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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-05
COUNT LUXBURG
LEAVES 8 MONTHS
AFTER RECALLED

Bunos Aires, July 2-(Correspond-
ence of the Associated Press)-The
departure of Count Karl Won Luxburg,
the deposed Minister of the German
Empire, eight months after the Ar
genuine government ordered him out
of Argentina, recalls the failure of
Germany's fondest dream in Argen-
tina-the establishment Of a wireless
station powerful enough to maintain
direct communication with the big
German station at Nauen.
The day after Luxburg was given
his passports, this station was dis
mantled by the Argentina govern
ment which withdrew the temporary
concession under which it was oper-
ating. Great secrecy surrounded this
station.
Early last year the Argentine gov
eminent issued a temporary conces-
sion to enable a German syndicate
to conduct experiments with wire
less station, on the promise that tho
station would merely attempt to re-
ceive the Nauen dispatches and would
not be used for the transmission of
! that the station was sending as well
as receiving.
| Some time before the Luxburg scan
| day the Argentine government had
put a representative at the station to
keep it sealed. When it was learn
ed that the station was operating de-
spite the presence of the government
| agent, the President sent a naval Of
f1cer to dismantle the station and to
remain there to see thaat it was not
| reconstructed.
| The German station was situated
on the estate of a very wealthy and
well known Argentine SPOUT As miles
from Buenos Aires near Pioneer. 1t
was six miles from the railroad sta
ton but it's posts could be seen from
the railroad on a clear day.
| Some idea of the size of the radio
station can be cleaned from the fact
that the antennae were stretched
along sixteen posts, set at equal dis
tances apart and covering two miles.
These posts were 10 feet high.
The experimenters had a good deal
of trouble with atmospheric condi-
tons. The operator, Richard Metz
Ter, stated that he had been able to
talk without difficulty with Spain
which was relaying the Nauen mess
ages and that it would not be long
before he would be able to talk direct
with Nauen. His station was dis
mantled a week after he made thai
statement, and largely because of his
statement.
This enterprise was one of the most
important, in the minds of local Ger
man officials, as this station was tC
have served for the receipt of the
German propaganda messages. Lux
burg Is understood to have been per
sonally responsible for the enterprise
and the station was located on the
estate of man known to be hi:
close friend.
Now the station is dismantled
Luxburg has gone and the local Ger
mans find their propaganda task 6
difficult one, though they are still do
ing the best they can with it,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-05

Palmyra. or 'Tadmor in the Will
derness" was built by Solomon. as we
read In the book Of kings and there
can be little doubt that the ruins now
before us occupy the site. as they
bear the name, of the city founded by
the great King Of Israel.
But it is to a woman-Zenobia, the
Queen Of the East-that Palmyra
owes its high position in the annals
Of antiquity, The virtue, the wisdom
and the heroic spirit of that extraor-
binary woman have never been equal
led.
Her end was tragic, The Romans
invaded her country in A. D. 270, de-
feated her, and carried her prison
er to Rome. There, covered with
jewels, she was led by a golden chain
! along the via Sacra, in front of the
triumphant Aurelian, whilst all Rome
/ looked on and gloated over the down
fall Of the great Arabian Queen.
Except for the caravans that halt
there, between Damascus and Bagdad,
/ Palmyra has few visitors. The jour
ney there entails many difficulties and
/ dangers; but we were anxious to see
this city-"noble in situation, in
/ wealth, in sunshine and pleasant wa
! ters" as Pliny calls it-and having
made all necessary arrangements for
q camp and escort of soldiers, we
started early one morning from Da-
mascus by the road which is still call
! ed the Zenobian way.
About halfway between Karyatein
} Dol
4 at Kasr- el-Her, an immense Roman
! tower or barracks. On it the Arab
! has inscribed many wusms, or tribal
\ marks so that it has become a kind
/ of standard by which the brands on
camels strayed or stolen might be
identified.
Occasionally, on the side Of the
track, few stones piled together
mark the last resting-place of a poor
/ traveller who had diod either from
! hunger or disease, or been removed
for the sake of plumber.
That night our camp was pitched at
Einel-Beda (the White Fountain)
right in the middle of the desert. In
/ the stiffness of the night I was sudden
~ startled by hearing a man shouting
at the top Of his voice. Possibly the
Bedouins were attacking us. Joseph,
our dragoman, soon treasured me. 1t
was the usual announcement warning
the Bedouins who might be roaming
about not to come near the camp.
To everyone who hears my voice:
not merchants, or people carrying mon
not mechants, or people carrying mon
ey, that you should come near them
and whoever comes near them, it will
be his own fault. Soldiers are guard
ing them, and they have no other way
of Furnishing you but with a bullet
Three times in the night is this warn
ing repeated, and they calculate it can
be heard a mile off.
Next day we reached Palmyra. The
entrance is guarded by mortuary tow
ers-the 'house of eternity Of the
Palmyrene-of which there are only
couple of dozen remaining of the
original one hundred and fifty.
Skirting the tombs, we bore to the
right, and then below, in the plain
within a square mile of fawn-colored
Earth, lay the city in all its beauty
and in all its sadness.
The most striking feature Is the
long colonnade stretching from the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-05
Fairfield County News
Car Demolished.

One person was badly injured and
two others suffered minor injuries
when large auto truck crashed into
a car belonging to H. S. Meigs, OF
Cannondale, in North Wilton, Mon
day. The Meigs car, containing Mr..
Meigs and his son, and Thomas No
Ian, of Cannondale, was completely
demolished, and Mr.. Nolan suffered a
briken rib and other injuries, while
Mr.. Meigs and his son escaped with
out injury. There were three people
a man, woman, and little boy, in
the auto truck. OF these, the boy re-
ceived a broken nose, and the man
who was driving the truck, was cut
about the face. The truck proceeded
on it's way Immediately.
Drowned in Sound.
A tragedy in Long Island Sound
south of Pratt's Island, Darien, robbed
Leo Duffy, 1S-year son of Mrs
Mary F. Duffy. of his life, Thursday
night. Grosvenor Fessenden, who was
with Duffy, escaped delirious anC
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-05
1000 TONS TO
LAKE SHIPS AT
OCEAN ARRIVAL

on the Great Lakes are to carry to the
Atlantic coast fabricated material suf-
ficient to increase their legnth by
ninety-six feet after passing through
the Welland Canal. That plan has
been adopted so that larger steamers
than ever before can be built on the
Great Lakes for ocean service.
Measuring 4,200 tons in size when
they leave the yard at Great Lakes
ports, the vessels will go into service
on the Atlantic ocean measuring $500
tons. The lake yards are to complete
the ships to a length Of 260 feet. AT
the Welland canal they will be cut in
two and at the Atlantic coast a new
section 90 feet long will be inserted
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-05

in their middle. giving them an ocean
going length of 356 feet. The vessel
is to carry its own fabricated material
for the additional SO feet.
Another point Of interest is that
the cutting in two of the vessel will
not interfere with its power arrange
ment, which is to be carried aft thus
permitting the insertion of the added
length without delay.
The Emergency fleet corporation ex-
poets the Great Lakes district this year
to produce for it about 120 vessels.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-05
N. Y. Wholesale Prices

Butter Creamery higher than ex-
tras, per h., 45@45 1-2c.; extras
A 1-2c; dairy, tubs, finest, 44c.; good
to prime, 1@43 lie.
Eggs-Fresh gathered, extras, per
dozen, Al @42c.; storage packed, firsts,
3s IL a z0c.
Fruits-Cherries. ID. bsk., SOC q
s1.15: qt, 12@25c.; red and sour 20
Ib. bsk., s1.25J$1.75. Currants-Cher-
~, qt., 12@13c.; small, qt., 11@12c
Strawberries-15 @27c. Raspber.
ries-Per pit. red. 1o013c. blackcaps
1o@1sc.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-05

sorely wounded. The boys were in a
canoe, en- route from ROTOR Point to
Stamford, and they were about two
miles off shore when a squau upset
the canoe and cast them into the wa
ter. Duffy was stricken with cramp
and became almost helpless. Fessen-
den took him on his back and sup
ported him for half a mile before a
great wave parted them and sent
Duffy to a watery grave.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-05

100 bchs.. $2@$a; tops off, bsk., $3.50
@$1.75. Lettuce, bsk., soc @s1.25.
Mushrooms, h., 1O@50c. Onions,
white, bsk., s150@$2.25; yellow,
$3.50 81. Peas, bsk. $3.50 s2.25;
bag, s1.50Q$2. Radishes, 100 bchs.,
50c@$1. Rhubarb, 100 bchs., 500
So. Turnips, Rutabaga, new, Dbl,
$2.25 QS2.75; white new 100 bchs.,
50.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-05
DIED.

CLARK-In Danbury, June 80, Mary
Catherine, widow of DR.. Frank P.
Clark, aged Sc years.
KREMS- Bethel, June 80, Cecilia
Fiddner, wife of Joseph KremA
aged 81 years.
LAHEY-In Danbury, June 20, DAN
lei Lahey.
LANGE-In Danbury, June 27. Mar.
ietta, wife of John L. LANCE, aged
80 years.
BROWN = In Norwalk, June 20,
Thomas Brown, aged 40.
BYXBEE IN Norwalk, June ~.
Herman F. Byxbea. aged SO.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1918-12-20

TO dull senslbiITties into disregard OF
obligations less pressingly important
but equally essential to the preserva-
tion of the finest type of American
manhood and womanhood That Is
why charities in war times should be
more generously supported than In
days of peace; why this Christmas
should be made, if possible, cheerier
and happier than any Christmas that
has gone before.
There are some people who cannot
afford TO observe this Christmas as
they have observed it in years pre-
ceding. There are others who can bet
fer afford to be generous than ever.
All should give in proportion. There
is no reason why they should not, ana
every reason why they should. Not to
do so will be unpatriotic and selfish.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1918-12-20

E5SN1A ored by all his neighbors,
NESGIMgI who called him "Father
Martini" One Christmas eve
Father Martin, who had been reading
the story of the three wise men who
brought their gifts to the infant Jesus,
said to himself:
"If only tomorrow were the first
Christmas day and the Savior We're
coming to this world tonight how l
would serve and adore him I know
very well what l would give him"
He arose and took from shelf two
little shoes "Here Is what l would
give him, my finest work. How
pleased his mother would be! But
what am I thinking Off" he continued,
smiling. "Does the Savior need my
poor shop and my shoes?"
But that night Father Martin had
n dream. He thought that the voice
of Jesus himself said to him: Martin,
you have wished to see me. Watch
the street tomorrow from morning I'M
til evening, for l shall pass your way"
When he awoke the next morning,
Father Martin, convinced that what
he had dreamed would surely take
place, fastened to put his shop In
order lighted his fire, drank his coffee
and then seated himself at the WIN
dow to watch the passersby.
The first person he saw was a poor
street sweeper, who was trying to
warm himself, for it was bitter cold.
"Poor I" said Martin to HIM
self. HE must be very cold. Sup
pose offer him cup Of coffee"
He tapped on the window and called
to the man, who did not have to be
urged to accept the steaming coffee.
After watching in vain for an hour
Father Martin saw young woman,
miserably clothed, carrying a baby.
She was so pale and thin that the
heart Of the poor cobbler was touched,
and he called to her, "You don't look
very WELL" he said.
II am going to the hospital" replied
the woman. II hope they will take me
In with my child. My husband is at
sea, am sick and haven't cent"
"Poor thing" said the old man.
"You must eat some bread while you
are getting warm. No? Well, take
cup Of milk for the little one. Come,
warm yourself and let me take the
baby. Whyl You haven't put his
shoes on"
"He hasn't any," sighed the woman.
"Wait minute. | have a pair"
And the old man brought the shoes
which he had looked at the evening
before and put them on the child's
feet. They fitted perfectly.
Hour after hour went by, and al
though many people passed the win
dow the Master did not come. When
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1918-12-20
Watched the Passersby.

people whom he had aided during the
day, and each one asked Of him In
turn: "Have you not seen meT
"But who are your" cried the shoe
maker to all these visions.
Then the little child pointed to the
Bible on the table, and his rosy finger
showed the old man this passage:
whatsoever shall receive one of
these little ones receiveth me-" II was
anhungered and We gave me meat; l
was thirsty and we gave me drink; I
was stranger and We took me In.
Verify I say unto you, mas
much as We have done 1t unto one Of
the least of these my brethren We have
done 1t unto me-"
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The Christmas
Spirit

m. WIAN THE grim business Of war,
1IlSkGlIH and under the spur of con-
H'@S#S0.H servation pleas wrongly I'M
derstood, there is danger
ElxlHlSJll this year that something of
the Christmas spirit will be
lost. Never before has 1t been more
important that 1t should not be. The
Christmas spirit as well as civilization
and liberty must be saved. The world
Is in the midst of war that is wrench
ing mems hearts; nation that has
made peace its emblem is throwing it
self and every resource into the con-
flict; on all sides sons have parted
from mothers and fathers; news of
casualties is being received. Under
such circumstances 1t might be natural
for the weak to yield to depression.
This must not be. There Is a brave
and CHEEKY side to the picture, which
must be kept constantly In our hearts
and minds.
Preserving and accelerating the
Christmas spirit of other years will
help do this; omission of the usual
acts of kindness and generosity will
add needlessly to the depression that
all are trying to drive from them.
Hearts were never in greater need of
cheering than this year. Nor was
there ever greater need for an outlet
of the spirit of kindness and generos-
ity in man. We are engaged in the I'M
pleasant business of bringing to her
senses by force a brutal government.
That Is the task of the hour. But 1t
should not be permitted to blind our
eyes to the things wholly of the spirit
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It grew dark the old man sadly began
to prepare his humble supper. "It was
a dream" he murmured. "Well, l did
hope. But he has not come" After
supper he fell asleep in his chair.
Suddenly the room seemed full of the
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GHe8fdY;y}.II
5f0e1n9a'F
Acknowledging.
the I5rhchdD9Gbp8

OF long ago there lived in
the city of Marseilles an old
shoemaker, loved and hon
ored by all his neighbors,
who called him "Father
Martin" One Christmas eve
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-30
UNCLAIMED LETTERS

Following is the list of unclaim.
ed letters remaining in the post
office at Martinsburg, W. Va. July
%, 1918.
Mr.. Edward AmentrouI Bert Alb
tell, Miss Ethel Bennett, Mr.. A. G..
Bowers, Harvey Barley, Mr.. r. E..
l.. Cox, Mr.. r. c. Cloud, Mr.. William
a. Coleman, John Christian, John
CroweH. Miss Louise Dick. L. H.
Davis, S. o. Dean, G. w Dixon, E.
c. bearing, Bruce Eublnks, Miss
Ruby Funk Mr.. H A. Gray, Naomi
Garret, C. O. Chaser, NJ. w. Grubb,
Mr. J. b. Haught, Ernest Harden,
Byron Houser, H w. Kastle, Char.
les Kackley, Mrs c. E. Lanhan, Mr..
Walter T. Laing, Clark Mayberry,
Los. L. Mckenzie, Miss Fife NJ.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-30
Poor Woman Makes Sacrifice

Fer years | have doctored for in
digestion, and severe bloating with
gas, all my money had gone for doe
tors and medicine which did me no
good. I had lost all faith in medi-
cines and as / have TO work hard for
the few dollars | earn. was afraid to
risk any more money, A year ago
my neighbor told me to try Mayr's,
Wonderful Remedy. / have found it
to be the best medicine in the world
and am glad | made the sacrifice"
1t is a simple, harmless preparation
that removes the catarrhal mucus from
the intestinal tract and allays the in
fiammation which causes practically
all stomach, liver and intestinal all
ments, including appendicitis. One
dose will convince or money refund
ed. Gipbert's Drug Store and drug
gists everywhere 1t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-30
BACKACHE KILLS!

Don't make the fatal mistake of
neglecting what may seem TO be a
Single little backache." There isn't
any such thing. Ii may be the first
warning that your kidneys are not
working properly. and throwing off
the poisons as they should If this
is the case, go after the cause of.that
backache and do it quickly or you may
find yourself in the grip of an incur
BILE disease.
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Cap
sules viii give almost Immediately re-
lief from kidney and bladder troubles,
which may be the unsupported cause
Of general i'll health. GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil Capsules are imported
direct from the laboratories in Hol
land. They are prepared in correct
quantity and convenient form to take
and are positively guaranteed to give
prompt relief. or your money will be
refunded. Get them at any drug store
but be sure to insist on the GOLD
MEDAL. brand. and take no other. In
boxes. three sizes. 1t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-30
IF RUNDOWN, BILIOUS AND
WEAK, TRY THIS FINE TONIC

han they claim il helped me when
he doctors could not, and | must say
| am pleased beyond measure with
t. There is nothing just as good for
nerves. weakness, kidney, liver and
bronchial troubles" continued Mr.
Farrar
Hypo-Cod is one of those really ex-
)ensive medicines often prescribed
oy physicians, for folks weakened by
sickness, excessive or oyerwork. 1t
contains malt, iron, wine, wild cher
~ bark. extractives from fresh cod
ivers. with the nauseating taste left
)ut. 1t is pleasant to take, and al
meal times soon rebuilds the system
How nicely it accomplishes this is
proven by the thousands of cases it
las relieved and by the thousands OF
people revived to new energy.
All druggists have Hypo-Cod, or can
get it for you.
Sold in Martinsburg by Martens
Drug Store and Leap4Worthing, Ltd;
Shepherdstown by Robert Gibson
Ind HIS Pharmacy; in Harpers
Gerry bv Walter E. Dittmyer. 1t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-30
COVER THE TOP" WITH
EMPEY IS "A VOICE
FROM THE TRENCHES"

IA voice from the trenches" is
the way Sergeant Employs great
story, over the Top has been de-
scribed by critics As a drama with
the fighting sergeant in the very
role he enacted in the trenches it
will be shown next Wednesday at
the Apollo Theatre.
The soldier-author with this play
holds the mirror up to human ma
ture as he found il in the Englfsh
private soldier. His story will ap-
peal to young and old alike, to all
who love pathos and humor. great
deeds and manly men.
The New York Times in com.
menting on the story, Over The
Top" said:
Prospective soldiers can learn
here pretty nearly just what is
awaiting them, in both incident and
nsation, while their folks at hime
will be heartened"
Like the book. this vitagraph
drama is filed with anecdotes that
will bring the smile ana laughter.
Empey proves that life in the tren-
ehes is not all gloom by any means
He says:
War is not pink tea. but in
worthwhile cause like ours, mud
rats coolies, shells, wounds or
death itself are far outweighed by
the deep sense Of satisfaction felt
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-30
DARBY TO MANAGE
C. Y. AND B. & 0.

w. B. Galloway, passenger traffic
manager of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad and allied lines under the
supervision OF Federal Manager Ar.
thur w. Thompson, has just an
nounced the territories to which
will be assigned the various pas.
senger representatives under his
jurisdiction.
NJ. r. Darby will be district pas.
s'enger agent for the Shenandoah
Division, which includes Winches-
ter. He will have Headquarters at
Hagerstown, Md, and will have the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Fred
eriok via Washington Junction to
w not including Hancock, Md. and
Harpers Ferry t., S'trasburg, Va;
the Western Maryland Railway
combany. Hanover, Pa, and Thur
mont, Md, to- but not including
Hancock, Md. AMID also the entire
Cumberland Valley Railroad and
It's branches.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-30
Mr.. MCKEE BRINGS
HOME SWEET BRIDE

romance that NAV 49,. origin in
Winchester several years since
when the bride attended Fort Loud
Goun Seminary and groom was EN-.
ployed at the Virginia Wooden Mill
eliminated Tuesday OF last week.
Miss Kathryn Parker, of Roanoke e,
and Mr.. Ernest H. Mckee, of Mar
tinslburg, We're united in marriage
on Tuesday at Rockville, Md, by
the Rev. DR.. Duffy at the Methodist
parsonage. The ceremony was wit
messed by Mrs. p. E. Middleton, of
Was hington aunt of the bride, and
Mr.. Edward Mckee, of Martinsburg
cousin of the groom.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs.
P w. Daily Of Roanoke. The groom
is the son OF Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Mckee. No. AL Faulkner avenue,
and is the proprietor of the Peo-
pies Meat Market, South Raleigh
street.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-30

by the man who does his bit. There
Is one thing my experience taught
me that might help the bows who
may have TO go. 1t is this anticipa-
ton is far worse than realization.
In civil life a man stands in awe of
the man above him, wonders how
ne could ever fill his job. When
The time comes he rises to the oc-
caslon, is UP and at it, and is sur
prised to find how much more cas-
lily than he anticipated he fill his
esponsibilities
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-30
Quickly Strengthens Rundown.
Nervous, Weak and Debili-
tated Folks.

Il suffered from a general rundown
condition, had bilious headaches, was
nervous, and my liver and kidneys did
mot function properly great deal OF
the time, but I'm feeling better now
than | have in years, and all because
started taking a little Hypo-Cod at
meal times. 1t is wonderful medi-
cine and helped me when tie doctors
seemed unable to" declared H. ID.
Farrar. 130-1Sth St, Wheeling, w
Va
Il also had cold on my chest, but
even that disappeared when | had fin
ished the second bottle of Hypo-Cod,
and If person reads the formula OF
Hy'po-Cod on the bottle. they are sure
TO agree it is great remedy. ! be.
lieve it will build a person ND uuicke
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-30
CENTRAL

TYRANT FEAR the latest Para
mount picture starring Dorothy
Ealton. will be shown at the Cen
tral today.
This famous The" II lnce s.a
VIII be seen in sto.s de Ing win
he life of the F'rench-Canadial;,
and The scenes are not on y til u
ing to "a marked degree, bp, beat
titul. Miss Dalton portrays she role
OF a girl, who has been ob,es'el
by nameless fear since childhood
and who by the tyranny and fear
and becomes a brave and re;)use'
full woman.
How this metamorphosis b
brought about must be seen to fll'
II appreciated.
Also current events, Out!ne'Ches
ter picture and Ford Weeks.