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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-21
Jack Monroe's Birthday

Jack Monroe, the veteran pugilist who once fought Jehries for the worlds championship, was born in
 Chester, Pa. thirty-n years ago to- day, June 21, 1877. Monroe amassed
 a fortune as a miner in Canada after
 his retirement from the ring and at
 the outbreak of the war enlisted in
 the Princess Pats. He was seriously
 wounded at Armentieres, and his right arm was anputated. Old Jacks name is now perpetuated in the ring by his son. who fights under the name of Young Jack Monroe. The latter is a
 heavyweight, and, while he has been
 scrapping but a short time, and is still only a kid, he gives promise of deVeI- oping into good fighter.
 Jack Monroe was professional football player, miner and prospector before he entered the ring. He had demonstrated his courage and game ness long before he joined the Prin- cess Pats in the European hell. On one occasion, while he was prospecting
 for copper in Idaho, he had a narrow squeak. He was engaged in feIiing a
 tree when his axe slipped and slashed through his foot at the instep, almost severing it. Bleeding profusely in spite of the bandages he put on. Mon roe started in search for help. The
 nearest human habitation was twenty
 miles distant, and he had to cover the
 entire distance crawling on his hands
 and knees. The journey occupied
 nearly two days, and Monroe was de- | 1irious when he reached the hut of a friendly prospector. The latter put
 the injured man on a horse and took
 him to the nearest town, fifty miles
 away, where he received the attention l of surgeon. The wounded foot was i in such a state that for time it seem cd that amputation might be neces- sary, but in the course of time the foot healed and was as good as ever. After that little experience, Monroe
 was prepared to face the horrors of
 war with reasonable certainty that nothing worse could happen to him ] that he had already experienced
 Monroe first fought Jeffries at Butte | in 1902 and stayed four rounds but in | @ return engagement in San Francisco
 he was knocked out in the End round.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-21
EMPIRE

=
 Today's program will be headed by @hre feature subjects. namely: '-The Masked Rider" the latest five part Metro play featuring those two ster- ling screen stars May Allison and Harold Lockwood; Peg o the Ring,'' episode number eight of the thrilling Universal master serial%of circus life and last but not least the latest Syd- ney Drew comedy with a laugh in every foot
 sAThe Masked Rider unfoads a tale of the great Western country where true red blood runs through a mans veins and a, man is out there weighed for his true weight in this life. The feature is replete with thrilling situa- tions without resorting to the manu- featuring of screen thrills.
 An all feature program of Univer- sal plays will also be shown rounding out an altogether pleasing and enter taining photopday bill
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-21
PLAZA.

ssThe Dividend" the Plaza's Triangle feature for the day is a real mas terpiece of dramatic acting having for it's stars William H. Thompson, often referred to as Dean of the Stage" and Charles Ray, the young leading man The story is intensely interesting and we'll constructed depicting many strikfngIy realistic opium den scenes. It is presented in five parts.
 tNThe Merry Maids, a miniature musical comedy with cast of ten, many of them pretty girls in becom- ing frocks of varied color and de- sign holds the headline spot on the vaudeville program It is 1vely act, has some splendid comedy sit uationse and good repertoire of song and dance numbers.
 chinatown a screaning1y funny talking and singing skit in the hands of Ash and Shaw; Winchester and Claire in xylophone and comedy talking offering; and Buckley and Dove. jugglers of the first water, com plete the vaudeville while an uproarl- ousIv funny Charley Chaplin two part prod uction is shown in addition to the big picture
 "An Innocent Magdalene." Trian- gle play with Lillian Gish as the star' will be shown the latter half of the week in conjunction with a well bal anced vaudeville bill and a Keystone comedy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-21
LYRIC

Cecil Spooner is not only a popular, as we'll as energetic stock star, but is rapidly gaining new laurels as a Bridgeport producer of really big, healthy plays, as evidenced in last nights production of -"The Girl From Goddhedd,u at The Lyric, and which proved to be one of the most exfaf1- arat1ng and chaEacferistical1y correct melo-dramatfc blends of genuine Western life. with a strong touch of New York high society, and 'atnos- p7nere. The piece, which is in four acts, is a deft1y constructed dramat- izatfon by Homer Miles, from a story of the same title, Joy Cecil Spooner, s~The Girl from GoIdAeld.''
 Three acts transpire in the heart of the gold fields in the boom town ca1a- ed AGoIdde1d-'' The other (the tfafrd1 transpiresptn the ultra fashion able domain of ''Adrs. Potter in the great metropolis, wherein rehexes of high society life are aptfy il1ustrat- cd.
 The central characters involved in the story are that of two sisters. Pay son and Nellie Curtis.'' of New York. the former of whom is a keen witted, splendid American girl and by way of passing not, affords Miss Spooner a part in which the little favorite veria- ably exce1Ied herself, and to state that she registered an overwh e1ming success, puts it but mildly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-21
WEST END

Tonight the West End theatre on State street, near Clinton avenue. presents Virginia Pearson, the stage and film beauty. who is the star Of eBIazing Love.r in which she appears for the first time under the presenta- ton of William Fox, already has earned her right to demand attention as a foremost artiste.
 In making a contract with Miss Pearson the William Fox organiza- ton not only acquired another woman who has gained country wide fame in the so-ca1led Vampire" roles, but an actress of force, distinction and vast possibilities hitherto undeve1oped. She is known in all parts of the country as the original Vampire in CA Fool There Was" with Robert Billiard, which part she played for two years. Oddly enough this is the role first created in motion pictures by sTheda. Bara and through which Miss Bara gained her first fame that formed the basic foundation of her present enormous vogue.
 '"rho Promised Land," a three act Essany dramS featuring Marguerite Clayton and Bryant Washburn, will also be shown. Tel. 3328-13.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-21
SCOTT COMPANY GETS
 CONTRACT FOR SEAWALL

The contract for the extension of the seawan from Seaside park to Payer weather's island was awarded last night to Thomas A. Scott Co.,, of New London, for $141.s32. This was the lowest bid. TooIe & Sunder1in. local contractors, made the highest bid, $152, ITO. Other bidders were Thomas O'Hern Co.,, New York city, $146, ,335, and John Beattie, estate, Leet's Is- land, $151 ,319.50. The new section of the wall will be $500 feet long and it is expected that work will begin with in a few days and be completed by September l. 1917. The markings for the wall were laid out some time ago by the employees of the city engineers office
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-21
Amusements
POLES

Morton and Moore in their new Vaudeville manoeuvers at Polls big theatre on Main street, are delivering enhlading vo1Ieys of laugh making shots that hit the boys in the trenches They are companies, regiments and divisions of the fun-army in them selves and keep up a constant fire of witticism that has found home in Bridgeport. The act is a riot through out and should be seen by every per son in Bridgeport before Thursday.
 CoakIey, Harvey and Dun1evy in their baack-face act, are drawing ex- nected applause from the big au- F>saences. Their combination of min streIsy to which has been added many eaw and novel features should not be 1GxSsed-
 r4Arry Wright and Maybene Davis in the Love Insurance Agent, have put across a. screaming novelty in costume that is at once simple and elegant There is a. unique zest to the act that appeals beyond the ordinary.
 Again Along the Erie,' that new act of Walsh, Lynch & Company, who Rum has that dramatic intensity ac- tua9ed by character comedy that does not fail to impress itself on the mind.
 Retter Brothers, superlative clown sters, in a comedy gymnastic and tum- bling act, offer classy WOTks cOnnDlh- ed with humorous situations and et- fects that keep mirth at it's height
 For the lover of the silent screen drama PoIi's offer, Anita Stewart, in one of her nobdest productions before any camera, 'tThe Suspect gives rare opportunities for a display of love, passionate hate and the in ] trigue which only Russia can display at it's extremity.
 This half of an exceptional week of vaudeville in Bridgeport is proba- ply tine best balanced program as- 1 senbIed during the season and should be seen by all who admire vaudeville art and artists
 Next week a. supreme treat is in store for MT. Podi has announced the 1 booking of the Lovetts, to appear for i the first time in this city after direct success in the west and New York ] city. Their act combining. many magical offerings with a high degree l of artistry and versatility, is probably 1 the greatest mental telepathical act | the world has ever known. Coming ] from Europe where the science of the ] ranfnd is developed to a. high degree i the narve1s of communication without | instrument vision or sound wave will be seen here in the superlative de- gree.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-21
FIGHT SEWER ASSESSMENT.

More than 250 property owners on the East Side have signed a petition protesting against assessment for the trunk sewer in Knowlton street. Tn e sewer extends from Berkshire pond to Crescent avenue and cost S51, ,673. More than 1,700 property owners on the East Side have been assessed to pay for the sewer. A large mum Der of those against whom assessments were levied appeared before the board of apportionment and protested recently. They will present their petition at the meeting of the com mon council on July B.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-21
CORONER PLACES NO BLAME FOR DEATH OF
 U. M. C. co. EMPLOYE

Coroner John J. Phelan finds no criminal negligence in the death Of John Penner. who died from injuries received in a fall down the elevator at the Union Metallic Cartridge Go. factory June 1. It was first reported that some employe of the company had carelessly left the door to the el- evator shaft open. The investigation of the coroner disclosed that Penner had gone to sleep in a corner of the room in which he had formerly been employed and that he arose and walked blindly into the shaft before anyone could stop him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-21
AUTOIST WILL SETTLE
 FOR DAMAGES INCURRED
 WHEN CAR STRUCK BOY.

As Stanhope Foster of Southport. driver of an autom obile that struck George Lexis; a newsboy of 399 Water street, and damaged the bicycle on which the boy was riding on Strat- ford avenue, near Pembroke street, last night, agreed to pay for repairing the wheel. he was not held by the police. The boy was not severely injured
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-21
The Wedding Ring.

When the knot is tied you wiM want the wedding ring right in both quality and shape. The wedding ring you get here will be absolutely correct in every way, and the price will be mod crate. If you have gift jeweIry to buy, this store will save you money. Watch and jewelry repairing a special ty. M. J. Buechler, 48 Fairfield ave- nue, near Middle street.-Aidv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-21
WILLIE ANDREWS PUTS
 KID MURPHY OUT IN 9TH

New York, June 21.-Willie Andrews, the New York bantamweight, knocked out Kid Murphy of Staten Island in the sixth round of a scheduled ten round bout at the Harlem Sporting club of Brooklyn last night. Andrews checked the winning streak of Mur- phy with @ right swing to the jaw, that sent him to the canvas for a full count.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-21
SKULL OF AYVIDIJAN
 MAY BE FRACTURED

George Ayvidijan of Bank street is suffering with a possible fracture of the skull at the Bridgeport hospi- tai as the result of being struck by a trolley car in Barnum avenue last night He walked to the hospital for treatment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-21

Will you kindly tell me what the sum- set gun is? What is the sisnification of it, and Is there one in every fort in the United States?
 Paragraph 21O of the regulations of the United States army reads: "At posts supplied with ordnance and with ammunition for the purpose a morning and evening gun will be fired daily at reveille and retreat As the flag is run up at sunrise and down at sunset sim ultaneouslv with the firing of the gun, it is probable that a salute to the flag is intended
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-21
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
GAMES TODAY.

Portland at Bridgeport. Lawrence at Hartford CD. Worcester at New London. New Haven at Lowell. Lynn at Springfield.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-21
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
GAMES TODAY.

Boston in New York CD. Philadelphia in Brooklyn, St. Louis in Pittsburgh. Cincinnati in Chicago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-21
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
GAMES TODAY.

New York in Boston. Washington in Philadelphia. Chicago in St. Louis. Cleveland in Detroit
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-21

What was the first railroad built in the United States2
 Gridley Bryant, a civil engineer. pro jected in 1925 the first railroad con- structed in this country. With the as- sistance of Colonel T, H. Perkins, he completed it the next year. The road was built to carry granite from the quarries of Quincy, Mass, to the near est tidewater and is known as the Quincy railroad. It is four miles long, including branches, and cost to build $50,O0O. Of five foot gauge, this rail way had stone slecpers eight feet apart. On these wero set the wooden rails, six inches thick and twelve inches high. Wrought iron plates three inches wide and a quarter inch thick were spiked upon the top of these rails. At all crossings stone rails were used. and stone rails were laid elsewhere as the wooden rails decayed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-21
B A s E B AL |
AT NEWFIELD PARK

AT NEWFIELD PARK
 3:3O 2. M.
 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, PORTLAND THURSDAY, JUNE 22. PORTLAND FRIDAY, JUNE 23. LOWELL SATURDAY, JUNE "A. LOWELL SUNDAY, JUNE 25. LOWELL
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-21

Which is the correct expression, the hall of fame or statuary hatl7
 Both are correct, as they represent two different things. The hall of fame is connected with New York university in the city of New York and has a permanent endowment of $25O,OoO. It does not contain statues, but tablets and memorial inscriptions of distin- guished Americans selected under cer- tain conditions. The national statuary hall, formerly the old hall of the house of representatives, at Washington. was established by act of congress of July 2, 1864. By this legislation the presi- dent was authorized to invite each state to contribute to the collection to be formed two statues, in either mar bIe or bronze, of deceased citizens of the state, whom flor historic renown or from civil or military services the state would consider as worthy of com memoration in this national hall of statuary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-21

What language is used in the Ha- N~aiian IsIonds2
 English is the official language. The native Hawaiian. the Japanese and Chi nese languages are also used. Spanish is not generally understood in the is lands. Hawaiian is the language which was spoken there when Captain Cook discovered the islands late in the eight eenth century. It is q soft, musical speech, with many vowel sounds and few consonants. and is closely related to the native language of the Samoans. Tahitians and other Polynesian races.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-08-23
THE THREE FTSBURYS

the Gordon Rowley nuptials Wednes-
day were Rev. and Mrs. c. E. Gordon
of Franconia, N. H., Miss Ellen
Reyes of Pomfret, Conn. Theodore w.
Gordon of Schenectady, N. Y, Mr..
and Mrs. A B. Rowley and family of
Richford, A. M. Rowley, M. D., of
Hartford, Conn. E. M. Brown, M. D.,
and wife, Miss Mary Brown, Miss
Elizabeth Brown and Ruth Brown of
Sheldon, Miss Edith Brown and Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Brown of Swanton,
DR.. and Mrs Rowley Flagg and son
of Westfeld, DR.. and Mrs. Robert
Flagg of Essex, Mrs. Wallace Hitch
cock of Ashland, Wis, Rev. M. O..
Smith of Montreal and S. B. Green of
Burlington.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-08-23
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.

Two futile invasions Of Mexico and
six separate and distinct policies on
the question of permitting arms and
ammunition to be sent into that coun-
try are included in the performance
of the Wilson administration in it's
dealings with our southern neighbors
in less than three years. 1t is this
characteristic instability of the gov
eminent that makes people want a
change.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-08-23
JOIN THE PIANO CLUB

and have beautiful upright piano in
either mahogany, walnut or oak with
stool, scarf and book for $3.50 on pay
ments of $40 down and S1.25 per week.
These pianos are made by one of the
Oldest piano makers in this country
and are warranted for long term of
years. For free catalog and full
particulars send postal card to Geo. D.
Jarvis & Son, Burlington, Vermont.
adv.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-08-23
EVANSVILLE

Miss M. Glenn Devereaux of Phila-
delphia is spending her vacation at the
home of her parents and grandparents.
1.-THE M. w. A. will have a dance at
their hall Friday evening. Sept. 1.
The best of music will be in attend
ance and refreshments served.
Mrs. W. j. Campbell and children
of Concord, n. H., who have been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. William R.
Devereaux and Mr.. and Mrs. A. J..
Twombly for the past ten days, have
returned to their home.
The golden wedding anniversary of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Marshall was OBJ
served at their late home Saturday,
Aug. 10. Friends to the number of so,
including their children and grand
children, were present. Two original
poems were read, one from Mrs. J. H.
Knox of Massachusetts and one from
Mrs. L. E. Rand of Barton. A sum of
money and other gifts were presented,
Mr.. Marshall responding in a pleasing
manner to the presentation. 1t was
the wish of all present. that many
happy days were in store for them in
their declining years.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-08-23
PREPARE FOR THIS.

J. when we contemplate indus ;
i trial and commercial conditions )
X we see that we are living in a ;
\ fools paradise. The temporary ;
+ prosperity to which our oppo- ;
X nents point has been created by ;
j. the abnormal conditions Incl .
J. dent to the war. With the end ;
!. Of the war there will be the ;
i new conditions determined by a :
\ new Europe Millions of men !
i in the trenches will then return I
! to work. The energies Of each I
!. Of the now belligerent nations,
!. highly trained, will then be turn
!. ed to production. "-Charles e.
\ Hughes.
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-08-23
BLOOMINGTON
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
Miss Josephine Bracket of Concord,
N. H., visited at H. Fl. Days Friday.
David Campbell of st. George, P. O.,
is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Eva
Bonneau.
BLOOMINGTON CENTER
L. N. Lund is repairing his house.
Elmer Seymour is working at Or
leans.
Mr.. and Mrs J. Fl. Currier visited
at Barton last week.
Charles Bennett. has moved from
Orleans to his farmshere.
Ira Gray and family are spending
several days in Charleston.
Mrs. DeIma Bennett and daughter
have gone to Westfeld, Mass.
Mrs @Lula Phillips of Barton was a
guest of her sister, Mrs. Philo Powers,
Sunday.
Mrs. Nancy Bean and son, Percy, of
Newport visited at John Bullock s
Saturday.
Miss Laura Whitehill and friends
o1SA hOISC, vi CudIlSStOA WS1O III
Lyndonville Sunday.
Mrs. EMILY Hitchcock of Boston
spent Su nday with her daughter, Mrs.
Mrs. w. A. Currier.
aMr. and Mrs. George King and chill
dren of Greensboro visited at c. G.
Mcdowell ST. Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Lawson and Mr..
and7ss Mrs. Howard Spaulding and
Madam Spaulding of Newport visited
at Edgar Powers's Sunday.
Ethan Allen Council Jr. o. U. A. M.
will hold field day outing and basket
picnic at Willoughby lake Wednesday
Aug. 80 A cordial + invitation i;
extended to the members of S. and D.
of L., to meet withN them. All come
and enjoy 'the day. Headquarters a
Fosters grove.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-08-23
WESTMORE

Mrs. M. J. Wright of Coventry visit
edsat N. 3. Calkins.s recently. -. -
Greta Daniels, who has~been work.
ing at Little Boar's Head, N. H., this
summer, has returned.
Mrs. George Nutting has taken a
trip to Boston and Old Orchard, Me-. !,
where she will attend camp meeting.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-08-23

Bryan reiterates that he is out for
Wilson. clark from the tomb dole
full sound philadelphia Inquirer.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-08-23

The stopping Of Governor Hughes
auto by a Canadian soldier will not
matter, inasmuch as the band wagons
progress is not to be interrupted
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-08-23

Democrats who harbOred hopes that
Josephus would catch the virus from
the Bryan and Garrison designations
are still nursing their disappointment.
Nothing remains for them but to re-
sign to a realization that JOsephus will
not resign.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-08-23
Amos Crabb SAYS:

''If folks never talked except when
they knew what they were talking
about, the Society for the Elimination
of Useless Noise wouldn't have much
to worry about"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-08-23

Just as it is now Obstinately shut
ting it's eyes to the need of industrial
preparedness, for three years the Will
son administration refused to see the
need Of adequate military prepared
ness. With war on our southern Dor
der it was content to rely on a regular
army that could only muster 10000
available men and refused to continue
the established policy of building up
our navy. When the time came for ac-
ton the country had not sufficient
troops to police the border, and this
force has been supplemented by trife
more than One-third the war strength
Of the national guard. If the national
administration had had the ability to
interpret the signs of the time military
preparedness would have been well IN
der way instead of barely begun.