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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-24
FLY THE C|TY'S
 HONOR FLAG TO
 BREEZE TODAY Simple Ceremony When Lib erty Loan Banner is Rais-
 ed on the City Hall. SUBSCRIPTIONS TOTAL MORE THAN $5,00O,OOO Workers in the Factories Have Made a Wonderful
 Record in Campaign.

With all of the subscriptions of the different committees in the Liberty Loan campaign not yet recorded at the headquarters at Hincks Bros. the grand total for Bridgeport is more than $5,O0O,000. The s6,OOO,000 goal will be passed, the committee feels. A large number of cash sub scriptions were reported yesterday. among them that of the American Bank which sold $23,450 worth of bonds. The citys honor flag was foated to the breeze this noon at city hall with simple ceremonies. Mayor Wilson hoisted the flag which now floats alongside the large head quarters banner across State street.
 That workers in the factories have been slackers in the Third loan is dis puted when the announcement is made that out of approximately 3D. 900 Liberty Loan subscribers in Bridgeport the persons employed in the factories that have subscribed number 24,036, and it is thought that before the end of the campaign there will be 32,O0O factory workers buyers of bonds. The grand total for the factories is now $1,815, 400. Deputy Sheriff Frank Fasanello chairman of the committee working among the Italian residents of the city this morning handed in "A ap- | plications for bonds at the head quarters for a total of s5,40O. Tc date this committee has reported 1 subscriptions for $7,500.
 The women's committee are stil working hard to bring their total uI to the $3OO,O00. This morning Mrs
 William T. Hincks, chairman of the committee, announced that the wom-
 en had secured subscriptions fol (Continued on page p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-24
THIEVES STEAL
 GIRLS CLOTHING

Lewis Harrison, of S5 Lenox ave- nue reported to the police today that his home had been broken into last night while the family was out and his daughters entire wardrobe stolen by the thieves. According to the statement made by Lewis to the po- lice, a back window of his home was jimmied open, the entire place was ransacked but while the thieves over looked many articles of value they seemed to specialize on women's clothes. Several valuable silk dress es, hats and furs were stolen
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-24
With the American Army in

With the American Army in France, Tuesday, April 23- (By the Associated Press)- The shell torn village of Seich- eprey, around which centered the hardest fighting in connec- ton with the recent heavy German attack on the Ameri- can positions, appears to be destined to hold a proud place in the story of American par ticipation in the world war. As further details of the engage ment became known there were disclosed deeds which are fully in accord with the finest American traditions.
 The correspondent now is permit ted to mention a few cases of indi- vidual heroism, which will convey an idea of the mettle of the men.
 one of them, David Griggs of
 East Hampton, Conn.,, passed
 through the enemy barrage at
 least seven times to carry am-
 munition to his hard pressed
 comrades. Twice he was partly
 buried by earth upturned by
 shells falling all around him, but
 he kept at his task.
 Griggs, who is 19 years old,
 was so modest that he would not
 tell his story, but insisted on
 speaking of the bravery of others.
 Finally one of his comrades
 pointed him out and said:
 'sThat is the bravest man in the
 regiment"
 Raymond A. Ferris of Medford, Mass, acting as a courier, was blown off the road twice by the concussion of shells. Although stunned and nearly crazed by the intensity of the gunfire when he reached the point in the rear of the lines to which he was sent for ammunition, he carried out his orders Then he asked for a re- volver, saying he wanted to go out and fight the Germans, but he fainted from exhaustion. When he regained consciousness his first words were an enquiry whether his message had been delivered.
 Charles InlS1er, a Philadelphia lawyer, now with the Red Cross, who was in the thick of the fighting told the correspondent today of two Ameri- cans who, armed only with automatic pistols, charged an enemy machine gun, killed eight Germans and cap tured the gun. It also is related (Contlnued on page 9
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-24

The men will leave this afternoon for New York where they will dis band. Two of the party are to leave soon for Europe to view the activities on the western front while the re- maindSf of the party will sail for their homes.
 The mission is composed of five high military officials of Japan: Lieut.-Gen. S. Chikushi, Col. T. Yosh- idi, Lieut.-Colonel of Engineers Y. Montegi, Major $. Fukui and Captain S. Uchidi. Two other members who came to this country left the party at Chicago. Col. H. T. Pa8tison, who was designated by the War Depart ment to conduct the party in the United States will accompany them to New York.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-24

The German defendants were not entitled to bail, Judge W. c. Van Fleet ruled, and the following were ordered interned pending sentence, which will be passed next Tuesday:
 Franz Bopp, former German con- sul general in San Francisco; E. H. Won Schack, vice consul; Charles Tat tendorff, body guard to Wilhelm von Brincken, military attache of the Ger man consulate; Walter Sauerback, navigating officer of the German gun boat Geier; Capt. Edwin Deinat, commander of the steamer Holsatia; German merchantmen interned in Honolulu; Capt. Heinrich Elba, com mander of the steamer Ahlers, Ger man merchantmen interned in Hilo;
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-24
GAS SHELLS ARE STILL POURED ON
 AMERICAN LINE

With the American Army in France, Tuesday, April 23-(By the Associated Press)-Gas shells con- tinued to fall along the American front northwest of Foul today, but generally speaking the artillery fire was lighter than usual. There was a slight increase, however, in rifle and machine gun fire against the Ameri- can positions around Seicheprey.
 A German taken prisoner east of the Mouse has died of his wound.
 At one point three German propa- ganda balloons descended, carrying copies of the Gazette des Ardennes, which is printed in French.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-24

ment included pledge for applicants to sign, reading:
 fellow man."
 Creel, testifying today on this point, said he told Rogers that he believed the advertisement "epitomized trea- son" but that he had not the author ity to forbid it's publication. ] Before Rogers left Washington Creel said, the defendant gave him tc understand that The Masses policy would be changed.
 T told Rogers" Creel concluded that it was the duty of every publi- cation to accept the war as a fact, tc fight fair, if it must fight, and not try to break the purpose of America by opposing it's will''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-24

Testifying regarding statements made on the stand by one of the de- fendants, c. Merrill Rogers, who was the papers business manager, Creel contradicted Rogers assertions that during a conversation between the two men Greet had approved the writ ings contained in the issue of June, 1917.
 The visit of Rogers to Creel, the former declareid in his recent testi- mony, was made at the suggestion of Mrs. J. Sergeant Cram, who was anx- ious that an advertisement she had submitted on behalf of "The World Patriots" should receive the govern ment's approval before it should ap- pear in The Masses. This advertise
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-24
BIG CITIES REPORT FAVORABLE

Washington, April 24-Telegrams to national Liberty loan headquarters today told of s43,000,000 new sub scriptions, bringing the total to $1,- 77O,O94,850. A score of big cities were reported ready to go lover the top" of their quotas.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-24

San Francisco, April 24-Twenty nine persons, Hndus, former German consular officers business and others found guilty by jury early today of conspiracy of plots to foment a rebellion against British rule in India.
 Thirty wereon trial and the only verdict of guilty returned in the of John Craig head of the Craig Ship Building yards Long Beach, Cal.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-24
FOE RENEWING AM|ENS DRIVE:
 ATTACKING NORTH OF ALBERT
PLOTTERS GUILTY
CONVICT TWENTY NINE OF TRYING
 TO FOMENT REBELLION IN INDIA

HINDUS, GERMAN CONSULAR OFFICERS, BUSI- NESS MEN AND OTHERS INCLUDED IN DE- PENDANTS THIRTY WE'RE ON TRIAL AND ONLY ONE IS ACQUITTED RAM SINGH KILLS DEFENDANTIN COURTROOM AND IS IN TURN SHOT DEAD BY MARSHAL.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-24

and Henry Kaufman, chancellor of the German consulate.
 The bail of each Hindu defendant was fixed at $25,000.
 The remaining defendants and their bail was announced as follows:
 J. Clyde Hysar, San Diego, city at- torney of Coronado, Cal, and former paymaster of the United States naval militia, $15,000.
 Joseph L. Bley, member of a loca, brokerage firm $15,000.
 Bernard Manning, San Diego realty man and politician, $25,000.
 Robert Capelio, local agent of the North German Lloyd Steamship Co.,, $25,0o.
 (Contfnued on Page p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-24

John A. Case of 12OS Noble avenue reported to the police today, that his Ford touring car was stolen from in front of 3152 Fairfield avenue some time between nine o'clock and eleven o'clock last night
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-24
CONTRACTS LET OUT

Washington. April 24-Contracts for 22 steel freighters of a total of 2o4 500 tonnage were let today by the emergency fleet corporation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-24
HOLLANDS RELATIONS
 WITH GERMANY CRITICAL
REPORTED GERMANY DEMANDS HOLLAND SHALL SUPPLY RAW MATERIAL IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE WAR
 STRONG PRESSURE ON THE DUTCH.

London, April 24-Relations between Germany Hol- land still discussed in dispatches from Holland with the suggestion that the situation is extremely serious
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-24
COMMISSION
 VISITS LOCAL PLAnTS
TOUR OF MISSION THROUGH UNITED STATES IS FOR MALIY ENDED BY INSPECTION OF SHOPS IN BRIDGE
 PORT-DISTINGUISHED MEN IN PARTY.

The Japanese Military Commission which has been on a inspection of the plants in the United States for the last month wound their tour this morning a the nspecon of the Remington Arms and u M O. plants
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-24
DENIES APPROVAL OF
 ISSUE OF THE MASSES
CREEL TAKES WITNESS STAND IN TRIAL OF MAX EAST MAN, EDITOR OF PUBLICATION NOW UNDER THE Gt ~------~. -CONTRADICTS ROGERS

New York April 2-George Creel, chairman of the ittee public information took the witness stand today the trial of Max Eastman editor of The Masses and others nected with the publication who accused of obsrucn low
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-24
The Weather Report

For Bridgeport and vii cinity: Fair tonight and Thursday, cooler tonight.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-26
A Public Letter

A Few dpys ago l received a letter
from a citizen of Miller asking me
now would class the actions of a
man, a minister, who left his wife and
children to live with another woman?
What would / have done in his place?
Do | believe inefree love? If | loved
another m would l continue to
live with my wife?
In answer to the first question, |
class him either as a weakling or as a
villain whether he be a former preach
er or of whatever profession or en-
ployment or of no employment at all.
To the second, | would not be in his
place. No real man will let himself
love another woman. To the third, |
do not believe in free love. Free love
is only the lust of degenerates or the
whim of a mere theorist. To the four
tn, No man has a right to love another
woman. l would not, nor will | love
another woman. Are my marriage
vows worth nothing. Don't you dare
lay any blame on the woman
Editor of the Press.
Please allow me to make the above
public answer.
Sincerely yours,
T. j. Simons,
Minister Presbyterian Church.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-26
wheat SHOWED
SPIRIT OF U. S.
Sacrifice to Ensure Allied Loaf
|. Greatest Single Food.
/ Achievement.
SUFFICIENT SUPPLY NOW.
All the Nations VII Be Ali, - o.
turn to Their Norma, Sup.
ply Of White
Bread.

Overshadowing all other
ments OF the American people under
the leadership OF Food Administration
Is the History OF wheat exports in the
past sixteen months. Our wheat ex-
port program proved conclusively To
the world n a America was In this
gar from start to finish and willing n
make any sacrifice that will hasten
victory or maintain the health and
strength of people overseas, upon
whom rested the heaviest weight of
tour war.
o that pressure on ocean tonnage
lis eased by the stopping of large move
1ments OF troops to Europe, we may re-
lax u efforts to save wheat. Tn. A.
"camuiated surplus In Australia, Argen-
Dne and other hitherto inaccessible
markets will become available. and
probably no more than our normal sur.
plus will have to leave this country.
We in America and the nations which
have won the world for freedom will
be enabled to eat their normal wheat
loaf at the common table OF the peo.
piles Of democracy.
We entered the past crop wear with
IA wheat supply which rave us only
.2O,OOO,OOO bushels available for ex-
ipont. When the crop year ended. we
HAD sent 141 100000 bushels OF wheat
ITO Europe. The American people had
saved out Of their normal consump,soc
l21,O0O,0OO bushels.
A survey Of export figures shows
THAT the conservation OF nour brought
about by the wheatiess meals, wheat.
less days, substitution in our kitchens
and bakeries, enabled us to send to
our armies and the allies SO, 900
barrels or white flour-wheat figured
as hour. Had we exported only our
visible surplus, we would have been
able to ship less than 100000 barrels.
before the LIST Of December our sur
lplus had gone overseas, and an addi-
ltional 100000 bushels had been TAX
zen from the stock reserved for home
consumption and added to the surplus
'already shipped to the allies. 1t seern-
ed hardly possible that we could bring
eour total exports above I00. 1000, 900
bushels by July L. But in January the
late Lord Rhondda. then British Food
'0sntroller, cabied that unless we
could send m additional $4,000, 900
bushels he could not take RESPONSE
bility for assuring his people that they
would be fed. The American people
responded by sending 81, 100000 bush!
els Of wheat, saved from their home
consumption, between the first Of the
year and the advent of the new crop.
BY October 10, 1918, we had already
shipped 65,960,305 bushels since July
l.. Absolutely the only limitation upon
u wheat exports since the latest har-
yes has been the scarcity Of ocean
tonnage. If exports continue at the
present rate, by July 1 of mex year
we will have sent more than 237 1900
1000 bushels to Europe.
Thus are we making good Americas
pledge that the bread rations of Allied
Eurove shall be maintained.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-26

citation and Salvation Army mas con-
solidated, and is united under one
campaign, known as the United War
Work Campaign, and has been APP
proved by the government OF the I'm
tied States as one of the necessary
agencies in carrying on the war;, and
whereas, said Hand County is appro-
toned the sum of SIT, 5000 as its
share to meet the quota as assessed
for the state of South Dakota, and
whereas said funds may be raised by
and In accordance with the laws OF
this state by appropriation from the
general fund Of the county, we there
fore respectfully petition said Board
of County Commissioners to appr6pri-
ate the sum of SIT, 10000 to meet the
above allotment assessed to Hand
County to be used Il carry on the
said United Val Work.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-26
OFFICIAL WORK
OF COUNTY BOARD

Court House, We'd, Oct. 80. 1918.
Board of County Commissioners met
in special session, called for the pur-
pose of making provision for the es-
Enlistment and maintenance OF an
emergency hospital In Miller, for the
treatment Of ha8enza cases. All
members OF board present. Meeting
was called TO order by Chairman Linn.
The Following petition was presented
to the Board:
Miller, S. d., Oct. 30, 1918.
To the Honorable Board OF County
Commissioners Of Hand County,
South Dakota:
The Hand County Council of De-
Tense hereby makes application TO you
for an appropriation OF money 10 de-
fray the necessary expenses of estab-
fishing and maintaining an emergency
hospital in the City of Miller for the
purpose OF combating the outbreak of
influenza in Hand County, and taking
care of such patients as may be so
situated that proper care cannot be
taken of them in their own homes,
only such portion of the appropria-
ton to be used as shall be necessary
the balance, If any, to be returned to
the County Treasurer or otherwise
disposed of in accordance with your
further instructions
Respectfully,
Hand County Council of Defense,
BY W z. Burke,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Mr.. Wilson moved that the forego-
ing petition be granted, and that an
appropriation of $1,50O.OO be made
from the general fund, for the above
purpose, provided that all moneys not
expended for this purpose shall be
turned back to the County; provided
further, that the Secretary and Treas
urer of the Council of Defense be re-
CURED to submit a report at any rea-
sonable time, to the Board of County
Commissioners showing for what pur-
pose such money was expended. Mr..
Rowen seconded the motion, and
on roll call, same was carried. Bust
ness of the meeting being completed,
Board adjourned.
Roy Linn,
Chairman.
A. G. Sweetland, Auditor of Hand
County.
Court House, Tues, Nov. IL, 1918.
Board of County Commissioners met
as per adjournment. for the purpose
of making the official anvass of Gen.
eral Election. and to attend to any
other business that might be present
ed. Meeting was called to order by
Chairman Linn. Minutes of previous
meeting were read and on motion duly
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-26
A GERMAN HOPE oIsPRovEo
AND
AGERMAN FEAR CONFIRMED

!. A statement made by a promi-
!. nent German official soon after
!. this country was declared In a
!. state Of war with Germany
. shows that even In the enemy
: country clear thinking students
!. did not ~undervalue the strength
of the American republic. Only
!. in his confidence that we could
not land In Europe sufficient
troops to affect the final decision
was this German mistaken.
IT do not fear the American
soldiers" he told a high Official
Of our government, because
they cannot arrive In time. What
I fear is the Intelligence and de-
votion of one hundred million
original minds and people train
ed to a faith In individual initia-
tive. The day that these peo-
pie, now SO materialistic in out
ward appearance, IN stirred
spiritually, that day ID the day
Of Germany's DOOM"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-26
FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Hand County Chapter American Rec
Cross.
From date of organization, June LIST,
1917 to December 1st, 1918:
RECEIPTS
Memberships-total fees ....$ 3105.50
Donations of all kinds, sales,
socials, private contribu-
tions, etc 20l46.o1
Total receipts ............ 23252.37
DISBURSEMENTS
Membership dues, portion re-
mitted headquarters ...... 1697.50
Second Red Cross War Drive
remittance . ........ 100000
Materials, supplies, etc.,. 11S19.9S
Miscellaneous expense ...... 346.54
Total disbursements ...... 17364.O2
Balance on hand December
list, 1918 ................. 5SS5.32
E. F. Waite,
Treasurer.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-26
Local Committee United War
Work Council.
By Frank II. Fisher,

(Sigled) Chairman
BY J.. M. Williams,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Petition OF North Hand County resi-
dents for building road to connect the
three main roads running north from
ST. Lawrence, Miller and Rec Heights,
was presented, read and ordered piac-
ed on file.
Petition of residents of Harrison
township for road on line between
Hyde and Hand counties was present.
ed, read, and ordered filed
Application of Chas. F. Domaine for
refund of 34.44 n 1917 assess
ment was on motion duly made. Sc
conded, and carried. allowed.
Continued next week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-26

made, seconded and carried, approved
as read. On motion duly made, second
I'd md corr,od tho so,,owrv GLAZING
drawn IN payment OF same
County efseers' salaries for
October 49,. .......... 1170.53
Mothers Pension for October 2S3.OO
American Book Co. school
books ...... .....,...... BIDS
Walter Benning, road drag
RihE '''t'' '.stA.t''tt ee'oo
j. A. Bushiield, printing and
auVertteihs !'.'..' ,''''.'. 1000
Daniel Healey, printing and
advertising ...... ........ 1SS.05
Thomas stratton, printing
anu advertising ...'....'' lo''oo
]. l.. Flint, printing and adj
vertising 800. ....,,,,., 1880
A, e. Waterman, printing and
advertising -, ..,.....s l52.1O
w. II. Burke, Secy n Treas
urer, appropriation for EN-
Urgency hospital ...,.,... 100000
Brown & Saegner, court
house supplies .,,,t,..... 1870
ID. T. Dreamer, draying 49,: ZOO
Dotoioiu buihpeI w., ouppiiSS
for Court House and for
ROAD dnd priuep '''''' ''fV
viii A, Beach Co, general
election supplies .......... 412.62
w. II. Dur 66cAioh, iodu uio5
ging. ........ ........... 22.5O
Bohning Bros, Court House
supplies ........ ........ Bill
Burroughs Adding Mich. Co.,
repairing machine ...:::.. LOO
Capital Supply Co., school
books ...... ............ 9.26
Phil Cotton, road dragging. $500
V. S. Crossman, road drag
ging .......... .......... 1000
Geo. A Dornberger, labor at
Court House ........ .... 500
Dakota Central Telephone Co.
Oct, and Nov. service 49,. 46.65
Educator Supply Co., supplies
for Supt. Office .......... 27.51
Educational Pub Co., school
books ........ ....,...... 7.50
Equity Union Exchange, coal
for Jail .......... ....... ESQ
A. Flanagan, school paper. 1854
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-26
NOTiCk

The excurssaA 10 Texas planned for
next Friday, December 9th has been
postponed one week to January Bird.
This will be a fine trip-better go with
us. CoQuillette & McCool.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-26
A Memorable Achievement
of the Titanic Struggle

' America saved and sent to Europe
in a year of crop failure IA, 10000
bushels of wheat, which saved Europe.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-09

The people of this country may we'll prepare for privations, hardsnips aa1 trou) )le during the continuation of this war, wheth- CT such period be long or short. The constant draft upon the in dustrial forces for 6glting pur- poses is leaving the laai to go unploughei, ali m my shop doors closed ani no bread-win- ners left behind. This incess- ant, although necessary, drain upon the industrial resources IS beginning, already, to be felt,and
 the high prices of necessary commodities are getting beyond
 the reach of the poor, who are now feeling the baneful effects, and ere long they will touch all.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-09
BOYS AND GIRLS FORM
 COUNTY ORGANIZATION

The members of the eighteen organ ;zed Boys and Girls Clubs of the county and the members of the va -ious agricultural clubs that are not in organized bodies during the last lay of the Club Rally formed coun- Y unit of the Agricultural Club This county unit is composed of all he boys and girls of the county who
 re doing active work in any of the clubs. It's purpose is to bind all these workers together and give them a itronger club for the promotion of the agricultural work. Officers of this County Club were elected as follows resident, Jnck Rogers of Florence; Vice president, Ellis English of Jones School; secretary, Claudia Knowles of Moody.
 The next meeting of this county .'ub will be held on October 9th, at The Southeast Arkansas Fair at which time the members will attend he Fair in body.