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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
tAmusements
POLES

Polls for particular people! That is the consensus after the big audi ences, several thousand people daily, after they have witnessed and enjoyed to their hearts content the varied pro- grams of amusement which are rem dered daily and changed twice weekly.
 Today it is the Luck of the Totem" a novel musical comedy with unique settings, unique songs and the wierd phrasing and habits of the Arctic circle which appeal. Five people en- gage in this greatly enjoyed comedy and song spectacle. There are good voices and much brilliant scenery and effects to attract the eye and the ear.
 The Latest Pathe news is being shown. This weeks instalment of na- tional events cover all phases of life and happenings in America and are both interesting and instructive.
 Dave Miller in the Animated Pict- lures has scored another hit and lovers of the new music have an op- portunity of impressing deeply in their minds the meaning of the author when. he wrote the favorite song now being featured.
 The silent-stage devotee sees for the last time that interesting and wholly appealing drama, "The Prince Chap" which in five distinct and separate acts displays the powers of a number of stars is wonderfully scenic beauty and action. There are many tense sit nations thrill and romance.
 The Mystic Hanson trio, are offer ing exceptional novelty in the mystic world. Besides the wizard magician, two prettJ and sprightly girls add to she general appeal this act has b5' their vocal and terpsichorean ability.
 Charles Rogers & Company. who display for the appreciation of the public their latest novelty sketch on 'The Movie Craze" incidentally fur nish audiences with continued laugh ter. Their studio comedy is new and a radical departure from the ordinary.
 Hayes and Rives are two elite danc- CTS Their effect is elegant and they offar a novel surprise. Denny and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
Wants Husband To
 Get Back Property
 He Gave Former Wife

Nettie R. Schirmer of Darien asks for divorce with alimony from Frank Schirmer also of Darien. The plaintiffs maiden name was Ritten- berg and their marriage took place on October 8, 1908. She alleges dessr- tion on July 21, 1903.
 Besides reciting in the complaint filed in the civil superior court this morning that her husbands annual income is in excess of $15,00O. she wants an adjudication of the defen- dants right in an estate said to have been deeded to a former wife with the understanding that upon her death the property would be transferred to him. The complainant states that though the first wife is dead the de- fendant has as yet taken no action in the probate court to establish his rights to the property and the court is asked to force such action in favor of the plaintiff.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
Inventor Sues Auto Dealer For Royalties
 Due on His Patents

Francis H. Brown, of Ridley Park, Pa., who alleges he is the sole inventor of fluid cushion springs, widely used on automobiles, has entered suit against Arnold l.. Schavoir of Stam- ford for royalties said to be due on the control of the patent for a definite pe- riod by the defendant. Plaintiff asks an accounting and s12,00O dama ges ir the civil superior court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
PARK

With a matinee and evening per- her associate players will conclude the successful one years engagement in Bridgeport, and will tour the prin- cipal cities of New England for sever- al weeks, after which she will return to this city and will play prolonged engagement at theatre here, which will be named the Cecil spooner Play house.
 Admirers of Miss Spooner will await
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30

The Citizens Bank of Buffalo in creased it's capital from $3OO,O0O to S1.5OO,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30

with interest her return. The atten- dance and sale for The Little Ter ror'' has been large, while the sub- scriptions and reservation orders have been coming in strong. Last nights attendance at the Park was a record breaker and "The Little Terror kept the audience in a merry mood throughout the three acts of t.-e com edy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
GREENWICH MEN SUED.

Frederick c. Whitney and Sylvia Whitney, wealthy residents of Green wich are sued in the superior court yesterday for $3O00 by Evan Jones or Chattanooga, Tenn. The complaint alleges that Edward Wetter pre- yiously obtained judgment for s2,4S327 in the supreme court of New York state which judgment has been assigned to Jones, who is unable to collect.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30

Sykes, at the piano and the footlights have nifty line of nonsense that reaches the laughter muscles.
 The Poli show will be changed to- morrow and the last call for this novel bill is sounded today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
A MOTHER OF HEROES

T Didn't Raise My Boy to Be a Soldier,'' is a song which makes no appeal to an aged Englishwoman Mrs Davies of Church Stretton, Sa- Top, who has become one of the heroines of Great Britain. Mrs. Da- v1es is the widow of a soldier She has had seventeen sons, every one of whom has at one time or another served in the army Within six weeks after the declaration of hostili- ties fourteen of her sons were on ac- tive -ervice with the co1ors., So far they have fared well, TOT although several of her numerous offspring have been slightly wounded, all are stil in the ranks. Many other moth hshmen by giving up numerous sons to their country. Mrs. Williams of Plumstead is a local heroine because she has six sons in the army, four of them being officers. All four have risen from the ranks and obtained their commissions by sheer merit not the eas: st thing in the world for men without blue blood or influence in high places. ''Grandmother'' Pot ter, of Portsnl outn, has the proud distinction of having sixteen grand sons now fighting for their country, and four of her granddaughters also have husbands in the army. Mrs. Bresnahan of Deptford, has eight sons at the front, and nine Smith brothers of Norwich are upholding the honors of the name- Mrs. Jones of Stam- ford Hill is the proud service. King George has written personal letters of reorganization to many of these mothers, and in the cases of some of them who are poor local subscriptions have been raised to provide them with the necessities and some of the 1uxuries of life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
xquisitc Hair Tinting

There is 8 new preparation on the market that is so entirely harmless and so easy to use that there is really no excuse for any woman Cor man) to longer tolerate gray or streaked hair.
 ''Brownatone" meets and overcom es every objection heretofore found to hair stains and is so pleasing in it's uniformly splendid results that it has within a few months made thousands of friends who could not now be in duced to use anything else.
 "Brownatone" is ths result of most exhaustive experim ents and is abso- lutely guaranteed satisfactory or money will be returned.
 It positively can not be detected, will not rub off or wash off, and is harmless, and permanent in every way
 Prepared in two shades-one for golden or medium brown-the other for dark brown or black. Also in two sizes, 25c and $1.O0.
 A trial size and an interesting book let will be sent upon receipt of ten cents, or we will fill your orders d1- rect if your druggist insists upon substituting.
 Insist on s'Brownatone" at your hairdresser'
 Made only by the Kenton Pharmacal Co.,, $40 E. Pike St., CovingtOn, Ky.
 Sold at Riker Drug Stores.--Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
To Make Effort To
 Quell Chinese Revolt.

Picking, March 7.-State Councillor Chang Cheng-hsuan has been desig- mated by the Chinese government to proceed to Hong Kong and Singapore for the purpose of en1ightening the prominent Chinese in those places concerning the present crisis, and to discount any assistance they might be prompted to give to the Yunnan revo1utionists.
 The government charges that rebel agents are offering prominent Chi nese in Singapore and Hong Kong all sorts of concessions in return for f. lnancial assistance, and are represent ing the success of the revolution as assured if sufficient fund can be real dzed-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
FAINT HEART NE'ER
 WON FAIR LADY

J. I. M. writes: q am a young man past 19. There's a girl whom I love. I am true and kind toward her. Be- ieve she is Tot the same to me. She may be taking advantage of it being leap year to give me up. Is there a chance for me to gain her love once more in your opinion?''
 There is always a chance for one who loves to be reconciled with an- other with whom he or she is es- tranged. If you were to take few days visit to relatives not far away, she might relent being indifferent and extend you a welcome in the near fu- 'ture. Remember, faint heart ne'er won fair lady.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07

Omittfng the shield. Dame Fashion has added to this stylish tailor made the gird and buckier. and these details play a prominent part in producing smart effect for the costume. The jacket closes to the neck, where it is finished with a high turn-doWn collar. The fronts may be rolled back to form revers. and tho belt extends all the way around the waist-1na. slightly elevated. The ends are released at either side and ornamented with fancy buckles.
 The skirt worn with the coat is a cir cular affair finished with a deep hem In medium size the suit requires 5 yards 54 inch serge.
 The cutting Of the coat is a most ina portant part in the development of this design. As the serge Is quite wide, no the coat is laid on the fold of the serge because it is seamless. Next comes the undertaking. then the belt, these two pieces near the fold, but not di- rectly on it The last on this row is the collar.
 Opposite the back comes the front section. with the straight edge along the seivage. Next in order come the collar. sleeve sections, strap and skirt section All of these are placed on a lengthwise thread of the serge.
 As a variation from the waist finish illustrated. the coat may be held in at either side, leaving the back and front panels free.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
LACK OF PLEASURE.

| CT believe we were made to be gay,
 And all of youth not yiven to love
 Is vainly squandered away
 And all of youth not given to love Like gold in the desert sands
 Are loves sweet promises, signs and vows
 And the clasp of c1inging hands"
 Women who live in cities have no idea how lonely the lives of many of the girls living in hamlets are com pared to theirs. The city girl may
 make many friends of both sexes and enjoy their companionship. She has
 her pick of a dozen pleasures she may
 enjoy if she takes the trouble to look her daily papers over The amuse- 1nents for the poor are taken care Of in the big cities. Parks and music are open to them in summer and skating, dancing, theatres, moving pictures, oyster parties, etc., in winter. It may almost be said to be her own fault, perhaps, if the city girls life is dull.
 How different the existence of the girl who lives in a hamlet of few dozen scattered homes. Her folks are
 most always farmers. The girl don't have time to get lonely during the day, for there's work enough between sunrise and sunset to keep her busy. After the dinner dishes are put away and the lamp is lighted in the sitting
 room, how is she to pass the long eve ming? The clock on the mantel
 scarcely is pointing to the hour of 8 ere the old folks are nodding and ready to go to bed.
 A girl is left to her own resources, to follow Suit or amuse herself as best she can. Her ,me1odeon and little Tnu- sic box are for company occasions. Roads are piled high with snowdrifts. There's seldom the sound of sleigh fn f. tie chapel is lighted up once in a, while when a travelling preacher chances to come that way. The good wives meet at the village store to exchange gos- sip. When they really have nothing to discuss they are forced to make up something. Young girls are not in terested in gossip.
 What, then, is their chief pleasure?
 It simply resolves into the hope that
 some of the village beaux will drop in to spend the evening. There are a.
 dozen girls, at least, in the village.
 Maybe less than half a dozen single men are there. It cannot be wondered that the girls vie with each other for their favor. Lovenaking becomes the only. paStiIne- It is not surprising that the girls marry very young, becoming g hard-working and sometimes dissatds- fled wives all too soon.
 If there were more pleasures devised for the country 1asses, it would do a world of good Girls from nearby vi1- lages should be encouraged to ex- change visits of at least a week or two. Surprise parties should be given and those of both sexes far and near brought together. The hamlet where nothing is going on is a cruelty lonely place for many girls. No wonder many live and die there spinsters. It is the duty of parents to change all that Father should clear out his
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTEBOOK
By Leo Pap
The Park Avenue News.
Published by AIixander and Potts
 Printers.

The weather. Cool of not warmer. Sissiety Notes. Miss Mary Watkins gave berthday party at her home last Toozday to celebrate her berth day. Among the handsum presents reserved by the bride was a cup and saucer frum MT. Puds Simkins wich it looked as if he swiped it out of his mothers china c1osit. handkerchifs frum Miss Lily Levy with L. stamped in the corner of them, and one of Miss Emmy Hunts hair ribbins frum MT. Sid Hunt. Ice creem and cake and kissing games was indu1ged in. Ev- eryboddy was anung those present. Wat part of tree is like a dawgs voice? The bark. Joak.
 Spoarts. Thersday aftirnoon all the feIlos tried to see wich wun cood do the gratest trick on Skinny Martins bysicke1, whoever fell off times be- ing out of it. Thare was a big argew- mint about who won, on account Of .everyboddy thinking they did, and ac- cording to the latest reterps, the by sicke1 is still in the bysieke1 fixing shop, on account of Skinnys farther not having gave him the >muny yet to get it out agen.
 Big Chase. Sam Crawsses farther chased him down the street erly Fhersday evning, and Sam lodged and ran back in the house with his farthir still after him and prttry soon sounds were herd indicating a licking. The next morning Sam stated that him and his farther was only playing a game but it is thawt that sutch was not the case.
 Pome by Skinny Martin.
 The clock strikes in the morning
 Wat do we care, let it strike
 The clock strikes in the eevning,
 Herray! In to suppir we hike!
 Important Notice. This paper has the largest circulation of eny on Park Avenue and theferst one to avvertize in it will be given a big reducksllin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
THE RIGHT OF CRITICISM.

Widespread regret is being ex- pressed at the recent decree of a New York court under which theatres would be able to exclude critics whose comments were not liked by the managers. This is principle that will work to public disadvantage in more ways than one.
 If 8 theatre puts on a poor play, the dramatic writer always used to be protected by the courts in his com ment. No libel suit is possible un- less malice can be shown, to prove which is rarely attempted. It is rec ognized that such criticism saves the public from wasting much money on trash. But now it looks as if in New York state at least, critic could be thrown out of his job by inability to enter the play houses where his work must be done. This might be worse than paying damages in court. Perhaps the politicians will get the habit next, and close their debates in legislatures and city councils, to rep resentatives of the press.
 Prejudiced opinions kill themselves, and do not call for legal interference. The public learns the truth, and it re- sents unfair attacks. But as civiliza- ton advances, people seem to grow more sensitive to criticism.
 The worst trouble is silence. News paper men as ar class are too good 1tdLuI0O. u IS so zIluCIA SedSASA U SAAAAAO and say nice things, and frank expo sure of faults is often regarded as evidence of dyspepsia. But it tones up community life in all respects. It is astonishing how public officials, who were deaf to private remOnstrance, will sometimes jump to remove de- fects when a newspaper prods them.
 If the New York decision referred to is good law, it is time for a re- definition in statute form of the rights of free discussion. In so far as such freedom of opinion is checked, dull ness and dirt will flourish in the dra- matic world, and graft and inemcien- cy in public life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
Learning to One-Step.

Opportunity to learn the popular dances, one step and fox trot, is of fered this week in the classes for be- ginners at Quilty's School of Dancing, 271 Fairfield avenue. The class for beginners will teach the one step and fox trot, each in one lesson, and meets Thursday and Friday evenings in the Colonial ball room. Each single ad- mission entities to the lessons given from 8 to o'clock and dancing to 12 c+ActocA. Instruction is up to date with latest steps and thorough. The classes for advanced pupils meet on Thursday and Friday evenings from g to 12 o'clock Single admission. Now is the time to learn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
Tutti-Frutti.

It is stated that this conserve orig, mated in Italy. You must begin this preserve in the spring. Have a large clean jar, and, beginning with straw berries, put in a, pound of each kind of fruit as it ripens, such as cherries, entrants, huckleberries, pineapple, peaches, p1ums, grapes, orange and lemons may be included, but only the juice used. Quinces and pears may be used, but must be boiled tender in clear water first. Cleaned and wash ed entrants may be used instead of huckleberries, and fine raisins, chop ped coarsely, in place of the grapes, or in addition to them. Cut up and stone the large fruit and seed grapes and cherries. Add a cup of grant, lated sugar to every two pounds of fruit and cup of best French bran dy. Place in layers in the jar, with the sugar and brandy added to each layer of fruit. Keep in airtight jars and watch for any sign of fermenta- ton. If there is the slightest appear ance of this, turn out into a. preserv- ing jar, boil and skin, then re-seal. This may be used as other jams or preserves, and is delicious in ice cream or frozen pudding. When used in ice cream add a cup of cooked chest nuts or marron glaces.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
LEONARDPS
 LIVER-AID

For weak, worn-out women and sll men who lack vitality and energy on account of 8. liver that refuses to work Leonard1's Liver-Aid, the great tomb stfrnulant and purifier of the liver. stomach and bowels. It is deliciOuE to take safe and sure. Does not gripe or harm the system as it con- tains no ca1ome1 or dangerous drugs Composed of purely vegetable tn- aredients best known to overcomP Constipation, indigestion, biliousness dull aches. pains, belching, chillsg headaches, wearinesss lost energy and all troubles that a bad liver cause. Permanently strengthens and invigor- ates. 500 at your druggists; or E1n- dIe's Drug Stores, eS7 Main street and eoe Main streets-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
CORNER FOR COOKS
Potato Salad.

Six medium potatoes, one onion, three hard boiled eggs and one-half cup of vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Boil potatoes with coats on and boil eggs in same kettle. When cold, mince onion and add salt and pepper, and pour over vinegar. Peel and dice potatoes, add as you dice, each one and keep mixing lightly with fork. Add eggs lastly, diced. Serve cold either with or without lettuce, and with boiled beets sliced while hot, with seasoned vinegar poured over them. Waxy potatoes make best salad as mea1y ones are too mushy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
YOUNG TO MARRY.

V. L. writes: ''I am a, youth of IT of good character; have fine future as electrical engineer. Love girl two years my senior. She reciprocates. We are true to each other. I am su- perrin tendent, good salary, chance to rise. Ann ahead of my years in abil- ity, making my own way for years. Do you advise me to marry? Is it allowable to kiss her hand?"
 You are young to marry. Advise with her parents and yours. Do not indulge in kisses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
KEEPING UP THE FISH SUPPLY.

More than 4.ooo, 100000 young food fish were ttp1anted'' in American waters by the U. s. Bureau of Fisher ies last year. This is over 240, 0,000,- 900 more than were planted the year before.
 by experience. made the increase pos sib1. There were substantial increases of the more important species, includ- ing catfish. Whitefshs lake herring, sill yer salmon, chinook salmon, dog sal mon, stee1head trout, rainbow trout, black-spotted trout. brook trout, crap pie, black bass, sunfsh, pike and perch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
MISS LIBBEY'S REPLIES
 TO YOUR LETTERS

Miss Libbey's answers to your letters. Correct name and ad- dress must be given to in- sure attention. Initials printed. Write short letters on one side of paper only. Use ink. Per- SOnal letters cannot be answer ed. Address Miss Laura Jean Libbey, No. 916 President St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
TODAY'S POEM
ONLY THIS.

l long for the sound of thy speech, As low as the sephyrs that stir The ripDling waves on the beach,
 The perfume of roses and myrrh. I long for the touch of thy lips That sooth and caress with their
 vile,
 As sweet as the dew the bee sips From flowers of @ tropical isle. long for a glance of thine eye,
 As bright as a radiant star That lights up the dusk of the sky With glittering gleams from afar. long for a glance of thine eye,
 Just to feel your lingering kiss; To know you the truest and best long for just this, only this Morse Burke, in Buffalo News.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
LAURA JEAN LIBBYS DAILY TALKS ON HEART TOPICS Copyrighted, Newspaper Syndicate
Copyrighted, 1918, Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate

barn and give young folks a chance to dance and make merry. Never mind crowding ou' the cattle. It's better they should be crowded out than pleasures crowded out of girls lives. They should give apple parings and molasses pulls-anything, every thing to make the homes delightful for girls and the coming of evening some thing to look forward to. Whenever girls long to leave home it can most always be traced to lack of pleasure.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
Cheese St7.aWs.

One pound each of flour, butter, and cheese; one egg, a pinch of cays enne pepper, half a cupful of water one teaspoonful of dry mustard, and a little salt. Mix the flour, butter and grated cheese; add the egg, well beaten, the seasoning, and last the water. Roll out thin, cut into strips one-ha1f inch wide and bake a gold en brown. These straws are delicious with salad.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
For Dessert.

The resourcefu1 housewife will find cheese an ever-present help in time of emergency. If company arrives unexpectedly for dinner, a roll of Neu- chatel cheese with a glass of Guava- jelly or the imported Bar-le-Ducs served with crackers and coffee, is an appetizing substitute for the moro elaborate pudding or ice. If the Guava or Bar-le-Duc are not on hands any preserved small fruit will do strawberries preferred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
Finding Jobs for the Jobless

The recent success of the Depart ment. of Labor in bringing together the man1ess job and the job1ess man is shown by figures just compiled and made public at the Department.
 The following table shows the to- tai applications made to the Division oS Information of the Bureau of Irn- migration Department of Labor) since its organization in 1907 and the number of places filled:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
VALENTINES
 BRING PROPOSALS

A. W. writes: 'Fwe are young ladies 20 and 21. Have kept steady company with two young men more than a year. Are in love. They seem to re- ciprocate. Seem too bashfuI to pro pose. Do you think in this case it is proper for us to hint proposal, as it is leap year?'
 Make your hint a very delicate one.