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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-19
"BLood And Iron j"

DLOOQ ana ITOH
PARTICULAR necessity
t iron pony IN HGS T n 4 b N t5 Mr con-
appears horHed. Konof revolution
To thousand soldiers with their backs to the wall and
shoot them dead though they had deserted their posts the face OF
army would hardly well the
civilized stomach the conditions understood
Mutny army without
Spanish nooet, fell but little
midness experienced Russians
up Russian ranks
headquarters rascat neglect brutality
equipment diverted
slaughtered like cattle by speb1 equipped and is wonderful
that whole armies have deserted.
The common soldiers of Russia heroic
This proved only by fights they've poorly and
armed but above all by the fact that there's still fight them after all their
abuse and defeats
months the Russians what their
contrys government o o o govern.
They for 10 fight.
They have lately learned that their who sent them into
secretly bey they
pcmg their officers the majority whom were appointed by that same car
The soldier die of habit and
organization He might democracy die that
he being asked however to die for an uncertainty uncertainty as to form
of lis uncertainty food ammunition
No responsible reliable government positive backing!
1t is asking die simply because they die
Are there troops that under
Russian ranks? Isl all remarkable that few thousands DESERT
the humble opinion there possibilities much this
Russian revolution lacks justice and the soul democracy
democracy and take the blood Of four thousand Russian soldiers for nv
while the four thousand fat sycophants of czrdom practically
Strengthening these four thousand Russian soldiers would be the greatest
horror shame civilized bloody Napoleon
murdered his twelve hundred Turkish prisoners at Jafa
Discipline the
has the right his old monarchy;
should not be bucheed for questioning the and ability
cuouS bred Moscow that discipline itself does
feed him.
and genee Russian revolution has resulted in government de-
voted TO politics. when glorious
democracy, its sole concern should be
rather than the guilty exers and robbers
vader will likely the torch confederation backed
To have Russia "Out it, would disappointment
TO have Russia lin it under the kaises control would be another story and
it will make little difference why she's
The allies should firmly money
they safely and need be with
create the minds of the Russian realization
and that will be made
Do that and doubt there will be
iron policy in Russia poGemans the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-19
WHERE SWEDISH-AMERICANs STAND.

We have not yet got into any serious controversy
despite the accommodating evidence that
the Swedish government has been acting a catspaw
for Germany incidentally wronging the United
States. 1t is considered likely that King Gustav
Wit example deposed Greek king
fore his eyes, will to his senses and curb the
pernicous influence of his wife and courtiers
before matters go any further. The whole pro-Ger-
in the gathering Indignation the allies
abroad and the Swedish people at home.
The allies have power to punish sweden severely by
stricter embargoes The Swedish people may punish
their government in the approaching elections for
Sweden is constitutional monarchy, and the
voters said be pro-ally.
In this juncture the pressure of American infu.
ence is having wholesome effect. Our citizens of
Swedish origin almost in upholding Che
American position and insisting that gov
eminent restrict its pro-German activities Their po-
ston admirably expressed by former Gov Lind of
Minnesota. himself of Swedish blood Speaking 10
SW edish- a orleans. he says:
Whatever kindly feeling may have toward the
people Of Sweden. say to them that unless they
choose have a government in harmony with the
aspirations Of the free peoples the earth they
the consequences of the actions of their
rulers They are friends in peace; but if war
should come. they enemies"
such straight American talk the sort of pre-
ventve against their becoming our enemies If
our German Americans had taken so unequivocel a
regard to Germany at the beginning Of our
controversy with the kasers government we should
be with Germany today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-19
AN UNCRowNED INDUSTRY.

Pat had just arrived from Ireland
when Mike, who had been in Amer
lea for some years; spied him.
Faith, Pat" exclaimed Mike,
what are you doing over here"
i've come over" answered Pat.
ito try if 1 can make an honest liv-
ing"
"BegOrra Mike, me boy, that's
dead aisy over here, for it's domned
little competition you have in this
country The Lamb
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-19
MAKING 1T ALL RIGHT.

Alas" said the drummer at the
dinner table Kindly look closely
and you will observe four flies
swimming about in my coffee.
TOO true" replied the gentle
waitress of the Huckabuck tavern
1T is indeed unfortunate, but If
you will let the cup set. or sit, as
the case may De, for a few minutes
the insects will drown and then
sink TO the bottom. and you will
soon forget all about them. How
lyahaveyereggs Judge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-19
SAW IL ALREADY.

When you have served your
term, my poor friend l hope you
will see the error Of your ways, "
said the prison visitor
Dat l will. mum. In fact, I've
already seen de error of me ways"
I'm glad 10 hear you say So"
"Dere amt no use pickin peck
cts when big hauls kin be made in
second story work"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-19
THE ELWNG POT
"Come Take Pot Luck With Us"
THOUGHrs or PEACE-


perfect created
hopeful vocferousy
ELUSIVE rainbow-costumed diverting
squirting.
full
To broaden lengthen deepen other fellows
Notwithstanding all sole nd pacific.
The clash Of human purposes is and terrific
The Of hardly be the Of all the others.
disagree persistenty fellow
actions a mystiying
peacefullest compelled
And when nation runs amuck the other nations
Adopting cross-bones official
The victims properly combine brute srapping
while they're
They We hate do it; sorry and regreful;
Grandma fretfu'
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-19
SAW 1T COMING.

The officer Ito a new sentry
II you saw an armed party APP
preaching. what would you do?
The Sentry Cfacetiously)-Righ
and if YOU saw a battleship coming
across the road, what would you
do them
The Sentry-Report TO the 'ors-
pital. sir, for a medical eXamina-
ton
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-19
MIFEI.Y INDIGNATION.

81 understand that when you
married you made your husband
promise he would not smoke"
Yes. He's such a contrary per-
son. He not only insists on keep
ing his promise. but he won't let me
smoke. either"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-19
4 REASONABLE GUESS.

old man Dickery is figgering on
marrying again" said a friend.
"Eh-yah." replied Mr.. Gap John
son Of Rumpus Ridge. Ark. And
I reckon he must have proposed to
the Wilder Bump last night.
Tennyrate, 1 hear tell that she took
shot at him for something" -
Judge
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-19
HIS MONEYS WORTH.

The customer picked up a knife
from the counter and handed ii to
the butcher with a friendly smile.
Il don't really want IT," he said,
but if YOU will cut it off 1 will
take il along with the rest"
"Cut what Off" demanded the
butcher in blank surprise.
Your hand" was the gentle re-
ply You weikhed il with the sau-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-19

firm by America that they only the votes of the
Americans we'll.
We want 70 congratulate Mr. Neizer on having
desire O sidestep the issue.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-19
SPECIAL PRIVILEGE.

TT doesn't seem quite fair said
Mr.. Meekton. IF I we're TO go 20
jail my friends would probably re-
fuse to speak to me-
"Of course"
But if Henrietta goes TO Jail the
members OF her suffraget club stand
around and give her three cheers
and a free lunch"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-19
AN OHIO JOKE.

Did your husband die a natural
death, Mrs. MalaprOp?"
"Oh, no." she replied He had
a doctor"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-19

Consumption of wealth? Huh, Even the L. s senate
has got conscientious scrupes CONSUMPTION Of
wealth,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-19

PHRASES.
Given first in English. second in
French. third in pronunciation:
I am looking for a veterinarian
Je cherche IN vete rinaire-Zheh
shairch IN veh-teh-rin-air.
Ny horse is lame-Mon cheval
boite-Non shvai bwat
Water for the horses-Reau pour
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-19

still there may be enough in the capture CT Riga -
Chancellor Mike to talk sassy the rechstag
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-19

silk socks cost s11O the pair in stockholm. How
those poor Swedes DO suffer in this war
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-19

sage. and I like TO get what pa,
for"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-19
OTTCASSED.

Does your dog ever growl?'
NO. He knows that my husband
has him hopelessly outclassed.'
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-19
Easy Lessons in
French for the
Soldier Boys Who
Go to France

These articles will appear
daily in The News Times.
Cut them out and preserve
them for future reference.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-19

LESSON NO. 10.
HORSE TERMS.
English French fronuncauon
horse .cheVal. ..... sh val
horses. .chevauX. 49,. .Sh VOh
harness. harpais. $500 .ar-neh
horseshoe fer a cheval. .fer-ah-sh'va
bride ... bride. ..... breed
shoe ...... fer ....... ferr
saddle. .... selle ........ sell
veterinary. .veterinaire. -teh-rin-
air
some oats. de lavoine .du u as in
butt Law
wan
some hay. du foin. .du fwan
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
POLICE ROUND UP m|LITIAMEN WHO
 SH|RKED DUTIES
Four Young Men Taken In to Custody When They
 Fail to Appear.

Detectives last night were busy rounding up members of the Bridge port Naval Militia, who had failed to answer the summons, commanding them to report at the Main street ar mory. Four men were taken into custody by Detectives Holbrook' and Kane and brought to the command ing officer at the armory, where they were reprimanded and immediately pressed into service.
 The men whom the police were asked to apprehend are all Bridge port residents and we'll known in this city. Their names are: Norman Hartwell, 715 East Washington ave- nue; Thomas Synott. 29S East ave- nue; Robert Flynn, 178 Nichols street; Frank Armbuster, 584 Wash ington avenue.
 Coincident with the roundup of de- linquent naval reserve men the police of this city were asked this morning to apprehend if possible, the follow ing deserters from the military and naval service: Edward Miller, of PIP South Main street, an apprentice seaman who disappeared from the Newport Naval Training station; George Burros, of 294 Lafayette street, g soldier stationed at Browns vile, Texas, and Arthur G. Farrell. of 143O Main street, who deserted from the U. s. S. New Jersey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
Revise Proposed Salary Raises For
 Officials of City

The proposed increases in salaries prepared by the committee of the board of apportionment have been considerably revised and will be re- vised downward when it comes from the ordinance committee for presen- tation to the common council this evening. ;. It is quite likely that the ordinance committee will also recom- mend the increase of salaries of the coypists in the town clerks office from &7o0 to $500.
 In the schedule presented by the tax board committee an increase for the town clerk from $2,500 to $4,5o0 was proposed. The schedule this evening will propose a $500 increase only The mayors and city clerks salaries will be increased from $s.00o to $4,00. di. rector of public works to $3.6o0; and tax collector to $3,000. The assistant city clerk, assistant town clerk and as- sistant tax collector will get raises of $500 each, making their salaries $2.- 00o. There was proposition to give the assistant town clerk s2,500, but it is pointed out that he already earns $1,000 per year as a marrying justice. while the other two assistants work nights on city business without re-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
Remonstrance Against Carr Will Reopen If
 Agreement Is Broken

Representatives of Trinity Epis- copal church called upon the county commissioners this morning to ask that the remonstrance against Thomas J. Carr be reopened unless he keeps his agreement to alter conditions in the rear of his Cannon street cabar- ct.
 It is claimed that when the church recently agreed not to press the re- monstrance Carr promised several re- forms He was to take his adver- Using sign from the rear window, put a gate on the alley in the rear of his building, keep the, Broad street en- trance closed and also keep beer kegs off the sidewalk near the church entrance. The church de. clares Carr has neglected to have three of these matters attended to. The, commissioners will notify Carr that hearing on the remonstrance will be assigned unless he keeps his agreement at once.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
RUPTURE WITH : AUSTRIA SEEMS
 TO BE CERTAIN
fcontinued from page 1.l

(Continued from page 1.) Rear Admiral Peary today rendered the services of the na>@onal aerial coast patrol commission, of which he is the head. to the government for de- fense purposes.
 President Gompers of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor has cabled the President of the German Fedora ton of Trade Unions urging that or ganization to use it's influence to avoid war Pacif1cist elements in Congress were laying plans for com batting unusual military prepara- stions and such peace advocates as William J. Bryan and Henry Ford were here today to use their influence in that direction.
 President Wilson had no engage ments planned for the day. but plan ned to, devote his entire time to the German situation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
Alien Residents
 Rush to Take Out Citizenship Papers

The present international crisis has caused a rush among alien residents of this city and county to take out citizenship papers. The office of Nat uraiization Clerk M. J. Flanagan was crowded all day today and he an swered numerous questions asked by those who are doubtful about their citizenship.
 Several delegations came from Ridgeheld to take out first papers A number Of local residents asked for apNcations which they took home to be filled out. The general sentiment among all visitors was that they wished in the present stern times to show their loyalty to the land of their adoption.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
HENRY c. FAIRCHILD

Hundeds of pominent business and professional men of the city as we'll as employees of the Fairchild & Shelton Co. of which he was a founder, at- tended the funeral this afternoon of Henry c. Fairchild. held at his late home. 258 Golden Hill street, at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. John G. Stadtler, rec tor of Christ Episcopal church, con- ducted the services. A delegation from the Farmers & Mechanics' bank of which he was trustee, attended the services. Hundreds of handsome flor al tributes attested the esteem with which MT. Fairchild was held through out the city. Burial was in Mountain Groce cemetery. The bearers: Judge A. B. Beers, R. T. Whiting, Frank Ntil- Ter, H. H. Pyle, Henry Lyon and F. P. Bump.
 As tribute to the memory of MT. Fairchild, the plant of the Fairchild & Shelton Co. was closed this after noon during the funeral services. The directors of the company met this aft ernoon to take action on the death of MT. Fairchild, who, up to 1913. was ac- tive in the company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
GUARD IS PLACED AT ARM0RY HERE
 FOR FIRST TIME
Strict Censorship Is Estab- lished By Military
 Authorities

For the first time since the state armory in Main street was built, a military guard has been established there and entrance to the building denied to all except members of the National Guard or those having ex- press business there. In accordance with orders from Adjutant- General George M. Cole this guard will be maintained indefinitely. Paul Kund- rath, a private in the Eleventh com pany, was the guard today and he will be relieved by members from other companies and the Naval Volunteers.
 All guards at the armory, Sergt. Timothy tDonahue. Sergt. Charles M. Wood, electrician at the state arrnory, and all other attaches there have been cautioned by their officers against giving out any information.
 The officers expect that recruiting will be given an impetus by the pros pect of active service. The Second company, Capt. Charles J. Prague, holds it's regular drill this evening. Seven prospective recruits took enlist ment papers Saturday night and they probably will be mustered into the company tonight.
 In the event of war being declared and the Coast Artillery here called to the service, Mayor Wilson who is on the reserve list as captain, c. N. G., becomes recruiting officer for this dis trict which includes all of Fairfield county. He will appoint several off, cers to assist him.
 The guards at the State Armory are carrying the regulation army Colts automatic pistols, loaded and ready for instant use, These precau- tions of placing guards in the ,~mor- ies has been taken by Gen. Cole to prevent the destruction of state prop erty by some fanatic who might com- init some overt act. @
 Lieut.. William A. Anderson, com manding Third division, Naval Vol- unteers, completed his plans yester- day for the mobilization of his com- mand in case of call.
 Officers of both branches of the service here today said that the plans were well laid to assemble their commands quickly. Each man has his equipment packed.
 Officials at the Lake Torpedo Boat works said today that they had heard nothing concerning the story that United States marines were to be sent to guard the boats now under con- struction here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
POLICEMEN ARE
 HELPING GUARDS
 AT ARMS PLAN \
Every Available Especial" Pressed Into Service By
 Police Board.

Acting under orders from Police Commissioner John c. Stanley, po- licemen were assigned yesterday to guard the Remington Arms and U. M. c. munitions plants and the great tanks Of the Bridgeport Gas Co. iri the East and West Ends. A yigilant watch is being kept on all public buildings and the authorities are talk ing every precaution to guard against violence.
 .Supt. John H. Redgate, this morn ing admitted that there were cer- tain things he did not like" It is we'll known in police and official cir cles that Bridgeport has been mec- ca of spies although they have never attempted any overt act.
 Every available special policeman has been pressed into service, special details of regular members of the force are being arranged to meet the threatening conditions. The private forces of guards at the various fac tories have been doubled.
 The names and addresses of every member of Bridgeport's police depart ment were obtained yesterday. The officials of the department will now be able to place every man on duty in a very short space of time should any condition arise which warrants such action.
 Extra guards have been posted at the factories of the Remington Arms U. M. c. Go. which has contracts ag- gregating $e,ooO,oOO for arms and ammunition for the allies; the Lake vryhi . tracts for the United States govern ment and the American & British Co.,, which has also had contracts for war munitions. At the latter fac tory the ordinary watchmen have done duty. Yesterday the force of watchmen was doubled and addition al day watchmen began duty to- da0
 The Bridgeport Projectile Co. has contracts with the United States gov ernment for projectiles and for ma chine guns, which will aggregate $3,- 100000, but no addition has been made to the force of watchmen. Ex- tra men may be employed later. Off, f1cials of the American & British Go. are considering today a plan for in sta1ling extra lights in the factory and grounds and esta ablishing guard system similar to that at the Rem ington Arms plants.
 Last evening all the shore front on Johnson's Creek and opposite Pleas ure Beach where the Lake Torpedo Boat factory is located, was brilliant ly lighted. Armed guards were along the shore, about the boats being com pleted and about all buildings.
 Four extra watchmen were sta toned at the railroad draw bridge over the Pequonnock river here yes- terday and two extra watchmen went on duty at the bridge over the Housa- tonic river at Stratford. ! 5 Lou F. Bristol, division trainmaster tof the New Haven road, said last night that the railroad had posted extra watch men at all it's bridges along the sec- ton including Westport, South Nor walk, and Cos Cob.
 / They will be relieved in eight hour shifts and will be on duty indefinite ly.i
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
Tuberculosis Victim
 Removed to Hillside

As result of the publication in The Farmer of the pitiful plight of Steve Kovacs, of sos Bostwfck ave- nue. who is dying of consumption and whose three children and wife as a result of his illness were reduced to destitute circumstances. the white plague victim has been removed to the Lakeview home for treatment.
 Kovacs lay alone in his home, with no one to give him medicine or food. His wife was forced to work as a scrub woman to obtain enough money to feed her children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
Gale Tears Stake
 Boat and Barges
 Away From Moorings

Tossed about by the fierce gale which kept all shipping tied up in the local harbor this morning, the Mo- Caffrey stake boat with 15 light barges attached broke away from her anchor and started to drift toward Steeple- chase island. The tugs Charles Mo- Caffrey and the Bully started after the boats and finally succeeded in catch ing them before much damage was done. ;.
 Several of the barges had small holes knocked in them and had begun to leak They were lowed back to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
IDENTIFY DROWNED TRANSFER.

IDENTIFY DROWNED TRANSFER.
 The body of tue man which was re- covered from the river at the foot of Hancock avenue. Sunday afternoon. was today identified as that of Frank Sherman, a teamster of Fairfield, who left his hitch standing in front of Barnum's circus winter quarters, Jan. 26 and for trace of whom the police conducted wide search. Sherman is believed to have been accidentally drowned. c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
Elm City Builder
 Drops Dead Here

Leon H. Powers, 1 carpenter and builder, of 13 Court street, New Ha- ven, dropped dead at S:30 o'clock this morning. in the cafe at 645 Water street. Powers complained of feel ing i'll and 9 call was sent to the emergency hospital for the ambu- lance and physician. Dr. s. I. Aranki responded but Powers was dead on his arrival.
 Medical Examiner s. M. Garlick, who viewed the body, stated that in his opinion death was due to natural causes, probably heart disease. His relatives in New Haven were com municated with by Capt. E. O. Cronan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
President Confers
 With Daniels and
 Baker on War Steps

Washington. Feb. 5-President Wilson at conferences today with Secretary Baker of the war depart ment and Secretary Daniels of the navy department, discussed legisla- tion to empower the government to take possession of ship yards, muni- tion plants and other facilities for hurrying the work of preparedness. if 1t became necessary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-05
Margaret Pfau's
 Estate $26, 900

! Inventory of the estate of Margaret Pfau, filed in the probate court to- day by Appraisers Charles Hansen and Charles Hopwood, shows $2G,121. This includes $500 cash and property in Middle and Hamilton streets. Ju- Illus and Louise Pfau are heirs and executor and executrix.
 The inventory of the estate of Bridget Lillis is N$650, one half of the equity in property in Sheridan St. Michael J. Curley and William T. Mullins are appraisers.