when It played all the successes which
had been seen at other and more ex-
pensivc theatres. many Of the audience
attended each Saturday matinee just
as regularly as the subscribers to the
seats at the Metropolitan Opera House
are to be seen in their places. In
those days II was customary to reserve
tho same seats for these matinee goers
every Saturday.
OF allthese matinee goers the proud
est was the fat mar who had the COM
Portable sensation Of occupying a place
twice as large as that OF any one else
In the audience. This seat was made
by removing two orchestra stalls on
the aisle for this performance n
putting in their place the large arm
chair. This LUXURIOUS manner or en-
joying the matinee continued so long
az the. regular patron lived.
Just now there is a well known first
nighter who enjoys IA like privilege at
come of the city theatres. He is never
compelled to struggle with the crowd
for his coat when the performance is
owe Just as the curtain is falling
experience has enabled them to gauge
the matter very accurately-two ush-
ers rush down the aisle bearing his
o~vercoat and walking stick. As the
rest OF the audience are starting out
in search Of their wraps the " ush-
ers calmly help the fortunate spectator
on with his coat. However obviously
others may glance at him this same
courtesy is extended TO no other first
righter.
The sun., 1916-12-31

a handsome woman no longer In tho
first flush e youth sat In an uptown
restaurant tho other day. With her at
lunch was her husband, by name Count
Minotto. The woman was none other
than Agnes Sorma. the famous actress
who some years ago made Il greater
success at the Irving rlacc Theatre
than any other German actress who
had ever played there,
She was then at the zenith of her
popularity and fame in Berlin, n
there shc played for a long time after
her return. Her last notable success
was in Max R~ciEhardt's revival OF
Chests" at the kammerspiele in Ber-
lin. Soon aftreward she retired from
the stage and spent her time at her
home in Berlin and in travel.
Her son is married to the daughter
OF II Chicago family. The Countess
M!notto preserves much Of her former
appearance and n She acted
here On her first visit with Director
Christians - the Irving Place Theatre.
and he WAS anxious to have her APP
pear there for a few performances.
But the actress has left the stage for
ever and will not be tempted to return.
The sun., 1916-12-31

Every strike, In whatever way II
may he settled, il sure to leave its
mark on the comfort OF the public.
The present winter has produced two
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-16
Exhume Mans Body to See If He Had
 Foot With 6 Toes

The fact that the body of the man found floating in the water at the foot of Seaview avenue Wednesday had normal feet instead of six toes on one of them prevented 1t from being iden- tified as that of MT. Stone of New York city. A Mrs. Stone of that city whose husband had been missing since May, came here today to view the clothing found on the drowned man. Some of the articles. particularly the belt buckle with an old English "S'' on 1t were identical and she was for a moment sure, that it was the body of her absent husband. She said, how ever, that MT. Stone had had six toes on one foot and that would positively identify him.
 Dr. Edward M. Fitzgerald, assistant medical examiner who had charge of the case in the absence of Dr. s. M. Garlick, agreed to exhume the body from Potter's field where it had been buried soon after it was found because of its advanced state of decomposi- ton. This was done and examination proved that the dead man had never had more than five toes on either foot. The body was buried again, and Mrs. Stone departed for her home relieved that her fears were unfounded.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-16
JITNEY DRIVERS SAVE A TROLLEY
 CAR FROM FIRE
Dozens of Connecticut Go. s, Competitors Extinguish
 Ruining Blaze.

As a large East Main street car of the Connecticut Go. burst into flames in front of the Hotel Royal in State street, and passengers ran panic stricken from the burning structure, jitneys by the score rushed to aid the property of their competitor and with hand fire extinguishers smother ed the blaze.
 The car. proceeding about o'clock last night, at fast rate of speed east in State street, broke into flames from beneath. It was stopped in front of the hotel Men and women passengers scrambled to the street. The flames illuminated the street for several blocks.
 Jitney men quick to perceive that the car would be ruined if their assist ance was not given began the 7olun- teer fire fighting with wet and dry extinguishers carried by them. At one time nearly a score of streams were played on the under part of the car by as many automobile owners. It was not necessary to call fire appa-i ratus. A wrecker crew was called to run the car to the barns.
 Traffic was delayed on the trolley lines for about half an hour before it, became, normal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-16
Paper "Growlers,"
 Deceptive to Eye,
 A New Institution

The time old custom of rushing the can," or rushing the growler." as one may prefer to call 1t, is fast becoming obsolete in Bridgeport and it will soon be but a memory in the class with hobble skirts and the Bull Moose. The up-to-date citizen now takes home his beer Tn a round paper contrivance which is thoroughly sanitary. This holds about two large glassfuls of the beverage and is similar in appear ance to those used by some dealers for carrying ice cream or oysters.
 The system is being tried out by saloonkeepers with much success, as it has many advantages. The tell tale glint of the pail is no longer seen by the neighbors and the receptacle is easily carried. There is no danger of hitting an ob- truding gate post with resonant bang. It has also the virtue of en- couraging the sale of the beer as a man, made happy by drink or two while on his way home, is now reminded that "the folks might like some too, and the old obstacle of nothing to carry it in' has been effectively removed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-16
BLOCKADE ORDER
 TO MAKE LITTLE
 CHANGE, IS VIEW
State Department Officials Studying New British
 Ruling. V

Washington, Sept. 16.-While the state department is Investigating the latest British order restraining com merce to Norway, Sweden. Denmark and Holland, officials are in some doubt as to whether 1t affects Ameri- can goods already covered by letters of assurance through the operation of The Netherlands Overseas Trust.
 The British embassy officials say 1t does not. They say no change so fundamental as that reported in Lon don despatches could possibly have been made without notification to them here.
 The only official information before the state department cablegram from Consul General Skinner, dated September 1t-seems to support the view that the new order actually works no change, for it says cit is presumed that American goods al- ready covered by letters of assurance will not be stopped"
 Absolutely no change of policy has been made by England in months, ac- cording to officials of the British em- bassy.
 The plan to allow only enough fm- ports into neutral states and calling on Germany to provide them with such a stock of goods as they consumed be- fore the war the Britih officials say, has been in operation many months.
 They point out that when the max imum stock in any country is reached no more letters of assurance are given to Americans and no more liz censes are given to British exporters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-16
Seeks To Revive
 Pedestrianism In
 This Neighborho

John Ennis of Glenbrook, worlds championl long distance walker, is en- deavoring to revive the sport of walk ing in Bridgeport. Although 70 years of age MT. Ennis is more hearty and vigorous than many men much younger and so confident is he of his physical condition that he will at tempt to walk 300 miles in six days here MT. Ennis has engaged the Ca sino for the week of October 2 to Oc- tober and will challenge any man of his age to walk against him there.
 The time of walking will be from 12 o'clock noon to F o'clock night. MT. Ennis agrees to outdistance any and all opponents each night or forfeit $25 to every man who walks farther than he in the given time. To any man who walks 40 miles prize of $5 will be given and $10 to any man who walks 45 miles in that time. Already he has one entry, Jack W. West, noted pedestrian, formerly of Buffalo, but now residing at 30 Franklin street, this city. The contest will be open to any one who desires to enter. Well known sporting men and au- thorities on athletes will be the timers and record keeper and invitations will be sent many widely known pedes- trias to participate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-16
CORSET WORKERS IN HOT DISPUTE
 OVER SUFFRAGE
Delegates to State Conven- tion Have Hard Time Ex-
 plaining Their Votes.
COMRADES THOUGHT
 THEY WERE "ANTIS"
Sentiment Nearly Equally Divided, Many Join I'm
 promptu Debate.

Misunderstanding over the action of the Bridgeport delegates to the State Federation of Labor convention early this month, caused excitement last night at the meeting of the Corset Workers union, held in Odd Fellows hall, and spirited debate on the woman suffrage question ensued.
 Somebody started the rumor that the local delegates, who formed one of the three women's deputations to the convention, had placed the Cor set Workers union on record against equal franchise by voting against en- dorsement by the federation. The delegates had voted merely to table the suffrage question until next year, but they had a hard time explaining 1t.
 The Corset Workers union contains many persons opposed to equal fran chise, which fact was disclosed last night. Expression of opinion by the pro-suffrage group caused an argu- ment in which no decision was reach ed. When everybody started talking at once the chairman called halt.
 At one of the State Federation ses- sions, M. Toscan Bennett, a Fairfield county leader for the suffragists. ob- tained permission to speak and. she asked the convention to go on record for suffrage. Because the session was tremendously busy one, and the members had had no time to consider the matter fully, they voted to table 1t until next year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-16
Mexican Mediators Absent, Americans
 Confer With Bliss

New London! Sept. 16-The Ameri- can members of the -Mexi- can joint commission, whic his seeking solution of the international prob lens arising from the Mexico situa- tion. in the absence of the Mexican Commissioners today studied the sub- Jects to be discussed at the resump- ton of business next week. Major General Tasker H. Bliss was called into. the consultation. It is believed unlikely, however, that the earlier meetings of the commission will deal with the question of border protec- ton. It is more probable that internal Mexican affairs, regarded by the Americans as the more basic points at issue, will be considered
 The Mexican commissioners are in New York for the double purpose of carrying out missions entrusted to them by their government and to take part in the celebration of the anniver- sary of Mexico's declaration of inde- pendence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-16
Chorus Girls Dance in Middle of Street
 Ends in City Court

Rose and Ruth Stanley, members Of the Military Maids burlesque com- pany whose terpsichorean attributes lead them to interpret Gertrude Hoff- mans dance of the Fifty Seven Muses'' in the middle of John street last evening, while intoxicated. with the result that they were arrested, both pleaded guilty to charges of drunken ness and breach of the peace in the police court this morning.
 The girls, who are to appear next Monday in Worcester, testified that they came to Bridgeport to sec a sick friend, drinking heavily while in the city.
 William Brimmer and Max Pinezer, who room at 390 State street, Tor whose entertainment the girls staged their street dance, and who had been in their company most of the evening, were found guilty of breach of the peace. The quartet were fined s each, which they paid.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-16
SCHOOL GIRL, IN
 GUN FIGHT WITH
 ROBBER, IS SHOT
Opens Fire on Intruder and Is Wounded When He
 Returns Shots.
ARMED WITH PISTOL,
 SHE HUNTS BURGLAR
Norwich Girl is Heroine in Desperate Encounter
 During Night.

Norwich, Conn.,, Sept. 16.-Miss El1z- aIbeth Sevin, aged 16, a high school pu- pill, demonstrated that she had cour- age last night whein she used a re- volver and shot at a man who was trying to get into her house and in re- turn was shot at and wounded. She stood her ground and the would-be burglar ran away.
 Miss Sevin saw a man acting pecu- liarly near the woodAhed at her home. Convinced that he was going to break in she went up stairs and took re- vo1ver from a bureau drawer. This weapon was kept handy because twice before burglars had been in the house. With the gun Miss Seven went look ing for the man and faced him at a second story window. She fired point blank but probably did not hit the in- truder as he returned the fire and dropped to the ground. Miss Sevin re- cetved a bullet in the calf of one leg. It is not a serious wound.
 The neighbors rushed in at sound of the guns. Miss Sevin was alone in the house.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-16
co. SORROWS MONEY
 FOR MORE CARS
New York Trust Security Firm Will Have Name on
 New Trolleys Here.
HALF MILLION IS
 ASKED THIS TIME
Traction Officials Got $4OO,- GOO To Build Last
 Batch.

Loans for half a million dollars were made to the Connecticut Co. at Hartford, yesterday, through the Se- crrity Trust Co. of New York. This money will be utilized for the pay rnent of cars now under construction, some of which are for use in this city, and expected to be received in part about November 1.
 The new cars will be of the pay as-you-enter type, some of which are already in operation in this city. A part of the agreement signed yes terday calls for the ownership to the rolling stock to be vested in the Se- curity Trust Co This is similar to the agreement signed previously when $400,000 was borrowed for the first lot of pay-as-you-enter cars now in operation throughout the state.
 Protest that the ownership of the cars is displayed too inconspicuously on small plates near the steps will be met with broad lettering, Security Trust Co.,, Trustee, Owner & Lessor" along both sides of the cars beneath the present "Connecticut Company"
 The new equipment will cost $580,- 900, the company paying s120,0e0 cash to the builders The mortgages assumed for the new equipment de- manded by the Connecticut Public Utilities Commission upon complaints that there are not enough cars to care for passengers in the bigger factory towns, will be paid off. it is under stood. in installments of 10 per cent. every six months.
 George B. Hill a trustee of the Connecticut Co.,, under appointment of the Federal courts, to arrange a sale of the traction properties now held by the New England Navigation Co.,, a subsidiary company of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad who had much to do with the present loan, was not in this city today and it could not be ascertained how many of the new cars, costing about $25,000 each, would come to this city It is understood. however, that large part of the equipment will be divided among Bridgeport, Hartford, Water bury and New Haven districts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-16
STATE HAS 300
 AFFIDAv|TS IN : CASE OF KNAPP
Gather Evidence to Disprove Assertion That Banker
 Can't Get Fair Trial.

The state police are at work prepar- ing the states case for the hearing on Herbert M. Knapp's motion for 8 change of venue, which will be argued next Tuesday before Judge Futile in the criminal superior court. Counsel for the former banker claims he could not jget a fair trial in this county be- cause of public sentiment but the bur den of proof rests with Knapp. He must show that sentiment adverse to him exists.
 To combat the idea of anti-Knapp feeling the state police have been busy gathering aff1davits. It is said that about 300 have been collected already. A large number have, been procured from this city and also from Stam- ford, South Norwalk. DanbuIy and other parts of the county In thess affldavits citizens say upon oath that they know of no reason why Knapp could not get a fair trial in this county.
 The former banker is accused of appropriating about $10o.O0O from the depositors of the defunct firm of Burr & Knapp. States Attorney Cummings will make his first court appearance of the present term and will argue for the state against the change of venue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-16
White. Lauds
 Revenue Bill
 Of Democrats
Eminent Editor Declares Measure Embodies Big Vital Progressive Princi- pie, And is Here to Stay.
Special to The Farmer. }

New York, Sept. Is, 1s16<William Allen White. editor of the widely quoted Emporia Gazette, who recently declared in favor of the Adamson Flight Hour law as proposed by Pres- dent Wilson and enacted by Congress now heartily endorse the Democratic revenue measure.
 He refers to it as "A great pro- gressdve measure" and "A revolution lary step forward"
 He adds: There will be much bun comb from Republicans about this measure. The stand batter voted against 1t. But no Republican ad- lrninistration ever will dare to change the principle of the increased income tax, the inheritance tax and the tax on consumers of luxuries and on the makers of munitions of war The principle that government should be paid for it's proportion as men enjoy the blessings of government and its protection is here to stay. It is a big vital progressive principle"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-16
CONSPIRACY CHARGES IN
 NY. STRIKE
Interborough Company Off, cials Consider Complaint Against Leaders of;UnionsI That May Strike.
Business Men Who HaveI Suffered by Tie-up Joini With Traction Officials!
 In Legal Move. v

New York, Sept. 16.-While, labor leaders were perfectingt plans for a sympathetic walk-l out by 75,0OO workers to.aid the striking street railwamen, of-. ficials of the Interborough Rap-i id Transit Company against which the fight is principallyf directed, discussed today tho possibility of instituting action, charging conspiracy againstthei union leaders. keg
 Business men and merchants who have suffered heavily be- cause of the traction tie-up are said to be cooperating in thes movement to restrain the laborl leaders. James L. Quacken-; bush, general counsel. for the' Interborough, said in this con- nection that his assistants are, collecting evidence of the tran-l sections of the union leadersi and that when sufficient cu-i mulative evidence, had been se-I cured and conditions so de-l mand, action will be taken"
 Mr. Quackenbush said he was cer-i tain that his company could obtain an injunction restraining the strikers and their leaders from interfering with tho employees of the Interborough in thei event that such a course is deemed ad- | visable.
 "The present intent lon," .eaid Theo- dore P. Shonts, president of the Inter- borough Ifs not to proceed against the strike leaders on criminal charges. It 1 might be wise to take the initiative and the legal staff is studying condi- i tions with O view to preparing to de- ! velopments."
 Several trade unions voted today, for the purpose of determining their ! response to the call for a sympathetio strike to back up the striking street | car employees. By Monday labor lead- | CTS expect to learn tne sentiment of ! the longshoremen. teamsters, tidewa- ter boatmen. coal baTgemen and sta-i tfonary engineers and fremen to. whom the carmen have particularly addressed their appeal. By Mondays l they assert, 10000 men will be calledl out "to protect the very life of union labor" !
 Union leaders announce that the majority of the members \of machin-l ists' unions. having membership of 25,O0O, have voted to strike at muni-i ton plants in this city. .
 Should the longshoremen, boatmenl and coal barge workers go out, tho strike leaders say virtually all worlsi along the waterfront will be tied up.
 This movement is declared by the Central Federated union as "prelim-t mary to a general strike" While it, is estimated there are S00,000 trade, unionists in New York, it is said the leaders do not count on calling out; more than 100000.
 ,One man was killed and several in- jired in accidents on the elevated and, surface car lines within the last 24i hours. @