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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

Those who can remember back to
the last time we had Scent letter post
age in this country aren't Boosting
about ESPECIALLY If they're women.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

Yale has sent more than 5000 men
into war activities Of one kind and
another, a record that deserves higher
praise than winning football cham
piOnship.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

Isn't it strange you can live in a
town all your life and never notice,
until some outsider comes in for a few
days and makes "a suvey," that it Is
going to the dogs?
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

The chances for the average con-
sumner TO become an expert CONVERSE
tionallst before the end of the war are
also good.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

The average man takes about the
same pleasure in high collar that is
enjoyed by woman in tight corset.
But they must have 'em.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

The prudent citizen will read Up on
agriculture during the winter so that
next summers garden may be more Of
q success.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

LET nothing spoil' is one Of the slo-
CANS of the national food administra-
ton. Which advice might be passed
along to some indulgent mothers.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

Thus far this war has been conduct
ed more efficiently than any other war
we ever had-which is not saying very
much. But we have never lost a war.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

But if we had all the coal we need
ed, and prices were low, and the
weather was satisfactory, what would
We talk about?
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

Bavarlan newspapers are poking
sarcasm at King Ludwig because he
eats three square meals day, But,
gee what's king for?
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

During a session with corn flapjacks
and sorghum lasses one does not care
II every day shall be wheatless day.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

1t is now the privilege of US Amer
'slssRRss- ttssw1 ssssa. = sgGiy
to be even more economical than be-
fore in our consumption of wheat,
beef and pork.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

1t is some satisfaction to know that
those please remit" things are costing
them a cent more than formerly.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

1t certainly comes handy for John
Bull to have an uncle he can touch
for $435, 100000 when it is needed.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

But if they start to camoufiage
hash heaven only knows what is in
storage for us!
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

One thing that makes the war last
a long time is the man who acts as If
1t weren't going to last long.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

Freedom of speech should be pre-
served If only for the service it per-
forms In exposing fools.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

The best molasses pa ever tasted
was the sample the groceryman
served on the wrapping paper.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02
His Present.

.'Well, wife, today's my birthday
"Oh, goody-goody Can I have
new hat, dear PEOPLES Home Jour
nal.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

Now let the allies adopt that good
old American motto, IN Union There
Is Strength"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

German agents are suspected" Is
getting to be almost as common as 1.-The
police are investigating"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

Germany has lost half her subma-
rine fleet, and England is as far from
going on her knees as ever.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

When German submarines are sunk
by liners, however, there is no report
of the survivors being fired on. ..
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02
The Hindenburg line looked like any
other ditch to Byng's tanks.

Where there is so much fire there
are probably few enemy agents.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

Riding on the street car recently, ]
read the Fortieth Psalm two or three
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

Let us be up and doing-an If we
ran do nothing else let us do without
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

Also a knitting needle makes fine
weapon, either for offense or defense.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

One can't help wondering what the
pr0-Germans will be after this war.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

Japanese government just completed
have about 1916 machines including 100000
10000 by Austrungagy $50 Turkey 300
Bulgaria including
by France by
Roumania and by Serbia.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02

The man who compliments nine
women on their looks and one on her
cleverness makes only one mistake.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-02
Waiting Till the
Answer Comes
BY REV. HOWARD W. POPE
Moody Bible Institute,
Chicago

TEXT waited patiently for the Lordl
and he inclined unto me, and heard my
ery.-Psalms 40:1<
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03
LYRIC
REVIEW

Thrills in plenty are provided in the presentation of '|yhe Woman on the Index which is given by the Poli Players at the Lyric theatre this week.
 Alice Clements as Sylvia Angot sur passed herself in her fine interpreta- ton of the role of the French girl who had been inveigled into a, life of crime, but whose natural ability land ed her in the Secret Service, Miss Clements handled the part with skill.
 Clay Clement as David Maber, the successful lawyer and husband of the clever Secret Service woman did full justice to the part
 Walter Dashiell as the Police Cap tain and Secret Service chief gave a masterly interpretation, and Mabel Griffith as Helene was well received.
 Walter Marshall was perfect as Henri Delcasse, the clever Turkish spy. MT. Marshall is a general favor Ite with local audiences, and his work last night is the best he has ever done.
 Ida Nave as Lady Millicent Thorn dyke pleased as usual with her dainty personality.
 The role of Oki, the Japanese valet and spy was played by Frank Lyor whose work here is becoming favor ably known.
 "The Woman on the Index" should be seen by all who like a play dealint with an interesting subject, and play cd by a company of clever and versa tile actors.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03
Behind TIE FOOtIiqhts
PARK

"Billy Watson and His Beef Trust will provide the attraction at the Park, next three days. Always in the front ranks of burlesque attrac- tion the Beef Trust is better than ever. Billy Watson, George E. Barnes, Harry West, Beatrice liar lowe, Kathryn Pearl, Sweeney and Rooney are the leaders in the two comedies entitled "Krausemeyer's AL . ley and "The Christening" and they have excellent parts to demonstrate their ability as funmakers.
 Both burlettas are bright and snappy, with sparkling lines, a sue cession of comic episodes, beautiful costumes and ingeniously arranged dances and ensembles,
 The plot of the two little comedies have been constructed for the pur- pose of laughter only, and the parts of Krausemeyer and Grogan have been most successful in piling ur laughter on top of laughter and will be easily recognized in thls new yer sion. A most fascinating chorus . said to be the largest in the world not in numbers-but in weight, and an exceptionally strong cast will aid [ in dispensing of the general merri- ment
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03
HIBERNIANS ASK PRESIDENTS AID
 FOR THE IRISH
Resolutions Adopted at Meeting Forwarded Under Seal of
 the Organization.

President Wilson is asked to use his influence in the coming peace con- gress to place Ireland among the free and independent nations of the earth with the same rights as Poland, Serbia and Belgium in resolutions unani- mously adopted at a largely attended meeting of Division No. 1 A. O. H., held last night. Attention is called in the resolution, which is similar in intent to resolutions being adopted by other organizations throughout the country, to the unique position occu- pied by the United States which is not seeking territorial aggrandization but the freedom of thet peoples of the world, to the position of Ireland as one of the oldest of nations and one most closely connected with Amer ica.
 After reciting the reasons for the resolutions they read in part:
 Therefore, we, as American citizens in accordance with our constitutional rights petition His Excellency, the President of the United States to use the unique position of the United States at this conjuncture to the end That;
 "The claims of Ireland to be a free and independent nation in the fellow ship of nations shall be acknowledged by the United States;
 And the place of Ireland in what soever congress may be gathered after the war to agree on the future of the peoples may be assured by the influ- ence of the United States in such measure that Ireland may stand in equal condition with Poland, and Serbia, and Belgium, and all of the wronged nations of the world.''
 The resolutions were signed by the officers of the division in the name of the 400 members, 50 of whom are now in the service of the United States army or navy, and transmitted to the President at Washington.
 Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows:
 President, John F. Mccarthy; vice president, Jeremiah Sullivan; record ing secretary, David Collins; financia secretary, Thomas J. Coleman; treas urer, John J. O'Neill; physician, David H. Monahan, M. D.; standing commit tee, James P. Mclaughlin, Michae- Owens, D. J. O'Connor, Michael Mo Guinness, F. P. Devine; setfneL,, James Whelan; sergeant at arms, John Sten- son; marshal. Patrick Mccarthy; trus- tees, Charles O'Brien, Richard Kiely William F. Maher. The officers vii | be installed at a meeting early in Jan. uary.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03
EMPIRE

The admirers of Pauline Frederick. the beautiful Paramount star, will be much interested in the announce ment that her latest photoplay, "A Daughter of the Old South," will be shown at the Empire theatre today. Miss Frederick portrays the role of @ Creole girl in this splendid photo play which was written by Alicia Ramsey and Rudolph de Cordova, and her characterization is said to be es- sentially different from any which she heretofore has essayed in motion pictures.
 As Dolores in this picture, Miss l Frederick delineates in captivating style the character of a girl reared in the South who has strong Aneri- can ideals, and who rebels against being married off without her knowl- edge or consent to a man not of her own choosing. This forms the ba- sis of an interesting and dramatic story, which has it's distinct thrills and heart appeal. Miss Frederick is supported by an excellent company headed by Pedro de Cordoba, Vera Beresford; Mrs. T. Randolph, Rex McDougaI and other well known players.
 Tomorrow 'tGoose GirT with Mar guerite Clark.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03
PLAZA
(Review.)

(Review.)
 Tom Mix in +he five-reel Fox drama, Fame and Fortune," was given a royal welcome by all audiences at the Plaza theatre yesterday. The picture is one of Western life and Tom Mix is seen in many daring and desperate stunts. He is a man with real West ern blood in his veins and is capable of riding anything with hair on it." as they say of an expert. Tom Mix takes the part of Clay Burgess. His father, owner of @ bank in a small Western town named Palo, dies and Clay is the sole heir. But Clay, who has been travelling around the coun- try, does not learn of his fathers death until some time after. Dave Dawley, the bad man of the town, hits upon scheme whereby he ap prOpriates the bank to his own uses, only to be told where he stands when the rightful heir makes his appear ance. A big fight ensues but our hero comes out on top. Alps well after that until they steal his girl and then moro and greater excitement happens which keeps things happening thick and fast. The lighting effects are es- pecially wonderful and on the whole the picture is one of the best Western dramas ever screened.
 Dora Deans Sunbeams, g. large mu- sical comedy colored act, brought with 1t many surprises in the line of start Ming and gorgeous costumes. The song numbers were all especially pretty and catchy and the dancing clever. There was enough real good comedy to keep one laughing during the entire act which was one that well merits praise. ! Jack Martin and company in their offering of Five Feet Of Vaudeville, D 1 have an act that is a distinct triumph in artistry. The main feature of the act is the wonderful dancing exhibi- i tion of MT. Martin who with only one leg and his crutch could put many professional dancers to shame. His two attractive partners are also clever dancers and the other girl member of this act has an exceptionally we'll Der of vocal selections.
 Leonard and Sherwood presented Father and Son." that might be termed riot of fun because they suc- ceeded in bringing forth continua, laughter
 Marion Murray, a character come dtenne, entertained with a variety ot entertaining character and song num- ,bers.
 The Allies war review and Gaumont news showed pictures of Pershing's boys a. the front and also views ot the Holy City. This ended the at- tractive bill which will be shown three times today and again tomorrow
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03
NO ANXIETY ARE
 GROUND OF TERMS

London, Sunday, Dec. 1-(Via MontreaD-Walter Hume Long, sec retary of state for colonies, speaking at Bristol today disclosed the fact that he was member of the com mittee mentioned by the Premier on Nov. 29, to consider the terms that should be demanded from Germany. Therefore he could emphasize that the empire need have no anxiety on the ground of undue tenderness on the part of Great Britain and the Allies.
 He said that although he did not desire to enlarge the British empire, het saw no alternative to the solution of the problem of the German col onies save by their inclusion in the empire. Where the natives had been consulted they overwhelmingly favored that course, he said.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03
RUSSIANS HERE HAVE PURCHASED
 LIBERTY BONDS

Reports of purchases of Fourth Liberty Bonds are now revealing that the Russians in this country have contributed in no small degree to the success of that tremendous venture. Their assistance is the more signif1- cant when one considers the compar- atively small number of Russians in this country and the variety of politi- cal views which they entertain.
 It is frankly admitted by Russians that the first two loans were not heavily subscribed to by Russian peo- pie in this country. The Third and Fourth, however, called forth all the energy of numerous Russian organiza- tions with highly successful results During the Third Loan, for instance, at one Russian mass meeting alone, five million dollars was subscribed. In the Fourth Loan in New York city alone twenty-eigh millions worth Of bonds were purchased by Russians During the Fourth Loan campaign. a Russian Day. was arranged in New York city and 8 parade was held on Fifth avenue. On this oc- casion, five thousand Russian-Ameri- cans gathered before the Altar of Liberty in Madison Square to hear the speeches of the Russian ambassa- dor M. Bachmetieff and the Assistant | Secretary of Finance of the Federal | Government, who said in part:
 Great Russia sacrificed eight mil lions of her sons. They allowed the 1 Allies to gain time during their hard est struggles with the Teutonic arm 1 ies. Germany cheated, insulted, and mocked Russian liberty, and did not | stop in her selfishness at the most 1 inhuman treachery. But America will not forget all Russia has done | for the worlds democracy. She calls on you, Russian citizens, who are loyal to the American govern | German tyranny"
 1 Committee Directs Work. 1 The activities of the 5000 Rus
 sians in this country have been di- rected by a coalition committee
 chosen from among the Russians of
 various political parties, professions, unions and educational societies. The twenty-eight million dollars
 raised in New York during the
 Fourth Liberty Loan was further sup plemented by fourteen millions raised
 in other parts of the country by Rus | sians who, 1t is now evident, are
 heart and soul in sympathy with thf
 efforts of the United States to see i that justice is done to all oppresse1 peoples.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03
A MBITIO N PILL 5
For Nervous People

The great nerve tonic-the famous WendeIl's Ambition PiIIs-that will put vigor, vim and vitality into nerv- ous tired out, all in, Respondent peo- pie in few days in many instances.
 Anyone can buy box for only 50 cents, and J. D. Hartigan and Hindle Pharmacy are authorized by the mak- CT to refund the purchase price if anyone is dissatisfied with the first box purchased.
 Thousands praise them for general debility, nervous prostration, mental depression and unstrung nerves caus- ed by over-indulgence in alcohol, to- bacco, or overwork of any kind.
 For any affliction of the nervous system Wendelrs Ambition Pills are unsurpassed, while for hysteria trembling and neuralgia they are sim ply splendid. Fifty cents at J. D 1 Hartigan's and HindIe Pharmacy ana dealers everywhere.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03
WARD
 DISPENSED WITH

Because the health authorities are of the belief that the Spanish inf1u- enza epidemic has practically depart ed from this city, the Isolation hos pital which has been maintained at the Hillside Home, will be closed al the end of the week, as far as its use for influenza patients is concern ed.
 There are still four patients at this institution suffering from influenza but the condition of all is such that 1t is expected they can soon be dis charged.
 The few cases of influenza that need hospital treatment in the near future will be taken care of at either St. Vincent's or the Bridgeport hos pital.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03
SHIP BUILDING WILL
 NOT BE SLOWED UP.

Philadelphia, Dec. - Announce ment that the coming of peace will not slow down materially the ship building activities of the yards firing ing the Delaware river Is made by Charles Piez, vice president and gen. eral manager of the Emergency Fleet Corporation. The work will be less ened only through elimination of all overtime labor. Further assurance that no move is contemplated to cur tail operations is given daily in adver- tisements in the papers here for skill ed and unskilled workmeD for em- ployment at the yards.
 Ships and more ships, according to MT. Piez, will be needed to transport food supplies to feed Europe. and for the necessary materials that will be required for the reconstruction period in the war-stricken area.
 we must continue to build ships for an indefinite period to carry on that work" said MT. Piez, "as there are not nearly enough at present. If any changes are made in our build 1 ing program, they will affect only the form and degree of the work out ! lined"
 There is to be no wholesale cancel l lation of contracts, or the elimination ] of departments, insisted MT. Piez, who i declared that whatever changes are necessary will be of a gradual sort
 and workers whose departments may
 be abandoned will be placed in otl ' ] branches of the industry
 At the worlds shipyard-Hog Is. ! land-work will go steadily ahead | and men skilled in building vessels 1 will have no difficulty in getting em ployment there. Men without expert
 ence may find employment also fol
 the school for instruction where
 green hands" have been converted
 into shipbuilders will be continued.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03
PACKERS DENY CHARGES.

Chicago, Dec. 3-Denials that the packing companies accused by the Federal Trade Commission are guilty were made yesterday by officers of the accused concerns.
 These charges are as untrue as they are unfair" said J. Ogden Ar mour.
 Swift & Co. said, there are only three things which control prices supply, demand and the Food Ad- ministration."
 We are not doing that kind oi business and never have" said H. A Timmins, of Morris & Lo.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03
BISBEE INDICTMENTS FAIL

Tucson, Ariz., Dec. 3-Judge Wm. w. Morrow of San Francisco, sustain ed the demurrer and quashed the in dictments in the Bisbee deportation cases in a decision filed yesterday in the United States District Court The deportations were from the town of Bisbee and the victims were al legged to be I. W. W. agitators.
 Twenty-Five capitalists, mine oper- ators, public officials and citizens ol Bisbee are involved.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03

Sir Frederick D. Smith, attorney general, said that the British war Cabinet decided to press Holland tc extradite the former German emper-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03

Bituminoug production for the week of Nov. 2S amounted to 10,931,- 00o tons. Anthracite output amounted to 1,77S,000 tons.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03

Fresh and cured meat shipments from Chicago for the week, ended Nov. 29, amounted to 61,3O9,0O0 pounds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03

Canada's imports for 12 months ended Oct. s1 were sS94,656,688. Ex- ports amounted to s1,338,210,274.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

Coal restrictions were lifted by he Fuel Administration from florists glass, clay and cement factories.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03
IiIIIIiIILlllIIlIEIIlIlIIiplliliAt' LITTLE BENNY'S
 NOTE BOOK
By LEE PAPE
=.rIIIIItlIlH.gIIllHIllIlIlUIIIlIIIEIIIIlIVIa

Yestidday me and my cuzZin Artie found a bug laying on its back in my yard with it's legs up in the air, being @ black kind of a bug with long ones, Artie saying, G, look at the ded man, lets berry him and have funrel ser vices
 All rite, you be the grave digger and III be the minister, I sed.
 Wich we started to do, Artie making @ little hole with dert alongside and laying the bug in the bottom of 1t still with its feet up, and me starting to make a apeetch, saying, Ladies and gentilmen and fellow sitizens, this is a sad occasion. but wat can you ix- pect at a funrel?
 Amen, sed the grave digger, and sed, We have came to berry Artie Bug.
 Hay who sed so? Wy don't you call him Benny Bug if you wunt to call him sumthing? He looks more like you than wat he does like me, sed Artie, and I sed, All rite, lets call him after both of us, lets call him Ar tie B. Bug, we have came to berry Artie B. Bug, he was Q, fine fellow and all his trends admired him and lHd"L AS "d9 Stll lIIe, d4lO SO ulB all his enemies.
 Amen, sed the grave digger, and sed, He was a good man vile he last ed, ony he dident last bong, and now we have came to berry his corks, and maybe some day his grate grandchil- dern will see the grave and bild 8 monument on it to remind them ware it is.
 Hay, the darn thing aint there eny more, sed Artie. Wich neither it was nothing being there but a little holt in the bottom of the big hole ware I had snuci6 throO, me saying, The dar1 i, cheeter, and Artie saying, The bis liar.
 Proving wat people say about vol after you're ded don't always count.