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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-27
FOREIGN PLANTS TESTED HERE FOR
 POSSIBLE USE

A wide variety of promising for eign plants are now being propagat- ed and tested by the government in the plant introduction gardens main tained by the U. S. Department of Agriculture in Florida, California. Washington, and Maryland.
 These gardens may be called the "Ellis Islands, of the plant immi- grafton service. In them the plant immigrants are carefully studied in with them no disease, and only those which are known to be desirable ad- ditions are permitted to make home in this country. The plants which have successfully passed this scru- tiny are distributed to the State ex- pertinent stations and to thousands of experimenters and breeders through out the country.
 The Chinese pistache is another importation which has been suggest ed for use as an avenue tree. Thous- ands of young trees have been dis tributed to parks throughout the country for this purpose. One ad- vantage of this tree is the great age to which it lives For the production of nuts the variety of pistache found in central and western Asia is be- ing tried. At present the entire sup ply of the nuts used in the coloring and fiavoring of ice cream and candy comes from abroad, but it is said that there is no reason why this country should not grow it's own sup ply. The Sacramento and San Joa- quin valleys in California appear to be we'll suited to the industry.
 Chinese persimmons and Chinese chestnuts are also being tested. It is believed that the Chinese chestnut may prove exceptionally valuable be- cause of its power to resist the chest nut bark disease, which is oolng so much damage among the native chestnuts. The persimmon, it is thought, might be grown commer- cially in California and in those sec tions in the South where the temper ature does not fall much below zero. In China and Japan dried persim- mons are staple food and there seems to be no reason why they should not be eaten largely in the future in this country.
 Still another importation is an early sweet cherry which has been from Tanghsi, China. This may prove profitable to growers as an early cherry Tor the eastern markets.
 A number of new vegetables, too, are now being tested in the plant in- troduction gardens. Among these
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-27

vile program and piloted to triumph ant success at yesterdays perform ance by the Farrell, Taylor Trio, whose name will bring pleasant mem ores to many of the older vaudeville enthusiasts. There wasn't a bigger laughing vehicle in vaudeville some years ago and we doubt if there is today
 Gates and Duva1 cleverly put over a comedy offering of song and chatter entitled "The Button Salesman and make themselves extremely popular at every appearance while Burns and Forem have a real "walkaway' for honors in their classify arranged sing ing and dancing diversion With the ac- cent placed upon the dancing part of their skit.
 A clever and daring pair of young women are the Emile Sisters who present an aerial offering of unusual merit, and the crowds are quick to appreciate their efforts.
 Heart Strategy" a Keystone com edy and Christie comedy complete the attractions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-27
POLES

Polishing Papa, proves hilarious form of diversion when papa" does not care so much about being polish ed. as, evidenced in the musical farce of that name at Polls. theatre Eight entertaining young men and young women assist in the polishing pro- cess which results in a, whole lot of amusement. Polishing Papa" is a farce set to music and does just what it is intended to do-provides real en- stertainment.
 Quite the opposite is the photoplay feature, The Tiger Woman,' in which Theda Bara is featured Miss Bara ''vamps' her way through a most interesting story in which her supreme artistry is developed to the utmost. The Hearst-Pathe News shows some views of the recent bread riots in New York and other events of interest.
 Joseph l.. Browning, appearing as the mirthful minister has an unique way of presenting a very humorous monologue.
 Davenport and Rafferty proved themselves entertainers of <Aigh-class calibre with a repertoire of songs and comedy that stamped them as real ar tists Ie .s>
 Conroy and O'Donnell a pair of clever boys, did well in their dancing and singing speciality and came in for a goodly share of the Lhonors.
 A4'real novelty was provided by Louise Stone the upside-down dancer. This young man, it would seem, can dance on his ear and have a lot of fun doing it, too. His offering met with big reception.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-27
EMPIRE.

Frances Nelson and an all star cast of we'll known and favorite Metro foto- players will be seen in the unusual five part Metrowonderplay, "One of Many which will head the all feature select program offered at Keeney' S Empire theatre, the home of first run Metro and Paramount master screen plays tomorrow and Thursday. The remaining program for the two days will be headed by the eighth chapter of Metro's million dollar super-serial, ''The Great Secret''a featuring those two celebrated screen stars, Francis x. Bushman and Beverly Bayne. In 4The Great Secret the two stars portray roles that are we'll in keeping with their former screen successes and the serial has won the p1audits of both press and public throughout the country.
 ! To-night's excellent program will be headed by Mae. Murray, the charm ing, talented Lasky star in the five act drama of the aviation field, and police courts, "On Record" Miss Mur- ray is afforded unlimited opportunf- ties in this picture and the feature itself is one of absorbing interest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-27
"PILGRIMS PROGRESS, af FINAL PRESENTATION
 TO BE GIVEN TONIGHT

The last presentation of Rays "Pil- grim's Progress will be made at the Park Street Congregational church, Barnum avenue and Park street, this evening. Including the Chautauqua evening, between 1000 and 2,5O0 peo- pie have heard Colonel Ray in Bridge port the last two weeks and seen his wonderful pictures. Everyone speaks in high praise of both.
 The lecture tonight will be given by Elwyn Eaton, Colonel Rays companion lecturer. MT. Eaton is, a very inter- esting speaker, man with a good presence and a pleasant voice. He is an enthusiastic admirer of both the literature and the theme of Pilgrim 8 Progress. }r
 The full set of four reels of the nio- tion pictures will be shown this even- ing, and Mrs. Frances Ray will render the accompanying organ music.
 Admission will be by ticket, the lec- tue beginning at 8 and the doors be- ing open at 7:30. Tickets may be ob- tained at Hayes & Betts' or J. S. Wooster & Co.'S. There is no charge for these tickets. Everyone is well come.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-27
PLAZA.

The Plaza was not nearly large enough to accommodate the crowds of Fairbanks admirers who planned oi1e seeing the initial presentation of his latest attraction, "The Ameri- cano," at that cosy playhouse yester- day afternoon and evening but those who were able to obtain admission were more than a little satisfied with the play which is easily the best that Douglas has ever produced for Trian- gle As Blaze Derringer," he prac- tically fights his way through the fine reels of film and lands squarely in the heart of the woman he loves. It's characteristic of Fairbanks in every scene, is crammed with action \and sile sort of a story that must appeal to all devotees of the silent drama
 The Stranded Minstrel" a half hour Auproar of laughter, interspersed with song and Instrumental solos is the headline attraction on the vaude-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-27
0RAT0Rl0 SOCIETY
 SINGERS PREPARED FOR PRESENTATION
Good Seats Still Available for Dream of Gerontius"
 This Evening,

Everything is in readiness for the
 Bridgeport Oratorio Society's presen- tation of sThe Dream of Gerontius by Sir Edward Elgar at the State Street Casino tonight. It is expect ed that the great auditorium will be we'll filled before the hour of open.
 Arrangements have been made with the Connecticut Co.,, to have extra cars on State street for every line in the city after the performance.
 The Oratorio society has left noth- ing undone to make the singing of "The Dream of Gerontius" the most successful performance in it's history. Dr. Arthur Mee's is delighted with the work of these under his direction. Miss Mary Jordan, who will be the contralto soloist will no doubt receive a warm welcome upon her second ap- pearance in Bridgeport, Heinrich Meyn will. be the baritone soloist, and Mer- lin Davies, the famous Welsh singer the tenor so1oist MT. Meyn is recog- nized as one of the leading baritone singers in the country.
 The ushers for the evening have been selected as follows: Robert Ab- bolt, S. K. Becker, Paul Blackburn, c. D. Cove1l, l.. J. Doyle, w.. H. Fee ter, J. Walker Hill, D. s. Page, Sprott, G s. Troxell and G. S. Warren.
 About 100 choice reserved seats are still left and may be obtained at Stein ertsi up to 6 o'clock this evening". Af- ter that hour all reserved seats that may be left and 500 unreserved seats selling at half dollar will be placed on sale at the Casino box office. Doors open at 7:30.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-27

old boy in the first act. Miss Me Glath displayed. wonderful and al- most uncanny Knowledge of charac- ter work and versatility; it is net off, ten that Bridgeport theatre-goers have the opportunity of witnessing such an intelligent performance of role, as was given by Miss McGrath last even ing.
 lAlfredyCross played the role of Rich ard Morgan and gave an excellent por- traya1 of a difficult part. MT. Cross, in his short stay here, has managed to carve place in the hearts of the Ly- ric patrons that will soon place him as a permanent favorite.
 Albert, Gebhardt was seen as Bud Morgan, the; son, and every moment he was on the stage, the audience was held as if in the palm of the hand, so interested were they in his work. MT. Gebhardt seems to be just full of sur
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-27
DANCING THURSDAY EVENING


 One of the features of the Thursday evening assembly at the Colonial Ball Room will be the thrilling spectacle "A Race for Life" which will offer some real thrills for the spectators This is in addition to the evening of dancing with music by Murray's ten piece orchestra. The Thursday ev- ening assemblies are proving very popular and very pleasant, and Prof Guilty has been highly commended for providing this fmidweek opportunity to enjoy dancing under good conditions Many who cannot attend other even ings of the week are coming Thursday evening, and there is large gath ering of very nice young people, Pop ular prices are the rule, and there is a cordial welcome waiting for you. Next Monday evening, March 5, the McEn- elIy's will be here for a concert and dancing to follow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-27

are the chayote from tropical Amer lea. This vine produces pear shaped fruit in abundance in the fall. They somewhat resemble in flavor summer squash or vegetable marrow, and may be used as a fresh vegetable throughout the winter
 The udo is a new salad plant from Japan that may be grown in prac- 1cally every state. This is grown in much the same way as asparagus and may be cooked as we'll in the same way. A few plants of udo, says the article, should be in every home gar den
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-27
LAST CHANGE TO LEARN

Your last chance to learn the pop ular dances, waltz, one step. and fox trot will come this evening at St. Joseph's hall in Barnum avenue at the second meeting of the East Side class for beginners formed last week by Prof. Guilty. New pupils will be accepted for the second lesson, giv- en instruction to make up, for the loss of the first lesson, anad will be carried along with the large class. It will be the last chance for new bu- pills, and after tomorrow evening no others will be accepsed, anad private lessons will be the only method of taking up these dances. Miss Dor liska Chaffee is in charge of the in- struction, which is thorough and up to the unusual Guilty standard, and the terms are moderate. Come ready to begin. Lesson starts at o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-27

iprises every week, and the parts he is cast for are so varied that were it not for his. name on the program it would indeed be hard to tell the man by his makeup or by the way he plays the character.
 Luella Mercy was excellent in a comedy role and William Evarts ap- peared to advantage as the old gard ner.
 Others in the cast who gave splen- did. support were Ethel Daggett, Gladys Gillen, Leo Kennedy, Harvey Hayes. John Carlton, Daddy Bass and Frank S.sPeck. Ss.N.s-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-27

LYRIC.

sThe Lyric Players gave a splendid pefformance of Otto Hauerbach's big
 New York success, ''The Silent Wit ness" Hast evening. Frances McGrath
 appeared to advantage in a peculiar role; her acting was natural at all tInias Tn the prologue of the. play Miss McGrath is seen as 9 young treating fiancee, laacing her trust and heeTt with her sweetheart. Complica- ti. ns arise, and Miss McGrath be- co.Iies the mother of an eighteen year
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-27

Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, made public protest against a, prohibition law for the District of Columbia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-27

Boycott eggs and use milk in- stead," advises the New York Health Board, in it's fight on H. C. of L.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-27
A BRANCH OF QUILTY's
 SCHOOL

ST JOSEPH,S HALL, BARNUM AVE. A beginners dancing class formed Waltz, One-Step- and Fox Trot taught
 in eight lessons; $4 yayments, $2 firs-
 lesson, s1 second leson, $1 third les
 son. Instructress, Miss Dorliska Chaf-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-27
LOSS OF APPETITE,
 LOSS OF WEIGHT,
 SLEEPLESSNES, ETC.

are all overcome by Recupertabs. they are made after the formula of Dr. AL bert Robin. the famous French physt- elan, and are being used very largely in Paris and other European capitals. When taken for a short while they will give positive relief in all cases of nervous exhaustion. mental depression. lack of vitality. general debility. ane- mia, etc.
 The Encyclopedias O. which Recupertabs are composed. contain the elemert necessary to overcome these conditions. They are now being prescribed and recommended by many physicians in this and foreiGS coun- tries as the best, quickest and surest nerve and blood tonic that they know of.
 Recupertabs are for. sale at all drug stores at e0c and $1.O0 per package or will be sent direct upon receipt 0t price.
 Curts Chemical Co.,. No. 414 West 28rd St., New York. Distributed in Bridgeport and vicinity by J. D. Harta- gan. No. 8l Fairfield Avenue.-Adv.
 R1 eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-27

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS JOHN RICK 6 SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-27

A snappy musical comedy pre- sented by 10 ARTISTS 10. A roI- licking story of how the "old man. who would break into society, as- sisted by 6 PRETTY GIRLS 6,
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-09-13
MoToRcAR TIRES.

To Lensthen Their Lives Keep Them
Free From Oil and Grease.
1t is pretty generally known that
gasoline, grease, oil and other fatty
substances are solvents of rubber.
If garage floors are not kept clean
and tires stand in a pool of oil the
treads soften and the traction strains
in service stretch the rubber in a wavy
outline, eventually causing it. to sepa-
rate from the fabric body underneath.
Probably the most damage is expert
enced from grease, in the differential
housing, working out into the brake
drums and then q to tho side walls
Of the tireA This may result from loose
bearings Or too much grease or from
using grease not suitable for differen-
tial.
Grease and oil may be very easily re-
moved by using a rag saturated in gas
oline. Gasoline, although a solvent,
~evaporates quickly and, If applied in
small quantities, will not cause any in
jury when used as a cleaning agent.
Ordinary injuries to the rubber cover
do not prevent successful repairs, but
not often can work be well done when
materials have been. affected by oil or
grease. Invariably blistering during
vulcanization results.-Popular Science
Monthly.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-09-13
LOCAL NEWS

C. G. Forsberg was a Bottineau
caller Friday.
Miss Minnie Krogen spent Friday
in Bottineau with friends.
Alfred Myhr Of the Moutains was
a caller in town Saturday.
MI. and Mrs. Julis Krogen spent
Saturday evening in Bottineau.
County Supt. H. E Layne was a
business caller in town, Saturday.
Mrs. job P. Krogen and daughter
Minnie were Souris callers, Monday.
Ben C. Wall and Jacob S. palen
were business callers in Bottineau Sat-
urday evening.
Ellen Holt and Irene Setter spent
the first part Of the week at the ia
cob Dalen home.
Miss Palma lessen is working at
the John P. Krogen home during the
absence of Mrs. Krogen.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Ihla of Souris
spent Saturday with the latter's Sis
Mrs. John Setter and family.
Mrs. Wekseth of Bottineau came up
on Monday evenings train and is a
guest at the Simon Berge and Olaf
Guttu homes.
John Wall is unable to attend to
his duties for a few days having in
jured himself Sunday when he fell
off the motor cycle he was driving.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-09-13
TURKISH "JusTIcE."
Curious Case Of q Man Who Was Gull
ty Of Having . Daughter.

Curious Case Of . Man Who Was Gull
ty Of Having . Daughter.
d.. Clarke, a famous traveller of
about a century ago, tells Of the fol-
lowing remarkable case, which was
tried at the Greek island Of Cos: A
young man desperately in love with a
girl Of Stanchio eagerly sought to mar
~ her, but his proposals were rejected.
In consequence Of his disappointment
he bought some poison and destroyed
himself. The Turkish police instantly
arrested the father Of the young wo-
man as the cause, by implication, of
the mans death. Under the fifth spe-
cies of homicide he became, therefore.
amenable for this act of suicide.
When the case came before the mag
istrate it was urged literally by the
accusers that If he (the accused) had
not had a daughter the deceased would
not have fallen In love; consequently
he would not have been disappointed;
consequently he would not have swal-
lowed poison; consequently he would
not have died. But he (the accused
had a daughter, and the deceased had
fallen in love, and had been disap-
pointed, and had swallowed poison.
and had died."
Upon all these accounts he was call
ed upon to pay the price Of the young
mans life, and this, being fixed at the
sum Of 80 piasters, was accordingly
exacted.
Another instance was related to DR..
Clarke, which occurred at the island Of
Samos, as q characteristic feature Of
Turkish j~ustice-that is to say, a so
phistical application Of a principle rig
idly founded upon this fifth species Of
homicide by Implication" The Capu-
dan Pasha reasoned with. the people of
Samos on the propriety Of their paying
for a Turkish frigate which was wreck
ed upon their territory and the crew
lost because the accident would not
have happened unless their island had
been in the way."-Case and Comment
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-09-13
ROMANTIC SICILY.
The Men and the Fame Of Won.
der island Of History.

The Men and the Fame Of This Won.
der island Of History.
Sicily's history as vivid and pic
turesque, as ferocious and creative and
destructive, as mythical and intensely
practical, as the stories Of all the rest
Of the world put together. And in
beauty Of nature, of climate or man
and Of beast, the island is q paradise
today, whether or not it was ever the
voorhees,, painless, passionless elysium
where our first ancestors enjoyed all
the good things Of life without having
to toll.
Nature itself, now in the guise of the
misunderstood gods of old, now in con-
vulsions or In quiet fertility that sci
ence has made plain to us, weaves it's
mysterious shuttle through and through
the highly colored fabric.
And men-such men!-tower above
their fellows In the story like Titans-
Pindar, Aeschylus, Theocritus, Thucyd-
ides, Archimedes, the two great HE
rons, Cicero, Verres, Diodorus, Hamil-
car and Hannibal, Roger the Count and
Roger the King, Belisarius, the great
crusaders Richard of the Lion Heart
and Louis the Saint Of France, Charles
Of Anjou, Frederick H., the wonder of
the world" and Garibaldi. Even this
partial list reads like a compendium of
ancient and medieval romance and
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Geographic Maya
zine.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-09-13
FOUR TYPES OF Men.
eso0oh Msthsd - Picking Soldiers pos
Special Lines of Work.

tseNoh Msthod - Picking Soldiers pa
Special Lines Of Work.
"A good judge of human nature Is
born and not made" declared DR.. G.
Stanley Hall, president of Clark uni
versity. Baseball scouts are not able
to tell how they pick men; neither can
any employer tell how he picks his
men,"
DR.. Hall described the French system
Of dividing men into four general types
and selecting them for particular posi-
tons in the army accordingly. He said:
First. - The digestive type. It is
characteristic Of the heavy jaw, broad
abdominal region. Such men require
more food, need it regularly, must be
well fed. Such men are best on the de-
tensive. They Ire hard to dislodge from
the trenches.
"Second.-The respiratory type. Nos
trils and ears are large; large, long
chest; demand plenty Of pure air; get
FESTIVE under confinement. Such men
are selected for work on high mou
lains. They are good in the charge, in
making an attack. Such men exclusive
~ are selected for the aviation corps.
"Third.-The muscular type. Head is
square, limbs long and strong, body
short. This type is good for the bayo-
net charge in the artillery service.
"Fourth.-The nervous type. Large
head tapers down to q sharp jaw. Such
men have power to draw upon their re-
serves. They can get their second wind.
The really great are men Of this type.
Along with this type is closely ~associat-
ed a willingness to sacrifice self for the
good Of others.
"Children and animals are guided by
the desire TO gain pleasure and avoid
pain. As they grow older they should
learn to bear present pain for future
pleasure."-Pittsburgh Gazette-Times.