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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
Cantor Rosenblatt
 Delights Audience With Jewish Songs

Cantor Joseph Rosenblatt of the Oheb Zedek temple, New York city, delighted a large audience at the Park theatre last night with a series of Jewish religious songs and other songs which have been part of Jewish music for centuries. He was assisted by a we'll trained choir of 12 male voices, several being small boys with usually sweet voices. The program was given under the auspices of tbe West End Hebrew school at which Dr. Morris H. Weiss is instructor. Cantor Rosenblatt has sung in the largest synagogues in Europe and has had an international reputation for delinea- tion of Jewish sacred music.
 Friends of the West End Hebrew school were present last night in large numbers. The organization was formed five years ago, and has made rapid strides. The officers of the school include: President, Edward Deutsch; financial secretary, D.. Sles- singer; recording secretary, E. Horn; treasurer, Samuel sGeveurtz; instruc- tor, Dr. M. H. Weiss.
 ~,e Members of the arrangement com mittee were: pr. J. N. Greenstein, H. Wettenstein, Paul Breiner, Morris L.. Schwartz, l. Leichtman, Marcus. Ro- senzweig, Rev. H. Ernhorn and S. Durger
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
COULDINC
 CHOSEN LEADER
 OF C. A. 6. BAND
Reports Read at Annual Meeting Show Organiza-
 tion is Flourishing.

Reports tead by Secretary Fred N. Bayers of the Connecticut Coast Ar tillery corps band at the annual meeting in the armory yesterday, show the last year to have been a most prosperous one for the band. The meeting was held yesterday af- ternoon and the sight of the band men filing into the armory shortly after o'clock gave rise to a rumor that the Coast Artillery companies had been called out, and brought crowd to the armory. \ The band men went quietly to their rooms in the tower of the building and the curiosity seekers soon faded away. Nobody was allowed on the armory floor because a number of the Third division, National Naval Volunteers, were there engaged in packing their kits.
 1.-The meeting of the bandmen had been called several weeks ago and had no other significance or connec- tion with the reports of mobilization which were flying about y0terday. The bandsmen voted to hold their an- nual family gathering in theNnear fu- ture, the date to be arranged by the permanent committed. At that time a musical entertainment will be given in the armory with banqhet to fol- low.
 The officers chosen yesterday were: Leader and manager, Paul L. Gould ing; president, John H. Mcclure; vice president, Fred N. Benner; secretary and treasurer, Fred N. Bayers; librar- ian, William J. Dixon; auditing com mittee, John Schneider, Fred N Ben ner and Stephen Immershack; per manent committee, Paul G. Goulding, Herbert Banks Fred N. Benner. Jas. w.. Phoenix, Harold Buckingham, John Schneider and Stephen Imrner- schack; battalion committee, Fred N. Benner,l John H. Mcclure and Chas. BirOschack.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
Women Will Crowd To
 Hear Mrs. Frederick

Many of the women of the city are becoming interested in the visit here of Mrs. Christinef Frederick, which will take place Tuesday, Feb. 13,N and 1t is expected there will be large dele gations from the members of the vari- ous clubs for women to hear her ad- dress before the Bridgeport Chautau- qua at the Casino in State street that day. Mrs. Frederick is one of the best known writers in the country upon topics of interest to women, is a con- tributor to the Ladies' Home Jour- nal, author of several books, and ap- pears frequently upon the lecture plat formE Her subject at the Chautau- qua Feb. 13 at 2:30 will be Woman, Home making and Careers Her we'll known position upon certain top ics will make her address extremely interesting.
 Mrs. Frederick's lecture is only one of the many good ones planned for the Chautauqua. For the same after noon there will be violin and piano recital, with Mary ~ulton >Gobbons playing the violin and David Mover Berlino at the piano. Both are grad uates of the most famous schools of Berlin, and the concert will be real musical treaE For. the evening Rec. Dr. Henry R. Rose has been procured to entertain in Music, Art and Elo7 quence'' using the stereopticon, aux eto-phone, and recitation. > Altogether the Chautauqua program lasting from Monday until Friday evening has 13 concerts and lectures.
 Tickets are for sale by members of the Pastors association and at book stores, and will be exchanged for re- served seat checks at the First M. E. church, Thursday, Feb. 8. Only 10 seats allowed to one person.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
zEBULON PIKE

Fewl of even the greatest men of the earth have been accorded monu- ment so magnificent as ''Zeb' Pike, a comparatively humble soldier who was born in Lamberton, N. J., 138 years ago today and died in battle in Canada when he was only thirty four. The famous mountain of the Rockies, Pike's Peak, was discovered by him, and was given his name by popular consent in spite of the at- tempts of the government to designate it as James Peak. The Colorado pioneers refused to call the mighty sentinel of the Rockies by any other name than that of it's discoverer, and the Washington government was at length forced to yield the point.
 Zebulon Montgomery Pike was the full name of the young adventurer, but among his companions he was always ''Zeb." His father was cap tain in the army of the revolution. and continued to serve in the army after the conclusion of that struggle. Feb was early appointed cadet in his fathers regiment, and at twenty he held the rank of brevet lieutenant colonel in the United States army. At twenty-seven he was made cap tain, and was appointed to lead an expedition to search for the sources of the Mississippi. He was then made the leader>of another exploring expedition in Louisiana Territory, in the course of which he discovered Pike's Peak. On this hazardous jour- ney he was taken a prisoner to Santa Fe by the Spaniards, but was later released.
 After that Pike's advancement in rank was rapid, and early in the war
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
SL0vAkS READY / TO. RESPOND TO
 NATIONS CALL
Bridgeport Residents Pledge Themselves to Back Presi-
 dent Wilson.

The S1ovak residents of Bridgeport are the first citizens of foreign birth or descent to express a willingness to take up arms in defense of the country in case of war with Ger many. Representatives of a num- Der of Slovak Societies assembled yesterday in the office of City Sheriff Joseph Kalafus, 731 Arctic street and unanimously decided to send the fol lowing message to President Will son:
 ITO His Honor, the President, Wood
 row Wilson, Washington, D. C.:
 We, the Slovaks of Bridgeport Conn, are~in sympathy with your Excellency in the stand you have your call in every act you may take for the protection of the United States and it's citizens. y
 STEPHEN ERHARDT,.
 JOHN GULASH,
 FRANK KICZKA."
 The societies represented yester- day were: Slovak Union, Slovak Ma tional Gymnastic society, Catholic So- kols, St. Johns Nepomuk, National Sokols, branches No. 2 and No. 3 and St. Joseph's Catholic union. After the sending of the message to the President, preparations were begun to hold a mass meeting in Sokol hall for the purpose of calling together all the Slovak residents of the city and making a roster of enough men for a regiment ready to take the oath of allegiance to the United States and to enter the military service in defense of the country.
 The date for the mass meeting will be determined tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
PHILHARMONIC CONCERT

The opening event of the Steinert series of concerts will bring to the Park theatre next Monday evening, one of the worlds famous orchestras. the New York Philharmonic, with it's notable cenductor, Josef Stransky and as special solbist, Mime, Kurt leading dramatic soprano of the Metropolitan Opera.
 If one will study the personnel of any of the eswe1l known travelling sym phony orchestras, especially those in the eastern section of the United States, it will be found that almost invariably, as far as the string and wind instruments are concerned, that each player is not only a solo-artist but a graduate from some royal or imperial institution abroad. The New York Philharmonic orchestra num- bers among it's members, practically to a man, performers of this type. It is for this reason that the wonder fully perfected ensemble and soll- stirring climaxes are made possible and of course the magnetism and per- sonality of such a musician and con- ductor as Josef Stransky is of very essential importance, in achieving these remarkable results.
 With Mime. Kurt of the Metropoli- tan Opera as special soloist and one of the Philharmonic's choicest pro- grams, a memorable event is sure to be recorded.
 Mme.. Kurt's sensational appearance in Die Walkure" at the Yale Bowl last year, and at the Norfolk and Wor- cester festivals, has but added addi- tionaI prestige to her international fame. N-
 The second concert presents one of the most remarkable violinists, ever lauded in America. He is Mischa Elman, known as the wizard violinist
 Reserved seats for both concerts are now on sale at M.. Steinert & Sons Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
OUR VIEWPOINT
 NEWS LETTER
Special to. The Farmer.)

Newtown, Feb. 5.-The Newtown Grain & Coal Co. has decided toSen- large. The lumber yard and mill at the railroad station adjoining their Granary has been leased from the Philo Nichols e3tate for term of years, and in April 1, the lessees will open this branch with full supply of lumber and builders supplies Rep resentative Thomas M Holian and Thomas J. Maloney are the active members of the concern
 The death of Lester Ray, son of MT. and Mrs. John w. Ray, and a student fof the high school, which occurred Saturday morning after a short ill., ness, has saddeped large part of the community, besides the student body. and is shock to his family and friends The youth was in his four teenth year, and popular with every one. Pneumonia was the causeNof his death. The deceased is survived by his parents, three brothers, Harold, Francis and John, and one sister. Mary Annetta. The funeral occurred from his late home at g o'clock this morning and was attended by large number of people, including a delega- kion from the high school. A wealth
  ing the esteem of the donors. Rev. F. w. Barnett, acting rector of Trinity church of which the youth was 3 member, ofiiciated at the funeral ser vices in the house. Mrs. Antoinette Daniels, musical instructress at the high school, sang, "A Perfect Day." at the close. Burial followed in the village cemetery. Members of his class and also from Trinity Sunday school acted as honorary escort. MT. and Mrs. Ray have the sympathy of all.
 The Hawleyville Whist club enjoyed ! their third social gathering, this win ter. Thursday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. Frank Ruffells. Re- ] Treatments were served.
 Miss Dorothy Allen was in Bridge port, Friday, in connection with her ] work as district manager in Newtown for the Bridgeport Protective associa- tion. Ways and means for furthering the financing and aid of the associa- tion are being discussed in charitable circles in Newtown.
 : Mrs. J. C.. Bloom of Brooklyn died l Thursday at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs William A. Leonard of New town Main street. where she had been 6-FA4JE SIICo IlG u0Wtu u ucT uuSUduO @ few years ago. Tier deagn was due to the inf1rmities incident to old age The funeral services were held at D. m. Saturday, at her late home, Rev
 Timothy J. Lee of the Congregations ], church officiating. Afterwards the ]. body was removed by automobile cor l! tge to Bridgeport and thence by train to New York where interment took 1 place in Greenwoo1/ cemetery follow ing full religious service in the mor- tuary chapel at the cemetery. Mir
 and Mrs. w. A. Leonard are receiving condolences on the death of Mrs Bloom who was for years active in Newtown social affairs, and popular with all.
 The basketball game scheduled fo1 I Saturday night between the N. H. S team and the Staples High school five was postponed indefinitely on account l of the death of Lester Ray.
 Pootatuck grange will give a whist at the Newtown Inn Tuesday evening, Feb. 6, to which the public is cordially invited.
 The bundle whist given by the Ath-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
ST: ACATHA'S DAY

Sicilians will observe today the festival of one of the most reverenced of their saints-the fair and beautiful virgin, St. Agatha, who suffered martyrdom in the thrid centurq. St. Agatha still has a place in the calen- dar of the Church of England as well as in the that of Rome. In the island of Malta, now British stronghold in the Mediterranean, the worship of Agatha is ever more prevalent than in Sicily, as she >fa%aenored as the pa- troness of Malta. Agatha was born in the ancient city of Catania, on the eastern shore of Sicily, where her relics are still preserved. One of the most valued of these is a veil said to. have been worn by the saint, and the exposure of this article of feminine apparel for public veneration is de- clared to have saved the city from destruction on several occasions when Mount Etna was in eruption.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
Christianity in Japan

In spite of the thousands of mis. sionaries sent to Japan, and the vast sums spent in Christian propaganda in that island, the faith of Jesus has made but little headway. The pagan faiths retain their hold on the masses of the people, while among the edu- cated and the ''intellectuals" agnosti- cism and atheism are almost univer- sal It is not generally known that Japan has "a Christian festival all it's own, but such is the case, the fifth of February having been set apart by the Catholic church in honor of the Martyrs of Japan. These were the converts of St. Francis Xavier, who introduced Christianity into Nippon in the sixteenth century, and made a number of converts. The native Christians were subjected to a relent- less persecution, and many Of them. even little children, were put to death by the fanatical defenders of the "old time religion Many of the victims were lowered into a sulphurous pit, while others were buried alive.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
VOYAGE TO BOSTON

 The subscribers would inform tnelr customers, and the public at large that they have resumed their usual ousi- ness again in the Boston New York coasting. =. That their new staunch built schooner, Fame, Captain Wilson Hawley master, will make an early voyage to Boston: say in the month of February, next, if the weather will permit, nd>coptinue to run as reg ular coaster through the season Also the fast sailing sloop, Minerva, E. Baldwin. master, with good accom- modations will continue to run as regular packet to New York, from their store.
 As they have had considerable ex- perience in both these branches of the business. they flatter themselves that they can give general satisfac- ton to those who may feel disposed to favor them with their custom. Abi- 1ah wilson. Hawley & Co.,. Bridge port. Feb. 5. 1917.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
.MuSTEROLE- LE-QuICk
 RELIEF! NO BLISTER!
It Soothes and Relieves Like a Mustard Plaster Without
 the Burn or Sting

Mustero1e is a clean, white ointment, made with the oil of mustard. It does all piaster-does it better and does not blis- ter. You do not have to bother with a cloth, You simply rub it on-and usually the pain is gone!
 Many doctors and nurses use Muster ole and recommend it to their patients
 They will gladly tell you what relief ii gives from sore throat, bronchitis, croup stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, congestion pleurisy, rheumatism, lurnbago, pains and aches of the back or joints, sprains sore muscles, bruises, chi1blains, frosted feet, colds of the chest Git often pre- vents pneumonia).
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
FAMILY DOCTORS
 GOOD ADVICE
To Go On Taking fruit-a-tiVes Because They Did Her Good
RoCHoN. JANI14th. 1915,

RoCHoN, JAM /14th, 1915.
 ''I suffered for many years with ter rible Indigestion and Constipation. I had frequent dizzy spells and became greatly run down. A neighbor advised me to try "Fruit-a-tives''. did so and to the surprise of my doctor, I began to improve, and he advised me to go on with s'Fruit-a-tives''.
 Iconsidet that I owe my life to s'Fruit- a-tives'' and want to say to those who suffer from Indigestion, Constipation or Headaches-'try Fruit-a-tives' and you will getwell''. CORINE GAUDREAU. soc. box, for $2.5O, trial size, 25c. At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit a-tiyeS Lir,it~1 G~7~-~N-ro. NY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05

of 1912 he was made a brigadier- general, as well as adjutant and in- spector-general of the arhpy on the Canadian frontier. He commanded the forces that attacked York Chow Toronto) in the spring of 113, Like Wolfe, he died in the moment of vic- tory, an explosion of a powder ,rnaga- zine inflicting mortal wounds. As he lay dying the captured flag of the British was placed under his head.
 It is interesting to recall that Pike predicted that no human being could ever reach the top of the peak he dis covered. In 1915, however, the feat was accomplished by pr. Long, and now a railroad. carries tourists to the top of the great mountain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05

have an eight pound baby girl. know Lydia E.. Pinkham's Vegetable Com- pound saved me from an operation which every woman dreads. "- Mrs. NELLIE F1sHBAcK, 1521 Christy Ave-, Louisville, Ky.
 Everyone naturally dreads the sur geon's knife. Sometimes nothing else will do. but many times Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound has saved the patient and made an operation un- necessary.
 lfyou have any symptom about which you would like to know, write to the Lydia B. Pinkham Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass, for helpful advice given free.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
PREPARE FOR REVIVAL.

Preparations for the religious re- vival which pr. Milton S. Rees, the evangelist, will conduct here in March were begun yesterday at the West End Congregational church. The first service will be held in the Casino and all West End churches will be asked to join in the revival. After the opening service afternoon and even ing services will be held daily.s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
WIDOWS, HAVEN

There are exactly residing on a cer- tain street in the East Side, mine ladies who have been led willing slaves by the little God of Love to the altar of Hymen,' and who have by the inscrutable ways of Providence been bereft of their keepmates. There is the gay widow of twenty, wasting her affections on the desert air. up to the fiat, fair and forty'' blooming
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS JOHN RICK & SON.
You Need the Services
 of a Watch Expert.

The best watch that was ever con- structed needs occasional attention. It may be accidently dropped or jammed or in any event 8 yearly oil- ing and cleaning is advisable
 Entrllst this important service to our repair department and rest as- sured that it will be well taken care of. .5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
N. E. o. P. LODGES TO INSTALL

The lodges of the New England Or der of Protection will have their pf- fcial installation on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 8 p. m., in Foresters' hall, 62 Cannon street, by team composed of the deputies of New Haven. All the officers and members of the five lodges are requested to rally and make it a. rousing meeting. Refreshments and a good time will follow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
FIFTY YEARS AG1
NEW ENGINE

Tho Housatonic Railroad company has just received 2 large and power
 ful engine for freight service, from the firm of Rogers & Co.,. Paterson, N. J. It is named the Berkshire and will run out tomorrow about 10 o'clock. They are expecting another
 fine engine for passenger service by
 the first of April. The company is making. every exertion to accommo- date the ever increasing business on their road.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
wINTER ARRANGEMENT

The sloop Young Fox. Samuel Pen noyer, master. having superior ac- for passengers, will sal from the store of the subscriber Tn Bridgeport. during the winter on the following days: Tuesday evenings: Feb. 6. Feb. 20; March 5: and March 1s. For sale cheap for cash. or coun- try produce, an assortment of dry goods. crockery, grass seed and nail
 road. William King, Bridgeport. Ct.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05

finished. The doc tors said 1 would have to be opera ted on and I simply brok @ down. A friend advised me to try Lydia B.
 Pinkhan's V ege. table Compound,
 and the result is l feel like a new won- an. 1 am well and strong, do all my nwn h0v1oo uyN,s1r and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
A FRIEND'S
 ADVICE ---t -
Woman Saved From a Seri-
 ous Surgical Operation.

Louisville, Ky.-'sFor four years I suffered from female troubles, head aches, and nervousness. I coEld not sleep, had no appetite and it hurt me to walk. If tried to do any work, I would have to lie down before it was
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
POINTS OF INTEREST.

E. H. D2 lon & Co., 1.1o5 Main street, are displaying all the newest shapes in black silk covered hats, black crape hats, black straw hats in large, me- dium and small shapes.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
BARNUM PRIZE SPEAKERS

iThe committee on Barnum prize essays, pr. Hoag. and Attorneys John son and Cullinan, have announced the following as selected to compete for the prizes this year: Mr. Edward F. McGovern, Miss Sadie Kelly, Miss Bessie Manwaring, Mabel French, May Christie and Evelyn Vanstone. The date of delivery has not been se- |lected but will probably be some time in March
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05

The Winchester Repeating Arms Go. has sent a representative to Wash ington to place the facilities of it's plant at New Haven at the disposal
 of the government should it be re- Quired
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
WAREHOUsE

A new crockery and glass ware house, wholesale and retail under the management of Hinman, Sterling and Hyde have received large con- signment of crockery and glassware. They will be disposed of starting to- 1norrow at 8 a. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
FAMILY KILLED IN FIRE.

Philadelphia, Feb. 5-A family of six father, mother and four children lost their lives in a, fire that destroy. ed their home early today. The family was that of Max Pomerantz
 The only member of the family left is Son who was away from home
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05

The Standard Oil Cd. has added three hundred guards to its plant in Bayonne,. N. J.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05

letic association of the high school at the Inn last week was much enjoyed and a financial success, adding 8 neat sum to the school treasury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05

A delegation of the local lodge of Elks will visit New London this ev- ening and assist in the institution of a lodge in that city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05

Court / Pequonnock, Foresters of America, will hold smoker at Pores ters' hall, Tuesday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
in silence alone.

in silence alone. What are our gay Lotharios about? Does the sage re- mark of one who spoke from experi- ence deter them from launching into the depths of matrimony, namely MT. Weller's advice to his son touching the blissful state: Samuel, my son. Always beware of the vidders."
 KLEIN'S ANNUAL SALE
 It is we'll known by the citizens of Bridgeport that every year, Kleins close out the balance of their winter stock at cost, or even below cost if necessary. This is no new thing to us. They keep their stock clean They make a New Years present after the holidays of all their profits to their patrons. Down go the prices. Re- member for the next 60 days, goods can be bought at Kleins, at and be- low cost.