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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-02
TWO SUFFOCATE
IN fire ABOARD
SOUND STEAMER 4

An Atlantic Port, May 1.-TWO men
lost their lives and another is in a
serious condition at a hospital as d
result of a fire aboard the bay steam
er New Shoreham at her dock here
early today. Nine other men on
board escaped or were rescued.
The dead men were deck hands.
They were aslsep in the forecastle
when the fire was discovrd and were
suffocated when they tried to make
their way through the smoke to the
staircase.
The flames, believed to have started
from the galley stove, swept through
both the lower and the upper decks,
badly damaging the steamer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-02
FOUR DEATHS IN
FLYING CORPS At
AVIATION FIELDS

Fort Worth, Tex, May 2-Falling
$50 feet in a straight nose dive this
morning, Lieut. Jame9.S. Ennis, Jr., of
New York city, and Cadet Paul Her
Eiott of Oakland, Cal, were killed
The accident happened at Hicks, just
an hour before Gen. Greble and staff
Of Camp Bowie arrived to witness
some stunt" flying.
Dayton, O., May Maj. Oscar A.
Brindley and Col. Damn, expert avia-
ton men from the McCook federal
flying field here, met death at the
Maraine City aviation field here to-
day. The machine dropped 400 feet
while making a turn in the air.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-02
FORESTERS BEGIN
BIC MEMBERSHIP
DRIVE ON MAY II

May 18th has been officially desig-
mated as the date on which the For
esters of America will make an in
tensive membership drive. Foresters
have been requested to give up their
usual occupations for that day, and
give their entire time to getting new
members into the organization.
Bridgeport Foresters are planning
for a patriotic meeting to be held in
Odd Fellows hall, Broad street, May
10. This affair, Immediately proceed
ing "Foresters' Day." is expected to
bring about great results for the local
campaign.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-02
MERCALDI HELD
ON BONDS OF $4,000

Joseph Mercaldi. the jitney driver
arrested yesterday on charges of con-
ducing Itney bcsiness for immoral
purposes and Turing young girls to
lead a life of shame. was today ar
raigned in the city court and was or
ldered bound over for the Superior
Court in bonds Of 44eee.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-02
CLAIM MRS. MORAN UNFIT
GUARDIAN FOR Chill DREN
HUMANE AGENTS TELL JUDGE MILLER HOW MRS. MORAN
AND ARTHUR SISSON HAVE BEEN LIVING TOGETHER
AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN.

Judge Paul Miller in probate court this morning listened
to the testimony the hearing the matter of removing the
four children Harriet Moran to place where they will
proper the Humane society think that Mrs
Moran is fit guardian for the youngsters
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-02
PASS $4,000 900 MARK.

New Britain, May = This city
passed the 100000 mark il its
Liberty loan campaign today, the fig
ures beng $2,102,550. The allotment
Tor New Britain was $1,589, go.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-02
CHAIN OFFICERS TO
SUBSCRIBE 100000;
DRIVE NEARS CLOSE
ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT TO BUY LIBERTY
a BONDS -TODAY'S OFFICIAL FIGURES
PLACE TOTAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
AROUND Sc, 10000 MARK.

The Liberty Loan machinery in Bridgeport will close at three
o'clock Saturday afternoon according to information given out
this morning the committee Arrangements have been
with the various banks to keep open until that hour for the
subscribers, instead of closing at
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-02
BURIED VHISKEY JUGS
UNDER HIS MONUMENT
ECCENTRIC PUTNAM CHARACTER WHO SET UP BUST ON
SITE OF GRAVE, BUT OBJECTED TO WAY WHISPERS
WERE PARTED-DIED TO-DAY FROM SHOCK

Putnam, May 2-Phineas Gardner Wright, in Fzwi-
a N H. April g. 1922 ~ years had grave placed
lot in Grove street cemetery bearing inscriptions
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-02
The Weather Report

For Bridgeport and vi
cinity: Fair tonight and
Friday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-04
YOUNG AMERICA
WILL REGISTER
FROM 7 UNTIL 5

Between $500 and 5000 men who
have become II years Of age since
June 8. 1917. win register for mill.
tary service tn Seattle "Wednesday II
any man subject 20 registration has
doubt as 20 where. how or why he
should register. W. 4. Gates. city
registration clerk. promises to fur.
irish any or all necessary inforrna,
ton. His phone number IL Main
5000. and offices on the first floor OF
the county-city building.
Every man 81 years old who r. not
already In the military or naval
service OF tho United States must
register. n he is at home he should
go to the local board in his district
and FIJI out a registration card.
Board offices will remain open from
a. m. until y. IN.
II out Of your home city. so TO the
nearest local board and fiji out reg.
istration card and mail IL TO the local
board having jurisdiction over your
case. with that card. inclose self
addressed stamped envelope for the
return OF the registration certificate.
II man subject to registration IS
too IN TO personally attend To his reg
istrauon. he should send a compe-
tent friend 20 the board to care for
the matter.
Tho government provides by law
that failure 10 register Is n crime
punishable by one years imprison'
ment.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-04

Haven't | seen you somewhere
before7' was the next bait she Of.
fered. and he swallowed II.
II don't think So" he said. you
see, I've only been in the city "a
short time. Perhaps It's some one
else you're thinking Of"
Wei. IL 1t Is." she replied, hes
the living image Of you. I'll intro
duce you some time"
ut would be nice TO have some
one introduce me to any one. ]
don't know a soul in the city and
tell you It's tough sometimes. DO
you know. you're the first person
who has spoken to me since | got
here. Down home every one speaks
10 strangers"
Surely they do. And they ought
to here. Say, don't you want to
come along with me for a little walk?
I'll introduce you to some real peo-
pie and wen have good time"
The boy hemtated. well, you
see." he finally said, perhaps they'd
want to go somewhere or something
and I've only little money"
"oh, that's ali right--comc on
along. What IL you do have to spend
n little of your money. I'll be your
friend and I'll land you n job, ali
right. What do you say"
If only ! could have shouted
warning 10 him. lie hesitated. then
went along.
1t was nearly noon today when he
came back. He sat n while with his
head in his hands, then opened his
paper to tho wants" Finally, he
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-04
NO CAUSE FOR
WORRY, DISQUE
TELLS LEGION

An appeal for determined effort
10 speed spruce production FOR
United States acceptance. was the
message OF speakers al tho concert
and entertainment Of the Loyal
Legion OF f,oggern and Lumbcrmen.
at the Arena, Monday night
That there is no cause 10 worry
about air craft production, and that
criticism OF production should be dis
credited. were statements made by
Col. Price T. Dlsque. OF the spruce
production division.
Il am counting on the Loyal
Legion TO play tho game" Col
Dlsaue said. Team work. from one
end Of the country 20 the other. ~
necessary II we are to win the war
The only way TO get results from
the army In France is TO give the
things needed 10 get results"
Assistant Attorney General Ciar
cnee L. Reamcs testified TO the
governments vigilant precautions
against back fire from dlsloyal work
err. saying the government has been
busy for months gathering evidence
against those not true to the gov
eminent. and WAS now ready 10 act
Mayer Hanson said thousands OF
men who were. walking tho tracks a
few months ago. had been put TO
work in tho spruce camps. and that
no Stacking of vigilance in apprc.
bending loafcrs would be permitted.
Lieut.. A. Bickford and Capt. X,
@. Strachan. OF the Canadian Black
Watch Ilighlandcra. also spoke.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-04
SAYS BLACKFISH
PASS FOR SUBS

According to Commander j. IL.
Gay. of the United States navy, who
has seen close to years service in
the war zone, huge blaclSfish, from
90 to 80 feet long. are often taken for
submarines by the raw recruit" on
his way over. thereby subjecting
him to much unnecessary alarm.
Capt. Gay tx at the Terry hotel, Sc
attic. lie is shortly to assume com
mand of n destroyer being built on
the Pacific Coast
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-04
BEGIN BIG SPRUCE MILL
AT PLEASANT LAKE

PORT ANGELES. June 4.-Con.
struction OF large mill at Pleasant
lake. by Sims. Carey & Company Of
Montana. has been begun as the first
step In the fulfillment OF that com
pany's contract with the govern
ment TO furnish 400 100000 feet OF
spruce in one year from Western
Clallam county.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-04
EVIDENCE CONFLICTS
IN SALARY ARGUMENT

Every time the school board meets
bioh school women teachers will be
on hand to carry on their Tight Tor
equality In wages with men. a com.
mlttce for this purpose was named
by the High School Teachers league
Monday.
School Director u. Shorrock and
Adolla Parker. teacher, argued both
sides of the salary question before
the King County Legislative fedora
ton Monday. Each presented evi
dence that confllcted with the
others.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-04
KAHN, STILL IN JAIL, TO
FACE FRAUD CHARGE

Charging that naturalization pa
perH were frauduicntiy obtained. the
United States has brought suit
against Ludwig Kann. in Jail. charg
ed with violation Of tho espionage
law. to cancel his citizenship. Kann
reported willingness to enlist In the
rnilit7r'- service Of Austria, the com.
.1t FAyA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-04
OPPOSITION TO
ISSUE IS limited

A letter from John Perrin. chair
man OF tho capital issues committee
at san Franciaco. presented TO the
council Monday afternoon. gave add
tional reason for the trip 81 the eity's
committee 20 prevent any blocking 81
tho skagit river development by
turning down OF the bond issue.
NO German propaganda could b.
more inatdloua nor more harmful
than one Tor undertaking at this time
public work that can be deferred
for the tim. being" writes Perrin.
The city'a committee. consisting Of
Mayor Hanson. Corporation Counsel
Caldwell and Chairman Fitzgerald. of
the council finance committee. rein.
forced by Councilman Thomson.
will leave "Wednesday for San Fran.
cisco.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-04
MAY READJUST RATES
TO SATISFY SEATTLE

willingness 20 make satisfactory
adjustments In tho railroad freight
rates TO be established June IS. no
that Seattle will not suffer. was sig
nifled Monday TO tho Seattle Cham.
b~r OF Commerce by Edward Cham.
brru. assistant 10 Director General
Mckdoo.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-04

He was lad fresh from tHe coun
,rv That was vru "a him
1t shone pleasant.y 4F~.- u4a cseat
blue eyes and in hls round cheeks.
He used to come to me early o. morn.
ings, read the want ads In the news
papers. then depart. evidently TO look
for a position. He'd come back again
early in the evening. Once or twice
he counted over his small store Of
money.
when the lights tSgin to glitter
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-04
RED CR0SSERS SELL
SALVAGE BARGAINS

Red Cross salvage department bar.
gain days will be held June 4 and 6.
Tables have been arranged for bar.
gain seekers, and big line OF won-
ems coats and shoes will be featured.
Women who can help are asked to i
call Elliott 4512, or TO call at 2o10v
Westlake ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-04

am WHO was passing Young IN
years. that IL. but her eyes had that
old. old look In them that ] have
come to know and recognize in my
experience as a park bench.
She took in" that country lad at
n glance. turned back and deliberate
~ came and sat down. The boy had
put away his money and was think
ing.
Pleasant evening. isn't IT. was
her sge-old greeting. but the boy,
looking up and seeing only friend
~ smile. answered IL.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-04

Funeral services were held fer
Elisha RAIDER. six months old, son or
MIR and Mrs. r. l.. RAIDER. 1if7 East
Howell ST., Tuesday from Bonney-
Watson parlors.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-04

'r Khaki overallS and caps. re
women went TO work NJ tho Jack
Wall garage. Seventh ave 8 and
Jackson st. and tolled vallantly at
vulcanizing and tire repairing They
are Red Cross mechanics students.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-04
NetD Seco Petticoats
Splendid Values, $2.95
Featuring Special Values in
Envelope Chemises at sS.95 Each

about the park and the lamps are
faring up to keep me company all
night. many people pass. most Of
them homeward from work. but
there are others. men and women
too. TO whom the lights are the sig
nal for the beginning OF work. and
these pass. not hurrying. but slowly,
seeking their prey.
AS my country boy sat last even
ing he made some figures on an en-.
veiope. then proceeded 10 count slow.
H. that rwjnding roll Of rouev =
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-04
WHEN, HOW AND WHERE BOYS
OF Fl MUST REGISTER ON JUNE 5
WHO MIST REGISTER

WHO MUST REGISTER male izens aiens born
officers
listed Of the regular and Marine Corps and National
while service. and officers In Of
enlisted while
in
WIIENon Wednesday June 1918 between A. m and p m
local board having Jurisdiction whore the
be regtere permaneny re other places desgnae
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-04

Company A auxiliary meets 8 p. m.
Wednesday. in Chamber of Com
merce assembly room.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-04

The triangle trial In wisconsin
At last came tn nm end.
Grnes Lusk will 20 tn prison.
A part of her life To spend
mt the man who led that girl
nsfray.
And was the cause of the crime,
should really he the one on trial,
And also serving time.
d. vvouId not he di.graesd today
hut for n stronger mind
He robbed her soul. he pays no TOLL
A love IL often blind.
while woman needs the sympathy,
We know you will save more
ON each spring SUIT. COAT. DRESS
and WAIST.
At the FLORENCE UPSTAIRS
STORE,
Second and Union.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-04
Basement SaleSrOOm
Misses White Net Frocks
$3.50 and $3.50
For Commencement and Party Wear

THE youthful effect of
i these Dresses is fur
thered by many tuckings,
rufflings and embroidery
trimmings, and their satin
girdles and sashes are of the
softest of crush ribbons tied
in many new ways and orna-
mented with dainty corsage
flowers.
More appropriate Frocks
for the young girls after
noon and evening wear could
hardly be imagined.
Sizes Is, 16, II and Is
Years
Priced at $3.50 and $3.50.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-04
FREDERICK &NELSON
Attractive June Offerings In
Long Cloths
For Summer NeedlelDork Uses

COLONIAL LONG CLOTHS, Sc inches wide piece
~ of II yards, S2.05.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-04

pulled his belt little tighter. drew
a solitary dime from his pocket. then
Strengthening his shoulders. walked
away.
Continued
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-04

Uy IIE TWIAI UUNTWN1 " IWIIWN"'
Numbers are inclusive:
First district. 5ti1h Ballard ave.
Ballard. 1852. precincts 35 to %.
Second district. 2ls Colman build
ing, Elliott $500. precincts to g, 10.
10 to 90.
Third district. 1910 Sixth ave. y y
North IL. precincts to Q. II 10 IS. 80
10 g..
Fourth district. ss7 Alaska building.
Main a7a. precincts GS 10 %.
Fifth district. 627 Lumber Exchange
building. Elliott 2f03. precincts 81 TO
100. 1l2. 12t. 1875. 197, 1873, iS9. ia TO
1854.
sixth district. 1915 Alaska building.
Main 1885,. precincts 155 to 15s, i6t to
1872.
Seventh district. 37i Lyon building.
Elliott i5sO. preolncts IOI 70 III. ll9.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-04
Many Nesu Patterns in
Plaid Voiles at 4Oc Yard

--EspeciaIiy pretty these new Plaid Eolies,
showing light dark and bright coorings. 40 inches
wide. Moderately priced yard. ......... .40c
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-04

TUsT 400 yards OF SkirtinEs and sui,ings.
u mostly black and white piaIds. splendid weight
wcaves very desirable for skirts and for outing
wear; regularly sold at Csc yard Special for
"wednesday only ................. ace
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-21
FOUR BILLION. {.
CORP0RATIONT]'0 10. 0
HANDLE WAR

Washington, Feb. 2l.-By unani.
nous action, the administrations bill
to create war finance corporation
with capital of $4,5OO,O00, 900 to rex.
tend Government aid to war industries
was ordered favorably reported today
by the Senate finance committee. 5.
One Of the most important amend.
ments adopted by the committee
would take from the directors Of, the
corporation the power to license pri.
vate security issues and place it in the
hands OF capital issue committee
appointed by the Federal Reserve
Board and to include three members
Of that board and not more than seven
members in all.
Another important amendment
would limit the directors power to
limit direct loans not through bank
ing agencies. Such loans might be
made only to railroads, public utilities,
or organizations necessary or contrib.
utory to the prosecution of the war.
and which were in the judgment OF
the director of exceptional import
ance" in public interest. 4.
The bill also makes the appoint.
ments by the President without con-
firmation in place of Mr. McAdoo.
Mr.. McAddo, however, has agreed to
all the amendments and It is believed
they will command the support Of the
republicans.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-21
DECREASE OF
$479,,SS9 900
IN UrS,-BANKS
Comptroller Of Currency Explains
Drop From High Mark Of
November
hs ..ssl Il ,. t. .-s--e--ll---- I'd. 8sNg. st
EAST CHIEFLY AFFECTED
Fall Confined Principally l'i to New
York, Massachusetts, and
,. Pennsylvania ,fs.
EAST CHIEFLY AFFECTED

Washington. d G., Feb. 21.-Re
sources OF national banks on Decem
her 81, the date or the last call Of
tho controller Of the currency, were
$1S,O71,3US,000 or $419 ,S89, 900 less
than the high record of last ,NOvem
Der 20. when settlements connected
with the second liberty loan swelled
deposits and resources to unprece
} tented heights >%St i!i .$y
The decrease was caused mainly
oy reductions in New York, ,Massachu
setts and Pennsylvania, Elsewhere
In the country deposits and resources
showed slight increase over Noyem
Der. 20. " Withdrawal of deposits by
the treasury to meet government ex.
penses was largely responsible for
the reductions.
Aggregate deposits OF all national
banks on December 81 was }14,445,.
6S9,0O0, or $352, $4,000 less than de;
posits November 20.a The reduction
in New York, Massachusetts and
Pennsylvania amounted to $359,O42,.
O00 OF the loss in aggregate resour,
ces since" November 20, $2l5, 900, 900
were in banks of New York city, $685.
100000 in Boston, s38,G0O,00O in coun-
try banks of Massachusetts, and $780,.
100000 in country banks Of New
York state. y, ~ y ,'
Reserves Show Gains.
OF the reserve ana central reserve
cities exclusive Of New York and Bos.
ton, about half showed increases in
total resources since the previous
call. Chicago reported the largest in.
crease, $13,l49,0O0, and the next lar
,gest was in Baltimore, $l1,G9l, 900.
Cleveland ranked third with an in
crease of $9,34S,0O0. Exclusive OF
New York and Boston. Philadelphia
reported the, largest decrease, $780,
0o6 900, and the ,asFt sasssrgest reduc,
ton was $14,9O4,00O in San Francisco.
Iowa showed the greatest Increase
In resources among country banks S..
&c. 900, and in, Illinois country banks
resources fell most, regardless of New
York, Massachusetts and Pennsyi.
vania, the reduction being $14,329, ,0O0s
Loans and Discounts. 9
Loans ana discounts OF all national
banks on December 81 were reported
as 1880, ,836;000 a.,reidotion below
the November 20' record Of a$144;69l,-
900. United States bonds and certifl.
Gates of Indebtedness held December
81 amounted to $1,624, $4,000, de.
crease OF $729,654,000 as compared
with the preceding call. Other bonds
amounted to s$l;S70,967 900. Cash on
hand and due from federal. reserve
banks was .$1,8O0,9SS 900. and bills
and rediscounts we're reported
as $741,S4S.000. ~ =. 7 %,.'Es
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-21
NOT !.
ASKING FOR
]. $500 WHEAT

St. Paul, Feb. q THE American
farmer Is not. demanding an increased
minimum price for wheat what would
make the c0stfof living more burden
some for the consuming public, but
will be content If prices Of other COM
modities are scaled down in proper
ton, A. C. Townley, president of the
national nonparisan league. said in a
statement here today. Mr.. Townley's
statement, was prepared before news
came that President Wilson had indi
Gated opposition to bills increasing
the price. Mr. Townley denied that
the league would support independent
bills for increasing the price, but said
it would support administration mea.
sures g1as $.g.s.5g'J H.. ftg
Z Proposed increase in the price Of
wheat, Mr.. Townley said, would
please the profiteers'' who think they
can boost prices all around If they
succeed in advancing the cost Of pri-
mary commodities.
"The farmer would not benefit by
$500 wheat II mill feeds, farm nlachin-
cry, and other necessities continue to
advance, the statement said.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-21
ART RAPS BILL,
PRAISES WILSON
President Townley Gives Wood
row His Endorsement

New Ulm, Mimi, Feb. 21.-Denounc
ing the kaiser and praising President
Wilson, A. c. Townley, president OF
the Nonpartisan league, last night ad
dressed 500 Brown county farmers on
the scene of the famous anti-draft
meeting here last June. Sentiment
expressed at the rally was loyal and
said $115 was collected for the bene
fit Of the Red Cross.
No opposition to the meeting was
manifested, although county officials
were on hand to watch for any signs
Of disloyalty.
Townley left tonight for Springfield
jackson county, whefe he will conduct
meeting of the league tomorrow
Orders prohibiting Nonpartisan gath
erings in that county have been is
sued. rs Ss
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-21
TUSCANIA
SURVIVORS
ENTERTAINED.
1900 Clad in Various CARDS,
March Through Streets Of
Southampton
PRES. WILSON IS ? PRAISED : AZ y !
British Once Regarded Americans
as Cousins, But Are Broth
ers Now
PRES. WILSON IS PRAISED

Southampton, Feb. 2l.-~welve hun.
dred American soldiers. mostly sur.
vivors OF the steamship Tuscania,
were the guests Of the city Of South.
ampton today at a theatrical enter
tainment at which Mayor Peace and
other officials and American Consui
Swan were present and spoke. @
The soldiers, many of whom were
still wearing mixed American ana
British uniforms, as well as civilian
attire, given to them when they were
rescued were brought here on special
trains from an American camp They
marched through the streets of the
ancient town, headed by band.
Mayor Peace in speech Of vel.
come. said the British formerly re.
garded the Americanes as cousins,
but now looked upon them as broth
ers. He referred to the Americans
OF, Lincoln's time Of freeing the slaves
and said America was now freeing the
world. Eu@s
your one idea is to win this war."'
he added. 1T is the spirit that per.
vades your great country that we
Englishmen most admire" 4
"The Mayor then referred to Presi.
dent Wilson and was loudly cheered.
He said that no man had done more
than the president to acquaint the
world with the just aims OF the allies.
and no man had performed greater
service to civilization in this crucial
period. ,,a,, .& 45 ,2