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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-29
THE GLASS INDUSTRY
 OF AMERICA

Glass was manufactured for the first time in America 303 years ago today, Nov. 29, 1615, by the people of Jamestown, Va John Smith, commenting on their success in pro- dlIcing satisfactory quality of glass, Iamented that the labor of the col ony mas been misdirected in the man. Efaoture of ashes, soap, glass and tar, in which they could by no means compete with Sweden or Russia John Smiths opinion, however, did not seem to worry the enterprising people of Jamestown, for not long afterwards they began the erection of plant to manufacture glass on 9 large scale. The corpletiOn of this factory was interrupted by the In dian massacre of 1922. The first real glass factory in North America to attempt the industry on an ambitious scale was built in 1780 at Temple, N. H.. by Robert Hewes, of Boston. The building was 65 feet square. and the worknen. 32 in number, were German deserters from the British army. The carelessness of a drunken workman caused the destruction of the plant by fire in 1781. In 1903 glass factory was established in Bos- ton and since that time the industry has grown to great proportions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-29
BERGER CLAIMS
 HE MARRIED ON
 FALSE REPORTS

Alleging that he was induced to marry by false representation and Faud, David Berger of this city has He'd action in the Superior court ask ng for B divorce from Whilonena Ioto Burger. The petition says they Eere married September r, 1918; on he defendants representation she vas Of good character. He now al- eges this representation is not true. Ie alleges they have not lived as nan and wife, and he agks the court 0 grant a divorce.
 Sohn R. Collier of Bridgeport asks sSr a divorce from Margaret Nysted $ol1ier. now of fNeW York, alleging nfidelity in New York with one D. s. Aay. They were married January 3, S10. and the misconduct Is alleged 10 nave occurred August 27, 1918.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-29
Two notable warm blankets.

For beauty of special appeal, well as grateful warmth plaid blankets of soft texture and nice weight
 Those large handsome plaids, firm weave, nice quality Soft hues of tan and gray and bue 68 by 80 inches $7.5O Comforting blankets of pure white with border of pink or blue. Firm cotton warp and filling of feecy soft wool. Light of weight-but how warm Seventy by 80 inches $9
 rear
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-29
Some WOn1en>S S7 ShOes=-S5.05

That they have been ST right here in the store We simply are clearing up stocks-and giving folks al nice saving as we do it.
 Brown kid laced shoes with cloth tops stitched in tip effect French or military heels Gray kid laced shoes, wing imitation tip military or French heels.
 About all sizes in either sort
 the other; worth than $7 on G5 O%| todays cost of making PO">O
 Main hoorr rear.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-29
Underwear of dainty delight.

Down in our hearts all love dainty soft undergar- ments; it makes no difference how much may talk about simple ''mannish' clothes.
 Is there any delight quite to equal the delight in beauteous underclothes? What doesn't know the answer
 So here are new pretty camisoles of silk and satin and crepe de chine. They lustrous and beautiful fin ished with fine and pretty lace $1 25 to $5.
 And here are black satin camisoles of richness for wear with black fine waists-$3.
 And bloomer combinations of velvetty nainsook They have camsole top prettily trimmed and ribbon shoulder straps,-$2 and $3
 Those clever stepn drawers of fine grateful nainsook, with trimming of lace of embroidery$150 to $250
 Little beauteous dressngsacks of crepe de chine with lace trimming or embroidered by hand most alluringy white and flesh and and blue and lavender$4 to $1O50
 Silk petticoats of taffeta of jersey with taffeta ounce rich plain hues changeabe coors that flash and gleam-$6
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-29
WOmen's hats of true beauty.
What makes a hat attractive7

What makes a hat attractive9
 Line and material and color to be sure.
 In line it must be graceful fitted for the one woman who is to wear it.
 Given correct ne and material may be whatever one wishes
 Color, again, must be suited to wearer.
 And here are ready great number of delighting hats with this correct combination of beauty qualities
 Velvet and satin are the liked materials. Black and the fur shades (taupes and brown are the veryiked colors But with them used many contrasting hues and materials.
 Flowers are in season. ostrich feather decorations are bright and right bands of ostrich beautiful, little touch of fur is often combined with the flowers.
 And shapes Why, they may be just small or large or irregular as desires so long as they have graceful line.
 Wide ranges of prices, with most-delighfu variety at $5 up ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-29
FUEL INQUIRY
 ON PRODUCTION

Washington, Nov. 27..-Further in Idiry was made today by the Senate fuel Investigating commission into charges that corporations controlling anthracite coal mines have refused to permit increased production and that the fuel administration has made no efforts to raise the output of mines William Wilhelm. a Pottsvllle, Pa., attorney, who made the charges at yesterdays hearing, was to be recalled 5oday by the committee. Other wit 1eses from PottsyilIe were prepared .o testify.
 The committee also planned today to investigate more fully the New York city fuel situation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-29
Some mems S4. 50 shOes==S3.55

Some lucky men are going to get good sturdy service- able shoes at a saving of just about dollar Good stout black leather shoes with tough durable soles
 A good full-toed butcher full of stamina and wear smart English-last laced shoe with medium toe Your personal size is fairly sure to be dp 3 ES included though not all are here- S1 D . O D
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-29
Lawyers Sue To
 Collect Their Fee

Joseph A. and Horace M. Gray of NoTwalk have filed suit in the superior court against Sarah L. Davenport of Wilton, claiming damages of $2,oO0 for professional services rendered pre- v1oWs to Sept 30, 1918. Mrs Daven- port has been engaged in very extens- i've litigation and according to the claim has refused to pay her lawyers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-29

They are made in high-waisted styles and with mai Waistlne with effective wide pleats with belts that break their lines and add snartness
 And how wonderfully thorough is their tailoring It gves them graceful drapng and lasting freshness and set that fairly goWs with the effect of the new styles Colors, too, are rich and pleasing-French blue and Pekin beautiful plum shades and quiet taupes deep sat lsyng browns navy blues of rich depth splendid blacks Lnngs of beauty to accord with these fine fabrics and fine styles, figured in bright hues and in true taste That woman who would enjoy to the full her posses sion of fine coat through the Winter will do we'll to choose (and noW) from this assembly at $45 to $75
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-29

Qni1Iine That Does Not AfEeet Head Because of its tonic and laxative eP- feet. LAXATIVE BROMO OUTNTNH CTablsts) can be taken by anyone without causing nervousness or ring ing in the head. There Is only one ''Pro1ne QuinIne." E. W. GROVES signature on tho box 300.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-29
BRITISH NATIONAL DEBT,

London, Nov, s9-Great Britain's national debt outstanding on Sept. 30 was E6.875, ,0O0,009, said Stanley Baldwin, parliamentary secretary to the treasury.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-29

A nat4onal system of employment offices in Canada, to be operated by the Federal Department of Labor, will meet the requirements of con- strUct1on and demobil1zaton periods,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-29

Colds Cause Grip and Influenza LAXATIVE BROMO QUINTNE Tab lets remove the cause. There Is only one ~Bromo 9uiniDe." E, W. SROVES signature on box. 3Oc,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-29
Curtains of beauty and strength==S4

Curtains of marquisette-and that marquisette of double thread.
 That insTes extra and also keeps curtains hang ing straight and square
 Mercerised-that gives luster which is soft and yet silky Delays need of laundering for longer time. Trimmed with handsome Cluny and antique faces; that trimming both edge and inserting. Finished with silk hemstitching, made with special skill and care all through-an but S4
 Thir floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-29
Slippers of warm ease.

Just to slip on one goes to rest-keep feet cosy and warm and insure restful sleep Eiderdown, pink blue gray,-59c 79c and 89c. For men too-gray and khaki and fawn-69c to $1.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24
THE INFLUENZA SPREADING
Disease Practically Epidemic in Every
State In Nation-Situation in
Army Camps Improved

Washington, Oct. 16-Spanish inf1u-
enza has now reached epidemic pro
portions in practically every state in
the country and in only three has
it been reported as stationary, with
some improvement in the situation in
Massachusetts. In spite Of all efforts
by federal, state and local authorities,
the disease has spread rapidly and
the death toll has been high in most
parts OF the nation.
In army camps the epidemic is sub
siding, a further decrease in the num-
Der of new cases being noted today
at the office of the surgeon general of
the army. The total Of cases reported
was 6,49S, a decrease of 773 from yes
terday Pneumonia cases were 1916,
against 2,523 the day before, but the
number of deaths increased being $50
against 716 yesterday.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24
TROOP SUPPLIES
3 MONTHS AHEAD

Tours.-The American army in Eu-
rope could be fed and clothed and all
its creature comforts looked after for
three months If not another pound OF
supplies was secured. This was the
statement made here by officers OF the
army quartermaster's department.
which directs this mammoth work OF
supplies.
1t gives an idea of the vast stock
of reserve resources stored In the
miles of warehouses stretching from
the coast inland to the fighting line,
and it is a comforting assurance, too
that this huge reserve will be kept
up through the coming winter period,
so that the American soldiers warmth,
as we'll as his food and clothing, Will
be fully looked after.
Some Big Job.
It is a huge undertaking to feed a
million men even for a single day-a
million men scattered to a thousand
points, in trenches, on battlefelds and
camps, along 300 miles of front and for
q depth of 500 miles. And when are
added housing and clothing and the
period is extended through the win
ter months of cold and frost, with the
prospect that another million or two
OF men may be headed this way before
Iong-with these elements one gets
some idea Of the magnitude of the
supply problem for a million or more
men.
Here at the center of the system
where the receipts are regulated and
the distribution made, there was an
opportunity of learning some of the
details Of how the system operates.
In the food branch alone 1t takes
over 100000 pounds of food every
day to feed the army. This prodf
gious daily consumption Of food en-
braces 1000 pounds Of -four baked
into a million pounds of bread every
day, $4,000 pounds of fresh beef
$4,000 pounds of potatoes. 100000
pounds of sugar and $4,000 pounds OF
tomatoes. The pepper and salt for 6
single day is 1880 pounds.
Army coffee is roasted at the rate
of 10000 pounds a day, and 1t take:
10000 pounds of solicited alcohol tc
cook this coffee through the month.
The beef is the bulkiest produc
used each day. and occupies a daily
space of $4,000 cubic feet, or about
the dimensions of a business block, OF
solid meat. Flour comes next, reduir
| ing $4,000 cubic feet of daily space
and potatoes about the same.
A Few Daily Items.
These are only a few of the maiI
items But the list runs all through
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24

the many requirements Of the over
sea army ration, with vast quantities
in each case. Here are some of the
other daily items: Bacon, 5000
pounds; beans, 1900 pounds; rice,
$4,000 pounds; onions, 100000 pounds /;
evaporated fruit, 10000 pounds; jam,
10000 pounds; milk, $500 pounds !;
vinegar, 10000 pounds; lard, 10000
pounds; butter, 81, 900 pounds; syrup.
10000 pounds.
These being included In the over
sea ration. every one of the million
men is entitled to his full allowance,
and it must go forward to him wher-
ever he is So that besides the vast
daily stock there is the question of
unfailing daily delivery, first by rail-
ways and canton trains, and then to
the individual soldier.
Besides this 100000 pounds Of food
moving forward daily to the troops,
each man carries with him two days
emergency ration, pounds to the man,
an additional 100000 pounds of food
for an army of a million men. OF the
emergency ration, carried on the back,
there is outstanding every day 2,OOO.-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24
GET WRITING CRAZE

Paris.-The letter-writing craze has
struck the American army.
Just as soon as he gets out Of the
trenches the dOughboy washes up,
scurries around for pen and paper and
sits down to tell 'em all about 1t. And
he tells 'em in reams and reams-
well, let's see," he says, as ne
meditatively kicks his steel helmet
under his cot I've got to write to ma
and pa, Kittie and Johnny Boggs over
at Canton, o. Then, 1 owe Nell john
son a letter. And I've got to scribble
a few lines to Uncle Abe and Aunt
Minnie.
Writing materials-paper and en-
veIopes-are not always plentiful
where the doughboy is stationed, and
for a while it was doubtful whether
the last of his correspondence list
would receive their letters, for the
supply in the small town stores was
soon exhausted. But the 7. NJ. G. A.,
learning of this scarcity, soon ar
ranged to supply all contingents. It
sent out seven million sheets of writ
ing paper and some 100000 envelopes
a month.
With the tremendous growth of the
expeditionary force, orders have been
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24

DR.. s. J. Crumbine, head Of the
state health department, has received
telegram from Surgeon General
Blue at Washington requesting that
Immediate preparation be made to
mobilize all doctors and nurses in the
state for. volunteer service wherever
sent. Doctor Crumbine believes the
plan includes sending doctors and
nurses from one state to another to
help put down the influenza epidemic.
There already is a scarcity of both
doctors and nurses in this state, Doc
tor Crumbine asserts. An appeal was
received by the board from Latham,
Butler county, for a doctor The teIe-
gram said every physician Of the town
has gone into army service
Early reports on the epidemic show
little change. While many commu,
mites report new cases, others report
the plague is subsiding 1t is esti
mated there are between seventy-five
hundred and ten thousand cases in
Kansas.
The statewide closing order made
by the governor is now in effect II
prohibits all public gatherings of more
than twenty-five persons for the en-
suing week.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24
BY E. M. BACHELOR.

mo boys, I'm not so very tired"
said the Y. NJ. G. A. secretary. "Just
a little after a week Of that" indicat-
ing with wave of his hand the coun-
try behind, from which came incessant
sounds of artillery and machine-gun
fire.
But he was dead tired, and the am
bulance driver who was giving him
a ride knew it. The secretary's head
bobbed from side to side as the ambu-
lance thumped along the rough road
At intervals the 7. n. Q. A. man slept,
roughly reused whenever a shell-hole
Jolt threw him against the side Of the
vehicle
The ambulance was stopped by the
side of the road so that the driver
might tighten q loose bolt.
ST guess I'll lie down for a minute
while you are working" said the z. NJ.
c. A. secretary. In a second he was
sound asleep by the road
An hour later the driver shook him.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24
YANKEE BAPTIZED ON A RUN
Made Chaplain Hurry Because He
Wanted to Catch Up With
His Company.

With the American Army at the
Marne.-A long line OF dust-covered
Yankees were pushing their way
through a shell-battered village near
Chateau-Thierry toward a ridge of
hills from which came the rumble of
artillery fire. At a crossroads they
came upon a chaplain, waiting beside
a broken-down sidecar. One of the
doughboys fell out of line and walked
rapidly up TO the crossroads.
Say, Chaplain, baptize me quick,
will your" he urged. Wen be in the
line tonight 70
The chaplain walked away from the
sidecar.
do you be1ieve"-he began.
yes, sir; believe everything :" In
terjected the boy; ''but I've got to
catch my company. Can't you make II
quick9'
In less than a minute the ceremony
was over and he was running ND the
road.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24
FOREST FIRES START AGAIN
McGrath, Mimi, Burning and Other
Towns Are in Danqer-FIames
Famed by Wind.

Duluth, Mimi, Oct. 16.-The new
fires at McGrath and White Pine and
vicinity have been brought under con-
troll, according to reports received
here early today.
Duluth, Mimi, Oct. 16-Fanned by
a wind increasing in velocity, forest
fires broke out afresh tonight on a
25-miIe stretch between Lawyer and
McGrath, about sixty miles southwest
Of here. Adjutant General Rhinow
and Governor Burnquist left Duluth
for Lawyer and Aitkin with 100 home
guardsmen to aid in fighting the
flames.
McGrath is reported to be burning,
and the fire, reports said, was advanc-
ing on Solona, White Pine and other
villages.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24
WATCH RESULT OF
PRESIDENTS NOTE
Next Hove of Berlin Will De-
pend on Political Situation
in German Empire.
ANSWER TO AUSTRIA DELAYED
Turkish Government Also Will Have
70 Wait a Few Days for
Reply to Appeal.

Washington, Oct. 16.-Internal po-
Htical conditions in Germany and pos
sibly in Austria-Hungary, as well as
the military situation on the western
front, are expected to determine the
nature and time Of the German reply
TO President Wilson's communication
Of yesterday definitely closing the
door to peace negotiations with Ger
man autocracy. The Presidents note
probably already has reached Berlin
through the Swiss foreign office.
Reports reaching Washington today
through official sources by way of
neutral countries not only indicated
the existence Of almost chaotic con-
ditions In the Central Powers, but
also said that it was Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg himself who was re-
sponsibIe for the German government
accepting the Presidents peace terms
and seeking an immediate aTmistice.
No indication has been given as TO
when replies will be made by PTesi-
dent Wilson TO the Austrian and Turk
ISL appeals for peace. 1t is under
stood that there is no ground for the
apprehension which has arisen in Aus
tria that the President would refuse
to reply to Premier Burian's appeal
because of the autocratic character
Of the Austrian government. It was
said that this might well figure in a
final proposal but would not operate
to prevent the consideration Of an
armistice which Austria seeks.
Await Result of Answer.
The same is true OF the Turkish ap-
peal, and while not officially stated
it is believed that the prime reason
for delaying replies to both these ap-
pIications is to afford time for the
Presidents response to Germany's
peace proffer to filter to the masses
in Austria and Turkey through the
rigorous censorship that exists.
In the meantime attention now is
conferred on the military situation and
renewed efforts to furnish the armies
| closing in on the Central Powers all
| the men and material needed TO
achieve a military victory in the field.
No Statement on Terms
London, Oct. 16-Andrew Bonar
Law, government spokesman in the
House Of Commons, made the an
nouncement in Parliament today that
it would be very unwise for any OF
the Allied governments to make any
statement on the terms likely to be
imposed upon Germany before an ar
mistice was granted.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24

1t is illegal in Saskatchewan, thi0
year, to destroy straw stacks in ac|
cOrdance with q general farm custom
in the Canadian as well as in the
United States West. In the past, farm
ers, after setting aside sufficient strafF
for their own use, burned the appaI-
emily useless remainder. The war is
dispelIing the belief. in country as well
as in town, that there are such things
as useless remainders. Straw has be-
come a necessary raw material, ans
the order prohibiting its destruction
may be followed by another fOrbiddlng
the wholesale burning OF autumn
leaves, instead Of using them for feit
tilizing purposes
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24
HAS NO FEAR OF DEATH
Aged Negroes Prayers Are Heard and
He Is Now Assured Private
Grave.

Macon. Mo.-Sandy Patton, N aged
negro, inmate Of the Macon county In
Urinary for many years, viii not be
buried "on the county" For years the
aged negro has lived In horror Of this
and says he has prayed that he be
spared the disgrace. He knew of no
one who would pay for the funeral ex-
penses-
When the viii OF Mrs. John h.
Griffin was fled for probate a few
days ago, ii was found she had pro-
vided a sum OF money for his burial.
Sandy, a former slave, wept with joy
at the news. He has no fear of death
now.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24

Declaring that he has already over
stayed his sentence of five years in
the federal penitentiary at Fort Leav-
enworth Alvin J. Stout, formerly
president of the First National Bank
of Cherokee, Ok. instituted manda-
mus proceedings in the United States
district court in Topeka. Stout states
that he was sentenced on March 2,
1912, for violation of the federal bank
ing laws. He claims that although he
has served more than five years the
prison parole board refuses to release
him. He cites the three members of
the board as defendants and demands
his release.