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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-22

dy, who was not very famous, as a
fighter but noted as an entertainer,
were among Steve's particular pals.
Tommy Warren. Matty Matthews an d
among the frequenters Of Brodie's
place.
Ike Weir and Patsy Doody were
perhaps the most amusing of the box
ers who visited the Bowery. Doody
was built like a watch; and was exz
tremely clever with the gloves, but he
Hacked a punch. Weir was Just a
py-go-Iucky Irisfhman. who car
ried his Championship 1onors lightly.
and who was always ready for a froHc,
Both Weir and Doody were expert clog
dancers, and they often amused the
Bowery folk by dancing in the street
Ike was a good pianist, land often
provided musical entertainment for
the patrons Of Brodie's and. other pla-
ces along the BowerY. Ire and Patsy
were always ready to do a turn on the
little stage at Brodie'@,
The Fam GUS old bur1esque theatre
in the Bowery. now extinct, was also
the scene Of many interesting bouts.
In thise days ring celebrities often
appeared on the stage to challenge all
Corners, and there many aspiring nov
ices met their Waterloos. One of the
most amusing Incidents of this kind
was one in which Bob F.ittzsimmo ns
figured. Bob had just won the mid
dleweight title, and was picking up
bit of coin by a theatrical engagement
One night a nailkman who had made
quite local reputation as fighter
decided to show up the Australian. He
lasted about ten seconds, when Bob
landed on him, and the milkman went
sprawling into the wings. He bumped
his head in falling and was uneon-
scious for some time, while Bob was
held under surveillance until the milk
man recovered.
Steve Brodte found his resort reg
ular mint, and he invested his SUR
plus in various enterprises of a the
atrical and sporting nature. Later
he organized a road company of the
atrical talent himself taking the lead
ing role, and toured America in a
production supposedly representing
life on the BoWery. He had an able
press agent, and through his activi-
ties the name of Steve Brodie, became
a tshousehold word
Brodie died in Texas few years
ago. The old Bowery, over which
he had long ruled as. king, was no
more Now it is a business street,
as decorous as any on the East Side'
swarning with people from all ma
tions engaged in making an honest s1lv-
ing And it's bank for savings is the
largest in America What would the
habitues of the old Bowery have
thought of people who saved meheyF
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-22
FREDERICK THE GREAT is THE
MODEL OF EMPEROR WILLIAM

conquering mixture of action and en-
during patience, that moral radfcalisIn
which made him appear to others SO
| repulsive and horrible, like a strange
and evil BEAST
The parallel between the Seven
Years War of Frederick and the pres
ent struggle Is declared by this Ger
man author to present an astounding
resemblance Frederick began the
conflict by crossing neutral Saxony, al
act which he later justified by the
publication of papers said to have
been taken by the Prussians from the
| Saxon archives. and which were said
to prove that Saxony's neutrality was
| q. sham-just as Emperor William has
published Belgian papers alleged to
set forth similar proof"
The invasion Of Saxony caused a
storm of protest throughout Europe,
of which the German writer quoted
above says:
'.Of the uproar which broke out in
Europe over this unheard-of breach of
the peace and of national rights one
can rorom an idea. Stay: it is true;
But if we want to listen to Frederick
before we listen to Europe, his state
ments show this violation to be the
result of the following calculations. and
considerations: It was imperative
that he should insure himself against
$1,000
came 1T should not fight on the side
of the enemies. By garr1son1rg It's
territory. disarming its troops. or,
rather, enrolling them in his own army
he would secure safe base Tor eper-
ations against Bohemia. There was
no true and honest. neutrality to vfo-
late Saxony's heart and evil Intent
had placed 1t on the SIDE OF the coah-.
ton even or coWard1ce hao preYenteu
1t from openly admitting the relauon.
II Frederick committed technlcal
wrong If he violatd paper neutral
ity, tn falsity of which was not in
black or white he acted IN gr1mmest
self-dfense-
sOf Frederick the German novelist
says that the attempt of other nations
''to throw upon him the odiun of be-
ing the aggressor'' excited only the
scorn of 'thirnA who was above the ny
pocrisy and stupidity Of a psychology
that gravely sought to distinguish be-
tween offensive and Defensive on
him who feared neither guilt nor
odiurn. = = - he had war in his
blood, he meant war, whereas in all,
probability the others for the time be-
ing intended ony a diplomatic had
Cling match.
While not distinctly apropos in this
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-22
EMPIRE

Lady Tncog.' the latest Famous
Player Paramount masterpiece fea4
turing Hazel Dawn viii again head
the ph0topIay bill offered at Keeneyss
Empire this evening Miss Dawn is
I'd be seen at her best in this romantic
photodranatfc production x
An All feature program consisting
Of nine big reels of latest plnotopIays
viii be offered tomorrow evening at
the above theatre.
On Monday and Tuesday five part
Paramount masterpiece win head the
al feature select programs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-22
GERMAN BAuERN RAa.L.

Monday evening the Casino, on
State street. will be the scene of gay
festivities and lively merriment. A
spectacular drill of the floor commit
tee composed of "a ladies and gentle
men MARKS rhe opening of the third
annual Bauern ball to be held under
the auspices Of the German American
Alliance. The members Of the floor
committee have been carefully re-
hsarsing the intricate and Impressive
movements of the drill under the
capable direction of the professional
driIlmaster for the last four weeks
Handsome prizes will be awarded to
the lady having been married and d.
vorced the greatest plumber of times.
And also to the gentlemen having en-
Joyed the freedom of the Jail the
greatest number Of tfrnes.-Adv
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-22

The Improvement society can al
ways be made a grand success If it
will devote its attention to running
series of dances.
The last time the skating fad
spread over the country. it was nota-
BILE for beautiful fancy evoIutions, but
this year it is principally remarkable
for the correctly tailored costumes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-22

The North went to war to abolish
slavery, but even now in every North
ern paper you read about ball players
being bought and sold.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-22

About the only dividends that can
be expected on Mexican investments
for some years consist Of the satisfac-
ton to be had in cussing the Greasers
at a safe distance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-22

A. NJ. WOOSTER, Attorney-at-I4avv
Late Examiner q. s. Patent ONCE
1115 MAIN ST, SECURITY BLDG.
RRIDGEPORT, CONN.
Send Postal for Booklet on Patents
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-22

In some places they are trying to
deprive citizens of the cherished
right of communicating grip and 9th
er diseases by splitting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-22

The characteristic German head
gear Is the spiked helmet; the char
acteristie American, derby hat all
dented by rolling around the windy
streets.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-22

The people who utter so much crit
icism of everything in their home
town, but never do anything them
selves, are just about the type that
are called ''slackers'' In England.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-22
WISE AND OTHERWISE

All unbiased minds are of course
convinced that these fires in munition
plants are due to spontaneous COM
bustion and matches gnawed by
mice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-22

81 UNION LABEL HATS u
BUYs LYFoRD BROTHERS USE
East Side and West End e
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-22

Farmer Want Ads. ONO Cent a Word.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-25
HONE RULE CALL
TO LIFT TAX LOAD
Conference of Legislators and
Civic Representatives Planned.

Mayor Mitchell sent q letter yester-
day to each member of the Legislature
from this city and representatives Of
various civic organizations TO attend
a conference at the City Hall on Fri
day. at p. ~, for the purpose Of dis
cussing home rule legislation. The
Mayor recently appealed to the legls-
lators from New York for cooperation
i'm urging legislation which would !lft
some of the mandatory burden now IN
posed upon the city. in his letter the
Mayor says;
MANY Of the members of the Legs
ls+,re from Now York City have al
ready sjgnifed their desire to partlci-
nate in such conference, and | have
no doubt that practically every city
legislator will be present. In addition
7 am inviting various civic organlza-
lions. such as the Chamber of Com
merce and the Merchants Association
20 be represented at the conference
and thus secure an expression
OF public opinion which viii voice the
sentiment OF New York City In way
that cannot be mistaken.
The facts brought out at the near
ings Of the Brown committee leave no
room for doubt that there = urgent
need for the citizens Of New YORK wy
TO unite in an effort TO relieve thhelr
citv from conditions which have las
cned so heavy a burden upon New orh'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-25
MEN DEMAND FINISH
FIGHT WITH RAILROADS
No Arbitration This Time,
Rrotherhoods' Leaders Declare.

"No arbitration this time was the
sentiment prevalent among railroad
union leaders yesterday IN discussing
The referendum the four brotherhoods
SIRE taking on the question of demand
inc fat eight-hour day from the
railroads. Timothy Shea, assistant TO
the president of the Brotherhood OF
locomotive Firemen and Enginemen,
was one who expressed the hght-to-a-
finish attitude.
% am not qualified 70 speak authori-
tativelv. but ! have had chance TO
observe the temper of the men, and u
is nv belief they have had enough OF
This so-called mediation" he said.
The principle Of arbitration IS excel
lent. but it has been abused. Where
The men submitted it has not been pro
ductive Of the justice for which it was
designed.
AS for our intentions in the pres
ert case, don't think there IS any
thing secre. abou; them. We are go
ING to demand fatty an eight-hour day
and time and half for overtime ran,
ing TO obtain that we will walk out and
lei the discussion come afterward.
Every railroad in the United States
will be affected"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-25
WOMEN SEE NEW CITY CLUB
Vanderbilt Rooms Inspected. House
warming VIII Re on Monday.

The formal houscwsrming Of the
new Women's City Club. in the Hotel
Vanderbilt, will take place on Mon
day evening. but tho rooms were
open for inspection by inpatient mem
bcrs yesterday. There is no doubt
that the favorite corner will be the
south end Of the long drawing room.
where there is broad window. II
looks as II members would have to
make reservations weeks ahead If they
hope TO have tea by that window eieh-
teen stories above the street The
room is decorated IN old blue and bun,
with mahogany furniture.
There is dining room with south
windows, from which the women car
look down on the Statue Of Liberty.
The centre Of the clubs activity prob
ably will be the bulletin board in the
entrance hall, but II was peaceful
enough yesterday.
Blanks were provided on which TWEEN
ty-fye members might nominate can
didatcS 20 oppose the officers nomi-
mated by the organization committee.
but nobody made any such suggestions
Yesterday. Mrs. Alice puer Miller and
the entire ticket nominated with her
probably will be elected.
Prison reform will be the first thing
TO be taken IN by the club. Next Fri
dav the directors will meet Warden
Kirchwcy Of Sing Sing at a luncheon
TO be given by Miss Alice Carpenter at
the Headquarters. Dean kirchwey Will
be the guest Of honor at the house
warming on Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-25
WILSON SPEEDS UP
MONEY MEASURES
Urges Action SO Programme
May Be Completed Before
Political Conventions.

Washington. Jan. PA strong ap-
peal TO the chairmen Of the committees
IN the House which are handling ap-
preparation bills to speed up was made
to-day by President Wilson. who re-
ceived several Of the chairmen at the
White House. notable exception was
that he made no such request OF any
one connected with the military and
naval committees. The President does
not wish speedy action on these meas
ures. as he desires to change public
pressure on Congress to such an eN-
tent By his trip West that it will be
easier after that to obtain favorable
action.
The President wishes TO have at least
a start made on the time-consuming
general appropriation bills. So far
only one % the fourteen money meas
ures has passed the House. tnat beng
one Of the least important the urgent
deficiency bill. Those measures on
which the President would like TO see
Congress putting in its time include
The Agricultural. diplomatic and con-
sular and d strict Of Columbia bills.
The important point which the Presi-
dent emphasized in talking with the
chairmen was that once the commit
tees could be gotten 10 report out their
bills. they would become privileged
questions and could be discussed by the
House until their passage. 70 the eXclu-
sion Of any other legislation. There
Is no delaying an Appropriation meas
nre by any Of the normal parliamentary
tactics after 1t has been reported eH-
cept by an open fllbuster, and even
this. in the House. is normally not ei-
1870 IN he lone MN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-25
ALLAN LINER HAS MISHAP
Pomeranian Forced to Return 10
Queenstown by Engine Trouble.

montreal, Jan. IA mishaP de-
scribed as slight engine trouble" has
occurred 10 the Allan Line steamship
Pomeranian on her voyage across the
Atlantic from Queenstown. and she is
returning TO that port, according to an
announcement made to-day by officisi
of the Canadian Pacific Railroad which
controls the Allan Line.
The Pomeranian, flying the British
Nag. was last reported as having LETT
Portland. Ne. for Glasgow on January
II. She probably was not far out from
Queenstown on her return voyage when
the accident happened. She has been
i'm use as a Canadian troop transport
shin and carrier Of munitions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-25

1 We that the Handy Volume issue is The a.91 ana 7 T TF S
the Encyclopaedia Britannica uni IS the gen
Voum"is
the publishers HANDY
0unei issue md the Cambria
Muhto ngndfo mi
uofa
adoznoh
HyouH bother
&c S n issued Cambridge Is
anwhn eohlne
aHw reonyth New Tesamena
the Handy Volume ISSUE
Genlem
pesabL 40 ue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-25

u "Are the Handy Volumes well bound ana sohoIy
nnade2 have often been disappointed in the quality
of materials and the workmanship of books that I've
bought from glowing descriptions in circulars and adj
vertisements.
M Il don't like to doubt what you say IN your aaver
tisemonts 7 have had dealings with you and know
other people who have bought from you. have always
been satisfied and have never heard OF anybody VINO
thought YOU treated them unfair but want TO be sure
before order. How can see Tor IySen tle Pi''''s
nanor and bindings Of the Handy VolumesT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-25
a rs Biggest Mobile
." Hovitzer, CrOzier
Tells House.
GERMANY, GENERAL
STAFF'S MODEL
s,,,een.Inch Pieces Asked but
r,,erts Conflict and Garri-
son VIII Decide.

w..,;,s.on. Jan. e4.-The largest
,Ts bowi,zer designed thus far for
-, s,,eri,an army is Of only 7.6-inch
-. Br.cadicr General Crozier.
..Iofthe ordnance department told
-. House Military Committee to-day
,.,r ,rs,;minary plans had been made
-, Cro-.er sa.d for s.5-inch
90 and ,hcre were no designs for
...-.l tow.tzers. such as tie German
T, ..,.;~e.re gan. although iuforma-
s.,,, American military Observers
.-..s indicated that they We're neees-
- semoNsh acld Entertainments.
n. Trea, board recently constituted
re War Department had recon-
-.-sss he said that troops be
..-i,psi with SIS field guns per thou
80 men with provision for 5000
is Of ammunition per gun, and
H..Ii.;rch field howitzers he selected.
s.-ersi Cro-icr had recommended
~ 65.irch gun for the present, IN
- and reduced the ammunition 10
,..S -ou-ds rer gun. bringing the cost
f.-,vi1i-r ADEQUATE reserves o. guns
.,.--u-i-,on for four years down
eos 000 010 from the boards esti-
-s.e Of Ss50Qooooo. me Genera
90 however. had urged l6-inch guns
~ INCREASED provisions for aircraft
,.S ,vt the estimated cost up TO S4SO'-
$4,000.
Problem Up TO Garrison.
-.i.he had reduced. General Crozier
- - S2s0O00000, and the whole
-,..s- e now ,n the hands Of Secre-
s-v Garrison FOR decision.
p,sssrt reserves. General Crozier
.,5 consisted Of 100000 SQringheId
.sss ana 100000 900 rounds OF am
-.,'t;or. or 500 rounds s. rife; 20
III batteries Of four guns each win
$1,000 rounds, and l.o.' serVlce"oIt,
-sesi-e guns. -Four hundred thousand
n node rifles. fully serviceable' ou,
avg different sized ammunition, ana
.reTs, old machine guns, were no.
/, event Of war. General Crozier
al -re ordnance department was
,..Ts-e5 % equip flllv between 100000
III 100000 men. lie did not tCvor any
,.,snrt a. government monopolzatlol
,.i.s war munitions. To supply nee
my Of 100000 men, he sald' Woulo
zse "tfty Frankfort arsenais. ne
you'd rather see the government en-
.yrsre private plants.
10 construct the plants 20 equip an
INV - 600 600 men" he said, would
,,,. $50 600 coo. and 20 construct plants
.or wartime production would cost
n0l010Oo0. To equip such force as
fs British arny would cost S'VV'-
1000"
p-iras.sr General Macomb. president
n, 80 wa- Co''ece. testified that he
.,.~-l. .lo cIs~be-iair army reor-
-,-.-..,5- bi'l ues .la best Yrcrared-
s.,, -,essr-s ,e- r~eser+o5. Genera.
.'..orb s,so .-.ro~e5 senator chem
,..,ss-.. I-i ~, -rovido +he. everv cit.
$500 l.. ~ 90 r,;Ii-a-,. train
=.
l. :. Navy inc best eu'
~ z-s se-vs ee.gs abosrd shin the men
-s-. ~ see tie .te.Is. # va serve
,,.s.oss tbsv we-- 70 see the skins:
nd ,isv'ra cr...le5 TO-" said Rear Ad-
-irsi NcGowan. uavmaster general of
..s nav in telling fla House Naval
... . H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-25

(s) ~ want the Britannica and always have wanted
i but I never could afford it, Now the price you are
Offering it at is so low that am afraid the print paper
binding and get-up don't suit the scholarship and
reputation of the splendid encyclopaedia I've always
longed for.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-25
A Hundred Thousand

wrong that's the size Of
NE army that passes every
year through the factory at
Niagara Falls in which
SaIedded Wheat is made -
an army that inspects every
lstall in the manufacture of
NE cleanest, purest and best
o. all cereal foods. These
ISp, brown, delicious little
oaveS Of baked whole wheat
nave everything in them the
human body needs. Try
ulem for breakfast with hot
sll or cream. Made at
Niagara Falls, N. Y. II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-25

(o) as it the genuine Britannica that you are selling
at a reduction of 64oo and first payment or only
$100?
(b) Do you really that you are selling an issue
of the Britannica for 6400 less than the Cambridge
issue and that it is a wel-made book? don't see now
you can do it!
(c) "Do correctly understand your advertisement OF
the Handy Volume issue of the 18th Edition Britain.
MICA to that this issue contains absolutely o' %
the contents Of the Cambridge University issue, word
for word the same? That seems too good to be true
I'D Il cannot believe that the type is legible II you
have reduced the price and the size isn't the type IN the
Handy Volume Britannica so fine that one cannot
read il?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-25

~ "You guarantee that the contents are the same
in the Handy Volume issue as IN the oampruee issue
tho+ costs three times as much Does this mean text
onlv-have you left out the hundreds OF beautifully
coored maps and color plates?
(o) us there any time limit this offer? In other
words could get this set in year or two at the rame
price and on the same terms as now?
M What will you do if order and don't like the
books and send them back and they come to you IN DAD
condition? Won't | have to pay for Them!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-25
Answers to DOubterS

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guran efo first pay k
Wehaee d peop
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Questions
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-10-05

High Flyers Day-opera house to
morrow. ADV.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-10-05
EsENNTNGToN BRIEFS
News Of the Town and village Told
Briefly For Busy Readers

High Flyers Day-opera house to-
morrow. ADV.
You should see yourself as others
see YOU Ady,
Are you a quitter?e Think it over
apd wait; Adv. e s6
William Farnum in IA alm Of the
Ncrthsfa. Shows -Haste Theatre to-
dag Adv.
Mrs. D. A. Booth ADD Mrs. E. g.
Hamilton spent Wednesday in Troy
aRe Albany Il
sIseaye your FISH and yetgatablo order
az Estes market tonight to insure early
delivery Friday. Adv.
blanche Sweet in "The Dupe'
Harte Theatre tomorrow also new
vaudeville act. Adv
A valuable prize viii be given for
the best in preservation of Mike Sacks
at the opera house tonight. ADV.
Everything in fish, fruit and vetgeta-
| bies at Estes market, leave your order
tonight for early delivery Friday. Adv
The Francetti Sisters reappearing
in clever novelty gymnastic perform
ance at the Harte Theatre touish.
| Att
Can you beat the Program at the
Iiarte Theatre today for ten cents?
Read the regular ad and decide for
yourself, Adv.
DO not purchase your winter furnish
4 In hn Ga g "a ~
to be hold at the Old Academy Library
October 1913.
| The Marcus Musical Comedy Co., ia
a complete change OF program at the
opera house today. The cabaret scene
viii positively be shown. Adv.
I Married man for farm and orchard
work wanted must be experienced
teamstor, good habits wife willing to
take hoarders. Apply at The
Orchards. 2tf
rs Honesty the Best Policy" Wiz
| be the topic lcr discussion tonight at
the Second Congregational chapel
service. Philip T. H. Plerson VIII
lead the meeting.
Grant Harbour spent the day We'd
nesday with Mrs. Harbour who is il
Troy hospital where she under
went o serious operation Saturday.
| She is resting comfortably.
Prayer meeting this evening az the
Methodist church conducted by inc
pastor prayer is appointed 70 con
vey the Blessings Cod desians TO
give, Long as they live Should Chris
tians pray they learn to pray when
| FIRST they live
Rev George S. Mills went 20 danoy-
e.. y. H. today to attend the inausura-
I ton exercises tomorrow oil the new
president Ct DaEtmogth, Ernest Martin
Hopkins. 10 VIII stay over a day TO
visit with his son Charles who is
member of the sophomore class
Mr. ana Mrs William H Dlocks.age
Of Albany are spending their honey
moon IN town They are stoppius al
the home OF Mr. and Mrs r. j.. Bottum
on South street Mrs. Blocksidge's
ercndfather, Mr. Robinson at one
time run the old stone blacksmith
shof
William Farnum in "rhe End o. tas
Trail" one OF VIM FoXs strongest
features and Fraucetti Sisters III al
great novelty gymnastice act wor!
ing high In the a.r on a pedestal per
forming numercu8 clever s,unts can
be seen at the Harte Theatre today or
IT, Regular admission. Adv
THE Folly OF Desire" with Gerald
Ames at the opera house today. a pow
erlul Red Feather story Of Dgcr girls
martyrdom Pictures will be repeated
after the musical comedy each evening
for the benefit Of patrons arriving late
Adv.