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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
Benefit Concert For
 Relief of Polish War
 Victims to Be Given

As an argument to the fund for the relief of the Polish war victims ben eft concert will be rendered at the Casino Nov. g by Sigismupd Stojowski, the noted Polish pianist, and Thaddeus wronski, the famous Polish baritone. Seats are now on sale at the Wissner Piano warerooms, 923 Main street. The committee in charge has issued the following:
 "It has been your glorious share in these times of war to bring relief to those of the European sufferers who otherwise would have undoubtedly ceased to exist. You have already
 been generous, you have already done more than your share-we know it; and for that reason we beg to apolo-
 gize Tor appealing 10 you~again.N Cir
 cumstances force us to it, however; the latest reports from Roland have
 been of such nature that unless we
 obtain more asistance from you, the
 whole Polish nation will be wiped ott
 of existence. Over 20,500 villages have
 been leveled to the ground. More
 than 200 towns have completely dis appeared.
 ''There are no more children under
 seven years of ages all dead from star
 vation. Women and older children
 are dying by the thousands every day.
 In the district of Gorlice alone, where
 battle ragged for IS months, 1,500,00
 non-combatants, caught between the
 lines of the contending armies, perish ed from hunger and disease.
 "A prominent American, who has just returned from Poland, where he had been Investigating conditions on behalf of @ well known American war relief organization. report as fol lows: Having had occasion to travel on the main road from Warsaw to Pinsk about 150 miles long, I noticed that the ground was simply filtered with civilian garments and cradles. Four hundred thousand human being must have dropped dead along that road The retreating army had burned thei1 homes and compelled them to evacu- ate the land, There mad been no time to bury those who fe1. The birds o1 prey, as well as the wild animals, had cleaned the bones, and the invader after gathering these bones and grind ing them, had used them for fertiliz- ing the fields in his own home land.' .'This is why once more, in the name of Christian charity, in the name o1 common humanity, we appeal to the greet American people for some bread for the Polish women and children"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
A MERCILESS JUDGE
One Who Shows No Favor.

A merciless judge is Father Time. Before him the weak and the wanting go to the wall. Only the truth can stand. For years the following state ment from a Bridgeport resident has withstood this sternest of all tests.
 Mrs. John Riley, 221 Housatonic avenue, Bridgeport, says: "I suffered from rheumatic twinges and uric acid poisoning, l had constant pain in my back and could not rest at night. In the morning I was stiff and sore and could hardly do my housework.s I had headaches and dizzy spells. My kid neys acted irregularly and had many other symptoms of kidney trouble Three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills cured me of all signs of kidney trouble and rheumatic pains" (State- ment given September 25, 1914)
 A PERMANENT CURE.
 On November 10, 1915, Mrs. KiIey said :''The cure. Doan's Kidney Pills made for me has proven to be lasting. This medicine can be depended upon to cure kidney disease"
 Price 50c, at all dealers Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy-get Doans Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Riley has twice publicly recom- mended. Foster-Milburn Co, Props, Buffalo, N. F.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
PLAZA.

Have you seen Wm. s. Hart at the
 Plaza? No: Then you'd better make iup your mind pretty quickly or it will ibe. too late and that would be calam- tfty. especially if you are an admtrer | of the bdg. square-shouldered bad man. of the screeH The title of his latest effort, which Is a Triangle play. | is '-The Return of Draw Egan," and
 fl is in five parts. There never was more thrilling picture bearing the Triangle label shown at the Plaza and the crowds at every performance are evidences that is being thoroughly ap- preciated. { The headMner on the vaudeville pro- gram is "Oh, Please, MT. Detective" a classy musical comedy in miniature
 with cast of ten, including many
 pretty young women in dainty cos tunes of varied design. The act is unusual in many ways, is yell pro-
 yaded with humor and carries a stu
 pendous scenic equipment. Gold, Lawrence and Howard, a trio 1 of sweet voiced youths. one of whom
 ia exceedingly clever at the piano have a. pleasing turn while Cooper and I Hartman present a singing and eccen-
 tric dance diversion that a real de- light.
 The Yaltos. a ninrble and graceful pair offer a series of novelty dances
 that wins them instant favor at every
 appearance and laughs in abundance
 attend the showing of ''Ambrose' Rap
 id Rise," the new Keystone comedy feature on the bill.
 {. Tomorrow will bring in addition to
 many other highly attractive features,
 the famous Sir Herbert Beerbogm { Tree, the actor knight in ''The Old Folks at Home"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
INSTRUCTION AND DANCING

InsFuction. and dancing will be very pleasantly combined in the dancing classes for advanced pupils which will begin this week at sQuilty's School of Dancing in the Colonial Ball Room, Fairfield avenue, meeting "Wednesday and Friday evenings at 9 o'clock and all of the latest steps and variations in the waltz, one step, fox 'trot will be included in the lessons. Dancing will follow until midnight with ex- cellent music These classes have proved very pleasant in the last few years, and will continue to do so. Fri- day evening is. private. Only single admission cards are required. Friday afternoon the high school class meets for second lesson, and Saturday aft ernoon the class for children. New pupils will be accepted Call or tele-. phone for terms or other information.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
EAST0N 1

MT. and Mrs. Arthur E. Wheeler and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Silliman nave returned from a fev days motor trip to Lee, Pittsfield. Grayback Mountain and the Mohawk Trail
 Mr. and Mrs. Elmer S. Andrews spent Friday and Saturday in Spring field, Mass. where trey attended the National Dairy Far.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Arthur Sherwood in company with MT. and Mrs. Erwin r. Edwards are spending few days in Springfield, Mass, while there they will attend the National Dairy Fair.
 Edward s. Williams and Erwin P. Edwards attended the Democratic Senatorial convention which was held in Newtown on Saturday, they being the delegates from Easton.
 There will be two plays given in the Grange hall by Stratford talent on Friday evening, October 20, "A Pair of Burglars and Pas New Housekeeper." After the entertain ment dancing will be enjoyed. If stormy on Friday it will be on the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
When the Time Comes.

Man little knows what calamities are beyond his patience to bear till he tries them. As in ascending the Heights of ambition, which look bright from be- low, every step we rise shows us some new and gloomy prospect Of hidden disappointment, so in our descent from the summits of pleasure, though the vale of misery below may appear at first dark and gloomy, yet the busy mind, still attentive to its own amuse- ment, finds as we descend something to fiatter and to please. Still. as we approach, the darkest objects appear to brighten and the mortal eye be- comes adapted to it's gloomy situation. Goldsmith.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
STEPNEY

The Republican and Democratic caucuses were held on Friday and Saturday evenings respectively. The Republican nominee for representa- tive is Frederick P.\ Sherman ano William s. Clark, Democratic. The Elm Street school was closed for a few days as the teacher, Miss Ruth Stacey was i'll. Miss Helen Broderick of Bridge port was recent guest of relatives here. er
 Milon Hawley has purchased the Hanford Hull property which has been owned by A. J. Hull. Mrs. Minnie Betchel and children leave this week for Michigan after spending a few weeks as the guest of MT. and Mrs. L. ". Slade.
 Claude Lewis of Waterbury was an over Sunday guest of his parents MT. and Mrs. Jesse Lewis.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Meth odist church will hold a social at Methodist church parlors on Thurs day evening. This entertainment will be in charge of Miss Carolyn Garhck Supper will be served from 5 to z after which An interesting program of recitations,f songs and >tableaux will be given. 3,ff
 Mrs. Harry Morgan spent last week as the guest of, her parents. MT. and Mrs. Stephen B. Hayes.
 Mrs. William Nichols has visited in Danbury where she was a guest at the home of Mrs. Vaughn.
 George Knapp who has been board ing at the home of L. V. Slade has left for hi home in Danbury.
 MT. and Mrs. George Clingan are spending this week in New York City.
 Robert. Bevahs has started to ex- cavate for the cellar of a house which he will build on the land purchased from Harry Davis.
 George Wiseman of Bridgeport re- cently= spent'a few days at his home here. a
 Isadore Iselevsky and Blanche Gushie, pupils in the local school, were prize winners in the map draw ing contest held at recent Grange Fair.
 \ An interesting meeting of Harmony Grange was held on Thursday evenl ing when an excellent program was presented by the lecturer Miss Edith Curtiss. MI. D. Morgan has purchased tract of land near Botsford station and will soon erect bungalow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
Jacob's | Ladder.


 Among long staircases the world over difficult of ascent as Jacobs ladder This remarkable flight contains more than 700 steps. all rising with the same lift in the same direction. The steps rise at an angle of exactly forty five degrees. Jacobs ladder ascends a particularly steep hill. at St. Helena. The steps are naturally the most direct route to the summit of the hill and despite their great length are trav- ersed daily by hundreds of wayfarers. There are said to be many persons who from long practice are able to ascend the steep stairway at rapid pace without once stopping for breath.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
' Ancient Rome's Army.

. It is an astonishing thing to be told that "the organized force of Rome con- sisted of regular army that, at no time seems to have exceeded 275,OOO men" That is less than the army either of Greece or of Bulgaria, yet the Roman empire of that time stretched from the FirthNof Forth to the Persian gulf. The provinces consented to Roman rule because it gave them good government. undisturbed order and an unequaled system of law and justice. Youths Companion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
Looking For Them.

Major d' d'Arlandes. like many anothe French soldier. was tired of waitin: for promotion and opportunities to dis tinguish himself. He seized an oppor tunity to enjoy little excitement an( at the same time remind Louis XVI of his bafIled ambitions. lie made {; balloon ascension. which at that t..c was thought to hc a very risky afTa.. The king promptly reprored him r. his rashness.
 Your majesty will pardon me. hope" said the officer. ''but tie fact the minister of war has nade me many promises in the air that l VIC up to lcok for some of them. -I-ond Spectator.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
At Mothers Knee,

The home, the primitive and primary institution for the educa tion of chil- lren, is still the most important agency for education for life-mental, moral. physical, industrial, economic, social. civic. The school is still only supple mentary. Any agency therefore that would promote right education most effectually must find some means of cooperating with the home and of helping parents, who are the most con- stant and should be the most effective teachers of their children F. Claxton in New York Independent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
POLI'S

Music lovers have found a real de- light in the offering of the Empire Girls, ten talented musicians, who headline the program at Polrs, the first half of the week. This artistic 'attraction combines the utmost in musical entertainment, both vocal and Instrumental. and the program is so widely diversified as to carry an ap- ,peal to all.
 Other attractions to be seen for
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18

following evening. Miss Lillian F. Andrews of Wash ington spent the week end with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Elmer S. An dreWS
 The Dorcas Society of the Baptist church held a very pleasant meeting at the home of Mrs. Marion Williams in Hopewell on Wednesday after noon! There were 22 present.
 Rev. F. s. Clark, pastor of the Bap- tist church is attending the annual convention which held in New Lon- don. Miss Frances Silliman has return ed from a few days visit with Miss Morehouse at Madison, also a few days visit with her sister, Mrs. Wilcox in Hartford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
pi.ra.li,, eoraa oua costupns.

Y When Disraeli was a voting man he once went on a vacation trip to Corfu in this extraordinary costume: "A blood red shirt with silver buttons as big as shillings. an immense scarf for girdle, full of pistols and daggers; red cap, red slippers broad blue striped jacket and trousers. His servant, en- gagged for the occasion, wore Name luke dress of crimson and gold, with a white turban thirty yards long and a saber glittering like a rainbow. Lon don Spectator.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18

the last time tonight are: Sid Lewis, a real nut" comedian with lot of really funny material; Julia Ring & Co.,, in very pleasing playlet Twice A Week." NfA
 Alvin & Williams. offering a de- lightful song program, and the Asaki Troupe in struggling on roller skates
 The feature photoplay is 'The Country That God Forgot" a five-part drama of the western desert wastes. Starred in this big production is Tom Santschi, of ''The spoilers" fame, and a big company. ~%
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
OBSTACLES.

"l have aimed at health and happiness. When confronted with a formidable obstacle" said Sir, George Reid on his seven- tieth birthday, "i have always first triedto knock it over. FaiI- ing in this, tried to get around it,. failing that, to get over it or under it. If l did not then suc- ceed have been content to lie down in it's grateful shade, Praisins the obstacle as a bless ing in disguise"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
? Personal Endeavors,

"My face is my fortune,'' said the girl with the dazzling complexion.
 Permit mo- replied MT. Dustin Stax, ito extend the compliments of a self made man to self made woman. '' Washington Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
Air,ina hiinh. but Surelx.

The new night watchman at the col lege had noticed some ane using the big telescope. Just then a star fell.
 "Begorra, said the watchman. "that fellow sure is a crack shot.'' Windsor. MagaZine
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
No Different.

wife?'
 "The ordinary kind. I guess Perkins has as much trouble with her as the rest of us do with our wives."-E&- change
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18

MT. Blaney has vet shown in Brldge- ort. It is. full of life, action and ori- ginality and both company and pro- iduction are as close to perfection as es0. could a,tst,an be a,tained by 2 popular price Next week, 'The Daughter of Mothev Machree," will be the attrac- tfon, with Mae Desmond, former lead- dng lady of Polrs stock company, in the principal part of Sunshine Sally O'Brien.'' On Tuesday night the Knights of Columbus will attend in a body and Wednesday night the Arfy cient Order of Hibernians have prac- tically bought the entire house.
 There is a certain appeal in an Irish play that has never yet failed to touch the minds >and hearts of the public Of all 9the new plays that have been produced this season there is none more appealing than that lat est comedy in. four acts by Edward < E. Rose, '"The Daughter of Mother Machree,'' which comes to the Lyric theatre, for an engagement of one week on next Monday.
 When it is all said and done there isn't much of a story as stories go. to this quaint tdyll- of ish-American Tiff. It's just the world old tale of love and sorrow and grief. The chief character is that of a most lovable little East Side girl known as Sally yO'Brien Sally dominates the play and Sally will dominate your heart And you will remember with mingled laughter and tears Sally and her cap- ltivating story. tzla(l
 "There is but one great thing in ian this world--Love," says dainty ISalIy when faced with the problem of choosing between money and possible happiness at the side of her favorite suitor. This is only one of the many instances in which Sally reveals a lphilosophy of life that will be ever a ksource of help to you.
 'The Daughter of Mother Mach free" Is more than a play, it is a liv- ling, breathing interpretation of a Istory that can never die. Edward E. Rose, wrote the Rosary" He has written several other plays, but in |s.rhe Daughter of Mother Machree," he has get himself a high standard Ito live up to. Full of Hitting laughter lof old Ireland; touched with the 1 patfios and real tragedy of life; this four act drama brings real enjoy ment to young and old alike. It in- fvites the return of a wealth Of fond memories; provides a messaee that Twill remain forever hamburger of kuture happiness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
How She Missed if

"My wife managed to drive nail to- day without hitting her thumb"
 "How was that?''
 "She inveigled the hired girl into holding the nail."-Louisville Courier Journal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
Makjnu Curry,

When making curry always use a wooden spoon. Iron spoons spoil the aroma of the spices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
Just as Easy.

He-But, tell me, are you going to marry me or make fool of me? She Why not both, dear?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
Cand on iho EarrS,u.

''Is his credit good?' 1t must | I understand he owes money to every body.''-Detroit Free Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18

ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
Amusements
LYRIC

Harry Clay Blaney, in his new comedy drama of optimism and phil osopghy, "In. Walked Jimmy" is doing a fine business this week at The Lyric and lis giving splendid Satisfaction in fact it is easily the best thing clever MT. Blaney has vet shown in Bridge ort. It is full of life, action and ori- ginality and both company and pro- duction are as close to perfection as could be attained by popular price examination
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-13
MISTER ELEPHANT HAS A PLAN
BY Farmer Smith


Wife wife. come here quick"
II was Mister Elephant speaking His
good wife was mixing dough at the time. 30
she had to run to the window, the dough
still sticking in her hands.
What is the matter?" she exclaimed
raising the window and getting the beauti-
ful, clean sill all covered with dough.
Matter Just look what has happened %
II don't see anything that has ham
pened.' answered Mrs Elephant
Look Can't you see? The rope has
gone down the we'll"
Mrs. Elephant put down the window and
noticed that she had left some OF ber
precious dough right where she aid moi
want IL. She was a very good housekeeper.
was Mrs. Elephant
When the good wife turned from the
window 20 so out the door she sn1elled
something burning,
MY, Oh me- she exclaimed as she
rushed into tine kitchen.
Mother! / say where are youg' Mister
Elephant began 10 jump up and down. first
on one foot and then on the other "Nothar
do come l need help"
In her excitement Mrs. Elephant burned
her fingers, and when her husband turned
around 10 look for her he heard "Oufbl
Ouch :" coming from the house. This was
too much for him and he rushed into che
house
riedly why do you say ouch = when the
rope is at, the bottom OF the we'll That
will not bring II back again. All the ouch
ing in the world will not get a rope out Of
a we'll"
II thought IL was your motto never 10
have. both Of us worrying about the sane
thing at the same tme?" Mrs. Elephant
was covering this burns with baking soda
'You always have 70 come to your wife
when you are In trouble Why don't Won
say you arc sorry because | burned my
sef?"
"Wihe, dear. l am sorry you burned
your little tootaie wootsie finners Let me
KISS 'um and make 'um well?"
Mister Elephant put his arms around his
wife and then kissed the burns
Wow r. ne exelaimed u got my mouth
fuli of baking soda
NOW you run along and nsh your rope
out yourself--dont bother me- ana II Won
are not strong enough get Billy Bumpus-
He can 90 anything and he never bothers
hls wife Or makes her burn her fngers.v
<t'Grtat idea r said Mister elephant a.
n rushed 70 the Telephone.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-13
FARMER SMITHS RAINBOW CLUB
YOUR LIBRARIAN

of
the advantage of a free library DO notu
in order
a at ibrary-be to
ride
coin walked three miles o school and home again.
Remember to
voiced speaks
o knows the
will show to M them
SHE will to y,who
sleep peacefully each night shelves Of
SHE viii help
OF wonderful studies
Or SHE will tell the stories which will provide (rc-creao
for you.
acquainted If
and obgo lovingly Chirens Editor
S-Yo might mea aboutyo hbraran
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-13
The Wonderful Clock


There was once little girl named
Marion She received a birthday present
from an uncle OF hers. II was a clock
The clock not only struck the hours. half
hours and quarter hours. but attached 10
Il was pretty contrivance which also
told the time on the front OF the clock
lust little below the dial. was a sprig
of a rosebud II was beautifully made
Of metal and on II just after the hour had
sounded there was large green rosebud.
At a quarter past the hour the bud opened,
a little, so that red petals could be seen.
Fifteen minutes later Il was almost a
fun blown rose A quarter OF am hour
after this IL was fully blown. just before
the hour the rose opened to it's fullest ex.
tent and remained that way Until the clock
had finished striking Then II immediately
shut up into a green bud sesain
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-13
The Girl and Boy

Sent IN by MALYINA KAY HoLcoMBE,
Cynwyd.
She ms long curla like other ciriat
He looks al her with Hcofu.
Hia muthcrs urdo--and then she sighed
Whom oi his Ions euris he shorn.
She II ncat--and every pleat
or dress IL Just precise:
His clothes are torn. and he would scorn
To oier cer TO pay the price
Her bed IL msde, her rurs don't fade
Her room II Just it SHOULD he.
HIS he'd 10 tossed, his trnes lost
And rugs are often up tree.
And after school Il Ia her rule
TO do her lessons right AWAY
He sails his boat around a sfnoat''a
And thinks that II is spondid play
Sister and BROTHER are iased by their mothsr.
10 return IL they re not loa(h ''
. father "~'""
sun he loves them both.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-13

FARMER SMITH.
l wish TO become a member OF your
Rainbow CLUB Please send me a
10 DO A LITTLE. KINpNnss EAC,fI
AND EVERY DAY, SPREAD A T.ITvrr 'rs
SUNSHINE ALL ALONG Tue WAY.
Mama ,...................
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-13

l.. conundrum< WhsR 10 the bafehar a
disagreeable and impolte man 20 your
2. willie gets up IN the morning a q
certain hour, Take "a' away from thof
What time does Willie arise ana what tIme
does school open1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-13
Welcome Music

The Visitor-Hark! some one is
playing a delightful bit of Wagner!
The Host-Ohl that's the janitor
putting coal on the flre,-Punch Bowl.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-13
The Cause

Going away on your vacation?"
"No."
Then why the radiant express
sion?"
Just learned that the wife's rela.
tives aren't coming here for theirs" :"
Detroit Free Press.