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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-12

piece of tenting, they half ORA ged,
half-carried me further down the hill,
and finally got me on a stretcher.
Next day the position was finally
won by the Serbs, and they entered
the Bulgarian trenches, from which
they drove the enemy. There they
found the bodies of several of their
comrades, their threats cut from ear
to ear and their corpses terribly mu-
tilated. That is what happens to pris-
oners who are unfortunate enough to
fall into the hands of the Bulgars.
Britain Will Help Us
There is hardly a single man in
the Serbian Army today who has a
pair of socks, and it would be diff
cult to find one who has two shirts
The only shirts they have are made
of cotton. AS for food, we'll, we new
er see such luxuries as sugar, milk
butter, much less margarine, which
some people complain of here, or
sweets. All the time we have iron
rations," and make the best of it.
What are the Allies doing for the
Serbs? Sometimes 1 am almost inclin-
ed to think they have forgotten the
lIIle nation now almost eXIerm1naCeQ
whose remaining men are fighting
high up in the Macedonian mountains
under the most terrible conditions
Ammunition and what rations they
get have to be brought up the steer
mountain sides by pack mules; warn
clothing, luxuries the fighter prizes
never come.
These men have unbounded conf
dence in Great Britain. They think
Britain is the only nation which
counts in the war. France, Italy Amer
lea are nothing beside Britain. Wher
L tell them there are others, they re
ply, "Ah, yes, but Britain is the one
that will help us and win back for u!
our country"
There is hardly a man in the arm!
who knows where his wife and fam
| lily are; his home is a thing of tn,
past; for six years they have been con
! tinually fighting enemies. Yet the,
fight on; their morale unimpaired
their spirits undaunted. Here in Eng
land we do not even yet know tn,
real horrors of war. (By The Interna
tional News Bureau, Inc, Boston
Mass.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-12
BRITISH ARMY OFFICER
WILL SPEAK AT CHURCH

The speaker at the week-night Len
ten service in st. PauPs Episcopal
church. Kossuth street, opposite
Washington Park, on Thursday even
ing, at 7:45 o'clock will be Lieut..
H. B. Pepeler, NJ. c., whose subject
will be 1.-The Religious Side of the
Great War" Lieut.. Pepeler comes
from a long line of English clergy,
his grandfather being the canon OF
the Cathedral at Toronto. His ad-
dress will deal with some phases OF
the war not generally touched upon
by the average war speaker.
The hour of the Ash Wednesday
service in st. PauPs church tomorrow
morning will be 10 o'clock and will
consist of the sermon and the Holy
Communion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-12
A life-Dreserverl


fOur closing out sale of Co
lumbia tires is a life-pre-
server to the motorist in
search Of bargains.
fSeldom we're good tires ever
offered at such bonanza
prices.
fThey are going fast. AL
ready the smaller Ford
sizes are out. The larger
tires are still represented.
i've are closing them out at
less than the Dealers price
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-12
STRATFORD
Especial to The Times)


Stratford, Feb 1.-Two persons
charged with violating the motor We
hicle laws and two charged with
breach of the peace were the only
cases brought before Deputy Judge
who has a summed home in Stratford
town court today. In all cases, with
the exception of one, fines were met
out.
Albert Wood of Glendale, N. =, was
the first to be arraigned. He is
chauffeur employed by A. W. Clegg
who has a summer home in Strotford
and visited the town during the week
end. He was charged with driving
an automobile while under the influ-
ence of liquor. According to the tes-
timony presented by Chief William B.
Nichols who made the arrest Wood
was travelling through the town at a
reckless rate of speed and when stou-
ped was intoxicated. A fine of $50
was imposed by the court.
Samuel Antalik who said he resided
in Bridgeport was assessed So for not
having any lights on his automobile
lighted. Chief Nichols made the ar
rest.
James Devine of Stratford avenue,
Stratford, arrested by Patrolman H.
Briggs Barnum was charged with Gre
ating a disturbance. He was warned
and placed under the care of Proba-
ton Officer Ernest c. Carpenter with
the understanding that if there is
another recurrence he will be sent to
Norwich state hospital.
John O'Hara, of Stratford, was fin
ln1 70 1f
arrest was made by Chief Nichols.
Fifteen Visits Board of Relief
The Board of Relief met for the
third session last Saturday afternoon
and evening at the town hall. During
the five hours in which they sat only
fifteen persons visited the office. o
this number only two appealed tt
: them from the findings of the BoarC
1 of Assessors in the value of thei
property. Others just came to seel
general information as to the method
. employed by the assessors in valuatin:
land in town. One of the member
of the relief board said today that tn
I people of the town seem very wei
satisfied with the way their propert
has been VALIDATED and very few com
l. plants are being registered. He ais
9 added that the two who sought relic
= from what they deemed excessive as
. sessments would be given careful
: consideration, and a reduction in a.
II probability would be made
g The last meeting of the board wi
Q take place Saturday afternoon an
g evening, Feb. Is, from 2 o'clock un
= til and from until 9 o'clock.
Soft Coal Arrives
First Selectman James Lally bega
" Monday morning disposing in quar-
:, ter ton lots the car load of bituminou
u coal which arrived Saturday after
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-12
like ELECTRIC
BUTTON ON TOES
Tells why a corn is so pain
full and says cutting
makes them grow.

Press an electric button and you
form a contact with live wire which
rings the bell. When your shoes
press against your corn it pushes it's
sharp roots down upon a sensitive
nerve and you get a shock of pain.
Instead of trimming your corns,
which merely makes them grow, just
step into any drug store and ask for a
quarter of an ounce of freezone. This
will cost very little but is sufficient to
remove every hard or soft corn or
callus from ones feet A few drops
applied directly upon a tender. ach-
ing corn stops the soreness instantly,
and soon the corn shrlvels up so it
lifts right out, root and all, without
pain. This drug IS harmless and
never infames or even irritates the
surrounding tissue or sIin.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-12
DIR. GROARK GETS
ARMY COMMISSION

DIR. Owen J. Groark of 1903 North
lieutenant in the Medical Officers Re.
serve Corps of the army, and is nov
awaiting orders to active duty. DR..
Groark is a popular member of his
profession here and has enjoyed a
thriving practice since coming to this
city. He was formerly a member OF
the house staff of St. Vincent's hospi-
tai.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-12

The following article, describing the terrible position of
the Serbian Army has been especially written for this paper by
Serg Major Flora Sandes Irish girl who after serving in
Serbia Red Cross nurse enlisted in the Serbian Army
private She has continuous fighting and received "a
wounds in action Promoted to the rank of ergeant-maor
Miss Sande has received the Serbian " c. for her bravery
the field as well three other high decorationsl
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-12
DOUGLASS OPERATED ON.

Chicago, Feb. 12-Phil Douglass,
Chicago National pitcher, yesterday
underwent an operation for appendi-
citis Last night he was resting well.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-12
BRAISTEAD AGAIN
NAVY's DOCTOR

Washington, Feb. 12- Surgeon-Gen-
eral Braistead of the navy was reap
pointed today for another term.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-12
AMERICAN HARDWARE
STORES
(Tllcorporated)

(T1icOrporated)
lyon q Grammar, Retail Division
FAIRFIELD AVE. AND AQDEEE ST.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-12
IRISH LASS HAS
THRILLING TINE
AS SERB SOLDIER

Serves AS Red Cross Nurse and Then Enlists AS
Private-Wounded "a Times During Many
Engagements High Honors for
Bravery While Under Fire.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-12

Times Want Ads. One Cent Word
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-12
Soft Coal Arrives

First Selectman James Lally began
Monday morning disposing in quar-
ter ton lots the car load of bituminous
coal which arrived Saturday after
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-12

One of the officers of my company
sub-lieutenant, did a plucky thing.
Wounded himself, he crawled forward
over the snow, to where 1 was lying
Eat the greatest risk to himself of be-
ing hit by another hand bomb) seiz-
ed me by both hands, and dragged me
back over the rocks and boulders to
where three more of my men were
waiting. Though in imminent danger
of being taken prisoner, these mer
refused to leave me, declaring they
would not go unless they could carry
me with them. So bundling me up il
The Washington times., 1918-09-23
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Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-02-06
WHOLE AMERICAN SECTOR IS ASTOUNDING WITH THE
 BOOM OF GUNS.
U. s. BATTERIES PRAISED
Artillery and Snipers Also Have Be- come Increasingly Active-Ameri- can 75's Are Harrassing Traffic
 Behind Enemy Trenches.

With the American Army in France. The whole American sector is re- sounding with the boom of guns. Air men became exceedingly active along the American front. Enemy snipers wounded two Americans slightly.
 A shift of the wind cleared away the mist which has hindered aerial opera tions and other activities for several days. A number of battles in the air were fought by patroling planes. In one instance the French aviatOrs de. feated an attempt of German flyers to cross behind the American trenches.
 The artillery and snipers also have become increasingly active. American 75s are harassing traffic behind the enemy trenches. The Germans are confining their fire largly to the Amer ican trenches.
 American troops now are occupying sector of the Lorraine front in France. This announcement is per- mitted by the military censors.
 The correspondents permanently ac- credited to the American army have been informed that they may proceed to virtually any point within the zone of fire except the trenches, without escort and without special permission. Arrangements were made whereby newspaper men may proceed to any brigade headquarters a few kilometerS behind the trenches after first report ing their presence within the zone to the headquarters of the division of which the brigade is a part. Unless there is some occurrence which makes 1t inadvisable in the opinion of tho brigade commander for correspond ents to move nearer the front they may walk from his headquarters to regimental headquarters behind the lines.
 Since all roads immediately behind range and under German observation, not more than two correspondents may move forward together. They must wear gas masks in alefss- posi- tion and helmets. Newspaper men must obtain special permission to vis- it the trenches and must be accom- panied by an eScOrting officer.
 The French commander of a saus- age balloons squadron, who was an artillery officer at Verdun during the heaviest fighting and also particupat- ed in the Somme offensive, declared that the work of certain American batteries at the front is "a1most per- feet" He was particularly pleased with the work done by American guns in firing on German position in a wood, which he observed from a bal loon.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-02-06
ATTORNEY GENERAL RULES ON WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO
 CAST VOTE.
MUST HAVE 1917 RECEIPT
Opinion Is Considered Important To Electors of State and One That Will Govern Election Officers
 in General Primaries.
Little Rock

Lllll6
 John D. Arbuckle, attorney general of Arkansas, handed down an opinion of considerable importance to the cleo tors of Arkansas and one that will govern election officers in the general primaries to be held in May. He holds that in order to vote in the com ing primaries, under the Brundidge election law the voter is not required to present a poll tax receipt which shall include taxes in process of col lection for the period closing on the first Monday in July, 1913, but that 1917 poll tax receipt is sufficient.
 The attorney general says:
 "The question might be raised that city primaries are leld earlier and during the tax paying time and before voter would have an opportunity to obtain a poll tax receipt during the present collection. I beg to call your attention to the fact that the time for holding general election of cities and incorporated towns is before the ex- piration of the tax paying time for this year or before the first Monday in July of this year, and hence apply ing the rule as laid down in the 'Brundidge primary act the poll tax receipt to be demanded of those de- string to vote in city primaries would be the receipt received at the tax pay ing time closing the first Monday in July, 1917"
 MT. Arbuckle pointed out that the Brundidge act was initiated, voted upon and adopted by the people, and provides that whenever a political par ty in Arkansas holds primary for the nomination of a candidate for Con- gress, the United States senatorship or any county, municipal or state of flee the primary is thereby made le- gal election.
 Tn all legal elections in Arkansas the voter must exhibit a poll tax re- ceipt for the payment of taxes the time of the collection of taxes next preceding such election.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-02-06
NEWS OF WEEK
Told Herewith in Tabloid
 Form
Condensed Items of Interest for Every Member of
 the Household
MISCELLANEOUS.

A recent raid on the American sec tor in France resulted in the death of two soldiers and the capture of one.
 The town of Mackay, Australia, has been submerged by a typhoon.
 The bodies of 34 miners who per ished in the explosion of the Stellar ton collieries, Halifax, have been re- covered. Eighty-seyen men are still entombed.
 To create larger surplus of grain for the allies, it is saId an effort will be made to further curtail local con- sumption.
 Secretary McAdoo was called before congressional committee to give in formation as to the relief of the coal famine.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-02-06
 Berlin Fails To Reply.

Washington. = Germany has failed to reply to the proposal of the United States that German commissioned of- ficers held prisoners here received the pay of their grade in return for simi- lar privileges being accorded ANeri- can officers in Gtrmany, so the War Department cut off the payments which were being made to Germans. until German shall have expressed it's willingness to reciprocate.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-02-06

The Southern Cotton Oil Company's plant at Newport is crushing copra successfully. It is said that this is the first plant in this country to accom- plish this feat, which heretofore has been considered impossible, as crude eocoanut oil congeals at temperature of TO degrees Fahrenheit. Copra is the dried meat of the cocoanut. The copra crushed at Newport was shipped from the Philippine islands.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-02-06
Allied Hospital Hit.

Washington.-Bomb of allied hos. pitals by Austrian aviators in recent raids was reported to Red Cross head quarters here in cablegram received from Robert Perkins, chairman of the American Relief Commission to Italy. A hospital at Castel, France, not far severly, he said, during recent at. tack.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-02-06
PERSONAL.


 Commander J. K. Taussig of the U. s. navy gave a thrilling account of the first trip of the United States de- stroyers to New York audience. D. R. Francis, ambassador to Rus- sia, has been notified he will be held as hostage for the safety of Emma Goldman in this country.
 H. Raymond, president of the Clyde & Mallory Steamship line, has been appointed by the shipping board con- troller of shipping for the port of New York.
 Waldo H. Marshall of New York has been appointed assistant chief of the division of production of the ord nance department
 Col. Palmer B. Pierce has been ap. pointed director of army purchases by Edward R. Stettinius, the new sur. Veyor-general of army supplies.
 Miss Helen Harding Cox, daughter of Gov. Cox of Ohio, was married to Lieut.. Daniel J. Mahoney. The cou. pie will reside in Manhattan, ky.
 Rudolph Harry Garfield, grandson of President Garfield, has joined the navy.
 Former President Roosevelt and Evangelist Sunday had dinner togeth. CT in Washington last week.
 Miss Florence Smith, New York street car conductress, Tainted at work and tied up the line for 70 minutes.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-02-06
DOM EsTIc.


 The interstate commerce commis- sion has granted a raise in freight rates pretty generally throughout the country.
 Alabama contractors pay 15 cents per day for the labor of women con- victs, but the system is nearing its end.
 Spain's refusal or unwillingness to supply Pershing's men with necessi- ties is likely to cause her ships to be held up by federal officials.
 Army rations per day now cost 33.25 cents, as against 29.99 cents a year ago. The navy figures 43.81 and 37.65. respectively.
 Teaching of the German language will be abolished from all grade schools of Indianapolis when the next semester starts.
 Since the more recent attempts to destroy shipping in the east guards on all water fronts throughout the coun- try have been doubled.
 Merchants in Milwaukee are pro- testing because saloons are allowed to stay open Mondays and manufac- turers must close.
 Total banking power of the United States is now $s7,000. .000, 900. accord ing to reports from the comptroller of the currency.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-02-06
FOREIGN.

England and France are highly pleased with the extraordinary efforts our people are making to keep up the food supply.
 Andrew Bonar Law, in the house of commons. denied that messages had been received by the government from high officials at Washington urging an early settlement of the Irish ques. tion.
 German orders have been issued that American prisoners are to be mis. treated until the officials secure many military secrets.
 Belgians are still being sent behind the German lines. to be held as host. ages for the good behavior of certain towns and cities.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-02-06
GRIM lNAl,

A lone bandit held lip a hotel in Cleveland and robbed the clerk and four visitors of $96.
 Joseph Bell, former mayor of Indian apolis, is on trial, charged with cleo tion frauds
 James Johnson, 19, student at the University of Georgia, shot and killed Belle Hill, IS, whom he had smuggled into the dormitory of the institution
 A baking powder company of Can ton, O., was fined $3,00O for selling 100 pounds of sugar to 28 employees.
 Eleven soldiers are under arrest at Anniston, Ala, in connection with an alleged attempt to wreck a west bound freight train.
 t. V. Young, assistant manager of the Calcasieu National bank of Oak dale, La, was held up by bandits who got away With $11,000.
 Madeline Briggs, IS, is held under $5,OOO bond at Hays, Kan, for shoot Ing and killing Mrs. Charles Fisher, Al.
 A mysterious woman and two men are held by the police in connection with the $10000O gem robbery from the Heller-Rose Jewelry Co.'S store in Chicago.
 F. Drummond, in jail at Denver, Colo, was indicted on the charge of stealing Liberty bonds from the Dal- las federal reserve bank.
 Roy B. Miller, Camp Doniphan sol dier, is in jail, charged with violation of the Mann white slave act.
 Mrs. Hester Campbell of St. Louis was sentenced to 15 years in prison or inducing girl of 15 to lead a life of shame.
 Bandits attempted to hold up Joe Mounts saloon in St. Louis, but two Of the three met death at the hands of Mount, who was also killed.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-02-06
G EN ERAl.

T. D. Vaughn, health seeker, was slain at El Paso, Tex, and his body hidden in the railroad yards.
 Alien enemies in various parts of the country are being rounded up by federal officials and interned.
 Only five Americans remain in Bel glum, and special imperial order for bids them leaving.
 Mrs. Charles von Briesen of New York carrienationed her husbands sa. loon with an ax just because he and friend went motoring with two wom. en, according to the police.
 El Paso held local option cleo. tion and went dry. The campaign has been most bitter.
 Admiral R. E. Peary in St. Louis last week declared the United States should expect aerial raids and sub- marine visits in the spring.
 A battleship of the line on the At. lantic coast, in attempting to break through the ice floes, ran aground.
 Elgin and J. G. Sharp of Francis. Ok, young brothers, made eggnog with wood alcohol by mistake for party. and as result four persons are dead.
 Gen. Hibjki of the Japanese army said in lecture that the last Japa- nese census showed 1OO,500 Chris tians in the mikado's land. Ex-President Taft is touring the army cantonments on an errand of good cheer and patriotism.
 George T. Cooper. 60, principal of the Weatherford (Tex.) public schools, is dead from wounds said to have been inflicted by 13-year-old pupil.
 Idle Mondays in Rochester. Minn.. are to be turned into holidays, as cer. tain streets will be closed to traffic and sub-zero weather games in- dulged in.
 A bill is before congress to organize an army nurse corps with an officer in charge of the ladies.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-02-06
WAR BREViTiES.

Federal officials announce that 11,O00 more officers are to be gradu. ated from the training camps soon. making total of 56,000.
 William A. Gourley and Fred H. Hui. ford of Marietta, O., under arrest as deserters from the Rainbow division, it is alleged, sold their places in the ranks to German spies.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-02-06
Only 36 Ships Remain.

New York.-Of the 200 steamships detained in New York harbor for want of coal before the federal fuel admin istration's five-day restriction order, all have departed but 36. and of this number none Is waiting for fuel, ac cording to J. E. Parsons of the United States shipping board, in charge of the bunkering situation here.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-02-06
To Direct Publicity.

Washington.-Frank R. Wilson, now assistant secretary of the Federal Farm Loan Board. has been chosen publicity director for the third Liberty loan campaign, to succeed Oscar A. Price, who is private secretary to Sec rotary McAdoo. as director general oe railroads.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-02-06
FIRES.

A fire in an alcohol factory in Petro- grad was the cause of 200 deaths.
 Fire has destroyed the town of Pe- terboro, Ont, near Ottawa.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-02-06

R. Forwood of Rogers shipped sev- eral dozen eggs by parcel post to Eng land and has just received word that they arrived in good condition. Half of them were turned over to the Brit ish Red Cross. Eggs are selling for IS cents each in the war zone.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-02-06
LABOR.

Federal officials are considering a rail wage demand from the men which would amount to s5OO,OOO.OOO.
 Samuel Gompers is out in warn- ing to workers to avoid internal strife and to .shun any arguments which would impair their efficiency.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-02-06

Senotor Thompson of Kansas denies that any law business he ever had came from any of the packers.
 Federal officials are seeking to pur chase the "cut-over" lands of the south for agricultural homesteads for re- turning soldiers.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-02-06

Mayflower produced another patriot when James N. Adams of that city ap- peared before the local exemption Class and asked to be placed in Class 1, and also to be included in the first contingent to be sent to Camp Pike.