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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-10-28
NEED is PRESSING
FOR PITS AND SHELLS

The Gas Defense Division, Chemical
Warfare Service, U. S. A., with the
cooperation of the American Red
Cross, appeals and urges the people
OF this country to conserve fruit pits
and shells, with which the German
poison gas may be combatted. 1t is
the desire that sufficient quantity be
procured by Wednesday, October 80,
that shipment can be made on that
date This Consignment will furnish
$4,000 masks. The local chapter ur-
ges all collectors to speedily fill the
receptacles PLACED at various public
corners. s.ssq II.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-10-28
CHICAGO JUDGE RESENTED
PLEA MADE IN GERMAN
(By international News serviee.)

Chicago, Oct. pa plea in his
own defense by Nicholas Flack,
charged in a local court with. non,
support of his family, was startled
by him in the Kaiser's own dialect
Ii started and stopped and didn't be
gin again-for Judge Gemmill would
have none of it, and Flack listened
tc English while he was told to give
his family $40 a week.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-10-28
clNDER IN EYE.

Fireman W. A. Badford, of the To-
cal Baltimore and Ohio colony, has
a painfully inhamed eye due to get
ting a cinder in it.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-10-28
SAYS YANKEE SINGING
is WORSE THAN SHELLS
10y international News service.)

Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 2S-Accord-
ing to letter received here from
France by friends OF Private E. c.
Hardy, of Cleveland, all of the Amer
lean soldiers at the front sing while
in the trenches, during an attack or
while on rest periods.
'The Shrek of the shells is pretty
bad at the 'front.' Hardy wrote, but
it is not so bad as some of the sing.
ing at that
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-10-28

in accordance with his written ~
structions, Circuit Court Judge Tint.
hill told them to do so or he vo,s
send them to jail for contemD, If
court. They then returned the var-
dict.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-10-28
BACK AT BANK

Miss Beatrice Mahoney. of the
Merchants and Farmers Bank, has
recovered from influenza and return
ed to her duties.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-10-28
JURY RETURNS VERDICT
RATHER THAN GO TO JAIL

(By international News Service.)
Chicago, Oct. 2S-iWhen jurymen in
lis court refused to return a verdict
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-10-28

Miss Chloe Mason, of w L. Jones
and Son. is back at work after re
covering from influenza.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-10-28

Mr.. and MRS. A. T. Milburn, of
Failing Waters, spent the day in
town shopping.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14
IN THE FIGHTING

Connecticut troops already are doing their share of the fighting. The casualty list of today is heavy with the news that must come repeatedly to Connecticut and to every other state. Lieut.. Byrd of Hartford is missing in action" Private Ruckelhausen, New Haven, is dead of wounds. Eighteen Connecticut men, officers, non- coms sand priyates are missing in action; Bristol, New Haven and Middletown men for the most part.
 Thus comes to Connecticut the objective realization of the sacrifice Americans are mak- ing. This news sad, but noble, will stimulate the sacrifices of civil life. The man at his work will labor with renewed en- ergy. The Red Cross, greatest mother ever known, will re- ceive hountifHl gifts to aid and support the boys over there.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14
W D D Re0d co
 Esta6Jished 1857
 CONVENTION OF
 KNIGHTS OPENS

Norwich, May 14-Patriotic activi ties were described in reports and recommendations at the 18th conven- tion of the Knights of Columbus here today. On the other side of the At lantic ocean the supreme chaplain of the order, the Rev. P. J. McGivney, of Bridgeport, and former State Deputy William MulIigan, of Willimantic, have arrived to take active manage ment of foreign war work, the money for which has been raised by the councils in this country.
 The convention was opened by State Deputy William J. Cronin of New Haven, with the annual report. He said that the war fund now totalled $7, 900, coo and that Connecticut start ing out to raise $5o,o00, obtained $S62, TIT. The state body has now 5.7OS associate and 7,14o insurance members.
 The report of the committee on good or the order, dealt with war work. A call has been issued for soc Catholic men of the age of 40 to 50. to volunteer for service. Recom- mendation was made that members be active in recruiting for this ser vice.
 In referring to relations of the or der with other war workers the com mittee said:
 sExerywhere Catholics have ieined with Catholics in helping to finance our war activities. \ \ The
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14
WELCOME TO sERGT. REILLY

At Polls and the Plaza, last night, thousands of Bridgeport CTS looked upon a first class fighting man, Sergeant Thomas J. Reilly, machine gunner of the Suicide Glub," Twenty-SIxth Division of the American Ex- peditionary force to France. Six feet two in his stoc6lng feet, stalwart and handsome Sergeant Reilly comes straight from a first line trench to tell the people of Bridgeport what their boys are doing. Today Sergt. Reilly is talking in the factories. He makes short talk, sharp and wise, eloquent with the experience of the man who has been an actor in great scenes. Welcome to Sergeant Reilly. Goodbye to him when he leaves us, and good luck to him, wherever he goes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14

 establishment of more sympathetic relations between Catholics and nom Gath olics is eliminating the prejudices of the past, and we are warranted in recommending that every agency at command of councils in this 5urisdic- tion be utilized in continuing this praiseWerthy work"
 The committee finds that S25, 5,0oe,- 900 will be required by the order for its war needs for the year beginning July 1, A plan of periodic payments was suggested in addition to the sub- scriptions from non-members. The committee believed that the erdef should be represented on local war chest committees and on equitable apportionment of such fund for the orders war activities.
 The report was signed by W. F. Maher, Waterbury; J. l., Sullivan Moosup; R. Meaney Danbury; $. A Lynch, New Britain; P. R. Phalen Torrngton. and J. J. Ormond, Stam- ford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14
STEPNEY

The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church will hold a meet ing at the home of Mrs. William c. Nichols. A business meeting will be held in the afternoon and supper will be served at the usual hour
 Mrs, Eugene Peck has entertained as guest her sister, Miss Adeline Clark of East Village,
 Wesley Skinner of Bridgeport was an over Sunday guest of his grand parents, Mir. and Mrs. John Hiekley.
 Mir. and Mrs. Milen Hawiey. Clay ton Hawley. MT: and Mrs. Frank Gil- bert and Miss Marion Curtiss enjoyed a meter trip te Massachusetts on Sun- day, where they were guests of Miss Blanche Gilbert at Nit. Helyeke.
 MF, and Mrs. Moses Thorpe and Elliot NaEthrep were recent guests of Mir. and Mrs. Stanley NeFthFep in Eastea,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14
Pathephones

The music machine which does not require needle. In the long run that saves expense. All the worlds best music is within call, all the great in spring pieces of great composers and all the simple tunes which every one delights to hear.
 Styles in Machines from
 $25.00 up to $l9O.O
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14

thanks was extended to the Motor squad of the Bridgeport Minute Women for the use of automobiles, and similar action vas taken for Attorneys Comiey and Comley. who donated a large chart Of the city to the Home Gardens committee,
 The eomittee will meet again Fri- day evening at it's offices in the First Bridgeport National Bank building.
 IL, N, Johnson, of Danbury, leader of the Junior Feed Army movement, will be ip this city tomerrew and will confer with Mrs. David s. Day, the head of the movement in Bridgeport, on certain plans which are new being considered,
 The Home Gardens committee still has a few plots of land to distribute for garden purposes. These plots are located in various sections of the city. Applications for the land should be ! made through the committee office.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14
MD-m Read @
EsSahkiske0 S5I'

as public defender, and has a large number of prisoners who were unable to procure bond, including several murder cases.
 One of the eases which it is intend ed to dispose of during the early days of the term is that of J. Harry CFoss- ley, 8 former real estate and 1nsur- anee agent here, who is accused of forgery
 Among the murder cases are several continued from previous terms of court, and those of Baby Doll" Thomas and Jacob Hawkins arising out of the riet at the Keystone club last winter, Whether they will be tried at this term of court has not been definitely decided as yet.
 Alhegether there are about l06 cases on the docket for disposition at this term of court
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14

Mrs. Pagan, who has been spend ing a week with MT, and Mrs Mart CuFtiss, returned Sunday to Bridge port
 Mr., and Mrs. Richard Noble and daughter, MT. and Mrs. Edwards and son of Hartford. have spent a few days as the guest of MT. and Mrs, Howard Edwards.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary Knapp Hine was held at the home of her sister, Mrs Maria Parmley, on Fri day afternoon. Rev. MT. BfedeFicks officiating. Mrs. Hine was sa years of age and had been failing in health for some time past The interment was in the local cemetery.
 Mfr. and Mrs. Elisha Staples of New Haven spent Sunday as guests of Miss Ellen Hayes.
 The Red Cross auxiliary ~Rii meet on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Gearge Clingan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14
THE PLAZA SCHEME

In the recital of reasons why | the Plaza scheme should be prevented by the courts, coun- sel sets up the claim that the purpose is not highway i'm provement, but to bring busl- ness benefits to one group ot private property owners, and to take business away from an other group. A public inn provement ought to be just what it pretends to be. When public money is expended, the people ought to know what it is being expended for. If the pro- moters of the Plaza intended a highway improvement, well and good. But if they intended to establish a public market, or a trolley terminal, or to divert traffic from one part of Main street to another, the people are entitled to know.
 The Times does not attempt a discussion of the legal aspects of this matter. It speaks only of moral aspects, of the right of the taxpayers to the truth, and of the duty of public ser wants to deal fairly, frankly and honestly with the public.
 It may be that the taxpayers of Bridgeport would be glad to spend a million or two of dol lars in war time, to provide the trolley monopoly with a place to turn cars around in, but they ought to have chance to know what is expected. They might relish a public market, estab- lished by the business destruc- ton of their fellow citizens.
 The litigation will clear up some matters that are in doubt It can do no harm and it may do good, even if the result is only to delay heavy expendi- ture until the war is over.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14

than the above statement in fers, but the meaning is ex- ceedingly plain This is a new version of 'Daffy, Daffy Come and be Killed" It will not be pleasing to the Lithuanians, who have long desired inde- pendenee, but never have de- sired to share the fortunes of the slowly dissolving German
 Empire.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14
JUDGE WEBB TO
 PRESIDE OVER
 CRIMINAL COURT

Judge James H. Webb opened the May term of the Criminal Superior Court here today for the trial of cases, the Rev. John R. Brown of the First Baptist church offering the opening prayer. The jury has been summoned to be present at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
 Practically all of the business this afternoon was the putting of DFisen- ers to plea Many pleaded not guilty, but may change their pleas later, At terney Robert e. DeFeRezt Is acting
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14
COME AND BE KILLED

The Kaiser issues a procla- nation to the people of Lithu- aRia, informing them that in return for a German independ- ence they will be expected to fight for the empire. The all highest speaks less plainly
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14
STILL HAVE \
 FEW PLOTS FOR
 HOME GARDENS

At a special meeting of the exeeu- tive committee of the Bridgeport Home Gardens committee held last evening reports were read on the re- cent state meeting held in Hartiora. The problem of furnishing vege1aoie needs for school children was olscuss- ed at some length, and eomml.tes was appointed to investigate the situ- uatiop- The supply of government seeds has been exhausted A vote or
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

Endorsement of Alabama 'fblue laws" started when Sheriff Batsen, at Birmingham, summoned to couut the preprieters of soda fountains and other steFes open on Sunday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14

The House adopted the conference report en the bill giving President Wilson wide authority to make new passport regulations.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14

Tourists who wish to ascend Mount Washington this season wil probably have to walk, The crews ef the in- ciined railway have enlisted.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14
Nippon China Sets

Most attractive decorations
 Celery Sets, regularly $1,25 for $1.D Jelly Sets, $1.25 $lW Whipped Cream Sets, $1.25 SLIGO
 65 cts 50 cts Nut Sets, 75 cts oO cts
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14
Mems Wear

Yale Union Suits, summer weight, short sleeves, ankle or athletic knee syles, in white and ecru, $1.5O Better grade, $2.00 Balbriggan Underwear, shirts with short sleeves, drawers in ankle length, 79 cts special Boys Balbriggan Shirts and Draw CTS, 45 cts each. Boys White Union Suits, short sleeves, knee length, 89 cts Mems Half Hose, two=toned effects,
 75 cts Silk Lisles, four thread splicing, . double soles, B cts
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14

Children s Socks Fancy roll tops, all sizes, 29 cts Romper blue, tan, pink, black and white, 35 cts, 3 for $1.W
 Main floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14

The nxtaonaI headquarters of the Rov Scouts of America are being, flooded with black walnut trees for the government fer gunsteeks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14
RAISE FOR TEACHERS

The raise for teachers is de- layed, but we'll deserved. The amounts added to their salaries scarcely raises them above the status of lahorers, in the mat ter of compensation. During the months to come there will be heavy drains upon the teaching force, as it's members are drafted to occupations not less agreeable and better paid.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14
Ruffled Curtains

Much talked about and greatly in demand, at last they are here. Plain, hemstitched band, and f inch ruffle, $50 Plain, or Dotted, with plain ruffle,
 $2.00
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14
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Word was received in Washington that the Mexican wheat crop in the province of Guadalajara, Mexico, was being harvested. The crop is double that of last year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14
Hemned Bed
 Spreads

A delayed shipment just arrived and a lim- ited quantity only. Full size and exceptionally good,
 $2.75, $500 and $4.M
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14

sign the new draft bill until it can be changed so as to give credit to states which furnished large numbers of volunteers to the army
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14
Neckwear

A superior stock of Grenadines, Baratheas, Embroidered effects in silk and satin,
 75 Cts to $2.50 Wash Ties, panel effects, woven stripes and prints. A good invest ment, 25, 30 and 65 cts
 Main floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14
Silverware, useful and beautiful

The many articles needed in the every day serving of st have and which may by their grace and beauty add muef ife several times day. Casseroes Brown Guernsey, round oval in silver lat Water Pitchers graceful nes wide mouhed to pour eas Bread Trays to hold our daily rations Pie Dishes Brown Guernsey insets Sauce Boats and Stands Nut Bowls, grapevine border. Vases to hold garden favorites. These pieces would sell regularly at from S40 o $500 They are each offered special at
 $50
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14
Coats

Desirable Goats, late styles, with belts. Rocky, tan navy and black serge. Excellent for general utility wear.
 At $20.00
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-14

Silver Bloen1 for sports suits and skirts.
 One hundred and fifty yards, 32 inches wide, regular price 75 cts,
 at 5o cts
The Washington times., 1918-07-28
Column.

Within an hour after 10 O'Clock six men
in all had each sent in So and three had
come in with the money in their hands.
had $27 and didn't even know the name
of the little girl who was to go to the fair
with me nor where she lived,
And then that something" came again
and ] sat down and wrote and asked that
be told the names and where they lived of
all the crippled children in San Francisco
and the Bay Cities who hadn't been to the
Exposition and whose parents could not
afford to take them there. l told them
was going to give them day at the Expo
sition and | asked the other folks who read
my column to tell me | could have their
automobiles, and if they didn't have auto
mobiles to send me money to help make
the day all that it could be made And
again the answer came.
And two weeks later, on Van Ness
avenue, outside the entrance to the Exposi-
.tion Zone. at 10:3O o'clock on the most
beautiful morning l had ever seen in San
Francisco, there lined along the curb
eighty-nine big automobiles and in them
315 crippled children. We had emptied
the hospitals, had gone up into the hills OF
Marin County, had emptied the homes
wherein they lived in San Francisco, Oak
land and Berkeley and had gone down into
the Peninsula as far as San Jose.
The Washington times., 1918-07-28

ten IL ne seemed very much surprised and
PAID me the very distinguished compliment
or praising it highly and assuring me that
1t certainly should be printed in the paper.
And If you have ever worked in a news
paper office you will appreciate what that
praise meant. Any newspaper writer will
tell you that when you have arrived at
that stage in your career in which your
enorts meet with the approval of the office
boy you need no longer fear for the future
With FTeddy's assistance the sheet of
paper was removed from the bulletin board
and on that night, in the sporting edition
Of the paper, my first column appeared.
l had no intention of writing a second col.
umn, but did.
In those days my column was a kid
ding" column. i wrote entirely of persons
well known in the community. My only
desire was to make my readers laugh. II
had never occurred to me to write what Is
known in the Newspaper world as sob"
stuff. AS a matter of fact belonged to
that vast army of newspaper men who pro-
fess an adherence Of sob" stun. Secretly,
no newspaper story ever pleased me more
than a good sob story, but | wouldn't
admit It. / would merely admit. that II
made circulation for the reason that there
we're so many silly, sentimental people
But write II mySen! NO, indeed!
And then one night Little Women"
came to our leading theatre. and with my
wife l went to see the play. 1t was very
fearful evening, as you who have seen
Little Women" will understand l sobbed
out loud when they told US that sweet
little Beth had passed away, and alto
getheF had Q most enjoyable time, for
do like shows that make me cry.
And what more natural, therefore, when
sat down the next morning to write my
eolumR that Little Women" should come
into my mind, ! tried to get some comedy
out of the tears that we had. shed, but as
wrote ! drifted away back home and
told about q rambling old white house
with green shutters and little Beth who
had been very dear TO me back there and
who one early morning had gone away
and had never come back again.
And then folded it up and put it in my
pocket and wrote something else. And
that night at dinner l showed it to my
wife, and when she had finished reading it
there were tears in her eyes and l prom
lsed her / would turn it in as "copy" the
The Washington times., 1918-07-28

next day. And l did. 1t was my first
sob" column, and lot of people wrote
and told me how much they had enjoyed
il. and the editor dropped in to tell me
how much he liked 1t and how much his
wife liked IL, And since that day | have
written as tie spirit. willed, and on that
day began whatever real success I have
had as a columnist. ! had, discovered
something better than to be clown.
Then came, one time, a period Of dull
ness. 1t seemed that was written ont"
and it occurred to me that | might use my
column to do something" | determined
upon a party for. the inmates Of an old
folks home. Through my column ] told
Of my plans and asked for automobiles TO
transport them, for a restaurant wherein
to provide lunch, and for theatre seats In
the afternoon.
My wants were very quickly satisfied.
Everybody wanted to help, and was quite
proud of my endeavor.
That night | made up my mind | would
have no more parties" But little later
| changed my mind, / had paid visit TO
an orphans home and in my rounds had
found a sweet-faced little child who put
her arms about my neck and hugged me
tight. | had asked the attendant II !
might carry the little one along as we
went lnTOuBn the lnsllIuIlOH oHo ediu I
might. And did. And then it came time
for me to go and had carried the child
back to the room in which | found her.
She cried when l put her down, and as
was leaving the room | looked back and
saw her with her head buried in the lap Of
an old lady attendant, and her heaving
shoulders told me she was weeping bit
terly.
! went back to where she was and
picked her up and promised her that some
time within week or two ! would come
back and get her and take her downtown
to a picture show and buy her some candy
and ice cream and anything else that her
little heart desired. | hadn't any idea
whether or not the rules of the institution
would permit such a proceeding, but some
thing within me said that if ! made the
promise it would be carried out. And |
knew deep down in my heart that wanted
to do it just for her.
And the day came, but instead Of the
one little girl, every child in the institu-
tion was dressed in its very best and wait
ing. And there came long string Of auto
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