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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
INVESTMENT SECURITIES

MORTGAGE NOTES and Commercial paper bought and sold. Mortgage foreclosures stopped at once. Lester c. Lowe, Room 409, Warner build ing, Tel 228 Noble.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13

o. h. FLEMING 2*@ REAL ESTATE AND RENTS
 HOUSES FOR SALE One, two and three family houses, any section of city you want; easy terms; also lots. farms and factory sies, all bargins.
 952 Main St., City Savings Bank Bldg. Phone 25Oj Bridgeport, Conn.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
FARMS FOR SALE

FARM FOR SALE, s5 acres, confor- table seven room house, productive soil, raise anything. $1,O0O. $500 cash. Casey, 307 Conn. National bank building. Phone Noble 297.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13

}. WEISS, upholsterer. box springs. hair mattresses made to order, fur, niture refinishing. lo37 State EE. Casino Building. 6s-num 22s1.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13

10 OcRENT-Residence on Gclden Ein recently renovated. Store on Main St Store on East Main Edwin Erauenberger. 164 State St.. Bar Rum 2649.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
UPHoLsTEKERs

WE WILL COVER and furnish alt material for piece parlor suit, guarantee all workmanship as hrsr class, ten patterns to select from. for S12 to s15. Seally Bros, 40l State street. Pe stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
LOST AND FOUND
Lars FOR SALE

SMALL FARMS and 10 acre plot, 1-2 miles from city. Bargains. c. H. Fleming, 952 Main St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
RESTAURANT
STORAGE AND TRUCKING

STORAGE, new detached private house, now ready for furniture, etc. Clean separate rooms. Osterhout, 80 Hollister Ave, Barnum .6016-12.
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08
Rabindranath Tagore Will Fill
Postponed Date Here on Wednesday

Sir Rabindranath Tagore, the Hindu
poet dramatist, lecturer, philosopher,
prophet, and holder OF the Nobel
prize in literature of 1918, will appear
at the Fontenelle ball room on
Wednesday night at S:ls, The noted
eastern sage was to appear last FRI
day night at the Brandeis, but the
date was cancelled on account OF ILL
ness. The management announces
that Tagore certainly will be here for
next Wednesday, January 10.
A committee composed OF L, U,
Graft, superintendent OF the Omaha
city schools: Mrs. w. c. IRE, prcsi-
dent OF the Fine Arts society: Miss
Kate MeHugh, president Of the Drama
league, and Mrs, Syfert. president Of
the Omaha Woman's club, have ehaec
OF the arrangement OF the reception
and introduction OF Sir Rabindranath
Tagore, DR.. d, +, jenkins, president
OF Omaha university. win Introduce
the eastern poet and will preside at
the occasion,
The following will form the com
mittee Of reception. which will meet
Tagore at the station and conduct
him to the Fontenelle, DR.. D. Z. Jcn.
kins, E, U. Graft, Mrs. w. G. IRE.
Mrs. T.. NJ, Syfcrt. Miss Kate Nc
Hugh. N. s. Davidson.
Special announcement will be made
at the high schools and colleges OF
the city Monday morning, a reduced
price having been made Tor students,
Mr.. Pearson, Tagore manager, will
accompany him to the city. They
come to Omaha from Des MONIES.
where Tagore appears on the evening
OF the 9th At the Des Moines Audi.
forum. Mr., Davidson. who has been
making the advance arrangements
here, will have charge OF the appear
ance at Des Moines, He states that
the interest in Dcs MONIES is very
gratifying.
Tasore is OF a retiring nature. and
since his health is failing. he will not
meet society or literary leaders. Re.
porters and the reception committee
will be the elected ones to meet the
distinguished visitor. He appears al.
together in his Hindu robes and tur-
ban. Not only does he appear with
the native costume on the stage. but
IN every day life and travel He will
dine alone in his room and his room
will likely be the most secluded one
in the hotel.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08
EX-REGENT KALEY
DIES OF PNEUMONIA
Widely Known Red Cloud Citi-
zen Passes Away in Los
Angeles.
HAS BROTHER IN OMAHA

Red Cloud, Neb., Jan. 7.-(Special
Telegram. l-Charles W. Haley, a
widely known citizen OF Red Cloud,
prominent in political circles and a
worldwide traveller, died at 9 o'clock
Saturday evening in Los Angeles,
where in company with his sister,
Miss Bess Haley of Lincoln. he went
about ten DAYS ago to spend the win
ter, The cause of death was pneu-
MONA. The body will be brought
here for interment,
Mr.. Haley leaves four brothers. Al
bert U and David Fl. Haley of this
city, ]. L. Haley Of Omaha and J..
A. Haley OF Ehmyra, o., also three
sisters. Mrs, w. r. Black of Boulder,
Coio,,. Mrs. Anna Gather and Miss
Bess Haley of Lincoln.
Mr., Haley was born in Ohio in
1886 and came to this county in 1874,
where he studied law with his brother,
H. S. Haley. with whom he formed
a partnership, upon being admitted
to the bar in 1876
Shortly afterward he became con-
nccted with the land department OF
the Burlington. continuing as their
representative for many years. He
was elected county Judge in 1879, was
appointed state representative i'll 1881,
and was elected TO the same position
in 1904.
From 1881 to 1905 he served as mem
Der OF the State Board Of Education
and from 1894 to 1893 as regent OF
the state university.
He was prominent in Masonic cir
eles. being a member Of the blue
lodge, the chapter, eommandery and
the mystic shrine. He served one
year as high priest OF the grand chap
ter. He was appointed by Governor
Mickey as member Of his staff.
Much Of his time in late years has
been spent in travel in the course of
which he made trip around the
world aud tour OF Palestine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08
Judge ThorneIl Leaves
Bench to Practice Law

SllenAndoAh Ia. ian. 7.~-(SptciaIl
80 Judge Al h, Thornen Of Sidney, who
hks been district Judge for thirty
years, I longer term than any other
Judge ii Iowa has served. will resign
10 become partner with his son. A,
Nj Thesnell, III Sidaey, in q law pfAe~
sses He ii u years old and has raised
large family. Recently the old Thor.
Acll home Al Sidney was sold and the
}udee and his wife moved 10 q modern
bungalow. The governor viii name
The SUCCESSION ii Judge Thofnell and It
II expSSsed r. S Stevens 81 hamhutg,
who has received the endorsement o.
fcer>AflAs Of the lawyers in the FIJI.
seensh district VIII be appointed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08
THREE JUDGES SIT In
TWO-CENT FARE CASE
Suit Brought by Railroads in
Illinois May Have Bearing in
Other States of Union.
OUTCOME BEING WATCHED

Chicago, Jan. THE decision Of
three judges OF the United States dis
trict court, sitting en- banc here IN
the Iliionis accent fare case yesterday,
does not settle the litigation, but
clears the legal decks for the real
controversy, according TO statement
issued by counsel for the railroads
tonight,
Twenty-eight railroads operating in
Illinois sued for an, injunction against
the Public Utilities commission to
restrain it from enforcing the Illinois
law, which is said to conflict with
rate of "a cents authorized by the
Interstate Commerce commission.
Today the judges denied the petit
ton without prejudice" and midi
Gated the burden rests with the Utili-
ties commission.
The immediate effect Of today's
proceedings was to pave the way, for
a decision by Judge Lands on an
AppuC2ttOu IUf = pSINaaucnl AlluHCs
ton. In this way decision on the
merits of the case is expected to be
attained, with a decision by the su-
preme court 10 ultimate view.
Cases of a similar nature have
been to the upper court before, but
the present one is said to present.
the ciearest issue between states
rights and those OF the federal gov
eminent. Ten states other than Hi
nois have 2-cent fare laws, namely,
Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Min
nesota, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas,
Oklahoma and Michigan. All are
watching the pending case.
The statement of railroad counsel
said in part. The case IS Of unusual
importance in that il squarely pre-
sents to the court conflict between
the national and state authorities IN
the matter OF railroad rates"
The new hearing by Judge Lands
will begin next Tuesday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08
Funeral Of Presbyterian
Pastor at Central City

Central CITY. Neh, Jan. s.--{Spe-
cai Telegram, The funeral service
AZ Dr.. Samuel CcnshcAre was held at
the Presbyterian church IN this cav
YESTERDAY afternoon and asafsng the
heuf the busiaess houses were closed.
Rev. John d. Nils, pastor Of the
Friends church, delivered the sermon
and was assisted ~ Rev. Bryant
Howe. pastor az the Methodist church.
Fer a period OF kftcen months Dr.
Conybcare had Been pastor Of the
PRESBYTERIAN church IN this city and he
was recognized throughout the state
As an able minister IN every capacity.
rrscs TO coming 70 Cehtvsl Ssy IN
the ian al 1915 he had served for nine
wears As pastor al Central Park Pres
hsscrsan church at Cedar Rapids, Ia,
He was prominent IN Masonic circles,
which order attended the service in a
hods,
nj. CoayScsre. Who was S. years OF
age, i survived BY his write, tsso sons
ana cue daughter, The body. accom-
panscd Nv the sarnils. representatives
~ Inc church and the Masonic lodge,
wss taken TO Cedar Rapids, Ia TOT
burial.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08
Lincoln's Property
Valuation Doubled
trrom a STAN cerespendsnt)

trrom staff corrcspoadent)
Lincoln, Jan. 7.--(Special. bit may
be interesting to the people Of Ne
braska to know that the total valua-
ton OF Nebraska's capital city has
doubled in the last twelve years. ac-
cording to yearly statement pub
lished by Lincoln newspaper, from
valuation OF SsS.600,0 1000 in 1905. II
jumped to So 00, 900 in 1916.
Taking the assessors figures for il
the assessed valuation, which is con-
sidcrcd to be about so per cent OF the
full valuation, was $50, $40 in 1905
and last year was reported at $50
oe660o
Bank ciearings increased from Soo.-
S24,o4i in 1915 to Sls6,s,S,362 in 1916;
deposits IN banks from SIi,00S,lll to
Slo,s7l,l47; loans and discounts from
S.sS+,&sS TO Si2,2S7,s7S. and gross
postofiec receipts from ssos,soo to
$s07.sls.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08
Conductor on Street Car Forty
Years and Dies Worth Half Million

sons OF the millions who have handed
their nickeis over 10 him dreamed
that the nethodical old man had all
this wealth. Two sons inherit the
fortune. Torborg had a number OF
sayings:
Good spenders may be good icl-
lows, but bank account needs no
friends"
Never pay for having work done
that yon can DO yourself"
Make your vacations pile up your
dividends"
The man who stops work IS like
the old mill out OF use; he falls to
pieces"
The las, bit OF philosophy is said to
account for his sticking TO job whsch
for many years he had ceased TO need
as an income producer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08
Relations Cordial.


Continuing, Mr.. Gerard said:
~sNevcr since the beginning OF the
war have the relations between Ger
many and the United States been as
cordial Is now. | have brought back
an olive branch from the president
or don't you consider the presidents
message an olive hranchs
III, personally. am convinced that
~ long as Gernany's fate IS directed
hy such fficnds as my tFseads-the
chancellor and DR.. Heiiferieh and Dr..
Self. by Admirals Won Capelie tminis-
Ter of The nAvye, Hoitxendofd lhcad
81 the naval general stsff) and Won
Maelter ygcnerai advisor to the en-
perosNs BY Generals Won Hindenhurg
{sAief 81 the general <taiD and Laden
dosH FIRST QuafteFsn2stes etnetaD and
last but NOT least my friend thinner
man. the relations between the two
countries are running no risk.
Toward the end OF the evening DR.,
Zimmerman. who had been attending
a conference. with the Aussro- Hun
garsan foreign minister, Count Czernin
voa Chudinitz, appeared at the han-
Quet. Addressing the guests, the Ger.
man foreign secretary pointed oat
that large number OF persons had
supposed thar Ambassador Gerard
would not return to this Ncountty al
bArhArsans,' but that Ne had been sure
the ambassador would return IN good
health and WITH good intentions.
Continuing, nr Zimmerman SAID
I'll always ccllabcratcd with Mr..
Gerard, Ia excellent Kramer and with
mutual confidence, SO that fcei sare
that the friendly and trus,fnl relations
between both countries vii continue
in The way expressed by Mr.. Gerard :
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08
RICHMOND MAY
LOSE OLD PLACE
Douglas County Member Said
to Have Struck Snag In
Cities and Towns.
HOWARD GETS WHAT WANT


Lincoln, Jan. 7.--tSpeciai. )--Wher
the legislature begins its work Tues.
day afternoon, il is understood that
the committee on committees OF the
two houses will have the assignments
IL readiness to report
On account OF the usual harmony
which prevails whenever democratic
delegation Is sent from Douglas
county, Il Is understood that Rich
mond Of that county will not get the
craftsmanship OF the committee on
cities and towns, II is understood
that this may 60 to Schneider another
Douglas county members, and Il is
possible that Richmond may not be on
the committee, This is rumor, but Il
Is probably authentic, as Il has been
shown several times since the mem
bers arrived that there is not as much
bsothcrly feeling between them as
there Nigh, be-
Il asked for nothing and got
everything wanted" was remark
made by Representative Howard OF
Douglas this morning, so i can be
considered that Jerry gets the chair
nanship on labor.
Nayior OF Dawes will be the chair.
man OF the committee on engrossed
bills, without a question, He held this
position al the last session and show
ed himself as being the right man in
the right place, so there is not likely
TO be a change.
II Is rather figures that Trumble
may get the Craftsmanship OF the COM
mittec on corporations and out Of
sympathy for Reagan, who Is IN in a
hospital in Omaha, he will probably
be given his old place as chairman OF
the railroads committee, As indicated
before there will be no opposition to
Fries as chairman OF the claims COM
mittec and because OF his interest In
irrigation, McAllister Of Dakota may
set the irrigation. water power and
drainage committee. The chairman
shin 81 the live stock aud grazing
committee will probably 20 10 Daa.
II Il said that the committee on
committees has made an effort not to
put any member on moro than two
committees, especially Il the commit.
tecs are important
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08
Norton's Strength
Question Of Hour
At State Capital
tFrem . st.ff cerrespenaen,. }

Lincoln, Jan. 7,--tSpecial. The
prevailing opinion which was evident
indicating that Representative Norton,
while defeated for the Craftsmanship
OF the committee on committees, had
gained control OF tina, committee, is
denied by some OF the members OF
the committee,
rsNorton hasn't control Of any
thing" said one of them today,
Neither is he going to get control
either OF the committee or of this
legislature"
However, there is a pretty well
defined belief that the Polk county
member will have a hand in legisla.
ton when the time comes for him to
get busy Norton is well known to
Ne shrewd player OF the political
game, He has Just enough friends
among the members who will back
him on most any kind Of fight he
may undertake to put up,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08
TWO MEN KILLED IN
FIGHT WITH ROBBERS
Posse of Officers and Citizens
Attack the Outlaws While
Camping in Ravine.
BOTH SIDES OPEN FIRE

Nowata, Okl., Jan. Yin fight
yesterday with a band of robbers,
eighteen miles northeast of here, John
Garretson and Marshal Bullock OF
Delaware were shot and killed and
son of Garretson wounded. The rob-
bers were camping in ravine. sur
rounded by dense forest
According to people living in the
neighborhood, the men had made the
ravine their rendezvous for several
days and were always heavily armed.
After Garretson and Bullock were
killed. two men were sent to Nowata
and Delaware for reinforcements. The
man who came here said general
fight was in progress when he left,
Efforts to trace the gangs involved
in the recent robberies were futile
until today. when officers here and at
Delaware were notified of the camp
OF the outlaws. Seventeen men volun-
.teered to hunt the robbers, the men
from Delaware scouting up one side
OF the ravine while the deputies from
Nowata took the other side.
A sentinel of the outlaws discovered
the Delaware men advancing and gave
the alarm. The robbers opened FIRE
and were answered by shots from
both sides of the ravine, which forced
them to positions behind the auto
mobiles of the Delaware posse,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08

Chicago. ain. s.--henry Torbore
died here today leaving q fortune Of
Ss0a00N. most Of |, accumulated dur
ing the last forty years while con-
dactor on street car Of the Blue
Island avenue inc. He was rs years
old ana died while at work.
Between the ages Of IA and 10 Tor
borg saved $500 In the next ten
years. always saving his meney, he
worked on sugar plantations and
Wharfs along the Gull of Mexico.
Then he carne to Chicago and IN
vested his savings in real estate, He
got a JOB with the street car company,
continued to save and TO invest IN ont.
lying property,
The growth al the city to pcpula-
tion OF 900, eco tells the story Of the
growth 81 his fortune, but few per
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08

North kcNd, Neb.. Jan. F.--<Spe-
SSai The farmers 81 Dodge eoanty
&fe disshine Their land 70 good &ayan-
s&Ecs Considerable dstchire was aoae
IL this vicinity last summer, bat the
work VII be done moro extensively
Inc ccming SEASON Two new ditch
Inc machines costing 5000 and s., ,s0N
each. have becn purchased one hs,
Lewis Rseso The ether by leo Merely.
EosA parties have large contracts for
work, beginning N the spring.
Mf. and Mrs, = d. faesee OF Boyd
SoAnss are here visiting friends,
NufFaS TIC last three days 81 1916
@boat $4,000 basheis IL gram were
marketed here.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08

lsSaAaseh Neha jan 9s--t SPECIAL
- Ben Mchhefs the i4~gear-old son 81
Dick Vsbbet. who aives north of Sser.
haxs ~ss thrown from his horse yes
tcf2ay asoxMiag. He struck On his
head sga was rendered unconscious.
I'VE faanS man was en- his way 10
school, and, rs the 2ceidcns happened
He 4 ssde street, the lad l&y Sn the road
Mnua tie middle al the Afternoon be-
sesS beng discovered, he aid moi re-
EAsA consciousness unta that night.
M Henes were broken and ne sin re-
x,xsxfsf ANY,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08
New Masonic Temple at
Alliance Nearly Ready

Alliance, Neb-, Jan, 7.-(Spcoial, y
The new Masonic building at Alliance
is now nearing completion When
this work IS contaminated It viii give
10 the Alliance lodge the finest Ma
sonic home IN western Nebraska. The
building presents an excellent appear
ance and represents an outlay OF about
Ss0000 The lower floor Will be taken
up by two modern store rooms, while
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08
HYMEaEAL.
E1ekson.wallin.

Stromsbufe, Neb., Jan, T-(Spe-
eial,l--Albinus Erickson, who made
an unsuccessful race for sheriff OF
Polk county last fall,sw married to
Mrs, Betsy Wallin OF this city. The
newly married couple began house.
keeping IN the splendid homo occupied
BY the bride. They were married at
York by the comfy jadge- Mrs, Erick-
sea owns property In the city and a
good farm near town.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08

1x<4snsStk, N<h. Jan. f.---4 Special }
60 I'M fnncrsa 81 &oScsts Dew was
aySla ii si< Rspsist church s1Iss sfscr~
ssson Il 2 O'CLOCK, ard p,as cenincfe1
~ the pastor, Res r. B. Stevens. Is
sisted ~ Rev. & "a Marsh ard Rev.
A4. M Afwcrson. Members OF the
xsaana AzTrS ot aiss Rcpnbiis pest and
41Aa FSHcxx' hedge sitrnard Is pay
Sft5f erstsst 10 Hhf departed Srottcs
zn1<gnnsa wss ir <hs Tccsrmsch cusne-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08

Fremont, Neh, Jan ESPECIAL ~
Dfhcess IL the LntAeran Orphans
home here have received weird 81 the
tSunAing ~ ]. g. VIM Of Fora Col-
hns, Colo. and his son, who was
sacptcA hy family at Bstsas Creek
several years ago, The father had
searched for eight years Tor the son.
Mr. Vim formerly lived IN Omaha,
where he was employed as brakeman
on passenger run between that place
and Kansas Coy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08

Fremont, Neh. Jan, f.--cSfccisi. 49,
5nass T. NJ Rasson returned from
Eenss&a CRY, where he presided at a
ScSsien III DISTRACT coaft, when Mrs.
fxyakara. believed By gaaee Basson 70
be The first woman ever elected 70 the
pfSrs 81 clerk I'll the district csuft in
NEBRASKA, assumed her new Astics.
Mrs. FasMhaan. who won eus IN tho
<srs8,aief, hast IAN on siIs dry rocket w
4 w sns5orfss. acsaStcd herself enssc
cs<d5fxSs. according se gsdge Hrtton.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08

Treat Coughs and Colds at Once.
Dangerous bronchial lung ailments follow
neglected cclds-take DR.. Kings New Dis
oovery. it will keep you well AL drug
Efstx-Adyertisemeni-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08
Farmers Arm Broken.

Tecumseh. Neb., Jan. 1.-(Special)
John FosA . farmer living 1--WE miles
north OF Sterling. is suffering with a
broken arm. He was starting home
from Sterling when his team became
frightened, ran away and he was
thrown opt OF his rig. His right arm
was broken above the wrist.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08

MISSISSIPPI BELLE TO CHRISTEN NEW NAVAL FIGHT
ER-When the battleship Mississippi slides down the
WAYS at Newport News January Is Miss Camilla Nc
Besth Of Meridian Miss, will give the fighter the
name of her native state.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08

Persistence is the Cardinal Virtue Ii
Advertising.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08

the second and third floors will be
given over entirely to club and lodge
rooms.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08

AMUSKAIESTs,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-08

his return to Germany, he said, he had
delivered to the different German re.
lief funds about toN. 900 marks
R.,.ss>ns N~v~3ssl