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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-30
MIR. KIRK QUESTIONS MAYOR WILSON

N)-Why have you and your party platform remain
ed silent the increase in trolley fares to six cents?
(2)Why have you given millions of dollars in street
pavement contracts at exorbant prices to favored
firm without public bidding?
(3)-Hghway Commissioner Bennett Ia Republican,
builds concrete roads for the State and invites all firms
to bid when he gets contracts construction Can
you explain why Commissioner Benefits policy not
be observed in the allotment Of street contracts in Bridge
port2
DIN January 1915 you appointed DR.. Robert J.
Lynch, member of the Board of Apportonment and to
membership the Contract and Supply Board with full
knowledge that Dr. Lynch independent citizen like
ly to speak his views public matters. Dr. Lynch
dropped from these boards two years later when he pro-
member of your administration who was also
member Of the Board Of Contract and Supply and Treasur
er of the Republican Town Committee?
(5)--DeVer H. Warner, millionaire owner of the
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company and the Bridgeport
Light Company has contributed thousands of dollars
your campaign expenses during the past years
you explain why Mr. Warner is financially so generously
inclined toward you?
(6)-When a commission or local appointment is to
by your administration you explain why your
political King first offers the position to
the prospective candidate before he is officially notified
Of his selection by you?
(T-Do you still believe the people should be pre-
vented from voting bonding measures?
civil you continue to sign waiver on paving
contracts and bar out competition the city
money?
Do you believe your pledged word to the people
is sacred obligation as Mayor?
{1o)-Do you still believe the issuing of more bonds
is the only way keep the tax rate you promised
fifteen mills in of the millions of bonds you have
issued and the increase of the tax rate of twenty and
seven-tenths mills?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-30
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-30
THE STRAND

Ben Wilson, one of the most pop
uiar of male screen stars, will be seen
in the latest Butterfly masteplay
.The Spindle of Life,' a thrilling
later day drama presented in But
terf1y's best style. at the Strand the
atre this afternoon and evening. The
remainder of ~ program wiq he
topped by the latest episode OF the
stirring Pathe Astra naasterplay, 1.-THE
Fatal Ring in which is featured
Pearl White and an all star cast Of
supporting players Tomorrow, Win
fired Allen in the startling Triangle
masterpiece, 1.-The Haunted House.
a drama that is sure to please and
entertain one and all. Don't miss the
special Strand programs. Coming on
Thursday. a cinematographic presen-
tation of the sanctity and duties OF
Motherhood, entitled Birth"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-30
EMPIRE

Mary Roberts Rinehart's entertain
ling story. 'tBab's Diary" in the film
adaptation was shown at the Empire
theatre last might with the most
charming screen star OF the day,
Marguerite Clark, in the role Of Bah
the "Sub-Deb." IA ssubIDeb" Is one
who has not as yet made her debut
into society. Readers Of the Satur-
day Evening Post have put their
stamp of approval on the story while
| 1t ran in that publication but in the
screen version those who have read
the tale agree that it Is even more
interesting as q motion picture. ''Bab's
Diary should be seen by every man,
woman and child as 1t Is a picture
that appeals to the older folks and
the young alike.
The story in brief Of "Bab's Diary
tells of Bah (Nfarguerite Clarkl who
| is iSub-Deb', "a young girl who
has not yet made her debut into So
Iciety) not liking the manner in which
she is treated by her parents inas-
much as she Is not allowed to mingls
| in with the folks who call on her
mother. Bab's older sister has made
her debut and is let do as she has a
mind to. This is too much for mis-
tchievous Bah who at once starts to
invent a romance for herself. She
writes notes to herself, sends herself
flowers and finally purchases at a
postcard stand photograph Of a
charming young man and invents q
name for him. The picture she has
purchased is well known stock ac-
tor and from then on the trouble
wakes fast and furious and the audi
enec Is kept heartily laughing until
| the finale Of the play.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-30
POLLS

Charles Chaplin has returned to
Polls. In .The Adyenturer'' he APP
pears for another conquest greater
than any since "The Champion" His
work on the screen is magnificent,
each play being original and novel in
its hunor Chaplin will draw thou
sands to the Poll theatre.
The screen showing is bigger than
eyer, for besides the Hearst-Pathe
display of sights and scenes military
in America, France and Roumania,
there is a big seven-part drama, The
Silent Witness in which Mss Ger
trude Mccoy charms her audiences
in versatile acting. It is a depletion
of social life that has its depth OF
feeling and a gripping plot.
On the vaudeville program Eddie
Bowling, premiere comedian OF
Broadways vaudeville, imparts 9
spirit Of martial supremacy to his
work. Not only does he bring the
tears of laughter to the eye but his
contrast of the bitter side of life is
brought prominently home through
out the laugh-making. He is an artist
supreme in the power OF playing
upon emotion.
six elIupS alIu a 1iA !, 0AoCACoSt
charming toe dancer with six whirl-
wind Deryish dancers. Their act Is
snappy and brought the audience be-
yond the ordinary pitch of excite
ment.
Lamont and Wright, two charming
girls. in fancy costumes. playing the
harrnonica, singing and dancing, are
original and offer the odd in vaude-
Vile. They are refreshing in their
novelties.
Basanabys cockatoos. big full
stage act with Immediately white
plumed birds, we'll trained, is exclus-
I've in it's original ideas. Typicall5
European, the American taste II
thoughtfu1ly catered to-.
Polls bill. well arranged. volumin.
GUS and satisfying must please al
show-goers this week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-30
TO-DAY IN PUGHIsrIo ANNALS

1S91-Tom Williams defeated
George Dawson in four rounds at
Sydney, in battle held for the well
terweigft championship of Australia,
formerly held by Dawson. Williams
refused a return battle. and sailed
for the United States, where he was
defeated by Mysterious Billy Smith in
a bout for the worlds welterweight
championship.
1s0s-Joe Jeanette knocked out
AL Kubiak in the fifth round at Paris,
1912-Frank Moran defeated Ray
Horn in ten rounds at Oakland
1S12-Ray Bronson defeated Clar-
ence English in eight rounds at st
Louis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-30
WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE WORLD
OF THEATRES AND AMUSEMENT

away to face the charge of a con.
fessed murder,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-30
Redfern Corsets

Practical demonstration this week
Particular women who pay atten-
ton to details are not careless in
selecting Corsets. The woman who
dresses vel, who really cares how she
looks, knows that she must have a
correct Corset.
Wearing a Redfern which has
been fitted, makes one feel quite sat
isfed. second moor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-30
Camp Comforts

Boxes, ready to mail to the soldiers
8 Khaki Handkerchief and
small Silk Flag, Is cts
2Khaki Handkerchiefs, ~
Sleeping Cap,
French Mirror and Silk Flagh $1.25
4 Khaki Handkerchiefs,
Sleeping Cap,
French Mirror and Silk Flag,
4 French English Book, $1.75
Strong boxes for mailing, easy to
send, United States Flag in each
because it is demanded that every
soldier must have his flag.
Handkerchief Section, main floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-30
WHAT THE WORKING PEOPLE sW0RE
IDYFG. E Moore).


Cliff was sitting sad and weary
ssis AT headquarters, dark and dreary
John II. meekly stood beside him
AS though rooted to the floor,
Whenyto their astonlshed vision
THEREBY within the door
Working people by the SCORE.
Than they spoke In tones Of ianguor,
* Raised. short, but not In ager
Qlif and John intently listened
AS they had In years before,
Then they turned away disguised
Whom hsy saw their scheme was busted,
When the working people swore,
X Cliff and John, to think IL over
Clouds Of sadness round us hover,
You have certainly been drifting
Drifting toward rocky shore,
Wher8 we'll leave you in the cleaning
With your following bdindly roaming
Thus the working people swore
We for years have served yeu blindly,
Did your bidding quite supinely,
Listened to your smooth orators
As they loudly rant and roar,
We will never, though it grieve US,
Let your words again deceive us,
Thus the common people swore
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-30

In collision with the running gear
of an ascending aeroplane, Private
Joseph Hayes, 26 years old, of the
New York Third Aero Squadron, was
Instantly killed at Camp Donephan,
Okla,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-30
Blankets and Comfortables

A complete showing of all wool,
part wool and cotton Blankets.
These blankets are in all white,
plaids, or fancy effects, the weaves
thick and soft, yet light and warm,
just what will. be needed for cold
nights.
Cotton Blankets, double bed sizes,
1928 and $3.25 pair
White Wool Blankets, three sizes,
from S. up to $22.50 pair
Comfortables, cotton, wool or down
filed, from $525 to $14.0O each
Crib Comfortables,
$2.25 and $3.25
Third moor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-30

Perry g. Hayes of Menden, Ohio.
one OF the Consular Service men Of
the United States, declared that the
Chilean army Is prof German and the
navy pro-Ally.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-30
Laces for Gowns

Flounces = Flounces, remember
that enough hounces will make a
whole gown-and such gown !!
Filets, Venise, Chanti1ly, Net Tops
Trirnnnahg Section. main floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-30
A Display Of Beds
White and Ivory Ename1ed

An order for these Beds placed
some time ago is now here. They are
of ivory and brass, new patterns and
prices moderate.
Beds with continuous posts and
filing rods, from $3.50 to $1,000
Beds with attractive panels or or
namented with colored rosettes, from
$14.50 up to $500
Brass Beds lacquered or satin fin
ished, some with continuous posts and
turned mounts, $21.50 and $500
Brass Beds, heavy and substan-
tial, from $4,000 up to $500
Fourth moor.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11
YOUNG ROBBERS
CAUGHT BY POSSE
Were Surrounded in Corn Field
Surrendered Without
a Struggle.

Yankton, S. D., Oct. 6.-Harry Win
mms and Homer Wilson, completely
surrounded in 4 corn field by a large
posse from Utica. Lesterville and Scot
land. gave themselves up late Wednes-
day. as they broke from the corn field
TO meet guns in the hands OF Dean Fish
peck and Gale Snedecor. of Utica. Both
were young men and nae robbed Ed
kundert's store at Utica the night be-
lore OF clgarets, two guns, some watches
to the value of S25. n had to get
away on a team stolen from L. e.
Sailer. The team was ditched a few
miles from Utica. with a note saying
the horses belonged in Utica. Brought
TO this city the robbers admitted they
got cold feet after the robbery. deserted
the team where it could be found, and
MD themselves. They We're hotly pur-
sued and on seeing capture certain the
two young men gave themselves up
without a fight. although both were
rme They were brought here and
await trial for robbery in the third dc
gree.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11
Tho origin Of the phrase to TAX
Erenrh Yea Nen has hnen the sipnal faI


The origin Of the phrase to take
French leave" has beer the signal for
many q pathological contest, but the
outcome OF them. for the most part, he's
been to increase interest in the ques-
ton. It has been plausibly suggested
that the custom Of disappearing unob-
trusively from a crowded reception, in
stead OF elbowing ones way through q
throng OF people. to reach the hostess.
a custom which was the natural out
growth of courteous consideration for
every n involved, was borrowed by
the English from the French. Again, IL
has been suggested that the French. in
the phrase. French leave" has no con-
nection with the French people. except
to the extent Of what Is implied in tho
etymolOgy OF the word frank mean
ing free: and that the expression may
mean simply a permission not granted
but assumed. But the question is fur
Their muddled by the fact that tho
French have q phrase. "prendre congo
\ la maniere Anglaise." or "se ~retlrer
= PAnglaise." with precisely the Same
Significance, with the hit at the Eng
lfsh. In Germany the phrase is identi-
cal with the English. From Hilpert's
German dictionary 1t would appear that
1t is more than 100 years old, while the
custom which 1t celebrates. withdraw
ing without final leave taking, was an
established practice In Germany 30d
years ago.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11
|. w. w. LEADERS DENY
GOVERNMENT CHARGES

Chicago, Oct. 3.-Whether an organ
ization can go on strike in war time.
and whether members of organizations
can stay on a strike hen that strike
was initiated before the war started,
are the two paramount issues between
the United States government and the
166 indicted members of the l. w. w.
according to Otto Christensen, attorney
for the 1. w. w.
Sweeping denial OF each Of the charg-
es named in the indictment was made
by Christensen.
1.-The /. W. W. has at no time taken
a positive position in regard to the
war; he said. Some of the strikes
are charged with starting to embarass
the government were started before the
wal began. AS to our alleged attempt
to fight CONSUMPTION, l refer federal
agents to the large number of I. w. W.
members who are now in the various
cantonments. The charge that Ger
man money has been backing the or.
ganization Is ridiculous
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11
MOTHERS HEROIC ACT
SAVES CHILDS LIFE

Pierre, S. D., Oct. 6.-Mrs. J. e. Clark
son, of Harding county, was forced to
decide whether to amputate the arm
Of her little daughter. or allowing the
child to suffer with her arm crushed
in the machinery of a power washing
machine until she could &c q long dis
lance for help. She decided that as the
arm was so badly mangled that it would
have to be cut off. she would perform
the operation. With the implements at
hand she cut the suffering child loose.
and hurriedly getting a team ready,
TOOK her to the nearest physician,
"here the injured stump was properly
cared for.
The child had been left alone in a
n where a power washing machine
was running. and her arm was caught
in the cogs.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11

Report comes from the United States
department Of the interior that per-
manent home and means of self-sup-
port are now being offered by the gov.
eminent to the Papago Indians of Ari-
INA The Papago Indians, who num-
Der about 5000. are q remarkably in
dustrious people. Fer centuries they
have lived in southern Arizona, crowded
back into barren and desert territory
sustained life. Yet here they managed
to carry on agriculture, and first in
troducod to arid regions the "Papago
bean" or tepary bean. n hardy vege.
table which IL said to have no little food
value.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11
PERU VOTES BREAK
OFF WITH KAISER
Action of Congress Decided by
Almost Unanimous Vote, Fol
lowing Delayed UltimatHm.

Lima, Peru, Oct. 7.-(Delaye1l-Ths,
Peruvian government probably will
soon break off diplomatic relations
with Germany. The first step was
taken today when congress, by an al
most unanimous vote, decided in favo,
of such q course.
The Peruvian government or Sep
tember 26 instructed it's minister AT
Berlin to present 10 the German gov
a demand that satisfaction be
given within eight days for the sink
ing by a submarine of the Peruvian
bark Lorton, inside Spanish territorial
waters. 1t was added that il the de
mand was not met, diplomatic relations
would be broken.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11
|CH|LD Wandered
AWAY ON PRA|R|ES
Fear of Wolves Caused Search.
ers Anxiety Until Little
One Was Found.

Fairfax, S. D, Oct. 3.-Scores Oh
searchers turned out when the 2-year-
old child Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Ferris.
living on a ranch neal Fairfax, disap-
peared. The child wandered away just
about dusk, adding to the frenzy of the
parents, and not until a search continu-
Ing nearly the entire night was the
child found. The wolves in the neigh
borhood howled that night more hide
ously than usual, and drove the frigh-
tened mother almost frantic, she fear
ing thai the animals had attacked hen
child. The child was unhurt- 1t had
wandered over n mile from home and
I1nally became lost in a thicket, where
1t was found " the searchers.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB
DINNER FOR WELLlVER

Washington, D. c.. Oct. 8.-ludsors
c. W%e!liver. formerly of The Sioux City
Tribune. and lean of the Iowa news
paper correspondents at the capital. will
be the guest of honor at a dinner to.
be given by the National Press ciut,
this week by his old associates on the
Washington Times.
"Jud." rs he is Familiarity called by
every newspaper man east Of the Mis-
sissippi. by statesmen n near states
men and at least two ex-presidenta, ia
back home on a leave of absence from
his post as London correspondent OF
the New York Sun.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11
ALL OF THE BOYS IN TWO
FAMILIES ENTER ARMY

Rapid City, s, D.. Oct. e.-When
Company /, Rapid City's company in
the Fourth regiment. n the hospital
corps. ais stationed at Rapid City,
left for Camp Greene. at Charlotte, N.
c.. one family sent three boys with
them and another two boys, in both
cases being all OF the sons in the two
families.
The family of M. r. Holly sent three
boys as follows: Morris Holley went as
first sergeant in Company l, George
Holly went as Il reservist with Com
pany l, and Jerry, the older son, went
as a private. first class, in the hospital
corps. While the Fourth regiment was
on the border last yea the three boys
were serving with Company I. but both
Jerry and George were dismissed. as
their time had expired. They both re-
enlisted when the call came this sum-
mer.
The family Of A. K. Thomas, cashier
Of the First National bank OF this city,
sent both boys, Walter and Loren, with
Company l.. h former is a corporal
in the company and the latter is a
private, first class.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11
is BADLY WOUNDED BY
DISCHARGE OF REVOLVER

Deadwood, S. d., Oct. 5.--Claudia
Platt, aged is, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Plat. was accidentally shot
through the left side n is in u serious
condition. Herself and other children
were playing with a 3S-caliber revolver
during the temporary absence Of their
parents when the weapon was acct
dentally discharged. The bullet entered
the girls left side below the collar bone
and passed out at the back near the
blade. The bullet was soft
nosed and tore a large piece Of flesh
from the girl where it emerged.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11
Y. M. C. A. WILL ASK
BIG SUM FOR ARMY WORK

Chicago. Oct. "a wal fund Of $685.
900, 900 for the benefit of the American
army now in Europe and for American
troops in the army cantonments. will
be solicited throughout the United
States by the Young Mems Christian
association in the week beginning No
vember II. according to an announce
ment today.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11

! In l Maccabees, Kill. 8. India is reck-
oned among the countries which the
king Of Pergamus received out of the
former possessions of Antiochus the
Great. A more authentic notice Of the
country occurs in l Maccabees xi. 81.
An active trade was carried on be-
tween India and western Asia. The
trade opened by Solomon with Ophir
through the Red sea consisted chiefly
Of Indian articles. The Indians were in
cluded under the chronological title OF
Cush. Genesis X, 81,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11
DESERTED wife
WAS REMEMBERED
South Dakota Woman Left Es-
tate of Husband Who De-
serted Her Years Ago,

Rapid City, s. d. oct. 6.-Mrs. Cha
lotte Meade, for many years a resident
of Pennington county, has been advised
that she is TO receive n comfortable
fortune from the estate of her husband.
who deserted her % years ago in the
east, and whom she mad not seen since
that time.
BY providing that she receive the
bulk of his estate as we'll as his pen
sion, he having been u veteran Of the
civil war. he evidently attempted to
atone for his desertion of his wife. Mrs.
Meade had never applied for n divorce,
believing that some day her husband
would return to her. She was left pen
niless and for many years Il made a
living for herself by taking care OF
rooms.
She will receive enough cash from
her husbands estate to keep her in ease
during the remainder of her life. After
Il visit with her mother, who is 80 years
pf age, and whom she has not seen
since she was deserted by her husband
q quarter century ago, h will AXE
up her permanent residence at Baker,
Mont. One Of her ons has been APP
pointed administrator of the estate.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11

The most important change in the
Red Sea has been the drying up of
its northern extremity. The tongue OF
he sea has dried up for a distance Of
at least SO feet from its ancient head.
thus fulfilling the prophecy OF Isaiah
xi. 15 and xix, s. An ancient canal con-
veyed the waters of the Nile to the Red
sea The drying up Of the head of the
gulf appears to have been the chief
cause Of the neglect and ruin Of this
canal.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11
AMERICAN SOLDIERS
MUST LEAVE MASCOTS

Washington. D. c., Oct. 6.-Americau
troops sent to England for a%dditiona!
training must leave behind their mas
cots under orders issued today by the
war department. The admission OF ami
mails to England is forbidden, except
by special permit, and the military al
taches in London have declined to seek
further PERMITS
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11
SOUTH DAKOTA BAPTlSTS
MEETING AT WATERFOWL

W~atertown. S. D., Oct. 6.-Officers Of
the Ministerial union were elected at
the opening session of the 36th annual
South Dakota Baptists' convention, re-
sulting In the choice of the following:
Rev. H. G. Dockman, of Onida. presi-
dent; Rev. Parker Smith, of Parker,
vice president; Rev. Walter Ingram. of
Mitchell, secretary treasurer; Rev. S.
w. Bird, of Clear Lake, preacher of the
next annual lecture. h convention
opened with a record attendance and
will last until Sunday night.
Many important matters are to come
before the convention. among them a
general revision Of the constitution and
by laws.
A lively contest Is expected to de-
velop over choice Of the place of the
next convention, with Huron the first
and a strong bidder.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11
CEMENT INDUSTRY WILL
TAKE ON NEW ACTIVITY

Yankton, S. d, Oct. 5.-After being
closed down for 10 years the Western
Portland Cement works will be opened
IN the spring, and is now IN the hands
OF a repair crew., and will be increased
In capacity from 1000 to 5000 barrels
per day. The Sandusky Cement com
pany OF Cleveland, Ohio, has purchased
the plant. it is announced, and deeds
have been recorded in confirmation.
The plant was worth $4,000 at n
time,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11
BOSTON JOURNAL soLn

Boston. Oct. 6.-1he absorption by
the Boston Herald of the Boston Jour
nal. which has been a factor In the
morning newspaper field in New Eng
land for more than three-quarters of a
century. is announced. The Herald viii,
be issued under the title the Boston
Herald and the Boston Journal.
The Journal was first published in
1871.