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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
Rebekahs Honor
 Mrs. Schoenwalter


 A social evening was enjoyed at the home of Mrs. John SchOenwa1ter Of 545 Pembroke street last Saturday. It was her birthday. Many gifts, cards of congratulations and beautiful flow CTS from relatives and friends were received. A special feature was a. surprise rendered her by the officers and members of Friendship Rebecca lodge, No. 13, I. O. c. F., who came in a body and presented her with a handsome gold Rebeka.h jewel in rec ognition of her services in the lodge for 45 years.
 Mrs. Schoenwa1ter is a. charter mem Der, and has held many high offices. She was secretary for 23 years. On account of i'll health and grief caused by the death in one week of her two sisters, she resigned that of1ce.' In point of membership Mrs. SchoenWa1- ter is one of the oldest Rebekas in the city, if not in the state, and is we'll known.
 She has had the hopor Of being first president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the GernaniaL Singing society and is held in high esteem by them all
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
CIRCUS AT ARMORY DlSCL0SES PARTLY
 FORTIFIED CITY.
Government Has Valuable Elm placements Located in
 Center of City

With the remodeling of the big Bridgeport armory in accordance with government specifications so that the gun ernp1aceme will not be in any way disturbed it was learned to-day that in the event of War Bridgeport is partially fortified.
 In the big deeply sunken pits are the carriages of one thirteen or great CT ca1iber gun and the mountings for e mortar that will cast projectf1e many miles at sea. With the othe CT firing apparatus there the defense of this section is practically establish ed at this time, for with real instead of dummy guns, of the latest type mounted on the present emplace- rnents all that would be necessary for defense would be the tearing. down of the armory walls and the embank- nleent of the gun-pit, and Bridgeport would have an armed fort.
 Among other changes being made in the armory for the convenience of patrons is an extensive retiring room for. the many. ladies and children who will attend the afternoon shows and the evening performances. It is Expected that arrangements will soon be completed for a large nursery for the younger ones.
 Specially constructed seats are be- ing brought from a nearby circus stor- age warehouse that will permit the youngsters to view the performance fully.
 One hundred ushers have been ap- pointed from among the Elks' own membership, each with properly let tered badges, to care for the seatings and wants of every patron present at any exhibition.
 There will be six fremen in con stant attendance, and a like number of policemen scattered throughout the audience in uniform to care for the safety and respect of all present.
 A special series of signs, large and well illuminated are being placed at every entrance and aisle to aid in the location of sections in the big amphi- theatre and every convenience known tc showdon will be included in the armory, even to sanitary drinking fountains and cups.
 This event is probably the most ex- pensive and biggest undertaking ever attempted by an organization locally. Charles R. Hutchinson, the well known circusman says that it is the biggest show ever given outside of a three ring-circus tent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
A PAI,E-FACE NDIAN.

St. Louis, Mo, Feb. 2sth. 1S66- A white boy, twelve years of age, who had been stolen when an Infant by the Sioux Indians, recently made his escape and rode (mounted on his Et- tie pony) into the camp of the 18th Missouri troops He could give no account of himself, but by grunts and signs and in Sioux language. said the Indians called him espale face'' and told him the ''paIe faces lived beyond the sun rise.'' He said he had a s'bfg light with young buck (nneaning a young Indian) and got the Iatter's 'sscaIp." and fearing the e.old bucks would kill him, he set out in search Of the t'pale face tribe.'' When asked how long he was making hia escape. he replied five wakes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
KUTsoHER SUCCEEDS RECK..

President John Reck. of the board of Charities, this morning sent his resignation to Mayor Frank Clark with an accompanying note, asking that it be accepted at once Mayor Clark said that he would accept the resignation at once. Less than halt an hour later Mayor Clark had ap. pointed as MT. Rocks successor, ex- Representative Louis Kutscher, ST. He was induced to accept the place after a short consultation with Mayor Clark. MT. Reck gave as his req son for resigning that he wished to retire to private life and attend to his own business interests. He has been member of the board of Chari- ties since it's inception. He was ap- pointed by Mayor. DeForest in 1889. When Attorney Daniel Davenport re- signed from the board two years ago, MT. eReck was the unanimous choice for the presidency. In his retire ment the city loses a most excellent official.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
A SHOOT FROM CARrRAGENA

A Spanish sloop Of war arrived from Carthagena at Havana on January 18th, 1816, having on board 50 or 60 Of the Revolutionary leaders, prison CTS, bound for Spain.
 It is stated that the bodies of more than 2,50O persons were found in Carthagena, where the royalists took possession of the city, who had pre- viousIy starved to death; and at one time during this distress, such d mum ber of men, women and children. had hoeked on board the shipping in the harbor, that many others were fhroWn overheard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
FTRE1fEN's BENEVoIiENT ASS

FTREAFEN'S BENEVOLENT ASSO.
 The meeting at Washington Hall last evening, of the members of the Fire Department was to1erab1y we'll attended, some 300 firefnen being preseAt. s. c. Nickerson. of D. H. Sterling No. 1, was chosen temporary chairman. and John H. Meyers, of Protector No. 2, temporary secretary. The committee appointed to draft laws for the proposed society, report ed code through their secretary, George W. Griswold, IT,, and which were, with a. few exceptions, adopted. The meeting adjourned till Friday ev- ening, March g. when they will elect officers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
AT THE EMERGENCY.

The right thumb of Samuel Samuel son was accidentally cut off at the Bridgeport Iron & Metal factory yes- terday It was dressed at the emer- gency hospital.
 : Patrick Mccarthy, an expressman, suffered cut on the index finger of his right hand while removing a piece of zinc from a stove to-day. The injury was treated at the emergency hospital by Dr. Osborn.
 Mrs. Herman Dortsch, of 269 Rail- l d avenue, injured her right ankle when she slipped on the sidewalk near her home this morning. She was assisted to her nome by friends.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
MRS. sTERIING,s WIIL.

We learn that the late Mrs. Sy1va- nus Sterling wilIed the principal part Of her property to the Protestant Wi dows' Society of this city, Her dwelling house and the grounds be- longing thereto were given to the North Congregational, church for a parsonage-and the lot east of the house, extending back to the next street, are given to the wife of MT. S. B. Hall, together with all the furni- ture in the house. The amount given to the Widows society is various1y es- timated from fifty to sixty thousand dollars. :.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
REMARKABLE FACrs.

It is a very remarkable fact that since the days of the second Adams, the opponents of the Democracy have elected but three Presidents; that each of these Presidents have died in office; and that each of the Vice-Presidents who took their places mas been com peI1ed to differ from the policy of the President whom he succeeded.
 That the hand of Providence is manifest in the most recent change, no reflective mind who accepts the doctrine of Providentia1 influences in the affairs of men, and realizes the true situation of our country, can for a moment doubt. The partisan polit- -ical clergymen who sometime ago noi- silly affirmed the fact, spoke more truth than they realized
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
'tSurel I use TIE every time for any
 foot trouble"

Goodbye, sore feet, burning feet, swollen feet, tender feet, tired feet
 Goodbye corns, ca11ouses, bunions and raw spots. No more shoe tight ness, no more 1inping with pain or drawing.up your face in agony. '"Tiz'' is magical, acts right off. '"Tiz'' draws out all the poisonous exuda- tions which puff up the feet. Use t'Tiz'' and wear smaller shoes. Use ''Tiz'' and, forget your foot misery. An! how comfortable your feet feel.
 Get a 25-cent box of t'.Tiz'' now at any druggist or department store. Don't suffer. Have good feet, glad feet, feet that never swell, never hurt, never get tired. A. years foot comfort guaranteed or money refunded.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
sE -
 TWENTY YEARS AGO.
PERSONAL NOTES.

Miss Maria B. Hobart, fell on the walk in West Liberty street last ev- e1ling and suffered a sprained ankle. She was assisted to her home and medie al aid was summoned.
 The funeral of the late John J. Walsh, son of ex-police Commission CT David Walsh, was held from Sacred Heart church 1 yesterday morning, where high mass of requiem was sung. Interment followed in St. MichaePs cemetery.
 William O'Keefe, of PIattsvilIe was thrown from his team in Fairfield avenue near Hancock avenue, last evening. An approaching trolley car frightened his horse and the animal ran away. The animal was captured in Sherwood avenue.
 Last evening Minnie Ho1Ianl, enc of st,e tenants of Hubbe, block, in- Etcred a deep cut on the index and middle fingers of h9: right hand She became faint and was assisted to the emergency hospital where the wounds were dressed.
 Money Order Clerk c. J. Strand berg, of the postof1ce, who has been confined to his bed with a severe cold was reported little better yester day. It is thought that he will be able to resume his duties Monday.
 A series of special meetings were begun at Olivet church last evening, the pastor, Rev. E. K. Holden, in charge. Tonight the Praying band from Washington Park M. B. church, will conduct the meeting. To-mor- row evening Rev. MT. Ives will preach. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings of next week there will be preaching by Rev. Charles E. Upson, of Milford, and Friday evening by Rev. MT. Woodruff. of Black Rock.
 MT. and Mrs, Sidney Lockwood have returned from their honeymoon trip and will reside in Courtland St.
 MT. and Mrs. w. HI. Gardener will leave for Somervi1le,s s. C.. next Mon day, where they will remain a month.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
FROM THE SUNNY SOUTH.

Attorney Jacob B. Klein has receiv- ed a handsome walking stick from ex-County Commissioners Daniel M. Rowland, who with Julius W. Skid more, is now on a Southern hunting trip. The head of the cane is made from the tooth of an alligator. The hunters are having great luck and if their ammunition does not give out will remain until the last vestige of game has disappeared from the South ern cline
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
THREw vrrRIoI ON HER.

A young girl named Burns had some vitrio1 thrown upon her this af- ternoon on the East Side by a Hun garian couple. The latter were near the Salts Textile shop when the as- sau1t occurred, and the victim ~dees not know why they should done it.
 None of the acid went on the Burns girls face, but-her clothes were ruin ed. The police were notified of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
sUPr. OF PooK BRENNAN.
Joseph V. Brennan Appointed.

At the meeting of the board of Charities February 27th, 1895, Phar- macist Jaseph v. Brennan was de- clared elected to succeed William H. Bunnell as Superintendent of the Poor The vote was: Joseph ". Brennan. 8; William R. Palmer, 2; :; sam Jones' l. Mayor Frank Clark, who presided. declared MT. Brennan elected and asked on what ground he based his ruling submitted
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
FROM PEMBRoKE LAKE.

MT. Pratt, Of the Pembroke Lake House, has sent us samples of big claims and oysters, with which he has been supplying his restaurant, from the land of milk and honey on east, where they grow "spontane- ously," to any size you like. They are "prodigious,'' and fat as butter.
 Messrs. French and Stevens have sent us samples also of big, oysters, from a choice planting ground in old Stratford. They are monsters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
A REFERENDUM VOTE.

The legislature of Massachusetts has referred the question of separa- ton of Maine to the people of that district. for their decision, to be ex- pressed by their votes at the spring election.
 The Hon. Samuel Smith is elected a Representative to Congress. fSom Baltimore, vice MT. Moore, resigned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
RE THE NAVY.

Stewart is appointed to the command of the Franklin "A, now. in Philadel- phia.
 The United States brig Tom Bow line has sailed from New Orleans, on a cruise against the pirates in the Gu1ph of Mexico.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
MARRIED To nATE.

In Stratford-By the Rev. MT. Baldwin. on the 7th inst. Doctor William T. Shelton. to Miss Caroline Thompson, daughter of MT. John Thompson, all of Stratford.
 In Weston-Mr. Daniel Jackson to Miss Anna Wheeler.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
ON THE, SICK LIST.

Fire Chief Beardslee is confined to his home with a severe cold.
 Judge Lockwood who has been com fined to his home for some time with an attack of rheumatism, will prob ably be able to be at his office in a few days.
 Attorney Frank J. Hughes contin- ues to improve, and his physician now looks forward to his complete and early recovery.
 Charles L. RrothweH was able to visit his office yesterday. He is now on fair way to recovery from the illness which at one time threatened to terminate fatally.
 Musical Director A. J. Wilkins is confined to his home in Broad street with a severe cold.
 Dwight Sturdevant of the D. M. Read Co.,, continues to improve and his complete restoration to his for. 1ner self is looked for.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
sMAILPox Is ABRoAD.

It is truly painful to state the pro eress of the smallpox in New York 23 having died of it last week.
 It is stated that above a hundred eersons have been inoculated at. Fall mouth. Mass, with Sma1lpox!!!
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
no Prevent The Grin

Colds cause Grip-Laxative Promo Quinine removes the cause. There is only one "Bromo Quinine." B. w. GROVES signature on box, 25c.- Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
OFF FOR THE DGEDTTERRANEAN

Commodore Chauncey has depart ed from Washington City to take com mand of the Washington "A. which is about to sail for the Mediterranean.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
THE FIORIDAS.

A letter from Amelia. Island states that the intelligence received at that place from Havana, is of such a na- ture, that it is confidently believed that the FIoridas will soon be in pos session of the British.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
100 50-20- YEARS

ana four sIeeps,'' indicating the num- Der with the fingers of his hands.
 Further investigation revealed the fact that he was the son of the broth CT of John A. Sylvester, of Quincy, III. The child was turned over to his parents
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29

The five thousand striking employees of the American Brass Go. plant at Ansonia, Conn, will return to work today, having accepted the offer of a 15 per cent, wage increase made by the company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
>n uUlNDaED HEARS AUu
WANrED-A sADDLE-NIAKER.

A Journeyman lSaddle-Tree Ma ker is wanted to make the wooden work: constant employ and good wa Bes may be had. Apply to Stiles Nichols & Son.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29

Some people expect that a live boy is going to fire his air gun at a target out in the vacant lots, when tn e neighbor's hens are right in range from the second story window.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
PoTAToEs AT soc A BUsHEI.

The balance of our native potatoes have arrived and will be sold for 30 cents a bushel at Lee & Ketcham's, 20 Fairfield avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
WARTED-AN ACTIVE LAD.

Wanted Immediately-an active lad to work at the Shoe making business. about 14 or 15 years of age. Apply go Thurston Lee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
BRIDGE BOARDS SET
 APR. FOR OPENING
 BIDS ON STRUCTURES

The commissioners in charge of the proposed Grand street and East Washington avenue bridges met last night with Mayor c. B. Wilson and set Apr. as the opening day for bids.
 The bids will be advertising in en- gineering journals and newspapers. Another meeting of the boards will be held at 8 o'clock Friday evening.
 Count won Bernstorff notified the State Department that foodstuffs sent to Poland will not be seized while crossing Germany.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

A large audience of music lovers en- joyed the recital given last evening by Mime Caroline Hudson-AIexander, soprano, at The Stratfield. The gifted soloist previously had been heard be- fore the Wednesday Afternoon Musical club and with the Oratorio society in Verdi's Requiem mass, but neither occasion had she had such opportunity to display the beauties of her voice as last evening.
 Mime Hudson Alexander was brought Neighborhood association of the Old- vet Congregational church. The pleas ure which the large audience mani Tested in the applause it showered upon the singer caused her to repeat several of the most liked numbers Following the recital, a large number of local friends of Mime. Hudson-A1- exander gathered about the soloist- It is estimated that about $500 was take% in at the musical and that a, large balance. will remain after the expenses are paid.
 Havrah Hubbard, whose delightful lecture on the Opera was given last year before the members of the We'd nesday Afternoon Musical club, will again appear before that organization tomorrow afternoon, this time to talk on tsT,he Love of Three Kings The lecture will be given at the First M. B. church at 3:S0 p.
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SClENTlTS GO TO CONGO
viii Make Geological and Ethnoloa
Ical collsetlona for sn,lthsonIan.

Plans have been made for what eN
perts representing the Smithsonian
Institution say will b. the most Inn.
portAnc scientific expedition ever sent
from this country To the French Con.
Io. It's aim II e. make geological
aud chronological collections for the In
Stitution,
Prof u. l.. Garner. Of New York. and
r. AEchmeier, Of Washington. the ad.
vance guard. Will sail ON the return
voyage of the French line steamship
chicago. which arrived yesterday.
They win carry several tons OF sup
pli.s preparatory Ia an eighteen
months solourn IN the Congo,
They viii be followed IN March by
Alfred ". Collins, OF Philadelphia. and
prof. charles wellington Furlong. OF
Boston. AIR. Collins " - big game
hunter aud explorer. Mr. Aschmeier
" ArEociated with the Smithsonian
Institution ss a taNidermist and nat
uTalist
Pref. Furlong. an explorer, writer
aud painter. previously has been In
Africn. Prof. Garner has lived among
the natives In the French conA' and
learned their language.
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ARRANGE RIFLE MATCH
Composition Begins Tomorrow at
Eastern Market Rance.

The nrst indoor rifle championship
match for the District Of Columbia
WIZ begin toporrow at the Eastern
Market ranger The match will last
Until February "a, next.
There VIII be two matches during
.ne time between tomorrow and Feb.
iua'y ~ The first will be between
me teams which are members OF the
District OF Columbia Rifle Association
ana the other between high school
STUDENTS OF the District who have
qualified either on an Indoor or out
door range.
The winner of the match will be
eI'en the title OF Indoor service rifle
champion OF the District or Columbia
Tor The year. Members OF the tea N,
Nhich wins. makes the highest team
average Will also be honored as mem
bers OF that team.
Headquarters for the rifle matches
nave been established In the Winter
buildipg. 1888 Y street northwest
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Pictures Conarm 10.
Annette keiiermsnn Receives
A Tribute.

In william Fox'S picture beautiful.
a Daughter or the Gods" there In
shown In one episode n rain OF fire
from an erupting volcano. which
makes AN Inferno OF the mad sultan's
city, and In another episode n terrlf.
fic storm at sSa. Miss KeIlermann,
Rs one bearing n charmed life, must
go through these dangers. Here In
q letter she received. apropoS .of her
.gsmeness" from n visitor, In New
York:
Dear Mirs kellermann;
I'm here little while from Texas.
Last night ! went Ia the theater to
a picture show ] see In the papers
In that show there was the most re.
msrkablc things I evey see done. or
course, you was the main part. and
Amt got the words nor IN. nerve to
write what think OF n game little
woman lik. you.
"All my life been sayin' and heard
said, I'll no through hell and high
water for this. that and .tOther. but
never see II done before. II your
show goes Southwest. you can bet
Your neck that every cowpuncher In
Texas wi take on his hat to you, not
only for shape hut FOR that same
stunt ! speak about.
"Admiringy yours,
"BERT C"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-17
PICTURE PLAYS ON
WEEKS PROGRAM
Current Bills in Local Photo
play Theaters Feature
Many Stars.

Commencing today and extending
over Wednesday the photoplay attrac.
ton at Crandalrs win he "The RIse
of Susan" with Clara Kimbali Young
pictured In, tho title role.
Miss Young is seen as a beautiful
young milliner, who by reason of her
striking llkness to celebrated
countess, is introduced into society as
that parsonage, when the coulit ess
sends word that she cannot appear.
Eugene OBrien, Warner GLAND and
Margarine Skirvin are among the
other members OF the cast. Thura-
day aud Friday. the attraction will be
The Love Thief" featuring Gretchen
Hartmann and Alan Hale.
The World Against Him." with
the leading characters portrayed by
June Eividge and y. X. Lincoln, win
be seen saturday.
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NOTES OF THE STAGE
interesting Bits Of Information
About Different Theaters.

Imagine a pirate dressing a doll.
The members OF the cast OF Treasure
Island. at the Punch and Judy The
ster. have pledged themselves To- dress
twenty-five GoIls, TO be- known AS the
Treasure Island dolls, ~ be sold at
the Actors Fund nf America Fair.
which will be held In May.
The dolls will each represent one OF
the principal characters In Treasure
Island, aud Miss Ruth Vivian, who
designated the costumes Tor the play,
Will superintend the making OF those
for tho dolls.
wincheu smith. cokorker OF Mind
Your own business" with which
Digby He'll IL reJuVanescing, also
wrote The Boomerang The For
tune Hunter" "Officer 666." Turn 10
the Right" and "Brewstcr's Millions"
John l.. Golden assisted In the Bell
sketch,
Turn TO the Right the big laugh
ing success Of the season, now at the
Gayety Theater, New York, and
which comes to the New National
New Years week, is TO be the nrst
az the Metropolitan successes TO be
burlesqued by the players or the
Century Thester in that city.
Elsie Janis IL To play the role OF
the young boy who returns home and
brings happiness and fortune To his
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Avenue q and.

THE Madness OF Helen" mystery
drama II todny's photoplay feature at
|cTandaiIS Avenue Grand. Ethel clay.
ton being pictured AZ tn" principal
role.
"The Patriot" featuring william H..
Hart. VIII be seen tomorrow. together
with Maid Mad" In which charles
Murray heads the cast. The program
for the balance of the week In:
Tuesday, blanche Sweet IN Public
Opinion" w"dnc sday, Emily stevens
In 1.-THE Wager" Thursday, Art
Accord In THE Battle OF I.ifc:" Fri.
day. Dorothy Gish In "Gretchen. III"
Grocnhorn." aud Fred Mace In ~
Love Night SATURDAY. vivian Mar
tin In ''The Stronger Love-"