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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-26
SNIPING REDUCED
 TO FINE ART IN MODERN WARFARE

Behind British Lines in France, July s-(Correspondence of The Associated Press)-Sniping and ccunter-sniping has been reduced to a fine art in modern warfare, and the sharpshooter uses many other branches of the service to assist him. An incident which occurred a few days ago in the British lines in Elan ders shows how a little artillery work {. is sometimes necessary in bringing about the undoing of the German snlperA
 Lieutenant Jackson, battalion snip ing officer, was walking down the trench when he heard a sudden rat tie of musketry German bullets striking one of the British sniping plates One of his sniping posts was being battered by German arm or-piercing bullets.
 The officer hurried to the scene and with his periscope located the spot where the Germans were firing. It was a big post on some ground behind the enemy firing line, hidden with earth and looking exactly like any one of the other tangled hum mocks with which shells and mines had strewn the vicinity. But his trained eye quickly marked out four small apertures which he knew to be 9loopholes The excellence of his periscope even enabled him to see the puffs of unburned powder which came from the four hostile rifles at every shot
 They are behind concrete and steel under that surface mud, sir" said the sergeant Tt won't be easy dealing with them"
 Its a case for the heavy artillery, I'm afraid" murmured Lieutenant Jackson regretfully,-he disliked call ing in any outside assistance for his snipers.
 "I saw the major of that heavy battery which covers us, going by Il moment ago." suggested the ser geant
 Lieutenant Jackson hurried off down the trench and found the ma jor who was up on a survey of the enemy line for special targets. A hint of what had developed brought the ndJOr DdCk, ana minute IdLeT he was in the nearest signal dugout, telephoning instructions to his bat tery.
 Meanwhile Lieutenant Jackson beckoned the sergeant away out of the majors hearing. Put Haggerty and Brown into Post g, sergeant" he or dered, "I don't think the Germans have any day communication into that post of theirs, and they will have to bolt for cover over the ridge"
 Presently the first heavy projectile came rumbling up from the rear. It burst fifty yards wide in great splash of earth The second shell burst in the German firing line right in front of the sniping post, and tore huge gap in the parapet. The third fell right on top of the post itself But the concrete of the structure was strong, and the shell actually ricochet- ed clear and burst several var Is Faway. - .'re E That has frightened them,' ex- claimed the major suddenly, as four figures appeared from behind the sniping post and raced madly for the crest of the ridge. Just then a shot rang out from the British trench, and the first German pitched forward or his face. The second fell a yard further on. The remaining two were dropped as they reached the crest.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-26

est reputation for effecting cures is enjoyed by the Shrine of Ste. Anne de Beaupre, in Quebec. The specta- cle to be witnessed there of multi tudes f1ocking to the famous church to seek the intercession of the good saint is pathetic and touching, and it is a fact that enough compelling faith is engendered in thousands of pathetically warped bodies to permit them to drag. themselves to the altar and to go away with the certainty
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-26
over Europe and occu

all over Europe and occupy many days. Europe has several noted shrines, while on this continent the most famous is the Church of St
 Anne de Beaupre. near Quebec 9th
 CT places of pious pilgrimage in America include the Church of St. Jean Baptist, in New York; St. Anne's. Port Richmond, near Philadelphia; St. Anne's Church in San Francisco; St. Anne's Church in Chicago; the shrine of St. Anne H.. and St. Anne,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-26
THE FEAST OF ST. ANNE.

Today will be observed by Catholics tbe world over as the solemn feast Of St Anne, the mother of the Blessed Virgin. and thousands of sick, lame and other afflicted will seek relief al the various shrines where are dis played sacred relics of the motRer of the Mother of Mercies. The pill
 grimages to the more important places of healing attract people from
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-26
FurniShinQ
 Goods

Madras Shirts 95c to S2.65 Silk Shirts S3.65 to S5.S5 Underwear 43c to S1.S5 Bathing Suits $1.5O to $3.9S
 Hosiery 19c to $1.15 Pajamas S1.65 to $2.65 NeckWear 35c to S1.65 Belts 45c to S1.50 Soft Collars 15c to 50c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-26

Manitoba, as well as many others. Most of these places possess particles of the bones of St. Anne, and annual ly, on the feast day of the saint, the relic is brought forth, that those who are i'll may look, embrace, and go forth with greater faith in the di- vine power to relieve human suffer ing.
 Millions of miraculous cures have been reported at these shrines, all though on this continent the great
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-26
Mems Clothing

Please excuse the appear ance of our store, the builders are making an awful mess, but we must have a mighty fine line of goods if people continue coming in to buy-and they are.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-26
ALL MUST WORK.

Amsterdam. July 26-The Bavarian Minister of War has issued an order in all towns and villages of Bavaria. directing that "every person capable of work. irrespective of rank, age or sex, shall be compelled to aid in the harvest on the order Of. the local au- thorities."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-26
BIG ORGANIZATION.

Copenhagen July 26-The co-op erative stores of the Scandinavian countries are forming an organization for central purchasing of all grocer les and other commodities. It is said that the total business which can be thus centralized will amount to mora than s5O.Ooo,OOO a year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-26

that the mother of the Virgin has taken pity on them. At some of the shrines there are thousands of crutches left behind by the paralytic and the crippled who have had no further use for such aids to locomo- tion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-26

Mexican troops pursuing Mexicans who are holding two Americans for ransom, captured seven of the ban dits and executed them.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-26
Mems Trousers

S7.O0 White Flannels S5.95 $500 White Serge S3.95 Striped WOrsteds $2.19, $2.89, $3.S9
 Serges
 S4.19, $5.S9 Sweet Orr Khaki'S $3.50 values S2.95
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-26
Boys Clothing

S4.00 Wash Suits $2.95 $500 Crash Suits S2.95 S12.OO Blue serges $S.S5 SS.5O Mixed Suits S6.35 S5c Wash Pants 69c 65c Khaki Pants 49c S5c Blouses 49c Military Hats 49c and 95c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-26

Our store is in terrible condition now, but, when we complete our altera- tions, we will have the most attractive mems and boys wearing apparel shop in the East.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-26

Times Want Ads. One eAAs a -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-04
OUR COUNTRY FIRST

The Astoran is republican paper but it places the
welfare of the nation above partisan advantage In this
respect standing almost alone among the p news
papers of the state Here is the way the Astoran views
the present situation:
The partisan press, failing to make capital out of the
squabbe precptated by Senator Chamberlain through
the foolish and ilconsdered break in his New York
speech now turns its folly and malice upon Fuel Admin
strator Garfield in criticism in which malice out
every PORE Thank fortune the number of these pea
nut minded partsans is small Through storms and the
congestion of railroads the people in the storm
bound east today suffering from lack of COAL Through
labor troubles and conditions the coal supply is below
normal Through the great demands made upon every
resource of the country by the war; all industries
under strain such before witnessed in this
hurry up country. cog slips if plan goes wrong if
breakdown and storms rage and the great indus
tries do not hum with that smoothness which attanabe
normal conditions then these harpies seze upon the
occasion to pounce upon various officials insult them
with mpunity charge them with ncompetency and every
crime in the calender. Do they think they make
capital for their party themselves out of this? Do the
newspapers such the Oregonan for example, think
they making hit with the people? If they do, let
them mingle with the people and listen to the
pressons Of utter contempt for their and they will
be undeceived"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-04
The Daily Novelette,
x X X x * y * y \ X y X X i y
IN PETRoGRAD

TRANSLATED from the Russian)
Youra Notheravitch took three deep
victorious breaths and seat on the
throne formerly warmed by Gear Mich
olas.
"Bumpsky Sardineava" ("Every-
thing comes to him who waits'') ex-
claimed Youra Notherovitch happily.
For, Immediately after their revolution
the Russian people had made him pre-
sident- oura Notheravitch, former
pedler of ladies' cough drops, Youra
N Notheravitch, man of the peoplel
But hardly had the throne of blonyx
inlaid with gold begun to feel little
warm beneath him when there was a
great upfoar in the streets outside, and
shortly after, Imeez Brotheravitch
strode in with the light of victory in
his eyes and a lighted cigarette in his
mouth.
''lhe people have just won a coun-
ter-revolutionl " he cried. "They have
appointed me president-me, the poor
shooskybink cinnamon bun baker,,
me, the man of the people!"
~ bow to the will of the people!' ~
said Youra Notheravitch meekly, and
he rose and gave Imeez Brotheravitch
the slightly warmed throne. But almost
Immediately another outcry resounded
from the streets below, and Dowatcha
Kaunsky rushed in.
THE people have just won counter
eounter-revolution, and now I-Dowar-
cha Kanns6y, humble vinegar faster and
man of the people, am president! !"
''I bow to the will of the people, !"
sighed Imeez Brotheravitch, and gave
Dowatcha Kannslky the now almost red
hot throne-for Imeez Brotheravitch
was a broad, ponderous man.
Ten minutes later Katchas Katchcan
ski, amidst the plaudits of the people,
came in to take up the presidents s du-
ties, and Youra Notheravitch, Imeez
Brotheravitch and Dowatcha Kannsky
put their heads together and formed a
corporation which in two years netted
them a million scroobles apiece at the
expense of thousands of widows and or
phans.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-04

calls a fpipe dream. " Most all admit
that DR.. Kerr is a good man in his
place and perhaps entitled to raise
IN salary, vet it is beyond their men
tai capacity to surmise why it was nee
essary to use a fake to influence pub
lie opinion in favor of the raise. In a
nutshell, the incident has hurt Dr..
Kerr, injured the school and disered-
tied those who rescrted to such tactics
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-04
INJURED IN WRECK
+ X 4 4 / x 4 x x x x X \ !

Albert lea, MINI, Feb. 4.-Eleven
passengers and seven trainmen were
injured when a northbound MinneapO-
lis and st. Louis train collided early
today with a southbound train near
here. Rail officials blame overlooked
orders. Robert Lawrence, st. Louis, Fl.
A. Duncan, Seattle and II. N. Duncan,
Georgetown, Wash, were among the
injured.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-04
Halifax Explosion Was
Due to CareleSSneSS

Halifax, \. s, Feb. 4.-The explo-
sion which nearly destroyed the entire
city of Halifax was due to careless
ness by Pilot Maekay and Captain Le-
modec of the munitions steamship
Mont Blanc, Judge Drysdale, head of
the investigating commission, charged
here today. Mackay and Lemodoc were
immediately taken into custody and
charged with manslaughter.
According to the commission, the pi-
lot and master of the ship violated
rules eff the road and rammed the Imo
Recommendations that Maekay s IL
eense be revoked and Lemodec he pun
ished by the French government also
were included in the findings.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-04
Evidence Is Illegal
Combine Of Packers

Chicago, Feb 4-Evidence to prove
an Illegal combine Of packers viii soon
be given the department Of Justice,
Francis ] HeRey, in charge of the fed
eral trade commission s investigation,
declared here today. Heney was to con
fer with Charles G. CiyRe. United
States district attorney to plan ae-
ton for securing further evidence
Heney said there would be ''little
trouble in compelling packers at
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-04

torneys here to turn over papers. Their
vaults have been sealed by the COM
mission to prevent removal of papers
until decision is reached, possibly in
-ederal court.
s'Sinee America entered the war
packers profits have increased so per
cent, Heney declared. "The profits
of the retailers have been reduced and
manE wore forced out of business. -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-04
DISTRIBUTING THE soHooL
lIndepeadenee Monitorl

President Kerr Of the Oregon Agri-
cultural college continues TO be sewers
ly criticised by a portion of the press
ana people for accepting raise in
salary under circumstances that dil
not and do not vet look we'll on the
surface, The governor of Kansas has
recently added his testimony that the
Kansas offer to DR.. Kerr was what he
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-04

There are 900 fewer sheep in the United States
today than at the beginning of the Our wool prod
ucton has decreased from 32 pounds in 1910 to
285,57300O pounds in 1917 During the same period our
annual normal consumption of wool has steadily in
creased 1t is thus apparent that there exists logical
grounds for the present scarcity of wool and the
quent necessity of clothing soldiers in shoddy
Statistics show that sheep kept the average
on only farm in The moral of these facts and
figures ought to be obvious 1t is suggested that mas
much sheep is gentle and inoffensve creature
one would think "tha pacsts would be willing to-
raise it,"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-04

And now Hitchcock, of Nebraska, has Joined forces
with Chamberlain in an attack the administration and
we may expect prolonged applause from republican
editors and politicians Hitchcock has always fought all
kinds of war preparations and been chronic kicker and
only recently woke up to the fact that things were not
moving along as fast as they ought to.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-04
Ripping Rhymes
by Wall Mason
DON'T SPOIL IT

The man who lives nine doors from me has
hustled since the war began; and it was
truly good to see the way he doomed each
helpful plan. He made me buy another
bond, although I'd bought all l could stand;
" Twill help our boys across the pond" heI
said, "tO get the Teuton canned" For Red
Cross funds he bumped around and made
me dig guinea more, though | had just
coughed up pound, and owed much money
at the store. "Here is man." often said.
who does as much to win the fight as one
who leaves a swath of dead. to shock the
knISAlayC h1.nnlirnnc tr.c :
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-04

"The Russian revolution is like child prematurely
born 1t has put us temporarily in difficult position
Premier Clemeneeau It would be hard to find similar
group of words which would more succncty and stIlk-
ingly characterize the whole situation in Europe
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-04

\ " SIgHU. yVSCeTUay
ne came to me, this patriot whom admired and when
he'd talked an hour three he left me feeling pretty
tired mo doubt" he said, you've marked my curves.
you've seen me boosting worthy things and every patriot
deserves the guerdon of his toll by nes This wear mi
be candidate for eongressfor need the dimes: hope
you'll keep your hair straight and vote for me at least
SIX times Oh idols with their feet of clay! Still whed
sepulchres we fnd! Can't this broad land produce Jay
who has no cheap john ak to grind?
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-04

The former German warship Goeben now in the Turk
h navy recently reported sunk by the British has been
foated again. The Goeben apparently has as may
lives as at cat and is useful than anything else for
the allied warships to practice whenever time hangs
heavy on their hands.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-04

In some places in the middle western states petitions
are being circulated asking the president to intern
Theodore Roosevelt for the "term of the war;"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-04

1t would be good idea to keep right on selling thrift
stamps after the war ends
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-04

The American Bolshevih are holding congress" IN
New York and wranglng about much as they are IN
Russia We had been in hopes that the war would have
the effect Of suppressng all these foreign organizations
vnp the authorities an excuse for refusing them per-
mission to meet anywhere in the United States We have
had SO much trouble with foreign elements OF population
during the past few years that America for Americans
ought to be most popular slogan for any political party
that could be adopted Out of the should come more
stringent immigration and naturalization laws and the
suppression of all hyphenated organizations The wild
eyed long haired Russian agtators in New York might
he rounded up and shipped back to their native land
where no one will object if they too busy plotting to
comb their hair or take bath once in lifetime. We GER
tainy have no use for the gang here.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-04
RECOGNITION OF RUSSIAN FACTION

The Brieish government have for several weeks had
under consideration the recognition of the Bolshevik
regime in Russia 1t is question own government
presently may be called upon to answer The pollcy we
have generally followed in dealing with new governments
was voiced century and third ago by Thomas Jef1ef-
SON When as secretary of state he was called upon 10
express our national policy in recognizing the new gov
ernment brought INTO existence Ny lle rleHOh
he said:
at accords with our principles to acknowledge any
government to be rghtful which founded by the will OF
the nation substantially declared The late government
(nder Louis XVII was of this kind and was accordingly
acknowledged by ours; and so any alteration Oh 1t Wmcn
shall be made by the will of the nation substantially de-
cIared will doubtless be recognized IN like manner.
But there are some matters which conceive mght pe
transacted with government de facto.
From these words is clear should not be too nasty
in according recognition to governments. Time
should be allowed to determine if they have been estab
lshed "by the will of the nation substantially declared
If is apparent that tht Boshev regime will mot measure
IN to this standard at least not at the present time AT
the recent constitutional assembly held IN Russia there
were $40 delegates elected by universal suffrage Ony
58 of these were Bosheviki Yet the BoshevlN are IN
the saddle and are drawing the rens over the iron morse
of Russia The beast has cantered and oped rather Wy
at times it is true But the Boshevi are still astI1de
the monsterand conditions haven't become qlIe 50 oau
as they have been in Mexico
The Bolshevih have surprised the world by retaining
their place this long At the same time they nave SHOWN
thev nossess some sense of courage and honor when II
comes to peace terms Will the Boshevlh make good2
and will they earn right to the recognition OF the Omted
States and the allied powers!
Meantime it might be well to remember JetteIsons
suggestion that there some matters which might be
"transacted with government de facto" Wlthhodlng
comnlete recognition we might at the same time grant
limited recognition to the Russian regime sufficient
for the transaction of some kinds OF business
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-04-17
Allied Governments Purchases
In the United States

Arrangements entered into shortly after the beginning of the
by the secretary the treasury with the approval the president
with the of Great Britain France Russia Italy,
Serbia whereby Bernard NJ Bauch Robert S. Lovet and Robert S.
Bookng of the industries board designated commission
through whom with whose approval consent all purchases the
United States materials and supplies behalf of these
ments shall be made.
Under this these communicate their
quremen for materials and supplies this commission through their
designated purchasing this country and the commission then
its best efforts obtain offers of the materials and supplies required
the best obanabe prices and of delivery and otherwise and
submits the the purchasing agent concerned being part OF
the commissions duty and contracts supervise their
execution determine technical Details out the inspection
Materials all of which cared for by the governments
cerned
The foreign governments have agreed not make purchases in the
United States otherwise than through with the consent the commits
son The provide that nothing expressed implied
anything done omitted by the shall obligation
upon United States whether advance to
credits The purchasing commission out
this agreement Commerce Reports endeaorng see
of the associated with the United States
in the supplied promptly possible and without
of government This necessarily
finding supply from which articles needed by the
prejudice contracts placed with the United
States of the kind and
necessary develop of upp-that to induce
has not been previously making the articles needed to
duce them.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-04-17
Movies Showing Methods
of Increasing Country's Pork
SuppIy-Boys' Pig Clubs

AS a means Of helping to increase
the pork supply, the United States de-
partment of agriculture has released
to the motion picture theaterS, through
one of the large motion picture COM
panies, film showing the work of the
boys pig clubs which the department
is organizing in all parts of the country
in cooperation with the extension
divisions of the state agricultural col
leges. The film shows methods of in
structing farm boys, and in some in
stances girls, who have Joined the agri
cultural clubs, how to raise better pigs
and the methods used by club members
in carrying out instructions. The first
lesson taught in the film story Is that 1t
costs no more to feed and care for the
scrub, while the results in meat pro-
duced is greatly in favor of the we'll
bred animal. The picture shows fur
Their how to feed and care for the pigs,
how to protect them from disease, and
how to shelter them from the inclem-
ency of winter and the heat of sum-
mer. The results of wise selection and
intelligent care are shown in the we'll
groOmed, fat, healthy porkers wearing
the prize ribbons they have won.
The first pig club was organized in
Louisiana in 1910. Now approximately
$4,000 members are enrolled in the
pig clubs throughout the country.