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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
NATION IS UNITED FOR THE WAR AS
 CONGRESS- MEETS
Members Returning to
 Washington Tell of Fullest Loyalty Everywhere

/, Washington, Nov. 31-Senators and Representatives who are returning to Washington for the opening of Con- gress on Monday have brought the highly gratifying report that every where throughout the country there is the greatest loyalty and enthusiasm for the successful conduct of the war. The spirit of the people in certain sections, at one time somewhat doubtful to administration leaders, has changed remarkably. In every state, members of Congress declare, the people are waking up to the real situation, and are determined to crush Kaiserism.
 The opening of Congress still is several days off, but a large percent age of the members of both Houses are here to get things in order for the first session. Within the last few days several members, chiefly Sena- tors, have called at the White House and reported the state of affairs to President Wilson. Others have gone to the offices Of members of the cabi- net to tell of the satisfactory condi- tions.
 Even Senator Gronna, of North DdhOld, WHO IldS p0eH C1dSSCQ aS a follower of Senator La Toilette, op- posed to the war, is compelled to ad- init that there is strong war senti- just returned.
 "The war spirit in North Dakota is very much the same as it in the rest of the country" he said. ''The peo- pie of my state subscribed Hberally to the Liberty bonds. In fact, Wa really did more than our share.'
 Senator Henry F. Ashurst, of Arizona, brought back word that in all sections of the West the people are backing the administration to the last letter. Senator Ashurst has been passing the recess of Congress in travelling. He was in Arizona, Cali fornia and other Western states and made a trip to Honolulu.
 Everywhere the people feel just | the same-determined to whip Ger 1 many" Senator Ashurst declared. q made speeches in several cities, in. cludfng St. Louis and Kansas City where there is large German popu. lation. But I found that there was nc pro-German talk-that the people are solidly backing the administra tion.
 Business conditions are excellent Crops have been good and the mine are working night and day. Money ii plentiful, and the people are read, to supply any amount that may b, called for to meet the necessities O. the war;
 Senator Atlee Pomerene, of Ohio told President Wilson of trip h, made throughout his state, speakini in more than dozen towns and cities
 There was 8 time," said Senate Pomerene, when the people in som, sections of the state were not en thusiastic, to say the least, about tn, war. But since the government hal conducted a campaign of education the people, have learned just wha Germany has been doing to under mine the safety of the world. Nov there is nothing in evidence but tn spirit of Americanism. Of course, w have a few socialists and l. w. W members to contend with, but the, are keeping their mouths shut"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
USING MONEY IN ELECTIONS

SS HE MITCHELL campaign in New York city cost $1 100000
 The Republican campaign in Bridgeport cost than $3oO The Democratic party in Bridgeport expended than 5000.
 Elections would be better and they would be repre- sentative they free of the conaminatng influence great campaign funds
 Every body who has anything to do with election that much of the cash given to campaign funds is wasted much is used in fashion that amounts virtually to corruption The hiring of multitude of election workers is species .Norruphon which should be done away with.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
BRITISH PRAISE
 QUICK ACTION OF
 U. s. ENGINEERS
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Naturally the Americans have for g. long time been working under the range of enemy artillery and more than once they have come under heavy shell fire. One of the most striking sights along the front has been that of the engineers labor1ng coolly al their tracks while great shells were bursting a hundred yards away. At one time the Germans cut loose with their guns on a section of the tracks and tore up three miles of rails that had been laid with much labor
 but they scarcely had finished this bombardment when the twin lines of
 more After the engineers had posed on the sky line it was necessary to work at night or on foggy days in order to avoid enemy observation. r There have been three bodies of Americans employed in this region since about August 1. Two of them have been occupied with the opera ton and maintenance of light rail- roads and the other has been con structing narrow guage lines. The inn purtance of this werk hardly needs
 
 over these railroads food, ammuni- ton and material of all sorts are poured up to lend support to the l fighting forces.
 The correspondent has visited many of these engineers since their arrival and has found them as fit as possible and eager for work. Most of them undoubtedly look forward to the time 1o o,h1 fn American forces. but Just now they are content to do their bit here and to learn valuable lessons in military railroading.
 The correspondent was talking with three officers today and the only anx- 1 iety they expressed about the future was the fear that they might later be icompelled to work far back of the ] lines out of the fighting zone. The engineers love to hear the guns and to get close to the firing line as mill 1 itary orders permit. Some or them had an unusual experience, much to their liking. on the first day Of the 1 offensive The British called for vol unteer stretcher bearers to go for ward to the battle field and bring in wounded British and Germans. A large number of the engineers offered their services, which were accepted i They just had finished a hard day's work on the railroad but they gladly undertook the new, arduous and dan gerous task and labored through the night getting injured soldiers back to the dressing stations. The'- were highly complimented by the British for their efficiency in this line of ser vice, which was rather a far req oh l from building railroads
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
Talk Of Sports

No one is biting at the $200,00O bait President Weeghman of the Cubs has hanging to the end of his line. He is still hoping that some of the stars will nibble
 Mike Mitchell, once with the Gin cinnati Reds, is one of the bookmak- CTS at New Orleans during the present racing season.
 Hans Lobert, following his uncon- ditiona1 release by the Giants, is of major league team. Somebody Hans. He knows the game from A to 2. Any offers?
 James c. McGill has a very strong string tied to Jack Hendricks, the manager of his team, the Hoosiers Jack has tried time and again to sign up with a major league club, but he just simply can't get away because of the ironclad contract he signed with McGill two years ago. Sc Jack will have to wait.
 On6 O1 IHO STcdI QuCSIIOaS Iu<dl will be taken up at the coming meeting of the National League ir New York will be the minor league tangle. This may be strengthened out by the big bugs in attendance And then again it may not.
 Ty Cobb, the Detroit Demon, is do- ing his bit by laying out baseball fields at Camp Hancock, where some of the National Army recruits will give Q minor imitation of the Tiger outfield- CT.
 Heinic Gro1 of the Reds and Lew McCarty of the Giants may be good hitters with the bat, but when i comes to shooting their average if about o001 They have just return ed from a shooting expedition in the mountains and all they brought back with them was their experience.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
FRIENDLY REGIMENTS FIGHT

" HERE IS NO graver danger in than that of the
 side will bunder into fighting each other. Every its stories of this kind Such mistakes to be 4vodabe The fight between two Austrian regiments to have been unusual More were engaged and they were longer in discovering their blunder.
 Another danger to which modern armies subjected is that falling into their barrage fire Some incidents earlier in the Timed troops operating by stop watch to have mnimzed this sort of incident and nothing of the kind has recently upon the side of the Allies
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
SALOON FRACAS
 ENDS IN COURT

Jail sentence of 60 days was i'm posed upon Michael Laduski, by Judge Frank L. Wilder in the police court this morning, when the man was found guilty of having assaulted Alio Natrola in @ Hamilton street saloon fight Natrola was fneo $5, Pool cues were used in the fracas. and both men had to receive treatment at the emergency hospital.
 Samuel Frederick and John Struck failed to appear at the hearing as witnesses in this case, and arrested later on capiases, were fined $3 each.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
CLAIM DAMAGES
 FOR AUTO SMASH

Claim of $500 damages for a collis- ion of automobiles on the Meadow road, Lordship Manor, Stratford, is made in the suit filed in the Common Pleas court by the Wilkenda Land Co.,, against Mrs. H. Erickson of Bridgeport. The complaint alleges that July 21 last an automobile own ed by the plaintiff was struck and seriously damaged by machine own ed by Mrs Erickson Actual repairs cost $1273s, and the company was compelled to pay $136 for use of an automo obile for two weeks to replace the one damaged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
PASSENGER FARE RATE
 HEARING SET FOR DEC 5

Washington. Nov. so-Hearing on proposed increased passenger fares in New England will take place on Dec 5 in Boston before Interstate Com meree Commissioner Anderson, it was announced today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30

her to the emergency hospital, where aHtidotes were administered by Dr. P. E. Gavlas. The girl had taken ne great quantity of the poison, and consequently was at no time in any danger. After being treated, she was sent to her home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
SEVERE FATHER NEARLY CAUSES
 GIRLS SUICIDE

Aeaesed by the fact that she had bae8 pp5nstiy accused by her father 4& G1rancas shs had never committed, 1@-E8pfrpid Celia sorrentine, of 263 Gtnfn Rtrest, attempted to end her zff6, vsstsEday by taking poison. An cider skster, Maria, Aiscovered the act nn6 preveatsd ths gfA from accom- tlfG@]Hg bee purpose.
 ze fercsd her sister to acranpany
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
DEGEIvING THE SWISS

MEXICAN DIPLOMACY will make short work of enemy kA effort to influence Switzerland by statements
 American troops will invade the country American troops will heedu of treaties and will invade the 1sans frank statement made by Washington Swiss a0vsrnrnsnt will dispose of such stories
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
ALLINC RUBBER co.
 1126 MAIN ST.
DIED

MCARTHY-At Stamford, Nov. 22. James Mccarthy. GREEN-In Greenwich, Nov. 25, Nor- val Green, in his 76th year. LEE-At New Canaan, Nov. 26, Isaac A. Lee, aged 80 years. RICE--In Greenwich, Nov. 21. Mary
 B., widow of Thomas Rice. WHEEIiER-In South Norwalk, Mob.
 2s, William A. wheslex. eeeA eA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30

FRENCH .AEB DUTCH BULBS JUST ARRIVED
 JOHN RICK & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30

FRENCH AND DUTCH BULBS JUST ARRIVED
 JOHN RICK & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30

Mike Mitchell, once with the Gin cinnati Reds, is one of the bookmak- CTS at New Orleans during the present racing season.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
THE WISE COURSE.

The attitude which is being taken by
 this government to the end that the
 course it pursues in the present state of affairs shall be above any criti-
 cism is the only one which ought to be considered. This doesn't mean that there cannot be steps taken and prep arations made to guard against even tualities, or that we cannot have in mind the situation that would be pre- scented by the commission of an overt act.
 This country is not anxious to go to war with Germany, or any other na- tion. It would have preferred that no crisis had arisen whereby a severence of diplomatic relations was necessary but inasmuch as it did there was noth- ing else to do but to meet it. But un- til Germany goes further in it's course and proceeds to disregard American rights even as it has given notice that it will, our actions must be such as will not lend encoura cement to the commission of such an act as will plunge us into war. We must keep our hands clean and that is the inten- tions of the government in the stand which it has taken.
 That the nation is standing Loyalty behind the government is evidenced by the support which is promised by the states, by large manufa curing plants and by individuals throughout the country but it is not the time for hys- terical action. The emergency calls for cool and deliberate judgment in every step that is taken. It has pre- son to believe that it will continue and the action of the government in calling attention to the wisdom of such course is both timely and proper.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07

problem of transport Van Deyenter solved in an ingenious manner. He re- stored bridges with spidery construc- ton from local material to carry about
 six tons Then instead of using railway locomotives. he narrowed the gauge of his heavy motorcars so that they could run on light railway wheels over the line.
 cu1ties increased. Some routes were entirely inpracticable for wheeled diff faculties of any description, and plans had to be altered. Meanwhile Shuts gave the enemy no rest in a contsnu- ous series of engagements. In a Waterless area the troops marched AZ miles without rest. The enemy adopt ed a fighting system of falling back from one ambush to another.
 For some distance beyond the Ruwu river, the road passed along the face of the precipitous rocks, around which the Germans had constructed a gelIarey roadway, supported on piles driven obliquely into the face of the rock This howeved was not strong enough to carry the British automobiles, and long delay was caused by the ne- cessity of blasting a road out of the solid rock for a distance of many miles On a spur of the Ulguru Mountains, a little further on, a pass was cut through the rock clear across the range "a notable and enduring engineering feat occupying several weeks
 General Shuts also describes the capture of Dar-es-Salaam and con- cludes with high praise for the endur- ance of his men:
 Their work has been done under tropical conditions, which not only produce bodily weariness and unfitness, but which create mental languor and and finally appai the stout est hearts. To march day by day, and week by week, through the African jungle or high grass in which vision is limited to a few yards. in which danger ludks always near but seldom becomes visible, even when experi- enced, supplies a test to human nature often in the long run beyond the linn its of human endurance"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
GERMAN AMERICAN LOYALTY

There cannot help being much inter- est taken in the attitude which has been manifested by the German news papers in this country and for the most part in the expressions which have been voiced by individuals who have strong ties which bind them to the fatherland, in connection with the break between the United States and Germany. As was to be expected there is regret that such a step has become necessary but as has so often been predicted they have invariably declared their loyalty to this country even if it comes to a declaration of war
 This was only what was expected. Much has been said about the great number of German-Americans who were ready to disregard the land of their adoption and to take up arms with the country of their birth against the United States, but as in many other there has been reason for believing that this was simply talk, and such is now further indicated by the widespread declaration of allegiance to this country in the course which it takes, right or wrong. This attitude is borne out not solely by the newspa- per expressions and by the statements m&Oe Dy well knOWn c1IlZenS or Ger man birth but it is disclosed by the manner in which applications for citi- zenship are being made.
 Canada has experienced much the same sort of loyalty on the part of Germans who reside there and there is even more reason why the allegiance to the flag under which they are liv- ing should exist in this country. That it should is to be expected and that it will is practically assured. America must come first.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
HARD ON RELeIuM.

A surprising hardship imposed in connection with the new German or der concerning naval warfare is that which is imposed upon the commits sion which is endeavoring to give re- lief to the people of Belgium. The vessels which have been engaged in carrying supplies to that country, to relieve the conditions which have been eaused by the overrunning of that neutral country by the Germans, are apparently to be treated the same as the warships of the enemy regardless of their mission of mercy, as has al- ready been indicated by the sinking of one vessel which was returning to this country for another cargo of pro- Fisions and another which was carry Ing grain to Belgium from South America.
 In view of the service which is be- ing rendered through such relief not only to the Belgians themselves but Indirectly to Germany because of the shifting of just so much responsibil- fty from it's shoulders in the care of people from whom it is collecting taxes, and over whom it is maintain 1ng at least a military government and therefore obligated to take care of their needs. it is surprising that an offer similar to that which was made to the United States for a safe passage through the war zone, pro- vided a certain course was followed, was not made to those who are cif- recting this relief work. But the an- Bwer may be found in the notifica- tion which has been given that Ger many henceforth intends to sink hos pital ships. That represents a depIor- able state of mind regardless of what the government is that issues such a fe fov 6,.srr look for that little nation which has suffered so terribly from the unjust acts and hard deeds of these whe had sworn to protect it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
THE APPEAL TO NEuTRALs.

In making his plea to neutral na- lions to follow the step taken by the United States in breaking off diplo- matic relations with Germany be- cause of the announcement of its new policy in the conduct of the war, Pres ident Wilson recognizes that the Ger man government intends to deprive these nations of their rights and to engage in ruthless submarine activity at their expense in order to strike at its enemies. He therefore believes that there should be a united protest in such a manner as he suggests in order to cause Germany to give great CT and deeper consideration to the course which it is pursuing.
 Other neutrals stand in a different position than this government, how ever. While some of them have made protests they have not gone as far as this country did and told Germany that unless it lived up to international law the action which has now been taken would result. Some of them are much more closely connected with Eu- ropean affairs than is this nation and this is particularly true of Hol- land. Switzerland, Denmark and Swe- nen, and it is a noticeable fact that Germany has already made some mod ffications in behalf of the first named, while the last named has for some lime displayed more or less German sympathy.
 Thus while such break as he sug- gests might have an important bear Ing in the situation, there are reasons why they may not consider it prudent to go as far at this time. There are other neutrals, however, such as the South American countries and possibly Spain and Norway which have req pons for showing a more favorable at htude to the proposition.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
THEY HESITAI HE

l Tt makes me tired said the girl who likes to talk. "Au these walls | the girls are releasing are about the way the modern youth neglects them and nocks by himself with others of his kindi They say the usual things about the death and buri@l of chival- ry and want to know what are we coming to-and it is almost every bit their own faulti"
 How so?' asked the unwilling list ener with great interest, being a man. Because the average young woman l nowadays hasn't speck of spartan to talk. She insists on wearing fine linen and dining on cream like the bad little girl in the poem. Some poor be- nighted youth sees her from afar and begins to straighten up and arrange his necktie and don a pleasing ex- pression. And then when he draws
 near he gets the cruel facts in the necki
 @If he is over Is he takes time to
 estimate that by using all his salary
 he might possibly buy Elsie's shoes
 and gloves, but in that case he
 couldn't feed or house her, and she'd
 probably need other raiment besides
 foot and hand wear, and there are
 things like taxes and insurance and
 doctors bills, besides, in life. So,
 struggling his shoulders. he turns his
 back on the charmer. halls Bill or Dick
 and they go away to the theater to-
 gether and sit comfortably in the bal
 cony and have a great time.
 "He couldn't think of insulting Elsie
 by asking her to sit anywhere but on
 the main floor at 'sca1perS' prices. He knows perfectly we'll she'll always be out when he called after that. She wouldn't waste time on him, not much! Do you suppose she could endure hav- ing Susie Topknot smile at her the next day and coo, Oh, I saw you last night up in the balcony! Reginald and had the lovliest seats. five rows from, the front in the orchestra, of coursei Can you really see from up there? It must be so exciting to do odd things like thati I suppose most people would rather sit up there than never go at all, poor things!"
 'It wo%ld take a detached person like Joan of Arc to stand anything like thati Moreover he can't ask Elsie to hop on the street car or the train to go theaterwards. If he is minus his own car it means a taxi. You needn't protest-I heard two male cousins holding an indignation meeting on that subject.
 "They said the girls were mad as matters at the suggestion -of the street frosty, raised eyebrow kind of mad that conveyed it's full meaning without any verbal trimmings. A contemplatiVe glance at a thin silk ankle and paperweight shoes usually was all that was needed to make the young man gracefully swerve his street car remarks into tremulous taxi invitation and go without lun- cheon for two weeks to make up for itl
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Daughter Takes Mothers Place.

MT. Editor: One year ago my dear old mamma Madame Reynard" wrote you letter telling such gay old ducks at fox hunting as William Bradford Jess Phillips, Frank Congdon, Fred Haskell, Charles Saulisbury and many more-includirg Billy CantweIl, that
 was no use, she could give them cards spades and four aces and still win the game, but woe is me, poor old three legged mamma got her dose at last, after six years of as cute work as any fox ever yet did. Her poor old legs didn't wiggle fast enough to get away from Doc" Wallace, (some call him Henry) and when he cslne up here Thursday from Jewett City mamma fell Oh, woe, is me, that my poor old mamma's skin should be made into a mat. What has she done ex- cept gobble up chickens, ducks and Weston's turkeys that she should be killed and skinned after six years of continual victory?
 But pshaw! I must not weep and vail, twill not bring my poor old ma ma back, but I want to pass the word along that I am in the game, and