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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-12
BALLOU REPORTS.
General Commanding Sends Out Call
For Help.

SCVCU a. SOUSuIdu0lIS 0CIIVS WI SoIu
For Help.
Topeka, Kan, Jan 1.-THE local
police received the following message
late last night.
Camp Funston-Army bank robbed
Thursday evening. Three civilians
killed, two badly injured. Man semi
conscious condition says army cap
tain attacked him with gun and hat
Chef. Believed robber was disguised in
the uniform of an army captain. Per-
petrator blood stained. Request CO.
operation.
(Signed). -... 40
'MAJOR-GENERAL BALLOU."
watch every train entering the city.
The men killed were:
Hill, John Jewell and Carl
Gibson, all clerks Military authOri-
ties here are reticent regarding the
robbery. 1t was learned, however,
that the robbery was discovered when
persons passing the bank heard
grOans.
1t is believed at least two men took
pdfC Ill tUc IOUUCIy do CWO AnAu e1AOo
used in the killing were found inside
the bank. The robbers gained en-
trance to the vault and removed a
considerable quantity, of cash and
some liberty bonds. The amount Sc
cured was not given out.
The discovery, it was said, did not
become known until after 8 o'clock.
The military police were Immediately
put on the case. .....
It was stated here by army officers
that they were convinced the man
who apparently led in the robbery was
not an officer in the army although he
was dressed in the uniform Of cap
tain.
Kearney Warnell, who was slightly
injured, stated that the crime was
committed by man who was wear
ing captains uniform, but he was
unable to give any detailed descrlp-
ton of the man. It is believed the
uniform worn by the murderer is
stained with blood.
How the robbers entered the bank,
successfully attacked five men with
axes. robbed the vault and made their
escape is mystery.
The robbery occurred after the
bank had closed and no one except an
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-12

could not sleep at night with me Hrlla-
ton. They were very much disfgured.
"rhrn got Cuticura Soap and ONT
ment. only used one-half box of Cuti,,
cura Ointment and one-half ca Ike OF
Cuticura Soap when was healed.'
(Signed) Mrs. c. II. Mains, RS, BOX
132, Fndlay, Ohio, June "a, 1915.
Keep your skin clear by daily use OF
Cuticura Soap and Ointment for every
day toilet purposes: Nothing better
For Free Sample Each by Return
Mail address postcard: "Cuticura,
Dept. r, Boston" Sold everywhere
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-12

be SO sore ] COillu nOt
straightcn my fingers. The
eczema itched and burned
and would scratch till my
hands bled, and watery
pimples came out that
afterwards broke open and
festercd. Then again, it
would be dry and sCaly. |
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-12
WALLA FREED, JURORS
LOSE LITTLE time


til was short but he did not consider
that it was he who was short for there
were others who took money from the
till. In fact he had nothing to do
with the shortage that was found, nc
said. ..-.
Nothing New Brought out.
Nothing new was elected from Wal
la, either on direct or cross-eXamina
ton. His testimony was idential with
that given in the Hall trial in Bis
marck.
The acQuittal Of Walla, which was
generally expected, ends one OF the
most sensational cases in the history
of the capital city. The sudden mid
night arrest Of Secretary Of State Hall
and his clerk; the vigor with which
the state prosecuted its case in an
effort to convict the secretary OF
state; the planting Of dictagraphs, use
of third degrees and other methods re-
sorted to by the prosecution; the SEN
saional testimony given by Walla IN
the Hall trial, and the length OF the
trial and the importance Of the per
sons involved, all contributed to make
important court history.
The verdict which jury in the Bur-
leigh county district court brought in
Christmas eve, completely vindicating
Tom Hall after delberating less than
ten minutes, proved immensely popu-
lar throughout the state, and it was
predicted then that the state would
find it impossible to prove its charges
against Walla.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-12

officer could have gained admission
unless he was known to the clerks. 1t
is believed this was the reason the
robber obtained a captains uniform.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-12

vocational education in the school
systems The first two will receive
$500 year while the latter will re-
ceive $3.50 from the federal govern
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-12
Itching Burning
Eczema On Hands
And Arms. So Sore Could Not
Straighten Fingers. Could Not
Sleep. Mech Disfigured. Cuticura
Healed. Cost Less Than 75c.

Il had been tortured with eczema
ever since a small child. 1t was on my
hands and arms, and My hands would
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-12
MILITARY POLICE AND
CIVIL AUTHORITIES ARE
SECURING THE COUNTRY
Continued From Page One.)

Continued From Page One.)
Kansas City, Jan. 72.-CharIes
Winters, viee%4p president Of the
Kansas City Federal Reserve
bank, who was wounded with an
axe in the robbery Of the army
bank at Camp Funston Thursday,
died at the camp early this morn
ing, according to telephone mes.
sage to relatives here.
Camp Funston, Kan, Jan. H.
Three men were killed and two
seriously injured at s O'Clock
when the army bank here was
robbed by a man dressed in the
uniform Of a captain Of the Unit
ed States army. The three men,
civilians, were killed with al axe,
it is reported while they we're at
orl1 in the bank. G.. +. Winters,
vice president Of the National Re
serve bank Of Kansas City, No.
was seriously wounded and it is fear
ed he cannot recover.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-30
Whose Fight?

yours all Of you who left behind much or even more
than it is the mans in the trench.
For that man, though three million strong, cannot 7
raise hand in the cause Of democracy he cannot even
raise hand in sef-defensc except for you. A
He is potent only as you potent He can fight
only as you will fight. The difference is only this: his
fight is expressed in and ammunition, yours IN
work and dollars ~
The Fourth Liberty LoanVs the worlds biggest drive
back of the lines is the Of the financial reserves OF
this entire country Of 1t will gauge the power that
you intend to put back of the fighting in France tor
the next half year more to
In fact it will show the vaue you place the heri-
tage Of liberty which three million men have taken
to defend for you to-day
Take when you sign that subscription blank for
Liberty Bonds that the you squares nearyas
can with all your heart acknowledges this heritage to be
worth to you. .. III
~f{% eSn TassSsas
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-30

N0HREE MILLION MEN - half Of them in
France more in training.
q But is this all their fight
1t takes ten men work to keep one fighting
at the front.
It takes millions of dollars just keep this army fed.
1t costs thousands of dollars every time battery of big
guns lays down barrage.
Is it any wonder then, that the United States is
spending at the Of fifty millions of dollars day in
war and war plans? And with that grand total the
interest on far vasr principal which support this
colossal cost or all this task will have been in van whose
fight do YOU think this Isl?
The mans in the trench? The fellows on the supply
train? The chaps on the gunner's deck?
No, it is yoursJ
tits your fight, MIR. Banker yours, MIR. Manufac-
trer-yours, Mr.. Merchant yours, Mr.. Mechanic
yours, Mr. Worker yours, MIR. Farmer. This fight is
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-14
MUST CARE FOR CHILDREN'S EYES
 IN EARLY YEARS

What of our children's eyes? Re- cent Investigations into the condition of American school children reveals that about one-f1fth-20 per cent are handicapped by defective vision, and in a considerable number of cases these defects are serious. How grave ly this affects the Nations welfare is demonstrated by the findings in the recent examination of recruits for the new army. More than 730,0O0 men called in the first draft were reject ed for physical disquaHfications Of the 10000 cases which were analysed in detail, more than one-fifth had been rejected for defects of the eye This single cause was responsible for more than twice as many rejections as the next highest cause, namely de- fleets of the teeth, and, for three or four times as many as most of the other defects. It is, therefore, plain that American parents should take much more anxious thought as to the condition of their children's eyes dur ing the years when the harm is most likely to be done and when trouble can most readily be prevented or cur ed.
 The first essential is to insure the soundest possible health at birth. This depends in a certain measure upon the health and diet of the mother be- fore the baby is born. Proper food and care for the baby throughout in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-14

fancy and childhood when the struc- lures of the body are growing at the most rapid rate are necessary. Inn proper or insufficient food, neglect and illness are among the causes which interfere with growth and healthy development of the body in every part and no doubt affect the growing eyes in the same way.
 But even when the fundamental laws of good health have been ob- served and when the eyes are strong and and healthy to begin with, they should have very special care from the moment of birth. Directions for this are found in two bulletins of the Children's Year, entitled "Paren- tai Care" and Infant Care" Both these bulletins will be sent free in response to all requests. Send your name and full address clearly writ ten to the Chief of the Children's Blu reau, U. S. Department of Labor Washington, D. c.
 Babies are often allowed to lie in their carriages with the sun shinina directly into their eyes, or are per mitted to look straight into a bright artificial light, thus working harm to the delicate nerves of the eye. As children grow they often strain theiI eyes by reading or doing other close work in a poor light, or too soon af- ter illness, when the eyes are partic. ularly subject to injury. It is neces- sary, therefore, that parents know what the care of the eye involves and so safeguard this precious sense ir their children that the inefficiency and unhappiness resulting from de. fective vision shall be steadily re- duced.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-14
NOVEL WAY IN
 WHICH SOLDIERS
 FIND RELAXATION

Behind the British Lines in France, June 14,-The British soldier has some novelties in athletic diversions. Wrestling on mules, for instance, is a spectacular sport. It is team event. Four stout men from the transport section, stripped to the waist and mounted on bareback mules, repre- sent each battalion, and the team which has the last survivor wins.
 Beginning, each man singles out an opponent from the other side and makes for him. Four desperate strug- gles ensue, and it is easy to see that whichever side gains the first victory i is pretty sure to win. Thus, if a Warwick unhorses-or more strictly unmules-a Bedford there are four Warwicks left to three Bedfords, so that, of the three battles still in pro- gress, one is a two-to-one affair. In the end it is likely to be four-to-one, and an unhappy business for the one.
 Perhaps the most surprising thing about it is the kindly way in which the mules take to it. Their oppor- tunities for biting suitably placed | bodies are unlimited, but they seem more or less indifferent as to which side they favor.
 Pillow fighting in gas masks, seat ed astride a pole, affords plenty of sport for the spectators. The poles may not be touched with the hands, so that there is nothing to keep the i contestants on it but balance. As of ten as not the first blow finishes the contest. If soldier No. 1 lands a blow on his opponents head, over goes the opponent, but if the head of soldier No. 2 is not there to take the blow, the swing of the pillow is quite likely to dispose of soldier No. 1. AL tentatively, both contestants may hit, both miss, and both disappear togeth- CT.
 Mop fighting, in which the contest ant is mounted on the back of anoth- CT man, also makes an amusing num- Der. The tug-of-war is always pop ular, and there is a good deal of horse-racing and jumping. A popu- lar form of horse-race is one in which the second horse under the tape wins. It is difficult enough, in an ordinary race on horseback, to be first past more difficult to be deliberately sec- ond.
 v is a race which demands from the winner a good deal of judgment, a certain amount of luck, and prob ably self-sacrificing comrade in the same battalion, who is prepared to immolate himself on behalf of the regiment. The horses, brought up to the old style racing, never get to understand the jockeying that goes on in a race of this kind.
 Sports carnivals behind the lines are great holiday events, and the crowds of spectators are as interest ing as those at peace-time events of the same character. In these holi- day crowds, even generals become human, and the clowns and Pierrots of the brigade crack their jokes at the expense of staff officers with i'm punity. There are always a few . French civilians from neighbor1ng villages and all the children from miles around.
 5 The guns roll faintly beyond the hills, forgotten by the crowd for a l day at least.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-14
OUR VIEWPOINT
 NEWS LETTER
Especial to The Times.)

\SpOSAc1A u 4iAS NANAOS'/
 Newtown, June 1.-The funeral of Arthur L. Peck, Jr., of Head of the Meadow district, occurred Wednesday afternoon from his late home, and it was largely attended. The deceased was a well known citizen, having been district school committeeman and active in politics for several years. He was farmer and road contractor, and proficient in both occupations, He is survived by his parents, one sister, his wife and three young children. He was i'll but few days,
 The High school held its speaking contest and public debate Tuesday evening at the town hall. Despite threatening weather and it being the regular bi-monthy meeting of Pohta- tuck Grange, the attendance was good The audience made up in en- thusiasm what it lacked in numbers applauding the efforts of the contest ants to please with irnpartiality. The winners of prizes in declamations were: First prize, Miss Millicent Cavanaugh; second prize, Miss Dor othy James; honorable mention, James D Corbett and Miss Jennie Lundgren The subject of debate was: Resolved That the Federal Government should own and control the railroads" The affirmative side, Miss Christine Corbett, captain; Miss Justine Houlihan, aids, won. The judges were pr. W. Mclaughlin, Mrs. E. Allen and Dr. Frank Gale. Danc- ing and social intercourse followed the exercises.
 The body of James Haugh, formerly of Botsford, was brought this week from Chicago for burial in the family | plot in St. Roses cemetery. Hls
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-14
sEAMEN's INSURANCE.

More than 6s,Oo0 masters, officers, and seamen on American merchant vessels traversing the war zones have been insured by the United States more than $115, 100000. Claims un- der the insurance are so far a little more than S1SO,000.
 This insurance as to vessels travers. ing the war zone is compulsory. though it is not required that the in- surance be taken through the Bureau of War-Risk Insurance. However, virtually the entire personnel of the merchant marine is insured by the bureau, the government rate being only 25 cents for each $100 of insur- ancA
 Since the American fleet has been patrolling the seas the rate has been reduced from 50 cents for each $100 of insurance" ? If the owner of a vessel traversing the war zone fails to insure the mas ters, officers and crew, the Secretary of the Treasury may take out the in-s surance for them with the bureau and, further, fine the owner not mora than S1,000.
 The insurance affords protection for disability or death resulting from war perils and provides fer compensation during detention following capture. One American captains wife has been receiving a monthly check for $337.50 since her husband was cap tured by the Germans.
 A man may now enlist in the rner- chant-marine service with full as-7 surance that in case of death, dis ability, or detention in prison his de- pendents and loved ones will be pro- vided for.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-14

many relatives and associates of the deceased attended the funeral. More than a quarter of a century ago MT. Haugh was engaged in business in NeWtown and Bridgeport for several years. He was the eldest child of the late John Haugh of Botsford, one of the early founders and trustees of St. Roses church, and the death of the son brought reminder of the early history of this church to all the older members who were in the vanguard
 of Catholicity some 40 years ago. The deceased was unmarried, 66 years of age, and is survived by brothers and sisters in this section of Connecticut as well as by one brother, John Haugh of Chicago.
 By an error in calculations the bridge across the Housatonic river which was lately raised some feet and set on concrete foundations by the Housatonic Power Co.,. will have to be raised two feet more to permit the river waters to be properly impound- ed. The engineers have ordered the work to be done at once so that the state road contractors may complete the grading of the stretch through Sandy Hook, and permit through travel to resume. The difficult detour by way of Curtis Hill has been much complained of but it is said it will take two more months to make the all terations on the bridge ordered so that relief for the autoists and the farmers discomoded for the past two months, seems a good ways off. In the meantime the water power com pany is anxious to remove Bennett s bridge in order to facilitate it's opera tions on the dam and it's officials are greatly disturbed at the delay. The removal of the bridge at this point makes the road over Curtis Hill a
 blind lane ending with a pair of bars, and this probable outcome has arous- 1 ed the hamlets of Gas street and 1 Mapping to the fighting stage. Se-
 lectman Newton Curtis, owner of the
 Curtis peach orchard, lives on this former main road, is leading the pro
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-14

tests of property owners against re- moving the older bridge and it is understood recourse will be had ct once to the courts for relief from the threatened injury to their property values. Sandy Hook merchants hope the embargo against their trade may be broken soon, but will not mix in the fight. Altogether opposition to the designs of the water power com pany is undoubtedly growing, and the aggrieved ones feel the courts should compel the company to indemnify them for the distribution of values in their holdings.
 For the benefit of the Child Vel fare campaign a sale of ice cream and cage will be held on Friday after noon from to 'clck at the hme f Dr. and Mrs. w. H, Kiernan, Sandy Hook.
 Miss Virginia Houlihan, teacher in the Danbury public schools, spent Tuesday night at her parents home on West Main street, attending the public exercises of her alma mater, N. H. $.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-14
WOMEN WORKERS BECOME FACTOR
 OF IMP PORTANCE

London, June 14.-British, Ameri- can and French women working in the War zone have become "a factor of importance in the organization of victory writes Sir Harry Johnston, in the Evening News.
 There is no parallel" he says, Gin the German army to the woman's work done with our armies. The women in the German Empire are not trusted; they are relegated to home life or to home tasks. They are not fighting with the men at the front, as ours are. The German mili- tary commanders and the German ar my are afraid of women's influence" One comes well within sight of the German lines, the article states, be- fore the Allied women working as Young Mems Christian Association helpers or as Red Cross nurses are lost sight of.
 It is difficult to be too enthusias- tic over "the glorious army of hos pital nurses" and the writer asks, Twas ever such devotion shown?" "In the hospitals" he goes on, "one may see acting as mere probationers the daughters and granddaughters of 6 be employed in housemaids' work while qualifying for skilled service. I don't think, I encountered one sil- ly woman in the whole of my recent experiences in France"
 Another question he propounds is: ''What has become of women's nerves?' adding: '"They seem not spe- cially distressed over the drum fire that keeps all but the most tired fighting men awake at night behind the lines. They are no more inclin- ed to scream over the dropping of bombs than are the men; no more i inclined to faint at the sight of blood or terrible wounds, no more disposed to leave their post of duty even though death may fly round 1t and over it."
 All manage, no matter what the nature of their work, to keep as neat and clean as circumstances permit, and they fare wisely careful of the iappearance of nails and knuckles and have not discarded all that was good in manicuring." But the only cos metics they use are rain water and face creams for chapping and sun burn.
 '"The mannish clothes necessary to so many war avocations," the article Icontinues, do not in the least abate real femininity; they can be business like, curtly-spoken neutrals in work time, and most attractive hostesses or guests when off duty.
 ''They are developing a hard side they are becoming pitiless toward in- efficiency, especially in the male, and fso quietly contemptuous regarding fear or any display of nerves that they
 check the spread of panic rumors and
 constrain many natural timid per
 son to pretend he is rather amused
 than otherwise in an air raid. Yet I cannot accuse them of undue rash
 ness. Where they settle down they
 generally contrive a good and practi-
 cal refuge from shell and bomb.'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-14
1t Takes Steady Nerves

Guarding lines like guarding healhwe must the of bodain for bodily endurance efficiency advantage of all health It is much necessity fight disease cultivate health for long life happiness and conentment
 If wish old coming the sudden attack of umbago rheumatism if to chances for long eDr Pierce says Keep the kidneys in good order Try to through the skin and nnes the poon that otherwise the kidneys Avoid eating much posb avoid too much alcohol Try milk and vegetable 8et Drink plenty of water obtain Anurc double strength druggists and exercise spre-the skin helps eliminate toxic poisons and uric acid
 past middle e for those easily recognized symptoms of inflammation bakach scadng or if uric acid in the the drug for 6oc send Dr. Pierce vad Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo Y 10c for trial pkg You will find Anuric m ha eliminates uric acid hot water nets sugar short trial will you Send sample of your Pierce and will be tested free of charge write for free medical advice to the Invaids Hotel
 Anu regular insurance and for all big meat eaters ad thnse who deposit Emesalts their joints Try
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-14

Four children of Arthur Henness, of the village of New London, N. r.. were burned to death when a bolt of lightning set Are.:to the hnzaA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-14

It is not clear in the co-educationsI institutions whether the dressmakers or the ball team is contributing the more to a successful graduation
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-14

The Socialists claim they must hays free speech to defend the German government which denies all free dom.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-14

DnHA1Es WANT ADS 1 CENT A WORD