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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-26
GIVEN TIME TO
 GET OUT OF TOWN

Harold Gowan of Brookline, Mass, startled the habitues of the City court today when he told Judge Wilder that he had made the trip from Boston to Bridgeport on the railroad at an ex- penditure of one Buffalo nickel. The fare as set by the government is in excess of $4.00.
 Gowan explained, however, that he did not ride on Pullman of the ordi- nary variety, but on a side door car, and the nickel was given to an ac- commodating brakeman who let him occupy his berth. He was seen as the train passed through New Haven, word was sent to Bridgeport, and he was arrested on arrival here. Judge Wilder gave him "A hours to leave Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-26
vON HERTLINC
 SAYS HE WILL
 NOT TALK PEACE
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 terrible war to the enemy powers en- tirely in the sense I had indicated on Feb. A, for it goes without saying that there can be no question. of lessening our energetic defense or our will, or of shaking our confidence in victory.
 Now, as before, the ruler of the empire, the princes and the people stand closely and confidently togeth- CT. They trust in our incomparable troops, our incomparable army lead CTS and our united people, which are unshakably standing together and they may hope that the Almighty, who hitherto has helped us and led us from victory to victory, will re- ward this faithful German people,"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-26
May Change Rail
 Control Measure

Washington, June 26-After amending so as to prohibit relinquish- ment of federal control over one rail- road while control over competing line is retained, the Senate interstate commerce committee today ordered favorably reported & resolution ex- tending from July l, 1918, until Jan. i, 1919, the period provided in the railroad control act during which the government can return carriers to private ownership.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-26
JULY 4 PARADERS
 MUST SEND WORD

All local fraterna1 and political or ganizations wishing to take part in the parade to be held July 4, must notify the committee either at the meeting to be held tomorrow in the directors room at the Chamber of Commerce, or before the meeting They are also reminded that Ameri- can flags must be procured as soon as possible, as it is expected that there will be a shortage, owing to the unusual demand.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-26
Good wheel for boy or girl-S30

It's Columbia built especially for young folks! The fine and dependable standard of the Columbia has, been lived up to.
 Result is bicycle that will stand up under real ser vice-and will give enjoyment and easy riding Sizes for little children well as for big boys and girls
 Equipped with coaster brake and every device to make riding easy and pleasant $50
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-26
MUST SUPPORT WIFE

Michael Gunden formerly of Bridge port, but lately of Jersey City, was in the city court this morning on the charge of non-support. He lived with his wife, but five weeks and during that time he gave her but one week of his pay and before he left he took that back. He was ordered by the court to pay his wife $10 a week for the period of one year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-26
Indict Former Head
 of Relief Society

investigation of the financial affairs of the National Emergency Relief socie- ty, Mrs. William Cumming Story, for mer president of the Daughters of the American Revolution, was indicted by a grand jury here today on charges of grand larceny, petit larceny and conspiracy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-26
BIG CROWD AT CONCERT.

The concert and dance given at Seaside Park last evening, under the auspices of the Board of Recreation, called out a large crowd, and about 400 couple took part in the dancing. The board is already making plans for the continuation of properly su- pervised dancing for the young peo- pie during the winter months.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-26
GAS PRESSURE LOW
 FROM BREAKDOWN

Owing to slight breakdown at the Bridgeport Gas works this morning the pressure in the center of the city and West End was very low. Many of the plants were inconvenience ed, and the restaurants were handi- capped for the monday rush.
 Inquiry at the Gas works however elicited the information that every thing was in order at two o'clock, and no more difficulty was expect ed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-26
Summer comforts.

These will help-and will add to the comfort of Living all through the hot months which going to be really hot, apparently.
 Leonard ceanabe refrigerators with white porcelain lined food-chamber Just clean china dish Hold 60 to 40 pounds ice-$29 to $55.
 Leonard Blugray refrigerators, food chamber lined with unique buegray porcelain. Hold 40 to 15O pounds ice-$225 50 to $50
 Leonard special refrigerators with galvanized lining:
 30 lbs-$1275 80 bs-$23
 Good staunch refrigerators with white enameled lin ing, hold TO to 100 pounds ice-$225O to $275O.
 Strong screen doors that will keep out Mrs. Fly Three sorts with black wire and two with pearl wire Sizes from 2a by 6h feet to by M feet complete with han dle and spring hinges $2 10 to $4,5O
 Window,screens with metal frame, long lved,-67c to $1
 Extension window screens with wood frame sizes from 12 by B inches to 30 by 45 inches-3Cc to 90c
 Wire netting to make old screen doors and window take lease of life, 28 to 36 inches Ude- black 10c foot, pearl, 15c foot. s.
 Fourth floor Fza7EsEs fT! rr0nTr AATD DDv ~00Nc HO
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-26
SHIPPING SUNK BY U-BoArs.

Washington, June 26-Al1ied and neutral shipping sunk by German sub marines during the first 2S days in May totalled 233,6S9 gross tons, ac- cording to estimates by the Navy de- partment, Senator Becknam of Ken lucky announced today in the Senate
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-26
NICHOLAS NOT AssAssINATED.

London, June 26 - There is no foundation for the persistent rumors that Nicholas Romanoff, the former emperor, has been assassinated, says an Exchange Telegraph Co., dispatch from Moscow. dated June 31.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-26
MERCHANTS TO MEET.

Retail merchants will hold a meet ing in the directors room of the Cham Der of Commerce tomorrow afternoon at 4:30, to take action on the summer closing proposition
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-26
WAR STAMPS SALES

The sale of War Savings Stamps in the city yesterday. amounted to $10,- 366.16, and in the entire state, $s3,- l110.17
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-26

Young woman who chooses pair of sports shoes as part of Summer footwear, makes good investment. Style is theirs Service theirs True is theirs For they are built models which cling closely to the foot and yet allow room for athletic activities And they smartly trimmed whether high or low cut.
 White Nubuck lace sports boots have rubber sole and spring hee-trim and jaunty,-$7.
 Dark tan calfskin sports oxfords have striking wing $6.5O.
 White laced sports boots have rubber sole and heel @$4.5O.
 Sports oXfords of white canvas trimmed with white kdskin and have white ivory sole and hee$450 Smooth silent rubber soles dheels also mark white canvas laced sports boots at $3.50!
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-26

WANTED-Chauffeur Apply Bridge port Tube Works, 250 North Ave.
 D 26 d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
Our Consciousness of Money

W. L. George in Harper's Magazine.
 Many factors go toward lowering the tone of this mankind whence ge- nius should spring as a madman or a god. One is our intense consciousness of money. The discovery of money is recent, for the rios men of the Bible wanted flocks and laAds only so that they might eat well. drink well, and wed fair women; the lust of Ahab was rather unusual. At other times, in Babylon. in Venice, wealth brought material benefits first, later only dis tinction. Only with tie rise of the middle class did wealth become the greatest force, for 1t alone could make the middle class equal with their fel- lows. As they could claim no lineage. they naturally came to want to claim themselves better than their kind the merchant princes of the Victorian period, their sideboards. barouches and sarcophagi the American millionaires with their demon cars, their Ritz Carlton dinners. their investments in old masters (guaranteed moldy), are natural consequences. Whereas in the seventeenth century you could impress if you were duke. in the twentieth century if you become a millionaire you can stun. And you can stun only because everybody admires you for being a millionaire. because. as Miss Marion Ashworth perfectly says. there are people whom the mention of great fortunes always makes solemn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
LOew's BijOu Shows an Increase of 22,995
 Patrons for January
Big Pipe Organ Expected Every Day Now to Augment Value of Enter
 tainment Offered

Loew's Biiou theatre made record in January that the management is deservedly proud of. their attendance for January over December having in- creased 22595 admissions The attend ance at this theatre for December was 51,174. while in January it stepped up to T4,169. This is a phenomenal growth, and is accounted for in only one way-the very best standard acts of vaudeville and the latest first-run pictures are being offered the public.
 "Of course, we are proud of this record" stated Manager L. H. Keone. but when we get our pipe organ In. which we are looking for every day now, we are going to even double this percentage increase. MT Loew is con stantly looking for new features and new equipment to increase the enter tainment value of every performance and he stops short of nothing once the people show that they are apprecia- two of his ingenuity and efforts in their behalf"
 The above is remarkable show ing and it might be stated that Uncle Sam got over s200o out of this number of admissions for war tax, which the theatre collects for the government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11

ship, but other information which while jazz making will cause all sorts of sensa-
 tions 10 come over the audience: | Regimental Sergt. Maj. James F. Yates, director; Hawaiian steel guitar. Battalion Sergt. Maj. Louie E. Densler, harp guitar.
 Corp. Sam Marlborough, guitar Rugler, Herman Warth. lead mandolin.
 sergt William Bell lead mandolin. Private George w. Fretwen. banjo
 mandolin
 Private Charles Quinn. alto mandolin. Sergt William Proctor, jazz drummer. Sergt J. McCaller, Hawaiian melo
 (banJo uke). The object of the band. to put out jazz harmony. Result (to deaf people only), pleasing. Entertainments furnished free provided
 each member of the audience is searched
 to be sure there are no antique eggs, to- matoes. etc. in the crowd
 Favorite tune, all of 'em. In putting out" some of the tunes. the
 words only are given (audience can get
 the air outsde) Playing for funeral a speciality (play
 so sorry).
 Can be called on to help out any time twhen ladies are there). Band was organized about November 1e. 1917. and is going strong. (AnnihiIation by infuriated audience expected sometime ago). (E pluribus unum). Waterloo of
 band (runds). The new camp library Is now about ready and will be opened in few days. The work has been delayed because of the shortage of building material and railroad congestion.
 When the library is completed Camp Wheeler will have one of the best libra ries in the state. The building is of the
 standard cantonment type authorized for
 the camps by the American Library as-
 sociation. The building will be stocked
 with from 15,0o0 to 10000 volumes, and
 will comprise books of fiction, history.
 travel, mechanics, military science and
 in fact, works on every subject likely to
 be of interest to any man or organiza- ton in camp. In Camp Wheeler the American Library
 association will operate branch libraries in every Y. M. C. A. building and K. of C. hall in the camp, the rifle range the remount camp and the base hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
Montgomery Notes

by the heat while playing basketball, Alabama's first prostration for 1918.
 Capt. Ashels Dillon, commander of the Sixty second trench mortar bat tery. formerly Company C of the Tenth Ohio infantry, is back from Fort Sili. where he took 9O-day course in trench mortar work.
 Captain Dillon brought to Montgoln- cry an outfit wholly of Slavs and Ru- manians. but when he returned to Camp Sheridan he found the battery had been sshot to pieces and the men scattered far and wide The breaking up of the company was in compliance with a war department order which provided that soldiers who spoke for eign tongues must be quartered with English speaking troops.
 T am worried little" asserted Cap tain Dillon, because all Ohio sol diers are good. The battery will main tain its record for efficiency. despite the fact that it lost practically all of its old members"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
ADJUSTMENTS
seTMin Beds"

Antoinette Rochte, of the Irwin Beds' company. which plays three days engagement at the Jefferson, comm mencing tonight, matinee Wednes- day, isn't going to leave all the lit erary honors to Francis Wilson, Nat Goodwin or Louise Hale, for she de- votes her leisure moments to novel writing and she will soon have ready for publication book which she will ly has more literary tastes than most authors George Broadhurst can dash off a play in 24 hours and then boast about it, but Miss Rochte has been working on her book for two years and she expects to rewrite several chapters of 1t before finally giving it to the publishers.
 Miss Rochte does all her own de- signing and collecting of gowns for the characters she plays and also fits them to the scenes In which she ap- pears For instance. she is jealous In green, envious in yellow, capricious In fluffy, diaphanous dresses and worldly in flashing checks, plaids or spangles. Each line of her costume must be absolutely correct, for" says Miss Rochte, If I am in the midst of an emotion and observe flaw in my gown I mmediately lose the char. acter in hand and become myself. A misplaced spangle or a train too short will spoil the whole performance for me It is exquisite torture for me to sit through a performance where a joint ensemble is not in harmony, and what I do not like to suffer l wisk to shield from others. The move through performance conscious that ones gowns are true mirrors of the soul is. to say the least. most gratify- ing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
TOO LATE ID CLASSIFY

NOTICE-Two boys have run away. Frank Merkl Mum. age 15 years. dark. sandy hair, eyes blue. has on cap and dark coat, brown vest, dark-striped pants; has two pairs pants on; height about feet inches; wears No. 8 shoe. Samuel Davis Carter, 12 years old, has or blue cap, dark sandy hair, blue eyes. blue serge coat, dark-strsped (blousedl knee pants. blue shirt; has cheap ring on, letter "S" on ring. Wire any information to J. J. Mum, IA Sd st.. Pratt City. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
PATRIOTIC MEETING
 HELD BY NEGROES
Chairman LOveman Talks to Large Audience on Baby
 Bond Movement

patriotic meeting held at the St. John A. NJ. E. church Sunday afternoon at o'clock by the negroes of Blr- mingham The meeting was presided over by Dr. w. H. Nixon. presiding elder of the Birmingham district of the A. NJ. E. church The purpose of the meeting was especially to interest the negroes of Birmingham in the war say ings stamp and baby bond movement. Dr. Nixon introduced Prof. E. T. Att well of Tuskegee, who explained tue progress made by the war department in interesting coored people in this work. and gave interesting facts and illustra- tions indicating the splendid programme of education being carried out so proti- tably along the line of food conserve tion.
 At the close of Professor Attwelrs speech, oscar w Adams, after making remarks of the significance of the meet ing, presented Joseph II. Lovemap.s lo- cal chairman of the baby bond move ment for the city of Birmingham Mir. Loveman's initial sentence brought pro- longed applause from the audience. He said Friends, I am addressing you this afternoon as one American citizen speaking to an audience of loyal Amer ican citizens. I will, and want you to forget while I speak to you. that I am white and you are colored. The cause is bigger one than any race or coun- try. You are making a good beginning in your efforts in this movement; we. only want you to keep 1t up until backed by your encouragement a negro battal- ion shall be with those who march 70 Berlin with victory perched on thetr banner"
 Frank W. Barnett was introduced by Dr. John W. Goodgame, who, in his ia- troducton, remembered Mir Barnett as a great southerner of large and unseif- ish purpose. The appearance of Mr. Barnett brought prolonged applause from the audience. Among other things, he said Tn order for any people to be given q place in the worlds esteem, they must show themselves worthy by a willingness to make large sacrifice | believe in the honesty and integrity 0r the negro, and 1 believe that in this day of trial he will not be found wantins.'
 Dr. J. A. Bray, secretary of educa- ton of the colored Methodist Episcopal church, made an address, He said in part: This Is the most significant day in the life of the American negro. The opportunity presented by the present. world crisis is pregnant with mammoth possibilities. The opportunity to co-op- crate with the greatest people of the age in the greatest struggle of universal history for the accomplishment of the loftiest purpose of the human race This opportunity to strike for freedom, we will not lose"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
Ukraine Peace Comment

Paris, February 10-Comment of the between the central powers and the Ukraine is as a rule somewhat depressed in tone. "The news is no cause of a rejoicing for us,' says Lavictoire.
 Premier Clemenceau's L'Homme Libre points out that the Ukrainians are set ting out on a dangerous road, delivering their country with its rich resources to German exploitation.
 The right of peoples to dispose. of themselves has received it's frat appii- cation unhappily," says L'Action Fran caise, royalist newspaper Tt is more in conformity with our fears than with our hopes. The first use made by this people of their newly acquired liberty is to deliver itself into slavery"
 The Gaulois considers that the Ukran- ian surrender confirms the view that Germany is making an effort to reach Odessa Alfred Capus. in the Figaro. is more optimistic. He considers the peace as of an artificial, unenduring character.
 The Matin predicts that long months will elapse before Germany will reap any economic benefit from the peace.
 The Temps says
 The Ukrainians who signed the peace dSIeeiilcul TtpTeS0Hl Ouly the SnauOW of a government. Nol 3dl knows whom their country can export wheat, nor if any quantity for export exists.
 Meanwhile the Austro-Germans may find themselves drawn by peaceful pene- tration to military intervention; thence to all sorts of trouble. The truth .s, nothing has changed in Russia slnce yesterday. There is only one more scrap of paper"
 The Journal Des Debats says
 The event has grave importance, but it may be reduced to very little, accord ing to circumstances. All depends upon what the Kiev rada represents and the extent of it's power. The greatest i'm mediate drawback of yesterdays peace treaty is the tragic situation in which 1t places Rumania.''
 Amsterdam. February 10.-The leaders of the Ukrainian (Ruthenian) represen- tatives in the Austrian Parliament nave sent congratulations to Emperor Charles on the signing of peace with the Ukraine, says a Vienna dispatch, and expressed confidence that the approach ing peace would also bring the Ukrain- ians of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy full national political freedom.
 Amsterdam. February 10.-News of the iH's oA tHo peace between the cen tral powers and the Ukraine stimulated trading on the bourse yesterday, espe- cially Russian and Austrian securities The fact that Russian consols were in demand at 31h. which is about three points higher than the day previous, was interpreted as meaning that no exees- sive anxiety exists regarding the repud- iation of the Russian debt
 The removal of the British embargo upon the Dutch cables and the news that two Dutch steamers had been permitted to sail from America, further helped to brace the market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
NEWS OF ENSLEY

In honor of the 16 boys who have entered the service of their country, the Hunter Street Baptist church Is the recipient of beautiful silk serv- ice flag that was presented yesterday morning by the members of the aid society. Following the sermon by the pastor. Rev. L. M. Bradley, on Enlist ment," little Elinor Stephens came from a room behind the pulpit bearing a large United States flag and the congregation rose and sang the Star Spangled Banner" after which Mrs. B. H. Allen presented the service flag In behalf of the society and called the names of the young men the stars rep resented. Dr. Bradley, who has a son at the front, made a most fitting re- sponse and the service was closed by the congregation singing "America..
 All te youhng men represented in the flag were reared from childhood to manhood in the Hunter Street Baptist church. a fact which made the service more impressive.
 All plans are completed by the Ens- ley Elks for the big Mardi Gras ball to be given at the club on Avenue D tomorrow night. Many prizes for the best costumes will be given and both floors with two orchestras will be used
 One hundred dollars of the proceeds of the ball will go toward buying ma terial for the use of Ensley women to be made into garments for the Jeffer- son boys in cantonments. This money will be expended under the direction of the council of defense, of which Mrs D. A. Echols is the Ensley rep resentative.
 Troop No. 4s, Boy Scouts of, America, enjoyed weekend hike to McCalla, returning yesterday. Scoutmaster C. W. Mcdonald had charge of the boys.
 Cunningham chapter, No. 120, Royal Arch Masons, will resume the Monday meetings. beginning tonight. at which time past master and most excellent master degrees will be conferred.
 Mrs. George Brigman will be hostess to the Stonewall chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy Tuesday afternoon at her home, SIS Seven teenth street.
 The members of the Woman's Mis- sionary society of the Ensley Baptist church will hear Mrs. W. F. McAdory, president of the Women's Missionary union, at the meeting in the church parlors of the church this afternoon.
 Friends of Mrs. Kyle Lawson will regret to learn that she has suffered a relapse from her recent sickness and is very i'll at her home. 2426 Brown avenue.
 Miss Lucille Ensley has returned from McAdory's infirmary, where she under went an operation and Is resting com fortably at her home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
Loew's Bijou

Long Tack Sam and his great troupe of oriental wonderworkers presenting feats of jugglefy. ledgerdemain, aero battles and comedy. will be the head line act at Loew's BiJou for the first half of the week, with four other big I.ocw vaudeville acts
 Pretty June Caprice, known as the Fox Sunshine Maid" will for the first time be seen in the role of a rich girl when she appears in the big fea- ture film. The Heart of Romance. :,
 Req and Wynn, dainty maids on song cycle; Bolger Brothers, wizards of the banjo; Saxton and Farrell, in .Trou- bles of an Actress and Murray Ben nett, celebrated character comedian. will complete the big bill. There will be four vaudeville shows today. the first at o'clock, then at {. and 9 o'clock. This does not interfere with the continuous performance from to Il o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
MICHIGAN REGIMENT
 HERE YESTERDAY

Birmingham yesterday had the op portunity of seeing fine body of soldiers when the Thirty-third Mich igan, now the 125th infantry. was in the city. The censorship regulations prohibit the mention of the route or destination of any troops.