davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13
BRIDGEPORT FULL |0F REAL TALENT, ASSERTS SAUNDERS
Says City Never Had So Many Artists Available = May
 Produce Local Act.

Munition making is attracting, pro- singers, dancers. minstrel men and legitimate actors of eminent talent are now in Bridgeport where they prefer 52 weeks straight booking at big sal aries and the chance of living with their families to the viccisitudes of the road and 1ay-off' weeks.
 James Saunders, the popular pro- ducer of acts, and for many years a choir singer in St. Aug1lstine's church, is authority for the statement that never before in the history of Bridge port has there been such an array of histrionic talent loose in Bridgeport who refuse to take theatrical en- agreements on the road. Many of these former professionals" said Saul,- ders, 'tcame originally from Bridge port though their, names are well known to such productions as Lew Dockstader, Honey Boy Evans, Vo- gels and and other minstrel troupes.' .'' The list even includes song writers and 1orchestration experts.
 Saunders, who has produced many minstrel shows for local churches. benevolent associations and was very successful last year in producing the screaming playlet "A Night at the Club" which ran for 8 week at the Plaza theatre, with local talent, de- clares that if he can round up enough boys with real professional experience he will write and produce a pre- Christmas sketch even better than last years attempts.
 Manager John Mccarthy of the Plaza theatre asserts that he will gladly produce the equal of6''A Night at the Club'' any time it is authen- tical1y presented to him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13
THE WEATHER

New Haven, Dec. 13-Forecast: Partly cloudy tonight and Thurs day.
 Connecticut: Cloudy tonight and Thursday, probably snow. Moderate to fresh southwest winds
 The storm which was over this section yesterday is now central over Nova 1Scotia. It produced snow. or rain from the Mississip- pi river eastward to the coast and as far south as North Caro- lima It is followed by slight secondary disturbance which is producing light snow. Tempefa- 'tnres from 20 degrees to 30 de- grees below zero were reported along the Canadian border. Zero amperaturcs were reported as far south as Kansas and frosts were reported as far south as Florida.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13
FAIRFIELD
Special to The Farmer.)

Fairfield, Dec. 13.-At a meeting of the citizens of the town held last evening at the town hall it was voted to appropriate $2,500 for the pur- chase of school sites in the Holland Hill district. The town school com- mittee and the selectmen were ap- pointed to do the buying. The town accepted the gift from Miss Anna B. Jennings of six acres of land north of the railroad station for a school site. The proposition to build an ad- dition to Nichols terrace school was voted down. Former Health Officer William H. Donaldson said the ground was too swampy.
 The question of having a visiting nurse in Fairfield was indefinitely tabled.
 proposal from Frederick Sturges that the town deed him it's interest in the grist mill at Southport was re- jected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13
HALKO-BASSETT.

Announcement was made today Of the marriage of Miss Hazel Bassett, aged 23 years, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Louis Bassett, of Bridgeport, and MT. Andrew Halko, aged 21 years, son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Halko. of Stratford, which took place at St. James R. c. church, Stratford, Satur- day, Dec. 2. Rev. Michael J. O'Con- nor, pastor, performed the ceremony. Both persons are widely known in Bridgeport and Stratford. MT. Hal ko is a mechanical dentist.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13
Y. NJ. c. A. MORNING GYM.

Tn spite of the recent opening of the morning classes they are attended by a great number of men, most of them working nights. The night work does not seem to affect their physical condition for the reason that most of them are steady attenders and remain after the class hour is over. For instance, many take up fencing and enjoy themselves so much that very often they have no. pity for their fenc- ing master and keep him very late after lunch hour. The morning classes are held on Tuesdayse and Fridays from 10:20 to 11:30 under the leader ship of Robert Grasson, assistant ph ysicsal director.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13
PROF. ELMER S. RIGGS WILL DISCUSS CREATURES
 OF THE ANCIENT WORLD

Announcement was made today that the topics which Prof. Elmer s. Riggs assistant curator of paleontology in the Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, will be, Creatures of the An cient World" Prof. Riggs will speak at the Bridgeport High School lecture room. on the nights of Dec. 15 and IS, at o'clock. He comes to Bridge port under the auspices of the Bridgeport Scientific and Historical society. His lectures will be free.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13
WOULD OPEN IA STREETS.

After tour about some of the un- developed sections of Bridgeport yes- terday, Alderman Malcolm MacFay- den, chairman of the common coun- cil streets and sidewalks committee, advocated opening about 15 streets in the vicinity of Beachs Woods which the city will add to its public parks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13

Fine sheer quality lawn handkerchiefs, white or color ed, embroidered, boxed, 3 for
 ......................... 25c
 Embroidered handkerchiefs, soft sheer quality, fancy em- broidery, 3 in a fancy box for
 Fine quality purel inen hand kerchiefs, embroidered in white and colors, all dainty patterns, ..... S5c each, 3 for $1.00
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The members of St. Peters choir were entertained at the home of Mrs. J. l.. Kennedy of Washington terrace last evening at a miscellaneous shower given in honor of Mrs. Ralph HaniWell. Mrs. Haniwell, who be- fore her marriage was Miss Anna McCormac, received a number of use- full gifts and both she and MT. Hani- we'll were the recipients of the warm est good wishes of all present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13

Pure linen, fine quality ini- tial handkerchiefs, six in box TOT SUc
 Irish linen, extra fine quality handkerchiefs, all initials
 .................... =. 25c each
 Fine soft quality linen finish handkerchiefs, all initials, wide hem, boxed, 2 for ....... 25c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13
FIRST SUGAR SHIPMENT.

San Juan, Pbrto Rico, Dee. 1s- The first shipment of sugar from the new crop was made today when the Guanica Centraie forwarded to New York 5000 bags, or 1900 tons rep- resenting a part of it's first weekly ouptut.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13

Owing to increased cost of service. as we'll as supplies, it is necessary to make slight advance in the price of the New Years dinner at the Brook lawn Country club. The charge for this dinner will be $2 per plate instead of $1.5O, as noted in the December program.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13
Manual Trainer

Tool chests containing everything for the young builder ................. 25c to $1.95 Drums in a large assortment of styles and sizes ............. 25c to $4.00 Sleds that will steer, we'll constructed, every boy will surely want one of them at only 79c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13
Something New

American Defense Game representing six world powers, consisting of seventy pieces, Army, Cavalry, Torpedo Boats, Airships, Battleships and Cannon. Bring the children to see this wonderful game of war. Com plete set ...... 98c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13
Toys Dolls Games
Tinker Toy the Wonder Builder

Will construct thousands of different nov ing figures 45c set Blackboards, small and large sizes
 49c to $1.50 Dolls Go-Carts, large assortment to select from 39c to $2.00
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13

A special communication of St. Johns lodge, No. 3. A. F. & A. M., will be held at 7:30 o'clock tonight. The Master Mason degree will be con-' ferred on one candidate in full form, by the Past Masters. The meeting will be known as Past Masters Night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13
MASONIC NOTES.

A stated convocation of Jerusalem Chapter, No. 13, R. A. M., will be held at Masonic Temple. at and 7:30 D. m. Friday. The R. A. degree will be conferred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13

The Merrimac Plating Works and the carriage factory of s. c. Pease of Merrimac, Mass, were destroyed by fire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13
For Men

Fine quality hemstitched handkerchiefs in seven diff ferent styles, initials, six in a box for ............. soc
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13

Children's hemstitched hand kerchiefs, fancy embroidered corners with initial, 3 in fancy box for ....,..-...... A00
 Children's fine quality cotton handkerchiefs, all initials 3 for .......................... 15c
 Children's Jap silk handker- chiefs white with colored bor- der, printed ends, 3 for .. 25i
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13
For Women

Six beautiful embroidered handkerchiefs, boxed, show ing six different styles of in- itials for soc box
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13
MORE CANADIAN GOLD HERE.

New York, Dec, 1s-God to the amount of $9.00o,ooo was received from Canada today and, will be de- posted at the assay office here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13

The Department of Commerce re- ports the exports of cotton for the week ended December g at 146.611 bales
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13
The Co. Start Today
 -K-- s4-.,>+ s4ra.9 and
 +8'r9zspo><:~ ~@84y Gam Star@ Shop Early
Remember Only 9 Shop ping Days Until Xmas
HandkerChiefS for Xmas

For men. women and children. Universal gift for all one that is appreciated much any thing you may select and such variety, white with embroidered corners others with colored initials and embroidered corners also many patterns are here which were never shown before Note these wonderful values.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13

Large Size Dressed Doll for 98c
 Unbreakable Baby Doll, all dressed in different styles, with bonnets and booties. Can also be undressed, for ... ....... 98c Many others from .......... $1.75 to $6.OO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13
For Riddles

Children's handkerchiefs, fancy embroidered corners with initials, pure linen, 3 in box for 25c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-13

The United States manufacturing in dustries in 1914 turned out products valued at more than SPA, 100000
The Press., 1916-10-12
Sinu a Soma of Sixpenca.

The London Globes explanation ot the rime "Sing Song of Sixpence" is ''The four and twenty blackbirds rep resent the four and twenty hours. The bottom of the pie is the world. The top crust represents the sky. The open ing of the pie is the dawn of the day, when the birds begin to sing, and surely such a sight is fit for a king. The king in his counting house count, ing out his money is the sun. The money the king is counting represents the golden sunshine. The queen, who sits in the parlor. is the moon. The honey she Is eating is the moonlight The industrious maid who is working in the garden before the sun has risen Is the day dawn, and the clothes she hangs out are clouds. The bird that so tragically ends the song by nippine off her nose is the hour of sunset"
The Press., 1916-10-12
The Original Paul Pry.

Thomas Hill. familiarly called Tom my Hill, was. says Dr. Brewer, the | original Paul Pry. It was from him also that Theodore Hook drew his character of Gilbert Gurney. Planche in his "Recollections" says of Hill: His speciality was the accurate infor- nation he could impart on all the pet ty details of the domestic economy of his friends. the contents of their ward robes, their rantries. the number o pots of preserves in their store closet and of the table napkins in thc;r line, pre- 'ses. the dates of their LirthS a., marriages. the amounts of their trades
 mems bills and whether paid week. or quarterly. He had been ol t.l press and was connected with tn Morning Chronicle. He used to diiv' Matthews crazy by ferreting out h whereabouts when he left London a'' popping the information in some D. per-
The Press., 1916-10-12
JAPANESE STAGE CUSTOMS.
Actors and the Flower Path From the
 Green Room Entrance.

Actors and the Flower Path From the Green Room Entrance.
 The profession of an actor in Japan
 is not considered high one, says MT NJ. O. Marcus, the author of work
 on the Japanese stage, and on the average they are not well paid. Still
 there are exceptions. "When play is staged 1t runs at least for twenty three consecutive days. For such a term a first class man would earn about $1 200. and his annual income may be estimated at $7,500. But 1t must not be forgotten that out of this sum he must provide his own cos tunes, which are very expensive.
 "The curtain does not rise, but is pulled sideways, and one can easily see the attendants who are intrusted with this work. The orchestra is hid den behind the scenery, while in a sort of proscenium box the reciter sits con- cealed behind curtain of thin bam- boo. There is no applause by clapping hands, as in our theaters. but the pub lie stimulates the aC tors by exclama- tons in a way that may be compared to the encouraging and cheering of the dancers in Spain.
 From the greenroom bridge leads to the platform. This bridge is called Flowerpath. The greenroom is closed by a drapery, which the actors of small parts must lift for themselves. When the performers have some importance and reputation they have an attendant for the purpose of lifting this drapery. But the first actors, as we'll of nogu (drama) as of kyogen (comedy), have the title taiya. which confers the right to two assistants to hold up the cur tain of the greenroOm for their entries and exits"
The Press., 1916-10-12
THE cULPRlT CAME BACK.
Because Big Sim" Was Only Sheriff
 and Not Surveyor.

Because Big Sim" Was Only Sheriff and Not Surveyor. A Salt Lake City man tells this story of one Big Sim," d deputy sheriff of Eureka. from whom no criminal could get away by the cross country method. Sim was familiar with every foot of outrun coyote.
 As deputy sheriff he engaged in sev- eral long chases, always with success. His capture of horse thief known as Spanish Abe" was the toast of Flu reka for long time. This Spanish Abe was Lad actor 7 who made it his business to appropri- ate stray cattle and the blOo1ed mares of the neighborhood. With q cOmpan- ion he was finally rounded up and in- carcerated in the Eureka jail. The next night, however. the criminals forced the window of their cell and took to the brush. mounted on the fieetest ami mals they could steal. Big Sim. hours later. hit the trail in pursuit. Spanish Abe turned toward Utah and was changing horses along the road. Big Sim, renewing his mount likewise and cutting across country. gained on the fugitives in the desert Pursued and pursuer had been riding continuously, and the horses were giv- ing way under the strain. But Big Sim kept on. and 1t Is said he was wei, into Utah when he brought Spanish Abe and his companion upon u level with his gun and clapped on the hand cuffs.
 You have no right to take us. Sim" the Mexican whined. We are in Utah."
 Rats" Big Sim replied, "l uim't no surveyor. Come on,"--Case ana Com ment
The Press., 1916-10-12
A Stream of Water.

A high pressure jet of water will bowl over Il man as easily as if he were box of matches and leave him half stunned. It will even turn bull. let from its path. Experiments have shown that d jet of water can be pro duced at such a high pressure that 1t becomes practically bar of iron. Swords Lave been blunted in attempt ing to cut through these extra high pressure jets. Some years ago an arm- ed thief attempted to hold up high official of the Bank of England in his private office. The official managed to get out of the room unharmed and locked the door. X resourceful attend ant brought the fire hose. He opened the door sufficiently to insert the noz- gle. In q few minutes the would be thief was picked up senseless.-Pear- sons Weekly.
The Press., 1916-10-12
THIRTY-ONE YEARS AGO.
October 7, 1885.
Items of local interest taken from the columns
 of The Press, thirty-one years ago.

| or Tn6 ff6bb, tulEty.ouc yonEn hkO.
 The following town officers were elected d- all not otherwise designated are democrats Assessors, James M. Lord, r, Geo. W. Newell, T, Zina w.. Ellis. Board of relief, John o. Booth, Harrison W. Davis. Selectmen, Wm. A. Colburn, Dwight J. Glazier, T., P. M. Harwood, T, Henry MoK inney. Town clerk, treasurer of town deposit and Standish funds, and registrar nf births, marriages and deaths, Miner 0. Kinney. Town agent and agent of town deposit fund, Gilbert Ohaffee. Constable and collector, William E. Hanley. Reg gistrar of electors, W. P, Sweetser. Constables. Alonzo M Shepard, Daniel Mullin, Reuben Bur ley, Miner F. Fairman, Henry Butter field, A. D. Cady, 2d. Grand jurors, Elmer J. WorthinRton. Jacob Glover, M. P. Hanley, Michael MoCartly, Isaac Cady, Frank z. Fairfield. School visitors, c. V. Maxham, J. P. flaw. ley, r. Auditors, E. 0. Pinney, Clark H. Grant, r. Justices of the peace, all republicans, James M. Chaffee, Joel H. Reed, Everett Y. Fisk, w. D. Graves, J. W. Chandler, l.. $. Goodrich, Carl T. Hanson. "No license" carried the day by 155 majority. The majority for temper. anoe in the first district was 61; in the second SC. The selectmen's re. port shows that the towns expenses for the year have been $S0, 161. 80. $5s, Al. 25 is for payment of notes and bonds, and ga, 4H3 for interest account, leaving the actual running expenses of the town SIS, 563 22 The cash now in the treasury is $3, ACT. 39 against $g,47b.98 one year ago. Receipts from tax collectors were $l7, ,92b. 70. The town debt is now $8o, 900.
 Born. West Stafford, Sept. 29th, a daughter to M. P. and L. E. Avery.
 Married. Lebanon, Sept. 27th, by Rev. c. l.. Putnam, Orville W. Gurley of Mansfield and Fannie R. Barrows of Willimantio.
 Died. Stafford Springs. 1st. Lizzie, 23, wife of Dana Gary; Orouttville, 3d. Hattie Davis, 12, daughters of Orlando Davis of Orcuttville. Both deaths were caused by diphtheria.
The Press., 1916-10-12
A Family Affair.

It was at the information bureau the plac Q set apart for inquiries about wounded men in the various hospitals. In flutte:ed particularly pretty girl and addressed the rather severe look ing lady in charge.
 Il wish." shr said. ito see Lieuten- ant Ernst Wagner. In what hospital is he?" it's only from his relatives"
 ''I am his touSin.''
 And l am h.s mother. New York Post
The Press., 1916-10-12
The Helmet That Fell.

ROQuelaure. the defOrmed tester . Louis XIV. contrivei to get out ( many a scrape by his ready Wit. o! day he went to the king to ask his l",! don for having struck off the Ecl, of one of his sentinels who had fla. to give him the military salute. I.oui who knew his man. wCndcrc t.: ROQuelaure should crave his par,,G for so venial an Offense anl sad t him. This is serious matter. ECuCt laure. but I will pardon you this ti.! c.
 It afterwaru turned out that the so diers' head was in the helmet and fe with it to the ground.
The Press., 1916-10-12
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add 1 or. Bay Rum. a small box of Barbo Compound. and K OF. of glycerfnes Apply to the hair twice a week until 1t becomes the desired shade Any druggist can put this up or you can mix 1t at home at very little cost. Full directions for making and use come in each box of Barbo Compound. It will gradually darken streaked. faded gray halr and removes dandrufr. It Is excel lent for falling hair and will make harsh hair soft and glossy. It will not color the scalp, Is not sticky or greasy, and does not rnh o6
The Press., 1916-10-12

A Philadelphia woman has long pur- hased fish from certain market dealer of that city. One day. when the riccs seemed much too high. the house. wife complained. and the complaint was met by the following rejOinder:
 "Yessum. fish is his h-yessum! tin't TO lcu6t bout that! Fish is ". rul hi"l. Yo' see. mum. fish is git .a a.. psu.I q .uIt O.. T. tle' 'e heah
 v '' -'- ''' '~tiI'S Companions
The Press., 1916-10-12
peatness Cannot be Cured

oy local aspirations, as they cannot reach the diseased portion or the ei .. There Is only one way to cure deafness, ana that Is by consiitu- tional remedies Deafness is caused by an in. famed condition of the mucous lining Of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is infiamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hear. ing. and when it is entirely closed Deafness is the result, and unless the Inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to It's normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever nine cases out or ten are caused by 'atarrh, which is nothing but an lnfiamed condition oi the mueous surfaces.
 We win give One Hundred Dollars ro- any case of Deafness (caused by cal arrh) that cannot be cured by Halls t.atarrh cure. Send for circu- lars free. V.J. CHIMNEY & CO, Toledo, o.
 sold bv Druggists S5c
 Take Han's Family Pills for ronsttpattnr.
The Press., 1916-10-12
The Biushinq Brides.

"Why are brides generally eXrectet to be blushing as they walk down tho aisle?'
 "I suppose" replied Suffron Long glancing cautiously about and lower ing his voice. "that a good many ot them blush to think how they are go ing to subdue the lords of creation after they ve safely got them" Judge
The Press., 1916-10-12
Endland,s Cnldest Days.

In his diary for March. 1858. John Evelyn records that the weather had been ''the severest that any man alive had known in England. The crows. feet were frozen to their prey. Islands of ice inclosed both fish and fowl froz- en. and some persons in their boats.' For March 1867. he chronicles. Great frosts. prodigious at the vernal equi- Chronicle.
The Press., 1916-10-12
Our First Paper Mill.

The first aptr hill in An-e. ica was established in 1;iJ0 at RoXbury. near Philadelphia. The SC ond was ere ted in Germantown in 1110. and the third. founded in HI On Chester creek, in Delaware. was the source of Renja. min Franklin'S SupDly.-Argonaut
The Press., 1916-10-12
The Way of 1t.

"Well," said the advertising poster. man to his assistant. we've struck a case of paradoxical luck"
 Flows that?" asked the other
 Here's a wall to our progress. and we will soon be up against it."-Balti more American
The Press., 1916-10-12
Directed.

Floorwalkcr-L-ook;ng for something. nad1m? Fat I.ady-Husband. Floor walker-FirSt aisle to your left-male order department t.-StanfOrd Chapal ral.
The Press., 1916-10-12
Proved.

Milly-Ninety-n women in a hun dred are naturally generous. Billy Yes. where one woman will keep a secret ninety will give it away Judge.
The Press., 1916-10-12
Always Cpookipo

"Do you think smoking shortens life:'
 ''I don't think so. Look at old Vesu- viuS."
The Press., 1916-10-12
The Cause.

When life ceases to be a promise il does not cease to be task.-Amiel
The Press., 1916-10-12
Mean Hit.

Glhdvs-Jack proposed to me SO beautifully. Gwendolen-But. my dear. 'ook at Ill the practice he's had.-Bal-s inore American.
The Press., 1916-10-12

For any itchiness of the skin, for skin rashes, chap, pimples, etc., try Doan's Ointment. soc at all drug stores.