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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
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By LEE PAPE

YeStdday after skuol I was wawk- ing past Mary Watknses house and wat did I find on the pavemint but one of the red buttons off of Mary Watkinses red swetter, me reskoniz- ing it rite away, and I put it in my pockit, thinking, G, Ill rite a pome about it and give it back to her with the pome and all
 And wen I got home rote the fol- lowing pome as follows:
 I found this large red button, Wich it's shape is perfeckly round, I found it on your pavemint, Calmly laying on the ground. And knew it was your button Because I've saw in on your swetter And I thawt, Shall I give it back to herr"
 And I thawt, Wy yes, I better.''
 And after suppir I rapped the but ton up in the pome and went erround and rang Mary Watkinses frunt door bell, andrher mother came to the door, and I sed, Is Mary in? and Mrs. Wat kins sed, Wy yes, Benny, do you wunt to see her? and I sed, Yes mann, and she sed, III call her. l Wich she went back and did, and pritty soon Mary Watkins came out looking pritty as enything, wich she always does, saying, Helo, Benny. Helo, I sed, I bet you cant guess wat I found of yours. Wich jest then I noticed she had her red swetter on ony the 5uttons was suare buttons and I sed, Wy, they're diffrent.
 Wat is? sed Mary Watkins.
 The buttons on your swetter, sed and she sed, o, them. mother put them on yestidday because I dident like the round ones, threw them al out the window, wat did you find o1 mine?
 Nuthing, I sed.
 We'll wat did you say you did for sed Mary Watkins, and I sed, I did. ent say I did, I jest sed bet you coodent gess wat did. And I quick wawked down off of the steps anC went home agen, tearing up the pomt on the way but keeping the button fol a soovneer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
POLES

Tom Browns big musical revue is at Polrs today, brought by special eff fort and at great expense to the man agement. Girls, music and instrument tality are the prime features of this big act, Such well known musical stars as Miss Marion Claire, the French cantatrice, who sings iii three distinct voices; Miss Hazel Griffin, famous alto, Miss Hjlda Seymour, cornet soloist; Miss Paula MeIba> V1o- Iinist, Lenore Brow1ilee and Gus King, trombone virtuoso are included Cmong the cast of principals. It will cs Q musical treat.
 As an added attraction two of Bridgeport's best known vaudeville ar lists, honor their home town by ap- pearance here. Fred Miller and Bert Capinan in "Just Little Different sill sing and dance in their latest con captions that have made them justly popular throughout the United States
 Black 6 White, will display wonder .ful charm and grace in mid-air. Theil repertoire of lofty and ground work is ,amazing,
 Byron, Lloyd & Co.,, comedy artists -,produce merriment at every line o1 their unique act.
 Green, McHenry & Dean will pre- sent From Bingville to Broadway { humorous .skit filled with snappy dia, logue.
 A plea for justice will be the themt of a well produced photoplay feature in five reels. Public Defenders Gas in the leading parts are Frank Kee nan, AlF1a Hanlon and Robert Edson all noteA Broadway stars and leader in the fllm-play world. An additiona attraction will be the Poli animated news.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE WORLD OF THEATRES AND AMUSEMENT
PLAZA

Another triumph for the Plaza the latter half of this week. "The Sign Invisible" Edgar. Lewis masterpiece with all the principles who made the film version of Rex Beach's big story, '"The Barrier" possible, and which is this very week being pre- sented at New York's colossal Rivoh theatre at prices ranging four times higher than those charged at the Plaza, will be offered in. conjunction with 6 steller vaudeville program.
 ''Tne Sign IRvisible'' is a story of the northland with Mitchell Lewis, whose interpretation of the role of 'Poleen, the halfbreed in "The Bar rier," will never be entirely forgotten by picture fans and Victor Suther- land, that virile and handsome young leading man.
 A we'll known screen critic who re- viewed the film at a recent private showing stated that if half of the thrills in the film were eliminated it ! would still continue to be the screen sensation of the year.
 Emmett welch's Minstrels will head the vaudeville program. Heres a real act for you. Nine sweet-voiced young men with wit and personality in their makeup comprise the cast and it's a treat of song that all will relish.
 | Gardner and Hartman with a whirl- wsnd comedy offering; Fisk, Scott
 and Harrison in "Paddy's Pension, , and Krayona and Company introduc- ing their spectacular novelty. entitled
 "Our Navy in Action," complete the vaudeville rostrum.
 A Keystone comedy will round out | the bill.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
ONLY TWO CITIES
 SHORT OF LABOR

The repeated assertion of the United States Employment Service that there is no general labor shortage in the country is supported by reports re- , ceived last week by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor from it's agents in 12 chief in dustrial cities
 Only two of these cities, the bur- eau's agents reported, are feeling any saortage ,and this is only in several skilled trades. The other 1 0 have suf- ficient labor for all purposes they state. The two cities where short age is noticeable are Bridgeport and New Haven. The others, which are reported to be well supplied with la bor, are Boston, Providence, New York, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, Milwau- kee and St. Louis.
 In connection with the bureaus report, Director Densmore stated that most of the accounts of labor lacks in the industrial centers are exaggerated and that employers frequently are calling for several times the number of men actually required, or at least before they are ready to use them.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
LYRIC

''Pals F1rst~ the leading attraction in theatrical circles will entertain all thinking persons this afternoon and tonight at the Lyric theatre The Poli players have found a stride in this vehicle which brings out the strong est capabilities of the large cast The piece deals with the friendship of two roadside characters who in reality are persons of education. The code of the underworld is invoked to bring them even more closely together than they have been in past association.
 Transferred to the drawing-room amidst ideal conditions and with a supporting cast that merits the closest attention Dudley Ayres and Harold Kennedy who co-star in this piece, give an excellent characterization of their roles. Miss Warda Howard is admirably fitted to her part and dur ing several climaxes displays a death of emotional power that is wonderful The supporting cast is all that could be desired.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
pIMPLY? WELL, DON'T BE!
People Notice It. Drive Them Of with Dr. Edwards
 Olive Tablets

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 Cleanse the blood, the ebowelsand theliver with Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets, the suc- cessful substitute for calomel; there any sickness or pain after taking them.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets do that which calomel does, and just as effectively, but their action is gentle and safe instead of severe and irritating.
 No one who takes Olive Tablets is ever cursed with "a dark brown taste,'' a bad breath, dull, listless, mo good' feeling, constipation, torpid liver, bad disposition or pimply face.
 pr. Edwards Olive Tablets are a purely vegetable compound mixed with olive oil; you will know them by their olive color.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
JOHN A, MULLINS,

With the entire Fairfield Fire De- partment in attendance and delega- tions from the Holy Name society of St. Thomas R. c. church and Pioneer Camp, No. IT Woodmen of the World present, solemn funeral services for John A. Mullins, one of Fairfield's most widely known and respected res idents were held this morning at g o'clock at St. Thomas R. c. church The edifice was crowded to it's capa- city with sorrowing relatives and friends who. had come to pay their final tribute of respect.
 The funeral cortege, one of the longest ever held in Fairfield moved this morning at g o'clock from the bereaved residence, Post. Road. . 4
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28

solemn mass of requiem was offered Ep for the repose of his soul at 9:30
 o'clock by Rev. William J. Blake. Rev. John A. Sullivan and Rev.
 Thomas J. Mooney, both of Sacred
 Heart church, Bridgeport, offlciated as deacon and ub-deacon, respectively.
 As the body was being borne into the
 church, the church choir rendered,
 Thy Will Be Done" At the offertory Mrs. McNally and MT. Royak sang,
 Ave Maria" At the termination of the services MT. Royak rendered "Only
 Waiting" As the funeral procession was leaving the edifice the choir sang Nearer, My God To Thee" The un- usually large display of floral offerings gave evidence of the esteem and affec- ton in which the deceased was held
 by his legion of friends. The pail bearers were John Leahy, George Sherman, Edward Phelan, Charles Bergen, Michael Whalen and Hugh
 Tolles. Burial was in St. Thomas cemetery, Fairfield. A committal ser vice was read by Rev. Father Blake
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
AGNES MACNARR

After short illness MFs.Agnes Mac nabb of 58S Park street, died last evening at the Bridgeport hospita. One daughter, Agnes, one sister, Mrs. John Kennedy, two brothers, Daniel Dahill, assistant chief of the Hartford Fire Department, and John Dahill of the Yonkers Police Department survive. Funeral services will be held from the home of her brother-in-law,Jo J ohm Ken nelly, 5SS Park street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
CHARLES c. DRAKE

Many sorrowing relatives and friends attended the funeral of Charles c. Drake held this afternoon at o'clock from the family residence, 50 Clarkson street. Rev. Stephen F. Sher- man, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, officiated. A delegation from the Corinthian lodge of Odd Fellows was present. There was an unusually large display of floral tributes. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
PETER CAREY

The funeral of Peter Carey was largely attended this morning at S:30 o'cloc kfrom the Funeral rooms of Cullinan, Mullins, Buckley & Co.,, 29S
 Golden Hill street. A high mass of requiem was sung at St. Charles R. c. church at g o'clock by Rev. James V. Illusion. The singing of the mass was by the church choir. Many floral emblems were in evidence. The pail bearers were William Schorden, Will liam Rock, Nicholas Flanagan, Mi chael Carey, John O'Brien and Thom- as Linchan. Burial was in St. Mi chaeFs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
MARY ROGERS MCBRIDE

Mary Rogers, widow of Charles Mo- Bride, died last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Streck, 92 Fourth street. Mrs. Mcbride was well known in the East End and was a member of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Besides her daughter, Mrs. Streck, another daughter, Mrs. Albert D. Clark of Danbury; one son, Fred H. Rogers and one sister, Mrs. Michael Logan and five grandchildren survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
WEST END

"Rose of the World" dramatiZed from the book by Agnes and Edger- ton Castle, is the Aircraft release which will be the attraction at the West End theatre tonight and to- morrow night in which the noted beauty and star, Elsie Ferguson, plays the leading role of Rosamond.
 This is the third photoplay Miss Ferguson has appeared in, and is by far the most fitting role for her ac- complishments.
 Fatty Arbuckle in "Out West '' two acts will also be shown.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
THOMAS WORDSWORTH

Funeral services for Thomas Wig ellsworth were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the bereaved residence, 1902 Madison avenue. Rev. George M. Brown, pastor of the First Meth odist church, conducted the services. A delegation from Pioneer lodge, Sons of St. George, attended the obsequies. There was a wealth of floral tributes. Burial was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
JAMES l.. TURNKEY

The funeral of James L. Turney ot Long Hill was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the undertaking par lors of Hawley & Wilmot, 168 State street. Rev. Robert Sheffield of Long Hill, officiated. Burial was in Long Hill cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
CATHERINE RICHARDSON

Catherine, wife of William H. Richardson, died yesterday in New York following a brief illness. Be- sides her husband, two sons, William and Frances and three sisters, Miss Mary Lucey of Staten Island, Mrs. Daniel Haggerty and Miss Hannah Heating of this city, survive. Funeral services will be held Friday morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
MARY PECK

Funeral services for Mary Peck, widely known in this city as a tutor in Greek and Latin, were held this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at the Read Memorial chapel Rev. John G. Sadt- Ter, rector of Christ Episcopal church, conducted the services. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
OBITUARY
SARAHC ANDERSON
the bill.

The funeral of Sarah C., wtfo of Axel Anderson, 4S years, who died Tuesday in Hartford. was held this aft ernoon at o'clock from the family home, 577 Carroll avenue. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
CONTINUE BUssMAN CASE.

New Haven, Feb. 27-Otto c. Bussman of Milford, who obtained a writ of habeas corpus from United States Judge Thomas yesterday to re- strain the draft board from sending him to camp because he has de- pendent wife, had his case continued today. Bussman placed himself in class A by reason of dependency, but the board assigned him to class IA and he was to have started for Camp Devens today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28

A letter in German sent to the of flee of Fl Universal, a newspaper in Mexico, threatened the life of Felix Palavioni for writing pro-ally arti- cles.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28

About 25O teamsters who have on strike since last Monday in Brook lyn coal yards will go back to work
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28

The American minister at Peking, pr. Paul S. Reinsch, has gone to Ma nila for period of recreation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28

The people who won't buy thrift stamps because they are too small an amount to bother with, will be the same ones who will never have a large enough sum of money to-buy a Liberty Bond with
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28

Major John Purroy Mitchell is train ing at San Diego, Cal.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-17
stature. 1t was in London, at luncheon of the

stature. 1t was in London, at luncheon of the
American Chamber Of Commerce.
He said 81 wish to thank America for the best
licking we ever got. 1t has done US both lot OF
good. We are grateful to you because that lick.
ing taught US how to treat our children. 1t is
the reason why we now have Australia and Can
ada and even South Africa beside us today
Imagine Briton broad enough to think and
feel that way and not hesitate to speak his thought
and express his feeling! ~.
There are many like him, but it was left to Lord
Derby to be their mouthpiece
England with that angle on matters, will
knock down the last remaining barriers of pref
udce that have stubbomly stood between the
peoples of the island nation and this land of op-
portunity 49, ,~ -
Every time you lick a Thrift Stamp you help
gum up the kaisers plans
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rows, which, at little distance, re-
sembled cordwood AS fast as posi-
BILE the hides were transported in
large racks on wagons to Fort Keogh
and sold to traders. At that season
of the year the hides brought the
hunters only IS cents each, but later,
when the fur was longer, the price
doubled.
"All the country west of the Mis-
souri, was full of big game at this
time. When few miles east of Glen
dive on our return, our train was
stopped and passengers in forward
cars opened fusilade at band OF
perhaps 200, antelope, which were cir
cling about in a space of three acres
close to the track. The ground was
nearly surrounded by a deep dry
creek, and rather than go down into
| it the animals wildly 'milled' around
on the high ground. Nearly every
man on the train got off to pour lead
into the herd, and one man in his
excitement encircled bucks neck
with his arm and cut its throat with
jackknife. When the antelope fin
ally lOOh Cllc ulICl anu SCdAPClcu
away, 40 carcasses were loaded into
the baggage car ad taken on to Man.
dan.
when the Great Northern built in
1887 into Little Muddy. or Williston
as it is now known, Zahl was there,
and met him second time and re-
newed the friendship of the buffalo
hunting trip. From a town where
the day began about p. m. and closed
at 6 a. M; where the rattle of the
chips was music to most mems ears !;
where thousands of dollars were han
died daily in log and tent business
houses; where gun fights we're CON-
mon and killings condoned, but thiev-
cry considered crime necessitating
deportation or hanging, has grown up
city the state is proud Of-a city
built by broad-minded, virile men, who
lived in the open and helped to re-
duce the wild to civilization. In all
this Doc Zahl played his part. AL
ways on the square with the ability
I to shoot stright and take care Of him
self in all emergencies, he kept his
heart and his hands clean to the end
and was fine type of the frontiers
man and peacemaker Among the men
| l met IS years ago at Little Muddy
who are still doing business at the old
camp. are John Bruegger, Henry Retz-
laff and M. l.. Leonhardy. The prai-
RE rangers of the early days are now
prosperous business men or ranch
| erS" .ss
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BACK TO GERMANY.

Remember what the kaiser said to Ambassador
Gerard about that army of Germans in the Unit
ed States which would spring up to aid the
"fatherland" if America got into the war? ~.
AS he so often has done, the imperial monster
was talking through his hat" He judged all
Americans of German descent by the few who did
aid his pro-HUN propaganda.
We have been in the war over year, and we're
in it up to the limit and we'll stay there until the
kaiser is beaten down. But what of those who
were to spring to Germany's aid? Well read this {:
among the American prisoners surprisingly
large percentage bear German names They say
men of German descent are prominent among
American army leaders," ...... Ill.,.
That was written by the German war cores
pondent Of Berlin newspaper. It may explain to
the stupid brain Of the HUN what has become of
the kaisers "army in the United States" It has
become part Of the American army fighting the
kaiser, and good fighting part, too. Yes, they'll
go back to Germany! Back with guns pointed
TOWARD Berlin! Back for the kaiser's scalp.
And as they go back they'll sweep the kaiser's
trenches back into Germany, to the very doors of
his Potsdam castle-if he doesn't admit defeat
before then. They'll show him they aren't Ger
mans any more; that they're AMERICANS now.
As for the few who still are Germans in Amer
lea, why, Gerard's lampposts are still handy.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-17

Taft says peace trims should be dictated on Ger
man SOIL And that's where Williams head is
level. Talk peace business to the kaiser on the
kaiser's doorstep.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-17
BARRIERS DOWN.

Lord Derby-it matters not whether the hat or
the family came first-is an English noble
The world is not overcrowded with gentlemen,
so the presence of noblemen is even more neg
ligible.
Lord Derby measures up as one Of natures
noblemens, His title contributes nothing to him
III he siyNA15ato thu nomenclature its dignity and
Worth. ''
July 9TH mlord rose to his fullest mental
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-17
PRATTLING TONGUES.

The Kelly Field Eagle" publishes the following
to discourage the circulation Of those senseless
rumors which get about so rapidly. These rumors
are part and parcel of the German propaganda IN
this country:
"Prattling tongues and rafting brains make
the same kind of racket and besides getting you
in bad-yes, even to the hoosegow'-they con-
stitute, in nine cases out of ten, pro-Prusslan
propaganda.
when you hear something that might be in
teresting if true buckle up your chin-strap little
tighter and trace the grapevine to the root. When
you have found the originator Of your Prussian-
blue mirage, if it's true, congratulate him; if it's
a lie forget it.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-17
All, if Lafayette could only see us now!
CURE IS NEEDED.

CURE is NEEDED.
John D. recently had birthday. One promi-
nent publication editoriay declared his charitable
muniicence "a page American history of which
we may be proud" -.>Ns .,..:E- s...
We cannot be proud Of our benevoences. Nor
can we greatly pride ourselves in our philan-
thropies.
. We may stalk a bit and talk bit about the
spirit which prompts them and the altruism which
moves US to share in their support.
But for the conditions which necesstate them,
we are to blame. .....' -. :
Charities are palliative for serious social dis
orders, not the cure; a panacea only partially
remedial. ...
They relieve deplorable conditions but eliminate
none of them. They act on the effect instead OF
the cause.
We must extirpate the basic evils.