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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12
GREAT SUCCESS .FORLEAGUE SHOW

Judging from the sale of tickets for the musical show, "Katcha Roo" on May 13 and II at the Park theatre there are only a few seats left, for the first performance. There is TO doubt in any ones mind, but that the production will be a great success from every standpoint. Last rehear- sals show a fine treat in store for all those attending. Members of the various committees of the Bridge port Art League, under whose aus pices the affair will be given, are very much enthused over the undoubted success.
 An interesting feature-at all per formances will be the members of the Eittle Sisters club and the Service club who will serve as ushers and sell flowers. There will be special after noon performances for the children. All appearing in the unusually large cast are highly reputed for their fine work and will present a production which will long be remembere1 py fridgeporterS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12
MEMBERS ENJOY CONCERTS
First Swimming Contest At Black Rock Country Club
 on Saturday Evening.

The Sunday night concert at the Black Rock Country club last even ing was a great success and there was large gathering of the members and their families. SpeideTs string trio furnished music and rendered many selections from the old masters as well as many of the up to date pieces.
 Mrs. AnnaIee Holloway, who DOS sesses a very sweet and well trained voice, sang a number of sentimental and patriotic songs and answered
 many encores. Sergeant Boyd HoIlo-
 way, chief musician of the band with
 the 18th Field Artillery, 3Oth Dfvi- sion, just returned from France, pay
 ed number of selections on his bari
 tone horn in splendid style and was
 given a rousing reception.
 s. A. Blackman, a member of the club, sang a number of tenor solos and was compelled to answer a num- Der of encores. He was in splendid voice and the prediction of those who heard him was that he would soon oc- l cupy a. very prominent place in the music circle of Bridgeport
 Those present joined in with many kof the choruses sung and it was a very pleasant gathering and it is pre- | dicted that the Sunday evening con- certs will become one of the most popular of the club functions. Next Saturday night at s o'clock | the first swimming contest will be l staged for ladies and gentlemen. The prizes are a. thermos bottle for the ladies and a bathing suit for the men,
 presented by the Jaycox Ruber Co. l Among the events will be fancy div | ing, distance swimming, etc. Robert | Nichols, who has charge of the affair, | will also give an exhibition of life | saving as prescribed by the United l States government. Entries for the
 swimming contest will close Thursday | night of this week and the exhibition
 will be held in the clubs swimming | pool
 The usual Thursday night roller
 skating will be omitted this week
 owing to repairs to the rink.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12
S60 BONUS WAITS
 FOR SEVEN FORMER
 SERVICE MEN HERE

There are seven former service men who each have $50 coming from the government if they will only step for ward and claim the money. The navy department sent the $50 bonus checks to these men but the letters were re- turned to Washington with the statement that the men could not be located. The men are Charles W. Latch, David Davidson, Edgar B. Foss and Matthew Fortunate, all of this city; Alfred A Hand, 26 North street, Danbury; Charles F. McGuire, Is Park place, Stamford; T. J. O'Con- nor, 37 Grand street, Stratford.
 Anyone who has information about the men should communicate with the local post office.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12
THERE'S SURE REWARD.

We cannot all be geniuses, or conquer
 wealth and fame; We cannot all do wondrous things to
 make our selves name; We cannot all feel confident of meet
 ing every test, But when we have our work to do,
 we all can do our best. Our best may not be wonderful,
 judged by a standard high, But we can all do something well, if
 we will only try; And if we try our level best, perform
 ing every task, With all our might, why. that is all
 that any one can ask. We cannot all be famous-if we were
 'twould cheapen fame, We cannot all be rich enough to give
 ourselves a name; We cannot all expect to be distin-
 quished from the rest, But some reward is certain for the
 man who does his best.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12
JOHN SCHNEIDER
 KILLED BY LIVE
 WIRE ON GROUND

John Schneider, the II year old son of MT. and Mrs. John Schneider, Mill Plain road, Fairfield, was killed yes terday afternoon as a result of com ing into contact with a live wire which had dropped to the ground during the storm last Saturday night It is said that 4,46O volts passed through the boys body.
 Young Schneider was going along the road when he stepped on the wire. He dropped instantly to the ground. He was carried to a near by house and Dr. Leroy Wilkes was summoned. He worked over the youngster for nearly an hour but could not revive him. The United Illuminating Go. had been notified of the wire trouble on Saturday, but be- cause of a misunderstanding the re- pair men went to Center street, Sratford, instead of Center street. Fairfield.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

Vegetable Compound toohighly, and you may publish my testimonial as it may be the means of helping some other suffering woman. Mrs. IRENE KING, 105 West Campbell Street, lola, Kansas.
 The great number of unsolicited tes- tinonials on file at the Pinkhain Lab oratory, many of which are from time to time published by permission, are proof of the value of Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, in the treAtment of female ills.
 Every ailing woman in the United States is cordially invited to write to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confdentiaD, Lynn, Mass, for special advice It is free, ready to bring you health and may save your life.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12
GUILD PREPARES
 FOR CHRISTMAS

Preparedness" must be the slo- gan of the Young women's Guild of the United Congregational church for tomorrow at their regular meeting the members commence their Christ mas work.
 Ten years ago the Young Woman's Guild was known in Bridgeport as the Delta Gamma Society of the North COngrega church. It consisted of a group of twelve little girls learning to be efficient, helpful women under the able leadership of Mrs. William NothnagIe.
 Now the organization members eighty members and the goal set is one hundred members. The little girls of ten years ago are now ener- getic, young women, rendering ex- tremeIy valuable services to their church and community. Through their efforts a silver, individual com munion set was secured for the church. They have also accomplish ed much in the way of clothing for the Red Cross and the various char itable organizations of the city. Their garments which they make for distri- button are not only good in quality but are beautifully made and show the expenditure of much time and thought.
 Miss Ethel Sterling, 223O North avenue is the president, and Mrs. J. K. Williamson, 1893 Park avenue, a member of the Board of Directors ot the Bridgeport Protective association is the vice president.
 The regular weekly meeting will be held Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock at the Bridgeport Protective Association, 754 Myrtle avenue. The closing meeting of the year will be g lawn party on June 1st, 1919, at the home of Mrs. D. M. Sperry, 300 Park place.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

year. l QdO J61klS III back and stomach, in fact all over me, andwas all rundown
 A friend of mine was cured of the same trouble by Lydia D.
 Pinkham's Vegeta- ble Compound I
 took it and it gave me h e alth and strength and made
 a new woman of me. T aanna& y1H@Se. xrr.r~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12
UNIVERSAIISTS HAVE
 EXCEEDED QUOTA

The Universa1ists of this city rais- ed their quota of $7,000 for the Sl,- 0o0,o drive for the benefit of the church in this country and there was much enthusiasm at a meeting held at the Untversalist church on Fair field avenue when it was the five teams announced a quota of $T,200 had been raised. Members of the church are planning for a large at tendance at the annual convention to be held next Wednesday and Thursday in New, Haven.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12
STRUCK BY JITNEY.

While attempting to cross North avenue at Wood avenue, about g o'clock Saturday night, Daniel Mur- ray, 33 Wood avenue, was struck by a jitney operated by John C. Calhoun, 26S3 Fairfield avenue. Murray was taken to St. Vincents hospital where he is suffering from fracture of the skull and severe bruises about the body.e Although his condition is ser ious he is expected to recover. No arrests were made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12
THE RHYME OF BESSIE GRAY.

When I first called on Bessie Gray, took a seat,
 Three feet away. But soon I saw things growing clearer, so drew my chair
 A LITTLE NEARER. Now I'm engaged to marry Bess, how close we sit
 I'll let you guess.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
 FOR REV. MIR. LEWIS

A leave of absence for three gun days has been granted to Rev. Daniel M. Lewis of the Newfield> M. E. church. He and Mrs. Lewis left to- day for Blue Mountain lake, New York. On May IS Rev. C. w. Simp- son will preach and on May 25 and June 1, Rev. s. M. Armstrong will be heard.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12
The New Clothes

Some of the newer capes are mak- ing their appearance. A smart one was composed, of navy taffeta with four two-inch folds of navy serge or the bottom. These folds were bound with black silk braid. A shawl collar in sand colored triotine had three-inch folds from the bottom which was an kle length, to the collar and this of sand taffeta. Many trico1ette ones in navy and some in black have the silk fringe as a trimming. Some have large silk streamers which form a. bow at the neck. In the mornings the heavier capes are worn over one piece lighter dresses; they are used extensively for sports wear.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12
MORE THAN A PAGE.

A very stout, massive man ob- tained an interview with a celebri- ty, and asked for a job.
 tBut you said you knew me-" pro- tested the celebrity.
 ''I do sir,'' said the fat man. Don't you remember when I was a page in your employ?"
 tAh, yesp' said the. celebrity; but I didn't recognize you; you see, you have become a volume"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12
MEMBERS TO MEET.

The Hebrew Orphan Asylum will hold a regular meeting tomorrow evening at 7:3O o'clock, at 36 Court street. This meeting is for members only and delegates are asked not to report
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12
LOSES LIBERTY BOND.

A wallet containing a liberty bond, s2S in cash and other valuables was picked from the pocket of Joseph Argnes, 404 Charles street, yesterday afternoon in the lobby of Polls thea ter. The victim reported his loss to the police but has no idea how the trick was done. 12
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

And the grown up bolshevists will be perfectly satisfied if only those who can't read or write, or who have served jail terms, are allowed to vote.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

Reading that a stained glass win daw fell and killed a worshipper at Trenton, N. J., many men will prob ably conclude that it is dangerous to attend church.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

At present prices the consumer hum bly, walks up to the meat market and tirnidly asks for a small quantity of the kind of meat he used to buy for cat food.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

About now the girls with the hard est working and least prosperous fathers are getting ready to blossom out in the most costly graduating dresses.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12
Social .JOttiings

The annual meeting of the Wednes- day Afternoon Musical club will be held Wednesday of this week in the sun parlors of the StratfeId, when officers will be elected. The officers of the club at the present time are Mrs. DeVer II. Warner, president; Mrs. Harry C. Ives, vice president; Mrs. William Comley, corresponding secretary; Miss Edith Troudman, re cording secretary, and Mrs. Charles Cole, treasurer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12
AFTER SUFFERING
 WHOLE YEAR
Mrs. King Was Made Well by Lydia E. PinkhaTn's Veg
 etable Compound.

lola, Kansas.-"Iwas constant suf- ferer from female trouble for about a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

The Walnut club will hold a. whist and pinochle party, Thursday night at the Sacred Heart school for the window fund of the Sacred Heart church The club orchestra, will fur nish music for the entertainment to follow
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

Daughters of Castle, affiliated with the Daughters of Isabella of New York, will hold a meeting tonight at the home of the grand regent, Mrs. J. D. Lavey, 664 Park avenue, to com plete arrangements for the class in itiation to be held the latter part of the week, and also to make plans for the state convention to be held in Milford, May 19.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

The consumers of sweets are very sour about the new luxury tax.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

Cotton ga7bard1nes are used princi- ,5ally for washable garments. Ones at- tractive number with self-bucl1led belt has revers laid out from a double breasted panel front made of blue and white striped ratine. A cluster of triple side pleats is arranged down center-front and back of skirt proper which is also made of the striped ma terial matching the cuffs on an all- white jacket. The Dutch collar and flaps of pockets achieved by horizon tai sIashes across the sides, are of plain white.
 A charming summer frock for after noon wear made of rose pink silk jer- sey was trimmed with fringe. This froclz was of the chemise type, the neck cut round. The almost sleeve less bodice was drawn in loosely by a scarf of the material. The frock front was ornamented with a large em- broidered design. The semi-tunic and skirt were trimmed at the bottom by wide fringe in the same tone. To be worn with this frock was a. large hat of black maline adorned with a. black aigrette.
 Serge is used in a great many suits, l especially in navy. This one color has been and still is shown in suits as well as dresses. The next popular color seen now is brown, in light and dark shades. Many suits of this color are made in the popular trfcotine and gabardine. Sand color is one of these color varieties and is still very much worn.
 | The idea of featuring vividly colored stripes, braid and other trimmings on white or light shades is strongly ern- phasized in other models. A longer garment in sand color gabardine, belt ed across sides only, has semi-circular cut-out sections above and below the
 belt at either side-front, defined by
 green stitching. corresponding with
 the five cordings on them, collar and cuffs.
 Varying lengths are the keynote to jackets in the new midsummer | French tailleurs, developed to allure
 all ages and please all whose style
 sense differs. Stripes and checks,
 even some plaids, are featured in | lightweight, soft materials and often
 these are combined with a monotone
 fabric.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

society and any others interested will be very cordially welcomed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

A series of demonstrations in the art of making clothes will begin on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, under the auspices of the City Home Economies department with Miss Gladys Green in charge, at the Food Hut on the City Hall green.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

The Fairfield County Association of Ministers and Churches. will meet with the Congregational church at South Norwalk on Tuesday, May 13, beginning at 1O:30 o'clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

Members of the Liberty chorus are requested by the directors, Mrs. Fred erick B. Grannis, to report for re- hearsal, tomorrow evening, at o'clock, at the Y. M. c. A. rooms
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

Lovers of good drama are invited to participate 1n an evening of fun May 16, at the High school auditor ium when the seniors will present ''Neighbors," an American com edy, by zona Gale, and a. roliicking comedy satire by Anotale France. The Man Who Married a Dumb Wife" Tickets may be secured at the Hign school or from High school seniors.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

A meeting of interest will be held at the Park Street Congregational church tonight at 7:45 o'clock under the auspices of women's societies of the church, when Miss Katherine Wiley, head of the International In. stitute, Y. w. c. A, will give a talk upon the work for the women with foreign language and customs. Mrs. George B. Clark will be the leader when the last of. the Americanization meetings will be held.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

Mrs Thomas Keegan will be hostess for a whist, pinochle and dance on Wednesday evening when she will entertain at the Seaside Park cottage for the benefit of the window fund for the Sacred Heart church. The Walnut club orchestra will fur nish the music.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

A very attractive program of classical dancing has been arranged by Miss Benita v. Slocum to be given by her classes at the High school auditorium, May A, at o'clock in the evening. The four groups on the program will include Greek Life and Arts; "Pastorales and ReveIry"; 'Love's Language" and Light Civ CTS" which will portray the home and school influence of the life of the child. The funds of the entertain 1nent will be used for the Municipal Recreation work
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

Members of the Thimb1e club will meet at the home of Mrs. Charles G. Williams of Black Rock, on Thurs day afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

The first of series of bridges for the benefit of the Helpers, a phiIan- thropiC society, with Mrs. George w. Wheeler as leader, will be given at the home of Mrs. Walter s. Wilmot of Stratford avenue, Friday afternoon. The gifts of the whist will be given to the children's ward of the Bridge port hospital
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

The Mary Barnes Palmer Foreign Missionary Society will hold its an- nual meeting. and the last one of the season, on Friday at o'clock. Rev. William Sage WooIworth, Jr., foreign missionary pastor to Turkey, will be present. The delegates to the meet ing of the New Haven branch of the Woman's Board will bring reports. Mrs. F, M, Wilson will have charge of the study of the last chapter of the book, ''Women Workers of the Or ient," and at the close tea will be served, Members of the Homeland
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

The second entertainment and dance of the season bysthe West End Boys club held Saturday evening, was great success. An enjoyable program with a variety of acts was particularly pleasing and the various artists participating were generous with their many encores
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

The women of the Grace Sf. E. church. Fairfield and Clinton ave- nues. have called a meeting for Tues day May 2O to outline plans for the formation of a Women's Missionary society. The new society will be combined to represent both home and foreign missions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

The Junior branch of the Hebrew Orphan Asylum will hold a meeting tonight at Harmony hall, 189 State street, when plans for a membership drive will be made. An entertain ment program will be given after the business meeting. The committee in charge of the affair tonight consists of Harry Sanberg, Max Adler, Harry kallfeld, Irving Lipson, Miss Anna Koblenz and Miss \. Krentzman.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

Arrangements have been completed for a smoker for the men of the Black Rock Country club to be given at the club rooms, Wednesday, May 14, when a program of boxing, vaudeville and several interesting features will be enjoyed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Fair field Fire Department, No. 2. will hold dance tomorrow evening at the fire house, Tunxis road. Mrs. Will liam Busser is the chairman in charge of the affair."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

Mss Mae Rankin, 911 Lafayette street, entertained her sister, Mrs Harry Smith of Patterson, N. J., for the weekend.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

A stated assembly of Jerusalem Council, No. Is, Royal and select masters, will be held in Masonic Tenn pie, tonight. The royal masters de- gree will be conferred in full cere- monial form.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-12

The twenty-seventh general court of the Society of Colonial Wars in the state of Connecticut, will be held on Wednesday, May 14, at the New Ha- ven Country club Dinner will be served at o'clock. A program ot Russian music by Bruce T. Simonds pianist of the School of Music ot Yale university, will be followed by a talk upon the Russian situation by Professor Petrukevitch.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-07-01
FL PARTO DE LOS MONTES'

ESQ no otra cosa ha sido la labor
de Ia Legislature en- 10 que respecta
al aumento de salaries los maestrcs.
Despues de venir pregonando a todos
los vientos ST. amor interes Dor ell
progreso dc la Instruction de este pals
| luego dc sus repetidas manifestacio-
mes EN- favor del magisterio insular;
a Ia postre de las reiteradas promesas,
de una Ell otra legislatura repetidas,
de mejorar su lamentable condici6n cco-
monica tan pronto como estuviese en-
los nativos la facultad de legislar en-
ambas Camaras, culpando siempre FL
Consejo Executive de la indiferencia
tai respecto; cuando todo el mundo
esperaba confaba yer traducidos en-
hechos palpables, Ell hermosas rpali-
dades, dignas del APPLAUSE popular Y me-
recedoras de reconocimiento por 2arte
de aquellos que tan patrioticamente han
venido soportando todo genero de pri-
vaciones Ell holocausto a su deber pro
dudar de la ecuanimidad sabiduria de
nuestros Representatives., hacienda jus
ticia los bien probados merecimien-
tos del cuerpo de maestros y en- premio
a sus elevadas actuaciones de PATRIOTS
mo EN- Ell periodic mas dificil penoso
dc nuestra historic, semejanza de los
fabulosos monies, ''un ratoncillo fue 10
que paricron pues no otra cosa es
III signifiea el nezquino aumento de sa-
larios una clase merecedora de la ma
yor consideration y respeto por parte
dc todo Ell mndo aun mas, con ma
yor motive, de aQuellos que, honrandose
con cl titulo dc representatives del pue-
bio, estal doblementc obligados velar
por sus mas altos intereses, evitandole
confictos innecesarios, dando Ia vez,
a ese pueblo mismo, lecciones, do Ia mas
alta cultur3 Ell sus actuaciones elevan-
do al mayor grado de consideration y
rospeto a csos modestos cimentadores
c impulsores del progreso, mejoramien-
TO bienestar de nuestra patria.
Cuarenta cinco sesenta y cinco
dolares ganabamos los maestros .urales
y graduates, respectivamente, antcs de
mil novecientos catorce, suicides que
nos fueron inconsideradamente rebaba-
dos, soportando pacientemente los macs
tros la injusticia, aun aprecianCo bicn
Ia falta de eQuidad del proced;lniento
al castigar determinada clase ell bene-
fcio de los favorecidos por la protec-
cion del padrinaje politico.
Con aumentar un tanto por cierto en-
los sueldos d., todos los empleados,
contentando asi las pretensioncs de los
de alta categoria y satisfaciendo COM
promises politicos, sin examinar y me
dir la importancia y diferencia de sus
rcspcctivas funciones, que hubiera sido
10 juicioso justo, han creido los seMo-