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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-06-24
Little Mountain Republic is Lending Helping Hand
to the Wounded and Needy of Nelgbborimg Nations

doors, welcomed and fed them with
out any question as to payment. They
accepted post-dated checks and prom
lSory notes which were not regarded
of value in other countries, simply re-
lying on the good faith of their guests
and they even went as far as to &C
commodatc some OF these travellers
with small loan.
And when the thinly clad, hungry
members OF the crew OF the Yarrow-
dale set their feet upon the soil OF
little Switzerland they were royalty
led, icted and peltcd with flowers. Re
memberng their bitter experiences
with German military authorities,
somo OF these hardened Seamen were
moved to tears of gratitude.
A Swiss Relief Commission for
War Hostages was also founded in
the City OF Basic as carly as October
1914. This commission undertakes to
locate the hostages and TO put them
into communication with their fami-
lies and friends; il also makes con.
slant efforts to alleviate their suffer-
ings.
Invalid Prisoners Recuperating.
But among all the numerous charit-
able undertakings which Switzerland
maintains on behalf OF the war suf-
ferers, none has claimed the worlds
attention as much as the hosptaliza-
ton OF invalid prisoners OF war in the
various health resorts OF that coun-
try.
While it seemed Improbable at first
that the Delligrent countries would
permit any of their men to stay in a
foreign health resort during the war.
the continued and combined efforts of
the Swiss Federal Council and the
pope on behalf OF the sick and dis
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-06-24

overture--"The Land of the Mountain
and the Flood. ................ Medium
Valse-"The Blue Danube ,.,...... Strauss
Medley--SelectAn of popular songs. Feist
Intermezzo-From 1.-THE Ballet Naile"..
DellDeS
Song--(For Cornet), Love, Here Is My
Heart CDR. Laird) ...o............ Silesn
Selection-From opera "Katinka". :. ,Friml
Finale--National airs, Lampet
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-06-24

ablcd prisoners OF war resulted in an
agreement to the effect that sick
German prisoners held in France and
sick French prisoners held in Ger
many could be transferred to Switzer-
land for cure.
A successful start was thus made in
the spring of 1916 and the arrange
ment has since been extended to Britt
ish invalid prisoners held in Germany
and sick German prisoners held in
England.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-06-24

volved with their transport was borne
by the Swiss people, whose charity
has never drawn any distinction be.
tween the nationality OF these un-
fortunateS. In Schaffhausen, immedi-
ately adjoining the German border
there have been German-SwisS moth
ers who practically stripped their own
children at the railroad station to
alleviate the suffering of some hall
starved, insuthciently clad French and
Belgian children, and in Geneva, where
the German interned civilians arrived,
there was Just the same indiscriminat-
ing display OF loving sympathy. "Nive
la Suisse. and "Hoch die Schweiz"
has ever been the enthusiastic fare
we'll OF these travellers when they lett
Swiss soil.
The next phase OF the melancholy
procession was the passage OF the
'Grands blesses, German and French
prisoners of war so seriously manned
and injured as TO be OF no further
military use. An exchange OF such
men was agreed upon early in 1915
and at intervals ever since have the
splendidly equipped Swiss hospital
trains travelled between Constance
and Lyons, loaded with dying, perma-
nently crippled or insane prisoners.
Swiss physicians -apd Red Cross
nurses superintend the loading and
unloading of the patients and accom-.
pany the trains and the generous
populace is ever on the lookout for
these and transports i'll order that
they may cheer those most unior-
tunate OF all war victims with floral
greetings and various little gifts. Suit
able refreshments are also provided
on these trains.
Relief bureaus for the prisoners of
war were also established soon after
the outbreak of the great conflict and,
while separate funds were created for
each country, the committees in
charge are guided by charity only.
Eatables and articles of clothing arc
forwarded to different camps for pris-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-06-24
Omaha Continues to Lead
Corn Markets of Country

Omaha continues to lead the grain.
markets of the country in corn re-
ceipts. Receipts were l39 carloads, as
against 1877 in Chicago, forty-five in
st. Louis and fifteen in Kansas City.
Prices were u cent up, all the grade
stuff selling at $l66 bushel. Prac-
tically all the offerings graded No. 2.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-06-24

Persistent Advertising is the Road
to Success.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-06-24

The actual founder of the Red
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-23
TWO MILLIONS
SUBSCRIBED FOR
Bic LOAN HERE
-Four Million Bridgeport
Approximate Allotment,
Bankers Believe.

Approximately 100000 has been
subscribed to the Liberty loan accord
ing to prominent banking officials Of
this city, although no definite figures
have ben compiled 10y the banks as
ISOLATED in floating the loan in Bridge
port
subscribed to $3.50, 600, which it Is un-
derstood will be separate from the
amount that will be taken for inM-
vidual employees through the company
Offices
The First bridgeport National bank
announced that yesterdays business.
the largest since the loan opened here,
was more than $500. 900. Other banks
report increasing sales.
Active campaigns for the raising Of
the war loan allotment which for
Connecticut is forty million dollars.
based on bank deposits, Of which
100000 would he taken by Bridge
port, are to begin at once
The Boy Scouts organization will
be utilized to stimulate the move
ment, taking from house to house lit
erature on the subject, patriotic APP
peals for subscriptions and blanks for
the purpose.
All brokers in the city are combi1-
ing to uush the bonds. practically no
other security being offered for sale in
Bridgeport today.
It Is now planned to have force Of
statesmen from New York bond houses
visit this city. A campaign Of public
speaking will be instituted and the
voluntary effort of the bankers and
brokers of Bridgeport will tie given
freely to stimulate sales to the ut
most.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-23
BISHOP JOHN WARD

A prince of the church and a
prince of man-that is Bishop John
Ward of the Roman Catholic Diocese
of Leavenworth, Kansas, whose influ-
ehce for good in the community has
repeatedly been the subject of stories,
addresses and newspaper articles.
The Right Rev. John Ward was
born in the little town of West View.
Ohio, on May %, 1857. and is there
fore sixty three years old today. AT
an early age he decided to enter the
church and with that end in view en-
tered it. st. Mary's Academy in Gin
cinnati, o. His ecclesiastical education
was completed by a course in the
College of the Assumption at Sand
which, Ont After his ordination to
the priesthood he filled pastorates in
various cities ir Ohio. Illinois and
Kansas His personality and his
learning brought him to the forefront
Of Catholic affairs in his sphere OF
influence and in November, 1910. he
was appointed Bishop of Leaven-
worth in succession to Bishop Iillis
who had become coadjutor bishop of,
Kansas City. Bishop Ward was con-
secrated at Leavenworth, February
22, 1911, by Archbishop Falconio, the
apostolic delegate to the United
States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-23
Freighter Unframed
In Battle With Sub

Philadelphia, May 23.-Ta1es Of an
encounter with German submarine
off the northern coast of Africa were
told by sailors Of a British freight
steamer that arrived yesterday The
battle with the under sea boat took
place shortly before daybreak on the
second day out.
In the darkness the two boats man
euvered, the British steamers gunners
locating the hostile craft only by the
glare that went up as she fred vol1ey
after volley from her small guns. Off
GERS of the steamer declared the
U-boat fred at least So shells and then
sent a torpedo through the water, but
missed by narrow margin.
The fight continued until daybreak.
Then the U-boat fed toward the At
rican coast and submerged. The
freighter escaped without damage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-23
DELAYING DECISION

IN HE CITY Manager plan will be voted August A. 1t
- will be adopted defeated. it adopted cleo
ton will follow in which five commissioners will
who will take the government after April 1915 The
present system of government will disappear and with
whole system of party of municipal affairs Party
influence will be less strong the first election Traces
Of the party plan may remain for time But party
fuence after the first election will be trivial influence
consists in the power to make nominations The commissions
will be nominated by petition Party party leadership will
have anything to do with this function Anybody run who
takes out petition Anybody be elected who gets enough
first, second and third choice votes
If the city manager plan is defeated the Bridgeport
racy will have the duty Of carrying the administration
two years To this end the party must complete
unity which begun candidate mayor must
chosen wappea the of the people espe
cialy to the element Merely part
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-23
Five Local Soldiers
Receive Promotions

Pending the approval of War de-
partment, five members of Capt. Ar
thur Benefits command, C. A. N. G..
U. s., have been promoted, in general
order number 5, Of the 1atter's COM
pany issued today. Corporal John M
Peabody, is raised to the office of mess
sergeant; Corporal B. F. Field, made
a sergeant; Private A H. Buttery and
Private Jepson, are promoted to the
rank of corporal and Private E. d.
Strobe1, a mechanic.
Orders for the mobilization of the
Boy Scouts in the ArmoTy Friday
night at Z O'Clock have been issued by
Col Frank Armstrong. i
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-23
Romney No Ronney,
Admits London Firm

London, May 23.IThe action brought
by Henry e. Huntington Of New York
against London firm Of art dealers
for the return of 10000 pounds sterling
paid for an alleged Rornney came to
a sensational end this morning when
the defendants admitted the canvas
was not by Ronney and agreed to re-
turn the 10000 pounds with interest
and all costs. Since court adjourned
yesterday the original sketch by Hum
phrey had been discovered, and the
defendants agreed that the picture
was by that painter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-23
REV. JOHN DePEU,
FORMER PASTOR OF
CHURCH HERE, DIES
Succumbs in Roosevelt Hos
pital After Operation for
Two Maladies.

Rev. John DePeu. former pastor of
the First Congregational church in
this city, died last night in the
Roosevelt hospital, New York
Rev. Mr.. DePeu was operated upon
for appendicitis and stomach trouble
Monday, after, having been removed
to New York from Wil1iamston
Mass.
He was pastor Of the Bridgeport
church Is years, during which he
made many friends. He removed
from here to Williamson, where he
was pastor four years and until the
time of his death. Prior to coming to
Bridgeport he held pastorate in
Norwalk, Conn.
A widow survives him in Williams
ton He was So years old.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-23
HEAR RAILROAD PETITIONS.

Petitions of the Connecticut Co. and
one of the New Haven road were
heard by the public utilities commits
sion yesterday.
The petition of the New Haven
asked for the approval Of the COM
mission for the building of high
way bridge about 1000 feet from the
Hawleyville station in the town OF
Newtown in order that the New Ha-
ven can have room for the construc-
ton of a third set of tracks in New
town.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-23
SPAIN SATISFIED
BY GERMAN REPLY

Madrid, May 23-Premfer Prieto
has announced that a satisfactory re-
ply has been received from Berlin in
answer to the Spanish note regarding
the sinking of the Spanish steamer
Patricio. The premier says:
The German reply is satisfa Glory.
It recognizes Spain's rights in terri
torial waters and the German govern
ment shows itself disposed to re-
spect our waters and even to punish
the commanders of submarines who
violate our zone"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-23
Bridgeport Youth
Electrocuted In West

The body Of Harold J. McGran, 20
years, of PAS Harral avenue, this city,
who was electrocuted by falling from
train at Pleasant Lake, Hudson,
Indiana, was ordered shipped to
Bridgeport today by Michael Cannon,
undertaken.
McGran left this city recently to
work in Indiana and fell from a NOV
ing train coming in contact with
charged electric wires, killing him.
He is survived by his parents and
three brothers, Walter. Clayton and
Leslie.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-23
MERCHANTS TO MEET
FOR DISCUSSION OF
THE LIBERTY LOAN

There will be a meeting of the
Bridgeport Business Mems association
held in the sun parlor Of the Hotel
Stratfield on May rs, at 8 O'Clock, re-
garding the Liberty Loan
There will he able speakers there to
present the true situation regarding
the new Liberty Loan to the mem
bers of the association. All members
are cordially invited to bring their
friends with them
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-23
Guilty Of White
Slavery, Poulis Is
jailed Three Months

George Pouis of this city was SEN
fenced to jail for three months by
Judge Thomas in the United States
District court in Hartford yesterday.
Pou1is came to this city from Spring
field, last April, with a girl named
Mary Martin While living in local
hotel they. had a quarrel and the girl
was stabbed in the neck. Poulis was
arrested under the Mann White Slave
act but in view Of the fact that he
pleaded guilty yesterday he escaped
with a light sentence. He said he
brought Miss Martin to this city for
the purpose of marrying her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-23
THE FARMER: MAY %, 1917

considerations must be laid aside Questions Of patronage
must be subordnaed must be had to that the op
posing political organization does not successfully attempt
dictate democratic policy
If the commission plan is adopted the democracy
aid in trying to make useful In the beginning it
the old parties represented among the com
and party leaders will strive to induce strong men
sound principle to enter the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-23
NEW CORPORATIONS

Certificates of incorporation were
filed by the Hartford Electric Steel
Corporation of Rocky Hill. Author
tied capital of the Hartford Steel Cor
poration is $4,000, divided into
1900 shares and the incorporators
are William R. Palmer of Bridgeport
and Harry S. Blumenthal and Michael
Suisman of Hartford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-23
HUNGARIAN CABINET RESIGNS

~ HE RESIGNATION of the Hungarian cabinet is another
evidence of unrest among the proletarat of Europe
The demand for the liberal franchise is but demand
increase in the political power of the middle and working
it should granted the fall Of Kings would be
The monarchy to its traditions opposes reforms
the cabne would concede The separation between the
arch and the people wider in Austria revolution is
not impossible 1t is not improbable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-23
PARTY IN BRIDGEPORT
CITED IN DIVORCE SUIT

Action in the divorce suit Of
Christie Herfs against his wife, Ma
rietta, sought in the superior court
of New Haven county centered about
the Stratfie1d yesterday afternoon.
Private detectives testified about a
merry little party that occurred in
this city in which three others be-
sides Mrs. Herbs and her son par
ticipated. The hearing was resumed
today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-23
INvENrs ELECTRICAL TAP

WiIlisNn R. Young of this city has
invented a new electrical tap devise.
George P. Carroll also is granted a
refrigerating device and Clarence F.
Benjamin of Milford has designed a
unique combination of carpenters
square and mitre-guage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-23

f John Edward Bolt of Harvard. whose
residence is at Brookline, Mass,
member of the American mbulance
Field service, was cited today for dis
tinguished services performed in Sep
TENDER last. He carried wounded
men from the firing zone under vio-
lent Smelling.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-23

Arrival in England Of the Harvard
Medical School unit, officially known
as Red Cross Base Hospital No. 5. was
announced today in a cablegram to II.
P. Dawson, chairman of the Red Cross
War council.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-23

The Holland. the pioneer submarine,
will be lifted from a lighter at the
Pennsylvania freight pier, at East
125th street, New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-23
PLAN WEEKLY FOR
JEWISH RESIDENTS

Samuel B. Plotkin. one of Bridge
ports attorneys, with B. B. Steiber,
Or. David Levy and others organized
company to publish the Jewish Re-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-23

view, a weekly periodical which is in
tended to present news. ideas and mo-
tives calculated to give solidarity to
the Jewish people of Connecticut.
Mr.. P1otkin. who writes with force
and energy, will contribute to the col
umns of the new paper. as well as OF
its finances. The chief editorial writer
will be DIR. Levy, which is a sufficient
guarantee of the strength and char
meter of this feature of the venture.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-23

More than 5000 recruits have been
added to. the New York National
Guard since the announcement was
made a few days ago that the guard.
lacked 10000 Of its requisite war
strength.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-23

A regiment Of veteran United States
marines equipped as regular infantry
will go to France as part of Major
General John J.. Pershing's command.
There will be approximately 1880 men
in the regiment, probably the largest
numerically that will be engaged on
the western front Colonel Charles A
Doyen, at present commandant of the
United States marine barracks in
Washington, who has been In the ser
vice thirty -four years, will command
this American contingent.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
= OBJ s'TuARv
r. H. N. BONHAM.

Richard H. N. Bonham. aged sew
enty-seven years, died at the home of
his son, Richard, who resides in the
southwest part of the city, last Sun
day. Death resulted from old age.
Mr.. Bol4ham was born in Howard
county, Maryland, in 1910. He spent
most of hds life at Cambridge, ILL.,,
where he resided until 1906, when he
came to this county.
The funeral services were held this
afternoon, at the First M. E. church,
Rev. ]. L. Parmeter officiating. The
body was shipped to Cambridge, ILL.,,
to be buried by the side of his wife,
who died thirty-five years ago. The
only children living are Richard and
Samuel Of this city. The latter ac-
companied the remains to Cambridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Bonham are
mourning the loss of their new born
babe, which occurred last Sunday.
The funeral services were held. to-
day at the house. Interment was at
Fairview. The community extends
sympathy to the Bonhams in their
double bereavement.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
,SCALAWAC EDITOR
OUT TO KILL BONDS
False Statements Made to De-
ceiVe People Of Wi||mar
School District.

The editor Of Willmar's notorious
newspaper sheet which seems to lie.
light in misrepresenting every move
ment made to improve the city de.
votes his last issue against the bond
issue for a new school building. If it
were a personal matter we would not
give notice to his screeds, for we con-
slider it beneath the dignity OF any
person who values his reputation to
90 so. But the matter of bond issue
* f1ery touchy one with many peo-
:, and if they do not feel convinced
: the absolute necessity and utility
Of the proposed building, they might
feel constrained to register their
votes against it. Therefore we will
waive our rule and correct few mis-
representations made in the last is
sue Of said sheet:
Says the sheet: THERE is NOT
A SCHOOLROOM PROVIDED FOR
IN THE NEW BUILDING"
The Junior High School room in the
building makes provision for three
hundred and thirty seats and desks to
accommodate the entire seventh and
eighth grade and the freshman class
eS Of the whole school district. Isn't
that some schoolroom? There are a
dozen class rooms provided which
will amply room any class that is
y01v 70 IN,
time. Will not the people who have
or will have boys or girls in these
grades be glad to have a school build
ing where the children can get the
benefit of instruction by the special
teachers for each subject taught rath-
er than depend on one teacher for all
subjects? These grades constitute a
very important part in the education
Of every boy and girl who attends our
schools. Yet that "sheet" says the
4~Vilding is to be used entirely and
exclusively for "fad fostering"
The ~sheet" says: "Vote against
the issuing of bonds for $95, 100000 to
build an addition to the High School
to contain an OPERA HOUSE, rooms
that are CALLED class rooms, a
kitchen, bath house, bowling al
ley, playground, or a lot of other
F;aDS."
This is a string of deliberate false
loods. There is no opera house, no
! .1itchen, no bowling alleys, no play
grounds provided for in the new build.
ng. The foremost idea of the hard
loaded men who have planned this
\'uilding is to make every foot in the
,ow building count for utility and
service to the schools. The large
funior school room gave opportunity
/ provide for a adequate gymnasium
| Il the basement beneath. A good
plain gymnasium, that is al. Is there
a.nything wrong in that? Are not our
schools entitled to a gymnasium that
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs. w. J. Sperry is spending to-
day in the twin cities
Miss Ora Barg spent Saturday
afternoon at Litchf1eld.
-Ansgar LundQuist spent the week
end visiting in the cities.
Watch the Central Life grow! See
their ad on Second Page.
Emil LundQuist went to Kandi-
yohi Monday for short visit.
When you want (Candy) Kisses, 40
to the Boston Candy kitchen.-Adv.
Oscar Larson left Monday after
noon for few days stay in the cit
les.
Mrs. Harry Hoglund left last Sat-
urday morning for visit in the cit
les.
Miss Emma T. Johnson left this
morning for a short trip to the twin
cities.
Harold Severinson was an over
Sunday visitor with friends at Litch-
Sheriff Bonde spent a few days
on business in the twin cities last
week.
Mrs. Harry Otos left Monday
morning for few days. visit in the
cities.
David Olson of Spicer came in
Tuesday afternoon for a short visit
in this city.
Miss Genevieve Mckinley left
last Saturday afternoon for a visit in
the twin cities.
Miss Betty Pearson returned on
Tuesday evening from a weeks visit
in the cities.
Miss Hazel Benson returned OF
/ Monday evening from ten days. Wis
it in the cities.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. F1oren of Pen
mock spent Tuesday afternoon visit
ing In this city.
Miss May Carsweu returned las
Friday from visit with her fathe,
} at Havre, Mont.
-Sigwal Olson returned last Mon
day evening from three days. visi
in the twin cities.
Miss Marcella Sonderson Of Spic
er was q visitor in this city last Fri
day and Saturday.
-Wallace Dresler left last Thurs
day morning to spend 4 few days viz
iting In the cities. =. ...1,c.s.. :.