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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
THE TROLLEY SITUATION

m HE CONNECTICUT Company does not own its own lines It leases them from the Connecticut Railway & Light hg Company In 1917 reported the annual rent A 054O8 which constitutes fair return every dollar honestly and &C., haly invested in the lines
 In the year ending Dec 3l, 19l6 the company had haning after had paid all costs of operation $328375 It paid of 2268 which left the tidy sum of as profits for carrying people on trolley cars.
 Since the Connecticut Company does not own the proper es most profits went to the people who do own hem
 The rent was pad and interest borrowed money was paid and there remained $l,678O0O.
 There need be for the Connecticut Company When he people Connecticut paid it's operating expenses its taxes the than million dollars that represents rent to the owners they have done enough
 seven cent would not make money for the Con- heccut Company, if it could get it. It would make more money for the jitney
 If the Connecticut Company cannot pay its way six cent fare the best thing for is receVershp and sale The lines ought be state operated adjunct to industrial Connecticut Bought at real vaue and operated at six fares for quarter the me and eight fares for quarter while workers and from work the lines would be real to the commonwealth.
 At least the lines Bridgeport should be municipalized and made useful in promoting h9 growth of the city, and its prosperity manufacturing center,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
THE SPARTACUS PROGRAM

ITS economic features the Sparacus program prepared to safeguard the revolution" resembles in number o particulars the program of the British labor party but exceeds 1t in drastic measures against property.
 In their political program the German radicals are exhb ing the same determination have only in author l to establish class conscious government that Boshe- wiki exhibit
 In this area the British labor party is immeasuraby more sane and practical The Sparacus policy present state of society in Germany would have the effect excluding classes.
 The German Radical program must result in bitter class quarrel with the maximum period of disturbance The Brit sh Radicals would effect should they succeed orderly transition retaining at all system in which all e brains of the nation could participate.
 By series of steps the British labor program would ar- rive much the same goal as the Germans propose But change ought to be conducted with the comfort of be np Most prefer not to suffer unduly by unstable conditions upon the theory that their grand children will be benefited
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16

New York, Dec. 16-Opening: Oils and motors led the list to higher quo tations in the first half hour of to- days stock market, popular issues of those groups gaining from IA to 4 points. An early drive against Stude- baker, based presumably on an nouncement of the company's note is sue, caused moderate reversal, but this was soon more than recovered. Shippings and Steels shared in the initial rise but rails were irregular and utilities yielded to further press- ure.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH

TT TELEPHONES, teegraphs and railroads natural ad A juncts of government They so many post roads means by which the people communicate with another They ought be operated facilitate communication not to limit it, but charges should be sufficient to make service self sustaining.
 The rates promulgated by MT Bureson telephone service long distance and toll ne bring the advantages quick communication within the of everybody Reve nues will increase, and service will be multiplied
 When the business community has real experience with these new agencies of government it will consent to re- turn to private control.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
PIGNHES.AND GIANTS

SEEMS that the alleged purpose of President Wilson to
 have the League of Nations incorporated into he peace treaty instead of making the subject of separate under standing IS purpose that "cashes absolutely wh the non of Senator Knox, which has support of Senator Lodge This most unfortunate for those distinguished sen aors They have erred in their wish to make the peace treaty They did not get themselves elected president ony sepa frtolv. Of the United States
 The world is great place. filled with issues that re- qure the attention of very great There is no more sor rowiu spectacle oi persons seen through the wrong
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
TTE RED GROSS DRIVE
, RIDGEPORT CHAPTER has no occasion to be

ID RDGEPORT CHAPTER has occasion to be ashamed of ID the product its day drive The managers of the drive able to telegraph cheerful story to Washington of members taken in day in Bridgeport than taken in the best week of effort that preceded
 The of the drive erred only by ambition. They wanted hundred thousand members in day Little things defeat the purpose of often enough The division between the general plan for the Red Cross drive and the Bridgeport plan, the proxmate by which the days cut practically in half The impression got abroad that to be factory collection and thousands waited to be en- rolled at their places of employment.
 This morning buttons and window flags being sent the factories and the work will go until it is done
 In the meantime to promote fellowship and for the good of the service members of the Red Cross will display their but tohs and window flags.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
Esf6bLfsAe0 1857

ment increase it's efforts to have the new trace built on sound ethical and economic foundations.
 Extension of the commercial attache and thade commissioner service were particularly urged, the report saying that the value of the promOtive work GJ--1 by these field representatives in the past now was generally conceded. New attaches were asked for a num- Der Of new posts, such as Rome, Mad rid, Ottawa, Mexico City, Santiago Ck''e, and Athens.
 Employment of trade commission CTS to travel from place to place in a specified district also was recon menGed. The countries now in view for such work are Colombit and Ven ezueia, the Dutch East Indies, Egypt i South America and New Zealand.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
EXPANSION OF FACILITIES FOR
 FOREIGN TRADE

Washington, Dec. 16.---Expansion of the governments facilities for promot- ing foreign trade was urged in the annual report of the chief of the bu- reau of foreign and domestic com merce, made public today The re- port said it is inevitable that the United States will play Q more impor- tant role in international trade than ever before and that it is a matter of the geratest urgency that the govern
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
Motor Hose For Women

A long ribbed woolen stocking attached to a light weight leather sole and an opening for the heel of boot or slipper. White, gray, rose, blue, purple, black and gold cfE :,
 $500 a pair
 Main floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
Some New Glassware

A combination of cut and pressed glass which has the general appear ance of cut glass, the flowers being cut, and the lines and leaves be- ing pressed.
 Displayed on one table. Fruit Bowls, Orange Bowls, Relish Dishes, Nappies, high or low Compotes and Vases,
 $1.O0, $1.75 and S1.95
 Basement.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16

Designer, Fashion Sheets and Standard Patterns now ready for January, 1919.
 Main floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16

glass than the sight of Knox and Lodge writing reou
 ons to control the peace table at which giants will si giants nourshed by war; and the struggle with ssues and the approval of the nations of the earth.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16

The New Haven will build a $50,- 900 engine house at Hopedale, Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16

Greek tobacco area was cut 50 pel cent for 1918 compared with 1917.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16

a All You Need Is a g and $ a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
XMAS MAIL.

Mall EarIy-Wrap. Securely-and Insure,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
Stockings for Women

grown cashmere seamless. $1.5O pair Black Cashmere full fashioned, high spiced heels and double soes, $15O Silks, white with black cox or black with white cIox
 $2.O0 and $500 Phoenix Silks, full fashioned, gray, Russian calf, white, Havana brown, S15O Silk and Fibre Stockings seam at back gray, Cordo- van, black and white, S125 English Ribbed Wool, heather, Oxford gray, brown and green, $500 a. pair.
 Main
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
Mems Wear for Cold Weather

Many comfo orta ble woolen things, knitted or woven, intended for colder weather, skating, golf, ice yachting, ski ing, etc.
 Muflers in khaki col or, so heavy and warm,
 $500 Helmets, khaki 9lor,
 $2.00 Wristlets, reversible ends, khaki color, $1.O
 Main floor, front.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16

6 All You Need Is 7 and $ 6
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
A new Book by Andre Cheradame

"The essentials of an enduring Victory" which is a sharp warn ing to show the great dangers of the armistice period preceding per manent peace,
 $50
 Book Shop, main floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
Oriental Rugs

Special Group for Christmas One Be1oochistan, deep rich red,
 size 27 X 54 inches, S4O.OO One Shirvan, 43 58 inches, S3O.OO One Hamadam, 40 X 72 inches, S75.OO One Kazak, 50 x 102 inches, Sl25.OO One Chinese, % 51 inches, S45.0O One Chinese Mat, 20 X B inches, S15.OO One Chinese Rug, 6.2 feet, S2OO.OO One Hamadan, 40 70 inches, S550O
 focr
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16

@ All You Need Is a g and a s e
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
Cut Glass

tie, piece by piece, and | own sentiment or perso1
 Libbey is the finest Water Sets, 7 pes, Flower Baskets, Vases, Berry or Fruit Bowls, Ice Cream or Salad Plates Compotes, Nut Bowls with handles, Sugar and Cream Sets, Bowls,
 Candlesticks, Bon Bon Dishes, Olive or Spoon Trays, Oil Bottles,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
Ue D D ReQQ co
 EsEabIEshed 1857

The Coming Week will be busy for all shoppers We ad the Holidays with better grace and clearer minds than last House of Read puts forth cheerful service Especially children the things they need and and such Toy Doll Shop equaed this side New York
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16

A Little Piece of Sterling Silver
 @S5=zV5TTTETt7F17T 5E5D
 zWW0TTTNH7f1T
 Napkins Rings 65 cts, S1OO, $2.35 to $500 Tea Balls $1.75, $2.75, S30O and $35O Sugar TOngs, $15O, $1.75 and $2OO Candlesticks Colonial design $5O0 Sugar Trays, $500 Bread Trays, Sl2.OO, Sl95O to $220O Almond Dishes, S2.25 to S26O Bud Vases S2.O0 to S25O Baby Cups, $35O, $500, S650 and S70O Castor Sets S4.OO and $500 Marmalade Jars cut glass with silver tops and spoons,
 S275
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-06-01
DRAFT BOARD MAN
DIES IN HOSPITAL.
JOHN MANFoRD, MEMBER OF
MORGAN COUNTY BOARD,
is CALLED AWAY.

John Manford, well known resi-
dent OF Cherry Run. died yesterday
morning at the Allegany Hospital In
Cumberland. where two weeks ago
he was operated upon for gall stones.
Mr.. Manford was about As years of
age and is survived by his widow.
He was employed by the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company at Cher.
~ Run as assistant yardmaster. He
was member OF Berkeley Lodge
No. 81, A. Il. and A. NJ, and tho
Blue Lodge of Hedgesville. He was
also a member OF the Eastern Star
Of Hedgesville.
The remains will DO taken TO his
home tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock and the funeral held from
there. with the Masons In charge,
Martinsburg knights Templar acting
as escorts.
Since last summer Mr.. Manford has
been a member OF the draft board
for Morgan county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-06-01
CARTER PLACE"
BRING $4,000
119-ACRE APPLE TRACT AT GER.
RARDSToWN SOLD TODAY
BY s. n. M'koWN.

A deal by which 119 acres of fine
apple land, practically all planted in
bearing trees from 4 to z years of
age WAS contaminated this morning
by which Messrs. George Shroades
and James Boyle, both practical fruit
growers living near Gerrardstown, Sc
cured from Mr.. S. III. McKown what
is known as the Garter Place" Iy-
ing south of the road leading from
Inwood to Gerrardstown. The exact
sum involved was not made public,
but it is known to be more than
$4,000 ldas8
The property was originally owned
by DR.. ]. P. Carter, of Gerrardstown
Mr. McKown, when he bought it seven
years ago, began preparing it for
fruit, and has succeeded in planting
practically the entire orchard The
The price per acre is considered not
high when the potential value of .hs
orchard is considered.
Northwestern Greetings and Stay
man Winesapss are the dominating
varieties in the orchard. There is
also a considerable number of De
lcious and Grimes Golden varieties
In the plant.
With this deal Mr.. McKown, whu
has owned close to 100000 worth Of
apple land and bearing orchards
along Apple Pie Ridge, passes almost
entirely from active ownership OF
fruit land there. He came TO the
apple work from professional life and
built UP his possessions himself
-Four months ago the Busey Or
chard Company plant which adjoins
the Carter Place and in which Mr..
Mr.. McKown was principal owner,
sold it's plant for 100000 after having
Just sold the 1917 crop for $4,000.
These two blocks of fruit land are
considered to be among the most
valuable tracts in the county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-06-01
RED CROSS FUND
PASSES $1,000
RETURNS STILL INCOMPLETE
OFFICIAL TOTAL TO BE AN
NoUNcEo LATER.

i Chairman Non, OF the Red Cross
Second War Fund. said today that
the reports from the county we're 80
long In being reported that he had
given up hope OF announcing lmme-
diateiy the total subscriptions, and
would have to wait until later in the
week At the same time he IA
nounced that tho total already re-
ported was considerably beyond tho
S1I.000 mark with reports turned in
yesterday, and It Is possibility that
the total will reach almost $4,000
Red Cross workers are now resting
after their labors, and preparing for
the drive for War savings Stamps
pledges which will begin within
week or SO. A number OF people
who made such a SUCCESSES In the 40
Letting for the Red Cross fund. and
who have had so much experience In
; eanyasslng. will be included in tho
. lis,s bAing made up for this pledge
campaien "A representative OF the
} Washington Office will be here the
; latter part of this week TO explain
the Nebraska Plan" for selling tho
} stamps; and tnla committee will be
) asked 10 hear the representatives
talk.
) Frederick Gives 1850 For Mercy,
) Tho final figures OF the Red Gross
; campaign in Frederick city and
) county win reach $4,000 This Is
S2i 900 beyond the county's quota.
Tho city igures will be about s2s 900
) and the county about $4,000 Every
. unit Tn the county viii receive a fiag
) for going beyond its quota. Hauvers
district. a mountain section, allotted
800 reported s59515
Washington County Gives $4,000.
Washington county went cover tho
top" handsomely in the second Red
Cross drive. exceeding its quota ac-
cording TO last nights returns. by
about $4,000. which will be increas-
ed when full returns are ia.
The subscriptions total more than
s45, 900 Of which Hagerstown con-
trlbuted s28.350 and the county d.
trcts $l7,295. I'll
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-06-01
RESUME LONG RANGE
PARIS COMMANDMENT
tsy The Associated Press.)

PARIS, May 29.-The long range
bombardment OF Paris began again
this morning.
An examination OF the shells shows
that the Germans are using 3 IL
inch shells with a greater powder
charge In their bombardment of
Paris Despite the enlargement 0a
the shell, the explosive force seems
not 70 have been increased.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-06-01
IS DETECTIVES LOSE
THEIR LIVES IN FIRE
(ey rha AssoeIated presa.l !

COLUMBIA. S. O., May 29-Sfx.
teen persons were burned to death,
four We're injured and eleven are UNI
accounted for as the result OF a FIRE
this morning which destroyed the
mentally defective ward of the state
hospital for the insane All were
patients.
The fire is believed TO have ie.
suited from defective WIRING
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-06-01
German Artillery Fire Increases Intensity North of Albert
and East of Robeco in Flanders Salient-German Drive
Takes on New Vehemence and Allies are Pushed
Back Slightly on French Front
(By The Associated Press.)

29-Fre
o the heg sorha douthwe OF Thery
md Aime Canals.
nst the
in
E had little the American artillery
ed mo Mans Land there
like fire.
AMSTERDAM May "a enofcal
aeten
WITH The AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE May 29mern yesterday
attacked the village
The
The American
opportunity capture of prison,
American regiments in the
hand, Frenchr
beginning n contet of
it $ to- nucho
will Gernmnd stopped Z
f in
of the
Mordider All
LONDON May 29German artillery is active
a o tisofh amour
o sand
and
a and ed
canal after sharp fighting
LONDON May 29Iast Franh both
all the ground the Cem DIES Danes CALAMITY in
October
line afronof
ports the tremendous battle still of
Allied a
the as reception of their full
forces from
andh operation beatt elsewhere
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-06-01
NEWS NOTES FROM
THE CITY HOSPITAL

Mrs Edward Tyson, of the county.
gave birth to a baby boy this morn
ing.
Martin L. Wilmington underwent
an operation.
G.. c.. Cochran has been admitted.
Carlton Shriver, who had his ton
sils and adenoids removed, has beea
dismissed.
Miss Ethel Penner. Miss Arvellt
Mason and Frank Stokes have been
dismissed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-06-01
TO OUTSKIRTS OF SIOSSONS
MORNING EDITION OF
WORLD" TOMORROW

The World will Issue its
Thursday edition tomorrow
morning Instead of during the
afternoon in order to observe
Memorial Day as a holiday.
1T will give its usual up-to.the
minute national news through
reports coming In at midnight
tonight. The news in other
words, will be exactly what will
be printed In the city morning
papers. The edition will be
distributed between seven and
eight o'clock tomorrow mornlnq.
- = q
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-06-01
BOY SCOUTS.

The Boy Scout troops are asked to
turn out In uniform Thursday after
noon at 8 o'clock at headquarters, in
order to take part in the Memorial
Day parade. Report promptly.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-06-01

The Rev. asd Mrs. T.. N. Floyd, OF
Selins Grove, Pa, with Miss Clara
Cutting, formerly of this city. but
more recently making her home with
Rev. Floyd, are visitors with friends
in the city for q few days.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-06-01
LIGHTNING KILLS COWS.

The lightning last night struck and
killed TWO valuable cows belonging to
p. ]. VanMetre, on his farm near
Kearneysville. A heavy rain fell in
the neigbhoroodhh etaoln hetaoin mn
Ehe neighborhood OF Kearneysville.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-06-01
(By The Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, May 49, = The
House Ways and Means Committee
today set June for the beginning
of the hearing ON the new revenue
legislation, and approved, subject to
change II necessary, the plan for a
summer vacation after the appropria'
ton bill is completed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-06-01
DECORATION DAY"
WILL Be OBSERVED
IN CUSTOMARY WAY
LINCOLN POST NO. I WILL
sTREW WITH FLOWERS THE
GRAVES OF DEAD
PROCESSION WILL FORM AT $50
AND MARCH TO GREEN HILL
CEMETERY.
CHURCHES GENERALLY WILL
HOLD SERVICES AT RE-
QUEST OF PRESIDENT.

Thursday. May 80, Decoration Day,
IN Martinsburg this year will be OBJ
served in serious and solemn fash
Ion although some diversions have
also been planned. The feature OF
the day locally, as well as through
out the country, will be the opening
Of the churches during the day for
private devotions and the holding of
public services In most OF the
churches Cor the purpose of invoking
q Divine blessing upon tho Allied
cause. ~; a
Following their annual custom, the
members OF the local post OF the G.
A. r. will assemble in the afternoon
and will march later to Green Hill
cemetery where they will strew with
flowers the graves of the departed
members of the Post.
The churches. as announced in
these columns previously. will be
open according to the following
schedule for public services:
$50 q. m-Lutheran.
to 7 p. m.-Second U. B. Y. p.
{. n.
$50 to 1880 a. m.-st. Joseph's
Catholic.
10 a. m.-Christ Reformed
II a. nm. e., South.
II a, m.-Presbyterlan
p. m.-First U. %.
p. m. Second u. B.
Baseball In Afternoon.
Hagerstown and Martinsburg viii
meet in baseball Thursday afternoon
atS:S0 o'clock For the afternoon the
Auburndale Driving Club has ar
ranged a driving matinee ON the
tracks.
II the warm weather continues a
sfeat number OF people will doubt
less take advantage of the river al
fractions and lunch along the banks,
Or will make trips in their autos to
nearby resorts.
The industries and the business OF
the city will be suspended for the
day ,rse
The Evening Parade.
The following orders are expected
70 participate in the parade. form
ing IN the order named:
Osssrsskbsing 40 NNoimf wymmm
Order of Formation.
Comreys Concert Band
@. A. r.. Members
Junior Order American Mechanics
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Odd Fellows
Knights OF Pythias
Boy Scouts
Ryneal Hose Company No. l
Hose Company No. 8
The orders will assemble at 5:SC
d their customary gathering places
ana VIII be ready to move at
O'Clock. The line OF march will be
ulreetly to Green Hill cemetery where
me graves of the departed G., A.. Il
members will be decorated. Graves
u Norbourne and St. Joseph's VII
= decorated privately by some o
ue members who are unable TO make
'ne march to Green Hill.
Members OF Post.
me following are the members o
continued on Page Six.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-06-01
DEADLOCKED ON
VA. REPRESENTATIVE
(By The Associated press,

NEWPORT NEWS. May 29.-The
Fifth Congressional District Demo
cratic convention was deadlocked
again today in trying to nominate
a successor to the late Congressman
Jones.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-06-01
RED CROSS WAR FUND
BULLETIN.

At noon today MIR. Dudley
Harley, War Fund Treasurer,
reported collections and pledges
for Berkeley County amounting
TO $tf.037ts. The returns are
still incomplete. Subscriptions
and pledge cards are coming In
from the county precincts, and
one precinct has failed to re-
port.
The committee finds II Inn
possible 10 make a final and
complete report today. In fact
It may be several days hefre
the total amount subscribed can
be given to the public. We
have, therefore, decided not TO
give a comprehensive and de.
tall statement OF the result at
this time.
The official figures. so far as
" the Incomplete returns will per
NIT are printed below:
Arden District It's 1880
j HedoesvlIle District 1925
. Falling Waters Dist. s2ff5
opequon District -. 10000
(Part to eolored auxiliary
" Mil Greek District s55.23
: Gerrardstown District 4s165
MARTINsBURe---
First Ward $500. 1910 Z
Secnd Ward ...... f,33o.tg
. Third Ward .... 1855
Fourth Ward .... 420.7s
Fifth Ward ..4... 2of.o0
Collections from Booths
Miss Viewer ..... t,o4s7o
Mrs. snodgrass 800. 1888
Mrs. Hawk ..... 5t9s2
Mrs. w. r. tienshaw $3.50
Mrs. Grove ....... 1900
Mrs. Gerhardt 80. 5000
Collections by Henry
HopeweIl .... 7o7.s2
Proceeds from minstrel 242.36
otai ...t........$11 ,037.f8
The contest between the sec.
ond and third wards has not
been settled but will be an.
nounced In a future bulletin.
ALLEN Q. NoLL,
War Fund Chairman
80 e
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-06-01

Rev. Mitchell, of CIarksburg, w.
Va, is the guest today OF DIR. w. c.
Taylor, West Burke street