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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
Official Worlds War
BULGARIAN

Sofia, Oct. 3-A setreat by the Bull garians under heavy Serbian Artillery fire Is reported in an official state ment issued by the war office referring to the Macedonian. The statement says:
 Macedonian front: in the Lake Presba region there was considerable artillery activity without infantry ac- ton about Hill 1914, south of Kaimak- calan. As consequence of violent artillery fire on the summit and in order to avoid unnecessary loss our troops were ordered to withdraw to their main position in the MogleAica valley, There was violent recipro- cal artillery fire west and east of the Vardar.
 Weak artillery fire took place at the foot of the Be1aschitza mountains. A patrol engagement resulted in our favor in the Poroj station.
 "On the Struma front enemy bat talions which advanced under the pro- lection of the hurricane of fire suc- 'ceeded in occupying the valleys of Karadjakoi, Jenikei and Nevolyn. By counter-attacks we drove the enemy from the two last named villages to their former positions. The fighting near Karadjakoi continues.
 "On the Aegean coast the enemy fleet bombaFded without result a height north of Oregno. In the De- brudja, two Russian divisions at tempted twice to advance on the Be- chaul-Amzatza-Topr Sari line but they were compelled to retreat under the fire of our artillery and infan- try. There was quiet on the Black Sea coast.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
Summary War News

Rumanias strike against the central powers in throwing the force across the Danube to Bulgaria is the out standing feature in the current war news.
 Should this army prove to be for midable in size it would constitute a serious menace to Field Marshal von Mackensen's left flank.
 The latest statement from Sofia minimizes the importance of the Ru- manian invasion. Measures have been taken to attack this force, the official Bulletin declares.
 In Macedonia where, as elsewhere in the eastern war theatre the Allies are pressing offensive movements, the tide of battle is fuctuating on both wings.
 The Serbians appear to have gained the upper hand in the hilly Kaimak- calan region. Sofia admits Bulgar- ian retirement there.
 Entente statements declare the Bull garians were repulsed on the eastern end of the Macedonian front in at tacl1s on British positions east of the Struma. Sofia, however, reports the recapture by Bulgarian forces ,of the villages of Jenikoi and Nevolyen, which the British had taken. On the .SQmme front ,a-period- -af
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
PLAZA.

First nighters at the Plaza were de- lighted with the list of features ar ranged by the management of that cosy playhouse-for the first of the week and every number, to use the parlance of the stage, went over big. Charlie Chaplin had a monopoly of the laughs in his latest and merriest mixture of nonsense, "The Pawnshop,'' where first he appears as prospective customer and later finds himself an employee in the "three-ball' estab- lishment. The action is fast and fur fous and, as usual, Char1ey's immense "brogans" play an important part in soliciting laughter.
 Douglas Fairbanks was the thrill maker of the bill in Manhattan
 Madness" by far his best screen pro- Auction and probably one of the best films ever released from the Triangle studios. Fairbanks is just as happy, carefnee and loose in the picture as ever and he injects enough thrills to keep any audience on edge from the start to the finish.
 Zermaine Zermaine and Company in their 'Whirl of Song and Dance'' were the headliners on the vaudeville end of the bill.. The offering is made up of a, quintette of exceedingly pretty and graceful young ladies and four clever young men and their repertoire Of songs and dances both old and new was a real artistic treat The Morning Rehearsal" a comedy slkit in the hands of John Delmore and Goldie Moore took it's share of the Laughs and was applauded to the echo.
 Then came a pair of entertaining youths, Hilton and Sheldon, in. a comedy singing and talking diversion, entitled Enlist Now" that was an easy winner. while Reno, tramp cyclfst, was superb. The latter dosen't do much cycling but he's an-artist at Fun creating and that was all last nights audience was looking for.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
Amusenents
Rolling Stones" at
 Lyric Gathers Large
 Flock of Handclaps

Rolling Stones." sparkling
 comedy, the effervescent spirit of
 which one cannot fail to catch, now 1 playing at the Lyric theatre, is brim- ful of action, humor and realism. In measure the ventures of the two
 'down-and-ou in their endeavors to retrieve their fallen fortunes, rivals the adventures of "Get-Rich- Quick ! Wallingford.'
 Two youths both met with adver- sity, arrive at night on the same bridge, intent upon robbery and self ! destruction. They form an acquaint- ance and proceed to give poverty a sound thrashing.
 Impersonating J. w. Braden, heir to large confectionery business, Dave Fulton, who is played by George F. Smithfield, engages in pursuit of pe- cuniary profit in a manner that ex- cites the audience to mirth and ad- miration. Earl Yeadaker gives a clever interpretation of Braden's role. Joseph H. Kelly, Frank w. Taylor, Miss Jean McAlpin, Miss Esther Welty, Charles Mylott, June Moore, Dody Zabin, Miss Violet Moore, Bart Raf- ferty, Joseph Cusack, Lewis Lubin Harry Harford and William Wunder take part in the performance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
ANNIVERSARIES
 OF RING BATTLES

1S29-Deaf Burke defeated Andrew Cow in 22 rounds at Temple Mills, Eng. Burke was the champion of England, the greatest lighter of his day, yet what do you spose he fought for Five pounds And he wouldn' thave got a cent had he lost. Cow was a Scotchman, raw-boned giant and a formidable fighter, and no easy mark. What is more, in order to get a chance to earn that five pounds, Burke had to dodge the cops of several counties. They had arranged to fight at Woolwich, but the police stop ped the arrangements. Another site was found, but again the murmidons of the law put their kibosh on the proceedings. The fighters and fans then crossed the river to Snaresbrook, but were again interrupted. Next the ring was pitched at Temple Mills, where the coast was clear of cops. Burke's ring costume consisted of green drawers with yellow braid and knots of yellow ribbon at the knees, while his calves were eRcased in bril- liant striped stockings. Burke sim ply cut the Scotchman into shreds, but Cow stuck to the guns until the 22 round. when his second tossed in the sponge to save his man from being killed. And Burke got his s25l
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
Learn to Dance.

f Glasses for beginners will be form cd Wednesday and Friday evenings at Quilty's School of Dancing in the Col onial Ball Room, Fairfield avenue.
 All of the popular dances, the waltz,
 one step. and fox trot will be taught
 tn eight lessons and unlimited oppor-
 tunity for practice will be afforded.
 Prof Quilty's methods have proved successful during the last IT years and thousands of Bridgeport's young people have acquired the art of danc- ing in his school, The terms are
 moderate. Full information given at lepening of classes or at the Colonial lBaH Room or by telephone. Classes lfer advanced pupils will be formed 1n tive weeks and the high school class sOctober 13. The class for children will be formed Saturday afternoon, tOct 14.-AdV,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
FORCES
 Sc lb w. ID. COOK & SON .623 Water Street
o. H. FLEMING
Notice of Meeting of Firemen's
 Benevolent Corporation

A meeting of the members of the Firemen's Benevolent Corporation will be held at Room No. 303 Court Exchange Building in the City of Bridgeport on October 22, 1916, at 2:3O D. m., to take action relative to the dissolution of said corporation. At meeting of the Board of Gov ernors of said corporation held on September IA. 1916, the following resolution was adopted:
 Resolved by the Board of Cover nors of the Firemen's Benevolent Corporation that the corporate exist ance of said corporation be terminal ed and that a special meeting of the members of the corporation be called for the 22nd day of October, 1916, at Room No. sos Court Exchange Build ing at 2:30 p. m., to consider and act upon this vote of the Board of Gov ernors.
 THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS.
 By Henry Tate, Secretary.
 I 20 a" 8 3 3 3
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
BROWN-GOUDREAU

{ An unusally pretty wedding took place yesterday morning at o'clock
 1n St, Anthony's church when Miss r;Esteile Geudfeau, daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. B. Goudreau of 45 Harriet street and MT. Peter Brown, son of
 drs. Susan Brown of North avenue fwere married by Rev. Edward J. Plunkett. The bride wore travelling costume of blue broadc1oth with a hat of velvet and maline. Her cersage bouquet was of lilies of the valley
 Miss Minnie Foley who was brides maid, also wore a suit of blue with a hat to correspond, and a cersage kbeuquet of tea roses. George Brown, f brother of the groom was best man. Relieving the ceremony a wedding fbreakfast was served at the home of fhe brides parents. MT. and Mrs. Brown are spending their honeymoon visiting relatives in various parts of northern New England.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
BRITISH

Lendon, Oct. 8.-"The night was quiet south of the Ancre (en the somme fronD," says today's official report.
 South of Lees our troops success fully raided enemy trenches"
 Yesterday" the war office an- nounced today, "the Bulgarians coun- ter-attacked with three battaHons against our new positions on the east flank of the Struma. The attack was broken by our fire. One of our bat Italiens then .cAaEEeA Eifh fhe haxaRet
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
PROBE RAILWAY MAIL PAY.

Washington, Oct. 3-Investigation of the railway mail pay problem has been instituted, the interstate com- merce commission announced today and all railway common carriers have been made party to the proceeding. No dates for hearings have been set so far, but the purpose is to complete the work in time for a report to Con- gross this winter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

and completely routed the enemy, talk ing 40 prisoners.
 "The Royal Flying corps carried out successful bombing attacks on troops in transport in Prosenek and on railroad train travelling from there to Seres."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

determined counter attacks by the Germans appear to have set in. They have been striking back strongly at the British along the Pozieres-Bap- aume road, working their way back into the village of Eucourt L'Abbaye. and today they are reported by Paris to have attempted heavy strokes at the French lines near Rancourt, north of Peronne.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
KELLY WANTS HELP

Sealer of Weights and Measures Dennis E. Kelly, asked for an assis- tant last night when he presented his annual report to the common coun- cil. He said the increase in business here necessitated help for him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

Gifts varying from g to s7,5e0 reaching a total of $4O,0OO, were an- nounced by the trustees of Columbia University. The largest gift was from an anonymous doner toward the main tenance of the legislative drafting re- search bureau.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

General Hummer, in reporting to
 the war department the shooting of
 Captain H. W. Wilson, of the Second Idaho infantry, said it was an acci-
 dent caused by a Mexican sentry who 4Ased at ap escapiag RFisenaer. ?"
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-03-25

connection with It's friends in this country under direction
Of the Roman Catholic hierarchy proposed 10 take advantage
Of TO bring about the much desired Intervention Of Mexico
by the United States II therefore happened that when
boaoad Of sailors from American battleShip went
Tsmpco day for supplies they unwarrantedy
rested by Mexican officials acting upon the advice Of Huea
After this act had been performed the sailors released
but the captain of the batteshp which they belonged
WHO WAS A CATHOLIC WITHOUT WAITING FOR
ADVICE FROM WASHINGTON DEMANDED AN APoL-
oGY AND GUN SALUTE FROM THE MEXICAN GOV.
EMINENT WHICH IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARRANGE.
FUSED. The Catholic Statesmen" instigated by the
hierarchy in this country up yslp for invasion and
finally secured the landing Of American troops Vera Cruz
and there attempt TO bring about complete nterven-
tion, CATHOLIC PRIESTS CLIMBED INTO THE
TOWERS OF THEIR CHURCHES AND SHOT AMERICAN
SOLDIERS IN THE sTREETs
Knowing the actual facts in the case the patient Wilson
has steadily refused heretofore TO be dragged into complying
with the wishes of this reasonable organization operating
and his ability TO perform the work necessary at Tampco
and Vera Cruz then TO successfully withdraw without
further invading the country hghclas craftsmanship
not often in this country and which in view of the
ignorance Of the general public concerning the real in
uenoes at work. required tremendous courage That Will
has at last been compelled to place American troops
Mexican soil is not fault of his own nor which so far
forming service TO the country in general if he would
accuse the Roman Catholic hierarchy of reasonable
pay and the arrest Of every member who could be
shown TO be involved in the criminal ntrigues of that
famous organization; organization whose practice is
thievery large scale and which is engaged in
effort utilize the army Of this country and the treasury
of this country to enable to regain the power that has
lost in Mexico
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-03-25

that 'mc and ordering controlling rcotioas sircugt
ct s uc6lci Golfers A. the Of 10 POrfo Daz threw ua
the authority OF She priests.
Nothing could be calculated 10 better the interest
Of the Standard Oil Co. for here the Roman Catholic
hierarchy in Mexico experienced in Mexican politics and
ousiomed TO ORDERING AND CONTROLLING REVOLT
TIoNS BY THE STRENGTH OF THEIR WELLFILLED
coFFERs;" organization that had for Diaz and
which ardenty desired his overthrow In the negotiations II
would appear that the hierarchy called special attention 10
the fact that Of the essentials Of Mexican revolution
was wehled Golfers because the hierarchy has yet
been known 10 overlook chance TO make dishonest dollar
At any rate II reported in London good authority
that the Standard Oil Co paid the Roman Catholic hierarchy
for revolution in Mexico that would eectualy
dispose Of Porrio Diaz With the payment Of the funds
which appear TO have not been devoted TO any great extent
10 the purposes for which paid the Mexican priests fred the
ignorant poems into rebellion with promise that the large
estates would be broken up and divided among the poems
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-03-25
InsurrectIon Eomented by Traitors

But the Roman Catholic hierarchy and its confederates
are not satisfied with the way things have turned out max
ing common with their tool bandit murderer Villa
they furnish that worthy with plans and specifications
getting United States troops into Mexico depending upon
him to lure the soldiers farther and farther and upon their
own tools both in the American army and in Mexico to
further compcate the situation until actual invasion
an overwhelming force of American troops shah land in
Mexico for purposes of conquest is the theory of these
old bachelors who do reasonably well in saloon politics that
they are diplomats" and they think by involving the
United States and Mexico in hostties that they will be
able to regain their political control of that country the
close of the Indeed is their purpose to propose TO
the United States government to bring the TO close
with the provision that they should become the governing
factor in Mexico with free hand TO continue plunderng
and lootng the intelligent and property owning classes Of
Mexico who despse them and their priests to such extent
that their appearance their claims of holiness of charity
etc, arouse only expressions Of contempt.
The only power that the priesthood has in Mexico is
over the poems which may nce TO work fight almost
will and while neither the working the fighting of the
peon accompshes any great results the large landowner
mill and mine operator finds desirable to the palm
Of the holy father with silver if he wishes to get any labor
out Of his employees.
All sorts of misinfomation will be published to nhame
the people of the United States and the Catholic priests Of
Mexico viii that the lying is done large scale in
order TO stir up feeling against the Americans At this writ
ing while the troops have not yet crossed the border the
priests circulating the statement that Villa has captured
Texas and New Mexico and that President Wilson with his
family has fed from Washington to Canada These state
ments show the intelligence Of the class which the priests
manipuating-it is Of such low grade that it can be
neither answered argued against and killing these miser
able victims of the Roman Catholic hierarchy hardly be
looked upon victory for Protestant civilization Hence
It necessary to remain cool and collected remembering
that the real nsurecon has been omented in this country
by men who ARE TRAITORS TO ITS INSTITUTIONS and
who purpose to the armed force and the United States
treasury Of this country saddle themselves onto the un
ing Mexicans with view Of continuing their plunderng
processes which they have so successfully exercised for the
past four hundred years,
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-03-25
carranza Recognition Fans Flame

But II through this long maze Of insurrection and
guerrilla warfare the Standard Oil did accomplish its
purpose that did not delay the real opportunity FOR the
Standard Oil Co 10 It's coveted share in the Tampco
Oil fields and this about in the natural Of events
without any assistance from the Roman Catholic hierarchy
There excellent reason believe that the Standard Oil
long ago sick and tired Of the management of its Mex
can campaign by the bachelors in petticoats Indeed IL has
even been limited that the great oil octopus felt great
thusiasm az undertaking industrial operations in Mexico
with the Catholic hierarchy in control Of the
England maintained constant and efficient sight Of
the interests Of English capital in these oil fields and il was
quite evident 10 Standard Oil that great headway could
be made without understanding with the English govern
ment which il did not possible TO secure. The day
finally however when England to this country
borrow $500 5000 with which prosecute its against
Germany In this country the large capital movements
directed by two interests Of them being p Morgan
and the other Standard OIL The Morgans alone could not
float half billion dollars worth of English bonds and was
obliged to request the Standard Oil to participate in the
dertang For few days while the negotiations hung fire
Mr. Rockefeers conscience would not permit him to supply
money for purposes then suddenly the entire loan was
fully subscribed Standard Oil began moving towards Tam
pco, THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT RECOGNIZED
iCARRANZA AND THE VILLA INsURRECTIoN FELL
TO PIECES On the face Of il the English government had
had sacrifice of the Pearson Oil Interests to gain the
support Of the Standard Oil in this country but having done
probably feels itself under obligations the Roman
Catholic hierarchy which has given the English investments
much trouble and caused much loss Neither has the
Standard Oil any reflect with satisfaction upon its
previous association with the hierarchy in Mexico and GER
tainy the administration could hardly have felt called upon
when the final time for recognition the govern
ment to the Roman Catholic hierarchy after treason
able conspiracy had kept both Mexico the United States
in turmoil for years. Hence Caranza received reoogni
on and this recognition with the full Of all the
interests political financial and industrial that make for
the well-beng Of the Mexican nation.
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-03-25
Huerta Fiasco Brought Death

The reason that the government Of Mexico finds it
essary to pass restrictions the priests is because every
church. every cathedral every convent every monastery in
Mexico is hotbed Of conspiracy against the government
torehouse for and ammunition refuge for the fee
ing rebels and uerra that do the bidding of the hierarchy
its effort to overthrow the government and every priest
lieutenant in this sedous and tratorous organization
The that Villa cannot be found is because Villa
always find refuge after killing his batch of Americans in
the Catholic establishments he may disguise himself
priest his hiding place reach far under the bed of
clostered Every of intelligence of thought Of
observation knows all this to be true and it time
put stop 10 it.
The Catholic hierarchy has been making exceptional
efforts during the past year to force invasion of the
United States into Mexico and for that purpose Huera after
he driven out of Mexico brought back to this
try and lodged in New York in close touch with the hier
archy where hlbustering expedition arranged.
During his stay in New York he gave excellent
hbton of the kind of characters that stand high in the
estimation of the Roman Catholic officials. He moved up
and down Broadway in motor drunk and stopping openly
saloons for additional liquors he bought real estate
New York City and vicinity and paid for it with Mexican
government bonds SIGNED BY HIMSELF; bonds for
which the Mexican government received penny
This character sent 10 the Rio Grande TO head
surrecon In Mexico for the purpose Of regainng political
power for the Roman Catholic hierarchy and it said
that he ideal representative Of his masters
happened however that the United States Secret Service
knew exactly what this Catholic about attempt
and upon his arrival at Fl Paso he taken into custody
charged with conspiracy to violate the neutrality laws of the
United States His various partners in the conspiracy the
real instgato the chief ploters the who drew the
plans the who furnished the money moested
they live today in undabed in large American cities
still conspiring, still plotting.
Huerta not, perhaps a of any great discern
ment he might not have died when he did. The case
against him for conspiracy shortly to have been called
when Huerta suddenly died surrounded by Catholic dgn
tares burning candles Catholic That he died
precisely when he did must have been great relief to his
fellow consprtors who were TO derive the main benefit from
his successful operations No seemed TO have noticed
the remarkable fact that as long Huets was large his
health sufficiently good TO stand the dissipatons Of
Paris and New York. and that he selected among many
others TO lead insurecton in the interests of the