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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
Ring Activities

According to reports emigratiny from Chicago, yesterday, Jess has let down in his training, and instead of welding his quill toothpick himself after meals lets his first butler do the heavy work for him. The champion is said to have become discouraged about the chances of meeting Fred Fulton in St. Paul on July 4 because of the unfriendIy attitude of the Min nesota authorities, and has decided that there is no use in getting down too fine unless he is certain of ac- tion.
 Jess reminds US of the Una old rooster up on the farm. Just because the egg he was born in happened to be fitted up with spurs, this particu- lar bird struts around the yard ex- banding his wishbone and getting the sun out of bed every morning. He scratches up the fattest, most buxonl worms, the ones with that seductive wiggle that comes only with spring and then he yells: "Oh a lovely fat worm for Mrs. Hen," and holds the breakfast dainty temptingly for all to see.
 But when the barnyard matrons comes bustling up with keen appetiteS the pompous rooster gobbIes up the worm himself. laughing at the scold- | ing of Mrs. Hen. Of course, he gets a lot of free advertising by this method, as nobody sees him eat the breakfast food but the hens. and the l cruel world won't listen to their com plaints. The folks up on the farm
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26

slusgers, who could hammer their way to the first division, no matter how weak their pitching staff might be.
 The lowly Senators demonstrated yesterday afternoon that they DOS sessed more 1usty punch with inc stick than their exploited rivals. The proof is found in the statistics of the game, which reveal that the Griffith men wielded their willows to the tune of 15 safeties and seven runs, whereas Colonel Ruppert's hirelings collected a measly total of eight hits and five runs.
 Ray Caldwell, Slim Love and George Mogridge in turn were pounded to the far corners by the visitors from the national capital. It was the second futile start of the year for Ray against these Senators. The sad fea- ture, too, was that the Tanks piled up a lead of three runs for the tall twirler in the first five innings.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
LOCAL
 W Q MAN FREED
 FROM HUSBAND D

M7ddletown, April 26.---Judge Lu- cien F. Burpee granted two divorces in the superior court yesterday, one of them being to Judge of Probate and Town Clerk Charles H. Chitten- den of Killingworth. The divorce was granted on the ground of desertion. Judge Chittenden's wifes name was Nellie M. Chittenden and he said that she had not lived with him for more than six years. He paid her board in Bridgeport for several years and ex- hibited check for the last period for which he paid board. His wife finally wrote him that he need not pay her board any longer as she did not think It right for him to do so. She was willing that he secure a separation from her. This letter was also shown to the court by Judge Charles A. Pel- ton, who appeared for the plaintiff Harry NJ Chittenden, son of the plaintiff, said that Mrs. Chittenden wanted to live in 0ity and did not fke the country.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
This Handsome Louis XIV Livinq Room OultC Terms to Suit
Terms to Suit

Just as illustrated this Suite consists of davenport, Preside Chair with Valance and Arm Chair all with Cane Panels offering not only the utmost in style and attractveness but also that which so many Suites lack-SOLID COMFORT. We show this Suite in several
 beautiful coverings of Damasks and Veours ad during this Special Sale today and tomorrow-you may have your choice at the above price, Such Sute with its beautiful ines it's rich tones and its stunning individual
 ity will add immeasurabe beauty your Living Room
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26

BE don't tim for n consider Thereis onr d h y a matt r
 
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
MARRIED,

MIKOLAzCISIK-M Dan bury, April IT, Thomas Mikol- azciski and Mrs. Maria Matthias JOHNSON--CORNE Williams town, Mass, April 16, Oscar W. Johnson, and Alice M. Cornell. % REES- Danbury, Apr. f., thomas Rees and Cora c. Eui-. Ter. M'FADDIN-DRURY Stamford, April IT, Miss Martha Drury of Noroton to J. W. McFaddin of Glenbrook.
 ESSEY-In Stamford April 19, William F. Smith of Ce- darhurst, L. l., and Miss Josephine Hennessey.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
YANKEES LOSE PUNCH

The Tanks are going" Judging from their exhibition yesterday at the Polo Grounds the first impress sions of these Huggins boys were er- roneous. l. was conceded by all the experts when the season dawned that the Tanks were powerful band of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26

have named the rooster Jess Will lard"
 One day the little bantam rooster came over to visit in Jess willards' section of the. yard and, after passing
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26

the time of day, remarked: ''I say, Jess I'm feeling pretty fit this morning. I'll go you four fast rounds
 What for?" asked Jess" "1 must get 99 44-100 of the worms you
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
EXTRA FOOD RAMON.

Liverpool April 26-The LivG-pool food sco1fmittee has granted an e=tra food rafion to a 16-year- old boy who weigh@ @S00 pounds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26

"Oh, dear, no; I want to fight just for the benefit of the Hens Nation al Red Cross Society,"" replied the bantam, and then Jess raised his
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
So Easy to Obtain-=
 So Easily Paid For ! :!

Not only have greatly reduced the price on these Suites for today and tomorrow but also offering our Easy Payment Plan in the purchase of it. With such inducements these you owe to yourself to at least come into store and look at these Suites If when you you do find them to be the greatest value on the market, will not say anything about ''Buying' But you want to one we deliver immediately upon small payment-After that-A little each week pays the balance
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
We Have Exclusive Agency In Bridgeport for the Fd

is Ball Bearing, Self-Sharpening and Self Adjusting. Just a little Push" is needed and your lawn will be well kept.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-04
JACK HENDRICKS
 SAILS AWAY ON U. s.
 BOAT 'OVER THERE

The Prog!essive-Niner received 2 l=.-=- from one c: ke-chikan's patri- o-.c boys. who recently spent his Thanksgiving :e-louga aere, Jack P Hendricks. from Branar-oa, which says:
 Dear Mir RiYard.
 I think we will sail for New York about tha third ot January. and would ike ny papers or any mail addressed b. John p Hendricks. [. 5. 5. Great Northern co Pos Master. New York C.-y. W. |
 Will have D say Goodbye D all for 2 while o- maybe longer Will let you have some req, good news Ci:) I land in France Yours truly
 JOHN P. HENDRICKS
 Mr. Hendricks is -hs son Of Mrs Gus-avso1 ot Nextown, and joined the Eayy. aboGt -lF7e months ago, receiy- ing his training a- the Bremerton Ma - Yards. and iI is 70 be hoped that. Jack comes .aru wi-h Aying color= and inc hopes ot Kerchikan will go win him. H. is fighting for all O. K=.ch.kans people and he can do 10 more.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-04
A BREAK IS
 SAID ID BE
 PROBABLE
Another Conference May Be Called at Which Allies
 May Take Place

LONDON, Jan. 4-Discoreries of German duplicity in connection with peace negotiations now threatens to sever relations between the Bolsheviki government in Russia and the Central Powers Al the same time it is possible a conference will shortly take place in Russia between diplomats representing the Allies and the Len inc government with view to secur- ing recognition of this government by France, Great Britain, Japan, and the United States. Should this be done it would give the present Bolsheyki forces in Russia a more substantial footing
 All Great Britain and France are now rejoicing al the coordination of the Allied forces on the western front. As result of the announcement to the Associated Press last Saturday night that the Paris conference had decided that all munitions were to be manufactured in France and England, while the United States is transport ing men and foodstuffs. The United States commissioners to the confer ence insisted that the American troops could not be transported on vessels carrying munitions from American shores
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-04
THE EIGHT-H0UR LAW OBSERVEDBY
 JUNEAU PEOPLE

The S-hour and prohibition laws are being strictly enforced at Juneau" said Ed C. Russell, publisher Of the Juneau Dispatch to the Progressive Miner today "The concensus Of op- inion," continued Mr. Russell, "is in favor Of thoroughly observing the law a' Juneau, where the mining compan- ie. have for many months been on g. hours shifte. Altho it is conceded in the case where partnerships in busi- ness occur il works to q disadvantage much 10 compel proper observance Of the law. At Juneau the Juneau Commercial club unanimously favored observing the 8-hour law Also the Cooks and Walters union. Alaska La bor Union of Douglas and other organi- zationg joined with the business men's organization for Its enforcement"
 The rumor circulated that Chas. Coidstein. prominent Juneau mer- chant and president Of the Juneau Commercial club, was opposing the g. hour law or threatening suit is piac- ing Mir. Coldgtein in the wrong light Mir. Goidstein recently notified his employees if no other concern in the Territory lived up to the law his em- ployes would receive the advantage Of the law as long as 1t remained on the books. This fs also true of MT. E. M. Behrends and other business men Of Juneau" said MT. Russell
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-04
.Dy 0zDned Man
 zs Identified
Said to be Anton Larson of Petersburg, Last Seen On
 November End

\ small nameless launch or dory about 24 feet long was raised this morning by divers, Jean Thomas, and his assistant John Peters, of Cordova, s the Newtown float, and the body Of drowned man, partly decomposed, and a small black dog were found in he small cabin. Deputy Marshal Sharpe and Judge Mahoney, were Jn hand together with small crowd Ji fishermen when MT. Otto Anderson owner of a store in Newtown, identi- fed the body as that of Anton Larson, who came here recently from Peters burg, where he had been fishing all summer.
 MT. Anderson reported that he had last seen MT. Larson on November 2 when he had drawn $10 from MT. An derson. it appears that the fisherman had deposited about $30 with MT. An derson while out fishing, and had been in to draw some money on that day for expenses He had small bal. ance of $130 in the Bank of Peters. burg, which he recently transferred 10 the Merchants & Miners Bank here after drawing s70, leaving about $60, which together with the $20 in the possession of Mir Anderson will be used for expenses of burial.
 Yesterday afternoon, divers while in the water endeayoring to raise the Myrtle, discovered the small submerg- ed dory. On opening the door of the cabin they discovered the boots of a man protruding and further examin- ation showed that a body of man was floating in the ceiling of the small cabin. They immediately notified the city authorities, who authorized them 10 bring the dory up. This was done MT. Anderson, who knew the dead man perhaps better than anyone else in town, said that to his knowledge the deceased had no relatives and that he had recently purchased the launch
 n Port Alexandria, The launch which contains q small horsepower Regal engine, and small roWboat, will be turned over to MT. Anderson to be disposed of as he sees fit and every effort will be made to locate relatives if any. An inquest was held at two o'clock this afternoon at the Court House, and burial will be made in day or so.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-04
ASTRONOMERS PREPARE
 FOR NEXT GREAT ECLIPSE

Astronon=cs -a-ougao1- taa coun- TT already a-= preparing to- tae HorE ot observing IA= .o-al eclipse ot -he sun. which E;li occgr June :, 1915, and which ~!l 5e visible ia is .o.2l- i:y along a sQ-mile s--.p e1reading across The Cn.:ed s-a,es from -he sou-hwesc corner q the S-a-e Of Washington. oa ,he Pacific coast. 70 Florida or he Atlantic
 Astronomers consider themselves unusually fortunate 1T :he.- oppo--un- fly for observing -1.z eclipse. one ot -h= seven visible .1 ta@ United States during rhs p-=z=1- c=1-cry, il -1a- ,.= cea-er line ot -1.s slmile s-rop passes within four miles ot .he ooser- yz-o.y at Denver University. where photographs ot he corona Q: The sun usi,l be taken with zle s:d 2: ne grea, telescope wAica is equipped with q zl.nch ls1s
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-04

 DEFENDS HIS
 COUNTRYMEN
Says the BoIsheviki Power Is Not Pro-German Nor
 Anti-AIIies

LONDON. Jan. 4-Maxim Lilvinof, the newly appointed Russian ambas- sador 70 Great Britain and who just arrived, says; My task as ambaSsa. dor Will be 10 dissiminate the truth about Russia. l. is grossly misrep- resented The Bolsheviki government is Ro- pro-German nor anti-Allies or mere paeifisIs. Russia wants peace but Of the right kind
 Ambassador Lnvinof declared his emphatic belief that by the present ne go;iaIions and propaganda among German soldiers in the East General Traesky and Lenine are contributing to ghe downfall Of Kaiserlsm more et- tsc.ua,ly than the Allies are doing in their fighting in the west. Lilyinoh asserts
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-04
ACCORDING TO REPORTS JUNEAU PEOPLE ARE
 PLEASED WITH
 PROHIBITION

The prohibition law was put into effect al Juneau quietly on New Year eve There was no disorder as most Of he thirst emporiums had run out of stocks before closing hour" said Mr Russell. Generally the people Of Gastineau channel were pleased that the traffic had ceased, and il IS evident thai both federal and muni- cipal authorities in Alaska intend to see that the provisions Of the law are carried out 70 the letter. There was no seizure Of liquors al Juneau. At Douglas one or two arrests resulted from attempts to dispose Of left over stocks. Most Of the liquor dealers have already arranged 10 engage in ether business lines, and their proper " leases have been taken oyer.'
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-04
THE SOPHIA IN PORT

Carrying almost capacity !is- ot passengers -te Canadian liner Pril- cess Sophia Ioad=d during the day z- ne New England dock The Sophia officers repo-- ne 6Ys- train arriving z: Skagvay since Christmas. The rain has been zao~ed unde- six days near the summit and it Eas expected a the time the Sophia cleared pasEen- gers from he interior would arrive a. Skeg~ay today. The snow in that section has been -he heaviest in many E=s-s
 Among tae sourhbouad passengers oa The Sophia were Ed. (. Russell. publisher ot the Juneau Daily Dispatch going eas- for business rip: Hon Monte Benson. asmbe- z: -he Terri torial legislature from rhe ars- div ision: James Joyce. . prominent Jun can mine contractor; Isadore Gold s,ein and Fred Hamburg. Juneau bus- iness men; James Freeburn, general manager ot the ChicagoE mine; James King. president ot me Jraea- c..y cor.ciI. accompanied o7 his bride zod naaE more p-om!2e1- peo5ie ot Gas tlnea7 Channel.
 The officers Of the Sophia repor- heavy weather north c. Toagasz Mar. rovs.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-04
FIRST LIBERTY BOND
 GIVEN OUT TODAY
Reporter Gets Thrill of Young Life to Get First L. 5. Bond
 of First Issue Given Out

Hello. is this the reporter?"
 Yes
 This is the Bank talking, will you kindly sep !n here moment"
 Why, Certainly. very wondering ly.
 Aad tha, 9as the first in.imation re- ce;yed Of the arrival of the new Lib e-ty Bonds. Of the first issue. bearing I-2 per cent. The reporter, step ping 70 The wicker ot the teller's cage. very Confidently, as usual received
 - Till Of her young life when she -aw very official looking document being shovei toward her and was told ina. she was The first 70 receive one Of the new bonds in Ketchikan. The frs. payment Of interest On the S59 bond Of .87c was made. and the first iitcle coupon cut of, as q sign Of pay. nent received. and the reporter walk eo of. the proudest girl in America.
 The bond itself looks like huge cllI, 10 which E aIacnec ln DooKiet form. three sheets Of interest cou- Dons z0 to sheet, which clipped or every time interest ig paid. by .le Bank Eacf. coupon bears the amount of interest due. when due, and the mum Der (: the Bond
 The number c. the first bond issued in Ketchikan Is 1337311 The bonds Hcre -eocived 2 week n, but i- o-de- 2 thoroughly arrange the giving or. oi -he O1ds to holders oi receipts. for insurance, etc. they were rot giT. en out i'll this morning. Bond own srs will be duly notified when 10 call Tor their bonds by the Miners & Ier- chants Bank. These bonds may be exchanged for bonds Of the second is- sue bearing 1-2 per cent. ghen the nezt bonds arrive
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-04
DEPENDENTS OF ENLISTED MEN RE-
 CENE ALLOWANCE

Distribution ot allowance and allot- nent checks 10 the dependents of the enlisted men in the military and na- val forces Of the United States begin Secretary McAdoo announced.
 The machinery Of the Bureau Of War Risk Insurance for handling the large number Of monthly payments is now in full operation and checks will be going out steadily henceforth. 4 large share Of the first checks will reach the benefciaries on or before Christmas.
 The first checks represent allot- nents made by enlisted men from their November, 1917, pay. together with the stipulated Government al lowances added thereto
 Must AIlot at Least S15.
 Every enlisted man in the military and naval forces Of the United States who has q wife and children depend ent On him is required to allot for their support during the war al least ,15 a month, tut ast more than half his pay. To these allotments the Government adds monthly allowances ranging from g. for one motherless child Or s1j for wife without chil- dren and an additional amount If there be children. Allo.ments for wife and children arc compulsory. But if the enlisted man wishes to mako allotnents for dependent brother. sister. parent, CT grandchild the Government Tiii add certain al. Iowances thereto. depending on the size Of the family and the amount. If any. already paid by the Government to inc enlisted mans xife and chil- dren
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-04
FLETCHER Is
 RECALLED TO
 WASHINGTON
In Connection with Loss of American Transport
 Antilles Recently

WASHINGTON. Jan. As a result ot the sinking Of the American trans. port Antilles recently by German sub marines with the loss of many Ameri- can lives, rear-Admiral w. B. Fletcher who was in charge Of the convoy sys- tenn at the time for the navy depart ment has been relivee3 from duty and ordered home. the nay department announced today.
 The Antilles was sunk while return ing from France under what was sup posed 70 be adequate convoy; but which unfortunately proved to be en- rirely lacking.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-04
GEN. N.CROWDER REPORTS 10
 CONGRESS
Says Armies Will Be Com posed of Men of First
 Class No Dependents

WASHINGTON. Jan. Gen. Crow der -otav reported 10 congress that all .ha -=a for The United States ar -:es gre s;ii, being recruited from Glass One, and 1hs, under the new seisc-ire -erYice plan now prevailing. :h!s means ma. all the fighting shall be done by young men without famil- .=s dependent upon their labor for suppor- and unskilled in necessary in- dus,r.al or agricultural work are not 70 5e drafted
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-04
'DAD' STACKP0LE'S
 INTERESTING LETTER
 TOO GOOD TO KEEP

Judge Stackpole-everyb body's friend who left here early last summer with Mrs. Stackpole on a visit to the states, is evidently not getting any older, at least in spirit, and his humor which is characteristic of him, is evi denced in the following dated at Grant Pass. Oregon, December 27, 1917, in which he says:
 My dear Rivard;
 Your Christmas greetings are at hand and duly appreciated I assure you also letter
 l do remember something was said about your hearing from me, but I do not remember that any retainer was rendered, and you ought to know that Iit is only country pettifoggers that do business on hot-air.
 We reached Cashmere, Wash, in May and found the whole valley mass Of apple blossoms; a lovely sight to us. After q very enjoyable visit of two months there, we moved on to Montana and there came to grief. That state is still wet, and we when my Mary Ann, (Tell it not to the prohibs.) fell down and as a re- suit is still walking with crutches. am thinking Of touring the wet states in the temperance cause and taking her along as the fearful eXmaplc." As soon as she was able to travel and 10 escape further temptation-we came to southern Oregon. We found everything dry but our welcome and treament Talk about winter weather. The mercury ranges from sixty to seventy degrees above zero. The meadow larkg awaken us in the morn ing an he frogs sing us to sleep at night.
 We arc Hooverizing on fried chic ken; roast turkeys, calves brains and liver: mushrooms and jersey cream; all products Of the Randolph. farm Notwithstanding ali this, we feel the call of the Eorthland and realize that we are yory far from home and our friends in KetcMkan.
 We arc very proud Of the Ketchikan war record
 Mrs. s. joins me in klndest rcarda to yourself and your better three quarters.
 Yours truly,
 l.. s. STACKPOLE
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-04
LOOKS IS AGAINST
 D.SQUAD
Regular BootIegging Ring Shown by Faulkner and
 The Chief

SEATTLE. Jan. s-Cha-ges against Captain Cons-ock and his men were made today. | is charged thar thsy pu-io.ned whisky oy wholesale tol- lowing seizure in cold-sto-aga and . o.aer warehouses Moreover. it is charged -hat Faulkner paid for pro tec,:oa, in some instances exceeding three dollars quart Chiet of Police Warren says taat Faulkner claims that the d-y squad .e. whisky come in con cealed as quo polish and that the members were paid . definite percan- tage. The whole gang is said 70 have worked together without any friction or restriction.
 George Cons-ock. he head c: -he i-y squad and several men ot his men were put under arrest :; noon today D. Chief Q: Police Warren. Sheriff S,-.nger and o.he- federal authorities on information 1a!c1 are said to be yery sensational .a character and fur n:shed b. Faulkner. himself recently arrested charged win 5oo.,eggiag
 Chief Warren placed Sergeant Jea- ming in The 6-y squad rcon ot he de par-meac and as :aS= zs Coms.ock's men came !1. -aey were placed uade- arrest Be:o-a he daE is over. the chief is 1T hopes ot having secured all -Ae members, Ea=a charges will te formally made
 : LATER-Cap-ai2 Cons-ocE, vas bound oyer t1is afternoon ana is held ia .he coua-y 5zs. without 5a!,
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-04

TERRE IIAUTE. Ind. Jan 4-Terre Haute now has on its police force two former mayors of the city. both of whom had been policemen before they were elected mayor, Jens Lyons is just named by the new mayor, Charles H. Hunter for patrolman. Edward Bidaman is member of the detective squad
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-04
FATHER DURGAN OF SEATTLE COLLEGE
 RETURNS SOUTH

Rev. Father Durgan, of the Seattle College, and pastor of tho Mercer Is. land parish, who went north with Bishop Crimont two weeks ago to as- sist with the Christmas celebrations, was southbound passenger today on the Princess Sophia. Father Durgan vas the guest of Row Father Kern while the steamer was In port and de. clarcd himself quite enamoured of Ketchkan
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-04

LONDON. Eng. Jan. IA British steamship 650 miles of the Irish coast recently encountered two Amer icaa aviators. who had lost their com pass and their bearings during 2 fight ia search ot submarines from g sta lion somewhere in France. After be- .ag supplied with a new compass and provisions the aie-s started on the re- turn rip 70 their station.