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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-12
PROVED ATROCITY

EYE WITNESS makes the strongest appeal to the be-
lief of people, though crcumstantial evidence is often
stronger and may sometimes contain less element error
Captain John H. Findlay 26th New Brunswick battalion
young Canadian officer in the of his address, Seaside
Park, last night said:-
"Our had been
behind the line
ed and leave
I o that he went
toward the
to
artillery
of Of of the Yankees) The
n started
field
Here is German .atrocity that must be regarded
proved to the h to the complete satisfaction Of the people
Bridgeport upon the authority of competent and reliable ey
witness.
1t is not strange that Captain Findlay discusses the
with bitterness that is stronger than eloquence What he
he knows And he knows that civilized do not stall
wounded prisoners to death in their beds
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-12
RED CROSS RULES
REGARDING NURSES

Perhaps no question has been asked
more frequently in the last rev
months since the enforcement OF mill
tary rules regarding war services
abroad, than whether woman WIN
has relatives in the Army or the Navy
is eligible for overseas duty. Recently
the rumor has been spread tnat the
ban was being lifted and tnat' at
least in the case of Red Cross nurses
the fact of having relatives IN tne
service would not prevent women IroIii
going to England and France at the
present time. An element OIL truth Is
probably responsible for the rumor'
but it is not as simple as 1t SOUNDS
| The Red Cross is not permitted 10 Sc
cure passport for any woman VINO mas
relatives in the service, whether they
are on duty in this country, or across
the Atlantic. The Army and Navy on
| the contrary, permit nurses, even
those who have relatives abroad, TO
carry on their duties in European
countries, but neither military nor
naval service of the kind is open to
married women. The difficulty IN get
ting complete understanding or the
case seems to lie in the fact that
the average persons does not reallze
that tha Red Cross is an organization
distinct from the Army and Navy, and
that the rules that apply to it, do not
necessarily fit the other services An
appeal is now being made for nurses
Akor serve in the war-zone, and the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-12
ANSON|A BAKERS
LICENSE REVOKED
FOR SHORT time
Max Shaftel Ordered to
Close His Doors for 10 Days
By Food Administrator.

Hartford, Aug 12-After having
had three hearings in six months and
after several warnings that he must
behave, Max Shaftel of Ansonia, hold
er of license No. B 11043, has been
closed by the Food Administration
for ten days.
Shaftel was given a hearing Aug. Z,
by Connecticut's Federal Food Ad-
ninistrator, Robert ScoviIle on
charges of failing to keep proper rec
ords of his baking business, classifying
reports to the Food Administration
and selling sugar at an excessive
profit.
Last April %, Mr.. Scoville found
that Shaftel had on hand an excessive
amount of -four. Because of his ina
bility properly to separate retail
bakery records, the license was at
that time ordered to cease selling
flour.
ShafteI was one of several bakers
who were given hearings on various
charges last Wednesday, but he drew
the stiffest penalty because the Food
Administration insists that bakers
I0pOIlS 1luSI NC IlldUS 41O1ll cSIucS@
records. At the hearing it was adj
mitted that the licensee had destroy
ed all of his original records and
| kept no books and his reports were
| apparently largely matter of guess
work.
The order that Shafte1 should close
| his shop from midnight tonight I'M
til midnight of Wednesday, Aug. ri,
was imposed in lieu of the revocation
of his bakers license and was based
chiefly upon Shaftel's failure to COM
| ply with rule of the Food Admin
| istration's general regulations which
| provides that 1.-The licensee shall keep
such records of his business as shall
make practicable the veriication of
all reports rendered to the United
States Food Administrations
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-12
LEWIS AND HEARST

TT HE PRETTY quarrel between Hearst and Lewis, pub
Usher and attorney general makes interesting read
ing Just now offers adavs to show that Hearst met
Boo Pasha several times and that he met Bernsor the Ger
ambassador.
Hearst retors that Lewis would command confidence
attorney general if he had known that German
acquired the New York Mail.
matter of fact Hearst and Lewis pretty fair Amer
leans One of them pro- German than the other
earlier proGerman assaults Hearst the pro-
duct newspaper quarrel between The Tribune and the
Hearst papers The present interchange Of persag
of program Of maneuver for political position
The weather is hot The war is important The Lewis
Hearst controversy is getting tedious ought to be sus
pended.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-12
improvements Held
Up By Government

Reports which have been circulated
regarding the improvements which
the Bridgeport Hydraulic company
were to make, were denied this morn
ing by an official Of the company. He
said: Some time ago the company
started to make several changes in
the first and second dams at Easton,
which would increase the reserve sup
ply from two billion gallons to SIX.
However, the shortage of labor and
the attitude of the government TO-
ward any building operations which
were not necessary during the war,
stopped all improvements which we
| had planned. The work which would
take more than a year to complete
could not possibly be any more than
started at the completion of the nous
ing projects, as has been rumoreo'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-12
His latest venture was
fsfebTShe0 1851

vocation. His latest venture was
master of the Marshall o. Wells, oil
vessel for Trubee & Co. and L. B. Sill
Imam & Co. The captain has been
retired for the last eight years. He
has been a member and honored dea-
con of the Peoples Presbyterian
church since its organization. He
is survived by his widow, and one
daughter, Hiss Carrie G., a teacher
in the public schools, three brothers
Capt. George E. West Haven, Conn.
Serene B. of Huntington, L /. and
Jesse of Smithtown, L. l.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-12
Summer Candy

Cranes Automobile Package S,
Fish's Butter Chocolates,
Carmels with nuts, unwrapped,
chocolate and vanilla,
MoIaSSes Cocoanut Taffies,
Chocolate Peanut Clusters,
Fig Waters, a
Butterscotch, wrapped,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-12
BARNES FAMILY REUNION.

The Barnes Family association will
hold their annual meeting at Round
Top Pavilion, Lake Compounce,
Southington, on Aug. Is, next. All
Barnes, their descendants and others
interested, are cordially invited. Din
ner will be served by the ladies. Vim
cent Barnes of Westfield Mass, pres
ident; Mrs. Mary Barnes Isles, Wat
erburyr Secretary. William A. Barnes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-12
OBITUARY
CAPT. RICHARD LEANDER BALI

CAPT. RICHARD LEANDER BALL.
The death Of Capt Richard Lean
der Ball occurred at his home, No.
1853 Iranistan avenue, at an early
hour last evening, (Sunday). Capt.
Ball was born in Port jefferson, L. I,
April %, 1889, the son of Richard v.
and Elizabeth Hawkins Ball. Early
10 LIE he chase vsaafaxiassas bis Life
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-12

Red Cross is anxious to have nurses
enroll, but, if married to men in the
service, they will not be permitted to
undertake work Of the kind in Europe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-12

Bridgeport, chairman of genealogical
committee.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-24
HAS BIBLE PRINTED IN 1920
St. Paul Woman Possesses Relic Yellow and Worn,eaten, Which Has Been
 Carried Through Many Wars.

A Bible printed in 1920. the year the Pilgrims landed in America. Is in tn" possession of Mrs. May l.. Abbott rf St. Paul. It is worn and bent from being carried for many years in sol dirr's knapsack az well as yellOw"d and wOrmpaten from the paSs;,.c through nearly three centuries. The hook was purchased by Mrs. Abbott'> husband. the late Williul~- l.. Abbott.
 "Printed at London by Bonham Nor ton and John Bill. Prints to the Kings Most Excellent Majesty, Ann" Domlni 1920" is the announcement tln' title page carries. and the excellent workmanship of th" volume proves th" ability of Its early producers.
 The Bible. Mrs. Abh"tt says. c0,ild tell interesting tales If 1t had the gif' of speech. It was carried through the peninsular campaign In Spain. at the battle of Waterloo. at the battle of New Orleans. and at earlier battles in this country by Scrgt. William Kay of Nottingham. England. Inserted In it> pages are sheets hearing a recOn- mentiation of Sergeant Kay for a pen- sion.
 He gave 1t in 1870 to William Holmes of St. Paul. who was it's own er until It's sale to Mfr. Abbott.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-24
MEETING POET TH0S. MOORE
Relates First Opportunity to Gain Ills Acquaintance.

The pOp<. Thomas Moore. was :. declares Mrs. E. M. Moore in her "Reminiscences" that he was never known to speak harshly about anyone She tells the story of their first meet ing. nt the time when her father was painting the lnet's portrait and when she was d very small girl. Mir. Moore lived some distance from FitZruy St;,iarc. says the author. an., IL w:s doubtful whether he could walk ns far aS our house. That was very diSapIointir. to me. for my parents frequent alusion to the poet had in- at last the long-deslred opportunity came. One day. when I was playing In the square. I suddenly saw the qurereSt of little men in the quecrcSt of rough beaver hats on a very hig head. Instinct told me that this must be Thomas Moore coming to pay the long-deSlrrd visit. and I rushed indoors and informed my parents.
 Of course l was ridicnled. Since had never seen the poet. how did ! know 1t was hr! Resides. he was much too d.rr,i'it 10 walk 90 far. lt wns absurd. prepostprous. Then the front doorb"ll rang. Moore was m nounr"d. and it WAS my turn to laugh.
 can see him now as he appeared to me then. Il stout little man dressed In a tnil coat. with a high collar. He had fasrinatingly clever and shr"wd- ly kin fncr. the face that cheers mems lives and friylltrnS no one.
 Before he WAS in the house many minutes he lnd me seated on his knee
 What is my nanr?" he inquired. '"Tell me. my dear. do you know who I am?"
 "You are Tommy M"Orr." I said with q laugh; little Tommy Moore" and then catching the look of horror on my mothers face. grew suddenly grave. and said with great decorun. "Mr. Moore"
 The sudden change in my manner diSplpasr'l the poet. and he said qni- etly: "rry again. grille: try again. Upon which I cried out with great glep:
 Tittle Tommy Moore. Little Tom my MoOre!"
 Moore was delighted. and the friend ship that had come within an ace 0f dissolution was forthwith permanently renewed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-24

poison gas from Washington, but will have a clear understanding of the war and will be able to scrutinize at least the general system of man. agement."
 All of which has an encouraging sound. Freedom of speech and of the press is now as it has always been, the bulwark of liberty. When Louis Napoleon, who had been elected President of the French Republic. pulled off hs famous coup d'etat and established himself as emperor. the first thing he did was corrupt a part of the press and 'terrOriZe the rest. With the press afraid to tell the truth. he was safe so far as domestic af- fairs were concerned. His overthrow came from outside of France: not within.
 Fortunately, no considerable part of the press of this day and nation can be either corrupted or terrorized. Fortunately. also the people of Am erica have such keen appreciation Of the vital importance of free press that they will consent to no abridge- ment of it's rights. It is true that many editors were misled into sup pression of facts through the plea that to tell the truth would be help full to the enemy. Now that develop ments have demonstrated fully that secrecy was helpful to the enemy, there should be. as the North Ameri- can intimates, a full and free discus son of all proper subjects of govern mental policy and management.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-24
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS

The Philadelphia North American manifests an inspiring optimism in 'felicitating itself and the country up on the release of the press from the bondage of a partisan censorship. Certainly the country is to be congrat- ulgated if a new light has come to those papers which have felt that loy- alty to the nation required them to close their eyes to disastrous incom- potency and to remain silent when telling the truth would be embarras- sing to the administration Said the North American, in the course of a column-long editorial:
 "Wth the press ungagged and dis honest censorship discredited: the public will not be supplied again by the waves of boastful and deceptive
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-24
Shelters In the Stone Ace.

An Arab tribe In Palestine still Oc- cupy the mountain caves. and tribe of cliff dw.llrrs has been recently found in Mexico. writes a cOrrespOn- dent
 The conical hut of the reindeer epoch. built of branches and twigS. succeeded the cave. The main prop Of these earlier huts was tree. around whicn branches were fastened. the spaces between the twigs being filled up with ruShes. turf. grass and clay.
 Man was then able to cut wood with stone axes. to combine various ple- ments for his protection and defense, and to become a more powerful aggres- sor In the animal kingdom. It was a step, and but step. in advance.
 Then followed the third and last period of the stone age. represented by the cavernOus dwellings construct ed of gigantic mOnOlithic stone. and rOOfed over with the rough branches and trunks of trees.
 The famous dOlmens. crOmlechs and similar gigantic structures of stone, hitherto supposed to be the work of the Druids, are now believed to be the remains of the neOlithic age.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-24
TWO HUNDRED PAPERS
 SAID TO FACE BAN

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 24.- The postofice department investiga- tion of alleged disloyal and seditious expressions in newspapers and period icals have led to the compilation of a list of 200 publications which may be denied the use of the mails, for the most part in English. None are print ed in foreign languages. The warn ings of the government have been needed carefully by the German pap CTS of the United States and the chief menace today is from papers printed in English. according to officials.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-24
hoMEWARp eoUkL.

 ::: :;:.:. : :.; = :: ' :'' vi: '
 The fellah in the nannels
 starts to shiftin' Y>r fear that he will git little dirt You'd think thet it was checkers "e was playin'. Fer ey'rybody seems to make a move. An l c'n hear the things thet they are
 sayin'- l know a workin'man the, don't ap-
 prove. Yer I'm no parlor ornament. guess When l come ridin home upon the trol- A sawmin carriage may be fine; but golly! It isn't noted for its cleanliness. There's always mud a-f1yin from the nigger. There's always grease-but you can't stop to fgger On how you look CT pause to comb your hair. Yes fancy people pass mo up of late; But though fine feathers shun me- should worry. It ain.t fer them at twilight home hurry There's some one sweeter waitin' at the gate: There's some one. when I'm comin' home to meet me Though dudes an da mes away from me may crawl There's some one with smile an kiss to greet me. Fer she appears to like me. dirt an all! Douglas MalIorh in American lI'imber- man.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-24

VALDEZ citizens having relatives at the front or in training camps should send their addresses to the Miner and a copy of the paper will be forwarded to them from time to time. The Miner is better than letter from home to the absent ones as it cov- CTS the third division and Valdez like a fall of snow.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-24
Wireless Intuition.

The dictionary says hunch, a word of Teutonic origin. means to push suddenly, to jog or shove, as with the elbow. Hence, a hunch Is sudden knowledge that pushes one into a deci- sion or an action. in short, a fore warning. It is intuition, but of spe- cial kind; one may have intuitive knowledge that could not he called a hunch because 1t does not move to sudden and decisive action. Conn., dence in intuition. needs no justifica. ton; perhaps then. the following of lunches. or wireless intuition. if the tern is permissible. should not be eou- iem1Sd.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-24
Hot-Poin, Electric Heaters and Cooking-Appliances at the Emporium. Christmas goods coming on the next boat. If
V A LID EZ
n HE TOWN OF VALDEZ
 is situated at the head of

AAN AOVN VT S0AACA is situated at the head of
 = Prince William Sound, and is a city of probably one thou sand population. It is the center of the mining industry on the Sound, both copper and gold, and is adjacent to and within easy hauling distance of the salmon grounds. many fresh water rivers and streams in Valdez Bay bring. ing the fish in great numbers to within sight of the town. The city has one good cannery, which will operate two lines the coming season, employing probably one hundred and fifty persons. The city offers good opportuni- ties for a fish saltery, a fertilizer factory, glue factory, a tin can factory and a box shook factory, all subsidiary to the fish packing business. The city owns its own wharf and the Valdez Dock Com pany, which also owns a splendid wharf is willing to give prospec- tive investors a chance for sites. VALDEZ has a progressive citizenry. with good high schools, churches, free reading room and library, goed clubrooms and many lodges and organizations. Rents are very cheap, and living is but little higher than in the States. Many gold and copper mines are contiguous to Valdez. making this city their outftting port, and drawing from its reserve of labor. The climate is very healthful, the extremes of heat and cold being rarely experienced. The mercury rarely falls below IS in the win ter and 70 above is the highest summer temperature. The sum- mers are delightful and the win ters far better than those of the Northern Central or Eastern States.
 VALDEZ is the coast terminal of the government military high way to the Interior. During the summer months autos may reach Fairbanks from Valdez in 36 hours running time, over fine road, through the most magnifi- cent scenery on the North Amer ican continent. In winter teams or dog sleds may be had at all times.
 i VALDEZ has number of first class hotels and restaurants, and the traveller and miner can be as- sured of comfortable lodgings ? a minimum expense. Parties de- string to outfit for mining or pros pecting can do SO at our stores far cheaper than in the States, with men of experience to help se- lect their outfits.
 If you are coming to Alaska the Land of Opportunity. and de- sire a good home town among a fine class of citizens, buy your ticket to
 | VALID EZ toA1xwAY TO THE rs1agaoR
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-24
AMERICAN VESSEL SUNK
 BY ENEMY SUBMARINE

NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-An Ameri- can vessel was one of the three re- gently reported as sunk in the Medit- erranean Sea by enemy subs. with loss of two lives. The name of the ship was the Owasco.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-24
PAPER IS
 BARRED FROM MALLS

CHARLESTON, s. C., Jan. 24.- Second class mailing privileges of the American Publishing Company of this city have been revoked by the Post master General for alleged violations of the espionage act. John P. Grace, it's publisher, was formerly mayor of Charleston.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-24
REVOLUTIONARY MEMBERS
 ARRESTED IN PETROGR.AI

PETROGRAD, Jan. 24.-Twenty
 social revolutionist leaders and mem- bers of the constitutional assembly have been arrested.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-24
TOO SCANT

Red tape might possibly serve as a bathing suit at Coney Island in the summer, but it makes poor winter clothing for a soldier.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-24
Second Can

We will accept Liberty Bonds for stock in the Valdez Iron Works. Make your money earn 25 per cent instead of 4 per cent. If
Williams news., 1918-03-28
CITY PURCHASES END
 LIGHT PLANT UNIT

MT. L. Stover, who went to Los Angeles, California, several weeks ago to buy another en- zine for the city light plant has one which is entirely satisfac- tory. After having carburetors applied which would use the same low grade oil burned in the larger engine here, MT. Sto- yer tested the new engine and completed the purchase. He is now preparing it for shipment to Williams.
 This new unit is of 100 h. D. capacity and will be installed immediately upon arrival, the concrete base being in readi- ness now. It is expected that it will be in operation within week after it's arrival.
 With this second unit the municipal plant will be able to furnish continuous service, and probably will secure the con- tract to furnish power to the Santa Fe.
Williams news., 1918-03-28
NOTICE

The War Department re- quests for immediate use for INTELLIGENCE purposes, pho tographs, drawings and des- criptions of bridges, buildings, towns and localities now oc- cupied by the German forces in France, Belgium and Luxem- bourg and between that portion of Germany lying West of a line running North and South through Hamburg.
 The active assistance and CO., operation of all residents of Co., conino County who have travel ed in the countries indicated, is earnestly solicited in this mat ter. These may in turn procure such material from acquaint- ances residing elsewhere.
 A large quantity of material is desired by the Department, as many copies of the same ob- ject can be profitably used in special instances.
 As it will not be practicable to return the material to the contributors, it will constitute a free gift to the Government.
 All contributions as above outlined, are to be sent or del- ivered to Tom L. Rees, Secre- tary of the County Council of Defense, at Flagstaff, Arizona.
 County Council of Defense,
 By Tom l.. Rees, Secretary
Williams news., 1918-03-28
SEND THE BEGGARS
 TO MARSHAL BURNS

Marshal Bobby Burns will appreciate it if the people of Williams will send any beggars who may endeavor to make a raise in the town, to him for consultation. A brief confer ence with one of these proved amply effective one day this week. Below is printed the plea which this beggar had written at the top of petition which he was circulating to secure funds:
 To whom it may concern
 Beeing subject With epilep- sy fits and unable to Work be- cause of my aflicten I ask you to help me all you can inorder that may obtain the necessary means to take a corse in busi- ness college Anything given will be thankfully received and rightly used.
 Yours Respectfully
 John Emit
 After circulating this peti- tion about town for a time, the beggar entered the Parlor Bar Der Shop and tried it there. The marshal was at the table at which Emit appeared. Bob- by assured the young fellow that he couldn't put anything over, and told him that he was needed before the city court. ''Just wait until I finish this game and I'll put you where you belong" declared Bobby. The young fellow slipped out of the back door, forgetting his petition, and has not been seen in Williams since.
Williams news., 1918-03-28
Building Larger Shop

Baumann-Hinds Construc- ton Company is building a new workshop north of the tracks on Second Street. The new shop is practically complete. It is twice as large as the shop which the company has been using and will have amore com plete line of machinery. The old shop will be moved later to clear the lots on which it is now located, for residence pur- poses.