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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22
WHATS GOING ON IN THE WORLD OF THEATRES AND AMUSEMENT
PLAZA

"A Day on Ellis Island" one of the greatest comedy skits with it's vein of pathos which awaken tender emo tions, presented by Maurice Samuels and company was the big attraction at the Plaza theatre yesterday. MT. Samuel takes the part of an Italian who comes to the Detention room at Ellis Island in search of his. sweet heart who is coming from Italy to wed. He meets many obstacles before convincing the officers in charge at the island that he can provide for his future wife and in doing this many amusing situations are encountered. The act is one that holds the inter- est of the audience from start to fin ish
 Tom Mix, the popular Fox star, showing how the grim duty of a se- cret service man outweighs the call of love in the photoplay production MT. Logan, U. s. A is another big attraction the first half of the week. The picture is taken in the west. Thrilling scenes of the routing of the I. W. w., the blowing up of a mine by pro-Germans and German agents and the marvellous inner workings of the L. s. secret service are shown. There are some wonder full exhibitions of dare devil horse back riding and through the picture runs an interesting love story which adds to it's interest.
 Copes and Hutton present an act full of nonsensible comedy put across in a way that brings many laughs. They can also sing and are heard in a number of popular songs which are bound to please their listeners. Kimben and Kenneth the famous banjo artists add to the attractive bill with their exceptional exhibition | of talent.
 Dave Johnson opens his act with a song but before his c-osea snows to Bridgeport some of the cleverest clog dancing that has ever been seen Added to this he plays number ot selections on a one string hand made violin with deXterity.
 A Lyon Moran comedy and the lat est release of the Allies Official War review conclude a bill that is unus- ual for it's excellence talent and va riety which may be seen at the Plaza theatre today and tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22
PARK
(Review)

Why the people of Bridgeport will flock to see a show of mediocre or worse calibre and ignore the few good ones which are thrown 70 this city remains a mystery and the truth was never rubbed in so unmercifully than last night at the Park theatre when small audience greeted that most Imaginable and altogether the best play that has come to us this season, "Parlor Bedroom and Bath.'
 The cast is equal to any on Broad way, the gowns are superior to any seen on a local stage this season while scenically the production is per feet. In addition to the foregoing the book Is a masterpiece, there is laugh in every line, situation piles upon situation until the final cur tain, and even then the audience fails to stop laughing and leave the thea ire to carry cheerfulness into their homes and to their daily tasks the next day.
 Walter D. Perkins, who it will be remembered starred in the big pro- duction "The Man From India" play ed the principal male role and as us uaI proved himself to be a come dian of the highest order. His inter- pretation of the "John" was so rich that the happy memory of Reginald Irving" will live for a long while in the minds of those who were fortunate enough or displayed good sense enough to see the show.
 Grace Ellsworth, a combination Of Ray Cox, of Irwin Beds" and vaude- vile note, and Rose Stahl, of '"The Chorus Lady" and Maggie Pepper fame, but better than either, was the great prime favorite of the audience Her comedy was like Browning ma chine gun in action. Many of her lines found an upper window and passed right on out of the house over the heads of the audience, but they got most of her cleverness and laugh ed themselves into a state of help i lessness.
 Margaret Johnston. the ingenue played the role of "Nita Leslie" wei and deserves credit for the manner in which she portrayed the character | of the very very foolish and unso- | phisticated young matron. Dorothea l Sadlier, as a woman of the world with certain opinions regarding mer | and matrimony was also good anc showed that she not alone possesses charming stage presence, but is a fin | ished artist as well.
 Helen Spring, as Angelica Irving is good, and gets a lot of well deserv 1 ed applause for the manner in whicl she plays the part of "Reggie's" wife
 Summing it up. "Parlor, Bedroom and Bath" is by far the cleverest
 most Imaginable and altogether tn,
 best presented play that has come |, Bridgeport this season and looking
 back oyer former seasons, it might b.
 safe to say that the city has neve
 been presented with a show nor
 worthy of patronage.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22
JOSEPH SETTLER.

Joseph spittler, 27 years old, of SO5O Main street, son of John H. Spittler, died yesterday, following short illness of pneumonia.
 MT. Spittler was well known resi- dent of this city, having been born and brought up in Bridgeport. He was a graduate of the Bridgeport High school. He was a nephew of Post master Charles F. Greene, Mrs. Der nard F. Cooney, Mrs Lawrence Hall, John Klein and Peter Klein. The de- ceased was employed at the Locomo- bile Company as an auto tester and had also been employed at the Penn ington Arms, where he was in charge of the garage. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose. Funeral services will be held from his late home at 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morn- ing and at 10 o'clock from St. Jo- seph's R. c. church. The interment will be at St. Michaels cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22
LYRIC
(Review.)


 An intensely interesting drama, pro- ducing thrilling situations and hold ing the interest of the audience from start to finish is the production at the Lyric theatre this week.
 Bought and Paid For" a four-act drama, by the well known playwright, George Broadhurst. needed no intro duction here, but the fine work of the Po1 Stock company is worth men, tion. Miss Alice Clements as Vir- ginia Blaine had full scope last even- ing. chance to show her ability as an emotional actress. and her inter- pretation of the role of the girl. who, having married for money. still will sacrifice wealth and position to retain her self-respect was perfect.
 Clay Clement. the versatile leading man. was excellent in the role of financier and successful business man, as well as that of a man who has Hooked upon the wine when it was red" MT. Clement gave fine exhi- bition of his ability last evening and received much merited applause.
 Jack McGrath is always received with delight by local audiences and as James Gilly of the many ideas" was a scream from the start.
 May B. Hurst is also another favor ite. and her work in this weeks of- fering is excellent. Dainty Ida Nave was not very conspicuous last night, having a minor part, and was missed by those with whom she is a favorite. "Oku," the Japanese servant, played i by Grant Erwin, raised a laugh upon every appearance. MT. Erwin has endeared himself to the theatre going public in his short stay, and is one of the fav'orites of the company.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22
ouilty's Advanced Class

Friday evening will see the forma-
 Friday evening will see the formation of an advanced dancing class at Quilty's School of Dancing in Colonial ball room in Fairfed avenue. This class is for those who know some of the popular dances, and will teach the latest steps of the fox trot, one-step, and waltz, the instruction to be fol- lowed by a social period and dancing. This class will follow the meetings of the reguar Friday evening class be- ginning at g o'clock, and the session lasting until 12. Only single ad- mission fees are required for attend ing this class. For those who have not yet acquired the popular dances private lessons will be given after moons and evening by appointment at moderate terms. Call or telephone for ppointment.-Ad
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22
OBITUARY
JOHN A. WATERS.

John A. Waters, the fifteen year old son of MT. and Mrs. John r. waters of 197 Orchard street, died yesterday morning ar hls home, victim to Sbanish influenza. He was a grad nate of St. Charles parochial school and before his illness was pupil al the High school. Besides his par ents he is survived by three sisters, Charlotte. Sarah and Mildred Wat CTS Funeral services will be held from the late home tomorrow morn ing. Interment will be at St. Mich aers cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22
EMPIRE

His Birthright"- right to his fathers name.
 That is the motif of the great hu- man drama starring Sussue Kayak ava, which Is featured today at the Empire.
 Grown to manhood, secure in his belief that the name he bore was le- gally his, young Japanese has re- vealed to him the true story of his birth. He found himself an outcast- Without honor in his own country or abroad.
 But the blood of his mothers an- cestors ran in his veins. It cried aloud for vengeance against the father who had deserted him now become an admiral of the American nuvy. So he started on his voyage of vengeance determined to kill.
 But the way of the avenger is often long and it's side trails lead to strange destinations. Yukio found his father serving a great flag in a great cause the war against Germany.
 What wonder that the young man with hot blood In his veins decided that the greater fight was the truer vengeance and enlisted to serve under the Stars and Stripes against the worlds enemy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22
COLD CONE! HEAD
 AND NOSE CLEAR
First dose of "Pape's Cold Compound" relieves all
 grippe misery.
Don't stay stuffed-up!

Quit blowing and snuff1ing! A dose of "Pape's Cold Compound" taken every two hours until three doses are taken will end grippe misery and break up a severe cold either in the head, chest, body or limbs.
 It promptly opens clogged-up nos trils and air passages; stops nasty discharge or nose running; relieves sick headache. dullness, feverishness, sore throat, sneezing, soreness and stiffness.
 Tapes Cold Compound" is the quickest, surest relief known and costs only a few cents at drug stores. It acts without assistance, tastes nice. and causes no inconvenience. Don't accept substitute.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22
STRIKERS GO BACK TO WORK.

Springfield, Mass, Oct. 22-The employees of the Springfield aircraft corporation who struck yesterday to force a readjustment of wages and hours, went back to work this morn ing pending adjustment of griev- ances.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22

Resources of the 9S trust compan- les, 209 state banks and 63 private bankers in New York state for the period ended Sept. 10 totaled $4,112,- 659.659.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22

Captain Edward Grant. former 3rd haseman of the New York Giants, was killed in action while leading unit to the aid of the famous Host bat talion."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22

An increase of 25 per cent. in wages was granted to Cleveland garment workers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22
STEPNEY.

Miss Emily Seeley mas mad the | rooms in the south half of her house | newly painted and decoration ready | for the occupancy of MT. and Mrs. l John Wheeler of EastOn.
 Howard Edwards is gaining rapidly | and is now able to be out of doors.
 Mrs. William Craft is in Weston. | where she is caring for her Laughter. Mrs. Wallace Brown, who is i'll.
 Mrs. Stanley Northrop substituted as teacher in the lower school on Fri day.
 MT. and Mrs. Eugene M. Peck were over Sunday guests of relatives in Brookfeld.
 Mrs. Edwards s. Beardsley received word on Saturday of the death of her brother, Frederick Wheeler, of Shel- ton.
 Miss Bertha Nichols has accepted a position in the office of the Crane Valve Co.,, Bridgeport.
 Mrs. Emily D. Leavenworth is spending a week at the home of her brother, Mrs. George Drew in White Hills.
 Milon B. Hawley has been having new hard wood floors laid in several rooms in his house. Contractor Northrop had charge of the work.
 Mrs. George Davis has returned to .Setauket after spending several days with her daughter, Mrs. George Smith, ! Miss Edith Richdale was week and guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. John Richdale in Bridgeport
 Miss Lucille Beardsley is i'll at present under the care of Dr. George 1 Smith.
 MT. and Mrs. Oscar Plumb of Nich- ols have visited MT. and Mrs Stephen Hayes.
 MT. and Mrs. E. M. Peck attended the funeral of Thomas Renolds in New Milford. MT. Renolds was a victim of pneumonia.
 The selectmen and town clerk will be in session at the town hall on Fri day from g a. m. till p. m. for the purpose of making voters.
 MT and Mrs. Solon Wales received word last week of the illness of their son, Earle Wales, who is in Washing ton, D. c.
 Rev. William A. Beardsley of New Haven has passed a few days as the guest of his brother, Edwards S. Beardsley.
 MT. and Mrs. George Smith have rented Mrs. Laura Benedict's house for the winter.
 At the recent caucuses held SoIon Wales, Republican, and Ebert East wood, Democrat, were nominated for representative.
 Five million pounds of corn meal a month is being consumed by the army.
 Production of soft coal for the week ended Oct. P amounted to F, 321 900 tons.
 Public lands committee of the Sen ate reported favorably the bill appro- prIating $1,O00,OOO to make surveys of farms for returning soldiers. A decree was issued by the Brazil ian government declaring every day holiday for business and official pur- poses until the epidemic of influenza Is over.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22

American Ambassador Sharp placed a wreath at the foot of the statue of the city of Lisle.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22

Five million pounds of corn meal a month is being consumed by the army.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22

Production of soft coal for the week ended Oct. P amounted to F, 321, 900 tons.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22

Public lands committee of the Sen ate reported favorably the bill appro- prIating $1,O00,OOO to make surveys of farms for returning soldiers.
Mohave County miner., 1918-07-27
VEGETABLE PROTEIN
 FOR CHICKENS

Among the poultry experiments now being conducted on the government farm at Beltsville, Md, are a number of feeding tests in which the value of vegetable protein is being compared with beef scrap. One pen of chickens is fed a mash containing 20 per cent beef scrap produced in five and one and one-half months an average of 63 eggs per hen. Another pen fed a mash consisting of 10 per cent peanut meal and 10 per cent beef scrap produced an average of 53.4 eggs per hen dur ing the same period. The hens in 2 third pen which were fed a mash con- sisting of 10 per cent soy-bean meal and 10 per cent beef scrap averaged 44.4 eggs for the period. l n rothe pens cottonseed meal and velvet bean meal were fed as part substitute for beef scrap with the result that the hens produced a fair egg yield, though not as high as the hens in the first pen mentioned.
Mohave County miner., 1918-07-27
NEW FREIGHT RULING

On and after this date all transpor- tation charges must be on a cash ba- sis. This rule applies to all roads in the coast divisional, which includes the Santa Fe, Southern Pacific and Western Pacific. All present ar engagements by which freight bills are to be remitted through banks to other agencies are to be discontinued today (July 2O- Shippers having one or more agencies in one or more towns or cities, must either arrange for cash payment of charges locally accrued or authorize their representatives to make sight drafts on the main office, with freight bills attached, or author ize local railroad agents to make such drafts. Such shippers or consj~nees should file with agent at their main office location credit bond in amounts sufficient to cover credit to be extend ed at all branch agencies, accompanied by letter specifying location of their branches at which applicable.
 All freight bills must be paid upon presentation, claims being, presented for any alleged errors. The general rule of collecting transportation charges at time of delivery will be ob- served.
Mohave County miner., 1918-07-27

''While we are still on the subject of civic pride," says Doc the Duck, q might say that it sure gets my goat to see some of our citizens so eager in the pursuit of the elusive dol lar that they entirely have forgotten that there are other people living in the same town with them, and that these same people have any rights whatever.
 ''The most flagrantly noticeable one of these cases that has been brought to my attention" says the Duckling, ''is a fence on the east end of Beale street, which cuts out into the sidewalk so much that when two persons are walking abreast, when they arrive at this point, they are compelled to single file to get through or take the prefer ence of going out into the street.
 Tt seems perfectly reasonable, says the Doc, "that an owner of prop erty in the center of the residential district, would have pride enough to make his property attractive, let alon having his fence running into the side walk, but it seems not and 1 guess SUCH IS LIFE"
Mohave County miner., 1918-07-27
HAS REGISTRATION CARD

A Mexican, who is said to have a registration card from Mohave coun- ty exemption board, was found dead in front of a Japanese pool hall at Sati- coy, California, a few days ago. The mans name was given as Luis Ger yantes, but no such name appears on the rolls of the local exemption board. It is probable that there is an error either in name or in the county of reg lstration. The fact is that practically every Mexican registered at the first registration in this county made his getaway as soon thereafter as possi- bic and no attempt has been made to round them up. These fellows, who had no knowledge of English would have been of little use in the army, any how.
Mohave County miner., 1918-07-27
STEEL SCRAP WANTED

The United States government has created a bureau to be known as Am erican Iron and Steel Institute, which is now appealing to the people to con serve all steel and iron junk for use of the foundries in the manufacture of war material. Emory E. Smith, of San Francisco, has been appointed commissioner for the Pacific coast. It is up to the farmer, mining companies and individuals to see that all scrap is carefully preserved and that it will be put to the best use possible in aid of the government. If you have quan- tity you will inform this office or write direct to the Pacific Coast com
Mohave County miner., 1918-07-27
COMPANY
 ANNOUNCEMENT OF WAGE RAISE

Almost simultaneously with the an- nOuncement that the price of copper would be made 26 cents, an advance of 212 cents, came the announcement of A. T. Thomson, assistant to the presi- dent of the Phelps-Dodge corporation. of an increase in the wages of the mi ners employed by their organization. This announcement is typical of the policy of the Phelps-Dodge companies, the Copper Queen branch in particular having the record of being leader in all wage advances. They are justly proud of the fact that thelr men have never found it necessary to strike for higher wages, the company watching closely increased costs and anticipat- ing such requests.
 A few days after the preliminary announcement that wages would be raised came another saying that they would be raised 50 cents a shift. It was no. anticipated that the raise would be as much as this, because of the fact that the mining companies have been paying on the basis of 26- cent copper. Moreover, according to the sliding scale of wages agreed upon by the companies some time ago, the wage raise for each one cent addition al in the price of copper would be 121s cents shift; thus 212 cents addi- tional would bring the raise agreed upon about 35 cents, so that the an- nouncegnent that it would be 50 cents was Goubly welcome. Before July l the companies were paying wages bas- ed on 26 cent copper, although they were receiving but 231a cents. Now they are paying on the basis of 30. cent copper, and receiving 26 cents. l The increase in the price was duo to persistent efforts on the part of the producers and the employees alike, tho negotiations for which extend over a
Mohave County miner., 1918-07-27
SILVER LEAD MINES
 OF BISBEE COUNTRY

The Copper Queen is just getting ready to go into commission in the re- duction of silver-lead ores. For years the district has been known as a copper section and few people realize that it has several big silver-lead mines. For long time the Shattuck- Arizona has been shipping lead ore to the Fl Paso shelter, but now this ore and that of the Copper Queen will be milled, the silver saved in bullion and the lead reduced to high grade concen- trates. About 1900 tons of ore will be handled daily in the mill. The Copper Queen is said to have two million tons of this class of ore in sight.
 With the three metals this district should add many years to it's lease of life and diversity mining in that sec tion.
Mohave County miner., 1918-07-27
MEET WITH TAX COMMISSION

This week the members of the local board of supervisors, the clerk and the assessor went to Grand Canyon, where they met with the stats tax commis- sion. Those going from Kingman were w. B. Stephens, c. w. Lynch and L. H. Foster, of the board, and Frank Van Marter, clerk, and Frank L. Hunt, assessor.a Mrs. Stephens ac- companied MT. Stephens on the trip. The matters affecting taxation in this county was discussed and settled upon.
Mohave County miner., 1918-07-27

considerable period of time. The sole purpose of these efforts was to get d price that would allow for higher wages; it will mean little or nothing to the profits of the company.
 It is undoubtedly true that a few of the companies would have been able to pay a slightly higher wage with 2312 cent copper, but if these few had done so, it would have caused much instability in the labor situation, trou- ble in the camps which could not af- ford an increase, curtailing of produc- tion in properties of higher costs with out a corresponding increase in pro- duction. would have effectually stop ped smaller producers. The condition would have reacted to the ultimate dis advantage of the country as a whole by a lessened production of the red metal at higher costs.
 A varying scale of wages in differ ent mining camps closely situated would have brought about an excess of labor in some camps and a shortage in others. It would have been a condi- tion similar to that reported from the shIpyards, where stories of high wages led to an excess of labor.
 There is TO question about the la boring man being entitled to more wages, for the cost of living is in- creasing rapidly. Simultaneous an nouncements of the increase of the price of copper and the increased wage scale indicate clearly the purpose of the effort for the higher price, even though the message of the president accompanying this increase did not mention the fact.
 Mir. Thomson expressed as his opin- ion that the increase would be retro active, beginning July 1, and it is probable that it will be general in scope.
Mohave County miner., 1918-07-27
MENSCH.JODER MEnnINC

Earl B. Joder and Miss Bessie Mensch were united in marriage at the home of MT. and Mrs. V. W. Dundas
 in Los Angeles on the ,11th of this month. Mir. Joder is now a sergeant In the l58th regiment at Camp Rear ny, and was formerly a resident of hngman- Mrs. JOder is a daughter of MT. and Mrs. W. A. Mensch, and is well and favorably known here. The happy couple have the best wishes of large number of friends in this coun- Jy for long and happy married life.
Mohave County miner., 1918-07-27
STRUCK BY BALL;
 BADLY INJURED

In ball game that was being play ed at Fl Paso Sunday last, between the Bisbee team and the Fl Pasos, a pitched ball struck Harry Price in the neck knocking him out. He was so badly injured that for a while his life was despaired of. He was taken to the Copper Queen hospital at Bisbee Tuesday last and report has it that he is getting along all right.