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THE BRIDGEPORT TIMES
; And Evening Farmer :
(FOUNDED if 99.)
published by The Farmer Publishing Co 1T9 Fairfield Are.. Bridgeport, Conn.
t)AII,T....60o month, .00 per year WEEKLY. .11.00 per year in advance
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and also the local news published herein.
Entered at Post Office, Bridgeport, Connecticut, as second class matter.
FRIDAY, OCT. 18, 1918,
THE BABY DOLL CASE
THE POLICE need not feel unduly humiliated by the ver
dict in the famous "Baby Doll" case. They are con
victed of nothing worse than excess of zeal. In their attempt to
put an end to a plague spot, which had been long tolerated by
their superiors in the city government, they went further than
the law demanded.
But the police proved themselves honest. The fervor with
which they raided the Keystone club may have shown them in
discreet, but it also showed them honest. Their eagerness to
end the notorious dive is evidence enough that they are not a
part of that system by which many evil and notorious drinking
clubs are sustained in Bridgeport.
Fortunately matters so arranged that the Republican au
thorities handled their own dirty linen. The raid was conduct
ed by a Republican managed police force, the culprits were
held by Republican petty court officials, and the trial was fin
ally managed by the Republican prosecutor, directed by one of
the leading Republican lawyers of Bridgeport.
No stigma rests upon the attorneys who tried the case.
They made an excellont use of tlu' materials at their disposal.
The evidence was not sufficient to show that a bullet fired by
either of the negroes did the killing. It even created a strong
suspicion that the fatal bullet came from a revolver held by the
police.
The case has served its purpose, In one respect. It has
opened the eyes of respectable men to those alliances upon
which the present government in City Hall is so insecurely
founded.
The acquittal of "Baby Doll" saves an innocent man from
the penalties that attach to homicide, but it neither excuses nor
explains how it happens that the notorious Keystone club
could run month after month, while the police, vexed to the
heart, were straining at the leash to terminate its evil exist
ence. The police was indiscreet, but they were honest. The
raid on the Keystone club proves.
Democratic State Ticket
CALL TO VALOR
THE VALOR of civil life has less glamour than that of
war, but it may be more useful. Of the seven hundred
women in Bridgeport who took instruction in nursing there
should be some who are willing to respond to the city's call
for -nurses.
It is the dramatic aspect of death that attracts attention,
more than the solid statistic of mortality.
It may well bo, indeed it almost certainly will be, that
Spanish influenza will take more lives of American citizens
than the war will.
The death roll of Bridgeport of those dead of influenza, up
to this hour, exceeds the reported deaths of Bridgeport men,
occasioned by battle.
It is well within the bounds of possibility, should war soon
end, that the deaths from influenza may exceed those from
battle, by a million or more.
. It is the scourge in our midst that carries for the moment
the real drama of life, with its desire to live anad its hope to
delay death.
Volunteers for influenza nursing should not be slow to re
spond. The need is great. Let patriotism meet the need.
BELATED PRECAUTION
T N ILLINOIS, where fought by educational methods, influ-
KjL enza has' raged like fire, the authorities, finding them
selves swamped by the demands of an ever increasing number
of cases, have decided upon drastic means of crowd preven
t-on, applicable to the entire state.
New Haven churches are voluntarily suspending many im
portant, meetings. The state teachers' convention of Connec
ticut is postponed. Waterbury, where the prevention by edu
cation has been thoroughly tried, has finally,' despairing of
otherwise conquering, decided upon extenesive crowd preven
tion. ' . .
It would seem that crowd prevention, if adopted at all
ought to be soon adopted. Its most efficient application would
necessarily be at the outbreak of the disease, before many cen
ters of infection were established. Shutting off crowds, after
many thousands of cases have appeared, as in Illinois, is a
doubtful remedy.
A BREAKING ARMY
np HE GERMAN forces present the aspect of an organiza
X. tion that is carrying more than it can bear. The re
treat out of France and Belgium is being skillfully conduct
ed, but under circumstances that require each succeeding step
to be taken with yet more care.
The news coming from Austria-Hungary has an appear
ance of authenticity. There can be no doubt of the desire of
Hungary to have independence, nor of the presence of a wide
spread feeling that devotion to Germany has been carried to
excess.
The President's note to the Austro-Hungarian government
will no doubt have consideration for the internal conditions of
the monarchy. . - ,
For Governor
Thomas 3. Spellacy of Hartford.
For lieutenant Goverpor
Charles D. Lockwood of Stamford.
For Secretary of State
Harry L. Brooks of New Haven
For Treasurer
Chas. S. Avery of Norwich.
For Comptroller
Chas. B. Plnney of Stafford.
For Attorney General
Harrison Hewitt of New Haven.
For Representative In Congress
Lester O. Peck of Redding.
For Senator 21st District
William T. Hincks.
For Senator, 22d District
Lawrence T. Gallagher
For Senator 23rd District
George B. Clark.
For Representatives
Irving Elson
'Francis J. Breen
For Judge of Probate
Samuel B. Plotkln
For Board of Education
Dr. C. E. CauUdns,
Joseph W. Whitcomb.
For Justices of the Peace
William W. Bent, John H. Casey,
J'lulo v. Calhoun, jonn a. uorneu,
Harry A. soldsteiii,John O'Rourke,
George F. Mara, Samuel Mellltz,
Stephen Slksay, Vincent L. Keat
ing, Henry J. Waters, John J.
Doyle, Irving Elson.
Eight Millions Pledged
(Continued from Page 1.)
Mrs. C. F. A. Blitz 60,900
Miss Margaret Beck, ......... 64,800
Mrs. A. S. Ambrose, 17,150
Mrs. Marie Aurillo, 5,000
Mrs. W. E. Allen 600
Mrs. Riso, 5,000
The $10,000 Club continues to grow.
This mornings additions are Sumner
Simpson, Mrs. Clinton B. Seeley, Dr.
George B. Cowell, Walter C. Ander
son, George C. Edwards, David C.
Wheeler, Foster-Besse Co., Charles A.
Paul, J. Percy Bartram, Miss Austina
Tuttle, Mrs. Minnie J. Grlppin, Mrs.
Frank W. Bolande, Edward S. Hotch
kiss, The Hadley Co., Dwight Wheeler.
Yesterday afternoon's additions:
Simon Lake, T. L. Watson Co.,
Charles Ferry, Martin Luscumb, The
Basick Co., Musante & Pastine, W. T.
Farrell, Harvey Hubbell, Mrs. Dudley
Morris, T. L. Watson, M. M. Downer,
James Coulter, E. W. Bassck, MeKen-
Bros. Co., Bridgeport Screw Co.,
Patrick McGee, Harry H. DeLoss.
AmiWoosterK
Former additions: F. L. Bradbury,
Helen B. Rennell, D. H. Warner, R. S.
Hincks, J. T. King, Gilbert King, W.
B. Wheeler, M. B. Beardsley, E. P.
Bullard, Edmund S. Wolfe, Howland
Dry Goods Co., Carl Reek, A. M
Cooper, John C. Hawley, James T.
Roche, W. J. Grippin, R. I. Neithercut,
W. T. Hincks, Mrs. John T. King,
Frederick Rhodes, A. C Wheeler, Eg
bert March, A H. Bullard, Wilson
Marshall, John G. Howland, K. W.
McNeil, C. G. Waldo, Guy P. Miller,
Walter B. Lashar, B. I. Ashmun,
Dwight C. Wheeler, Waldo C. Bryant
Compressed Paper Co., Erwin M. Jen
nings, F. P. Kingsbury, N. WBisihop,
Henry A; Bishop, Frank T. Staples,
A. W. Burritt, Frank Miller D. Fair
child Wheeler, C. Barnum Seeley,
William P. Kirk, Percy P. Anderson,
Jonathan Godfrey, William T. Mac-
farlan.
The Unconditional Surrender Club
have requisitioned the caliope of the
Frisbie Pie Co and are endeavoring
to lead the absent minded through the
sweet strains into their headquarters
on State street. They are offering as
an additional inducement a fresh
baked pie to every subscriber of a
$100 bond.
Hungarian Diet In
Disorder As Leaders
Praise Wilson Peace
(Continued from Page One)
In accepting President Wilson's pro
posals. Absolute equality of rights to
individuals and the defense of our in
tegrity and the unity of the state will
permit, we will willingly satisfy the
claims of different nationalities."
At a sitting of the foreign commit
tee, of the Hungarian Lower House,
Count Michael Karolyi, opposition
leader, sharply criticized the foreign
policy of the Monarchy, according to
Buda Pest despatches. He claimed
absolute autonomy for the Hungar
lans and said that when the Austrian
government rejected the British pro
posal to submit the Balkanic prob
lem to arbitration, the monarchy
proved that it wished to begin the
war, i
Count Karolyi said Austria's foreign
policy during the war had been still
worse than that which prevailed be
fore hostilities began and asserted
that there were "numberless occasions
when peace might have been con
cluded." "When we knew that Germany
would not give in and that the whole
world has arisen against the policy
of Germany, which had become hate
ful to. all nations," he continued, "we
might have made peace. Our fidelity
to the allies has limits."
Count Karolyi was ruthless In his
criticism of submarine warfare and
said the main mistake of the Central
Powers was in underestimating Amer
ica. He closed by expressing a desire
for the creation of an autonomous
I-l':ngary and requesting the abolition
of the common institution of the mon
archy. Dr. Wekerle, the Hungarian pre
mier, in replying, Justified the con
duct of the government and said it
had created in Germany a sentiment
favorable to peace.
Me
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The Store closes daily at 6 o'clock
t ' M For the Good of All , '
Until further notice the managers announce that
no goods will be exchanged or received in return. It
is requested that customers endeavor to decide de
finitely at the time of purchase whether the article is
to suit. - -
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. This request is made at a critical time in order to
hinder the progress of a dangerous disease.
Printzess Coats
Brown Silvercord,
straight back model.
This has a high convert
ible collar and is trim
med with large bone
buttons. Lined through
out, $85.00
Silvercord in taupe.
Large shawl collar; of
brown wolf. Back hangs
loose but has a belt that
slips through which may
be fastened or hang
loose as one wishes,
$135.00
Coat of Silvercord in
soft gray. Wide belt
astened with large but
ton. The large shawl
collar has long ends
which may be thrown
over shoulder or tied in
front as the wearer
chooses. Lined throughout,
All Wool Kersey Vel
our Coat, belted model, a
very graceful garment
with deep black skunk
collar. Half lined with
good quality silk,
$87.50 $55.00
Coats for very young women
Style and durability are combined
in these coats. Some are dressy
models with fur collars and gaily col
ored silk linings. Others are in quiet,
dark mixtures, nicely tailored be
speaking good service. Many have a
decided touch of originality.
Velvet Coats, brown, green and
blue. Full skirts attached to deep
yokes. Fancy underarm straps, slit
pockets and, velvet covered buttons.
Ages 6 to 10 years, $12.50
Corduroy Coats, plain, straight
models, with belts, patch pockets and
self covered buttons. Ages 6 to 10
years, $17.50
Velour Coat in dark purple,
straight model, slightly full in-back.
Belt, cloth covered buttons and a high
roll collar, $17.50
Worsted Coats, brown or green,
unequaled for school wear. Straight
skirts with fancy shaped belts front
and back. There are slit pockets,
bone buttons and black velvet collars.
Ages 8 to 12 years, $16,50
Junior Department, Second floor.
BERMAN, SAILOR,
CRUSHED BY TRUCK
Jacob Berman, a bluejacket attached
to the Naval Base at New Haven, had
a narrow escape from death this fore
noon when he was crushed -between a
Ford delivery track belonging to J.
F. Horan, the florist, and the fence
surrounding the Cornwall and iRatter
son factory at the Intersection of
State street and Fairfield avenue.
'The Bailor waa given first aid treat
ment at the Emergency hospital Iby
ipg JT.: J Keshan, who wanted t9
send him to a hospital, Ibut the sailor
insisted upon returning back to his
station in New Haven, and he was
conveyed to his 'barracks by a mem
ber of the Woman's Motor Squad.
Berman suffered a deep laceration
of the right cheek, and abrasions of
both legs. His condition is not con
sidered serious.
ABUSIVE PLACARDS.
Abusive placards concerning the em
peror, the crown prince. Field Marshal
von Hlndenburg and General Luden
darfC have -been posted in many rail
road stations la Germany .
WANT REPRESENTATION
Thursday, Oct. 17. A great
JEWS
Pari
mass meeting of Jews was held at
Vienna on October 14, and a resolu
tion was passed asking that the Jew
ish people be admitted into the
league of nations with rights equal to
these of other nationalities, according
to advices received here. The Jews
also asked that they be represented at
the peace conference. It was pointed
out at the meeting that the large num
ber "of Jews in Austria entitle mem
bers of that race to consideration in
the formation of Austrian - Federal
saes, which has been suggested in of
ficial circles, ;
Children's Hats
A wicb and varied
assortment
Beaver a.nd Fait, wide
or ravrow brims, long
silk ribbon streamers.
Dressy models, most
ly veivet,shirred crowns,
a bit of fur, an ostrich
tip or small ribbon
posies furnish the trim
ming. Tarns of plain or bro
caded velvet,also beaver.
Millinery Section, second floor.
Designer and Standard
Fashion Sheets for
November
now ready
All the Stylish Veilings
Van Raalte Rainbow Veiling,
black and taupe, 50 cts a yaru
Large dotted Veiling, black,
brown, taupe, navy and purple, 65 cts
Velvet Spots, black, navy, brown
and taupe, 50 cts
Craquele Mesh, black, taupe and
navy, 65 cts
Lace Veils, plain mesh or scroll
designs, with edges of chiffon,
$1.50 up
Main floor.
Odd Bureaus
and Chiffoniers
A number of these are offered this
week ,at savings. It is a fine oppor
tunity to secure a good piece of fur
niture at a price which will not be
equalled again for a long time.
Fourthh floor.
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OBITUARY
JOSEPH O. STRICKFCS
Joseph Strickfus, son of Joseph and
Christine Strickfus, of 780 William
street, died this morning at the home
of his parents after a week's Illness.
Deceased was a member of St. Jo
seph's T. B. and L. society and the
Firemen's Benevolent Corporation.
Besides his parents he is survived by
two sisters, Mrs. William A. Cooney
a!id Christine Strickfus. The funeral
will be from the home and from St.
Charles' church and Interment will be
In St. Michael's cemetery.
SlltS. MARY HOWE RUELL.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Bowe
Ruell was held this morning from the
late home, 181 Calhoun avenue, and
from St, Augustine's church at 9
o'clock. Rev. J. B. Nihill celebrated
the requiem mass, and was assisted
by Rev. Sdward Hayes as deacon and
Rev. Joseph Ganley as sub-deacon.
Schmidt's funeral mass was sung by
the church choir. Rev. J. B. Nihill
read the committal service at the
grave in St. Michael's cemetery.
RUTH ELIZABETH BURXES
The funeral of Ruth EMsabeth
Burnes was held this morning from
the home of her parents, 290 Prcspect
street and from Sacred Heart church
at 9:30. The high requiem mass was
celebrated by the Rev.. Joseph V.
Stamford, assistant chaplain of the
police department of New York, and
a cousin of the deceased. He was as.
sisted by Rev. Thomas Mooney as
deacon and Rev. P. II. McLean of
Mllford as sub-deacon and Rev Dr.
Richard F. Moore as master of cere
monies. Schmidt's mass was sung by
the church choir. Rev. R. F. Moore
and Rev. Joseph Stamford read the
committal services at the gravs.
DEDICATION Or
LIBERTY BUILDING.
The new Liberty building on Main
and Bank streets will be dedicated to
morrow afternoon with appropriate
ceremonies. The building Is owned
by Lapldes j& Feuer. The dedication
is arranged by Mr. David Feuer.
A military band will render pa
triotic selections, the mayor will mako
a brief addres3. The "Liberty build
ing" is occupied by the "United States
government. The dedication will also
center around the sale of Liberty
bonds. To every purchaser of $100
or more there will be presented a
bronze minature statue of Liberty.
CARD OF THANKS
To the many kind friends whose sym
pathetic friendship was so generous
ly evidenced in the loss of my beloved
husband, Hugh H. Quinn.and especial
ly to the Ancient Order of Hibernians,
the Fraternal Order of Eagles.the em.
ployes of the Spring Perch Co.,and the
American Graphophone employes, 1
wish to express my sincere and last
ing gratitude.
ap ..MRS HUGH H. QUINN.
PASSES THREE BILLION MARK.
Washington, Oct 18 Production of
cartridges for machine guns, rifles, re
volvers and pistols has passed tho
three billion mark. The war depart
ment announced toaay mat ,Blu, 6zs,-
510 cartridges nuve oeen maae lor
machine guns and rifles, and 275.
624,200 for pistols, and 361,007,400
for miscellaneous purposes.