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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-22

lie sale, and 1t has been adhered to strictly ever since. Speaking gen. orally, only two classes of property have been or will be sold. These are:
 First, the enemy interests in partnerships, branches or agencies to which licenses to do business have been refused, or to which licenses have been granted for the purpose of liquidation.
 Tn these cases, in order to Hqui- date, we have been compelled to sell property of various kinds.
 Second, the enemy-owned shares of stock or other interest in Ameri- can corporations, where the enemy holding is large enough to influence or control the management of American industrial and commercial concerns. It is perfectly clear that in granting the power of sale the Congress intended that the enemy in- terests in such corporations should be placed in American hands for fair value, after public sa:e thereof. At the time the armistice was signed a large number of such properties were ready to be sold by the alien prop ertp custodian, and these sales will be proceeded with.
 Investments of individual German subjects, either in stocks, bonds mortgages, real estate or other prop erty in America will not be sold, ex- cept when they fall within the two classes herein mentioned"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-22
NO ROOSEVELT TRIP SOON.

New York, Nov PA cable report in an afternoon newspaper yesterday that President Poincare of France was said to have told Captain Kermit Roosevelt that Colonel and Mrs.( Roosevelt would visit France within . fortnight was not credited last night by friends of Colonel Roosevelt who are familiar with his plans
 The Colonel now is convalescing in Roosevelt Hospital from an attack of sciatica, and it was impossible to get a statement from him last night. But those close to him said that he would not undertake such a long and trying journey immediately upon emerging from the hospital. Further 1t was pointed out that, since Colonel Roose- velt's purpose in going abroad would be to visit his son Quentin's grave, it was most unlikely that he would choose to go at time when the pre- liminary arrangements for the peace conference were in progress and his motives might be misunderstood.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-22

submarines were actively operating at any given time, Capt Persius asserts In January 1917, for instance, when conditions were favorable for subma- rine work, only 12 per cent were active while 30 per cent were in har- Dor, 38 per cent under repairs and fS per cent Hncapacitated."
 Submarine crews, he says, were not sufficiently educated and trained and they looked with distrust upon the weapon. In the last month, he re- veals, 1t was very difficult to get men for submarine work, as experienced seamen obeyed, the writer remarks, warfare as political stupidity.
 Capt. Persius tells of the mutiny that broke out at the beginning of this month when the German navy was ordered out for attack. Had the seamen obeyede, the writer remarks, innumerable lives would have been lost, and he declares that "every thinking man therefore Is of the opin- ion that the seamen on November 5 rendered an invaluable service to their country"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-22
BOARD
 BUSINESS ENDS ON JANUARY 1

Hartford, Nov. 22-The purposes of a telegram received from Wash ington today by Major John Buckley, state director of the draft, is taken to indicate that the business of all ths boards will be brought to an end about January 1, if not before The telegram states that the boards are
 not required to physically examine any more men, nor to forward cases to district boards and that the latter are not required to classify any more men, but to complete the records of those already classified. Local and district boards are directed to com- plete all reports which they have been asked to make and to be pre- pared to put all records together and have them sealed by the chairmen of boards and kept pending further or ders from the government. No one is to be allowed to withdraw any thing from the files or to handle them other than the members of the local boards or an authorized clerk
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-22
PALMER HAS NOT
 LISTED ALL ALIEN ! ENEMY PROPERTY
Custodian Warns Holders Armistice Does Not Af-
 feet Governments Plan.

Washington, Nov. 22-A Mitchell Palmer, alien property custodian, in statement made recently safd the signing of the, armistice does not change his functions or affect his policy in any way.
 ''The United States and Germany." !" said MT. Palmer, "are still at war, and the trading with the enemy act Is still in force. The alien property custodian will, therefore, continue to perform the duties which that act lays upon him, and will carry out the evident intent of Congress with re- lation to enemy property until final peace shall come.
 'As long as the trading with the enemy act is in force, 1t remains the duty of all persons having the custody or control of enemy property in thiI country to make report thereof tc l the alien property custodian. Despite i the fact that the time for making these reports has long since expired reports are still coming to this of flee, and there is much property il | the country not yet reported.
 Attention is called to this fact be cause persons having the custody o enemy property are making them selves liable to prosecution under tn act for failure to report it. and thi liability will continue even after tn treaty of peace shall have bee made.
 Some misunderstanding of ou policy with respect to sales of enem property seems to have arisen. Tha rolicy was announced at the tim Congress passed the amendment | I the trading with the enemy act, en
 towering the alien property custoC ] ian to sell enemy properties at pull
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-22
GERMAN DEFEAT
 LAID TO TIRPITz
Skagerrak Battle Lost, Ad- mits Capt. Persius, by
 Admiral's Blunders.

London, Nov. 22-Capt. Persius, the German naval critic, has chosen the moment when the finest vessels of the German navy are about to be surrendered to the Allies to publish in the Berlin Tageblatt a sensational article containing revelations regard ing the German fleet. Capt. Per l sius says the hope that the German fleet would be able in a second Ska gerrak battle to beat the British fleet rested upon the bluff and lies of the 1 naval authorities.
 In August, 1914, Germany had about 100000 tonnage in warships, the writer points out, while Great Britain had more than double that, and thanks to the mistakes of Won Tirpitz the German material was quite inferior to the British, in the Skager- rak battle, he declares, the German fleet was saved from destruction partly by good leadership and part ly by favorable weather conditions, ,- Had the weather been clear or Ad- miral von Scheers leadership less able the destruction of the whole Ger man navy would have resulted. The long range British guns would have completely smashed the lighter arm ed German ships, As 1t was, the loss es of the German fleet were enor- nous and on June 1, Capt, Persius says, 1t was clear to every thinking man that the Skagerrak battle must be the only general naval engage ment of the war.
 On all sides, continues the writer, Admiral von Tirpitz was advised to construct only submarines, but he re- mained obstinate, On Oct. (1915?) several members of the Reichstag made an earnest appeal to the army command-not to the naval staff with the result that an order was is- sued terminating the construction of battleships in order that the ma terial might be used for the making of U-boats.
 In the meantime so great a scarcity of material had arisen that it became Necessary to dlsarm a number of the battleships and take the metal. Tn this manner at the beginning oi 1918, twenty-three battleships had been disarmed, as well as one newly built cruiser.
 At the beginning of this year, Capt Persius says, the German navy con. sisted only of dreadnoughts and bat tleships of the Heelgoland, Kaiser anC Markgraf types, and some few bat. tie cruisers. All the ships which vor Tirpitz had constructed from 1897 to 1906 at a cost of innumerabIe mil Hons had been destroyed an- ;ne E. boats that had been constructed nat .. proved unable to fight against Brit tsh warships.
 Admiral von Capelle during n- period as head of the navy, says Capt Persius, constructed verey few sub. marines, work being continued only e1 the construction of submarines O -i1e large type, but in official quarter @ was still stated that Germany DOS
 Jed an enormous number of U It's and that the losses were virtu nE nil.
 AEhat was not true, the writer ad mits. In 1917, he states, S3 subma rines were constructed while 66 wer destroyed. In April 1917. German, had 126 submarines and in Octobe 14o. In February, 1918, she had 13 and in June of the same year 113. ac cording to Capt. Persiuss figures.
 Only small percentage of thes,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-22
100 SHIP WORKERS QUIT.

New London, Nov. z2-About 100 night employees of Groton Iron Works Co. (Morse sh1pyard) quit work last ninght owing to encouragement of working hours.
 The men claim the company wanted them to work AS hours week, four days of 12 hours each, the men claim ing four hours of the 12 hours would be overtime, which company would not accede to.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-22
JUDGE GRIFFIN ASKS
 RETRIAL OF MOONEY
Tells California Governor It
 Is Justified by Frauds.

San Francisco, Nov. 22.---A letter from Judge Franklin A. Griffin, who tried and sentenced Thomas J. Moo ney, to Gov. Stephens, asking that a new trial be given to Mooney because of evidence of fraud and conspiracy against him, was made public here murder in connection with a bomb ex- plosion here and is under sentence to be hanged December 13.
 Commenting on his previous plea to U. s. Webb, State Attorney General, that Mooney be retried, Judge Griffin said in the letter:
 'I believed then that simple justice and fair play demanded such action, and from that position have never for a moment receded. On the con trary, that stand has been by later developments strengthened" | Judge Griffin characterized as open to attack the testimony of Frank c. Oxman, Durkee, Oregon, cattle man; Mrs. Nellie Edeau and her daughter Sadie and John Mcdonald.
 '"The situation of Mooney Is that he stands condemned to death upon evil dence concerning the truth of which, i to say the least, there has arisen a very grave doubt,'' the letter said.
 The highest courts in the State and nation have declared themselves to be without power to relieve him. Upor the shoulders of the Chief Executive therefore rests this great responsFbil- ity."
 A strike resolution was promulgat- ed by the local mach1nists' lodge yes terday, and the announcement made that the San Francisco Labor Council would meet tonight to consider strike action in behalf of Mooney. The ma chinists asked that the council place the strike proposal up to the other or Iganizations in its Jurisdiction.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-22
HoHENzOLLERN HAS "FLU."

London, Nov. 22-W1lliam Hohen- zollern, former German kaiser, has been taken seriously Ill, according to an Amsterdam dispatch to the Lon, don Express. He is said to be suf- fering from influenza. The ex-em- peror is confined to his bed, the dis patch states.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-22

Soap and Ointmentto to me. purchased a cake of Cuticura Soap and box of Cuticura Ointment, and in aweek' time felt a wonderful relief, and at the end of two weeks was completely healed '
 (Signed) Mrs. c. M. Eddy, IT,, 60 Maple St., Providence, R. l., March 8, 1913.
 Delicate sensitive skins with ten dency to pimples, redness orroughness should not be irritated by impure, strongly medicated soaps. Why not use on the face, and for everyday toilet purposes, Cuticura, pure, gentle soap, touching the first signs of Pimples or irritation with Cuticura Ointment? ? Sample Each Free by Mail. / Address postcard: "oaticurA, Dcpt H, Boston" Sold everywhere. Soap 25c. Ointment 8 and 5oc. Talcum 2c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-22
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

The inquiry of the French govern ment to buy 100000 pounds of copper contained an agreement to pay 2s cents for quick delivery of a large portion. The balance was sought eoz 26 cents a pound.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-22

Our friend Is suffering, he tells me from insomnia"
 And he told my wife all that was the matter with him was he couldn't ep."---Baltimore American.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-22

Postmaster General Burleson an- nounced that the ban on installation of new telephones and telephone ex- tensions was removed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-22

War Labor Board granted machin- ists of the American Locomotive plant at Paterson, N. J., a 48-hour week with half holiday on Saturday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-22

Chicago Board of Trade directors expelled Walter Kettenburg from membership because of irregular bus mess Dractices.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-22

United War Work drive was ex- tended until Monday, Nov. 25, in New York, because the quota of the city is about $S, coo 900 short
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-22

Senator Shafroth introduced a reso- lution providing for the adoption of the metric. system in the United Sfafoa
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-22

An announcement made in the
 House of Commons said that 1000 lives were lost in mine sweeping op- erations.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-22

President Wilson signed the dry bill, providing for national prohibition from next July 1 until the American army is demobilized.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-22

a mass of scales. l suffered intensely with 1t. My hair was alive with it, and I lest sleep. My hair began to fall out.
 "I suffered this way for over a month when a friend recommended Cuticura
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-22
Severe Case Of
 Itching Dandruff Healed By Cuticura

II was troubled with severe case of ;sching dandruff, and my scalp was
The Benson signal., 1918-03-23
Cost of Contest Paid

Last week Judge Sloan paid
to Governor Hunts attorneys the
remaining portion of the $4,122. rs
Judgement awarded Hunt by the
Supreme Court. This amount was
raised by the Republican State
Central Committee by appealing to
friends of Mr.. Campbell in all
parts of the State, over. Five hun
dred>responding.
Unless this amount is donated to
the Red Cross in place of Camp
bells salary, which there was some
talk might be disposed of in this
manner by Governor Hunt, or
paid back to the subscribers to the
Hunt contest fund, it will con-
stitute a good start for the election
expenses of the Democratic party
for 1918, as nearly all the items for
which this Judgement was allowed
had been previously paid.
This ending of the famous con-
test case leaves Governor Campbell
only out his salary for the year he
worked beside the loss of his, po-
sition, the latter which he may re-
cover in case he runs again this
year.
The Benson signal., 1918-03-23

A certain merchant of Southern
Arizona is displaying this p1acard
in his window: I'VE don't ask
you to buy substitutes for wheat
flour. Come in and sign up and
buy all the white flour you want" I.
The customer, on entering is given
this card to sign if he demands
wheat flour without substitutes:
1t makes no difference to me
whether Germany wins the war,
so long as my personal desires are
satisfied and therefore, / am will
ing to rob the American soldiers of
their food if it gives me what I
want" So far, no one has signed.
The campaign for the Third
Liberty Loan will be opened on the
9th of April, the anniversary of
the declaration of a state of war
between the United States and Ger
many.
The amount, terms, and condi-
tions of the loan are dependent up
on further legislation and will be
announced as soon as congress has
granted the necessary powers.
Secretary McAdoo chose the 9th
of April as the day to open the
campaign as the most fitting date
to call for a patriotic response to
the summons to duty to every Am
erican, to ask from the people at
home the same fervent patriotism
that actuates our gallant sons on
the battlefelds of France and on
the water of the Atlantic.
The Benson signal., 1918-03-23

We require the services of a
good honest responsible woman to
take orders for our high grade
dress fabrics, hosiery, knit under
wear, muslin underwear, raincoats,
shirt waists and other ready-to-
wear garments. Our represent
atives are earning from $4,000 to
$4,000 per week, liberal commits
sion, samples of fabrics free. We
help you to build up a permanent
and profitable business in your
home town. Write at once to
Mutual Fabric Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y. Dept. c
The Benson signal., 1918-03-23
The prosperity of a town is M

The prosperity of town is not
guarded by the wealth of its in
habitants, but by the uniformity
with which they pull together
when an important undertaking is
to be accomplished. A man with
a thousand dollars at his command
and love for his town in his heart
can do more for it's upholding than
the millionaire who locks up his
capital and snaps his fingers al
home enterprise.
The Benson signal., 1918-03-23

The following is list of The
Triangle League. Is your name
among them? If not why not?
This is a good organization and
and worthy of the support of all
good citizens.
l.. Earl Matteson.
C. l.. Rucker.
John S. Merrill.
H. P. Merrill.
T. w. Dyches.-
M. C. Mckinney.
w. J. Bennett.
B. R. Martinez.
Mrs. F. S. Treat.
Marie Harman.
Mrs. H. P. Merrill.
P. G. Madigen.
w. NJ. Zeek.
Lottie Mapes.
Willona Miller.
Mrs A. B. Culver.
S. S. Culver.
Vida Roberts.
David Roberts.
Charles Powell.
Leonard D. Redfield.
Mrs. C. S. Burlington.
Myrtle Snyder.
G.. D. IoM.
Gladys G. Hill.
Walter S. Gray.
H. w. Etz.
Mrs. H. w. Etz.
H. @. Robertson.
Mrs. w. T. Robie.
w. T. Robie.
A. G. Smith.
Mrs. A. G. Smith.
Mrs. E. J. Castaneda.
j. w. Dixon.
Sophie Doll.
Chas. B. Mateer.
S. o. Ratliff.
D. G. Mclean.
Josephine Castaneda.
]. A. Gumm.
M. P. Cosby.
E. w. Wall.
Mrs. H. ]. Piper.
Mrs. w. M. Dunbar.
The Benson signal., 1918-03-23
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Favorit
For Colds

J. L. Easley, Macon ILL.,, in
speaking of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy says, During the past fif-
teen years it has been my sisters S
favorite medicine for colds on the
lungs. I myself have taken it a
number of times when suffering
with a cold and it always relieved
me promptly" "
The Benson signal., 1918-03-23
Ranch Loans Made

8 to 5 years at 7 per cent on
first mortgage in amounts of
$4,000 to $5O,OOO. Referance fur
nished. Established II years.
Texas Independent Loan Co.
532 Citizens National Loan Bull
ding Los Angeles, Cal.
The Benson signal., 1918-03-23
$216.93
$227.05
A Bilious Attack

When you have a bilious attack
your liver fails to perform its func-
tons. You become constipated.
The food you eat ferments in your
stomach instead of digesting. This
inhames the stomach and causes
nausea, vomiting and terrible head
ache. Take Chamberlain Tablets
They will tone up your liver. clean
out your stomach and you will soon
be as strong as ever. They only
cost a quarter.
The Benson signal., 1918-03-23

l.. l.. Maull.
Mansion Cafe.
Marguerite Wilson.
Mrs. Farmer
Leopold Maier.
DR.. l.. L. Schwab.
H. H. Robinson.
J. T. Mahoney.
Clifton Egerton.
E.. Saiez.
Max Treu.
Sam Wilson.
T. H. Denney.
H. G.. Brown.
l.. H. Williams.
The Benson signal., 1918-03-23

T. J. Monahan.
May Monahan.
George Martinez.
w. D. Martinez.
C. Clark.
Mrs. J. A. Gumm.
Mrs. J. R. Heber.
Ernestine Martinez.
Mrs. C. F. Moss.
Eddye Johnston.
Mrs. J. T. Mahoney.
Mrs. S. Wilson.
Ida O'Brien.
H. V. Ward.
Mrs. B. Maier.
Mrs. C. Egerton.
Mrs. G.. Kempf.
j. T. Price.
Mrs. J. H. Getzwiller.
J. H. Getzwiller
Rita Quihuiz.
Mrs. J. G.. Keen.
Mrs. c.. S. Powell.
Mrs. A. E. Gribble.
A. w. Bard.
Mrs. l.. L. Schwab.
Mrs. Henry Walker.
w. E. Haynes.
Mrs. Jones.
Mrs. H. @. Robertson.
Mrs. w. B. Gibson.
Frank Treat.
Mrs. w. A. Mapes.
Mrs. c.. L. Rucker.
Annie Kempf.
Mrs. H. Kempf.
Mrs. J. T. Proffitt.
Mrs. Max Treu.
Geo. Kempf.
]. T.. Protfitt.
Henry Walker.
Bernard Maier.
Hi Wo
F. G.. Peterson.
Diadora Pezquera.
j. N. Morrison.
Milton Fairlee.
w. O'Brien.
E. F. Holcomb.
Mrs. L. D. Redfield.
Mrs. c.. S. Burlington.
The Benson signal., 1918-03-23

Just received, new stock of
Easter hats of desirable shapes and
styles. Ladies are invited to call
in and see them. Other Easter
goods are on the way.
Johnson Variety Store.
The Benson signal., 1918-03-23

Load up the pipes of the boys
in France.
Tear out this coupon, fill it in
and send as much money as you
can spare to buy tobacco for our
fighting men.
Each DOLLAR buys four packages
of tobacco.
To The Editor.
The Benson Signal.
Enclosed find ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
to buy ..................... packages
of tobacco through Our Boys In
France Tobacco Fund" for Ameri-
eau fighting men in France.
l understand that each dollar
buys four packages, each with a
retail value of forty-fve cents, and
that in each of my packages will
be placed post card. addressed to
me-, on which my unknown friend,
the soldier, will agree to send me
a message of thanks.
Name ........ ......... ......... '.......'...
Address ........ ......... ....'...... ........
.................. ......... ......... .......%.
See ad. on page four.
Get the habit. Rubber heels put
on at Benson Saddle and Harness
Shop.
The Benson signal., 1918-03-23

EVERY foot of lumber Of
~ fered by us to the pub
lie is eXpertly inspected be-
fore it is placed on sale. You
can feel assured that Ilum-
Der purchase made of us will
live up to your expectations
and that our prices are cor
rect.
For the sake of long service and
economy use
The Concrete of
Permanency
This concrete is made only frC1n
the wonderfully good
Ell Toro Brand
Portland Cement
Distributed by
BENSON LUMBER &
COMMERCIAL co.
The Benson signal., 1918-03-23
Red Cross Financial Report

The Benson Branch of the Red
Cross is in receipt of the following
funds this month:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-05
THREE SENATE BILLS
EXTEND US. AUTHORITY

Senator Fletcher Of Florida, chairman
Of the Senate Committee. today intro
duced in the Senate three bills. intended
greatly 10 enlarge the authority Of the
Government in matters relating TO con-
StructiOn Of ships and to enable the
Shipping Board and Fleet Corporation
TO solve the hous' ng problem
The need for housing Of employees at
the various shipyards IL great and one
Of the bills authorizes &0OeO.5p to carry
out housing program.
In addition to the housing bill. there
is a bill which will enable the Shipping
Board and organiza lions under II to
take over any street car line. interurban
or railroad to use il in facilitating the
construction Of ships.
The third bill provides authority for
the establishment OF a war zone about
any shipbuiIdinE plant
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-05
PREDICTS THAT i. 5.
WILL TAKE OVER.
DISTRICT PHONES

That Congress probably will order
an investigation of tina telephone
situation in Washington within the
next two weeks, was the statement of
Charles s. Slfrevs. president of the
Federation of Citizens Associations.
before the Midcity Citizens Associa-
ton meeting last night.
This investigation. said Mr.. Shreys,
will result in Governments ownership
Of Washington's telephone system for
thes duration of the. war Mr. Shreve
spoke against the proposed increases
of telephone rates asked by the tele-
phone company.
James A Toomey, DR.. ]. D. McCue.
and William ]. Thorne, were appoint
ed members Of a committPe to appear
before the public utilities commission
and represent their organization in
the opposition to the increases
Mark Stearman was elected ad.
ditional delegate to the federation as
allowed by the amendment to that
organization. with Louis Gicles as al
ternate. The association decided to
ask Congress to. postpone enforce
ment of the alley housing law for the
duration OF the war.
Street car service and telephone
service will be discussed and most
probably action taken al the meet
ing of the Federation of Citizens. As
sociations in the board room OF the
Municipal Building tonight