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unanimous. 1t was seconded by
Daniel E. Walker,
The Kirk vote was as follows: First
district. five; second district, Ave;
third district, one: fourth district
one; fifth district, five; sixth district,
three; seventh district, one; eighth
district. none; ninth district Ave;
tenth district. four: eleventh district
three, and twelfth district, five.
In seconding the nomination, Mr.
Meaney laid emphasis on Kinks adeil-
ity, saying he rose from a newsboy te
one of the most successful business
men in the city and "if he can do tina,
for himself why can't he do equally, as
well for the city of Bridgeport.
The same spirit was shown by the
delegates in the nomination of the
candidate for city clerk. The name
of Joseph p. Onkey was first proposed
by Frank J. Clancy, former alderman
William F. Russell then placed il
nomination the name of George M
Coughlin,
George Mara of the twelfth distrie
forces remarked that Goughlin woufs
not accept the nomination and a.
Coughlin was not in the hall the mat
ter was deferred and Lawrence ], Gil
was appointed to bring in Cough
lin.
Later Mr.. Coughlin returned ant
said, Gentlemen. 1 have had tn
| nomination twice and I stand befcr'
you a twice defeated candidate,
am in favor of putting in mans
name who has never run for Office anc
think the ticket would be stronge
| without me. Another honor has beel
given me-that of member of tn
fourth division draft board" he con
Continued on Page Two,
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(BY CLIFFORD w. ROBARTsl

The Democratic party at last nights convention bucled
its and drawing the sword of political righteousness
unanimously vowed not to sheath the blade until corrupt
King machine had been swept from the path Of Bidgepors
progress and the people freed the political
octopus which threatens to strange its life.
The Democrats chose their standard bearer fight
for free government William P. Kirk.
spirit of high resolve permeaed the atmosphere of Ma
hail. Broad street. where held last
might Unprecedented harmony in the party pre-
vailed and of the convention gave proof
fled purpose and answering allegiance partys stan
dard which augurs we'll for the the ticket
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-17

Admiral Won -Capelle's announce
ment in the reichstag of the outbreak
in the German navy, with his insinua-
tions that three Independent socialist
deputies were concerned in the move
ment, arrayed against the government
the whole socialist party. already dis
pleased with the attitude of Chan
-cellorJ Michaelis toward the reichstag
peace resolution and by his counten-
ancing of Pan-aerman propaganda.
The vorwaerts of Berlin, the great
German socialist organ. declared that
the chancellor must go and that the
socialists would oppose him unrelent-
ing1y
Count Won Reventlow, mouthpiece
Of the German admiralty. publishes
in his newspaper. the Tages Zeitung
OF Berlin, an article preparing his
readers for a decrease in submarine
destructtveness in September as
shown by the German statistics, pub
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Coroner to Hold
Hand Case Hearing

Reports that the state police have
discovered some new developments in
the case of the death of 19-year-
William Hand of Long Hill, were
heard at the county courthouse today
when it was announced that a hear
ing will be held by Coroner Phelan
tomorrow morning The coroner said
he could not disclose what the au-
thorities have discovered regarding
the causes which led up to the death
of Tand
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-17

Newer tn the history of city politics,
with due respect to all previous can
ldidates. has the party chosen candi-
date whose personality, character and
public record appeal SO strongly to the
general public as do Kinks,
The same may be said of every
lcandidats nominated last night, from
Kirk down to the least important Of
Ifice-that OF selectman.
In direct contrast to the Republi-
Ican platform, the Democratic ticket
promises the public liberty, municipal
Ownership of trolley transportation
providing attempts to defeat the six
cent fare fail, and square deal in
offering q commission form of gov
Iernment charter.
The q. o. P. platform is announced
end absolutely ignores the fact that
there is six-cent fare in the city, its
prime boast being to draw attention
ito it's project which have been six
years I'm the making. primarily enforc-
ed by the progressive times.
Kinks qualities, known the city over
were reviewed before the delegates by
Attorney w. w. Bent, who offered
Kinks name for nomination, his last
words being drowned by the outburst
OF applause, which fairly ratified the
hall
The name of George e. Crawford
was then placed in nomination by At
torney Robert q. DeForest, who ad-
Knitting all the qualities possessed BY
Kirk, asserted IL was fortunate Tor tbs
party that it had more than ore can
didate of desirable qualities.
On the first ballot Kirk was nom
mated, 3s to "a, The nominator OF
Crawford then arose and moved for
the convention to make the choice
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-17
GERMANS CAPTURE OESEL;;
WIN NAVAL FIGHT in RIGA

Berlin, Oct. II. via London-Ger-
man troops have captured the Rus
sian island of Oesel,. in the gulf of
Riga, in its entirety, 1t was officially
announced today by the German gem
eraI staff. -
The statement says that Teuton ma
val forces had encounters with Rus
sian torpedo boats and gunboats north
of Oesel island and in the bay of
Riga and they resulted favorably for
the Germans, Tho Russian ships were
compelled to retire. The German
vessels, It is added, suffered no
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losses.
Petrograd, Oct. 1.-THE Russian
war Office has completely lost touch
with the Russian forces on Oesel Is
land, it was officially announced tn
day.
Naval skirmishing is continuing
in the waters around Oesel Island, on
the Gulf of Riga, Russian patrol
ships having had encounters with
German torpedo craft.
A fleet of zeppelins is reported over
Moon Island, northeast of Oesel Is
land.
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Hcation of which is aboIIt due.
In addition to his earlier explana-
tion of the decrease in the figures Of
tonnage sunk. Won Reventiow adj
-vances the theory that Great Britain
has withdrawn ships from service for
the remainder of the year in order to
have them in readiness to transport
: the Argentine harvest in January.
Z. These Withdrawals, he says. de-
crease the opportunities of the SUBJ
marines for sinkings. This theory
contrasts $rikingly with his earlieg
assertions Mat Great Britain's avail
able tonnag Already had become too
small for its needs.
Sudden changes in the routes for.
ships. Count Won Reventlow says. are
making it increasingly difficult for
submarines to locate their prey. He
attributes to American authority a
statement that the passage of passen-
ger liners between America and Eng
land now requires 26 days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-17
LEWIS TO WISCONSIN

Capt. Raymond G. Lewis, recently
assigned to commission in the
United States army ordnance depart
ment, leaves tomorrow for a post II,
Wisconsin. He was salesman at the
Blue Ribbon Garage company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-17
WASHINGTON STATEMENT ON.
WAR OPERATIONS AT FRONT

Washington. Oct. 17-French suc-
cesses in Flanders. broadening the
great wedge that the Allies are re-
lentlessly driving into the German
line. are described as the outstanding
features of the week ending Oct, g,
in the war departments weekly re-
view,
1.-The Allied offensive In Flanders
continues methodieally,' says the re-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-17
NOMINATED
FOR MAYOR BY
DEMOCRATS
THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For Mayor William P. Kirk.
For City Clerk-George M. Coughlin.
For Tax Collector William J. Moran.
For Town Clerk-Joseph Weller
For City Treasurer-John W. Grant
Board Of Education DIR. G. W. Osborne and
Owen Burns.
City Sheriffs- Charles B. Mara, Isaac Moorey
and Anthony Abriola.
Board Of Selectnen-Th Thomas Hungerford
Frank J. Thornhill and William Callahan.
FOR ALDERMEN
First District-Cornelius Donnelly, Jr.
Second District Bernard J. Melady.
Third District Patrick Fitzpatrick.
Fourth District-John j. Banville, Jr.
Fifth District-Fre frederick w. Hail.
Sixth District--Joseph J.. Whalen.
Seventh District-Lawrence t. Gallagher.
Eighth District-John A. Cornell, Jr
Ninth District-John III. Grant.
Tenth District-Edward A. Drew.
Eleventh District Edward Lynch
Twelfth District Arthur M. Lyermore
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view. Assigned objectives attained
with increasing regularity indicate
efficient coordination of artillery
preparation and infantry attacks.
t'The precision of the Allied barrage'
is proved by the low casualties of the
>assaulting columns.
1.-THE deadly effect of Allied artil.
leryl fire is confirmed by reporta
tCeatinued on Page 4,
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THE WEATHER.

Connecticut: Fair and somewhat
warmer tonight; Thursday partly
cloudy and warmer, probably rain in
late afternoon or by night; light var
liable winds, becoming fresh southeast.
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to Continue Himself in
Office by. Military Backing-So-::
cialist Opposition to Chancellor NJ
Reichstag Grows-Vorwaerts De-
clares He Must Go-Teutons Ad-
NIT Decrease i'm Submarine Ef-
fectiveness in September

Copenhagen Oct. 1.-THE Berlin CORE
spondent of the Fremdenblatt of Hamburg, an
able political observer, discerns indications
that forces actually are at work in the entour-
age of Chancellor Michaelis with the thought
of military dictatorship, or at least with the
idea of having the chancellor continue in Of
flee in defiance of the reichstag, supporting
himself by military backing.
Conservative and socialist papers in Ger
many have been engaged in controversy for
some time on the subject of dictatorship, but
hitherto it had not seemed to be of such a
!. nature. that fzsi1nnld be taken seriously
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-17

Except the Independent socialists REPRESENTED in the
eichstag by about 20 deputies who broke from the
party year. the socialists have supported the German
ernent through the and voted for the credits
Detection entire socialist body in the reichstae
serious DIVISION namuch the socialist
democrats and the independent socialists combined 1o8
seats a greater humber than any other party
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-21
Hymeneal.

Miss Annie McCutchen was mar.
ried to Mr. H o Welch at the home
of the brides stepmother, Mrs Julia
McCutchen. Tuesday evening at $3.50
o'clock. The ceremony was per.
formed by the Rev G T Harmon. of
the Methodist church here. The
wedding was a quiet affair and was
attended only by a few intimate
friends and relatives of the contract.
ing parties. The groom is a popu-
lar young business man. and is con-
nected with the Williamsburg Live
Stock Co. The bride is a charming
young lady and has been employed
as bookkeeper for several years by
the Peoples Mercantile Co.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-21
Distinguished Speaker Coming.

Several weeks ago it was an
nounced in The County Record that
the Progressive Farmer would send
a distinguished speaker to Kingstree
at date to be published later, for
the purpose of addressing the far
mers of the community. Mr. N F
Thompson, we are advised. will fill
this appointment tomorrow friday
night at the court house and the
public is urged to attend. The fact
that Mr. Thompson is being sent out
by the Progressive Farmer, permits
of no questioning as the Importance
of his visit to Kingstree.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-21

Washington, June 20-Debate con-
tinued today in some branches, with
the House again sitting until late at
night to close general debate with a
view of proceeding under the five
minute rule tomorrow and taking q
final vote by Saturday. In the Senate
there was serious discussion, with lar
ger attendance, The amending stage
probably will be reached there next
week after the measure as it passes
the House is substituted for the Sen
ate draft. Ultimate enactment of the
Legislation in some form is conceded
even by its opponents and Senator
Chamberlain said tonightit was possi-
bleitwouldbe finally enacted by Julyl.
Senator Kenyon, Republican. occu-
pied most OF the DAY IN the Oenate
in support of the bill. He emphasi-
zed the necessity for broad govern
ment control of foodstuffs as war
measure, defended the bills constitu.
tionality, and flayed spectators,
whom he characterized as highway
men and allies of the Kaiser.
If this thing is going on-the
cornering of food and fuel, ''he said,
we are going to have hunger and
bread riots in this country, or some
thing worse"
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HOOVER SENDS OUT APPEAL.
Asks Clergymen t6 Preach Against
the Waste of Food.

Washington, June 17:-Coopera-
ton with the department of agri-
culture in impressing upon the peo-
pie of the country for the largest
possible production of food and the
smallest quantity of waste" was
urged by herbert C Hoover today in
g letter to 100000 clergymen of va.
various denominations, distributed
through the Federal Council Of the
Churches of Christ in America.
All pastors are requested to preach
on food conservatinns Sunday, July
l, and to endeavor to interest religi-
GUS and civic bodies in food saving
campaign.
In such a time as this" wrote
Mr. Hoover, the people naturally
turn to the church. 1t will be q
calamity to the nation and to the
churches if their chosen ministers
neglect to exercise their proper
leadership in the great cause of
feeding a world in need, for the
world is In want of food"
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Federal commissions to control
wheat sugar and a few other prime
commodities" by regulation of pro-
duction, storage and transportation
and sale are contemplated, he said,
but instead of injuring farmers as
some have claimed, these things will
benefit both producers and consumers
without curtailment of middlemen's
normal and fair profits.
Asserting that the Allies food sup
ply will be 40 per cent deficient even
with Americas food surplus assist
ing, Mr. Hoover said the deficiency
must be made up by sacrifice abroad
and economy here. A saving of six
cents a day per capita in this coun-
try, he declared would save S2,000.-
100000, while a 20 per cent saving
in flour would give 100, 100000 BUSH
els more to the Allies,
In this connection he told the Sena-
tors that spectators in flour alone
have taken $50, 900, 900 amonth from
the American public during the last
five months.
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.4O CURB FOOD
SPECTATORS.
Mr.. HOOVER SHOWS THAT Gov
ERNMENTAL ACTION IS NEEDED
FOR SUCCESS OF THE WAR.

Washington, June l0-While both
sbranches of Congress continued des-
lultory debate on the governments
food control bill today Herbert G
Hoover, food administrator, ,spentfour
hours at the capitol emphasizing to
b score of Senator'S gathered inform
ally, the vital Importance of the legls-
lation to success in the war.
+ Under sharp and argumentative
questioning by a group headed by
Senators Gore, Reed and Fardaman,
opposing the legislation, Mr. Hoover
| outlined his plans for conserving the
nations food supply, increasing pro-
yduction and cutting off the excessive
profits of spectators. He did not
conclude and will return to the Sem
ate Friday for further examination
I in an effort to clear up congressional
and public misconceptions and hasten
action.
The Senate had only brief discus.
|, sion of the bill and recessed until to-
morrow. Senator Chamberlain an
nounced it would be kept continuous
ly before the Senate until disposed of.
and the Senators would be pressed
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Two Billion Feet of Timber.

Two billion feet of lember will be
needed by the Government during
the next twelve months for war pur-
poses, according to official estimates.
Of this sum 100000, 900 feet are
expected to 90 into the ESQ wooden
cargo. carrying ships to be built by
the Emergency Fleet Corporation of
the United States Shipping Board
during the next year and half. Six
teen army cantonments will use up
another half billion feet, 200, 900, 900
feet are needed for training quarters
and at least 10000, 900 for aviation
camps.
This may be steel age, but never
theless both army and navy still use
enormous quantities of wood, none of
which they can spare or save in war
time. Army wagons. gun stocks, tent
poles, army cots, packing boxes, crates
and barrels for supplies, artillery,
dock and pier material, trench lining
and mine timbers are a few of the
uses enumerated by the Lumber Com
mission Of the Council of National
Defense for which increasing quanti-
ties of wood will be required.
Four billion feet of timber is reck-
oned as about 5 per cent of the total
annual lumber production of the
United States. If the war lasts the
percentage will be increased.
A glance at figures like these. if
they applied to Germany, would re-
suit in the quiet. .methodic assignment
of an extra corps of German experts
to grapple with problems Of conser.
vation and reforestation. NeedAmer-
lean foresight and efficiency in this
direction be less?
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% expedite debate and action.

to expedite debate and action.
With but handful of members
attending house debate continued un-
til late tonight. Opposition there ap'
peared to be waning, and it is hoped
to complete general debate there TO-
morrow.
Food conditions which face the al
lies and this country were frankly
and fully explained by Mr. Hoover,
Without government food control, he
said, success in the war may be imper'
lied. Such control to great degree
in actual administration. he explained,
will be voluntary and not enforced,ef'
fected by mobilization of the spirit
of self-denial and self-sacrifice' in
preventing waste of foodstuffs.
That the rationing or other en-
forced regulation of the American
dinner table is proposed was denied
by Mr. Hoover. Also, he said, d,requisi-
tioning of factories or regulation OF
wages are not contemplated and ex.
cision of war profits in the distribution
of food largely by voluntary coopera'
ton of business interests involved is
the prime object of the bill.
Four basic measures of food con.
troll planned, Mr. Hoover said,are ex-
port regulation, control of distribu'
ton, including speculation. .mobiliza'
ton of Americas women and men in
a campaign for economy and against
waste, and participation of the States
in administration work.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-21
Twelve Years for Bruce.

Dillon, June 15:-The case of the
State vs. C G Bruce for alleged en-
bezzlement of county funds was con-
cluded this morning and went to the
Jury about noon. After about two
hours deliberation he was found
guilty on thirteen counts. and Judge
Spain sentenced him to twelve years
at hard labor in the State penitent-
iary. Another bill of indictment has
been handed out by the grand jury
against Bruce, former Auditor, and
Will McInnis, former Treasurer. OF
Dillon county.
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Hurt.Wannamaker Wedding.

Cheraw. June 19-The First Bap-
tist church was the scene on Tuesday
evening of one of the most beautiful
weddings ever witnessed in Cheraw,
when Miss Marion Virginia Hurt,
daughter of the Rev and Mrs W +
Hurt, became the bride of Mr. James
Henry Wannamaker. Preceding the
ceremony Miss Mary Frances Kibler
of Newberry rendered several beau
tiful selections on the violin, accom-
panied by Miss Florence Shaw OF
Sumter at the piano.
To the strains of Lohengrin's we'd
ding march the bridal party entered.
The pages, Teddy Duvall and Henry
Hurt, entered first and opened the
gates. Next came the ushers, Edward
Hurt, Edwin Malloy, Herbert Wanna
maker and Howard Duvall. followed
by the flower girls, little Misses Mar
garet Watts and Lou Esther May
nard. The ringbearer, McIver Wan
namaker carried the ring on a tray of
sweet peas. The bridesmaids, Misses
Belle Hurt, sister of the bride. Elise
Wannamaker. sister of the groom.
Helen Ray of Monroe. N G. and Lii
lian Blackwell of Darlington next en-
tered. The bride, leaning on the arm
of her brother, Hartwell Hurt, was
met at the altar by the bridegroom,
and his best man, J Lesesne Craig.
The impressive ring ceremony was
performed by the Rev W E Hurt, ia
ther of the bride and pastor Of the
church. During the ceremony To
Wild Rose"was softly played by Miss
Kibler on the violin, with piano ac-
compartment by Miss Shaw. The
bridal party left the church to the
strains of Mendelssohn's wedding
march.
The bride was beautifulin her we'd
ding gown of white satin and chiffon
with silver lace trimmings. She car
ried bouquet of bride roses and
wore as her only ornament a pearl
crescent, the gift of the groom. The
bridesmaids wore white net with
tulle sashes, hats and slippers to
match the shades of the sweet peas
which they carried in baskets. The
church was tastefully decorated in
pink and white hydrangeas, Southern
smilax and fern and candles.
Immediately after the cerem ony
MIR and Mrs Wannamaker left ona ten
days trip to the mountains OF North
Carolina and Tennessee, after which
they will be at home in Cheraw.
The bride is one of Cheraw's most
charming adopted daughters, the
family having moved here from
Kingstree about a year ago, and is a
graduate of Greenville Wom ans COL
lege. The groom is popular and
successful young business man and is
cashier of the Merchants & Farm
ers' bank.
Those attending the wedding from
Kingstree were Rev: and Mrs G 7
Harmon, Miss Louise Barr and Mr.
A M Gordon, Jr.
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Death of Lonnie Hanna.

Mr. Lonnie Hanna,a farmer living
near Kingstree, died at his home Sun
day, after having suffered for some
time from tuberculosis. About two
years ago Mr. Hanna married Miss
Mamie Perkins, bookkeeper for the
Farmers Supply Co, here. lnterment
was made Monday afternoon.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-21

Why not help your friend win the
Piano? $l250 worth of tickets given
for current purchases if you buy
trade book. 5-14-2e
KINGSTREE FURNITURE Co.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-21

England and France are consider
ing steps not only to take reprisals
for the German raids, but to prevent
those raids.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-21

Why not help your friend win the
Piano? $3.50 worth of tickets given
for current purchases if you buy
trade book. 6-l4-2t
KINGsTREE FURNITURE Co.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-28
Pointed Paragraphs

To each one the world is but a
mirror Of himself
Folly in others should not be
thought wisdom In yourself
Love Is likely 10 make a fool OF
a man, but most men are willing to
take chances.
Every man knows how wife
should be managed. but few are
able TO give a successful demon
s.ration.
Truth Lies at the bottom OF a
well. which may be why the lawyer
pumps the witness
A hsh diet may not strength en-
the brain. but a little fshiuE trip
invigoratss the imagination.
The average man thinks he would
have been perfect terror in war
II business had not kept him at
home
Conscience tells a man when he
II doing wrong. but IL In too con
slderate to inform the nslghborn.
Married men as a rule do not lie
from choice. but their wives persist
in asking them everything.