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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-10-10
CAPITAL CITY NEWS LETTER
(By Chas. II. Trapp)

Topeka, Kans.,-A one-armed man
stood before the Topeka Rotary Club
this week and related his personal
experiences with the Huns. It was so
realistic that the said members of
that organization stood up with
blanched faces and shouted difiance
at the kaiser and his horde. The
story is absolutely unprintable and
If it were put in type would not con-
vey the horrors depicted by that man
who had been left for dead by the
squareheads in no-man's land. The
tale of mutilated and maltreated
women, of men bayonetted by the
dozen to trees of super-fiend work
beggars description. The talk netted
nearly two hundred thousand dollars
in voluntary subscription to the lib
erty loan.
Maybe you have wondered why old
false teeth are being advertised, for.
On the teeth that were in vogue
some years ago we're two little plati-
mum pins that held the false tooth
into the false gum of rubber and so
made it secure until the rubber was
vulcanized. Platinum is soaring out
of sight now and as high as twenty
five dollars may be reclaimed from a
set of old grinders. Besides that the
reclamation is helping to put the Hun
where he belongs.
A peculiar condition was found in
the Shawnee county tax rolls when
they were checked up after the asses
sors had made their rounds Over
hundred prominent citizens had for
gotten to list their automobiles. I'm
der the law the citizen must get his
automobile license from the state
through the county treasurer. The
county treasurer also has the tax rolls
for collection. So it is easy to check
up the men who hadn't remembered.
1t seems not to be generally known
that the minimum freight charge un-
der the government ownership is fifty
cents. In. Kansas and several other
states the express rates have not been
raised and that brings about a pecul-
lar condition. During the Big Free
Fair horsemen found that it was
| cheaper to hire an express car and
send their stock to Hutchison than
it would have been to make the ship
ment by freight, to say nothing about
the advantages in time and speed.
Then the result is that the express
company is overburdened with small
shipments that formerly were sent
by freight for short hauls.
The government sent a special re-
preventative to Topeka this week to
get quota of thousand men to go
to Nitro, w. Va, to work in the ma
tional high-explosive plant there at
the highest wages the government
has ever paid. He carried with him
photas of a plant seven miles long
and three miles wide in the bend of a
river, backed up by mountains, which
| had been erected in six months and
is growing hourly. He told of a mes
sage from General Pershing saying
that the need for T. N. T. was great
on the western front and without an
increased supply the march to Berlin
might be delayed
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-10-10
BosCHEEs GERMAN SYRUP

will quiet your cough, soothe the in
famation of a sore throat and lungs,
stop irritation in the bronchial tubes.
insuring good nights rest, free
from coughing and with easy expec-
toration in the morning. Made and
sold in America for fifty-two years.
A wonderful prescription, assisting
nature in building up your general
health and throwing of disease. Es-
pecially useful in lung trouble,
asthma, Group, bronchitis, etc. For
sale by W. w. Gibson. Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-10-10
DISTRICT SUNDAY SCHOOL CON
VENTION

There will be a district Sunday
School Convention at St. Elizabeth
on Sunday, October 13, 1918 at 1870
p. m County officers will please be
prompt Everyone invited.
E. A. Courtney,
County President.
Mrs. W. F. Newcomb,
Secretary-Treasurer
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-10-10
FOR SALE

An eleven months old Registered
Shorthorn Bull. This is a dandy calf
and viii make creditab1e head for
any herd He is red in color. Also
some mighty nice thoroughbred Pol
and China Pigs for sale. C. n.
Hutchison, Wa-Keeney. Kans. sstf.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-10-10
DIR. F. w. SWEARINGEN

The Topeka Eye Sight Specialist,
will be in Wa-Keeney to fit glasses
Tuesday, October 22 Office at Golden
Belt Hotel Adv. 33 2t
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-10-10
STATE GUARD NOTES

Battalion order No. concerning
drill at Hays Sunday the 18th has
been withdrawn by order of the
Major because of the numerous cases
of influenza in that city.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-10-10

The war department has issued an
order that State Guards shall be dis
tlngulshed from men in regular SER
vice by scarlet stars worn on each
sleeve of the uniform.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-10-10

the sad ending of his life-Hill City
Republican
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-10-10

Co. A. of the State Guards is now
open for enlistments. Any male
age may make application to the
Captain of the company.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-10-10
THE WA-kFENFY CLOTHING co.

Is better prepared to take of your needs in
Winter clothing than ever before. We are show
ing the best lines of
Suits, OverCOats, Sweaters. MaCkinaWs,
Flannel Shirts, Underwear,
Or in fact, anything in Mems and Boys wearing
apparel, you will find just what you want and
need and at prices that will pay you for your
time in coming in and looking these lines over.
Everything carry in this store is sold with
guarantee of satisfaction and at any time you
might buy anything here that isn't satisfactory
bring it back and tell us, will make it right.
We carry the best line of Mems work
clothes-such overals, shirts, gloves, ETC., and
at prices you ought to appreciate.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-10-10

The matter of transportation of
body of fifty or more men to Bat
talon drill in the neighboring towns
is becoming problem, so if there is
room in your car, make arrangements
to take one or more with you so that
your company will always. be repre-
sented.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-10-10

During the County Fair the Guards
had anticipated making some money
to be used in the purchase of winter
equipement, but the weather was
such, that in spite of the good music
and the large pavilion, dancing did
not take well and the boys came out
in the hole.
Our Musician, Morgan Wollner, is
attending S. A. T. C. at Hays. This
leaves the company without bugier
and the notes of reveille is sorely
missed by the boys.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
(By The Associated Press)

Weakened by the defeat suffered the Sosons-Rhems front the Germans apparently preparing the de- fenslve on the front from Ypres 10 Rheims:
 While continuing their retirement northward Asne the Germans have given up good defensive position in the Somme have been only local character they an indication that the German command the danger of an allied attack north of the present battlefield
 Between Soisson and Rheims the Vesle virtually cleared of enemy troops and Fsmes the important the center in the hands of the Americans having ried by storm. West of Rheims the French made portan gains and the region of Soons the French north of the Aisne.
 Enemy resistance apparently has been growing stronger from Fsmes east to Rheims However the Vesle is in flood and as large swamps line it's west of Rhems it pos sbe the resistance may be due to the inability of the to to the north bank
 The high water cut off German units elsewhere these fought until they killed hopelesy surrounded
 Allied troops having fattened out the Marne pocket have not advanced rapidly during the past hours the previous 48 The leading units keep close touch with the Germans probable heavy artillery have to be brought up if the Germans persist trying hold the Allies off at various points along the Nesle.
 There is little doubt in allied capitals that the German Crown will retire His resist to French pressure in the Rheims region not unlikely for the purpose of holding the Allies from breaking through and also to prevent them from getting between the Vese and before he get his troops the northern heights of the Cheme des Danes offer the suitable defensive position but this would be precarous the French forward from north of the So
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
ARE HERE TO LOOK AT
 HOUSING SITES
Meet With Representatives of the Housing Company
 and Government.

Officials of the Colwell- Wingate Co, who have the contract for building the homes for which the government made a sS,0OO,00O appropriation. were in the city today, to look over the sites. and confer with government off, ficials and the Bridgeport Housing Go. Among them were Frank c. Poucher, president of the Colwell-Wingate Co.,; Walter Faddis, vice president, who will be in charge of the construction work here, and w. w. Luyster, who will have charge of the office division. MT. Weiss, representative of the United States Housing Bureau, was also in the city, to confer with Mayor Cliff ford B. Wilson and the local superin- tendent of sewers in regard to the sewer requirements of the new build ings.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
JUDGE KELLER DECIDES AGAINST
 CHILD'S MOTHER
Refuses Petition of Mrs. Irving Darling for Gus
 tody of Her Boy.

About two weeks ago, Mrs. Irving Chester Darling, feeling that she was being deprived of her parental rights inaSmuch as her infant son Floyd Harold Darling, was in the care of his grandparents and when she went to see him at their home in Stratford her reception was not what she thought 1t should be, brought habeas corpus proceedings for the possession of the child.
 The case was tried before Judge John E. Keeler at a special session of the Superior Court last Friday. In a decision handed down Saturday after noon Judge Keeler finds that the mother, who brought suit through her next best friend, her father Joseph Broadbent, as she Is a minor, is not being deprived of any of her rights, nor that the child is being illegally detain- ed. In the opinion of Judge Keeler the child will be better off in the care of the father and he remands him to his care.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
DEFEATED GERMANS ARE RETIRING TO
 NEW LINE BET WHEN YPRES AND RHEIMS
CLEVER THIEVES SPINDLE WOMAN
 OF BANK ROLL Work New Game on Her and Obtain All Her
 Savings.

Mrs. Mary Jones, an elderly colored woman who conducts a boarding house at 42 Highland avenue, reported to the police today that while she was waiting for a trolley car at Congress and Main streets last Saturday morn ing she was approached by colored man who greeted her with Good morning lady, you are the first col ored person have seen in Bridgeport this morning and lady could you di- rect me to a place to get room Maybe you have one?"
 Mrs. Jones stated that she told the man she had a room which was occu- pied by two Portuguese, but that they were moving out. The man seemed very anxious to move right in and said his trunk was at the depot and insist ed that he look at the room right away. She then decided to return to her home with him. As they neared Arch street the stranger began shout ing at a colored man who was in front of them, saying: Don't you move; I seen you pick up that pocket book, and this lady seen you also. We're in on this. You must share whatever is in that purse"
 The other colored fellow had a pocket book in his hand and the three examined it's contents. There was S100 bill and a lot of checks. Mrs. Jones in reporting the matter to Cap tain Cronan, at police headquarters, said: q am an honest woman and would not be a party to any thievery, 90 I says I did not see the man pick up a pocket book. but the man who Evas with me insisted that did"
 Then according to the story the man who had the pocketbook insisted that he go and show it to his boss and gave her 30 cents as a guarantee of good faith. He left saying he would return to the spot if they would wait When he returned he said that all the checks were made out by very wealthy man and that his boss had told him that he would cash the checks for him.
 The checks amounted to over six teen hundred dollars SD that her share of the contents of the pocket book would amount to nearly $500. They all went to her house and the man whIo met her first asked if she had any money to show her good faith, and she told him she only had $1O He then hunted around the room and found her bank book showing de- posits amounting to s160. According to her story the man then mesmer- ized her and she accompanied him to the bank and drew out $160 which she gave him beside the s10 she had in her purse.
 When he got the s170 he said he was going to the depot to bring his trunk to her house and the other man went to get the chacks cashed. She has seen neither one of them since.
 Mrs. Jones insists that she was hypnotized by the man and is now pleading with the police to arrest him and make him disgorge the $17O which she alleges he bilked her out of.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
ARRESTED FOR VIOLATION OF
 ALIEN PERMIT

The local Department of Justice ar rested William Dede in this city Sat urday. He was charged with viola ton of his alien permit, having been absent from this city without leave for a period of three months. A nationwide search was instituted, and he was finally apprehended here on his return last week. It developed that he had formerly been sailor in the German merchant marine, and had remained in this country while on voyage to China. He will be in termed for the duration of the war, and will then be deported to Germany. He was loud in his denunciation of the officials at the hearing. and threatened ito get even" when he was released.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
NIGHTS MADE
 L|CHTLESS CAN NOT BE CHANGED
City Chairmen Receive Bulletin From State
 Administrator.

It has been necessary for the Unit ed States Fuel Administration to is- sue a bulletin to the various fuel ad- ministrators of the different states owing to the fact that some uncer- tainty apparently exists concerning the so-called Lightless Nights order. This is an order of the United States Fuel Administration and therefore is\subject to revision by the Federal Administration only and not by the State Administrators. This bulletin was issued to city chairman by State Fuel Administrator Thomas W. Rus sell.
 Consequently the four nights orig inally named, Monday, Tuesday. Wed nesday and Thursday must be the lightless nights and do not ernlit the substitution of other nights. Or ders have not been given for thu, evening opening of sto~es but the or iginal order does provide that on the four nights specified there must be no display window or showcase lights whether stores are open or not. Lights on fruit stands outside can be used only for necessary light to trans act business and not for display pur- poses. ssatSg
 It is expected that further an- nouncemests regarding the Lightless Nights will be given out within a few days
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
CARGO CARRIER LAUNCHED TODAY
 AT HOG ISLAND First of a Series of Vessels Slides Down Ways Before
 Immense Crowd. PRESIDENT AND MRS. WILSON ARE PRESENT Chairman Hurley. of Ship Board Says Quantity Pro-
 duction is Now Begun.

Philadelphia, Aug. With hearty God speed from the President Of the United States and Mrs. Wilson, the cargo carrier Quistonck, the first ship built at the Hog Island plant was successfully launched at 12:38 o'clock this afternoon.
 Hog Island, the new shipyard on the Delaware begins to produce today with the launching of the first ship in the presence of the President and Mrs. Wilson. The first lady of the lad was selected as sponsor.
 The vessel, cargo carrier of 7,500 tons and the first of 180 to be con- structed at the yard. has been named the Quistonck by Mrs Wilson, who was given the honor of selecting the names for all the ships to be built at the yard. The name is of Indian ori- gin.
 In addition to the President and Mrs. Wilson, many prominent off, cials from Washington and hundreds of persons from other cities were in- vited to attend the event. The AmS1i- can International Shipbuilding Cor poration arranged to handle one of the largest crowds that ever attended a launching on the Delaware. More than 10000 invitations were issued. All of the 30,0O0 workers at the big plant were given permission to wit ness the plunge.
 The Quistonck is an oil burning freighter but can be converted into a coal burner if necessary. She is 401 feet long. The builders said today that the vessel will be repadily out fitted and turned over to the govern ment before the time scheduled.
 "It was no mere incident in a nations shipbuilding program that brought the president and Mrs Will son to the scene of this achievement, '" said MT. Hurley, who was the princi- pal speaker at the launching. Tt was the beginning og an epoch in the nations history.
 This launching marks another
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
FOUR CHAMPIONS COMING FOR THE
 WATER SPORTS

Four champions have already signi- fled their. intentions of entering the W. S. S. water sports contest to be held at Seaside Park on next Sunday August II.
 The men who already sent in their entry blanks for the metropolitan championship race of 8SO yards are: Duke" Kahanamoku. the present title holder of the 50 and 100 yard swims; W. L. Wallen, of Chicago, the present SSo yard champion: Buddy" Langor, of California, the 800 and l. 900 yard champion; and Perry McGiI- vray, the present title holder for the 300 and 20 yard swims.
 The referee of the races will be Frederick Rubiens. the secretary of the Metropolitan A. A. U. He is an old time champion.
 The timer and judge will he Otto Wahle of the New York Athletic club,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05

Included in the loot were four dia- mond stick pins presented to the steel magnate by Charles M. Schwab and a gold presentation watch which was given to him by his associates in the steel corporation when he retired as president.
 According to the details given out by the police deparmtent the family were all asleep when the robbery took place and as it is customary for as many windows as possible to be open in the residence, it was an easy matter for the cracksmen to gain admittance.
 When the matter was reported to the police early this morning, Captain F. O. Cronan detailed several of his men to make an investigation and as q result detailed drawings of the stol- en jewels have been made and will be distributed broadcast.
 Special effort will be made to re- cover the presentation stick pins and watch which are highly prized by their owner and cannot be replaced. On each of the pins is an inscription bearing a message of friendship to E. E. Hinkle, from Charles M. Schwab, who is now at the head of the ship building industry of the United States The watch also bears a testimonial of esteem for the owner while he was president of the huge corporation and regret at his retire ment.
 All avenues of escape are being closely watched and as the robbery appears to be the work of novices at the game it is thought more than likely they will not be as careful to cover their tracks as professional would be.
 Beside the watch and stick pins are many valuable diamond set brooches and rings all of which can readily he identified and which the crackrnen will find it difficult to dispose of.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05

The resolution follows:
 Whereas it is essential to the pre- servation of orderly liberty that in dividual and social restraint be prac- ticed and encouraged in the present disorganized conuluon or civilization; and,
 Whereas, The United States of America, as the largest and most pow erful self-governing nation in the world. should set an example to this end;
 Therefore, be it resolved, that the Connecticut Council of Defense ap- preciatively endorses the brave and timely action of the President in warning the people against the use of violence in curbing disloyalty and se- dition, and that a copy of this resolu- ton be forwadred to the Council of National Defense and to the several state councils of defense and commit tees onp ublic sa<rty throughout the Union"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
ADMINISTRATION MAN
 POWER BILL PRESENTED
Extends Military selective Law to All Men Between
 18 and 45 Years. PREPARED BY BAKER, PRESIDENT APPROVES Senator Chamberlain Ex- plains Purposes of New
 Bill in the Senate.

Washington, Aug. 5 - The new administration man power bill extending the selective draft act to all men between the ages of IS to 45 inclusive and authorizing the President to call such persons into military service in such sequence of ages and at such times" as he may prescribe was introduced today in both houses of Con- gress.
 The measure, which was prepared by Secretary Baker with the approval of the President and Provost Marshal General Crowder was referred to military committees. Congressional leaders plan to have the measure con sldered soon after the summer recess period is over the latter part of this month";
 In presenting the bill to the Senate chairman Chamberlain, of the Senate Military Committee, explained it's pur- pose and gave assurance that every thing would be done to expedite it's passage. While Senate leaders ad- init there may be some opposition, they hope that it will be finally pass ed by, Sept. 1.
 The principal portions of the bill presented, as amendments to the or iginal draft laf follow:
 The President may draft such persons liable to military service in such sequence of ages and at such time or times as he may prescribe x \ X; citizen or subject of q country neutral in the present war who has declared his intention to be- l come a citizen of the United States | shall be relieved from liability from | military service upon his making q declaration in accordance with reg ulations as the President may pre- scribe, withdrawing his intention to | become 9 citizen of the United States XXI X and he shall forever be | debarred from becoming a citizen of the United States"
 The provisions referring to persons engaged in industry and agriculture providing for their relief from mili- tary duty would be amended to read:
 Persons engaged in occupations or | employment found to be necessary to maintenance of the military estab- lishments of the effective operation oi the military forces or the maintenance of national interest during the emer. gency."
 The principal section would provide the ages of IS and 45, both inclusive shall be subject to registration in ac- cordance with regulations to the pre-. i scribed by the President and upor confirmation by the President or other public notice given by him or by his direction stating the time or times and place or places of any such regis tration, it shall be the duty of all per. sons of the designated ages except or ficers and enlisted men of the regular : Continued on Page 4.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
WHITNEY RETIRES
 FROM COUNCIL

Alderman Vincent s. Whitney from the Twelfth District will retire from the Board of Alderman probably to- night to become superintendent of the Department of Health and Charities Building at Main street, Madison and Washington avenues at salary of s1,s00 a year. The appointment was @ade by Mayor Wilson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
71 REGISTRANTS
 LEAVE TOMORROW

Bridgeport's quota of the first gen eral call for August of the States 800 of the 46,OOO men to leave August 9th will leave tomorrow morning for Fort S1ocum, N. Y. These registrants are all to be white.
 Board No. furnished 10 men; Board No. 2, men; Board No. 8. none; Board No. 4, 32 men; Board No. 5, 2 men; Board No. 6, 22 men; Poard 13, none.