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The evening world., 1917-04-07
SELL WAR BONDS TO THE PEOPLE.

1000, 10000 bond issue at 8 or 31S per cent is already
"a tLked of to meet in part the enormous initial war e1pendi-
4 - lures which Congress is expected to authorize.
Instead Of looking to the big financial powers and groups TO
take It's war bonds in huge blocks, why doesn't the Government Oh
tho United States offer part of each issue directly to the people OF the
United States in denominations as low as 800, $50 or even lessT
When the French Government needs money it can always get 1t
.trs;Oht from the sayinRs Of millions Of the men and women workers
Of France-farmers, small s~hopkeepers, seamstresseS, thrifty house
vives-sl proud to lend to the nation as fast as they can get then
cash-even though only a hundred francs or sO-acrosS the counters
Of the local bureaus.
It would be q great thing for the American people to como TO feel
that a Government bond issue is not . matter above their heads OF
interest only to financiers. Partnership with the Government de-
velops loyalty and patriotism. Every one should be admitted to II"
United States bonds offered direct to the public In small denomi-
nations can be counted on to raise sums that Will atonish the coun-
try. and at rates more advantageous to the Government than when Its
loans are foated through Wall Street.
The machinery Of the Postal Savings Bank, also the Federal
Bank System, are there to facilitate quick distribution Of 9 popular
bond issue.
Let Secretary McAdoo try II. Sell the bonds to the people,
The evening world., 1917-04-07

II is the time for ome to pro-
mote the spirit Of courage and BRAY
cry and loyalty IN the children.
1t is the time 10 ward OF fear and
hatred.
II Is tho time 20 tell about the
necessity OF war for patriotism but
not for passion.
1t ls time to explain the soldier OF
real life as against that OF the dime
novel,
1t IL time to inculcate the spirit OF
The evening world., 1917-04-07

oopyiIh. 1917. By Ts Przs PuenAhin
uxuyoULD you say that there
NJ was anything Of treachery
w in the action OF tho hfty
Representatives who voted against
the declaration Of war;" asked the
head ponsher.
Certainly not" replied the laun-
dry man. Undoubtedly there were
others who would have voted against
war. but lacked tho nerve. or course
the fact that fifty members of the
House voted against the resolution
will give comfort to the German Gov
eminent, and giving aid or comfort
10 an enemy nation ts treachery' put
We were not at war with Germany
when the vote was taken. Many OF
| those who voted against war are
Germans by blood.
Let us get right down to cases
about this war OF ours. To UNDER
stand why we are entering the war
one must be moro or less of an IDEAL
i.t. There isn't a sordid instinct be-
hind our determination to make wal
on Germany. We are not after re-
venge or territory. Our history show
why we go TO war. We bled ourselves
while freeing the slaves, we TOOL
Cuba from Spain and gave Cuba u
the Cubans and we bought the Phil
i~ppines from Spain and some of thes'
days we are going to give tho Phil
ippines TO the Filiptnos.
"The United States is going to wa
/ with Germany actuated by the thre
: virtues OF knighthood. loyalty. court
esy and muniftcence-loyalty to tn
The evening world., 1917-04-07

,or mt period Of eccentric and foppish dress His dark al va ioWs -, n
v.rv much oiled. One huge rhglet va plastered closer Vmn
almost reaching to his tutunS zeal Oh a muse $500
but a woatuke beard waggled grdesauely over his ~rc"e
neck-coth. ,-, .uA ,ur ubo had all
rns mar wal Benjamin Dsraell. a dandy and high liver "ho - ~
60. -ohoro hinnaelfu under a avalanche Of debts; Who la uaooieu d"
literature in q lazy fashion. and who had tried MS hSuu, VIZ" ~ "a noS.
at various pursuits. When he was well past thirV ne nu m%u u
81, Ma cr fame and fortune by shouldering his way INTO omuoS' ipy-
In q a public career to free him from debt and to give MIN u' ep""
tim his restless ambition craved. . ,1 ,r
Arer rereated defeats he had wo a seat in Parhamehn.. , an nnocn
NWi ~ ussN warm. h 10 was making his maiden speech-he speech
oe"0 which he had planned AZ his first step 10 IN p"n'''
A Tempest Choking back his nervousness a best he c0uld. M
$ Of Ridtoulo readtusting the crlo n his rene DN'" 'N'"
Perhaps few more ridiculous speeches have eve peh m no - III
floor of the House OF Commons. In brief IN orator pr" 49, arose Da-
kinds of a fool Of himself Aner the Ht IL" ""'
raen n nt tttar Dw lea to To- a howl of laughter. puncuated by c%cOns, Boo
,nx M laughing and kissing and yelling sit down! ne HOUSE, VI N~-
mon Joined in n sport Of guying the member .. o.oo,v.
81 will sit down. Blu. the time will come when nan NAND S~
nv 20 rt mSr to hi, sea, purple with modification. amid the cruel mirdh
:" rs ". q failed. His very nrt effort at winning recognition IN III
.o,.tco, uord ma stamped him as an absolute failure.
y probahlv NOT one of his fellow members Of Parliament just tWn "oua
have wagered a plugged penny against a gold piece ut buw - nnS-
could ewr rise above that crushing failure or amount to anything " lug
ii" t ant N les. than a week no was Of his feet again addressing the House
q, m This time nobody suyed him And the uphill fight for pol
n0~ !, esr Iat.r Dssron strengthened his public career and saved himself
from financial shipwreck by marrying the rich widow OF of his ienS
He frankly admitted that he married her tr hr money
%~~ But no rev to love her d6votedlN Ao ne, .au
a A Threat and wise guidance, even more than Ter fortune ar
s Fulhned red him forward in his fight Tor ..o,,.n.1
~~~~~~9 Within a very few years Dsraeh Ia staohshe
himself al n of Engands foremost atesme II wa an uu u sa ~
mem; yet he forced his way past the greatest of his ompsut01T . %. se" sn1
oome when he was able to make PaHrament-and all te listen %
him. o..u ,,o.ou, IN. tuho o, Empress Of
India" He o for Great Britain a controlling interest IN Inc 0u'u'"S "
the suez Canal in the fac of fierce opposition. .r.,u -.
saeonsndd" The Failure. AZ whom all Parliament had laughed was ruler
of Englands political desuncs.
The evening world., 1917-04-07

10 the Editor a The Evening World
While every one is hollering for
preparedness and Red Cross nurses
whydoesn't some one give credit where
credit is due. namely 20 the Hello
Girls1 They take the most abuse
not venturing to argue though they
are exempt from fault.
War calls for bravery. yet where
in the everyday line of business Is
there more chance for showing the
character OF people than by the SER
vice the telephone girls render2
Suppose that so or 70 per cent. OF
the Hello Girls became Red Cross
nurses. Can you guess the result7
In the mobilization OF forces what
quicker means Is there TO be found
The evening world., 1917-04-07

be done. Peace
and good will in
the homo Is one
OF the biggest as
sets while we ira
at war. The his
tory OF The world
has proved 1t.
1t IL for women
to marshal the
young citizens in
order TO maintain
peace and order
in the home.
The evening world., 1917-04-07
The w eek's Wash

By Martin Green

, %. Crhs New Yort Evening wOrid)
principles of democracy, courtesy 30
a people who, inspired by the high-
est of motives, helped US gain our
liberty, and muniticence born OF an
innate sense OF responsibility to the
forces which have made us great
History will call our action sublime
You can't expect the average pro-
fessional politician to understand
this. IN our Congress there IS a high-
er percentage OF small mindednesA
trtckery, selfishness and shortslght-
edness than exists among the people
at large. Hypocrisy Is the basic
principle OF most men who make
seeking and holding office a business.
Their patriotism Is bound by the
limits OF their own environment ana
there are many members of Con-
gress who AXE thelr two by four
environment with them when they
20 20 Washington and never lose II.
THAT only about one-ninth Of the
membership of the House and only
one-sixteenth of the membership OF
the Senate failed to see Inc idealism,
tho sense of service. actuating the
country in this crisis IL, IN fact, crafty
ing. But the vote OF Miss Rankin,
the Representative from Montana. 10
distressing,
"She is nominally an idealist. As
n woman OF wide experience in pub
lie life, II she did not realize why wa
are going into war, then VT must
revise our opinions OF womanhood
Yet when II came TO the test she fall
tered and broke. The most pitiflh
thing about her failure was the weak
, ness OF her reasoning"
The evening world., 1917-04-07
By Roy L. McC ardell

the way through. and I want you to
understand | am done NIT the kaiserl
| am through NIT him! l don't think
OF him no morel But,"-for Gus was
honest, even in his broader newer
nstr1otism-'but don't you fergit, II
takes tho whole world TO liok him.
me fighting against him, too. by gol-
liesl"
The evening world., 1917-04-07

CupyngtS. 1917. ~ The Pros Publishing Co.
tThe New York BNening world)
\ row r. the time for all good moth
v ers and guardians TO look TO the
children. There Is so much TO
The evening world., 1917-04-07

There should DO another declaration of war at once. Food
speculators and price boosters are medltating more overt
actB
The evening world., 1917-04-07

The nrst woman member Of Congress seems TO have lot
her emotions get the better Of her. SO have O lot of Congress-
men. II Il comes 10 that
The evening world., 1917-04-07
nTHIs idea OF CONSUMPTION in the
proposed plan Ia raise an

idea OF CONSUMPTION in the
proposed plan 10 raise an
army Is going 10 arouse a
lot OF opposition" suggested the head
polisher.
Not among patriots" said the
laundry man. "They won't have to
be conscripted. The opposition 10
any form of CONSUMPTION comes from
the constitutional slackers.
I'VE might as well face the con-
s~cription feature now as later. All
the militlamen in the field are prac-
tically under CONSUMPTION. The terms
OF enlistment OF thousands of them
are about In expire, but under the
terms of the Army Bill they will have
to remain in the army to the finish,
Every young man in the country
should bc placed under the same liza
hillty to national service as a private
IN the National Guard. The youths
who were born here OF alien parents,
are receiving their cducations and OPP
p%ortunities In high schools and coll
iegcs here free Of cost and now con-
temptuously refuse TO pay n little OF
tholr debt to the United States, can
be reached only by CONSUMPTION.
They won't do for soldiers, but they
can be utilized as uniform pressers,
b~ootblacks and c~ustodians of l%atrines."
The evening world., 1917-04-07

AT SEE" said tho head pollsher.
that Claude Kitchin, the DEM
ocratic leader OF the House, ran
true to form on the war measure"
The people that christened him
Claude" said the laundry man, must
have bean tnspirsd-"
The evening world., 1917-04-07

The nOust spirit Is most strongly attracted BY the love Of glory
cicero.
The evening world., 1917-04-07
Fifty Failures
Who Came Back
ourLy. ,e7 b, IN. Pres Publishing %. the Sew Yt E,nns "%cJ
M. 81 BENJAMIN DlSRAELL; The "Fdilure" VINO StodVe
Enoland's Destines.
By Albert Payson Terhune

NEW Member Of Parliament got up to make his hrs speech
Eneland,s House Of Commons one day in 1887
He vas a fantastic figure as he stood there nervous
81 cago,,nv His costume was absurdly foppsh and eccentric
The evening world., 1917-04-07
ALL CAN BE STEWARDS.

RoCLAIMING tho existence OF q state Of war, the President
makes clear to the American people what must be their att
\ tude toward alien enemies residing within the United States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-29
Locomotives Going
 To Ruin Lacking Use

5 Athens. Oct. 2s-(CorrespondenceJ
 There are ten monster American locomotives standing in line on a side track at the Piraeus, the port of Athens, gradually going to pieces for lack of use. They are evidence of the progressive modern methods which recent. government railway administration sought to put into practice, without, however. making due calculations in advance.
 It was felt that the time had come to modernize Greek railways. and an extensive project was worked out tc that end. One part of the plan was to have. Che latest type of large and pSwerful American locomotives. These were ordered, and ten of them were Shipped across the Atlantic. They were greatly admired when they ar rived, but when they were put on the tracks it wajs discovered that the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-29
BECKWITH OFFERS SUGGESTIONS WHICH GIVE A
 HOUSING PROBLEM SOLUTION

Declaring that the housing prob lem In Bridgeport. especially for the great majority of the wage earners is Gtill far from solved. F. H. Beckwith. drchitect. offers some pertinent sug- eestions which if carried out will tend to help in the solution of the prob lem- MT. Beckwith's letter follows:
 '-The housing situation in Bridge port Is still unsolved for the man who receives a small wage, as it is impos- sible for him to.sfind a rent within his means It is we'll known fact, that man cannot afford to pay for a months rent more than his weekly wage; also that five room flat with Improvements in Bridgeport cannot be had for less than $80,00, where formerly 1t rented for $1S.00 and 0.00 a month, therefore. these men arc compelled to seek localities that are not desirable.
 ITO help solve this problem with the present high cost of materials and labor and at the same time give a problem we are all interested in; be- cause 1t means, contented worknen. more manufacturing and a larger and better city.
 "As to how long the present high prices will prevail. 1t has been stated on good authority, they will last al least five or six years and probably longer; therefore a solution of the problem is to reduce the cost of oper- ation by methods as hereinafter men toned
 First, by the buying of large tracts of land.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-29

Second, the land to be level and the grades such that it can be Escd without undue filling and cuttings and so as not to require any special drainage system.
 '"Third. Before buying property see if building materials are to be found on the premises. such as sand, gravel, and stone.
 Fourth. by careful planning ycu can eliminate waste space, cc1itraliz-. ing plumbing, etc.
 Fifth, by saving building materials in such manner as to make the smallest amount do the greatest amount of structural work Sixth, by using local materials in the building construction.
 Seventh, by standardizing and simplifying details
 Eighth, by building in groups of from three to seven houses, each 70 contain one or two families. <,
 Ninth, by employing a local archi- tect who is more familiar with condi- tions in this city and is able to give more careful supervision to the work, besides saving travelling expenses, telephone. etc.
 Tenth. by contracting for a large number of houses at one time so as to take advantage of the above men, toned facts, and keep the contrac- tors overhead expenses to a mini mum.
 'sIf the above ideas are followed, houses can be erected which may be rented at a reasonable price and al the same time give good investment Yours very truly, "Frederick H. Beckwit11.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-29
RELATE POINTS
 OUT DUTY OF ALL
 GOOD AMERICANS
Hearty and Loyal Obedience to the Constituted Auth
 critics Is Urged

Baltimore, Oct. 29 '"The para mount duty of American citizens in the present crisis is a hearty and thorities,' declared Cardinal Gibbons which he delivered in the cathedral here yesterday.
 "Be slow to criticize" the Cardinal continued. "Remember that you view the situation from one angle; ious angles. They have lights and sources of information that are closed to you. Your judgment of the ad- ministration and your criticism of their official acts should be always subordinated to "a generous and whole-souled submission to their rulings. It is theirs to command; it is yours to obey.
 And in manifesting your loyalty to your country, you will be pursuing a sacred and honorable course, and you will be following the invariable traditions of your fathers from the foundation of the Republic.
 T thank God that we live in a country where liberty is granted with out license and authority is exercised without despotisn, where the govern ment holds over us the aegis of it's protection without interfering with the God-given rights of conscience.
 The United States has succeeded in solving the difficult problem of reconciling legitimate authority with individual freedom. We have no union between Church and State. But this does not imply any antagonism between the two powers. Church and State arnicably move Tn parallel lines, helping one another in their respect i've field of labor.
 The question is often asked: Will the Republic endure? I have a firm and an abiding faith in the perpetuity of the nation. She has successfully weathered many 8 tumultuous temp
 est in the past. and with Gods help
 she will triumphantly ride over the storms that now assail Ser.
 aBut if our country with her glor. | ious institutions is to survive, hel survival must rest on a stronger basis than on the genius of our statesmen 1 the wisdom of our laws, and the pat. riotism of our people. If she is te endure, she must stand on the 'eterna principles of. truth and justice ani righteousness. She must rest on 2 l devout recognition of an over-rulint Providence who has created all thing by His power, governs all things b.
 His wisdom, whose guiding Hand di rects the affairs of nations and O
 men without whom not even a birt l can fall to the ground. Our hope fo the future welfare of the countr, must rest on downright honesty il our dealings with other nations"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-29
REMOVE KAIsER's PORTRAIT

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Oct. 29.-A portrait of Emperor William of Ger any, which had been hanginf for Tlany months in the government pal ace has heen removed by orders of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. It's place has been taken by a painting showing the Portuguese recognition of Brazilian independence. The En- perors picture was put in a store room.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-29
STAMFORD HAS| TEN C0NSTABLES| ADDED TO FORGE. Town Selectmen Held Meet ing On Friday Even
 ing FRED SHACKETT
 PAINFULLY HURT Dog Warden Carten Makes Twelve More Cap
 tives
Especial to The Farmer.)

\opOCldl CO The T dEIu0T.I
 Stratford, Oct. 29-Ten more con- stables were added to Stratford police force at 8 meeting of the board of selectmen held Friday evening at the town hall. Their term of office will expire Oct. 1, 1918.. The following were appointed: Fred M. ,Albrecht, Broadbridge avenue; Arthur H. Par rott, California street; Frank s. Ber- ard. Nichols avenue; William J. Ryan, South Main street; Alfred s. Wakelee, North Main street; J. H. Hattersley, Nichols avenue; Archie Cranson, Cali fornia' street; Ignatz Keller, Avon Park; Charles H. Pixley, Sound View avenue, and Harry D. Cook, South Elm street. All new appointees were sworn in after the meeting. The se- lectmen laid on the table the applica- ton of Joseph Buskeye of H,ollistef Heights to be made a patrolman There are no funds available for the appointing of any more patrolmen.
 At the request of the members of the Nichols avenue fire department
 two Pyrene fire extinguishers will be
 purchased at 8 cost of $10 apiece and forwarded to the fire house for use. As the result of the controversy be- tween bdTulIA 0ACIlS, d WSt14lAy pTOps erty owner ana William Sterbinsky
 over the building of fence to separ- ate both pieces of property on Boston avenue, the selectmen have decided 1 that a fence be erected by Sachs. It 1 is to be four feet high and the work | must begin immediately. The ten- ants in Sachs houses have been using | the yard of Sterbinsky for a refuse can and he complained to the select l men who, after making an investiga- l ton, felt that fence was the only | means of bringing about an amicable settlement.
 1 Sidewalks were ordered laid on North avenue from Nichols avenue to l G. c. Go1dsmith's. on the west line of
 North avenue. A grade for sidewalk and crosswalks on Bruce avenue, be- tween Barnum avenue and railroad
 yiaduct has also been ordered by the 1 town fathers The gutter in front oI l the property of MT. Braitling, North Main street, will be repaired.
 l Permission was given Christ Epis- I copal church to set out shrubbery and trees around the church property 1 Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-29
NJUREs HEAD.

Fred Shackett, plumber, employed at Harold c. Loyel Co.'s, and residing at Warwick avenue, is suffering from a deep laceration of the head which he received Saturday morning when an overhead pipe which he was trp- ing to adjust to another. in a house on Orchard street, fell and struck him.. He received cut four inches long which required two stitches by Dr. De Ruyter Rowland. The in- jury is not serious.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-29
oAPrURE MORE CANNES.

Dog Warden Daniel Carten has cap tured 12 more stray dogs roaming through the town without muzzles AL ready six canines have been sent to the pound in New Haven and the dog warden expects to ship the dozen seiz- ed last week, the latter part of this week. Carten has received many complaints of stray dogs inhabiting the Ho1lister Heights section and Avon park district He will devote his attention to those localities the coming week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-29
LOOKS AFTER CIVILIANS

Paris, Oct. 29.-Major Young, de- tailed by the United States army for that work is cooperating with the French Military authorities and the Red Cross in looking after the needy civilian population in the zone occu- pied by the American forces.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-29
GIVEN SURPRISE.

Fred Peterson, of Booth street. who is home on a ten day furlough, was given a surprise party by a number of friends last evening. Music, dancing and games were enjoyed during the evening. About 20 persons were present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-29
HALLOWEEN PARTY.

More than 100 members of the Stratford Congregational church at- tended Halloween social given at the parish house. Friday evening. fine musical entertainment was also given Luncheon was served.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-29
REJEcTED AT CAMP.

William Nolan, of Bridgeport, a clerk at the Stratford post office. who left with the last contingent for Camp Devens, Mass, has been rejected. He will return to his position at the post office the latter part of this week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-29
HALL TO BE FILLED.

A capacity hall is anticipated by the committee who are arranging for the patriotic dance to be given Tuesday evening, Oct. 30. for the purpose of raising funds to give the next lot of drafted men farewell send-oh Tickets are selling rapidly. The dance will be held at Red Mems hall, Church street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-29
ENLISTED.

Peter Kohiss ands John Hardak. both of Huntington road, have enlist. ed in the service of Uncle Sam.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-29

The 236th Mclean Highlanders, re- cruited largely in the United States were raviawad in Montreal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-29

light rails almost fattened out with the weight of the big engines, and the bridges along the main routes were not strong enough to permit the engines to pass. It meant new bridges and new roadbed everywhere, and as the finances were not equal to this strain the locomotives were laid up for a time. This was many months ago. and the locomotives still are waiting for the bridges to be strengthened.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-29

1'he Postoffice Department placed an initial order for s6S,o0o,ooo three- cent stamps in anticipation of the new postal rates effective Nov. 9.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-29
PERSONALS.

Thomas McQuillan and a party of friends left Saturday afternoon to visit Camp Devens, Aver. Mass. MT. McQuillan's son, John. is stationed there. The trip was made by auto mobile.
 Miss Agnes Snyder of North Main street, is visiting relatives in New York city.