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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26

looked at me thoughtfu11y for 8 few moments, and finally said-"I can trust you, I think, Dickinson. It might go hard with me if you were to cir culate my opinions about the Crown Prince in this neighborhood."
 Have no fear," I assured him, "I shall not talk"
 "On that understanding I will tell you what I and millions of other Ger mans really think about the Crown Prince" he replied. "This war has proved him to be the most stupid and the most callous military leader we posses. He recklessly and foolishly threw away half a million German lives in the attacks of Verdun, and for that the German people will never forgive him.
 And if the Kaiser were to die to- morrow, I am convinced his eldest son would not be allowed to reign in his stead The Bungler of Verdun,' as we call him now, is one of most hated men of our racer' cried Vollmer pas sionateIy," and a brainless profligate, unworthy of the respect of an honest man."
 Personally hold the same views as Vo1lmer regarding Little Willie's'' chances of wearing the purple. With his failure to capture Verdun the Grown Prince lost any popularity he ever had with the Huns, and the stories of his dissipation while his men were daily dying in the thousands tales that freely passed from mouth to mouth in the Fatherland-adde immeasurably to the general execra- tion which the mention of his name invariably produced at every favor able opportunity.
 With these thoughts passing through my mind I said to Vollmer-"You are right about the Crown Prince. agree with you that it will never be his fate to rule over Germany. But I want to tell you something else. It is my opinion that should Germany suer defeat at the hands of the Allies the Kaiser himself will be forced to abdicate and that the pressure will be exercised by the German people them selves"
 " have frequently heard the sub ject discussed" Vollmer frankly an- swered. "A complete military defeat of Germany regard as practically i'm possible, but should it ever occur, I, too, feel the Kaiser's reign would come to an abrupt termination. The ant-militaristic tendencies increasing ly displayed by working classes prior to the war would in the event of our defeat, sweep not only the Kaiser but the present form of government into the discard. It would be the end o1 autocracy and the military greatness
 of the empire''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
Little girls like color.

And here are pretest of new dresses for them the very colors they most like.
 Dresses that may be at school or play charming enough for sem-dressup affairs, and in delightful models. Chambray with strap front trimming of smart buttons, belted back-or in smocked effect $25O Chambray with square yoke and two box pleats both back and front effective shocking between pleats-pnk green or blue $2.25 Chambray with and-embrodered yoke and clever lacng in front clever pockets- $3.5O Pink blue corn-color chambray, made with tucks running from shoulders and with box pleats in back eff ecve belt and pockets and embroidered device upon col lar $2.5O White poplin with hand shocking in color upon cuffs and collar $25O Pretty lawns with shocking both front and back in rose or gold or copenhagen pink or blue $5
 White poplin with smart trimming of blue or gold and attractive embroidered patterns done by hand-- $5
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
DIED.

this city, Thursday, April 25, 1918, Albert Henry Davis. aged Al years, 2 months, 16 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the parlors of Hawley & Wilmot, No. 16S State street, on Monday, 29th inst. at o'clock a-n
 a*p SCHMID-In this city, April 24, 1918, Susanna, wife of Carl Schmid, for mer well known midwife, aged 60 years, 1 month, days.
 Friends invited to attend the funeral at late residence, 1928 East Main street, Saturday, April 27, S:So and from St. Joseph's church at a. m.
 Interment convenience of family. Automobile cortege.
 Altar Society take notice. U25 b" ECKEL-In Springfield, Mass, April "A, 1918. John w. Eckel, aged 70 years, 8 months, days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his residence, No. 21 George street, on Saturday, April 27th, at 2:30 p. m.
 Interment Mountain Grove ceme- tery. U25 b"p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
WOnen'S Outfittings of beauty & comfort.

Nice soft Athena underwear fits to the figure because cut and tailored on lines of the figure. Has comfort features that individual narrowed back and full bust for example. Vests and pants 75c and 85c-Union suits; $50 and $175.
 New black stockings of fine cotton in medium weight with double sole and heel-371ac. Soft but staunch cape goves for street and motoring new tones of tan-$2.
 Chamoisette gloves of good tan shades, will lamder nicely-$1
 Dainty little handkerchefs of plain good linen-15c to 35c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
BY PRIVATE T. B. DICKINSON
Escaped Prisoner of War From Germany

7Escaped Prisoner
 The writer of this unique series is Private Thomas B. Dickinson of the Durham Light Infantry, who captured Ypres the 2h of April 1915 and has just returned to Britain after remarkable escape from Geermany
 Private Dickinson, school teacher by profession, and blessed the gift of keen and accurate observation belongs Appeby Westmorand where his father is police super ntenden While confined in the Kasers ream the author owing his ability speak German and French fueny often as interpreter and result had many opportunities of conversng not only with German military officials but also with civilians in various walks of life.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
KITE FLYING CONTEST.

Entries of more than 30 boys have been received for the kite flying con- test to be held at Seaside park under the recreation board. Supt. Gahan has obtained many prizes, and there promises to be keen competition. The contest will start at 1:30 o'clock to- morrow afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
Worthwhile mems shoes.

They fit with comfort They have good looks in abundance They built of good true leather in expert fashion Theirs is true value full hundred cents worth for each dollar of price. Black Vici kid butchers with wide toe and rubber heel-$5.
 Dark tan cordo calf oxfords in fiat last-$6. Black Vici kid butchers, exelent straig ght last-$7 Dark tan cordo calf shoes English las regular height 87.
 Smart new gunmeta calf laced shoes with high toe $75O.
 Handsome Russia calf butchers, new shape with me diun-high toe-$8.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
TEA POSTPONED.

The Nurses TsA and Rally that was to have been held at the Y. w. c. A. on Golden Hill street tomorrow afternoon, April 27, has been post poned until further notice.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
Private Relates Many Important Facts About. Economics In Hunland

Escaped Prisoner of War From ermany, School Teacher By Profession Tells Interesting Tale of Conditions in Berlin Appointed Interpreter in Commandments Of- fee Through Knowledge of German Tongue -Rebil- lion in Kaiser's Realm.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
Spring coats of extra value.

Two splendid big lots of handsome coats for women From two expert makers; each anxious to clear away surplus.
 Fresh and beautiful and worthy; direct to the store and on sale at big saving. Coats of newest models and most-sought of Spring fabrics.
 Coats of appealing colors and unique shades plain with effective and tasteful trimming. There is gray of bluish stone tint, for example; green that almost has undertone of light blue Of course, there is navy, and rich tan shades Big striking and effective collars pointed sailor or round.
 But outstanding features
 excellent styles
 fine materials
 thorough tailoring. Delhi cloth, and gabarne and popEn and velour, and serge, and whipcord, and wool taffeta. Two big lots !! Two big savings Two prices !! S2 and S7 5O Coatsworth S3O S35 t $50
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26

Lieut.. Gen. Bridges, recently arrfv- ed from the front, is to head the British military mission in this coun- try.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
New finerY for men.

Richest silk shirts spread out to gladden. heart and eve of men who love beauty and fineness. Splendid silk, attractive patterns5- -$6 and $7. Beautiful new four-inhand tes-rare combinations of color-$1.
 Fine socks of lisle in medium weight and great range of colors including olive drab and cordovan,35c.
 Righto of lain streetd
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
TRUCKING
NOTICE

All members of the Pacific Engine Co. are requested to appear at No. 4 Engine House in uniform on Saturday at 2 D. m- to attend the funeral of our late foreman, J.. W. Eckel. Per order,
 a" H. TATE, Sec'y.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
Foot beauty and comfort for women.

It's found penteously in the low shoes; many of tan, some of soft fine black leather Light soft pumps of patent leather with turn sole and low heel-$55O.
 Tan calfsn oxford ties with wing tip and Cuban heel -$5.5O.
 Patent leather oxford ties with wing tip and French heel-$6
 Plaintoed and very graceful oxford ties of tan Vic kid Cuban heels, rich dark shade $6. Mahogany cafskn oxford ties with graceful wing tip 86.
 hoor,r ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26

AUCTION SALE of antiques. Colonial and Empire furniture Monday morn ing, 10 o'clock, April 29, at 1892 Main St, Bridgeport, Conn., Mahogany bureaus, dressers, secretary desks,
 card tables, sewing tables and stands,
 drop leaf pedestal table, drop leaf ftuted leg table, card tables, mahog- any chairs, maple chairs, hickory chairs, apple chairs, bric-a-brac, curios, pictures, Turkish rugs, etc Daniel P. Keane, auctioneer. a*p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
Little soldiers, brave and bold !

Here suits to make little chaps hold their heads high and march along as proud any major general Khaki serge, soldierlike in cut even to Sam Brown belt /!
 Sizes to B. S5 And khaki hat to go with 'em-50c to $1.5O
 Frontba
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26

POOL TABLES and store fixtures for sale. 845 East Main St. U26 sip WANTED-Good ability man: must understand auto parts Inquire United Garage, 17s6 Stratford avenue U26 S%p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
AUTO EXPRESS

AUTO EXPRESS and package deliv- cry, local and long distance. I. c. Bown, ITS Grove St. Phone Noble III. U26 all*
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
baptist Church

Al the ~ O'Clock service today
the pastors subject will be. The
Friendship of Christ" Following
the sermon the right hand OF fellow
ship Will be extended TO the seven.
teen new members who have been
received during the past month. and
the sacrament OF the Lords supper
viii be celebrated.
In the evening at D. m. the pas
tor Will preach from the there,
"The Two Calls OF God" Sunday
school Mt 10 a. m. for all who desire
TO come to study Gods word; and
u. Y. y. Y. service at 7 O'Clock,
which is attractive and beneficial
both for the saved and the unsaye .
You will find hearty welcome NJ
any Of our services. and blessing
In attending them all rsistee''
meeting on Monday evening at $
o'clock and prayer meeting on
Thursday evening at the same boui
d. A. Finch, pastor.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
Newman NJ. n. Church

Morning services at IL O'Clock.
Anthem by the choir Sermon topic,
Self and Christ" Evening service
at s o'clock. anthem by the choir,
including a duet by Mrs. Arthur
While and veOna Williams. Sermon
topic. Brain Burrows or the Power
OF Habit" Beginning with the first
Sunday in May the so minute even
Ing services will again be held. Some
vital and interesting topics will be
discussed at each service. which will
close promptly at $3.50 o'clock. Sun
day school at 10 a. m. Epwortf
league at p. m. A cordial welcome
TO all at Newman church.
Melville T. Wire, pastor.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
Church of Christ

Bible school at 10 a. m, with
classes for old and young. DR.. e. c
Macy, superintendent. Communion
and preaching at II. The basis oi
the morning discourse will be, "Tht
Emergency Task OF the Restoration
Movement" Junior at 3. Itras Ken
yon. superintendent. c. E. at I
Evening worship at s. Subject
Christ the Way"
Chas. II. Drake, minister.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
AND CHURCH
MEMBERSHIP IN U. S.

Washington. May i.--DurIng the
tcn-year period ended December 81.
1915, the total church membership
In the United States Increased from
81, ,OGs.05 10 t2.Of4.37t. or by
1913 per cent; the number Of
churches. from 2i2.230 TO 22s.O07.
or by IA per cent; the number OF
ministers. from l6i,s30 90 i9i.722.
or by iG.a per cent; the number OF
Sunday school scholars from 49,
337.sii 10 20.b6s,s3i. or by 34.i
per cent: the number OF Sunday
schools from 1912 10 207,7s9. or
by rs per cent: and the number OF
Sunday school Officers and teachers,
from i.7t6.074 TO 2.0t9.2s3, or by
ia per cent. These data. which
constitute a few OF the Significant
facts developed by the census bu'
reau's recent inquiry relating 10 re-
nEibuh Utui'nf NV tontaih't ~ "
statement Issued by Director Sam l..
Rogers and complied under the gu-
pervision OF william G. Hunt. chief
statistIcian for population The s.l-
tistics presented are preliminary and
subject to later revision. but are
substantially correct.
The total number OF denomina-
tions covered by the statistics was
20I. an Increase OF 10 over the mum.
ber reported for 1906. This increase
Ia the net result Of the consolida-
tlon or dropping out OF i6 small de-
nominations and the addition Of 29
small denominations. the latter com
prIslng some which we're actually In
existence In 1905 but not then
brought TO light and others resut'
Ing from consolidation OF formerl,
independent churches. reorganiza
ton within existing denominations
etc,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
Church Membership

or the 42.o44.374 church men,
bers reported. I6.7i2.262. or 37.4
per cent we're Roman Catholics;
2b0.340. or sIx-tenths OF per cent.
we're adherents OF the Eastern Orth-
odox churchcsf mainly Greek church
and Russian church,: 359.sss. or
nine.tenths OF per cent. were men,
hers OF Jewish congregations; and
the remainder. 25.691.774. or GIL
per cent, comprised the membership
OF the various Protestant churches.
together with that OF few bodies.
such as the Latter Day Saints. the
Spirituallsts and others. not usually
considered as belonging to any OF
the groups named
In comparing the figures just CIV
en-. II should be borne in mind that
the Roman Catholic and the Eastern
Orthodox churches include In their
membership all infants and the chill
dren who have been baptized, where
as the Protestant churches do not, as
n rule. receive young children as
members: and that In. the case OF
some OF the more Orthodox Jewish
organizations only the male incor-
porators OF the institutions or those
who have bought shares or member
ships In them are treated as men,
bers. The foregoing percentages.
therefore. overstate the relative
strength OF the Roman Catholic and
Eastern Orthodox churches and un-
derstate that OF the Jews.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
Bethany Presbyterian Church

Morning service at IL a. m. SER
mon. THE Strategic Retreat Of the
Soul" Evening service at p. m,
sermon. "An Obligation OF Today
A ten minute prelude to the sermon
will be n pro-library talk by the min
lister. Sunday school at 10 a. m
Christian Endeavor at I p. m. The
music for the day will be good and
your welcome will be cordial.
l.. Myron Boozer, minister.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
First Church Of Christ Scientist

Christian Science services are held
every Sunday. in the w. o. w. hall
at l a. IN. Wednesday evening meet.
ings at s O'Clock. The subject for
today is Everlasting Punishment.
The reading room is open from 2 to
4 p. m. daily except Sundays and
holidays. The public is cordially In
vited to attend the services and to
visit the reading room.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
ONLY AMERICA CAN HELP.

4 ION your eide are boundless ,
4 supplies Of men. food. and mate ,
4 rial; on this side boundiess de- 4
4 mand for their help. 1
4 "our mon are war.weary and ,
4 their nerves have been strained ,
4 by more than three years Of ,
4 hard, relentless toll. 1
4 "our position 10 critical, par. ,
4 tiouIarly until the next harvest, 1
4 but the United States can save ,
4 W. T,
4 "You Americans have the men, ,
4 the skill and the material to ,
4 save the allied cause" 1
4 SIR JOSEPH MAclAY. d,
4 British Shipping Controller. ,
a a a = 4 4 \ a a A a a A A a :
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
AT the Churches


Sunday school at $3.50 a. M. to
which parents and friends are most
welcome. There viii be no evening
seryi On.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05

Be patriot" Help eat up the
national surplus OF spuds and save
the other foods.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05

All trains leave Grants Pass fre0
the corner Of G and Eighth strssts,
opposite the Southern Pacific depot.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
MISCELLANEOUS
WRITE LETTERS HOME

One million men every day accept
the invitation of the Y. NJ. c. A. to
write a letter home. Paper and en-
veiopes are furnished them free.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
Classified Advertising

.NuO00 uuNN
FOR SALE
o. 4 c. GRANT LANDS Blue print
plats showing lands in Josephine
county. $3.50. Address A. 4.
voorhiss. Grants Pass. n
FOR sALE--0ood modern house.
close In. north side. Inquire No.
2333, care Courier. sstf
HEMsTITcHIN3 and pecot edge. 10
cents. per yard. Mail orders Will
receive prompt and careful atten-
tion. The Vanity Shop. Medford
Oregon. ia West Main. 07tf
FOR SALE CHEAP-Three-quarter
ton truck. In good condition. New
tires. Churchill and Maxwell. n
FOR sALE-seed corn. sudan grass.
Michigan pea beans. alfalfa. clo-
yers and grasses. Legume bac-
terra cultures for alfalfa. clover.
and beans. enough for so to 100
lbs. ti.25. Ralph Waldo Elden,
Central Point, Oregon. 36tf
TOWNSHIP ownership maps show
ing o. x c. and decided lands In
Josephine county for sale by the
Josephine County Abstract Com
pany. so cents each. IS
SEED CoRN-seed cornl Seed
Corn, Country cured hams and
bacons. NJ. n. Shinn & Co. SO
FOR SALE-Baby buggy and baby
sulky. Inquire 700 North Fourth
or phone No. 265-R. "a
FOR SALE--One Studebaker hack
at bargain price. Phone 317 or
Call at Eli II street. city. So
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tn RENT
4
FURNISHED RooMs-Larss. CON-
Portable and conviently located
All c street. S6ti
PARTLY FURNISHED cottage for
rent. so feet from pavement. also
unfurnlshed cottage on pavement
IS per month. Inquire A. 2 voor-
HES. s2ti
FOR RENT-4-room, No. 321
Rogue River Ave-. one-half acre
land. well. poultry house. IS pei
month. Inquire 20S Foundar,
street. 81
INEXPERIENCED mill men wanted
year around work. Excellent
cook-house. electric lights. men,
club. good wages. write to Modo,
Lumber Company, Chiloquin. Ore
gon. 5.
WANTED--A buggy with good tol
and long bed. Peter Olson. phon'
500-R-2. D.
BUYERS OF NATIVE PLATINrA
F, ,GILFILLAN BROS. Smelling ant
| Refining Co.. 217t West Sixth
street. Los Angeles, CAL. are I,
the market for clean native irid,
platinum 81
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05

For all information regarding
freight and passenger service call at
the ONCE Of the company. Lundburg
building. or phone 131 for same.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
The California and Oregon
Coast Railroad Company
TIME CARD
Daily except Sunday
Effective May 1, 1913

Train lv. Grants Pass. Ice p. n.
Train Q ". Waters Creek $500 p. u.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05

Butter Wrappers printed to ssn-
ply with the Law at the Courier.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05

Catholic Church
Masses on Sunday at 9 and 10 a. m
Rev. Father ]. G. Wien.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05

WANTED-A buggy with good top
and long bed. Peter Olson, phone
500-R-2. SO
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05

BUYERS OF NATIVE PLATINUM
GILFILLAN BROS. Smelling and
Refining Co.. 217h West Sixth
street. Los Angeles, Cal. are IL
the market for clean native iridc
platinum. sc
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05

PARTLY FURNISHED cottage for
rent. so feet from pavement. also
unfurnlshed cottage on pavement
IS per month. Inquire A. 2 voor-
hies. 92tl
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05

FOR RENT-4-room, No. 321
Rogue River Ave.. one-half acre
land, well. poultry house. IS per
month. Inquire 20s boundary
street. SO
The Little River news., 1918-09-25
HUNS MUST BEG MERCY Those Are Only Peace Terms That Will Satisfy U. $. Soldiers.

London, Sept 21.-Telegraphing under Wednesdays date Reuter- S correspondent at American headquart- CTS says:
 "I have been lat pains to sound the sentiments of the American army on the enemy's peace offensive, with a result startlingly convincing. I was prepared for firmness, but l found rather feeling of suppressed fury at the thought of any terms being made with the Hun until he had yielded his arms and asked for mercy.
 "Pe2ce on that basis is the only kind that will satisfy the American soldiers. Their unanimity and inflexl- bility on this point is remarkable, and it must be remembered that the Ameri- can army is not only fine fighting force, but is going to be an enormous political force. Trained by bitter ex- perience to common view, it is go- ing to have an influence on the policy of the United States which nothing can withstands" ul~.ssl.~~sA.~.
The Little River news., 1918-09-25
PROTEST TO PRESIDENT
Is Sent by Local People in Regard %
 fIice riXing Of Cotton.

The following protest by local cotton growers and business n1c.i was wired to President Wilson Saturday in re- gard to Ine proposed i,xing or the price of cotton:
 AshdOwn, Ark, Sept. 21, 1918. To his LXcellency, the Honorable
 Woodrow Wilson, President of the
 United States, Washington, D. C.:
 Please permit us the presentation of this our petition and appeal to you for relief Tn the matter of fixing price on cotton; asking that the price be fixed at ,hirty.tiye censS per pound, which we consCientiOusly believe to be no more than a reasonable price un- der the existing conditions.
 This cotton crop is unusually short !; it has been produced at an unpreco- cedented hign cost, and unless we can receive f,ir and reasonable price therefor it will result in a financial calamity to this section of the country.
 Our money surplus was very limited to begin with, but notwithstanding this condition, our people, evidencing that characteristic of patriotic American citizenship, have been very liberal sub scribers to all series of Liberty Bonds i,ld WAi activities, large per cent Of them mourning and assuming heavy obligations on deferred payments, With an abiding faith and firm reliance up cn the production of this cotton cfop at reasonable price, thereby enabling them to meet these obligations; .nd the income from this cotton crop will determine whether or not the under taking fails.
 With great faith in the justice of your deliberations we find solace in submitting to you our plea for relief in this hour of need. And we avail ourselves of this opportl nity 10 assure you O. our united support, and that every thing we possess is solemnly dedicated, without stint or limit, to the prosecution of the war to a decisive and glorious victory.
 Respectfully submitted,
 Seth. c. Reynolds, Ashdown Hard ware Co.,, A. N. Wood. M. M. Draper, N. c. McCrs,ry, w. K. Haller, E. c. Payne, A. Goldsmith, w. D. Waldrop, J. ,3. Pierce, H. H. Orton, A. J. Rus sell, J. M. Johnson. A. B. Phillips, J. G. Sanderson, J. w. Ringgold, and many others.