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The Winslow mail., 1917-03-30

The government has set out
from the forest reserve in Gila
county about $4,000 acres, and
thrown it open to homestead en-
try. Perhaps in time if this
liberal policy of the Interior De.
partment continues one-fourth OF
the land in Arizona will be avail.
able for settlement by the people.
There are 10000 acres ofsland or
the east side of the Coconine
forest reserve that has no actua
value as forest, but of great value
for agriculture, that should be
thrown open to settlement al
once. 1t would provide homes
for 200 settlers, and would all be
taken in less than six months.
The Winslow mail., 1917-03-30
]. H. CHAPMAN, Editor.
Friday, March 80, 1917.
Want Freight Rates Increased.

Now that the eight-hour law
has passed into history as the
established law governing the
train service men, the railroads
are asking for an increase in the
freight rates to meet the addl-
tional expense of paying increas-
ed wages. The railroads are not
sure just how much they will
need, but they think it will not
be less than five nor more than
fifteen per cent over prevailing
rates. There is no doubt some
roads, particularly the eastern
roads, will have to increase their
rates, but it is very doubtful If
the western roads need to add to
the already heavy burdens of the
people to meet the increased cost
of operation.
This would be an opportune
time for the Interstate Com
mission to take up the whole
question of discrimination in
rates in all parts of the country,
adjust them on an equitable
basis so the railroads can earn
fair dividends and the people re-
ceive fair and honest service.
Any reasonable mind can under
stand that in new and sparely
settled state like Arizona the
local freight rates will have to
be higher than in the more popu-
lous sections of the country, but
by no system of argument can a
reasonable mind be convinced
that it is fair and equitable to
charge a through rate to Arizona
points higher than the same SER
vice is rendered to Pacific coast
points, requiring an 800-mile ad-
ditional haul, or the rate from
Pacific coast points to Arizona
should be higher than to the
more favored points several hun
dred miles east of us. The
freight question should be adjust
ed on exactly the same basis that
the government fixes parcel post
rates, by creating zones within
which confines the through rates
should apply to all alike. The
nature of railroad work will
necessarily mean more zones and
differing in area to meet the ma
tural cnnditions of the different
sections of the country, but an
honest effort by the Interstate
Commission to solve the problem
with fairness would make it pos
sible for railroads to earn sub
stantial dividends, and at the
same time equally distribute the
burdens of rates with equity and
justice to all the people.
The Winslow mail., 1917-03-30
Notice of Contest.
(For Publication.)

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTE-
rior, United States Land Office.
Phoenix, Arizona. March 1st,
1917.
To Stephen j. Thompson of Liver
pool, England, Contestee:
You are hereby notified that
Lehi Stephen Howard who gives
Holbrook, Arizona, as his post
office address, did on February,
9th, 1917, file in this office his
duly corroborated application to
contest and secure the cancela-
tion of your Homestead entry No.
O24635, Serial No. 024635 made
March 18th, 1914, for Northwest
quarter, Section 80, Township 19
North, Range-21 East, G. & S. R.
Meridian, and as grounds for his
contest he alleges that on or
about the 18th of June, 1914, said
Stephen J. Thompson abandoned
said land and went to Liverpool,
England; that he has since that
time been absent from said land
and cannot be found, and that
his last place of residence or
Post Office address was Liver
pool, England; That he has
made inquiry of Julia Blackwell,
who resides in the immediate
neighborhood of said land, and
from the information cleaned
from all sources, so far as con-
testant can learn, said Stephen
J. Thompson, went to Liverpool,
England, and has not been heard
of in the vicinity of said land,
since.
You are, therefore, further
notified that the said allegations
will be taken as confessed, and
your said entry will be Cancelled
without further right to be
heard, either before this office or
on appeal, if you fail to file in
this office within twenty days af-
ter the FOURTH publication of
this notice, as shcwn below, your
answer, under oath, specifically
responding to these allegations
of contest, together with due
proof that you have served a
copy of your answer on the said
contestant either in person or by
registered mail.
You should state in your answer
the name of the post office to
which you desire future notices
to be sent to you.
j. L. IRWIN, Register.
JOHN J. BIRDNO, Receiver.
Date of first publication saturday, March 81. 1917
,, ,, second ,, April z, II
:, ;, third -, ,, IA, 1917
;, ,. fourth ;, Fl, 1917
The Winslow mail., 1917-03-30

NOTICE OF SELECTION UN-
der act Of Congress, approved
June 20, 1910. United States
Land Office, at Phoenix, Ariz.,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
CHINA REUSED
AS DIPLOMATS
ARE DETAINED

Picking, April 24.-The war senti-
ment in China is increasing daily The
Chinese are incensed over the action
Of Germany in OBTAINING the Chinese
minister In Berlin pending the safe
arrival OF Won Hintze, German minis
ter to Picking There also is great in
dignation Nver the detention of Chi
nese students In Berlin and Munich
The military governors will hold
their first war conference in Picking
on April 25- The majority Of the
governors and parliament favor war.
but they differ over the attitude Chi
ma should adopt toward the Entente-
The indications are that China will
declare war independently.
The Chinese newspa pers reproduce
a Washington dispatch from DR.. v.
K Wellington Koo, Chinese minister
to the United States, in which he urg-
es China to declare war by itself and
not in partnership with the Entente.
DR.. Koo argues that Chfna's position
would be stronger If it acted indepen-
IDENTIFY and that it could cooperate
freely with the Allies and the United
States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
Yacht Fleets May y
Have to Remain In
Prescribed Zones

In the local yachting clubs all is ac-
f1vfty in efforts to get the motor and
sail craft "over'' at an early date.
Much preparedness for possible war
eventually is observed in the refit-
ting Of the boats this year and com
Germ is felt that the authorities viii
not permit boats to enter the harbors
or cruise in the vicinity of certain
spots during the present isolation of
factories.
In military circles it was said that
regulation OF the motor craft Of this
city would soon be announced but
that probably would come from the
comma ndanfs Office at the Brooklyn
Navy Yard and be executed through
the United States Naval Reserve
Force. The concentration of yacht
club fleets within certain anchor
age zone, renewed from ship-yards
and. munitfon plants and the necessity
Of passing Under railroad bridges is
probable. faccording to well informed
government officials.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
STRATFIEIlD TO SEEK
CITY FIRE PROTECTION

= The Stratfield district, recently be-
come the residence section of many
prominent Bridgeport industrial heads
and merchants, though a suburb be-
longing to the town of Fairfield will
procure fire and police protection
from this city.
Action looking towards this end was
taken by the Stratfield association at
a meeting held last night when suf-
dcient funds were pledged to seek
by purchase this needed fire and po-
lice protection from the city of
Bridgeport.
Under the direction of Spotswood D.
Bowers, DR.. John w. Wright, H. L:
Sutton and others petition is likely
to be presented to the common coun-
Gil at its next meeting.
The association mass meeting last
night was filled with pep" when
residents protested that their chicken
coops had been marauded, that hood
lums had been allowed to disturb the
night and that the beautiful residen-
tial section generally was unprotected.
1t was decided to seek figures from
Bridgeport for proper policing and
adequate protection from fire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24

capture Of Peubla by the Liberals.
Two demands were made for it's sur
render by Porfirio Diaz who promised
to give quarter to the defenders of the
city, if his demands were complied
with. They were, however, rejected
with scornful and insulting language.
In the assault, Diaz lost about two
killed and wounded. AS Diaz had
threatened he refused to give quar-
ter to all officers charged with the
defense Of the city from the rank of
lieutenant up and caused them to be
executed. MaHmilion reported to
have escaped from Queritaro in dis
guise to the City Of Mexico but this
report is not credited. The Imperial
lists have made another sortey from
Queritaro and were defeated. Some
accounts say the number, of officers
executed was 20, and other accounts
says it was So; others IS and still
others 100. Some 140 officers who
had strengthened themselves in the
defenses Guadalupe and Loretto
were allowed to capitulate at discre-
ton and their lives were spared.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
Red Cross Protests
Submarine Attacks
on Hospital Ships

Geneva, Switzerland. April 24.-The
International committee Of the Red
Cross has sent an energetic protest to
the German government against the
torpedoing of English hospital ships,
specifically the Asturias. The COM
mittee declares that it agrees to Ger
many's right to halt and investigate
ships that may appear suspicious, but
it denies that a ship may be destroy
ed under any conditions without warn
ing.
The committee has forwerded to
Washington list of American citizens
taken off vessels sunk in the Atlantic
who are still internedein Germany. The
list includes men removed from the
steamers Vo1taire. Mount Temple.
Georgia, Esmerelda, Bulgarian and
Czersk. They are held in prison
camps in Dulman, Karlsruhe and Ha-
velberg.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
MAY ASK SUSPENSION
OF u: S. 8-HOUR LAW


New York, April 24.-The question
of an appeal to the government to
suspend the law requiring an eight
hour day on government work, so far
as munition contracts are concerned,
will be discussed by the national
metal trade association, which began
it's annual convention here yesterday!
Even if there is no direct request, 1T
was said that manufacturers probably
will he asked to make plain the effect
Of the law by submitting two classes
of bids for government work An Of
fetal of the association is quoted as
saying that this is in line with the
policy adopted by one firm which had
bid approximately s1,200,0o0 on. a mil-
milton contract, with the stipulation
that s125,00o would be deducted il the
eight hour law were suspended.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
Would Employ Park
Alligators Cleaning.
Sewers of Trenton

Trenton. April .24.-The use Of alli-
gators as cleaners Of sewers is a pro-
posal made by "A C. Gregory, enEin-
eeer of the city's sewers. He admits
his indebtedness to the City Of Jack
sonville, Fla, for the idea. they have
been using alligators to clean the sew
ers there
The method is as follows: A rope Is
tied to an alligator and he is put in
drain and started on an amble along
the subterranean pathway. Chains
are tied, to the rope that the alligator
has pulled through the sewer and the
chains are pulled back and forth by
man power, clearing away the OBJ
sruction-
In letter which Mr. Gregory wrote
to Commissioner Burk, Director OF
the City Parks, he suggested that
there are a number of aIligators at the
park whose time, now unprofitably
employed in catching flies, might be
given to his department "to the adj
vantage, of the city. which supports
them now in comparative idleness."
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
Arbor Day Planting
Should Be Attractive
to Birds, He Asserts

Boston, April 24.-The planting OF
trees. shrubs and vines which are at
tractive to birds is particularly recon-
mended by Gov. Mccall ia procla-
nation naming April rs as Arbor and
ssird Day. The proclamation points
out the economic value of birds in
protecting trees from insects. and
adds:
ssAs we think birds and trees, let
us pray for tie coming Of the time
when the fierce ages shall become gen.
tie, the furies shall cease to march at
the head of armies. and the birds
shall again sing their songs upon the
battlsde1d."
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
American Aviator
In France Missing

Paris, April 24.-Sergeant William
Dugan, one of the American aviators
with the French army, is reported
missing Lieut.. William Thay says
that it is feared Sergeant Dugan was
one Of two aviators who were seen to
fall during a battle over the German
lines. DR.. Edmund eros, one of the
organizers of the American squadri1la,
thinks, however, that there is a posi-
bility that the sergeant was taken
prisoner or even landed in the British
lines.
Sergeant Dugan was born in Pat
chogue, L. l., 81 years ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
REV. 8. sPARKEs tCADMAN's
LECTURE is POSTPONED

The lecture by Rev. S. Parkes Cad.
man, D. D., Of Brooklyn, N. " on
America and the Present World
Crisis" which was to have been given
under the I auspices of the Mems
league Of the Second Baptist Church
Thursday evening of this week, has
been postponed for two weeks. DR..
Cadman found that it was impossible
for him to come to Bridgeport this
week and offered to come on the
evening of May 10 instead. This Of
fer was Immediately concurred with,
and all persons interested in hearing
him will note the change Of date.
The lecture will be free. Admission
by ticket only which may be procured
from the pastor of the church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
May Place Coastal Ships
In Transatlantic Trade

Washington, April 24.-Diversion of
ships from coastw1se to transatlantic
trade was discussed yesterday at a
conference of a number Of, heads of
steamship lines and railroads with the
council Of national defense. To the
railroad men emphasis was laid on
the necessity for rearranging their
schedules to accommodate the in
creased shipping which would be
thrown on them by withdrawal OF
coastw1se vessels.
Government officials to-day serious
~ copside cred calling a conference of
steel ship builders here this week in
an effort to stimulate, If possible, the
output OF greater tonnage Of this kind,
In addition to the fleet of small wood
en- ships whose construction is now
starting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
fractional Fighting
Breaks Out In China

ChengN, China, April {24.-Fierce
street fighting has broken out here
between SEE Chuen and Yunnan
troops. The outbreak is the climax
to the friction between the two par
ties which has steadily increased since
the Yunnanese forces entered Cheng-
tn last April. The direct cause was
the attempt Of the military governor
of SEE Chuen, a Yunnanese, to dis
band the provincial troops.
The British, French and Japanese
saonsufs have arranged an armistice
but the situation is still critical. ALI
foreigners are safe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
DESTROYERS LOST
BY GERMANS OF
VERY LATEST TYPE

Amsterdam, April 24.-The Maan-
dag Ochtenblad learns that both OF
sunk in the battle off Dover sailed
from Zeebrugge and were Of the new
est type, with four tunnels apiece. Two
other destroyers were heavily dam
aged. Numerous wounded sailors
were brought to Bruges on Saturday.
A squadron of eight vessels Is said
to have left Zeebrugge about Z o'clock
Friday night. The greatest activ-
ity was apparent about the Belgian
base yesterday and to-day, search
lights being worked vigorously and
rockets going up at frequent intervals
during the night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
, FOR SALE.

A convenient dwelling house. barn,
and little more than three quarters
Of IAN acre of first rate land and
very fruitful garden lying in Dan
bury, on the main street, few rods
south Of the court house in that town
;and excellent stand. for a profession
al character, merchant or mechanic
The advantages of living near the
center Of such a manufacturing town
as Danbury need not be mentioned
for they are equal to any-and far
superior to most inland towns in this
state. For terms apply to Stiles Nj
chols,, Bridgeport
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
Junior Naval Reserves
ito Camp at New London

New York, April 24.-More than
1000 cadets of the United States ju-
nior naval reserves are expected this
summer at Camp Dewey, near New
London, Conn, it was announced at
national headquarters here. In con-
sequence 20 additional cutters, two of
which will have motor power. have
been ordered. If war conditions per-
NIT, 1t, was said, the boys will make
troips OF inspection on submarines
and submarine destroyers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
Bonfire Uncovers 49,
Big Den of Snakes

Southington, April PA bonfire
started by Ernest Hobson of Plants
vile today in his back yard, which
got away from him and burned over
a neighboring lot, revealed the pres
ence in the lot Of a score of snakes.
These included copperheads, black and
milk snakes and it is believed one
RATHER.
Three of the reptiles were burned to
death and the others were killed by
Hobson. All of the snakes were fairly
we'll grown, it was said X
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
GREEK PATRIOTS EXCITED

The widest. excitement prevails in
the Greek colony. In New York this
morning a great crowd serged about
the Parthenon restaurant, the head
quarters of the Greek patriots. The
place was filled all night with Greeks
writing letters to friends announcing
their departure for the seat Of war.
The latest cable dispatches were lis
tened to with the keenest interest and
every item favorable to the cause of
Hellenes, was received with shrieks of
delight A report was read which
stated the Greek warshfps are prepar-
ing to make a dash through the OAR
danelles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
PARIS E.NITRENCHMENTs

The entertainments which have
been raised as the barriers of Paris
are now completed. The Emperor
and King issued his letters patent,
confirming the regency Of the empire
in Her Majesty the Empress and
Queen, Marie Louisa Cardinal Maury
has issued a mandate ordering that
public prayers be offered to Almighty
God for the prosperity of His Males
TVS arms against the invasion of the
French territories by the allied pow
ers The London papers received in
Paris announce that the negotiation
between Denmark and Sweden have
been broken off; and that the arnnis-
tice has been denounced and 4 that
hostilities have been renewed
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
SPAIN SENDS ANOTHER
NOTE ON SUBMARINES

Madrid, April 24-The government
has sent another note to Germany on
the submarine question, according 80
Ell Impartial. The cabinet is care
fully examining the situation created
through the attacks on Spanish ships,
and King Alfonso is in constant con-
ference with the political leaders.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
A RUNAWAY

A hack belonging to Mr.. e. R. Ed
wards OF the Atlantic House stables
, came to grief this morning When
near the. old depot the horses were
startled by the rafting of some cast
ings and suddenly swerved around,
swapping the pole, which caused them
, They were eventually stopped in Mid
die street by c. A Gerdenier, super
intendent of, the Gas Co, but the car
rage was perfect wreck No one
was hurt W
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
Pro German Ministers
To Continue In Office

Amsterdam, April PA Vienna
dispatch says that the continuance in
power of the pro-German ministers is
considered certain as the result of the
deliberat tons of the German parties on
the political situation In parliament
airy circles it is expected that the
reichrat will be convened on May 80.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
RELATIVES HERE TO
BURY TRAIN VICTIMS

Relatives to James Sallasty, SO
years, 1873 Main street, New London,
who was killed while walking the
railroad~tracks, near the car barns at
Surf avenue, arrived in this city yes
terday afternoon from New London
and made arrangements fer his burial
The accident occurred last night
The engineer failed to see Sallasty in
time to stop his train and the warn
ing whistle failed to rouse the victim
to a. sense of danger. His BODY was
ground under the wheels of engine
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
OUTLOOK rs BRIGHTER
FOR NINE. BERNHARDT

New York, April 24.-The outlook
for the recovery of Sarah Bernhard
was better today. A bulletin issued
this morning by the actress physi-
clans read:
There has been a, steady improve
ment during the last "A hours. The
outlook Is better than twas, although
Nine. Bernhard cannot yet be con-,
sidered as out Of danger
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
German Transports
Sail From Libau

London, April 24.-German tran
sports have left Libau, on the Baltic
south of the gulf of Riga, for an UNI
known destination, according to a
Central News dispatch from ;Petro-
grad.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
SUGAR TRUST

The sugar trust is now seeking to
absorb the beet sugar factories They
not only compete with the trust but
they also pay good dividends, some
or them as high as hundred per
cent With full control Of the sugar
producing industry and a more or
less complete control Of tariff legis-
iature, the trust should become as
great a producer of ulti-miliionaires
as even the Standard Oil Co. Ill
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
HIGHER RATES APPROVED

Washinkten, April 24-Increased
freight rates on Mi9ker from Maine
and eastern Canada to central and
southern New England and eastern
New York were approved today by
the interstate commerce commission.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
A DAINTY WRIST
WATCH FOR A LADY OR
A HANDSOME WATCH
FOR A GENTLEMAN

makes a gift that will be a reminder
of the giver for years to come.
WRIST WATCHES
of solid gold and gold filled cases are
priced from 49,. $500 to $500
IN GENTLEMEN'S WATCHES
we carry the Howard, Hamilton WAL
than, Elgin and other makes. rang
ing In prices from. $500 to $3.50. 90
EVERY WATCH IS GUARANTEED
BY US
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
GENERAL MILES TO GO

Observation-Disclosures Mckinley
has intimated that he will detail Cen
ereal Miles to observe the operation of
the Turkish and Grecian forces if any
precedehts are shown him for sending
the commanding general of the army
on such a mission
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
ONE1IHlADRED YEARS AGO.
EXPECT IMPORTANT NEWS

Great and important news may be
expected in a few days from Europe;
If the French people are dissatisfied
with Bonaparte another revolution
will take place; but if they are gen.
orally satisfied with him, the invad-
ing allies will find an untimely grave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24

How does this strike you?
fLet us supply you with the
Spalding catalogue Of ath-
letic goods
fWhen you want something,
look through the cata-
logue, then come and pick
it outright from cur
stock
1--WE have the complete
SPALDING line
fThat means service. And
we are established as a
Spalding factory branch
which means more SER
vice
dCan't beat that as a sport
ing proposition