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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19
THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY

p USSlA is the unknown quantity of the The Allies,
at the request of sections of the Russian people, have
entered Siberia at various points The Allies aided by the
anese intend to control the Siberian railroad the fields
on the Caspian Primarily they design to and aid the
Czecho-Savok troops who rated traitors by AUSTRIA
and will receive no quarter, if they captured.
1t IS hoped that Germany will be compelled to place large
numbers of men the Russian 'front.' depicting avail
able for the west What happens time show. Matters
might take turn by which Germany could repenish
power by the enlistment of Russians of the armed
power of the socaed nations which have been established
German arms, as the Ukraine and Finland.
Events should in favor of the Allies because thew
have abundant resources especially in food.
Russia may concevaby provide Germany with power
but must long remain drain upon German
Allies standing ahwart transport routes will choke sup
plies of grain and other foods from German controlled territory
The Japanese if necessary put in army of several
million men, perfectly equipped and supplied
The problem of Russia vast and the conditions complex
so that no think of the situation without misgvng
1t is sufficient to know that the Allies placed their af-
fairs in the hands of their abes These do
in Russia without taking long and careful counsel What thew
do the best that be decided upon Therefore loyal
and of the Allies will conclude that being
done bE the Allies in Russia is the best that be done
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19
OK D ~ Read CO
EsFeh1Isheo f65I'

| Miss Abbie Peck, Allison P. Smith
Mrs E. Grisbrook and Miss Hilda
Grisbleok After congratulations, re-
fershments were served and social
time followed.
Newtown sent off one volunteer,
William Gomberg of Botsford, to the
Newton, Mass, training camp, Aug.
t. Mr.. Gomberg was given a fare
well party by his associates Wednes-
day night at his home.
| Among the Newtown members of
the Girls Friendly society attending
this week the sessions of the Girls
Friendly Vacation House at Canaan,
Conn, are Miss Virginia EDulihan,
Miss Marilla George and Miss Mar
garet White.
The Dodgingtown firemens' carnival
is now in full swing, closing Saturday
night. The Sandy Hook band attend
ed Thursday night, and a large at
tendance from Bethel as well as New
I town was noted. The net proceeds
! it is believed, will be sufficient to
complete the sum necessary to pur-
chase their auto chemical.
Miss Eleanore Cavanaugh of New
town is spending her vacation at the
home of her mother, Mrs. L. B. Cav
anaugh, of Main street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19
COMPANY c HAS
'BAYONET DRILLS
At CAMP MOON

Since the officers of the State Guard
returned from the officers school at
Camp Locke, Mantle, there has been
men a similar experience but Com
pany C, Fourth Regiment, is the first
to actually get real camp duty.
Mr.. H. D. Moon having offered the
use of his property at the Huntington
Fair Grounds, Company C at once &C
cepted the offer, and under command
of Capt. VIM. Lounsbury, assembled
at the Amory at 1880 p. M, Saturday,
and proceeded by auto to Camp Moon,
so designated in honor of the donor
of the grounds. The main building OF
the fair grounds was used for bar
racks and mess room.
Immediately after arrival the mer
were assigned to their quarters, after
which drill followed until $50, wher
mess was served. Sergeant Morris
Klein was in full charge of the COM
missary department. He was ably
assisted by Cook Lampson, and the
men were very loud in their praise
of the quantity and quality of al
meals served during their stay a
camp.
Saturday night at shutdown guarC
was posted. Taps sounded at 11:0i
| o'clock. Revielle called the men a
5:45 Sunday morning. and until CAM
was broken at $50 p. M, something
was doing all the time.
While drills were given in compan,
and squad movements a large part o
the time was occupied in bayone
drills and riot formation, which wa
entirely new to the men. Bayone
drills were very largely under direc
ton of Lieuts. Naramore and Mon
tross, who were very enthusiastic owe
their experience at Camp Locke, an,
impaired the same to their men a
Camp Moon, who returned Sunda
night with many regrets that the
could not remain longer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19
board to solve it, seems as far off as

board to solve it, seems as far off as
ever.
Charles G. Meeker of Cemetery ave-
nue. received notice from the war de-
partment that his son, Clarence
Meeker, of the 102nd Regiment of In
fantrv in France, has been missing
since the actions on the front on July
%, No further details have come to
hand. and the uncertainty is a greater
strain to the family than absolute
knowledge of the happening would
be. Private Meeker communicated
with home about four weeks ago,
sending a group picture OF himself
and four companions in front of what
appeared to be an outlook post for an
advanced patrol party. Since then no
work came from him and until the
government notice came a thorough
INSPECTION of the daily casualty lists
did not show his name. Private
Meeker enlisted about year ago and
was among the first to go to France.
He is about 10 years old Besides his
parents, he has a brother Donald and
sister Dorothy at home.
Miss Anna Murphy, popular
school teacher in town for several
years, has left teaching and has &C
cepted a position in the S. Curtis &
Son office in Berkshire.
The marriage of Miss Lulu Can
field, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W. A.
Garfield of the Boulevard, to Mr.. Jo-
c=oS El1icock has been announced.
The marriage occurred Sunday after
noon at home at o'clock, Rev. E. O.
Grisbrook Of the Congregational
church officiating. The bride was
gowned in white Present at the GER
emony in addition to the family were
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wright, Leonard
and Donald Wright, Nils L Martin
y
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19
SKIP STOPS

q KIP STOPS for trolley would nl produce
~ other results that would vary according the number
of stops per mile. If there but eight stops mile four
In either direction would have to eighth of mile added
to their obligations pedestrians The popularity of the ny
would be enormously increased In fair weather such stops
might increase the joy of living rainy weather OF in WIN
ter storms the cost in clothing health and time might prob
ably would exceed the value of the coal consumed to keep
stopping closer stations
Assuming that the long stop would each worker
four minutes OF time daily 200 minutes year. 20
at 80 cents hour the cost per person would be $40 per year
value Of time. Assuming 100000 cost
duced money terms would be $OOOOOOO To this would be
added the cost of extra coats ubber and for
saving 100000 tons of coal at rs ton wholesale.
If the commodity COAL is needed cannot be otherwise
obtained. it must be saved at any cost.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19

collapse of the middle classes. 1t
warns against a rising of the proletar-
lat and asks for funds to strengthen
the defensive war against Social
Democratic aggression"
The Socialist Vorwaerts of Berlin
declares the appeal Opportunity re-
minds us that after the war the sec
ond decisive battle for Germany's fu-
ture begins" 1t urgently eXhorts all
workers to prepare to fight Mammon-
ism" SO that at the end of the war
we are not overpowered by the "un-
endurable domination of capitalism"
The paper points out that the sigma
tories to the manifesto are rich land
owners and industrial magnates.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT

r DIN GIOURES. negro convict committed murder and
sentenced to life Imprisonment In prison muir
dered another convict and sentenced hung Upon
facts the distinguished Arthur Brisbane observes will
capital punishment, which has diminished
to disgrace civilized counres?" This the logic Brs-
bane hat The failure to hang Coures first time gave him
a chance to kill again
Capital punishment after the first would be a com
pete esOppal of second murders.
This leaves the question of capital punishment abeyance
viewing it possible deterrent of first murders
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19
WOMEN'S VOTES AND DRINK

TT HE RAILROAD administration ordered all intoyica
Il ing drinks off trains Secretary Daniels has
that liquor to be served to Sailors by anybody
circumstances excepting incidentally by doctors prescription
In the State Of New York the campaign against Lewis
Republican aspran for gubernaoral nomination.
upon the assertion that the liquor interest is behind him.
Women vote in New York State, and such a campaign is
made the theory that will not be sympathetic
ward liquor candidates. The entire activity against ntox-
cahs shows clearly the influence of the vote which
potentially numbers l2,O0OOOO
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19
ILLEGAL" AIR RAIDS

~ UNDulNG WITH the citizens of Frankfort the Kaiser
~ tells them that the bombs dropped upon them by Amer
leans British and French dropped conrary International
law Only the Kaiser has the right to shower death from the
sky without violating International law He takes ispensaion
from the Little, old German god"
The Allied bombs drop according precedent The prece-
dent was set by the Kaiser, Paris and London.
These dropping bombs will be numerous soon They
will fall like rain far inland Berlin. Bombs
numerousy enough and upon such safe places that
Kaser six unwOunded be hit the greater glory
o the IohrnzOens whose reputation for personal not
high
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19
Turkish towels

Never before such a varied and
attractive line. All white, in several
grades, Is, 35, 80, SO cts to Sl.OO
Fancy borders, also plaid effects
in pink, blue, yellow and lavender, all
generous sizes,
So, rs cts, $1.OO to $1.55
Turkish Towel'Sets, three pieces,
neatly booked, white with pink, blue,
yellow or apricot colcrs.
/ large towel, s1.25, s1.29
l small towel. and =.
1 face cloth, S1.85
Third floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19
Dresses for Little Girls

Quaint but original styles devel-
oped in chambray and madras. Shir-
red or plated skirts, dimity or lawn
guimpes, hand embroidered sprays or
delicatel Y colored shocking all com
bine to make these artistic little
frocks for dressy wear. -.
All colors are represented, pale
vellows, blues, lavenders, combined
with white.
Prices from $3.50 to $500
Children's Shop, second floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19
Summer JeWelry.

Necklaces to wear with wash dresses,
long links with heart-shaped or
oval pendants. All colcrings, $1.OO
Handy Bar Pins, long and narrow,
sapphires, emeralds, amethyst
and rhinestones. so cts
Pink Canoes on gold bars, $l.OO
Necklaces
Imitation Amber, large cut crystal, in
yellow, very attractive,
$3.50 and $3.50
Service Hearts, one star with place
for miniature, hung on ribbon,
Is and so cts
Necklace of imitation jade and silver
filigree beads, S5'5O
Dinner Rings, Theda Bara, Marquise
and clusters, semi-precious stones
of various colorings, dull or bril-
liant. $3.50 to $1,000
Main floor.
IA Daughter of the Land"
by Gene Stratton Porter
Just out, $1.4O
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19
DispensatiOn For
Men In Service

Announcement has been made by
Bishop Patrick J. Hayes of New
York, Chaplain Bishop overseas, that
all Catholics in the Navy and Army
of the United States, whether serving
abroad or here, are dispensed from
abstaining from meat on all Fridays
of the year. with the exception Of
Good Friday. as long as they are in
the service. There are many Cathonc
nurses and nuns going abroad, and
they have the same privileges as mer
III service
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19
Judge Beardsley
Entertained Rabbi

Judge Morris 3. BearGsiey was the
host of DIR. Stephen S. Wise, noted
preacher and lecturer, during his stay
IN Bridgeport yesterday Judge
Beardsley motored to Stamford for
DR.. Wise and his family. brought them
to this city, entertained them at
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19
Imperial League
Issues Manifesto

Amsterdam, Aug. 8-Correspond-
ence of the Associated Press)-The
Imperial League for Combating
Social Democracy has issued a mani
festo foreshadowing serious wage
troubles IN Germany after the war,
dissolution Of the reIchstag and the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19
Bath Mats, Cotton Weaves
of pleasing coloring and velvety
texture

How these attractive bath rugs
are woven is a mystery, because they
are CT cotton, every thread, yet they
are thick and soft with pile that IS
quite like velvet.
The colors are good to see.
Blended rose, blue, brown or tan
with white.
Plain shades, with or without
contrasting borders.
These rugs are washable, rever-
sible and fast color.
Sizes, Is X Sc to So y inches,
=. $500 to $500
The prices on these have not been
advanced
Fourth floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19

The Imperial Munitions Board an
nounces that 10 900 tons of copper
scrap valued at .s5,OOo,o 900 were re-
claimed for the British Ministry of
Munitions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19

luncheon at the Brooklawn Country
club and after the address at Boards
ley park motored back to Stamford
with them.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19

Lieut.. Walter B. Miller of New
York City, was killed in an aerial
combat on Aug. s. He was attacked
Aby 80 enemy planes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19

American Socialists touring Europe
arrived IN Rome.
d:
The English wheat and grain crops:r
are reported large enough to feed the
nation for forty weeks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19
Fancy Frames
for Photographs

Especially unique style for sol
diers portraits. Silver or wood finish,
with flags or service stars, eagles and
other patriotic insignia,
$1.O0 to $3.50
At the Jewelry Section.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19
Little Books
for handy reading

Stories of the Steppes, Maxim Cork.
s'Lazarus." Andreyeo.
What Men Live By" Leo Tolstor'
Tales from BaccacciO,"
..Ninn Tales bv Anton Checkhor.
Is cts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-09
WILL OF THE PEOPLE
WILL BE HIS GUIDE

Basel, Switzerland, October 9.-The
will Of the people Of Bulgaria will be
the guide of; !; King Boris, the new
ruler declared at a dinner, toiEthe
members of the Bulgarian cabinet,
says a dispatch from Sofia.
4 will do my utmost to accomplish
my task" the king said, will let
myself be guided by the will of tie
people, will depend entirely on their
devotion and will surround myself
wit hpatr:otic advisers who am con-
v'nced never vii lfail if the nation is
n danger. ) J
"rhe country 81 shall not perish: Let !
rs. work together, full Of confidence
end with, a singlelaimTthe good o
the people and Of 'Ralgaria."
sT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-09
TREATMENT FOR FLU.
Recommended by DR.. Long. of Lin
colin. Neb:, Who is Yisitig Here.

DR.. ]. H: Long, of Lincoln, Neb, w.'o
came to attend the funeral of hi$
daughter, Mrs. John c. Marseher, il,
who died September 80 at her home IN
Fairfax !: county, west of Alexandria,
gives: the following receipt for the
.trea tment of influenza:
], Follow it closely On the first conf
paint. of ehiliness put the patient t.
bed. Do not delay: Wrap patient III
an outing flannel blanket, wrung out
Of Tot, water, from head to foot. Keer
him there zone hour, at least While
erveloped rip. the blanket g:xesall the
cold water patient can drink. If head
rs put on ice cap. After removing
Lianket rub pjatient we'll with hot
water Solution tablespoon full>of salt
to zone quart of hot watel.: Begin al
Gee with this prescription: $50
tTr.:Accnite,. one, dram. : ~
Sweet spirits Of nitre, two 11dramq<. 1q
Pot, acetate, three dram.
Pot Citrate, three drams.
Liq.:f Ammonia acetate enough t.
make three ounces.
Give: a teaspoonfull every three
hours util sweating profusely.: Child,
=, in proportion.
If pulmonary congestion: has begur
and patient has pain in chest appi,
thick outing flannel pack over chest
Boil the pack in solution of Epson
salts, three tablespoonfulls to hal
gallon; of water, run through
wrinper.iPlace a towel on chest, cove
with The hot pack and change as Otter
/ us necessary.
For restlessness and nervousness
place hot pack 'full'length Of spin
ard let patient lie on it.
Physic-A teaspoonfull of Epson
salts in quarter of glass of cold wa
ter. Give this every. morning: hefor
breakfast.
Also podophy in pill N one fourt
grain three times day.
Diet-Fruit, toast, cereals, soups
Keep in bed in light airy room. I
this treatment is carried out faitl
fully you will be pleased with re
tsn1ts It is based on the eliminasio
OF the posion and has proven success
full. Above all, show it your, doctd
and be; governed by his advice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-09
BELLS; .TOI.RING rim SUNDAY
Ministerial Association Decides OF,
This Despite Fact Churches Are
Closed --AH Urged to Pray For
Niotnr.- &c A.nal.,e paoIc Earfh
Victory as Angelus Peals Forth.


The Ministerial Association of this
city at meeting Tuesday discussed
the condition presented by the re-
cent order closing the churches owing
to the Spanish flu. 1t was the unami-
Gus opinion of the association that tbs
pastoral and spiritual interests of the
community must not be allowed to suf-
fer.
The association voted thsi me cal
to prayer at noon every day by the
Angelus bell hal already produced a
marvellous change on the battlefronts.
and it is urged by the association that
everyone shall continue to pray for 4
victory of righteousness that shall
lead to peace.
In addition it was the unanimous
feeling of the ministers that at the
regular hours for service on Sunday
the people shall be gathered in their
homes for worship.
Continuing the resolution reads:
"Let groups of two or three invoke
the divine help in the emergency which
is upon US all.
"It will help US realize that the re.
gu)ar place Of meeting with the min
lister is not necessary to acceptable
worship, snd the first affairs were sci
up in the home.
They urge that thus shall the family
altar be restored permanently IN
Alexandria. Church bells will be runG
1t the usual hours next Sunday and
il is hoped that every family, or 4:
Ear as possible, shall gather TO:
Scripture reading, prayer and praise.
The committee on resolutions wa:
composed of Rev. DR.. E. B. Jackson.
rastor OF the First Baptist Church
and Rev. DR.. E. V. REGISTER, pastor
of the NJ. E. Church South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-09
FLUPREVENl'S QUORUM
Only Eight Members of Common Coun-
Gil Show up. Another Effort for
Meeting Tonight-Aldermen Dis
cuss Jitney Location.

Because of the prevalence of Span
ish flu in the city there was no quo
rum of city council last night. Ninl
members Of that body constitute 8
quorum and only eight put in their
appearance. They waited more thai,
half an Eour and failed to get any
mere members. An adjournment was
tlken until 7:30 o'clock tonight.
Several of the members of that body
are i'll with flu.
The board of aldermen, however,
keld session and the question of the
location of the Jitneys operating be-
tween this city and camp Humphreys
was taken from the table and dis
cussed.
The Jitneys now are located at Pitt
end King streets and there is a peti-
lion pending asking that they be puT
in Friendship alley in the square
bounded by King, Prince, Alfred and
Patrick streets. The aldermen decided
to have the president of that body.
F. F. Marbury, confer with the Mill
tary police regarding the locating Of
If the jitneys.
The aldermen also adopted the re-
port of the finance committee recon-
mending that the sum of $4,000 be
borrowed as temporary loan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-09
MAX. PRINCE OF BADEN,
Imperial Chancellor.
Presidents Reply.
Department of State.

department OF State. .
z ~ II: octobekEss$1:ll9is
SIR: :, " -. z,
u nav, the honor to acknowledge, on
;,ehalf OF the President. your note of
October s, inclosing a -0mGrnication
FROM 'he German soverr insnt to the
President, and am Instructed by the
E'resitlensto request yc. to make the
following communicate - the inl-j
perial German chancellor: !
Before making reply to the, request
Of the imperial German government
md in order that that reply shall fbe7
Is candid and straightforward &sss the
noi1entou. interests involyederequire
ne President of the United States
,ae.ls it necessary to assure himself,
Of the exact mcan;ng of the note of.
t!ie imperial char., ellor. Does the i'm,
herial chancellor mean tnat the inn
.ocrial German government accepts the
%errIs laid down by, the President in
his address to the Congress Of the
limited States on the, 9Th Of Ianuz
iaSt and in subsequent addresses So
hat It's OBJECT in entering into disc
.sions would be only to agree ny"
she practical details of their sppli ,.
sion?
The President feels bound to 8
with regard to the suggestion Of
1rmistice That he would not feel =
liberty to propose cessation OF ar
10 the governments with which a,
Government Of the, United States
associated against the. central poY-
nrs so long as the armies Of those
power. are. upon their soil. The good
faith Of any ds.qlssion would mani
sast'y depend upon the consent OF the
CENTRAL powers Immediately to With
iraw their forces everywhere from in
vaded territory.
"The resident also feels that ne IS
justified in asking whether the I'M
pcrial chancellor is speaking merely
for the constituted authorities oftthe
empire who have so. far conducted
the war He deems the answers to
these questions vital from every point
of view.
,,accept. sir. Interviewed assurances
Of my ,highl consideraSnn.:.: ,sE2
4 ,(sigpedl s...y yglsEs sd: sic"
! ROBERT LANSING
i Mr.. Frederick osderlin,
IA ,Ch4ga sAfaaiirrea Of Switzerland
81, ,.ad Interim in: Charge of German
interests in thes sfJDited States,
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m MEMORIAM

October 8, 1918. =
In remembrance of our boy. FRANK
oROWN who passed away six years
ago today. October s,11s12. "a
IN the. grave seftly .sleenings:,; ::
Where 4hesdamers gsntgFTaye.a
Lies the Eons., Hs4 4oss ,sdsdsarly 4:
In his loreiyssilsnt. evaKe.: III ;! /:
4
q prerioaszonssf frnnaus: has gone !
A voice .we eaovsd ms still. $50. I ):
A phas.isasaeapt ,ins QUE hOnlss T. "a
Which nereracan be fiiea.t dairs
lsi,.sn.a,t. ! HiszFathet, "