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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-02

cing- talent, which is really not a min strel show in the real sense of the word but a combination of song. wit and wisdom that penetrateS and holds performers for period of nearly 25 minutes.
 But this is not all that has been pro vided, for Emmy Wehlen, that inim- itable little Viennese star, said to be the most beautiful woman in America, is appearing in a hve-reel masterpiece lphotoplay of American life with Q unique theme as its basic plot. "Ta- bles Turned'' is the title which has been given the piece so well portrayed and so gripping in it's interest.
 The Arnaut Brothers, fresh from, the Palace theatre on Broadway where they captivated audiences and secured inc highest praise from metropolitan crotics, appear in their distinctly new and novel act of tumbhng, violin play ing and whistlfng combined in yer itabIe whirl of enthusiastic rapidity.
 Roser's dogs fresh from Europe with much novelty in the form of tight rope walking, trapeze stunts. etc, with a, large number of canines appear on the Poli stage to great applause.
 Lillian 6 Lucille, who offer novelty in songs and fancy steps, also created a furore on the opening and evening performances yesterday. ~<
 George McFadden appeared with new monologue to which has been added a characteristic song of the Emerald Isle.
 Charles Gilmore & Company, in Nkheir side-splitting, laugh provoking sketch Such Extravagance, ,'' in which it requires a policeman to keep bank account of. the family, at par, actuated the tittering propensities of their audi tors and keeps the fun in the region Of War Baby prices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-02

mad been needed.
 Bullets reaching the American side of the boundary had wounded five persons, according to reports available early today.
 Wounded:
 Louis F. Taylor, restaurant en- ploye. struck in spine, paralyzed.
 Corporal J. H. Jones, Company G, 7th infantry, shot through both thighs. .- Ollie Y. Widdon, private, Company A, 7th infantry, hit in neck.
 H. K. Jones, letter carrier, wounded in shoulder.
 Eight year old Mexican boy, shot in stomach.
 Taylor was at the United States custom house during the fighting yes terday afternoon and was struck as he turned to run for cover. The fusi- 1ade of bullets endangered @ throng of American soldiers. Mexican women and children gathered there. Wid- don, was struck while on guard at the railroad station several blocks from the border. H. K. Jones was stand ing in front of his home on Seventh street when hit by a stray bullet
 Villas men are said to be suffering greatly through the lack offfood and water.
 General Funston arrived early to- day to assume command of the Amer ican forces here. At that time firing had ceased on the Mexican battle fields
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-02
They Never See White Men.

Both explorer and hunter, 1t seems, have overlooked a wonderfully prom ising spot in Bcrneo, Practically the whole Of the island is an unknown jungle and game of all kinds, beth big and little, abounds on every hand Twenty miles inland from Sandakan the largest coast settlement, are na. tives who have never seen white man. They live, as did their forbears by the spear and the blowpipe. hle phant, rhinoceros, wiJd-~boar, buffalo bear, panther. tiger. iguana. anteater sloth and arnadillo are plentiful FQW whites are resident on the island.-De troit Free Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-02
STAMFORD TOWN
 COURT PASSES ON
 10 CASES IN MONTH
Special to The Farmer }


 stratford, Nov. 2.-During the month >in the town court before Judge How ard Curtis. Of these four received Jail sentences, two jail sentences were suspended, one person was placed on probat ton and three were fined. The amount of money turned over to the town treasurer, Walter Curtis,I was $2622.
 The Women's Aid society of the Congregational church held an inpor- tant business session yesterday after noon at the home of Mrs. Thomas Taylor on Warwick avenue. Plans were made for a food sale to be held at the town hall on Friday, Nov. ,, and a runmage sale Thursday, Nov. Il. The members of the execu- tive board are as follows: Mrs. Thom- as Taylor, president; Miss Alice Cur tis, vice president; Mrs. Frank B. B1akeman, treasurer; and secretary, Mrs. Ivan L. Warehouse Among the women who will assist on different committees are:' Mrs. Robert Sammis. Mrs. Robert Wheeler, Mrs. J. Viner, Mrs: G. Warren Beach, Mrs. Nathan Wells and Mrs Charles K. Stagg.
 -Stratford High school basketball five will play it's first game on Friday, Nov. 19, when they will have as their opponents the St Augustine five of Bridgeport. The local team has been practicing twice a week in the town hall. Among the members of the team will be Ted Risberg, Fred Converse, James Buckley, Morris Yuppa, Ken meth Fryer, Russell Moves and Albert Wright.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-02
EMPIRE
featuring

'fThe Yankee Gtr1,'' featuring Blanche Ring, the well known Broad way comedienne, will be repeated to- day in conjunction with a new au-star supporting program.
 @"The Yankee GirI' is one of the most entertaining and diverting pho toplay productions ever released through the Para Seount program.
 An al1-star program will be offered tomorrow, headed by the nineteenth episode of the peer of all film serials, "The Broken Coin,'' featuring Francis Ford and Grace Cunard and an aIl- star cast of favorites.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-02

whose son the heiress was supposed to regard with favor. as her prospective husband. A young lawyer, strenuous to an unusual degree. scents the plot to defraud and promptly takes steps to thwart it. This Involves his vir- tua1 kidnapping of the girl, their be- ing rnarooned on an island, a search ing party which in turn is marooned when the young lawyer purposely sets their boat adrift and a near climax when the youthful attorney plunges into the water, iTnperi1ling his life by a long, dangerous swim to the main land His daring and heroism wins ifs natural reward. =.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-02
BODY OF RHODE ISLAND /
 EX-GOVERNOR ARRIVES

New Ycrk, Nov. 2-The body of William sprague, a former governor of Rhode Island, who died in Paris. September II, arrived here today on the steamer Rochambeau. Accom- panying the body were Mrs. Sprague, the widow, and her granddaughter, Mrs. Ipez-Sprague St1ness.
 Rhode Island delegation met the body at Quarantine and will have charge of the transportation to Prov idence, where the military funeral will take place Friday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-02
Eeetal eifts In spain.

It is the custom in Madrid for friends and acquaintances to send presents of bonbons on birthdays, name days and festivals. A large silver tray is piled with sweets of various kinds, with 9 cake made of eggs in the center. This is often surmOunted with a silk flag or a pretty porcelain figure Well known people receive as many as 6fty days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-02
DRIGGS-sEABURY co.
 GETS BIG WAR ORDER

sharon, Pa@ Nov. 2-The Driggs- Seabury Ordnance Co., today began work on a contract for 116s0oo six inch shells for foreign government whose name was not announced. The value of the contract was said to be- $2,000,000. Other orders for Inuni- tions already under way are expected to keep the plant in operation. for many months.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-02
This limitation Leather Upholster-
 inG is Guaranteed

There isy a lot of imitation leather that resembles the genuine leather in appear ance, but the minute you touch it you know it's ral character. Now this ir1ai- tation leather not only looks like leather, feels like leather, but also wears like feather, not as long as the genuine of course. We don't want to claim that, but we can and do claim, in fact guaran- tee it to wear about two-thirds as long as tic genuine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-02
EmhIama.

There is no recognized emblem fpl 'sprogress,'' although a hand holding g torch has sometimes been used as symbol for it. The early Christians used a closed book as an emblem fol E'knowIedgc" and an open book fol ''perfect knowledge, The owl, tho bird of Minerva, goddess of wisdom was the symbol of wisdom among the Greeks. perfect circle is sometimes used as a symbol fog unity.-NeW Xorl Times
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-02
TWO DOZEN EXTRA
 POLICEMEN ON DUTY

Twenty-four extra policemen will be on duty in the center of the city to prevent theN election night rowdyism that has prevailed in other years. The use Of ticklers3 will be forbidden and Supt- Birnaingharni has given or defs for the arrest of any one using talcum powder, shoe bfackening or any or all offensive articles of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-02
POLES

A Imaginable, soul-stirring and gen. orally novel bill of vaudeville and pie lures is being shown the first half of the week at the new Poi theatre Oil Main street, where pleased patrons. are the rule and thescrowds surge for amusement
 ''Petticoat Minstrels'' is the name of an act comprising operatic and dan
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-02
WEST END THEATRE

''The Sentimental Lady," with Irene F'enwick in the titu1ar role, is the title of viri1e, modern day photo drama involving a plot to ensnare a young heiress in business deal, that meant for her financial disaster and the enriching of a connfvtng old man
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-02
WILL HAVE GRAND INSPECTOR AS
 THEIR GUEST THURSDAY

Hamilton Commandery, No-a 5, Knights Ternplar. will hold a-~stated concIave,' Thursday evening, at. 8 o'clock sharp in their Asylum, Ma sonic Temple, at which time the Or der of the Temple will be conferred.
 Eminent Sir Thomas W. Morgan, Grand Inspector of the Grand Com mandery1 of the State of Connecticut. will make his sl official visit to the Comnaandery. The inspection will be in the work of the Order of the Tenn pie.
 Hamilton Commnndery now stands at the head of the Communicates in the state.
 A lunch will be served after the conc1ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-02
LOSSES MARK ALL NIGHT STRUGGLE
 OF MEXICAN ARMIES

Douglas, Ariz., NOV. z.--C4en. fran- cisco Villas army, reinforced by troops from Naco. early today, resun1- ed the atta9z begun last night against sAgua. Prieta, Sonora, Mex, which is defend ed by the Carranza forces un- der General Gales. The losses on both sides are believAd to be consid- erab1e. No estimate >has yet been l'iluso About I o'clock the Villa forces started a general attack with artillery south and west of Agua> Prieta and the gCarfanza garrison replied with machine guns, rifles and the explosion Of mines along the front over which they expected the Villa Charge would take place.
 After more than an hours engage Inent. firing ceased and it was believ- cd that Villa would not renew the at tack until after daybreak-
 Washington, Nov. 2-Anxiety on the .paft of administration officials for the safety of American citizens along the Mexican border as a result i. of the fighting between the Villa and ] Carranza forces was somewhat settled today. This was based on reports that a warning by General Thomas F. Davis, commanding the American troops elltrenched on the interna- tional border, to the commanders of ! the warning faction at Agua Prieta, to cease firing into American territory
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-02
Protected by Art.

Mrs. Horse-I can see that we an losing prestige daily. Mir. Horse-lyou sense! What would an equestrin statue on an automobile look like2- Boston Journal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-02
Our Object in Selling These Four
 Pieces at $1275 -- .

We think that everyone will concede that our margin of profit on this four piece suite, if anything, must be very low. We pass up our reasonable profit in order to acquaint several hundred customers with the business policy of this store, the stock it carries, it's len iency of credit terms, etc. We have only a few hundred of these suites. however, and they will be sold to the first comers
 and therefore, we advise early selections
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-02
VILLA TROOPS SEIZE HORSES

El Paso, Nov. -Confscation of horses, mules and vehicles from resi- dents of Juarez by Villa troops was reported here today It is said these will be utilized by the Villa troops in the event the city is evacuated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-02
CAPTAIN IGNORED.

London. Nov 2-The. Board Of Trade has awarded a piece of plate to Capt. William Finch, commander of the White Star Linei steamer. Ara. bic, in reeognitionj of his exemplary conduct when his vessel was torpe- doed and sunk by German subma- rine off Fastnet last August.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-02

of Rosary beads. owner can have same by calling at 492s Atlantic St. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-02

Rome, Nov. 2-Coal having risen to ss8a a ton, arrangements are being made to. import. coal from Japan. where it is sS ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-02

This being called me, whatever 1t fs consists of little flesh, a little breat and the part which govern1.-lEn nrcu AureliuS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-02
The Whole Suite Finished in
 Fumed Oak

Funed Oak, as you know, is the most popular finish, but it is also one of the
 most expensive finishes to apply, and we had a hard time in getting the nanufac- turer to agree to finish these suites in = F'umed Oak. It was almost as great a, victory for. customers as the low price which we secured. But we will tell r about the price elsewhere.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-02

Terms to Sui5 Your Convenience
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-21

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR United States Land Office. Juneau. Alaska.
 June 22. 1915.
 SOLDIERS ADDITIONAL HOMESTEAD
 ENTRY BY ASSIGNEE.
 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO ENTER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the NORTH ALASKA SALMON COMPANY, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of California. and whose post office address is 1l0 Market Street, San Francisco California, as assignee of Joseph k. Harrigan, administrator of the Estate of Kyhran Horan, deceased, being entitled to the benefits of section 2306 of the Revised Statutes of the United States and amendments thereto, has applied to make entry of that tract ot land described as U. s. Survey No. 9l4, and situated on the West bank of Kvichak River. approximately six miles above the mouth ot the Alagnak River. District of Alaska, and in Latitude 69 deg. 06 min. 50 sec. North and Tn Longitude l56 deg. 4l min. 44 sec. West, and more particularly described as follows. to wit:
 Beginning at Corner No. 1 of said survey. whence U. s. l.. NJ. R. G. M bears $. 40 deg. O7 min. W. 2070 chs distant, thence East. var 23 deg. 10 min. F.. 300 chs. to corner No 2, meander corner at line of mean high water on Kvichak River. whence witness corn CT bears West i.82 chs. distant; thence. meanderng along line of mean high water on
  N. 2S deg. 25 min. E. 7.2O chs. N. 29 deg. 54 min. F.. 36O chs. No. 30 deg 29 min. k. 6S5 chs. to Corner No. 3. meander corner. whence witness corner bears West l.9S chs, distant Thence West, var. 26 deg. F. ll.69 chs. to corner No. 4 thence South. Var. 20 deg. E. i5.35 chs. to corner No. 1, the place of be- ginning. containing LILA acres:
 As additional to Homestead Entry No. l446 made August 26, 1865, by Kyhrsn HOran, at Ionia. Michigan Land Office. for the $. l2 of SEE. A of Sec. 30. township IS north. range 10 west containing so acres.
 Any and all persons claiming adversely said tract of land. or any portion thereof. are hereby notified that unless their adverse claims are filed during the period of publica- ton and posting. or within 30 days thereafter. they will be barred by virtue of the statute and the regulations hereunder.
 It IS hereby ordered that this notice be published for the statutory period of 60 days in the SEWARD GATEWAY. q newspaper of general circulation printed at Seward. AL aska, published nearest the land applied for.
 c. B. WALKER, Register First publication Nov. II. 1915.
 Last publication Jan. %, 1916.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-21
STEPS BEING TAKEN
 TO SAVE ALEX GAGOFF

Steps have been taken by Russians of Vancouver through a firm of law yers looking to the communication ofthe sentence of Alex Gagof, who killed four men at Whitehorse in September and pleaded guilty at his trial in October Judge Macauay sentenced GagofF to be hanged March 10. Gagoff's friends have taken up the matter in Vancouver since the visit of a brother of the condemned man to Whitehorse recently. Major Knight, commander of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police at Dawson, was noti- fled this week of the movement for communication of sentence when a telegram came to him from Captain A. I. Bell of Whitehorse, ex-oficio deputy clerk of the territorial court for Whitehorse, saying that formal notice had been received there of the movement. Capt. Bell asked if a re' quest for a copy of the evidence taken at the trial should be given the coun- sel in the case. The evidence will be given them. Gagof is being watched by three constabeS, who comprise the death watch.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-21
NOTICE TREsPAssERs

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
 Notice is hereby given that the lands em- braccd in U. s. Survey No. 24l and U. s. Survey No. 242. patented by the United States to William B. Poland and transferred by deed to Frederick William Low. and the lands cm- braced in U. s. Survey No. 249. patented by the United States and conveyed to F. G. Jem- melt. situate on the North shore of Resurrec- ton Bay and bounded as follows. to-wit: on the South by Resurrection Bay, on the West by Rudolph homestead, on the North by Fred Johnson homestead claim and Resurrection river and on the East by U. $. Survey No. 722. commonly known as the Revell homestead. are private lands. and ALL PERSONS are warned not to trespass thereon. or cut or re- move wood or timber therefrom.
 Dated. Seward Alaska. the 4th day of December. 1915.
 F. G. JEMMETT and
 FREDERICK WILLIAM LOW
 By $. o. MORFORD. Agent. First publication Dec s. 1915. Last publication Feb. 9, 1916.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-21
SHIPPING CALENDAR

Sunday, Dec. , Dora sailed west a. m.
 Monday, Dec. 6 Evans arrived from south 5:30 a. m. sailed west noon.
 Wednesday, Dec. 8 Farragut sailed from Seattle.
 Thursday, Dec. 9 Evans arrived from west 10 a. m. Sailed south 3:3O p. m.
 Friday, Dec. 10 Alameda sailed from Seattle. Seward sailed south 3:30 p. m.
 Saturday, Dec. II Northwestern arrived 8:15 p. m.
 Sunday, Dec. l2 Northwestern sailed south 4 a. m.
 Wednesday, Dec. 15 Farragut arrived 10 a. m. Sailed south 2 p. m.
 Friday, Dec. l7 Northwestern arrived 4:45 p. m. Sailed south midnight.
 Saturday, Dec. IS Evans sails from Seattle.
 Friday, Dec. 24 Dora probably arrives from west.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-21

Something new in Crepe Paper for Christmas decorations. First time shown in Seward. Don't fail to see it. Also Christmas Ribbons for tieing packages. Brown X Hawkins, Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-21

For Seldovia, add for high water 1 hr. 15 min. For low water hr. Il min.
 For Fire Island, add for high water 3 ht 38 min., for low water 6 hr. 8 min.
 For Sunrise, add for high water 6 hr. 35 min. For low water ' hr. 55 min.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-21

LONDON-England's latest rumor about the German Crown Prince de- clares that Wilhelm has lost his mind and is now a prisoner in one of the Imperial German palaces under care of specialists.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-21

A live turkey rafrle for Christmas turkey, begins Monday at the Term inal Bar. l2-l6-6t.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-21

Beginning Monday, Dec. 9th special sale on faces and ribbons, 33 and a third per cent. off. One week only. Seward Commercial Go.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-21

Noodle Cafe. Phone Main III Tray service receives prompt at tention. 10-5-f.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-21

Mems and boys shirts, shoes, gloves, caps, stockings and mackinawS at URBACH'S.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-21

See the reauy made skirts and waists at Butts.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-21

Mems, womens' and childrens arctics and rubbers at URBACH'S.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-21

Swellest assortment Holiday goods in Seward. Seward Commercial Co.
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Long distance telephone booth at The Branch.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-21
* . * * % |" . z * @ % ~ * WAR ODDITIES {"


LONDON-King George has given Upper Lodge, beautiful old house in Busheu Park, to the Canadian Red Cross to be used as a convalescent home.
 LONDON-"Billy," the famous King Penguin at the Zoo, died of grief soon after his keeper enlisted in the army.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-21

LONDON-Keep a goat and reduce your milk bill forty per cent. A new ly formed league called the National Utility Goat Club, wants this done.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-21

New stock of Eveready flash lights and Batteries.
 Brown & Hawkins, Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-21
Meet me at The Brancn.
SERIAL NO. 017SS

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR United States Land Office. Juneau. Alaska. June 22, 1915. SOLDIERS ADDITIONAL HOMESTEAD
 ENTRY BY ASSIGNEE.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-29
HAND CUT BREAKING IN STORE; BURGLAR
 FRIGHT TENED AWAY
Procures No Loot When Neighbor Returns in Time
 to Scare Intruder.

A burglar who used case-knife to pry open the lock on the door or Main street, not only cut himself se- verely but was forced to flee from the store without loot as he was dis covered by a. resident upstairs who happened to pass by at the time.
 According to the report made to the police from the second precinct station this morning, it was about 10.3O Saturday night when James H1ppo4itus, living at 6s3 East Main street passed the building. He saw a, burglar at work and started to shout for help. The burglar ran, pursued by Hippolitus. but outdistanced him. A search of the store revealed no loss but blood from a wound on the hands of the thief was in evidence about the. darkened store.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-29
RUSSIANS CLAIM
 NAVAL SUCCESSES

Petrograd, March 29. F Several losses have been inflicted upon the German naval units in the Baltic Sea by the Russians, according to a. semi official review of the operations there made public last night. The German submarines are said to have suffered considerably while transports loaded with supplies have been de- stroyed. The statement follows.
 Early in September the activity of our fleet in the southern Baltic compelled the enemy to modify his plan and concentrate his chief efforts upon operations by submarines Nine teen of these attacks were made in two months but only one was success fuI.
 'sEnemy's submarines suffered con- sfderably. Our fleet has developed intense activity along the enemy s coast Details of the operations cannot be published yet but the ene- my suffered heavy losses in fighting units and has been seriously impeded in the operations along his own coasts by the loss of a number of trans ports with munitions ''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-29
AUSTRIA THINKS
 ITALY WILL TAKE
 UP ARMS SHORTLY

Geneva, Mar 29-Count stephan Tisza, the premier of Hungary. has returned to Budapest from Vienna where he conferred with cabinet min isters regarding the future course of the dual monarchy. According to des- patches received by Swiss newspapers the leaders of different political par ties are trying to induce Count Tisza to make an effort to Persuade Empef- or Francis Joseph that Austria, should conclude a separate peace. The prem fer, however. is said to have refused the counsel.
 Advices received here from Austria are to the effect that we1I-inforrned public men in that country profess to beIivee that the intervention of Italy on the side Of the allies is imminent Count AndEazy. former Hungarian premier. is said to be one kof those who no longer attempts to conceal his concern.
 The Austrian Emperor is reported to be determined not to cede to Italy any material portion of the monarchy Reports from Bucharest regarding the attitude of Rumania, it is said, have increased the alarm in Austro-Hun- garian political circles.