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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28
Wants $8,000 For
 Injuries Received
 In Trolley Smash
fGcHAN

To. recover for injuries received in a collision between two trolley cars on Barnum avenue August 5. last, Fran ces Schulz of this city has brought suit against the Connecticut Go. for $S.0OO. She alleges she boarded a car at Wal nut beach on the day of the accident.
 When the car reached Barnum and Bruce avenues 1t crashed into a car ahead. The force of the impact threw the plaintiff to the floor and she re- ceived injuries to her spine, ankles and wrists She was the car on which she was passenger was going at reckless speed. HThe suit is returnable to the superior court, October term
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28
TWO DIVORCES ASKED r,4. 'Ss
 ION GROUND OF DISSIPATION

Desertion is the ground in two di- vorce actions filed today in the su- perior-.court. Annie c. Wilson of this city wants a. decree from Charles F.. Wilson of parts unknown. The couple were married April .25. 1908, and the desertion is said to have taken place May IS. 1912. The wife's maiden name was Annie Meyers. There are
 two minor childrehs of whom the plaintiff seeks the custody, <
 Geneva B. Plude of this city seeks a separation from Charles A. Plpde of this city. Mrs. Plude, whose maiden name was Geneva Belanger, married the defendant August 2, 1906. She claims he deserted her Aug. 3. 1912.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28
p, U, COMMISSION
 GRANTS CHANGES. FOR NOBLE AVE-.
Connecticut Go. Allowed To Install Ten Foot Centers
 There.

Hartford, Sept. 2S-The public utlll- ties commission has approved the method of construction of tracks on South Main street, MiddletoWn, ana on Noble avenue, Bridgeport. The commissioners held a hearing in Ham, den today on the petition of the Con- necticut Co. for the extension of tracks on DixWell avenue.
 <The track changes granted by the public utilities commission are TOT 1O-foot centers in Noble avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28
Meet Tonight to Fight
 Assessment For Sewer

A mass meeting of those who pro- test the Knowlton street sewer assess ment will be held this evening in the Kings Highway chapel.
 Several hundred are expected to get together and form an association for the purpose of combating the assess ment which, it is asserted, should be taken out of the taxes instead of levied against selected persons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28
Stolen Bicycles, Sent, W
 Prepaid, to the Police
,MtSfN
 NY

Meriden, Sept. 2S.-Chief of Police Charles B. Bowen was given a surprise today when an express company de- liVered at headuarters, three bicycles which were stolen last Monday from a shed where employees of a local con- cern kept their wheels. The bicycles had been shipped, charges prepaid, from Worcester, Mass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28
HURT IN FALL, SUES.

Martina Balkin of 3ss Charles street has served notice on tte city clerk that she intends to claim damages for injuries she suffered in a fall while going home last Saturday evening. She claims bones in her right hand were fractured and her right wrist was sprained, She says the fall was caused by defective sidewalk. Attorney John Smith represents her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28
CONSULT CITY TANNER.

John Nolen, the city splanner. whose services have been jretained by the Bridgeport Housing Co. was in Bridgeport today at the request of the company that various types of houses suitable for the comfort and beautifi- cation of the ;city might be passed up- on. He was c1oseted for a consider able period of time with Frank l.. Blanchard, general manager of the company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28
OBITUARY
MARGARET JOHNSTON,

Six boy schoolmates at Lincoln school were bearers at the funeral of Margaret Florence Johnston, held at 2:30 o'clock yesterday from her late home, 300 Newfield avenue. Half an hour later Rev. Daniel M. Lewis, pastor of Newfield M. E. church, con- ducted services there. The child was the daughter of MT. and Mrs. James T. Johnston, a winsome girl, beloved by all who knew her. The burial was in the family plot in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28
COUSINS TAKES CITY JOB

Dertoit Mich., Sept. 2S.-James Cousens, multi-millionaire and former vice-president of the Ford Motor Com pany, has accepted the appointment as police commissioner of Detroit, The position carries an annual salary of S5,000. t
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28
Submarine Base
 Won't Be Moved

New London, Conn.,, Sept. 2s.-Sec- retary of the Navy Josephus Daniels has suspended temporarily the order to remove the submarine base from this place to Newport, because of the complaints caused by a neighboring fertilizer plant. Information to this effect was received by Former Con- gressman Bryan F. Mahan, in a tele- gram from Homer S. Cummings, this morning. Stringent steps are now be- ing taken to abate the nuisance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28
Reilly Resigns As
 U. s. Revenue Agent

Meriden, Conn.,, Sept. 28.-Thomas l.. Reilly, of this city, Democratic candidate for Congress from the third district. announced today his resigna- ton as a special agent of the Internal Revenue Department. The resigna- tion was forwarded last Tuesday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28
TWO NEGROES LYNCHED.

Nashville. Tenn. Sept. 28-Fwo ne- groes arrested in connection with the murder of Bud Burns at Gardons- burg, Saturday night, were taken from the Hohenwald jail by a mob early today and were shot to death.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28
POSTPONE SCOUTS MEETING.

The Boy Scouts state meeting, which was scheduled for Saturday in Meriden, has been postponed until Oct. 28. and the members who had planned to go from here have been notified. SkEt
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

tr The explosion of a bomb badly dam aged large State street moving pie | ture theatre. at Chicago. The Norwegian steamship Ashland, from Baltimore for Aalborg, is ashore at Lessol
 A charter was issued at Dover, Del, to the United Dye Wood Corporation with a capital stock of $20,OO0,OOO. Cdcrles Ma dley was killed and Frank Billings fatally injured by be- ing struck by an automobile at Ball. ston, N. Y. J. B. Kurts has withdrawn as the Prohibition candidate for Congress in the Nins4centh District. Harrisburg, Pat Mayor William Hale Thompson of Chicago was fined $500 by Federal authorities for violations of the motor boat laws.
 Bandits wrecked two National rail- way trains between Gonzales Junction
 
 the loss of more than score of lives. Tho Chilian steamer Yelcho arrived at Valparaiso, bringing Sir Ernest Shackleton and the sailors of his An tarctiv expedition from Elephant Is- land
 Gold imports to the amount of 60 BOO GOO for the account of +bo goverT ment was received at San Fran- cisco and transferred to J. P. Morgan & Co.
 James l-effer:lan of Long Island Citv was indicted for manslaughter in inc first degree. He is charged with inc k"'ng of John Mccarthy of Long Is land City.
 Girl Wanted? Read The
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28
NEW DESTROYER TESTED.

Rockfand, Me. Sept. 2S-The tor pedo boat destroyer Wilkes built on a contract calling for a speed of 29 knots an hour began her acceptance trials today under favorable weather conditions Me
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28
GUARD RICH MANS HOME

Connellsville, Pa., Sept. 28-Armed guards were today thrown around the residence of Alfred M. Fuller, a mill lionaire resident of Perripolis, near here, following receipt by MT. Fuller of threatening letters demanding money
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28
sTREMLAU TO SPEAK

Julius Stremlau, president of the State Federation of Labor will come to this city Friday evening to address the corset workers and their friends at the special meeting g that will be held in odd Fellows hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28
TO CONFIsCATE WAR PROFITS

s Melbourne. Australia, Sept. 2S-M. Hlggs, minister of the treasury, an- nounced today in the House that the government proposes to confiscate all war profits in excess of a small maxi mum to be established.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28

Particular attentio has been paid to the re- qurements of the stout woman. No longer need she worry about her clothes. Garments are planned especially for her, and every little trick is regarded to make her look thin and give her long lines If interested come and see the suits for the stout woman
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28
The Display of Millinery Attracts

The Display of Millinery Attracts
 Among all the elegant styles the fur turbans the velvet toques with fur and gold lace the wide-brims, that bewilder and fascinate with their beauty there is nice quiet little group of Motor Hats the non- crushabe variety that go on and stay on Comfort is the keynote of this display.
 School Hats.
 Pretty little Hats designed to stand wear and weather Little tailored affairs just as fine and sty fish as mothers, Second floor.
 Music Every Afternoon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28
Lamps, Artistic and Practical

;; $ ; ; $: $ E $; $ :;;;:;: : : 5: X; k $ @ ceptable for desk or table use.
 Tall Lamps for table use ,Ane have as standards, metal or 1 pottery jars finished in bronze H.VyH or terra cotta, extremely grace E x: ]; : ; ; full Some of them are typ lcal of the Greek amphorae and are topped by wide shades of beautiful white glass set in bronze. A Lamps in Jacobean finish mI combine with rooms in JacO- bean Oak
 Other artistic finishes are Aexandran and Olyrl- plan. Shades of brown parchment have paneled land scapes or quaint figures ;r transparency effect. Elm pre and Eighteenth Century styles.
 Floor Lamps, Mahogany standards and Empire shades of shrred silk, rose, amber and other cOlorS. Portables, gas or electric, for living room tables
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28

A charter was issued at Dover, Del, to the United Dye Wood Corporation with a capital stock of $20,0OO,OOO,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28

,Cdcrles Na dley was killed and Frank Billings fatally injured by be- ing struck by an automobile at Ball ston, N. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28

The explosion of a bomb badly dam aged large State street moving pie ture theatre. at Chicago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28

They are in wool poplin, black, brown and navy blue, coats belted, some plain, others trimmed with bands of plush imitation of beaver. A very pleas ing assortment. Second floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28

The Norwegian steamship Ashland, from Baltimore for AaIborg, is ashore at Iessol
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28
Vacuum Sweepers
Every house needs one.

Every house needs one.
 combination sweeper and cleaner, heavy brls- tie brush bellows easy running and every effective
 S5.85 special .,..n.,.N
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28

J. B. Kurts has withdrawn as the Prohibition candidate for Congress in the Nina1centh District, Harrisburg, Pat
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28
A Special in ailored Suits

This company of smartly tailored little business suits are just arrived They to be sold at S22.5O and considered very good value for that price. But is late, only couple of days left in opening week. so, as long as they last the price is
 $20.00
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28

Mayor William Hale Thompson of Chicago was fined $500 by Federal authorities for violations Of the motor boat laws.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28

James l-effer;,An of Long Island Citv was indicted for manslaughter in tbe first degree. He is charged with the king of John Mccarthy of Long Is land City.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
IDEA BOX
To Be Improved Upon for Nov
ing Pictures by Colin
Campbell.

Colin Campbell, dean Of Selig pro-
ducers and always devising an unique
method of improving upon what the
other fellow starts, was reading the
current issue of Popular Mechanics,
where he saw described an idea box.
This box operates six rolls placed in
series. Upon each roll is printed a
long series of words, one roll for
nouns. another for verbs, another for
adjectives, etc. There is one slot for
each roll and turns Of the different
cranks will phrase sentences that Of
ten give rise to ideas, plots, etc., for
stories and scenarios. There are
about 1900 different words listed so
the possibilities are extensive.
Mr.. Campbell expresses himself as
strongly in favor Of the idea box. But
now comes the improvement: He
intends to rig one of these devices on
his novice camera and have it opera
ted by the same crank that takes
his pictures" In this way Mr.. Camp
bell says he can write his next scena-
rio while Photographic his present
onn
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
M|SSMERED|TH
IS ENGAGED FOR
BALBOA FILMS
She Goes to Long Beach and
Begins Work in a Five
Reeler.

Lois Meredith. the girlish wonder
Of the stage, is Ealboa's newest star.
She reached the Long Beach studio
recently. accompanied by an encourage
of five, and Immediately plunged into
five reel production under the di-
rection Of Harry Harvey. BY reason
of her manner, she caught on imme-
diately and was received as "regu-
lar fellow"
How H. NJ Horkheimer, president
and general manager Of the Balboa
company, happened to engage Miss
Meredith is bit out OF the ordinary.
He saw her in a screen production in
which the part she played did not
show her TO an advantage. But she
made such an impression, in spite OF
the handicap, that he arranged for an
interview.
Possibilities Recognized.
Her winsome personality and bright
manner impressed the producer as
having wonderful possibilities, partic-
ularly In view Of the notable stage
career back Of the girl. Lois Mere
dith is one Of the youngest stars be-
fore the publlc-in fact so young. that
her mother must sign her contracts
to make them legal.
When she decided to 60 on the stage
Miss Meredith obtained hearing
from II. W. Savage and was imme-
diately cast for the part of "Modesty'
in the original production of Every
woman" Next, she followed laurette
Taylor in peg o. My Heart" and, after
that she was selected for the New
York opening Of Help Wanted to do
the feminine lead. In theatrical YER
nacular, she got over big" in all three
OF these parts For girl not yet OF
age, this is certainly worthy record.
Specially Written Plays
During the last half year. Miss
Meredith has filed a number Of screen
engagements. But in no case has she
been provided with vehicles suited to
her talents. Balboa will furnish them
for President Horkheimer has num-
Der Of specially written feature plays
built to her requirements. Lois Mere
dith is young, pretty, vivacious and
an actress naturally endowed second
to none of the popular screen favor
ties of the day and is about to come
into her own.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
MUSTY SERIES
OF COMEDIES
MAKING A HIT
Single ReeIers Featuring Harry
Watson, Jr., Contest for
Chaplin laureIs.

"The Mishaps Of Musty Suffer- a
series OF ten one reel comedies, fea-
turing Harry Watson. Jr., of Bickel
and Watson. which George Kleine IS
offering a list OF better class theaters
for exclusive advance of release dato
showinEs. has more than lived up TO-
tho expectations OF the manufacturer
Already a considerable number OF the
most representative houses In Amer
len arc playing tho series, the list in
GLIDING the Strand and Biltmore. New
York; the Scollay Square and Gordon
Olympia OF Boston; Kunskys circuit
of beautiful Detroit houses; Alfred
Iamburgher's Chicago circuit; tho
Strand at Hartford, Conn; the Tabor
Grand at Denver. and many others.
Novel and Unusual.
Critics everywhere hail the series
rs most novel and unusual comedies,
an opinion apparently we'll attested
by the sudden increase In bookings
and the numerous letters received at
the Kleine Offices lately from pleased
exhibitors.
Harry Watson has developed q,
brand new style Of fun making. ac-
cordlng to the critics. which serious
ly challenges the Chaplin laurela.
The films themselves are noteworthy
examples Of a very evident determines
ton on the part Of George Kleine to
insinuate new idea into the manu-
facture OF one reel comedies, pro-
ducng them on On elaborate scale
and reyolutionizing In many ways all
former notions Of the humble one
reeler. The result has been the COM
pletIon OF material In one reel form
offered by the best picture theaters
in the country as feature attrac-
ton. They have been in course Of
making since the second week Of last
June which fact should furnish suf-
ticient evidence Of thclr extraordinary
character II proof were needed.
An Experiment.
I've are offering these subjects for
preliminary showing to few Of the
biz houses" said George Kleine. "They
represent great deal OF work on the
part Of the entire staf, not to mention
n costly outlay Of money. In a way,
they are experimental, and will DEM
onstrate Just how far the single reel
subject can go. l am much gratiied
ut the splendid showing in such thea
tiers as the Strand, Scollay Square
and Tabor-Grand, where audiences
are apt to BIO coldly skeptical and ul-
tra-crItical in matters OF comedies
bordering on the slapstick. Also !
am glad to say that these Watson pic
lures are the only comedies Of their
kind that ever played 80 high . class
Of houses. That's pretty good evl-
dence that we were right in believing
the public likes slapStick when they
can get 1t without vulgarity."
i .
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
FILM CONCERNS
BALK At PRICE
CHAPLIN SETS
All Are Economizing Now and
None Will Pay Him
$1,000 a Day.

That part OF the amusement world
which word painters who devote their
genius to the theaters described as
"flmdom" was shaken to its depths
this week by the report that Charlie
Chaplin was in New York preparing to
join the forces of the Triangle corpo-
ration to take part in its pictures
known as the Keystone comedies.
Chaplin was said to have ended his
contract with the Essanay, which has
had his services for the last two years.
The officers of the Triangle company
in New York denied the truth of the
rumOr and it was said by represen-
tatives Of the Famous Players, as well
as the Vitagraph company that the
comedian was not going 10 sell his
funny walk to them.
His Own Films.
1t was said by one of the leading
moving picture operators that Charlie
was about to organize company to
make his own pictures. In this or
ganizatIOn he will be associated with
his brother, sgd Chaplin, who has re-
Gently been working with the Key
stone, which was the first company to
employ the services of Charlie. II
was said that his price had now grown
so high that none of the, companies
was willing TO pay 1t and for that
reason 1t had become necessary for
him to organize own company II he
was to receive anything like his pres
ent demands in the way of salary.
After having received $4,000 week
from the Essanay, it is said that he
demands $1,000 for another contract,
which none of the companies, even
those now in need of popular COM
cdian, will pay.
An Over Supply.
1.-THE companies are economizing,"
this operator told reporter, land it
is their policy to avoid waste and ex
pendiure nowadays, largely because
The supply of pictures already exceeds
the demand Large salaries are no
longer paid for long engagements, but
only for the duration Of a picture.
Only the actors employed regularly
in the companies are under long con-
tracts. The ease with which it is now
possible 10 get we'll known actors is,
of course. an advantage to the pro-
ducerS Of the pictures, who find that 1t
no longer costs them as much as it did
TO get all the well known names they
want for the films. There is one
thing quite certain. There is going
to be no increase in the salary of any
of the moving picture stars nowadays,
however popular they may be-"
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13

part stands out as distinct as fash
of lightning on a pitch dark night.
The brilliant artist, Alice brady, with
Holbrook Blinn playing opposite her.
will be seen in the stellar role. The
story is sweet and touching ro-
nance and beautifully pictures the
triumph Of young woman's pure
heart over dark plots and evil plans.
Stars Miss MunsOn.
Tuesday, the beautiful model, Aud
rey Munson, will be seen in the lead
ing role Of inspiration" a Mutual
masterpiece which has set lilmdom
agog. This extremely sensational
drama tells of the adventures OF a
country girl adrift in a great city
who overcomes every obstacle and be-
comes the most famous model in the
world. The settings are gorgeous and
the costumes are the most elaborate
that can be imagined.
The Red Feather Features will Of
fer in Wednesdays program the
dainty and well known star OF the
screen, Violet Mersereau, accompa-
MED by n stellar cast in its first and
superb release, 1.-THE Path Of Happi-
ness" This story is filled with the
charm OF love and is sweet with beau-
tiful personalities. The scenes are
laid in the mountains and the whole
play is the height Of enjoyment.
Another chapter Of the great serial
drama, Graft" will also be shown
Wednesday.
From Famous Novel.
Steel Mackaye's famous novel,
Hazel Kirke." will be the special Of
ferlng for Thursday and this prom
Uses to be drama of the highest or
der. The stage beauty, Pearl White,
is starred with Bruce McRae and Will
lam Riley Hatch and they are aided
by an exceptionally clever and ex-
perlenced cast. The story tells OF the
love of a mlller's beautiful daughter
who marries against her will to save
her aged father. whom she loves dear
ly. II terminates in terrific climax
and the one who plots her downfall IS
caught and severely punished, and
she is happily married to her hearts
first love. The mill in the mountains
is a wonderful scene in this picture,
but the whole play is characterized
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
Splendid List Of Dramas ant
Comedies Has Been Booked
There.

The Bijou theater has a list of sat
isfying dramas and comedies booked
for the coming week
SOME OF the highest salaried actors
and actresses on the American stage
will be featured. They include Thomas
Jefferson, Robert Harron, Norma and
Constance Ta:madge in the Triangle
production of THE Missing Links;
Sam Bernard. Glen Cayender and Mac
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
BIG PRODUCTION
Is to Be Filmed in Florida by Notable
Metro Company.

Another Metro company, headed by
Fred j. Balshofer, director in general,
has gone to Jacksonville, Fla, where
exteriors will be made for big pro-
duction, as yet unnamed.
There were fifteen persons in all in
the party, including Marguerite Snow,
the charming and popular Metro star;
Zella Call, formerly leading woman
with AL Jolson, In '"Dancing Around;
John Goldsworthy, leading man in
several Metro productions, and How
ard Truesdell, who will assist Mr..
Balshofer in the direction Of the new
photoplay, and also play leading
role.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
JOINS LASKY
James Young is to Make Par
amount Pictures Exclu-
siveIy Hereafter.

James Young, one Of the best known
photoplay directors in tho motion pic
ture industry, has Joined the direc-
torial staff of the Jesse L. lIasky Fea-
ture Play Company in Hollywood, and
will hereafter make Paramount pic
lures exclusively.
In recent years Mr.. Young has CIV
en- TO the motion picture lovers a
series Of brilliant productions. and
the unusual success that has come to
him had been attributed in no small
degree to Mr.. Young's extraordinary
powers and ability as director.
BY reason Of Mr.. Youngs expert
ence both as a writer and director 1t
is said without fear Of contradiction
that he will be a valuable addition to
the staff Of Lasky directors which In
cludes Cecil B. DeMille, director gen.
eral; william c. DeMillc, Frank
Reicher, George Melford, Paul Dick
ey and others.