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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
BAND CONCERT SCHEDULE.

July IS, Seaside park, to 10, Coast Military band; July 21, Beardsley park, 5:30 to 5:30. Marine band; July 23, Seaside park, 8 to 10, Wheeler & Wilson band;~July 25. Beardsley park, 8 to 10, Coast Military band; July 28, Seaside park, to g. Locomobile band; July 30, Washington park, to 10, Marine band.
 Rules governing dancing at Recre- ation concerts: Hats off; no smoking; children not allowed to dance; danc- ing against line of direction; posi- tion of dancers: heads apart, right arm of man under lady's left, left arm of man should not pass middle of back.
 Better lighting facilities for these concerts will be provided.
 On account of the poor weather last Sunday afternoon the exhibition of the U. S. V. L. s. Corps has been postponed to Sunday, July 2S, at 2 D. m.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
MANY PENALTIES IMPOSED BY FOOD
 ADMINISTRATION

More than 800 penalties for viola ton of rules and regulations governing licensed dealers in foodstuffs have been imposed during the past 10 About 150 companies and individuals have been ordered to quit business in licensed commodities for a limited or unlimited period, and over 500 have voluntarily made a money payment, usually to the Red Cross, or have temporarily abstained from doing business, rather than risk calling down more drastic penalties upon their heads.
 A vast number of other cases have been disposed of by Federal food ad- ministrators in the various States and Territories under the authority of, but without specific appeal to, headquar- ters at Washington. In a large num- Der of other cases the desired compli- ance has been secured without penal ty. More than 2,500 cases arising out of the shipment of foods and feeds, many Of them perishable, have been disposed of.
 Penalties inflicted from the passage of tke food-control act, August 10, 19FT, to June 1, 1918, may be sum- marized as follows: Unlimited revocations of license, re- quiring the licensee to abstain from business in all, or in specified. lcensed commodities until further notice, 65, of which 56 are outstanding.
 Limited revocations, requir4Eg li- censee to abstain from business in all, or in specified, licensed commodities for a definite period, 62, of which 19 are outstanding.
 | Unlimited unfair orders, directing l licensees until further notice not to sell any, or specified, licensed com modities to unlicensed dealers who have engaged in unfair or wasteful practices, 8, of which are outstand- ing.
 Limited unfair orders, of the same effect as those last mentioned except ing that the prohibition is for limited period only, 12, of which g are out standing.
 Refunds and contributions, consist i ing of money payments voluntarily made in place of more drastic formal penalties of the above nature, 131. Temporary suspensions and minor penalties, voluntarily accepted in place of more drastic formal penalties ot the above nature, about 375.
 Acquisitions and forced sales, con- sisting of food commodities disposed o1 without resort to drastic formal pen alties for hoarding, A.
 Stop orders against the issuance oi licenses, either pending investigation ef alleged violations of undue delay in applying for a license, or a minor and temporary penalty for offences committed before a license is issued of which 10S are outstanding.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
MORRIS MAN IS
 SHOOTING VICTIM

Litchfield, July 17-George John son. who lived in Morris, close by Bantam Lake, died at the house of Robert Wellman in Bantam during last night from a gunshot wound. The conditions. indicate a homicide and Capt. Robert Hurley of the state po- lice was called upon to investigate, Coronor Herman came from Winsted and Sheriff Turkington, whose Home is here, made a preliminary inquiry Wellman is a bachelor, middle aged and lives in a house close by the lake. He told the coroner that Johnson was at the house early last night and left to go home. About 10 o'clock he staggered in again and said he had been shot. Death came some time later
 An autopsy was ordered by Coron- CT Herman.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
PRIVATE BELINsKY KILLED

Word has been received by Morris Belinsky, 273 Lexington avenue, from the War Department of the death of h:s son, Private Samuel Belinsky, in battle, some time between June IS and June 22 No further particulars were known, the father not knowing what regiment or division of the ser vice his son had joined. Private Be- linsky was drafted while in Bing- hampton, N. '. The father did not know of his sons induction into natlt- tary service until he received an in- surance policy. last fall. Memorial services were held last evening for the dead soldier at the synaeogue at Grand street and Nadiana ns,lsSSsS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
NEW COMMISSIONS IN
 STATE GUARD ANNOUNCED
Rev. Oliver T. Magnel Chaplain on Staff of Major General Burpee.

Staff Of Major General Burpee.
 Hartford, July 1.-The nomination of the Rev. Oliver T.. MagneH of Wethersfield to- be chaplain on the staff of the major general command ing the State Guard has been approv ed according to orders issued from headquarters of the military emer gency board yesterday. Father Mag nell has been appointed with the rank of captain.
 Special orders issued yesterday also authoribze the appointing and com missioning of the following promo tions in the Connecticut State Guard:
 First Lieutenant Charles F. At- wood of Company L, Fourth Infan- try, of Stratford, to be captain, same company, vice August resigned.
 Second Lieutenant George W. spall, same company, to be first lieutenant, vice Atwood promoted.
 Sergeant Herbert c. Hegelheimer, same company to be second lieuten- ant, vice SpaH promoted.
 Second Lieutenant Charles B. Wat son, of Company F, Fourth Infantry, of Bridgeport, to be first lieutenant, vice Cooper resigned.
 First Sergeant Wilbert A. Mo CarviII. to be second lieutenant, vice Watson promoted. .-..
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
AMERICAN MILLS
 SALE CONFIRMED

Rockville, July 17-Sale of the American Mills Co.,, woolen manufac- turers, to the Hockanum Mill Co. was confirmed by Col. Francis T. Max we'll of the latter company today. The exact sale price is not made public, but it is thought to be about $30O,0OO, hs stockholders expected to receive about $500 a share. The American Mills Go. was capitalized at $1OO,OOO The mill was built in 1847 and was the oldest in woolen manufacture hereabouts.
 The new owners will continue to operate the plant without change in officials. There are about 200 persons employed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
How FlrefIy Feeds,

The pretty fref1y has honors other than as the poetic glimmering glow worm. He has a very mild and inno- cent mouth and cannot mastcate solids. His diet is snails. He gently caresses and tweaks the exposed part of the snail, drugging the unfortunate shell inhabitant. By repeated tiny bites, similar to the tweaks we saw distributed at the outset, the flesh of the mollusc is converted into a gruel." /" This nquid-eating glow-worm pro- ceeds to drink. Afterward you will find the snairs shell perfectly empty. The entire animal has been chemically dis solved into a proper soup for the fire fy's delicate digestion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
FIND STOLEN YACHT.

The "Cozy,' a S1-foot cruising yacht owned by Carl Anderson, of Shelton, stolen Monday night, was found beached and abandoned on the rocks at Seaside park yesterday evening about 6:S0. by Arthur Huffman of 274 Myrtle avenue and Frank Denese of PIT Atlantic street.
 The boat was lowed to the dock at the Pequonnock Yacht club by George Mason, who happened along in his motor boat as the finders were ex- amining the craft in an effort to dis cover the owner.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
K. OF c. GETS
 200 SECRETARIES
 FOR WAR SERVICE


 New York, July 17.---William. P. Larkin, American director of Knights of Columbus overseas war work, an- nounced last night that 200 secEeta- ries had been accepted last week and are now awaiting the official sanction of the government before being sent abroad. MT. Larkin. said applications are being received at the rate of 100 a day.
 We are in great need of capable men, said MT. Larkin. We want two-fisted men who can do things big hearted men with the same splen- did spirit of the American soldier. We aim to have 1000 secretaries in France before September 15 and 1000 before the end of the year to keep up with the remarkable growth of the American army. Where the American boys go, our secretaries will go."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
3 WOMEN DO
 WORK OF 2 MEN

Manchester, England, July 17-Man- agers of shell-manufactories reckon that it requires three women, because of their lighter physique, to do the work of two men. Experience has shown that it is unwise to make long workday for the women and in most of the shell factories in this district they put in only eight hours, while men work eleven and a half and in some plants twelve.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
EXAMINATION OF
 INDUSTRIAL MEN

Sunday at the high school. the men who have claimed exemption on only industrial grounds will be examined. The men of the June, 1918, class will receive notice telling them at what time they should appear for examina- tfon. The heads of the local boards were of the opinion this morning that most of the men in this class who have claimed exemption on that ground would be exempt for a limited time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
STAMFORD
e. + Special to The Times.)


 Stratford, July 17.---Robert Kirk of Stratford, who formerly was a tenor soloist at the Universalist church on Fairfield avenue, has been called by the government to Camp Meigs, Washington, D. C., for special ser vice.
 Evening Star Rebekah lodge will meet at o'clock this evening. All members are requested to be present. The junior auxiliary of Christ church will be held this evening at the Christ church parish house. Philip B. Warner, who has just returned from France, will be the speaker of the evening.
 James Sullivan has returned home after spending a few days with his family in North Guilford, Ct.
 A fine entertainment for the benefit of the young folks of Franklin school district will be given at the Franklin school this evening at o'clock This entertainment that is to be given by members of the Camp Fire Girls of this town with Miss Alice Vina the leader, will be of a very high order and certain to please the children of the district. Previous to the enter tainment the school will be opened for one hour for the sale of Thrift Stamps, and the children are asked to remain after they have purchased their stamps for the entertainment.
 For over an hour this morning the trolleys were tied up and those who depended on the trolley to get to their work were quite put out.
 The regular meeting of the Strat- ford Realty Co.,, Inc, was held last evening. They have another house at 'Reed Park almost completed and in the near future expect to erect two more.
 At the request of Arthur Rhodes, the Liberty Chorus will meet at the Congregational church to take part in the patriotic rally to be held Thursday evening, July IS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
GERMANS SEIZE
 BELGIAN PRESSES

Havre, July 1.-The Germans not only have tried every imaginable method of controlling and subjugat- ing the Belgian press, such as requisi- tioning all paper supplies from news papers that would not do their bid ding, but have now requisitioned the presses, linotypes and machinery of Le Patrice. The property thus seiz- ed, the Belgian authorities learn, has been sold to German papers
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
PERILS OF THE MERCHANT MARINE AND TROOP CONVOYS IN PIRATE
 INFESTED ZONES OF THE ATLANTIC

Epic of the Convoy Graphically Told by Sir John Bland Sutton-Ships Disfigured by Dabs of Paint and Even the Warships Are Made to Look Like Clowns of the Sea Many Expedients Adopted to Defeat the Hun Submarine
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17

The Milford. Attleboro & woon- socket railroad petitioned the Massa- chusetts Public Service Commission for raise in fares ranging from 25 to 200 per cent
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17

CORTEZ c. ROCKWELL, plumbing and heating; jobbing specially, 3051 Main Gnd Hillside avenue. Phone Stratford 1114-2 or 114-S. B 10 eff
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17

c. A. Abercrombie, the Main street newsletter, is The Times representa- tive in Stratford. Items of news sent to his store will receive prompt at- tention. Telephone Stratford 10.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
((JI'I((JRA'
 HEALS ]. ECZEMA

First on thigh in scaly form. Broke out in rashson face causing disfigure- ment. Itched something dreadful, scratched and irritated it. All sorts of salves did not do any good. Then sent for sample Cuticura. Helped a great deal so bought more. Used two cakes Soap and three boxes Ointment and was healed.
 From signed statement of Miss Mil dred M. Kie1, 376 Grove St., West Roxbury, Mass.
 If you have poor complexion inn prove it by using cuticura Soap daily and Cuticura Ointment occasionally.
 Sample Each Free by Mail Address postcard: "outicnrA, Dept H, Boston" Sold eserywnere Soap 25c. Ointment 25 and 5oc. Talcum z0c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
Stragglers.

A cruiser in charge of convoy is like a shepherd and the ships arc like the dock. We learn from child hood that sheep are liable to stray; and this is true of convoy. On the second day at sea after Divisions, the men lined up in the well-deck and listened to the Articles of War read in clear voice by the captain. Si- fence was profound, but the most in- terested spectator was a lively cock.
The Robesonian., 1918-09-16
German Outrages in st. Mihel.

Secretary Baker accompanied, ny
Generals Pershing and Petain, visit
ed St. Mihiel, in Lorraine, .1 few no%rs S;rs
after T it's capture. states a press @ as
match. Residents Of the town SO iong
pnder % the domination of the Germans
accorded them a touching recep!lon ,
and related the abuses to which thes
Before the Germans retreateo 3a
thew had forced almost every maze ne
between t the ages of 16 and A 40 +he TO
accompany them for service IN .ne
Germany army, they. told n ne M;S,;e1 sGfie1
tarv. The inhabitants OF st: Mime, e.
had @ been forced by the Germans 70
con- Contribute a million francs to the "er'
Although the Germans were mos mos
omen in their outrages lmmedlas.,s na,,S
% nrior to their retreat, they had negul l
their depredations LONG, ago; co. aouse; an;
had had been entered and ro6bed 6o ,;h;a AN.
when they marched out OF st. WINE me
shey carried away great stores oi itD ~,
AIKEN from almost every mouse III ''''
place.
The Robesonian., 1918-09-16
ROZIER NEWS ITEMS.
Cotton Crop Short-Bridges Fixed
But Holes Need Filling-Per-
sonal Mention.
Correspondence of The Robesonian.

Correspondence of The Robesonian.
Rozier (Lumberton, r. p, Sept. 13.
in this section are very
busy trying to get their cotton picked
and there is not an idle moment
among the laborers. There is not, as
much cotton made this year as was
anticipated at first, on account Of the
recent dry weather in this and ad-
joining sections. The price of cotton
is right good as it should be- for we
think the merchant should pay the
farmer as much for cotton,in proper
ton as the farmer has to pay him for
the goods he sells.
We see that the bad bridges we
spoke of in our last news item has
been fixed which is great convent
ence to the public. Now if a few Of
the holes we're filled up in the road it
would be in better fix for the travel
ing public.
Miss jamie Holder is spending this
week with her sister Mrs. Scot Brl-
SON.
Mrs. E. B. Smith of Dublin snent
a part Of this week with her parents
here. Mr.. and Mrs. D. J. Britt.
Mrs. John Plummer and en- ldren
of Wilmington arc spending TINS week
with friends and relatives IN this sec
ton. - -.
|. Miss Maie Martin of Ten Mile spent
part Of last week here guest Of
Miss Ethel Carlyle. -s,.@-.. -ssss'ss !
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Withers and
daughter, Miss Mallie; of Harnet;t
county, spent few days this, week
guests at the home of DR.. and Mrs
r. G. Rozier.
Miss Fannie Britt spent few days
last week with realtives in Blader
county. ,
Mr.. w. B. Martin Of Ten Mile spent
a few days here recently at the home
of his Uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs
J. c. Carlyle.
Mr.. W. K. Bethune of Lumbertor
was in this section yesterday on bus
Mr.. O. M. Britt of Ten Mile wa:
in this section yesterday afternoon. :.
Our rural mail carrier, Mr.. A. 5
p;tman. is taking his vacation, nov
and Mr.. Taylor is substitute.
The Robesonian., 1918-09-16
5,119 MEN REGISTERED.

274 Less Than the Estimated Number
For Robson Registered for Mill
'tary Duty Last Thursday-This
Makes Total of 7,169 Registered
In Robeson.
Five thousand one hundred and
nineteen men between the ages of 1s
and Fl and 30 and 46 registered in
Robeson county last Thursday for mil
ltary duty, answering the call of their
country. This is 274 less than the
number estimated for the county pri-
or to the registration. In the first
registration on June 5, 1917, 2,O5O
men registered in the county, making
total of 1859 men registered in
Roteson for military duty.
In district No. 1, 1851 men regis
tered, SO less than the estimated mum:
ber, 2,741. In district No. 2, 2,428 men
registered, 1913 less than the estimat.
ed number. $3.50.
Around 100000 men registered ir
the entire country Thursday.
The Robesonian., 1918-09-16
ROWLAND RED CROSS.
Address by Mrs. Webb-SewinS Room
Will Open Again Tomorrow.
Correspondence of The Robesonian

Correspondence of The Robesonian.
Rowland, Sept. 12.-On Tuesday af-
ternoon large gathering Of ladies
from Rowland and neighboring com
munities was held in the Red Cross
sewing room. Mrs C. D. Smith, act
ing vice-chairman of the chapter,
called the meeting to order The song
"God Save Our Men" was sung, then
Mrs. Smith, with few appropriate
remarks, introduced Mrs Webb of
Rockingham, VINO was already well re-
membered here for the able and thrill
ing address made to us before our
Red Cross chapter was organized. All
who have heard Mrs. Webb realize
what treat was in store for those
present.
The crowd listened intently to her
earnest and touching appeal to the
ladies to do their part for "the boys
who are in service. She impressed
on all the Importance Of much and
continued work in the sewing room
and at the knitting in order. to keep
our men, who are going to the front
by the millions. comfortably supplied
with the necessary articles. She
p1cx1O Will cdCIl OIlc W Use IlST I4lclt,
even though it be only one, in Jealous
and faithful service for her country
She said that a few cobwebs ard
some dust in the home naattered little
in these days of big things,4n each
one was making her sacrifice and do.
ing her best to help with the Red
Cross work and to win the war. u
| we fail to make these sacrifices and
| to do our reasonable portion this great
cause, we shoAA not complain whez
called slackers.
Mrs. Webb last told us much q
the canteen work in which she is en-
gagged and related many incidents Q.
where boys on the way had bael
:, cheered and cared for by these noble
/ women. =
1 After singing the Star Spangle,
Banner, the meeting was dismissed
after which short informal reception
was held. Sandwiches and punch wer
served
The sewing room, after a short We
cation, will be opened again mex
Tuesday morning, the 17th. Ou
chapter has had faithful workers bot
from Rowland and from the auxilia
ries. We plead with these and wit
many others who have not been heir
: ing, to rally this fall to the work a
never before.
The knitting committee is waitin
for definite instructions from head
quarters before giving out any neN
WOOL
The Robesonian., 1918-09-16
Premium Lists of Community
Fairs-Additional Premiums.

In the premium lists Of community
fairs published elsewhere IN TINS pa
per, certain spaces were left blank
because it was not known at the time
what prizes were offered. Under field
crops. prizes of ST., first. and SOC,
second, have been Offered for best S ~
ears Of corn exhibited by corn club
member and IS and So for best ex-
hibit Of farm products grown on any
one farm; under horticultural depart,
ment. best collection of vegetable seed
saved from a home garden, 81 and 81;
under home economies department.
best general display of pantry prod
ucts. So and 81.
The Robesonian., 1918-09-16
BOYS OFF FOR CAMP.

The following registrants from
Robson district No. entrained Sat
nrday for Camp Jackson, Columbia,
S. c.:
Ira Martin, Lumberton, R. a; Oliver
Curtis Duncan, Lumberton; Alley
Harvey Townsend, Lumberton, Il: o;
Warren Archie Ratley, Fairmont; Hal
V. Brown, Fairmont; David Earl
Townsend, Mcdonald; Raymond Dan
lel Branch, Fairmont, r. l; Shelton
Malone, Lumberton, r. 1; Frank
Avant Jennings, Fairmont; Lew
Hunt, Indian, Lumberton.
The Robesonian., 1918-09-16
Albert Boylin Slightly Wounded
In France.

Mrs. F. J. Thomas has received
letter from her nephew, Mr. Albert
Boylin, stating that he had been
SLIGHTLY gassed and shot through the
left arm with two machine gun bul-
let's. He stated in the letter that ne
was fast improving and expected to
oct back into the fight soon. Mr..
Rovlin enlisted in the army soon al
ter the United States decalred war
against Germany and was among the
first American soldiers to go over
seas. He is a son of Mr.. and Mrs
Mrs. H. C. Boylin, formerly Of Lum-
berton.
The Robesonian., 1918-09-16
Around 2,250,O00 Pounds Tobacco
Sold Here During August.

Mr.. E., O. Bransford, one Of the
managers Of the Star tobacco sales
warehouse of Lumberton, says that
the report recently sent out from Raj
eigh did not cover the amount OF TO-
bacco sold on the Lurberton market
during the month of August. One OF
the local warehouses failed to send IN
report. Mr.. Bransford says tnat
around two and quarter mllliof
pounds was sold here during the
month of August.
The Robesonian., 1918-09-16
PROHIBITIVE TAX
FOR LABOR AGENTS
Tax of s2,5o0 Day for Agents So
Letting Labor-To Borrow Money to
Pay Interest on Bonds.

At meeting Of Mayor Proctor and
board of town commissioners Friday
afternoon an ordinance was passed
levying a privilege tax Of $4,000 the
day for labor agents who are Solicit
ing labor to go to other places to
work.
Town Clerk and Treasurer Ira b.
Townsend was instructed to make ar
rangements to pay Mr.. w. M: Burney
the balance due him for work on the
new municipal building-$52O.54.
1t was ordered that the boilers at
the light plant the reset.
The mayor and town clerk and
treasurer were empowered to borrow
money to pay interest on bonds duc
October /. The interest amounts to
around $4,000.
The Robesonian., 1918-09-16
Indian Community Fair For Robe

AhSeASsAA SSAAAAAAs s~~AASJ SS>> - ~ e~~~
To the Editor of The Robesonian:
The Laurel institute community fair
will be held at Union chapel We'd
nesday, October 3rd. The officers are:
Calvin F. Lowry, president; w. D.
Oxendine, secretary and treasurer.
The fair will be open to all the In
dians of Robson county. A premium
list is being printed and will be ready
for distribution in few days. The
sum of $50 for premiums, plus the
expenses Of the fair, has been pledged
If everybody will go to work now tho
fair will be a success.
O. O. DUKES,
Farm Demonstration Agent.
LULU. N. CASSIDEY,
Home Demonstration Agent
Lumberton, N. c., Sept. 16, 1913.