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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
OPERETTA SYLVIA, PRESENTED
 AT PARK THEATRE, BRINGS OUT
 WEALTH OF VOCAL TALENT HERE
Production Auspices Mary of the Sacred Heart Church Remarkable Success-Ama- teurs Show Qualities of Professionals.

It is seldom that amateurs give so unamateurish a production as that of the delightful two act operetta, Sylvia" held yesterday afternoon and last evening at the Park theatre, under the auspices of the Children of Mary of Sacred Heart church. The opera was rather a big undertaking for a group of such young persons, but so admirably was it produced that it gave real pleasure to the audiences that witnessed both performances.
 The beautiful opera, the setting for which was in a wood enclosed hay field, breathes the sweet, simple life of the country. The plot revo1ves about young nob1ewoman who is tired of her lover and wishes him a simple farmer lad, and an innocent country maiden who longs for a noble lover. The two meet, decide to ex- change clothes and characters for a day and the various incidents of the opera are the result of their decision.
 Many exquisite pastoral songs are interspersed throughout the opera, which were rendered surprisingly well by the young singers. The dances that accompanied each were especi- ally well given.
 Exceptionally pleasing was the Mistress Daisy song. by Betty and the chorus of Farmers Daughters, in which each young dancer wore a plain white dress caught with daisies and a wreath of the same flowers in her hair.
 .aThe Farmer Is an Honest Man brought forth a chorus of husky farm hands, carrying rakes and supporting long whiskers much to the delight of the audience.
 The most popular selection was without doubt "I Am a Man of Con- sequence sung by Prince Tobbytum and chorus. Verses were added to this in honor of Dr. Moore, Father Judge, Father Mooney, Prof. N. J. Herman, Mayor Wilson and John T. King. The song was encored again ahd again, each time calling forth a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
A NONSENSE ANTHOLOGY

A MONG THE leading anthologes which
 The the funny, and hope unsubsidz- publication called Concernng Municipal Ownership which the sdeplttng information that is a public service commissions"
 smile stimulator to public service comms- mirthful
 disqualification per mile of line railroad is deter by for right way and terminals whet- single multiple and whether the country be level" proceedings of the Interstate Commerce relating the Rock Island and other railroads recently lmelight practices affecting capitalization, apparently unknown friend
 purchase waered trolleys, acquiring and hotels subsidies to politicians directors and officers without eff feet captaizaton? serious, friend, serious!
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
EXPECT. ADJUSTMENT
 OF BRASS co. STRIKE

The score of strikers of the Bridge port Brass Co.'S union branch con ferred with William R. webster, Jr. vice president of the company, this afternoon in the effort to settle the disagreement.
 The men want the eight hour day with the same pay they had been re- ceiving for 10 hours. A speedy adjust ment of the difficulty is expected as, the men assert, they were supposed to have been workink on the eight hour basis. They met this morning and appointed a committee for the confer ence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
PREPARATION FOR SUSSEX INCIDEN1

clear statement responsibility
 the incident has punished the commander of the which sank the ship and will indemnify for the
 
 the frankness with the met the situation The submarine secret which denied ordinarily sponsbily placed with difficulty if at discaim the feet except reserve assertion until appropri ate reports received
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
A GOOD VOTE

HE MAssAGHUsETTs General Assembly voted down bill for referendum to see if the people of Massa tie trolley lines the state $2O0OOO price ridicuousy high and there persons accept price should been voted by people.
 trolley of New England are taken by public they ultimately will be fancy pieces paper of the property principals by property in land has morially acquired by condemnation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
LORD WIMBORNE

Ivor Churchill Guest, second Ba- ron Wimborne and first Baron Ashby St. Ledgers, who, as Lieutenant of Ire land, has come in for much critic ism because of the rebellion, is forty two years old. He was born in 1878, the eldest son of the late Lord Vim borne, and was educated at Eton and Cambridge. His first appearance in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
STATE UNTvERsALIsTs MEEr.

Stamford, Conn.,, May 11-Election of officers. reception of committee re- ports and transaction of business per taining to the work of the denomina- ton in it's various activities occupied the attention of the delegates today to the 84th annual session of the Connecticut Universalist convention.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
CRANE co. VETERANS
 FORM ASSOCIATION

More than 15o employees. of the Crane Co. plant. who have been with the company 25 years continuously. are forming a Veterans' association, with the approval of the company ofacfaIs.
 The Crane Go. will present each of the members with gold service badge, and for every five years ser- vice hereafter they will receive gold
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
REPAIRING WATER STREET

MAKE Water street into first class highway it is but
 necessary top of the granite blocks half asphalt thereabouts which be done by than 75 cents yard lower Ne wYork old granite pave rnen way convincing evidence the m
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
FORTY HoURs' DEVOTION.

The Forty Hours Devotion will open at St. Patrick's church Sunday with most Impressive services at the 1O:30 o'clock mass. Confessions will be. heard Sunday and Monday after moons and evenings by visiting clergy men. The devotion will close Tuesday morning with a high mass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11

bars to attach to the badge.
 The Chicago plant of the company has an association with 800 members. It is planning a celebration to be held May Is. One will be held here as soon as the association is organiz- ed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
DON'T BE CONFUSED

New Jersey Gar Spring Tires give more mileage and less trouble than any other tire made, but don't take our word for it-try them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
OGCUpATToNAL DISEASES

T HE DEMOCRATIC party should include it's platform v plank the amendment of the worknens compensa- occupaona diseases. It would parties would adopt similar plank The matter from which partisan advantage should be sought.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11

The 18th annual convention of the Missouri Bankers association will be held at St. Louis on May "A.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11

? Maine Central railroad declared the regular quarterly dividend of SIPS a share on the preferred stock
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11

The membership of the American Bankers association is now 15.547. against 14, ,S67 last year.
 A charter was filed at Dover, Del. by the Huntington DeveIopment & Gas Co.,, capital $5,500 700.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
Boys, Suits

Little lads are most becomingly attired in white, and the washable poplins, linens, and mad ras are very satisfactory. Plain white and white with colored trimmings, for ages ? to 5 years.
 $1.5 50, $1.75, $2.25 to $5
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
The Furniture Galleries Welcome Visitors to the
Opening Display of Summer Ft

The sight of Verandah Furniture tempts the most indifferent person to make ready the outdoor living 
 There is so much of luxury and combined with practical and servceabe furnishings that will be pleasurable task to chose. Old Hickory Furniture
 The true blue American wonders immediately if there is Andrew Jackson Chair and yes there is. Rocker, $475 Both comfortable, rough looking Chair, $4OO as to inish but just right
 Summer House of Hickory logs and poles is a graceful and rustic looking structure ready made in sections and may be erected in few minutes in of the yard the center of the garden Vines will take to it kindly. Begin early!
 Two sizes, feet square 5000 6 feet square $2O.OO
 Large enough to admit Old Hickory Chairs and table for 1uncheons or teas.
 Porch Rockers Chairs and Settees with slat reed backs woven reed seats with or without arms. In weathered brown oak, natural or green finish. High back Rockers, $2.75, $35O and up Very comfortable low Rockers, $1.75
 Sewing Rockers Settees
 S100 S525 Steamer Chairs, everybody likes one, S7.OO Fourth
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
La Resista

Freed from narrow and hampering skirts the fashionable woman is allowed to have a graceful and easy walk. La Resista Corsets with Spirabone meet the de- mands.
 $2.5o, $3.5o and up
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
The Interior Decorating

department is ready to : assist with problems of renovating and re-fur- nishing. Measurements, taken without charge. Estimates submitted quickly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11

ADVERTISE IN THE FARarETs-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
Do you know

that in the Read House is a Section for Men? Where men of taste may select neckwear, shirts for occasions, business, dress or sports wear. Umbrellas and Walking
 Sticks
 Bathrobes Pajamas Hosiery Handkerchiefs
The Tomahawk., 1916-01-06

Fertilizer Should Be Spread on Top OF
PIoWcd Ground and Then Well
Narrowed Under.

Manure for spring crop should be
well rotted and fine. It should be
spread on top of the plcwed ground
and we'll narrowed in. Harrow the
field three times across the burrows,
the full length of the field, and then
diagonally.
A thorough mixing Of the manure
with the soil acts quickly, and less
manure will be needed. Long, coarse
manure should be spread over the
sod and plowed under. The proper
time to spread fresh manure and long
stalk and straw manure is during the
winter and early in spring.
When coarse manure is plowed un-
der late in the spring it will take some
time to rot, and is sure to make the soil
too loose, allowing the free entrance
Of ar and the loss of a great amount
Of moisture, which is needed by the
corn. If this coarse manure is plowed
under, roll the ground; If it is dry as
soon as plowed, then harrow and roll
to compact the ground, and just be-
fore it is time to plant harrow the
field both ways with the spring tooth
harrow, followed with the smoothing
harrow. By this method the coarse
stalks and straw will rot by June, and
will be in condition to be taken up by
corn roots in midsummer Put the
corn in with $50 pounds of some gooc
bone fertilizer to the acre to promote
quick, vigorous growth.
The Tomahawk., 1916-01-06
g Blood and lron."

What is the real origin of the ia
nous phrase commonly believed to
have been used for the first time by
Bismarck? We all, Of course, know
that in the Prussian diet of 1862 Bis.
marck declared: "The great questions
are to be settled, not by speeches and
majority resolutions, but by blood
and iron." The belief here avowed
remained with the chancellor to the
end, for in his memoirs" he repeated
the declaration thus: 1--WE could get
no nearer the goal by speeches, asso-
Citations, decisions Of majorities; we
should be unable avoid a serious con-
test which could only be settled by
blood and IRON" Bismarck, we may
assume, when first using the words,
had in mind familiar song written
during the war of liberation against
Napoleon by Max Won Schenkendorff,
in which occur the lines:
MUIR Eisen kann uns retten
Und erlosen kann nur Blut!
"Only iron can save US, and blood
alone can set us free"-a prophecy,
the Prussian believes, fulfilled in the
craftsmanship of Bismarck.
The Tomahawk., 1916-01-06
GROWING SUGAR-BEET SEED
Outbreak Of European War Has Cut
Off Supply From Germany-Farm-
er Must Find New Source.

The greater part of the sugar-beet
seed sown each year in the United
States has formerly been imported
from Europe, principally from Ger
many and Russia. The outbreak of
the present war has cut off this sup
ply and now the problem is to find
new sources for obtaining seed. The
growing of beet seed has been neg
lected in this country due to de-
creasing sugar content in beets from
native grown seed and also to the
scarcity of the hand labor necessary
In harvesting the crop. But now 1t is
up to the American farmer to grow
his own seed.
Although most of the factories have
sufficient seed on hand for the
1916 sowing, yet a considerable acre
age has been set to seed beets. The
beets are set out early in spring IN
rows four feet apart, the crown Of
the beet being just level with the sur
face of the ground.
First large thick cluster of leaves
grows up to about Is inches in height
and then the seed stalks appear.
Some beets send up but one large
branching seed stalk but the major.
ity have several, four to ten, of the
tall branching stalks.
The beets are cultivated both ways
similar to corn until about the first
of July when the seed stalks get so
tall. in some cases reaching up five
and six feet, and bending over pre-
vent cultivation. When viewed near
by field of these plants does not
present a very prepossessing appear
ance, the tall, struggling seed stalks
greatly resembling large plants of
the narroW-leaYed or curly dock.
The Tomahawk., 1916-01-06
In the effort tn eradicate
HEADkCnE AND NEURALGIA

Hoyt's Headache and Neuralgia Cologne
now heads the list as successful remedy
for che relief Of headache, nervousness, IN
solnnia, car sickness, etc.. :,
The dangerous tablet has had its day.
Hoyt's Headache and Neuralgia Cologne
is q harmless, refreshing, fragrant pr,eepa-
ration, marvellous in its action. rellev-
ing nervousness, sleeplessness, exhaustion
and all head and nerve ailments by e1-
ternal use and inhaling. It is not nerve
food, but nerve soother. BY giving the
nerves a rest they furnish their own food
and tone, and all nerve pains disappear.
For children's colds and catarrh it IS
just the remedy, harmless'and efficient and
SO pleasant to use. For men a pleasant
remedy to relieve and clear the head the
morning after the night before, This IS
not an expensive preparation at 50 cents
bottle, because it brings the relief. 1t has
many imitators at less price, but If they
do not bring the desired results they are
not cheap at any price.
Get sHoyt's, and you will be satisfied.
For sale at all drug stores.
The Tomahawk., 1916-01-06
t he Hermit
Lower
By Grace Beulah Windsor

Copyright. 1916. by W. G. Chapman)
Randall Ware had read in some book
or newspaper that there are animals
which, when desperately wounded,
seek some secluded solitary spot in
which they may die peacefully. This
required to him as he gloOmily picked
up his sportsman's outfit, preparatory
to speedy dash for the wilderness.
For he had been grievously wound
ed-in his affection, it was true, but
all that was worth striving for seemed
to have gone out of his life and he
was inclined to give up the struggle.
This had happened: The young lady
with whom he was desperately in
love, and who he was assured sincerely
returned his affection, was about to
marry another. This was her wedding
eve. 1t had been torment unutterable
to remain in the same town where she
was, but jealousy guarded from his
.:ompany-it was slow torture now to
finger within the echoes of wedding
bells that might peal forth the joy of
others, but to him misery-his doom!
1t was all the fault of purse-proud,
&utocratic parents. If Leila Bridges
had gone so far as to engage herself
to Ware the latter would have stood
his ground and maintained his rights
AS it was, while eye to eye had spo-
ken unutterable devotion, no definite
promise had passed between them.
Ware had been refused admittance to
the Bridges home, Leila was whisked
away to a whirl of social gayety In
the city. Only one tiny note, evident
The Tomahawk., 1916-01-06
Paying Calls in Russia.

Town life in Russia is as different
as can be from life in the country dis
tricts. One curious custom is the after
dinner call. People do not call On their
friends at tea-tirne, as we do over here,
but after dinner at night, or even after
the theater, paying calls at midnight
being quite the thing to do. The Rus
sian dinner always begins with side
board course of cold meats, hors
d'oeuvres, etc.; that is to say, the
dishes are laid out on the sideboard
and the guests help themselves before
sitting down to partake of the regular
meal. 1t is from this custom that we
derive the term Service la Russo"
as applied to dinners at which the carrs
ing is done from the sideboard.
The Tomahawk., 1916-01-06
There Was Little Zest in the Sport,
However.

~ dispatched under difficulties, for it
was a hasty scrawl, bore Leila's ini-
tials, with the enigmatic words: Il
shall fool them yet, and you'll shall
never forget"
Striving to believe that something
might intervene to delay or prevent
the wedding, Ware had fingered about
the town after Leila's return from the
city, but now, within twenty-four
hours of the ceremony, he abandoned
all hope. A willing bride or a sacri-
fee, Leila had chosen, or had been
forced to choose stupid but wealthy
Boyd Weaver as her life companion.
Therefore Randall Ware was about to
fly to familiar solitary haunts, to hide
himself, to mourn in secret, to try
to forget.
It was a strange coincidence, he re-
aected, as he was driven from the
remote pineries station to the old
camping place he and his friends had
so often visited, that he passed the
summer home of a cousin of Leila's 8.
In fact, it was here that he had first
met Leila. That was the previous sea-
son, when she and her mother had
been guests of the cousin in question
and of his family.
It was quite dusk as the old buck
board wagon passed the Lodge, as 1t
was called, and Ware noticed lights
moving about the place.
s'The Davenals here" he inquired
Of the driver.
eyes, and going to stay into deer
time, I hear" replied the native.
From the direction of the bungalow
merry voices echoed out as the wagon
passed on. Ware WINGED; it all re-
minded him of the pleasant hours he
had spent at that spot in the company
of Leila.
The old camping place was five
As they arrived at the old cabin, look
ing lonely and desolate in the mel
ancholy moonlight, Ware spoke to the
driver.
"My man." he said, mo one who
knows me saw me arrive at the Sta
ton except yourself"
e'Yes, SIR" nodded the man inquisi-
lively.
Keep it quiet from everybody" said
Ware, handing the man a double fee.
"You can run up with your team, say
twice week, and get my orders for
supplies"
Eyes, sir, thank you, SIR" bobbed
the driver. I'm mum as midnight"
At times Ware had really believed
that he would become a hermit, and
that permanently. The cherries as
pect of the old hut, however, the abb
seues OF all companionship dampened
The Tomahawk., 1916-01-06
Didn't Need the Ball.

Two neighboring football clubs had
been drawn together. Local rivalry
ran riot with the feelings of the play
ers, and hard knocks were the order
of the day. At the end of the first
half each side had scored goal, and
several men had been wounded and
winded in the fray.
Neither side being able to add to
the score, the game resolved itself
into free fight. At last the ball col
lapsed and someone volunteered to
go for a new one.
"Oh, never mind ball." shouted a
player from behind bundle OF ban
dages; lets go on with the game!
The Tomahawk., 1916-01-06
VALUE or STRAW FOR STOCK
Comfortable Stable and Good Bed 10
as Necessary for Animals as 1t
Is for Human Beings.

All stock should be given a thick
bed of straw, leaves or sawdust. A
comfortable stable and a good bed is
as necessary for animals as it is for
human beings. If straw is wanted for
iced, forest leaves may be used in
stead.
Leaves contain large percentage
Of ash. and though not so valuable
as straw for filters, are very good.
Sawdusl makes an excellent litter for
all stock. It not only adds bulk,
which iD of value, as thus the manure
Is divided, and is more easily and
evenly distributed, but it decays both
in the heap and in the soil, thus az
fording organic matter and ash to the
plant, while it retains all the valua-
BILE qualities Of the manure.
Sawdust absorbs the urine, and
when this saturated sawdust is
thrown out into pile in the yard,
it will soon ferment, and If the ma.
nure is not kept moist and we'll plas.
tered much of the ammonia in the
manure will evaporate into the air.
The better plan is to mix the horse
manure with the COW manure, using
plenty of plaster and woods earth.
A layer of each kind of manure mixed
with a few shovels of woods earth
will add vegetable matter and pre-.
vent the loss of the urine, which is
The most valuable portion Of the ma
nure.
Straw is worth fully $3.50 per ton
for bedding alone, and if dry and Of
good quality, worth twice this for feed.
In cold, frosty weather plenty of bed
ding is a great comfort to work
horse, and, in fact, to any animal.
Bed the sheep pens with little straw
once a day. Most Of the straw will
be eaten if of good quality.
The Tomahawk., 1916-01-06
Piles Relieved by First Application

And cured in to ID days by PAZO OINTMENT.
the universal remedy for all forms OF Piles.
Druggists refund money il it fails. soc
The Tomahawk., 1916-01-06
He Meant Business.

Mrs. Bennett arrived at the conclu-
sion that the attachment of Teddy NO
Ian, the policeman, for her cook must
be investigated lest it prove disas-
trous to domestic discipline.
One morning she took Annie, the
cook to task regarding the matter.
Annie admitted his attentions.
do you think he means business.
Annie?" asked Mrs Bennett.
"Yis, mum, OF t'ink so," replied
Annie. "Annyway. he's begun to
complain about my cookin'. mum.
Judge.
The Tomahawk., 1916-01-06
Lime SULPHUR and Potatoes.

Lime sulphur is not good spra.~
mixture for potatoes. This is the de-
cision of the New York experiment
station after a yeries of tests. Where
lime sulphur was compared with Dor
deaux mixture as remedy for potato
blight it was found the lime gul.
phur decreased the yield about. rs
bushels per acre while tic bordeaux
increased the yield 20 bushels PEI
acre.
The Tomahawk., 1916-01-06
HEAL YOUR SKIN TROUBLES
With Cuticura, the Quick, Sure and
Easy Way. Trial Free

Battle with Cuticura Soap, dry and
apply the Ointment. They stop itch
ing instantly, clear away pimples.
blackheads, redness and roughness, re-
move dandruff and scalp irritation,
heal red, rough and sore hands as
we'll as most baby skin troubles.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Tomahawk., 1916-01-06
His Modest Wants.

Taking the ideal book. Dough, jug
and maiden Of Omar Khayyam as one
side of the COLD comfort picture, turn
the canvas over and squint at the lux
ury desired by the British soldier who
writes: Gould you post each week
the Spectator and a small can of in
sect powder?"
The Tomahawk., 1916-01-06

For really fine coffee at mod
crate price, drink Denison's Seminole
Brand, Csc the h., in sealed cans.
Only one merchant in each town
sells Seminole. If your grocer isn't
the one, write the Denison Coffee Co.,
Chicago, for souvenir and the name
Of your Seminole dealer.
Buy the 3 lb. Canister Can for $1.OO.
ADV
The Tomahawk., 1916-01-06

Marrying a man to reform him is
like making a good omelet out of
like egg. Maybe it can be done.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-08-01
TRAINING GIRLS TO
FLY FOR UNCLE SAM

Hugenot Park, S. l., N. Y, Aug. I.
in aviation to equip ESQ
New York City girls to fly for Uncle
Sam during war time will be the big
feature of the women soldiers camp
of the American Woman's League
For Self Defence which opened here
today. Mrs. Ida e. Lowbar, herself
a woman trooper, gave the girls 100
tents they pitched among Others here
today. An army officer will be at
the camp daily to give the girls in
structions in military tactics and set
ting up exercises. This officer may
be Captain Lucius c. Higgins of the
Ninth Regiment. Aeroplanes and
wireless outfits were being installed
at the camp today. The girls pay 81
a week board.