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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-05-04

hunger. AS has often been seen
in the different ages Of the worlds
history the woman, the human
mother, fought for her young,
and she became like unto the
wolves that prowl.
What wonder then that the
people murmured, and as the
shortage became more acute dis
orders occurred in many cities in
Germany, eliminating in the ser
les Of strikes as the general orders
We're announced OF the further
curtailment Of bread and other
life sustaining foods.
Today the conditions in~the n
terror Of Germany are desperate
indeed, and so great has become
the rupture that force is being
resorted to in order to keep the
men at work in the munition
works.
In fear that the enemies Of Ger
many may take the advantage OF
internal troubles strict censor
ship has been evoked and but par
tial information h a leaked
through, except by way Of Cop
enhagen, and then only so far as
concerns the sections bordering
upon the Rheinish Prussian pro-
vince, which is close to the Meth
erlands.
There is not the slightest doubt
that conditions have been getting
worse, and though concessions
have been made, slightly amend
ing the recent order, SO far as
the munition workers are con-
cerned, the same drastic milltar-
istic rule appears in these conces-
slOns, which only aggravates the
people and does not improve mat
ters.
Yesterday the members Of the
Reichstag allowed the appoint
ment Of one Of the most rabid Of
socialists, Schedemann, for the
important position Of chairman Of
the new franchise committee,
which will amend the voting cow
er all citizens Of Germany, and
this, also, is another evidence that
the internal affairs Of Germany
are in desperate condition..
Let US hope that this may have
an effect upon the new plans for
peace when they are offered III
the German parliament.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-05-04

What shall we do with food
price boosters? There is no
place. in heaven for them, for
that is reserved for human be-
ings. We cant send to them to
jail, for that would be cruelty to
the other inmates. What shall
we do with them?
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-05-04

"What is life?' inquiries an IN
quisitive reader. And right there
we balk. We are hanging on
like grim death and asking no
fool questions.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-05-04

Having exhausted every other
subject for sensational slush, GER
tain newspaper writer's are now
engaged in the. kindergarten
pastime Of modelling the boy
scouts for war.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-05-04

When all other measures fail,
we might fill the army up on raw
onions and sick them onto the
enemy.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-05-04

Strange, indeed, that no one
has thought to harness the shark
and employ it in submarine war
fare.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-05-04
Friday, May 4

If gold is scarce you might
send us a spud.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
BRITISH ADMIRAL
 EXPECTS SEA FIGHT

Baltimore, Aug. 21-Admiral Hugh T. Hilbert of the British navy, who was familiar to thousands of Ameri- cans when the Lusitania was sunk hy submarine more than two years ago as the flag captain, second in com mand at the port of Queenstown, is in Baltimore. He arrived here yester day on an armed merchantmen and is on a special mission for the British admiralty which he is not at liberty to discuss.
 "I have watched the Capss so long from the outside,' he said, when seen yesterday, that am mighty glad to be inside of them at last''
 Form any months Admiral Hinbert was in charge of the fleet of bull dogs that stood guard outside the port of New York and off, Cape Charles and Cape Henry.
 Although he has been in active ser vice since the beginning of the war. he said that he never had seen a Ger man submarine. When asked to give his opinion as to the effectiveness of submarine warfare, he said that, while the situation called for unre- faxed vigilance and undoubtedly was serious, he did not believe that it ever would be effectua1.
 He thinks that the c. trmans will not end the war, however, without a great naval battle, and is of the opinion that they are holding back the navy as a last resort.
 "I see by the papers," he said, that the Kaiser recently visited the fleet at wilhelmshaven, and am hoping that it foreshadows a move in that direction"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
NEW CAMP AT PLATTSBURG WILL OPEN ON THURSDAY
More Than 5000 From New York and New England Will Try for Commissions Who Will Officer
 the Two Regiments

First Battery-First Lieut.. Edgar Farrar Bateson, Second Lieut.. W. Ii. Caldwell.
 Second Battery-Capt. Alvin Un- termeyer Capt. Anderson Dane.
 Third Battery-Capt. A. Gordon, Capt. A. H. 'Platt.
 Those selected to assist in the traln- ing of the New England contingent the First Provisional Training Reg1- ment-are:
 First Co.-Capt. M. Stearns, First Lieut. B. H. KeIlog.
 Second Co.-Ma jor, Ralph Lowell Capt. J. E. Higgins.
 Third Co.-Capt, R.. c. Booth, capt. J. F. Rhodes.
 Fourth Co.-Major B. Joy, Capt. l. H. George.
 Fifth Co.-Capt. c. M. Abott, Capt. A. R. Kendall. Sixth Co.-Major G. B. stebbins, Capt. A. G. Warner. Seventh Co.-Major o. Schoonmaker' Capt. D. H. Hunter. Eighth Co.-Major A. B. Collins Capt. Paul A. Merrinan. Ninth Co-Capt. c. K. Clark. First Troop-Major William Kirby, Capt F.. M. sawtell. First Battery-Capt. F. V. BarstoW, Capt J. C. TrumbuH. Second Battery-Major Morris Had ley, Capt William GammeH Third Battery-Capt. c. c. Hlncks' Capt. J. H. Harwood.
 In totalling up the. outcome of the old camp the early promise of advan- tage to all attending who have moi been positively disqualified, has beer borne out more than is generally un- derstood. for the offer of non-commis- stoned places at Yaphank and Aver IS still open. It was put out first as ar offer to be taken advantage of at the end of camp, but it did not appear much of a prize to men who had theil eyes fixed on commissions. l A few snapped at the chance, how ever and it remains open until Sept Il. The demand for sergeants and cor porals will be so great in the new army that there is plenty of room , and the vancancies in the com m1s stoned grades are bound to be sufh ciently numerous to afford promise! for all who can provide the combina ton of three months of previous hare training, camp work and a good rec ord as Q non-com.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
Cannon Street Report Is
 Delayed By Appraisal Board

The Cannon street extension and widening report from the board of ap- praisa1 of benefits and damages will be heard by the council next Monday night. It was not possible to get the report in shape for last nights meet ing.
 Attorney Robert G. DeForest fur nishted some fun at. the session last night, appearing for Mrs. Josephine Pascucelh, who desires to erect a building in Broad street, extending over the building line! There was concerted opposition and action on the petition was deferred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
Golden Hill Street Work
 Goes on When ParrOtt and City Reach Agreement

An armistice has been agreed upon between Henry R. Parrott of Golden G5iH street and the city and the result will be the continuance of the Golden Hill street improvement against which Mr. Parrott obtained an injunction last week. The injunction was to have been heard before Judge Case at Hartford, Thursday, but has now been called off. The city, through As- sistant City Attorney Seeley, promised to put the highway in good condition when the work was finished and at such grade as not to put MT. Parrott to expense in gaining entrance to his property.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
TANKS WON ALL HONORS IN LAST BRITISH ATTACK
Led Drive Which Broke Ger man Lines North. of
 Ypres.

British Front in France and Bel gium, Aug. 21-British tanks scored another triumph in the capture of important German positions yester- day morning in the neighborhood of the Ypres-Poelcapelle road, north of St. Julien
 It wos a tank show almost from start to finish. and the infantry in this case played the part of super numeraries in support of the leading actors, while large numbers of the enemy troops added a final melo- dramatic touch by surrendering ab- jectly or fleeing in terror as the heavy heroes numbered on to the stage and
 reached for their shooting irons"
 As recorded in the official com
 munication,d d the British capture German defenses along a mile front to a depth of 500 yards. Among the strongholds occupied were the famous triangle, Hibau and Cockcroft Farms, the sites of exceedingly strong con- crete and steel machine gun redoubts which menaced the infantry advance.
 It was dawn when the tanks lined up and waited for the signal to Ego over the top.'' The British artillery poured a preliminary stream of shells into the German lines, then dropped a barrage ahead of the iron monitors. which started forward, looking in the gray morning light like great dragons from a fairy talet
 Behind them came the infantry ready to do the cleaning up of the enemy remaining after the tanks had finished their part. But there was little for the infantry to do except assemble and care for the prisoners as the tanks progressed. There was hard fighting at several positions | such as the redoubts mentioned, but 1 it was always brief.
 The tanks wheeled into position and turned heavy fire on the forti- | fications, and the Germans were either killed or surrendered. The 1 German casualties were heavy. Great numbers of Germans were seen flee l ing terror-stricken as the tanks ap- peared in the distance, and many threw down their arms and surrend: i cred without resistance.
 The tanks cleared the whole terri tory desired and then trundled home They suffered no damage and the
 casualties for the operation totalleo fifteen. This has been the most striking incident of the latest fighting along this front. I There have been intense artillery | bombardments, and the air services
 of both sides have been unusually ac- | tive. Last night the air was full o1 British and German planes, which 1 bombed their way into each others territory amid picturesque but awe some flashes from breaking sharpne and long white rays from search. | lights.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
WARNING GIVEN TO
 IDLE NEUTRAL SHIPS

London. Aug. 21-In principle the British government is of the opinion, Lord Robert Cecil, Minister of Block ade, told the House of Commons yes- terday that neutral shipping which has been persistently and continu- ously assisting Great Britain's ene- mics should be treated after the war on the same footing as enemy ship ping.
 Vessels that lie in port in conse- Quence of the German governments threats, the Minister added, would certainly be considered as assisting the belligerent objects of the enemy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21

Plattsbprg, Aug. 21-Janftors and cleaners are fast putting the camp out at the army post in shape to re- ceive the second contingent of men who hope to win commissions that will make them officers in Uncle Sam's fighting forces and eventually send them to France. All the long wooden barracks are being swept clean, hunks have been emptied and the bedding washed and aired.
 In preparation for the chilly days of October and the real cold snaps of November. all the barracks will be equipped with stoves.
 In addition to about 5000 new can- didates ordered to the second camp 400 men from the first camp who failed to win commissions and. need further training will attend. The in- Aux of new candidates is set for next Thursday and Saturday, one-ha1f of all the New York men coming each day.
 The force of teachers and admin istrators will remain, probably much as in the old camp, with the loss of the two senior instructors Majors Stewart and Collins, who have gone to their duties as members of the general staff, and with the addition of a very capable set of new instruc- tors selected from those attending the old camp. In the New York group or Second Provisional Training regiment, as it is known, the following reserve off, cers have been assigned to duty:
 First Co.-Capt. c. s. Williams, Jr., Capt H. R. Shurtleff.
 Second Co.-Capt. William H. Dra- per, Jr., Capt. Wilson P. Foss. Jr.
 Third Co.-Capt. J. K. Olyphant, Capt H. W. Lehmkuhi. k Fourth Co.-Capt. Gardner Crane, Capt. John StillweI.
 Fifth Co.-Capt. F. R. ScheH, Capt H. D. Newson.
 Sixth Co.-Capt. M. s. Bowman First Lieut.. Francis Egan.
 Seventh Co.-Capt. Wilhelm H Bennett, First Lieut.. Lyman Nichols
 Eighth Co.-Capt. Charles M. liar. rington, First Lieut.. Garth M. Low rie.
 Ninth Co.-Capt. T.. BerdeH, First Lieut.. R. J., Hamershlag.
 First Troop-Capt. L.. G. Wallace Capt. J. O. Adler.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
ASHCROFT ENGINEER NAMED LIEUTENANT
 IN REGULAR ARMY

Paul H. Gibbs, a mechanical en- gineer at the Ashcroft Manufacturing Co.,, received a commission yesterday as a first lieutenant in the, United States army and expects to be ordered to report at any moment.
 Mir. Gibbs' home is in Westfeld, Mass. but he has been connected with the Ashcroft Co. since his graduation from Staunton Institute, Virginia, and the University of Illinois. The young man is a member of the American So- ciety of Mechanical Engineers and the Graduates club. He recently married.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21

President Wilson recalled the name of Colonel Henry De Witt Hamilton, of the National Guard of New York, hs one of the 200 br4gadier generals recently promoted
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
FOOD PROBLEM CLEARS
 JAILS OF HUNGARY

Copenhagen, Aug. 21-The food sit- uation in Hungary has led the Hun garfan Minister of Justice to order the clearing out of prisoners in the 5st.A. according to advices received here. Arrests also are to be reduced to minimum.
 Criminals sentenced sto less than two years Imprisonment, whose "so- cfa1 position has not been broken ,'' will be given an indefinite leave. and rsiso In special cases persons who have | been sentenced to terms over two years will be released, as the Minister does not desire to submit prisoners to unnecessary suffering because of inadequate prison fare.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
Citizens Pay For Mayors Personal Letters
 on Defeated Charter

The taxpayers of Bridgeport who received Mayor wilson's personal let ter advocating his pet form of gov ernment, the city manager system, paid the bill last night when the com mon council approved the expenditure of S266.27 for this correspondence in- telligence course. Aldermen Onkey, Clancy and Ford, Democrats of the board, refused to lend their votes and were recorded against the payment of the bill
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
LOSS OF APPETITE, LOSS OF WEIGHT,
 SLEEPLESSNESS, ETC

are all overcome by Recupertabs, they are made after the formula of pr. A1-s bert Robin, the famous French pf1ysi-o elan. and are being used very largely in Paris and other European capita1sf When taken for short while they will give positive relief in all cases of nervous exhaustion, mental depression, lack vitality, general debility, ane- mia. etc.
 The Glycerophosprates of which Recupertabs are composed, contain the element necessary to overcome these conditions. They are now being prescribed and recommended by many physicians in this and foreign coun- tries as the best, quickest and surest nerve and blood tonic that they know of
 Recupertabs are for sale at all drug stores at 50c and $1.00 per package or will be sent direct upon receipt of price.
 Curtis Chemical Co.,, No. 414 West 23rd St., New York. Distributed in Bridgeport and vicinity by J. D. Harti- gan. No. S1 Fairfield Avenue.-Adv.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
PEACE COUNCIL MEN
 FAIL TO GET HEARING

Delegates of the Bridgeport Peace Council appeared at the council meet ing last night expecting to get a hear ing on a petition for a mass meeting that was refused by the mayor and the police department. Two app1ica- tions for a hearing were referred to the miscellaneous committee of the board, designed to handle all matters not considered desirable for action.
 One petition was from Rev. E. F, Weise, pastor of Grace M. E. church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21

Dogs, goats and cats are seen often among the army mascots and some regiments have even been known to make pets of snakes and gila mon- sters and such. The man in the pie ture, a member of an eastern regi- ment, says he has an unusual pair of army pets. two mice which he says will ga with him to the trenches when he and his comrades go abroad.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
Bids Are Asked For
 New Steuben Street School

Bids have been asked by the board of education on the new Steuben street school and the proposals will be received at the office of the depart ment until o'clock in the afternoon on September 10. The building will be of modern construction, "A rooms and will accommodate 1000 pupils. This new school will be twice as large as any other public grammar school in the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21

The New York Cotton Exchange will close on Saturday preceding La bor Day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21

An embargo was proclaimed on Chi nese as well as Siamese credits in German banks.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-24
JOCK SCOT WINS !,
 FOR NEW OWNER
Mrs. Bresler's Recent Purchase Is Only FaVorite Scoring at Bowie

Baltimore, Md, Nov. 24-Jock Scot was the only favorite to reward the packers of form at the Bowie track yesterday. The other six winners came from the ranks of the second and third choices. All the winners were we'll played, however, and there were no surprises.
 It was Jock Scots second victory in five days for his new owner, Mrs. R. J. Bresler. The brown son of Ogden had never been asked to go @ mile before, and this doubt relative to his ability to go the distance caused a tendency to play against him. He managed to win cleverly by trifle over length, but he had his work cut out to do so as the two-year-o Sweep Up 2d showed him the way to the furlong pole. Jock Scot stood the strain of pace better than the young ster and won out in the final hun dred yards.
 Ideal was lucky to win the first race. Partisan, the favorite, was bad ly interfered with at the start and was unable to find a clear track to the stretch where he came with a rush but just failed to catch the flyinK Ideal.
 AOuaVe earned HIS second purse or the meeting by capturing the selling handicap at seven furlongs. He raced Peter Jay leg weary early and then won in hand.
 Congressman H. D. Flood sold his yearling by Ellisdale-Fairy to Max Hirsch, who was acting for George W. Loft, the owner of Papp, the Futur-. ity winner.
 J. G. Graf has sold the three-year- old lilly Fox Trot, to A. B. Hancock, who will mate her with the stallion, Celt.
 H. C. Riddle has purchased from w. T. Martin the two-year- Dry CT, and will race in Cuba. Billy Oliver will ship his horses to New Orleans instead of going into winter quarters at Lakewood.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-24
BOXING CLUBS TO
 BATTLE IN COURTS
New Polo A. C. Follows Suit
 of Broadway s. C.

New York, Nov. 24.-The Polo Ath- letic Association, at 129th street and Park avenue. one of the oldest clubs in Harlem, last might put to the test it's right to hold boxing bouts under the membership plan and went through the same formula as the Broadway Sporting club of Brooklyn. While the boxers in the various bouts were jabbing. hooking and uppercut- ting half a dozen policemen, headed by Capt Patrick O'Neill of the Forty third precinct and Lieut.. Butler of In- spector Morrieon,s office looked on and took notes.
 There was no interference by the police, it having been agreed that the result of t1eir observations would be submitted to 8 Magistrate, who prob ably Woud issue warrants. The police took the names of all the contestants and also of the club officials These were John F. Kirk, manager: Thomas Murray, president: William Moore. vice president, and Peter Kirk, secre- tary-treasurer.
 The police also examined the club charter, which was dated December 31, 1901. The New Polo A. A. is the oldest boxing club in Manhattan. Some l or the DOXeTS "11O AAeAu OOOA A6eAtoSNA to box, fearing arrest, did not appear 1 but the manager got others to take their places.
 Manager Kirk said he had no desire to defy the police or courts but as the club had held bouts under the mem- bership plan plevious to the enact ment of the Frawley law he did not see why he could not now conduct them. If the courts decided against him he would certainly not persist.
 In the main event of six rounds Corona Kid defeated Young O'Keefe by shade in an interesting six round contest. The prehrninaries were four rounds each, and evenly fought be- tween the following pairs: Charlie Hayes against Willie Myers; Mike Err ra aginst Young Brown; Battling Gimp against Young Madden. These bouts were so closely contested it was impossible to pick a winner in any of them.
 Plead Not Guilty. John Weismantel, president of the Broadway Sporting Club, who, with , his subordinates and some of the box ) CTS who engaged in contests at that
 club, was taken into custody Thurs day night, appeared before Magistrate HOWarO NdSn III the C&aLeS avenue court yesterday morning and pleaded not guilty to a charge of having violat- ed law against boxing. Frank x McCaffrey, attorney for the club, then asked to have the hearing set over for week and the Magistrate granted the ., ., request.
 McCaffrey will arrange the clubs case and will be ready for the hearing next Friday morning.
 . Weismantel said there was a mis- taken impression to the effect that
 there was conflict between the club
 and the police. Nothing could be
 further from tho fact" said he 'In-
 spector Mcdonald has treated us with
 much consideration, knowing that we
 were quite willing. to have the ques. tion at issue tested in court"
 The bouts arranged for the Broad
New Britain herald., 1917-11-24
KRAME1R IN THE FOLD.
Former Champion Cyclist Enters Six
 Day Race.

New York, Nov. 24.-Frank Kram- CT has consented to start in the six day bike race in Madison Square Garden the week of December to s. The perennial champion signed for the grind last night. Oscar Egg will be Kramer's partner.
 The East Orange real estate mag nate and worlds champion cyclist for sixteen consecutive years. is the last rider to get into the fold, and his entry rounds out the greatest field of cyclists that ever lined Up, for the grind. There are seven winners of previous Garden races in the list
 Two other formidable terms were signed last night. Alfred Goullet agreed to Freddy Hill as a partner. while Eddie Root, four time winner of the New York race, was teamed up with Marcel Dupuy, the French champion. who with Egg won last years classic.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-24
BOWLING RESULTS

Trinity Baraca and Universal Bowling Leagues Attract the Spotlight on
 the Church Street Lanes.
 Results of the contests in the Baraca and Universal Bowling leagues, at the Aetna alleys last evening. are as follows: