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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-22
CAPTIVE GERMAN l OFFICERS DO NOT RECEIVE SALARY
United States Formerly Paid Prisoners Salary of
 Their Rank

Hartford. Feb. 22 - The United States government does not now pay salaries to prisoner officers of Ger many, though such salaries, identical with the pay. to which their rank would entitle them in the German service, were paid by this government up to November.
 These facts have been learned by the Connecticut State Council of De- fense from the federal state depart ment through the Council of National Defense. The state defense council at the request of one of it's war bu- reaus, made inquiry in this matter of the federal council, which took the matter up with the state depart 41nent's law department. The reply to the, inquiry was as follows:
 There is no treaty which provides for the payment of salaries by either Germany or the United States to the The treaty of 1928 between the United States and Prussia provided for the proper care and quartering of all prisoners, both men and officers.
 "The Hague Convention, to which both the United States and Germany were signatory, provided that a bellig- erent should pay to the captured off, cers of it's enemy the pay which his rank and standing entitled him to in his own service.
 "fThis the United States had been doing up to November, but for sev- eral months prior to this time had been endeavoring to ascertain from Germany whether the latter power was according the same treatment to our captured officers.
 "As our government had been un- able to obtain a reply, early in De- cember they discontinued the pay ment of salaries to the German off, cers, and at the present time all off cers and men are merely being kept prisoners without any compensation.
 '"The convention relating to pay referred only to officers and not to enlisted men. The payments made under the terms of this convention were to be adjusted by the be1liger- ents at the close of hostilit4es and con- stituted a charge against the enemy power. It is the policy of the United States government to give fair and decent treatment to all prisoners of war"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-22
l05 MAIN STREET STREET Bridgeport Conn. M ME DMH &n Bridgeport ~ Paris
 eandR Leading MIlinea
Tomorrow, Saturday Will be Bargain Day

Great Sale Winter Millinery regardless cost
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-22
K. OF c. HOLDS
 CAMP EXERCISES

New Haven, Feb. 22.-As a part of the observance of Washingtons birth day in the 31 cantonments and army encampments exercises were held un- der direction of the patriotic section of the Knights of Columbus known as the fourth degree, according to an announcement today from the su- pre1ne office Of the order in this city. The program was almost identical, a speaker of national prominence hav- ing been provided for each camp from Aver, Mass, to San Diego, Cal, and from Jacksonville, Fla, to American Lake, Wash. On each K. of c. audi torium an Everybody Welcome sign was displayed. and every speaker had the life of Washington as his main theme.
 All expenses incident to these par ticular celebrations of the day are to be paid from the fourth degree fund of the order and not from the war camp fund.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-22
FRENCHMEN AND A M E RICANS ARE
 U NITED IN ARMS
Washington'S Birthday Finds Soldiers of Two Nations
 Fighting Side by Side.

The celebration of Washington's Birthday this year carries with it deeper significance than it has had in over a century, for it finds France and America once more fighting side by s!'le As they were in the days when Lafayette yielded his sword for American freedom. This year finds General Pershing and his legions on French soil prepared to die, so that France and the world may be deliver ed from Kaiserism.
 The leaders of the French republic have long made it a practice to join with Americans in Paris in honoring the memory of the father of the American republic. In Belgium a movement for making Washington's Birthday a holiday has gained almost unanimous popular support, and, when the little country is freed of the invader, it is practically certain that
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-22

Good looking styles so becoming to children Checks, Plaids and Stripes are represented at these special pric- ingS-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-22
WATER PIPES RULING.

The Bridgeport Hydraulic Go. has adopted 8 new rule that all water pipes laid in the future will be plac- ed below the frogt line. This will mean that the pipes will be placed four and a half feet below the surface of the ground. At present, it is said, that about 95 per cent. of the pipes controlled by the company, are above the frost line. The new rule it is expected will reduce frozen water pipes in the city to minimum.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-22
PROTESTS BILL.

Action to collect a plumbing bill of $100 has been filed in the Common Pleas Court by the Wellington Co of Bridgeport, against w. G. Roericb or Stratford. Damages of $150 are claimed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-22
TRIPLE LINK CLUB.

The Arcanum Triple Link Club last evening held it's first annual meeting at the Palace on Broad street. About 50 members enjoyed the turkey din ner and entertainment. Jacob Holdt, president of the organization, gave an address,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-22

chandise must be moved out to make room for s5 and SC trimmed velvet hats ................ $1 $7 and $s trimmed velvet hats .............. $1.0S Reliable fur scarfs muffs at half former prices SC to 800 fur scarfs priced from $29s to $399S $s to $75 fur muffs priced from $S.9s to $sAss It will pay purchase your furs for next year. White lingerie shirtEvaists white black silk waists, at Bargain prices saeen and silk pecoats at bargain prices, Handsome cloth and plush less prices Silk and silk fibre sweaters at cost prices.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-22

by a human being. He is not stagger- ing nor stumbling under it, but is go- ing forward steadily; with even step and clear perception. And as he pro ceeds the world is more and more convinced that he has not taken on himself more than he can carry"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-22
THE WEATHER

Southern New England: Cloudy and warmer tonight and Satur- day, probably light snow; light south winds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-22

Special sale of childrens rain capes and ladies rai
 
 $4 chdrens outfit, waterproof hat, cape and
 ,0S $4 ladies' rain coats ..................... S1 19S $5 ladies' rain coats ...................... S29 We offering all the advance styles in spring mi- Emery at manufacturers prices. Hundreds shapes worth $2 sale price S1 New Straw Outing Hats ............ $1.4S to S4 98 Handsome trimmed straw hats .... SPAS to S7 5O Handsome trimmed Georgette crepe hats $S9S to S1O
 It will pay you to visit this store tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25
MOFFATT |NDORSED
 FOR TEASLEY SEAT
Friends Start Agitation for Appointment as Probate Judge of Montgom-
 cry County

Montgomery, December 24-(Special ) John Moffatt, private secretary to Gov. Charles Henderson and defeated can didate for secretary of state at the last election, Tuesday was strongly indorsed to fill the vacancy that will occur when Judge Charles B. Teasley, probate judge of Montgomery county, resigns in order to give all his time to private business matters. Friends of MT. Moffatt started agitation for his appointment soon after Judge Teasley announced late Monday he would resign shortly One of the strongest inducements came to Govern or Henderson Tuesday morning from one of the most widely known men and poli- ticians In the state.
 The indorsement came from Brming- ham, but the name of the sender was withheld until the resignation of the Montgomery probate judge is given. The governor also is said to have received many calls Tuesday from his friends Who suggested that the secretary be given the place.
 It was stated at the governors office the resignation of MT. Teasley had not been received. It is believed to be the intention of the judge to resign before Gov. Thomas F. Kilby is sworn in as chief executive of the state. MT. Kilby, 1t is considered certain, would not name man who so strongly opposed the amendment ticket at the primary elec- tion.
 There was rumor also Tuesday that Judge Teasley had agreed to resign pro- vided he was given the privilege of sug- gesting his successor. Unless this privi- lege is granted, the rumor said, MT. Teasley will wait until Governor Kilby comes in and then resign
 The statement from the judge that he would resign shortly created a sen sation in political circles in Montgom- cry. The resignation is planned because of the vast private business interests he is connected with, and he says he would have to neglect the county or his own private affairs if he retained the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25
Corbeft's Daily Letter
 On Great Sport Topics
By JAMES J. coRnETr

The speedy recovery of sports imme- diately following the cessation of the Flu ropean war is remarkable.
 It was assumed that it would be year and perhaps much longer before there would be a resumption of sport activity, especially on an international scale. Many writers devoted columns to pointing out that in the readjustment process in the worlds affairs, sports would be side tracked for long time. It was felt that everyone would be so busy in attempt ing to restore domestic conditions to nor mai that there would be no thought in mind for sports.
 But all of this "dope" has been wrong.
 The ink on the armistice hardly had dried before Sir Thomas Lipton, the great British sportsman. hurled a challenge at America for an international yacht race for next summer. The greatest ambition of Lipton's life is to own a championship yacht. He has made numerous attempts in the past to wrest the. laurels from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25

America, but always has failed. But now that the war is over Lipton is back with a challenge which undoubtedly will be accepted and will result in an interna- tlonal contest in the summer of 1s19
 The American tennis enthusiasts aI- ready are making plans to send a Davis cup team to Australia next year. For tunately, for the net game, not one of the greatest of American racquet wield- CTS was sacrificed in the war. The stars who lifted the United States to a re- markable ranking in the tennis world are ready to battle again for American glory in the tennis world
 1t would not be at all surprising if England sent to America next year many of it's greatest golfers to compete in tour naments And the United States. un- doubtedly, willS have many representa- tives in all the link classics that are staged on the soil of Great Britain The very fact ethat the United States and England ware allies in the great war has cemented more firmly than ever the sport friendship that has existed for more than a quarter of century.
 All oI the DIE colleges in America& a1- ready are laying plans for an elaborate sport season in 1919. The intercollegiate regatta at Poughkeepsie will be run in June after an elapse of two years. The big track and field meets will be fea- ture sport activities in the spring of 1919
 Horse racing, wonderfully successful in the United States in 1918 undoubtedly VIII achieve even greater triumphs in 1919. And the turf game, at it's lowest ebb in Europe for four years, surely will do remarkable "come back" in the spring.
 The diamond game should enjoy pros- perity in 1919 and 1920 unlike any which It has known for the past five years.
 There is more enthusiasm over boxing than ever before In half dozen of the biggest states where the bars have been down against the pugilistic game there is the likelihood of it being re- stored as apublic sport. Friends of the game, using the fact that boxing became a necessary part of army training, are going to use that with other arguments in an effort to force legislators to lift the ban and restore boxing in the states where boxing has been barred for some years.
 Sports will be resumed in 1919, not only on scale ten times as remarkable as had been anticipated, but probably in a way that eclpses anything in his tory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25

Wise Munitioni company. The dead were all residents of Watertown.
 There were 20 women and five men working in the building when the blow up occurred and not one escaped in- jury. primer cap exploding in a loading machine set off the other shells and the workers were trapped in a miniature barrage.
 The main plant of the munitions com pany was not damaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York, December 24.--The market was quieter but still at higher prices, with some Liverpool buying in the near deliveries and continued covering of call cotton contracts in January. It Is noticeable that spot sales in the southern markets on the advance are not large but it is quite possible that this is due to the holidays. The local feeling is still very bullish and such realizing sales as occurred before the holidays were rather easily absorbed Happily this year we really have peace on earth. We wish you all a merry Bros & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25

Lewis kicked goal. Walker, for Ensley. received the kickoff and elud- ing half a dozen tacklers, ran it back 70 yards. Bessemer held for downs, but lost the ball on a tumble a mo- ment later. The half ended with the ball in Ensley's possession on the SO- yard line. Score. Bessemer 14, Ens- ley o.
 THIRD QUARTER
 Bessemer received the kickoff, but drew 15-yard penalty for holding and were forced to punt. Tidmore nit the line for first down and four more bucks made another 10 yards. Pick went in for Candy at end. Bessemers line proved stone wall against the attacks of the Ens1ey backs, and the ball went over on downs. Baty, Waller and Merritt then bucked the ball down to Ensley's 20-yard line, but 15-yard penalty was sustained and Ensley re- covered the ball when their rivals were unable to gain Che required distance.
 FOURTH QUARTER
 Ensley made several unsuccessful at- tempts at Bessemer's defense and lost crashed through the oppostions line for long gains, but with only three yards to go in two downs. Ensley held firm and Rosenfeld punted 30 yards out of bounds. Bessemer attempted several passes from their spread formation, but all went wild until with one minute to play. Lewis passed 30 yards to Berry. who caught it right under the goal posts and between two Ensley backs The goal was issued
 Score, Bessemer 20, Ensley O.
 Score by quarters
 Bessemer ' O 6-9o Ensley ..... 0 0 O. a
 Touchdowns Baty ?, Berry. Goals from touchdowns. Merritt, Lewis. Of hcials: Referee, Waller; umpire, Kutch- ins, head linesman, Martin.
 Line- up:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25
COSBY ASKS FOR
 PREPARING OF CASE

Montgomery, December 24-(Special.) Robert Cosby, under a death sentence Tor the murder of William Baker near Wetumpka, Fillmore county, through his ittorney Tuesday filed a petition with the Alabama supreme court asking for rehearing of the evidence which con Ficted him of first degree murder. This action followed the decision of the ,ourt last week which affirmed the ieath sentence of the jury in the lower court. The supreme court fixed Janu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25
SIX PERSONS KILLED AND 19 ARE INJURED
 BY SHELL EXPLOSION

Watertown N. Y, December 24-Four men and two women were killed and 19 injured by an explosion of shells late today in small building used for shell loading at the plant of the J. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25

ary s1--Friday--as the date for execu- ton.
 The petition was filed Tuesday by George l.. Shoot, Cosbys attorney. Should the court refuse to rehear the case Cosby's only hope lies with the. states chief executive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25

office. His term expires in January, 1923.
 MT. Moffatt's friends believe the gov ernor should provide place for such strong friend before the new governor comes in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25
Mailing Hunters, Licenses

Montgomery. December 24-(Special) John H. Wallace, Jr.. state game and fish commissioner, is mailing to each probate judge in Alabama batch of 1919 hunters licenses which may be issued immediately. but which are not to be used until January 1, 1919. The license is good from January l to De- cember 31 1919
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25

Aside from a beautiful 30-yard for ward pass, Lewis to Berry, which net ted a touchdown just before the final whistle blew, the game was featured by the individual performances of Baty for Bessemer, and Fillmore for Ems ley These two young athletes put up as sterling an exhibition as has been witnessed at Redwood this year, and each accounted for practically half of his teams advances.
 Tidmore's interference was misera- ble, but time and again he ripped off substantial gains through the hard tackling Bessemer linesmen. Baty scored two of Bessemer's touchdowns and aided materially in stopping the hard-running Tidmore. Captain Walk CT at quarter for Ensley, and English, Saulter and Merritt of Bessemer, also played we'll.
 FIRST QUARTER
 Bessemer got the ball early in the quarter and by series of bucks, dur ing which heratackles. opened big holes in the line. marched down the field and Baty went over for a touchdown in the first five minutes of play. Merritt kicked goal. The quarter ended with the ball in Bessemers possession on the 3o-yard line. Score. Bessemer ', Ems lev 0 (
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25
SECOND QUARTER

Hawkins, Baty and Merritt hit the line for substantial gains and car- ried the ball to the 3-yard line, where Ensley displayed her old fighting spirit and held for downs. Rosenfeld punted 40 yards from behind his own goal posts. Bessemer again charged through the center of Ensley's waver- ing line for three downs with the ball On the s-yard line. Baty plunged over center for a touchdown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25
Bessemer's PolUerfuL Line
 Snothers Ensley Forwards
Red" Browns Pupils Make Game Fight But Charging Power and Interference of Bessemerites Proves
 Invincble-Tidmores Work Features

The of Beemes excellent interference of her backs proved
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-05-16

like manner are the home protection
measures being strengthened, and
dislovalty is being more and more
strenuously sought out and punish
ed. Pierce county has already felt
it-three men of this vicinity are at
present awaiting federal hearing at
the Superior court and many others
hereabouts are under close surveil-
lance on account of their failure to
grasp the true significance of pat
riotism. 1t may not seem right to
thus warn the disloyal. but we do
not want to have Pierce county be-
come prominent through the num-
Der of her war prisoners at Leaven-
worth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-05-16

To those who attempt to secure
their young men against army serv-
ice and who argue that monetary
sacrifice should shield them against
sending their boys to war we re-
spectfully submit the case Of the
Dietz family Of Cameron Dam fame.
John Dietz, from the confines OF the
Waupun penitentiary. where a gov
eminent decree has placed him for a
long term of years, admonishes his
son, Leslie, recruit at Camp Grant,
to give Uncle Sam the best that is in
in him, ito be a good soldier d
shoot straight"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-05-16

Some people do not appear to
realize the enormity of their Of
tense in promoting distrust and dis
cord hrou g anti-government
speech. Although possibly not out
and out German sympathizers, they
rebel at submission to Uncle Sans
war program. Because it has not
been brought home to them in Z: d.
rect manner they cannot realize that
they are in any danger of govern
ment penalty. But as the country s
war activities abroad progress, in
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-05-16
JAMES A. STEWART

The funeral service for the late
James A. Stewart of this city was
held at the home on Monday after
noon of this week. Mr.. Stewart
had been in feeble health for some
months, so his passing was not un-
expected. He had reached the age
of 73 years. being born May %,
1845, at Elizabethtown, New Jersey.
While yet a child his father moved
to Wisconsin, settling at Jefferson.
When the Civil war came on, his
father and older brother William
having already entered the Union
army, young James, although a boy
of Is, went south and enlisted in
Co. F 29th Wisconsin Infantry and
served with distinction until the
end of the war.
After his return home he was
married on Nov. 1st, 1866, to Miss
Julia Carey of Jefferson, and later
moved to Pierce county where for
"A years he has resided. He be-
longed to that band of sturdy men
who have transformed our heavily
timbered lands into prosperous
farms. Some seven years ago he
retired from his farm in the Fargo
district and came to the city of Riv-
er Falls to live. He was a man of
simple tastes and quiet life, re-
spected and we'll liked by his neigh
bors and those thrown into contact
with him in the jostlings of COM
mercial and community life for
these many years. He loved the
home life and lived to see his sons
and daughters established in USE
full and honorable careers.
Eight children came to gladden.
his home, all of whom, with the
mother, are still living. Of these
eight six are we'll known residents
of this city: Mrs. VIM. Green, Miss
,Lenore Stewart and George, Irwin,
Elmer and Harry, who are connect
ed with the mercantile establish
ment of which we are justly proud.
Another daughter, Mrs. ]. G. Den
mis-, resides at Downing, Wis, and
another son, Chester r., at Carlyle,
Montana.