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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-29
PRESS CLUB NECESSARY

IL HERE OUGHT to be Press club; some organization
through which newspaper arrive at harmonious dc
yv along all those paths Of endeavor IN which the ente
community has interest Press club need not De
1t need not to the position OF
being club in the that the Algonquin club IS CLUB
II will be enough constitution and bylaws complete
membership that say membership which embraces all
the newspaper workers. place meet and actual meetings.
periods the situation requires These things could De at
tanned rng expense and would serve the purpose y
Bridgeport not large enough to run full tuncuon cu
such as that Washington for instance which has It's own
restaurant lodgings and other convenences The idea that
there ought to be press at the moment from Man
ager Saunders who newspaper himself but whose
wide with newspapermen causes him to see the ne
cessty The proposition supported by Mr. Lashar and Mr.
Pierce, who not newspaper men,
Their work connection with the Red Gross has made
them convenience that would exist IN an organization
Of the workers newspaper publicity There no good rea-
son why satisfactory plan should not be worked out
suggested that might be wise for the press club
to affiliate with the Chamber of Commerce This is proposal
worth considering The connection would have to be some
what carefully managed for the that the Press and
the Chamber of will not necessarily be always in
agreement upon the wisdom of particular measures
would perhaps be unwise to attempt form of affiia-
ton by which identity and will of the press organization
would be merged the identity and will Of the Chamber of
Commerce
tion might work perfectly
The main thing to attain instrument by which the
newspaper workers readily in wise cooperation
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-29

The army general staff ordered, on
Pershings recommendations, that
regimental bands be increased from
2 Sto so pieces.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-29
THE WANING ATTACK

LREADY REPORTS show that the German attack is los
"a ing its force. The maximum depth of penetration
seems to attained beyond the Asne river AS in previous
drives enemy held the anks and forward to
constantly sharpening point which presently will be too
thin for progression.
This attack at the Road of the Ladies is remote from
Paris and far from the channel ports suggest that the
real purpose of the German command is to obtain maximum
number of strong positions from which they little later
maintain a defensive and non-mobile fight.
AS strong point for defensive struggle the ridge along
which the Road of the Ladies is ideal From the stand
point of attack Paris of the reduction of the channel
ports it wasted effort unless what is done here is supple
mented by effort altogether vaer than anything yet attempt
ed by either side
the present drive is the worst that Germany
for the Allies her end is indeed in sight
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-29

several of the neWspapermen and
friends Of the newswriters gathered
at the Greenlawn Country club where
the Press club idea was gone over
At this meeting Matt Saunders again
pledged his hearty support to further
plans and promised to give benefit
performance in the Poll theater, to
raise funds to furnish suitable club
rooms. Mr.. Saunders in brief told
the history of the Wilkesbarre club
of which he is member, citing that
at the present time it has $50, 900 in
the treasury and has a large mem
bership which, besides the newSpa-
permen is made up of associate mem
bers who are very prominent in the
life of the city.
At the after-meeting the men were
unanimous in their decision that a
Press club should be conducted sep
arate from any other organization
and should one be started here, it
would be Independent Of any other,
but with the idea in mind to be of
| service to the community and boost
any movement thought best, for the
betterment of Bridgeport.
James F. Mitchell, managing editor
of the Scranton Republican; Michael
F. Howley, DR.. Peter F. O'Malley and
Patrick F. Boland, of Scranton Pa.
arrived in time at the Stratfield meet
ing to make few remarks to the
boys. The party came to Bridgeport
to visit William Steinke, one of the
prominent men in the game, and alsC
to present "BilI' with a token of es
TEEN of Scranton folks.
Embs and Alton, one of the vaude
vile acts playing at Polls, entertain
ed with several songs Through thei
kindness things were kept lively dur
ing the 1ull of the evening. Mat
Saunders was also responsible TO
this part of the program of last night
festivities.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-29
NEWS WRITER'S
PLAN TO FORM
A PRESS CLUB
Matt Saunders Contributes
First 500 For Estab-
lishment.
DINNER MEETING AT
STRATFIELD HOTEL
Support of Prominent In
f1uential Men is Heartily
Given.

The newswriters of Bridgeport are
to have a Press Club if plans started
last night at meeting of Is represen-
tatives of the several newspapers of
the city, are carried out The men
have the hearty support of the pub
fishers in the project and several of
Bridgeport's most influential men in
Guiding Walter B. Lashar, Archibald
Mcneil, Jr., Bradford D. Pierce, Jr.,
E. F. Won Wettberg, Albert E. ,Lavery,
Matt Saunders, George C. Waldo, Jr.,
and Meigs B. Russell.
Matt Saunders, manager of the Poll
theatre, a former newspaperman and
a member of the Press Club of Wilkes
barre, Pa, started the ball rolling al
the dinner meeting in The Stratfeld
last night, when he made the an
nouncement he would give the first
500 to establish such an organiza-
ton. E. F. Won Wettberg followed
suit and said that he would contribute
another 500 for the club, Walter B
Lashar said that 'he was in on the
| scheme, too.' Archibald Mcneil
speaking for the publishers, told Of
the wonderful possibilities for such al
reorganization and said that he would
defray the first years rental expenses
The club has been long needed b,
the hewswriters of the city. Simila1
| clubs were established years ago bu
went out of existence some time ago
The recent drive for the Red Cross i
responsible for the men from the var
ious papers getting together to pu
| their shoulder to the wheel in doin,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-29
WARREN BROTHERS

@ ONE CAPTAIN of Red Gross team announced the other
~ evening in detailing the gifts for the day. Warren
Bros nothing This the only announcement of the kind
made during the drive Evidently this captain felt that Bridge
port suffering injustice is not in the conrbu-
tons of this firm that Bridgeport has it's chief interest but
the highways they have built here which great deal
money and which entirely untitled the traffic on
many of the streets in which they have been laid is I'M
fortunate the city, in the midst war should be coming
daily to the time, when the millions dollars it has
spent for entirely transient and highways must
be supplemented by enormous for maintenance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-29

Preliminary to Registration Day.
Before the actual registration of
all young men of twenty-one years
of age for the selective service, the
local draft boards have numerous
preliminary duties to perform. These
duties are both appointive and cler-
ical in character and pave the way
for a complete registration on We'd
nesday, June 5, when the national
government takes inventory of all
its young men who have reached the
age Of Fl years since June 5 last.
The national government wants to
know before registration day the
probable number of persons to be
required to make a careful survey
and estimate. A guide has been
suggested on the basis of last years
registration. Careful computation
has shown that 1914 per cent of the
registrants of last June were men of
Fl years of age. 1t is fairly safe to
assume that the new registrants who
have attained their majority will be
approximately the same percentage.
With last years registration for
guide local boards are advised that
they use ten per cent of the last reg
istration number as a basis for their
1918 estimate. Population conditions
in some communities, however, and
other changes nust be taken into
| consideration.
| The need of this preliminary est
mate is for determining the printed
materials needed for registration day
and the necessity for additional Of
fees. Where there is a temporary
or floating population the determine
ton of the number of cards and
certificates will be based on the esti-
mate plus the probable number OF
non-residents to whom the board will
be required to furnish cards.
Omcials Who VIII Serve.
Three classes of officials will serve
in registration offices on Registration
Day. They are: chief registrars
registrars and interpreters.
The Office of chief registrar viii
be held by a member of the loca
board. Where there are more thar
three registration places the super
vison of one board, or in case mem
Der of the board is not available a!
chief registrar one will be appointed
by the board. Preference should b.
given one who has had previous ex
perience in registration and whoeve
is appointed must be thoroughly ia
miliar with the regulations govern
ing registration. In offices wher
the service of only one registrar i
needed, he will perform the dutie
of chief registrar as well as those o
registrar.
In the choice of registrars, the ma
tional government desires that mem
bers and salaried attaches of loca
boards shall act as registrars an
} that no other persons be appointed
Where the number of board member
and salaried attaches is insuff1cier
to do the work, the board is ad
vised to reccomend such other per
1 sons as it may deem necessary t
. the governors offices. AS a guild
to the local boards they have bee
l informed by the government that on
r registrar will be able to registra
from 80 to 100 persons.
The government estimates thu
o. there will not be over 1900 regi.
: trants within the Jurisdiction of til
: board having the largest number
i registrants and that the average wi
be far below that number. Thus
= appointing registrars other tina
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-29
WAR SAVINGS CLUB
s. AH

ID UBLC SPIRITED have formed the Bridgeport War
Savings club. It's purpose is to unite the men and
women of Bridgeport into organization pledged to buy as
many thrift stamps and savings stamps situation
OF the individual will admit This purpose expressed
simple pledge which may be taken by signing the card This
excellent movement deserves the approval support
the people of Bridgeport That thing is done best in these
times which done by everybody in spirit o-operation
The Thrift stamp helps the individual who buys it. and
helps the government pay for the war
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-29
PRIVATE KIRK IN
BASE HOSPITAL

Private John L. Kirk, son of Mrs.
Sara W. Kirk of 68 High Park ave-
nue., Stratford, who was drafted into
the 102nd regiment last September,
has returned from cover there and
is now confined in a base hospital at
Newport News, Va, because of heart
trouble Private Kirk saw good
deal of hard and active service in
France, but he will probably be dis
charged from the army because Of
physical disability. He was formerly
employed in the Singer company's
plant in this city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-29
FROZEN FACED
.RHEUMAT|CS
MELTING
They Are All Smiling Now

They never used anyth ing like
'sNeutrone Prescripti n SO" for Rheu-
matte troubles before. They IRE sure
at last that stubborn old friend, Rheu-
Inatism, is goner, is a dead one.
''Neutrone Prescription 80" is the
new plan Rheumatic Remedy that
surely will surpl Use YOU the first bottle
you try. it gets in its good work right
from the start, YOU feel better right
away. it never fails, it sure 5 a won
der.
You Mr.. Sufferer get on IL e job to-
day. go to your druggist. and get a
bottle of condensed relief. that il just
what "Neutrone Prescription SO" is
4 I'd no mistake, we are handling it tc
you straight. SOC and $1-00 the bottle.
Hindle's Drug Stores and leading
dFz1<szis 5fs-,exel-z 5zlnerAr-wsA<6E. %
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-29
FIRST YEAR OF
ENLISTING WORK

Boston, Mary 29.-The United States
Shipping Board recruiting service, with
headquarters here, today celebrated the
first anniversary of the work of en-
listing and training seamen for the
new merchant marine Figures given
out show that 3S navigation and ma
rine engineering schools have been es-
tablished throughout the country and
that a fleet OF ships is engaged in
training the first $4,000 men. Stations
have been established on the Atlantic.
Gulf and Pacific coasts and on the
Great Lakes.
With new ships being constantly
launched the board expects greats ex-
pansion in training during the next
year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-29

fighting along the Aisne. The Co
logne Volks zeitung says of the fight
ing:
our new success shows us agnin
how justified is our confidence in our
great leaders, 1t would be premature
to draw final conclusions, but it is
enough for the German people to
know that its confidence in the spirit
Of the troops can never be dfsappoint-
ed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-29
ORDERS PRESS TO
CUT ENTHUSIASM

London. May 20 - Berlin news
papers apparently have been given
orders to tone down their war enthu-
siasm. says the Amsterdam eorres-
pondent Of the Daily Express, report
ing on German comment on Mondays
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-29
FINISH THE WORK

HE ORGANIZATION of the to 81 plan was fairly com
plete There were some ag ends which had not been
taken up The work should be continued until it 400 per
cent complete both obtain the funds the Red Cross but
quite much to keep the morale the movement The work
who have SO periodically participated the PLAN should
know that nothing has been left undone make it universal
Bridgeport Even the little undone must be done
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-07-12

| $10O value shapes or hats, Sale price $500 Acc
$50 value shapes or hats, Sale price - 74c
225 value shapes or hats, Sale price - $l24
ESQ value shapes or hats, Sale price $3.50 1.48
800 value shapes or hats, Sale price 1880, 1863
LADIES READY TO WEAR GARMENTS
Lot Ladies Sample Serge Skirts, in coors,
worte up to $3.50 northumberland l.98
Ladies White Wash Skirts, $500 quality 74c
Ladies White Wash Skirts, $225 quality $1A
Ladies White Wash Skirts. ESQ quality 148
Ladies White Wash Skirts, 800 quality. 1893
Ladies $3.50 Fancy Silk Skirts -. 548
Ladies Pettcoats, worth regular $100; in
this sale only ------------ FAC
Ladies Pettcoats, worth $225 in this sale
only $118
Ladies Muslin and Tailored Waists regular
price $10O; Sale price, each ---.-- 69c
Ladies Fine Muslin and Tailored Waists,
regular value $500 and 1880; each . ia
Ladies Fine Waists. regular price $500;
Special Sale price, each ,-----. 148
Ladies Georgette and Crepe de Chine Waists,
regular $500 quality -.--.-----.--. 348
Ladies Georgette and Crepe de Chine Waists,
regular $3.50 quality .----.----.-..-. 189
STAPLE GOODS
27-inch Sea Island Domestic, regular price
22Rc, yard -----.-- loc
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-07-12

Over 500 Genuine Palm Beach, Kool-Cloth and
Mohair Suits made in military and conserva-
tive modelS-for Men and Young Men-reeu-
lars, stouts and Sims sizes, 80 to 46-formery
priced $3.50 to $l500-no alterations
Now $898
Boys Suits ages to 10 years, $3.50 values,
now S 548
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-15
.CERMANY'S SECRET
SERVICE EXPENSIVE

For many years past Germany has
been spending on her secret service
between $3,OO0,0O0 and $4,OOO,0O0 an
nually, that is to say, about five times
as much as France and from twelve
to fifteen times as much as Great
Britain, writes Sidney Brooks in the
Atlantic Monthly. The purpose to
which these funds are mainly devoted
is the establishment and maintenance
of spies at fixed posts in potentially
hostile countries.
In France where this smothered
warfare has been waged most persist
emily and can best be studied. the
principal agents are rarely Germans.
They are as rule Swiss, Belgians and
Alsatians, with sprinkling of corrupt
F'renchmen., If they are Germans,
then they hasten to take out natural
lzatlon papers and tc make themselves
conspicuous by protestations of loyal
ty to the land of their adoption.
But in all cases they are instructed
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-15
MISS WHEELER IS
LUMBER ''|lI!.l! BRIDE
Popular Cape Girl 10 Reside in
Washington State..Bride.
groom Wounded.

Miss Christine Wheeler, secretar.
to President Dearmont of the Nor
NAL school, and one of the best known
young ladies in Southeast Missouri
became the bride Of Allan B. Ran
dolph in Philadelphia on November
6. He is a wealthy lumberman of
Evert, Wash.
Mr.. Randolph, the bridegroom, was
accidently wounded by a child, and
for several days it was feared that
he would not survive. As the mar
riage was due this month, the rela-
tives of Mr.. Randolph notified Miss
Wheeler of the accident, and she hur-
ried to Philadelphia, where the cere-
mony took place.
According ito the report received
of the accident, Mr.. Randolph was
shaving when a small boy accdently
fired a revolver and the bullet struck
Mr.. Randolph in the chest. For sew
eral days it was not believed that
he would recover, but according to re-
ports received yesterday, his condi-
ton is very favorable.
Miss Wheeler has been associated
with the Normal school in the exc
cut.ve capacity for several years, and
her absence will be felt. She is a.
member of ST. Vincent's church, and
has been one of the most active young
ladies in the parish.
The couple will spend the winter
with relatives of the bridegroom in
Philadelphia, going to Washington in
February.
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-15
MAIL PRESENTS TO
THE SOLDIERS EARLY
Xmas Gifts Must Be Started On
Their Way By November 20,
Is Ruling

The signing of the armistice has
made no change in the regulations for
sending Christmas parcels overseas
The only people who can send par
GELS without the Christmas label re-
ceived from the man oveseas are
the nearest relatives of the Y. NJ. c.
A., Y. w. NJ. C. A. Red Cross and
other war relief workers with the
American forces.
Packages sent to these relief work
ers follow the same regulations as
those in the American Expeditionary
Forces except that the approved ap-
plication on blanks to be obtained
from Sam Sherman or the county
committee or J. C. Heinberg of the
jackson committee take the place of
the Christmas label.
Absolutely no boxes can be issued
by the Red Cross without the present
alton of the application blank Of the
nearest relative of a war-relief work
er or the Christmas label. The ap-
plication or the label must also be
presented with the filled box in order
to get it mailed by the Red Cross
November 90 is the last date for
these boxes. Every label
sent into this county must be sent
with a box. The committee will see
that boxes are filled if the receiver
of any labels cannot fill them and
will present the labels at the commit
tee headquarters in Sherman's store.
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-15

to disguise their operations under the
forms of ordinary business. They
take shops, land agencies, hotels, in
surance offices, and so on. They fol-
low their calling just like everybody
else in the locality. They attract no
notice by having too much money or
too little. Their businesses are sound
ly established and are in keeping with
the requirements Of the neighborhood.
The expenses of starting them are
borne out of the secret service funds,
and from the same source the deficits,
II any, in the annual balance sheets are
made good.
The man in charge Identifies him.
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-15
JULIAN G. MILLER
BURIED In JACKSON
Jurist Died After A Few DAYS
Illness With Spanish
Influenza

The body of the late Julien G. Mil
Ter, judge of the city police court OF
this city and one of the most prom
inent Masons in Southeast Missouri
was buried in the city cemetery at
jackson Wednesday morning. 1t was
one of the largest funerals witnessed
IN the county seat in many months.
Judge Miller's death was due to
Spanish Influenza and followed an i'll
ness of less than one week. He ex-
pired early Sunday morning.
Judge Miller was secretary of the
local Masonic lodge, and one of the
most active Masons in this section of
the state, was a graduate of West
minister College and the Missouri
University. He was son of the
late VIM. H. Miller, one of the best
known lawyers in the state.
When Judge Miller became i'll his
wife was in Washington, D. c.,
where her mother was i'll. When she
learned that her husbands condition
was serious, she made a hurried trip
home, but he was dead before she az
rived at his bedside.
His widows maiden name was Miss
Belnice Limbaugh, a member of an
influential Cape county family. His
mother, Mrs. W. Fl. Miller, also sur
yves, and was present at the bedside
when her son died.
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-15
CITY news IN BRIEF

=. In that Soldiers Box place one o
cur Elgins, Parker Pen or Symblen
Rings. Hasslinger's Jewel Shop.
Miss Clara Hamlet, who has beer
the guest. of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Pair
departed for her home in Memphis
Tenn, Monday after a pleasant visit
of several days.
Henry Wolters is confined to his
bed this week.
George Pair. left Monday to accept
a position on the Frisco. He reported
at Chaffee for work.
George Stone of Chaffee was in the
city Sunday. He went from here to
Chaffee to visit home folks. He re-
turned to his company in a Virginia
cantonment Sunday night.
John A. -Withers, the well-known
Aflenville banker, has moved to the
Cape and is now in the Ponder man.
sion on Louisiana avenue. Mr.. With
ers had the building remodeled from
the ground to the roof. 1t is one of
the finest homes in the city, and was
purchased. by Mr.. Withers from the
J. Bowman Realty Co, for more than
$4,000. -
We r yaaii any " k,ffn5dfkof- Watch
smallest to the largest As Hassling-
OPS J. ~ -
Richard W. Frisseil, one of the city
commissioners, Mas gone to Washing
ton, D..C., in response to an appoint
ment ia the evil Service department.
He recently took an examination and
made very high grade. He obtained
a months leave OF absence from his
position here, and at the end of that
time if he likes his Washington Sit
uati;on, he expects to resign as a city
commissioner. His wife is assisting
City Clerk A. P. Behrens during Mr..
Frissell's absence.
DR.: and Mrs. G. B. Schulz departed
early this week for st. Louis, where
they will spend several weeks. DIR.
Schulz is rapidly recovering from a
severe attack of influenza and pneu-
monia. He will: not be able to resume
his practice for possibly another
month.
Thomas Cannon, a brother to the
late G. S. Cannon, who operated the
light plant in Cape Girardeau for
several years, died in Little Rock lat
Tuesday of influenza. He was So
years of age.
Jack McCannon, for many years a
conductor on the Frisco railway, has
resigned from the road and is looking
for a farm. He has been seized with
the back-to-tile-farn1 bee, and expects
To- being tickling the soil by early
spring.
9. Restrictions on, the construction of
buildings has. been partially relieved,
Prof. w. S. Dearmont, the local mem-
Der of the Council of the National
Defense has been informed from
Washington.