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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20
STAR SHIRT GIRLS LOCKED IN
 ARE UNABLE TO JOIN STRIKERS
 WHEN WALK -OUT OCCURS TODAY
Discharge of Who Agated For Better Conditions Said to Have Precipitated Trouble Superintendent Refuses to Talk to Girls Committee-Three Hun dred Out.

shouted their co-workers on the side- walk.
 we ycan't,,' called back one girl in g. window the doors are locked and they won't let us out. We'll be with you tomorrow
 the window and then shouted down at the strikers:
 You'll be sorry for this. You'll be around here( wanting your jobs back tomorrow Get away from here
 She was greeted ibys a chorus of hoots and misses and cries of "scab! scab.''
 dow and did not venture to look out again.
 Several of the strikers tried to get to the office of Thomas Purdy, the sup per1ntendent, and demand that the doors be opened so that the other doors who desired could come out. MT. Purdy refused to see them however. an ell of the factory just off the en- trance to the main office.
 Come onNout here, Purdy's shouted the crowd when the other strikers re- turned from their unsuccessful mission. Show yourself and talk if you re not afraid. Your afraid of, your job, that's what's the matter with you'' l
 An effort of a Farmer reporter to get a statement from MT. Purdy was just as unsuccessful. He sent out word that he had nothing to say. Later he sent two foreladies out to talk to the strikers These women said Superintendent Purdy had prom ised to reduce the price of thread from Is to Il cents per spool.
 ''Go back and talk to your boss, D retorted a girl striker who had been most active in calling out the other girls. We know what we want. We want an agreement in writing. He wants to make us pay II cents for thread for which he pays 9 cents. We don't want to pay for broken nee dies and we don't want to pay for work that we don't spoil. He has got to agree to that or, we don't go back. We'll get all those faint hearts that stayed in too.'s
 After remaining about half an hour in front of the factory the strikers took up their march to Eagles hall. They cheered as they went ana sew era1 passing jitney bus drivers. offer ed their cars free to the older women in the party.
 The trouble started yesterday when q girl called Rose was active in agi- tating for better conditions Some of the persons in authority interfered with her and she resisted She jump ed on a chair and addressed the girls at which she was discharged. This angered the other girls
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20
PYRAMID TEMPLE WILL BE HOSTS TO
 NEWARK SHRINERs

Tomorrow members Of Pyramid tenn ple, Nohles of the Mystic Shrine. will have as their guests at their annual outing at Lordship park the members of the Arab patrol Of Salaam temple Of Newark Pyramid temple patrol was entertained by Salaam temple last year.
 The visitors will be met with auto-' mobiles at the 2:30 train from New York and taken to the park An elip- ination baseball game between eight teams has been arranged running races, sack races three-legged races and other sports. There will be sheep roast served at noon and a clam bake in the afternoon under a big cir GUS tent The Wheeler & Wilson band will furnish music.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20

Locked in the factory a number of the girl employees were unable to get out when some 800 of their fellow operatives walked out on strike at the Star Shirt factory today. The Superintendent Thomas Purdy that they wanted an eight-hour day as other factories have granted. thread at cost, the abo1itfons of the charge system for broken needles and alleged damaged work and an increase of from 10 to IS per cent. in wages. Superintendent Purdy promised an answer today but as no answer was forthcoming the strike was called. The action seemed simultaneous, dl- rected by a dozen or more leaders.
 It is claimed that less than 40 girls remained in the factory and it is expected that the majority of these will join the strikers today since the factory cannot be operated with so few employees. About 10 minutes after the girls had walked out the engineer stopped the power and all the machinery in the factory was sti1led-
 The entire force of cutters, some 20 men, Joined the girl strikers at once and walked out with them in a
 
 afoot. The cutters work piece work and have no grievance to adjust, it is said. but they went out in sympathy with the women. All the girls and women employed in the laundry went out. A few girls remained in the stitching department but the strikers said not enough remained to- keep the factory running and the fact that the power was closed down soon after they walked out seemed to7s bear out their statement.
 Outside the factory seen of wild enthusiasm ensued as the strikers gathered on the broad granolithic walk on the Washington avenue side of the plant A score or naore girls walked out first from the stitching depaFtrnent, followed by the laundry workers. Just then Mary ScuIIy drove up with committee gof the strikers from the Bryant Electric Co. who were on their way to Eagles, hail.
 tCome on out girls called Mrs. scully All the girls are out at Bryant,
 Her invitation appeared unneeded, however, for already a stream of girls and men was pouring through the big doors.
 Some twenty or more girls appear ed in the windows of the stitching de- partment as the other girls gathered on the sidewalk in front of the fac tory.
 Come on down. Don't be scabs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20

noon to agree to a minimum wage scale of ST as was the Crawford The Crawford girls broke up the plans by the strike however.
 Employees of the Crawford laundry this morning forwarded their demands in a. written communication to MT. Crawford. Although the eight hour day has been already granted by Pres ident Crawford the employees are no3 yet satisfied with the agreement in it's entirety. They now demand "a signed agreement from MT Crawfords
 Intregard to a, minimum wage scale President Crawford was inclined to be reticent when interviewed by a Far raer reporter this morning, but he stated that the company had upder consideration the placing of the ain i1num wage scale at 15 cents an Bur. An increase of pay will be grantea in some instances. Those who in the opinion of their employer deserve a raise in pay, he said. will receIEk it. but all in all the wages will be ae- tically the same as when the 10 our day was in vogue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20

 DIED 

DIED
 CONN FIR Yin this city. Aug. 20. 7915 Mary. infant daughter of James and Brid idget Connery. aged 10 months, IS days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her parents. 83S Raflroad avenue on Saturday, Aug. 21.aats 2:30s-a. m. Interment St. Michael's cemetery. RAFCHET-In Myrtle Beach, Mil ford. Conn. Aug. 1ss 1915, Gene vfesse E Doofittle. wife of Charles IF Ratchet, aged 27 years. 1 month, 14s days sssz
 Friends are invited to attend the funeraa from the mortuary chapel or Walker and Banks, 14 Fairfield Ave. on Saturday. Aug. 21st at go p. m Burial in Lakevfew cemetery l. 19 beH BIRMIN GHANE-In this city, Aug. IS, 1915s Bridget widow of James Birmingham.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 11S Pequonnock street, on Saturda Aug. al, at 8:3o a. m, and from s St aAnguEtiness church at g a. n1., ; with asndenn high mass. Interment St. A1icl1aefs cemetery.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20
HUBBELL PLANT VOLUNTARILY GRANTS EIGHT HOUR DAY WITH
 NO REDUCTION IN THEIR PAY

This was purely a voluntary move on the part of the company. No de- mands were made by our employees. Of course we have been working on the. 49 1-2 hour week basis but in view of the trend of times. we willing ly allowed the reduction in working hours. We are now working an ad- justment of piece work prices that will raise them somewhat
 M Had1ey said that about 45O per sons would be affected by. the change. No overtime arrangements have been made because the shop is able to handle its business during the regular hours.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20

The Harvey HubbeE co. Incl has granted the 4S hour week with the same wages as were paid before for .4s 1-2 hours. Adjustments have been made also so the piece work prices will be raised.
 The HubbeH Go. made the conces- sion last Monday and the employees have been greatly pleased. The re- auction in working hours makes an arrangement obtained by few workers in the city. They will quit at 11:45 o clock Saturday morning.
 George s. HadIey, secretary of the company said this morning:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20
4. 6 B. 60. AND. STANDARD
  GO. CAPITULATE; LATTER TO CONSIDER OVERTIME REQUEST

Both the American & British Co.,. and the Standard Manufacturing Co. have capitulated to the demands of the employees.
 The American & British Go. has granted everything, better wages, bet ter working conditions and better working hours. The men are all back to work his morning.
 The Standard Manufacturing Go. has conceded everything to the men but the, overtime requests. ; Increas- ed pay, the eight hours, better work
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20

ing conditions, the adoption of the four year apprentice system, Nrecogni zion of a grievance committee, and an agreement not to discriminate against men whom have been active for the concessions, were all granted.
 The Standard Co. will grant the overtime concessions before evening, it is expected. Arrangements are be- ing made toward that end this after noon- None of the men quit work, but it is possible they will tomorrow unless the last request is agreed to.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20
ALT: IFS OUT AT SCREW
 co. s FACTORY
Announcement of Indefinite Closing of Plant is Made
 Today.

The Bridgeport Screw Go. at Willis ton street and Union avenue, is closed today for an indefinite period. The employees of the factory are nearly all on strike.
 No arrangements have yet been made to meet the concessions demand ed by the strikers. It is probable that by Monday some arrangement will be proposed.
 None of the strikers who number about ITS, returned to work this morn ing- As a result the machinery of the plant was not put into Operation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20
DIR. DIANE LEAVES HIS SCHOOL POST
 AFTER 22 YEARS

pr. Charles W. Deane. for twenty swo years, superintendent of schools in Bridgeport relinquished his posi- ition at noon today in acdordance with his resignation rendered a year ago.
 Samuel J. Slawson recently chosen pr. Deane's successor is now in full charge as superintendent.
 Dr. and Mrs Deane will leave Bridgeport in October for long va cation trip. Their Itinerary has not been settled
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20
CARD oF THANKs.

We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to all for kindness shown us in the loss of our Niece Cecelia Mo Carthy We also wish to thank friends in Dept 24 of the U. M. c. Co. and to. all who so kindly contributed floral Eokens.
 MRS. JOHN J. MCCARTHY,
 and family MIR AND MRS THOMAS
 FARE ELL AND FAMILY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to extend our sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for Kindness and sympathy shown us in our late Bereavement in the death of husband and father. We especially desire to thank Dept. 30 Bridgeport Brass Co; making up department of -s5slfg TextffU cor Bgf5E. U. M. c. and Camp Neutrality and to all friends for floral tokens sent
 MRS. JOHN J. MCCARTHY, a@p and family
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20

soc
 Twenty-Five dozen white yoile waists,clean, attractive and in good styles. At least 75c quality.
 $1.15 and $2.15 White and natural sum mer skirts in repp, ,pique and linen. Formerly priced frona $1.5O to $2.75.
 $1.95
 Cloth skirts that are left in stocks after the seasons bus mess. Serges, mixtures and black and white cheek.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20
Want Returns on
 700 Tickets For
 Republican Outing

There are about 700 tickets for the big Republican outing last week which are as yet unaccounted for and the fact that these Republicans are so delinquent in making returns is giving town chairman J. Alex. H. Rob inson much cause for concern. The majority of these tickets were plac- ed in the hands of local workers to be sold for $1 each. City Clerk Rob-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20
CARnI ll1F .THANKs

We wish to extend our thanks to the friends of the Eastern Malleable Iron Eos and Stratford M D. church and flae other friends and neighbors whose Blindness and sym pathy in our bereavement we shall gratefully re- member.
 HOWARD w. GREEN AND
 AND FAMILY asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20

catch thieves, is resting comfortably at Bridgeport hospital this a.ftern oon.
 The bullet lodged in Spoering's ab- domen- An x-ray examination of the wound was taken this afternoon to discover the location of the bullet His chances for recovery are excel lent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20
J, A. JOHNSTON SAYS. l5, 900 MACHlNlNS
 MAY 60 ON STRIKE
New England and New York Men to Quit Unless De-
 mands Are Met.

Washington, Aug. 2O-The execu- tive Board of the International Asso- ciation of Machinists, in conference here yesterday, authorized the call ing of strikes in four different cities in New York and New England un- less the employers grant their de- mands within a reasonable time. IT these strikes are called 15,O0o men will walk out Some munitions fac tories are involved.
 This announcement was made by w. H. Johnston, president of the as- isociation, who declined to naIne the manufacturing plants concerned or the cities in which they are located He made it plain the international of ficers hope a strike will be avsrted. but they are prepared to have one and to stand behind it. even if dras- tic measures are required to secure what he termed Justice for the em- p1oyes-''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20
Trap Revolver Tn Spoering's Poultry
 House Shoots Owner

Herman Spoering, aged 65, the 1iv serynaan of 704 East Main street, who was yesterday removed to Bridgeport hospital with what at first feared to be fatal wound, received when a. revolver went off which he had att tached to his chicken coop door to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20
2e, 900 WOMEN WORKERS WILL HAVE
 BETTER CONDITIONS IN BRIDGEPORT
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There 15OOOO textile workers in the States cordng Thomas F. McMahon of the Textile Workers of America. Of these than 100000 the England states. Emacated features tuberculosis conditions of them, said Bridgeport the rapid progress
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20

LEGAL NOTICE~-AII pledges up to mumber 21817 dated before Feb.
 1915, are for sale. 217S2, Feb. E0:s 2176s. 21759. 21757, Feb. IS; 21747, 21746, 21736, Feb. 1S; 11726. Feb. 1T; 21674, 21673, Feb. Is; 21s4S, 21635. Feb. B; 216oo. 21585, Feb. 12: 21566. 21563, 2I556. 21547. Feb. Il, 1915 Chas. : Peck. 43 Middle St, City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20

inson had sent notices to all delin- quents asking them to make returns at once.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20
Store closes at daily except Saturdays
Grape Juice Week
Ends Saturday.

Howco grape juice is true Rowland quality We con excellent value at the regular price, 2Oc bottle Grape Juice Week has a saving to many. There is still time for others to avail themselves. Until Saturday night bottles 5Oc
 Underwear and Hosiery
 vest in fine quality Italian silk either pink or white. s2 ouality- $l.5o Won1en's knickerbocker pants of Italian silk, pure white,- $1.5O Cf1ldrens cotton vest and pants 25c quaIty-19c Misses white cotton combination suits, soc quality, Women fibre silk hosiery lise top, heel and sole,
 25c Women's silk hosiery silk boot with sle top heel and sole in all the wanted colors,- soc
 
 Gloves
 Women's silk gloves, 16 button length with double tipped finger, made of good weight silk, white only,-
 soc Women's clasp doeskin gloves, washable and cas- fly kept clean good glove for autumn wear, white only
 SLIGO cleanup ofsle gloves Is button lengths, in black greyand tan soc qlality- 25c 16 button @ gloves, silk tan pongee and few navy, $1-00 quality, 55c women will find worth while savings in these lots of summer merchandise that ready Saturday morning
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20

Secretary of the Navy Daniels will leave Washington today on the des- patch boat Dolphin on a cruise to the New England coast to Inspect navy yards.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20
Thirty Bidders After
 New Bridge Securities

Bids for the stratford avenue bridge bonds will be opened in the mayors office at Il o'clock tomorrow. The mayor. city auditor and city treasurer will open the bonds. About 30 broke craze firms are expected to bid.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20

Five hundred and thirty-five plants, making war munitions are now under the control of the British minister of munitions, David Lloyd George
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20

4
 White corduroy skirts of the newestdesign. Pockets on either. side, belt, row of buttons down front. Cor duroy is one of the most pop ular fabrics of the season.
 $4.Oo and $6.5o
 Summer dress in designs and models that have found favor all season.
 Voiles, tissues and, lawns, some pure white, others daintily figured or in color. '
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20

WANTED Experienced saIesladies apply. E. H. Dillon & Co, 1105 Main St. L. 20 b%
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20

FOR SALE-16 acres of land, 2 nouses and several other buildings situated on Huntington avenue, Stratford. city water. light, gas, etc. Address James A. Sanford. Hunt ington Ave. Stratford, Conn.
 s5-es L 20 b*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20
Men s Suits $ $1A.5O.

Practically any get fitted to of these suits He will pick from the best light medium weight fancy suits in the store. And there will be good substantial saving for him. for these suits formerly priced from $2O to $28. s@e- Styles those that snappy young men and conser- vative want. Tailorng-they are mostly Hart Schaffner Marx and Kuppenheimer suits.
 Serges ho1nespuns and mixtures in light or dark colors- $1A5O
 Hats S1.4O and S19O
 Iris the time of year that man begins to think about chuckng away the straw The store has reckoned on this and put special price soft hats derbies aned from last season Good assortment of shapes and styles.
 Were s. $l9O
 Were $2- $1.AO e Mems Specials
 Bath-robes of Terry cloth (cras) in good colors and finished with cord assel The easiest bathrobe there to keep clean $2s58s Union suits. An excellent nainsook combination $l 60 quality - 69c Neglgee shirts with soft cuffs some of them slightly soied 75c and $1 quality CSC Babriggan underwear shirts drawers, soc quality, Fourin-hand washable ties in light color combine
 Last Call
 6 Bankers 6Oc
 This price was simply friends to Barker collars Twas made for limited time only and that time is Saturday night with. the closing of the store. Barker collars pure linen they keep shape and they give service. Regular Barker price for 25c Until tomorrow night all styles soc 1-2 dozen
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20

The Weather: Cloudy tonight; Saturday rain; north to east winds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20

FOR sALE-Eot 4oxf1O on South side Hunting street near St. Vim cents hospital, all Improvements on street. $500 to quick buyer. In- quire 2S9 Gurdon St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-20

WANTED-Coa drivers 6 o,cloclSSat- urday morning Apply City Ice & Coal Col 225 Seaview- Ave
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-16

The scandal mongers of a Gu lntry
town fill the hell holes OF a city. with
young people quickens than the city.
Simply because their crooked tongues
will wag to satisfy their lust for the
sordtd, at the expense of some life
loving young person. The lies and
misconstruded tales Of the gossip,
drove them down and down until
they hide themselves in the city Of
no soul, or in other words, places
where vice in all shapes are carried
out. There Is no torture known to
mankind good enough to mete out to
the scandal mongers that they might
get their just dues.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-16
CORRESPONDENCE
Norway.

w
Mrs. Ole Enebo was Hostess to the
w. S. l.. A. last Thursday.
Judyth Tollefson spent last week
with Mrs. Rachel Nelson.
Melvin Voylce is employed at the
HUSKY farm to assist with the farm
work.
Mrs. J. j. Steensland Is at Heron
Lake consulting Dr. Moe for medical
ad wise.
Perochial school began in district
rs on Monday with Miss Gunda Paul.
son as teacher. She will stay at the
Enebo home this week.
Lutnar League at Romsdahl Sun
day evening April Is. League at
Trinity church on same evening.
/ never thought Of that:
Take the Car, Ole Moen
Grapevine, Emma
Be honest in cards, Bert
AS others see me, You
Handsomeness, Pet Hansen
To smile, Alma Nelson
If that's your idea, Olaf Urdahl
Quote Virgil once in a while, Nels
Get a chemme, Johnnie
Give my free trip to Nels, Annie
Go east instead OF west, Henry
Treat them as friends, Mollie
Do as the Romans do, Elizabeth
TO read Emerson's Com pensation,
Alma r.
The Golden Rule, Those who lisp
over their tea.
Home the place where we grumble
the most and are treated the best.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-16
Grand Valley.

We are all busy seeding as most of
the farmers here could not begil till
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G z. Strand, daugh.
ter Corrine and Mrs. Ole Renli were
Sioux Falls visitors Thursday. They
went up in their auto, Mrs. Renli
consulted a Dr.. in regard TO her
health while there.
Mrs. Alfred Hanson visited at And
rev Syvertson's Monday.
Mrs. Theo Nelson visited with Mrs.
IL. M. Hanson Thursday p. N.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alert HeIvig we're
Sunday guests at Henry Hanson's.
Knut Thorson is helping Thee.
Nelson put 10 his oats while waiting
for bis WI fields to dry.
Mrs. Andrew Syvertson was on the
sick list the first of the week.
Little Myrtle Torberson has been
confined to her bed for a number of
days but is improving at this writing.
ii. K. Hvistendahl was calling on
friends il Grand Valley Tuesday.
MI. and Mrs. John Wallquist &C
companied by Mrs. Victor Wallquist
autoed to Sioux Falls Monday. They
visited the McKinnon Hospital and
found Miss Nora Fossum able to re-
turn home so Mrs. Victor Wallquis5
took her daughter to Canton on the
train while the rest of the party fol-
lowed in their car and took the pas
sengerS from Canton to their farm
home In Highland.
George Thinglum had the misfor-
tune to lose one of his best horses
Tuesday night.
Ralph Manning spent Sunday with
his cousin Marion Bancroft.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-16

Next Tuesday, April 10Th, the city
slection will take place and two can
didates are out to ill the vacancy OF
the Mayors Office. The candidates
are Willard Bennett and T. T. Sexe.
both good men and both striving hard
to win the highest honors that can be
bestowed BY u citizens. Mr.. Ben
nstt has been = citizen Of Canton for
I've thirty-seven years, coming to
this part OF the Dakotas from Illinois
when = boy. MI. Sexe came to Sioux
Falls, then to Canton from Norway
some eighteen years ago and both
men~have regulations as being men
OF honor and integrety. Its up to the
voters next Tuesday to get out and
voice their sentiments as to which OF
thsss men are the choice OF the citi-
zANS.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-16
For Sale

l have some good Shorthorn Bull
calves for sale from 8 to ID months
old. Two Ia the lot are practically
full blooded, but a not be recorded,
that | will sell cheap II taken
Can also sell my Herd Bull, "Laven-
der Lad" No 32s9oS.. I also have good
young horses to sell. Thor Thorsen.