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The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-04-07

course of the world
Il am not now thinking of the loss
of property involved. immense and seri-
Gus as that is, but only of the wanton
and wholesale destruction of the lives
of noncombatants, men, women and
children, engaged in pursuits which
have always, even in the darkest peri
DDS of modern history been deemed in
nocent and legitimate. Property can be
paid for; the lives of peaceful and in
nocent people cannot be.
Warfare Against Mankind
The present German submarin war
fare against commerce is a warfare
against mankind. 1t is a war against
all nations. American ships have been
sunk. American lives taken, in ways
which it has. stirred us very deeply to
learn of. but the ships and people of
other neutral and friendly nations have
been sunk and overwhelmed in the
waters in the, same way. There has
been no discrimination.
The challenge is to all mankind
Each nation must decide for itself how
it will meet 1t. The choice we make
for ourselves must be made with a
moderation of counsel and a temper
ateness OF judgment belittling our
character and our motives as a nation.
VindlcntiOn of Right
! we, must PUT excited feeling away.
our motive will not be avenged or the
victorious assertion of the physical
might of the nation, but only the vim
dication of right. of human right of
which we are only a single champion.
| when | addressed the congress on
the Goth of February last, | thought
that it would suffice to assert our
neutral rights with arms, our rights to
use the seas agaist unlawful inter
, ference, our right TO keep our people
safe against unlawful violence.
But armed neutrality, it now APP
pears, is impracticable. Because sub
marines are in effect outlaws when
used as the German submarines have
been used dgainst merchant shipping
II is impossible to defend ships against
their attacks as the law of nations has
assumed that merchantmen would de-
fend themselves against privateers or
cruisers, visible craft giving chase
upon the open sea. 1t is common pru-
dence in such circumstances, grim ne
cessity. Indeed, to 'endeaVor to de-
stroy them before they have shown
their own intention They must be
dealt with upon sight if dealt with
at al1,
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-04-07
PULLMAN CAFE IN NEW HOME

]. ]. Weichman and his Pullman Cafe
are now furnishing the excellent Pull
.mian Service at their new home on
Main street. one door east of the Kill
burn furniture store. Workmen are
busy finishing and furnishing the
rooms of the upper floor. When fur
nished and ready for service The Pull
man will be another first class hotel
for Clayton. /Mr. Weichman will be
pleased to see all his former custom
ers at the new location.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-04-07

Oscar Aldrsdge OF near Sedan. waI
trading In Clayton today.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-04-07
PEOPLES TICKET ELRCTED .

The school election Tuesday resulted
in the. election of the entire Peoples
Ticket composed of the following; H.
B. woodward. John L. Hill, C. A. Rut-
ledge and F. p. Kilburn. The frst
three named will serve terms of four
years, and Mr.. Kllburn a term OF two
years Messrs Rutledge and Kilburn
were running on both tickets and
election. was assured The vote for
the different candidates was as fol-
lows: tt'
Fl. B. woodward. ISL. J. l. Hill
lIs5. C. A. Rutledge. 1sS. +. p. Kill
burn. EOS. Mrs. Rob't Wherritt. lOs,
Spencer Osburn, 80. A.io'I
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-04-07

This minimum OF right the Gei me n
government has swept aside under the
plea Of relatiRtion and necessity, and
because II had no weapons which II
a impossible 20 employ as 1t is employ
ing them without throwing to the
winds all scrupl1s of humanity or of
respect for the Understandings that
were supposed to uaderlie the inter-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
 ( STOCK MARKET

New York, Nov. 21-Recessions of a point or more in leaders like United States Steel, Marine preferred, Union Pacific and Canadian Pacific caused a. moderate setback at the opening of today's stock market. General motors also denoted further pressure, losing almost two points. Equipment parted with some of yesterdays gains, like wise coppers. Advances of fractions to a point were restricted mainly to inactive specialties. Liberty As and ,3ks held firm.
 Led by Pennsylvania, which dropped IA to the new loan Of 46. the list yielded slowly in the first hour. Other railroads extended first losses with steels, coppers, shippings and oils. Offsetting features included issues of a more speculative charac- ter, notably Alcohol, Distillers, Gen. tlal Leather and Hide & Leather pre- ferred Prices strengthened sub- stantially later, the rally coinciding with the encouraging British war re- port, but Italian exchange recorded a further collapse.
 Liberty As sold btween 97.SO and 98.0s, the 3 h@ ranging from s9 to 99.12.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
PHELAN FREES TRUCK DRIVER
 FROM LIABILITY

Coroner John J. Phelan heard tes. timony today relating to ans accident which occurred near the yards of the City Coal & Ice Co.,. Oct. IS, in which John Komfnsky, an employe at the yard was injured by being crushed between two automobiles.
 He died last Saturday at the Bridgeport hospital of septicameia following the amputation of his left arm, which was injured in the acci. dent. Frank Parmlee of Milford was thed river of the automobile which crushed Kominsky. q,
 He explained he was in a fine of machines and backed up to get into the road. Kminsky was at one sidew hen he cranked the engine, but stepped to the rear of the truck, to watch another driver, Soule, at work on his engine.
 At the hearing 1t appeared that Kominsky's arm had previously been hurt, and he was wearing bandage ut the time of the accident Coroner Phelan found that there was no crim- inal carelessness on the part of any one in the accident of Oct. IS, and there is doubt as to whether it waa the primary cause of the blood poi son which finally caused Kominsky's death.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
World of Finance finance
THE wAR-sAvINGs
 PLAN SUMMARIZED

The war-savings plan provided for In the last bond act, of September "A, 1917. has been formulated and an- nounced by the Treasury Department and goes into operation on Monday. December 3.
 The plan puts it easily in reach of every. American citizen to save money and at the same time aid the govern mont by supplying it with the sinews of war.
 Stamps, which are the governments eertificates of indebtedness. are to be jSold in two denominations-thri stamps, which cost 25 cents each. and war-savings stamps, which cost from $4.12 to s4.23 each according to the month in which they are purchased. With the first thrift stamp the pur- chaser is given a. thrift card with spaces for 6 stamps. When 16 thrift stamps have been purchased and af- fixed the thrift card can be exchang- ed for war-savings stamp by paying the difference between the $4 the thrift stamps represent and the cur rent value of war-savings stamp which in December, 1917, and Janu- ary, 1918, will be s4.12, and there after 1 cent for each succeeding month during the year 1918.
 With the first, war-saving stamp ob-> E tained by purchase or exchange the owner is given a war-savings certtfi- cate containing spaces for 20 war savings stamps. If the 20 spaces are filled during December. 1917, or Jan uary, 1918, the cost to the purchaser will be $4.12 for each stamp, or s82.40 for the fun certificate. and on the 1st day of January, 1923, the government will redeem the certificate at s10o, giving the holder net profit of s17.6o for the use of his money.
 Although these investments do not mature until January 1, 1923, provf- sion is made. whereby upon 10 days written notice after January 1, 1918, such certificates will be redeemed by poGtmasters at their cost to the pur- chaser plus l cent a month on each war savings stamp on the certificate.
 The thrift stamps do not bear in- terest, but the war-savings stamps {, bear 4 per cent. compounded quar- [ terly The certificates will be dated January 9, 1918, and mature January n. 1923.
 Under the plan an amount as small as 25 cents can be invested in a gov ernment security, and as soon as $4 has been thus invested an interest bearing certificate of the United States government can be secured
 The stamps and certificates can be obtained from post offices, banks, or { trust companies, atsmost railroad sta I tons, stores, factories, and many i other public places.
 Having the entire wealth of the { United States back of them, and being redeemable as above stated. there Is no danger of any depreciation in value of the certificates
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
N. Y. Live Stock Market

Reeves Common to fairly prime steers sold at sS.5o O s14 per 100 Tbs; bulls at s5.50 O s1o.50; cows at $50 O $10.50. cows at & O s9; tailends, $3.75. Dressed beef, 13 O 21c for city dressed native sides.
 Calves-Common to prime veais sold at s11 O SIS; culls, $9 O $10.5o; gras- gers, s6 O s7; Western calves, SIPS O s9.25. Dressed calves, F O PC for city dressed veals; 15 O 1sc for. coun-. try dressed.
 Fheep- Common to prime sheep sold at s7 O s11 per 100 lbs; culls, $50 O $6.5e; common to choice lambs, s15.50 O s17.5oy culls, SIP @ $13. Dressed mutton, IS O 19c; dressed lambs. 21 O PC.
 Hogs-Light to heavy hogs selling at s17.50 O $17s0 per 100 lbs; roughs at s1s.50s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
N. Y. Wholesale Prices

Butter-Creamery, higher than ex-
 tras. per ID, 4e O AS 1-2c; extras,
 15 1-2c; dairy, tubs, finest, A Q
 A 1-2c; good to prime, 40 1-2 O 43c.
 Esgs-Fresh gathered. extras, per
 dozen, 54 O 55c; extra frsts, 52 O 52c.
 Fruits-Apples, per bbl. Mcintosh, M O $T; Jonathan, A O s6.50s Veal thy, s4 O s5; Snow, A O $50; York Imperial, A O s5.25; Winesap, s4 O l $50: Twenty Ounce, $4 O $5.50; King, sH a $5.z5; Northern Spy, A O $50; Baldwin, $4 O 4.75: Ben Davis, 8 O ! $50: Greening. A O $5-5o Quinces, hb1- s25O @ $5.5e. Pears, Bartlett, bbl, e Q 6; Secxel, s O S7.5o.
 Fay and Straw-Large baled, tim otf1y, No. 1, per ton, $34; No. to No 2, $so Q sss: shipping. s2S O $29; no grade hay. $24 Q s26; fancy light clo- mixed, $S0 0 $32; clover mixed, lower grades, $2s O $2s. Straw, rye, No. 1. { per ton. SIT Q SIS.
 Potatoes Maine, 1so lbo, s4 O s4.5o; 1 Long Island, 180 lbs, 4.50 O $475; | Jersey, round, 168 lb bag, 8 O s3.25 long, s2.75 a se.
 Poultry. dressed spring. nelected. large, S1 o s2c. Chickens, n l lbs to dozen and under, 34 O 36c; fan 1 cy broilers. 2-21-2 lbs to pair, 75c O 1 $1. Fowls, 48-60 lbs and over to dozen, l z4s@ 25e auuafbs, prime, white. 6-10 lbs { and over to dozen, per dozen, $2.75 O \ $e.50. Guineas,, spring. 3 1-2-4 lbs to { pair. 90c a $1.
 ] Rabbits- -Cottontaf1s, prime, large.
 per pair. 50 O soc.
 I yegetables-Beets bbl, $2.5o o 8; 100 punches. g @ 8. Carrots. 100 i bunches. s1.5o O g. Cabbage, bb1, $1 ' O $1.76: red, bbl. g O $2.75. Celery. standard case, $50 @ $s.25; dozen ! stalks, 20 a soc; knobs. 100 punches. { sfa O s4 Caulihowers. short cut, bbl, $3 O s4.5O; long cut, g O S. Lima 1 beans. bag, s1 O 8; basket, $1 o $3.25. { Mushrooms, ID basket, $1 O $175.
 Onions, white. 100 lib bag, $2.50 O $3.75; yellow, S2 O 8; red, 8 O s2.50. Squash,
 Marrow, bbl crate, s1 O $1.50; Hub
 bard, s1.5O O $1.75. Turnips, white, ' bbl, sz O $z.50; Rutabaga, bbl, SIPS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
BUILDING PERMITS VALUED AT S7,OOO

Thirteen building permits. aggre- gating only $7,600 in value, were is- sued at meeting of the Board of Commissioners last night They in- clude:
 Charles A. Benson, addition for off, flee at 874 Howard avenue; garage, south side of Warrington court for D. Miller; shed, south side of South ave- nue for Crane Co.,; garage, 126 Rose street for John and Mary F. Hart; garage, east side of Howard avenue, for Charles A. Benson; shipping room, south side of Sillfman street, for Cornwall and Patterson; cellar wall to move house on in Jefferson street, for Frank Patrillo; garage, south side of Beachwood avenue, for w. Semp; two rooms and bath in attic at 83 Wilson street, for Carl Carlson; store
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
UNHAPPY WIVES WOULD BE RID OF
 THEIR HUSBANDS

Two divorce suits were filed in the Superior Court today by unhappy wives who seek legal separation from their husbands.
 Harriet M. Lynch asks divorce from Thomas F. Lynch, of Bridgeport on allegations of intemperance and cruelty. They were married May 29, 1905, and Mrs. Lynch alleges her husband has committed many acts of cruelty since July, 1909, and for the last year has been very incorporate. She claims a divorce, custody of a minor child, and altmony.
 Eliza Hallock of Bridgeport asks divorce from Frederick Hallock, also of this city, alleging desertion since Feb. 4. 1914. They were married in April. 1891, and have one child, Le- roy, 16 years old.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
Order of Notice MARY SMITH VS. EDWARD SMITH STATE OF CONNECTICUT, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, ss., STJPERIOR COURT


 Bridgeport, Nov. 16, A. D., 1917.
 Upon the complaint of the said Mary Smith vs. Edward Smith pray ing, for reasons therein set forth, for a divorce, custody of said minor child and alimony, now pending be- fore this court, having, been return ed thereto on the first Tuesday of June, 1917.
 It appearing to and being found by this court that Edward Smith the said defendant is absent from this state and gone to parts unknown but formerly resided in said Bridgeport, and that notice of the pendency of the complaint was given as required by order of notice heretofore issued, and now the plaintiff asks for a fur ther order of notice in the premises.
 Therefore Ordered, That notice of the pendency of said complaint be given by publishing this order in the Bridgeport Farmer, a newspaper printed in Bridgeport, three times successively, commencing on or be- fore the 18th day of November, A. D., 1917. By the court,
 w. T. HAVILAND,
 Clerk of the Superior Court for. Fair field County. II l9 s%
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
THOMAS CURTIS

The funeral of Thomas Curtis was held from the residence of his niece, Mrs. Edward Griffin, 194 Hewitt street. morning at 830 o'clock and a half hour later a high mass of requiem was sung by Rev. Terrence B. Smith, pastor of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament. The singing of the mass was by the church choir. Many sor- rowing relatives and friends attended The pail bearers were Edward West, Fred Kelly, Joseph Heaphy and T Swords. Burial was tn St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
OBITUARY
ELLEN KINNEY

Funeral survices for Mrs. Ellen Kin ney of 1882 Main street. Stratford, were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the funeral home of Michael J.Gan- non, 315 John street. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
MARY A. STRICKLAND

Mary A., widow of the late Robert A. Strickland, died yesterday at the family residence 797 East Broadway, Stratford, following a stroke of apo- plexy. Mrs. Strickland was 69 years of age and was widely known in Stratford She was member of the Daughters of American Revolution, Ladies' auxiliary, Evening Star Re. bekah lodge, Mo- 22, and O. B. s.! Aga lia chapter, No. 3.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
zEDER B. FOX

Following a lengthy illness, .zeder B. Fox, aged "A years, died last night at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Bush, 97 Eln1wood avenue. MT. Fox was engaged in sea farine the greater portion of his life. Besides his widow he is survived by two sons, George F. Fox of Fairfield and Zeder A. Fox, Stratford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
STEPHEN W. WEBB

Stephen w.. Webb, aged years and 10 months, eldest son of John and Daisy Webb, died yesterday at the family residence, 227 Benllam ave nue. The parents have the sincere sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their sad bereavement. Besides the parents, one brother survives Funeral services will be held Thursday after noon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

house on Boston avenue, for Silver man and Harkavy; metal sign o11 roof at Main street and Union square for Frank Canavan; alterations for store front :at-2S2 Spruce street, for A. and K. Seaman; garage, north side of Madison avenue, for William Lief.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

The Quakers must be deeply touch ed by the large number of penitent converts who in these times are has tening to join their non-resistance church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

British subjects will not be allow. ed passports to attend the peace conference in Switzerland.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
New York Stock
 Exchange Quotations

Reported over the private wires oi q. L. Watson & Co. Bankers and Brokers. Corner Main and John Sta. Bridgeport. Conn. Members of New York Stock Excna1Ra-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
Prices Prices Il! Prices II
 Where can you get better value than by using
 FRIsBIE's PIES
NOTICE

Stratford Avenue Bridge will be closed Friday. Nov. '23, from 1:3O to 4:3O A. M.
 Per Order, Director of Public Works H2O s*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

The use of airplanes for the mails is to be demonstrated after the war by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

The casualties for the British troops for the week totaied 32,227 officers and men.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

The sinking of the American de- stroyer Chauncey cost the lives of 21 mem The ship was sunk in a ceili-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

There was small fire at the Dem yer fertilizer plant of Swift & Go. 'The blaze started rumors of a plot to destroy the packing plant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

INVESTORS with $500 or more can secure at a low price an attractive combination of preferred and com mon stock in an established busi- ness.
 Apply by mail only to c. B. L., Room 1232 Tribune Bldg, New York City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

Receiving an increase in wages and recognition of their union, striking freight clerks on the Atlantic Coast Railway returned to work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
POULTRY AND SUPPLIES.

TO PRODUCE EGGS, feed hens equal amount of Dry Mash and Scratch. Standard Feed O.. 1884 Main St., Barnum 920.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
BOSTON STOCKS.

Boston 1880 P. Nj: Prices Reported Over Private Wire tO T. L.
 Watson & Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
PATIENTS

PATENTS-Two Horses Feed Bag. suitable for government. Gurrin- 19t Linen Ave. G s.p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
INVESTMENT SECURITIES

NOTES and ComIne-cial paper bought and sold. Mortga6e foreclosures stopped at once. Lester c. Lowe. Room 409. Warner build ing. Tel. 22S Noble.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

FRED II. BOWEKsoCK. B. c E- IL. B. Attorney and Counsellor az Law in Patent and Trademark Causes. Solicitor of Patents e2z Main St.. Suits 20. Phone HE Bar. num. IA years practice In New York city. New York office No Rsctor St
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
PIANO TUNING
WINDOW SHADES

WINDOW SHADES of every descrip-
 ton. Estimates cheerfully given.
 Neuss & Vaughn. Corner Broad ana
 &S&1s Stroet& ,---e-e---4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
PRINTING

WHO'S YOUR PRINTER. Let us do it. Business cards, circulars. insa- tationa, etc. National 1rl Ing Coa
 AagnuIn xS06-A. 26A 1,atrfietu Ave, a-.--..e- q 2e es
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

WANTED-Inventor to send for one of my booklets on U. s. and Foreign patent. Mercer D. B.Indel, Patent Solicitor. Conn National Bank suiidins. Bs7 .tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

WANTED CHEAP { or fan,fta house. prefer full aud clear, wtis pay cash Box H R.. Cars oe
 D is esf
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-10-06
THE BATTLE UP ABOVE.

Since the junkers in Germany became convinced that
their submarine policy failure Notwithstanding
its frighfuness they been turning their energies
more and more to the air. This accounts for the
merous recent raids London and other parts of
England and France.
And that the allies have decided to meet the
Germans here also and give them blow for blow in the
air it is made certain that the flying machine is to
become of the dominating factors in the settle
ment of the struggle.
Here is where American influence is to weigh heavily
The $600,0O0000 for arships voted by the
exhaustless of the nation the army dar
ing young Americans training for this branch of the
service; the motor just devised by American
tsal these to to, the front
dominating factors in the
German "kultur' is awarded first place in its field
but when Germany matches her genius against the
genius of the world either the ground, under the
water in the air. that nation is doomed to ignomon
defeat.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-10-06

WYATT till you get over there. kid
aud you'll wish you. were back here,
remarked Private Smithers. grand
| fighting man. but always a private. al.
though an old timer in the army. His
name is net ,Smithprs. either IL told
his real name 1t might get him in bad
But hold your head up. son. The
worst you can get Is 70 i,e killed, and
you won't Know about that" he con-
ch1ded
The case Of Private Smithers reminds
me of an army story.
you object to, your meu drfnking?''
asked friend OF the colonel OF regi-
ment on the border one day. why.
Private Bill Jones has always been a
drinker when ON leave and you say he
is u fine soldier
Yes, and he's always been a pri-
vate," answered the colonel
This fitted Smithers' case exactly
He was good soldier and a dne fight
er, but cut from the pattern of pri-
vate and always intended for one.
Pretty soon noticed him staring at
me closely. and moved away. al
though knew Jim Smithers wouldn't
tip me off However. didn't want
him to get on If could help it..
1t seemed risky. to go on deck yet. so
sauntered toward my old stamping
ground. which had been so friendly to
me en-. route from Douglas--the ships
kitchen.
(To be continued)
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-10-06
CHAPTER II.
Right Among the Army dough.
boys"

TT may not seem far to most folks
/ from a barge moored alongside
transport, over the side and aboard.
but it looked like long. tough journey
to me-
Three days and nights | toiled and
sweated and worked on that barge IN
til | thought / would drop. but all the
time / was figuring and watching
watching for the chance to get aboard
the big dun colored ship on which my
husband and another piece of the
Pershing expedition were to go to
France. This watchful waiting wore
on my tired nerves and weary body.
From the time we left the train
hadn't seen my husband, and l began
great tonic for sore eyes. Continually
| strained in vain for a single glimpse
On the barge l had no trouble conceal
ing the fact j was woman, because
everybody was too busy loading sup
plies to pay attention to me. and |
found a place to sleep off by myself.
which was a comfort At least sneak
ed my uniform off-for short time.
Finally there was even more activity
than on the previous days. and tugs
began to hustle and cluster and fuss
busily about us, so | knew If I ever
were going to make a break it would
have to be then. 1t gave me good
idea OF how a soldier feels before he
goes "over the top" for the first time.