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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-11
FLASHLIGHTS

Nobody ever was so wonderful as some men think themselves to be.
 Nobody ever thinks it worth while to save dime out of his last dollar.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-11

While kneeling at mass in the Church of the Ascension, New York, Daniel A. Ross, 69 years old, was taken i'll and died before doctor ar- rived.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-11

The sudden cold spell stopped oper- ations lon the Iron Range railroad from shipping iron ore from Two Har- bors, Minn. sa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-11

ent manner to the ordinary electric light voltage. Electrical Experi-
 menter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-11

The enlisted forces of the United States has reached a total of 1.36O, 900 troops drafted, National Guard and regulars. eR
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-11
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

Five Americans, one German and three Chinese were tortured and shot to death by Yaqui Indians, who raided Esperanza, 70 miles south of Quay mas, Sonora.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-11

The Belgian government turned over 500 locomtives to the United States expeditionary forces in recogni- tion of what the United States has done for Belgium.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-11

The Jewish war relief fund has reached total of s2,400, 900. It is now hoped that the $5,o0o, 900 will, be oversubscribed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-11

Field Secretary John D. Rockefeller, Jr., of the Y. M. c. A., reported at Camp Dix, N. Y, for duty. He went to work at the building in the artil- Iery unit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-11

Six mess halls of the 30th National Guard division at Camp sevier, s. C.. were burned by fire which started in a kitchen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-11

The Christmas bonuses given by the exchanges, bankers and many indus trial firms may be taxed this year under circumstances of the War Rev. enue Act.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-11

The sudden cold spell stopped oper- ations on the Iron Range Railroad from shipping iron ore from Two liar bors, Minn. .l ..s 54
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06
CUBA MAY DECLARE WAR
Republic Likely to Follow United
States and Take up Arms Against

Republic Likely to Follow United
States and Take up Arms Against
Germany.
Habana, April 6.-The belief is ex'
pressed here by high government Of
ficials that Cuba will follow the lead
of the United States government II
the Congress passes the resolution de-
claring that a state of war exists be-
tween the United States and Germany
In this event Cuba will at once place
her army and naval forces at the dis
position of the United States.
The belief is also expressed that if
Cuba should declare that state of
war exists between the island republic
and Germany, President Menocal will
recommend to Congress the passage
CT law making service in the ma
tional militia obligatory on all Cuban
citizens of military age who are ply
sically fit. From these men the ranks
of the regular army and navy would
be filled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06
HOPE TO SECURE PEACE.
Pacifsts Send Out Appeal Urging
German People to Revolt and Thus

Pacifists Send Out Appeal Urging
German People to Revolt and Thus
End War.
New York, April 6.--An appeal tc
President Wilson and to members OF
Congress to urge the German people
to re"oit against their Government
and t.::ls end the war without the
participation Of the United States in
actual liostilitics" was sent out from
here last night by the Emergency
Peace Federation.
within the Rcichstag ITSELF" says
the appeal, "such proposal has al
ready been made. The German people
were brought into the war on plea
that German civilization must be
protected against Russian czardom.
Now the czardom is no more, and the
Liberals and Social Democrats in
Germany are beginning to demand the
overthrow of the last remaining auto
cracies, those of the Hohenzollerns
and the Hapsburgs."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06
MEN CHEER IN TRENCHES.
Wilson's War Address Brings Joy
to German Opponents-How United
States Can Aid.

" uCt"ah oPP~
States Can Aid.
British Front in France, April 4,
Via Paris, April 6.-The soldiers who
are facing the Germans in the front
line did not learn until this evening
| Of President Wilson's address to Con-
cress foreshadowfng the entry of the
United States into the war. Even
the most distressing weather condl-
tons, with heavy snow, did not check
their enthusiasm.
American volunteer aviators, who
have earned the high esteem OF the
French fighters with whom they have
been in service for many months,
and members of the American ambu-
lance units, who are encountered on
every part of the front where the
operations are most active, were
cheered enthusiastically when the
news was received.
For weeks the probable action of
Washington has been discussed eX-
tensively at the French front and
last night in the camps and canton
ments, where soldiers are resting for
ii time from duty in the trenches,
President Wilson's decisive utterance
was almost the sole topic Of conversa-
ton. Various suggestions were put
forward as to how America could as
sist the Allies most rapidly and eff
fectively.
1t was felt that, in addition to fur
nishing war supplies, the United
States could give invaluable assistance
by sending specialists in all branches
in which that country is pre-eminent
and undertaking organization of rail
roads and other transport behind the
lines, which is one of the most essen
tial features Of modern tactics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

murder, has obtained permission to
go through the ceremonies of an
orthodox Jewish divorce.
According to Rabbi Samuel Due;i-
Ter, Jewish chaplain at the State pris-
on, schuster is the first convict to
take such step. he came here from
Russia two years ago and is await
ing eiectrocution for the murder OF
Mrs Rose Zdamki, OF Brooklyn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06
ENLIsTs At AGE OF SO.
DR.. A. E. Ballard Joins Home Guard
~ Ocoon Grove

Ut. ~. Il. DdLoto So-AS
in Ocean Grove.
Asbury Park, N. j., April 6.-The
Rev. DR.. Aaron E. Ballard, prcsl-
dent of the Ocean Grove Camp Meet
ing Association, who was ninety-slx
years old last Christmas, has enlisted,
it was announced yesterday, in a
company Of minute men which has
been organized in Ocean Grove for
home defense.
Major John C. Patterson, who is
eighty-three years old, a veteran of
the civil war, but active and vigor-
Gus, is also member.
The company now has a muster
roll Of $50, and is drilling with night
sticks as weapons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06
METHODISTs SALUTE FLAGS.
But Remove German Banner From
Group Before Doing So.

Group Before Doing So.
New York, April Pamphlets to
be sent throughout the United States
and Europe by the New York Con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, in convention here, contains
resolutions pledging its loyalty and
resources to the President, a report
on Americas position as presented by
Chancellor James R. Day, of SYRIA
cuse University, and an address by
Bishop Luther B. Wilson.
The resolutions were adopted yes
terday after patriotic demonstra-
ton which included salute of ma
tonal cmblems, from which the Ger
man flag had been removed, and
cheers for the Entente.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

REMOVAL NOTrCE-Having rented
the entire building at 303 Cameron
street, will, without a doubt put
us in a better position to handle your
work. See US first. The Herbert
printery. 1886.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

LOST-On Wednesday, between Rem
schel Auto Sales Co., and Pitt ST.,
on King, black folding pockctbook,
containing about thirty-nine dol
lars $500 and card bearing the
name, George H. Taylor, Accotink,
Virginia. Reward if left at Police
Headquarters or Gazette Office. 1876
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

WANTED-A farm laborer at Brad
dock Heights. Apply to NJ. l..
Horner, Rosemont, in person or by
telephone. 7S-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06
NEGROES VOLUNTEER.
Organizing Regiment in Alabama to
Be Offered War Department.

Birmingham, Ala, April Gala
bama negroes are organizing regi-
mcnt of volunteers which they plan
to offer bodily to the War Depart
ment. Three companies already have
been assembled.
DIVORCE BEFORE EXECUTION
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

Murderer Will Free Wife So She Can
Marry Again.
Sing Sing, N. Y. April Go free
his wife from the Jewish law that
would prevent her rc-marriagc after
his death, Alexander Schuster, scn-
fenced to execution on April 1g,, Tor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

WANTED-Room and board in priv
ate family by young couple. State
terms and other particulars. Box:
so this Office. 30
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

FOR SALE-Incubato in first Class
condition Capacity 24O eggs. Will
be sold at bargain, no reasonable
offer refused Apply $50 north
Henry street. 8O-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

FOR SALE A four piece SGT Of
mission furniture, consisting Of
table and 8 chairs. Apply to Mrs.
C. C. Crump, sos Oronoco st. SOS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

ROOMS FOR RENT Being unable
to run two houses at present, will
rent rooms cheap, either as furnish
cd bed rooms or as flat-SecondI
floor. Apply 220 north Columbus
street. 7S-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

PARLOR WANTED = A physician
from Washington wants the use OF
a parlor for consultations, 2 days
each week, with privilege of phone.
State terms. Address, Physician,
care Gazette. 1886
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

WANTED-At L. Glassman's Groc-
cry store, an experienced clerk.
Must be able to drive truck. Apply
$50 north Henry street SO-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

l HAVE MONEY TO LOAN : to
Railroadmcn and Housekeepers in
small or large amounts. Address
P. o. Box 1902, Alexandria, Va, TO-
pat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

FOR SALE-one horse, 6 years old,
w. n. Priest. 800 north Patrick
street. 82-St
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

WANTED Old False Teeth. Don't
matter if broken. pay one to ten
dollars per set. Send by parcel post
and receive check by return mail.
j.. MAZER, 2O07 S. 5th St. Phila-
delphia, Pa. 83-12t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

ROOMS FOR RENT - Apply 303
Cameron street. S0-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

cost = Collie puppy, reward if re-
turned to 321 south Washington
street. oz-lC
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

FOR RENT -6 room and bath brick
house; modern improvements; large
cellar and pantry, $1,000. Apply,
w. p. Graves, 635 south Fairfax
street. 80-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

A BIG SALE OF WALL PAPER
and Picture Frames. Six day
specials wallpaper from two cents
up. Pictures and frames five cents
up. 3O4 King street. 82-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

WINDOW SHADES-Made to or
der; paper hanging and decorat-
ing: Phone or send postal and l
will call and give estimates. H.
E. Webb, 200 south Fairfax ST.,
Leave orders at 1877 south Fair
fax street. 76-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

COZ Cameron street,
10 rooms, bath, ......... $500
sos Prince street,
10 rooms, bath, ........ $3.50
1901 King street, :.
Store and dwelling, ..... 5000
323 II. Fairfax street,
Store and dwelling, go. S2o.OO
large lot.
1901 Cameron street,
rooms, bath, .......... S21.5o
1907 Prince street,
Z rooms, bath, .......... Slo.o0
1914 King street,
rooms, bath, .......... sls.oo
416 North Fayette street,
6 rooms, bath, .......... SlS.00
431 North Columbus street,
rooms, bath, garage 80. Slo.VO
S-c ISt'hS oIlSSC
3,rooms, bath, End floor :. Sl3'OU
SIS South Lee street,
8 rooms, bath, .......... Sl5.oO
lois Queen street,
rooms, .............. ol1.ot
4li South Lee street,
rooms, bath .......... $685.
l13 north St Asaph street,
6 rooms, bath, $500. S16.o'
312 north Pitt street,
! room frame, ........ S9.iJ
726 north Columbus street,
room frame, .......... SS.E
SIT oronoco street,
5 rooms, bath, -. SOL
SD Queen street,
z rooms, frame, ........ slO.o'
205 South Fayette street :.
] 6 rooms, frame, ........ SlO.8
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06
Classified Advertising

WANTED Ten. girls at Klots Silk
Mill, Wages $3.50 per week while
learning; experienced hands can
earn from $500 to $500 per week.
Steady week guaranteed. Apply
at mill, corner Pitt and Wilkes
street. 54-35t.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-17

ed submarine zone about the harbors
of Boston, New York, Delaware, Chesa-
peake Bay, Charleston and Savannah.
This would have included all the i'm.
portant harbors on the Atlantic sea.
board.
IL was also said that official warn.
ing would then be sent to all neutrals
OF the prohibited zone. This state.
ment was to be issued from Berlin.
Members of the entente diplomatic
corps predicted that Germany would
soon carry the submarine campaign
to this side of the Atlantic. principally
for the purpose of frightening away
the neutral shipping from American
harbors and for raiding the great
squadron OF merchant ships which are
moving food and spplies for England
and France.
With the submarine warfare brought
close to the doors Of America the
possibility that the German U.boats
may have bases on this side OF the
Atlantic IL revived
Also the possibility that the German
raiders recently at large may have
been planting bases for the subma.
rines in the south Atlantic is one OF
the foremost problems. IL is even
suspected that the raiders may have
carried the submarines IN Knocked
down shape to Mexican ports and
there assembled them.
The possibility Of submarine base
on the Gulf Of Mexico has long been
recognized, and the United States ofn.
cials have been convinced that when
raidlng began II would come from that
source.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-17
B. G. MCBRIDE NEXT
ASSISTANT ENGINEER

The many friends OF d. C. Nc,
Bride will be pleased TO learn that
he has received the appointment of
Assistant State Engineer, under State
Engineer Scrugham. who will take up
his duties as successor to VIM. NJ.
Kearney some time in May.
Mr.. Scrugham could not have made
a better appointment. Mr.. Mcbride
has every qualification TO fll the posi-.
tion. and he will make most thor.
ough and accommodating official.
Mr. Mcbride will be required TO
make his home in Carson, which is
the one thing about his appointment
that his many friends here regret He
expects to enter upon his duties with.
In the next few months.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-17
OF
AUSTRIA WANT
PEACE TERMS
Any Proposals Leaving Austria
Intact and no Indemnity
Acceptable
CITIES STRUGGLING
o WITH FOOD PROBLEM
Economic Resources and Life
Toll Has Almost Reached
Its Limit There

BERNE, April 17.-Peace and
spring weather are what the Austrian
and Hungarian people most desire.
During his long stay in Vienna, the
Associated Press correspondent who
has just returned from there, there
was observed every indication that
the government and the people were
willing 10 accept any peace proposal
leaving Austro-Hungarian territory in.
tact, and making no claims for war
indemnity.
The monarchy will continue fighting
unless these terms are met
The demands being made on the
economic resources of the country
and the drawing on her human re-
servoir by the war is beginning TO
reach the limit of bearableness.
The severe winter whose after ef-
tects are still being felt have tended
TO increase the burden.
Vienna and other large cities con-
tinue to struggle with food problems,
which are due very largely to ex-
tremely poor conditions of transporta-
ton. While there is a scarcity of food
and high prices prevail in the cities.
owing TO short sighted system, there
is comparatively plenty in the rural
districts with prices almost as cheap
as in times of peace
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-17
PETITIONS CIRCULATING
FOR COMING ELECTION

Interest in the coming election.
when the question of Incorporating
the town of Elko will be submitted TO
vote of the people, has awakened.
and II begins to look like a real fight.
mayor and counselmen will be voted
for at the same election, and a mum.
Der OF petitions are now being cir
culated.
According TO report, a number of
those who are in favor of incorpora-
ton got together last week and named
a ticket. II is understood that those
opposed TO Incorporation will put
full ticket in the field. and another
set of those who favor incorporation,
but who were not consulted as to the
naming of the ticket, will put still
other men in the field
The petition of ]. A Mcbride for
mayor. Is being circulated, and il is
understood that at least two others
would be proud to hold that office.
Both of the other men have large
personal followings and IL they enter
il will be one of the prettiest three
cornered fights ever seen in this neck
of the woods.
Several petitions are in circulation
for counselmen, and half dozen other
persons are reported to be willing to
sacrifice their time and talents for
the public good. AS there remains but
a few days in which petitions may be
filed, the worst will be known shortly.
Then will come the question of in
corporation. Those in favor are max
ing the loud noise now. but time is
young; we will see what we will see
q week hence.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-17
Torpedo From Undersea Boat
Misses y. S. Gunboat by
Barely 80 Yards
PRESENCE INDICATES
THREATENED BLOCKADE
Germany May Declare Prohib- i
tied Zone About Atlantic
Coast Ports

WASHINGTON, April IA
German submarine this morning
fired on the United States De-
stroyer Smith about 100 miles
south Of New York. The pres
enee Of the enemy's submarines
in American waters indicates that
the threatened German submarine
blockade OF American Atlantic
ports has begun.
WASHINGTON. April 1.-THE fol.
lowing announcement was made this
morning by the navy department:
1T was reported from the Fire Is
land iightship TO naval stations at
Boston and New York at $3.50 n. m.
on the seventeenth, that an enemy
submarine was sighted by the United
States Destroyer Smith. running ap.
parently submerged.
THE submarine fred a torpedo at
the Smith, which missed her by thirty
yards The wake OF the torpedo was
plainly seen crossing the wake of the
destroyer"
Tho attack by the U.boal is Ger.
msnys first recognition that n state
Of war has been declared on her by
the United States.
II was stated in Germany that no
aggressive step would be taken against
the United States. but practically no
American official believed this state.
ment.
Probable submarine attacks on un-
protected seaboard cities and towns
and raids on shipping within sight of
American shores, and submarine
Blockade OF the principal Atlantic
ports Is now expected.
Last week word came to Washing.
ton In round about way that Ger.
many was about to declare n prohibit.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-17
JARBlDGE MINING
MAN TAKES BRIDE

Mrs. Mae Wheeler Selfridge, daugh,
ter OF Mrs. ID. c. Wheeler. Sr.. OF Reno
and Claude d. Carlis, n mining man
OF Jarbidge. were united in marriage
at the Congressional church at Z
O'Clock last evening, Rev w. d. Trout
pronouncing the words that made
them one. Following the ceremony
the couple left for a honeymoon trip
through California. On their return
to Nevada they will make their home
in Reno.
Among those who attended the cere.
mony and wished the twain good
fortune on the voyage through life
were Mrs. Hugh Senseny. Daniel Sen
seny, Haskell Selfridge. Miss Muriel
Selfridgc, Miss Ethel Beebe, Mr. and
Mrs. r. E. Horschman and Miss Gwen
Wheeler.-Journal.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-17
BRITISH TROOPS
ARE SUCCESSFUL

LONDON, April 17.-Bonar Law.
moving in the house of commons the
second reading of the bill to extend
the life of parliament until the end
OF November, said that the British
troops were now engaged in the great
est operation since the commencement
of the war and that they were meet
ing with success which exceeded his
expectations.
At meeting of the Irish national
list party it was decided to oppose the
bill extending the life of parliament.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-17
Hundred Thousand in Killed
And Prisoners Result of
French Offensive
GREATEST BATTLE
OF MIGHTY WAR
Fighting no Longer Against a
Line but Over Deep Forti-
fled Zone

PARIS, April 17.--Germany
suffered another crushing blow on
the western front when forty
miles Of the strongest part Of her
lines were wrested from her with
an estimated loss of 100000 in
killed, wounded and prisoners as
the result of the opening Of the
French offensive yesterday.
The fighting extended along TWEEN.
ty-fiye mile front from Scissors to
RHEIMS, extending the battle line on
the western front for a distance OF
close TO $50 miles. or more than n
third Of the entire mighty line ex-
tending from Switzerland to the Meth.
erlands.
The battle opened on the left line
where, shortly after eight o'clock In
the morning, the French infantry
swept forward in an irresistible wave.
Despite their stiff resistance the
Germans were driven back and inside
half an hour prisoners began strag-
Cling toward the French rear by the
hundreds.
The fighting was the hottest TO the
east of Loiyre, as well as in the whole
section OF Berry-au.Bach and east of
Craonelle. However, the French ar.
tillery fire W; too much for the Ger
mans and be, =, noon whole first
line was won.
In capturing Loivre the French had
drawn nearer to Bermericourt and
have gone far beyond the famous posi-
tion which they lost in the first few
weeks of the war and failed to retake
in the battle of the Marne.
Counter Attacks Repulsed
PARIS, April 1.-THE German
counter attacks in force in the region
of Courcey were repulsed last night
by the French, 1t was officially an.
nounced. Heavy losses were inflicted
on the Germans.
Greatest Battle Of War
Berlin. April 17--"One OF the great.
est battles of the mighty war, and
therefore one of the greatest battles
in the history of the world is in pro-
gress on the River Ainse," says the
German official statement this morn.
ing.
In Champagne this morning fight.
ing between Prunay and Augerive de-
veloped into battle line extending
from Oise into Champagne.
ION Monday afternoon the French
threw fresh forces into the fray and
carried out later attacks between Disc
and Conde on the Alnse.
"The artillery fight, which continued
today, leyelled positions and produced
wide, deep craters, rendering obstin.
ate defense no longer possible.
The fighting is no Longer against
a line but over deep and irregular
fortified zone.
The battle swayed backwards and
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-17
GERMAN STRIKE
IS AVERTED BY
BAD WEATHER
Only Few Riots Caused by
Threatened Bread Reduc-
tion In Berlin

BERLIN, April IA day of appre-
nens.on ended tonight without alarm
ing events.
The threatened strike because of
the reduction of the weekly bread
ration materilized only in a few of the
larger factories
The leaders planned elaborate street
demonstrations, but inclement weather
kept down the enthusiasm.
The strikers are limited to the fac.
tories manned by the unions belong.
ing TO the Liebknecht Ledberor branch
of the Serial democracy.