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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-09
GEN. MANGIN TO
 ENTER MAYENCE

Paris, Dec, s-General Mangin will enter Mayence [Mainz), the French bridgehead on the Rhine, this week at the head of the Thirteenth and Forty-third Infantry Divisions, ach unit of which has been cited for bravery.
 In order to meet the wishes of various units which desire to enter Alsace-Lorraine and the Rhine prov inces the government has decided, ac- cording to the Echo de Paris, to change from time to time the troops in the occupied region. French troops will be sent to the Rhine bridgeheads and into the Palatinate and also into the American sphere of occupation. These troops will be re- lieved later by other Units.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-09
ooNFTsoATE ROYAL FORTUNES

Geneva, Dec. -(Havas)- en- tire fortunes of former King Freder- ick August of Saxony and his brother Prince John George, have been placed under sequestration by the new Saxon government, according to Swiss news papers. The properties and estates of the formr Saxon royal family have been confiscated provisionally while payment of the civil list has been stopped,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-09
BERNsTORFF PEACE DELEGATE

New York, Dec. 9-The appoint ment Of Count Won Bernstorff, former German ambassador at Washington, as one of the German peace delegates was reported as a certainty by the Berlin Tageblatt of Nov. I, a copy of which has been received here. This was prior to the overthrow of the im- perial government and the signing of the armiStice
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-09
HOME ENTERED.

It was reported to the police to- day that the home of Joseph Fray at 1,449 Central avenue. had been en- tered and ransacked some time during the night.
 At present time the Fray fam fly is wintering in the south and it was impossible to learn what had been taken.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-09
INTENSE FEELING IN HOLLAND.

Paris, Dec. (Havas)-There is much feeling against Holland in Bel gium because of the attitude of the Dutch government in permitting Ger man soldiers to pass through the Dutch province of Limburg with all their arms and baggage, according to a despatch from Brussels. The Bel gians are said to be indignant thA Belgian automobiles, interned in Hol- land, were used by the Dutch author prince and his suite when he fled to Holland.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-09

The recovery of valuable fat re- maining in water used in washing wool is now being accomplished by means of new machine resembling a cream separator, says Popular Me chanics Magazine. In the past vari- ous attempts to do this have not proven satisfactory. The wash water runs directly into bowl making G. 900 revolutions per minute, and the fat
 s separated almost instantly.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-09
1AMEIsoN HoUsE RoBBEp.

The home of Mrs. B. c. Jameison at 2OO6 North Washington avenue was entered by thieves Sunday night The family was away and will not re- turn until tonight. As yet the police have not been able to learn what waa stolen.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-09
DELEGATES TO DECIDE.

Paris Dec (Havas}-During the preliminary conversations to fix the program for the peace conference it is probable that the Allied delegates will decide if the organization of a league of nations will be elaborated at the peace congress or left to a further conference, The Petit Journal says.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-09

Officials in Washington believe the resignation of Director General schwab of the Emergency Fleet Cor poration and thanked him very corr dially by wireless.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-09
REACH CoBLENz TO-DAY.

Amsterdam, Sunday, Dec. S-The American forces advancing toward the Rhine will reach Coblenz on Monday, acc rding to a message from Berlin.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-09
ss 5sst MAIN Hs5 sE s DILLONS 3s sAs 5 s.:: sS Hartford Paris
 Wholesale and Retail Leading Milliners
USEFUL AND PRACTICAL. CHRISTMAS GIFTS AT
 MONEY SAVING PRICES

Beautiful Trimmed Hats, Fine Lingerie, Silk or Geor gete Crepe Waists Black and Colored Silk Petticoats Marabout Feather Capes and Muffs Handsome Cloth Goats and Beaverette Plush Goats, Guaranteed Rain Coats Warm Rich ,liable Furs Scarfs and Mus, Silk Fibre Sweaters Shetland Wool Sweaters Wells and Veil ings.
 TIT
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-09

Accept "California'' Syrup of Figs only-look for the name California on the package, then you are sure your child is having the best and most harmless laxative or physlc for the little stomach, liver and bowels. Chil- Asep love its delicious fruity taste. Full directions for child's dose on each bottle. Give it without fear.- AdH
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-27
French IUOrv

More than ever in demand for
appropriate gifts Our 48th An
niversary Sale furnishes an VI
usual opportunity for the seleC-
ton Ct Christmas gifts from
these large, new stocks OF
French Ivory pieces, comprising
cont BIS. hair brushes, mirrors,
trays. powder boxes, hair receiv-
ers. brushes, cold cram jars.
powder shakers. tooth brush
racks, jewel boxes, desk and bou-
dOir clocks, manicure pieces,
etc, etc
Special display in Main Aisle.
3rd Avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-27
Stationery

There is a pronouncei short
age OF paper this includes fine
stationery.
Just now our stocks are splen-
didly assorted and We can take
care OF all your requirements.
We carry complete stocks OF
fine stationery including Cranes
famous writing papers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-27
Flags! Flags!

Show your colors these string
times, Keep Old Glory in plain
sight, Honor our allies by dis
playing their flags, Honor our
boys by displaying Service
flags, You win find what you
want among our big stocks o;
fiags-if you don't we'll get it
for you
Third Floor, 3rd Avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-27

Table silver in Sterling silver,
Community. 1847 Rogers and
VIM. Rogers plated ware IN the
latest patterns to select from
Sheffield and quadruple plat
ed silverware in Colonial, Thread
edge and hand hammered de-
signs including tea and coffee
services, meat platters, serving
trays, gravy boats, triyets. sand
wich and cake plates and bask-
cts. bread or roll trays. flower
baskets, casseroles, baking dish
es, vegetable dishes, etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-27
Mems Sweater Goats

MANY bought especially for this 4sth Anniversary Sale
and nrced away the market You choose from
Vneck puover and ruff neck styles in cotton cotton
and wool and pure wool in oxford gray brown green
dinal, navy, heather mixtures and combinations
Prices range from s125, s175 1925 1878. $3.50 up
$500.
and tuven sweater coats in colors
and weayes o please boy-a selection
specially priced OF Anniversary at SIPS to $3.50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-27

Grained French Ivory articles
in Betsy Ross, hand-decora. e 4
and plain line designs, engraved
free OF charge.
Photograph frames in sterling
and noR-tarnishable silver,
French Ivory. military bronze
and leather.
Mesh bags IN silver and green
gold. plain and hand engraved
frames.
Mantel and library clocks.
cased in mahogany and oak, LAT.
est designs.
American cut glassware in
hundreds of designs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-27
Books

Hundreds Of titles from which
to select in our new up-to-date
collection Of popular copyright
novels. included in the list are
Gerard's Ny Four Years III
Germany" and H. c. Wells Mr..
BritIinE Sees It Through" two
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-27
Dependable Shirts

Dependable percae shirts, standard make sarched cuff
STYLES splendid selection of black and colored stripes
choice 95c.
cambria in black and colored cluster
stripes. French and cuff styles. choice 1928
French and starched cuff style shirts beautiful silk
stripes Russian cords fine madras and rep $3.50 1925
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-27
Leather Goods

Although there is a great scar
city OF leather bags and purses.
our stocks of these always-pop-
ular goods were never more
complete than for our 4Sth Al
niversary Sale
There is wonderful variety OF
styles, shapes, colors and leath-
ers at very reasonable prices for
this sale.
Main Alsle, 3rd Avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-27
Blankets, COmforters

The Third Floor Bedding Section prepare
many months ago for this big Anniversary Eve
by contracting for immense quantities of b!anke
and comforters. The prices, you'll find by cor
parison, are away below present day values, f
this Sale We mention as specially worthy Of yo1
consideration
Soft finish cotton blankets size eox7s inches,
with coIored borders pair $3.50.
Full size cotton blankets with soft "DownaP
finish Anniversary price pair $40.
Heavy weight dark gray, wool finish blankets
with colored borders per pair S55O
Wool blankets full size, in beautiful blue, tan,
pink and gray paids' pair So so.
Home made comforters full size, good weight.
clean cotton filling, each 1919.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-27

The Domestic Department r.
splendidly ready 10 supply your
wants in better grades OF com
forter materials with large
stocks of plain and novelty print
ed coverings and cotton botts OF
the better sort. made OF long r.
bre, staple cottnns-the kind
that holds together and stands
the test of time-Bedrock prices
during Anniversary Sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-27
Buy Shoes
During Anniversary

Never has this section been so well pre-
pared to offer it's customers such shoe bargains
as during this 4Sth Anniversary Celebration.
Anticipating present shoe price conditions
more than year ago, We contracted for about
two years supply at prices prevailing at that
time. For this reason We are prepared to offer
during Anniversary Week mems, women's and
children's shoes at prices much less than the
same shoes would cost to manufacture. We will
not quote any special group of prices but we
wish to particularly call attention to the
Big Bargain Tables of Mems,
WOmen's and Children's Shoes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-27

Wonderful values in newest
styles, handsomely embroidered
and beaded, lace trimmed, roll
collars and high necks. all the
newest suit and evening shades.
choice $685..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-27

A wonderful collection Of nov
city plaids, stripes and plain
serge skirts in the seasons most
approved styles. All colors and
combinations, specially priced at
STATS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-27
Window Shades
Special Fc~ Saturday

On the opening day Of our 4Sth
Anniversary Sale well sell full
OH Opaque Duplex window
shades. green and white rcversi-
bic 3X7 feet, complete with fix
lures for sc.
These have a few slight tmper-
feCti0ns- scarcely noticeable, but
are great bargains II co.
this price .......--... W. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-27
Crepe de Chine
BIouses at So SO

Superior quality silk crepe de
chine in variety OF lovely styles
and colors, square and roll col
lars; square neck and vest eff
fects. embroidered insets OF lace,
fresh, new, 1898.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-27
Fine Jewelry

The Jewelry Section is we'll represented in this
great Anniversary event. High grade jewelry at
lower prices" is our slogan Here are hundreds
of gift suggestions Of which We mention
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19
Used Ladders In Battle.

The medieval scaling ladder played
Its part along with the more modern
implements Of war in the closing days
Of the American advance In France.
according to letter from Col. Alvord
V. d. Anderson Of the Three Hundred
and Twelfth Infantry, received by Mr..
Anderson.
Colonel Anderson said that his red
ment. with the Three Hundred and
Ninth and Three Hundred and Msy-
enth. rushed the walled town Of Grand
Pre- with ladders fve times. -Four
times they were driven back, he said,
but on the fifth rush, by sheer weight
of numbers, they gained footing, and
scaling the walls. which were 12 feet
high, captured the town.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19
rramway Fare Raised to ? Gents.

Denver.-The Denver Tramway
Company was authorized Tuesday by
the Colorado Public Utilities Commits
sion to charge basic fare OF cents,
and ! cent additional for transfer priv
ileges. No effective date was set, the
new fare being contingent upon the
filing of tariff by the company. The
new fare has no time limitations, and
in this respect differs from the e-cent
fare now In effect. The 6-cent fare
was granted Sept. IL for the duration
Of the war period.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19
SEEKING ACCEPTABLE BASIS BY
MEANS OF INFORMAL PRE-
LIMINARY SESSIONS.
MEET ON FIRST OF YEAR
PRESIDENT GETTING ACQUAiNT-
ED WITH MEN WHO WILL
BE AT CONFERENCE.
western Newspaper Union New. Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Paris, Dec. 1S.-After recent discus
sions President Wilson has come to
understand fully why the peace con-
ference cannot get Under way before
the first of the year The mere ply
steal proposition of getting the Amer
lean peace mission settled in its Of
fices is a tremendous job.
President Wilson's visit to the Amer
lean troops at the front and his re-
view of them in Paris that is planned
will be out of the way by the first of
the year. Meanwhile, the informal
conferences, which mean SO much in
laying the ground work for the peace
conference, will continue. The Presi-
dent is seeking to get acquainted with
the men with whom he is to deal, so
that he may discuss with the greatest
freedom the problems arising, and de-
velop the value of the personal equa-
ton
EEOm the Presidents point of view,
it is indicated. there are plain things
to be said, and he wants to say them
and avoid antagonisms because, not
withstanding all the points upon
which wide divergences of opinion
have been expressed as representing
public opinion in England and France,
the President is confident that an ac-
ceptable agreement will be reached
before the peace conference adjourns.
Diplomatic history shows that confer
ences of this kind usually, If not in
variably, assemble without definite
programs to work with and that such
a conference probably never accom-
plishes precisely what is expected of
It,
While things are shaping for the
great gathering, President Wilson is
evidently working out his own plans
and for the most part keeping his
own counsel.
President Wilson's health continues
good. He has completely shaken off
the cold which followed him to Eu-
rope. He is keeping in the closest
touch with affairs in the United
States through advices from the White
House, from members of the cabinet
and the heads of some of the special
war bureaus upon whom he is depend
ing for, accurate information.
Secretary of State Lansing was in
conference Tuesday morning with a
number of the members of the Amer
ican delegation to the peace confer
ence in an effort to organize the
working forces. The secretary began
the assignment of duties to the va
rious members of the American group.
The American ambassador, William
G. Sharpe, gave dinner Tuesday eve
ming in honor of President and Nine.
Poincare and President and Mrs. Will
son. The guests included the ambas-
sadors to France, the presidents OF
the Senate and Chamber, the minis
ters of marine and foreign affairs,
Marshals Joffre and Foch and the
prefect of the Seine and their wives,
the American delegates to the peace
conference and Generals Pershing,
Bliss and Harts.
A reception followed the dinner, at
which many notable men of France
and the United States were present.
A great crowd massed in front of the
embassy acclaimed both Presidents.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19
FINANCIAL UNION PROPOSED.
Bill Would Make Possible a Pooling
Of Allies Resources.

Paris.-The French government is
considering bill establishing among
the allies an international financial
union. The purpose of this union
would be to distribute the expenses Of
the war between the nations on the
basis of population and power to con-
tribute.
The proposition is supported by 100
delegates of all parties. 1t is under
stood that similar plan is under con-
sideration by the British government.
1t is estimated that the expenses
Of the allies totaled $S4,400, 900, 900,
while the central powers expenses
aggregated $4,000, 100000.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19
Boston Vote. License, 2 to I.

Boston.-In an election in which the
balloting was the lightest in years.
Boston remained in the license column
by vote Of more than 2 to I. The
vnte was: Yes, 3O,39O; no. 1882. Last
years vote was: Yes. 54,26o; no, S0.-
692.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19
Odd Poods.

Lizards and alligators are the --latest
propositions in the way of food vari.
ETY.. They do not seem very allurinR
to the United States appetites. yet liz
ards have been extremely popular in
the Bahama islands, and Florida alli.
gators have reputation Of being quite
delicious.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19

his alleged defalcations is expected to
reach $4,000.
Irrigation and insurance laws to aid
Colorado development and special tax
levies or bond issues for ample funds
to build permanent highways through
out the state, provide lands for re.
turned soldiers and broaden the scope
and service OF all state schools and
other institutions, were urged by Gov
julius G. Gunter at a reconstruction
meeting OF the Denver Civic and Com.
mercial Association.
Need for an armory in Denver for
the Colorado National Guard to insure
continued recognition from the War
Department was expressed by Adj.
Gen. Frank ID. Baldwin. He will urge
upon the incoming Legislature the ne.
cessity for an appropriation Of $780,.
900 to properly house the $3.50, 900
worth Of equipment and uniforms
Denver physicians do not concur in
the statement reported to have been
made by Charles ]. Hastings at a
meeting Of the American Public Health
Association. in which he stated that
''in all probability there will be a.
severe an epidemic Of influenza
twelve months from now az there has
been this fall"
Counsel for the Colorado Springa
and Interurban Railway Company
filed with the state public utilities
commission . petition for permission
to increase the present scent strsst
carfare.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19

Change Of countsnanes.
Said the facetious feller: "As soon
40 girl gets past the age Of making
faces st the boys she starts in making
eyes at EN-"
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19
lnMnItarv.

Said the observing fellow, .1t.s a
wonder the health inspectors don't sst
ahold Of the chap who splits out jusl
what he thinks"
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19
COLORADO
STATE NEWS
COMING EVENT

Western New <phi,er Union News service
COMING EVENTS.
Dec. 20-21-Mid-w winter meeting of
Colorado Editorial Association at
Denver.
Jan. 21-2s-western Stock Show At
.Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19
ZooIoaleal Notes.

Another thing we can't understand
10 how q woman. can be q perfect cat
and yet be scared to death Of mouse.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-11-21
By the President.
ROBERT LANSING,
Secretary of State.

he was again transferred going to
Camp Mills. Long Island, N. Y.
After a short stay at Camp Mills
he sailed for France, arriving
there May 27.
Just what battle young Stout
first took part in, is now not
known. but his regiment was
among the first American troops
to go into action against the
Germans, which occurred Sept. 5.
He made model soldier and
was a general favorite among his
comrades. He was made Corpor-
al several months ago by his
strict attention to duty, and was
in line for futher promotion. He
meet death one year to the day
after beginning his military SER
vice.
The deceased CARRIED a Gov.
ernment insurance policy fol
fS4,00O and had 5000 of his saw
ing invested in liberty bonds.
He is survived by the follow
ing sisters and brothers: Mrs
Laura Pharris, Brotherton, Mrs
tMandie Fuqua. Bloomington RI
John Stout, Baxter; Fate, Jim
Garrett, Sam and Fred Stout
Bloomington RI and Harv,
Stout, Granville Ri.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-11-21
THANKSGIVING, 1918.
By the President of the United States.
A Proclamation.

1t has long been custom to turn IN the autumn OF
year in praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God for
His many blessings and mercies to US as q nation This
year we have special and moving cause to be grateful
and to rejoice God has, in His good pleasure given
US peace 1t has not come mere cessation OF arms
mere relief from the strain and tragdedy of 1t
has come great triumph of right. Complete Wet
ory has brought u.s. not peace alone but the confident
promise of new day as WE'LL in which justice shall re-
place force and jealous intrigue among the nations
Our gallant armies have participated in triumph
which is not marred stained by purpose of selfish
aggression In righteous cause they have mmort-
al glory and have noby served their nation in
wing mankind God has indeed been gracious. We
have cause for such rejoicing revves and strength
ems in all the best traditions of national history
new day shines about u.s. in which our hearts take
new courage and look forward with new hope to new
and greater duties.
While we render thanks for these things let US not
forget to seek divine guidance in the performance Of
those duties, and divine mercy and forgiveness for all
purpose, and pray that IN all that we 90 we
shall strengthen the ties of friendship and mutual respect
upon which must assist to build the new structure
of peace and good will among the nations
Therefore l. Woodrow Wilson, President of the Unit
ed States of America do hereby designate Thursday the
twentyeighth day of November next as day of thanks
giving and prayer, and invite the people throughout
the land to that from their ordinary occupa
tions and In their severo homes and places of worship
to render thanks to God. the ruler of nations
In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand and
caused the seal of the United States to be affixed
Done in the District of Columbia, this sixteenth day
of November in the year Of Lord thousand nine
hundred and eighteen and of the independence of the
United States Of America the hundred and fortythrd
WOODROW WILSON
By the President
ROBERT LANSING.
Secretary of State