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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
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CARDINAL BOURNE.

Frabois. Cardinal Bourne, Arch bishop of Westminster and head of the Roman Catholic Church in Great Britain, was born at Clapham 57 years ago today, March 23, 1861. The only EngIishman who now wears red hat" was elevated to the Sacred Col Eege in 1911 He is one Of the youngest members of the Roman Catholic Parliament, being one of eight cardinals who are under the age of SO.
 Cardinal Bourne will celebrate this year the S3rd anniversary of his or dination as a priest. He was educat- ed at St. Cuthbert's and St. Edmund's colleges in England, St. Sulp1ce in Paris, and the University of Louva1n, the ancient institution of learning wantonly destroyed by the Germans. He entered the priesthood in 1884. He first came into prominence Il years later when he was appointed domestic prelate to His Holiness Leo XIII. In 1896 he was made titular Bishop of Epiphania and coadjutor to the Bishop of Southwark, succeeding to the bishorpic in 1897. At Southwark his work for the church was of such a character as to attract the attention of the church authorities at Rome, and in 1903 he was elevated to the high post of Archbishop of Westmin- ster, succeeding Cardinal Vaughan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
KENRY'S SPEECH HAS LESSON FOR
 AMERICA TODAY

It was in the provincial conven- tion at Richmond on March 23, 1775 -143 years ago today-that Patrick Henry delivered his famous Liberty or Death" speech. In that impassion- ed and patriotic address the eloquent young Scotchman voiced sentiments which apply directly to the present situation of the United States in it's conflict with Germany.
 'Mr. President" the young orator cried, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth. and listen to the song of that siren, tfll she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great struggle for lib- erty?"
 More to the point even than the foregoing, especially in it's applica- ton to our relations to Germany since the sinking of the Lusitania, are these words of Patrick Henry's, de- livered on the same occasion:
 ''If we wish to be free; if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges for which we have so long been contending; if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have so long been en- gagged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon, until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained, we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight. An appeal to arms and to the God of Hosts is all that is left us! They tell us. sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger Will it be the next week or the next year? < Shall we gather strength by irresolu- ton and inaction? Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs and hug ging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot?"
 Then came the stirring peroration, which so aptly applies to the United States today:
 Tt is in vain, sir, to eXtenuate the | matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, peace-but there is no peace. The war is actually begun The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field Why stand we here idle? | Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as | to be purchased at the price of chains I and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others
 may take; but as for me, give me lib- erty or give me deathr'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
LEGISLATORS OF COUNTY TO MEET
 FIRST OF APRIL

Problems relating to the labor of prisoners at the county jail in Fair field county will be discussed at a meeting of the representatives and ton with the County Commissioners to be held here April 1. At this time a report from the committee appoint ed by a county meeting nearly year ago will be presented.
 Next Tuesday there will be meet ing at Hartford of the County Com missioners from all parts of the state, and legislative committees from each county to which this matter was re- ferred by the General Assembly at it's session last year. The State Coun- cil of Defense will also be represent ed at that meeting.
 Plans to use the labor of all pris- oners upon food production or road making instead of letting it out by contract as in the past, have been a,gitated for considerable time, and these matters will be discussed at length at the Hartford meeting.
 Fairfield county's problem will not be taken up until after the Hartford meeting, as both the County Com nnissioners and the legislative com mittee desire all the information pos sible before passing upon the mat ter.
 The present contract at the jail held =zv Frank E. Clark, expires July 1. Some new disposition of the labor of the prisoners is hoped for before that time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
TWO WIVES FILE
 4 DIVORCE CLAIMS

Allegations of intolerable cruelty are made in the petition for divorce filed with the Superior Court by Flor ence Louise Irwin Bertoff of Green wich against Emil Bertoff of the same place. They were married Jan. 28, 1914, and the acts of cruelty com plained of commenced in April last and continued until recently. There is one child, three years old, and Mrs. Bertoff claims its custody. She also asks for alimonyt
 Georgfanna Lamoreaux Dorsey asks for divorce from Walter Dorsey, on the charge of infidelity at different times between January and March II of the current year. They were married August 10. 1916. There are no children. Mrs. Dorsey asks the right to resume her maiden name of SLamoreaux.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
ALLIED LINES
 MAY BEND, BUT
 WILL NOT BREAK

London, March 23-Conf1dence that the Allied line, though it may bend, will not break, is expressed by the morning newspapers, who are unani- mously hopeful of the outcome of the desperate fighting between the British and the Germans. The papers dwell on the accuracy of the British intelli- gence service in divining the enemys intentions and in foreseeing the points and time of attack.
 The battle on the western front are only beginning and the newspapers think that the assault on the Cambrat front, which probably was chosen be- cause the undulating land in this reg ion usually recovers from the effects of winter some weeks earlier than on the F'ranco-Belgian frontier, may not represent the main and ultimate fea- ture of the enemy's offensive. It is felt that there may yet be a sudden attack elsewhere, but there is no doubt of the ability of the British troops to hold the enemy just as they barred the road to Ypres.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
RTDGEFIELD MAN
 BUYS ALAW SUIT

Edward Dresser of Ridgefeld bought into law suit when he pur- chased an account due the bankrupt estate of Augusta Bertotti of that place, and has filed a suit in the Com mon Pleas Court against Travalina Nazzareno, or Luctelti, who was in- debted to Bertotti, to recover the amount due.
 NazZareno August q, 1916, owed Bertotti $165.26. On the same date Bertotti became bankrupt. Later, March last, Bertotti's effects were sold by order of the bankruptcy court, and the Nazzareno claim was purchas- ey by John Guinipero, who later sold the claim to Dresser
 Dresser tried to collect and Nazza- reno promised to pay, but up to date has failed to do so. Dresser claims damages of $200.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
R. R. CONDITIONS
 MUCH IMPROVED

Harbin, Tuesday, March 19-(By the Associated Press) arriv- ing here on the first express train over the trans-Siberian railroad in three weeks report that conditions along the route are much improved. At Ekaterin- burg, in Europan Russia, soldiers at tempted to couple cars on the express and the Red Guard demanded that the soldiers give up their arms. After one soldier was killed and two were woudned in the fighting that followed, the others surrendered. Bolshevik troops escorted the train through the lines to Chinese territory when it ap- preached the Manchurian border.
 The train left Petrograd carrying the American, Japanese, Chinese and Sia- mese embassies. All but the Japanese got off in Vologda-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
FUEL CHAIRMAN EXPECTED H0ME
 EARLY IN WEEK

T. J. Pardy, recently appointed chairman of the Bridgeport Fuel con- mittee, is expected to return from his southern trip early next week and will immediately assume charge of the fuel situation. William P. Kirk, who has been acting chairman since the dismissal of Carl F. Siemon, is re- covering from injuries sustained in an automobile accident few days ago.
 The coal situation in general is greatly improved and arrivals seem to be coming in with more regular ity.
 The committees office in the Coun- ty Court building is open every day and many appeals for coal are still being filed. Mrs. Leah Dillon has been appointed temporary secretary.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
FAVORS PLAN TO
 CUT OUT UNIFORMS

Boston, March Recommends. tions that civilians guarding indus trial plants should not be uniformed were sent out today from the head quarters of the department of the northeast The action was taken on the advice of Major Roy l. Taylor, in charge of the water front forces. who said civilian clothing in which the men could not be distinguished from other employees would aid in the effec- tive protection of industrial property.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
U. s. RECALLS
 FRENCH "75S''

New Haven, March 23.-The govern ment has recalled for it's own use the battery of French 75s which the Yale artillery corps has been using for instruction purposes, and British guns of the same calibre with carriages and fire control equipment will be sent as a substitute. Instructions will not be interrupted and probably the French guns will be returned soon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
GERMAN
 TRANSPORT SUNK

Stockholm, March 23.-Another Ger man transport has been blown up by a mine near the Aland islands at the same point where the transport Hin denburg was sunk, the Dasblad re- ports. Shortly afterward the trans port Frank1and came up and rescued the men on the transport, but was damaged severely by another explo- sion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
MRS. STOKES IS
 TAKEN BY U. s.

Kansas City, March 2S.-Mrs. Rose Pastor Stokes of New York was ar rested today in Willow Springs. Mo, by federal officers, on a charge of vio- lating the espionage law, it was an- nounced here by Francis M. Wilson, United States district attorney for Missouri. Mrs. Stokes will be brought here tomorrow
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
COLLEGE HEADS DISCUSS
 SPRING ROWING PROGRAM

New Haven, March 23-A spring rowing program will be discussed by representatives of Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Cornell, Penr sylvania, Columbia and. Annapolis in New York tonight. The date for the Yale Princeton-Cornel1 race will be decided at that time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
NEW PREMIER ASKS
 FOR AN ALLIANCE

Amsterdam. March 2S-Vienna newspapers say that the new Ru- manian premier, Alexander Marghilo- man, is striving for an alliance be- tween Rumania and the Central pow CTS. This idea is discussed sym pafhetically in the Vienna press, says a. dispatch from that city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23

The Books are in a lit tie cul-de-sac or back water on the main floor, north aisle, east. Itisa secluded place, carpeted in green velvet, with leather covered chairs and divans, pleasantly arranged among the ta- bles laden with books. Of course the shelves are full of all wanted volumes and easy of ac- cess. ''The Army and Navy Memory Kit Book" A handy book for the soldier, con- taining blank pages for notes, places for snap shots or small photographs, and other suggestions to be fill ed in, which after the war is over will prove more than interesting to the sol dier or his family. 50 cts.
 ''TOld in a French Gar den," by Mildred Aldrich. August, 1914, ominous date, finds a group of delightful people enjoying a house party not many miles out side Paris. War discus sions become too heated to be borne in a friendly fashion. therefore: Tt was in the days of our Lord 1348 that there happened in Florence, the finest city in Italy, a most terrible plague"- "-Then follow ten interesting short stories.
 $1.25
 "Aliens." That wonderful William Melee who writes pictures of Fort Said with vivid pen. S1.5O
 "The Big Fight" by Cap tain David Fallon. $1.50
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23

The army health report for last week shows that the death rate mas increased. The number of deaths last week were 180 to 156 for the week before
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
STILLMAN WILLS
 ALL TO RELATIVES

New York. March 23-The millions of the late James Stillman, who was head of the National City Bank and one of the richest men in America. all go to his relatives. His will was filed for probate today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
Cbe Dm.R0ad co
 RGezSGi0kad 1857
Ready for Easter Week

The store having been made over as to some local ities and several departments having been enlarged and improved it is felt that Read Service will be more extensive this season than ever.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23

Since the new postal rates went into effect last November there has been a monthly increase in postal revenues Iof more than $5.o0o,o00.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23

To one in search of Easter Gifts the depart ments on the main floor offer tempting things.
 For one who knits there are silver-tipped needles, sheaths, stitch holders and other at tractive tools.
 There are Rosary Beads which in their beautiful colors, ame- thyst, sapphire, amber and mother of pearl linked with gold or sil- yer are charming gifts.
 Pearl Necklaces are in all lengths and sizes of beads. Some of them indestructible.
 Hair Combs and Pins set with brilliants, am- Der, jet, gray, all very effective.
 Handkerchiefs for gifts. Many novelties with colored edges to carry with summer frocks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23

Pathe Records :. A new "Gold Label" Demonstration Record. "Romeo and Juliet" Romeo ct Juliette (Gou- nod), Act III, Romeo, tu choisis .Juliette pour femmes?" in French, Mile. Yvonne Gall, Mime. Goulan- court. NM. Affre ct Jour- net.
 Romeo ct Juliette Gou- nod), Act III, 'Eh bien donc!" in French, NM. Affre, Tirmont, Boyer and Grand Opera Chorus.
 PA'OO
 This is a low price for two splendid pieces.
 Third floor. A Dress of Silk and
 Cotton Foulard
 A soft and lustrous fabric woven of cotton and silk cleverly blend ed. It is in regular fou- lard patterns, both dark and light effects,
 79 cts a yard, washable of course.
 Third floor. Knitting Bags, Special Figured Cretonnes bound with gilt braid, very good looking and so well made as to prove serviceable. Formerly $500 and $5.5O, $3.5O to close out
 Art Section, main floor.
 Allowance Charts
 for Children
 A system whereby the common tasks in the every day life of a child may be made a pleasure. So many points earned make for an allowance,
 $1.00
 Ask to see them. At the Book Section, main floor. Thrift Stamps. The only way some of us have to fight is to buy Stamps. Every time we think of the Huns and hatred arises-we will buy a stamp.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
Crucifxes

Black bronze crosses with figures in silver.
 Bronze crosses with figures oxidized or gold finished.
 All gold or silver fin ished crosses and figures. Old Ivory, imitation, very delicate and grace ful work.
 These are from 8 to 10 and 12 inches. Some de- signed to hang on the wall, others will stand on a Prie-Dieu. These latter have a little font for holy water.
 From $1.O0 to $6.5O
 At the Jewelry Section.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23

ADVERTISE IN THE TIMES.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-01
BOLSHEVIKI FIND
FAVOR IN SENAT t.
AMERICAN CHAMBER PRINTS IN
ITS RECORD WORDS OF REAL
COMMENTATOR.


Washington feD' Upon request
ol Senator Calder the senate mas or
dered printed IN the Congressional Rec-
ORD a speech OF William B' thompson
delivered III New YORK recently III
which he described conditions now eN-
lsung IN Russia growing out Oh the
bolsheVst movement colonel Ihomp-
son recently spent four months IN Rus-
sla with the head OF the American lteu
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-01
MnNnENS pART IN WAR.

Shall we say that women contribute
only the bandages, the socks and the
kits? No they contribute the fighters!
What sort Of soldiers will the women of
the present day contribute TO the ma
ton and the world? Can they hope to
be capable mothers or efficient wives if
they are enfeebled and broken down
by the diseases and weaknesses Of the
sex?
An affection confined to women must
have its cause in the womanly nature.
There is no doubt that a diseased con-
dition Of the delicate womanly organs
is in general responsible for feminine
nervousness and an undermined consti-
tuition The use of Dr. Pierces Favor
ste Prescription makes women happy
by making them healthy. There are no
more crying spells. "Favorite Prescrip-
ton" is for Inflammation and female
weakness. 1t makes weak women strong.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is
and has been for nearly so years just
the medicine 1t is not a secret pre-
scription for its ingredients are printed
on the wrapper; it's a temperance medi.
cine, a glyceric extract from roots
ADV
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-01
SWEDE SAYS HIS PEOPLE
"ANTL-GERMAN, LOVE AMERICA"

Chicago, Feb. 1.-Declaring that
Sweden would as soon burn down one
of her own large cities as to take part
in Finnish difficulties" Edwin Bjork
man of New York, representing the
committee on public information yester-
day commented on London reports that
Sweden is believed TO nave interviewed
in the civil war in Finland.
The Swedish people want to see Fin
land free" he declared, but they wish
to have nothing TO do with Finnish diff
fculties."
Bjorkman has been in Sweden work
ing for the allied cause. He said thai
there need be no fear of pro-Germar
activity on the part Of Sweden.
The mass Of the people are decid
edly anti.German and regard America
as the promised land" he said.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-01
JUSTGOTOVER

Look out for kidney troubles and back
ache Colds overtax the kidneys and
often leave them weak. For weak kid
neys-well. read what this Ardmore
woman says:
Mrs. ]. d. Payne, 222 Sixth Ave,
Northwest, says; II recommend Doan's
Kidney Pills at every opportunity, for I
know they are very reliable. Doan's
have had great success in our family.
have had backache occasionally when
l have overdone or caught cold, but 4
few doses of Doan's Kidney Pills have
soon relieved the misery. l have found
Doan's Kidney Pills very beneficial. We
get them at the City Drug Store"
Price coo at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Payne
had Foster-Milburn Co. Props, Buf-
talo. n. Y. ADV.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-01
900 DRAFTED MEN WILL
BE SENT TO CAMP DONIPIIAN

Camp Doniphan, Okla, Feb. -Four
thousand additional drafted men will be
sent to Camp Doniphan in the near
future TO fill up the ranks of the Thirty.
Fifth division, it was learned here. The
division consisted of approximately 27
600 men at one time, but discharge
following physical and mental eXami
nations have cut down the numrer Of
men in camp until now the number Is
slightly below 24,50O. No word has
been received here as to what National
army camp the men are coming from
but it is understood that they win be
men inducted into the service in the
first contingent who, by this time, are
fairly well trained
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-01

three weeks ago and has been in the
county jail here
He is said TO have made a confession
that will cause the arrest and convic.
ton Of some Of the most dangerous Ger.
man agents in the Northwest, The man
was with the National army from a
Western state and was wearing the uni
form of United States soldier until
yesterday when he was taken from the
local Jail.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-01

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 1.-Agents of the
department OF justice have taken to
Chicago a prisoner said to be one of the
most wanted men by the secret service.
A naturalized American Of German
birth, the man was arrested in South
ern military training camp more than
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-01
QmckLmchmLondon
What Is Served in These War Days.
O2y MARGARET WAITERA
Az MARGARET WALTERl.

London, Jan. 6-(By MaiD.-What ,
does the female London Office worker
eat at midday and where does she head
for when she rushes out from her work
in her almost uniformly smart long
coat of fur or bright colored cloth with
its broad fur collar turned up round
her ears and her trim low shoes above
which tinted cashmere stockings have
now taken the place of openwork SILK?
The government controls the sale OF
food in restaurants and lunch rooms,
limiting the amount which may be con
sumed by each patron. In the lunch
room to which the average office work
er goes this amount is fixed at 80
cents. exclusive of beverages, and in
cluding not more than two ounces OF
bread. There are five big companies
which run multiple shops" Of this
class in every office and shopping dis,
trict of London.
After time you become devotee or
one or the other Of these middle class
institutions, either the A, b. {. (Aereated
Bread Company, Lyons or the Express
Dairy Lunch Company.
Let me tell you about the dairy place
in Westminster. where | go for an
omelette asdainty as could be had in the
best New York hotel, and wonderful
coffee. big cups of it, with plenty Of not
fresh milk brought every morning from
the companys great farms in Middle
sex.
American Is Puzzled.
Compared with the same sort OF
lunchroom in America, the general ap
pearance is not nearly so attractive
but the food is so much better that II
puzzles an American how such a clean
well-cooked meal can come out Of such
dark places. There is not a particle OF
white enamel tling, not nickel-plateo
rod, not a palm tree in jardinlere tc
be seen. as i'm American quick lunch
rooms. but the place is clean scrubbed
every day and the Mattresses in neal
black dresses with snowy fluted caps
broad white cuffs and aprons with hy
ing streamers, are as attractive anC
polite as if they were in a private din
ing room.
housekeeping is so difficult nova
days that many Office workers make
their heaviest meal in the middle OF
the day; for these there is always
ready a selection Of meat dishes.
Stewed steak and carrots with plenty
of thick gravy cost twenty cents and
steak and kidney pudding the same
Finet of beef or rump steak come at
eighteen cents a portion and the por
tions are good and big, and an extra
four cents obtains portion of boiled
mashed or fried potatoes. Beef and po
,ato pie costs sixteen cents; OK tail pie
or sausage and kidney with mashed
potatoes come at fourteen cents each
one sausage costs six cents Tongue
sells for sixteen cents a plate, colo
veal and ham pie ten cents, sardin'
sandwich six cents.
Curry Is FavOrite.
Curry is a favoIite winter dish, ant
it can be had at the Express Dair,
well made of vegetables and rice 70
twelve cents. A big bowl Of porridg
and milk, with little sugar to top
with, costs only seven cents, and ho
bread and milk is eight cents basir
Apple pudding, steaming hot serve
also with a spoonful of coarse brow
sugar melting on the top, is eigh