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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
STEPNEY.

MT. and Mrs. zalmon Purdy have entertained as a guest their son, Leslie Purdy.
 The local Red Cross auxiliary will hold an all-day meeting at the home of Mrs. Jerome Nichols on Wednes day
 Mrs. Emily D. Leavenwiorth left on Saturday for Florida, where she will spend the winter months.
 Messrs. Ambrose Hurd and Stephen B. Hayes have been drawn as jurors in the Criminal Superior court. Miss Theresa Pedbereznak spent a few days as the guest of Miss Edith RichdaIe of Bridgeport.
 Rev. and Mrs. Fredericks and daughter of Easton have been recent guests of MT. and Mrs. John Wheeler. MT. and Mrs. Charles Sutherland have moved into M. B. Hawley's house which they will occupy for the winter months.
 Miss Olive Corning is in Sandy Hook where she is a guest of her uncle, Robert Banks.
 MT and Mrs Porter entertained weekend guests from Bridgeport.
 Turney Northrop leaves this week for Orlando, Florida, where he will remain for some time.
 Mrs. Clayton Hawley has spent a few days as the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Hobart Curtiss, in New town.
 The Methodist Sunday school will hold their entertainment on DecenSoer 26th
 Mrs. George Smith and helpers are canvassing in this locality for the membership drive of the Red Cross.
 Miss Gladys Peck has been i'll for a few days past.
 Appropriate exercises will be held in the local schools in town on Fri day, December 10th. An informal dance was held at the Monroe town hall on Saturday even. ing. Several of the boys who have ; been at the U. s. army camps were welcomed back among their olC ' friends. ; Frank Olmstead has purchased , new Chevrolet car.
 Schools in town will close on De cember 20 and reopen on Dec. 20.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
FOCH RECEIVES SABRE.

Buenos Aires, Dec. 19-Prominent Argentine citizens have rendered homage to Marshal Foch by sending him a copy of the sabre used by General San Martin, the South Amer ican hberator with a model of the statue of San Martin
 The sabre was made by the Ar genuine ministry of war It is ac- companied by a book of those who subscribed to the gift, containing the names of the Ministers of France Great Britain, Italy and Belgium and the Charge q affairs of the United States.
 The sabre also is accompanied by
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
JAP AN LOANED ENORMOUS SUMS
 ID HER ALLIES

Tokio, Dec. 18-Japan generally followed the plan of devoting the money obtained from abroad during the war to giving financial support to her Allies, either by subscribing to the loans issued by them, or by pur- chasing their bonds, says an official report of the Department of Finance. The total amount invested in all these securities reached about S579, 9,500,0 900 at the end of 1917, including $265,- 000, ,000 in British government bonds, $77,500,000 in French bonds and $127, 100000 in Russian bonds. To this should be added s110, 100000 rep resenting Japanese foreign loan bonds and company debentures redeemed in 1 foreign markets.
 Japan's sea-borne trade was greatly affected at the beginning of the war, says the report, but her export trade afterward became very brisk. There was a pronounced increase of Japan's shipments to nearby markets and to the South Seas to take the place ot commodities that had ceased to be shipped from Europe. This was es- pecially conspicuous as regards China where there was a large demand fol Japanese goods. Larger shipment: of munitions and food sent to the Allies increased the volume of ex
 ports. In 1917 these amounted tt s8O1, 100000, an increase of $237,
 75o,OO0 over 1916. Japan's import
 for 1917 were $517,9Oo,ooO, $1S9,
 oOO,OO0 more than 1916. The exces
 of exports over imports in 1917 wa
 s88,5O0,000, an increase of 52 pc
 cent. over this balance of trade il
 1916. This apparently has paved tn
 way for an expansion of Japan's in
 dustries and trade in the future, sai
 the report.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
EMPIRE

A beautiful white horse, with flow irrg mane and tail and educated to a degree that would seem impossible in a dumb brute, will be feature or ''The Lure of the Circus" the latest Universal serial, which starts today at the Empire.
 This handsome animal has been trained to dance, llneel, waltz and fox-trot and perform other stunts showing intelligence equal to that of a human being. So carefully cared for IS this, valuable animal that its quarters are as scrupulously clean and as modern as the home of its owner.
 The horse will be ridden in the play by Eileen Sedgewick, who in the story is the daughter of a financially ruined father, seeking employment as a rider in a circus. Miss Sedgewick' s early training in real life included riding and driving, and being a lover of horses, the dainty little actress fits perfectly into the part assigned her.
 Also George Larkin, co-star in Hands Up!" in his newest screen play, "The Border Raider"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
PARK

An attraction of unusual merit Is promised at the Park today for three days. The popular Golden Crook Company is the bill and is headed by that popular and prince of Nomedians, Billy Arlington, who is Nery well known to the patrons of burlesque. His name is synonymous of everything good and the assurance of a Atst and enjoyable performance. Fifty people, in addition to the star, are employed, including 90 of the pret- tiest chorus girls. The vehicle used, this season. Is entirely new and is a gem and should meet with the ap- proval of the most exacting and even critical seekers after wholesome amusement. Dullness is not permit ted to have a look in, the material providing rollicking and enduring fur and laughter is incessant from cur tain to curtain.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
Behind 7HE FootIights
POLES

Among those specially brought from New York to California by Douglas Fairbanks to appear in 'Ari- zona" was Frederick Burton, an ac- tor of reputation who created the part of Bob Hicks" in George Ade's 5 "The College Widow" This was fol- lowed by an engagement in London, during which he played Hiram Stubbins'' in Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch" and also produced "The College Widow"
 MT. Burton was prominently iden- tiied with Arnold Daily in General John Reagan" with Charlotte Walk CT in Belasco's "Just A Wife" joint star with May Buckley in He Fell in Love With His Wife" in Augustus Thomas The Member from Ozark, D and he created the role of Cousin Egbert' in "Ruggles of Red Gap" playing the same part in the film of that name.
 MT. Fairbanks cas- him for "Col- onel Bonham." AS described by Augustus Thomas, Colonel Bonhan7 had a fine vein of humor. He was g. genial companion and good story teller. His officers admired and re. spected him, his men adored him 1 and his friends swore by him. He had what was universally conceded to be the finest regiment of cavalry in the army, and the happiest an
 most contented, although he ruled i with an iron hand. Arizona" vii 1 be shown at Poli's theatre today. In addition to MT. Burton ant
 Theodore Roberts, who played Can
 by in the original stage production 1 MT. Fairbanks engaged Frank. Cam
 peau, Marjorie Daw, Harry North rup, Kathleen Northrup, Raymont
 Hatton Marguerite de la Motte Katherine Griffith, Ro' ert Boulde
 and Albert McQuarrie.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
PLAZA

One glance at the Plaza program for the last three days of this week and who will be certain that is one of the best bills that has ever been of fered Heading the vaudeville at fractions is a big musical act entitled 'Nurs.e and the Boys" Nursie Is some singer and dancer and her diplo- macy with the boys shows that she understands the dispositions of the boys in the army camps and does her best to help entertain, to which they very readily respond and join in with the songs and dances.
 Mae Murray as the show girl who risked her soul for the man she loved in Robert Leonard's realistic produc- tion, Her Body in Bond" will be shown on the screen. Miss Murray is shown as Polly, vaudeville ao- tress more attractive than the aver age, who is struggling to get along and who meets with every tempta- ton characteristic to the stage. The picture is in five reels and Miss Mur- ray is supported by an able cast 1n- cluding Kenneth Harlan, Al Roscoe Paul Weigel, Maybelle Harvey and Joseph Girard.
 The Oklahoma Four will present their great Western act which is full of good live action, "20 Miles From Nowhere" These four will be heard and seen in songs, dances and daring stunts characteristic to Western life
 Alverz Duo, pair of clever aero bats, will present their act of unique daring and astonishing feats.
 Harry Tenny and company will com plete the vaudeville bill with new and up to date comedy singing anc dancing act that has made for then a host of friends among the vaudeville lovers of high class entertainment.
 Advancing with the Eagle Into Italy' is another Red Cross picture which tells a true story of what th' American Red Cross is doing for ou army and navy for our Allies ant their people.
 Gaumont News which keeps one Il touch with the latest news Of tn country. will close the bill for tn latter part of this week to be show for the first time today
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
Dainty Dancers Coming

Those dainty dancers, favorites with Boston crowds, Danny Duggan and Dorothy Luce, are coming to Quilty's Colonial ball room in Fair field avenue next Monday evening, where they will give an exhibition. of society and military dances in cos tune. They are undisputed cham pions of the east, and their coming is a big event for Bridgeport. There will also be an Army and Navy Dance Contest for a handsome gold prize to be presented by Mir. Duggan. Murray will furnish music for the evening of dancing and admission will be at the usual popular prices. This is a good time, don't miss it.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
TODAY's ANNIVERsARY.

Washington, the capital of the United States, was founded 128 years ago tomorrow, Dec. 20, 1790. In the early days of the republic Congress was engaged in a long and bitter wrangle to decide the location of the capital. but at length an agreement was reached, and 8 site favored by George Washington was~ selected. Much vexation was experienced be- cause of the attitude of the owners of land upon which the capital was b
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
Advanced Dancing Glass

Session of the class for advanced pupils at Quilty's Colonial ball room every Friday evening are proving pop ular. Some of the new steps are shown, and dancing follows. Only a single admission fee required. Private lessons, teaching the popular ball room dances at moderate terms are given afternoon or evening by ap- pointment. Call or telephone for in formation.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
WEST END

"The Prussian Cur" William Fox's exaraordinary production in eight acts, is the big feature attraction to- day and tomorrow matinee and eveD- ing performances at the West End theatre on State street, near Clinton avenue. Revelations by Captain Horst von der Goltz, self-confessed German spy, expose of enemies at home and the invisible embassy of Germany left behind in America by Ambassador von Bernstorff. "Humbugs and Illus bands" two-reel Big "V'' comedy, will also be shown.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19

be built. Many of them sought to drive hard bargains, but most stub- born of all was David Burns, a to- bacco planter and justice of the peace. who insisted that he "did not want a, capital at his front yard" Washing ton argued with him for days, and Burns atAlast> capitulated; but he ex- acted a good price, and also stipu- lated that his cottage should not be disturbed. This little edifice stood until a few years ago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19

a parchment in which Marshal Foch is told that 1t is sent to him by those
 same Argentine citizens who early in the war signed the testimonial de- manding that the Argentine govern ment join the Allies, that no reverse of the war has ever shaken their faith in the cause of the Allies and that they now wish to send this symbol of their joy at the great victory in which they have been denied party.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
MIR. COVE A VISITOR.

George Cove, former secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, paid a visit to Bridgeport yesterday morning. MT. Cove is now connected with the United States Housing Corporation, but said this morning that he had en- loved his stay in Bridgeport better than any other during his entire ca raer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19

After expecting to dictate to the na- tions of the world at the peace table, the ex-Kaiser now finds that a few servants will chey his commands if they are handsomely tipped.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19

The college boys are home for the holidays, showing all the benefits of a liberal education, including the lat est slang, and stack of bills for re- treatments.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19

The people who complain the most about pu1r schools, are often the same ones who would holler the loud est if school teachers were paid as much as day laborers
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19

Senator New of Indiana introduced bill prohibiting the display of the red flag throughout the United States.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19

Representative Mann announced his candidacy for koeakership of the House.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19

Times Want Ads One Cent n Word
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-18
CALL FOR MOTOR DRIVERS
Six Hundred White Men Wanted From
Virginia for Military
Scryicr

Call for GOO white grammar school
graduates OF the draft age to take up
at the University OF Virginia on July
% 4 two months course in motor truck
driving has been received by the Ad
jutant-Gcneral. The period of volun-
,ary induction Will expire on June 81.
Thereafter the draft machinery will be
set in motion for the selection OF any
deficit to make out the States quota.
Men with mechanical aptitude and
training are preferable. and are urged
by the department TO take advantag c
of this opportunity.
The school Of GOO in traininfg at the
university now will presumably close
on July %. the day set for the open
ing OF the second school. These courses
are for period OF two months. and are
being conducted at many schools
throughout the United States for men
physically qualified for general mill
tary service to meet tho demand for
soldiers with technical training in
automobile driving and repairing AMI
other similar mechanical duties.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-18
HOLIDAY ELECTED
Chosen ns PrcsIdent of business MEM
Club, Succeeding Clyde II.
RutCllfIc,

The first meeting of the directors OF
the Business Mems Club since the clubs
annual meeting on June IL was held
yesterday, and resulted in the election
OF the following officers for the ensuing
year: Waller Holiday. pres ident; G. p.
CABOT. first ricc-prcsident: woodson p.
Waddy. second vice president; Milton
Conc, recording secretary.
The board consists of nine members,
those recently elected being DR. C. H.
Rudd, &. y. Williams and Walter NJ.
Taylor.
Under Clyde H.. Radcliffe, who has
served as president for two consecutive
terms. the business Mems Club has
become an important factor in the COM
fncrciai life of Richmond: its member
snip representing the financial as we'll
az numerous other business and profess
sional interests of the city.
While the club refrains from taking.
an active interest in civic affairs. it
has become a convenient meeting point
Tor those engaged in civic and other
work. besides rendering facilities for
the exchange OF views on the many
problems which are constantly con-
fronting our business men.
Mr. Radcliffe was presented by the
members of the board with a token OF
their appreciation for the valuable ser
vices he had rendered.
Maxine Ducharmc will continue to
serve the club as manager.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-18
VACATION SCHOOLS
WILL OPEN NEXT WEEK
Opportunity Given Ambitious Pupils
skip Grade and So Com
pIetc Course Sooner.

Children OF the city schools are al
ready making interested inquiries reia-
tive to the vacation schools, which
run this summer FOR term OF ten
weeks. beginning June -. Pupils are
expected to register June 90 and 81,
Thursday and Friday OF this week. in
order that the work may begin next
Monday.
In the vacation schools il is possible
10 make up deficiencies in a pupils
work during the session just closing.
and it is also possible to save an en-
tire half years schooling in the rcEu
la course OF events.
The vacation schools will be con-
Quoted at several easily accessible
points in the city. The John Marshall
vacation school will cover Junior and
senior high school work. and work
covered from "a through 5B in the
following Elementary schools: Spring.
field. William Fox. Madison. Powhatan
No. /, and Fulton. if the enrolment
iustifes.
The supervisor OF all the white vaca-
ton schools is Agar Voolfolk. The
primes pal OF John Marshall! vacation
school is l.. c. Morrow. and the assist
ant principal is It. Taylor Robinson.
The supervisor Of the four colorcd
vacation schools is William Adams.
These co!orcd vacation sch ools viii be
conducted = Armstrong. Baker. George
Mason Dunbar and Webster Davis. il
tn" enrolment justlhes 1T the last
named.
The Co-o7erative High School opens
July /. II will be run under the super
vision of w. u. Ellis. Large employers
.! the city Lave been greatly interested
IN the list ot pupils who have regis
tered In the superintendent's Office for
employ mcni for the summer and a mum
her Of employers OF youthful labor
nave VISITED the Administration Build
.nH "!;hin The past week to look over
inc list or both boys and girls with
il We" 10 securing their services
Assistant Superintendent Hill stresses
me point that chi ldren who wish to
enrol! IN the vacation schools must he
on hand 10 register Thursday or fri
Hai morning and that they must bring
their cards Win rbcrn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-18
MDANIEL ENLISTS
Son of Wr!i-Iinown Minister R.comcs
Nemhcr of thu Marine
torus

John ''a-rinct ton Mcdaniel. seventeen
year old. son or Rev. George w. Nc
!'AAiei . d. pastor OF the First Rap-
INST church. enlisted in the marine
cofrs a, tn" local recruiting station
YESTERDAYS 1t was only after repcate 1
determined efforts 10 serve in the ranks
"l lncle Sans forces that he sue
cccdod IN gaining the opportunity TO
JON ~" marines a his carly age His
application was forwarded 10 Wash
M&'on and on account Of his mental
training and unusual physical quail
hcatlons, the fact that he was under
'S" was waived. Tho consent of his
parents which vas necessary under
nc circumstances. was readily given.
btAem Richmond men we're Thomas
/ McGraw. a student OF tho University
Of virginia = Il Dance. class 1915 Of
the Virginia Military institute. ana
Robert Page Grimes. University OF viz
finia. Out OF town mon who Joined
were l"c!an T.. Samples. Bomout. ".
va; Monroe ]. Mcmillan ana Tillman
Mcmillan, Cana; W. l.. CUMMINGS.
Walho"nding. Ohio; Charles BAILEY.
ashland, Ky" and James r Graham.
Florence. :. 9 a member OF Tho 1915
rrEduaiinE ciass Of Hampds n sydney
college
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-18
MERCHANTS MEET TO-DAY
VIII Arrange for General Conference
10 Bc Held Here In
tuSuht

special called meeting of the hoard
OF directors Of tho Southern Retail
Merchants Conference takes place at
the Business Mems club in Richmond
to-day. Twenty-Five Southern mcr-
chants form the hoard. -Four arc from
Richmond and the others arc from Wiz
S!nla North and South Carolina and
ieorE'a points. The object OF tho meet
inE is to complete tho program, for ,hc
convention which takes place in Ric--
inond the middle OF August and also to
apro!nt committees TO care for tn.
varied branches Of the conference ac.
uN!'cs. Tho Southern Retail Ncr-
chants Conference is expected TO ac-
r''npISh great results in the improve
mont OF retail business in the South
and is receiving the supprrt and hearty
corporation OF the trade extension
bureau OF the Richmond Chamber Of
Commerce.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-18
Says Germans Are
Licked andKnolDH
DR.. Walter NJ. Brunei Writes
Interesting Letter to Relatives
in Richmond.

The Germans are licked. dad. and
they know il. l trust that within the
year the American Army and Navy will
have closed the worlds account with
the imperial German government. and
that history will relate that it TOOK
the Americans to put the finishing
touches 10 'Willum. will have Il
world OF things 10 tell YOU when
sec you again If you knew the things
that ! know you would want all the
men possible sent to Europe"
Thus writes DR. Walter NJ Brunei.
OF Richmond. senior lieutenant i'll the
United states Navy. to his fathc-.
Robert l.. Hrunet. from New York,
where he arrived Il few days ago. pr.
Brunei returned from France on i'm
por:ant business. and will sail again
ON u troop ship next week His two
sisters. Miss Essic. of PctcrhurG. and
Mrs. Harry b. McNivcn. of Richmond.
y, i'll leave for New York. proba bly, to-
day. for brief visit 10 the doctor.
who has already seen many months Of
service in the field abroad.
Robert T.. Brunei. now resident of
Petersburg. has also another son III
the foreign service. He is First Lieu
tenant Meade Brunct. commanding
Company \, Fitty-siXth United States
Engineers. now somewhere in
France"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-18
PLAN BIG FOURTH
Congressman Montague to MIKE Adj
dress ut Bon Air, in Chester
field County.

The celebration Of the Fourth OF
July in Chesterfield County will take
place in the auditorium at Bon Air.
Congressman ~ J. Montague will de-
liver tho address of the occasion. He
Will be introduced by James W. Cor
don. Invocation will be by Rev. +. T
NcFadcn. n, -, chairman Of tho third
Liberty loan campaign for Chesterfield
County Alvin NJ Smith will conclude
tho celebration.
The music for tho occasion will be
furnished by band and the Kirk
Mathews quartet Mrs Thomas Whit
tet. Mrs. William Ecinhardt. Lynn
tucker and Howard Bryant. Refresh
mcnts will he served for the benefit ~
the war relief unit There will DC
dancing at the auditorium. The cele :
bration will! begin at II o'clock in the
morning and continue Till that hour
al night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-18
Automobile Dealers to Meet.

Members of the Richmond Automo-
bile Dealers Association will hold their
monthly meeting in the rooms of the
business Mems Club tonight to dis
cuSS among other important matters
the proposed national tax on automo-
Dilos. which is in addition to other
taxes. Upon adjournment. members
VIII attend in n body the meeting of
the Finance Committee OF tho city
Council. which it is understood Will
TAX" up the question OF an automobile
dealers tax
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-18
SPEEDING IN COUNTY
Several Onendcr. Arc Given Small
Fines for Racing on Cuun-
try Honda

Charged with exceeding the county
speed limit, o. J.. Har, and Fred Green
were yesterday fined s25 piece and
M. Duchmer $40 by Magistrate Pun.
year. Of Henrico County. r. ". Manonc
was fined s2.53 for failure to turn on
the lights OF his automobile after dark.
l.. NJ Cantreil. another spceder. was
fined $40
Disorderly conduct at the Richmond
CoHeSe grounds sunday night caused
Mary Christian, Parnlie Simmons and
Walter Smithers 10 be fined SIS each
yesterday and Charles Smithers. $3.50
All are colored. Ralph Bole. charged
with trespassing on the property Of
tho Chesapeake apd Ohio Railway In
an .eTort 10 beat his way on freight
was 6ned $3.50.