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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-31
Files Appeal From
 The Probate Court

Appeal from the probate court on the disallowance of the will of the late Charles c. Scalley has been filed in the superior court by Mrs. Jennie Cook of this city, executrix and chief beneficiary under the rejected will, who claims to be aggrieved by action of the court. Judge Paul L. Miller disaliowed the will Dec. g, on the grounds Mrs Cook took advantage of the absence of the wife of the deceased to have a will drawn in her favor. The case is returnable to the February session of the court.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-31
Matinee Dance at Quilty's.

New Years afternoon there will be a matinee dance at Quilty's Colonial bali room in Fairfield avenue from 2 to o'clock, and New Years night the annual ball will be held. This will provide pleasant place for many to usher in the new year amid wholesome surroundings. Murray 8 orchestra will furnish music for both events and there will be big crowds and a good time. Only popular ad- mission prices will be asked.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-31
PRISONERS AID
 SHERIFF HAMLIN 
Do Not Attempt to Escape When Their Guard is
 Felled by Falling Coal.

While in charge of a gang of pris- oners from the North avenue jail who were working at the yard of the City Ice and Coal Co.,, iSeaview avenue Special Deputy Sheriff B B. Hamlin was struck on the head by a large piece of falling coal and rendered unconscious, yesterday afternoon
 There we're plenty of chances for the prisoners to, escape during the time the guard was unconscious, but instead of trying to escape the pris- oneps gave what assistance they could to the injured man.
 Twenty-Five men from the jail were working at the coal yesterday, un- loading barges of coal. While giv- ing instruction to one of his men Sheriff Hamlin got beneath a moving
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-31

setting room agen and the 2 gards went out to see if eny of the fellows was erround.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-31

coal bucket, and the large lump of coal falling from a height of S5 feet, struck him on the head.
 After the accident pr. Hale was summoned, who dressed the wound ana. took Hamlin to his home. 12s5 Park avenue. Ii will be some ,l,n. befors. he is able to resume his du- ties.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-31

Republicans in Congress favor a budget system to supplant present fiscal system in Congress.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-31

Striking miners in the Hamborn and Dusseldorf districts Of Rhenish Prussia and soldiers guarding the mines clashed.
The Coconino sun., 1918-04-26
the pioneers of our own Northwest.

the pioneers of our own Northwest. Iney nave frequently been under fire. Une ot their ilrst tasks was the recon structlon and extension ot railroad oOO miles long to carry our products from ports or dlsembarkation to gen. eral bases of operation.
 The rlrst Engineer troops, HOO strong, arrived Tn France about three months after war was declared. Since then the number has been greatly augmented. These troops have been constantly engaged in general engi- neering work, including the construc- tion ot railways, docks, wharves, can tonments, and hospitals.
 An American army locomotive was built in this country in twenty-one days and shipped to the Expedition ary Forces. Many other locomotives, cars, logging trans, trucks, dissem- bled buildings, and other equipment have been shipped to augment the out put and facilitate the construction operations of American forces abroad.
The Coconino sun., 1918-04-26
FLOUR SELLER STACKER
 CONFECATED BY E. A.

In the prompt disposal of the case against Josef Schwertner, Wilcox storekeeper, charged with violations of the food regulations, the Federal food administration for Arizona has established precedent for procedure which will insure speedy action in all such cases in the future.
 Schwertner, when he came up for hearing this week before Timothy A. Riordan, Federal food administrator for Arizona, was charged with having boarded flour and of having sold the same without substitutes as required by the regulations, he expressed his willingness to retire from business and dispose of his stock on hand in a mariner which the food administrator might suggest, rather than stand trial.
 Accordingly stipulation was en- tered into whereby Schwertner is inn mediately to turn over to the govern ment his entire supply of flour and sugar and is allowed thirty days in which to dispose of the balance of his stock.-Phoenix Republican.
The Coconino sun., 1918-04-26
COCONINO co. HEADS
 LIST OF CLASS 1 MEN

The number of registrants in Ari- zona who have been placed in Class by the various local boards of the state that have thus far reported to the ad- jutant general is far below the aver age of other states, and this fact has been brought to the attention of the war department.
 The provost marshal general in con- sequence has protested to the draft of ficials of this state, and as a result, there may be a re-examination and a re-classifcation. Class 1 contains those registrants who first are called to join the colors.
 Ten counties of Arizona thus far have reported to the office of the ad- jutant general in Phoenix that they have completely classified the men of registration age in those counties.
 Of total of 24,565 registrants classified in those ten counties, 12,- 938 have been placed in Class 5. The registrants in this class are mostly aliens and those physically disquali- fled. Class contains more than 50 per cent of all the men classified in the state.
 Of the 11,627 registrants remaining and available for service, only 4,069 of them are placed in Class 1. The provost marshal general has re- gently instructed the office of the ad- jutant general in Arizona to inspect the records of the classifcations in those counties because he has stated that the number classified in Class is far below the average of other states.
 The average for the state of the ten counties thus far classified is 35 per cent in Class l.
 Coconino county has the highest per cent of those classified in Class |, which is "A per cent. The lowest is Graham county with 20 per cent. Co., chise, Graham and Pinal counties are far below the average for the state of those in Class 1.
 In Class 5, Cochise county has g. 627, Greenlee, 2,077 and Pinal, 1,752 Of those available for duty of the inducted, Cochise county has 21 per cent in Class 1, Greenlee 40 per cent, and Pinal, g per cent.
 Following is the number of men classified in Class in the ten counties reported: Coconino, 355; Cochise, 5S3; Greenlee, 326; Graham, 99; Gila, 610; Maricopa, S55; Pinal, 10S; Santa Cruz, 124; Yavapai, 667; Yuma, 340.
The Coconino sun., 1918-04-26
HARRIET WARREN TELLS STORIES OF
 RED CROSS WORK

Harriet Bird Warren, the American Red Cross nurse, who served in the front line hospitals, where they bring the wounded soldiers right from the firing line, will tell about the activities of that wonderful organization at our Chautauqua.
 Recently she told the following incl dent to a group who we're gathered about her, listening to some of her interesting stories.
 "He was brought to my ward on a wheeled stretcher by the orderlies, a mangled and torn mass of humanity, that at one time had been a strong boy of France The wages of war were placed heavily upon him and even l, who had by this time grown accustomed to the horrors of the work of the huns, ground my teeth and clenched my fists as l looked and wished in my heart that my own be- loved country with its power and strength would step in and stop, or at least return to the aggressors some punishment for this waste of Gods handiwork, human life.
 "We were not in the war then, and yet in the aid all about me I could feel the strength of the call America, won't you help us?' Yet not once did hear it from a soldiers lips.
 Several days later, a convalescing patient from another ward, visiting a member of his company in my ward, saw this boy of whom l speak and recognized in him chum from his home village. My patient asked his friend, who was so much better than he, to write to his mother. When the visitor left the ward he called me aside and with tears in his eyes and quivering lips, he told me that the boys home village had been invaded by the enemy, that his two sisters, one girl of IA years and the other IT years old, had been taken by the Germans, and the mother in frantic grief, had watched those daughters being taken off. A short time later, she died, Meanwhile, the boy was waiting every day, hoping to hear from mother or sister.
 "We had a Swiss orderly, speaking French fluently and in little while we were able to tell the soldier that his sisters had escaped to Switzerland and his mother had succumbed to a heavy cold Not until he was fully recovered did he learn the truth and then only one desire was left in him, to fight to the end. He returned to service in the course of time and in letter which have, he speaks of twice being decorated for bravery and being cited in the Orders of the Day"
The Coconino sun., 1918-04-26
REGULATIONS IN THE
 EXPLOSIVES ACT

The Federal explosives act is for the purpose of preventing "disloyal persons from procuring explosives or their ingredients and to keep explo- sives and ingredients out of the hands of persons who will not protect them carefully enough to prevent them from being stolen or used for unlaw- ful purposes"
 Manufacturers, vendors, purchasers, exporters, importers, analysts and foremen are classes of licenses and in Arizona the majority of licenses is- sued are to vendors, purchasers, fore men and analysts.
 Proprietors of hardware, general merchandise and drug stores and con- tractors require vendors licenses in addition to which there must be a li- censed foreman who handles the ex- plosives and issues them from the magazine.
 Farmers and contractors, who use explosives, prospectors, mining and construction companies require pur- chaser's licenses and also a foreman's Cor foremen's) license unless the ori- ginal purchaser does all the handling of explosives or acts in the capacity of foreman, remaining on the ground to issue the powder and see that un- used portions are returned to the magazine. With large concerns it is obviously impossible for the original purchaser to act in the capacity of foreman.
 Thefts of powder are to be reported to the licensor, state inspector and di- rector bureau of mines, Washington, D. c. Thefts of ore does not come under the jurisdiction of the state in- spector of explosives except stolen powder be involved or used unlawfully and without license, in which case it is to be reported to him and in any case, all thefts of machinery and ores should be reported to local officers.
 County clerks, clerks of board of supervisors, justices of the peace and notaries public are usually appointed licensors, Arizona having about 116 such licensing officers. Besides the state inspectors and licensors, the di- rector, bureau of mines may, for en- forcing the law, utilize all Federal, state and county police, such as U. s. marshal, county sheriffs, and depu- ties, and municipal police officers.
 Unlawfully using, selling or pos sessing explosives is punishable by fine not exceeding S5,000 or by im- prisonment not more than a year or by both such fine and imprisonment.
 The persons in Coconino county de- signated as "licensors' are Tom L. Rees, Flagstaff; J. S. Button, Will Hams; W. A. Dillon, Grand Canyon; A. w. Brown, Fredonia.
The Coconino sun., 1918-04-26
NEW SWINDLE TAKES
 MONEY FROM PARENTS

Parents of soldiers in camps are warned by the war department of a swindle which has been successfully operated in various camps.
 A telegram is sent informing that the soldier has furlough, and re- questing funds by wire to come home, waiving identification. The rest is a mere matter of detail.
 Parents and friends should be warn ed of this game and of the similar one where the telegraphic request is to mail money to the soldier, care gener- al delivery.
The Coconino sun., 1918-04-26

harmony of great number of instru- ments of brass and wood, with the drums and kettles, that has a univer- sal appeal. The program this season has an unusual number of patriotic selections, and the throbbing, thrill ing, stirring strains of the military music will make your blood jingle and arouse every spark of latent patriot ism. Come early on band day and get a. good seat at the Chautauqua tent.
The Coconino sun., 1918-04-26

Drink buttermilk freely" says the United States food administration in its effort to encourage the use of dairy by-products. The use of buttermilk is largely matter of habit Southern cities consume almost as much butter milk as sweet milk. The difficulty of keeping milk sweet has been largely responsible for the popularity of but termilk as a beverage.
The Coconino sun., 1918-04-26
AMERICAN ENGINEERS BUILD RAILROADS
 OVER IN FRANCE

The official review of the first year of war issued by the Committee on Public Information contained the fol- lowing description of the work of American engineers in France:
 American engineers have gone into French forests and done the work of
The Coconino sun., 1918-04-26
all in front and they seem to be en- i toying themselves fiendishlyi
The Paragraphers.

Commander "What makes you think you can get through the en- emy's wire entanglements safely?"
 Private-"Sir, I've pinned up my wife's party dress many time with out getting a scratch. Judge.
The Coconino sun., 1918-04-26
Ghoulish GIee

The Author-The plays failure an absolute failure!
 The Leading Lady-Whatever mak- es you think so?
 The Author-Why, the critics are
The Coconino sun., 1918-04-26
THE BIG CHAUTAUQUA BAND

Everyone loves a band! That is the reason the band is coming to Chau- tauqua this summer. There is some thing about the tremendous volume of band music, something about the
The Coconino sun., 1918-04-26
CouIdn't Re Done.

Lady to Conductor-You will have to trust me. I forgot my purse. I am one of the directors wives.
 Conductor-I'm sorry, but couldn't do that even if you were the directors only wife.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-20
POPULAR CLERK IS BACK

TREADWELL, Feb. 20.-Again will the smiling countenance of A. Suth- erland beam on patrons of the dry goods department of the Treadwell Store from behind the counter he having returned yesterday from his trip south to which place he went two months or more ago after being an inmate of St. Ann's Hospital here for four months with a broken. leg which failed to respond to local treatment MT. Sutherland went to Tacoma when he left here and, due probably to the change in climate, his recovery was quite rapid. While he is still slightly lame, he is stead fly improving and so far recovered as to resume his former position in the store His many Island friends are pleased to see him back.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-20
FORMER DOUGLAS BOY
 NOW STATIONED AT
 FORT RILEY, KANSAS

DOUGLAS, Feb 20 From the snow-clad mountains, hills and wales of Alaska to sunny windy, dusty" Kansas is, especially at this season of the year, something of change, but 1t is the experience of one Doug las boy who left here just before Christmas. The young man is Oli- of the Treadwell clerical force who, in a letter written by him at Fort Riley, Kans., and received here this morning to E. J. White, says:
 Another day has passed and as the sun drops from sight, think l. will write a line from here in sunny windy, dusty, Kansas.
 'I have been on Uncle Sams pay roll ten days now and l regret that I did not enlist sooner, as some of the fellows, who are daily leaving for France, have only been in the service three and four months. ."Thfs is certainly disconcerting life at times, to say the least, but I hope to learn something about it in time but it seems as if some of us surely are very ignorant.
 "The food is good, beds are good the officers are first class and the weather has been delightful espec ially so to me. I lived in Alaska seven years.
 At present r. have been assigned to special duty in Major Axline's office where the new recruits are being enlisted and sworn in. It is very agreeable work and the off cers very. pleasant.
 There will be about seven thou sand drafted boys coming into the medical department here within g week or so. It looks like the office force were in for a lively time for 6 while.
 T only received my uniform yes terday-there being a shortage tt date-but I feel just as good is fl I knew something now that l an in it.
 -e"I spent a very industrious noor hour today burning all the civilian clothing had brought along, and putting the government underwear and socks, shirts, etc. away. "I think I am about the only one here who hasn't found someone else from his own locality, if not quite from the same town.
 F"Some of the fellows look to me kind of fish-eyed when I tell them came from Alaska, either they don, believe me or else don't look enough like an Eskimo.
 ..'If my arms ever get over being sore l may be able to write legibly vaccinated on the left, typhoid innoc ulation on the right, and more com ing. With regards,
 Yours truly,
 5s PRIVATE OLIVER s. HOPPER
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-20
ARTHUR OLSON RETURNS

DOUGLAS, Feb. 20.-Arthur Ol- son, youngest son of City Council man and Mrs. August Olson, returned on the steamer Alaska from Seattle yesterday thoroughly convinced that he will not be able to visit France in the capacity of soldier. Arthur tried no less than three different times to get into as many different departments of the army but was invariably turned down on account of a broken ligament in one of his knees. Failing to get into the army he went to work in Seattle but his knee again betrayed him with the result that he had been in hospit al for ten days before leaving for his home.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-20
LOCATE IN TACOMA

DOUGLAS, Feb. 20.-A letter re- ceived here this morning from Mrs I. D. Carpenter, formerly of Tread well, says they have purchased a home in Tacoma at 3821 Thompson Avenue, and expect to make that their future home. Mir Carpenter was for nearly twenty years foreman of construction at Treadwell. They left here three months ago for the outside and have since spent most of the time in Seattle while they looked around for a permanent loca ton, finally deciding on the City of Destiny" In her letter Mrs. Car penter requested that they be kindly remembered to their many Island frinds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-20
AT THE COUNTRIES CALL
(Atlanta Constitution.)

(Atlanta Constitution.) II ain't but Seventy-fine an fit! Can run race with the young 'uns yit; Run my furrow, an hoe my roe,
 An my flint don't ache when it's
 comin' snow;
 An this bein thiswise, an that bein' so, can fight as fit in the Long Ago. When l follered "Stonewall' an ol' Bob" Lee, Cause l knowed that the war was up to mel Give me my gum" is what I say Pm goin' off to the war day!"
 That's what I say-an' I'm meanin' it, too, For it's up to me an it's up to you For to help to see the country thru! Oh, I'm tellin' you, people. there's work to do!
 An I want no place in a rockin' chair
 While the boys are fghtin' Over There When even the Women would fall in line,
 The prospects good an the fightin 8 fine! Only this word I've got to say: I"Lts off to the war for me today!" lIll get in somehow! You're never old When the Country's strong right hand you hold! When you know there are foes to i light an kill, An the countrys Trust is in you still! Then your pulse beats quick, an it's up you rise.
 With the old-time fire in your fash in eyes!
 It's the Country calls. an you can't deny
 To answer: "Here!-for to live or die!"
 It's fight for the country! Hooray. Hooray!
 I'm goin' of to the war today!  suxr~ .~ruSn vso >s~~~
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-20
"PlNEs" RED CROSS

TREADWELL, Feb. 20.-At the regular meeting of the Pines" Red Cross auxiliary yesterday afternoon about eighteen ladies were present and added many bed socks to the already large supply on hand. Com
 plimentary to Mrs. Ninnis one of their very efficient workers who leaves on the next trip of the Admir- al Evans for the south, delicious re
 treatments were served.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-20
RED CROSS TEA

DOUGLAS, Febz. 20.-Mrs. A. E. Christoe of Treadwell will entertain at her home tomorrow afternoon with a Red Cross tea, this taking the place of the Thuresday tea at the Congregational Church parlors which was to have been given by the La dies League. Everyone invited.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-20

LONDON: The speech of Premier Lloyd George to the British trade unionists has caused indignation in Italy, where it is claimed this is the second speech he has delivered referring to the foreign policy in an aspirations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-20
PATRIOTIC SCHOOL BOYS

TREADWELL, Feb. 20. - Three Treadwell school boys have volun- teered to set pins at the bowling al leys, taking week about, and to do nate the money they receive for their work to the Red Cross.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-20
WASHINGTON:
Following con-

WASHINGTON: Following con- ferences between representatives Of mining companies and officials of Mexican government, agreement was reached Saturday to reduce taxes on mining claims and metal exports. President Carranza will be asked for his approval.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-20
REHEARsE AGAIN

DOUGLAS, Feb. 20.-Another re- hearsal took place last night for the
 Patriotic program which will be pre- sented at the Lyric Theatre tomor- row night promptly at 8 o'clock Thursday. The program will be re- peated Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-20
INSPECTORS DECIDE THAT
 BARCLAY WAS RUNNING
 ST. NICHOLAS SHORT-HANDED

Today a verdict was given in the matter of the hearing by the U. s. Steamboat Inspectors against Bob Barclay, who was in charge of the St. Nicholas when she drifted in Chatham Straits last week enroute to Sitka.
 The complaint against Barclay was operating a boat with passengers without a crew Four men are re- quired by the new orders on passen. ger boats less than 65 feet in length. The verdict was that the license of MT. Barclay be suspended for the per iod of thirty days. MT. Barclay was unable to secure sufficient help and sailed short handed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-20
SPRING FLOWERS ON DIsPLA>

DOUGLAS, Feb. 2O-In marked contrast to the huge wall of snow just outside his window are the beautiful spring flowers on display inside of Guys cheerful drug store on Third Street.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-20
PURSER BLAINE SEES FRIENDS

DOUGLAS, Feb. 20-Purser c. M Blaine of the freighter Valdez and son-in-law of Mir and Mrs. Dave Russell of this place, visited his many friends and relatives here Sun day and Monday while his steamer was unloading 800 tons of coal at Channel points. MT. Blaine was for merly wharfinger here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-20

given by the Catholic Young Ladies' Sodality, but was given by a num- Der of her girl friends at the cottage occupied by Miss Bachman and Miss Fels.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-20
LATE CABLE NEWS

LONDON: Berlin claims U boats destroyed 6O7,000 tons of allied shipping in November, compared with 674.O0O tons in October, mak- ing a total of S,256,000 tons sunk since Feb. 1. Claimed that in the full period of war to Nov. 30, enc my shipping loss totalled 13,20O,- 900 gross tons.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-20

WASHINGTON: Petroleum Wal Service Committee of Council of Ma tional Defence says the gasolene supply is now plentiful in the U. s. and American car and truck owners will be doing the country a service by using their machines to fullest extent for relief of passen- ger, freight and express traffic on railroads.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-20
ST. LOUIS: Selling his dis

ST. LUUIo. otIITHB HIS uI7- tillery for 40 cents on the dollar, s. J. Lang, St. Louis whiskey manufacturer, has gone out of the business, declaring he has paid $1, 880,00 in revenue taxes and $350,- GOO to anti-prohibition campaigns.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-20
LEAVES HOSPITAL

DOUGLAS, Feb. 20.-Mrs. Bruner left the hospital yesterday with her ten-day old son for her home.