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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-08

Indianapolis, Ind, May S.-Gov-
eminent agents on the French spe-
cial arriving here today, definitely
announced that there was no evil
dence of an enemy plot and that the
derailment Of the special train on
which members of the French mis-
sion were returning east, was due to
Ia broken key rail and caused by
too heavy cars on light rail, and
|entirely accidental.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21
Heatherbloom
Petticoats, $2.95

All Of the leading colorings are
here in these excellent pctticoats
Each made with silk flounce.
Moderately priced Saturday at
s2o5. Third Floor,
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4 Duplex FneleSS Cooker

A gift that would be appreciated not only Christ
mornns--but every day in the yesr--three times
day 1t saving of four hours day from kitchen
drudgerese saving of 80 percent in fuel and better pre-
pared meals. Priced $40, $22 and $25.
oo,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21
Land BANK LOANS
ARE 20 MILLION
S., 100000 Loaned by Wichita
Bank to Farmers,
INTEREST RATE ADVANCES
Applications for $4,000, 900
Made in Six Months

WASHINGTON. Dec 2l.-Loani
aggregating &9S2lO0O have been made
TO farmers by the twelve federal land
banks in the six months since the
farm loan system has been in full
operation according to the monthly re.
port OF the federal loan board ISSUED
today. In addition %5OO0000 of loan,
have been approved and will be ne.
gouated al the old five percent inter
est rate when funds are made ayaila
bic through the sale OF farm loar
bonds privately or to the United State,
treasury under the pending plan to have
congress appropriate $l0O0O0,0OO a yeal
for the purchase
Applications for loans have ampunte,
10 S2l9OOOOOO which has been fcut &c
$lSO0)OOOO by reductions ordered b,
appraisers or by reflections. A total OF
1850 cooperative farm loan aSsocia
tions, composed Of ten or more tarmcl
borrowers. have been chartered. Flu
ture loans will he made at the new
interest rate OF 81 percent
he greatest volume OF loans $3.50,
600, have been made by the Wichita
Kan, bank, which covers, Kansas
Oklahoma, Colorado and New Mexico
and 344 loan associations have beer
chartered in this district.
Loans in other districts include New
Orleans, $l6l40OO; ST. Louis, $l,254,
600 and Houston, $l,l45.000.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21
REVELATIONS
MRWlFE
BV &ete GorriSon
How Madge Read Lillian's Plan to Aid
Katherine.

How Madge Read Lillian's Plan to Aid
Katherine.
yVIELL, that's over with, thank
w goodness
w Lillian Underwood came back
into the library where | sat "on guard"
as she had lex me. Katherine CAME
behind her, and bdth. faces showed a
decided lcssening OF the strain they
had been under while supervising the
exodus of Anna Berg the nurse who
for weeks had been maSquerading in
LillianS home as Mary Burke, Kath-
crime had recognized her, and Lillian
had at once suspected the woman Of
being a Prussan spy sent to watch
her home because OF Lillan's connec-
tion with the government secret service,
a connection jealousy guarded, but
of which the woman Of her employers
must have received an inkling
But while Lillians face had lost the
tense grimness it had worn while ban
ishing the spy from her home there
was a worried expression in her eyes
that told me something was troubling
her greatly. She stood silent for a
moment, apparently studying the won
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derful pattern OF the rug at~her feet.
then raised her ewes 10 ours.
From now on shall have to watch
chcfully every person who comes INTO
bis house" she said. 81 have been in
lbis service tor years, and not even
Harry guessed H.
A swift doubt leaped into my mind
not Of Lillians yeraeity, but OF her
Judgment But few hours before, at
the cafe she had though that clcyerly
disguised as she was as a South Amcri-
can woman, she coudd elude the scru-
,iny OF her rccrcant husbands eye by
shrinking into her seat and making
herself appear a tiny old woman But
those brilliant eyes had not only rccog-
nized me, but her as well Might they
not in the years that had passed, have
penetrated the secrets she thought had
been guarded so carefully? But il was
not in my province to voice such a
thought Besides, Lillian was speaking
again after the thoughtful pause she
had made on her utterance of Harry
Undcrwood's name.
What Troubles Lillian.
MY connection with the service has
always been so specially guarded" she
went on, that very few knew OF il But
there must be a traitor somewhere IN
our ranks tell you this country is
honeycombed with the agents OF the
enemy The greatest espionage system
the world has ever known is working
against our national life, but thank
goodness these United Settes have not
been in as drugged a sleep as they have
seemed 10 be, Our secret service. ham.
pered in a thousand ways by the sloth
and indifference Of those who should
have backed it up, hasn't been idle ali
these years, Some time the history OF
their labors will be made public, and
then the people OF this country will
know TO whom they really owe their de-
liverance from the Prussian menace to
civilization"
Her voice rang out like a clarion.
saw that she had been carried out OF
her own special works by her enthusl'
asm for the service she loved, Thcr
her voiee trailed away into silence and
the troubled look came back to her
eyes.
Betty will be ali right" she said
She's naturally close-mouthed--a won.
der for one of her color--she is de.
voted to me, and think she is thor
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Middes at $3.50
and $3.50

Nicely made OF white galatea.
Some have collars in various col
ors; others with pure white COLI
lars. Two excellent values Sat
urday at sL5O and $3.50.
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oughly frightened because | found on,
that the nurse had wormed from her
the secret OF the wall safe which she
had acciden,ly discovered while clean
ing the bookcases. Fortunately. she
has been IN her room indulgiug her
"weepS' while we've been holding the
seance with the Berg ladb, so she
doesn't dream that the nurse was here
under an assumed name. She thinks
her common thief, and that impress
sion is the safest tor her to have,
"But | cannot have her or any one
else cleaning the library again unless
there is one OF us three there to watch
her Lillian went on And Betty
would mover cease conjecmrnE it !
cleaned it myself And then there i,
old Mrs. Morton must have a nurse
for her. That brings another element
into the house. Marion's goyerneSS
needn't be considered She's only here
a few hours goes directly to a Soom
downstairs ! have fitted for a school.
room, never comes upstairs, and IS a
most fiery little patriot anyway !
know all about her aud her people"
A Way to Peace
She stopped and looked straight at
katherine. knew that she must have
seen as had the little start Katherine
gave when Lillian mentioned the need
OF a nurse for Mrs. Morton, the old
mother of her first husband, viii Nor.
ton, Marion's father. II was character
istic of Lillians greatness Of heart
that she should be making easy the last
days Of this feeble old invalid, whose
son had we'll nigh blasted Lillan's life
and her reputation dearcr to her than
her existence, and who until his death
had kept from her the little daughter
she adored.
felt my heart beating as II | had
been running as | waited for the words
was sure Lillian meant to say 10
Katherine. For in a moment there had
flashed upon me how those words
might unravel the tangled, twisted
threads of the misunderstanding be-
tween Katherine and Jack.
(Cop"right)
--~
Men are nearly as vain as women A
middle-aged man who has gray hair
always has the alibi that it is prema-
ture, and that all of his folks were
uray.headed while young.-Luke Nc.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21

Make ideal Gifts; here you win
find young mems Trench Models
with Bets-all-Around galore; also
a complete stock Of staple and
dress Coats. our price range
$40 to $50
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21

Knit Caps and Hoods, SOC to $3.50
silk and Cashmere Coats, $500 TO
$40.
Silk and Silk and Wool Hose,
69c.
Raltles, 2Se, 9Sc and SOC.
Creeping Beads, ooc,
Rag Dolls, lsc to 81.
Floating Toys, i'c,
Baby Blankets, 75c,
Carriage Robes, $3.50 to IS,
Toilet Baskets at si.o0,
BAssinetS priced s6,OS TO $40,
Scarf Sets at slO0.
Cashmere Shaws, sl,2S to 81.
little remcmbrances Tor baby here
Third Floor,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21

OF every description TO choose
from. Belt 'all.nr0und for the
young mcn. and conservative mod
els for father and grandfather.
Every now color and weave is here
and the prices are very reasonable.
$40 to $40
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21

Men are nearly as vain as women A
middle-aged man who has gray hair
always has the alibi that it is prema
ture, and that all of his folks were
gray-headed while young,-Luke Nc.
.uke.
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Water Bags, 69c, $3.50,
Coat Hangers, soc to SlOO
Carriage Straps, $3.50 to $3.50,
Comb and Brush Sets, SOC to
Sl.25,
Toilet Sets, $l.So TO S3OS.
Diaper Bags, 7SC TO Si7S.
Furs, sioS to si2.50,
Silk Comforts at $3.50.
Bath Robes, Si.SO'to $3.50,
Sweaters, $3.50 to $3.50.
Sweater Sets, S2.oS to $3.50.
Bootces, 2Sc to sl,95,
Mittens, i5c TO 7Sc,
Then, there are scores OF OF
Prices are plcasingly moderate,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21
A Taffeta
ettlcoat
Why NOt9

SO practicall And these new
styles are really beautiful. Every
pretty new shade is here Prices
1895, IS, $3.50 up TO $3.50.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21

The height of preparation has reached Reserve soc ks
have yielded their treasures and assuredy there no last
minute shortage in assormen here We might print page after
of suggestions but visit to this will reveal
in short time than might tell of in many space
We shall uphold the KERR reputation for service for quality for
pceanes Just gdy tomorrow other day in the year
Building better building stronger making YOUR STORE more
truly than ever.
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A Guaranteed Electric Iron

This iron is iulk guaranteed weighs
o pounds. and comes complete with g.
foot cord and reversible stand. which
may be used ior cooking or heating
curling SA.75. Fourth Floor.
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resented not only by the makers but by kes as we'll Attend to-
morrow lw'I DC worth while Second Floor,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30

To Lieutenant Bruce Richardson Ware, United States navy, is awarded the distinction of firing the first shot in our war with Germany. He was in charge of the gun crew on the steamship Mongolia, that is reported to have sent German submarine to the bottom.
 Reports to the navy department fn- dicate that only the qurcK work of Lieutenant Ware saved the Mongolia. Lieutenant Ware fired on sight at the periscope without waiting to deter mine the submarines identity or in tent
 Lieutenant Ware was one of the first officers to volunteer for the duty of commanding gunnery crews aboard merchant men. He is one of the most up to date of the young officers, hav- ing taken a postgraduate course at the Naval academy. Gunnery and engineering are his strong points. He is the author of a handbook on engi- neering which has received consider able commendation and has proved of practical value. Lieutenant Ware is married. He is thirty years old and was appointed the Naval academy in 1903 from Massachusetts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
COMMISSIONERS
 !. CLEARING AWAY MISCONCEP TONS
French, British and Ameri- can Conferees Now Un-
 derstand Each Other.

Washington, April BOA confer ence between President Wilson and M. Viviani, head of the French war mission, was the outstanding event on today's program of meetings between the French and British missions and American officials over the United States participation. in the world war.
 The members of the two missions resumed their meetings today with American officials greatly refreshed following their visit yesterday to Mount Vernon, where they partici- pated in solemn ceremonies at the tomb of George Washington.
 Both the French and the British missions are hopeful that final deci- sion over the subjects under discus sion may be reached during the week, at least in the most important phases.
 The conferences so far however, have not progressed as rapidly as had been expected, mainly because the American government has not all the necessary boards and officials that a state of war develops. In sense one of the greatest benefits of the conferences so far has been to show American officials the enormous or ganization which war necessitates.
 A benefit which is expected to have decided effect on the negotiations has been the removal of a number of mis- conceptions among the British off, cials. For example, British naval of ficers had hoped the United States would be able to cooperate against the submarine menace with a large fleet of small boats. They have shown, however, that no such fleet is inexistence, but that steps are un- der way to construct one as quickly as possible
 In many similar cases the British officials now know the exact resources Of the country, now and for the fu- ture. The commissioners, have, there fore, reached a position where it will be much easier to work out the de- tails of cooperation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
NAMED SLAvS. ANTI-PACIFISTS,
 IN BIG PARADE
Garry Banners Inviting "Le- nine 6 Co.," to "Get
 Back to William.

.PetroeraId, April 3O.-An anti-pacidst procession composed of about 1,ooO naimed, bandaged and convalescent soldiers, on foot or in motor lorries, assembled yesterday morning outside the Cathedral, despite the keen frost, and paraded the streets to the strains of .'The Marseilles." Scores of one legged men bearing military decora- tions bravely hobbled along on their crutches, while many others were. glad to accept the helping arms of nurses. The banners carried in the procession bore inscriptions inviting 'Lenine and company to ''get back to Will Ham,
 The procession augmented quickly on it's way to the Duma ibuilding, and by the time it had reached the Amer ican Embassy there were tens of thousands of persons in line. David R. Francis, the American ambassador, delivered several addresses from the balcony.
 MT. Francis said the joy of 100, ,000, 900 American freemen in the attainment of Russian liberty was only second to the joy of the Russians themselves.
 
 added were fighting shoulder to shoul- der for the vindication of human rights. The ambassador dwelt on the imperativeness of victory for the con- solidation of the freedom won by the revolution. He said he could not inn agine the possibility of separate peace by Russia, which would involve the loss of all the Russian people had gained.
 M. Rodzianko, president of the Duma, who was in the crowd, was in vited into the embassy, where he stood beside Ambassador Franci- and led in the cheering for the Ambassa- dor and the United States.
 Nikolai Lenine, the Radical Social ist leader who recently has been in timately connected with the attempts to bring about a separate peace for Russia and to whom the inscriptions on the banners in the parade referred, was to have attended a great meeting
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
1HE WEATHER

New Haven, April 30-For New Haven and vicinity: Unsettled, with probably showers tonight and Tuesday.
 Connecticut: Unsettled weather with probably showers tonight and Tuesday, moderate variable winds.
 For the week: Cool and Over- cast weather, with probably oc- casionaI rains.
 Cloudy and unsettled weather prevails generally in nearly all districts east of the Rocky moun- 'tains. Slight disturbances are central over the Mississippi valley and the eastern portion of the lake region. Showers have Oc- cured during the last "A hours in the northern and central districts from the Rocky mountains east ward to New England. The tenn peratures continue low, except on the gulf and South Atlantic coasts. Along the northern bor- der from Montana to Maine the temperatures are only slightly above freezing.
 Conditions favor for this vicin- ity generally cloudy weather with light rain at intervals.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30

at the altar.
 The bridal gown was of white satin cut with a short, full skirt and a court train over which fell the illusion veil Miss Keating's bouquet was of white roses arranged in shower effect. The bridesmaids gown was of yellow sat in with an overdress of tulle in orchid shades. She wore a hat of black lace and carried a bouquet of Ophelia roses. The church altar was decor ated with daffodils and palms and the same floral arrangement was used at the brides home where wedding breakfast was served immediately af- ter the ceremony.
 When they return from the wedding trip, MT. and Mrs. Burns will reside in Burnsford avenue where a new home awaits their occupancy. MT. Burns is in business with his father in the Burns Co., contractors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
FRENCH AND BRITISH ENVOYS
 JOIN AMERICANS IN SERVICE
 AT TOMB OF GEN, WASHINGTON
Viviani Eulogizes Father of His Country and Com mends Spirit of People in United States - Balfour Does Honor to First President.

erty would be better placed than here at the tomb of Washington. But as that work has been so adequately done by 8 master of oratory perhaps you will permit me to read @ few words prepared by the British mis- sion for the wreath we are to leave here today:
 Dedicated by the British mission to the immortal memory of George Washington, soldier, statesman, pa triot, who would have rejoiced to see the country of which he was by birth a citizen and the country which his genius called into existence, fighting side by side to save mankind from subJection to a military despotism."
 Governor Stuart's Remarks.
 Governor Stuart, of Virginia, spoke as the host on Virginia soil Wash 1ngton," he said, originally belonged to Virginia, but his priceless memory has now become a common heritage of the world"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
PETAIN HAILED
 AS NEW CHIEF.
 PLANS REFORMS
More Efficient Distribution of Talents of French
 Leaders is Likely.

Paris. April 30-The appointment of Gen. Petain as chief of staff is generally welcomed as a timely re- form which had long been advocated by military experts. Gen. Petain, as technical adviser to the government, will occupy verey much the same position as Gen. Sir William Robertson in London and will be responsible for the general conduct of operations wherever the French troops are en- gagged. In addition to this appoint ment, it is understood that the gov-' ernment contenplates various other measures of reorganization based on an examination of the military situa- tion and the lessons taught by the recent operations. The Petit Parisien says that certain services whose work ing has been shown to be defective will be overhauled and that changes will be made among leaders whose talents could be more judiciously us-
 ed. The paper adds that this will be done without prejudice to the disci- plining of those who, whatever their previous services. have committed faults and made mistakes" ssSS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
SOCIALISTS OF HOLLAND URGE 
 PEACE EFFORT
International Agreement Re tween Members First Step,
 They Say.

London. April BOA stockholm dispatch says that the Dutch delega- tion to the international socialist con- ference has addressed an appeal tc socialist parties throughout the world asking for support and saying thai they have started their labor in Stock holm under great difficulty.
 '4The thought of peace is growing everywhere says the appeal. Every day that the war continues increases the suffering of the peoples. the heca- tombs of the victims and the billions of debt. The situation is becoming intolerable and you should ask for peace terms. In the meanwhile; an immediate agreement between the so- cialist parties of all countries is necessary in order that international Ism may again develop it's strength
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
ENGINEERS RALLY
 TO CALL OF CADETS;
 REGIMENT PLANNEE,

Boston, April 30-The First corp cadets, authorized by the war depart ment to raise regiment of engineers for the New England division of the national guard, started an active re- cruiting campaign today. The cadet battalion of four companies has been brought up to full peace strength and two new companies will be formed. An advertisement placed by the cadets in the newspapers today calls for volunteers, with the slogan: 'The Engineers Lead the Way"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
FAREWELL BANQUET
 GIVEN C. B. WOODS

As a farewell after two years of successful service at the Remington Arms plant, Clinton E. Woods, advis- ory engineer, who will resign May 1, was rendered a complimentary ban duet Saturday night at The Stratfield
 MT. Woods, who is recognized as one of leading opponents of industrial efficiency in the United States, besides being the author of numerous books on business subjects, is leaving to en- ter business as industrial engineer, with offices in Bridgeport and New York.
 The breakfast room, where the banquet was given. was beautifully decorated by the hotel management, with an ample complement of the na- uonal colors. The banquet was at- tended by the entire executive staff of the big plant. and MT. Woods was eu- logized and toasted At the conclu- sion he was presented with several parting gifts, indicative of the esteem in which he is held by his former as sociates.
 H. H. Pinney, vice president of, the Remington Arms U. M. c. Go, who was not in town, sent a letter contain ing his congratulations to MT. Woods for his sterling service and regrettine the loss of the services of a man o1 MT. Woods attachments.
 In response to the several ad. dresses. MT. Woods told how gratefu he felt for the kind words of his as. sociates. He said that the last two years have been the richest in hi. whole experience, and he hoped tha- the legacy of good feeling would re. main with all those present for man, years.
 Addresses were made by F. R lPleasontoH, chief engineer, who act ed as toastmaster; by E. F. Ryan superintendent of manufacture. T. O Persons, works engineer, J. Holland Employment Manager H.. E. Well: and R. J. s. Pigott, New York District Engineer of Sanford Riley Stoker Co Those present were c. B. Woods, F. R Pleasonton. R. J. s. Pigott, E.. F Ryan, J. O. Persons, J. Holland. H E. Wells, W. Thomson, F. B. Coo. ley, P. McGire, J. Hanna, J. G. En. nes, J. Lannon, A. w. Hatch, E. l. Libby, P. McAleer, L. Redgate, E. Factor. T. Corcoran, J. Phalen. w. H. Sandals, B. Niklforoff, S. Curry T. Webb, A. E. Fuller, H. Behn, T. Spino, H. s. Martin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
ENGLISH RAID NEAR YPRES RESULTS IN
 CAPTURE OF GUNS

London. April 30-The capture of some prisoners and a machine gun in minor operations in France is report ed in the official stat ement issued here this morning. The statement says:
 Tn small local operation between Monchy le Preux and the Scarpe river we captured 8 few prisoners and inn proved our position during the night. Our troops also made successful raid north of Ypres, capturing Is prison CTS and a machine gum
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
MEXICANS HOLD GERMAN PRISONER FOR SUPPOSED
 NEUTRALITY VIOLATION

Mexico City, April 30-Fritz Pab- htz, German, was arrested last night and confined in the peniteniary. The charge against him was not made public, but it is understood that he is accused of violation of neutrality.