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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
TECHNICAL BOOKS
 MOST DESIRABLE. FOROUR SOLDIERS

Paris, Dec. 1S-Wlth more reading now that the fighting has stopped the American Expeditionary Force which required a million books a month, will devour literature at much more staggering figure. The book shelves of every Y. M. c. A. hut are polished daily by the constant re- turn of books read and the taking out of new books, and the difficulty Is in supplying rapidly enough, according to Burton Stevenson, head of the American Library association.
 What the soldiers like best in the way of reading Is reported back to MT. Stevenson through the Y. M. c. A., Red Cross, and the other organi- Eations among which the books of the American Library Association are dis tributed, as we'll as through letters straight from the soldiers themselves. His forecast of what they are going to want was cabled back to the United States the other day, in the following order for books:
 Need immediately 1000 each ele- mentary, advanced arithmetics, geom- etries, trigonemetries, chemistry books, physics, agriculture, stock breeding, forestry, business methods, accounting, commerce, banking, law, architecture. Two hundred each bookkeeping, poultry raising. Re- quests pouring in show tremendous demand for technical, educational books. Reorganizating warehouses to expedite distribution"
 Fiction continues to be read by the army in spite of it's more serious trend of mind, at the rate of hundreds of thousands of volumes a month MT. Stevenson said. Kipling and Service are still the favortte poets o1 the American soldiers. Among the requests that come in during the past week were two for ordinary primers of A B c books, from American born men who are finding their first op, portunity to study their own Ian. guage in a foreign country. MT. Ste. venson believes that the need fol such educational books in the months after peace is declared before thu men can go back to their own country will be tremendous.
 The American Library Association is so well organized in France tha any soldier who makes 8 request fo a particular book from any camp 1 apt to find it in his hands almos more quickly than he would be abl to procure it in the United States The association beat it's own record the other day, however, when tw boxes of books were delivered by air plane to aviation camps
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
FOOD SHORTAGE
 AND INFLUENZA MENACE SAN JUAN

San Juan, P. R., Dec. 19-(Corres- Dondence of the Associated Press)- Many towns in the island are without a single bag of rice and the shortage in many localities has brought about condition described by those in position to know as bordering on famine.
 This food shortage is adding very greatly to the seriousness of the in fluenza epidemic and many deaths are attributed not so much to the disease itself as to the complications brought about by Jack of food.
 Shipments of rice from New Or leans and other Gulf ports which are now from four to six weeks overtime probably will bring some relief but in the meantime the island authorities anticipate much sufhsring and hard ship that at present they seem pow erless to prevent.
 According to Albert E. Lee, Federal Food commissioner and chairman of the Porto Rico Food Commission, the question now is wholly one of trans portation and the commission has considered the local situation so ser ious that 1t has urged upon the United States Shipping Board the necessity of immediate relief. Help has been promised by the Shipping Board but so far the local Food Commission has not been advised of the sailing of any ships bringing rice.
 For the first time in a year and a VA serve stock of rice on hand, all of its stock having been released as needed in anticipation of the arrival of the new crop. In order to provide the Red Cross with rice needed for the relief of earthquake sufferers the commission was forced to pick uI small lots of rice here and there.
 Many sugar centrals in the island employing large quantities of labor have been securing the island for rice at any price in order to provide food for the sick on their plantations. IT many instances they have not beer able to buy single bag.
 Four ships, each one of which wal to have brought rice to Porto Rico Q have been delayed in sailing b! strikes or other causes or else have been rushed to Europe with food sup plies which are badly needed there Whether other ships to take thei place will be directed here prompt! is a question that is giving many peo pie familiar with food situation in tn island very serious concern.
 The average consumption of rice Il the island is in the neighborhood 0 1s5,00O bags per month Not to ex ceed 25,00O bags of new crop ric have so far been delivered to Port Rico.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
Oil Paintings

Large paintings, the very creditable produc- tions of the artist Bailey. They are in gilt frames and one special group which has been priced at $25.00 are now
 5000 special Landscapes and marines Small Color Prints in gilt frames, copies of well known and favorite pictures, original price $1.75.
 >Sl.25 special
 l Third floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
ARMY PLIERS TO LARRY NAH

Washington, Dec. 19-The annual postoffice appropriation bill, carry ing a total of $357, 7,350,000, was pass ed late yesterday by the House with an amendment requiring the Postmas- ter-General to use army aviators for mail airplanes instead of organizing a separate postal flying corps.
 This is the first of the 1920 supply measures to be passed by the House. It now goes to the Senate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
A New Book Case

There is always demand for an extra book case in every home. Especially at Christmas do the vol umes accumulate and spread themselves over tables chairs and couches demanding to put themselves in order
 All sizes are available, from small cases which hold ones intimate friends in bedroom boudoir to the larger cases for libraries and living rooms. Also there are the Globe-W Werncke units which fit themselves in friendly fashion about the house, under windows and up starways and in where there is no room for larger case.
 Mahogany finish and Golden Oak Gases, with ad- unstable shelves and paneled glass doors, $15G0 Solid Mahogany Colonial book cases with turned posts and scroll feet, beautifully finished
 $s7Oo to $85.OO Chippenda ale book cases with atticed glass doors, several sizes, $58.OO to $72.OO
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
Garments of Crepe de Chine and Satin

GarmenCs ot Crepe de Chine and Satin Envelope Chemse of Crepe de Chine or Japanese silk, with embroidered or lace tops pink blue rib bons $8.5O to 5000 Skirts, washable satin plain or dantily lace trim med founces, some with tiny rosebuds of chiffon,
 $500, $500 and up Knickers Crepe de Chimes and satins plain or picot edges lace res and bands of insertions blue bows, $2.98, $3.5O to $695 Camisoles, fairy creations of lace tucked Geor- gette and ribbon bows and rosettes of chiffon,
 $1O0 $125, $2OO to $45O Negliges, exquisite things beautifully embroid- ered shirred at the waist kmono long flowing sleeves finished with silk tassels Pink blue lavender and deep rich flame color
 $1OOO $125O, $1S5O to $165O Boudoir Caps, bunch of lace net, frily r11ffles and tiny ribbon chiffon rosettes Pink bue yellow and lavender, 59, 69 cts, $1.00 and $15O
 Tailored Underwear
 For those women who like fine quality perfection of fit and durability for constant wear there are diff ferent varieties of
 La Grecque garments which fit without extra bulkiness and are approved especially by stout women, $1.5O and $2OO The Marcellas, drawers and combinations,
 $1.0O and $1.50 Warmers Combination brassiere and en- velope chenise, most practical garment open back or front.
 Batiste, flesh color, lace trimmed
 $s.5O, $45O up to $650 Crepe de Chine flesh color, very dainty, 5000
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
Scrim Bed Sets

Some new Marquisette Spreads designed to put over dainty colorings are of simple pat tern but very effective. There is large center picture medallion with bands of insertion and embroidery bordering the spread. These con- nected at the corners with squares or flet or Italian lace
 5000, S12yOO and S14.OO >
 floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
l apestry Scarves
for library tables

These are of very restfuI and harmonious color ings such as look well in the day time and are especial ly pleasant when the lamp light shines down upon them In soft olive, greens browns, frightened with blue gold.
 $175 to 5000 Piano Scarves in material, very lustrous and beautiful resembling Sunfast. These are golden brown, copper red and olive, S35O Sofa Pillows. There is great variety in these. There round, square and oblong; box shape, and long bolsters; others are round and shirred and with a decided pufiness which makes them fit most agreeably in corners and under elbows
 $3.5O, $4OO and $500
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
In Silver

Added to a former list of silver plated articles which have sterling sil- yer handles are these useful pieces.
 Plain, hammered or engraved handles. Berry Spoons
 $2.25 and S2.85 Meat Forks S2.O0 and S2.25 Vegetable Spoons, S2.6O Tomato Servers, $2.50 Grape Fruit Knives, $1.30 Butter Spreaders, set
 of 6, S6.35
 Main floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
Fur Coats

LII OOdlS Natural Muskrat Coats, best selected skins, made with full sweep and three striped border, 36 inches long, A special Sl95'OO Natural Muskrat Coats, belted models with shawl collars and self borders, 30 inches long. S15O.OO Taupe Nutria Coats, belted models, shawl collars, 30 inches long, S195.OO and S275.OO Hudson Seal Coats, belted shawl collars, 30 inches in length, S295.OO
 Second floor. Coats, specially priced All Wool Velour Coats, satin lined to the waist made with large fur collars, sizes 36 to A,
 S2250
 For Juniors and Misses Heavy Winter Goats, all desirable styles former ly priced at $15.OO and $1650 limited number only in sizes to IA years,
 Coats of serviceable quality, ages to 10 years. A limited quantity offered at
 5000 while they last Party and Dancing Frocks partly mussed from display. Sizes 8, 10, 12 and IA years.
 One-half regular prices One lot of Gingham Dresses, suitable for school wear in sizes up to 16 years Regularly these sell at $495 and $595.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19

Reports in the coffee trade that the Shipping Board allowed five steamers for South America caused optimism.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19

Grandma and the maiden aunts think Christmas won't be on Q wholly safe basis until 1Gr. Dddson anvents c nolDnanas drum.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19

t;:1i'i|IjiIi.t|Ij. \ 5 Choice and Luxurious Furs
 Sets or Separate Pieces Black Fur Scarves $125o $15Oo, $22.5c to s45.oo Black Lynx Scarves, several left from August Sale offered at August Sale prices, \ $45.0O, S65 .00, $75OO to $11OOO Muffs to match, $55OO and $95.OO Japanese Cross Fox Sets large scarves set, $95O0 Raccoon Scarves made of best selected skins
 $25OO to $37.5O Muffs to match, $25.OO and $35 OO Taupe Fox Sets, fine selected skins,
 $135OO $165.Oo, up to $21O0o Hudson Seal Scarves. $500 to $75OO Muffs to match, $27.5O and $3500 Natural Skunk Scarves, $75.OO to $250OO Natural Skunk Muffs S375O $45OO and S75OO Cross Fox Scarves, $95OO and $13750 Muffs to match $1OOOO Taupe Wolf Sets, $95OO and $14OOO
 A Special
 Black French Coney Black Muffs in a linn Muffs satin lined ,].l, great bargain, l'eo q1an'lVy only' S7.50 $10.50 and $l2.50
 Children's and Misses Sets White Thibet, Muskrat Nutria, Raccoon, Fox,
 Squirrel and Squrrellocke
 $500 to S2500
 eeond
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19

The most sensible and practical robe is the Chase" which is plush both sides dark green and black. There is an inner lining of rubber which prevents the robe from wetting through in storms and also keeps out the cold to as great degree as fur
 Sl3.50
 Stroock Motor Robe is in most attractive color ings, very smart looking and very popular. Heavy single Robe of double warp plush. Blue faced with red and green striped border Maroon faced with blue and green striped bor- der,
 These have black backs S15 m Shades of brown in box plaids, green and blue checked oVer-strpe, S15 co
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-12-31
CITATION FOR ADMINISTRATION
WITH WILL ANNEXED.

Georgia, Terrell County.-To all
whom it may concern: Mrs. Mamie
Markham, citizen of the United
States, having in proper form, ap-
piled as a person selected by the next
of kin who is an heir at Law and lega-
tee, and has been selected by ma
jority of the heirs at law and lega-
tees, both in number and amount, for
letters of administration, with the
will annexed, on the estate of Mrs.
Amanda A. Hood, Late of said county,
this is to cite all and singular, the
creditors an next of kin of said Mrs.
Amanda A. Hood, to be and appear
at the January term, 1919, of the
court Of ordinary of said county. and
show cause, if any they can, why let
ters of administration. with the will
should not be granted to
said Mrs. Mamie Markham on the es-
tate of Mrs. Amanda A. Hood. de-
ceased. Witness my official sigma
ture, this the 18th day of November,
1918. L. C. HOYL, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-12-31
Miller's Antiseptic Oil, Known as
SNAKE On
WILL POSITIVELY RELIEVE PAIN
IN A FEW MINUTES.

Try it right now for Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, LumbagO sore, stiff and
swollen joints, pains in the head,
back and limbs, corns, bunions, etc.
After one application pain usually
disappears as if by magic.
A new remedy used internally and
externally for Coughs, Colds, Group,
Sore Throat, Diphtheria, Tonsilitis.
This oil is conceded to be the most
penetrating remedy known. It's
prompt land immediate effect in re-
lieving pain is due to the fact that
it penetrates to the affected parts at
once. AS an illustration, pour ten
drops on the thickest piece of sole
leather and it will penetrate this sub
stance through and through in three
minutes.
Accept no substitute. This great oil
is golden red color only. Every bot
tie guaranteed-25c, soc and S1.0O
a bottle-or money refunded. Sold
only by Collier Drug Co., Dawson,
Georgia.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-12-31

laughter show the marks of the long
and weary months of Imprisonment
in the barren wastes of Victoria land.
Tony Shannon has known the TRACE
dies of the north, but he could not re-
sist its lure.
Little Eriszenia was tenderly cared
for in the long trip from the Arctic
wastes to the United States. Her
round face took on big smile when
she saw the big harbor and the great
city and the flowers and the trees.
And Grandpa" Shannon is determin-
ed that his little adopted girl shall en-
JOY herself among the boys and girls
of the west where she will make her
home.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-12-31
DERAILED FLAMING CAR AND
SAVED BIG POWDER PLANT
Workman Threw Burning Car and
Limits the Damage Done.

WILKES BARRE, Pa.-Property
worth $4,000 was destroyed and the
lives of a dozen workmen were i'm
periled when $50 kegs of black pow
DER exploded at the Dupont Plant, at
divers Mills, late yesterday. The
explosion followed the runaway of a
car loaded with explosives, which had
mysteriously caught fire.
Joseph Thomas, an employee, at the
risk Of his life, derailed the burning
car and prevented destruction of the
whole plant and the killing of other
workmen. Thomas saw the car
crash into the drying house, as it
travelled downgrade at terrific speed.
He threw a switch just in time to
send the car rolling over on the
ground. Fire communicated with the
powder, and an explosion followed,
the main buildings being only slightly
3omaged.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-12-31
FOR LEAVE TO SELL.

Georgia, Terrell County.-To all
whom it may concern: Notice is here
by given that G. L. McNiel as admin
istrator of Mrs. Cora McNiel, de-
ceased, having applied to me by peti-
ton for leave to sell the real estate
Of said Mrs.. Cora McNiel, and that
an order was made thereon at the De-
cember term, 1918, for citation, and
that citation issue; all the heors at
law and creditors of the said Mrs.
Cora McNiel, deceased, will take
notice that I will pass upon said
application at the January term,
1919, of the court of ordinary of Ter
rell county, and that unless cause is
shown to the contrary, at said time,
said leave will be granted. This the
I'd day of December. 1918.
L. c. HOYL, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-12-31
FOR ADMINISTRATION.

Georgia, Terrell County.-To all
whom it. may concern: Peter L.
Lockett having in proper form ap-
piled to me for permanent letters of
administration on the estate of Tenn
pie Lockett, late of said county, this
is to cite all and singular the credi-
tors and next of kin of Temple Lock
EFT to be and appear at my office
within the time allowed by law, and
show cause, if they can, why perma-
nent administration should not be
granted to Peter L. Lockett on Tenn
pie Lockett's estate. Witness my
hand and official signature, this I'd
day of December, 1918.
L. c. HOYL, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-12-31
LEGAL NOTICES.
CITATION FOR ADMINISTR ,.TIoN
WITH WILL ANNEX eD

Georgia, Terrell C,ounty.-To all
son, citizen of chis state having in
proper form a.,pplied to me as a per-
son selecteo by the next of kin, both
IN n9mof1r and amount, for letters
OF administration, with the will an
nn 7, on the estate of Mrs. Katie
Jobb, tate of said county, this is to
cite all and singular, the creditors
and next of kin, of said Mrs. Katie
Cobb, to be and appear at the Jan
! uary term, 1919, of the court of ordi-
nary of said county, and show cause,
if any they can, why letters of ad-
ministration, with the will annexed,
should not be granted to said B. T.
Johnson, on the estate of Mrs. Katie
Cobb, deceased. Witness my official
signature, this the I'd day of Deem
Der, 1918.
L. C. HOYL. Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-12-31
One DOUGHBOY IS MET BY
GREAT new YORK CHEER
He Was Bringing Back Generals
Horse, and Big Crowd Gave Him
the Glad Hand.

the Nlau T1an0.
NEW YORK.-One doughboy be-
ing the only trooper aboard the trans
port Oregonian which arrived from
France today was welcomed home
as if he had been a regiment. The
Oregonian was met down the bay by
the police boat patrol with the may
or's welcoming committee aboard,
the police glee club and woman's
public reserve.
Over the rail leaned the one
American soldier. He appeared star
tied when the police boats siren let
out mighty blast, and then waved
his hand and danced aesthetically
when he found out what it was all
about.
The lone soldier was Sergeant Lee
land. A. Coffman, headquarters
troop, second division, bringing home
"Joe," the favorite charger of Major
General Homer Bundy, whose troops
stopped the Germans on the Marine.
The war horse carried the general in
this and other engagements.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-12-31
FOR LEAVE TO SELL.

Georgia, Terrell County. - To
whom it may concern: Notice is
hereby given that j. G. Dean as adj
ministrator Of Wash Sherman. de
ceased, having applied to me by petit
ton for leave to sell the real estate
of said Wash Sherman, and that an
order was made thereon at the De-
cember term, 1918, for citation, and
that citation issue, all the heirs at law
and creditors of the said Wash Sher-
man, deceased, will take notice that
| will pass upon said application at
the January term, 1919, of the court
of ordinary Of Terrell county. and
that unless cause is shown to the
contrary, at said time, said leave
will be granted. This 9th day of De-
cember, 1918.
L. C. HOYL, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-12-31
BRINGS BACK WATF
OF BLEAK ARCTIC
HOMELESS CHILD OF THE FAR
NORTH BROUGHT TO UNITED
STATES BY EXPLORER.

After being imprisoned in a will
derness of ice and midnight darkness,
cut off from civilization by massive
glaciers and ignorant that his coun-
try had been plunged into the Euro
pean war, Tony Shannon, the first of
the Steffansson exploration to return,
has arrived in the United States.
Loneliness that drove some men to
madness and others to suicide stalked
the Arctic waste of snow, where the
only companions for this small group
of white men were primitive and un-
known tribes of Eskimos. For months
the light cleaned for but two hours
day. Shannon, however, saw hu-
mainly in the raw on that ice desert,
thousands of miles north of Point
Barrow, the farthermost point in
Alaska owned by the United States.
With the prospector came little
Eriszenia Tuktook, an Eskimo child
ten years old, adopted by Shannon.
Behind that peculiar transaction is a
story that throws a tender light on
the bleak live of the north. Eriszenia
was one of the few children taken on
that trail through the snow. Her
father, Charles Peepsuk, an Eskimo
trapper, took the little girl with him
wherever he went Shannon arrived
in the camp, little Eriszenia followed
the American over the icy trails and
called him grandpa"
Drowned While Trapping.
Something is going to happen to
me. Will you take care of the little
one?" said Peepsuk one day 1t was
the rivalry Of other tribes that the
Eskimo feared, but it was the menace
Of the Arctic that overlook him. Not
a month after Shannon had given his
promise the trapper was out in his
kiiak, near the Barter island, when
the skiff overturned. He was swal-
lowed without even a struggle in the
whirlpool The first thing that Shan
non did when he reached Point Bar
row was to take out legal papers Civ
ing him the guardianship Of the little
girl.
Since 1900 Shannon had been pros
pecting in Alaska. Never before had
he struck as far north as Victoria
land, where the new tribe, called by
Stefansson the blond Eskimos, is To-
Gated. Shannon said they are a prim-
tive but intelligent people who live
on this barren island, where for
more than six months of the year
there is perpetual night Never be-
fore had they seen white people. But
they were neither afraid nor hostile.
They wore no clothes but skins, and
ate no food but fish, bear meat, seal
and deer.
The face that won instant trust
from the Eskimo trader and the eye
that little Eriszenia looks to with
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-12-31
FOR ADMINISTRATION

Georgia, Terrell County-To all
whom it may concern: Lille Lane
having in proper form applied to me
for permanent letters of administra-
ton on the estate of Thomas Lane,
late of said county, this is to cite all
and singular the creditors and next
of kin of Thomas Lane to be and APP
pear at my Office within the time al
lowed by law, and show cause, if any
they can, why permanent administra-
ton should not be granted to Lille
Lane on Thomas Lanes estate. Wit
ness my hand and official signature,
this I'd day of December, 1918.
L. c, HOYL, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-12-31
BACK TO NATIVE LAND Is
PLAN OF THOUSANDS OF ALIENS
Applications for Passage Have Been
Made by 1,25O,OOO Foreigners.
Few Immigrants Expected.

AAAAA 3 oAANo @AP~ShSN'
Hundreds of thousands of foreign
ers in the United States are expect
ed to return to their native lands
across the Atlantic, now that the
guns have been stilled in the various
theaters of war. More than $780,
600 aliens have made applications
for passage at the Offices of steamship
companies during the past four years.
The immigration bureau has learned
from bankers in Pittsburg, Pa,
Cleveland, o., and the anthracite re-
gion of Pennsylvania that the aliens
have been saving a considerable por-
ton of their high wages in a plan to
return to the land of their birth be-
cause of the freedom they foresee
as a result of the allied victory.
More than 100000 are likely to re-
turn to their native Russia, Poland
and Bohemia.
There are approximately 15,000,-
600 aliens in the United States who
have not seen their relatives or
friends in Europe for more than four
long years, and they are anxious to
return to them and see whether they
have survived the ravages of the
war.