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Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am a girl
OF % and have been in love with a
young man since / was Is. We parted
four years ago, each promising 70
try for our future and our reunion.
We have been corresponding and his
love does not seem changed, only he
has promised several times to come
out west, as he is in the east; and
in the very next letter he has plans
all changed. The excuse he gives
Is that he wants TO establish a bust
ness before he comes west. Is It my
place to go to him or should nothing
keep him from coming TO me?
DOUBTFUL.
II the young man can afford IL he
should come for you; but If he is too
busy or can't afford the trip, he
should send you a railroad ticket 10
would be best TO take a relative Of
some close friend with you. If posi-
Bile.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: DIVE are
two girl friends OF IS and II. We are
considered striking brunettes and
have excellent compilations. What
colors would be most suitable for us!
(2)-Is II healthy TO wear summer
underwear during the winter months
(3)-I am in love with a married man.
cannot see him without blushing
and getting excited. How can con,
troll my emotion? (D-Are We toe
young 20 go TO the theatre with young
menf OBS there any home remedy
for reducing big hips? (6)-I am
slightly awkward. What can / do to
become more graceful? CHUMS.
(D-Red, brown 20 match your
eyes. some shades of blue; golden
and pink tints for the evening o.
il is better TO wear a little warmer
quality with higher neck and long
sleeves. (3)-I should think you
would blush at the very thought Of
being IN love with a married man
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-25
SIBONY BAY CAMPFIRE.

SIBONY BAY CAMP SPANISH
War Veterans held a campfire and
smoker at Memorial hall in the court
house last evening which was attend
ed by % men. The evening was given
over to pleasure and an army supper
was served. L. NJ. Titterington gave
a report to the annual encampment at
Atlantic City which he attended as
representative of the local camp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-25
SURPRISE PARTY.

MRS. ALICE PRITCHARD LAST
evening arranged a surprise party in
honor of her son Raipn, a company
Of young people coming in upon him
u spend the evening. Games of var
ious kinds wede played, musical num-
bers were given and late in the even
ing a nice lunch was served. From
out of town these guests were present,
Miss Myra Johnson, l. Johnson and
Miss Cora Warwick of Aledo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-25
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

YESTERDAY WAS THE FIRST
wedding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
E a. Voss, and it was made the occa-
sion for a surprise by a company of
relatives who called at the home, 25O2
Fifth avenue last evening. Cards
were played with the ladies' prizes 60
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-25
ORR-WALKER,

MRS. EVA WALKER OF SEARS
and John Orr of Davenport, were mar
ried Wednesday at the parsonage of
the First Methodist church, Rev. T. E.
Newland officiating. The bridal cou-
pie was unattended. They will reside
in Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-25
TOWN SEND-HOWIND.

REV. T. E. NEWLAND AT THE
parsonage of the First Methodist
church yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock officiated at the marriage of
Mrs. Edith Howind and Andrew ].
Townsend, both of Davenport. They
will make their home in Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-25

himself at the corner of Eighth ave
nue. and Twenty-third street, made
himself a nuisance by accosting every
woman that came along. He was fined
SO and costs this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-25

All kinds of nice fresh fruits Spe-
Cially nice bananas, 5. 10 and Is cents
per dozen. Frank Campana, 223 Sew
enteenth advertisement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-25

On a capias issued by the states at
torney's office, Mary Morgan. colored.
was arrested by Officer Kinney last
night. charged with disorderly con-
duct. The Morgan woman is alleged
to be an inmate of a disorderly house
in the chocolate belt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-25
Police News

The case of Ed Riley, charged with
stealing a water meter, which was
continued for 10 days, has been de
ferred again for a similar period. pend
ing an investigation by the police.
Robert Clement became intoxicated
yesterday afternoon, and stationing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-25

Voss and the mems prizes to William
Voss and NJ. Voss. A lunch was
served by Mrs. Voss' mother, Mrs. Ed
Herbert,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-25
FRUITS. FRUITS. FRUITS

e. B. KREIS, Secretary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23
EX-COV. FOLK SEES WILSON IN
 EVERY STATE
Missouri Member of Advisory Committee Says Democratic Candidate Has Chance to Garry Them All

New York, Sept. 23-Former Cover nor Joseph Folk, of Missouri, here to- day to attend a meeting of the Demo- era tic advisory committee, said it would not surprise him to see Cover nor Wilson carry every state in November.
 There is not a state in the union that Governor Wilson has not a chance to carry,'' said Folk, and there is not single state which President Taft or Col. Roosevelt is certain of carrying. Governor Wilson is sure to carry fully three-fourths of the big states and his majority in the electoral college will be the biggest ever given a president
 The Dem ocratic advisory commit : tee met at noon to take up the New Jersey Senat toria1 matter and it was said to be not unlikely that the New Jersey governorship would be dis CuSSed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23
TEDDY COINS
 EPICRAMS FOR
 KANSAS PEOPLE

Pittsburgh, Kas., Sept. 2S.-Fresh after a Sunday of absolute rest. Col. Roosevelt, today. swung along the Missouri Kansas line, caE1Ta=gniug for progressivism with renewed vigor and enthusiasm. His itinerary cover ed half dozen Kansas towns. wind ing up with a night meeting at Jop- Iin Mo. It vas the tariff that the colonel dwelt most in his shorter speeches and he hammered away at the Democratic reviSion plan as be- ing of the utmost danger to the far uer.
 Roosevelt had several experiences with would-be hecklers during his speeches After one individual had swer to query about George ". Perkins and seemed anxious 10 monopoHze the conversation, a gym era1 yell went up of Kick him o1t.'
 Don't" adm onished the colonel. grinning, while the light holds out to burn, the poorest sinner may re- turn.''
 At another stop Roosevelt outlined his unwritten platform as never cheat and never lie' down under cheating. Do not do wrong but don't submit to others doing wrong to you was another of his epigrams coined on the spur Of the moment to a. Kan sas audience, with this progressive movement did not come from above downwards, it comes from below Ip- ward.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23
HAS U. M. 6. co.
 GREEDY EYES ON ALMSHOUSE? !?

The report became persistent and general today that one of the under lying motives for the great activity Of the administration to rush through 1he bonding scheme for the proposed new I.akeview home. was to turn over 4he present alnishouse site to the U. aI. C. Co.
 Of the land adjacent to the present site of I>akeview home. and it has been gradually buying up the land in the erall watershed extending to the north of their extensive works in Barnum avenue
 For the further development of their land scheme it is said the Lakeview nome property is necessary. It is not 2 secret that the administrations plan Is to utterly abandon the present e Irr1sao lse and build new structure on Palisace avenue. far away from the present site.
 That the mem berse of the Board or charftfes have not, been taken into the Confidence Of the administration IS -.-3v4s rent Both President Behrens and Commissioner Judge, declared to- s5av that they had been told nothing of any such design on the part of the administration.
 s1rpt Cow1es of LakevieW- home also denied any knowledge of the scheme ~I-he two commissioners vouchsafed s4he opinion that the U. M. c. Co. story had been circulated to thwart 4he passage of the proposed bond is- ssae at the polls.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23

was necessary for Mrs. "Ba mbert'' to seek treatment at the Bridgeport Hos pitaI, where an Infant son was born
 in the maternity ward. and she was
 released on September '. During her
 confinement at the hospital she was
 known as Susie Vanberger.'' Her
 means visited her there. Asked for a record the husband refused to give his
 first name, his wife's maiden name,
 other than to state the initial entrance
 The hospital attendants recall that on another occasion different name was given the patient by a visitor. This has since been lost to memory The police have learned, however, that she is recorded as having said her maiden name was Lillian Manser, 34 years old, Bridgeport. Verification of this fact has not as yet been secured, although
 William Smith is given in the direc- tory a the occupant of the house at that address.
 On leaving the hospital they are said to have made arrangements with family by the name of Smith, living at Black Rock. 10 care for the infant. All charges were guaranteed, accord ing to information obtained, by an un- cle of Ba1nbert, also named William Smith of Bridgeport. Payments have been consistently made, thus adding another elem ent of mystery to the dis a appearance that might otherwise have been accounted for
 About September 10 several strange looking men were remembered to have been seen suspiciously hanging around the neighborhood of 76o Broad street, and although they did not attempt to a approach the premises, it was obserV- ed that Bambert kept more closely to his room. On the morning of Sept. F. at about 7:3O, the door bell was rung and a large appearing man, who gave the impression to the girl who waited upon the door that he was De- tective Cronan, asked for BaIn bert. Not waiting for a reply, he pressed his foot against the bottom of the panel and preceding the girl knocked on the door leading to the room oc- cupied by the couple.
 Stepping inside, he held what seemed I whispered conversation of but q min ute when he again appeared grasping the young man by the arm. Bamberg appeared to be reluctant to leave but made protest. He was followed some time later by his wife. They did not return again, and it was not until inquiries began to flood upon Mrs Helbig, this week. that she thought it best to report the matter to the police.
 They have since been pressed by others, said to be relatives of the girl, and a thorough search is being made 0y Detective Edward Cronan to find he parties who were seen in the leishborhood and are thought impli- "a ted in the vanishing of the pair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23
HOW TO VOTE "NO" TOMORROW ON MAYOR WILSON'S PET
 SCHEMES INVOLVING MILLIONS OF DOLLARS OUTLAY
It's Up to the Home Owners and Renl Payers to Look After Their Own h. terests by Blocking Debr h. creasing Burdens Of the
 City

Ah tomorrow. Mayor Wilson us a 0 give hnn-bdes millions srend-nlGci
  ! chosen and people has ever had.
 and mono organ own hands
 cninesa voting Of in of by bswIHcIi given
  andt
  A
  nee the whoIe of a
  bonds whole
  OF ANY NEEE BRIDGE CONSTRUCTED o
 
 f the may be levied land of land mostly the homes he vhopr paredf recommended of and ~hoo carefu hardsi svuhav eraids O people diorga stuffing.
 sand
  special orders to put every The $ to with ba in m it rom noon II 9 n and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23
YOUNG COUPLE STRANGELY LOST Several Elements of Mystery About Disappearance of
 the Bamberts Husband Apparently in Custody Disappears From Lodgings
 With Wife Following
 Shortly Afterwards

Where is William Bambert, young and of well-to-do parents, and his pretty wife, Susie, who almost simul- taneously disappeared under most pe- culiar circun stances from their Iodg- ings at 760 Broad street, on Thursday y last, when a stranger, believed to have impersonated Detective Sergeant Ed ward Cronan. walked into the board ing house, stepped to the door of the room occupied by the couple and aI- most immediately left the house tightly holding Bambert by his arm?
 This is the problem puzzling the po- lice who have been asked by numerous relatives and friends to ascertain the mysterious exit of the couple. Eff forts of the police have been hampered to a great extent by a multiplicity of conflicting names left by the parties themselves at different places of ern- ploynent and abode
 The first appearance of Bambert, as he gave his name, was at the board ing house of Mrs. F. H. HeIbig. Jr about July 1, this year, when accom- panied by charming girl whom he presented as his wife. he sought a room. The couple were congenial and well liked by others in the house, and on several occasions, handsomely gowned women visited the young man bert. imparted the information that her brother came from Jamaica, L. l., of welI-to-do parents.
 While here Bambert is thought to different names at the sprague Coal & Ice Company, and also at the City Coal & Ice Company, in the capacity of helper upon an ice wagon. That meagre salary earned at those places was at his command is thought prob able as the couple dressed well.
 During the latter part of August it
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23
POST IS CANDIDATE
 FOR STATE SENATE
WesfpOrt Manufacturer An nounces Candidacy in
 18th District
Especial to The Farmer

Westport. Sept 2S-Robert W. Post, a, prominent paper manufacturer of this town, has announced his candi- dacy for the Democratic nomination for Senator from the 18th district. This is the district represented during the last session of the General Assem- bly, by Stiles Judson, of Stratford.
 The district includes the towns of Stratford, TrumbulI, Huntington, Fair field, Southport, Westport and New town. A committee including Judge William J. Beecher of Newtown and Deputy Sheriff Hezekith Elwood of Fairfield recently waited on Mir Post seeking him as a candidate. Today he announced his decision.
 MT. Post is a member of the Board of Prison Directors, to which he was appointed by Governor Baldwin and he has held a number of positions of trust in this town.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23
CHICAGO MAN SUCCESSOR TO
 F. J. MULCAHY
A. F. Bennett, Veteran Crane Go. Official, Coming Here
 as General Manager
Will Occupy Both Positions Va cated by Death of Frank J. Mulcahy, Vice Presi-
 dent and Gen.
 erai Manager

A. F. Bennett, until two years ago secretary of the Crane Co, Chicago, but Of late not actively connected with tba Crane interests has been chosen bv the Crane Valve Co. of this city 10 succeed Frank J. Mulcahy. the de- reased vfce-p president and general manager of the Bridgeport corpora tion-
 MT Bennett is expected to assume his duties in this city about Oct. 1. lie Is well known to many of the em- pIoyes of the Crane Valve Go. who came here from Chicago, following the taking over the Eaton, Cole x Sur h. ham Go. by the Crane interests.
 NIT Bennett will occupy the duel position held by MT. Mulcahy. having been named both vice president and general mana ger.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23
TAXI BANDITS
 DO DARING JOB
 AND GET AWAY

New York. Sept. 23-The taxicab again achieved the spotlight in crime today when two modishly dressed youths jumped out Of a taxi, black jacKed John Pepper, a provision mer- chant. took from him over S1 900 in currency and checks, and escaped in the car.
 The robbery took place in broad daylight, while the streets were filled with people and a policeman Was J0 yards away. The policeman exchang- ed several shots with the occupants in the fleeing cab but nobody vas hit.
 Ponpar waA an hiA wax te g bank
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23
GENERAL STRIKE OF PIANO MAKERS
 HITS THE STATE

New York, Sept 2s-Ten thousand piano makers. nOn-union and organ izer, today walked out in a general strike affecting all piano manufa ctur- CTS in this ctiy, New Jersey and Con nectlcUt, according to union officials.
 The men are demanding a 1J per cent increase in pay. Charles Do1d. president of the piano. organ and in Strument ma kers' international union of America, who call the strike today said that the strike would be q quiet one of short duration.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23
OF UNITED
 IRISH LEAGUE OF AMERICA
 IN PHTIADELPHTA TONIGHT
PhiladeIphia Sept

Philadelphia. Sept. 23-Delegates from all parts of the country and Canada will be in attendance. tonight, when the mass meeting preceding the convention of the United Irish Lea que of America is called to order by Gov ernor Tener William H. K Red nond, Irish member of Parliament and advocate of the home rule. will be the orator of the evening"
 It is freely predicted that a fund of $3o, 600 will be raised by the time the convention closes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23
SIX BALLOONS IN AERO
 CLUB RAGE NOT HEARD FROM

Paris. Sept 23-Six of the Is bal looms which started Sunday for the Aero Clubs grand prize had not been heard from, today, and fears are en- tertained for their safety Aeronaut Dubois, with Aviator Vedrines, as pa ssenger landed near Brest
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23
$55.OOO TAKEN FROM
 MAIL CAR RETURNED

New Orleans, Sept. 23-Tkat the S55,- GOO taken from a Louisville & Nash vile express car between Pensacola and F'lomaton last week, had been recovered was announced today, by a detective agency. A formal state ment is being prepared.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23
ANfBUsHED BY REBELS
 FEDERALS IN CLOSE CALL

Mexico City Sept. 23-Ambushed by rahe1e in La Rosfta Pass, in northern Mexico 100 federals narrowly escaped .ax+errnir1ation, according to despatches received, today. They lost 10, includ- ing Major MillareaI
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23
NO FIGHT PICTURES

The Wolgast- Rivers fight pictures scheduled for the ParA theatre tonight and Wednesday have been cancelled
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23

CCopyD
 Hon Herbert Knox Smith,
 Progressive Headquarters,
 Hartford, Conn. My Dear MT. Smith;-
 +1The enclosed clippings fro1-1 the Bridgeport press explain them elves. would you kindly advise me at once if YOU recall receiving the letter referred to in the controversy, sls stated in my commun1cauon to the ''I am only interested in having the absolute truth known, which can hurt no one, and would ask your perm1s- ter to the press of Bridgeport
 Thanking you in advance for what information you can give me, beg to remain,
 Sincerely yours.
 (Signed1
 tsSeptember 21. 1912, t'Mr. F. W. Towne.
 Bridgeport. Conn.,
 Your letter of the doth inst was received.
 "I remember distinctly receiving letter from MT. Downer and my strcng impression is that the letter Indicated that Mir Downer was dissatisfied and suggested withdrawing from certain work in Bridgeport but as soon as l saw that the letter related to a local question, [ simply trans1nitted it to the Headquarters, Bridgeport, with out any further action.
 'sVery truly yours.
 (Signed)
 HERBERT KNOX SMITH NIr Downer was asked over the telephone if he cared to make any further statement in the controversy and replied that he had none to make.at least at this time. He said- '.I still stand on the stateme ent that previously made to the effect that I have not resigned from The Progress sive party and care to say nothing further at this time"
 The controversy has arisen over a statement made by John H. Flood. the insurgent member of the local Bull Moose party. MT. Flood said that MT. Downer had resigned from the party. MT. Downer in a signed statement, declared that he had not. Fred w Towne, who has been one of the active workers in the Bull Moose party until recently, sent a communication to the press stating that he had read a letter of resigna- tion written by MT. Downer. MT. Downer then replied to MT. Towne's letter and still maintained that he had not resigned from the Progress
 CCont1nued on Page 2.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23
OVER THE WANT column

OVER THE WANT column of The Farmer of Saturday 1 saw an advertisement req ding as fol- lows: Notice. Wanted-The Morn ing Telegram to tell who are the National Athletic Club? Officers and matchmaker that are to con- duet that boxing show, so-calIed prize fight as they are called in the Telegram. A Citizen and Taxpay- err Why is not this question an swered in this mornings TeIegran Are the officers and managers afraid to be known? Let us know who the people are? Sporting Editor of Telegram let us know in your issue of Tuesday. Fritz G.
 Gaxt1aa.an- as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23

and the robbery was planned to the moment the robbers evidently being familiar with the merchants move | nentS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23
BULL MOOSE CAN'T DOWN
 COL. D0WNER F. w. TOwne DisclOses Ger respOndence to Sub-
 Stantiate His
 Claim Downer Resigned Not From Party But From Committee, Later RecOnsidered

To substa initiate previous claims and statements which he made relative 10 the alleged resignation of M Moody Downer from the Progressive party or from certain committees in the Progressive party, Fred W Towne to- day submitted the following cont- munica ton to The Farmer:
 Bridgeport. Conn.,. Sept. 2S, 1912. ITO the Editor: Dear Sir
 '.The following correspondence eA- plains itself; kindly publish same ih your valuable paper and obliSe,
 "F ". TOWNE.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23

FOR SALE.-50 automobile tires and tubes. 34-4, 34-41z, 35-4, 35-4 41a. 32-4. 30-3. $3 up. Brass windshields. S9, worth $25 Roadster body, 1918. 5-passenger 1913 torpedo body 32 h. p. Also runabout S44 Noble Ave. IFS d*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23
ALL THE LATEST

Local and Photographic News
 of the Day
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1912-09-04
Reception to Rev. and Mrs. E. w. Ell
bridge.

= Thursday evening a reception was
given Rev. E. w. Eldridge and fam
lily in the vestry of the Congrega.
tonal church. There were presen
members of the church, friends and
guests. numbering in all about one
hundred and twenty-five. The vestry,
through thesefforts of the decorating
committee, was made pretty and at
tractive with evergreen and flowers.
The receiving line consisting of Mr..
and Mrs. Jerre Marston. Rev. and
Mrs. Ernest W. Eldridge. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Brown. stood under an
archway of evergreen and sweet
peas. A similar archway covered one
corner OF the room and ferns were
placed ABBOTT p.ofusely. All these
beautiful decorations added greatly
to the pleasant evening. Following
the introduction to the new pastor
and his wife. there was short pro-
gram in the charge of Mrs. M. l..
Pearson, who introduced as the first
speaker, 0. w. Locke, sup rintenC-
ent of the Sunday School. MIR.
Locke, Oh behalf of the church and
Sunday school, in we'll chosen words.
extended hearty and sincere well
come to Rev. Mr.. Eldridge, expressing
| the pleasure that the members of the
church feel in having him and his
family here. Mr.. Locke assured him
of the cooperation and affection of his
parishioners, bespeaking for both
pastor and people years of fellowship
and strength together. There were a
few musical selections both vocal and
instrumental and the second speaker,
Rev. C. A. Adams of Irasburg. as
one of the ministerial board of Or
leans county, greeted Rev. Mr.. Ell.
bridge. Mr.. Adams spoke of this as
one of the. three largest churches in
the county, and he wished Mr.. Ell.
bridge success and pleasure in his par
ish. In response to these two short
addresses, Mr.. Eldridge said that ii
was impossible for him to- express in
words the feeling of gratitude that
was his for the whole hearted wei
come that had been extended him
and the members of his family.
After the program the time was Civ
en- up to a social hour, during which
light refreshments were served. and
the evening proved one of enjoyment
to all present.