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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-13
CLOTHING DEALER BANKRUPT

Max Edelhertz who has been en- gagged in the mems and women's clothing business at 20 Post Office Ar cade has filed petition in bankruptcy in the United States court. His ia- bilities are $9,191.49 and his assets are $7,o48.83 of which $1,ooO is esti- mated in stock and trade while the remainder is credits on his books.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-13
PROPOSAL SENT TO
 ALL OF THE ALLIES

Paris, April 13.---The letter written by Emperor Charles to Prince Sixtus of Bourbon outlining the means by which Trance might attain peace was on it's receipt immediately eommuni- cated to all of Frances allies, says the Petit PaG4sien. It was unani- mously decided, the paper adds, at an Iinter-AHied conference which was held soon after that, that there was no occasion to act on the emperor's suggestion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-13
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
FINNS REQUESTED
 SENDING TROOPS

Washington, April 13.---A message reaching the state department today from Stockholm reported the Finnish official news bureau had given out a statement declaring all German troops landed in Finland had been sent at the request of the Finnish govern ment.
 When the Germans landed on the Aland islands Sweden protested.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-13
FINAL REPORT MONDAY.

The Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages will make its final re- port on the widening of Water street and extension of Middle street at the Common Council meeting on Monday night. It is expected tenants of the places affected will be ordered to va cate before June 1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-13
LABOR CLAUSE
 STRICKEN OUT

Washington, April 13---Provisions in the sabotage bill penaEzing acts olostrspcting production of war mate rials were eliminated from the bill today by senate and house confer ences.
 The oonferees also struck out the clause permitting labor to strike for higher wages, which the senate had rejected.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-13
PASSPORT TO SERBIA

Charles M. Anderson of 44S East avenue applied today for passport to Serbia where he will be a mem Der of the Red Cross unit of 40 now preparing to leave for that country. Several others from Bridgeport have been accepted for service in this unit and have applied for passports.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-13
U. s. Missionaries
 Captured By Bandits

Picking, Monday, April s-Miss Katherine Schmidt and Mrs. Stanley M Dixon, American missionaries, formerly of Springfield, S. D., have been captured by bandits. They are. representatives of the China Menno- mite Mission society.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-13
DIED.

JOHNSTON-In Fairfield, April 13, 1918, Mary F., widow of Patrick Johnston, aged 72 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, Ruane avenue, Fairfield, on Mon- day, April IS, at S:30 a. m., and from St. Thomas church at a. m. Interment St. Thomas cemetery. Automobile cortege.
 Kindly omit flowers. a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-13
CHOOSE sPRAGUE SECRETARY

Earl D. Sprague of the SprasRse Ice & Coal Co, of this city, was chosen secretary of the Ice and Coal Mems Association at meeting held in New Haven yesterday. G. B. Curtis of Nor walk was re-elected pgesi6enk.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-13
BRITISH CASUALTY LIST

London, April 13-British casual ties reported in the course of the week ending today totalled SIPS of fcers and men, divided as follows:
 Killed or died of wounds-Officers, 3T2; men, 1,101.
 Wounded or nissing-Of1cers r. SSS; men, 4,768.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-13
HAIC TELLS SOLDIERS TO STAND FIRM AND DIE IF NEED BE THAT
 GERMANS MAY BE HELD AT BAY
(Continued from Page One)

Armenere the Germans also have extended their efforts to other fronts and have cashed with French and American troops In the north the advancing toward Ball. eul the Pcardy battle front they entered the village of Han gard after heavy fighting and east of St. Mhe American and French troops have repusd enemy attack in the Apremont forest.
 Repused in their efforts to regain the Messnes ridge tho Germans putting most of their strength toward widening the salient south of Amenteres in evident attempt to ouank the hill positions and gain important railroad centers Baleul
 northwest of Armeneres and of the southern end of the Messnes ridge Hazebrouck and Are toward which the Germans endeavorng to push home their attacks also mDO hases
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-13
TODAY'S WANTS

City Hall and High School, blue table linen. Please re- turn to Miss Mary Jackson, 554 Stillman St; reward. U13 b.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-13

Germany must be beaten.
 lfshe IS not beaten In Europe, we shall go through the same awful experiences here at home that France and Belgium have gone through,
 But Germany will be beaten in the end.
 Help to beat her now; help to stop her course of murder and savagery; help to overthrow her idol ofpower and world dominion!
 Liberty Bonds will give our men their fighting needs. Buy them to your utmost ability and at once! If you are not fightingman, be a buyingman :!
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-13
BRITISH OFFICIAL STATEMENT

The Statement fOIOWs
 Heavy fighting developed yesterday evening in the neghborhood of Neuve Ege and Wulverghem and at hour last night still continuing We advanced our line slightly the neghborhood of Festuber secured few
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-02

WOmcn'S Shoes made of tan
plum kidSkin, patent leather,
All sizes included.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-02
WAR SAVING SALES
IN CAPITAL PASS
100000 MARK

War savings sales in Washington
passed the 100000 mark with the
close Of the year, it was estimated to-
day by the District war savings COM
nittee. Steady progress is expected
from now on in the drive to sell ST.
500. 900 worth OF war savings and
lhrfft stamps in the Capital.
Organization OF all the subcommit-
tees y virtually complete. Agencies
for tie saIs Of the stamps are being
placed Yin all parts OF the city, and
Director Callahan of the District
committee, expects to start of the
new year with a campaign that will
sweep Washington on its feet.
With the return OF the children Of
the Capital to the schools today the
war savings meetings will be re-
sumed in the public schools.
The four minute men speaking
campaign begins today in the Dis
trict, and will continue until JAM
uary 10. W. w. Bride, chairman of
the speakers committee for the city
has been compelled to lay aside his
duties for the present because of ill
health he has gone to Florida.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-02
WOMEN FoR- BRITISH NAVY.

LONDON, Jan. England today
issued a csIE'for women in the navy
not as fighting sailors. but to replace
men doing clerical and repair work
on land. II was announced by the
admiralty that a wOmen's royal naval
service is to be established, and that
they will be equipped with special
uniforms. 4 recruiting scheme is
row being worked out.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-02
BIBLESQUADFALL IN
IS CALI IN SUPPORT
OF BILLY SUNDAY

In these days OF camoufiage, pill
boxes, and big drives, the dignified
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church,
Columbia road, near Fifteenth street,
has turned to the military. The
church is being called Fort Mont
gomery," and the pastor, the Rev. DR..
James Shera Montgomery, has been
dubbed "Brigadier General" COM
manding the fort"
But this isn't real. Of course. 1t is
all a campaign" Since II became
generally known here thai Billy Sun
day was coming to town, all of the
mems Bible classes began to brush up.
This was the beginning of the cam
paign. Men are being "conscripted"
into Bible classes.
Didn't you hear about it?" said
"Brigadier General Montgomery to
The Times today.
mo; what about it,"
We'll. we've landed Clark Griffith
and Eddie Ainsmith."
You don't say so. Eddie Ainspith.
the Nationals catcher Walter John
sons battery mate? And Clark Grif-
fifth, the manager? It must be good
campaign"
Here is the way they are doing it
~ IdlNdIg.
The mems Bible class wants 500
members by Sunday.
Col. J. William De Grange. on the
STAFF OF the governor of West Nir-
Einia, was named as the campaign
manager.
Enlist, the draft is on says the
invitation. THE only exemption is
membership in another class. Every
man a recruiting sergeant. Answer
present at roll calls. The army
must be 500 strong by Sunday, jan
uary 8. 1915"
The campaign program follows:
S a. m--AIarm clock and out of
hay. -...
sos a. m.-Cold tub and shave.
$50 a. m--Hot breakfast; take
your time.
a. m.-Hat on plus a smile.
$50 a. m.-Calvary Barracks; as
senble In squads and companies; con-
aohdate gains
s:44 a. Nall at attention.
e345 "a. In.-orders by Captains
schmulcer and Vipond. over the
top"
A yiolsst- charge to capture and
hold Fort Victory. Attack the
trenches and pill boxes; overcome all
oppositfon. Use plenty of gas and
smoke: camouhage, If necessary;
but de not use liquid FIRE or grenades.
No slaekers in this charge. One hun
bred men must be captured and
brought in-no dead ones.
Medals will be awarded for con-
spicuoGs bravery, effort, and success"
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1918-07-27

II have delivered during this Feast Of Taber-
nacles addresses covering the entire books Of
Daniel and the Revelation Of Jesus Christ also
the Twenty fourth and Twenty fifth Chapters
Of Matthew, drawing your attention to many
other passages Of Scripture.
II do not wish to dogmatize, but this might
easily be the last Feast Of Tabernacles held be-
fore the Coming of our Lord and Master The
time is fast ripening. The fig tree is putting
forth her buds.
Il have exhorted you to deeper consecra-
ton. have called upon you to be more earnest
in spreading the gospel. When the voice Of the
archangel is heard, may you and be found busy
at our work - snatching someone out of the
fire.
''The Word Of God, thousands Of years ago,
foretold the return Of the Jews to Palestine
More than two months ago, the advance COM
mittee Of the Zionistic movement, composed of
brilliant men, with funds placed in their hands
amounting to 100000, sailed across the seas
to begin the preliminary work Of rebuilding
Jerusalem. Since then, they have made sur
vey for the erection Of Jewish university, an
institution which will be closed to Jesus the
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1918-07-27

afternoon You who have followed me through
all the dscourses of this Feast have full reali-
zation that we have met here this year under
circumstances such as humanity has never be-
fore witnessed The whole world is on fire, and
no orator, no writer, however gifted, could ap-
proximate anything like an accurate description
Of the confagration now raging, involving more
than two-thirds of the world directly and the
entire world indirectly.
Twenty years ago, DR.. Dowie uttered a
prophecy in which he foretold the present war
and in which he said that Russia would break
her alliance with Great Britain and France. He
described the armies Of the allies and exactly
what would take place in Palestine. He said
that in this great conflict the Stars and Stripes
would range themselves with the British
power.
CDR Dowie did not live to see the events now
taking place but that remarkable prophecy has
been fulfilled literally.
''In uttering this prophecy and describing
the events leading up to the Battle of Arma-
geddon, Dr. Dowie said that beyond the dark
ness there was Glorious Light; that he could
see the Redemption of humanity drawing nigh
in the establishment of Theocracy; that he
could hear the voices speaking far and wide
beneath the sky telling that Jesus is coming
to Reign and calling upon mankind to bow be-
meath His power.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1918-07-27
Synopsis of Talk by General overseer

The General Overseer then arose. and in the
course of brief talk, said in part
''Beloved in Jesus the Christ: shall not de-
liver an address this afternoon as much time
will be required in the receiving Of new mem
bers, the ordination Of officers, the freewill Off
ering and other parts Of this important service
II call your attention to the fact that
Zion s Eighteenth Feast of Tabernacles will soon
pass into history. This is our thirty first meet
ing, and have conducted twenty-five services
out of that number. [ have spoken now more
than sixty hours from first to last during this
Feast in addition to conducting many private
conferences administering the ordinance OF
baptism to one hundred forty-one persons, con-
secrating scores Of children, and attending to
many other duties, exceeding the toll that have
ever thrown into any preceding Feast.
"I thank God for all things in connection with
this Feast Of Tabernacles 1t has been hard
work but it has all been for the honor and glory
Of God, and it has been glorious joy and
privilege.
1T is not necessary for me to say much this
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1918-07-27
Last Lords Day of Eighteenth Feast
of Tabernacles
Series of Meetings Closes With Wonderful Service
&C.. B. W.

which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under
the earth, and such are in the sea- and all that
are in them, heard l saying, Blessing and hon
our, and glory, and power, be unto Him that
sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for
ever and ever''
AS one listened to the rendition Of this won
derful chorus, with organ and full orchestra ac-
compartment, it seemed like foretaste of the
angelic chorus before the throne with "ten
thousand times ten thousand and thousands Of
thousands of voices
Apostle Darms then led in the General Sup
plication, after which duet was rendered by
Mrs. John D. Thomas and Mrs. Lucille Carnes,
entitled ''There Was Joy in Heaven" by
Smart.
After the Offertory, the choir rendered the
"Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah,
the entire audience rising and remaining stand
ing as is always the custom during the rendi-
ton of this magnificent chorus.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1918-07-27
Important Notice

There will be, God willing, a special
meeting of all of the Officers in the
Christian Catholic Apostolic Church
in Zion, in SHILOH TABER-
NACLE, MONDAY EVENING.
JULY 10Th, beginning promptly at
7:45. Let all Officers be present.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1918-07-27
SPECIAL NOTICE

There will be- God wiling special meeting of all the officers
the Christian Catholic Apostolic Church in Zion in SHILOH
TABERNACLE, MONDAY EVENING, JULY 29TH,
beginning promptly 745 Let all officers be present.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03
Parting From A Longtime Friend.

Parting From A Longtime Friend.
The editor OF the Register feels more
than passing regret in the knowledge
that he loses one OF his Oldest and most
valued subscribers, Isaac F. Nicholson,
Esq, of Baltimore. For many years Mi.
Nicholson has been close reader OF the
Register, and his good opinion and
frequently expressed commentator have
been source of inspiration TO us. AL
though the sights OF this world may be
growing dim TO Mr.. Nicholson, we are
very sure that he has that inner illumina-
ton which will make his latter days
bright and blessed We cannot forbear
publishing his letter, which IS as follows !:
Dear Mr.. Snyder-ltis very distressing
to me to announce that we have now
come to the "parting OF the ways" My
eyeSight, because OF cataract, has become
so impaired that | cannot read at all
except the large headlines in the news
papers, and even those aided by strong
magnifying glass. II will be sad 10 miss
yonr pleasant. cheerful, weekly greeting,
which has continued uninterruptedly
since you have published the paper. No
unclean thing has ever soiled its columns,
but each week II has come with its kindly
greeting to cheer, interest and amuse in
its quiet, gentle way.
Very sincerely yours,
ISAAC F. NICHOLSON.
III years DID,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03
Railroad Man Gets Gold Watch.

A complimentary dinner was rendered
Charles W. Brown, the superintendent OF
the Lehigh 6 New England Railroad, at
the Allen Hotel, Allentown, Saturday
night by number OF his friends OF the
railroad. AT the same time Mr.. Brown
was presented with gold watch as a
token OF their high regard for him. The
evening was spent in enjoying the fine
luncheon served and in listening 10 IN
teresting talks by men INTRODUCED by the
POSTMASTER. H. L. Faga. Those called
upon for remarks were T. J. FTetz, gen.
eraI passenger and freight agent; John
West, trainmaster, OF LanSford w. c.
Bailey, OF Pen Argyll. inspector OF trans
portation, and S. w. GiIcreast. OF Beth
lehem. engineer OF maintenance survey.
There were twenty-five close friends OF
Mr.. Brown in attendance. He did not
know OF the dinner until he stepped into
the private dining-room, when the lights
were turned on and the orchestra began
TO play.
Mr.. Brown formerly lived in Shep-
herdstown. and is son-in-law OF Mr..
and Mrs. H. c. Marten, OF this plsce.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03
Monday. Dec. "a. 1917.

mOHudJi DSS' Sfi i9i''
Dear Dad Just beginning my second
day at Camp Kelly Field. and while am
waiting for the men TO come back from
breakfast will start this letter. We got
in here Sunday morning about O'Clock
and were Immediately brought out TO the
camp. We were placed in charge OF
Lieutenant Lefferts, who is a fine, square,
and most desirable OF all, reasonable man.
We were assigned 10 Row II, there being
$50 in our company. The first thing
called for was bunch OF men to do work
around our street. was first Out and
he put me in charge OF the detail. We
lined up tents and got things in generally
good shape. About three o'clock we
began to look like regular soldiers
camp. Then he called us about him and
made us splendid little talk. and the
thing that won US all to him was his state
ment that only day or two ago he had
graduated from training camp and that
he was as green as we were. From that
point in his talk we were all with him.
Then he called for men who had had
military training, and eight OF US stepped
out. Then he took our records aud said
that one man was to be made top-ser-
geant, and the balance duty sergeants. |
almost tainted when he called me for top
sergeant, and put me in charge OF prac-
tically everything in the company. twill
probably be a good permanent job if |
can hold it down, and believe me am
going 10 try and hold il down.
started this letter about 7l5 this
morning, and at that point we were called
out, and since that time until now, 2.3O,
have been constantly on the go, keep
ing the details straight for their work.
assigning sergeants to their different du-
ties, and making out guard rosters. This
is an ideas OF the work: Lieutenant LEI
ferts tells me to or Ter out detail TO put
floor in headquarters tents; send an
orderly for duty sergeant; then | get
the desk orderly or clerk to work out
detail OF perhaps Is or % men. to be in
charge OF the duty sergeant; giving the
orders TO the duty sergeantS.
SO far everything has gone smoothly,
and if can keep going at this rate |
think | can hold the place down. The
mail orderly is about to 60 to the post
office, and as don't like TO hold him any
longer will close, with love 10 all.
Lovingly,
BILL
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03
Letters From The Junior.
Somewhere 10 Arkansas,

Decem0er Al. wi.
Dear Dad-Since wrote you last We
have been going west pretty steadily.
The las, town OF any size Ne wsat through
was Rogers, Arkansas. think We are
getting pretty close to Kansas BY this
time. All morning we have bees going
over The Ozark mountains. The scenery
is beautiful and looks LOT like our own
mountains back home. So far since we
lett Columbus all that we have gotten 10
eat has been coffee, corned beef, cold
canned tomatoes, beans and bread. II
goes pretty hard with US. and We are
hungry all the time. When We come to
a town We are not allowed OH the train.
because some OF VI might get len. Yes
terday noon we were in ST. Louis, when
we had dinner and breakfast together.
When we pulled INTO the yards all the en-
gines started 10 whistle and you never
heard such a salute. There are q coaches
full OF soldiers on our train, and when
we get TO town. all the small boys and
girls are sent out toi,buy US eats. Or
course we take chance that they will
get back before the train starts. At Rog-
ers we stopped for more than an hour.
and the women brought apples. pies, Jam,
appe-butter and all sorts OF home made
eats. Maybe YOU think we didn't enjoy
it! When you think OF about 900 men on
one train and all OF them hungry, why,
homemade stuff does not last long.
slept from 10 o'clock last night until
7 this morning without interruption, hav-
ing had two seats by myself. which was
real luck, for we are seated three TO two
seats. The only real discomfort is the
shortage OF water. The only drinking
and washing supply is that in the coolers
and that gives out very quickly. This
morning eight OF US washed in one bucket
iulI OF water, and lots OF the fellows did
not get to wash at all. We wash but
once day, and are glad to get that. In
ten minutes we can't Tell that we have
ever washed 9t all.
We are just coming TO a village now,
Rudy, Arkansas We didn't even hest
tate, thank goodness. The sooner we
get to Texas the better will be pleased.
think we nave the quietest coach on
the train. Last night at $50 we put out
the lights and those socially inclined were
invited to 60 visiting in the neighoorlng
coaches. We are travelling on the St.
Louis and San Francisco Railroad, conf
monty called the FRISCO. We hit Kans IS,
Oklahoma and don't know what else.
We are all getting pretty tired OF the rail-
road, but we are not nearly as tired as we
are dirty. The only things that | need
are handkerchiefs and couple OF bath
towels. you can bundle me up some
and send them to general delivery, San
Antonio, right away, I'll be much obliged.
Altogether we are having fine time,
and would not have missed the expert
ence for anything in the world. We have
lust pulled into Fort Smith. II is quite
town and we are filling up again with
water. Also it is good chance to mail
this letter, so will stop. Lots OF love TO all.
BILL
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03

AN interesting bit OF news IS 10 I he
effect that Representative Mansfield M
Nicely, OF Fairmont, Congressman from
the first West Virginia district, will make
a determined fight for the Democratic
nomination for United States Senator at
the primary election in this State next
summer. Ii is stated that he will have
the support of Governor'John ]. Corn
well and former Senator c. w. Watson
"a powerful political combination that
Will appeal strongly to the Democrats OF
this section as we'll as the northern and
western parts OF the State. Former
Senator VIM. E. Chiffon, who was defeat
ed at the last general election by Senator
Sutherland, llalso seek the nomination,
il is declared. His principal strength
will be in the southern counties and the
Kanswha Valley.
News from Washington is TO the effect
that Senator Golf will not be candidate
for reelection II is hard TO believe that
the Senator will voluntarily letgo OF any
thinq, but il he does the Republicans will
also have a spirited contest in the
primaries and afterward.