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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-07
BRITISH SUBJECTS HERE
MUST FIGHT OR co HOME
IS The ULTIMATUM GIVEN
Great Britain Gives Mandate and Her Attorney General Is
Here to Negotiate Reciprocal Draft Plans for the Two
Countries-Odd Kinks In International Problem.

from. CONSUMPTION in the American
army.
The British and Canadian Recruit
ing Mission has the names Of all
Britishers and Canadians of Ameri-
can draft age, but still lacks the
names of those between Is and 81,
and between 80 and Al. If the act of
Congress empowering the President
to draft Britishers between those
ages be passed, there will be NO i'm
mediate way of reaching them ex-
cept by public notice in the press.
However, the Mission has considera-
BILE information on this sub
ject not possessed by the Fed
eral government. This informa-
ton has been secured from various
der which registrants between the
ages of IS and SO have been com
PEELED to give complete information
concerning themselves Furthermore,
the Mission, through its numerous
branch recruiting offices n the var
ious parts of the United States, has
been able to secure many local lists
of Britishers between Is and 45, A
well-known Britisher who has spent
many years in the United States, and
who requested that his name be
withheld, said that he did not be-
lieve Congress would send to Great
Britain or Canada, Britishers OF
Canadians who would decline to vol
unteer for military service, However
| if they are of American draft age
they will be compelled to go into
the American army, If they do no
enter the army of Great Britain.
mo doubt, some people will thinl
it unjust that Brit4shers between Il
and 81 and 80 and Al should b.
drafted into the American arm,
| when there is no coInpulsion fo
Americans OF those ages, but it mus
be remembered that in England ever,
man between IS and Al is conscript
ed and only exempted for physica
unftness or because he is required
for an essential industry. Therefor
the Britishers in this country vii
certainly be no worse off than tn
Britishers in England"
A separate convention will be mad
probably by Canada, because the con
scription age is different in Canad
and only runs from 20 to "a. TIL
draft of Brftishers between Is an,
Al only applies to Englishme
Scotchmen and Irishmen.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-07
BRTTlSH-U. S.
AGREEMENT MUST
Be fulfilled

London. Jan. lit may be vain
strongly. that the United States and
ourselves, two great cousin nations,
are even by themselves in a position
TO bring about complete fulffl1ment
of the pledges that we have given
This was one of the assertions made
10y Sir EdWaEd Carson. minister with
out portfolio in the British War Cab
1net, at meeting here for the pur-
pose of launching a society to pro-
mote closer relations with Rurania.
Although speaking under the shadow
of the news of an afmistfce on the
Rnmanfan front. Sir Edward declared
that the Entente allies would continue
I'm their determination to carry out
their duty towards Rumania.
"I know of no end to this war that
Is possible without maintaining the
rights of Rumania and Serbia just as
much as those of Great Britain and
her Empire" said Sir Edward. ''I re-
peat the determination Of his Majes-
tyss Government that we will go on
70 the end with unity until we have
attatrsd the objects with which we
entered into the war. With our help
ERrbia, Rumania and Greece, the most
natural alliance in the whole work.
ought 70 build up a fabric which wifi
make not only for the liberty and life
OF their own people but will greatly
help in the solution of the problems
that will arise in the Near East"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-07
BOY SCOUTS TO
TAKE IMPORTANT
PART in WORK

Hartford Jan IL IS expected that
the Boy Scouts will play an exceed
1ng4y active part In the thrift move
1neut which Ii now under way in
Connecticut under the direction of
Howell Cheney, state director Tor the
national war savings committee
Heads OF the Boy Scouts in this state
have offered their services to Ri Che
ney, and it Is expected that tho boys
viii be able to render exceedingly
valuable service.
n h PLANNED to use the Scouts ex-
tsuE1ge2y in the house to house can
vRMeS which VIII soon be undertaken
in every city and tOEn IN the state.
1Eass meetings for boys VIII be held
10 train the boys to sell stamps, but
also to have them buy as many thrift
stamps and WEI savings certificates as
their means Will ALLOW. 1t is expect
ed that an appeal win be sent out to
an tho scouts IN the state to the effect
that the boys Of 1s17 should show the
same patriotism as their ancestors in
tho var Of ITS. They VIII be asked
tD 60 on record as doing everything
! in t1aef1s power to bring victory to this
country in the present war with Ger
many.
y MIR. Cheney also plans to extend
this campaign to the Campfire Girls
and other similar organizations OF
young women. These VIII be asked to
bear every bit as heavy a responsible
fly IN the movement as the boys. and
# Is expected that considerable rival.
ry Will result.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-07
COUNTESS CAUGHT SMUGGLING

Amsterdam, Jan. Caught at
Zevenaar by a special agent of the
Hague police, while she was attempt
ing to smuggle into Germany eleven
large boxes said to contain under
clothes, shoes, coffee, tea and other
foodstuffs, Countess Won Platen- has
been held at Arnheim court.
The Countess had carefully prepar-
ed for her encounter with the Gus
tom authorities by a telephone mes
sage supposedly from the foreign Of
flee at the Hague. and a telegram
from the local. German consul asking
for considerate treatment; but the
special agent arrived in time to over
rule these instructions and insisted
on examining the Countess luggage
where he found the contraband.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-07
Make APPEAL TO
CONSERVE LABOR
And Materials

Hartford. Jan Am appeal to the
people OF Connecticut to conserve
both labor and materials in order to
assist in the SUPPORT of the nations
armies in the field and to provide
them with eauiDment has.@een issued
by Howell Cheney stare director Of
the National War Savings Committee.
The appeal is as follows:
The War SAVINGS CauDaiEn is the
most effective means Of in1pressing
the citizens of this country with the
fact that we cannot szDDort vast
army in the field and a great navy at
sea and at the same time spend the
came amount Of money we used to
before the war for THINGS which may
be perfectly DrODer to puY in times
OF peace but which are not necessary
to the carrying on Of the great wal
which we are now fighting.
TT Is desired to impress upon tbs
American people that every citizen
must get behind the government which
is deToting its entire energies to wag-
warfare requires the putting of men
III G11S ES4C dthl hSAGD1QS LQSSn leu anu
clothed. 1t REQUIRES the production of
ships and shells. guns and rifles, mo-
tor trucks. saddle<y. aeropganes, hos
pstal supplies. food and a great va
riety OF goods the outD=z- of which
calls for vast industrial plants from
one eukb of the country to the other
manned by millions Of men and wo-
men vino serve their country as ef-
fectfveiY as are our soldiers and sail
OTIS.
@'Tf the American people continue tc
require all the pleasant and comfort
able Injuries which tnev consumed
before the war they are making il
necessary For other factories and
shops, also EMPLOYING r111lions OF mer
and women. to produce articles which
do not help to bring peace a da1
nearer, when thew might be devotins
themselves to the production Of tbs
necessary things which will help t.
/ win the war
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-07
FARMERS ENLIST
SNAKES, HAWKS,
And The OWLS
Supposed Enemies Of Man
kind Are Really Aids to
Food Conservation.
(By James H CoIIinsl


A Kansas farmer recently printed
in the Abilene Register, that state, the
following advertisement:
Notice have put bull snake
In my alfalfa field north of town to
catch the gophers. Please do not
bother him or shoot at him, as he is
a good, well-behaved snake and harm
less except to gophers and MICE
Whereupon Eastern newspapers
clipped it as a piece of humor.
But there is a very definite food
saving idea here. All over the coun-
try we have harmless snakes, capable
of rendering the utmost service pro
vided they are left alone. But even
country people find it difficult to let
harmless snake follow, unmolested, a
snakes legitimate business.
There is a certain big black snake
throughout the East common in
fields and around farmhouses. He
is not only harmless but whenever
| one sees him about the premises he
is diligently at work catching mice or
cleaning UP refuse. But he looks
deadly enough to the inexperienced
| eye, and, moreover, has an unfortun-
| ate curiosity. When he hears a horse
coming down a field row hitched to a
| cultiyator, guided by a boy, his nat
ural desire to know what is coming
! leads him to raise a quarter of his
| length from the ground and take a
| look, and nine times in ten the boy
stops the horse and virtuously slaugh-
tiers Mr.. Snake, thus killing a mouser
capable of catching far more rodents
than any tabby cat.
1t is the same with hawks and
owls. The owner of a flock of hens
sees an enormous hawk sailing ove1
the barnyard and brings it down with
a rifle, believing that he has destroy.
ed an enemy. But only two varietie;
of hawks in this country prey upor
hens, and neither of them sails ove1
4 the barnyard in that manner, for theil
line of attack is stealthy, through tree
and brush.
Likewise, with owls, which are
most persistent destroyers of small
animals harmful to crops and fooC
stuffs. There was a campaign of ow
and hawk, killing through the Eas
some years ago which went ia
enough to upset the balance of ma
ture locally and bring on perfec
plague of mice. When disease re
Guced the number of coyotes in thu
Northwest, some years ago, the farm
ers' joy at what they considered re
lief from a pest was soon turned int
alarm, as a plague of jack rabbits ant
gophers followed, the chief food o
the coyote.
In the conservation of food W,
need these helpers, not merely in wa
hut permanently, in the production
and conservation of food.
If the snakes, owls and hawks we
, able to write and vote, they woult
probably undertake a Campaign o
education" on their own behalf, 70
, better public understanding, or seel
protective laws in Congress. A
, man is the only writing and votin
, ! animal, it is clearly his duty to IN
= derstand the snakes, owls and hawks
t With understanding will come intelli
= sent protection.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-07

One of the most interesting ques-
lions that has engaged the attention
of Great Britain. and the United States
since the latter country entered the
war is the reciprocal draft. Public
attention Is once more focused on this
subject by the arrival in the United
States Of Sir Frederick Edwin Smith,
Acknowledgement of Great Britain,
who is here to put the finishing
touches on the tentative agreement
between the two countries bfOre it is
submitted to Congress for approval
Great Britain" said Sir Frederick
has made arrangements with prac-
tfcaIly all Of her Allies, whereby Brit
ish subjects OF military age may be
returned TO their own country with
the exception Of those who have al
ready volunteered for military ser
vice. It is the hope Of the British
government 10 make similar ar
Hangemeat with the United States so
that every Brftfsher and Canadian in
the United States who is in good
physical condition and OF military
age may serve his country. The PEG
pie worth while in Great Britain are
determined to see this war through
to q. victorious conclusion and there
! is no reason WAY every Brftfsher and
Canadsaa In the United States should
not do has part, provided he is able
! to do so"
The proposed draft convention be
tween the United States and Great
Rr4EaSn does not give England tht
pOsseEs 20 cOaScrSpt her own subject
in th1s country but it. permits Nh
-AKner4can government to conscrip
HBrfEA suEasects OF war age, that is
from - 10 Il. provided they do no
voluntarily enlist the British O
Czumdaan aEzafes AS soon as tn
dram Oonzentaon Is ratsf9ed by Con
greaS-and apparently it has to b
t1mB EstfRed-notIce will be given t
an BRITISH SUBJECTS through the press
eto, that ehey Will have 60 days il
w46Eh to enlist In the British or Cana
<aRan amna4eS, and If they fail to do s
they VIII Immediately become sub
tec4 to draft into the American army
II they desire to claim exemption
they must appear before the Brits
and Canadian Recruiting Mission, O
else take their case to the Births
Ambassador in Washington. If tn
Ambassador exemp$s them, they wi
be exempted under the proposed &C
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-07
FAMILY DUCTOR'S
GOOD ADVICE
To 60 On Taking ''Fruit-a-tITes'
Because They Did Her Good
RocHoN, JAN. 14th. f915.

1GCNA1CEN, OANS IIbA1S AOAS'
TT suffered for many years with ter
ciblo Indigestion and Constipation. L
had frequent dizzy spells and became
yreatly run down. A neighbor advised
me to try 'Fruit-a-tives''. did 50 and
to the surprise of my doctor, 1 began
to improve, and he advised me to so on
with "Fruit-a-tives"
1consider that owe my life to "Fruit-
a-tives" and want to say to those who
5uffer from Indigestion, Constipation. OF
Headaches-'try Fruit-a-tives' and you
willgetweH''. CORINE GAUDREAU.
SOC. box, fo- $3.50, trial size, Csc.
At all dealers or sent noSt-:d by Fruit
a-tives T Y.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-07
NATURALIZATION
LAWS ENDORSED

Hartford, Jan. THE Connecticut
State Council of Defense on recon-
mendation of its committee on For
eign Born Population has endorsed
Senate Bill 1854, now before Con-
gress which is a bill designed to
bring the naturalization laws up to
date, and which is being urged on
Congress as an emergency war meas
ure. Richard K. Campbell, commits
sioner of naturalization, wrote to the
council urging this action. The bill
has been reported favorably by the
immigration committee of the Senate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-07
A KIDNEY REMEDY
OF HIGH STANDARD

We are very favorably impressed
with DIR. Kflmer's Swamp-Root and
believe it has merit IN the diseases for
which it is intended. Our patrons
are pleased with the results obtained
and speak very favoraibiy regarding
it. When a kidney, liver and bladder
medicine is needed Swamp Root all
ways does the trick. and enjoys a
splendid reputation.
Very truly yours,
WILSON BROS.
White River Junction, VT.
May I, 1915.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-07

Secretary McAdoo announced that
363,941 insurance policies were taken
by American soldiers and sailors I'M
der the war insurance law
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-07

Baron Fuagitaro Ottori, the new
japanese minister to Mexico, an
nounced that Japan will not accept
any separate peace offer no matter
how advantageous.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-07
Letter to
DIR. KiIE7eP & Co.
Binghaznton, n. Y.
Prove What swa1np-Root viii Do For

Prove What Swamp Root viii Do For
You
Send ten cents to DR.. Ki1rner & Co.,
Binghamton. N. Y. for sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone. You
will ALSO receive a booklet of valuable
information. telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be sure
and mention the Bridgeport Times.
Regular medium and large size bottles
for sale at all drug stores.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-07

Chairman Hurley of the Shipping
Board asked Congress for sS2.0OooOe &c
build more ship buildi1S PA~---
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-07

An automatic clock-work torpedo
for chasing and destroying U-boats
has been invented by Rev. Thomas j.
Glynn of Beaver Falls, Pa. The fly
ing fish torpedo will loop the loop and
dip the dip under sea. The wings
and fins are used as diving rudders
and are controlled by clock work. The
side wings OF rudders give buoyancy
and support to the torpedo. These
rise and flap like the wings of bird
or the flying fish, and make the tor
pedo rise or dive by a transom lever
working automatically within the
torpedo. The torpedo is propelled by
a gasoline motor and will run for
hours.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-07

FUNERAL BOUQUET AND
DESIGNS
JOHN RECK & SON
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-07
II, the Old
Country

have a reputation
l. for tea-making. They
seem to ''know how"
You'll accomplish the
same results if you'll just
use Van Dyk's teas. Mod
crate in price superlative
in quality.
Good old fashioned
Formosa Oolong Tea, ID. 45c
Oolong & Green Mix. ID. 45c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-07

The Weather Bureau has issued
warning of an intense southwest
storm from Jacksonville. Fla. to Will
mington. N C.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-23

>nrICE and after this date | will not
I've resronsihle for any bills unless CON
tracted nv myself T. GRANT. 1888
" second street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-23
SHAMPOOING, SCALP TREATMENT.

MRS Nj NICHOLSON shampooing. scalp
treatment. facial massage, vibratory treat
nnent. hair dressing. also electrical massage.
2O9 \. Franklin 81 ID. & a. 3697 ].
stAAIl GOING ana scalp treatment al
your home. Phone ART W Bertha NJ
Ernest. 428 j.. Sixth street. out -of-Luwn
appointments acceDUod
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-23
CLEANERS AND DYERS

A. MARTIN. Tailor Cleaning. Dyeins,
Pressing. Securing. Repairing of ladies
and gentlemen's clothing Work called for
and delivered, 705 w Eighth street. ID. n A
4036 j Automatic li26
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-23

NoTtCE-Knsghts of the Golden EeS,o o
order, including the Temples Of LADIES ~
the Golden Eagie will meet IN room ~
Masonic Temple Sunhay mornins. ,.nd
Ncmher "a l9iS At 9.A5 a. m. 70 art.nbh ab
services at st. rAais NJ. r., Church tsn.ai
aud Jackson streets Rev. G. l.. hupo"i"
past or.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-23

LOCAL and long distance hauling. kea-
sonsnlc rates Owner drivers Ftvc-ton
trucks Gail siUs W United Transporta-
Ton co.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-23
FARMS TO LET.

FARM To LET. 65 ACRES.
Brandywine hundred. near railroad sta
ton Buildings and fences IA good con-
dltiOn Fruit in variety and sbundancs.
Running water Al buildings. Apply -
NJ ID. Crossan. Real Estate Department,
Equitable Trust Co.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-23
FACE SPECIALIST.
kAIE skELlALlSf
Branch OF the
HDl DEN INSrlT JTkDk-

HOLDEN INSTITUTION.
Have YOU any objectionable feature os
YOUR iaCe1 Is your Dose missbapSn IN any
way DO YOUR chteks sax Have you
bagginCss over or under your eyes Are
your checks hollow Have you freckics or
faoi,.S or othcr discotOratiop Of the skin
ANY or ali OF these defects. shich are SD
annoying, can De remedleu promptly by our
DalnteSS method without ncunvcnSeUce Ne
iOss OF tlnfc. CAN and tnves gate Tor YOUR
sctf Equitable building. k9Im 90. VIII
ninston. lei Phone lisa "A Yrs n. IA.
10 , d. m, TO . .. IN
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-23
HAVE A TALK WITH PALMER

Who would not give a trltle
10 prevent what ne would give a thousand
worlds TO cure = The uninsured. National
Itfe lpS. Co OF " tNtutusl Charles u.
Palmer General Manager. $40 kquitahie
Building. Wilmington, Del.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-23

NoTlCE-From this date | will not G
responsible for any bills unless contrac.ea
by myself.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-23
FEMALE HELP WANTED.

ASSISTANT mntron wanted in institu-
tion Middle-aged widow preferred. Sal
AIRY and board. Good home. Address l.. ..
Box 692. Wilmington. Del.
BOOkkEEPER--StAte ago. expericnco And
salary expected Address 81 Every
Evening Office.
CASHIER wanted. Apply Second and
Jackson streets.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-23
AUTOMOBILES To HIRE.

TAM SERVICE Quick dependable. with
reasonable rates. From anywhere 20 any
where. anytime. Call s2S West Ninth
stree.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-23
FOR RENT-REAl. ESTATE.

FOR RENT-Eight-r0om stone house with
bath and electric light. On Springs trolley
AT Falkland SO month. Phone 12i0.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-23

NOTICE Would the party who louhu w, tI'
glasses in rase with the name OF WIN m,n,
II stewart 52t West street, pieaSt iNtul" ,s
ro ,hc same or communicate with hlm-
Reward
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-23
HELP WANTED.
WOMEN'S SPECIALS.

CAEI ETS-~I .uUL carpets and rugs wanted
40 clean. Rotn phones. George r, Lang
TO-. lzG5 Orange stress
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-23
MALE HELP WANTED.

AMBITIOUS MEN WANTED. GOOD
orhNiHGss ,,, FOR Eo MEN MEMS WHO Mp
CHANICAL TRADES BY START
ING IN As HELPERS. NO EN-
PERIENCE NECESSARY. ONLY
MEN WHO ARE ANXIOUS TO
LEARN AND ADVANCE THEM
SELVES WILL RE CONSIDERED
tOR THksE POSITIONS. WE
MED MIN AS LEARNERS ON
the FOLLOWING TRADES PIPE
tlTTEkS. MilLWRlGHTS. kLEC-
TkICtANS. SHkET METAL WORK
EkS. PIPE tUNEREkS. CARPEN-
TkkS, PAINTERS, ROGERS.
BOlLERMAkEkS AND MACHlN-
lSTS. THIS PERMANENT IN
DuSTRI ALSO NEEDS EAPERl-
ENCED MECHANICS IN ALL THE
ABOVE LINES. FROM WHINING
TON TAKE THE CHESTER troll
LEY OR TAKE THE PENNA. RAIL
ROAD. GET OFF AT NAAMAN'S
STATION. NEAR MARCUS HOOK.
NATIONAL ANiLlNE & CHEMi-
CAL Co, LARGEST MANQFAC-
TURERS OF DYES IN AMERICA
APPLY AT THE NEAREST u. 5.
EMPLOY MENT OFFICE. BRING
THIS AID WITH YOU.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
COMMUNITY CHAIRMEN AP.
POINTED.

In order to prosecute a vigorous
campaign for recruits for 7. N. 9. A
work in France the county has been
thoroughly organized. DR.. H. A. Dit
mer has been appointed chairman Of
the county organization and the, fol
lowing men represent the various
communities on the county commit
tee:
Rev. A. w. Virgins, Earlville.
Il Rev. Mr.. Philip. Colesburg.
Rev. Mr.. Panslau, Colesburg, Zion
Church.
Geo. M. Dittmer. Emanuel Church.
DR.. Dimmitt, Greeley and Oneida.
Rev. e. E. Prescott, Delhi and Della
ware.
JudsOn Lane, Masonville.
Rev. Mr.. Eastman, Dundee.
Rev. w. H. Ensign, Hopkinton, Sand
Spring and Buck Creek.
C. A. Swindell, Silver Creek.
At the present time there are about
fifteen men who are considering work
in France, and applications are being
considered by the headquarters IN
Dubuque.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
ly went into wooden cases and the
steel used in nails.
L. MATTHEW'S, ST.,
County Food Administrator.
Buy Liberty Bonds.
DEAR HOME FOLKS OF DELAWARE
COTINTY.

OVON4
1t is perfectly natural for us Home
Folks of Delaware county to think at
this time of the Reconstruction work
of our boys at the U. s. A. hospital at
Fort Des Moines. 1t is going on rap
idly under the personal supervision
of our commanding OFFICER, Lieut. Col.
Cooper and our hospital mother, Mrs.
Dessa Carlton, who is making things
look like Home to the boys, with the
aid of the State w. G. T. U. Last re-
port, IS boys from overseas were
there and some Of them Iowa boys.
What will you do to help, Home Folks
Last Saturday a Woman's Exchange
Of canned fruit, Jelly, and butter was
conducted at the Massage parlor and
over So was realized as result. Next
Saturday and for several Saturdays
canned fruit, jelly, etc, baked beans,
breads, cookies, cakes, buildings, etc.,
chicken, fancy work and other things
that you Home Folks would like to
bring in for sale and buy.
To get better acquainted, Mrs. Edith
Scanlon is chairman of the County
Committee of Hospital Work.
Yours sincerely,
JENNIE "A. YOUNGREEN,
Chairman Local Committee.