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and American flags. Nearly every person
seated there seemed to wave a banner of
some kind, and the murmur of excited, en-
thusiastic voices. breathing the conversa-
ton of 10000 people seemed to blend into
one word
"Joffre !"
At 25 the student band of the Uni
versity struck up the "Narseillaise." Tho
crowded stand swayed with tension as the
northwest gates closed and four trumpeters
stationed themselves near the entrance
But Joffre. the idol Of the hour, did not
enter for more than ten minutes
Four times the band played the French
national anthem, and in mighty unison,
led by the chorus of 400 from the "Masque
of the American Drama" at least 10000
voices proclaimed the spirit of the American
people.
At 1l:3Tis the trumpets spoke. The gates
swung open.
JoffIe entered.
Seated in the rear of a powerful blue
car. he and Viviani showed marked impress
sion of surprise as their eyes saw the
monster crowd that had gathered to pay
them 1eeting tribute.
A FLEETING GLIMPSE
Tears streamed down their faces Sol
diers and statesmen barred their souls in
| acknow wledgment of the tribute.
AS though Providence smiled upon the
| honored visitors and their fervert wor-
Il
| just as they passed into the gates and
| slowly circled the track.
| Roar after roar of applause rang out
| from the grand stands Every band on the
| field struck up the "Marseilaise"
| Two minutes and a half later Joffre
passed through the same gate he had
| entered and a moment later the fifteen cars
| carrying the French envoys and distn-
| guished citizens of Philadelphia had gone.
| For n moment the masses stood as
| though stunned, as though they could not
realize the savior of France had passed
| before them, his hand trembling with emo
ton, held In salute.
I Provost Smith said, Welcome thrice
welcome, to the University of Pennsylvania
founded by the patriot and sage, Benjamin
| Franklin. Years ago when this country
was struggling for independence and free.
| dom. IL was Franklin who officially visited
| France, seeking aid in men and women"
| He pointed out how France had aided
whenever aid was to be given for true
democracy and harked back to the fac,
of honors accorded previous representatives
| of France by the University.
| And then came the actual granting OF
| the degree Said the Provost: Upon you
| Rene Viviani. singularly brilliant scholar
Of high degree distinguished diplomat, emf
nent jurist. trusted emissary OF your Gov
| ernment in this momentous period of the
| worlds history, / confer you the de-
| gree of doctor of laws"
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For a brief instant II seemed that the
ceremony for the French ENJOYS at the
Joan of Arc statue would dissolve itself in
tears.
The commissioners had just arrived.
Marshal Joffre and L. T. Stotesbury had
dismounted from their automobile. DR..
Ernest La Place and Pierre F. Giroud, rep
resenting the Philadelphia Alliance Fran
caise, had advanced the former to present
to papa" Joftre the dig wreath of lilies
tied with :he trcolors. Joffre received 1t
and walked up the cps toward the monu-
ment to the idol of his people, the Maid
of Orleans.
the crowd that something was wrong with
Joffre.
B. Look at him he's crying"
1t was true. The scene was too much
for great, tender hearted Joffre. A French
class of boys from the Northeast High
School stood back of the statue and sang
the "Marseillaise."
The rugged features OF the big general
worked hard. He tried to master his emo
tions but failed. Great tears ran down his
face-big unmistakable tears that rolled
of his cheeks and could not be hidden.
He wiped them away with the back of
his hand and addressed the statue In
French. Those who understood the lam
guage strained their ears to hear, but the
tension of the moment was broken by an
incident perilously near the ludicrous.
LITTLE GIRLS TRIBUTE
A little girl, standing by the curb. came
fortified with a bouquet This she aimed
at the statue intending II to fall at the feet
of Papa" Joffre. Instead 1t went smack
into the eye of the former Premier Rene
Viviani He tried to bear the blow with
equilibrium, but the shock was too great
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and Mrs. c. n. Lea, of Devon. The money
FOR the gift was collected through the North
American.
The gray-haired hero kissed Miss Lea
on both cheeks after the presentation had
been made, while the hills echoed with
thousands Of cheers for Joffre and France.
rags then were waved gracefully while
the children sang the "Marseillaise."
Miss Lea had three little girls as aides.
One was the Mayors daughter. The others
were six-year-old Edith Carney. n little
Belgian girl, dressed in her national colors,
and Charlotte Mulsey the seven-year-
granddaughter of Professor Giroud, of the
University of Pennsylvania.
Musical selections also were given by the
Police Band under the direction of Joseph
kiefer. and by the Orpheus Club, directed
by j. w. Shannon. The Star Spangled
Banner.n" sung by all the children, ended
the oelebration a few minutes after II
O'Clock.
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feel that there was, after all, something
worth while for which to give up your life.
IL need be.
WAITING FOR JoFFRE
There was no room left to squeeze In
anywhere when the fut-fut of the cop
motorcycle squad. the vanguard of = the
ENJOYS party, came up Thirty-thlrd street
at 1921. From every place that Joffre
and Rene Viviani could possibly be seen.
there were people, some garbed with evil
dent expense, the majority plain. ordi-
nary, everyday people They gathered on
the lawn of the University Museum to the
south, and on the banks Of the lawn on the
opposite side of Thirty-third street; they
hung from the windows Of the University
buldings-anything to see Joffre
They saw him. Hardly had the motor
cycles queted down when there came a
roar a square away. Here he was al
ways stiffiy saluting. until 1t seemed as
though he would tire There was silence
for a minute as he clambered down from
the automobile with NJ. Vtviani and was
escorted up the steps by Dean John
Frazier. of the Towne Scientific School.
There he and NJ. Viviani were introduced
to Provost Smith, and. while Joffre saluted
the statue of Franklin. Provost Smith be-
gan his short talk.
During this time Captain de Tessan,
military attache Of the French commission,
poured voluble translation Of Provost
Smiths speech into the ears Of NJ Viviani,
who nodded appreciatvey from time to
time and looked steadfastly at the provost.
So did Marshal Joffre, who never changed
his same attitude until Provost Smith con-
tinued:
Upon you, Joseph Caesar Joffre, pro-
found student of military science, who,
amidst the hush of a watching world, be-
came victor of the Marne, savior Of France,
our sister republic and idol of enthusiastic,
admiring millions of your fellowmen, con-
fer the degree Of doctor of laws"
Up went the rigid arms of Joseph Caesar
Joffre and while from the hands of Thomas
Robins, secretary Of the university, came
the parchments signifying the granting Of
the actual degree. he saluted Provost Smith.
Meanwhile attaches slipped the gown part
way over NJ Viviani's shoulder. while over
the sturdy right arm Of Joffre hung at last
the purple gown that showed General Joffre
was doctor Of laws.
RECEPTION ON FIELD
More than thirty thousand men. women.
children and cadet soldiers gathered inside
Franklin Field for the public reception.
The entire corps of the Pennsylvania
Military College, of Chester, Pa, preceded
by the First Regiment Band OF Delaware.
entered the field at 1890 through the south
vest rate and halted IN front OF section
co. Captain Levie g: MorSy. Y, u -:
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THAT MAGIC NAME
MAYORS BAND SERENADES LEDGERS
FOR HELPING BRING ENJOYS HERE

A patriotic concert by the Mayors own
band was rendered the Ledgers in recogni-
ton Of the share the papers had in bring
ing the French ENJOYS to the city. The con-
cert was held Just after the French commits
sion left Independence Hall and the crowds
round Sixth and Chestnut streets cheered
the combination Of martial airs that had
been prepared for the occasion.
Silas +. Hummel. conductor of the Phila-
delphia Band, which by reason of its hold
ing the municipal contract for concerts on
north City Hall plaza and under the win
dows of the Mayors apartments is known
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among musicians as the official band Of the
city. had made careful preparation for the
tribute to the papers responsible for the
demonstration.
The arrangement of music included a
combination Of tho national anthems of
America and France. and in honor of the
visitors the concert opened with the notes
of the "MarseillaIse." This was followed by
the Star Spangled Banner" the combination
being the work of Harry Harris. a member
Of the musical organization. The closing
selection was the well-hnown Flag March,"
The concert formed fitting close for the
patriotic gathering in Independence Square.
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GREETED BY 10000 CHILDREN
AT PENN HOUSE IN THE PARK

One of the most impressive scenes of the
day was witnessed at the old Penn House
in Fairmount Park when the ENJOYS were
greeted by 10000 Philadelphia school
children dressed in the national colors Of
France, America and Belgium.
Cheers from 10000 throats echoed for
Joffre as the automobiles bearing the guests
arrived at 1858. The children then sang
america" and the 'Marseillaise." AS
semb,ed on the park slopes. they waved
flags of all the allied nations. Each child
had flag.
Marshal JoffreN said 1t was one Of tho
most inspiring scenes he had ever witnessed.
He was almost overcome with feeling when
Miss Elizabeth Smith. the six-year-old
daughter of Mayor Spith. dressed In the
city's colors. presented him with large
bunch Of American Beauty roses.
The hero of the Marne was presented
with a beautiful jeweled sword by Miss
Katharine Christine Lea. daughter Of Mr..
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URGES SOLDIERS TO WED
w. Cameron Forbes Would Make
Matrimony Obligatory

BOSTON. May 9.-All Americans going
into military service should be required
to marry before leaving for the front. In
the opinion of w. Cameron Forbes, former
Governor of the Philippines.
"If the 1000 900 men we propose to send
to Europe are allowed to go TO war with
out being married 1t will mean the same
number of women will be deprived of mar
riage and the bringing up of families"
he dclared. THE future of the race re-
uuires that these men. the flower of our
youth, be represented in future genera.
tions.
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kst street crowd to the east Of the City
Hall was packed tight along the sidewalks.
Patiently 1t waited for the farewell glimpse
Of the distinguished visitors.
Here they come I" would be a cry from
the seething mass of humanity. Again and
again It proved a false alarm. But at last
Joffre's speedy taxicab whlzzed over the
wood blocks viviani and all the rest of
the party save one---Ambassador Jusserand
--wers soon Visible, and the shouts and
cheering that then arose would more than
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u. OF P. CONFERS DEGREE OF LII. D.
ON JOFFRE, WAR HERO, AND VIVIANI

Before the bronze statue Of Benjamin
Franklin, at the entrance to Franklin Field,
Joseph Caesar Joffre was made a doctor
OF laws this morning
Through it all, from the time he slowly
walked up the STEPS leading to the plat
form around the statue Of the man who,
like himself, was Of the plain folk. and sa-
luted the bronze face with childlike rever-
ence. until he received. seven minutes later.
the purple-trimmed gown from Provost Ed
gar F'ahs Smith, the man who makes you
cry and want to fight. seemed just as much
at home as though he were back among hio
poilus. ,'
WANTED. A HAT!
touch Of the ludicrous preceded the
award of degrees to the Marshal and to
Vice Premier Viviani. 1t all came about
when NJ. Viviani, who had begun the
trtumphal procession wearing black slouch
hat suddenly realized mental picture OF
himself on dress parade on Franklin Field
wearing the scholarly gown and a slouch
hat He whispered to Mayor Smith. who
rushed to a telephone. Shortly thereafter
appeared breathless hat salesman with
seven high silk hat of various sizes A
tense situation developed as one by one the
hats were tried on and rejected. Finally
there was a fit-and smiles.
was a H1lNeu crown, was tnls tndt as
sembled outside the squat gymnasium OF
the University of Pennsylvania to watch
Papa" Joffre and Rene Vivian receive
the degrees of doctor OF laws from the
University of Pennsylvania. There was
Provost Smith himself, and the trustees
of the university with orange and scarlet
and red and other colors on their gowns,
denoting for the main part some achieve
ment In business life; there was the faculty
of the university in gowns trimmed with
the same vivid hues. denoting chiefly prog
ress In the world of science of letters and
there were 1000 men and women barred
from Franklin Field because they didn't
have tickets.
1000 LOOK ON
From windows of the surrounding brick
buildings Of the University the crowd OF
1000 waited patiently while Provost Smith
slowly and with a feeling that the solemn
tones of his voice could not hide, gave the
purple-trimmed gown to General Joffre for
"distinguished service In the cause OF
civilization" V
"a Not for a scientific discovery: not for
mastery Of legal tones and arguments; not
Tor business acunen was the stemmer OF the
Tsuton tides given the gown and parch-
lment, And perhaps It was this fact--that
q having done service to civilization, "a
{yoyoqt Smith pcipted OUT and not from
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FRENCH PARTY TUMULTUOUS FAREWELL
THRONGS AT READING STATION BID

The crowd which gave godspeed to the
French ENJOYS at the Reading Terminal
was, II anything larger than the multitude
which welcomed them at Broad Street Sta
ton.
enough Of the stalwart Joffre-his height
more than compensates for the amplitude
of girth that has been SO much emphasized
---and of the calm, keen Viviani, Who looks
rather more like an Amee1qan thAn Gaul.
lkng psfoge ~ tmsef eepertuse - Mr.
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officer Of the college, were in command
Ten minutes later, led by the University
of Pennsylvania Band. the entire corps of
the University of Pennsylvania marched
through the same gate in perfect alignment.
There were more than 500 men, at least
three-quarters of whom were in uniform.
They Circled the field and formed in double
rank around the entire track The big
crowd cheered itself hoarse.
Major Leonard Fay. student commander.
formed the corps is columns of squads, and
by companies they swept across the field,
back and forth
The sight of these college boys marching
In perfect order after only a few weeks of
training brought cheers from the vast
throng Every head in the reviewing stands
was bare until the corps resumed it's for
mer position
Then the Penl.sylva MIA Military College
Corps. lead by its band, paraded across the
field. In full dress uniforms of gray the
cadets of THE West Point of the Key
stone state" inspired the crowd TO frenzed
enthusiasm. Wild cheers rent the air as
they passed in review.
AMERICA" SUNG
When the band played America" more
than a thousand voices Joined in singing IT,
The corps finally took its place at the
northwest end Of the field facing the gate
through which Joffre and the French
ENJOYS were to pass a few moments later
Directly in front of them chorus Of
400 voices from the "Masque of America
Drama" under the direction Of George F.
kearney. sang the "Marseillaise," America
and new anthem composed by Regina Id
DE hoven the words to which follow:
Awake, awake with nobler Dreams
Tho faith name our own:
The buglet calls to vaster schemes
Which God hath dreamed alone.
TO save planets liberties,
He totneth now our hands
With brothers fighting over seas
Among the ruined lands.
To arms To arms, For freedom
And end the reign of Czars
America! America.
unfurls her flaming stars.
To arms! To arms allied with those
Who battle to make free!
In red, red plains, we plant the rose,
OF white democracy.
For that white flower. n holy sign,
Shall keep our hearts allied,
When tyrant lords and all their line
Are perished In their pride.
To arms To arms For freedom
And end the reign Of Cars.
America! America!
Unfurls her flaming stars
THAT MAGIC NAME
Between 10 o'clock and 10:30 a cold
wind famed the crowd. Overcoats we're
drawn close collars up. Heavy black clouds
swept across the sky and rain was mo-
mentarily expected.
Standing in the center OF the field the
grand stands seemed to be veiled in French
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CatapuIted 300 Feet Into Mine

MAHANOY CITY, Pa. May 9.--Charles
Benbin aged forty, was instantly killed. and
Joseph Wisniski. aged thirty-seven, was
seriously injured. when car in which they
were being lowered into the ST. Nicholas
mine today jumped the track Benbin was
catapulted 300 feet down the slope. Wis
nski escaped death by clinging to a cable.
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sandthe more hafa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-06

underwater diving, swimming and
out are all unusual and are consid-
out ar call unusual and are tconsid-
cred to have reached the zenith of
underwater productions scenes.
/ Carmel Myers. Louise Lovely, and
Jack Mulhall are the featured play
ers in the large cast and Allen Hollu-
bar is the director. Mr.. Hollubar
adapted the story of Grace Helen
Bailey for the screen, the original in
spiration of which was given to lit
erature by Heine's charming legend
of the Lorelei.
For the $3.50 feet of film employed
for this feature, the additional tax
and advanced cost of production ma
teria1 equals an entire new reel over
any former price that might have
been quoted on a fve-reel production
of the magnitude and lavishness of
Sirens of the Sea-"
The story concerns the adventures
Of a tiny child who is cast on a
strange island of the Pacific, follow
ing a terrific storm and her adoption
by an American couple residing
there. The last three reels take the
beholder, Arabian Night-like, through
land of enchantment and splendor,
which has seldom been seen on any
screen canvas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-06
POIPS

East and West meet at Polls today
when the genius Of two continents
come in congress to please Bridgeport
IN the three shows-in-one; three times
repeated. in full performance.
First of the big shows IL dance
La Art'', with George Libby & Co.,
one of the novelties Of the season in
which a big sast Of dancers from
America, CorSa and even from the
Argentine Republic are brought forth
In their terpsichorean glory.
Second Of the shows Is ''Tn The
Trenches" a spectacular comedy nov
city, and not a motion picture. Fer
vtd in patriotic appeal there is much
humor throughout as well as beautiful,
electrical effects. Among the scenes
are approach Of Zeppelins, actual
warfare, flashing searchlights and the
method in which barbados are des-
troyed. There is a revue of the war
songs, sung IN the trenches.
Third among the shows is a big six
reel revelment Of beauty. Wonderful
sights and scenes of womanhood
emerging from the sea. second only to
mythology when Venus herself APP
peared. Miss Louise Lovely and Car
mel Myers are starred. Six months
time and over 1000 persons are said
to have been required to complete
this production.
An added attraction In vaudeville IL
Mayo s. Tully, ultra-smart comedy
dispensers. A special novelty will be
seen In the Ghattucks in their artistic
exhibition of hoop-rolling and conf
calities. An extra featured number
will be Louise and Billy Buck vio-
lin novelty artists. closing with an
original jazz conception.
AS always Hearst Pathe News will
accompany the boys to France, show.
ingit latest and most interesting OF
recent events of current importance
Polls is congress of favorites with
scarcely q wonderless moment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-06
Women's Sufferers May
Need Swamp-Ro Dot

Thousands upon thousands of wom-
en- have kidney and bladder trouble
and never suspect it.
Women's complaints often prove to
be nothing else but kidney trouble, or
the result of kidney or bladder disease.
If the. kidneys are not in a healthy
condition, they may cause the other
organs to become diseased.
Pain in the back, headache, loss of
ambition, nervousness, are often times
symptoms of kidney trouble
Don't delay starting treatment DR..
Kilmer,s Swamp Root, a physicians
prescription, obtained at any drug
store, may be just the remedy needed
to overcome such conditions.
Get a medium or large size bottle
Immediately from any drug store.
However, If you wish first to test
this great preparation send ten cents
to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N.
Y, for a sample bottle. When writing
be sure and mention the Bridgeport
Daily Farmer.--Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-06
LYRIC

Bayard WELLER. won undying fame
Si1en he wrote within The Law
and his splendid adaptation of Irving
Cobb's Back Home" stories. will win
additional laurels for him. The play
comes to the Lyric next week. The
story:
Robert Carter comes to Waynesville
to expose the abuse Of child labor in
Wayne's cotton mill In that place, and
recognizes in the daughter Of Judge
Priest. Sally. his long lost Lenore,
whom he rescued from death in New
York and has never since been able
to discover the least trace of. Wayne
directs one OF his strong-arm men in
the factory to make it so disagreeable
for Carter that he will leave the
neighborhood. A circus comes to town
and because the children are late in
arriving for their work, Wayne's hired
bruiser brutally injuries little Buddy.
AS Carter attempts 20 call the scoun-
drel to account he is struck by him;
the two men have a fight and Carter
kills the man by a blow on the heart
By this time he has established sucn
close relations with Sally and her
father. to whom he has presented a
letter from an old friend, that the
Judge furnishes his bond and Carter
IS invited to make himself at home
IN the Judges house. Wayne de-
termines to convict Carter and forms
a close union with Mesh, the common
wealth attorney, who aspires to Judge
Priests place, and hopes to win the
nomination by convicting Carter OF
murder. Another enemy of Carriers
Is the brother OF the man he killed
who organizes a mob TO lynch the
young reformer This plot is baff1ed
Sy Judge Priest He reaches quick
understanding with the sheriff. and
as the mob enters Carter glides Out
by side door and is taken in GUS
tody by the sheriff and conducted to
safety in the county Jail. The thirc
at brings on the trial.