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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
Notice to Tax Payers

Every person, firm or corporation President Or non-resident) liable to taxation on real Or personal property in the Town and City of Bridgeport on September 1, 1918, MUST FILE with the Tax Commissioner a sworn statement of all taxable property own ed by such person, firm or corpora ton in the Town and City of Bridge port, on specially printed lists fur nished by the Tax Commissioner, Such lists must be filed during the month of September, 1918.
 FAILURE so to do will compel the Tax Commissioner to make out such lists from the best information ob- tainable. to which a penalty of ten per cent. will be added as by law re- quired.
 LISTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED if each parcel df real estate is not separately listed, and properly de- scribed, giving metes and bounds: street number or lot number. Build ings thereon must be entered separate ly from the land value.
 FAILURE to file a list deprives the owner of the right to appeal to the Board of Relief.
 HOURS: a. m. to p. m daily; g a. m. to p. m. Saturday.
 A. F. coNNOR, L3O t% Tax Commissioner.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
OUR APPROPRIATION OF SILVER.

The melting down of the silver dol lars in the United States Treasury and the exportation of the bar silver re- sulting and other silver bullion possess great interest to the average Ameri- can citizen.
 Most of the silver bullion is sent to India, whose people have a strong prejudice in favor of metal money and India is exporting a vast amount of material used in the war by Eng land and France, and, in fact, all the Entente Allies, including ourselves.
 To pay for these goods in the money desired by the people of India caused tremendous drain on the supply of silver of Entente Allies, and to meet this urgent demand the United States has taken the great amount of silver buallion and silver dollars lying idle in its treasury and is exporting it tc India to be used in paying for war supplies. Something like a hundred million silver dollars have been melt ed down and exported.
 What great assistance it was to the Allies, including the United States. is shown by the statement of Sir James Meston, financial member of the Vice. roy's Council, who is reported as say ing:
 Probably few people in America realize how vitally important to India and to India's share in the war wa. the legislation passed in Washington releasing large quantities of silver fol use in alleviating the currency situa- tion there. For this action India as we'll as the British Empire and the allies owe a debt of gratitude to the United States which 1t is hard to overstate."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
WHO IS CHARITABLE?

Henry Elionsky Is still hoping some swimming enthusiast will offer the use of a launch to accompany him in his ambitious effort to swim eighty miles without a stop.
 He is now in the navy and has been detailed as swimming instructor at Pelham Bay. He needs launch bad ly, as on his sailors pay 1t is hardly possible to hire a boat for twenty four hours, and he estimates that 1t will take him day and night to cover eighty miles.
 He wants to make the swim within the next week if possible, and would like to fix Wednesday, Sept. II, as the day if he can get the use of launch. The nights are growing cool and he does not want to put the swim off much longer.
 If he makes the swim he Is planning to start from the Winter Pool at Brighton Beach, make his way to Fort Lee, N. J., from there to Staten Island thence to Astoria L. l., and back again to Brighton Beach. This would mean a distance of about eighty-five miles.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

increased cost of living. He Is not de-s manding it, but he needs 1t none the less. and your own sense of right de> mands it for him. If his salary is $500 i. ought to be made, at once, S1,2o0. If it is $1,o0o, it ought to be raised to S1 500. There is scarcely a church, large or small, anywhere in America than can not increase it's pastor salary. at least 50 per cent. Money never was so plentiful. More actual cash-t gold, silver, and paper currency-isl in circulation today than at any time in the nations history, and there ig 6 bigger share for every man, woman,, and child. See that your pastor gets lis fair share of your profits an0 those Of every member in your church,
 Back up the soldiers of America who follow the flag to FranceI Bil-t lions for them. Nothing is too much nor too good for our soldiers of lfber- ty. But now remember that your min-I ister is one of the bravest, worthiesta soldiers of all. He is fighting for5 America, for the righteouness thatS "exalteth nation" He Is fighttnsS for America, as he puts his clean. val- Iant, patriotic spirit into the youth and into the men and women of his con- gregation and sends them out into thei tasks of the week better fitted to an- swer Americas call. He is fighting for the Kingdom of Heaven on earth, to help win its victories over'the arch-i enemy of the human race, the des-l troyer of bodies and souls. He is thei soldier of mercy to those in distress the ever-ready soldier of service toi those who need help. Back him up with whole-hearted support and al quick, generous increase in salary.
 We have taken this column to speak for the clergymen of America in this supreme crisis of the nations read-i justment, because we know that they are the one great devoted, indispen- sible body of faithful workers who have no spokesman. Only in this way has it seemed possible to reach thel individual consciences and hearts of millions of men and women who, in all our experience. have never failed tol respond to any just call.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

Government calls him to be it's mouth piece in it's appeals to its citizens for every form of patriotic service or economony prescribed as needful for victory. You expect your pastor to be equal to such demands and to do your church credit when called upon for public addresses or community action.
 When you have listed all the quaI ities and services you ask of your pas tor, make out the bill for the amount your church ought to pay for such a man, and then move things to see that the church pays that bill. Never mind what has been done in the past, nor what long habit has accustomed the church to believe can be done. The standing record of c1ergymen's salar- les throughout this great rich nation is pitiful shame, and bellies the real heart and fairness of the American people. The average salary of clergy men in ten of the largest denomina- tions is only $f793 year. What trade or 'buisness would tolerate such a con- dition
 The minister of your church is a human being like the rest of us, and he is feeling the pressure of increased cost of living just as we do. But no Government decree has raised his sal ary No corporation or trade-union stands back of him. He does not go on strike. He simply trusts his people and works faithfully for them seven days a week and many nights, and struggles to look respectable, and pays his bills, and performs the miracles expected of him, often for less than the salary of the young girl stenogra- pher who teaches a class in his Sum- day-schoo1 or the wages of the man who lays the sidewalk in front of his church.
 Among the more than two million readers of The Literary Digest are ac- tive and substantial members of thous- ands of churches throughout the United States. To them this frank appeal, Is made, in keeping with the urgent needs of the day, and the American spirit of justice and gener- asity. Give your minister lift Take | the initiative now and have his sal. airy increased to an amount which will | come nearer to the real value of his | services, and enable him to meet the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
DEN1PsEY-MCARTY BATTLE.

A memorable battle was staged on this day in 1894 when Jack Dempsey and Australian Billy +McCarty fought 20-round draw at New Or leans. The "Nonpareil," deprived of the middleweight championship title by Bob Fitzsimmons, broken in spirit and with the ravages of consumption already manifesting themselves in shrunken face and emaciated body, was a pitiful spectacle, but he fought so ferociously and used his little re- maining strength to such advantage that he earned draw. In the 18th round the Australian tried the pivot blow, but Dempsey, always in deadly fear of that punch since La Blanche had knocked him out with it, was on the alert and 1t did not connect. In a previous bout at San Francisco in 1890 Dempsey defeated the Australian by a knockout in the 18th round.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
SOLDIERS CROW
 OWN VEGETABLES

The extent to which the French and British armies have developed their homegrown" vegetable supply is des- cribed in the office of the Federal Food Administrator for Connecticut During the summer months the French army is entirely dependent upon its own potatoes and fresh vege- tables. The French authorities have established vegetable gardens in or near all of their billeting areas. These gardens are maintained by the troops billeted from time to time in the vic inity. The system works excellently and is appreciated by the soldiers, who realize that though they may not stay long enough in one place to see the actual fruits of their labor, they can be sure of reaping the harvest of sim liar gardens established elsewhere. Vegetables grown with greatest sug- cess are potatoes, cabbages, turnips onions, carrots and beans.
 War gardens and farms developed by the British army in France aI- though greatly curtailed by the enemy advances last spring, comprise upward of 5000 acres.
 
 and such of the men as were garden CTS in civil life direct part of the work Wherever possible, gardens are also estab blished near hospitals. One base hospital in France, accommodating 800 patients, has maintained a garden of so acres in which all kinds of vege- tables are grown. This land is work ed by convalescent patients during a short tour of duty before being dis | charged. Light duties and the open air are beneficial both mentally and physically to the convalescents. The gardening operations of the AL lied armies have been so successful in France, where the food question is all ways vital, that American troops will grow large part of their own fresh vegetables. Bulletins explaining the | system of planting and culture to be l used will be sent to all garden officers upon receipt of their requisition for l seeds. All army. manure is to be l hauled and spread up on the gardens. The control of the agriculture activ- | ities of the American armies at can- | tonments and posts throughout the | United States as well as in France, is vested in the Conservation and Recla- nation Division of the Quartermaster Generals office. The gardening activ- ities are designed to supply a consider | able part of the food consumed by the army and to give the troops fresher and better food than they could other wise get. It also tends to reduce the volume of transportation, a weighty problem in war time. For every mil | lion men uder arms, the annual sav-
 ing in transportation is expected tc l exceed 250 900 tons.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
LEMON JUICE
 TAXES OFF TAN Girls! Make bleaching lotion n if skin is sunburned, e
 tanned or freckled

Squeeze the juice of two lemons into bottle containing three ounces of Orchard White. shake well, and you have a quarter pint of the best freckle, sunburn and tan lotion' and complexion beautif1er, at very, very small cost.
 Your grocer has the lemons and any drug store or toilet counter will supply three ounces of Orchard White for few cents. Massage this sWeetly fragrant lotion into the face, neck, arms and hands each day and see how freckles, sunburn, windburn and tan disappear and how clear, soft and white the skin becomes. Yes! It IS harmless,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
PURCHASE
 ELIGIBLE FOR CHAMP ACNE STAK
Many Upsets and Surprises In Last Race-Futurity
 Race on Saturday.

Favorites again had a hard time of it at Belmont Park yesterday, not the least upset of the afternoon coming when W. R. Goes Uncle's Lassie showed enough speed to defeat sev- eral more fancied candidates in the Mineola Selling Stakes for two year l olds, which was the feature of the day. In spite of the fact that he had not raced in more than a month, L. F. Wagner's Osgood was favorite for the dash of six furlongs, while | Blairgowrie and Aunt Dinah both re- l ceived more monetary support than did Uncle's Lassie.
 Osgood never was prominent, and for the first part of the race the is sue appeared to be between Aunt Dinah and Blairgowrie. After dis posing of Blairgowrie, Aunt Dinah found a fresh opponent in Uncle's Lassie, which was brought up by Mo Atee in the last sixteenth to win by head from Aunt Dinah. Blairgow- rie was two lengthes back and he was | a length and a half in front of Os- good.
 Strombol was scratched from the | Brentwood Handicap at a mile, and again the talent went astray by back ing Walnut Hall until he closed an even money favorite. Walnut Hall was never dangerous, and appeared unable to keep up with the pace set by Captain J. E. Davis's steeplechas- CT Brooks and closely followed through the back stretch by Rhine Maiden and Berlin. Rounding the bend it looked as though Brooks would make a runaway of it as he opened a big gap. The spurt was ill., timed, however, as when Rhine Maid en was let down in the stretch Brooks had nothing left and B. F. Whitney's mare was an easy winner by three lengths. Walnut Hall finished five lengths back of Brooks.
 s. c. Hildreth's Smart Money, the choice for the Locust Valley at a mile and a sixteenth, was handled none too well by Lyke. After keep ing away from the early pace Smart Money was rushed to the front al the end of the back stretch Ensol showed more patience with R. T. Will. son Jr.'s Wyoming, and coming witt wel1-judged run in the stretch Wyoming scored handily by half g length.
 The biggest surprise of the day wal furnished in the second race fol maidens at mile. Jefferson Living. ston's Nose, the outsider in the fielt of seven, went to the front early and making all the pace, lasted lons enough to beat the favorite, John E Madden's Grouse, by two lengths.
 The Brighton Stables Purchas, proved that he is a real good young ster when he won the last race iron Ophelia and Lion dor. Incidental! he was the only favorite to win, as h. closed slight choice over Lion dor In the first half of the Journey botl Lion dor and Ophe1ia outfootec Purchase, but the latter showed a re markabIe flight of speed in the fina quarter, winning by three lengths il spite of the fact that he swerved al
 over the track.
 There was some excitement for tn } crowd in the lining up of a squad 0 soldiers at the entrance gate. Regis 3 tration cards were scrutinized, bu only few slackers were discovered
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
FOR CUE TITLE.

The first gun in the billiard cam paign will be fired in Chicago in two weeks, when August Kleckhefer, the champion at three cushions, will de- fend his title against Chesebrough Otis of this city. They will play 16O points in blocks of 50 on the nights of Sept. IS, 19 and 20. Tn view of the fact that the challenger, in his Havana match with De Orc. was de- feated by but a single point, the Eastern player is regarded asa dan gerous opponent for the present champion.
 Kleckrefer has shown himself to be one of the ablest of the younger class of billiardists and is a brilliant performer. Otis, who will leave for Chicago next week to prepare for the match, will on his return take the management of a new billiard hall.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
SMITH RETURNED.

Charles H. Ebbets, president of the Brooklyn Baseball club, announced yesterday that George Smith, the former Columbia pitcher, had been returned to the Giants. Smith was loaned to the Brooklyn club near the end of the curtailed season. He pitched the Dodgers to several vic tories, beating the Giants last Satur- day at the Polo Grounds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
OPENING GAME
 IN BOSTON STANDS

Boston, Sept. 5-Postponement of the first worlds series game does not affect the schedule as originally ar ranged for this city, it was announced yesterday. Unless there is another postponed game in Chicago, the first game here will be played Monday.
 Tonight notification cards were sent out to all who have applied for worlds series games in Boston, and tomorrow morning the box offices at Fenway Park will be opened for the sale of tickets to those who present notification cards. Any tickets re- maining after allotment to regular ap- plicants will be placed on general sale later
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
JAP PLAYERS.

Ichiya Kumagea, the Japanese tennis player who was eliminated in the national championship tourna- naent, yesterday defeated Fred Alex ander in an exhibition match, at e-3, 7-5, for the benefit of 12,000 soldiers st Camp Mills.
 Kumasae, teamed with Selichiro Kashio, beat Fred Alexander and Beals Wright in a doubles exhibition match in straight sets, at 6-4, 6-4
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
CLABBY-
 CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST

Eight years ago today, Sept. B., 1910, Jimmy Clabby knocked out Guy Buckles in the 18th round at Sheri- dan. Wyo. This contest was declared to be for the welterweight champion ship Clabby took his new title to Australia and defeated Bob Bryant at Sydney and Gus Dewitt, the champion of New Zealand, at Brisbane. Clabby was not long in possession of the honor, for he entered the middle weight division in 1911.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
CROWD THRILLED
 AT. CHARTER OAK
Battle Royal Proves Worthy of It's Name-Boquita
 Girl Won Opener.

Hartford, Conn.,, Spet. 5-There was scarcely a heat in yesterdays Grand Circuit races at Charter Oak Park, which included the $5,000 Bat tie Royal for 2.O6 trotters, that did not end in hair-raising finish. In nearly every instance the horses were neck and neck when they passed under the finish wire.
 The greatest thrills for the big crowd were provided in the 2:04 race, which Judge Ormond won in straight heats, but finishing under Crozier's lash on each occasion. The lead changed several times during the heats, but Judge Ormond displayed the necessary power on each occasion when called upon.
 The Battle Royal, won by Ina Jay owned and driven by Harvey Ernest, was all that the name implied. Cox's Rusy's L4assie took the first heat, with Ina Jay, who cast a shoe, finishing second. Ernest's horse went to the stable for repairs and came back to capture the next two heats and the race in impressive style.
 The heats of the 2:03 trot were well contested. Boquita Girl won the open- CT but could do no better than fifth in the second, while Minnie Arthur, seventh in the first heat, captured the second. The third went to Minnie Arthur in a driving finish, giving her the race.
 Mabel Trask and Miss Harris M. the two best mares in training, were booked today for a special match race on Friday.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
CIVIL SERVICE
 EXAMINATIONS

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open con- petitive examination to be held in this city for clerks, both men and women, on September 12. Vacancies in Wash ington will be filled from this exam nation.
 A new ruling has just been made public, which will enable women whose husbands are in the service to enter the examinations for post office mail clerks and carriers.
 Information may be obtained from w. H. Smith Customs office.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

The people who kick on having to pay cash at the stores would never in the world pay a separate charge for interest on the capital 1t takes for the merchant to cover all these small accounts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
ANDERSON & co,
 5 JOHN ST.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT. ss. PROBATE COURT.

September 3, 1918. Estate of David J. O'Rourke, late of Bridgeport, in said district, deceased. The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their ac- counts, properly attested, within sa1o time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 JAMES H. O'ROURKE,
 Administrator. 549 Union Avenue. IA s#p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

The Berliner Zeitung Am -Mittag reports that several American trans ports were sunk by submarines be- tween Aug. 12 and 2S with the loss of 900 troops
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

How much money will the battles between the Red sox and the Cubs draw? That question is being asked by the fans as well as by those who have more immediate interest in the worlds series games. Last year the gross receipts were $425,S7S, the play CTS dividing $152,8 and the share of the Chicago and New York club own CTS being $230,4 With the war now demanding heavy financial sacrifices there is some doubt whether the base ball public in Boston and Chicago will pay the increased admission prices to see the big games. It will not be at all surprising if the gate receipts does not touch the figures of former years, despite higher prices.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

Frisco Worthy. Oscar Watts, and hanks Sout also started.
 Time-2:0S%; 2:12A; 2:09A.
 Time Trials-To beat 2:1S pacing: Ruby Tramp (Connors) won; time, 2:13h4- To beat 2:24A pacing: Bettini (Crozier) won; time 2:17A. To beat 2:30 trotting: Handy Forbes (Con- nors) won; time 2:21A.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
SPORTING NOTES

Larry Doyle welcomed the transfer from the Cubs to the Giants last spring, as he believed he was going to join the pennant winners. Now Larry wishes he was still with the Cubs, and you can't blame him.
 Dick Robertson of the Robins was the leading hurler of the Southern League this season. According to of- fcial figures he won ten games. and only lost one.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

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