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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
EMPIRE

Social parasites who have wormed their way into the confidence of the unsuespecting Mary Grant, plot to steal the fortune she won at Monte Carlo in Passions Playground" the first national picture starring Rather inc Macdonald and to be exhibited at the Empire theatre, commencing to- day. They drug her in an old chateau and are about to make a getaway with her valuables when Mary's prince happens on the scene. The prince in a desperate fight, bests thev illainous Lord Dauntrey and recovers the jewels. The picture is the film version of the famous book dealing with life at Monte Carlo, ''The Guests of Her cules," by c. N. and A. M. William son.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
THEATRES
POLI'S

King Solomon, Jr.,'' which is the name of the feature vaudeville act at Polis for the first half of the week, is a fantastic comedy. It is supposed to occur in 1940 when law enacted by feminine Congress, makes it possible for a man to have as many wives he can support. Wallace Moore, played by F'ranklyn Ardell, has supplied himself with a wife for each day in the week. The author has taken advantage of every opportunity of the unusual advan- tages for comedy in the skit.
 Fred Elliott in Home Talent" the added feature presents variety of dry humor with some original songs, which while not musical, are not in- tended to be, but serve their pur- pose well by being extremely funny. as Those Three Clever Girls.' and appear as the added attraction, are a trio of charmingly pretty and clever young women who present a most novel offering consisting of singing and dancing and in the presentation of which they disclose in the most modest way, some of the mysteries of the theatre dressing room.
 Marker & Schenk presented their singing and talking act From Ko- komo" which went well. Cross and Santoro opened with a wonderful ex- hibition of hand balancing Their exhibition is picturesque and includes a number of astounding feats
 Doug" Fairbanks is. at his best in ''The Mollycoddle,'' the feature picture and Fox Comedy and Pathe News are also on the bill.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
De Orc Takes Lead
 In Billiard Match

Alfredo De Orc had the better of Ralph Greenleaf in their champion ship three-cushion billiard match which began at Kline'S Academy yeS- terdaysthe Cuban expert finishing the days play with a score of 100 to his opponents "A. In the afternoon De Orc tallied 50 to Greenleaf's 31, and in the evening he ticked off 50 while Greenleaf was making 43. The first match lasted 59 innings and the night game 63.
 De Orc made the high runs of the games, counting 6, and three As in the afternoon and getting a g. and two As in the evening. The best Greenleaf could do at any time was g.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
Syracuse Player May
 Be Cripple For Life

Syracuse, Nov. 2-With six men in the hospital, the Syracuse Univer- sity squad was in the most crippled condition it has heen this season The players on the sick list are '"Tot' Hoople. Mickey Fallon, "Babe" Frugone, Hack Abbott, Bert Gulick and Bill Kellogg.
 There is a possibility that Hoople may have a stiff leg for the rest Of his life. An examination at the hos pital disclosed that all of the Hsa- ments of the knee have been torn. The squad had a light workout in preparation for Washington and Jeff ferSOn Saturday
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
Billy Kelly Fast
 Victor At Pimlico

Baltimore, Nov. 2-Pimlico's fall meeting opened in a blaze of glory yesterday. The historic course, re- splendent in bright paint and more commodious than in the spring, en- .ertained a large attendance that was attracted by ae generous racing card and mellow weather.
 Billy Belly, Commander J. K. L.. Ross's gallant gelding, proved the hero of the afternoon when he car ried off race number one of the Pim- lico serial eight for age races that will be feature of the season.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
ENSOR CAN'T WIN IN
 HIS OWN HOME TOWN

Baltimore, Nov. 2-Jockey Buddy Ensor, who has been the sensation of the New York tracks for a month or more, did not make a very good start in the town which he claims as his home. Buddy took five mounts yesterday and failed to get home first with any of them. He was second and was practically left at the post with Locust Leaves. His failure was d disappointm ent to the many who backed his mounts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
PROVIDENCE COMING
 TO SHOW BRIDGEPORT
Gold Diggers Make Their Initial Bow at Casino Tonight and Hope to Force Neyie's Men Down
 By Defeating Them.

PROVIDENCE Coming-1 SD ts.
 The Providence roller polo team will arrive in this city tonight to play Nevilles outfit and Captain Quigley and his men plan on sending them home defeated. It will be the first local appearance of the Providence team due to conflicting dates, but from this time forward Providence will be one of the regular visitors.
 Last night the league lea ders, New Bedford, gave Providence beating and the Gold Diggers want to hand tEc same medicine to Bridgeport, but they will have their troubles tonight on the Casino floor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
O'Dowd Signs To
 Meet Jeff Smith

Mike O'Dowd former midd1eweight cham pion and Jeff Smith, of Bay onne, yesterday afternoon, signed ar ticles of agreement for their long, awaited match on November g. al Madison Square Garden, and their managers placed withs Promoter Tex Rickard forfeits of $2,50O that the boxers will make 159 pounds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
PARIS BARRIERS MAKE
 YOU TAKE SHAMPOO

Paris, Nov. 2.-Whether you want your head washed or not in Paris you almost have to have it. The congress of barbers has just decreed that gen tlemen who have their hair cut with out demanding a shampoo as well, must pay fifty centimes more. The barbers say they are acting in the interest of personal cleanliness.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
DANCES WALTZ ON
 1O2D BIRTHDAY

. Boston, Nov 2.-In celebration of her one hundred and second birthday, observed at the Home for Aged Men and Women, Miss Annie stone oahced a waltz with Dr. c. w. S. MaWson-
 Many guests attended the reception in Miss Stones honor. She wore a white crepe de chine gown and car ried bouquet of white roses:
 During the reception Miss stone re- cited two poems, both original. l She was the recipient of many gifts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02

George Brokaw Compton, who re- signed last spring as chairman of the New York Chapter of the American Legion, urged voters not to support Proposition No. 1 on the ballot which provides SAB, 100000 for a state bonus declaring it was evidence of an .un- worthy grab spirit
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
BOLSHEVIK CAMPAI0esS.

Amsterdam, Holland, Nov. 2-The Russian bolshevik propaganda bu- reau, formerly centralized here, has now been divided into four sections, the Dutch newspapers say. One IS Tn South America. one in Berlin, one at Amsterdam and the other at Lisbon, between them handling bolsheV1k campaigns for all the world.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
"Hod' Filler Gives
 Blood To Save Life

Danville ILL. Nov. 2-"Hod" FL Ter, pitcher of the Cincinnati Nation als, entered a hospital here yesterday, for a blood transufsion in an effort to save the life of his mother-in- law, Mrs. E. w. Salmans.
 The transfusion will be made to- day and later strengthened by her. son-in-laws blood, Mrs. Salmans will be operated upon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
Suspends Brady For
 Overweight In Fight

The New York State Boxing Com mission and the License Committee announce that they have suspended Ralph Brady licensed boxer for thiry days from November 1, 1920, for being twelve pounds over con tract weight in his contest with Billy De Foe, Friday night, at Madison Square Garden.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
SMALLEST AIRPLANE.

Paris, Nov. 2.-What is believed to has just been assembled at the Bour- get Aviation field and has made sev- eral flights. The wing spread is only fifteen feet and it's motor has only six teen horse power. The entire plane weighs only 800 pounds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
START GREAT DAM.

wierengen, Holland, Nov. 2.-The former German crown prince now has a rival attraction on this little island, the great Zuyder Zee dam which IS to reclaim thousands of acres from the sea. Construction work has actually begun. with headauarterS here:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
NEW GERMAN MAGAZINE.

Berlin, Nov 2.-The establishing of a new royalistic magazine, '"The Crown is an indication that the Kaisers faithful are recovering from the shock of the revolution. The Crown, which will appear fortnightly, is the first large royalistic publication since the war.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
Trying To Interest
 Montreal In League

Montreal. Nov 2-Roger Bresna- han, former major league baseball star, arrived here for the purpose of enhsting local sportsmen in protect to restore Montreal to a place in the International Baseball League. John ny Dubuc, of Montreal, who was manager of the Toledo team last season, also is interested in the un- dertaking it was stated, ana will be manager if a team is organized. The purchase and transfer of the Syracuse franchise is under consideration. ac- cording to reports here.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
HEAVIEST WOMAN DIES.

Bristol, Eng. Nov. 2.-Lucy Moore. reputed to be the heaviest woman n in the world has just died here. At one time she weighed 66S pounds. Miss Moore was born in Kentucky and had been in the show business for many years. She travelled all over the world and was said to have received many offers of marriage.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
CHALLENGE AVON JRS

The Hebrew Boys club is without a football game for next Sunday anI would like to meet any 125-130 pound team in the city. Avon, Jrs, and Red Rose A. c. preferred, with the game to be played at Seasid e park. If game is good telephone Noble 67T-2 hetween 4 and ' o'clock, or answer through this paper
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
NEW BEDFORD 6: PROVIDENCE 2

ProVldence, NOV. 2"NeW Bedford played rings around PUrovidence last night and won to 2. The Ifeam work of the Whalers was of the most brilliant order, while the Gold Bugs appeared lost.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
SALEM WINS.
Sa 1em

Salem, Mass, Nov. 2-In a har1 fought game featured by the star all around work of Kid Williams. Sa lem defeated Lowell here z to 4 last night. Muirhead played a wonder ful defensive game. Davies and Doherty excelled for Lowell.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
LAPLEwOODS WIN.

The Maplewood Midgets defeatad q thes Hancock Babies, Sunday, by a score of 20 to in a fast and ex- citing game. The Midsets have an open date next Sunday and would like to hear from any 5-10 lbs team in the city, the Whittier Babies pre- ferred.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
Games Tonicht

Providence at Bridgeport. Worcester at Lowell.
 Fall River at New Bedford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02

It was announced by the Geological Survey Bureau that the consumption of petroleum in September reached the new high record of 4s,270, 900 barrels, while production slightly de- sad
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
COLUMBUS, JRS, WIN.

The Columbus, Jrs., defeated the St. James, Jrs., of Stratfora, by the score of 40 to 0. and the Annex by the score of II to 0. The Colunl bus, Jrs., will travel to Black Rock. Sunday and play the Black Rock Jrs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
AMERICAN POLO LEAGUE.

Yesterdays Results. New Bedford 6; Providence 2. Salem '; Lowell I.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
PLAZA. (Review.)

Trumpet Island" the splendid seven-act production which is now crowding the Plaza theatre, is one of the big productions of the year. It is a picture that will interest and amuse every kind of film lover. There is an unusually attractive story, considered one of Gouverneur Morris best. It is the story of three lives, entirely diff ferent, yet dependent on each other. With equal fidelity and artistic ap- peal, the entrancing symbolism of the three roads are presented
 The vaudeville is headed by .A Night with the Poets,' one of the
 prettiest novelty acts seen here in some time and having a cast of ten talented people. It starts with the relation of three James Whitcom Ri- ley's poems. Orphan Annie," "Gob-
 l:ns," and '1Take Car Yerself, Jim.
 Portraits, in living form, are used in the background to depict the story Then many songs are introduced by a capable quartet and "An Old Sweet , heart of Mine was used at the finish
 It was a success throughout. Weber Taylor and Hicks, three aces of songs were hit. Two members of the old school are with us in the characters of Earl and Bartlett presenting "O' Brien from Galway" and they scored in the good old way. Eddie and Earl in variety dances. Virginia F'aire in "A Son of the North, as an extra added attraction and Interna- | tional News completed.
 | Election returns will be announced | at the Plaza tonight.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
BOWLING
TEAM STANDING.

League Records.
 High single, Felix " 122 High three string, Felix ....... BIO High team single, Bevos ... 520 High team total, Bevos ....... 1405
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02
Park Review,


 Captivating "Irene'' with it's tune full melodies scored at the Park The atre last evening. It is a long time since Bridgeport has seen or heard a more delightful musical comedy. There was rFl plot which is un- usual in an offer ng of this kind.
 Every musical number was a hit and was we'll sung. Alice Blue Gown Irene" and 'Skyrocket" ap- peared to be the favorites. The cast was well selected Dale Winter as Irene O'Dare carrying of the honors. she was pretty, graceful, winsome and acted with rare charm. Florence Mack as her mother was delightful and earned well-mer.ted applause As Donald Marshall, Ro1lin Grimes Jr., appeared to advantage, acting with fine discretion.
 Raymond Crane as man dress maker caught the approval of the | audience immediately. This part would easily have been overdone, but | due to his skill was acted to nicety The remainder of the cast was ex- cellent, singing and dancing alike well done. The thea tregoers oi | Bridgeport are fortunate in being able | to see such a finished production this | company comparing most favorably ! with the New York cast and should be appreciated by Bridgeport to tho | extent of crowded houses, as a more | mclodious musical offering has moi l appeared here in many a day. The 1 performances will be repeated tonighr and tomorrow, matinee and night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-02

League Records,
The Washington herald., 1920-12-10
TheMarriageMill z :: =::. .::.. s:',. e:

Atherton fidgeted in his chair i'm
patiently.
You can't go on like this, letting
that young man think what he will
about y96 and me. I'll go and have
il out with him. I'll"
You'll do nothing Of the sort.
said his daughter calmly. This is
my affair. Enough people have
mixed in already. For heavens
sake, you keep out!. Besides, why
this Nsudden consideration? You
didn't eake the incident seriously at
the timex
Il thoughe~it,xas merely lovers
quarrel. II never occurred to me
that you two young people were ac-
tually and permanently at outs. II
you're serious about your disagree
ment. that little supper party might
have unpleasant results"
"Serious?" echoed Alison, 81
should say we are serious. Cousin
Barbara is getting me a divorce"
Good Godr' Atherton's stick fell
TO the marble floor with a clatter.
rs she of. Sgain?" he groaned.
THAT woman ought to be locked up.
She's not safe let loose around a
lot of married people. Talk about
your vampires that break up homes!
They're not in the same class with
old-maid mischief makers"
Alison rose with dignity.
II am sure that Cousin Barbara
has my best interests at heart.
After my interview with Larry this
morning, ] have decided to let her
go ahead with the divorce"
(Continued Tom0rrow.D
The Washington herald., 1920-12-10
PIQuED.


The encounter with Larry spoiled
Alison's day.
She told herself angrily that she
was a fool: that she ought to be
glad he was indirerent-it would
make her course easier. She could
90 ahead with the divorce action
with a clear conscience. and the re-
assuring confidence that she was not
hurting anyone.
True to her sex. she was realizing
that 1T is one thing to give hus-
band or a lover his conge-and quite
another to have him accept it cheer
fully and even gratefully.
Besides. that glimpse Of Larry at
his good-looking best had been dis
turbing. 1t was not at all fitting.
according to Alison's way OF think
ing. that he should appear so hand
some and free from worry.
A glance at her own reflection in
a shop window assured her that she
showed no evidence of wearing the
willow, either, but her logic was
purely feminine and comforting.
Having lost all zest for shopping.
she drifted listlessly around to the
Blackmore to make the arrange
ments for her luncheon for Gwen
Parker and her house guest.
She was sitting in Peacock Alley
waiting for the maitre d'hotel. when
familiar dapper figure came saun-
tering down the corridor.
The most correct OF morning
coats, spats of pale fawn that har-
monized with a high-cut vest. silk
kerchief and cravat in keeping
II was Atherton. surveying the
world benignly after a late and
heavy breakfast
We'll, well. you're an early riser.
little one" he greeted his daughter.
az he seated himself beside her.
Don't tell me you've come all the
way in from the country at this
hourg-' -
''Maplewood Is not country. as I
must always remind you" Alison re-
torted petulantly. And for rising
early, I like it. Makes you feel fresh
and energetic"
He smiled with maddening 7calm.'
ALSO makes you feel out of sorts,
I see. How's the impetuous young
husband?"
Alison shrugged.
"As provoking as ever. rar
across him on the train this morn
ing"
You haven't made 1t up, then?
II should say not" Alison re-
torted Indignantly. He has made
no overtures- The curious thing is
that he never even referred to the
night he saw me giving you sup
per in the apartment.
Atherton frowned-
Surely he knows am your
fatherT
"why should he? No one else in
Maplewood knows"
"Alison, II I really thought"
Thought what?" she prompted.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-10
Good Morning,
Judge!
ny RUDOLPH PEnKINs.

All BE Wen II II Ends That Wsy.
Once there were two men They
had been good friends. Even their
wives got along together.
One of the men. Joe Lacey. chew
ed tobacco. The other. Harry Cur
tbs. took pill occasionally for rea-
sons Of his own. Joe did not like
TO see Harry always opening pill
box. and told him SO.
Harry disspproved of Joe's habit
of chewing. he said. but was too
polite to say so. He accepted the
man as a friend and overlooked his
faults. n
They drifted apart. So did their
wives.
One day Mrs. Lacey met Mrs. Cur
lis. Short, sharp words were spok-
en-. and remarks which reflected on
their respective husbands uttered
by each.
Mrs. Curtis hit Mrs. Lacey and
Jared her complexion. She went
home in tears and told Joe. Joe got
peeved.
The first time he saw Mrs. Curtis
he hit her. Not very hard, but Just
hard enough TO compel her to get
warrant and tell her husband.
Il jes' poosht her, Judge" Joe
explained. "She got too close to
/ nah face
IF that was a poosh." said Mrs.
| Curtis. Il wouldn't want to set
real lick once"
The court fined Joe SIS and ad-
vised him to become friends with
Harry again. Same advice to the
women.
This George washingtoa Gets IBfo
Trouble.
1t has beeh a long time since
George Washington was in court.
This time George was accused OF
stealing a loaf of bread valued at
30 cents. First time 3o-cent LOAF
of bread ever got into court.
| The bread belonged to John Ha-
dish. who runs a lunchroom way up
on Seventh street.
John said George swiped the loaf
from a show case and threw half OF
II on the floor and took the other
half out with him.
The peculiar part of II all was
that George had just finished eating
hearty meal. So 1t wasn't hunger
that prompted the alleged theft.
John said he took the loaf out OF
pure cussedness. The man had been
ordered out of the lunchroom with
some other boys who were not
spending any money, he said.
They got me mixed with some
one else" George said. 'I had nc
use for the loaf of bread. II took
any bread ] didn't carry IL in my
hand. ! had just finished eating"
The court refused to believe 8
word that George said. Not ever
his. namesake's reputation for truth
fulness saved him
He was fined $50.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-10
FEATURES, FICTION
An o. Henry Story
Nemesis and the Candy Man.

sSxIJE sail at eight In the morn
w ing on the Celtic" said Hon
oria. plucking a loose thread from
her lace sleeve. -
Il heard So" said young Ives.
dropping his hat and mufiing 1t as
be tried TO catch IL. "and came
around TO wish you pleasant voy-
age"
"of course. you heard IT," said
Honoria. coldly sweet. "since we
have had no opportunity OF inform
ing you ourselves"
Ives looked at her pleadinglT. but
with little hope.
Outside in the street a high
pitched voice chanted. not unmusi-
cally. commercial gamut Of
"cand-ee-ee-ee-si Nice, fresh csnd-
ee-ee-ee-ees!"
ITS our old candy man. said
Honoria. leaning out the window
ard beckoning. Il want some of his
motto kisses. There's nothing in
, the Broadway shops half so good" !"
The candy man stopped his push
cart in front OF the old Madison ave-
nue. home. He had a holiday and
festival air unusual to street ped
diers. His tie was new and bright
red. and a horseshoe pin, almost
life-size, glittered speciously from
its folds His brown, thin face was
crinkIed' into a semi-foolish smile.
Striped cuffs with dog-head buttons
he a his xnrrfRfG
II do believe he's going TO get
married" said Honoria, pityingiy
81 never saw him taken that way
before. And today is the first time
in months that he has cried his
wares, I am sure"
Ives threw a coin to the sidewalk.
The candy man knows his custom
ers. He filled a paper bag, climbed
the old-fashioned stoop and handed
IL in.
81 remember" said Ives.
Wait" said Honoria.
4 She took a small portfolio from the
| drawer OF a writing desk and from
the portfolio a slip OF fimsy paper
one-quartsr of an inch by two in
lches in size
This" said Honoria inhexibly
was wrapped about the FIRST on,
we opened"
TT was a year ago." apologizec
Ives. as he held out his hand for IL
las long as skies above are blue
To you, my love. will be true"
This he pead from the slip oi
fi,msy paper.
I'VE were to have sailed a fort,
night ago." said Honoria, gossip.
ingly. 1T has been such a warn
summer. The town is quite desert
ed. There is nowhere to go. Ye'
| / am told that one or two of tn,
roof gardens are amusing. tn,