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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
RESERVE OFFICERS
OF ARMY VOLUNTEER
TO SERVE COUNTRY

Washington, March 24-War de-
partment officials are trying to solve
the problem of finding suitable posts
for retired army officers who wish to
return to limited duty in the event Of
war. Many such already have offered
their services. Under the law retired
officers can be employed only when
they volunteer.
AT present in the absence of mobili-
cation orders there are few posts open
/ to retired men. With training camps
in operation, however, every officer
physically fit would be of value, and
a definite plan for their use is being
mapped out.
Great Britain found her "dugouts''
or. retired officers an almost indis-
pensable element of her army build
ing plans.
The navy already has found use for
an increased number of it's retired of
flcers in connection with organization
work in the naval defense districts
No general call for such men to re-
lieve active officers on shore duty has
yet been made, however.
It is understood also that the naval
code for the government of American
| naval officers in war time recently has
been revised after consultation with
state department officials. 1t covers
the treatment to be given to all classes
| of craft encountered. to cover landing
operations and the treatment of the
| residents of occupied territory and all
other points on which navy officer
| must have specific rules to guide his
action in any war emergency. There
have been SO many new phases of
naval warfare brought out by the
European conflict that it is believed
that numerous amendments and modi-
f1cations in the American maritime
warfare code must have been found
necessary The details Of such
changes, however, have not been made
public.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
More Men Needed
for Coast Defense

More men are needed to enroll In
the Local division of the Naval Re
serve Coast Defense. Although great
many have already made out their
pre-enrollment papers there are still
many more in the city who might do
SO and if Bridgeport is to lead the
other cities in the state in this as it
does in other ways, more men will
have to go to headquarters in the
federal building and signify willing
ness to join the unit.
In other cities, particularly New
York, waterfront men are considering
it duty to join this particular divis-
ion of the navy and whole unions,
hundreds strong, have enrolled. En-
rollment in the Naval Reserve Coast
Defense calls for service only in time
Of war and in ones own city.
The enrolment board has set Tues
day, March 27, as it's date for coming
here to examine candidates and these
are being notified to appear at specific
hours during the days this board will
be here. So many men have enrolled
in New Haven that the board which
was to have come here on Wednesday
has been detained there.
Contrary to published reports that
women had been told their applica-
tons were nolled, few women especi-
ally qualified are being allowed to fill
out pre-enrollment papers at local
headquarters. Secretary Of the Navy
Daniels who is reported as sayingsaa
limited number might be enrolled In
the Naval Reserve Coast Defence, has
sent no specific orders to that effect.
Women who have filled out pre-en
rollment papers will be asked to ap-
pear before the enrolling board and
it will then be determined whether or
not they may be formally enrolled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
House Erected by
Halliday Object
of Insurance Suit

As a result of inability to collect
insurance on a house built by William
A. Halliday and later sold to Fred W.
Krauth, suit has been brought agains!
the GiraId Fire & Marine Insurance
Co. by Krauth and his wife, Frances
Krauth. Papers in the action were
filed today in the common pleas court.
Krauth claims he had the premises
at 1913 Garfield avenue insured for
$500 last October and paid $35 pre-
MUM After the house buried he
notified the company but payment
was refused on the ground that the
Phoenix Co. mad previously Insured
the property ard should stand part of
the loss. The plaintiff asks for
$1,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
Second Baptist Church
Gets Request of 500

Hannah Elizabeth Wileman in her
will offered for probate today, divides
the bulk of her estate between her
brother, Samuel w. Wileman and his
wife Ella L. Wileman, both of Bos-
ton.
The decedent gives to her sister-in-
law, Mrs. Samuel Wileman, half Of
the farm which she owns in Trum-
bull. To her housekeeper, Jennie
Brown there is bequest Of $500.
Her nurse, Ellen Farrell, wife Of Will
liam F. Farrell is to receive 500.
Benjamin F. Pike and George and
Martha Tordorf, all Of this city will
receive 500.
There is bequest of 500 to the
Second Baptist church of Bridgeport
and 5000 to the Lakeview Cemetery
association for the care of the burial
plot in which her husband, father and
mother are buried.
All furniture, household effects, ETC.,
are left with Mrs. Samuel Wileman
to be distributed in accordance with
a list provided by the decedent. The
rest of the estate is divided between
her brother and his wife as stated
above, with the privilege Of disposing
Of any part as they may see fit. At
their death If any Of the estate re-
mains it is to be divided among Eliza
beth Spencer Of Burton upon Trent,
England, and Joseph J. and Florence
B. Oldfe1d of Boston.
Samuel Wileman who was named
as executor and trustee Of the will
declined to act and at his request
Judge Henry c. Stevenson, who was
attorney for Mrs. Wileman, was
named administrator with the will an
nexed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
GERMAN RAIDER
HAS ABOARD 800
CAPTURED TARS

Copenhagen, March 24.-The re-
turn of the German raider Moewe to a
German port, having on board about
600 sailors, the crews of merchantmen
captured during the last part OF the
cruise, may give rise to a new var
rowdale case, as 1t is probable that
q number of Americans who were SER
wing on armed merchantmen were
captured by the raiders. According
to the German rule, such men would
be treated as prisoners Of war:
Among the British steamers oe-
stroyed after the Yarrowdale was sent
to Germany the Governor. 1924 gross
tons; the Demeterton, 6,$4S tons; the
Otakia, 7,495 tons; and the Breck-
nockshire are mentioned in the offlclal
account of the Moewe's return as nav
ing been armed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
PETER NOoNAN

The funeral of Peter Noonan was
largely attended today from the home
Of his brother, Michael Noonan, III
Sixth street, at DIS and from ST.
Augustine's church at 10 o'clock, where
the solemn high mass Of requiem was
sung by Rev. James B. Nihill, P r.,
assisted by Rev. Edward F. Hayes as
deacon and Rev. James Derwin as
sub-deacon. A quartet composed OF
Mrs. F. J. Kelley, Miss Mae F1aherty,
Prof. A. T. Brisebois and J. J. Ken.
nedy sang Schmidt's requiem mass
''Come Unto Me" was sung after the
mass. The bearers were Robert Wha.
len, Lawrence and John Murren,
Patrick Flanagan, Patrick King and
Thomas Taylor. Father Nihill read
the committal services at the grave
in st. Michaeps cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
Massachusetts Militia
To Go on Guard Duty

Washington, March 24-Gov. Mccall
conferred today with Secretary Baker
of the war department, and later
made known that within a few days
he will call out two regiments of the
Massachusetts national guard for duty
in guarding bridges, arsenals, reser-
voirs and other public works in the
state. Gov. Mccall saw President
Wilson Yesterday and informed him
OF Massa chusetts action in taking
preliminary preparedness measures,
which includes an appropriation of
81 COO, 600 to place the national guard
in readiness for quick service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
JAMES A, LEE

The funeral of James A. Lee was
largely attended from his late home.
SO Clinton avenue, at $3.50 this morn
ing and at 10 o'clock from ST. Peters
church, where Rev. James Lynch sang
the high mass Of requiem. At the Of
fertory Mrs. w. B. Prendergast sang
AVE Maria" and after the mass
Heaven Is His Home" The bearers
were John and Edward Archer, Frank
and Dennis Sullivan, Alfred Sherwood
and Patrick Roach. Burial was in st.
MfchaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
h PROPOSAL

5f PROPOSAL
For Bath House Subway at Seaside
Park.
81 Sealed proposals will be received
Thy the Board Of Park Commissioners at
Room 715 Security building, 1115
Main street, until IL o'clock noon
April Sd, 1917, for the construction CT
a concrete subway at the foot of Bar
anum Dyke, Seaside park. The board
, reserves the right to reject any anu
~all bids.
i 10 It. 6 IT.
Plans and specifications can be OBJ
tanned from the city engineer. =
B. F. COONEY, Clerk
-, Board OF Park Commissioners
8 "a g.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
ELIZA BOWLING.

The funeral of Mrs. Eliza Bowling
was held from her late home, 1853
Park avenue, this morning at $3.50
o'clock and from St. Augustinea
church one-half hour later where a
high mass of requiem was celebrated
by the Rev. Robert j. Bowen. There
was large attendance of sorrowing
relatives and friends and the floral
offerings were numerous and appro-
pirate. The bearers were r. E. DON
nelly, Thomas F. Kenney, William
Barnwell, Joseph Waters, David w.
Lynch and George Ring. Burial was
in the family plot at st. Michaers
cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
TWO PERSONS FILE
PLEAS FOR DIVORCE

Irene Bradford of this city brought
suit in the superior court today ask
ing for a divorce from Edward Brad
ford Of this city. Through her coun-
sell Judge Thomas c. Coughlin, she
alleges intolerable cruelty. The cou-
pie were married June 2, 1916 Mrs.
Bradford's maiden name was Irene
Gomperts
Frank w. Klein Of this city also
filed papers in a divorce action in the
superior court. He wants decree
from Bertha Klein Of this city, alleg-
ing desertion February S, 1914 The
couple were married May rs, 1913.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
MARGARET HICKEY.

Margaret, widow Of James. Hickey
and one of the older residents Of the
city, died yesterday at her home, Ala
John street, after short illness Mrs.
Hickey was born in Ireland but had
lived the greater part of her long life
in Bridgeport. She is survived. by a
daughter, Mrs. Margaret Fletcher and
two sons, James and Michael Hickey,
also by two grandchildren.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
DIED.

KyEILY-In this city, March ~, 1871
Catherine, wife Of Patrick Kelly.
Funeral private from her late
reddence. col Norman street, on
Monday, March 26 at $3.50 a. m.
and from Sacred Heart church at
A. M. with solemn high mass
Interrnent st. Michaers cemetery.
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iCOOK-In Trenton, N. j., March ~
1917 James Cook, formerly of this
city.
HICKEY-In this city, March 20,
1917. Margaret, widow Of James
Hickey.
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral from her late residence. "A
John street on Tuesday, March ~.
is at $3.50 a. m. and from st. Angus
tines church at a. m.
NInterment st. Michae1s cemetery.
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GAHLER-In this city, Saturday,
March "a, 1917, Josephine, wife OF
John Mailer, aged 43 years, IL
months, day.
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral from her late residence. 2S6
Oak street on Tuesday, March 21tn
at 10 a. m. and from st. Joseph's
church at 1880 o'clock.
Burial at Park cemetery.
S 2 Abb
SMTTH-In this city, March %, 1917,
Charles A. Smith. aged 65 years.
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral from the mortuary chapel
OF Walker and Banks, S14 Fairfield
! Avenue on Monday, March 26th at
70 1880 p. m.
Burial in Lakeview cemetery.
a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
"SLAVER'S'' WIFE rs
PLACED ON PROBATION

white SLAYER, who was sent to prison
by the Federal authorities charged
with forcing Margaret Shread to lead
a life OF shame, was placed on proba-
ton when arraigned in the city court
this morning before Judge Frederic
Bartlett in the city court.
The attaches of the Charities
Board alleged that the girl had aban-
doned her baby, after placing it to
board with State street woman, with
whom she roomed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
Administrator Sues
for Stabbing Victim

LAS a result of the stabbing Of Kostos
Pavilakis in boarding house in South
Main street, suit has been brought
against William Vasilake, the man
who did the stabbing, by John Rodo-
liki Of Chicopee Falls, Mass, admins
traitor on the Pavilalkis estate. In pa
pers filed today in the superior court
the administrator says Vasilake did
the stabbing and asks for 5000 dam
ages. A bank account OF 500 belong
ing to Vasila.ke has been attached
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
OBITUARY
ELIZABETH N. ADAMS

Elizabeth N, wife of Frank w.
Adams, died at her home, 63 Merchant
street, this morning. Mrs. Adams.
who was 81 years old, was born in
Enosberry, VT. She had not lived in
this city long. Her husband survives
her. The body will be sent to Bos-
ton, tomorrow, for services and bur al.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
Two beauties
for sports skirts.

For sports skirt Of plain hue-mercerised rep.
Firm strong and pleasing of texture.
Rich and styleful colors-Kel]y green, gold, purple
mustard, orange, rose!
What style such skirt will have worn with hat trim
med in harmony and with white waists Or waist brighten
ed by Sports figures!
yard wide-59c yard
For sports skirt with distinctive desgn-fgured
white pque or tan Tussah.
The pique has great large impressive Oriental pat
terms in gold and green and blue
The Tussah, too is printed in Chinese designs andn
unique coors
And there is Tussah in plads that will make skirt
Of handsome effect.
One yard wide-75c yard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
500 PRISONERS TAKEN.

Berlin, March "a, by wireless to
Sayville--German forces under Arch
duke Joseph yesterday stormed the
Russian positions on the Rumanian
front ridge between the S.lyomtar
and Czobanos valleys, according to to-
days German official statement, and
captured 500 Russians.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
BRIDGET KELLY

The funeral Of Bridget, wife OF
John r. Kiely, was largely attended
from her 1-te home, 173 Lenox avenue
at $500 this morning and from ST.
Peters church at 9 o'clock, where Rev
Thomas J. Kelly sang the mass of re-
uuiem. The bearers were Michael
Morrissey, John Cruthers, Dana Crow
Their, Michael Kelly, Frederick Fend-
wall and Robert Judd. Burial was
in st. Michaels cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
WOMEN VOLUNTEER FOR NAVY.

Pittsburgh, March 24-Eight wom-
en- have presented themselves for en-
listment at the Pittsburgh naval re-
cruiting station during the last "a
hours. During the same period no
men have made application for enlist
ment. Twelve women have made ap-
plication to become ''yeonaen" in the
United States navy in the last two
days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
NOTICE

- Notice is hereby given, that the
undersigned is required by law to file
liens March 31st, 1917 against all
/ property where the tax remains un-
paid on the list of 1915.
HOWARD F.. SMITH, Collector.
City of Bridgeport.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24

statesmen earn unlimited incomes
with ERE Salary-Profit-Com
sion plan. High grade product;
general demand; desirable sideline.
Shaver-Blake Co., Cedar Rapids.
Iowa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
Fling the Flag
to the Breeze!

From every home, let Old Glory show.
than ever.
Tt should need request from governor president
to bring out the flags.
Those battletorn flags in the State Capitol
at Hartford tell story Of stress and bravery in days
gone by.
Let the bright flags tell story of determination
and unity today.
Wool bunting flags, standard, fast color,
sizes from by feet to by IL feet
S. to $15
Cotton bunting flags, strong and durable,
sizes from by 6 to by II feet
$3.50 to $3.50
EXTRA-Cotton bunting flags, by
feet with pole and holder $1.25.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24

The New York Senate passed a bill
which prohibits the selling Of liquor
within a quarter Of mile of the
United States reservation at Platts.
burg.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24

RAZORS, GUARDS, Straps and every
device for making shaving a pleas
ure Razors and safety blades put
in order. PIP Warner Bldg. 83 Fair
field Ave.
asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24

FOR EALE-Modern new IL room
two family house, Davenport St..
easily rented, low price $500 to ST.
600 down; $38 month covers all
expenses. 2879 Fairfield Ave.
s "a d*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24

The Vermont House Of Representa-
lives has passed a resolution asking
the Federal government to legslate
(. In favor of universal military service
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24

WILL SACRIFICE my fine s170O five
passenger touring car for $500. This,
must be sold to make room for
other stock. This car in first class
condition. 266 Seaview Ave.
s "a ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24

USED CARS FOR SALE-one 1915
and one 1915 Ford Touring cars,
first class condition. 1923 North
Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24

SEEDS, GARDEN, Field and Flower.
!. Lawn seed, white clover, alsyke
clover. alfalfa, timothy, fresh and
reliable; fertilizers, sprayers, spray
ing materials, Pratt baby chick
y food and poultry supplies. VIM.
Willis, 81 Wall St., Barnum 634O.
8 "a ss"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24

Great Britain has placed an order
in Canada for 500 tons Of canned sal
mon q month.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
Dutch curtains,
extra Value,== $1.5O.

Tasteful excellent scrim curtains made with Dutch
valance.
Trimmed with lace of good quality and attractive de-
sign
Pretty and pleasing and genuinely good all through
Special value $1.50 pair
Third floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Apply Naug-
atuck Valley Ice Co.. 421 Housa-
tonic Ave-.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
GOVERNOR HOLCOMB
WILL NOT TEMPORIZE

Darien, March 24-Gov. Marcus H.
Hoecomb made speech here last
night at a mass meeting in the: in
terests of the recruiting Of the Home
Guard in this town.
In referring to the need of the
Home Guard, the governor said that
when the militia was called to the
border last summer the state was left
in a defenseless condition. 1--WE shall
have trouble Nm Connecticut he said.
1--WE shall have instances of vanda1-
ism which we must be. prepared to
take care Of; as we manufacture "a
per cent. Of the munitions of war
made in this country. hope we won't
have occasion to use harsh measures,
but If we do have to use them. any
time up to Jan. 1, 1919, when my
term expires, am not going to tenn
porize with the enemies Of the state,
whether they are Germans or any
other sort Of people"
Other dispatches from Darien quote
Gov. Holcomb as saying:
'I sink all politics at q time like
this.
IT don't give q damn whether a
man is Democrat or Republican,
If he stacks up as a good American.
''Washington's pussy footing has
made me sick.
eff Germany didn't have an iron
ring around her right now, where in
Gods name would be this country
now?
There may be people who will
sniff and say Holcomb is an old
alarmist.
Cali right, I would rather have it
said that Holcomb is an old alarmist
than an old fool"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24

WANTED experienced
on automobile bodies. Blue Ribbon
Body Co., 1920 Fairfield Ave-,
s24 b.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
AUTOMOBILES

IDEAL GARAGE, 1876 Thompson St.,
Auto tires and accessories. Saxon
runabout for sale 500. Call Bar
mum 1866.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24

The Best Tire Co., of Trenton, n.
j., increased it's capital from $4,000
to $1,O0O,O00.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24

lLsOET-Sum OF money between Gulf
Refining CO., Cam Ave-, and Will
mot Ave. to Wilmot court. Finder
return to 1877 Lindley st.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24

WANTED - Information regarding
good farm for sale. Northwestern
Business Agency, Minneapolis,
Mimi. a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24

SEED STORE
The Snowflake herald., 1917-06-15
Love You Arizona

Prof. Domingo Scotti, director
of the Miami Copper company
band, has just completed a new
waltz composition which he has
named, Il Love. You, Arizona, F"
the words for which have been
furnished by Mrs. Albers. Prof.
Scott admits that the compost
ton ought to be one of the song
hits of the season and does not
deny that it is one Of the best
he hiss ever written. He prom
ises that it will soon be seen in
sheet music form. The waltz
has been dedicated to Director
Suesmann of the Miami Copper
company. Exchange.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-06-15

lied the necessity Of making the
war real to the nation. Skilled
writer's were sent to the front
and allowed to see and report
things that gave the struggle
life, reality. color. Soon the
nation was awakened, following
the campaings with intense in
terest, and doing its part eagerly
in keeping up reinforcements
and supplies.
1t will be apathy here if our
expeditionary forces merely dis
appear somewhere in France" :"
to be heard Of again only through
dry army reports. = Bisbee Re-
view.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-06-15
Publicity For PerShing

The war department ought to
reconsider it's decision not to let
any newspaper correspondents
accompany Gen. Pershing's army
to France. And Gen. Pershing
himself, if he is said to be, ought
to reconsider it.
No strategic secrets need be
revealed in news dispatches.
The army censors ought to be
able to take care of that. And
so far as the commander is con-
cerned, he could we'll afford, for
the sake Of the big interests in
volved, to give a little of his time
every day to communicating,
through accredited and trust
worthy writer's, with the 10O,-
900, 900 folks back home.
The policy announced is that
which the British government
tried at first. Nothing was
printed from the front except
official dispatches, lacking in de-
tails and in personal appeal. AS
a result, public interest in the
war Jagged. The army was an
unreal, abstract thing, far off
somewhere, doing something or
other, and the people at home
naturally enough became indif-
ferent and forgetful.
Finally the government real