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Mohave County miner., 1918-01-12
SMALLPOX PATIENT DIES

This week one of the little Mexican children at the local section house died of smallpox. Another child is re- ported to be dying of the same dis ease.
 The family came here from Mexico a few weeks ago and it is probable that they carried the germs with them fro mthat place. The home has been quarantined and it is not thought probable that the disease will spread. The death of the child is the first death from that cause in Kingman.
Mohave County miner., 1918-01-12
POETRY WITH A POINT

The value of a thought doesn't de- pend upon the way it's expressed. Take this poem, for instance, by Mir. Frank Grimes of Abilene, Tex. It may not wither Milton's laurels, but it says something just the same:
 FORTH FROM THE POT His father was born in Baden, His mother Somewhere in Spain; They plighted their troth and breasted
 the froth
 Across the Raging Main. The boy he was quiet and sober; He never was heard to brag. He never enthused when the Anthem
 was used
 And he never saluted the flag. He never would cuss the kaiser, He never would praise Our Land; He purchased no Bond and he wouldn't
 respond
 When we asked: Where do you
 stand?" He couldn't read anything English, He got his grammar all twisted. But when we got ready to grapple
 with Freddy
 The son-of-a-gun enlisted! Slang for Fritz.
Mohave County miner., 1918-01-12

c. N. Nickell is home from Los An geles, where he had been purchasing goods for his store.
Mohave County miner., 1918-01-12

Mary Eleanor Cohenour is home from San Diego, where she spent a few weeks with her daughters.
Mohave County miner., 1918-01-12
R. P. wHEELoCK, ENGINEER

k. P. Wheelock, at one time county engineer for Mohave county, but for several years a resident of Battle Creek, Mich, passed through Kingman Tuesday last on his way to San Fran cisco. Mir. Wheelock is a first lieuten- ant and expects to be transferred to France within the next month or two. He has many friends in this county who wish him luck in all his encoun- ters with the Huns.
Mohave County miner., 1918-01-12
PERSONAL MENTION

R. s. Billings is home again from a business trip to San Francisco.
Mohave County miner., 1918-01-12

s Slang for Fritz.
Mohave County miner., 1918-01-12
] BASEMENT FIRE 1 CAUSES ALARM

Firs in bundle of excelsior in the basement of the Central Commercial Company store this afternoon caused a hurry call for all manner of fire ap- paratus. The fire was extinguished without loss other than the smoking up of the basement. The fighters realized what it feels like to be "gassed."
Mohave County miner., 1918-01-12
CONSERVING

Save the waste; control the taste; Eat corn bread and rye; Meatless days, wheatless days, Eat less cream and pie. For the Allies sake, cut out the cake Save food and win-or die; Keep fighters fit-this your bit, That is the reason why.
 Dallas News.
Mohave County miner., 1918-01-12

J. F. Meikle, manager of the Jack man properties, departed the first of the week to Berkeley, where he will visit with his family for a short time. Mir. Meikle reported that he had open ed a nice showing of molybdenite ore in the properties, and also that copper and silver was showing in the other veins of the group.
Mohave County miner., 1918-01-12

Notice is hereby given that this company will not be responsible for any debts contracted by any of its employees, except on a,Rritten order signed by an officer of this company.
 J. H. Smith, Sec'y.
Mohave County miner., 1918-01-12

M. P. Chapman, who has farmed a large ranch on the Big Sandy the past dozen years, is a Kingman visitor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-22
NATURE OF COURAGE
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A N EXCHANGE, reporting recent of Rev. Will EA liam Horace Day, makes this eloquent and learned pastor say "he courage of battalion is greater than the courage of the least courageous man."
 chain stronger than its weakest link But the weak est link does not control the strength of net Nor is the hu spirit measured by the equation of the weakest
 battalion is usually strong its most courageous leader is nearly always strong it's average Conditions very uncommon where the coward sam- pede the courageous The organization of the battalion makes the coward act with He has to choose between two pers he goes forward, the enemy may kill him. If he away, his comrades will kill him. Going forward chance; backward, no chance.
 The of the strength of the world not that of the chain, but of the battalion The world is than its i'm beetles; tends to be wise its strongest units.
 glance at the material will make this assertion easier to understand It takes Simon Lake invent submarine afterward very ordinary build submarines The strenof the strongest becomes reinforcement quality ofthe weakest is not otherwise in the of the weakest today reinforced by spirit { ual progress of the strongest
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-22
LACKING UP MCLEAN

C ENATOR MCLEAN has tender heart He made great fight jO to give international birds square deal He will prob ably be willing to give the of Connecticut square dea Senator Mclean isn't the type of man to lead fororn hope. While suffrage was in its infancy while the fate of the equal franchise doubt too much to expect the senator that he would be champion of what had arrived If in time past he had favored suffrage, where would he votes in return for those he would ose
 But things have changed Votes for is sure as anything be. There is only question about Connec tcut? When?
 Connecticut may be the very last state in the Union to enanchse women; perhaps the last civilized community in the world may to pass, that women will vote in Connecticut they have been enanchsed by the Zuus, the Sudanese and the head hunters of Borneo.
 will not be the fauto Connecticut people, who wish to enfranchise It win be the fault of antquaed electoral system the back number statesmen which that system has produced
 The liquor what previously restrained Connecticut statesmen from equal franchise enthusiasm But the liquor sunk to low ehb that in politics poor to pay it reverence
 There shaces the activities of Senator Mclean except those of habit and thought inflexibly ossfied.
 The of Connecticut are going to Washington to inn the Senator We hope they succeed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-22
LAST TRIBUTE
 PAID TO DEAD
 SOLDIER BOY Private James F. Hickey Laid at Rest With Full
 Military Honors. VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA AT CAMP DEVENS Children Stand in Line With American Flags as Fun
 eral Passes School.

The first military funeral of a Bridgeport drafted soldier took place this morning when more than 500 per- sons gathered at Sacred Heart R. C.. church to pay their final tribute of respect to the memory of Private James F. Hickey who died last week at Camp Devens, Aver, Mass, follow ing g. short illness of pneumonia.
 The funeral cortege, comprising of 36 limousnes, and one of the longest ever held in the South End, moved from the bereaved residence, 364 Gregory street at 8:30 o'clock. As the funeral procession was passing the Sacred Heart parochial school, the school children with heads bowed and American flags in right hands stood in front of the school as a mark of re- spect and honor to one of it's gradu- ates.
 A solemn mass of requiem was of fered up for the repose of his soul at g o'clock by Rev. Thomas Mooney. Rev. Richard F. Moore, L.L.D., of f1ciated as deacon and Rev. John A. Sullivan, sub-deacon. Rev. Charles M. Kelly, assistant at St. Patrick's R. c. church was master of ceremonies. Schmidt's requiem mass was sung by the choir composed of Miss Katherine Lombard, Miss May Casserly Miss Lydia Walsh, Miss Lenore Heffernan Mrs John Casserly, Miss Teresa O'Brien, William Chew and Joseph Miller. As the body was beng borne into the church, the choir sang "On- ward Christian Soldiers" Miss Cas- ser1y rendered Ave Maria" at the of fertory. After the services William Chew sang 'Libera." At the termina- tion of the services, Miss Walsh rend- cred Face to Face" As the pro- cession was leaving the edif1ce Joseph Miller sang Calvary The floral of ferings were many and of exquisite beauty.
 Rev. Richard F. Moore, L,L.D., de livered a very touching eulogy dwell | ing on the duties of a, soldier, the sacrifices it entails and of the char acteristics and patriotism of Private Hickey.
 Delegations from Company A, 304th Infantry to which unit Private Hickey was attached and Company F, Fourth Regiment, c. H. G., under command of Captain Dennis E. Kelley, escorted the body from the house to the church and thence to it's final resting place, St. MichaePs cemetery.
 Two firing squads one from the Home Guard and the other from Headquarters company, 3O4th Infan- try headed by Corporal Walter Casey fired three volleys over the grave Traps" were also sounded. The pail bearers, members of the young mans company at Camp Devens, were Cor poral John Keley who came as 3 guard of honor over the body, Private Jeremiah Lavin, Private John R. Kel. ly, Private Frederick Kelley, Private Lawrence MoIloy and Private James Connors.
 Rev. Fathers Moore, Mooney an6 Sullivan accompanied the cortege tc the cemetery where a committal ser. vice was read by Father Moore.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-22
PUBLIC RAILROADS


D URING THE MANY decades that railroads existed pr D vae property operated without let hindrance for pr vate benefit the spirit of competition destructive of other of transport Water transport crushed by the rail roads, acquired by them and subordnaed The canals bought up crippled and rendered of little railroads brooked rivals As consequence of this partisan and selfish policy most of the railroads finally destroyed them selves profit taking nsions and ruined themselves service.
 Public ownership is repairing the wounds that private ownership made The railroads being operated unity among themselves Water transport is being built ad and accessory The water being restored where possible.
 Direct and beneficial is the action of Mr. McAdoo in ing the great canal system of the State of New York This system we'll handled will enough heavy commodities relieve the railroads Its full operation will utterly break traffic eup in all this end of the United States with opera ton of few cargo steamers along the New England coasts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-22
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DOUGLAS DREW TO ADDRESS MEMBER OF ELKS FRIDAY

Douglas Drew, an American whp fought for two years with the Britis army and was wounded at Vin1y Ridge the first time the American colors went over the top, will be the guest of the Bridgeport Lodge of Elks Fri day evening at war rally to be held in honor of Liberty Day as proclaimed by President Wilson.
 Drew was wounded in the Vimy Ridge battle, but has recovered suf- fcient1y to be able to do war work, al- though not yet fit to go back to the trenches. He will tell some. of his experiences and the need of arousing the war spirit in this country.
 Every member of the EIks is urged to be present Friday evening to re- ceive the distinguished visitor and will have the privilege of bringing a friend with him. In addition to the talk by Drew there will be other en- tertainmen.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-22
FREDERIC VILLIERS.

One of the most famous and ex- perienced of all the correspondents in the present war is the veteran Frederic Villiers, who will be sixty six years old tomorrow. This is the seventeenth war which MT. Vil1iers has lowered, and consequently knows a thing or two about warfare. Villiers was born in London on April 23, 1852, and studied art in France. He was war artist for the Graphic in Serbia in 1876, and correspondent and artist With the Russian army dur ing the Russo Turkish war in 1877. The following year he was with the fighting men in Afghapistan, and then made a trip around the world. The Egyptian war next occupied his per and brush, and. in 1884 he was ic Eastern Soudan, in the Broken Squara at Tamai. Abyssinia, the Nile, Khar- toum, in the Desert, with the Serbians invading Bulgaria in 1886, in Burma, across Canada with the Governor Gen. eral and a lecture tour of America the Japanese army at Port Arthur, ! the Greek war against Turkey in 1897, Omdurman, the South African war, again with the Japs at Port Arthur, the Spanish army in Moroc- co, the war between Turkey and Italy, | the two Balkan wars, the European i con1agration-thus may be briefly outlined the career of this man whose life has been so replete with adven- | ture and excitement. His first exper- fence in actual war in Pleva, when Archibald Forbes was his companion. Villier was the first to use a moving picture camera in wartime, and the first to use a bicycle in campaigning 1 Scores of times he has had narrow
 escapes from death, but fate has al- ways been kind to him. During the present war he has made may battle-
 seld sketches, and he is just as able | a writer as he is an artist.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-22
OBJECT TO NEW SALOON NEAR THE
 RUSSIAN CHURCH

Desire for the general uplift of the members of his church from con dominating influences is theEeason as- signed by the Rev. Alexander Ven iaIninof, pastor of the Holy Russian Ortho&Ax Greek church in Hallett street for his objection to the transfer Of ltquor license owned by M. Mc- Padden from 93 Booth street to 660 HaI1stt street An additional reason is that the new location is but 180 feet from the church property.
 County Commissioners Crawford and Ballard heard the remon- trants to the transfer of the license in the Superior Court room this morn ing, all of the trustees of the church, headed by Michael Jankua, presi- dent, and 33 others protesting against the transfer of the license.
 McPadden was the first witness, asking for the transfer, and was fol- lowed by Aaraon Fraubert, Anton Hell and May Bobi, who favored it.
 Attorney B. o. Hull said he would claim for the remo4strants that the place Is .unsuitable there are enough saloons in the section now, and that the new location is within 20 feet of the church property. This latter con- ton was opposed by Theodore Steiber for the applicant, and a measurement will be necessary.
 Father Veniaminoff, the first wit ness for the remonstrants. said action had been taken by the church trus- tees at a regular meeting, and they were unanimous in opposition. He told the commissioners the church property isHonly 1so feet distant from
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-22
SIGN OF THE TIMES

HERE WAS day when the public notice, that husband
 would not be responsible for the debts of his wife little less than tragedy unless the had property The occupations the wife limited and the small
 Times have changed Twice recently local advertising have exhibited wives, in counter advertisement repu diatin9 the bills and contracts of the husbands
 The notices printed for the wives somehow had ring sincerity if the economic power did in fact abide upon the side of the women.
 One hopes the husbands in these prepared to military duty Having abandoned the support of their wives they due for class one if eighteen years forty-fVe.
 Today is easier for women to find employment than Nearly all occupations open them and the pay ofSEomen is becoming higher
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-22
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the location of the proposed saloon; that there IA saloons now in Hallett Street without counting any upon the side streets; that there are two public and three parochial schools near by; that the saloons set a bad example to the children, and there has been many quarrels, shooting, and. stsbbing affrays due to the saloons. He said his church does not forbH drinking. but it should be done'in a decent way.
 Under cross-examination Father Veniaminof admitted that there is now one saloon on the corner in ques- tion which is only 190 feet from the church property but he had never made any objection to it because it was there before the church came to the location. He claimed 5000 mem bers for his church and an average attendance of more than 500 each Sunday! He said he knew nothing of a Russian political club said to, have rooms on another corner of the same streets.
 Several other members of the church were examined, and then a continuance was granted to make
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-22
M M'ADOO'S VOICE
 HOARSE,TALK|NG
 RECORD NO GOOD

Washington, April 22.---In every American hope with a talking ma chine a Liberty loan speech by Sec retary McAdoo was to have been a feature of the present bond selling campaign. Weeks ago MT. McAdoo made the speech in his office with a wax record as audience. Manufac- turers of the record arranged to sell it at a nominal price as a patriotic duty and publicity managers heralded the speech.
 But the reBrd did not appear and investigation today showed that MT. McAdoo had a severe cold the day the speech was made and manufac- turers declined to reproduce record that was hoaTse.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-22
PEACE LEAGUE
 GROWS MILITANT

New York, April 22.---The League to Enforce Peace sent out today invi- taions for the Win the War for Permanent Peace" convention in Philadelphia on May Is and r. Will liam Howard Taft, president of the League to Enforce Peace, will pre- side at the convention The coAven- tion will seek ito sustain the deter mination of ouh people to fight until Prussian militarism has been defeat led; to confirm opposition to 9 aSr- u1anent peace: and to focus attention on the only advantage the American people hope to gain from the war---a permanent peace guaranteed by a league of nations"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-22
SEEKS TO FORBCLOSE

Action for foreclosure has beer filed in the Superior Court by Pren- tice W. Chase of New Haven, agains Elizabeth B. Colt of Ridgeheld, tt collect upon a note dated Dec. 22 1916, and upon which S1,456.68 1
 claimed to be still due.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-22
Wash Skirts

Never in any former season have there ap- peared such attractive White Skirts of tailored style.
 Plain and Striped Gabardines.
 White Poplin and Bed ford Cords.
 White and Natural Ramie Linen.
 All of distinctive style, perfectly tailored, with unique belts, pock- cts and large white but tons of sea-pearl or white crochet.
 A most satisfactory showing.
 Piques, $2.95 Plain or Fancy,
 $3.95 and $4.95 Gabardine,
 $5.95 and $6.95 All Linen Skirts,
 $7.50 and $8.5O Petticoat RuffIes In fine quality sa- tine, $1.5O Taffeta and Messaline Ruffles,
 $2.25, $2.5O, to $s.5O All nicely made and a good assortment of col OTIS from which to select. Notion Stock, main floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-22
BLESSED SERVICE FLAG.

With appropriate ceremony a handsome service flag with about 15O stars representing the young men of the parish in the army or navy was blessed last evening at the Church of the SBiessed Sacrament by Rev. T. B. SuEtz, pastor, during the celebration of solemn vespers. There was a large congregation present. Relatives of men, in the service acted as the spon-t soE. Rev. Father Chadwick, chap, lain of the Maine at the time that vessel was blown up 20 years ago, de- Iivered the sermon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-22
Early Showing of Summer Furs


 The comfortable fashion of wearing Fur Scarf about the shoulders chilly days matter in what month they come, gains favor every year. A motor or trolley ride tde going away for few days when one may be greeted with a sudden change to cool weather may occasion need for extra warm gar ments. Fur Scarf is light, and usually charming thing to carry At times when fun is wanted, it is wanted very badly and often bad cold may be avoided if there is the comforting warmth of fur across the shoulders.
 A charming line of Shoulder Scarves now being shown.
 Extra large Hudson Seal Stoes, IA X 72 inches,
 special at $75.0O Natural Lynx Scarves, full skins $425O and $45.OO Cross Fox Scarves, $75.OO Silver Fox, $5O.OO and $75.OO Beaver, 937.5O and 5000 Good assortment of small Hudson Seal Scarves,
 $20.OO to $3500
 On the second floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-22
PRIVATE HICKEY

ID RIVAFE JAMES F. HICKEY buried today with mill
 tary honors. He is almost the first whose name will written the book of the devoted who gone out from during these days to serve Godnd country Proud
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-22
DUKE FREDERICK DEAD.

Amsterdam, April 22-Duke Fred erick IT, ruler of the German duchy of Anhalt, Is dead. He was 61 years old
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-22

his kindred and proud his fellow citizens in the midst or their These moments of mingled pride and gef are prophetic of what yet be- War is not fought without sac rce Private Hickey the herald of numbers of hero dead to
 hom Bridgeport will hereafter erect its lofie monuments
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-22
Small Flags

American, French, British, with silver plat ed pole and standard, especially nice for table decoration, .
 $1.W complete
 A Shampoo Powder Made in America from a celebrated Russian formula by reliable and skillful chemists. It is very beneficial to the scalp and hair.
 Large package, 50 cts
 Toilet Section, main floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-22

The main buildi1g and many small CT ones o2 Che Tarentum Glass Co.,, at Breckenridge, Pa, near Pittsburgh. were burned, with a loss of $150, 900.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-22

A Silver Chest Mahogany finish,with 26 pieces of Oneida Par Plate, Monroe pattern, Colonial or bright finish,
 5000
 Silver Section. Jewelry Section Knitting Needles, en- amel or silver tipped,
 $1.M and $1.5O Yarn Holders, S1.W
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-22

SWEET PEAS, VToLETs. TULIPS,
 DAFFODIS.
 JOHNeREOK-A q SON.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-22
Voile Dresses

Made in attractive models with vest, wide organdy collar and tunic overskirt, which is draped full. These are in medium lavender, pink or blue, closely fig ured grounds which will not soil too quickly.
 $6.95 special Fancy Striped and Figured Voiles and Dimities of better qual- 1Iy, uLdue up III udIIkIy fashions,
 $7.5O $8.5O
 and 5000
 Linen Dresses Old Blue, Natural, Rose Pink and White, tailored nicely, with large pearl buttons,
 $13.5O and $500
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-22

Separate Skirts Black Taffeta, regular price $7.50,
 $5.95 Fancy Plaids, sports eff fleets, $500 All Wool Serge Skirts for common and bus mess wear,
 S5.95 and $7.50
 Second floor:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-22

Dresses
 Silk and Crepe de Chine One special group of thirty-fve dresses, all quite new, made in pretty straight silhouette style with a touch of embroid- cry on waist, collar, belt or sleeves. Sizes 16 to A A,
 $l0.50 special
 A second group of forty-fve dresses, all de- sirable, and many appro- priate for afternoon or evening, in navy blue, black, pearl gray, light and dark brown, rose, tan and coral,
 Sl7.50 special
 Second floor.