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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-10-09
THE SPEEDERS.

Some automobile men from another town got to talk
ING in Of the garages the other night and it was inter-
eng to get their point of view They talked freely
than they would have done in the presence of newspaper
man from their own town.
They exchanging notes about the various drivers
of their home community, and who had a special
reputation for speeding. One man, according to them,
was the terror of the neghborhood He seemed to be
utterly upset when along that he could not
pass. He would be for days. He never content
until he got in front Of everything in sight.
He would work queer stunts to get BY If there
was line of ahead of him, he would never stop to
consider whether he could ge by than one AS soon
as there seemed to be half enough narrow road
along he would 60 If he couldn't pass the second car
he would nose his way between that car and the one
ne had Just passed Most drivers usually would give up
Their right of way to accident But within recent
weeks the man had partly to grief While passing
another car at 40 miles hour he had coided with
tree Though the machine was wrecked yet by miracle
he had escaped.
a man can work that kind of thing about so lone
linen ne runs up against driver who will stick bv
ms rights even if collision does result at high speed
seems strange that there in most places drivers
VINO nave reputation about like this which is commonly
amttcr or garage gossip yet will complain The
many people who know about it realize that the man
menace Yet they dislike to make trouble and won't do
ANYTHING so long as they not personally injured II
VIII De impossible to stop speeding the highways until
The automobile using public shows disposition to com
pam OF people known to be speeders
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-10-09
THE FALL CLEANUP.

One of the humors of American life is the tremendous
stir made all through the spring time for cleaning up OF
home places and streets while in the fall interest Ian
cuisines Cleanup weeks have become very common in
the spring but after the vacation season the idea Is
dropped :,
AS a matter of fact clean-ups even more needed
in the fall than in spring. Vegetable and flower gardens
have become weedy with stalks and vines and refuse
Litter accmulates fast and when the fall comes, it is
time for another grand scrimage.
Oneof the incidental benefits of the garden movement
should be that is has accustomed people to work
out of DOORS Formerly most men were very lazy about
doing anything around their homes. At the same time
the oafng habit such that they would lounge around
or go off to the usual hangouts.
The garden movement has now taught lot of people
that getting outdoors for tasks about the home does not
necessarily added fatigue. 1t should be only pleas
ant change of work. After has taken hold and
trimmed down the edges of his grass, pulled up weeds
and removed litter the better appearance of his place
will give him satisfaction well compensatng for the effort
Many people take much pains about the care of their
places in spring and summer but they indifferent
about them in fall and winter But disorder shows quite
much in the latter season. when there is lack OF natu
al beauty to help out appearances. trim and neatly
kept place looks well at all seasons it makes house seem
like real home and desirable to others if desires to
sell Good order is contagious, and few nicely kept
places tone up whole neghborhood and make all more
valuable.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-10-09

Mackay." however, The vitagraph
Blue Ribbon feature, starring Lillian
Walker, which is the attraction at the
Lyric theatre on Wednesday and
Thursday. kitty" played by Miss
Walker, receives her proposal from
the hero, Donald Cameron, when the
room is filled with people with whom
she is talking.
This Is how 1t happened: Kitty"
has learned a telegraphic code which
her sweet heart prevails upon her to
teach him. They work 1t by taps on
the furniture, china or whatever hap
pens to be convenient. 1t is used for
unimportant things many times but
when number Of people enter the
room just as the Scotch hero is about
to pop the question:" he is nothing
daunted and taking a pencil he taps
on the wall in a mysterious fashion
at which "Kitty's" face Immediately
brightens. She answers him by the
code. too, In a most satisfactorily
northumberland to the mystifi-
cation Of all present.
This bit Of by-play is carried out
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-10-09
ONLY A DAD.

Only dad, with tired face,
Coming home from the daily race,
Bringing little of gold or fame
To show how well he has played the game,
But glad in his heart that his own rejoice
10 see him come and to hear his voice.
Only dad of brood of four,
One of ten million men or more,
Flooding along in the daily strife,
Bearing the whips and scorn of life
With never whimper of pain or hate
For the sake of those who at home await.
Only a dad, neither rich nor proud,
Merely one of the surging crowd,
Toiling, striving, from day to day,
Facing whatever may come his way,
Silent, whenever the harsh condemn,
And bearing it all for the love of them.
Only dad, but he gives his all
10 smooth the way for his children small,
Doing, with courage stern and grim,
The deeds that his father did for him:
This is the line that for him I pen:
Onlf dad, but the best of men.
Detroit Free Press.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-10-09

them have occurred in the bower Of
some beautiful garden in the moon &,
light. Some have taken place on the
crowded corners of a busy street
others in conservatories--sti others
In automobiles and some even in
aeroplanes.
They have. come to the beautiful
heroine by telephone-by wireless
some by telegraph and great ma
jority by word of mouth. In Kitty
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-10-09

through the refreshing story in
most commendable manner and adds
welcome sub-current of delicate
humor.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-10-09
THE GOOD OFFICER.

~ IS surprising how big feel when thew pet
NC cofporals or sergeants They swell around as if
y were generals and issue orders not so much to get
bas NM aOne as to display their authority and enjoy it.
Sae soldiers even if former neghbors and friends are
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-10-09
HAY and GRAIN
WANTED

Hay and grain are wanted by the
Utah Agricultural college. 800 tons
OF hay, $50 tons Of grain, so loads of
straw. Proposition may be submit
ted In writing. by telephone. or In
person to DR.. w. e. Carroll or the
undersigned:
JOHN L. COBURN.
Secretary and Purchasing Agent.
adv. If.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-10-09

Lie Fits Them All.
"Sln has many tools, but lie Is the
handle which fits them all."-Holmes.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-10-09
Proposal By
Secret Code
Taps on Wall, Pops Question" and
Lillian Walker Answers
Eyes"

Movie stars have received proposals
in every conceivable way. Most of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-22
CLAIMS BREACH
 OF FAITH; ASKS s30,O0O DAMAGE

Alleged violation of an agreement to give first option on sale of dock property at the foot of Pembroke street Is the basis of a suit in whicf, damages of $30,000 are claimed be. ing heard in the superior court by Judge Howard J. Curtis in which the H. J. Lewis Oyster Co. asks damages from Lucy T. West and others.
 The alleged agreement was executed years ago between Pehr F. West, own td of the dock property at that time, since deceased, and H. J. Lewis, also deceased. The inteEests of Lewis passed to the Oyster Co., which was formed in 1895, and the interests of West to Mrs. West upon the decease of Fer husband.
 Mrs. West Is alleged to have sold the property to Alexander Gottliep without giving the Oyster Co an op- portunity to purchase in accordance with the agreement between West and Lewis.
 The defence fs that the property has not been sold, but has been leased for % years to Gott1feb, and therefore the nGreement has not been violated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-22
TRANSFER HOME
 FOR CHILDREN
 TO THIS COUNTY

Plans for transferring the Dan bury Home for Children to the charge Of the Fairfield County branch of the New England Home for Little Wan derers, were discussed at a meeting of the Bridgeport board last night and it is likely to be consummated within the next few, days. The Danbury home is a private institution con- ducted on an endowment. It is a home for boys only and has 16 in It's charge at present.
 The Danbury institution, 1t Is re- ported, is closing out and the request to be taken in by the society was made without solicitation. Mrs. Leona Wheaton, local agent, confirm. ed the report of transfer today, but said the matter had not been finally settled. tls ,.
 Judge Paul L. Miller of the Probate Court was chosen chairman of the local board last night and was also made chairman of committee to nominate a board of officers, which will be reported at the next monthly meeting on December T..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-22
MOTHER SHOWS NO FEELING FOR
 HER CHILL DREN

With the welfare of seven children, all under Il years at stake, Judge Paul l., Miller of the Probate Court, County Commissioner John Brophy and representatives of three charita- ble institutions, failed in their efforts to affect a reconciliation of the par ents, Joseph and Carrie Baronf Of 6 Calhoun avenue in the Probate Court yesterday The proceeding was on the application of the Connecticut Humane society for the commitment of the five oldest children.
 After repeated requests, the mother, who showed no parental feeling whatever. refused to make up" with her husband and startled wanted nothing to do with the chill dren because '+they were his." Dur ing the hearing the woman proved herself very cratic and when the in- terpreter did not translate fast enough to suit her, she grabbed his coat lapels several times and shook him. She also interrupted the hear ing when she reprfmanded her hus- band loudly in her own language.
 The case came to the attention of the authorities through public school truant officers, who reported that the children were "wild' and never at. tended school. Mrs. Baroni left hef husband and taking the two youngest children went to live at 22 Congress street. She Is employed on night shift at the Remington Arms plant and her husband is mason's helper earning SIT week
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-22
HIS AGE BUT NOT YEAR
 OF HIS BIRTH

Roy Pride. of 57 Henry street, New Haven. was able to give a good ac- count of his version of an altercation with a 1itney driver. before Judge F. L.. Bartlett in the police court this morning. but couldn't satisfactorily explain how it happens that he was born in 1893 or 1894, and yet is but 20 years oDd-under draft age. Consequently he is held in $1,0oo bond. until Saturday, pending inves- tigation. Pride gave the year of his birth as above. but claimed to be only 20. and said he had not registered. He and Vincent Enrtght, of New Ha- ven. were charged with breach of the peace and assault upon Harry Ames, a iitney driver. who said the men attacked him because he would not take them to New Haven for less than s5.
 Bnrieht was fined $1O and costs, and the same penalty was at first neted out to Pride. but this decision was afterward withdrawn and the case continued.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-22
MAY STOP ALIEN ENEMIES WHO INTEND COMING HERE TO LIVE AND OBTAIN WORK

Will alien enemies, Germans, be al- lowed to come from New York, and other cities. to Bridgeport? This Is Il question which has not yet been de- termined by Department of Justice officials. Charles H. Lane, special agent in Bridgeport. said today that while he knew the lines governing alien enemies will be frightened, he has not yet received instructions. and does not know just what additional restrictions will be imposed.
 It is known that alien enemies from New York have come here and sought privileges of residence. and also that many who have resided here have asked permission to go to cities in the West. How many of these permits will be, granted. or to whom. has not been decided upon.
 WI ether it will be wise to increase the alien enemy population of Bridge port. munitions city where the problem of keeping them out of re- structed zones is a difficult one, is matter for the authorities to con- sider. and no decision has yet been announced. Owing to the location of the munitions shops. docks, and other
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-22
L LARGE DEFICIT
 IN DEMOCRATIC .
 PARTY'S FUNDS

A deficit of $1,033.94 is shown in the campaign expense fund report of the Democratic party flied in the town clerks office today. It shows dona- uons and collections amounting to $4,175 and expenditures of $5,2os.94.
 The largest contributors were: William P. Kirk, $500; Attorney Sam uel B. P1otadn, s250; B. I. Ashmun. $25o; Richard H. Murphy, $200; w. F. Chatlos. s200; William J. Moran, s13a; John W. Grant; 100, and Joseph F. Wieler, $1o0.
 Those who gave $50 each include: Judge Morris B. Beardsley, George W. Finn, Theodore B. Ford. Henry At- water, John Spitler, George Burns. James H. Rooney, Charles F. Greene, George F. Mara, Dewitt Ballard. Hugh Lavery and Lawrence T. Gall 1agher.
 The largest expenditures were: Stamped envelopes, $24757; c. B Mara, services. $154.50; automobiles, $50; primary expenses, s1So; adver- Using, s1.0s8.
 The Republican party list has not yet been filed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-22
Huns Mass For a Great New Drive
Gather Troops Along Upper Piave for Ti- tanic Attack in Effort to Break Italian Lines Allied Victory Seems Certain.

Italian Army Headquarters, Nov. 22-The greatest mass at tack that the enemy has made is in progress along the upper Piave river at the point where it bends to the northeast into the Belluno Alps. As the ac- tiOn proceeds the enemy is. bringing forward fresh masses of his reserves, including pick ed troops of the Prussian guard, besides some of the best German troops drawn from the western and Russian fronts. He also has 10000 mountain- eers from lower Hungary, troops noted for their brutal vandalism.
 The battle in the mountainous re- zion in the north between the Piave and the Brenta rivers is nearing it's continuation. It centers at Monte Grappa, ana mas become struggle of giants.
 It is now clear that, notwithstand- ing the great number of troops em- ployed by the enemy and his ad- vantages of terrain, he is able to ad. vance only very slowly now that he is assisted by the element of surprise treason and other Circumstances which favored him at first. Even it the Italians should be obliged to abandon the Piave river line they may be expected to fall back more slowly and offer still more tenacious opposition.
 The action through the day has shifted westward from Monte Tomba and Monte Monfenera to the slopes of Monte Pertica, where the enemy rushes have been checked
 (Continued on Page 7.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-22
' Three Near Death From Gas Effects.
Blowing Out of Gas in Room of Spanish Lodging House May Have Fatal Results Three Victims Slept in Same Room.

Three Spanish laborers, boarding at 453 State street, were overcome by Illuminating gas, and are in a critical condi- 4tion in St. Vincent's hospital, today, in conseqdeRce of the ignorance of one of their num- Der who extinguished a light iB their room, last night, by blow ing it out. The men are now in a semi-conscious state and are likely to die, according to re- ports from the hospital. They are: Jose Zantena, Jose Varges and Bioleto Sanoin, all three employees of the Remington Arms Company.
 Manuel Ibanez, proprietor of the boarding house in which the three men reside, was the one to discover their condition at 6 o'clock this morning, when he went to their room, on the third floor, to ask the time. He smelled gas in the hall. and summoned another boarder.
 The two entered the room and found varges and zanoin lying in bed, and Santena on the floor. They tried to rouse the men, but their efforts were unsuccessful, and fearing that they were dead, Ibanez left the boarder to watch the three while, he went in search of policeman.
 Failing to meet one, he ran the en- tire distance to the emergency hos- pita1, and there told of what had happened. Dr. Ewald Olssen hasten ed to the boarding house in the am- bulance, and immediately trans- ferred the unconscious victims to St. Vincent's. After several, hours, the patients partially regained their senses, but they, are still in dan gerous state.
 Which of the three men blew ouS the gas could not be determined to- day, as the patients are still unable to talk, at the hospital. It is thought that either Santena or Zanoin was responsible, however, as Varges had returned home early last evening. after being told to come to work at the Remington factory today, and had retired before the others.
 The men had been boarding at Ibanez's home for about two weeks, and displaying complete ignorance Of the workings of gas jets, had been warned repeatedly by the proprietor to turn out the light upon retiring. One of them forgot his Instructions, with results a,y described.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-22
ASK RECEIVER
 FOR NEWFIELD.
 SILVER CONCERN

Alleging that the company is un- able to borrow or secure money enough upon it's assets, which exceed the liabilities, to pay its debts, John H. Hinckley of this city, has filed an action In the Superior Court asking for appointment of receiver for the Newt1eld Silver Manufacturing Co.,, of Bridgeport. He says in his complaint that the assets of the company are lia- ble to be wasted.
 Hinckley asserts he Is the owner Of 26.4S4 shares of the stock of the company which is capitalized for $3S,- 900, $26,500 in common stock, and $12.50o in preferred stock, that the company manufactures metal articles and does silver plating, and all of it's funds are invested in machinery and material: that the company has bor- rowed all 1t is possible upon it's prop erty, is unable to sell any of it's un- issued stock, and that it owes about $S,00o. The assets exceed the lia- biHties, but the company is unable to realize enough upon them in cash to pay its debts. .5s.l
 Under these circumstances Hinckley believes the assets of tlie. company are in danger of being wasted. He asks. for the appointment of a re- ceiver and a dissolution of the corpor. ation
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-22

barred zones. it is almost impossible to live in Bridgeport and obey the terms of the Presidents proclama- don.
 Tightening of the restrictions un- der whieh alien enemies are allowed to live here has been decided upon, and Agent Lane is awaiting orders as to just how far and where the lines will be drawn. In the meantime strict watch is being kept upon the activities of all alien enemies in the city,.
 It is believed there are about 600 Germans in this city classed as alien enemies. Many of these have per haps unwittingly violated the terms of their permits in moving around the city. not knowing they were with in the prescribed distance or the mu- nitions plants.
 It is almost impossible to travel from one part of the city to another without coming within loo yards of the water front which is forbidden. Some special arrangements for those allowed to remain here may be de- vised.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-22
ma|Chiiniists Will Try to Dust. leviit
Efforts of. the Business Agent to oHamper Mum ition Contracts by Di- verting Machinists From City One of Many Reasons.
determined

A determined movement among the patriotic members of the Machinists' Union to oust Samuel Levitt, as business agent, at the coming election of offic- CTS of that labor boaf is being
 made. The refusal of Levitt to heed the request of Pres1oens Wilson, in asking that no union menAgo on strike until a Federal conciliator has been invited to adjust matters and Levit's highly unpatCiotic attitude in trying to hamper the manufac- ture of munitions in Bridgeport by diverting union machinists from this city, are the grounds on which the fight against him will be made.
 Tfe'large majority of maehinists are pafrfo&ac Americans. The sentiments l OL CcTUdxn le8oSfB WuD80 1<1@ADu 0f1s dorsing LaFouefte met with the ap- prova1 of Levitt, does not coincide with the syznpa4a1tes of the majority of the members of cahe union
 LevirH methods do not meet with the approval of the members, Many complaanfs recently from Levitt regard ing the unfairness of the manufac- turers i'm advertising for labor, when they did not-according to Levit-re- quire it, are said to be part of his scheme to create in this city a short age of labor and holdup munftion con- tracts.
 Levit's former affiliations and activ- ities as an l. W. w. leader, stamp him fin the opinion of many members of the union as a man whose viewpoint re- garding labor problems must neces- sarily be perverted and it is stated his opinions are such that he will not stand behind the patriotic resolves of the American Federation of Labor and the patriotic requests of Samuel Com pers.
 Thef elections of the union are to be held the f1rst Friday in December. An effort will then be made to elect a man who will possess not only the confidence of the members of the union, but the respect of the manu- fasturers as we'll Concerted plans ar being made to redeem the reputation of the union, blighted by the unrepre- sentative LaFollette resolutions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-22

: Field Marshal Haig has chung to his horse troops throughout the weary months of trench fighting. He be- lieved that some day he would have Ia chance to use them, and his judg- ment has been vindicated.
 Field Marshal Haig's blow against the Cambrai front represents true strategy. He had hammered at the enemy in Flanders until they were worn out completely. He had driven them back as far as the mud would would permit and had compelled them to call on every ounce of strength they had to maintain themselves. Then he suddenly sprang his surprise att tack in an unexpected quarter.
 The Hindenburg lines on the Cam brai front were the strongest the Ger mans had laid out in the west. The enemy regarded them as impregnab1e. Not only were they strongly fortified. but they were protected by a deep belt of barbed wire, which, 1t was thought, only a protracted bombardment by great concentration of guns. would cut
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-22
YOUTH IS FINED FOR DESTROYING
 TREES IN PARK

Discovered in the act of cutting down a tree in Beachwood Park, William Kish, 16 years old, of 585 Madison avenue, was today fined $25 and costs by Judge F. L. Bartlett in the police court. George Goldstein, of GIT Madison avenue, held for the same offence, was fined $1o and costs. Neither stated what reason he had for cutting the trees.
 The park authorities have lately been alarmed over the number ot trees being destroyed in Beachwood Park, and it was as the result of their setting a watch yesterday that Kish and Goldstetn were arrested.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-22
YOUNG WIFE IS
 AWARDED AUTO

Decision has been rendered in the Common Pleas court in the case Of Elizabeth Hawes against William wakeley to recover an automobile, In which Mira. Hawes is awarded pos session of the car and damages of $1. Mrs. Hawes, about 30 years old. claimed that her husband, Charles her Q present Of the automobile, which was in possession of Wakelsy Both wakeley and the husband denied the making of the gift, but the court has determined lErA HaweS contention was good.