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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18

Times may be left at Carten Bros Stratford Garase. Main street.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22
MAKE PET OF CAPTURED MULE
Allied Soldiers in France Play With
tsssnaI That Once Was in the
Service OF the Kaiser.

At the battle Of Loos. bOmbers cap
tured a shivering German mule. which
they dubbed Kaiser Bill, says Boys
Life, the Boy Scouts Magazine But
the new Kaiser Bill was very intel
ligent. and friendly toward his captors.
so the men thought that. to be fair 70
the mule they had better drop the
Kaiser and call him just plain Billy.
Billy earned his rations by towing
about the brigade bOmb-cart. When
of duty the men used 70 play with
him He would answer TO his name.
and come trotting over when his mas
ter called. Billy i still with the bri-
gade, and the men say that he tows
those bombs up to the dump for use
against the Germans with the greatest
relish.
1t is odd 70 see a big. rough. hard
ended soldier in q trench as he fOndleS
a little trench kitten. his features soft
ening. poor little beggar.' he thinks
so helpless and weak And its
warm-and living
Car anything erase from the char
acter Of man those traits which make
life worth while-pity. love. and
mercy? Ease and luxury may: but
trouble. hardship and danger never.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22
B0ScHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

viii quiet your cough. soOIhe the in
fammadOn OF g sore throat and lungs.
stop irritation in the bronchial tubes.
insuring q good nights rest. free from
coughing and with easy expeer0ration
in the morning Made and sold in
America for ffty-two years. A Won
derful prescription. assisting Nature in
building up your general health and
throwing off the disease. Especially
useful in lung trouble. asthma. Group.
bronchitis, euc. For sale IN sll civil
lied cog1tries-Adv.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22
ITALIANS SPURN
NEW PEACE OFFER
PROMPTLY Reject TEMPTING
OFFER FROM AUSTRIA
AND GERMANY
Allies viii Give the Italian Govern
nent Every Aid in Resisting Thrust
at Lombsrdy Expected as Result
Of Refusal.

Washington. - Italy has spurned a
new and tempting peace offer from
Austria and Germany.
This fact was officially confirmed in
diplomatic information reaching Wash
ington March 49, II formed one Of the
principal bases Of the success Of the
just concluded meeting Of the inter
allied war council in London.
According to diplomatic advices re-
ceived here Tuesday. the result Of the
war council, upon which it issued a
new defiance 10 the central powers and
a new pledge to fight for victory. may
be summed up as follows:
"First-West Of Suez the allied line
is firm, in a political and military
sense. Every possible military DISPOSE
ton to meet-and in some Instances
10 more than meet-a German often
sive has been efficiently made
"Second-East Of the Suez the Ger
man menace is recognized as for the
present remote. Though the entente
statesmen are reported to have been
unanimously in favor of japanese in
PREVENTION in Siberia, they are also re-
ported as willing 10 await the crystalh-
cation Of events in Russia and a pos
sible change Of the attitude of the
United States before taking actual
measures 10 meet the German advance
with the help OF Japan.
The decision Of the council with re-
spect to Italy is reported TO have pro-
duced a particularly happy result. The
council, in effect, has recognized the
vital Importance of the Italian link
in the allied chain which binds Ger
many on the west. With the full CO.
operation Of Italy. steps have been
taken TO help her meet the great thrust
at the LOmbardy plains, Of which fresh
evidences have developed within the
last few days.
The peace offer to Italy is understood
to have been Of the most generous ma
ture and to have come from a direct
official source. II was promptly re-
jected by Italy, as only a part OF the
political drive accompanying the Teu-
ton thrust at LoInbardy The shifting
of the German attack 10 the westward,
as indicated in dispatches from Swift
erland and Italy and recently received
here. was recognized as a menace 10
effective Italian cooperation in the
war. Should the Germans reach Bres-
cha. it was recognized that even if
Italy continued 10 fight, as Premier Or
landO pledged her TO. her work would
be little more effective than that of
Siberia and Rumania.
Similar tenders OF peace, accom-
panied by threats OF a drive, We're re-
ported at the councils to have been
made TO Serbia and even 10 France.
Not only We're all rejected. but. accord
ing 10 the reports here. the delegates
to the council left assured of the fact
-hat ample military provision has been
taken to meet every possible military
threat.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22
Loo Much.

A playwright and an actor were in
conversation when the former, who
has been none too successful of late,
exclaimed glOomily:
People will praise my work after
am dead"
'Well." said the actor, in a consol-
ing tone, perhaps you are right but
don't you think its a great deal Of
sacrifice TO make for a little praise?"
-Everybody's Magazine.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22
His ArmIess Joke.

That all misfortune is only relative
is indicated by the philosophy of the
armless man who, for many years, has
been carrying copy" from a down
town news agency to the uptown news
papers at night. An editor on his way
to his midnight luncheon had washed
his hands when he discovered that the
towel was missing. AS the armless
copy" carrier passed he heard the ed
itor say something more forceful than
elegant. You ought to be like me,
and then you wouldn't need any
towel" said the armless one, laughing
contentedly.-New York Times.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22
Always Particular.

He had been the nuUriest OF nuts
before he trod the paths Of crime; and
he was 10 be hanged on the following
day.
Have you any request u maker
inquired the governor OF the prison.
according 10 ume-hOnOred tradition
We'll. If you could let me lie the
moose myself" suggested the con
demned one Never did care for
those rsady-made ties-don'I want TO
start now
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22
TaIks Too Much.

-Sir. you do ne a great wrong to
call ne an addlepate. You have no
scientific Instrument for gauging my
brain power
= don't need = scientific instrument
for that purpose. sir You have an
instrument yourself that gives you
away
What Is thats-
Your tongue. "-Birmingham Age
Herald
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22
Retribution.

What are you working on. there g
"A hymn OF hate replied the poet
sternly.
Dear me, Don't you know the
American government discourages any
thing OF thar kindg"
~Oh. yes. But this is none Of the
governments business. II Is addressed
10 a neighbOr OF mine who has played
over There on his phOnOgraph every
night FOR the past seven weeks. -
Age-Herald.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22

shington.-Mounted Officer Law
renee H. FarqChar of the Washington
police force shot and killed Mrs Harry
White. probably fatally wounded Mrs
Mary Farquhar. his wife; seriously
wounded Harry White and Clarence
w Tripplet, and then killed himself.
The shooting took place at the resi-
deBee of Harry White, where Mrs.
Farquhar. who had been esranged
from her husband, was boarding.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22
MAKE MOST OF LOCOMOTIVES
Part Of Wisdom to Increase Service
ability Of Old Ones-Ne~ Engines
unootzinabie.

Now that new locomotives cannot
be obtained within any reasonable
time says Railway Review, in discuss
ing the eounrry's need for additional
transportation. 1T is the part Of Wis
dom 10 make the most OF those whose
servieability can be Increased 10. . or
20 per cent Money spent in this way
begins 10 earn money and 70 smooth
out the situation quickly"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22
Huns Tried to Embroil Sweden.

ashington.-Germany is charged
in official dispatches reaching here
from France with having attempted TO
force Sweden 10 become a participant
in the Brest-Iitovsk conferences fer a
settlement OF questions affecting the
Baltic.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22

Nov Is the Tias to Gss Rid Of These Ufly S,.ss

There's 10 longer the slightest need Of
feeling ashamed a. pour f-ecklss- a. The prs-
scr-pt1oz crht1e-dou5le srrsngzh-is Guar
zzrsed % remove these Eouely spots
simply get a. ounce q othi1z-5ou5l<
sr-e1z11-fru11 ToCr druggist. and apply &
little q u night ard morning ard you should
soo1 see that even the ~c-x- frsckles hEvs
begun 20 disappear. while the EEhter o1es
have vanished entirely. L e seldom that
more than one cu-cs Is le@ded 70 completely
el1-r the skin and gain beautiful clear
ccnplexfo--
Be srrs 20 ask .o- the sou1ie strength 9Th
me as thiz 4 sold under guarantee q uorey
back Z Il tziis 20 remove frsckIes-AdT
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22
Need More Money for AirpIanes.

New York.-Lack OF funds has pre-
vented the United States from carry
ing ont an aircraft program which viii
gain and maintain the allies suprem-
acy in the air. according 10 state
ment by the Aero club of America.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22
Shock.

''At the restaurant the other nigh;
George asked Miss Wrink how she
would like a little wild duck"
"What did she answer"
"She changed color, and said Oh!
this is so sudden = and tainted
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22
Woman Aequltted ii Murder charqe.

visalia, Cal-Mrs. Orlean J. Howe
of Oakland. Cal. ON trial here since
March l. charged with numbering Will
lam II. Brooks, a Porterville. Cal.
orange grower. last November. was ac-
quilted on the ground OF insanity.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22
DAYLIGHT SAVING PLAN.
All Clocks to Be Put Forward an Hour
on March 81.

on March 81.
WashingtOn.-The daylight saving
bill was signed March 10 by President
Wilson. 1t puts all clocks forward an
hour on the last Sunday in March and
turns them back again the last Sunday
in October.
In the summer the American man
actually will rise, transact his daily
business and retire an hour earlier
than has been his custom, but with his
clock an hour fast he will not know
the difference. An hour OF daylight
thus VIII he conserved in the after
noon.
The plans praetieability and eff
cheney have been effectively demon
strated in twelve European countries.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22
Soft, Clear Skins.

Night and morning battle the face
with Cuacura Soap and hot water. If
there are pimples first smear them
with Cutieura Ointment. For free sam
Piles address, ''Cuticura. Dept. Y. BOs-
ton" Sold by druggists and by mail.
Soap %. Ointment - and 50-Adv.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22

The turnover is vital 10 successful
merchandising
IN that case" said The baker, may
be I'd better put more tuTnovers in the
oven."-Louisville COurier-JOurnal.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22

The man with good appetite never
wastes time specializing on the ele-
ments of war bread.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22
Hot Water.

''AIr. Brown is always getting into
hot water" yes. He is so cold-bIood-
ed 1 suppose it is kind of relief"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22
Doubtless

Thief-Gimme that watch.
Victim-I would, old fellow, but ]
really can't spare the time.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22

Riches have wings They need
EN- 10 keep up with The cost Of living
Detroit Free Press.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22

He--Tve notion II propose 70 you.
She-Please do. I'm trying for a
News.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22

Peru was the first country TO add in
structiOn in aviation TO its public school
curriculum.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22

England now has more than 40
600 women wage earnerS.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22

During the war the trade Of Canals
has increased nearly three-fold-
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-22

Atlanta has increased salaries Of l.
"a city employees.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-01

I ERE s the mine field in world
This graph the official chart published bv the British
the which the benefit o
raiders and submarines seeking the
think value because OF the naval battle
which people before the close 1918 when
mcrgcs from klcl in the last play Of the victory campaign
II the German fleet through the
e canal through chgond blight would have to be preceded
which would enable
chart the of the battle before dreadnaugu
line Either the field stretching
in Holland almost the Skaw the tip Denmark be
ccs the North Sea gained through the Sarcrra
limited distance shown the white this the chSaI
winch Irpitz must risk his ships.
The fields have built with directing b,c
well making the path open Mncre all hostile
In unofficial maps the northern field which parallels the three mile
limit off Norway the outline field
base and ened off point 60 miles the north the Arctic The
for this wedge Of danger said the admay now
that the Hun would the
of the pathway the his
grounds off the England Scotland and Ireland heightened
500 miles by forcing him sides of mileage
almost equal Of the Atlantic before becoming effective
The mine field which closes the English channel where there
complete between Dover
proven solid barrier to all German effort 1914
An desperation to forlorn hopes
The fleet has the slightest chance OF against the
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-01

rcn,rat;on nj Rri,isb French and Amer
lean nn,,, moh;l,,rJ Cron, Aberdesn T,
lIa1,.,,L ~" G't,' .a,,,n,, ~. ~. E ,,o,d ,oi >
MI, "I 4, s ,s u,i,WJ. Wv S,,t c.,u.,
L ',i,.' m ,,,L,.y, Wv INN .n.,'N .'I' ue'nH" '';s.
.''N ''e S',s'I''l' ',ia'''e .l VI ueIas Weu
L,o", Oh, ANY pu' .,", u"g' ,.oi pleve,
it nSr lcaue.N ron, pu,LuR , ulel' neaus
"'I2uy .r'y I"Eg "S'In', tl. ','e "'''cu INC.
ne ne uctn,"n uht, 'lecl may come OUT, io1
va, i,.. ~ 4,' l',l w, lse, u'c ~ poss'
'',i'y Ivy le'' w ,,,c "cIlua,' D'R W u'ek,1
we arc Io,nE w nc "t Wv, super ehI
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-01

water supply and there is ce.ainy that The plant
viii improve it, OF the city health department may be
said that the casual observer will feel that this has
found out enough show that the department isn't all
that could be desired admitting has defense in the
way OF a restricted budget
There are many people who will do beter when they
know better and it helps city as it helps person to
have faults pointed ~rt occasionally This survey has
done that besides showing the way to remove some Of
the 'roubcs it found Health important
now although always among the most important matters
Ours will be bcllcr 1t we profit by this survey We
should
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-01
Don't Worry
BY w. W. NJ

Collie Cure.
a local alcoholic skate
Was In police court here OF lRte
For drinking collie cure.
\ most amazing tippe that
TO make n man talk through his hat
Booze has an awful lure
THIS collie cure may head the list
OF suudry brands ~ drink we Wist.
which serve as substitutes.
or nuNlOus mixtures grave and gay
That help to drive dun care away,
with which men nm their snoots
Since bone dry statutes went I'm force
The jug hound wends a weary course
I'm search OF stuff that cheers,
llcIl sample amy liquid keen
which stimulates hts feeble bean.
And even drink near beers
Some seek the lemon extract Kick.
Jamaica ginger others pick,
While some absorb red ink
Wood alcohol may XIII H few.
But now and then another stew
Mistakes t for drink
Some try shot OF gasoline;
shoe polish makes another mean.
Another seeks Il snort
or hand made whisky which rctlus
At prices which restrict the sales.
Ten bones or 80 quart
Tho HIST Is long and seems enough
IT 3ytIl ttnrG ,me r, Cl',ag Tor the 5'gn
nut maybe It Wont work that wav
And collie may be- here 10 stay
a, snake bite was of yoJr
N..n.,,.,.. - ,....u, ..,
t, w." '..'' :, Va, u.''. u''',''''y ue''"yi
,,,'i. ,,"t WOMAN ca" run i'I lu"RG in
,I,u..o.,,' ., WI ''c Wy'"'il ,,, 'Iliss 'l','
IuGs,i.e'' y ;,,., VI '"e @ ,ucu i. iPap.y MOI,
n' '''Ily S'a'eu' a woman iuuS,ncu' OF
..Ie., INC men - 10 inc e'le'l una, pelhS d
''''' u 'esaI'ep "' suspicious 'H-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-01

II seem, safe to assume tina, this nest drive which IS
said to be impending won't be started by the Austrian,
on the Italian front
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-01

Lulu Tictgens OF lIcadton, who
wants a divorce from her husband be-
cause he is an alien enemy, seems to
have ample grounds.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-01

We don't blame a named Kaiser for changing his
name. as Richard Francis Kaiser Of Kcno,ha did In
fact we might blame him It he didn't
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-01

A number of our country exchanges
are urging the poultry-raising public
to swat the rooster Indicating that
the male OF the specie, is apt to get
the worst OF it, as any hen-pccked man
will agree.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-01

WhlcI, ray he all right with many people We assume
there will be difficulty convincing the candidates
lha, polite, is adjourned
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-01

Most of the congressman have many fences to fix
that their approaching recess won't be much Of rest
Still one rarely hears OF Congressman succumbing to
o.cvork
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
CORONER FAILS
 TO FIND PROOF
 OF AUTO CRASH

Coroner J. J. Phelan today investi- gated the death of Frank Miner, of 116 Wall street, who dropped dead Monday at Middle street and Fair field avenue. Miner, previous to his death, had told a brother, Joseph Miner, chief clerk at the Alpine hotel, that he had been hit Saturday night at Main and Golden Hill streets by an automobile. No autopsy has been performed to ascertain the ex- act cause of death but there are no external marks to indicate any injury. to having an autopsy performed.
 Miner was employed as a porter at the Alpine hotel, and when he did not report for work Sunday morning his brother sent a man named Ingraham to his room. Miner told Ingraham he had been hit by an auto. He con- plained of being bruised. Joseph Miner, his brother, later visited him. and was told the same story.
 Coroner Phelan finds that the po- lice have no record of such an acci- dent.
 Miners friends are now convinced that his injuries, if he were struck by an automobile, were very slight, and probably had nothing to do with his death. Coroner Phelan will not pur- sue the inquiry unless further evi- dence develops.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
F|REMEN LOSE THEIR JOBS AT
 HEADQUARTERS
Kelly and Snow, Found Guilty of Neglect of Duty,
 Are Transferred.

Bremen John J Kelly and F. Olin Snow, who were brought before the Board of Fire Commissioners last night and found guilty of the charge of disobedience of orders and neglect of duty, today were reprimAnded by Chief Daniel B. Johnson, and remov- ed from their duties at fire alarm headquarters. Snow has been as- signed to testing fire boxes. Kelly has been given work in the store house attached to headquarters.
 Kelly was charged with neglect of duty, when. according to the speci- fcations by President J. A. Leonard, he erred in sending out from fire alarm headquarters an alarm from Box 174 when the incoming tape reg istered 164. Later the outgoing alarm was changed to 164.
 Snow was charged with neglect ot duty and disobedience of orders be- cause he delayed four minutes ir sending out a third alarm for the Berkshire Mills fire Both men plead ed not guilty, but the commissioner! in executive session decided that they were guilty and ordered that the chie1 l take action in the case.
 Chief Johnson read a letter prais. ing Lieutenant Bain, and other mem. bers of the department for the eff. | cient rescue work at the Colonia Apartments last week. after whicI the commissioners adopted a genera order of comnendation for the me1 | participating in the rescue.
 The following applications fol membership in the fire departmen were read: William F. Harding 53( East Main street; James T. Gallag her, 2873 Fairfield avenue; William A. Wall, Jr., 275 Grove street; George T. Schofield, Ill Smith street; Petel J. Petrino, 2S Lexington avenue George c. Verella, 2916 Fairfield ave nue; Sidney A. Tomlin, 121 Fulto1 street; Walter F. Beardslee, 530 Nobl, avenue; John J. McNamara, 197 Will liam street; John J. Madden, 45 Jame street. The applications were order ed placed on file
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
DIED

SBENHAM-In Melrose, Mass, Feb. 13, 1918, Frank N. Benham, aged 72 years, 1 month, 23 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late home, No. 29S Linden avenue, Bridgeport, on Fri day, 18th, inst, at o'clock p. m. Burial in Mountain Grove ceme- tery. a|p ] GASPER-In this city, Feb. IA, 1918, Catherine Jones, wife of Andrew Casper.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late home, No. A Wentworth street on Monday, 18th inst, at 2 o'clock p. Tn- a"p CARRIGAN-In this city, Wednesday Feb. 1s, 1918, Mary, widow of Pat rick Carrigan.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of hel son-fn-law, John Cornell, No. 10s Clinton avenue on Friday, Feb. 18th at S:30 a. m., and from St. Peter church at o'clock.
 Burial in St. MichaeFs cemetery
 B 13 b"p DEIL-Ip this city. Wednesday, Feb IS, 1918, George A. Dell, aged 5l years, months, 27 days.
 Friends are invited to attend tn, funeral from his late residence, No 2014 Main street on Saturday, Feb 1eth, at S:30 a. m., and from St Joseph R. c. church, Madison Ave at 9 a. m.
 Interment at the convenience o the family. Automobile cortege.
 B IA b" RINNEY-In this city, Thursday, Eel IA, 1918. Leroy E. Pfnney, aged 6 years, 26 days.
 Friends are invited to attend tn funeral from his late residence, Nc 167 Ash street on Saturday, Eel 18th at 3:S0 p. m.,
 Interment at Mt. Grove cemetery AUtnnohile cortege. B IA b.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
GERMAN PAPERS
 HIT AT WILSON

Amsterdam, Feb. 14.-President Will Son is accused by the Lokal Anzeiger and the Vossische Zeitung of Berlin as wishing to act as world judge so that the coming peace may be an Angio-American compact
 President Wilson's beautifully sounding words cannot make us for get the decisions reached in Yer sailles," the Tageblatt says. "The president seems to wish to continue the conversations, but this is only possible if the Entente modffes it's war aims
 | The Koelnische Volks Zeitung says: President Wilson may have the chance of bringing about a peace con- ference if he induces his allies to take a more moderate mood
 '"The peace Germany wants" it adds, "is just, because it is based on the eighth commandment CThou shalt not steal.)"