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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18
NEW FUEL ORDER
 MAKES !. s. FEEL
 GRAVITY OF WAR
Garfield Signs and President Approves Measure in Face of Protests-Food Industries Will Be Exempt As Will Certain Contract
 Holding Industries.

Washington, Jan. 48-Ame rca felt the pinch of per haps for the first time today with its industries hanging idle under the fuel administrators order issued to relieve the coal shortage and release fuel for ships loaded with supplies for the American army and the Allies.
 In the face of protests predicting disastrous consequences and formal request from the Senate to stay it's execution temporarily signed last night by Administrator Garfield with the approval of President Wilson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18
ISAAC E. SHERMAN.

Funeral services for Isaac Edward Sherman were held this afternoon at o'clock at the bereaved residence, Nichols. Rev. Mr. Andrews of the Nichols Methodist church, conducted the services. The pail bearers were Oscar Plumb, Horace Nichols, John Nichols, Lester Shelton, Howard Cur tis and Oin Shelton. Burial was in Nichols cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18
AUCUsTA TOWNSEND.

The funeral of Augusta, widow of Richard H. Townsend. was held this afternoon at o'clock from the fam fly residence, 271 Broad street. Rev. Alexander Alison, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, off1ciated. Many relatives and friends attended. There was a wealth of floral tributes Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

Magyar Reformer church. Chair man W. T. Hincks of the War Savings Committee, and John Dezse also made addresses. Great interest was displayed in the meeting, and many questions were asked from the floor. It is proposed to hold another meet ing in the same place a little later, at which time an eminent speaker will bep resent to make the principal ad- dress.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18
OBITUARY.
JOHN H. JACKSON.

John H. Jackson, aged 3S years. died yesterday at the Bridgeport hos pital. He was employed at the Brad ley Manufacturing Co.,, Fairfield, and resided on Bronson avenue, Southport. Funeral services will be held Satur- day afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18
RAY ". ROTSFORD.

Ray W. Botsford, aged s7 years, died yesterday at the Bridgeport hos pital. He was employed as railroad telegrapher in New London and came here to visit his mother, Mrs. Edwin M. Botsford, 523 Pequonnock street. The body was sent today to Fillmore, N. Y, for burial.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18
HERMANN WILL FILED

The will of Fred E. Lehman, who died on Jan. IA, disposing of his $3,500 estate to his father, Edward Lehman, was filed in the probate court yesterday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18

houses have decided to close their doors on Mondays rather than try to run a show with the house cold
 St. Louis. Jan 1S-Missouri pre- pared today to observe the mandate of it's fuel administrator curtailing amusements of every nature and i'm posing restrictions on practically every consumer of coal in the state The order became effective at o'clock this morning It was design ed as an aid to yesterdays drastic regulations by the federal fuel ad- nninistration and is aimed to avert, ii possible, an inclusion of Missouri in the restrictions placed on industries east of the Mississippi river.
 Springfield, Mass, Jan 1S--Only' three industrial plants were in opera ton in this city today, the United States armory, the Smith & Wesson Co.,, and one large box shop that burns it's own waste The Smith & Wesson Go. is working under direct orders to provide pistols for the government and is running full time.
 Lowell, Mass, Jan. 18.-On1y 500 of the 5000 employees of the United States Cartridge Co. were at work this morning, these being engaged in departments operated by water power. Official notification that the plant was exempt because it is making munitions was not received until after the open- ! ing hour. Efforts were immediately made to round up the employees.
 Danbury, Jan. 1S.-All factories in this city, including those at work on large orders for army hats and other supplies, are closed today in compli- ance with the federal order. Some of the local manufacturers, particularly those operating small plants, sought permission to substitute wood Tor coal as fuel beneath their boilers, but this permission was refused.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18

Philadelphia, Jan. 1S-Approxt- mately 2,o0o, ,089 workers in Pennsyl- vania will be thrown out of employ ment during the five day shutdown of industries ordered by the fuel ad- ministrator, according to statistics compiled by the state department of labor and industry in Harrisburg. One and a half million workers will be similarly affected on the Monday holi- days and the approximate loss in wages was placed at $114 4,0o0, 900. Many of the department stores and factories in Philadelphia announced today that they would pay their em- ployes during the enforced suspen- | sion
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18

Colds Cause Headache and Grip LAXATIVE PROMO QUNIlIE Tab lets remove the cause. Thert is only one "Bromo Quinine." E. w GROVES signature on box soc.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18

countless angles of the problem, and much confusion resulted. Not the least of the problems was that of en- forcing the orders. Albert H. Wig gin, state administrator, admitted that he was not sure who would see that the orders were obeyed He declared that the success of the plan rested largely on the ''conscience'' of the peo- pie, and he was confident that there would be very little trouble in carry ing out orders.
 While merchant associations and in- dustrial organizations joined in e. mighty chorus of protest before the order actually was promulgated in Washington, there was a noticeable absence of criticism when the decree became effective.
 Labor leaders, while deploring the order, asserted their loyalty to the government and made arrangements to raise funds for the relief of those | thrown out of work. A million work CTS will lose s10,000, 900 during the pe- riod in New York city alone, accord ing to some of the estimates. The needle trades, as a class, will suffer the most from the shutdown, it was
 
 800, 900 women and girls are employed in this work Others affected, accord ing to labor figures, are 400Oo carpen- ters. eo,0o0 workers in the garment trades;;, 12,00O machinists, 12,000 cigar makers, 10000 clerks and 1000 brewery workers.
 Tn Wall street sentiment was said to be strong in some quarters for pay ing the employees laid off by the shut down. The attitude of leading bank CTS and industrial leaders was that of standing by the government without question. Men whose personal losses undoubtedly will be great justified the governments action and urged that every sacrifice be made to carry out the military needs of the country.
 Warnings have been issued by the National Board of Fire Underwriters to all owners and mnagers of build ings in the city of the increase in the fire hazard caused by lack of coal in keeping the sprinkling plants in oQer- Rtion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18

Chicago, Jan. 18-More than $1 = 000, 900, ,00O in capital and some 50O,- 900 workers are idle today in the Chicago district as result of the conservation of the federal fuel ad- ministration, according to figures compiled by commercial bodies from the latest census reports.
 The estimated loss of wages by workers in the district during the en- forced idleness during the five-day period and the nine successive Mon days is $17, ,G60,0Oo
 Business men and manufacturers had apparently decided to observe the spirit as well as the letter of the order.
 Heads of several factories where the piece work system prevails said it would be impracticable to pay em- p1oyes when not at work.
 MaAaaaEs of tha doWntoxu hlsx-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18

Boston, Jan 1S-fndustrial activ- ity throughout New England was sus- pended generally today amid great confusion in the minds of factory em- ployes as tD the application of Fuel Administrator Garfi~ld's order. to in dividual cases That the shutdown was not complete was due to the rul- ing last night that several plants working on material needed for gov ernnent use were exempt from the provisions of the order and that the order did not affect machinery oper- ated by water or hydro-electr1c power
 The latter ruling was of particular value in Maine as considerable pro portions of it's industries use water power. Most of the shops permitted to operate because they did not de- pend on coal for fuel conducted busi- ness as usual In the case of plants engaged in government contracts the exceptions were announced 50 late that it was impossible to get word to many employees, who, before the close of business yesterday, had been nod- fled that the shops would not be open today. All means were utilized to  summon the workers, and although sho+t handed, most of these factories were running today.
 The public depended on news papers as to the effect of the order on their business. and many appeal ed to the newspaper offices for the settlement of perplexing problems. A
 number of plants kept up work in shipping rooms and other depart
 ments that could be operated without | the use of power.
 Tie general holiday increased the burden of the railroads, many of the
 workers taking advantage of their un- expected vacation to come to this city.
 New England railroads did not change their schedules, except to cancel some
 trains used solely by employees of fac
 tories that were closed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18

New York, Jan. 1S.-New York en- tered today on the five day period of industrial suspension somewhat be- wildered because of lack of authori- tative information concerning details of the operation of the coa1 conserva- tion orders, but determined to accept periodically whatever hardships may come.
 Local fuel administrators, deluged by thousands of inquiries, were unable to make definite interpretations of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18

houses have decided to close their doors on Mondays rather than try to run a show with the house cold
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-09
CORDOVA'S PROGRESS
lCnrdnya TimeSl

(Cordova Tmes)
 Cordova and the Copper River Valley may well rejoice The region marvellous resources LOOKS TOT ward with greater promise than ever before During the past year than thirty million dollars m cop per ore has been shipped from this port Ana more than that sum will be produced during l9lo
 There is virgin gold of untold wealth being mined at the interior placer camps copper mines are oeils opened up on a more extensive scale than ever, ana three more properties will be good shipping basis this winter We have the Boring River coal fields and if the government extends to Alaska the same privileges it accords operators in the States ths coal can be worked as long has need or 1uel GOT doya has five large salmon canneries and at leas' three clam plants that will furnish the United States and our Allies with the best foodsuff the sea con tans
 The growth of Cordova has been slow but perma nen and is now looked upon by all the most pros perous and substantial in Alaska. Our nrs' concrete building is about completed and contracts have been let for three four concrete bulld ings in the spring and this is only the beglnnlng o' our tidal wave of future security and happiness II the coming metropolis of Alaska. The government has already appropriated $34500 for the erection or Federal building here and another appropriation oi this structure which the Cordova Townsite Com pany donated a large plot of ground.
 Alaska yields the most opportunities and the best returns of any land to man whose sole capita is brawn. also yields to him whose capital + brain and whose investment is dollars Every stel of exploitation the part of the United States o the Territory and of capitalists and individuals vii yield returns No land shows the profits of Alaska and particularly that section adjacent to Cordova Alaska is the top grade and Cordova's best day are to
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-09

tionship there would be in this country if a woman could buy di- vorces at the Decent store.
 Another who is putting up a front in society is always surprised to learn that her children are as old as they are.
 Solomon went around arrayed in all his glory. But the Queen of Sheba never went around unarray- ed like a modern woman.
 We all hate gossips. But we are always ready to listen to what they have to tell.
 Many a man wh0 paid $20 for a wedding ring last June now re- alizes that he was jobbed out of about $19.70.
 Smoking is another enjoyable habit, so we expect Congress will give the States seven years to pro- hibit the use of tobacco.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-09
THE EIGHT-HOUR LAW
Anchorage Times)

Anchorage Times)
 The eighthour law passed by the last Terrltorla Legislature which goes into effect January 1, unes set aside by the Governor with the consent of tho Council of National Defense, is farreaching in it. provisions if enforced according to the letter the law will greatly influence the business of al Alaskan communities.
 One of the most discussed provisions of the lav the one which provides that business partners ma, work not than eight hours, although nothing said where is sole owner of his business
 This that two business houses identica in every phase excepting as to ownership Will b. effected differently by the enforcement of the law The man who owns his business alone will have tn right work long as he wishes, while the on which is owned by two partners, even though Dotl are not here, will be unable to work than eigh hours
 The effect of the law on all mercantile establish ments probably will be that condition which lon ago should have been in existence in Anchorage namely six o'clock closing, will be brought abou' Unless a merchant is willing to become party to a infraction of he will not work his men moro their way clear to put on more men.
 There never town in Alaska where si o'clock closing could be put into effect with less IT convenience to the public Here the machine shop Commission close at 430 o'clock and the Offic, force quits at 5:00 o'clock; practically every othe hours and all through by five o'clock This mean that there is good reason why all the neceSsar. shopping cannot be done before six o'clock.
 is probable that the Merchants Protective As all the merchants of the city to to close at si o'clock There is only certain amount of bushes in the city to be dOne and if all the merchant agree close six and strictly adhere to the agree ment, will get its full share of the business However if the majority of the merchants agree hours public pressure should be brought bear whic will show the recalcitrants the of their ways.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-09
Luke McLuke Says

Strange how stlngy girls are with their kisses. The first time you kiss a girl you are almost certain to learn from her that it is the first time she has ever been kissed by man.
 Some loafers spend their lives sitting down and getting comfort out of the reflection that the last shall be first.
 Another damli: Once upon time a man lost all of his money and didn't lose most of his friends.
 Some men are waiting for Oppor- tunity to come to them and ask them what they'll have to drink.
 A woman may find her husband monotonous, but she does all she can to break the monotony.
 We never could understand how colored man manages to resist the temptation to vote under the rooster
 You can write a business letter that doesn't mean anything. But it is hard to write that kind of a love letter.
 There is nothing so remarkable about love at first sight if the girl has that kind of bank account.
 We have often pondered over what a fearsome mixup in rela-
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-09
FUNERAL HELD TODAY
 OVER REMAINS OF
 ELIZABETH REYNOLDS

Funeral services were held at he Catholic Church at 9 o'clock his morning, Father Roccati offi>- ating. over the remains of Eliza beth Reynolds, aged "A, who died It the home of her daughter, Mrs. Street, Monday morning. Besides Mrs. O'Brien she is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Moore, of Toronto, Canada. Mrs. Reynolds had been resident If Juneau five years. Interment was in the Catholic plot in Ever green Cemetery.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-09
THE CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATIONS

The several Congressional investigations going on, the accusations being made against this board one the various reports that finding their way into the newspapers, showing the shortcomings of one department another-all of these good things will have a good effect.
 It has always been the of procedure in get strengthened out and finish the thing. That is Already many of the abuses and shortcomings com plained of have been remedied. Preparations are being made to win the wargigantic preparations soldiers being taken of-fed and clothed and they are sick Munitions of all kinds-these things are in the process of making and building.
 We have lost time, of All nations do that One command army to spring into being in day. One command the manu- of products and hope have his command obeyed in day. Time, tme it takes time to get the things want and must have
 Lord Northcffe, the eminent British critic after careful study of results America expressed him. self as utterly astounded the remarkable pro- gress made by the United States in short time.
 That there have been unnecessary delays is true It would be strange if there had not been. to be taken seriously; they follow along naturally when any biz work is to be done. The War Depart nsnt may not have shown hundred per cent. of sffjcisncy: some of the officers in the army may Isvs euibblsd and lost time; some of the camps and ,antonnsnfs should have been in better state of |rcparedness. Bat things have moved along so much
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-09
BUY THRIFT STAMPS

Buy thrift stamps. Get the habit Encourage the children to their nickels for dimes and the dimes and nickles quarters and buy thrift stamps and paste them up It is the best guarantee and heritage give against the future Ideas of thrift instilled in children better than leaving them money. The nation has right compel it's citizens to give up their money and to ration their food. Instead of that it is appealing to them to loan it their money voluntarily and compound inter- est the money loaned. It is asking of people a voluntary service which will benefit themselves sonal rights and freedom and liberty and personal savings will be worthless than the "scrap of German treaty paper" unless the United States wins the present for democracy. Therefore, don't be a stacker
 Buy thrift stamp. Uncle Sam needs your money. Get the habit.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-09
RED CROSS ACTIVITIES

(Harvey D. Gibson in Scientific American)
 The casualty service of the Red Cross will act accessory to that of the United States Army and will amplify and humanize the short reports which the army must of necessity give of killed wounded missing. An inquiry searching station will be opened in Paris which will keep card index of every American soldier reported sick wounded killed, taken prisoner missing. corps of search will be stationed all military hospitals repose stations base convalescent resorts and shell shock stations and with every regiment Red Cross representatives stationed at the ports and one able after the Antilles sinking to give prompt assistance to the survivors when they landed The Red Cross will also send food and clothing in packages to American prisoners. It has stationed representatives at Berne for this purpose, working in cooperation with the State, War and Navy De partments
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-09
GREAT OPPORTUNITY

The night schools in Alaskan municipalities offer a great opportunity, and that may not soon again. The United States is in need of stenographers and many classes of work for which the night schools fitting persons. Skilled instructors placed at the service of every for simply the cost of the books needed for instruction Advantages offered equal to of the higher educational institutions where it costs great deal to "get education.
 Most every is ambitious to better his condition andno greater opportunity will again be offered
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-09
Police.

The rabbit hunting season had ended and the City Man was driving lround viewing the scenery with lis Cousin.
 "The landscape looks bald around lere," remarked the City Man.
 "Yes," agreed the Country Cou- jin. We have just got through re- moving the hares."
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-09

more smoothly this time than they moved when we started our last war-here has been much lower death rate and so much less complaint of graft and greed and conniving-that we are not alarmed for the future of this These investigations will do much good
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-09
Gobs of Gloom,

This war time prohibition May put one in condition To cross the pond and kill a
 dirty Hun But this same prohibition Will deprive Luke of nutrition, Then what the Hek will we do
 without LukeS daily fun?
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-09
BITS OF BY PLAY By Luke McLuke Copyright by Cincinnati
 Enquirer


Turf. A poet cannot make a pile. He never gains much pelf; He'll clothe his thoughts in grand est style, But he can't clothe himself.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-09
LAST OF BEER KEGS

All the empty beer kegs which could be rounded up in the city were shipped south on the Alameda yesterday, making the banner ship ment of "empties," there being near ly 300 of the kegs.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-09

Thoughtless and Thoughtful. "The parrots wise, l must admit, Said thoughtful MT. links; You'll find he is no hypocrite- He says just what he thinks"
 Luke McLuke.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-09

Uncle Joe Cannon says with the women voting the handsomest man will win In which case we suppose Uncle Joe is prepared to kiss public life goodbye- (Macon Telegraph)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-09
Fact.

saving, woman sets the pace.
 She thinks that men are queerest; :; A wife buys at the cheapest place, A husband at the nearest.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-09
Our Joe Miller Contest.

Prof. Mathews claims that the oldest joke is the one about the teacher who said to the class:
 "When did Moses live?"
 There was a long silence, and then the teacher said:
 "Open your books and read the page about Moses. What does it say there?"
 After looking, boy replied: "1t says Moses, 4,000 B. C.,
 Then why didn't you know when Moses lived?" demanded the teacher.
 ''I thought that was his tele- phone number" replied the boy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-09
Paw Knows Everything.

Wille-Paw, what is meant by distance lends enchantment to the view?
 Paw-That means that the far her away some people are the bet CT we like them, my son.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-09

And to think that both Bernstorff and Trotsky were once in Halifax and nothing happened.-( (Tor- onto Mail and Empire)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-09

The Bolsheviki believe that next to Comrade Hohenzollern they proddce trouble for all the world better than anyone else.-(Pittsburg Dispatch
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-09
George Knows a Few Things.

Luke McLuke notes that beauti- full women often manage to select painful homely husbands It's true, Luke. but whenever 1t happens that
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-09

We are indebted to Lord Northcffe for the in formation that trench bombs are not thrown like a baseball but with an overland motion, something like woman throwing rocks at chicken.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-09

Peace demonstrations reported from Vienna The people there tired of dogs and sigh for the return of hot dogs"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-09

One advantage about enlisting in the Navy is that a fellow generally has clean place sleep and three square meals day.