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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

iorg route that has oeen arranged
for her.
'fHonor Thy Children"
Honor Thy Children" Is the title
OF a timely and brilliant satire writ
ten by Samuel shipman and Clara
Lupman. 1t is tn sed OF course on
the advanced ideas OF the American
youth, going bit farther than real
tty, and assuming that the heads of
q modern household are the offspring
and not the parents
In this travesty, the authors have
mace son and d daughter sit at
the helm of a household craft and
attempt to guide it from shore 10
shore. Finally. pilot in the form
of step-father comes upon the
bridge and the navigation from then
on is entirely different and much
more sensible.
The sketch is unusual. That II is
well written goes without saying. be-
cause of It's authors. Both Mr.. ship
man and Miss Lipman have figured
prominently in the drama both as
coilaborators ana individual writer's
Aside from this. Miss IApman la
known privately az Mrs. Louis Mann,
and until she gavee up acting for
writing, she was the distinguished
co-star with her husband Mr.
Shfpman and Miss Lipman wrote sew
erai of the starring vehicles for Mr..
Mann, the most recent of which was
"l1levatirg Husband"
The producers OF Honor Thy
Children" have given the little play
an exceptional cast. The company Is
headed by William Lawrence.
Jack Alfred and Company.
Nobody ever did anything wrong
while smiling" Whoever Is respon-
Bile for this bit Ct philosophy, GER
tainly deserves prepetuation, beca use
nothing In life is really so important,
''r so beautiful, or so healthful. or
so entertaining, rs a smile. Jack AL
fred. the vaudeviilian Is one OF the
many players to realize this, ana
therefore he has not only fashioned
O comedy skit 80 that 1t brings home
as many smiles as is possible In so
brief space OF time. but he has also
labeled this skit. Smile" and you
do. Jack Alfred and Company not
only compel smile. but a. grin, and
, laugh, and all come from the place
where wholesome. clean laughter be-
longs
Two funny fellows are Goldsmith,
snd I1eNis. III 'rhe Manager and the
salesnon.' 4 When they are not too
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17
Blue Bird Feature at
the Rex Monday

rankin Farnun as star OF '~Ths
winged Mystery TO be presented at
the rex theater on Monday. will be
called upon to perform some berwild-
ering quick changes in his dual capa-
cry az German army captain and
rip-roaring Yankee patriot. play
ing twin brothers born in Germany
or Aemr.can parents and reared TO
manhood in Berlin. Aided by the
tricsery or the moving picture cam
era Mr.. Farnum will converge ana
argue with himself. finally terrnina-
ing the heated discussion by giving
himself an effective punch on the
Jaw; will sneak into his own room
where he is packing his luggage.
crawl snakeiike within readn OF
himself and then knock himself out
by sudden blow delivered treache-
rously from behind. search his own
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

patronized it necessitates its constant
use.
william Faversham and Maxine
Elliott have formed a partnership to
present modern and Shakes rean
plays next season at the Maxine FL
lott theater in New York. notable
revival will be Hamlet" After their
New York season they will make a
tour Of the principal cities.
Stuart Walker has made remark
ably sue essrui production Of r 9th
Tarkington's Seventeen" at the
Booth theater, New York, announces
a production Of the biblical. '1'h g
Book OF Job" at two matinees this
month. He is said to have received
the approval of the New York clergy.
Additional Liberty theaters will he
buff in all the national guard camps
which will take care or the situation
In Camp McClel an. and enabla the
Richmond boys there to use the
"smileage" books sent them.
Richard Bennett has arranged TO
produce ar special matinee in Bos-
ton an adaptation by VIII A Page of
the French comedy, THE Rubicon 3"
written by Edouard Bourdet and pre-
scented In Paris a few years ago. Mr.
Bennett is appearing now in The
Very Idea" and will try out The
Rnbicon' for a possible venture next
season. WIN Page is we'll known
here where he ran stock company
several years ago in the Academy.
associated with the late Paul Benja-
min.
Iouise White. the charming and
pretty Richmond girl. VINO got her
start on the stage with De W.T.
Newing and the Grayce Scott Co.
several years ago, and who went to
New York three seasons ago and Sc
cured part In Nobody Home" has
been engaged for one. of the leads in
Henry Blossom and Zoe1 Parenteaus'
musical comedy. Follow The Girl"
produced by Raymond Hitchcock and
Ray Goetz at the Forty fourth Street
theater. New York. March and. The
review notices have not yet reached
US,
Glen Anders. a former popular
member OF The Grayce Scott com
psny. and who has been support n
Hermine Shone in vaudeville. win he
starred In a vaudeville novelty caIled
Honeymoon" under the direction on
Lewis and Gordon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17
WAVERLY

waverIy, Va. March 1s.--P. Fleet
wood, Jr.. has returned from q bust-
ness trip TO Baltimore.
George M. Harrison, who has re-
Gently been I'll with penumonia at
Camp Mcclellan, Admission. Ala. lis
at home con a. short furIough.
Mr.. and Mrs. John West ana Mrs.
Oecar West spent Monday in Norfolk.
Mrs w. T. Rountree was In Pc
tersburg Wednesday.
DIR. John r. May was the guest
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17
In THE SPOT LIGHT

AL Jelson will not quit the Shuberts
despite reports which came outof New
York last week that he would do so.
The Shuberts announce that Jolson
has signed new contract w tn them
for seven years at a salary OF $500
weekly with as per cent of the profits
as a bonus Jolsou has made the hit
of his career in "Sinbad," the present
vahicla he Il anpearing in at the New
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

pockets az he Ia himself lying sense-
less on the floor, get his passports
and escape the country. All through
five acts of an intensely interesting
mystery drama, Mr. Farnum In his
dual capacity does these things, i'm
possible, of course, outside of the
range OF the camera, but neverthe-
less decidedly mystifying and skillful.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17
TWIN BEDS AND MANNERS
nPEG O. MY HEART COMING,


p@0nrses our tneaegoers their fun moneys worth
Of pic-
lures mas become the usual thing
the best producers ~ ~ -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

An elder farmer hitched his team
to a telegraph post.
Here" exclaimed the policeman,
you can't hitch therel" ~
Cant hitch,' shouted the irafe
farmer. We'll. why have you a Sign
up, Fine for hitching ?''--Presbyte-
rian Standard. ar
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

OF relatives in Richmond q few days
the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Beylard
and Miss Louciie Chappell and Emil
Eye Fleetwood motored TO Camp Lee
Sunday.
Mrs. w. v. Martin, and family left
fer Norfolk last week, where they
will make their home In the future.
Mr. and Mrs. r. II. Howerton were
in Richmond Monday, for the Alma
Giuck concert,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

York Winter Garden, ana neither he
nor the shuberts can afford TO part
company
The Man On the Box" has been
musiealized for the witmark Musica
bureau and will be presented by that
firm cnder the name of Home,
James, Just who will play the
Henry E. Dixey role has not been
announced, but the piece ought to
make rafting good musical comedy.
Gus Edwards was fined $500 in
Rochester for permitting Little
CuddIes" and another child appear In
his Band Box Review" He appealed
from the decision. little Cuddles."
who has many friends here. is almost
old enough to be from under the
Gerry law In New York.
A. n. Woods has In rehearsal
spectacular war drama. requiring
about thirty principals and 100 supers
and containing some novel mechani-
cal effects. Lawrence Marsden is
staging 1t.
Weber and Fields will make their
ton of "A Peck of Pickles" written
by Frank Stammers for two Cal for
MIA favorites. Kolb and Dill. who have
just closed a successful run with the
piece in Chicago and returned to the
coast. Louis Hirsch has written new
music and Henry Blossom fresh lyrics
Harry Short, who succeeded Roger
Gray here"fast Summer as first co ne
dian In the Comic Opera p ay RS
organization. will be principal come
dian with a similar company In M n
treal this spring and summer Others
in the organization will be Florence
Weber. soprano. who has Appeared
here In Naughty Mari tia" and The
Ffre-Fiiy." and j. Humh'rd Dry.
tenor, formerly of Alexandria, Va.
and we'll known In this section.
Fay Templeton, the old time come.
dienne. and a native of Danville. Va,
Is to be one of the vaudeville head
liners on the Liberty theater circuit.
The Liberty theater at Camp Lee II
reported to have Been badly damaged
by the wiadstorm Saturday d glat.
Presumably II will ba repas red n
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

There was a married woman 1 Il
the jury and she tore my alibf to
shreds. She had my lawyer scared up,
too"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

busy INDUCING in humorous CONVEX.
sation, they find time to play various
Instruments and lay them well. bur
with comical results.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

The Liberty theater at Camp Lee II
reported to have Been badly damaged
by the wiadstorTn Saturday n mt.
Presumably II with ba repa red n
once, ~ the way ne boys h6xs1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

Met His Match.
II had pre- pared a nice alb.
And how did II turn out 7"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

Fay Templeton, the old time come.
dienne. and native of Danville. Va,
Is to be one of the vaudeville head
liners on the Liberty theater circuit.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

A. n. Woods has In rehearsal a
spectacular war drama. requiring
about thirty principals and 100 supers
and containing some novel mechani-
cal effects. Lawrence Marsden Is
staging 1t.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04
AMERICANS USE RIFLES
 IN REPUL SING RAIDERS
Artillery Active in Vosges Sector Enemy Uses Tear
 and Gas Shells. PATROLS ACTIVE
 ON U. S. FRONT Clear Out Machine Gun Nests In Neighborhood of
 Terny Sorny.

With the American Troops in France, Tuesday, Sept. 3-(By the Associated Press) - There was considerable patrol activity on the American front in the Vosges region last night. An enemy raiding party of 50 approached the American trenches at one point. The raid CTS were driven off by rifle fire. The artillery was active on both sides in this sector, the enemy using tear and sneeze gas shells.
 American airmen successfully bombed Longuyon- twice today.
 About 30 aeroplanes flew over the German lines last night and dropped a few bombs.
 In the Woevre district an American patrol penetrated the enemy lines af- ter cutting seven strands of barbed wire. Other patrons met small Ger man groups and drove them off with out difficulty.
 The enemy artillery and machine
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04

Gen. March announced that the total embarkation of American sol- diers for all fronts, including the Si- berian expedition, had passed the 1,6Oo,O00 mark on Aug. 31.
 In answer to a question Gen. March said it was estimated that more than 25O,oo0 had landed in France during August. The record for monthly shipment, he added, was 2S5,000
 Gen. March identified the American unit that participated in the Flanders advance as the 30th Division, compos- ed of troops from Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina.
 The French advance north of Sois- sons, resulting in the capture of Terny Sorny, was participated in by the S2nd Division, composed of Michigan and Wisconsin troops, under Mai Gen. Haan.
 Taking up the military situation Gen. March said the object of the Canadian drive across the old Cueant. Droucourt switch line was Cambrai which now was within ' # miles of the British advance according to oficia ] advices.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04
REGISTRARS ARE CALLED TO MEET
 FRIDAY NIGHT
All Willing to Aid Draft Boards for Registration
 Sept. 12 Asked to Come.

All registrars who will assist in the work during the registration of men between IS and 45 years next week Friday night at o'clock in the Bridgeport High school whether they receive notification or not. They will be given instructions and sworn in as registrars. This work is important and patriotic and should therefore be taken seriously.
 Each Local Draft Board gives an estimate of about 5000 registrants for the September registration.
 With the class of 1917 and part of 1918 which registered June 5, practic- ally exhausted, those who registered August 4, make up the only reservoir not yet touched. From this supply the October calls must be filled. These calls will probably be made during the first week in October, therefore the total number registered will soon be classified and examined.
 Every effort is being made to com plete in ample time for the October 1st entrainment, the classification and physical examination of the August 4, 1918 registrants.
 It seems that entrainments will now be made regularly on designated dates indefinitely. Friday 25 more regis trants will leave for Camp Upton to be used in the limited service.
 September [, one registrant must be sent from the limited service men of Division 1, for training at Fort Slo- cum, after which he will be assigned for work in the boards office. Ques- tionnaires now are being examined to see which man available will be bes, qualified for the work.
 Men between the ages of IS and 45 residing in outlying districts of this city, must register September 12 in their home towns, according to the instructions issued by Draft Board No. 13. The following are the places to be used for registrations:
 Strtford, town hall Ivan L. More. house, registrar; Shelton. town halI J. Sterling Edwards; Monroe, towr hall, Frederick Sherman; Trumbull l town hall, George B. Beers; Fairfield town hall, Joseph I. Flint; Westport town hall, Edward B. Bradley; Wes ton town hall. chief registrar not I. appointed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04
WILD CHASE FOR
 AUTO THIEF BY
 CLERK BRENNAN
William Parker Captured After Thrilling Run in
 Which Shots Were Fired.

Considerable interes: was manifest today in the city court when William Parker, who was arrested last night charged with theft of an automobile, appeared before Judge Wilder and was bound over for the Superior Court in bonds of $500.
 The prisoner who is 25 years of age is married and has three children, re- sides in Brooklawn Park, and is em- ployed as a chauffeur by Jonathan Godfrey.
 According to many witnesses who appeared against him., he took an automobile belonging 90 Jacob Weis- man, of 209 Hamilton street which was standing in Main near the inter section of Cannon street. This accord ing to the authorities is Parker's sec ond offense and the only excuse he offered the court was that he was un- der the influence of liquor.
 It was nearly one o'clock this morn ing when he made off with the car and people who were on the street at that hour were startled to hear the out cries of the owner who rushed from a store in time to see his new car being driven off by Parker.
 Immediately the alarm was given Patrolmen Kiernan and Meaney, jumped on the running board of Assis- tant City Court Clerk Daniel E. Bren- nan's powerful machine which came along at the time and gave chase. In Brennan's car at the time were Clar- ence Gardner. James Troy, Phil Bren- nan, P. j. Conville and F. A. Frawley and with the two policemen hanging on the running board, a hair raising pursuit which lasted for 20 minutes and covered nearly half the city fol- lowed.
 Clerk Brennan, was positive on the witness stand today that he broke all speed records. and that it took every ounce of energy and watchfulness to keep his machine in the road He said that in his opinion it was impos- sible for a drunken man to drive a machine like Parker.
 Attorney Solomon Badish, counsel for Parker, cross examined Clerk Brennan, on the stand and tried to confuse him on the question of Par ker's sobriety. Clerk Brennan, could not be shaken in his assertion that no one but sober man could drive a (Continued on Page Two)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04
CHARGE ARSON FOR FIRE IN \
 BUTCHER SHOP
Fire Chief Johnson Orders Arrest of Two Accused of
 Firing Business Place. .

Pic Laga, of 274 Sedgewick avenue, Stratford, and Peter Dugherria, of the same address, were arrested by the police of the Second precinct this morning and held by Fire Chief Dan iel E. Johnson, on the charge of set ting their butcher shop at 1877 Strat- ford avenue on fire last night Both men are being held in bonds of s2.OOO each.
 According to information in possess sion of the police the two men locked up their store last night at about Il o'clock and went home. About an hour afterward Patrolman Minogue, while going his rounds, saw light inside and investigated. He found the place on fire, 50 he turned in an alarm.
 Upon the arrival of the fire appar- atuS it was found the entire store was though a deliberate attempt had been made to burn the place.
 Immediately after the investigation started by Chief Johnson was ended he ordered the two men arrested and held under heavy bonds. The men were taken into custody early this morning and brought to police head quarters where they were locked up for investigation.
 When seen today Captain E. O.. Cronan, chief of the detective bureau, said a most rigid investigation of the affair would be made and that he now has several of his men detailed to the case. He expressed the opinion that leave little doubt deliberate attempt at arson had been made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04

T feel certain that your exhibition adequately represents the immense efforts of the Allies and America" the ambassadors message read. ''It will serve to illustrate to everyone the marvellous success with which inven- tors, manufacturers and workers turned from the arts of peace and adapted themselves to altered condi- tions when the call came.
 For years Germany has been se- cretly making and storing vast ac- cumulatiors of every engine of war and article of equipment. confident that by their means she could at her chosen time obtain world mastery.
 The industrial achievement of mill lions Of patriotic men and women, to- gether with the valor of our combined armed forces. has banished that Prus- sian dream and if in the strenuous months before us we all drive aEead and work hard and fight, the time will be brought nearer when Germany will be definitely and decisively beat en. Then the world will be remod- elled on the cardinal principles of jus tiee, security and freedom; and force, violence and autocracy will be swept away
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04
GERMAN EMPRESS
 IS GREATLY AGED

Amsterdam, Sept. 4-The German empress has suffered attacks of weak ness and heart trouble in increasing measure, according to a Cassel dis patch to the Weser zeitung of Bre- men. The empress is suffering from arterio-sclerosis and has been ordered by her physicians to keep to her bed and avoid worry and excitement
 Contrary to accounts from some other sources the dispatch says Elm peror William gives the impression of being very fit and vigorous. but the empress, it is said, has lately appear ed to age considerably.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04

With the British Armies in France, Sept f. noon-(By the Associated troops reported this morning to have taken the town Moeuvre three and half miles south east of Quean but the capture of the place not confirmed
 The Germans in full flight in the region of the Canal du Nord and appear be than dsorganzed thou sand prisoners captured last night by Field Mar shal Haigs forces
 In the rapidty of his withdrawal the enemy did not have time to destroy the crossing the Canal du Nord and last night patrols reported by airmen be holding two bridges well in line with the British advance.
 British troops appear to have reached the outskirts of Moeuvres where stiff fighting is probable at that point the front and support trenches of the Hndenburg line linked by redoubt which about square mile. But Busy Inchy held by the British should not be difficult to turn the positions by coming down the of the enemy
 During the day the British Third army rounded up 1946 prisoners 2 field guns Farther north the Canadians and Fn1lish collected 72O prisoners.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04
WORLDS SERIES CAME POSTPONED
 BY RAIN STORM

Chicago, Sept. 4-The first of the world series baseball games between Chicago, champions of the National League, and Boston, pennant winners of the American League, was post poned today because of a steady rain.
 Fair weather is predicted for to- morrow and the diamond is protected by heavy canvas. The postponement gives the Boston team a day of rest after their hurried trip from the East
 There were comparatively few per sons at the ticket windows early to- day and the postponement did not come aH a surprise.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04

This committee. created under the decision of the National War Labor Board, Is to consist of three represen- tatives of the employers, and three of the workers, with an umpire who will be an officer of the United States gov ernment.
 The scheme of organization is sim pie. Each meeting will elect dele1 gates to a convention. It is expected there will be in the neighborhood of 20 delegates. This convention will se- lect the three members to represent the employees.
 The manufacturers will choose their representatives by vote among themselves.
 The committee so raised will assist in the creation of shop committees, or of other necessary machinery, so that any worker with a grievance may
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04

present it.
 The purpose of the plan is to pro- cure a speedy, orderly and just settle ment of disputes wIich might lead to injustice, or even to strikes, so that war production may continue unim- peded. Men and women workers have equal rights in the meetings. Women may go to the convention as delegates. One person has one vote.
 The plan is installed under direc- tion of E. B. Woods, examiner in charge, assisted by other experienced men.
 Notice is posted in the factories over the signature of the National War Labor Board.
 The object of the election is stated as follows:
 "An employees now working in
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04
Haig Takes Thousand More Prisoners With
 Huns In Full Fligh'

Great Events Are Said to Be Impending North of SoissOns- Germans Forced Out of Ailette Riv- CT Sector of MOeuvres Reported Taken Enemy Retreating So Rapidly Could Not Destroy Crossing Over Canal du NOrd-Brit- ish Line West of Cambrai Almost Where It Was Last March When German Offensive Began.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04

would be a serious menace to the German line south and east of Sois- sons.
 The British continue to make pro gross in the Lys salient where Riche- bourg and St. Vaas have been captur- ed. In the vicinity of Lens a furious battle is in progress for the possession of that city. Lens is one of the strongest points of the German de- lenses in the north.
 South of Queant, east of which the British have advanced to Baralle, the enemys position at Cambrai Is en- dangered. Baralle is eight miles west of Cambrai and at the rate of the
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