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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22
MARY NEVINS,

The funeral of Mary Nevins was held this morning from the late home, 5SS Union avenue, and from Blessed Sacrament church at o'clock Rev. M. J. Lynch celebrated the requiem mass and Schmidt's funeral mass was sung by the choir. The bearers were James McCaughalty, William Scriv- ems, Nelson Cook, James Sinclair. In- terment was in St. Michaers ceme- tery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22
Committee Takes
 Compromise Plan

Washington, Oct. 22-In revising the war excess profits tax feature of the House war revenue bill, the sen- ate finance committee today struck out the alternative system of taxin5 war and excess profits and adopted a compromise plan designed to raise somewhat less than the s3,2OO, ,OoO, 900 estimated from the House provis-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22
HAROLD WHALEN.

The funeral of Harold Whalen was , held this morning from the home of ! his mother, 1SS Marion street and from St Patrick's church at 10 1 o'clock Rev. John Lynch celebrated the requiem mass, and was assisted by Rev. Joseph Keane as deacon, and
 Rev. C. .d. Kelly as sub deacon. The music was by the church choir. The bearers were Robert Barrett, Edward
 Howe, George Butler Daniel Whalen,
 Dennis Mccarthy, John o. Connor.
 lev. John Lynch, assisted by Rev. c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22
AGNES LEARY.

The death of Agnes Leary occurred in New Haven yesterday after a two weeks illness. Miss Leary was for mer teacher in Columbus school for several years, and was popular with both teachers and pupils. She is sur vived by her parents and several brothers and sisters.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22
CLIFFORD E. LOGEE.

The funeral of Clifford Logee was
 held this morning from the funeral
 rooms of M J. Cannon, 915 John
 street. and from Sacred Heart church at g o'clock Rev Dr. Moore cele- brated the requiem mass, and the
 music was by the church choir. As the body was brought into the church , the choir sang Abide With Me-" and At the offertory Ave Maria" As the
 body was borne from the church the
 choir sang Some Sweet Day"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22

with an increase of PTS in new cases. The total was 3,94O. while deaths, numbering AT, were S1 fewer than yesterday. Pneumonia extended its ravages, with .12 new cases and 39S deaths, both exceeding the figures of the previous day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22
MAE CULLEN.

home of her parents, S7 Marion street Miss Cullen was a graduate of the local high school and a local busi- ness college. Funeral services will be held from St. Patrick's church Thursday morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22

ions
 Under the new provisions, based on> an arbitrary mathematical for mula, the general rate of 80 per cent. on war profits is retained, but the t rates on excess profits reduced. T ! change which Secretary McAdoo has t constantly urged.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22
OBITUARY
WILLIAMS S. MONTAGUE.

Williams s. Montague died at his
 home, S9 Olive street after a brief illness with influenza. Besides his : parents he is survived by four broth
 CTS and three sisters
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22
OBITUARY
ELIZA EBERHARDT.

The funeral of Eliza Eberhardt was held this morning from the late home, S56 Pequonnock street, and the re- mains were taken to Noroton for burial.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22

cities and towns, many of them cover ing a period of several days, which gave a total of 130 deaths and SAS5 new cases. The epidemic maintainet as trong foothold only in the wester1 part of the state.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22
INFLUENZA DECLINES.

Boston, Oct. 22-Evidnce of further decline of influenza in this state was contained in reports to the state de- partment of health today from 100
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22

An additional s12O.0OO, 900 was asked of Congress for ship construction by the Shipping Board.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22
INCREASES IN NEW YORK.

New York Oct. 22-The Spanish influenza epidemic took a slight up- ward turn during the past A hours,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22

The Senate Finance Committee dis
 cussed amendments to the revenue bill, but took no action.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22

Total purchase of War Savings and Thrift Stamps in New York to date amounts tp $31, ,979, ,491.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22

Times Want Ads. One Cant a Word.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22

American trade with Canada for July resulted in a balance for the DO- minion of $31 100000
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22

M. Kelly, read the committal service at the grave Interment was in St. Michaers cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22

Times Want Ads. One Cent a Word
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-22

In Mobile, Alabama, live the most highly educated hill-poElerS in the world. A group of college girls of the state, unwilling to let their sum- me vacations go to waste, have talk on upon themselves the obligation of seeing that the Food Administration posters are placed in exactly the proper spots, at least In Aisbama.
 Each of them. with a trnsty "fliv- er", roll of posters and 8 can Of paste, is billing the cities ard Hstls towns whara nrons, uda h needed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-29
WILSON STILL HOPES FOR PEACE.
May Tell War Aims During and Adj
dress to Congress.

Washington. Jan. 29.-Prcsident Will
sor will make another determined ef-
fort to bring about peace before the
American troops go into action in tbs
spring.
This information was obtained today
from an authoritative source. The
president il appears, has Conhded 70
his advisers that while the United
States Is prepared 10 fight for peace
to the end OF its resources and is pre-
pairing for a long war. he Intends to eX
haust every possibility OF achieving
peace before America begins fighting
on q large scale.
In what shape the presidents peat+
move will develop remains TO be seen.
II is not unlikely tina; he will address
congress again on war aims and peace
terms With view 10 keep going the
recent interchanges Of opinion between
the bclligerents, from which Il is hoped
peace parley eventually Will evolve.
Some there are nho predict a move
by the president this week. either in an
address to congress or otherwise. de-
signed 10 answer the speech OF Count
Won Heriling In the reichstag and the
aEces OF Count Tzern!n. the Austru-
Hungarian premier
The president kept 20 his apartment
on Friday and yesterday. being ind!s-
posed. according 20 the puoliC an
nouuccment. but the report gained cur
rercy that he was manipulating his
famous one track typewriter on the
composition Of another state paper Of
great import.
The absence OF Colonel House from
Washington. howcver. is regarded as
indicating that there IS nothing !rnmi-
nert In he way OF an important move
b,. the president. Colonel House in
variahly advises the president on these
matters and was Instrumental In caus-
ing Mr. Wilson 10 deliver his address
on var and peace detectives 10 con-
ercss a fortnight ago.
Il is known that the president will
be advised by some members Of his
cabinet against making any further
move coward peace ST this time. This
advice is founded ipon two major rea-
song. In the Grst place, it is contend
ed that an American peace move now
would create the i'm preston IN inc
TeUtDnic countries that the Cnitei
states Is eager FOR peace and is more
intent upon making peace than max
ing war The impression might easily
De made that Inc presid ent does not
intend TO ight In the second place, IL
il urged that the president should
await the oulcom" Of developments IN
The central powers indicating dissatis-
fsr;ion Hila the controlling military
Darty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-29

food, the long cared speed burner OF
the plains Of California and tho sage
brush wasteSof Nevada has become an
important factor in the commerce OF
the Pacific coast.
Thousands OF jackrabbits are being
shipped to San Francisco and other
cities about the bay and are being serv-
ed at many Of the high toned restan :
rants on the beefiess days.
The scarcity OF furs. due to the az
most entire stoppage OF shipments from
Europe, has developed another field for
the rabbit: and recently a shipment OF
rabbit skins from Nevada, valued al
$1,000 was sent east! New YORK ana
ST. Louis furriers are using thousands
OF jackrabbit pslts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-29
TO conscaiP7 ESTATES.
Enoiish Chancellor Would Take Lands
to Paw War Debts.

EngIaDd'e Canadian born chancellor
Of The exchequer, Andrew Bonar Law.
has AT length come out nat rooted IN
favor OF a Consription or levy on CAPT.
tai. But he is absolutely against hav-
ing am, recourse TO any such drastic
measure until after the war. He holds
thar when once peace has been re-
stored it wiIl be preferable TO have a
general levy on capital. in order to re-
duce the national debt. rather than to
handicap trade and industry by oncr-
0us taxation during the following fifty
years Or more. He made this declara :
ton OF policy 10 a deputa ton OF the
trades anton congress. Whicn caiied
upon MIN the other day.
The chancellor of the exchequer IN
ciGentaily pointed out that the princi-
pal cost Of the present war as Tar as
Great Britain Sc concerned. has been
paid by those who have or mad Weailh.
Thus, in the year 1919 to 1919. that Is
70 say, for the twelve mOnthg immed'-
ateIy preceding the outbreak OF host'h-
ties. Indirect taxation represented ~
per cen, of the total revenue and direc'
taxation the remaining SO per cent
jnClFef1 lhISIIOii, 10 Wv
derived from the masses. has nov been
reduced TO IS per cent Of The entire
revenue. while the REMAINING 81 pei
cent is furntshn.i by direct taxation
which comes Glnost wholly Tom tho
| well to do and the rich.
| The levy Of capital which the British
chancellor Of the exchequer RECON-
mends for adoption after the vor is moi
so alarming as st appears at Frs sisn'
| II must be remembered thai the i'm
perial government of Germany had re-
course to two separate ie"'es on cap
tai in Germany pr or TO the VIZ am
THAT Their. ie vieg we're obtain21 WIZ u
| much Arumb'ins and with amazingly
little economic and industrial disturb
lance.
OF course. those best able to pay thu
levy on capital will be the captains o
Industry. Of finance and OF commerce
who will benefit in a thousand dineren
ways in their respective enterprises b!
the consequent diminution OF annna
taxation, and who will therefore sooi
recoup what they have been forced T.
surrender. But It will weigh yer!
heavily on ahe landed proprietors OF tn
United Kingdom. especially those pos
|sessed Of ancestral estates VINO nay
always been keenIy alive TO the mora
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-29
otics.
Phone 734.Rl

Notice.
To H H and Earl Keeler and 70 a..
whom Il may concern:
The commissioner appointed 70 We"
and report on the vacation OF GER
tain public highway in Marietta town
ship reported in favor 0. the change as
petitioned FOR:
That portion OF The highway 70 De
vacated Is described as follows:
Commencing at point about sixty
rods north Of the center 0, section 3,
township 81, north, range ~. west Of
the 5th p. m, Marshall county, Iowa.
and running thence with turns IN a
northwesterly direction 20 point
where the same intersects the north
line OF SAND section 3.
The aforesaid highway 20 be vacated
passes and joins the lands Of II II. ano
Earl Keeier as they appear on The plat
books in the Office Of the county audi
tor. All objections thereto must be FLED
IN the county auditors Office on or 7e-
fore noon Of Moncay. the 4th day o.
March, 1918. or such road VIII be Tacat-
ed without reference thereto.
Witness my hand this 18TH day OF
January, 1918 ". Z. McI>eland. Audi
tor o. Marshall county, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-29

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unfaillng justice and patriotism on the
part Of the American people. or has a
greater change in our mode and prac-
tice been accepted by the public than
under tho selective service system
Secretary Baker went into the efforts
to surround the army with moral and
physical safeguards. condition had
been produced, he said, where the SOL
diers were welcomed into the homes or
communities in which they were quar-
tered.
mo such relation" he said has
ever existed between an army and the
civilian population. I've gone from
camp to camp. have asked each COM
mander: What about your disciplin-
airy problem Men old in the army all
say they have never seen anything
like this; that the disciplinary problem
is negligible"
Must Have Teamwork.
when the story had all been told
he said 1T will be a story which am
sure your committee will be glad to
report to the senate as tremendous
response to tremendous responsibility.
We are in the war to hit and to hit
Idlu. ouI pToDlSul Is HpL JIG VI o'e~A
playing, but Of team playing
In conclusion. Mr. Baker earnestly
assured the committee that the war
department welcomed every criticism
that might help II find its own defects
and urged the members to bring in
every report OF shortcomings and
failures.
When Secretary Baker concluded his
statement senators were not ready to
proceed with extensive cross examina-
ton and it was suggested that he re-
turn later after the committees general
war inquiry into other army branches
is concluded.
Mr. Baker agreed TO do so. saying he
thought il wiser for the committee 10
examine heads of the bureaus still ~
be investigated before proceeding wife
hiG own cross examination.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-29
For Itching 7orturs

There b ono remedy that seldom fails
10 etoo itching torture and relieve dlktn
irritation and that makes tho s,ltn SOFT
elear and healthy.
Any druggist can supply yuu witt!
semo. which generally overcomeo N
skin diseases. Acne. eczema. itch. PIN.
pIes, rashes, blackheads, In most cases
Give way to zemo. Frequently, minor
blemishes disappear overnight. Itching
usually stops instantly. Zemo - . satci
antiseptic Liquid, clean, easy to use and
dependable. Il costs only Csc; IN extra
large bottle, 500. It will not stain, %
not greasy or sticky and y positively
safe for tender, sensitive skins.
The E. w. Rose Co.. Cleveland. o
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-29

When our boys so into action there
will not be one of them who will not
closeup encounter with all the conf
dence which long practice breeds. For
they are schooled in its use for every
emergency.
The bayonet was on the decline as
weapon of war before this war be-
gan. Experts were even advising that
it bc discarded. But when the allies
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-29

The situation on the western front
is now critical. in the opinion OF Lieut.
Col G. a. Repington, one OF the fore
most English military critics, who re-
Gently resigned from the Times and be
came military correspondent 10 the
Post. In tOday's issue. he cr!t!ciZeS
Premier Lloyd George and the war
cabinet severely because, he asserts
they have failed 10 maintain the
strength Of the British armies In the
west. thereby creating the present con =
ditions.
Colonel Repington begins his article
by saying that he intends not 10 mince
matters. The Germans. he says. now
have IS5 divisions on the western front
or more than all the allies combined.
excluding the Italian theater. The
number Of German troops Is being, in
creased. he adds, at the rate OF seven
10 fifteen divisions monthly. and may
De expected to reach more than 200
divisions as soon as II is possible 10
concentrate them. Arrival Of some
Austrian forces also is TO he expected
and news already has come OF the APP
pearance Of Austrian troops IN Bel
GUM.
Remarking that the accumulation
OF this immense force may be either
10 support negotiations or for grand
attack. the writer says all the evidence
points to the impending delivery OF
series OF great attacks.
Reviewing the strength OF Great
-, ~ n
Repington writes:
The American troops are not com
ing IN as fast as some sanguine csti-
mates foretOld. but I feel sure that
General Bridges. who accompanied Mr.
Ralfour TO the United States, must
have given the war cabinet pretty
accurate forecast. The American army
can be only a contingent during the
next few months. This is all the more
reason why we this year should place
every available man in the field.
II want to tell the people Of Eng
| land. particularly those ministerial
bathrooms who bleat about our losses
| that our total casualties in killed
wounded and missing since the wal
began are but a little higher than the
number OF French dead. The onl,
suitable recognition we can make OF
French hcroism is to help them now
| in their hour OF need"
| Declaring the British armies IN
France have not been maintained ade'
quately since the death OF Lord Kitch
cncr Repington says. Political STRAIT
egg is first among the causes whicf
have brought the present political sit
Iuatton on the western front" He re-
iterates his previous criticism respect
Ing the dispensing OF British forces II
distant theaters OF war. and warml,
condemns "the failure OF our war cabi
nets. particularly the present cabinet
to prolong the Kitchener policy OF con
tinualIy reinforcing our armies in tn
field with fresh divisions.
Field Marshal Haigs recent state
ment that his drafts did not reach hin
in time to be promptly trained ant
that he had to fight 1871 German divi
sions with half that number" ne adds
'is the most damning Indictment OF tn
war cabinet that could have beel
made"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-29

and Teutons reached their deadlock
after the Marine and raids became the
order Of the day the bayonets proved
SO effective weapon II soon estab-
lished itself in favor again. 1t has
made its mark as a weapon both OF
offensive and defensive.
In the top photograph, taken in
France the boys are illustrating two
movements of Importance. In one a
marine is d!sarm!ng one OF his fell
lows with a knee and ,chin lock. In
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-29
1CASCARETS" FOR
HEADACHE, COLDS,
LIVER, BOWELS
ENJOY LIFE! DON'T STAY Bill.
IoUS, SICK, HEADAChY AND
CONSTiPATEO.
BEST FOR BAD BREATH. SOUR
STOMACH, COATED TONGUE
, OR INDIGESTION

Get Decent box now.
They're fine Cascarets liven your
liver. clean your thirty feet OF bowels
and sweeten your stomach. You eat
one or two, like candy. before going
20 bed. and in the morning your head
Is clear, tongue is clean. stomach
sweet, breath right and cold gone. Get
a box from your druggist and enjoy
the incest, gentest liver and bowel
cleansing you ever experienced. cas-
carets stop sick headache, biliousness
Indigestion, bad breath and constipa-
ton.
Mothers should give a whole CaScaret
to cross, bilious. sick. feverish children
any time. They are harmless and
never grippe or sicken.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-29
I'd material obligations connected

and material obligations connected
Herewith.
They have not the same means OF
recouping the losses which they may
suffer thru the levy on capital, ana u
Is to this therefore that must be as
cribed the extraordinary number OK
estates that are in the market In Eng
land, estates which curiously enough
are finding ready purchase by those
who have acquired enormous fortunes
in the present war
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-29

the other the upward thrust Is shown,
one of the most difficult to master. It
is necessary to master the thrust for
defense against an adversary attack
ing from a wall or other elevated po-
sition.
The bottom photo, taken at Fort
Lee, shows group Of the boys
marhing back from bayonet practice.
many Of them with their points sheath
ed a precaution taken with beginners.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-29
MINNEAPOLIS G. ST. LOUIS
EffeCtlVe a DTlI 7, UT
NORTH BOUND Len

EnectlVe April !. '9l7
NORTH BOUND Leave
No. 1--Albert Lea Mail, lex
cept sunday ....-,...,.... 3 40 d. m.
No. 9--Mason City Mail Tex
cept Sunday ...... $40 p. m
No. 5--North Star Limited
daily ............ 40 4 n
Local Freight Except SUM-. $50 a. N
"OUTH BOUND
No. st. Louis and Kansas
City Mail Tex. Sun
s@ts day. .............. !: e., o. m
4 Ne. lo--Peoria Exp. tex. SUM 9:lo a. N
No, G-North Star Limited
daily ,..,........ 4 Of q IN.
Local Freight Except SUM. 700 Il. III,
STORY CITY BRANCH
Arrive.
Sk:IG >. m. Passenger daily s:2s n. m.
$50 1. m. Except Sunday. 4:55 p m.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-29
Railroad Time Table
CHICAGO a NORTHWESTERN.

GOING WEST.
No. 1l-Denver Special ... 1:a5 a m.
No. 54-Los Angeles L.m!teI 5:I4a N.
No. 3-China and Japan tx. s:l7 a. ~.
No. 2s-Ames Passenger ..7l:21 a, m
No. 5--Des Motnes Pass'ger 5:3Op m.
No. 13--Hawkeye Ex prcsa s:25Dn
No. 17-Oregon and Washing
ton Specla! .......-........ $40 4. m
GOING EAST.
No. 4-Des Moines Pass'ger S:22 m
No. 12--Denver Special ..... 1:l0p m.
No. 1S-Oregon and Washing
ington Special '........... 2:3o a. m
NO. ao-CEnton Passenger All .. m.
no. s-Auantic Express S:25 ,. NJ.
NO. zz-Chlcago Special .....ll:5s 2. m.
No. 10--Eastern Express s:34a ~,
Nos 4, s. 20, 80. daily except Sunday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-29
Bills, Sent to Paris to Confer.

General Tasker II. Bliss. chief OF
staff. arrived in Paris with his entire
staff today and will represent the
United States army on the supreme
war council. Secretary Baker In ~
announcing tonight disclosed that IN
general Ii accompanied by high officers
OF every branch OF the service to ad-
wise him about any questions that MAJ
arise.
General Bliss attended the first meet
ing Of the council. and decision to send
him back to EuroDe as permanent
representative in that body was made
because It was recognized that Cen
eral Pershing's duties In organizing
and commanding the ever-increasinf
American expeditionary forces were
too great to permit him to undertake
the presentation OF American views or
military operations, and to sit with the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-29
Making Use Of Jaekrabbits.

Sacramento. Cal.--The jackrabbit is
coming into his own. Because Oh the
war, which has brought about all sorts
OF schemes for the conservation pf
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-29
c.n.srs Road Tons of Letters.

The work Of the British censors in
London has Increased enormously In
the last year.
More than 900 persons now are en-
ploysd in The postal division Of the
censorship. Of which 1929 are dealing
exclusively with American and Cana
dian mails. The average number OF
letters censored each day is nearly
100000. weighing four tons. In addi-
ton they examine each day 1890
newspapers and 2.4O7 parcels aSgre-
eating about twenty-one tons.
Experts who can read practically
every language and known dialect are
employed on the staff. They are able
to deal with $50 languages and varia-
tons. A special school trains workers
to detect codes, secret writing and other
subterfuges.
The main results Of the censorship
have been completely to cut enemy
channels OF communication. Among
other results are notably the discovery
Of four notorious enemy spies who FUR
nished tips on many other German
agents. interception OF unlawful pro-
paganda and detection Of unlawful
anti-war tendencies in this country
In one instance it was discovered that
dangerous enemy propaganda was be-
ing rebound in innocent looking school
books and distributed.
During this year alone 10000 inter-
mediaries for enemy trade have been
unearthed and their activities stopped
The saving OF public money thru the
detection of attempts to corner and
hoard vital supplies has been large
On one transaction as much as 49,
| 1900 was saved to the government