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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-01
All Telegraph and Telephone
Lines Passed From Private
Management Into Hands Of
Government at Midnight,
POSTMASTER GENERAL
BURLES0N IN CHARGE
Business viii Be Conducted as
Usual Until Further Notice;
May Coordinate the FaCiIi-
ties at Later Date.
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'sN noRN'So JOURNAL SPECIAL LN'ssp wtEpl
Washington, July 31.-Control OF
telephone and telegraph lines was
taken over at midnight tonight by the
postoffice department and their OPP
GRAFTON placed under the general sup
ervision of a special committee crea-
ted for the purpose by Postmaster
General Burleson.
Mr.. Burleson announced that until
further notice the companies will con-
tinue operation in the ordinary course
through the regular channels and
continue in the performance of their
present duties on the same terms of
employment. The plan is, however.
TO coordinate the facilities of the va
rious companies to the best interest
Of the public and the stockholders.
Probe viii Continue.
Investigations into wire conditions
being conducted by the special COM
mttee, composed of First Assistant
Postmaster General Koons, David j.
Lewis. former member of the tariff
commission, and William II. Lamar,
solicitor of the postoffice department
will be continued so that all possible
information can be secured before
any changes are undertaken.
Pursuant to the proclamation of
the president of the United States,
said Mr.. Burlesons statement, Il nave
assumed possession. control nd si.n-
ervigfon 0f the telegraph and tele-
Of
Until further notice the telegraph and
telephone companies will continue op.
GRAFTON in the ordinary course of bus
mess through regular channels. Reg
ular dividends heretofore declared
and maturing interests on bonds, de-
bentures and other obligations may
be paid in due course and the COM
panies may renew or extend their ma
turing obligations unless otherwise or
dered by the postmaster general.
No Change in Personnel.
"All officers, operators and em-
ployes OF the telegraph and telephone
companies will continue in the per-
formance of their present duties re-
porting to the same officers as here
tofore and on the same terms of en-
ployment Should any officer opera
tor or employe desire to leave the SER
vice he should give notice as hereto
fore to the proper officer.
81 earnestly request the loyal CO.
operation of all officers, operators
and employees and the public, in order
that the service rendered shall not be
only maintained at high standard,
but improve wherever possible. 1t Is
the purpose to coordinate and unity
these services SO that they may be op-
Grated as a national system with due
regard to the interests of the public
and the owners of the properties.
mo changes will be made until af-
ter the most careful consideration of
all the facts. When deemed advisable
to make changes announcement will
be made"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-01
NAVAL RESERVISTS
CALLED TO SERVICE

Washington, July 31.--Orders have
been issued by the navy department,
calling into active service thousands
of reservists for duty on ships con.
structed under the shipping board and
navy building programs. The exact
number of men transferred to the
active duty list was not announced
but it was said today that every man
for whom space existed in the train
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-01
SMALL DWELLINGS
SCARCE IN BERLIN

New York JuIy 3l,-The Berlin
city council has decided to ask the
government for a loan Of five million
marks for the purchase of building
material to alleviate the scarcity of
small dwelling apartments, according
to the Berlin Tageblatt Of June Is.
The authorities intend to transform
stores and other places of business
into living apartments.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-01
Either WEAKNESS Of Men or In
creased Strength of Huns
Results in Allied Push Slow
ing Down Considerably.
NOT MUCH ACTIVITY ON
14TH DAY OF OFFENSIVE
Berlin Claims the Capture Of
1900 Additional Prisoners,
or a Total of 24,O00 Cap
tiveS Since July 10,
undated War Lead by the Associated
prpSS)


Whether as a result of weariness
after two weeks of incessant fighting
or because of the greatly increased
strength in man power and positions
of the enemy forces, the allied armies
on the Soissons- Rheims front have
notceably decreased their efforts to
clear the salient.
If the pause in the offensive is at
tributed to WEAKNESS, the armies of
the German crown prince also must
be worn out for despite reinforce
ments they have lacked the hardness
TO throw back their antagonists.
The fourteenth day of the great
allied offensive saw little activity on
the part of either of the contending
forces except in the nature of re-
ciprocal bombardments.
Enemy Efforts Fruitless.
Tuesday night witnessed violent at
tempts by the Germans to eXpel the
Americans and French from the valu-
able positions they hold north of the
Ourcq in the region of Fere- En-Tar.
denois, and along the western side of
the salient near Oulchy Le-Chateau
where Scottish troops are holding
with the. French the wedge that has
been driven eastward into the enemy
line. These efforts were entirely fruit
less.
A IA hfnl eve II heine tett hv the
Germans on the Americans standing
at the apex of the battle line near
Fere- En-T -Tardenois and the enemy
guns are showering their positions
with great quantities of high explos-
ives and gas shells The enemy also
continues jealously to guard with
huge effectives the extreme eastern
and western flanks of the salient to
ward off possible surprise attacks.
The latest Berlin official commun-
ication asserts that more than 1000
prisoners have been taken by the Ger
mans in the last few days and that
since July Is in excess of "a, 600 allied
troops have been captured.
Whether the Germans have chosen
the spot whegc ultimately they will
face about and give battle to the al
lied forces is not apparent. Great
fires behind the lines possibly might
indicate the destruction of further
villages which it is intended to evac-
uate and press on northward to
chosen battle line.
Kaiser Encourages Troops.
With the approach of the commen-
cement Of the fifth year of the war
the German emperor evidently real
ICES the seriousness of the situation
In proclamation to his army and
navy he tells his men they are facing
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-01
TEuTONS PREPARE
PUBLIC Or NEWS
Of MARINE DEFEAT


washington, July 81 Official dis
patches today from France tell how
the German high command has pub
lished in the newspapers throughout
Germany an official statement pre-
pairing the people for the defeat In
the second battle OF the Marne but
renewing the promise of a decisive
blow against the Anglo-French front
AN official note published in all
the papers of the empire" says the
dispatch, tries to make the German
public accept the total failure of the
ambitious program which was des-
tined to develop into the ultimate
crushing of the entente.
"Hindenburg's defense renews the
promise of a decisive blow against
the Anglo-French front but SAYS the
physognomy which the struggle pre-
sents on the front between Scissors
land Rheims and the Champagne in
consequence of the German attacks
land the french British counter-at-
tacks Zone must note here with what
care the American intervention is
'omittod) has led to the necessity Of
postponing the decisive blow.
with this end in view new basis
for subsequent operations, proceed
ings for displacements and stratcgi-
cal regroupings.' have to be created
Whilst awaiting preparations for flu
iure operations they have been forced
to retire in the northern direction Of
the Marne front
"IIow far will this retirement be
carried out? A retreat of about a
dozen kilometers will perhaps he suf
ficient. II is not thought necessary
today that Hindenburg should find
himself under the obligation of with
drawing the front as far back as the
Vesle.'
THE German interior front lis i'm
plored not to renounce its confidence
in our Hindenburg on account OF
.Lottv
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-01
510 locomotives
ARE ORDERED FOR
WORK IN RANCE

Washington, July y31.--The war de-
partment has ordered $40 locomo otives
for military railroads in France from
the Baldwin Locomotive works at
total cost of about $25, 5000, 900. it was
ANNOUNCED today. About 10000 freight
cars for service in France costing
about $1S 100000 will be ordered
within q few days.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-01
so POOL HALL LOAFERS
ARRESTED I'M PASS CITY
t.y MORNING sous... s-se,., LEASED w,.s,

Ell Paso, Tex, July 31.--Fifty young
men were arrested, last night by the
police and department OF justice Of
ficers when n roundup of the pool
halls was made. The raids were con-
Quoted under the work or fight law
and many others are to be taken into
custody and given an opportunity to
find useful employment or be placed
in the army.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-01
kuchlmnun = Cnndidnlc

Amsterdam, july 3I.-Dr Won
Kuehlmann, former German foreign
secretary, will be candidate for the
reichstag at q coming election in
Berlin, the Yossische Zeltung says
The election will be held to fill the
seat of the late president of the reich
stag, DR.. Johannes Kaempf.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-01
PASSAGES FROM BOOK
OF WILSON ARE READ
Isv MORNING IouRs.. SPECIAL ,s.sro w,ss

Chicago, July Extracts from
The New Freedom" a book written
by President Wilson when governor
of New Jersey, were read at the |.
W. w. conspiracy trial today
Lengthy passages from this book
We're read into the evidence and in
the testimony of j. A. Mcdonald, one
of the defendants. who said he had
used them to recruit new members for
the 7. W. w,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-01
"Cushion Chairy Men to Navy

Washington, July 31.-All naval Of
ficers and enlisted men employed in
the bureau of supplies and accounts
whose duties can he performed by
civilians, are to be added to the navy's
fighting strength. according to an
order today by Rear Admiral Me-
navy.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-01
Holmes Goes 70 Drake.

Des Moines, Ia, July S1-Arthur
Holmes. dean of the general faculty
of Pennsylvania State college. was
elected president of Drake University
today He will assume 1s duties
here about September /. HI succeeds
Hill M. Bell, resigned.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-01
Charter Is Revoked.

Washington, July Sf.--President
Wilson today signed the congressional
resolution revoking the charter of the
National German American alliance.
which was charged with ,pro-German
activities.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-01
Church Officials Jailed.

FL Paso, Tex, July 31.--Five high
church officials in the state of Jalisco,
Mexico, have been arrested and thrown
into prison. according to report re>
ceived here today. Their arrest foi-
lowed the arrest and deportation of
Archbishop Francisco Orozzo Y Jirn-
inez of Guadalajara. Friction between
the church and state was given as the
reason for the arrests.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-01
THE WEATHER
FORECAST.

Denver, Colo, July 31.---New Mex
leo: Thursday, partly cloudy with
thundershowers; Friday probably fair;
not much change in temperature.
Arizona. Thursday, partly cloudy
with local thundershowers: Friday
probably fair.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-01
LOCAL REPORT.

A summary of local weather condi-
tions for the twenty-four hours ending
at p. m. yesterday follows: maximum
temperature, 93 degrees minimum,
64,, range, 80, at p, m, 81: north
west winds; clear: ,01 inch precipita-
ton.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-01
CzECHO-SL0vAKS
CAPTURE LARGE
RAILWAY BRIDGE


London, July 3l.--rhe capture by
Czecho-Slovaks in the surprise attack
of large railway bridge at Syzram in
the Volga region is reported in a Mos
COW dispatch transmitted by the Cen
trail News correspondent at Amster.
dam.
This capture, the message says, Sc
cures to the Czecho Slovaks in this re
gion communication with Siberia.
Amsterdam, July 81 l,--According to
the Moscow newspapers the Czech
Slavs have modified the classes Of
1912 to 1920 at Omsk and the classes
of 1917 to 1919 at Kurghan The
workers and peasants, it is stated.
protested strongly against this action.
(Kurghan and 0msk are in western
Siberia)
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-01

Guatemala has an army of about S5.-
900 men and when that country Joined
the ranks of the entente allies in April
the event was looked upon as one that
would give important aid in the strug-
gle against Germany.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-01
FRENCH WILL TRAIN
GUATEMALAN TROOPS

ley MORNING. Jou~r.AL SPECIAL trAsvo wisFif
Guatemala City, July 81. - The
French military mission sent to this
country to assist In training of the
Gautemalan army has arrived.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-30

One OF the worst eHects upon doc
tors, nurses, conStableS and JUSTICES
Of the peace lies IN the Iact that SOON
er or Later this class Of people become
so used TO sickness, suffering and
crime that 1t grows merely part OF the
days events There are two oPpostteS
OF grief and sympathy-one Is an ever
developed sense Of humor, the other
a sckening brutality. I hardly know
which is the more to be desired.
Around the court house. one grows to
look upon theft, fighting Of various
sorts, petty quarrels, and even sert-
Gus misdemeanor as one VAST joke.
You learn to say: "Weu, who's got
into trouble today" much as though
you would ask: Anybody got PEN
ell around here!" You lean to take
the failings OF humanity as casual,
quite the thingi You talk about
crime OF all sorts and even murder
much IN the same way That you talk
about the weather-it'S bound to come,
whether rainy or sunny, and that's all
there is TO it. At first it seems al
most nauseatfng but after while It
grows Just part OF the days work and
not nearly so demoralizing as the
dwelling on sordid happenings around
the back gate. early in the morning
while the homework stays undone!
Alter all. there is quite some con-
necion between business In the court
house and business at home. In the
home, Just one tamiIy's affairs are adj
tusted or re-adjusted, privately. or
publicly, depending on ones voice
carving qualities. In the court house,
the whole county's troubles are patch
ed and repatched. Just as one learns
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-30
Evening Chat

Did you ever watch the eyes OF a
mute? Do you know very much about
these afflicted people who so very
often have mental faculties great in
deed but who have, through unfortu-
nate heredity or other cause, lost both
voice and hearing? In the city We
have several I know one particular
case where both parents, young peo-
pie, are deaf and dumb; but the chill
dren Of the marriage are above the
average in brightness. They can also
hear and speak. Today a tragedy oc-
cured in the family and found my
self watching the eyes OF the woman
OF what use was the tongue after all
when such world of depth and
power Of feeling grew slowly bigger
and bigger in those lakes OF fire! 1
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-30
Flour, per "a pounds, soc, $3.50; pota-
+oes ny. 1on rounfIs 9Oc 90 50. cheese

Flour, per "A Pouu03, sue S1.0V' POLd-
toes, per 100 pounds, soc, $3.50; cheese
pound, CSC, 4oc; canned corn, best
grade, 15c, 225c; tomatoes, large can,
l5c, Csc; coffee, pound. 25c, 55c; can
cream, &c, 15c; butter pound, 30c, soc;
bread, 16 ounces, Sc, 1oc; corn fakes,
75kc, 15c; oatmeal, pound, Sc, SIC;
eggs, dozen. Csc. 55c; mems dress
shoes, $3.50 to $3.50, $3.50 to $1,000;
overalIs, bib. 75c, SIPS; overalls,
plain, soc. $500; canvas gloves, 1oc,
20c; work shirts, 75c. S1.35; miners
cap, 30c, soc; miners tools, such as
augers, thread bar, boxen. post show
ell, scraper. tamper and picks, $12.Oo,
$3.50; miners shovel, 75c. $1.75;
mems work shoes, $500 to 500. $3.50
to $500; matches, SC. 10c; miners
dinner pail, 90c, $40; suit of clothes,
$500, $3.50; ladies'. dress shoes,
$500 to $500. $3.50 to $500; rice,
pound, 10c, 15c; sugar, pound, &C, 12c;
tobacco, pound, Csc, csc; syrup, 5
pound can, 40c, Csc.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-30

c.l5siiy rev frisht q an that
Eas pictured there. First they grew
vide. then pictured with each thought
IS t zen tumnItously one UPON the
other. Then was pictured the ache
Of heart which could not escape.
though voice. There was no outlet
Though the comfort OF sympathetic
words Some one might speak TO her
in the mute language but the sound
which plays 50 important a part on
the senses. was gone forever Never
IN al my experience have witnessed
such storm of unexpressed feeling as
arose In that vOman,s eyes Never
again do I want to see It
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-30

% pii Ieis:5opiiifs on family. adairS. 50
WORKERS "A ths court house lean 70
male the hest Of the worst Of life. In
order 10 keen any sweetness and sym
patlSy At an. the sense Of humor IS
over developed there. I've watched
the same thing happen in the home.
Looking at life as . joke, often COW
ers many a tragic opinion OF the mat
ter. Getting downtto \ working basis
Is after al the first big lesson IN sat
istactory living.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-30

ICu1IIIa or s q too, 1ri sI,
|Stin-RhRe buying presents lo
the family may .l6ol1 lafse 81
corf1RinRs think what 4 bfese1l
small package OF 6eminIty As
as the soldiers come home IS
dicted that weddings VIII al ~
elegant sufhetency. 9utl
ven have to get along With
few and Tar between e sign
during November count fot 2
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-30
WHEEIING'S WAR CHEST.

WHEELING. W. Va, Nov. go
The War Chest Drive. which was
pulled or Nov. 11-18, taking adj
vantage Of the United War Work
Campaign at that time, was for
100000 and there was $45O,oO0
secured, according to a statement
from the office Of Howard HazIett,
the treasurer.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-30

There have only been thirteen we'd
dings 6hFing the month OF November
in the county. What's wrong with
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-30

Normal school lecture cours
now on sale se Martins Boo
500 for the season. Stxsgress en,
tatnmentS-Adv-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-30

has been involved in war is OF such
character as to commend this appeal
to your favorable consideration. The
miners have responded to every call
our nation has made. at no time or
period have they either slackened or
failed.
In making this appeal to you We are
but exercising the inherent right of
groups Of citizens within the repub-
lie to petition to the highest authority
within the nation fcr the redress OF
grievances and the correction of
wrongs. We ask for no other privilege
than to be accorded our day in court,
the right to present reasons to the
proper authorities in support Of the
miners claim for an increase IN min
ing prices. The miners CT America
have confidence n you. Therefore we
will wait your early ard favorable
consideration OF this appeal We
viii gladly come to Washington and
meet with you at your convenience
for the purpose OF presenting the re
quest Of the bituminous miners ana
the reasons for an increase In wages.
FRANK, J. HAYES,
President
JOHN L. LEWIS,
vice Preside Il
WII:IAGI GREEN.
Seertta ry+Ereasurer
THE UNITED MINE WORKERS OF
AMERICA
In its contention for raise ofwages
Local Union, 1858, Of Washoe, Mont,
has prepared a list Of comparative
prices OF 1918 with those OF 1914. This
they have sent TO President Wilson
and FN1nl Administrator Garfield While
the list may not exactly apply to Fair
mont prices they give food for thought
along these lines however. The list
as printed in The United Nine Work
ers' Journal is as follows, the first
price icing that for 1914 and the sec
ond for 1918:
Laundry soap, Sc 6Ac; onions,
pound, &c, SC; lard, pound, 15c, 321sc;
bacon, pound, Csc, 55c; beans, pound,
10c, 1715c; corn meal pound, Sc SIC;
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-30
IROWSAITH MANUFACTURING COMPANY

-AA&@ 49, ..
s.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-07
brought together a party of 13O and

brought together a party of lSO ana nroved a very enjoyable affair.
 George Freeman, a colored youth of the Center, has been engaged as ianitor of the town hall, being the fourth to hold the position since last fall.
 Miss Emily Hill, an elderly resident of the Ridge, has been seriously III with Bright's disease at the nome of her sister in Derby, but IS now slightly improved.
 William Kennedy moved this week from the Patrick Green place to the house of Henry J. Foreman, which the latter vacated when his new resi- dence was built.
 Clinton Sanford and Joel Godfrey were summoned to Bridgeport last week for jury. duty in the Superior Court.
 At the Center Methodist church last Sunday Clarence and Viola Favereau were baptized and received into pro- bationary membership and Harry Hes joined by letter from a Westport church.
 Notices to those on the personal tax list. members of the Home Guard not being included, were sent out this week by Collector Muennich.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-07
THE WEATHER

New Haven, March For Bridgeport and vicinity: Gener- ally fair tonight and Friday.
 Connecticut: Cloudy tonight; Friday fair and slightly warmer in the interior; fresh to strong north winds, diminishing by Fri day morning,
 The eastern depression has moved southeastward to the middle Atlantic coast. There has been general precipitation east of the Mississippi river during last 24 hours. A moderate low area is central north of Minne- sota and the pressure is also be- low normal in the southwest. Temperatures are generally some what lower this morning in the eastern districts.
 Conditions favor for this vicin- ity unsettled weather, followed by fair and slightly coitter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-07
JAMES Fl. GRIFFIN.

James H. Griffin, aged 49 years, of 274 Bunnell street, died this morn ing at the Rockefeller hospital, New York city, as the result of injuries re- ceived from the kick of a horse. MT. Griffin was employed as polishet at the American Graphophone Co. for IS years. Besides his wife, Nettie Gripman Griffin, five children, Esther, wife of Herbert Walsh; Ruth, wife of William Hanley, and Tessie, Jennie and James survive. He was a member of the local Polishers' union. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-07
GRACE F. BARTRAM.

Funeral services for Grace F. Bar tram were held this afternoon at S:3O o'clock at the home of her mother. Mrs. Mary N. Stanton, 313 Laurel avenue. Rev. Henry Davenport, pas tor of the Peoples Presbyterian church, conducted the services. Many sorrowing relatives and friends at tended. There was a wealth of f1oral tributes. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-07

Germany is preparing a nicely browned and luscious looking wood doughnut in the form of peace terms to tempt the world with April 1st.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-07

These million boys wanted for the farms should take right hold, as they will thereby attain muscular vigor that will help them play football lot better next fall.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-07
FRANK CRUMR.

The funeral of Frank Crumb of Oneonta, N. Y., was held this after noon at 2:30 o'clock from the under taking parlors of John H. Carroll, 54 Elm street. Rev. John R. Brown, pastor of the First Baptist church, of ficiated. Burial was in Lakeview cemetery.