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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-21
HOLCOMB SENDS NUTMEG STATES
 MEN A MESSAGE

Hartford, Feb. 21-Gov. Holcomb has sent message to Connecticut men fighting in France, voicing the appreciation of the people of Connec- ticut for their services. The gover- nor took advantage of the trip of Major Edward A. Giddings, mem- 1 Der of the Connecticut state council of defense, to France as a member of the federal reserve bank Liberty lean mission to send his message to the sons of this state serving over seas. Word has just been received from Major Giddings announcing his safe arrival in a British port.
 Hartford, Jan. 28, 1918.
 Major Howard A. Giddings, Hart
 ford, Conn.
 Please extend to the officers and men of the 102nd United States infan- try, the 101st machine gun battalion and to all other Connecticut men in the military service of the United States who you may meet in your trip to the front the greetings of the i people of Connecticut and our appre- citation of the great service our sol diers are rendering in this world war, and our gratitude, pride and oionfi- dence in our Connecticut soldiers and sailors They are performing our part in defending and maintaining the lib- critics we have inherited and in ob- l taining for all nations, great and small, the opportunity for the equal rights which were obtained for the l United States in the war of the Rev olution.
 '"The soldiers of Connecticut have ever been faithful in fighting under the Stars and Stripes to ultimate vic tory in every contest in which this nation has been engaged, and we have the utmost confidence that they will do so in this, the greatest war of history, against the most dangerous and inscriptions enemy the forces of human liberty ever faced.
 May the God of Righteousness watch over them. inspire them with courage give them complete victory, and bring them safely home again to receive the greetings and honors which the people are hopefully wait ing to give them.
 'tIn behalf of the State of Connecti- cut, I am
 1 Most sincerely yours,
 ''M. H. IOLCOMB, Governor" :"
 Major Giddings also represents Gov. Holcomb personally and the Con necticut State Council of Defense and will make certain Investigations in | France for the council,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-21
GERMAN AIRMEN
 RAID 5. s. LINES AS THEY PLEASE
(Continued from Rage 1.)

ever would have tried it.
 Any officer also will say the safety of individual soldiers depends on keeping the enemy from doing as he pleases overhead. For days the Ger mans have been flying over certain towns where American troops have been resting after periods in the trenches. Once or twice these day. light observation tours have been fol- lowed the same night by visits by en- emy bombing planes.
 So ire eand unrestricted are the German airmen that in sbn1a towns the commands are unrer strict orders to disappear under cover the moment German aeroplane is sighted.
 Moreover, officers say, more and more Gemman planes are appearing in the sky, and in various quarters there is a growing belief that these are the first of the machines that the Germans have been building fever ishly to offset the large number ot ex- pected American aeroplanes in ac- cordance with plans announced lu the United States.
 Whether this belief is true or not the fact remains that American troops are holding the sector and are endan- gered daily because there are nc l American aeronlanes with them. The question most asked from one end ol the American front to the olher lS'
 When are some Amerlean-piaaes coming here?"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-21
BUNKER RULES
 NOT FOR SWEDES

Stockholm, Feb. 21-Ira Nelson Morris, the American minister, re- ceived yesterday from Washington announcement that the new bunker regulations are not applicable to the hundred thousand tons of Swedish i, shipping included in the proposed agreement between the two countries. It was communicated immediately to the Swedish government, as Minister Morris had learned that an attempt to apply the regulations to the ships in the agreement would imperil the negotiations.
 The announcement from Washing ton saves for American use the 100,- 900 tons of shipping. The bunker regulations aroused the indignation of Swedish shipping companies who con- tended that they would enable the United States to control even Swed ems coasting trade and compel the cessation of long established traffic with Lubbock and Stettin, Germany. The Swedish government also was 1 somewhat diSquieted.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-21
JUDGE KELLOGG
 DIFFERS FINDING
 IN LOOPING CASE

Tt is very difficult to tell what to oo In a case of this kind" said Judge John P. Kellogg in the Superior Court today after the details of conspiracy for the footing of the Remington shops had been related in court. T will defer passing sentence until this afternoon, so I may give the matter some consideration" he add ed.
 Herman Block, William Gibbs, Rob- ert Lindsay, and John w. Mosson, all at one time employed at the Rem lngton shops, are accused of conspir- acy to defraud the company of tool steel, scrap belting, and other scrap, the total value exceeding $4,O00. They were arrested December ', the con- sFiracy beginning some time in June. All pleaded guilty to the offense as charged.
 Homer s. Cummings related the facts to the court and they were not contradicted by counsel for the ac- cused. He told of Lindsays state ment in which the latter said Gibbs came to him with proposition to buy some rejected firing pins, convert them into screwdrivers, and sell them. This, Cunlmings said, was legiti- mate transaction, but it was not profitable. Lindsay then proposed they buy other metal, and they did buy some. Later boxes of high speed i tcol steel were selected by Lindsay,
 who was in the salvage department, and Block was secured to take the material to Lindsays home in Whit rey avenue.
 Mosson came into the conspiracy later, an office was proposed in Bos- ton, but not opened, although a letter l head giving a Boston address was used, and large quantities of material was secured, some by purchase, but some through collision in the ship ping department. Most of the ma 1 teriaI has been recovered or the money received by Lindsay and the 1 others. Lindsay was the chief bene- 1 ficiary.
 Gibbs had but little to do with the transactions, aiding the others in 1 disposing of some of the stuff ob-
 tained through fraud, and received
 but $10 of the proceeds. Mosson re-
 ceived about $70. and Block about | $40
 Counsel for each of the accused ar-
 gued for leniency, and probation and suspended sentences were asked. States Attorney Cummings said he
 did not desire to be harsh, but believ-
 ed the factories should be protected | from such conspiracies.
 l Nicholas Ambrose was sentenced to l three months in jail on a charge of
 burglary, having entered the Arcade barber shop the night of Dec. 7. Henry J. Hagen of Greens Farms, who passed a forged check for $100 | upon Owen Keenan of this city, was
 sentenced to four months in jail. He
 pleaded guilty.
 Joseph Gall was given three
 months, and Frank Czandos six
 months in jail on plea ofg uilty to
 burglary Jan. IT last. They were &C.,
 cused of six different burglaries il, 1 Bridgeport, but the other cases were
 nolled.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-21
Odds and Ends in the Muslin Underwear Department.

Envelope chemises of fine nain- sock trimmed with Val laces, ? for $1.
 Soiled Night Gowns, values to $2, for the sale, SPA.
 Boudoir Caps of crepe de chine and lace that were 69c, for 4Sc.
 Children's Drawers, 3 for $1.
 Tea Aprons in round, pointed and square styles 25c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-21
Offerings in the Mems Furnishing Dept.

Negligee Shirts 50 values in percales, repp, madras, reduced to 95c.
 Madras and Jap, crepes, 8 values at S1.35. Silk striped madras and Jap. crepes, values to $3 at $1.S5.
 Fibre silks formerly $4 at S2.95.
 Fibres and all silks, formerly s, now $3.95.
 Silks, values to $6 now $4.95.
 Silks and Silk Crepes, values, S7.5O and $8, at $5.95. All soc and 65c fancy neckWear 35c, 6 for $1.) All Si and $l.50 neclwear, S5c.
 All $2 fancy neckwear, now SI45.
 Silk and Wool Mufflers for auto, street and dress wear at 20 per cent. reduction.
 Underwear Mems heavy cotton ribbed, two-piece underwear, $l.25 value, S9c per garment. Be sure and visit all departm
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-21
Fur and Fur Lined Coats at
 Special Reductions

RaccOon Auto Goats of finely blended skins, formerly priced at $200, Now S149.5O.
 Another model that was S25O, Now $19S.5O.
 Two Natural Muskrat Lined Black Coats with Persian Lamb and Otter Collar, S89.50.
 Three Blended Muskrat Lined Coats with Persian Lamb Collars, $76.5O.
 Raccoon Collared Black Dog Skin Coat, S29.5O.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-21

Times Want Ads. One Cent Word
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-21
In the Downstairs Salesroom

Mackinaws for Men, S4.90 to $S.9O. Sheepskin lined coats-Long coats with wombat collars, $29.50. Short coats, $5.9O. Buffalo Robe Coats, $22.50. Astrakhan ulsters, $29-50.
 Double breasted moleskin and corduroy vests, S3.
 Beach Jackets, $3.75.
 Mems Raincoats, $3.9O to $19.50. Odd Work Trousers, $2.5O. Mems Sweaters, Special S3.5O and $4.S5.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-21
APPROVE NEW FUEL ORDER

Boston, Feb. 21.--Announcement by New England fuel administrator that Monday closing regulations would not be enforced hereafter was approv- ed today by manufacturers who had protested against a continuation of the order. While a number of industrial plants had been unable to operate on full schedule because of the fuel short age, it was said that most of them would be running Monday, and every dav thereafter
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-21
Mems Hats and Caps

If you can get your size, these age indeed a big value, caps and cloth hats, soc each.
 0. D. Knitted Wool Helmets, value $2, now $1.5O. Others that were $1.50, now $1.
 Soft Felt Hats, 5.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-21
FORECLOSURE SOUGHT.

Foreclosure sought in an action filed in the Superior Court by Sereno G. Allen of Norwalk against Lizzie Ellsworth of Westport. The note is dated May 23, 1916. for $S,OO0, has not been paid, and possession of the property is demanded.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-21
All Our Mems Fancy Winter OvercoatS in Two Price Groups
 $12.50 and $18.5O

Every fancy winter overcoat included. All sorts and kinds but not every size in every kind.
 Fine Scotch and heather mix lures, browns, fancy grays, etc, etc.
 g OvercOats at $12.5O. (Values to $2O.)
 26 Ovecoats at $1S.5O. (vaIues to $30.)
 Medium and Light Weight Over
 coats Greatly Reduced in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-21
BOARDS MEETS DAILY.

The Board Of Appraisal is holding daily meetings in order to prepare it's report on the proposed public plaza for submission to the Common Coun- ciI on Thursday, Feb. 28.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-21
After Inventory Prices Make End of Week Shopping Profitable.
ter-lnventOry Two Days Final Clean-Up
 Sale in AM Departments
 FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

Opportunity knocks but once they say and it is knocking now, during this general big, two-day sae for those who want to ecOnOmze Money saving opportunities for Men, Women and Children.
 After taking inventory find broken ots odds etc., in all departments all the store that believe exped ent clear out though prices will be higher such merchandise another We carry goods overts rule brings about these notable savings for this final clear
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-21

'SEA4So3 AOA JULIO To ON4 A44oHA S4CcSA Women's Beautiful Suits in the Final Clean Up, $14.75 A limited number of better grade of women's tailored suits. now repriced for quick clearance at.
 $14.75 Chic Serge Dresses for Little. Youthful looking models of navy serge, prettily embroidered in old blue and gold, S12.5O At S15.OO- Navy, green and black serge frocks, braided in black . Faille silk collars.
 At $13.5O-Tailored dresses of serge with coatees. White satin col lars and effective blouse embroid- cries.
 Girls Play Suits Comfortable little bloomer dresses with middy blouses and pleated skirts. Blue and khaki color. Sizes to A. Reduced to $S.45.
 WOmen'S House Dresses, S1
 Odd lots of our $15O house dresses. Neat patterned percales. Sizes 36 to A. To close out ST..
 Pretty BlOuses in the Sale Lingerie, Silk and Georgette.
 Special lot of lingerie waists, for S1 each.
 Voile and other summer ma terials in several attractive lace trimmed styles, $1.9S.
 Wash Silk and Crepe de Chine Waists, SPAS.
 Georgettes in white and pink, also dark colored taffetas and sat ins, S3.95.
 Durable Petticoats ,S1 Imitation heatherbloom petticoatts. spe- cial for Friday and Saturday, $1.
 Japanese Quilted Vests, St Quilted Japanese silks vests. Black and white, s1.
 Shetland Wool Sweaters, S6.5O
 Women's fashionable sweaters in all the leading colors. Sailor col lars and sashes. Former prices, $8.50, Reduced to $6.5O.
 Odds and Ends in the Muslin
 Underwear Department.
 Envelope chemises of fine nain- sock trimmed with Val faces, ? for $1.
 Soiled Night Gowns, values to S2, for the sale, SPA.
 Boudoir Caps of crepe de chine and lace that were 69c, for 48c. Childrens Drawers, 3 for $1.
 Tea Aprons in round, pointed and square styles 25c. Mems and Women's Shoes.
 Mems Cordo Russia and gen uine Cordo tan shoes, value to $10, final cleanup sale price, $6.85.
 Womens high laced white kid boots, formerly $8.5O at SAYS.
 Womens novelty shoes in brown and gray kid with cloth tops, also all brown kid and all Russia calf, values $S.50 to S12, Now s5.S5.
 Pumps and ONfords, $3,S5, S4.85 and $5.85.
 Savings in Boys Clothing
 (Boys Shop. Main Floor Rear.)
 Few boys school overcoats, mostly f., i6 and IS year sizes, $7.9O, $9.9O and $12.9O.
 Juvenile Overcoats, sizes to : years, S4.9O to $10.9O.
 Boys Suits, also specially pric- ed for the two-day sale. Styles and fabrics suitable for spring. Also corduroys Sizes to IS years, $5.9O and $7.9O.
 Odd Knickers-fancies, $1 to B. All wool blue serge, $2 and S2.5O. Corduroys, S2. l Boys Sweaters colors, s. ) Coat and slip ons. Nee neck and with collars. nents in both Mems and Women's ections. $. ] lg!!!.&l! 8! 60.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-21

More remarkable values! Over coats you can put to good use in a few weeks. Save by buying now. Here are the prices.
 Three Tan COverts at S1O- Nice for spring wear.
 Nine OvercOats at S14.50 - Short top coats in fancy grays and Scotch effects.
 30 in This Lot at S17.5O-Mili- tary style overcoatS with belts. Light green mixtures, plain grays and fancy tans.
 At $19.5O You Have a Choice of 98 OvercOats including rainproofed Trench belters with convertible collars. Oxford grays. Handsome green and brown heathers, fancy grays. Scotch mixtures, Light and dark herringbones, etc.
 Pick from 17 Overcoats at $24.50 Very smart and popular knitted Trench coats in a number of differ ent color effects.
 is Overcoats in the S29.5O Lot of our better medium and light weight snappy overcoats. Trench and short plain models. All latest colorings and fabrics.
 Final Clearance of Mems Suits
 Broken lots of mems fancy and stylish conservative suits, reduced to S14.5O, $17.5O, $19.5O, $24.5O to $34.5O.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1918-05-24
HOPED TO BITE MAILED FIST
Professional Nail Eater and Circus
Performer Falls to Pass Med
Ical Test.

Boston.-Just because one can eat
tacks and cut glass without having In.
digestion Is no sign that he would make
a good soldier. That Is what Albert
Logan of Somerville, was told today
when he applied for enlistment at the
British Canadian recruiting mission.
Logan filed out an application blank
and gave his occupation as profession
al nail eater and circus performer"
The clerk looked up. "Don't believe
itf" inquired Logan. "Give me your
PEN"
It was the only one the clerk had.
so he couldn't spare 1t for the test.
However, Logan could not pass the
physical examination. 1t was found
that his peculiar diet necessitated op-
erations at the close Of the circus sea-
son. and surgeons said he could not
stand the strain of long marches.
Logan was disappointed. "And I
thought was going to have a chance
to bite the kaiser's mailed fist" he
said as he walked out.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1918-05-24
BELGIAN MORALE IS HIGH
French Premier Pays Glowing TrIb-
ute to Soldiers Of
King Albert.

New York.-Senator Henri La Fon-
taine of Belgium, the head Of the fund
for "Gifts for Belgian Soldiers" au-
thorizes the following:
We have been advised that M. Glenn
enceau, the premier of France, very
recently has visited the Belgian front.
His comment after seeing the Belgian
army was: 81 see that your morale is
even better than 1t was formerly"
Premier Clemenceau visited an I'M
teresting sector of the User, where he
entered the trenches and huts. He had
an opportunity to see the benefit Of
the work the "Gifts for Belgian Sol
diers" fund is doing. The help which
this fund gives the soldiers by supply
ing them with a few Of the comforts
they need so much, is contributing
more than anything to keep their mo-
rale on a high level. Practically all
Of these soldiers have been In the
trenches for nearly four years.
The Guaranty Trust company OF
New York is acting as the depository
for the "Gifts for Belgian Soldiers"
fund.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1918-05-24
Editor Lorraine
Passes Away
published the East Jordan En-.
terprise for Over Quarter
of a Century.

Editor Clarence L. Lorraine passed
away at bis home in this city last Fri
day evening, May 18th. He had been
i'll for several months, but kept at his
work until about three weeks ago
WIN he was confined to his bed.
AS. publisher Of the East Jordan
Enterprise for over quarter Of CEN
tury Mr.. Lorraine was actively identi-
fled with the progress of our city, our
county and the state and nation.
Born at Delvan, Wis.,, April 7th, 1854.
When but small boy he moved with
his parents to Iowa, and later removed
to Olmstead County, Minnesota.
After completing the common school
education he entered Oberlin College
where he received the higher educa-
ton and then taught school for a few
years.
The artpreservative called him when
still a young man, and he engaged in
the newspaper business at Manterville,
Mimi. Later he took charge of a news
paper at Bird Island, Minn., and while
there served as postmaster of that
place under President Arthur's admin
istration.
In 1891 he moved to East Jordan with
his family and took charge OF the East
Jordan Enterprise which he published
until the time of his death.
On March 10th, 1873, he was married
to Miss Almeda F. Munson, at High
Forest, Minnesota. To this union four
children were born, Roy L. Lorraine
of Big Rapids, Mrs. Cora Burney and
Bert L. Lorraine of this city and Mrs.
Verschel Trombly of Flint, Michigan,
all of whom survive him. AT the time
of his death he had five grand children
ogSef whom, Miss Martha Lorraine
has made her home with her grand
parents for the past fourteen years.
Theffuneral services were held from
his'iate home Tuesday morning at ten
o'clock, conducted by Revs. r. S. Side
botham, Nj. E. Hoyt and j.. w. Ruehle.
Interment at East Jordan Cemetery.
With the passing of Editor Lorraine,
East Jordan loses one of its best citi.
zens. A newspaper editor of what we
term the old school, he was always
pronounced in his convictions on any
issue, and, whether on the winning or
losing side, he put forth every effort
to win what his convictions told him
was right.
Personally, the publisher of The
Herald feels the loss of their brother
editor keenly. 1.-TWO of trade can
never agree" is an old axiom, and,
while we could not agree with Mr.
Lorraine on good many subjects, we
knew his convictions came from the
heart, that he was sincere, and we
honored him for it.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1918-05-24
THE LOTUS FLOWER.

Those who have seen Theda Bara in
the new William Fox film Cleopatra"
which will be shown at the Temple
Theatre! next Tuesday, May 28th will
not have failed to notice in the magni-
ficent decorations that form the back
ground to this drama Of the ancient
world. A representation of the lotus
flower sacred symbol of Egyptian
mythology, This beautifulflower SINH
lar to water lilies in its large leaves and
cup-like flowers grows in the waters OF
the holy Nile. The ancient Egyptians
whose fertile imagination gave to all
growing things some. special meaning
revered this plant as beloved by their
guardian gods-Isis and Osiris. Its
snowy red and white blossoms scatter
ing as many seeds as our poppy stood
for the fruitfulness of the earth water
ed each year by the river that over
flowed its banks, and strange to add,
this national flower played its part in
the househ9!d sss sss-%s" %e as in tho feniple. pie
The fruit of the lotus about as large as
good sized olivestone was eaten fresh
and dried, and called "bean of Egypt"
From the seeds and the powdered root
bread was prepared to grace the table
of the wealthy and noble. The Ban
quet of Isis, which is celebrated in
Theda Bara's ''Cleopatra" these ''lily
loaves" as they were called were SER
we'd to the Queen and her warrior
lover Antony.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1918-05-24
WILL GROW POTATOES
Boys and Girls Urged to Become
patriots"
Woodcraft Potato Clubs, Founded by
Ernest Thompson Seton, VIII
Compete for Medals.

New York.-Home gardeners last
year were prompted by only one pa
triotic impulse, to help increase our
food supply. This year there is Sec
ond reason, the need to do all that we
can to avoid further congestion Of
freight shipments. On account OF
their bulk In shipment, potatoes are
therefore one of the most important
Of the vegetables for home growing
and because Of this the work of tho
Woodcraft Potato clubs, founded last
year by Ernest Thompson Seton, is
meeting hearty response. These
clubs Of boy and girl :, ~ ,4'riots" %
Ness, aflaS lIervo,ig -
p Mr.. Seton An. uuuDed them, fOurished
In 26 states last year and the indlca-
tions are that their number will much
more than double this spring. Their
slogan is "Grow a bushel Of potatoes
and save a bushel Of transportation"
There are no dues or fees and any
boy or girl who Is willing to raise at
least "a hills of potatoes can secure q
Woodcraft Potato club button and
compete for the medals and prizes by
merely enrolling as a member. The
headquarters are at 13 West Twenty
Ninth street, New York. A special
class for older members who wish to
raise larger crop offers to each men,
Der raising one bushel or more q spe-
cial certificate for rendering patriotic
service and a gold medal will be
awarded for the largest crop. It Is
suggested that members contribute
the proceeds of their crops to some
war fund, but this Is net required.
The competitions and prizes are
open to those who may already be
working In home conservation or
garden club. In most states, potatoes
planted during the first half Of May
do as well as those planted earlier;
but, whether or not you have already
planted your potatoes, 1t is not too
late to enroll In Mr.. Seton's organiza-
ton Of "potatriots."
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1918-05-24
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. Myron E. Hoyt, Pastor.

Sunday, May 18th, 1918.
There will be no morning service in
this Church. Union service at the
Presbyterian Church.
1900 m.-Sunday School.
300p. m.-Junior League.
6:3O p. m.-Epworth League.
7:3o p. m.-Theme, "The Sings and
Arrows of an Outraged Conscience"
Genesis 42:21.
The Memorial Day services to be
held at the Presbyterian Church Sun
day morning, May 18th. Rev. M. E.
Hoyt will deliver the sermon.