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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-04

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15
THE DEMAND FOR CLEAN PLAYS
rWNhe governors of the Shakespeare memorial theatre
 1 Stratford -on-Avon England decided that the

he governors of the Shakespeare memorial theatre of
 on-Avon, England have decided that their company touring this country will not be allowed to city This is owing to the low tone of plays popular in the metropolis
 first finely trained company to skip New York; players cut it out last All of which New York little regret of Shakespeare would me show of high kicking cabaret girls
 of the centers of population there is plays to which the have not a ways responded Twenty ten if church inside theatre, the deacons shook their omnousy Revivasts pointed him out from the pulpit leads to destruction and him summarily to the flaming pit
 Today the deacons orchestra seats There
 people the theatre audience that want and expect standards of morals speech dress and conduct thai prevail in churches societies and lodges.
 atmosphere behind the professional wholesome that fellows sister without the necessity of making apollo gies which the chorus have the of bunch of may noisy applause But the bulk of the silent and of them stay at home next time.
 shrewd managers recognize that the kind of sick spice needed to wh aded metropolitan paates is called outside circuits In New York the throng of loungers palaces makes market for rsque plays
 theatres not be permanently successful constant patronage of the intelligence and he of the community.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15
ALAsKA's CALL FOR ATTENTION

disastrous tidal that partly overwhelmed the
 Alaskan city of Nome aroused friendly sympathy in the rest of the United States Substantial gifts of and supplies have been made The people of Alaska will be grateful for this help time need But they~voud be glad to this opportunity for friendly mnistraon wholly ignored if they could have in it's place attention and needed legislation from Congress-
 Alaska exported $45000OOO worth of produce in 1912 six times than Uncle Sam paid for the whole territory sometimes that larger proportion college bred than state in the Union But the call for careful study of it's needs and decision settled land and mining policy remains result it's popu laon practically stationary years unsettled and partly nomadc There basis of legislation which to build industrial life and institutions
 prominent Massachusetts manufactures remarked the other day. What country Alaska anyway" And most of the people who could answer this elementary question possibilities Alas with it's territory the of Texas and of it's press ing needs.
 result the the question of the lot of idle property will neither sell it, give it lease it, itself If private individual did that with his property would be called senle and guardian would be appointed Congress should agree decided line of po energy labor the bidding of man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15
WHAT THE PAN2IANA WORK MEANS

>he Egyptian Pyramds have commonly been called the
 A greatest marvel of human construction. Yet when the aboa dke blown up practically completing the Pan Canal had that would make 63 pyra mids.
 Some people call the Chinese wall the greatest human It 15O0 miles long, The material taken of Pana ma would make similar wall 2,5OO miles long.
 The Americans where the scientific French people failed The capacity the French for technical achieve ent shown by the foremost place they have taken deve opng flight They went down to Panama and built 2 miles canal designed well constructed Their machinery good that most of it. after the rust secured off, perfectly after the of Yet they slipped the human side They left the job monument of graft
 spirit of things expressed by Richard Harding Davis He said that when he single little out of sight, unatched and unbossed would naturally expect considering human habits of them would be sodiering Instead of that all seemed to be digging for all they were worth
 municipal work the inefficient government departments has always made the Amer people Panama has shown that it is possible government enterprises efficiently Great given and he held responsible This will civic problems. Too often graft sheltered by division of responsibility fine that whom to blame
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15
DEMOCRATIC VICTORY INEVITABLE.

~he primary contest last night largest the
 A history of Bridgeport The of reached almost to the proportion of the Democratic vote election The result decisive, Democrats will bow the will the majority party heartedy endeavor elect Democratic Democratic policies
 Undoubtedly there will be Democratic dissatisfaction This real world governed by ordinary motives and inhabited by will sometimes dsap pontment.
 But the other hand the party will have the advantage of the stimulating larger Democratic vote will to the polls.
 Furthermore for every vote lost to the Democracy nernecine strife three votes will Republican side, beres prevails with the conditions by Mayor Wilson his efforts the of the public service corporations
 There primary contest in the Republican organ zation dried tickets which cast a formal vote.
 The who would have been the natural leaders of Re- affiliated with Progressive party sympathy Other Republican fully opposed Mayor Wilson's policy look to successful Democracy the most practical well the immediate way 0 a better state of things
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15
DUCHESS OF BEDFORD
 PRAISES STATE PRISON
Wethersfield Penitentiary Is Finest She Has Seen in
 America, She Says.

Hartford, Oct. 15-The Duchess of Bedford inspected yesterday afternoon the Connecticut State Prison at Weth- ersfield, six miles south of this city, and afterward referred to her experi- ence as most interesting and encour- aging She talked with women pris- oners, and praised the wonderful mural painting, ''The Charge to St. Peter" on which Miss Genevteve Cowles is working in the prison chapel.
 The Duchess was entertained at tea by Mrs. Garner, wife of the warden, and later left for New York.
 The Duchess met Miss Cowles when the artist was in Palestine making studies for her remarkable painting. The Duchess, who is intensely inter ested in prison work, generously prais- ed the prison, and told Warden Gar ner that she greatly regretted that English penology provided none of the humanitarian and reform features of the Connecticut prison. She con sidered Wethersfield Penitentiary far superior to any other American prison she had inspected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15
TWO LIVES IN THE HANDS OF
 JUDGE BURPEE
Bergeron and Plew Pleas of Guilty Leave Him To Deter mine Degree.

New Haven, Oct. 16.-Joseph Ber- geron, indicted on a charge of murder in the first degree, caused a sensation in the superior court yesterday after noon by pleading guilty. On advice of his counsel, however, he pleaded guilty under the provisions of Section 1,140 of the statutes, which provides for a hearing before the judge to determine the degree of murder for which he will be sentenced. This hearing, which Is to determine whether he will be hang ed or sentenced to prison for life, was continued all yesterday afternoon and will be resumed today.
 This is the second man charged with murder in the first degree who has pleaded guilty at this section of the court. Judge Lucien F. Burpee faces a situation unique in the history of the state of having the lives of two men in his own hands, without even the aid of a jury. The other alleged mur- derer who pleaded guilty was James Plew of P1ainville, charged with the murder of William Wakefield, whose body was found in Cheshire.
 The Bergeren = hearing is before
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15
THE OCTOBER WEDDINGS

une and October the high tide of hymen. From
 sV purely utilitarian month cannot be regarded avoraby The young couple starting out for housekeeping have fuel to buy Eggs and other foods reaching the zenith of high prices Fruits and vegetables will growing
 These, however considerations that appeal the soned housewife To the bride-elec looking through the seae glasses of love- they unmpoTtant foremost consideration is to when decorative terlal for the ceremony is abundant and beautiful
 The of auumns flaming foliage beau full setting this atefu of deciduous trees Who will think of the aning house through the cold winter when the wedding march rings amid mos Iavish finery?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15

Judge Burpee without a jury. The action of the accused in pleading gull ty, puts the issue of whether he wiIl suffer the death penalty completely up to the judge It is understood that States Attorney Arnon. A. Auing re- fused to accept a plea of guilty in tho second degree. It is the hope Of the state in this hearing to prove that the murder was premeditateds while tho defense. 1t is understood is trying t1 prove that the murder was not pia1I- ned, and that Bergeron did the ehoot- ing while intoxicated
 Bergeron Is charged with shoofiu to death Mrs. Elizabeth F. Dowsette of 53 Lock str eet, on the morning q June 4, 1918. He is represented hT Lawyer J. Birney Futile of New Hs- ven and J. c. Woods of New Britain
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Lillian HorsfaH entertained a number of her friends at her home, 266S North avenue, Sunday night. Those present were the Misses Irene MecIle, Ethel Keefe, Frances Stein metz, Catherine Conklin, Nellie Hunt and Messrs. Philip Bernard, Leo Fay, Edward F1orintzer, Clifford Sherman, Benjamin Davis and Raymond Dex- ter. The home was decorated with white and yellow chrysa anthennums. Piano solos were played by the Misses MecIle, Keefe and Horsfall.. A chick en supper was served and the party disleEged at ax late zhouge
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15
PHILLIPS PROBES
 AUTO ACCIDENTS.

Hartford. Oct. 15-secretary of the State Albert Phillips held a number of hearings yesterday afternoon on cases involving automobile accidents or alleged violations of the automo- bile laws.
 Henry D. Marshall of Bethel, who is said to have driven his car at a reck- less speed and struck and injured Will liam Mulqueen failed to appear.
 The following decisions in automo- bile cases recently heard were issued yesterday by the secretary of the state.
 William Brooks of Bridgeport, reck- less driving; license not ssuspended be- cause of previous good record.
 stephen B. Farley Of Torrington, ran over child in Stockbridge, Mass, September z; held not to have been responsible; license returned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15

white charmeuse while the dress of the bridesmaid was of blue silk. Fol- lowing the ceremony a wedding break fast was served at 90 Parallel street, where a cozy home has been fitted up. The bride was assisted by Miss Mary B. Brady and Mrs. c. M. Agard Many gifts were received. The groom is well known and popular, being employed as chauffeur at Hubers. There will be 10 days honeymoon trip to Bos- ton and Whitman, Mass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15

South America, they could appropri- ately be placed with the other wild animals in Congress.
 The latest insurance fad is "fire prevention day. celebrated in 20 states. Will these cranky inspectors never learn that it takes an addi- tiona1 second to disposed of a match safely2
 The college professors are arguing in New Jersey whether highway signs should read "Go slow or 'tGo slow ly.'' Probably the motorists pass the signs too rapidly to tell which form is used.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15
LOSES Foor ON MOWER
Sudden Starting of Horse Causes SeEt
 ous Injury to Farm Hand.

Branford, oct. 15-Edward Martin. a farm hand employed on the Fields place at Indian Neck, lost his right foot at the ankle yesterday, when the horse drawing the moving machine which he was operating, bolted, throw ing him onto the knife of the uachiue in such a manner that the foot was severed with the precision of a sur- geons knife.
 The horse became excited when Martin walked out on the pole of the machine, and started suddenly. throw ing the man with great force onto the cutting apparatus.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15
Van Wagner-Whyte NuptiaIs
 At St. Patrick's Church

Tn one of the prettiest church we'd dings of the season, Miss Catherine Whyte of 2,s20 Main street became the wife of MT Frank Van Wagner this morning in St. Patrick's church. Rev. IT. J. Picker celebrated 8. nuptial mass ent. There was appropriate music. Miss Mary Maddon was bridesmaid and MT. Fred DeSault, best man. The bride wore dress of shadow lace over
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15

Plain Arabic numerals are here after to be used on all United States buildings, in spite of the fact that The people can read them easily.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15

Why say that modern life is not developing great historic personah- lies, when there are Christy Mathew son and Home Run Baker?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15

Paderewski is touring the country again, playing better than ever. but 1t Is hoped he does not spoil his technique by having his hair cut.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15

The good showing made by the oats rrop indicates that a large number of people will eat horse food break fast this winter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15
EDITORIAL NOTES

October weddings now in order. but not always orderlyi
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15

Although Christy Mathewson-at the age of s8 is called an aged man, he is still able to hobble around without a cane.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15

Wraps not in the draped class lap over in uneven linsa=to. the lset gide.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15

No Gladys, tall steep1es and high roofs may still be built, even though the Low church party did not seem to control the Episcopal convention.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15

There doesn't seem to-be any parti- cuIar reason why Congress should economize. as the income tax can a1- ways be doubled
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15

If the Smithsonian building is not big enough to accommodate the new rRsrl1nens Col Roosevelt win ettn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15

While many of the October we'd dines have been pretty rough. it is not considered good form to commit assam and battery on the minister until the ceremony is performed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15

This idea of putting deaths head Btoppers on poison bottles will never do. as it would interfere with the patent medicine business.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15

If the Mexican Congress had re- mafned quietly in their seats and had not ventured to discuss the affairs of sAs nation. President Huerta would never have put them in jail.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-26
SLAVERY EXISTS
IN PHILIPPINES
According to Commissioners
Report Young Children Are
Bought and Sold by the Land
Owners.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-Slavery
in the full meaning of the word exists
throughout the Philippines, even in
the city Of Manila and peonage is gen.
eral in the islands. according TO a spe-
cial report Commissioner Dean Wor-
eester has made TO the insular govern
ment 1t has not been received here
by the war department but copies are
in the hands of other officials.
Filipinos in some parts of the
islands commonly capture children
and sell them into slavery for profit;
some are sent TO China where they are
dressed in the native fashion. Some
children have been enticed from their
homes by slave agents upon promises
OF scholarships in schools and some
of them in an instance which Mr..
Worcester reports in detail, were sold
and others were farmed out for
money. He cites the case Of a 13-
year-Old girl bought for some pigs,
rice. chickens and a cloak.
The supreme court of the islands
released the slave trade on the
ground that no crime had been COM
mitted because no physical force had
been used. This one case, Mr.. WOr-
cester says, has blocked other slavery
prosecutions The Pn1lpp1ne assem-
bly, has blocked laws for the suppress
sion of the traffic, he says, because
many OF its members come from pro-
vinces where slavery fourishes. One
Of his reports on the traffic, he says
lies tabled in the Philippine assembly
Mr.. Worcester declares he had great
difficulty in getting facts of slave cases
and intimates that reports were with
held by the Office of the Philippine
constabulary. He cites the case of a
Philippine assemblyman caught red
handed owning a slave girl in Manila
and says:
81 could Obtain conclusive evidence
of a hundred, a thousand, ten thou
sand of them but why multiply cases
1t is simply a case Of time and work"
He charges that Philippine assem-
blymen maintain peOnage on their
own farms.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-26
Late News From the
Surrounding Towns

w. E. Bailey of Plymouth spent
Sunday with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. T.. Deal and family
of LAGRANGE spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. l. Troyer.
Miss Grace Nichols, Miss Alice Nc
Cabe and Miss Blanche Groshaus are
spending the week in South Bend.
Frank Savage spent, Sunday with
relatives in Babcock, Ind.
n. 4. Bailey of South Chicago spent
Sunday with his family here.
Mrs. NJ. O'Leary was a weekend
visitor with relatives in Michigan City.
The Kankakee Sluggers of this place
played a game at Lapaz Sunday, end
ing in the latter's favor, six to four.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Mcdaniel of Chi
cago are visiting relatives here this
week.
School opens here Monday. Sept. 8.
A union open air meeting of the
churches was held here Sunday even
ing. A large crowd was in attend
ance.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. Riess spent Sunday
with relatives in WellsbOro.
Miss Grace Nichols was the week
end guest of Miss Alice Granger of
South Bend.
w. r. Phillapy, who is employed
in Snyder, Ind, spent Sunday with
relatives here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-26
CITY FORESTER
TURNED DOWN
Proposition to Place Shade
Trees of the City in Control
of City EmpIOye Defeated,
Six to Three.

With vote of six to three against
it, the ordinance providing for the Of
flee of a city forester, was turned
down at the meeting of the council
Monday night. The ordinance has
been switched from the committee of
the whole to the council and then
back again several times.
Councilman Mccullough voted for
the ordinance as a member of the
committee of the whole but voted
against it when it came before the
council. 1t was up for the third and
last reading. Mr.. Mccullough gave
as his reason for voting against it
that the park board did not have
sufficient finances TO take care of a city
forester at this time and that he did
not think that money should be taken
from the general fund TO create this
Office.
According to Mr.. Buechner there are
other things needed worse than a city
forester. Residents in several of the
new additions made to the city want
sewer and water mains and these
could not be installed if the city for
ester ordinance were passed, he
claims
Councilman Rice, after defending
the ordinance, made a motion TO
postpone action on il until the ways
ana means committee mad investigated
the budget for next year. He and
Councilman Fink were the only
members in favor of a postponement
and the ordinance was ready for its
third reading.
Mr.. Fink Immediately made a mo-
ton to return it TO the committee
of the whole. This failed to pass.
After the council had voted the
ordinance down, Pres. Howard said,
Il think the council has made a mis-
take. The passing of the ordinance
at this time would not need to result
in the appointment of a forester al
once. That could be done any time"
An ordinance changing the name of
Lindner st. TO Cleveland av., was pass
ed ~,
The ordinance TO allow the park
board S425.64 from the general fund
was referred TO the committee of the
whole. The money is for the pay
ment Of the installing of sewers.
Councilman Haas made a motion TO
instruct the board of health 10 see
that weeds in the street are cut down.
1t was passed. An objection TO resi-
dents allowing sand and other debris
TO collect on the sidewalks was raised
by Mr. Rice.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-26
NILES.

Mrs. T. s. Werts of Blue Island, ILL.,,
died at the home of her sister, Mrs
]. c. Allen. 1899 Broadway St, after
several weeks of illness. She was
born in Niles. Oct. %, 1864. Since
her marriage she has resided at Blue
Island, H. She is survived by her
husband, one sister. Mrs. c. J. Allen,
and one brother, Louis Salee of Niles.
The funeral will be held Tuesday
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock from the
house. Interment will occur at Silver
Brook cemetery.
Rev. and Mrs. f. NJ Renner went
10 Riverside Monday TO remain during
camp meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Dunn are
parents OF a daughter
Miss Marie Clark. who is, visiting
in DOwagiac, had the misfortune 10
have a crochet hook pierce entirely
through her hand. She was crocheting
when a child threw a book into her
lap and the book, striking the hook.
sent il directly through the hand. 1t
had 10 be broken and removed. Efforts
are directed 10 prevent blood poison
ing.
Miss frankie whestona and Mrs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-26
NEW CARLISLE.

w. w. France, who has been in
failing health for the past several
years, was found dead Sunday morn
ing by his son, Joseph France. Death
was caused by heart failure. He is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary
(Cissna) France, and two sons, Joseph
of New Carlisle and Bert of New
York, and two daughters, Mrs. C. d.
White of this place and Mrs. Charles
Van Dusen of South Bend.
Mr.. France was Il years of age and
had spent the major part of his life in
this vicinity. He was a farmer, re-
firing several years ago from active
labor to take up his residence here.
Several brothers, among them A b.
France of South Bend and two sisters
also survive him. Funeral services
will be held Wednesday afternoon at
1880 o'clock at the residence and bur-
ial will follow in the New Carlisle
cemetery.
Miss Mildred Kinney is spending the
week with relatives in Elkhart
G.. Massey and Mrs. Pearl Hamilton
Of Medaryville, Ind, visited New Car
Isle friends recently.
Eugene Davis of Matches Mills Wis
tied Mrs. j. c. Davis, Friday.
The BOwker family held their reun-
ion at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. F.
Mutcnlef saturday, 81 pelng present
Those from a distance were Mrs
Eliza Brooks of Perry. Ia, and Mr.
and Mrs. c. Q. Williams of Elkhart.
Mrs. Francis Fowler Of Buchanan
is spending the week with her son.
Arthur Fowler and family
Miss Natchke of Oak PARK has re-
turned home after visiting Miss Inez
HOFFMAN the past week.
Mrs. Margaret Deacon of Detroit is
the guest of New Carlisle friends.
Mrs. Laura Dickey of Chicago is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. y. Mil
Ter.
Jacob Miller is remodeling his resi-
dence on Michigan ST.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. c. Collins and
daughter Martha of Elkhart were
guests Sunday of the formers parents
Rev. and Mrs. NJ. G.. Collins.