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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-10
he Fancy Ribbons

The woman in search of ideas for
unusual gifts will be interested in the
articles at the ribbon section In the
way of bags of various kinds, ca1ni-
soles, boudoir slippers and all the
unique rosettes and small "chous" of
ribbon for the decoration of lingerie
and other dainty apparel.
Brocaded and Satin Flowered
Ribbons.
Warp print Persian and Tapestry
Ribbons are in artistic color combine
tions barred with vivid blues, orange,
gold and green.
From six to ten inches wide.
Main floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-10

AY0R JEREMIAH Donovan in his inaugural address to
4*.& the Common Council in NorNalk made statement
Thai marks him peculiar "There has BEEN
BE ~ much talk that be nominated picked drafted
m FOR another office but have taken oath to do my
N1{y mayor Of Norvak and there honor
Hon that set to neglect duty chief executive Of
Mayor Donovan the choice Of his party for the
<ona nomination for the special election to be held
IA bis been member of congress. He is the only Democrat
ho has been elected to office in the Fourth dis
c during Of The office of representative in
onsess he filled with honor He liked the work and he liked
Maaineon Mayor Donovan did not seek the office he
holds and did not desire it He took it from duty
Having accepted the duty; he will perform it Mr.. Dono-
4 81 the type of public who hold public office
public trust.
Measuring him against Brdgeports chief executive, who
collects offices others collect postage stamps the average cit
m compelled to wonder why political ideals iffefe much
Just what is the duty involved in being mayor of
der>e c7 Is it duty Of service to the COLLECTIVELY
franchise in the possesor to reap whatever Of
fiQn, md emolunents to be obtained.
HE Farmer believes that its readers win have admir-
eio1< for the example Of Mayor Donovan
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CONTINUED From Page l.,

1Cont1uued from FA&e LII
Neither party chairman has yet
called a convention.
The Democrats today are harmon
iously discussing candidates for the
rest OF the ticket. Alderman Joseph
p. 0nkey. George M. Coughlin and AL
derman John r. Clancy are mentioned
for city clerkahip, East Bridgeport
ers want that OFFICE and will again ask
Mr.. Coughlin to accept the nomina
ton.
The Republican ticket will go onto
the machines unchanged.
The threatened Eight Of Assistant
Town Clerk G. 81 Winton for the NOM
nation as town clerk has dissolved,
as Mr.. Winton has bene promised re-
appointment in his present position il
Mr.. schultz Is elected.
Dissension among the Republicans
Iof the sixth district Is expected. be-
cause Alderman Thomas ). Tierney
has been dispelled from the party's
favor. He was not offered the nom
linat1on no succeed himself at the pri-
tmaries, Thomas Common being named
instead.
Last year, the Republican leaders
charged Terney worked for the cleo
ton of the Democratic aldermanic
candidate in that district and as. re-
suit he was ignored when the time
came for making appointments on the
aldeTmanic committees He was re-
warded with place on the misceIla-
nepus committee, which is known as
the common council -tgrayeyard
| A rumble Is also heard from the
Twelfth district. where Arthur Con-
nor, district chairman, is trying vainly
to bring about harmony.
1 IL ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-10
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO
LIBERTY LOAN HERE
AMOUNT TO $500, 900

The Poster Advertising Co., which
States, has announced a plan to spread
Liberty loan posters throughout the
United States. Seventy five will be
used in Fairfield county. The assocta-
ton will pay the expense.
At a meeting last night of represen-
tatives from social, fraternal, and la
Dor organizations, arrangements were
made to canvass the membership for
subscriptions.
Peter F. Bellew, representing the
Elks, said he believed it's members
would subscribe to s5e,oeo worth of
the bonds.
It was reported to the meeting that
subscriptions up te last night tetalled
$t,5ee,eeo
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-10
EXONERATE DRIVER OF
ENGINE THAT FATALLY
INJURED FAIRFIELD MAN

J. Walter Graveson, driver for En-
CINE Co. No. i in Fairfield, who struck
and fatally injured Thomas Hughes
while geing to a fire Aug. II last, had
his license returned by Motor Vehicle
Commissioner Etoeclsel yesterday.
Since the accident Graveson's license
has been suspended. On the night of
the fire the engine was speeding along
Creehside road to answer an alarm,
when Hughes stepped out of the dark
ness and ran directly In front of the
machine. Coroner Phelan exonerated
Guaveson from criminal liability.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-10
K. OF C. OFFICERS
TO BE INSTALLED
TOMORROW NIGHT
Park City Council Sends
Farmer to Boys at Camp
Devens.

The most impressive event of the
year for the knights of Columbus will
be the installation of the newly elect
ed officers OF Park City council, No.
Is. tomorrow evening at the knights
home in Washington avenue.
The work will be put on under the
direction of State Deputy of Connect
cut, William j. Cronin Of New Haven
and Supreme Director. William J.
Mulligan, of Thompsonville.
It's expected that there will be
very large attendance as this is the
first time the officers Of Park city
council have been installed by the
national officers. One or the features
OF the evening will be the appoint-
naent of the new deputy for this dis
trict.
It is expected that there will be a
made by Supreme Director Mul1igan
Of the work being done at Camp De-
vens by the Knights of Columbus for
Uncle Sans boys as he spent some
time there last week inspecting the
new K. Of C, building as has been
previously told in this paper. Last
Sunday several of the newly elected
officers made a visit to Camp Devens
ana IOunO the bTldSGpOTE.3 bOyS very
happy in their new life and all look
Ing fine In their uniforms. Park City
council has 81 members at Camp
Devens TO date and therefore has a
special interest In 1t. On their re-
turn from the cantonnent the Of
f1cers stated that the boys would like
to have some reading matter and ask
their friends In Bridgeport to send
them magazines and books which viii
help pass some of their odd mo-
ments.
These books and magazines may be
left at the Knights home. They
will be promptly expressed to the boys
by the cornmittee In charge Of this
work. liis1
The Knights OF bridgeport voted
to send subscriptions Of the Farmer
to each Of the thnee knights of Coz
lumbus buildings at Camp Devens so
that the Bridgeport boys will have all
the news and comforts Of home.
The officers to be Installed are as
follows: Grand knight, George T.
Kelley; deputy grand knight, Martin
al. Heanue; chancellor, Raymond
Foley; recorder. Thomas Luddy;: hnan-
cial secretary. John @. Fitzgerald;
treasurer, James f. Walsh; advocate.
| F. j. Breen; warden, Walter Hartnett;
| inside guard, j. e. Devaney: outside
guard, James 3. Casey: trustees, Jas.
| e. Colgan George Burns and William
b. Flanagan. "a {.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-10

DIED

DE FERARI-In Hartford, Oct. 9,
1917, Eamilo De Ferari. brother OF
Louis De Ferari, of this city. aged
AZ years.
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral from the funeral rooms OF
Cullinan. Mullins. Buckley & Co,
2s3 Golden Hill street on Thursday,
Oct IL at s:3o a. m. and from
Holy Rosary church at 10 q. m.
Interment St. Michael's cemetery.
Automobile corteges a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-10
READY TO ENFORCE
CHILD LABOR LAW
THROUGH u. S. COURTS

the department Of labor and factory
inspection has been authorized by
the United States department of la
Dor to enforce the federal child la
Dor law in this state. The federal
labor department has also entered into
an agreement with Mr.. Hyde whereby
he will be furnished with federal as
sistants from the free employment
agencies.
A male stenographer. j. Albert Ge-
Hneau, has already been furnished for
the Bridgeport branch Of the free
employment bureau, and 1t is expected
that the other offices will be provided
with assistants in the near future.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-10
sPARING RAILROAD BRIDGES

US8 WHY the Kaisers spies United States were
limited III their application OF sabotage remains TO be
oe Railroad bridges appear only things
erican exempt from destruction Perhaps managers Of
e conspiracy believed the destruction Of passenger trains
make to great hue and cry there may been
@ome other reason.
These German kilograms, exhibited by the government
ao ne necessity that the public authority was Under to
No unlawful activities Of the I. w, W.
organization has for part Of Its creed the belief that
justified IN using violence to gain his demands
Be desraoion Of property Is part Of the program
re- Organisation was full Of fanatics, virtual reyoluto4
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-10
COLLEGE CLUB WILL
GIVE ENTERTAINMENTS
FOR HILLSIDE INMATES

The College club Of Bridgeport will
endeavor to make this winter a hap
pier one than usual for the inmates
of hillside home.
"A series of entertainments is being
arranged. by the civic COMMITTEES Of
the club which has for its chairman.
Miss marguerite Boylan. Mrs. Frank
Miller. president of the club. has do
mated a graphophone to the home.
and the club would Ibe glad to receive
any records the public may desire to
contribute. Many homes have records
of which the owners are tired, but
which would bring sunshine to the
lives of the inmates at Hillside.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-10
At the Dennison Section

One is confronted with the weird
signs Of Hall 'en. Again the year
has rolled around and the night APP
peaches, When ghaists and, houlets
nightly cry According to the
specially colored paper Napkins, Caps,
Cut-outs, Festoons and Streamers
there will be a fearsome parade of
cats, witches and other uncanny OBJ
jects. Make your selection early to
avoid disapp ointment.
Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-10
MAY NAME SUPERVISOR.

Appointment of supervisor of re-
creation will be discussed at meet
ing OF the Recreation Commission to
be held this afternoon, and plans will
be made for municipal sports for the
winter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-10
Walking Gloves

A fortunate purchase sends us
these one-clasp gloves in white stitch
ed with white, and white with black,
At $1.75
We doubtless shall not be able to
duplicate these gloves at the price
again this season.
Main floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-10
A Special slipper
for the Soldier

If there ever comes time when
the soldier boy can relax and put his
weary feet into slippers, these warm
and comfortable styles which are
made of extra quality felt with outer
soles of Elkskin and insoles of lambs
wool will be most acceptable. They
are made in Oxford gray, tan and
dark green. Sizes 6 to II, $l.75
For Small Boys. The same slipper,
sizes 2 tos5 Sl.35
Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-10
LuTHERANs TO oEnEBRATE.

Rev. n. c. Arch. pastor Of the Eng
lish Lutheran church in Grove street.
is chairman of a committee of Luth-
Grams In this city preparing for a
celebration of the 40th anniversary
OF the Reformation, which win be
held at the High school Sunday. Nov.
A. Public ohlcia1s are expected to
take part In the exercises
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-10
HOLD BANrA AS FoRGER.

William Banta of this city, is under
arrest on a charge of forging a money
order for SO, his case was called in
the United States court in NV Ha-
ven, yesterday, and continued until
the next term of the court Banta
protests innocence and has engaged
Judge 7. C. Coughlin as counsel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-10
HURT IN FIGHT, to SUE.

Dispute over the payment for q
purchase in Bank street market led
to an alteration late yesterday after
noon. Albert T. Brayton of South
port says he was forcibly elected from
the place and suffered frac re of
the left ankle as q result he was
treated at the emergency hospital. He
declares he will bring civil suit for
the injury he suztained.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-10
POLICE oFTIoHRs AT GAME

department and Capt. q. O.. Cronan,
OF the detective bureau with a party
of friends left early today for New
York in an automobile to witness the
game In the worlds series between
the Giants and the white Sox.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-10

The round table gathering Of the
Catholic Charitable bureau will be
held tomorrow evening, at O'Clock,
at 542 Fairfield avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-10
Warm Bath Robes

The Corduroy Robes are most at
tractive in color, velvety, soft aud
warm, very nice for winter. Cordu-
roy washes as well as other cotton
fabrics. Pink, blue, rose, sand color
and old blue, $3.50
I Outing Flannel Robes, Empire
style, in a nice assortment Of colors,
$3.50
Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-10

sts who entertained these Comparatively harmless
during ordinary times these people dangerous when
they melted by practical men, who supplied with
German money and determined to promote the German
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-10
A Special Lamp

very artistic Electrolier which we intended to
sell through anniversary week did not arrive until
the last day. This, however has been greatly adj
1ired and SO well received that shall continue the
special price through this week.
a metal base surmounted by an art glass shade,
the glass set in bronze panels and the metal work
tremey artistic, with two lights special at $1,000
The regular price of this lamp later will be
$500.
It is good looking, practical and every way de-
sirable for the library or living room table!
{4t Basene
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-10

E.znaer wans Aa.. one Cen. . wora
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-10
Che Dm!Read CO
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Quaker Laces for Curtains

A new and complete stock of these sensible and
durable nets is just received These mostly flet
lace grounds either fine mesh barred with
conventional figures applied heavy and substantial
lace of artistic design finishes the edge.
There is at present particularly good assort-
ment of medium priced curtains especially suitable
for bedroom and living windows, to be drapede
In Dutch or Colonial easement STYLE
In pairs, from $500 to $500
By the yard, 80 cts to $1.50
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-10
Sterling Silver for the / able

New patterns in all the requisite
Spoons, Knives and Forks, in sets and
separately. "Hendrick Hudson
Potomac" and Lincoln. =
Castor, G bottles) $3.25 set
Castor, 6 bottles) $4.75
Butter Spreaders, Individual
$3.50 and $500 set
Bread Trays, $500 each
Call Bells, 40 cts to $1.10
Grape Shears, $500 pair
Baby Spoons, $1.25 each
Salt Spoons, (individual) 80 cts
Lemon Forks, go cts
Candlesticks, $500 each
Bud Vases, ST. IS to $3.50 each
Main floor
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-09
GERMANY SENDS LUNATICS
TO FRONT, REPORT SAYS

London, May 2O.-tCorrespondence OF
the Associated Pressl.-Lunatics do not
make good soldiers. says the annual
report of the lunatic asylum at Stettin,
Germany, which advises against any
more Of its inmates being conscripted
for service with the colors.
The asylums are proud that Their
inmates are allowed to serve the father.
land" says the report, but the results
have not been satisfactory because the
lunatics have generally proved to be
an unbearable nuisance in the various
armies in which they have served, re,
refusing to obey orders. deserting from
their companies and becoming vagrants,
Hardly any are Of any real value for
military purposes and many have hac
10 be sent back to their asylums"
The report complains Of the increasa
in the death rate in the institution
owing TO underfeeding. the rate OF NOR
tality having been increased last year
to 81 persons in 1000
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-09
SUNDAY SERVICES
SERIES OF REVEALS TO BEGIN
At SOUTH ARDMORE BAPTIST.
Special Meetings WIN BE Held by Rev.
r. l.. Averett-Special Music and
Timely Topics al Other Churches-
Warm Welcome Tor Strangers.

Pastors Of Ardmore churches today
announce timely topics for sermons at
the Sunday services. The Rev. Charles
c. Weith. pastor OF the First Presbyte-
rlan church. at the night service to-
morrow at the Palace theater. viii speak
Of Representative Men" AN imperil-
ed Inheritance" is the topic OF the ser
mon by the Rev. David II. Cooper,
Broadway Baptist. tomorrow night. The
topic announced by the Rev. r, Z. l..
Morgan. Broadway Methodist. for the
S p. m. service is The Man Of Galilee %
The Rev F. L. Averett. pastor OF the
South Ardmore Baptist church, will in
augurate a series Of revival meetings
today. Mr.. Averett's topic tomorrow
night is Building for the Kingdom"
Special music Is announced at eacf
OF the churches. at which there is al
ways a warm welcome for the stranger
The detailed announcements follow:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-09
VOLUNTEER DOCTORS IN WAR
MUST NOT WEAR Boards
Order Goes Forth From L. ;. Army
Headquarters-SOme Oppose.


NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Oppose.
Indianapolis. Ind. June Several
hundred doctors form West Virginia.
Ohio. Kentucky and Indiana are at Fort
Benjamin Harrison. near here, receiving
training for active military service.
The physicians make the third civilian
training camp at the fort. the other two
being composed OF young men from the
same states who are taking the officers
reserve corps special training course.
Although the camp for the doctors
opened formally several days ago. the
physicians were slower m reporting
than the wouldbe officers. That was
que to the fact that many OF them hau
cases and business pending which re-
quired some little time TO dispose Of.
Many Of the physicians and surgeons
who reported had incomes from their
practice which In one day exceeded
what they win receive In many days
from the government. but they report
ell ready Tor immediate instruction.
One Of the first orders given them.
and which was not carried out without
some reluctance was 20 shave off all
boards. Many OF the doctors had worn
such facial adornment for years. An
other order trivial In itself. but which
caused them surprise was 20 set down
In the mud. when they were assembled
for a preliminary talk by the higher
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-09

Ss.500 was spent on public Improve
meats. This meant that with the cheap
labor available. il was possible by this
expenditure TO construct 5.0S6 yards OF
new roads and streets. The native pop
uIation. under improved sanitary con-
ditions. is steadily growing. II had
reached 1925 in 1916. But most en-
couraging OF all the Improvements is the
advancement in education. The annual
expenditure on the schools, exclusive
Of buildings. is over $500. Very sub
stantial school houses have been erect
ed. with the result that the schools
have a daily attendance OF 1914. and
the number Of teachers employed Is 1888
uliterates are becoming fewer. and the
knowledge OF the English language is
increasing. yet the percentage of popu-
lation able TO read and write is still
small
Commercially, the island is doing very
wei. An increase in imports has been
shown annually. with great regularity.
for several years. In 1916 the total was
s329. sos, or an increase of s35.93S over
the previous year. The imports are
only in part from the United States. A
large business is done with Japan. The
exchange is in native products but it is
not yet sufficient to show balance for
the island. Guam is not. and probably
never can be. an important possession,
but II is. in many respects, a most at.
tractive one. Naval officers and sail
ors have generally expressed a liking
for it, II there IS little enterprise among
the people. they are at least tranquil.
and. from all appearances. are contented
and happy under the rule Of the United
States
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-09
MANAGER McGRAw SUSPENDED
FROM NATIONAL LEAGUE

Ecw York. June s.-President John
nounced today that he had indefinitely
suspended John ]. McGraw. manager
OF the New York Nationals because Of
McGraw's attack on Umpire Byron ot
Cincinnati yesterday. McGraw admit
ted hitting Byron. but claimed he had
provocation. The umpire and the man.
aged engaged in an argument after
McGraw had been ordered from the
contest for disputing a decision.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-09
Read the want ads.
Croup. Mhooplnr Cough RelIered.

ChIldren's diseases demand prepared.
ness When the child wakes you at
nieht. gasplng and strangling for
brtath. how thankful you are TO have
Dr. Bells PineTsr Honey at hand. This
effective remedy loosens the mucous
and permits free and natural breathing.
Its soothing balsams heal the irritated
membrane and arrests further inflam'
NATION. Pleasant 20 take. Keep DR.,
Bells PineTarHoney In the house for
all colds and bronchial troubles. AT your
druEElst. 25c.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-09
Restored TO Good Health.

Il was sick for four years with stom-
ach trouble" writes Mrs. Otto Cans.
GAINESVILLE, Ohio II lost weight and
felt so weak that 1 almost gave up
hope Of being cured. A friend told me
about Chamberlain's Tablets, and since
using two bottles OF them l have been
a well woman" For sale by all dealers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-09
RAILROADERS WIN
KINNEY GETS REST or PITCHERS
ARGUMENT AT DENISON.
80 Score Marks Defeat Of Speer's Crew
In First Game Of Texas Series-Fast
Fielding Feetures--Rain Interferes IN
Two Towns.

DonIson. Texas. June s.-Kinney and
Everdon staged a pitchers duel in the
first game 0f the local series yesterday
when they went eleven innings to 80
final in favor OF the local aggregation.
Each time had two chances 70 win
before the ninth. but fast fielding saw
ed the game each time. In the elev-
enth, Ardm0re made one score and
counted the game won. but the Rail
readers came back in their half and
made two runs to win. The score.
Ardmcre 1000 600 100 o.
Denison -------0io Ooo 600 o2-S ?
Batteries: Everdon and Criuendeni
Kinney and Merritt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-09

officers Of the camp. When some Of the
physicians showed hesiiancy TO sit
down in the mud with their new uni
forms they were informed that often it
is lots muddier in the trenches in
France
The first instructions given consisted
OF lectures on the duties OF military doc
tors and surgeons, a number Of quizzes
and discussions Of medical questions and
problems.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-09
Fir,t Pre.by.erian Chureh

tAt the Palace theaterl.
Sunday school at GAS a. m: meeting
OF session. l045.
Morning worship at II o'clock. Sub
Iect, God shapes Events 10 His WIZ
Christian Endeavor at Z p. m
Evening worship at 5 o'clock Sub
iect. Representative Men"
Charles c. Weith. pastor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-09

A bilious. half-sick feeling. loss Of en-
ergy. and constipated bowels can be re-
lieved with surprising promptness by
using HERBINE. The first dose brings
improvement. few doses puts the sys
TEN in fine. vigorous condition. Price
zoe Sold by Ringer Drug Co.