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The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
POLITICS IN FOREIGN LANDS

A spirit of unrest was apparent Tn many widely separated countries in 1917, leading in some cases to revolu- ton and civil war. The revolution in Russia, resulting In the abdicatlon of Czar Nicholas and the forced abdica. ton of King Constantine of Greece were events closely allied with the war. Disturbances in China, including an attempt to restore the monarchy, were influenced partly by the war. Conditions in China were unsettled un- til June 30, when under the influence of monarchists, Hsuan Tung, Manchu emperor, announced his resumption of the throne of China. Civil war i'm. mediately broke out and on July 10 the attempt to restore the monarchy collapsed. On July 13 the monarchist army, led by Chang Hsun, surrendered after battle at Peking. The repub- lican government was firmly establish. ed again and later declared war or Germany and Hungary.
 Civil war in Cuba threatened to dis rupt that country during the early months of the year. The rebels were badly defeated in several engagements and on March ', Gomez, their leader was captured. The rebellion was stamped out quickly after the capture of Gomez.
 Great Britain continued to wrestle with the Irish problem throughout the year. The Irish nationalists, on March ', demanded immediate home rule and marched out of the house of commons in a body. On July 25 a convention proposed by Premier Lloyd George and representing all factions in Ireland met for the purpose of drafting home rule constitution for Ireland.
 Some misunderstanding between the United States and Japan over far Eastern matters were cleared away by the signing by diplomatic representa-. tives of the two countries on Novem. Der of an agreement by which the United States recognizes the fact that Japan has special interests in China because of its proximity but guaran. teeing the territorial integrity of China and the maintenance of the open door policy in that country
 Copyright. 1917. by the Mcclure Newspa
 per Syndicate.)
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
THE WAR CONGRESS

The first war session" of the Sixty fifth congress which opened on April 2, was the most momentous session in the history of the United States up to that time.
 The first war bill passed by congress was one authorizing the issuance of bonds to an amount not exceeding $5,- 000,000000 and authorizing the secre- tary of the treasury to purchase se- euritieS of governments at war with Germany to the amount of $3,000,000,- GOO.
 The army eonseription act was passed by the house April 2S by vote of 397 to 24 and by the senate on May by vote of S1 to s.
 The first big war appropriation bill, carrying appropriations aggregating s, ,2S1 094, ,541.60 for the army and navy, was passed in the house May 2 with one opposing vote and in the sen ate May 19 without roll call.
 The measure known as the espion- age act, intended to prevent disloyal acts on the part of residents of the United States and also containing pro- visions giving the president power to place an embargo on exports, was signed by the president June 15.
 A bill appropriating S640,000,000 for the development of the air service was passed without record vote by the senate on June IS and by the house on June 2S.
 The food control act, under which broad powers were given to the presi- dent for the regulation of the sale of food and fuel, was passed in the house the senate July q by vote of 81 to 6.
 Tie second great bond issue act, authorizing the issuance of bonds to the amount of $7,53S, ,945, $40 and war savings certificates to the amount of $2, ,O00, ,000, 900, was passed In the house September and in the senate Septem- Der 15.
 The revenue act, first introduced in the house May 9, was passed by the house May 23, but was not passed by the senate until September 10. The conference report was accepted Octo- Der 2. The message provides for the raising of nearly $3,000,0000OO annu- ally, largely from income and excess profits taxes.
 The second big war appropriations act, carrying a total of S5,356, ,666,- 016.93, including s635, COG, 900 additional for the emergency shipping fund, was approved by the president October 6.
 The second session of the war con gress opened December 3, and the fol lowing day President Wilson delivered message declaring that nothing will turn the United States aside from Its task until the war is won.
 During December both houses of con gross opened far-reaching investiga- tions into the war preparations of the war and navy departments.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
Pilnrlm Got By.

A seven-year-old was asked by his teacher at the primary school to pro- duce composition upon the subject of his favorite literary work. The young Ster went into executive session with himself and turned out the following suecinct criticism of well-known and popular classic:
 s"rhe Book I like best is called Pii- Rook to me every Night before 1 go to Bed. love to hear about the Pilgrim He had hard time, but he got by!"- Saturday Evening Post
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
Wealth and Poverty.

Wealth as well as poverty has its hardships-a species of isolation which limits choice comradeships and in some circumstances is very depressing; . suspicion as to the motives of eourte- sies extended, the sincerity of praise given. and the genuineness of friend ship.-Exchange
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS

Prohibition bills and measures grant ing suffrage to women in some form occupied the attention of the legisla. lures of many states which met in 1917. The women of North Dakota
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
Paving for Poetry.

Poetess-"Do you pay for poetry?' Editor-"Yes. madam. My physician orders me to an expensive rest cure twice a year."-Buffalo Express
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
BRIDGEPORT BOYS ARE GIVEN LIFE
 PRISON SENTENCE

Word was received from Paterson, New Jersey, to >.le effect that Edward Dennis and Michael Ferrara, of Bridgeport, both under 20 years of age, have been sentenced to life inn prisonment for the murder of Michael Westdyke and Christian De Vries, in Paterson some time ago. John Lasa- nov, also of Bridgeport and one of the gang, was remanded for later sentence on plea of counsel. Charles Pagnillo of Paterson, who formed one of the quartet, was also given life imprisonment.
 The quaret was rounded up mainly through the quick work of the Bridge port police and the clever detective work of Detective Sergeant Bray and Detectives Tom Malone and Jack Gerrity, all of whom identified the assassins and trailed them hundreds of miles until they were finally To- cated and arrested by Detective Ser geant Bray in the western part of Pennsylvania.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
INVITE VISITING
 SOLDIERS TO THE DANCE AT SEASIDE

A special invitations is extended to soldiers in the city to attend the con- cert dance at Seaside Park tonight at 8 o'clock, which is being given under
 the Board of Recreation auspices. An
 especially long dance program is ar
 ranged for their benefit, and it is
 hoped that they will attend.
 The program arranged is as follows: CONCERT. America March---Leaders Call. Overture---Raymond Ballet Music---La Refine de Saba. Fantasia---'Way Down South. Serenade---At the Fountain. DANCE. One Step---Good- bye Germany. Fox Trot---Last Night. Waltz--Good-bye Good Luck, God Bless You. One Step---Here's to Our Boys. Fox Trot---Dixie All the Time. ] Star Spangled Banner.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
JAMES P. DEWITT,

The funeral of James P. Dewitt was held this morning from the home of has sister, Mrs. Thomas Reilly, 281 VfnN street, at S;30 o'clock, and one half hour later from St. Augustine's church, where a high requiem mass was offered. The Rev. J. B. NihilI officiated with the Rev, Mathew Judge as deacon and Rev. John Gan ley as subdeacon. "Schmidt's Mass" was sung by the choir, which was composed of Miss Kathleen Ryan, Mrs, Finton J. Kelly, J. l. Kennedy and Prof. A, F. Brisbois, At the offertory Miss Ryan sang Do mine Jesu" and during the mass J. J. Kennedy sang "Agnus Die" After the mass Come Unto Me" was sung by the quartet. The funeral was 1 largely attended and there were many | floral offerings. The bearers were William Garrity, Michael Sweeney, John Birmingham, Jesse Hamilton, Charles Reilly, and Daniel Boyle. The Rev. J. B. Nihill and Rev. Mathew Judge read the committai prayers at \ St. Michael's cemetery,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
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WAR LABOR BOARD
 EXPLAINS MATTER
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Washington, July 1s.---A statement was issued by the war labor board today to allay apprehensions that have arisen in labor circles, partic- uiariy in the Bridgeport district, be- cause of a misinterpretation of res olution of the war labor policy board urging government departments and boards not to make changes in pres ent standards pending the standard izarion now under consideration.
 Secretary Lauck of the war labor board, it was announced. has assured workers in Bridgeport and throughout the country that the resolution was intended only to prevent irregular changes in present standards, and will not conflict in any way with awards of the board to labor where conditions are below present stand- ards,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
MAKING PLANS FOR
 EAST END BANK

The plans for the establishment of the Newfeld Bank and Trust Co. are going along smoothly. The men are confident that they will receive a per init to found it when they have g hearing within the next three weeks MT. Greene said. this morning the site committee will meet Friday night at the office of MT. Pewtress to de- eide upon the location of the bank MT. Greene was of the opinion that the bank would be located somewhere on Stratford avenue. The men are planning to erect a modern banH building. Other plans are being formed which will be announced to the public in the future.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
INVESTIGATORS
 FIGURES SHOW
 WAGES INCREASE
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(Continued From Page One) was 26.S per cent. and in 1918 AIS per cent. or an increase of 79 per cent. The normal working hours in 1918 are less than in 1915, and greater opportunity is presented to make more pay through overtime. In 1918 90 per cent of the workers earned more than the highest per cent. earned in 1915. The highest paid men are going ahead faster than the lower paid men, and Fred Hewitt, representing the machinists, wanted to know if this was not due to col lective bargaining and MT. Freeland believed that it was not.
 MT. Freeland presented a long series of charts depicting these fig ures and conditions. The showing of these closed the morning session and the hearing was continued this after noon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
KNIFE WIELDER
 STILL AT LARGE

Young Basho, alleged to be the murderous assailant of John Kodesdo of 673 Wordin avenue, who now lies in & dangerous condition at St. Vim cents hospital suffering from stab wounds on the head and left side of the body, is still at large but accord ing to the police he will be in cus- tody before nightfall,
 The quarrel between the young men took place at Hancock and Wor- din avenues about 12:30 this morn ing, but Dr. F. P. Gavlas of the Emergency hospital was not called until about an hour afterward. He found the injured man in such ser ious condition that he ordered his re- moval to St. Vincent's hospital where he told the doctors that the wounds on his head and body were inflicted with pen knife,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
COrrigan Sent to
 State RefOrmatOry

Edward Corrigan, 1S, of 54 Rosedale street, arrested yesterday by Patrol men Kall1er and Lynch upon com plaint of James Urhardt. who charged him with having improper conduct with his wife, Alice, at 226 Smith street. was before the city court to- day and sentenced to the Cheshire Reformatory. The woman in the case was sentenced to serve six months in jail.
 Young Corrigan was arrested some days ago charged with being an idle person and on that occasion he was fined $1OO and costs and was turned over to the care of probation off, cer
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
INVENTORY OF
 ESTATE IS FILED

Inventory was filed in the probate court this morning of the estate of Frederick schanser, sometimes known as Fritz schanzer He was killed by a fall June 22. 1918. Ferdinand c. Fox was named administrator of the es- tate. while William Eberling, IT,, and Henry Broslsr were named apprais- CTS.
 The total estate Is valued at s. Ss8.7e There is a claim for uniiquid- ated damages against Peter Hron, Inc, Bridgeport, Connecticut, accru- ing under the Workman's Compensa-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
CHARGE WILLIAMS
 KILLED JOHNSON

Litchfeld, July 18-Thomas Wil' Hams was formally charged in cA1. mitment papers issued by Coroner s. A. Herman today with the murder of George Johnson by use of a gun, in the yard of the Robert Wellman place in Morris, near Bantam Lake, Mon day night. Williams will be held at the county Jail without bail. The coroner says that evidence obtained would point to a premeditated kill ing. He will hold the formal inquest in Bantam next Wednesday.
 The funeral of Johnson took place in the village of Northfield today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
RECREATION BOARD
 PLANS FOR CAMPS

The Board of Recreation is making arrangements for a camp at Far Mill River, about four miles from Para disc Green. The teachers at the playgrounds are to arrange the schedules and superintend arrange ments. Each boy will furnish his own blanket, but cooking utensils and other paraphernalia will be fur nished by the board.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
FALSE FIRE ALARM
 FROM LAKE co.

No clue has been found up to a late hour this afternoon of the party or parties who rang in the false fire alarm from Box 4721 yesterday even- ing at $40 bringing all available ap- paratus to No. Yard Lake Torpedo Boat company's plant at the foot of Seaview avenue.
 All the men quit that section of the works at 5:20 and no watchman is supposed to ring in at that hour. Chief Daniel B. Johnson arrived up on the scene almost, with the first apparatus and personally conducted the investigation into the matter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
BILLIARD ROOMS THROWN OPEN TO
 UNIFORMED MEN
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CContinued From Page One) D.. of the trustees of the Connecticut company to be held next Tuesday.
 The War Bureau is endeaviring to find a suitable place, centrally locat- ed, for 8 clubhouse for men in the service of the United Seaees who may happen to be in Bridgeport. Any one knowing of a house, or rooms that would be suitable for such a purpose as this should at once notify the War Bureau.
 Arrangements have been made for designation of the jitneys for free service to men in uniform, and under orders of Supt. J. H. Redgate. each machine for such service will be marked by a disk in yellow bearing the words: War Service, No. ------, Police Department" Any soldier or sailor. in uniform will be entitled to a free ride in any of the machines so designated.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
British Deserter
 Will Be Taken Back

An escort from the British Recruit ing Mission in New York will arrive in Bridgeport today to take back to Camp Valcartier, Canada, Robert Ed munds, 40. He was arrested in this city yesterday by Sergeant Watts of the Bridgeport Police Military Squad. at the request of Sergeant H. J. Long, of the Victorian Rifles, Canadian Ar my, in charge of the recruiting sta ton here. Edmunds is charged with being a deserter owing to the fact that he overstayed his leave of ab- sence from his unit.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
HEAD NEEDED REPAIRS.

Alexander Rononowsky, of e4g sdliuan street, arrested last night charged with breach of the peace af- ter a battle with Patrolman Lengye!, was before the city court today and his case was continued until tomor- row. Rononowsky was very much the worse for wear after his encounter with the policeman and had to have his head repaired at the Emergency hospital, by pr, Matthew Foley,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
ORGANIZE WAR SAVINGS.

The War Savings committee will meet at the Shelton school at eight o'clock to organize a subcommittee to do the follow-up work to be carried on by the members of the committee. William T. Hincks and Edward Mora, and other prominent War Savings committeeman, will be present, and ask that all workers attend.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
MARY A. BOTSFORD.

Mary A. Botsford, the wife of Peter Botsford of 47 Wilson street, died yesterday morning at her late home. She was a member of the St. Peters, church and Is survived by her hus- band; two daughters, Mrs. w. F, Ludford and Mrs. Homer c. Fox; by two sisters, Mrs. John Cashin, and Mrs. P. Claffy of Waterbury; and by two brothers. John Dunn of New York and Dennis Dunn of Water huFU
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
CATHERINE l.. COLLINS.

Mrs. Catherine L. Collins died
 Tuesday night at her home I'll Full ton street, Buffalo, N. Y. Mrs. Col lins is the sister of Mrs. M. G. Gun ningham of Strstfield Road, and is survived besides her sister, by her husband, two daughters and one son.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
SARAH COX MILLS

The funeral of Sarah Cox Mills was held yesterday afternoon from the funeral rooms of Hawley & Will mot, 168 State street, and interment was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
ANNIE B, HANOVER.

A funeral services of Annie B. Hanover, formerly of SS Wade street were held privately yesterday, and the body was taken to New Haven for burial in the Grove street ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
EDGAR G. WILSON.

The funeral of Edgar G. Wilson was largely attended yesterday after noon from his late home, 103 Strat- ford road. The burial was in Noun tain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
OBITUARY
MARY LANE CHATFIELD.

Mary Jane Chatfeld of 26O Laurel avenue was buried from her late home yesterday afternoon. Inter ment was in Lakeview cemetery, where the Rev. George M. Brown read the prayers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
GAINS REPORTED IN SOUTHERN
 SECTOR AS FAR AS BELLEAU
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owing to the nature of the ground the situation most diff cult.
 East of Rheims the day was comparatively quiet but the French recapured some trenches in the vicinity of Punay and repulsed attacks between Beaumont and Silery
 Premier Cemenceau returned last evening from visit to front expressing himself very well satisfied with the situation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18

ton Acts of the State of Connecticut.
 schanzer's father and mother are living in 'Prestitz, Bohemia, Austria. His property will be held by the alien enemy custodian until after the war
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
Bathing Suits of the right kind

Whether woman wishes to sit on the sand or walk about in becoming dress, whether she wishes to paddle about in safety the shore unafrad she will risk herself to the friendly sea- the correct attire is ready for her. ,. Jersey Knit Suits in dark colorngs, are from
 $750 to $10.5O Mohair or Surf Satin Suits $5.95 Cotton Knit Suits, $35o, $3.75, $45O Tights, $1.25 and $2OO Annette Kellerman Tights, $1.5O to $500 Suits for Misses and Children
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
Bathing Shoes

Hi or low cut strap or sandal effects, striped effects in black, white, red, green or black. Many two color combinations are shown. For women,
 50 cts to $1.50 White Bathing Shoes for children, sizes to 2,
 50 and 60 cts
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18

Times Want Ads, One Cent . Word.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
Midsummer Shoes for Women

Misses and Children Canvas or Leather Pumps, Oxfords and Boots rub Der and leather soes, military or French heels,
 $500 to $500 Buckskn Dress Pumps, $7.00 Sports Shoes and Oxfords, $7OO and $500 Children's Sneakers, Pumps and Barefoot Sandals, Play Oxfords and other approved footwear made on correct lasts for growing feet, $1.5O to $40O
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-31

Those famous words Of Solomon or
some other more modern wise man,
Go west. young man" may be needed
most adyan'ageously by young wom-
en- these days. The progressive wes,
i, the ideal place for the women who
would do something" either in pol
i,ios or business.
Woman fairly shines in the politics
Of our west. One OF the latest bits
Of news of which the suiirageis may
we'll be proud comes from Westport
Oregon. Claokamas county, where
Wesipor, is located, claims the young
est woman county treasurer IN the
United States and local political
sharps say she is the only woman TO
hold such a position.
Twen,y-ihfee year-old Alberta L,
Dunn is the young woman who has
this distinction. She was first APP
pointed TO I'll ou, her fathers unes-
pired term as county treasurer. Then
she won the republican nomination
last May for the same job and was
elected to the post last November,
Her achievements have been wonder.
ful proof that a woman can make good
even in politics despite the theories
OF many men.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-31
RUSSIAN FRONT
FIRMLY HELD BY
ALLIED FORCES
No Danger Of Defeat by Bol-
Sheviki, Report,

WASHINGTON, Dec. jl-Iayor-
able reports on the situation in the
hrchangel region OF Russia. where
some unofficial accounts have pic
iured the north Russian. allied and
American forces as facing destruction
al the hands Of bolsheviki III over
whelming numbers, have been given to
the state department by g. A. MART
usiine. representative here OF the
Arehangel government "
Il was officially stated that Mr.
Mariusrine had conferred with Act
ing Secretary Polk, and tina, his in
formation showed the situation well
in hand from the viewpoint OF the
allies.
According to these reports the boil
Sheyik soldiers are differed by Ger
mans and consequently are able to
make good use OF their artillery and
rapid fire guns, but they have no
stomach for fighting that does no,
keep them at distance from their
Opponents.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-31
FAMOUS CHURCH
Men TO APPEAR
Philadelphia Pastor TO Fill
Rev. Chapman'S Place,

George w. Dewey of New York
advance representative OF the New
Era movement which will hold two
day session in this city February 4 and
s, will arrive in Oklahoma City soon
to perfect plans Under nrevious
arrangement, Rev J. Wilbur Chapman
of New York, who died last week. was
to be the principal speaker. assisted
by Charles McCallon Alexander,
evangelist and composer
A telegram received laA night by
Rev. Phil c. Baird OF the First Pres
by,erian church. announced that John
X. Davies Of the Bethlehem church,
Philadelphia, president OF the Presby-
,erian board OF ministerial relief. will
ill the date OF the Oklahoma City
conference.
Other noted Presby,erians to attend
include John Willis Baer, moderator
Of the l27,h general assembly OF the
Presbyterian church, and president OF
Occidental college, L& Angeles, Cal,
and John A. Macdonald OF Toronto.
Canada.
Charles Alexander, composer OF the
famous Glory" hymn, is also to fulfill
hi, engagement.