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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09
TWO VERY DISTINCT NOISES
 MADE BY EVERY BULLET FIRED

fS0 difference in arriving time is due, of course, to the fact that the bullet covers the distance in far shorter time than sound, which trav- els at the uniform speed of HOO feet per second
 At 1000 yards, for example, the bull etsarrives 1.S6 seconds after it leaves the muzzle of the United States Army rifle. The bullet thus covered the z distance at the average rate of about i600 feet per second. Sound, travel ing at the rate of HOO feet per sec ond, takes 2.7 seconds to cover the distance, and the noise of the rifle therefore arrives roughly a second behind the bullet itself. So the, two sounds are not entirely and percep- stibly separate at this range.
 Z At 300 yards the bullet takes 1884 of. a second for the trip and sound tekes.S2 of a second, so there is diff ference of half second between the two reports.
 In trench firing, much of which is at short range, the short distance the rifles are away from the opposing side would make the onise of the bull lets indistinguishabl from the roar of the rifles, but, at that, the din is far greater than it would be did the rifles fire very low velocity bullets because low-velocity bullets make nc crashing noise
 The vacuum formed by the high speed bullet is not sufficient in the case of the bullet having a muzzle speed of 1900 or 1900 feet seconds to make the crashing noise. IT theory, then. the high-speed bullet: of modern rifles should not make { sound when they fall to the before mentioned speed, which means z range of 500 or 900 yards, but, as ; matter of fact, they do and the fac is evidently to the failure of the bull let tod rop it's vacuum when it fall considerably in speed, although if started with the same low speed t which it had fallen it would not mak the characteristic noise
 In first days of the various riff sflencers that came out, fiction writer became unconsciously humorous b Having their heroes or villains, as tn case happened to be, use rifles fitte with silencers and then slay the oth fellow without giving him or any body else any inkling that bullet were flying. I remember one whol regiment that was wiped out by tn (typewritten) fire of few gentle men of different political opinion, a the while the sufferers ina oIned Una they were beset by some new and ma lignant sort of disease.
 Unhappily unless the rifles ar those of ancient breed, having veloc ties about like those of the old AZ TO blackpowder rifles of Indian fighting days, the crash of the bullt so far drowns out the noise of tn rifle that the person shot at woul not notice whether or not the soun of the rifle came to him. The vi cious crash of the passing bullet ample to serve notice that things ar picking up in his vicinity, The s lencer does not affect the sound ( 4 the bullet
 The same fact applies to gam shooting with high-velocity unle: the arm is an arm of ancient persl sion, the game is amply frightene BY the roar of the bullet itself.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09
nTR NOTES

Dear Doctor: I am troubled with frequent colds, so very sensitive am I to various changes that my wife frequently says that if I change my mind very suddenly l will sneeze be- fore my program is complete. My doctor says that my tonsils are not seriously diseased but are greatly en- larged and he wants to cut them out but as they are the only tonsils have I want to keep them. I also am troubl- | ed somewhat with piles; what can | do to cure them and be free from the colds? Do you advise removing the | tonsils?
 J. E.
 (Answer) Out of the many letterl awaiting an answer through thes, kco1umns, I have chosen yours becaus'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09

der-arm seams and lower edges even; bring lower front edge of side-front to single large 70" perforation near lower edge of underbody front.
 Then, take the skirt and slash to the left of center-front along line of, small "o'' perforations and finish for closing. Form a tuck in front gore, creasing on slot perforations, stitch 1 inch from folded edge. Turn the edge of back gore under on slot per forations, lap on side gore with notches and edges underneath even; stitch about F inch from the folded edge, from upper edge to the desired depth. Join gores as notched.
 Arrange pocket on skirt with outer edges along indicating small ''o' perforations. Adjust skirt to position stitching upper edge over upper row of gathers in waist, cen- ter-fronts and center-backs even 1; bring side seam of skirt to under-arm seam; leave skirt free from center, front to left side opening.
 For the finishing touch, line the belt and trimming piece. Sew trim ming piece to top of belt as notched Adjust belt, with center-fronts and center-backs even and with the cen ter of belt over top of skirt. Center front of belt indicated by large "O' perforation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09

A truly smart frock for women of mature figure is pictured here. It is developed in dark blue cashmere of fine quality, trimmed with silk braid. The vest and flare cuffs may be crepe Georgette or chiffon cloth, if pre- ,ferred. The four-piece skirt is fitted loosely at the top and attached to the waist kn high effect. In medium size the model calls for AZ yards A. inch material. There is an under body, which will require 1 yard of 36-inch lining.
 The making of the underbody is simple and requires but little time just close under-arm and shoulder seams as notched, hem the front, plait and tack.
 To make the outer waist, first close under-arm and shoulder seams as notched. Turn the front edge of side-front under on slot perforations lap on front with notches and edges underneath even; stitch to position on right side and finish the left side
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09

Scores of workmen- narrowly es- capped death when an acid tank ex- ploded at the Splitrock plant of the Semet Solvay Co. in Syracuse. Armed guards surround the plant.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09
A Costume for Mature Figures.

edges for closing. Gather lower edge of waist between "T0' perfora. tions and 2 inches above.
 Next, face the collar and sew to neck edge of back and to front edge of side-front with center-backs and single large 70" perforations even.
 Take the sleeve next and close seams of both sleeve and cuff as notched, leaving cuff seam free below the small "o'' perforation and finish edges for closing. Gather lower edge of sleeve between ''1v' perforations, Sew cuff to sleeve as notched bring ing small 70" perforation in cuff to- seam of sleeve and bring seam of cuff to small "o' perforation ini sleeve. Sew sleeve in armhole as described for plain sleeve.
 Arrange outer waist on underbody with center-fronts, center-backs, unI
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09
s U C A R

With view to giving the public cor. rect understanding of the sugar situation, the following FACTS are presented: Existing conditions world wide their effect not in any local Any consideration of the question of available sugar supply must take into series of traordinary factors The immediate effect of the declaration of the Eropean war off the worlds market the sugar of the Central Powers About oneird of the worlds total pro- uction formerly from within the present baenes of Europe The Western battlefront through the sugar producing territory of France and of Belgium. In quence, England France and other foreign have competed with the United States for Cubasca sugar.
 Not only did this advance in the refined sugar. but until competition checked by the recent agreement among the Allies resulted in leenns the supply available to the people of this country last fa At the time. abundance of sugar-hundreds of thousands of tonshas been locked up in faraNay Java owing to the lack of ships to transport it. is available than nmined gold To provide ships bring sugar here-or to Europe-Ould withdraw them from the important business of carrying soldiers and their supplies overseas as Mr. Hoover has pointed out.
 The nationwide movement to save the fruit crop last sea- greatly increased the of sugar. While the quantity the sugar bowl for this and other essened this sugar wisely stored food in preserved fui jams and elles.
 Every jar of fruit preserved adds that much to our in s1rance of victory adds that much hasten the of this conflict.
 Because of the increased demand for sugar. sugar has been planted in Cuba Porto Rico. Hawaii and Louisiana the chief from which the United States gets sugar.
 The reports from Cuba and Porto Rico make the situation favorable than month for supply to meet the sugar needs of all who dependent this sourcencud ing this country, soldiers abroad and the Allies
 We buy sugar in the open market and refine it. To the extent of ability cooperating with the Government insure fair distribution of sugar. to stabilize the price the and to prevent hoardnS and We kept reneres working last fall long there ton of raw sugar to be had
 In order to make output of refined sugar widely as possible distribute Domino Cane Sugars in convenient size cartons and small cotton bags These smaSize pack ages make for Srocers to limit sales to actual needs and to prevent hoardng They help to prevent waste in the home. Housewives cooperate with this plan by asking for these package sugars
 It will be necessary for Srocers and to watch carefully their distribution and purchases during the ap preaching period of readjument The refinerieS starting up and supplies of sugar coming forward built will take weeks and possibly months, for the return of normal conditions.
 In wartime and at all times amtoesafeguardthe interests of the public we serve.
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 Granuated. Tablet Powdered Confecioners, Brown
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09

An e1ectt0e model in dark blue cashmere. It is trimmed 10ith soH- tdche braid Grd buttons. II preferred, the peSt and flare cnTs may De Ot chiffon cloth.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09

Pictorial Review Costume szes 84 to 4S inches Dus Pc 70 cents
 These Home Dressmakng articles are prepared especially for this newspaper from the very latest styles by The Pictorial Review.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09

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Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-01
BAKER WOULD CALL ANOTHER MILLION
 MEN FOR SERVICE
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 WASHINGTON, April 20.-Plans TOT increasin gthe army to keep pace with the accelerated movement of Amer ican soldiers 10 the battle front in France. will be laid before the house military committee by Secretary Baker within day or two. MT. Baker said today after a prolonged, session of the cabinet that he would be ready to submit his estimates in that time. What increase is 10 be asked has not been disclosed but the report most widely curculated is that an additional million men will be provided for in the appropriations bills submitted bring ing the army up to more than 5000. 900 men
 It is known that a careful survey of the equipment and transportation sit nations was completed by the war de- partment recently as basis for form ulating army increase plans.
 The accelerated movement Of troops to Europe is proceeding smoothly and officials are much encouraged by the showing Of the transportation service Secretary Baker has been in frenuent conference recently with Lord Read ing. British ambassadoV and the aid in transporting soldiers Great Britain can furnish probably will Dlay 9 part in determining the size Of the enlarged army
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-01
PLOTTERS ARE SENTENCED

dant to escape a prison sentence. Judge Van Fleet remitted a jail term of four months after Hengstler made a plea to the court asserting his Am ericanism and denOuncing German i'm perialism A fine of 5000 remained against him.
 Guilt for the conspiracy was placed sQuarely on the German supreme command. Judge Van Fleet charac- terized the Hindu conspirators as mere catspaws of the ruthless Prus- sian military system and told them that had their revolution succeeded and they had been placed under such system they would have spared no effort 10 escape.
 The German foreign office embassy at Washington and consulate at San Francisco were the nerve centers of the plot to wrest India from Eng land, Judge Van Fleet said in sentenc-
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-01
MEXICAN WORKERS SUBSCRIBE FREELY TO LIBERTY LOAN
Eighty-Five Per Cent of Men Approached Enlist for Bonds. Surface Time keeper Does Good Work.

More than fifty Mexican workers in the local mines have subscribed to a total of S3400 in Liberty Bonds of the third issue, through the efforts of Garcia de Ava a surface timekeeper for the Phelps Dodge corporation. The response of natives of the southern republic has been better than S5 per cent, according to de Alva's report, and before the close of the drive on May 4. he expects to have passed the S4,000 mark among his cOuntrymen. According to de Ava much explain ing and talking was necessary to show the MeXicans how they could assist best the country of their adop- ton. When they have been convinced of the wisdom of the lean, he states. a more willing >group of men could not be found. According to their abil- ity. he states, the natives canvassed so far are setting a record for the natives" of this and allied countries. and in several cases it was necessary. he states, to refuse pledges of $100 and advise instead the purchase of $50 bonds
 To show the mental attitude Of
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]. MOSCOW, Tuesday. April 23.-(By the Associated Press) Leon TrotZky, the Bolsheviki minister of war and ma rines speaking at a. meesing of the central executive last night urged the issuance of a decree for compulsory military service.
 Fearing destruction. Russ.a must have m army" he said. We don't know the hour when VIC will be openly challenged byt the inperislis-ic enemy threatening us in the east"
 The central executive adopted res olution providing for the training of workmen. peasants and unemployed from IS to 40 years of age for eight consecutive weeks, at leas. l2 hours weekly
 Boys from 16 to Is will be trained in similar manner. Women may volun- teer The enlistment will be for a minimum of six months and desertion will be punishable by imprisonment and loss of citizenship.
 To Defend Petrograd
 Germany has protested to the Bol- shevih foreign minister. NJ Tchitch- erin against the landing of 5000 allied troops at Murmansk, declaring that permission of such landing was vio- lation of the Brest-Litovsk treaty. which stipulated peace with Finland and nOn-interference in it's internal life It was denied in the protest that Germans had participated in the raid of the Finnish White Guards upon Rem, and the presence of Russian troops between Finland and PetrOgrad was objected to on the ground that they threatened to cross the frontier. Mediation of he RussO-Finnish conflict was promised if the government pre- vented violations of the treaty
 A fierce battle between the Finnish White Guards. supported by Germans and much artillery, and Red Guards near TerioH. Finland. is reported.
 Train loads of wounded are arriv- ing at PetrOgrad from ByeloOstrOv. a frontier station. captured by the White Guards.
 In view of the proximity of Petro- grad. defensive measures have been taken and orders have been issued for the disarmament of cOmbatants invad- ing Russian territory.
 The Finnish BOlsheviki government has protested to the American ambas- sador, David R. Francis and the Allies against the German sup port of the White Guards. declaring that Finnish laborites will continue to fight for the couse of freedom, feel ing a profound hatred and disdain for the executioners of nations and the labor movement"
 The German advance in Russia con
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-01

ing Franz Bopp. Wilhelm NOn Brinck- en and F.. NOn Schack. the heads Of the consulate BOpp and Won Schack We're given the maximum sentences provided by the violated neutrality laws. two years imprisonment and a SlO0O0 fine each. Won Bricken was sentenced to serve two years. this sen tence to run concurrently with a sim liar judgment hanging over him as a result Of his conviction for paritcipa- ton in bomb and dynamiting plots against the government of Canada
 "The people of this country are talk ing the law into their own hands. much as we may regret it." Judge Van Fleet said. in warning the Hindus not to return to their, propaganda sctiv- ities when they are freed from prison. This country will not stand for any activities of this sort, directed against herself or her allies"
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-01
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 NEW YORK, April 30.-Veter- ans. notwithstanding their youth from the American forces in France and Chausseurs Alpins. the Blue Devils of the French army, today inspired in thousands of New Workers something of the feel of war" in a series of dem onstrations in behalf of the third Liberty loan. The returned troops fro mthe American trenches ap- peared at a rally on the sub-treas- ury steps at which S250.00O in bonds was sold. after which they joined the Frenchmen in pa- rade from aBttery Park to the city hall. and thence to the sixty-ninth regiment armOry.
 The fact that both the French and American veterans had ap- peared publicly yesterday caused no dimunition in the favor of their reception.
 Private John Mccormack of the 165th infantry. tthe old sixty-nin- thl who wore the French croix de Guerre on his uniform and who has been wounded in actiOnc, led the speaking. telling the crowd the boys over there can't do it all"
 He said the men in the trenches will stick until they are killed. but 5he people back home must back them up with bonds"
 CHICAGO. April 3O.-With their battered steel helmets, trench
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-01
TROTzKY URGES RUSSIANS TO CREATE ARMY TO REPEL INVASION OF TEUTONS.

tinues uninterruptedly. The German forces have captured several cities and are nearing Kursk. capital of govern ment of the same name. with a pOpu- latiOn of more than 5O,0OO. This city is being evacuated.
 Leon Trotzky. in reply to question. said that the advance would probably continue until peace with Ukraine has been effected.
 General Dutoff. the rebel cossack chief. has been captured by soviet forces.
 Ambassador Arrives General Count vOn Mirbach. the German ambassador to Russia. arrived today with a staff of more than sev- enty persons, including various com missions and also a Turkish cOmmis- sion. m connection with his arrival a prominent BOlsheviki leader express ed surprise to the correspondent re garding the attitude of the allies to- ward the present Russian government. particularly the Americans, who are the most sympathetic and the most trusted. saying that Germany will con trOl Russia economically. if permitted undisputed sway He insisted on the necessity of American cooperation, which he declared would be adyantag- ous to both sides. The press also is discussing recognition and allied eco homie support. and expresses the be- life that this is probable.
 The Commissary has decreed the na- tionalization of foreign trade and ere ated a special board representing sev- eral departments to organize. regulate and fix the prices of all exports and imports The decree is effective i'm mediately.
 Report Fleet Captured
 There has been a report here that the entire Black Sea fleet has been captured by the Germans.
 NJ. Tchitcherin has addressed to Mir. Francis and the government of North arn China a request that the embargo be lifted on the export of tea and food supplies from China and Manchuria. which was placed on these cOmmodi- ties last June.
 Word has been received hare of the arrival at Berlin of AdOlph JOffre. the Russian ambassador to Germany.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-01
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 SAN FRANCISCO. April 3O.-One lurid chapter in the history of Ger many's intrigue to win mastery of the world was closed today when Uni States District Judge Wm. C. Van Fleet sentenced twenty-nine Germans, Americans and Hindus convicted O; having cOnspired to overthrow Brit ish rule in India.
 The trial of the principals in the worldwide conspiracy was series of sensations-eposes of criminal, German diplomancy and the shooting Co death of two Hindu defendants in the court room week ago.
 The total of the prison terms i'm posed by Judge Van Fleet was twen- ty-three and two-thirds years and the fines S64.000.
 Louis T. Hengstler. San Francisco admiralty lawyer, was the only defen-
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-01

archbishop of Carniola is at the head of this movement.
 Demonstrations of a very seri- ous character are taking place in the Jugo-Slav provinces. Now comes news that at the request of the Austrian government and with the sanction of the pope. the nunoio at vienna has opened a disciplinary inquiry against the archbishop of Carniola for plac- ing himsel fat the head of the revolutionary movement Great developments are expected"
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-01
TEUTON [OSSESARE ESTIMATED AT NEAR HALF MILLION MEN
Prisoners Taken Are Not So Confident That Thrust Is Certain to Give Victory to Prussian Arms.

WITH THE FRENCH IN FRANCE. Monday, April 29.-(By The Associ- ated Press) 1.-The Germans again turned their attention to the southern flank of their front of attack Sunday night an dearly Monday morning, as saulting the Hangard Wood a number of times unsuccessfully. At the same time they bombed with poison gas shells the northern flank where there are strong indications of an approach ing renewal lf their infantry opera tions around Ypres.
 It appears certain that the Germans soon must disclose their intentions, showing whether they have decided 10 confine their operations to the pres ent battle front or to attend the actual fighting line on one end or the other n the hope of finding a weak spot.
 use Verdun Tactics
 The enemy's tactics in the present battle bear very close resemblance to those used in the battle of Verdun in 1916, but on an immensely larger scale. After the opening rush along the entire line, for the purpose. if possible, Of overwhelming the defend CTS by pure strength of numbers they are able to recover from the first great shock each flank is attacked sufficient ly with the object of securing strong supporting bases on both wings which would permit them to launch a second and real offensive. with masses 't fresh troops concentrated meanwhile opposite the central point
 On this occasion Flanders and Picardy from the Hanks of. the German battle front, the center of which is the Arras salient, which for the mo- ment is left in comparative peace. For their operations in Flanders the Ger mans are we'll placed as regards com munications, since behind their lines there is a series of good routes and railroads
 The allies are not SO well pI.vided in this respect.
 Have Fresh Troops
 Up to the present. however. the enemy has made little progress on either end of the line. but his menace has not been effaced It is known that the Germans in spite of their losses. are very powerful and that fresh divisions are available for fur ther big efforts. notwithstanding the fact that they aready have thrown ap- proximately 2OO0,O0l men into the line. Several of these divisions which have not been used are composed of excellent material. but the others here tofore have occupied quiet sectors.
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