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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26
FOUR DIvORCES ARE GRANTED BY
 JUDGE HAYNES

Judge Frank D. Haines in the su- perior court yesterday granted four divorces after hearing the stories of the complainants. None were con- tested.
 Frank Kantor of Newark was di- vorced from Susanna Kantor after the husband testified his wife left him on the day of the wedding cere- mony and was living in NorTalk un- der the name of Mrs. Joseph Sos. The constable who served the writ testi- fled to the same effect. They were married in 1912, and the wife im- mediately left her husband
 Frances A. Biddiscombe of Nor walk was granted a decree from Harry Biddiscombe, now of parts unknown, on the ground of desertion. They were married in 1891, and desertion occurred in 1905. Mrs Biddiscombe is matron of the town farm of Nor walk. She believed her husband left with another woman but was not cer- tain.
 Frank M. Nichols of Westport was divorced from Christobel o. Nichols at a second hearing. Nichols alleged his wife was too friendly with Rev. J' Hopkin Brown, a clergyman former!y stationed in Wilton. Nichols IeIl HIS wife because she would not come 'o livew ith him in Westport IeslliiIonS was introduced to show thaI rlls Nichols refused to live Wlth hVl iiU7 band in Westport. %
 susane D. Blocker, a pretty zz- year old student of Stamroro pusi. ness college, was granted a decree from Frederick Blecher on charges oL cruelty. Mrs. Blecher told the court our. she met BIecher in Berlin, where they were married in 1913. She said one nigh+ while she was visiting his home he refused to allow her to leave unless shero arried him. She consented put the cruelty began almost lmiAedlateiy oe oftar marriage, and she told of beat tnaa he gave her, one because he ac- nI'sed her of trying to hide her we'd sioo ring. Later they went to live in IIaa,burg, u5ne and in 1914 Mrs. Bleeher ln,e +o America. Her maiden name ,,as Susane Pederson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26
HUN CASH FOR U-BoAT LOSES.

Washington, Oct. 26-A Mitchell Palmer, Alien Property Custodian, has urged Congress to pass Legislation by which the $7OO,OOO.OOO worth of enemy owned property already seized by his office, and that yet to be taken over, be applied to repaying Amerl- cans for losses sustained from U-poak j outrages. He expects eventually to obtain more than a billion and ha!I, and believes the damages can De pald in Liberty bonds bought with the pro ceeds from the sales of German prop critics.
 The report now being prepared for Congress will show that German in- terests were of startling scope In American commerce and industry, their ownership being for the most mart in chemical, drug and dyestuff plants, as we'll as banking, brewing and railroading.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26
BATTLE FLAMES UP; HEAVY FIGHTING RACES FROM VALE NNES TO ME(JSE

large battles in progress, all of which are being conducted with equal suc- cess for the allies. The first is be- ing carried on by (he British Third and Fourth Army, which, pushing on towards Mons, have reached the Va, lenciennes-Hirson double track rail- road. The second is the attack of General Mangin north and east of Laon, which has resulted in a gain on a front of eight miles for a distance of two miles. He has carried his lines out of the swamps around Siss- one. The third battle is being fought by General Gulllaumat, on a front of seventeen miles from Sissone to Chateau Porcien, where the Hund- ing line joints the Kriemhilde system. The average gain has been a mile. although at some points the advance has been greater.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26

Paris, Got. 6-Ths battle has famed up again and heavy fighting now is underway from Valencennes to the Mouse. The Geunans are Sighting well everywhere, but the allies con tinue to make substantial headway in the task of Arriving back the enemy on the Meuse line.
 Although the. recent fighting has been marked by no sensational devel- opments, it is having a cumulative effect which, apart from the ground gained adds considerably to the vast age of men and material with which the Germans must reckon. In the last four days the enemy has lost well up towards 15,OOO prisoners and 200 guns. His total loss of effectives cannot have been less than 50,000.
 Strictly speaking, there are three
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26
WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE WORLD OF THEATRES AND AMUSEMENT

But, the surprise is not to end here for the patrons of Poli's, for on Mon day D. W. Grif1th's latest produc- tion, ''The Great Love-" in which Miss Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, George Fawcett and number of the great est artists in filmdom are featured i together with English royalty and mo- bility, will be shown in addition to a vaudeville bill of unsurpassed merit Critics declare that in "The Great Love" Miss Gish is better than in Hearts of the World" but that is a matter of opinion, suffice to say the love story is one of the best ever written and the photography and di- rection is perfect.
 ! One of the biggest t-iumphs ever scored by a photodramatic director is that of Mr. Griffith in this stupendous production, for he not alone has col lected the finest screen artists and se
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26
IN THE FIGHT.

have no automobile and no carrlags at my door; My gowns are growing shabby and :. can't buy any more; I'm knitting, knitting, knitting, every thing the soldiers need, And I'm eating, eating, eating-weil it's mostly chicken feed. But I'm hopeful and I'm happy-as itt possible to be- And Tln sorry for the Kaiser for tha things he's got to see, But although have no money and ar on my uppers quite, I've a BOND FOR FIFTY DOLLARS so you see I'm in the fight!
 LURANA SHELDON
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26
BONDS AS PERMANENT ASSETS

When you are considering buying Liberty Bond do not overlook thsz one very important fact. A Liberty Bond is a permanent asset. It is g government bond, backed by all the resources of the country and the gov ernment's ability to tax those re, sources for its payment. Its interest win always be paid promptly. You can buy your bonds with complete confidence.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26
POLES

Notwithstanding the fact that Pri- vate Harold Peat, the great war pho todrama which heads the picture bill at Polls theatre this week, is con- sidered to be one of the most vivid and spectacular triumphs of photog- raphy, this picture will be eclipsed by the next two pictures which will be shown at Bridgeport's most popular theatre.
 On Sunday evening "Hugon the Mighty will bring theatregoers into the depths of the great North woods and unfold a story of the survival of the fittest interwoven with a love story of gripping heart interest. The role of "Hugon the Mighty" will be interpreted by Monroe Salisbury, and he will be supported by a most capa- ble company.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26
STIFF CONTEST.

Annapolis, Oct. 26-A stiff contest is looked for this afternoon in the football game between the midship- men and Newport, R. T.. naval train ing station,' the latter team being composed of veteran football players. It will be the first game of the season between navy and an outside team.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26
CORONER w1THHoLDs FINDING

Coroner John J. Phelan has com n1eted his investigation into the death of Richard Nelson of Trumbull, struck Inv q train on the North avenue cross ing of the Berkshire railroad. but has not vet made his finding. It was admitted by the gate tender that the gates were not closed at the time. Coroner Phelan is now examining the law and the rules relating to the du- ties of the gateman before making finding in the case.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26
WEST END

How Dorothy Grant, the beautiful daughter of a manufacturer of muni- tions, makes up her mind to be real patriot and how. she goes about it.. makes one of the most delightful screen romances in which dainty Vivian Martin has been seen in many weeks. This is the role portrayed by this popular Paramount star in ''Her Country First" her latest starring vehicle which will be shown at the West End theatre today matinee.
 Tomorrow Sunday Metro presents ITO Hell with the Kaiser" in eight acts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26
TO UMPIRE IN FRANCE.

Chicago, Oct. 26 - Hank O'Day, veteran umpire of the National League, says he is anxious to go to France and call decisions for the American soldiers in their baseball BameG.
 "rm going to try to get in touch
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26

The Kaiser started this war, but we an show him a real garrison finish by II investing in Fourth Liberty Loan onds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26
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 WILL PLEASE RISE.

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26

Regular steamship trips to the United States and England by Hol- land is reported.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26

with the proper authorities and see If can't help out some way or other" he said today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26

You may be too old to enlist, but you Ire not too old to buy Liberty Bond.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26

Total sale of War Savings and Thrift stamps in New York to date amounts to $32,22S,646.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26

Times Want Ads. One oent a Word.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-19

Will Frank Farmer have an
edge on Al SOmmers when the
two big fellows meet Thurs
day night before the Eagles
Athletic club?
That is the big question among
fight fans as the day for the bat
lie draws near. Many fans believe
that the two men are as evenly
as it is possible to find
two athletes. Others take the
recent records of the boxers as an
indication that Sommers will have
a handicap.
For instance, both boys have
met Micky King, the Australian
phenom, during the past month.
Farmer met King in Ia
coma February % and earned
a draw in one Of the great
est ring exhibitions seen here
in years. SOmmers met King
in Seattle on March 5, the fol-
lowing week, and lost the de-
cisiOn. But he put up a spir-
tied battle, and there were
many mt the ringside who be-
lieved that the Portland boy
deserved draw.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-19
Icy Has Lots
of Trouble and
Fun on Border

Landing in the clutches of an
Mexican who makes
his living by smuggling Chinese
across the Mexican border, lzzy
and Mutt, the two chief funmakers
at the Oak theater, have the time
of their lives this week keeping
out of United States prison and
lodging bullets from customs Of
ficers and greasers. It's a COM
pick plot, with counter plots bump
ing into it at every angle, but 1t
furnishes endless fun for Monte
Carter and George X. White, and
many opportunities for the wom-
en- OF the company, particularly
the dancing chicks, to display
their ability.
Rapid-fire comedy with more
action than good sense, Is Monte
Carriers "Izzy on the Border" 1t
is a riot of fun. with dozen or
more new songs carefully inter-
mingled with the laughs. The
show remains all week with mat
inees and evening performances.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-19
OFFER NICK
SEMI-PRO
BERTH

The Portland Shipbuilders' base
ball league is after the services of
Nick Williams, manager of the
Spokane team, and, according to
a report from the Rose City, Will
Jams has been offered a manager
ial bert In the semi-professional
organization for the coming sea-
son.
President Farr, OF the Spokane
club, is certain the blond boss will
be on the job to direct his team,
however, and that the Portland
offer will be spurned.
why, l received a letter from
Nick only afew days ago, sizing
up the Spokane situation, and CIV
ing me some of his plans for the
coming season." said Mr.. Farr re-
Gently. Il am certain, or as GER
tain as a man can be of anything
that Nick won't have anything to
do with the Portland semi-pros.
Boss McCredie OF the Portland
team, has signed Pitcher Jack
Scholer, who earned kts spurs as
leading hurler for the Mount An
gel college team last season. The
young collegian Is reputed to be a
good hurler, and in addition a
flashy infielder. He was used on
the infield when not pitching for
his alma mater, on account of his
hitting.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-19

Sommers has Farmer cheated
when it comes to experience in the
ring. His match here will be his
62nd scrap since he left the ANA
teur ranks. He has been boxing
almost constantly since he first
came out, while Farmer has been
in temporary retirement for the
past year.
This again furnishes a problem
for the fans to chew over. Many
will claim that Farmers return to
the woods has given him a big
physical advantage, while others
maintain that Sommers should he
in better condition because he has
given his whole time and thought
to boxing.
At any rate, opinion is about
evenly divided over the two
heavies, and it is certain that they
will put up a rafting good scrap.
George Shanklin has arranged
a very satisfactory supporting
card, including the following
bouths: Marty Foley VS.. Fred Gill
bert; Johnny Moore VS.. Harold
Jones; Wildcat Leonard vs. Jack
Hartford; Jack Thompson vs. Bat
Ting Bunker.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-19
Patriotic Act
By 'Krazy Kat
Girls is Treat

Putting across an act of patrio-
tic flavor which makes an instant
appeal to every audience, the
Krazy Kat All-Girl Revue, one of
the headliners of the new Pan
tages bill this week, have one of
the biggest vaudeville hits sent to
the coast this season. A dozen
or more sprightly girls in a series
of dance and song mum bers, fin
ishing with the smashing air of
"Over There" and patriotic
finale, carry the act thru without
male assistance.
Handsome white horses have
the leading parts in the act of the
Lowandies. A knockabout COM
edy finish adds a unique comedy
twist to the number.
Military monkeydoodle is the
title of the military stunt of John
and Mae Burke. John is a won
der on the piano. James Silver
and Helen Duval have a clever
character sketch, Simplicity"
Joe Reed has some Italian dialect
stories and plays on a number of
unique instruments.
Janet and Warren Leland are
rapid-fire painters. Struck Down"
is the current episode of "Who Is
No. One?"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-19

Being an expert athlete takes
something besides physical PROV
ess and skill. 1t demands a great
deal of determination. There was
never great athlete who went at
his work lazily and without pep
who ever got anywhere. On the
other hand all who have been sue
cessful have devoted time and
energy to their work and have
been determined that nothing
shall stand in the way of success.
Now and then one hears of an
athlete, unfortunately crippled,
who has climbed to the top of his
line of sport thru sheer deter
mination.
There's Nicely, the big guard at
Dartmouth, who despite the loss
of one hand was last year con-
sidered one of the great linemen
Of the east. There George SUIT
ton, one of the greatest billiard
lists in the world in spite of til
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-19

at being barred from the big
leagues, Brooks did not get dis
couraged. He began practicing
other positions on the diamond
and became a very fair outfielder
and still pays amateur baseball.
He is considered one of the best
bowlers in Ohio and captains one
of the crack teams in Cleveland.
He is noted as an accurate spare
bowler.
Altho he has no left hand to
bridge with, Brooks is an excel
lent billiard player.
He Is a member of a crack bas-
ketball team and is one of the
most valuable men on the team.
How does he do it?
why ! just made up my mind
that I wouldn't let the loss of an
arm discourage me-" Brooks ex-
plains.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-19

fact that he has no hands to play
with. There's Ernest Jones, the
English Professional golfer, who
plays better golf today than he did
before his leg was shot off in
France.
They are only a few examples
of what determination can
achieve. Each excels in his par
ticular line of sport.
In Cleveland there lives an ath-
lete who has gone them one bet
ter. He has only one arm and he
excels in many lines of sport.
when Howard Brooks lost his
left arm in a hunting accident in
1912, he wrecked his chances of
becoming a big league ballplayer.
He was a first rate catcher and
was to have Joined the Toledo A.
A. club the next year. A brilliant
future as a professional ballplayer
had been predicted for him.
But altho he was disappointed
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-19
Mat Tourney
For Lincoln

Glass championships among the
wrestlers of Lincoln high school
will be determined in tourney
to be staged in the school gym
nasium Thursday and Friday of
this week.
Two wrestlers from each class
will be entered in every event, or
a total of 32 men in the meet. Cap
tains for the different classes were
named yesterday by vote of the
students as follows: Seniors,
George Harader; Juniors, John
Mund; Sophomores, Otto Duevel;
Freshmen, John Parker.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-19
HUGE ARENA
FOR HEAVY
BATTLE
tUnited Pres. Leased wire.)

NEW ORLEANS, March 10. -
Matt Hinkle and Dominick Tor
torich, fight promoters, who are
partners in the 100000 bid for
the Willard-Fulton championship
battle, are now busy figuring on
preparing the biggest fight arena
in history of pugilism il their rec
ord smashing offer is accepted.
Tortorich already has an arena
which seats over 10000 fans, but
he and Minkle have decided to en-
large this to seat $4,000, IL they
stage the battle.
They plan in the first time In
history to have thousands of SO
and IS seats, which will be pop
ular price ducats when compared
with prices at other heavyweight
championship ARRAYS. Ringside
box seats are to sell at $50 each
and possibly 500.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-19

Harold Lockwood, the popular
Metro star, comes to the Apollo
tomorrow in his newest picture,
Broadway Bill" an exciting
melodrama of the bright lights
of Broadway" and the Northwest
timberlands.
Broadway Bill" a frivolous
society fellow, realizing that his
mode of life is a barrier to his
hearts desire of winning Muriel
leaves for a timberland in
the North owned by his friend
John Underwood. The foreman,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-19
Smelter Boys
Are Bowling

Some good bowling was seen at
the Smelter Athletic club last
night when the first match was
held in the tournament for the
benefit of disabled sailors and sol
diers. Among those who took
part were White, Mclean, Dick
Lee, Ed Anderson, Bill Burrows,
Ted Lynn, Enoch Wagnild, Joe
Albert, Frank Albert, Teddy Disch.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-19

Buck Hardigan. suspicious Of
Bills purpose Attempts to kill him
but Is unsuccessful. Bill later
whips the bully and is made fore.
man of the camp. He sees an err
roneous report that Muriel is en-
gagged to his rival st. Cleve, and
later when she arrives in camp
with the Underwoods, there Is
cons.raint between them. Her
young brother, Jack, is lost In q
blizzard, and Bill finds him and
brings him safely back to camp.
Then reconciliation between Bill
and Muriel follows.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-19
HeavyHitterS

Batters of the 364th field hos
pital at Camp Lewis proved they
were hard hitters yesterday in a
game with the 363rd hospital by
polling out five home runs during
the game and winning by IA to
4 score. Charley Mullen, former
big Lacquer, but now a captain and
managing the 364th team, got two
of the circuit drives.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-19
ADJUSTMENTS
NICK WILLIAMS Is
OFFERED BERTH IN
SEMI-PRO LEAGUE
Alaska Drama
AT Melbourne

This is the last day to see Jewel
Carmen In violet of the Yukon"
a fine story Of Alaska life Which
has enjoyed a successful run at
the Melbourne. Surrounding Miss
Carmen is cast of excellent play
ers. The story concerns a girl
and her father, an old prospector,
who travel from camp to camp.
Finding her brother in trouble she
decides to barter her salvation to
help him. The fight for her be-
tween heroic young pastor of the
frontier and dive keeper makes
for keen interest.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-19
Cub Lineup is
Almost Ready

NOutteO A'reHn Leuseu "be'b
PASADENA, March 19.-With
his first game of the season
against San Diego-24 hours away
Manager Mitchell OF the Cubs to-
day announced his lineup which
may be retained turnout the 1918
season. Paskert, Mann and Flack
in the outfield; Merkle, Kilduff,
iHollocher and Deal, infielders,
were the favored players.
Grover Alexander, supposed to
decide joining or quitting, showed
no signs OF weakening.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-19
BUREAU TAKES UP
CITY'S POLICIES

The Commercial club civic
bureau, at its monthly meeting
March 2S, will consider policies
of the city for the coming year,
1t has been decided by the execu-
tive board of the bureau. Candi-
dates for city offices probably will
appear to give their ideas on city
government.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-19
Perle Casey
Lands Berth
CUn,ted Press Leased wireh

SAN FRANCISCO, March 10
Perle Casey and Ed Finney are
stated today as two of the Pacific
Coast leagues umpires this season.
President Baum didn't name the
other one. Ralph Frary, Herman
Held and Bill Phyle aer candi-
dates. There will be only three
umpires.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-19
Bodie ON Job

MACON, Ca, March 1.-THE
Yankees training grind may now
proceed without further Interrupt
ton. Ping Bodie will don a uni
form for the first time today. Ping
hasn't signed contract, but Is ex-
pected to today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-19

(1) Jack johnson knocked
Ketchcl ont in the 18th
round i'm fight staged at
COlma, Cal, October 10,
1909.
(2) Jack JOhnsOn's longest
fights listed i'm record books
are for 20 rounds, althO it is
said he fought over a longer
route before he gained prom
inence. He fought 20 rounds
with "klOndike" Hank Grit
fin, Denver Ed Martin, Sam
McVey, Sandy Ferguson, Mar
win Hart.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-19
About Johnson

SPORTING EDITOR TINES:
Will YOU please oblige me by an
swering the following questions:
% How long did the Ketchel-
Jack Johnson fight last and the
result?
CD What are the longest fights,
by rounds, that Jack johnson ever
took part in?
SAM c. STITT,
Co. A, 361st Inf,
Camp Lewis.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-19
TODAY'S BILLS
AT THE THEATERS
TACOMA

IASNJNlA
Orpheum vaudeville, Friday,
Saturday and Sunday, matinee
and evening.
PANTAGES
Krazy Kat All Girl Revue;
with vaudeville.
HlPPODROME
'Checkmated," dr. q m attic
skit; with vaudeville.
OAK
"Izzy on the Border" Monte
Carter Stock Co.
MOVIES
COLONIAL
"Amarilly of Clothes Line
Alley" with Mary PickfOrd.
APOLLO
"The Rose Of Blood" with
Theda Bara.
MELBOURNE
"ViOlet of the Yukon" with
Jewel Carmen.
LIBERTY
"His Royal .Highness," with
Carlyle Blackwell.