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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-28
ARGENTINE ON
 EVE OF BREAK

Ruenos Aires, March 2S-Argen- tine is on the eve of another diplo- maaic crisis with Germany, more crit ical than any of the former ones This is the general opinion in political circles and is based on the torpedo1ng of the Argentine steamer Ministro IT. rendo in the Mediterranean on Jan. 26.
 The Argentine ambassador in Ma drid has been called home and is ex- pected to arrive this week. It is be- ueved that his coming is in connec- ton with the attack on the Ministro Irrendo.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-28
CONFIRM REPORT
 OF ODESSA'S FALL

Petrograd Wednesday, March 27- ,(By the Associated Press) = Official dispatches published here confirm the report that Odessa has been recaptur- ed by the Bolshevik troops.
 Odessa first was bombarded by the cruisers which came from SebastopoI.
 There was desperate fighting for three days in the vicinity of Sebas- topol, between the Bolsheviki and Austro- German attachments
 The latest war bulletins report Austro- Germans to be within 40 miles of Yekaterinoslav, a commercial and industrial town about 250 miles north east of Odessa.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-28
HUNS TURNED ON FRIENDS

Moscow, Tuesday, March 26By the Associated Press)- American who escaped from Mnsk two days after the Ger occupied the city has reached Moscow and reports the local population ncesed against the invaders
 Polish troops who assisted the Germans in capturing Mnsk he says and dsgsed when two days after the occupation the seized their armored motor and announced that Germans alone would police the city
 The says there about 2OO German soldiers in Mnk and that against the invaders is expected
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-28
''BY COPS HELP WE HAVE SHAKEN
 THE ENCLISH''

Amsterdam, March 2S.-''The deeds performed by the army in the last few days are worthy to rank with the most brilliant featS of the war" says a message sent by Emperor Will liam to the vice president of the reichstag. 'FWe have grievously shalk- en England's army by Gods help. We are advancing daily, notwith- standing tenacious resistance. The number of prisoners is great, the booty of war material immeasurea- ble.
 May the German people, and es- pecially their chosen representatives derive confidence anew from the greatness of these achievements, that the Germann sword will win us peace"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-28
WOOD IS WAITING
 FOR EXAMINATION

Washington, March 2s-Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood is still here waiting for the physical examination at the hands of an army board, which will deter mine whether he shall return to France in command of fighting troops or remain in the United States on in- active duty. Some of the generals friends have been aprehensive that he would not be returned to active dutv
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-28
SPIES IN CURTISS
 PLANT, IS CHARGE

Washington, March 28 - Charges that German spies were responsible for this country's failure to maintain its aeroplanep rogram were made in the Senate today by Senator Overman, Democrat, of North Carolina. He also charged that there were spies in the Cs1rtiss plant
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-28
ACTION OBVIATES
 NEW STOCK ISSUE

New York, March 2S-Director General McAdoo's action in aiding the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad with money to meet the 4s43,- 964,000 one year collateral trust notes maturing April Is has obviated the necessity of issuing or selling new pre- ferred stock for the time being at least, bankers who formerly represent ed the road said here today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-28
CALL AERO OFFICIALS.

Washington. March 2S-To obtain additional information regarding the aeroplane situation the Senate mili- tary committee called Maj. Gen. Squier, head of the Signal Corps, to- day; Col Deeds of the Signal Corps, and Howard E. Coffin, chairman of the Aircraft board, to appear before it tomorrow afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-28
FAMOUS UNIVERSITY SPRINTER IS DEAD

St. Paul, March 2S-James May
 bury, famous University of Wisconsin sprinter, died in hospital here to- day from uraemic poisoning He was one of the first men to cover 100 yards in 9 4-5 seconds, making that record in 1897. He was 4s years old.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-28
EXPLOSION IN
 WORCESTER TO-DAY

Worcester, March 28-Two men were slightly injured and a property damage estimated at $10,000 was sui fered here today when 8 mysterious and suspicious explosion wrecked the factory portion of the Shepard Mfg. Co. plant in Greendale.
 The concern has been engaged in the manufacture of an important product for the government and it is ed States.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-28
THREE WOUNDED IN KANSAS CITY RIOT

day found the downtown district of Kansas City patrolled by members of the Seventh regiment, Missouri na- tional guard (home guardl to prevent
 a repetition of the rioting and wreck
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-28
GERMAN AMBASSADOR TO LONDON AT TIME OF WAR OUTBREAK ADMITS HIS COUNTRY PRECIPITATED WORLD WAR

In conclusion, Prince Lichnowsky gives his impressions of English society. King George he describes as very amiable and well meaning with sound understanding and common sense and invariably well disposed to- ward the German ambassador.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-28

ing of business establishments that marked the first day and night of the general strike of union workmen in the city, called yesterday in sympathy with striking laundry workers.
 Three alleged strikers were shot and seriously wounded, one probably fatally, in the attack on laundry plants yesterday. Strike leaders claimed that about 1000 persons had walked out.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-28
LATE WAR DISPATCHES

Washington March 28-Amecan staff officers studying closely the maps and latest dispatches from the battle front of the opinion that developments of moment in the Allied counter attack will begin to show themselves the battlefield today or tomorrow
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-28

Paris March 28-"Enrely in this warfare, the Amer jeans worked like the best veterans in the battle of the Somm says wounded French Captain who has been brought from h front according to LaLibere.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-28

London March 28-The British government that after April it will not provide funds to meet on Rus bonds The Russian revolutionary government having declined to meet the payments to the British govern ment although under obligations has done so hitherto
 London March 2SA further advance by the British forces which have crossed the Jordan Palestine is announced by the office.
 The statement adds
 We took 200 prisoners drove down four aeropanes and heavily bombed troop trains the Hedaz railroad Many direct hits observed
 Last night successful raids carried out between the Jerusalem NabuIus road and the Jordan valley'
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-12-05
Help Wanted-Male

We want sales representatives
in every town in Missouri. We
prefer men who have sold stock,
insurance, real estate, books, or
who have had no sales experience
but would like TO develop into
statesmen. We train every ap
plicant accepted and provide a
system that will enable anyone
who works to make from $500
to 500 90 per week. Can also
use women of exceptional ability
Position permanent. In apply"
ing state age, past business ex.
%perience. number Of years you
have lived in community. aud
reference, Ey elusive territory.
$500 to $1,000 required. Address
in confidence. KANE MFG. co.
l.. C. Smith Bldg, Seattle, Wash.
adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-12-05
For Sale.

Southwest Kansas Grain and
Stock Ranch, 1910 Acres.
Located & miles from Satanic,
on the Santa Fe railway, a com
mercial town with good markets,
level roads. good neighborheod,
l mile to public school; farms
aud ranches surrounding well
improved, productive 'and valu.
able; land in one solid body, 40
per cent Of the land is good
farming lands, remainder best
of grass land, the whole tract
reliable grass land, abundance
of sheet water, 20 to 10 feet,
mild and healthful climate for
both man and beast; fine we'll
and wind mill, small and mex
pensive house and barn suitable
for occupation: 80 acres in cul.
tivation, no canyons, sand, rock.
gravel or stone, whole tract of
land rich and productive.
Price S12 80 per acre; 4 cash;
4 in 2, 3 and four years from
date of sale, 6 per cent interest.
Farmers and stockmen will
investigate this ranch. Plat to
interested parties,
MOSES T. BANTA,
adv. Beloit. Kansas
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-12-05
The Youths Companion
Calendar for 1919

The Publishers of The Youths
Companion will, as always at this
season, present to every subscri.
Der whose subscription is paid
for 1919, a Calendar for the new
year. 1t is a gem of calendar.
making. The decorative mount.
is rich, but the main purpose
has been to produce a calender
that is useful, and that purpose
has been achieved.-adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-12-05
$4,000 REWARD

| will give a reward of 5000 to
the person or persons furnishing
me with information that will
lead to the conviction of the per.
son causing the death of my son,
Clifton Raney. Said re ward to
be paid upon conviction of the
guilty party OR parties. -R. G.
Raney, Norwood, Mo.-adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-12-05
Tersely Told Town Tales

D styles OF new Rockers at j
W, Floyd's. adv.
Chas. NJ. Spu1lock of Ava was
here last week en- route to Okla
homa.
Second s Furniture ant
Trunks wanted j. W. Floyd, il
G. A. R. building.-adv..
Mrs. w. G. Duckworth ant
children are visiting relatives ir
Kansas. >
DR.. F. Fl. Riley, the dentist
will be at his Hartville office al
this week, prepared to do al
kinds of dental work. adv.
A son was born Monday tx
Sam Guy Smith and wife o
Wolf Creek.
For Sale-Thoroughbred Du
roc Jersey Pigs, both. sexes
Joe H. Dennis, Twin Valley
Stock Farm, Mansfield, Mo.--ad,
Workmen are busy moving the
Frisco depot six feet, in order tt
enlarge the platform.
j. D. Reynolds has received
some new ladies' cloaks and be
cause of getting them in a little
late he will make you specia.
prices on them.-adv.
VIM. Brand and wife and w.
A. Black, wife and son Frarcis
ate Thanksgiving dinner at the
w. Williams home.
The official tax lists of Pleas.
ant Valley township may be
found at our office, where you
can now pay your taxes. adv.
AVERY g. STEPHENS
Attorneys II. G. Ferris of St
Louisiana J. S. Summers of
Kansas City came in Monday
and attended court at Hartyille,
At Mrs. James Coday's mill.
merry parlors you will find the
newest styles in millinery-also
cOrsets, children's dresses, silks,
waists. caps. novelties, etc.-adv
M. W. Oliver of Joplin, form.
of Mansfield, has bought tie
farm of his father, Jerry Oliver,
near Hartville, and he and his
wife have moved thereto.
Woman's friend is a Large Tri.
al Bottle of SanOl Prescription.
Fine for blackheads, Eczema and
rough skin and clear complex.
ion. A real skin Tonic. Get a SOC
trial bottle at the drug tore d
H. M. Smith of near Norwood
was here Monday ordering bills
for a sale Dec. 10 with Col. Roy
Dennis as auctioneer. He ex.
poets to locate in California.
When you have .Backache the
liver or kidneys are sure to be out
If gear. Try Sanol, it does won.
for the liver, kidneys and
bladder. A trial SOC bottle will
convince you, Get it at the drug
'tore.-adv.
Sid McCrite, who rec ntly
held a public sale, intending to
move to Arizona, has decided to
stay in the Ozarks for the pres
ent and has rented the Park farm
Do you get up at night? Sanol
S surely the best for all kidney
bladder troubles. San0i gives
'elief in "a hours from all back.
lche and bladder trouble. SanOl
S a guaranteed remedy. SOC and
LOO a bottle at the drug store. ad
E. f. Stanton of Bryant was
lere last week en- route to Kan.
sas City and St. Joseph to at
end the poultry shows at those
He is assistant superin
'endent of the latter show.
SURGEONS agree that in cas-.
g Of Cuts, Burns, Bruises and
Wounds, the FIRST TREAT.
is most important. When
II EFFICIENT %antiseptic is ap.
lied promptly, there is no dan.
of infection and the wound
to heal at once. For use
n man or beast, BOROZONE is
be IDEAL ANTISEPTIC and
HEALING AGENT. Buy it now
nd be ready for an emergency.
'old by all dealers in medicine. ad
Members Of the American Red
ross in Wright county chose
be following as members of the
committee of Wright
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-12-05
Money to Loan

N. j.. CRAIG HAS SOME
MONEY THAT HE DESIRES
TO LOAN ON GOOD, I'M.
PROVED FARMS IN ETH
Err WRIGHT OR DOUGLAS
COUNTIES. N. j.. CRAIG
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-02-07
Judgment of S12,511
is Secured Against
So. Canon Water Co.

Last Saturday the foreclosure case
OF Blake Rogers as public trustee
against the South Canon Water com.
pany was called for trial before Judge
Cooper in the District court
This action was filed by the public
trustee some weeks ago for the pur.
pose OF forecloeing the bonds OF the
defendant company. which had gone
by defauk for. payment OF interest.
and Judgment was secured against the
company for the amount OF s1s.5ll.o0.
plus attorneys fees The hearing OF
the matter consumed some time and
involved an examination OF certain
records or the company as well as
the testimony OF the holders of the
various honda.
The property covered by the mort.
gage is what is known as the CIVIL.
lin ranch" south OF Canon City and
the Judgment Includes an order for
advertisement and sale of the prop
erty 10 satisfy the bonded indebted
ness. The total bond issue Of the
company was $50. 900 but only some
$500 OF the bonds was actually sold.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-02-07
j. L. Tannehill
Found Dead in
Yard at Home

J. l. rannehili was found dead In
his yard Al IL: Csti.n avenue. South
Canon. shortly after IL O'Clock today.
Mr.. Tannehili had not been well for
some time. bat his condition was not
such "a to create any serious alarm on
the part Of his family or frienda- II
b presumed that his death was due
TO appoplexy- When the children re-
turnSd home-frum school NJ noon they
fcand Mr. TAnnehili lying IA the yard.
bot .tney regarded htms n being un.
eonssioaapssther than dead. "a ply
.aieian vas called and. examinations
'mata Rs e.pre~aei tAe belief that
lifs bad bsen eK>snct for = several
hsnss, st The tin<. 10 v,zh dtscosersd.
aytnS apparently Asss<e oa the ground.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-02-07
VALUABLE HORSES STOLEN
TUESDAY NIGHT.

Two valuable saddle horses. one OF
them n light bay. branded on the left
thigh with the letters IT. s" having
quarter circle over them, and the
other q dark bay. branded on the left
shoulder with the letter 10" fol-
lowed by a dash. were stolen from
the stable on the premises of W. II.
Smith. at 22e Griffin avenue. South
Canon, Tuesday night. and ridden on.
Brides. saddles and blankets were al
so taken The theft was committed
between 8 O'clock and midnight. but
by whom is unknown. altho couple
of Mexicans who were missing from
their accustomed haunts today are up-
der suspicion and an effort is being
made to locate them.
The matter was reported at the
shcriffs Office early this morning and
the police authorities in all OF the
surrounding counties were, commupi-
Gated with by telephone and asked to
keep q lookout for the thieves. The
missing horses. are worth anywhere
from one hundred and fifty TO one
hundred and seventy-five dollars each
and each of the saddiee are worth
from fifty to sixty dollars. A reward
OF one hundred dollars 10 offered for
the apprehension Of The thieves.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-02-07

now comes The Royal Gorge with a
proposition 10 supply AZ callers az
the s4.45 price.
II looks like the people have got
about everything Municipal Coal
Yard could give them. unless coal
was handled entirely at the expense
Of the tax payers.
A Municipal Scale was recommend
ed and the City Council Is proceeding
to put one in, The scales will be
used not only for coal but for many
other products.
Coal was too high. The last quar-
ter asked was the straw that broke
the camefs back. The people rebelied
with the result that the c. r. & T. with
the full knowledge and consent of the
state fuel administrator set the price
back to s5.7s.
With this price the people who
know anything about the coal ques-
ton are fully satisfied. And such
people have no spirit of revenge.
The price Is fixed at fair price and
there is no thought or intention on
the part OF anybody of kicking mp u
Municipal Coal Yard problem under
present conditions.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-02-07
Walter B. Fraser
Renamed as State
Game Commissioner

Governor julius c. Gunter an.
nouhced the reappointment yesterday
OF waiter II. Fraser. state. game and
fish commissioner. for another term
Of four years. The appointmont dates
from April l. 1913,
Mr. Fraser who is the ftrst one who
has ever boon named to succeed him
self 10 this OFFICE. w~s appointed b.
Governor Ammons In 1914. after he
had passed competitive examination
the ofrice 1t that time being under
the old civil serviee law. which was
repealed ufder Governor carsson's id
m!nistratiou. He Was alec the firss
comiesionet 20 servo ths ,fcutsyeaf
term. ~ the term Of oatcs had been
Finoressed fron two to four yeArs Just
prevtoua 70 his,ftrse avpolntancnt. 81
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-02-07
Denver Post Paints Very Beautiful
Picture of Municipal Coal Yards for
Canon City-All Far From Being True

The Denver Post OF Sunday con
.ained remarkable story of how
Canon City had established Munich
pal. Coal Ynrd and was furnishing
coal delivered to consumer at mine
price. il
The story was remarkable chiefly
for the lack OF facts and the wealth
Of Inaccuracies il contained. If there
are any facts truly ,.,ated in the story
they have not. been pointed out TO
this reporter.
The facts of the coal sltuation in
Canon City are about these:
Retail dealers are selling lump
coal. delivered in any quantity II Can
on City at s6.76 ton
AS long AZ the government price is
fixed at $4.4s at the mine II is pretty
generally felt that this price is very
fair and reasonable
The various committees interested
in the coal question feel that there
was little more to ask for as coal
prices az long as the 1915 rate pre-
vailed ri.Alliy
The c. f. & l. is supplying all farm
ers and team owners at No. 5. with
coal at s4.45. II is understood that
Brookside is doing the same And
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-02-07
Important Water
Case Trial in
District Court

This morning before Judge Jas. L
Cooper. in the Fremont county district
court. was begun 9 hearing in the
matter OF the application OF the Grip
pie Cneak Water company for 4 decree
OF priority TO water for domestic uses
Of the city OF Cripple Creek One
of the petiuons filed by the company
asks for reopeuing of the general
decree rendered by the court. Febru-
aIy II. ,,s.e. granting priority OF
right to the various users of water in
this wafer district for purposes other
than irrigation
Various corporations are interested
In the proceedings now being held
and are represented By their vdrioue
counsel
The Water company appears by D.
B. Kinka.d of Denver. as its counsel.
The Arkansas Valley Light and Power
company appears by the firm of De-
vine & Preston of Pueblo. The Colo
RADIO Portland Cement company; Unit
ed States Portland Cement company
and the City OF Florence. are repre-
sented. at the hearing by the firm OF
Blunt & Hessick OF Florence. Other
counsel representing various interest
ed parties are Messrs. Chinn and
Strickler of Colorado Springs. Judge
Ro;hrock OF Colorado Springs. and ].
L. Bennett city attorney of Colorado
Springs.
The City OF Colorado Springs has
also filed petition asking that it be
allowed to como in and introduce tes-
timony on a review OF the general
1916 decree. and establishing its right
to water for domestic purposes: and
this petition has been Get for hearing
at ten O'Clock next Friday morning.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-02-07
Mr.. Blum Stirs Up
Trouble When Grocer
Garnishees Wages

Last Saturday Geo. W. Blum of 8.
Reynolds avenue. carpenter at the
Empire Zinc plant. appeared before
Justice of the Peace W. L. Sparks. on
a charge OF "attempted assault with
deadly weapon" and was bound
over to the April term OF the District
court under $500 bond He was un-
abe to raise the money and was COM
mitted to the county jan pending an
arrangement for his release on ball.
it was brought out that be owed
the Gem Market grocery bin
of about $500. Mr. c. II. Edmopds.i
stne proprietor. being nnabae to co,aect-
sarnisheed Blunn's wages a. the zinc
plant The papers were served on
Blum come time Thursday or es<iy
Friday. Il is alleged that shortly
afterwards Blum procured gun.
vent to Edmond's store and. it is said.
forced Edmonds to call up the Empire
Zinc and release Blunn's check which
was held there.
Edmonds. at the hearing. said 8iunn
brandished the gun in threatening
manner and declared ne would blow
Edmond's head off, II he didn't obey
Instructions. Edmonds followed in
structions.
Later Edmonds called the police
swore out warrant and had Blum
arrested.
Blum has family OF eight children
dependent upon him.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-02-07
THE LIVESTOCK SCHOOL
is INTERESTING.

Farmers. ranchers and cattlemen
who are attending the Livestock
school at the county court room this
week are deriving a lot of practical
benefit from IL. The school is being
carried on as part OF the extension
work OF the state agricultural college
and its purpose is to promote and
encourage the scientific feeding of
animals in order that the rancher may
obtain the best results in marketing
at a minimum expense. Lectures ara
being given by Mr.. Clark of the col
leee and are very interesting. The
school opened Tuesday morning with
an enrolment OF eleven pup;is- To
dss the registration il fifteen Mr..
Clark spoke on The Balancing Of
Feeds and stock Judging this AZ.
ternoon- A demonstration in live
stock judging xas given to the class
by Mr.. ciask In tho correli at the
Eclipse Livery barn.