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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-21
Girl Playing In
 Street Hit By Gar

Ethel Townsend. aged seven, col ored, of N24 Wallace street, ran from the sidewalk where she was playing today with other children. directly in front of a delivery car belonging to a local department store, She receiv- ed Potts fracture of her right leg, which required her t-lI=-=fer to St, Vip- cents hospi&aI in tee emergency am bu1ance Carl w. Hermanson, 90 Roosevelt Street, driver of the automo- bile, taken to Headquarters by the po- lice, was not held when witnesses stated he was bIame1ess.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-21
Hear Gaylord Suit
 Against Bridgeport

Jared L. Gaylord's suit against the city of Bridgeport to recover for all Ieged damages to his Denver avenue property was heard this afternoon before Judge Case in the Superior court He claims the value of his property was decreased when the city extended Denver avenue. The received equal benefits and damages and from this ruling he appealed to the higher court He wants $6,0o0 damages.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-21
MlNTZ 60. STORE
 WILL CELEBRATE
 3RD ANNIVERSARY
Popular Emporium Will Be Scene of Special Recep-
 tion and Sale.

That spIendfdIy appointed, and rnodernly conducted Emporium of ladies' wearing apparel in general, the O. J. A1intx Go. situated at No I1se Main Street, announce the third anni- versary of their entry into business in Bridgeport, on this Friday Oct. 22, when there will be on display a 1915 fashion exposition of the very latest designs in ladies' c1oaks, dresses, suits, furs, etc, at most surprising and remarkably attractive prices
 The MiRtz stores are generally known as the quality shops of quantity dis
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-21
U. s. ENGINEERS
SURVEYING HERB

Company D, U. s. Engineering corps, under command of Lieutenant Alfred Lewis. comprising 52. men, 30 horses and 20 mules. is expected to reach Bridgeport this week in the coast survey that is now being made by the government with a view to protecting West Point from attack by land from New Haven and Bridge port From Bridgeport the detach- rnent will survey in a straight line to Garrison. N. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-21
KATHERINE oUITY.

Katherine, the seven year and seven months old daughter of MT. and Mrs Daniel Guilty died this morning at her parents, home, II Whitney ave nue, as the result of a brief illness with diphtheria. The little girl who was a loyable child, was known for her dainty dancing and gave promise of achieving much in that art in the future. She was the only child of the well known dancing master, and her parents were grief stricken by her death.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-21
Motorist Knocks
 Down Albert Myers

Frank A. Boudreau and Joseph V1anchaett, both of 26 State street while crossing Main street at State street at noon oday walked from be- hind a, trolley car directly in front of the automobile of Albert Myers, 376 Broad street, Both were knock ed down but did not suffer serious fn- jury Myers was taken to police headquarters but upon witnesses stat ing that he was proceeding slowly at the time and that he was not respon- sibIe he was not held.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-21
President Proclaims
 Nov. 25 Thanksgiving

washington, Oct 21-Prestdent Will son today, in a proclamation desig- mating Thursday, Nov, 25. as Thanks giving Day, called attention to the fact that the United States has been at peace while most of Europe has been at war.
 We have been able to assert our rights and the rights of mankind with out breach of friendship with the greater nations with whom we have had to dea1,' said the President.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-21
Frank Turcz Sues
 Thomas Acs For
 Damages of $2,O0O

To recover s7,ooo damages for in Jurfes received when he was stabbed by Frank Turcz of this city, Thomas Acs of this city. has brought suit in the common pleas court against Turcz. The plaintiff says he was stabbed about the head and shoulders durin g a dispute Septem ber 10 last He Is employed at the American Tube & Stamping Co The suit is returnable to the November term
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-21
JAMEs D. WHITE.

James L. White. an old soldier, who was a member of the 27th Massachu- sets Volunteers, died yesterday af- ternoon at the home Of his daughter. Mrs Charles B, Wheeler, 704 Color ado avenue, following a brief illness Mir. White, who was TT years of age, Das widely known in this city where for many years he had worked at his trade of toolnakeF. Besides his daughter, son, William White. of Camden N. J.. survives him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-21
Hole Made By Dog
 Is Court Exhibit

Declaring that dog paved a hole in a wooden door, Max GeIb of this city, app cared before Judge. Scott in the common pleas court today to give his version of his suit against Carl Francesca and wife. The door, a slightly soi1ed affair, was on exhibi- tion before the court but the dog was not produced= Ge1b wants s10O dam ages e9 -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-21
Workman Severely
 Hurt As Derrick
 Boom Strikes Head

Joseph Dugan. aged 23, of Pitts burg residing at 46 Gregory street and employed in the construction of the new ship-yard at the Lake Tor pedo Boat plant was struck by the boom of. a derrick today He suf- fered a slight fracture of the skull
 concussion and lacerations. At St.
 Vincent's hospital late this afternoon it Is said that his condition, which was serious, is improved somewhat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-21
OBITUARY
MARIA SUSAN TIERNAN

Maria Susan. the little daughter of John and Catherine Tfernan died this morning at St. Vincent's hospital fol- lowing a two days illness The child who was seven years of age, was a pupil at Sacred Heart school. Her parents, two small sisters and one brother survive her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-21
Expect to Save Sight of Workman's Eyes at
 Bridgeport Hospital

The sight of both eyes of Marian Jewett, who was injured in an explo- sion at the U. M. c. Go. yesterday will be saved, it was announced at the Bridgeport hospital today.
 Jewett's condition is much improved and he is expected to recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-21
WILSON AWAY

Mayor Wilson was not at his office in the city hall at all today. He spoke in Windsor. Conn, at the State Chamber of Commerce gathering. A mum Der of delegates from the Bridge port Business Mems association at tended.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-21
Applicants j
 For Jobs; Arrested

While looking for work at the Rem ington U M c. conpany's office on Barnurne avenue. Paul Bulka, 67 Sum mer street. refused to remain in line and persisted in annoying pedestrians on the sidewalk As result of his actions he was arrested and will face breach of peace charges in the city court tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-21
New Federal Local
 Will Meet Tonight

A meeting of the Bridgeport local of the American Federation Of Labor, will be held this evening in Rakoczy kaI1 The meeting will begin at 8 o'clock. The charter for the union has been received here
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-21

government has authorized the Paris chamber of commerce to make a gen eral list of debts and credits Of French citizens outstanding in Ger man and Austria. It. is said that Ger man paper amounting to several hun dred million francs is long overdue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-21
PoINTs OF InTER Es1,

We are displaying an unusually large stock of mourning millinery and trimmings at wholesale prices at E. H. Di1lon's 1.105 Main street.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-21
FRENCH FINANCES TANGLED.

Paris, Oct. 21-On account of con fusion between French creditors and German and Austrian debtors, the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-21

William D., sPoII" Perritt, pitcher of the New York Giants and Mis- Florence Blake were married in New York
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-21

LOST-Monday a. m. pointer 6female) brown head, body white specked. Had on round tan collar with plate but no tag Reward if returned to 81 Worth street
 G 21 b*p NOTTCE-Brown & Sharpe strikers meeting at Nfachinists hall. 27 Can non street, Sunday, Oct 24 at D. rn Be sure and have your book. Providence strikers meeting at raac1inists hall, 27 Cannon St, Sum day at D. m. Organizer Gill will report. Have your book.
 G 21 SC
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1915-10-14

little assistant over with scornful
triumph. Thanks" She threw n
about her neck jauntily. "oh, say,
never mind those prints. Miss Fisher:
III get them when come tonight. I'm
went her chin.
All right" said Flodie sweetly. .1f
| have time to md them | will"
"Time' I'd like to know what you're
hers fori"
ITO walt upon" Flodis paused for
effect--"customersl" and brought n
out with force.
We'll. you may not DO here 10 very
long. II you don't look OUT" said Rosa
mund. But while you are, 1t wouldn't
hurt to be bit more polite. Miss
Fisher"
Flodie held herself In well, replying.
NO. that's true. But everyone IA no
KIND usually. and Mr.. BonisteIle Is al
ways 90 nice and dear to me-. .un-
pose l am spoiled"
"oh!" Rosamund's eyes were n,..
tolls. Yes. he Is q deari" She raw.
glance In the mirror. "He's q saw.
49, when he's ayectionate, though,
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1915-10-14

isn't hsi Why, he's unused up my
hair awfully. But he + sweet, isn't
he. Miss Fishsrw She smiled wicked.
ly and went out
Into the studio T1od1e shot. bullet
out OF gun. Hall was not II sight
She pounded 1t the door Of the dark
room, stopped and listened. pounded
again. BangI Bangl BansI
Hall emerged. Sowing
Whats the matter7"
She grabbed him BY the arm
Mr.. BonistslleI Oh. Mr.. DonistsIle. ?
she cried. you haven't gone and done
II again. have your"
Why. you ses"-Hall began to STAN
mer-"really think shes the best Of
the three-don't you? It just came
over me-shs's 70 devilish pretty. Flo
die-and--weil. she's going to give me
my answer tonight"
"oh. Mr.. Bonistells!" FIDDLE. de-
spairfng dropped into = chair and
stared at him classify. Then she shook
her head. and sighed.
WELL" she said In Z hard, dry voice,
I've heard of men who went out
looking for trouble. but you are the
nrst one ever know actually to 90
and order 1t delivered At the housed"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1915-10-14

d.
Ha ~ ~ unk ~ go koul-
| dorod man. WITH ~ I1on uppox ~.
DeoD. Hines, sharp - eoW oQtp r&n
down III elpoohu, - frou ~ 500
q his gesAlike mqutA- His neck w1e
Aabby, IL cor1e allowing Ike the r1bs
o. : a. koeey D4o7ineia3 GnFnentH
hing toooeiy upoo him. drapfne AZ
ponx bod. en4 - ~ hqnd9 ~ heid =
roex fe't pFshletorfe hns ae ~ NOT
~ ~ o1oy po<sous ooo almost omon
alt mar4hee et:lew aoe, a1d CLAIMS
An ui-cut HAIL. TO- e1GGeeeea vet
ssevood
Hlod1e, - another time. would have
- gouple IN roetratninG her smile
NOW Bar heart woo To heavy; her
sense g ne Ridiculous Inhibited. She
Marcy Aookoo Aim oyex ceretoeoiys
sodco MN ~ - some sort OF drum
mer person, eno replied that her en-
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1915-10-14
CHAPTER v-centInusd.

She sat bolt upright and stared Il
him with harder aud more sIitfsrins
eyes. To-Day What in the world do
you mean. Hall Bonistsllsf"
why. I'm In = hurry-aren't your
She rose and smoothsd down her
skirts. why. you know, Hall. OF
course I've got to get mas consent
nrst. anyway. Naturally. suppose
she'll want to know whether you're
able to support me. and all that You
don't really have to work. do your"
I'm afraid do" He looked At her
qussrly. 'whyf"
"Oh. nothing. only don't know
mas funny. sometimes-it really
doesn't matter. but-well. you know
I'm crazy about you. In spite of any
thing. no matter what happens!"
when can you md out7" he asked
. little angrily. II was maddsning,
Just ~ he had his millions within
reach. For with her consent again the
millions bsckoned.
"Oh. ! don't see that there's any par
ticular hurry. OF course I'd have . lot
to do In any case. There's my Clothes"
Bother your clothssl I'll get you
anything you want after were mar
risd. Ill be well able to afford IT,"
you will" She eyed him shrewd-
". "Oh. well. then. I'll so right
home and speak to ma. OF course you
want II settled. l understand. tell
you. I'll let you know tonight, when l
come to the party"
Fine! You will come, thenf"
"Of course III comet say. Hall. If
ma gives her consent. we'll announce
our engagement tonight" Her eyes
sparklsd. ~ she held out her hands
and let herself be folded In his arms
for farewell kiss. In that caress his
fears were forgotten. Then she freed
herself and walked to the once door.
"Good-by. Hall, desri Oh, hope
We can be happy! And say. won't
those swells open their eyes, though,
whom they hear the newsf" She hur-
risd through the ONCE without so
much A. = nod to Flodie.
Flodie jumped up. "Oh, your boa.
Miss Gaie!" and handed 1t to her.
"Oh, yesi" Rosamund took It, and
emerged from her dream to look the
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1915-10-14

missed you But I'm afraid he won't
be back till late this afternoon"
Wont. ehf Wall, now, that's too
bad did want to have q little dish
O. gossip with Hall But, come to
think Of 1t dunno but perhaps you'll
do just AZ we'll" Again he inspected
the room Nice place he's got here.
Don't live here. though. does he?"
Flodie pointed into the studio "Yes.
he has = room In there"
And where do you live, miss? p
Jonas demanded boldly.
His tone was offensive, and Flodie's
blush deepened She managed to be
polite. "Oh. quite a way from here.
In darkest Harlem"
"H'mI" Jonas eyes were fastened
on her keenly, watching every change
In Flodie's expressive face. Amt
sweet on him. be yer"
Flodie rose in wrath What right
had he-why should he stumble SO on
tho truth! 1t was torture for her.
She walked toward the stockroom
trembling. SIf you'll excuse me, Mr..
Hassingbury, I've got some pictures to
print" She started to enter
Hold on minute, miss. want to
talk to yet" said Jonas, reckoning
with bony finger.
I'm sorry. but I'm awfully busy"
Flodie stammered.
WALL" he remarked. so be l. This
Is important, though l guess you can
spare me i've minutes or SO. / didn't
come up all the way from Branford.
connecticut, and miss prayer meetin'
night At that just for the fun of 1t.
See here: II Hall married, or not7
mats what want to know"
Still Flodies color mounted NO.
he's not. Why7"
See here. miss!" Jonas beckoned
again. Set ys down; you needn't be
afraid. amt goin' to hurt ye. I'm
religious man and a church member.
70 can trust me- Mebbe you think
I'm stickin' my nose into what's none
OF my business. but. landi I'm his
cousin, and guess got q good right
TO know his plans ON the subject O.
mAtrimony." He gazed at her cruelty.
And expect you know why. Now.
don't YER
NO" said Flodis family, leaning
OF the dssk for support
L So ye know mors'n you're wfllin'
to let on" he continued. IT WANT
born yesterday, miss. nor yet the day
before. and I know somethin' about
women. I be q bachelor Up In
stamford they call me weather-wiss.
wan. the signs on = womsn's face is
Just ~ easy. sometimes. Now see
mere" he hitchsd his chair nearer
20 t1odfs- You don't want Hall Boni-
STEELE to git married no more'n do.
Amt that so7''
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1915-10-14
Phone Company Replies.

Salem-Alleging that section 8 OF
the public utilities act. referring to
common-user facilities. procedure and
interchange Of business. 10 in violation
Of the state and Federal constitutions,
the Pacific Telephone q Telegraph
company has fled with the Public
Service commission its answer to the
complaint Of the Public Service League
and others Of Portland With the
Home Telephone & Telegraph COM
pany. the Pacific 10 defendant in q
complaint to force an interchange Of
telephone service in Portland
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1915-10-14

Pacific slope and came to Seattle =
week ago
After booking his passage for China
ne found that he had several days to
Wall and, remembering that he had
tied = string on his finger to remind
himself to bring home some carna-
ton plants, took the nrst train for
chicago and sought . florist noted for
the excellence OF his carnations.
de Just has returned from Chicago
with his carnation plants and will sail
tuesday for Shanghai. where they will
ADD their part to his flower garden
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1915-10-14

HAL pontetslls, artist photogyaphsr. pre-
eeree fof the days work In bis studio
yiodis rGaer. his asg1stsnt, reminds him
nighf, and that his business y IN bad
sDd Justice Of ths psacs. calls and inform
Hall that his UpcIs Johns win has len
him N,0e. ~ on condition that he marry
befors his twenty eighth birthday, which
beG1nS 1t midnight that night Mrn Rsna
Royaifon calls 4 the studio and Hall aska
her 70 nary him At once. She spars for
swee - the party that night Miss Carr
Iyn Dailys ca1is and Hall proposes to her.
Ne aorees 10 give him m ansWer At tbs
party. Rosemund Gale. art model. calls.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1915-10-14
SUFFRAGE CHAMPION IS DEAD

Portland.--hrs. Abigail Scott Dunl
way. y years old. sister OF the late
Harvey w. Scott and known as the
mother OF woman suffrage In Ore.
kon." died At Good Samaritan hospital
II 1880 O'Clock Monday morning. fol,
lowing An illness OF several weeks
Mrs. Dniway underwent an operation
recently for an infection In her foot
and for some time there had been vir.
tually no hope OF her. recovery.
At tho bedside at the time of her
death were Ralph r. Duniway and DR..
Q. A. Duniway. sons. DR.. J. c. Fan and
the nurse.
Mrs. Duniway's death came while
she was sieepihg peacefully.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1915-10-14
Quake Rips School Base.

Baker = The most serious damage
done by Saturday nights earthquake
was found with the opening of school
Monday when large crack in the east
side Of the Brooklyn school building
foundation, extending from top to bot
tom, was discovered. The interior Of
the building was not damaged and
efforts to repair it at once will be
made Reports from outside districts
show that the quake extended north
and south through Baker in = narrow
strip. but points 20 miles east or west
felt no tremors.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1915-10-14

sesttle.-Two hundred. Chinese and
japanese sailors OF the Great North
ern liner Minnesota engaged In free
sor-all fight aboard the big vessel sun
day and before police reserves restor-
ed order several OF the comhatants
were severely cut and bruised and one
Chinese was suffering from burns
caused by scaiding water. The trou-
BILE began when 50 Chinese made =
rush to break up Japanese birthday
party. Within q few minutes every
Oriental aboard ship was fighting with
fists. feet. bottles. chairs. Delaying
pins or any handy weapon.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1915-10-14
1000 MILES FOR CARNATIONS
chlness oentist Goes Hall Way Across
Continent and Back to Pro-
cure Flowers

c. Kew. Chinese dentist of
Shanghai. who il In Seattle on his
way home. doesn't care about distance
or obstacles once he makes up his
mind he wants something. Mr.. Kew
arrived On the Pacific coast from
Shanghai In search Of health. He
visited the various cities along the
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1915-10-14

De1fssd Hills. n. Y. "A sonpss'
- sGselsae wireless resolving az
ssn1ing appesstus. Invested rsssnti,
- D.. x. BarrinGr Cor. Of this place,
u = b lent u oas Of H. foreign pow
~ eex u.s. In ths tzsnshss. Aecordine
70 Anneunssnsat u The invsntoe.
ne tsvies. which nay ~ strapped
srsund ~ waist ard dsftly hiddsn b
ths fo,ds u cloak 70 - 70 b invis.
Ibis 70 an unsuepseting psrssn, Il IN
reality ''vsst-poekst" wireless ap-
paratss. - eoasplsts - any.
Ihe esnding apparatus consists Of q
box 10 which ass Ave dry cells and Z
vihrs&oe. he electric pulsstions are
s(sTted BY tapping . telegraph key,
and ~ current. which The doctor says
q mcdl6sd with hidden transformsr
Of his own invention. ssnds cut IL
messages IN waves, long and short.
The equivalent to half watt, or one
elghttstA - much - Il required for
tAs ordinary slsetxie light bulb Il the
amount a elsstzieity necessary. From
~ box protests = wire.
In warfare uus this wire Il carried
down ~ Isg Of The soldier ard con-
neeted with metal plate o. spar In
~ sAos. The receiving instrument
consists Of drum about which ID .
coll of virsa. On top Of this IL nns
dsdsetor. II has = pair Of ear pieces
such - u worn BY telephone operators.
DR.. Coz can send and receive mes
sagss BY this instrument over Z die
tanes of Is miles. When he desires
70 receive : message be raises bis cane.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1915-10-14
London Prohibits rrsasIrs.

London-The Anu-treating regula.
ton In connection with the use and
sale OF alcoholic drinks has gone into
effect In London and the surrounding
district II 10 the most radical and
fHr-reaching effort for the curtailment
OF drinking yet tried. for II affects
nearly 100000 persons. aud viola
ton Of the regulations Is punishable
by fine OF $500 and six months In
prison. Tho authorities have given
notice that the penalties will be en-
forced without mercy. The law 10 ex-
pected 70 curtail the consumption OF
alcoholic liquors by so per cent.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1915-10-14
cTo BE CoNrINUEDJ

1t never occurred to me until now
how odd II must seem to anyone to
travel to Chicago and back for few
carnations" said Mr. Kew However.
l am lover OF MOWERS and wanted
this especial kind. so guess my trip
was not wasted saw a lot of inter
esting country and Chicago itself.
which. by the way. was most extraor-
dinarily irty-"-Seattls Dispatch to
the Portland Oregonian.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1915-10-14

The United States has seized the
Haytian customs" volunteered the
man.
How absurd" scoffed the sweet
young thing. "Just as II we want to
adopt the customs OF such unruly peo-
pie. Buffalo Express.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1915-10-14

London.-The German potato crop,
estimated At $4,000 900 tons, Is the
largest In the history Of the country,
says = Borne dispatch to the Post. The
supply II 80 abundant that Germany
has Withdrawn the prohibition against
exporting potatoes to Switzerland.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1915-10-14
PrInes plss Of MOUND.

London--Prince Frederic OF Thurn
and Taxis died In Russian base hos
pital. according to . Petrograd dis
patch to the Post. after being severely
wounded In an encounter with Rus
sian raiders in the wilma salient.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1915-10-14

Bulgarfa's population is now ssti.
mated At 1890. 600