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The Washington times., 1917-07-05
SENATOR TILLMAN
SAYS SPIES ARE IN
us. GOVT.OFF|CES

7 have no doubt there are spies in
the departments. There are clever
sooundrels. I believe. who are getting
hold Of the secrets Of our Government
and betraying them to Germany.
For my part. want to see these
German devils ferreted out and want
to see them hung"
This was the declaration Of Senator
Tillman. chairman OF the Senate Naval
Committee, today.
Senator TiIiman said the business OF
roofing out the German spy system was
very difficult The large number OF
persons here Of German origin. many Of
them unquestionably loyal to the United
States. made the problem all the harder.
7 know OF one spy in South Carolina"
he said. HE has a high official place
and he has talked too much. have
advised the Department Of Justice about
him
II do not know what the facts are as
to wireless plants in Mexican regions.
l have been led to believe the Navy
Department Is doing everything possible
to find out the facts"
The Washington times., 1917-07-05
German Raiders
Lose Their Nerve;
Run From Attack

LONDON, July German air
raiders are apparently losing their
nerve. This Is strongly indicated
by dispatches from Harwich to-
day describing Wednesdays at
tack. when eleven persons were
killed and thirty-six injured.
Only one bomb fell in HRrwich
proper, and It failed to explode.
All the damage was done in a
neighboring watering place, as
the Germans were retrc~Sing.
There was no attempt at a sus-
tanned attack. The sirplanes bare
Iy touched land, sweeping in and
out in the smallest possible circle.
They made off at top speed as
soon as the high angle guns got
busy and British airmen went up
to give battle.
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HANG ALL THE SPIES"
SENTIMENT ENDORSED

Senator Chamberlain, chairman of
the Senate Military Committee. today
received kilograms from many parts
of the country commencing the 5enti-
ments he uttered in connection with
spies in the departments. He said
they ought to be hanged without Jury
trial.
One commendatory message was
sent by Conrad Schweitzer. a German
American OF Los Angeles. He said
he had three sons OF conscription age.
Spies honeyconb the departments
The Washington times., 1917-07-05

and the Government service" said
Senator Chamberlain. England and
France have not been able to drive
them out"
Senator Chamberlain said he lid not
intend to take official action now. He
said he believed great vigilance II
needed and that the Navy Department
should keep a sharp eye on the Ger
man radio activity in the Gulf and
Caribbean regions.
The Washington times., 1917-07-05
Next Years Men
viii Be Thinner,
Likewise Fatter

CHICAGO. July 5. - Next
springs styles in clothes will
make the thin man look thinner
and the fat man look fatter.
The general design win be the
coy and skinny English cut,
which takes less wool. The suits
will be without belts, cuffs,
pleats, and without many pockets.
The decree was issued by the
National Association OF Clothing
Designers, in session here.
The Washington times., 1917-07-05
AVOIDS HYSTERIA
BY MOD|LIzINGU.S.
HUNTERS OF SPIES
Ccontinued from FRS, Page

deterrent to the censorship officials,
in the sense that they must confine
their efforts to the Withholding OF
only military information of contem-
poraneous use, but will not serve to
disuade officials from exercising su-
per-inquisitive powers just now as to
what is passing above and beneath
the seas In wireless and cable.
All Wireless Scanned.
As for wireless. the Navy Depart
ment is listening to all messages in
the caribbean and no evidence exists
The Washington times., 1917-07-05
.INTERNMENT Of ALIENS
MAY Be SPY HUNT SEQUEL
tcoatinued from First Page,

tcontinued from First PaCe.)
ton would impose on q number OF in
nocent and well-meaning aliens, tht
present situation is so fraught with
harmful possibilities that the Admin.
istration may be forced to act on tn,
broader ground OF national safety anC
success of the American arms.
May Intern Aliens.
There was basis today for the belief
that IL there is another leak to Ger
many on the movement OF American
troops, the Department of Justice will
change its attitude toward alien enc
mics. and will not content itself with
the mere Injunction:
@obey the Law; keep your mouth
shut"
As other nations have found At nee
essary to arrest and intern unnatur-
Allied Germans, this Government may
and Il necessary
This is one of the things to be con-
sidered at the Cabinet meeting to-
morrow.
Prior to the meeting there was
automatically a Tightening up OF the
Surveillance system OF the United
States. Special agents OF the Depart
ment Of Justice were directed to in
{ crease their watchfulness. Every suss
pected alien became q potential spy
today.
The inquiry extends even to women,
for the Germans have found the woman
spy-possessing good looks and plaus-
ible ways-to BE- a particularly versa
tile person
There is no doubt the United States
enters upon its desperate spy hunt I'M
der a handicap. 1t has never dealt in
and seldom encountered the sort OF in
trigue which Germany employs. Its Of
nctals have read. In an interested sort
Of way. without realizing It would come
home. the stories Of Germany's inter-
national SPY system
TaekIinE a New Task.
The Secret Service agents OF this
country heretofore have concerned
themselves largely in the detection of
coUnterfeiting, moonshining, SNUG
Cling and the operations OF the every
day criminal.
They are now to combat q highly
developed, fearless, and resourceful
from the ground up since the Franco
Prussian war.
No attempt is made by this Govern
ment to minimize the Importance and
seriousness OF the task ahead, nor
viii any drastic measure necessary
be omitted.
One who knows Intimately the eX-
periences Of England with the Ger
man SPY recently furnished an insight
into the battling methods OF that In
ternational disturber. The visiting
Englishman, whose name Is withheld,
safd:
The English-speaking peoples are
not accustomed to the Vaccinations OF
spies. We have had a great deal or
trouble in England.
Germans Sent Report.
Eat one time there was issued seal
ed orders by our admiralty for the
The Washington times., 1917-07-05

Chesapeake and OHIO Railway
Offer low weekend excursion rates 70
principal mountain resorts In Virginia
and West Virginia Once 1852 y *
.AdVt
The Washington times., 1917-07-05

Chesapeake 4 Ohio Railway
Change OF schedule July 1st- $40
D. m. train discontinued. Other trains
leave 300 D. m. and IL 90 p. m.-Advt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-14
ISLANDS
CAUSE TROUBLE


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44 ..= t-o.5.s aa.
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ne r-aAae. a unrest ana disturbances
g .aI ls1 eastern pos
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."a ..a. .a.l provinces 81 7aHa5fa.
- @sttaa@ disorders nave
tze pace =. 6aEnea. ssie7ss, ltmor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-14
Towns Wr-E TaeaIHer.
SAYS HE COMMITTED
STICKUP JOBS HERE

Davenport police are puzzled over
q happeuiuE which might well and
appropriately ire termed "Tnr Weird
Tale of Charlie kuor
just before the day SHIFT ar the ua
LICE station went 0a OUTS HaGraEa .aa
specimen ~ manhood driftc3 1
Tn Lieutenant Frank Lew. who .rr IS
ed Giu up He told his story. Aa he
spoke his sh.frE eyes always rEaa-l
the ftHuteuant= direct gaze
MY name is Charlie Er1z. he be-
gan Im q bold bad mana H0Ilup
man hr profession Er the last few
months I've pulled or jobs 5u ST.
Louis Rock Island and Moline
"Tm 20 bad I'm afraid or myself
bat now Inn broke and lost may gun
ire Rock Island the other day SIS
what's the use 20 keep It up any long
err
Inquiries iu Rock Island. Moline and
East Moline brought ter.alE of any
hoidups there which were uuaaeaunt-
ed for. So tne local police have write
ten the ST. Louis department. auaIo--
ing finger prints and pictures. no
answer has been received
Although The Davenport police are
inclined % doubt the verar5tg Of the
mans tale, ne was given d Jail aeu-
tence Of - days il police court While
he is Bib Jail bis record wU he looked
up.
i'm police court later he denied ever
telling the lieutenant that he was
holdup man He denied that he was
n dope nend and that he was drunk
when Die was locked up He failed 10
explain why he told lhe tale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-14

prices ruling for some 0f its principal
commercial products. while the Eu-
r0Beau inhabitants felt the prejudicial
effects of sc8rcer imports and the ris-
Ing cost Of living The new governor.
Gerard J0hau StaaI who has just tax
en- up office. proposes to concentrate
mis- attention ON Gugaua's agricultural
interests The British Indian govern
ment.s decision % stop the coolie con
tract system meuaces the colony with
labor scarcity. but It is hoped a large
recruitment OF JavaDeze coolies may
fiji the gap before this measure comes
INTO actual operation. The interest
shown in the country and its products
hr various American business men
Who have been recent visitors. has i'm
su.rcd the hope Of q revival Of trade
with he United States
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-14

laaI a5tafo appraised = SO 800
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
PENNSYLVANIA CRUDE
OIL AT RECORD PRICE

Pittsburgh, Jan. 5-Pennsylvania
crude oil today came within five cents
ducers have been contending' for
many years, when the principal pur-
chasing agencies announced an ad-
vance of 10 cents to $2.95 at the
opening of the market. Other grades
were advanced as follows: Mercer
black five cents to $2.35; Corning 5
cents to $3.50; Cabell 5 cents to $2.25;
Somerset cents to $2.10; Ragland
cents to 81 cents.
Refiners say that the rapid in
crease in price has not brought them
a great deal Of oil, although there are
large quantities above ground. Pro-
ducers, they say, are marketing as
little as possible and they do not ex-
'pect a rush of oil until the 20 mark
has been reached.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
EAGLES INSTALL
OFFICERS FOR 1917
AND MAKE GIFTS
Retiring Executives Receive
Handsome Testimonials
From Members.

Installation of officers and gifts to
retiring executives made the meeting
Of the Bridgeport aerie last night at
Eagles hall an interesting one. Thorn
as f. Ahearn, state secretary acted as
grand worthy conductor.
The officers installed are: John J.
Keegan, president; John l.. Harter,
vice president; Thomas Mcnamara,
, chaplain; William A Gordon, secre-
tary; Thomas Lovely, treasurer;
Thomas F. Shea, conductor; Robert
Dunnigan, inside guard; Clarence
Nolan, outside guard; d. H. Monahan,
physician; John L. Lynch, first trus-
tee; David Brolley. second trustee,
and John J. Doyle, third trustee.
A social session followed, after
which presentations were made. Mr..
Lynch the retiring president, receiv-
ed a diamond ring, as did Thomas
Mcnamara, the retiring secretary.
Mr.. Gordon, the new secretary, was
given a gold mounted fountain pen
and 500 in gold.
President Keegan is planning to in
stitute a campaign for 1900 men,
bers. The aerie now has 1928. Ar
engagements are being made for. the
annual memorial service in March
and the annual ball in April
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
Coats
Special value !,
$3.50
listers
Extra value
$3.50
To give dress
different look

Vestees of net and Orien-
tai lace and Georgette crepe
almost transform a dress /!
Beauties, whether plain or
embroidered, 81 to So.
Guimpes with long sleeves
are of net trimmed with lace.
White and cream 81. so.
Some of the new Georgette
crepe collars are hemstitch-
ed; others are embroidered;
and some are trimmed
with satin
Fine both of quality and
effect, 81 $3.50 and So.
Special collar and : cuff
sets and separate collars; Of
organdy with either en-
broidered decoration or lace
trimming SOC
Center aisle, front
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
BELATEO XMAS
ship Off FOR
PITCAIRN ISLE
Port Hardy Sails From New
York Loaded With Gifts
For Natives.

Carrying 100 gallons of kerosene
Oil, a quanaity of clothing. four edi-
tfons of Billy Sundays revival hymns,
books, toys. papers and a miniature
automobile, the steamship Port
Hardy left New York yesterday for
Australia by way of the Panama
canal. but planning to stop en- route
at Pitcairn Island, South Pacific
Ocean. to leave the most interesting
part Of its cargo with the natives.
Many Of the unusual collection of
articles destined for the natives of
that Utopian South Sea island came
from Bridgeport, donated by Miss
Emily Mccoy, the local nurse who is
the future queen of the island, and
her friends. Gifts were also received
from all parts Of the country where
people have been interested in the
story Of Pitcairn Island and it's 200
inhabitants, ruled many years by Miss
McCoy's father.
The captain Of the Port Hardy, on
his trip from Australia a couple Of
months ago, stopped at Pitcairn Is
land for several hours. He found
that his was the first ship to make a
stop there in three or four years and
that the people were greatly in need
Of kerosene oil, and material for
clothing. When he arrived in New
York he announced that he would
stop on his return trip to deliver any
articles which might be donated to
the people.
: Miss Mccoy who expects to return
to her home within the next year,
went to New York to see the captain
Arrangements have been made to
have the ship make a special stop to,
allow her to land when she is ready
to go back.
Miss Mccoy donated the Billy Sun
day hymn books, as natives are very
religious, and considerable clothing,
miscellaneous articles, such as guam
titles of pins and sewing necessities,
number of books and papers, and the
toy automobiles, that the natives,
Who have never seen an automobile,
may know what one looks like. There
have been many donations of toys
and candy for the children.
AS this is the first direct communi-
cation that Miss Mccoy has had with
her people during her Is years resi-
dence in this country, and the first
time in several years that mail will
have been delivered at the island, she
wrote a number of letters to her rela-
tives.
Speaking of relatives" said Miss
Mccoy this morning, lone paper re-
Gently said that I would send gifts
only to my relatives They don't
realize that every inhabitant on the
island is a close blood relative to me-
The Port Hardy will reach Pitcairn
Island some time in February.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
TO keep a
man warm

Refer or muffler Of wool
and silk knitted together.
Soft and durable, attrac-
tive in it's combination of
black and white that looks a
bit silvery.
Good sized, a great protec-
ton to collar that overcoat
collar so quickly soils.
Of special value $l.5O
Handsome new gloves Of
gray suede.
Refined Of appearance, du-
rable Of quality, warm be-
cause of good weight.
Tastefully embroidered
upon back with black-$l. 30
Union suits Of good clear
warm cotton,so cut that they
fit. closely and insure real
warmth 81
Right aisle, from.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
OUR NEWTOWN
NEWS letter
Especial to The Farmer)

Newtown, Jan. E.-Before a repre-
sentative body Of Newtown citizens
William G. Johnson took the oath OF
Office and qualified as judge Of pro-
bate for the district Of Newtown, Wed
nesday at 1915 g. m. Town Clerk
i Oscar Pitzschelr administered the oath
and. as retiring judge, welcomed his
successor to the office, in q few sincere
words, commenting him to the favor
Of his fellow townsmen in his conduct
OF the office. Judge Johnson feeling
ly responded, saying he would do all in
his power to CARRY out the laws and
procedure Of this branch OF the judic-
larry and hoped to merit the goodwill
of all the people, irrespective of party.
His remarks were applauded warm
ly by his auditors. Taking the chair
OF the Judge he entered on the record
OF the court his first official act, which
was that Of the disappointment of
Town Clerk Oscar Pitzschler as clerk
OF the court and administered the oath
to him Immediately before the desk,
which was heaped with bouquets Of
flowers. the gift Of various friends.
A reception was then held and among
the prominent townspeople who con-
graduated the new incumbent were E.
s. Pitzschler, assistant town clerk:
John r. Houlihan, tax collector; John
J.. Northrop, assessor: w. w. Finch.
town auditor; Editor A, p. Smith, Of
the local paper; M. D. Beers, deputy
sheriff; C. B. johnson, constable; Her
man N. Temann, Sr., of the school
board; Rodney Shepherd,C. r. Boards
ley, L. c. Morris and r.. III. Beers.
Judge Johnson is a native Of Newtown,
In the prime Of life, and has had va
rfed experience in public office. He
has represented Newtown in the Gen.
eral Assembly, has been first selectman
FOR several years, and is now in charge
Of state road work in this section Of
Connecticut. He IL a farmer and
dairyrnan and conducts the local ice
business. He has the reputation OF
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
How Djer- Kiss
does last!


That word last is to be TAX
en- two ways.
Djer-Kiss toilet articles
have a perfume which is
wonderfully lasting. And
the articles themselves last a
long time: seems as though
the packages hold an unusu-
al quantity.
Must be that, because they
are so delicious and yet SO
potent, one uses but little at
a time !!
A fresh and varied supply
just now, right from Paris
Of course
Talcum powder, white or
fesh,-25c.
Face powder, four tints,-
SOC.
Sachet, small bottle,-75c.
Sachet, per ounce, $3.50.
Extract-$1.25 ounce.
Toilet water-$1.5O.
Extract Vegetal-$1.
Center aisle, front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
e. III. SOTHERN IMPROVED.
HIS PHYSICIANS SAY

Chicago, Jan. 5-The condition OF
e. III. Sothern, the actor, who is SER
iously i'll at local hotel with stones
today, according to attending physi-
clans. While 1t is believed that an
operations may be necessary, local
physicians made no decision pending
the arrival Of Mrs. Sothern Julia
Marlowe) and DR.. Joseph Bissell the
Sothern physician, who are expected
from New York during the day.
DR.. Bissell performed an operation
on the actor more than 20 years ago
for the same complaint.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
CITIZENSHIP APPLICANT
TRYING TO FIND OUT IF
4 HE is AN ANARCHIST

Chicago, Jan. 5-The clerk Of the
United States court in Chicago is
waiting today for John Burrows Col
lins-Woods, formerly of Hartlepool,
Eng, to determine whether or not he
is an anarchist. Mr.. Collins-W Woods
expressed a desire to declare his in
tention to become an American citi-
zen but handed back the blank form
after reading 1t.
II don't know whether I'm an an
archist or not" he said. "Pll go
home and think over the matter and if
I. decide am an anarchist I'll not
come back"
The form supplied in such cases
asks: "Are you an anarchist "a big
amist or q polygamist 2"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
Rug that will
enrich reception hall

A soft thick heavy Axmin-
ster rug, woven especially
for use in reception halls.
Its design is either.of ORR
entail school or made up Of
small and beautiful Persian
figures.
It's colors are quiet and
soft and very very rich.
Ones foot sinks into it
with a. feeling Of satisfac-
tion; quality is plainly APP
parent.
Four feet 6 inches by six
feet six inches $40.
Third floor. T.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05

being level-headed in all his actions.
While ia Republican in politics he al
ways secured the support of a large
number Of independents at the polls
to whose efforts his successes is at
tributed in a large measure.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
Comforts

Hot-water bottles of guar
anteed rubber, prevent many
an illnesss and discomfort.
size Q ST
Hughes Ideal Waterproof
hair brushes, not injured by
washing, guaranteed, $3.50
Bath brushes with a long
handle that makes them easy
to use SOC
Center aisle, front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05

The American reply to General
Carranza's rejection OF the protocol
for withdrawal Of American troops
from Mexico was taken to Luis Cabre-
"a, chairman Of the Mexican COM
missi oners, in New York, by DR.. John
r. Mott.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
Now snap UP
soiled 'kerchiefs

: Snap 'em up because they
are to be sold at much less
than usual price.
They are 'kerchiefs used
in. the holiday decorations.
The dust and rumpling
that disfigured them will be
quickly cured by one laund-
ering.
Women's 25c colored
handkerchief 14c
lWomen's white and col
ored handkerchiefs, regular
1212c- &c
Women's sc and 10c cam
brio handkerchiefs- &c
Center aisle, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
GREEK STEAMSHIP
is SUNK BY U-BOAT

London, Jan. 5-The torpedoing by
a submarine of the Greek steamship
Siripirous is reported in a Havas
despatch from Corona, Spain. Twelve
men Of the crew were saved by the
fishing boat San Jose.
A Havas despatch from Ell Ferro1,
Spain, says the captain and IL mem
bers of the crew of the Siripiros have
been landed on the beach at Cobas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
The Turmoil
is one of several
new Coo books

Plenty of good reading for
folks who enjoy q story with
real life and real vivacity.
And bound up in cloth
covers that contain well-
printed pages; yet sold at 60
cents f!
The Turmoil-Tarkingto
Twenty-fourth Of June-Richmond
K-Mary Roberts Rinehart
r A Son of the Sun--London
Then I'll Come Back to You-Evans
Further Adventure of Nils-Lagerlof
Saturdays Child-Norris
Janice Day-Long
More Heart Throbs.
Main floor, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
Some warm
stockings-l9c

Women's black corron
stockings, excellent weight,
19c
And white cotton under
wear that is of surprising
quality for price-35c.
White cotton, smooth and
good-itting, With a fleecy
inner surface. And but 35c
Left aisle, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05

Only One "BROMO QUININE"
To get the genuine, call for full
name LAXATIVE ,BROMO QUININE.
Look for signature of e. w. GROVE,
Cures Cold in, One Day. csc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
Bridgeport, Conn.,,
Friday, Jan. 5, 1917

Here are coats to keep men
and women warm; and to
be bought at saving.
The weatherman can't be depended on.
He tells it'll be cearand it rains. He predicts sno--and
it is delightfully."- clear;
Just he is manufacturing somehngbu who guess
what?
Likely not he will fool by predicting much change
then send the North Wind bowling laden
with and cold
Man one Of these coats will be prepared; and
and may laugh at the cold and wind
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05

The Austrian government has asked
Switzerland to represent Austro-
Hungarian interests in the unoccu-
pied portion Of Rumania.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
Seen the new
Kretone rugs!

They are small rugs woven
in an odd fashion from fine
ly-cut cotton rags !
And the design on one side
is NOT like that on the
other.
You'll see quickly how ex-
cellently they will fit into
some special spot.
"a by 48 inches--$1.65.
q by "a inches-s'2.
80 by 60 inches-$2.25.
Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05

Frederic A. Hall, acting chancellor
of Washington University, was ap-
pointed chancellor to succeed David
F. Houston, Secretary Of Agriculture