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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-27
FIRST TANK BATTLE
 IN HISTORY IS WON
 BY CARS OF BRITISH
GRIP OF ENGLISH AT YPRES REMAINS UNSHAKEN DESPITE FURI- OUS ONSLAUGHTSO OF HUNS WHOSE
 LOSS IS REPORTED APPALLING.

The loss of Mount Kemme evidently has failed to dsor- ganize in way the Allied resistance in the Ypres region The line fact has been sffened since this isoed height taken by the Germans and the enemy after day of des perate struggle yesterday found himself everywhere
 Locre west of Mount Kemmel, and Voormezele miles south of 7pres the chief points under attack by the Ger in their vain effort to develop their of the 9ev ous day. At each although the fighting during day. the enemy failed to gain his obecves and today her advanced toward them than he yesterday morning
 The French fought with great gaanry in the Locr secor nictng losses the enemy in his four attacks Hast of which carried him into the village Last evening the French counter attacked vigorously and reganed the place. BRITISH STILL HOLD RIDGE
 The British less stubborn their defense mezee at which point they obliged to hold fast if the lne curvng the east Ypres abandoned Today found them still of the village and holding fast the ridge southwest of the Several hundred prisoners taken by the British this fighting
 There quite general disposition the part military observers to forecast the eventual abandonment tfe Ypres salient result of the fall Kenmel It has been pointed out by the British office that this
 will not necessarily follow. It is likewise observed however that should evacuation of Ypres necessary talk Kennel has not destroyed the value of range the from which stood ou and which have been referred the backbone the position Meanwhile the cost in the Germans the progress they have made without winning than tactical advantage lbeen
 SOMNE SITUATION FAVORABLE
 On the somme battle front the situation has worked still favorably for the Allies The recapure of Vers and its dominating high ground by the British has made the German tenure of angard the souh extremely preear- and they already have lost part of the village ports further advancement of the Allied line night in this sector An attack by German tanks broken the sh fire More than 900 prisoners taken British in the fighting here.
 The fall of Mount Kemme is serious blow the security of the salient about Ypres but to gain complete victory | Continued Page 2.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-27
JURY OUT 40 HOURS:
 CANNOT AGREE

New York. April 27.-The jury in the case of Max Eastman and others associated with him in the publication of alleged seditious articles in the Socialist publication The Masses, re- ported today it had been unable to agree.
 United States Judge Hand discharg- ed the jury, which had been out 'O1s hours.
 The defendants had been indicted under the espionage law and were accused of conspiring to defeat the operation of the draft.
 Eastman was editor-in-chief of the magazine. Those who were tried with him are Floyd Dell, managing editor; Arthur Young, cartoonist; and c. Mer- Till Rogers, business manager.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-27
HUNS THREATEN WAR ON H0LL LAND
Press Asserts Nation May Become Second Belgium
 to Down England. NEW DEMANDS BEING PRESSED BY BERLIN Seeks to Bring About Guar rel by Demanding Nation
 Act Unneutrally.

London, April 27-Following the statement of Foreign Min ister Louden to the Holland Senate that negotiations with Germany Were not progressing satisfactorily, a dispatch from The Hague today declared the commander-in-chief of the land and sea forces of Holland has provisionally stopped all leaves of absence, thus maintaining the army and navy on war footing.
 The Hague correspondent of the Times says Holland has given way to the German demand for use of the railway across the Province of Linn burg, stipulating, however, that no military traffic must pass
 Another demand of an embarrassing nature connected with shipping facili- ties has been made by Germany.
 The Rotterdam correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says the Dutch gov ernment already has taken prelimi- nary steps to bring into force certain military measures.
 The German press is threatening Holland. The Taeglische Rundschau of Berlin warns the Dutch that Hol- land may become a second Belgium; o vN1o oSa1, ~ | tack Great Britain. It warns the Dutch to seek cover.
 The clerical Germania says the Ger man demands upon the Dutch are cal culated to restore in Holland the bal ance of that country, which lately has shown itself "too corciliatory to- ward the Entente"
 NCapt. von Sa.lzmann, military critic of the Vossische Zeitung, says Ho1- land can keep out of the war by Conscientious neutrality but she must understand a day will come when German patience, already tried to the uttermost,'' will end. Won Salz- mann is a spokesman for the German government A landing in Denmark or Holland, he asserts, may come within a range of possibility in order to attack England's sea flank. Germany is also threatening Swift zerland, and may force that republic into war in an effort to attack the French right flank through the Alps Open threats of such a movement are being made in some sections of the German press.
 Qn Holland, Germany seeks quar- rel over the transportation of sand and gravel she needs for her machine gun pill rboxes.'' Her quarrel with Switzerland is sought on the question of the transit of coal, for which Swift
 zerland depends upon Germany. Ger many has been holding up Switzer- lands coal supply in an effort to com pei the Swiss to furnish the Germans | food
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-27
U. s. ENGINEER
 IS RELEASED

New York, April 27-George A Kyle of Portland, Ore, the American engineer who since March has beer held captive by Chinese bandits in the province of Honan. China, has been released, according to advices to the state department from the American legation .- Peking, for warded to the Siems-O-.rey Railway & Canal Co. here. Two other Ameri- cans az.I a Chinese engineer were freed previously.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-27
PORTER SUES FOR
 DAMAGES OF $1,OOO

Damages of $1,oO0 are claimed in an action filed in the superior court by Frank S. Porter of this city against the Connecticut Co.,. Porter alleges he was driving at Walnut Beach and his automobile was struck by an express trolley car driven at a reckless rate of speed and which gave no warning of it's approach. Porter was thrown from his machine, bruis- ed and otherwise injured, and the ma chine damaged to the extent of $700.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-27
TRIES TO COLLECT
 BILL FOR S413.34

Suit to collect the balance of $413.34 on bill of merchandise has been filed in the common pleas court by the Joyce Press against R. H. Houston & Sons. The bill extends over a con siderable period of time, and amount ed to. nearly $2.o0O. of which part has bson paid.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-27
A9 HONOR FLAGS
 IN N. Y. DISTRICT

Washington, April 27-Part reports on Liberty day sales in the third Lib erty Loan campaign today raised the subscription total for the country to s2,113,99S,S50.
 This represented an addition of s7S,O00,0O0 and only part reports from yesterdays intensive canvass.
 In the New York, district Liberty day subscriptions gave such an inn petus to the campaign that the dis trict managers awarded 49 honor flags.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-27
The Weather Report

New Haven, April 27-For Bridgeport and vicinity: Un- settled, probably showers to- night and Sunday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14
"A SPLEN0'D T0.IG"
Says Hixscn Lady Who, On Doc.
tors Advice, lock C7rdui
And Is New Nell.

Hixson, Tenn.-"About 10 years ago
I was" says Mrs. J. B. Gadd, of
this place. 81 suffered with a pain in
my left side, could not sleep at night
witS this pain, always in the left
side.
My doctor told NE to use Cardui.
took one bottle, which helped me and
after my baby came, was stronger
and better, but the pain was still
there.
l at first let it go, but began to get
weak and in a rundown condition,
so | decided to try some more Cardui,
which l did.
This last Cardui which I took made
me much better, in fact, cured me- 1t
has been number Of years, still I
have 10 return Of this trouble.
l feel it was Cardui that cured me,
md l recommend it as a 81 iendid fe-
male tonic"
Don't allow yourself to become
weak and rundown from womanly
troubles. Take Cardui. 1t should sure
ly help you, as it has so many thou
sands Of other women in the past 40
years. Headache, backache, sideache,
nervousness, s,eeplessness, tired-out
feeling, are all signs of wo.canly trou-
bic. Other women get Telief by taking
Cardul. Why not you? All druggists.
NC-132
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14
Acroplanes Moving Toward France.

The first American-built battle aero
planes are now moving in a rapid
stream to France, nearly five months
ahead of the original schedule. In
making this announcement, Secretary
Baker said the first shipment, although
in itself not large, marks the final
overcoming of many difficulties met
in building up this new and intricate
industry These planes Mr.. Baker
said, "are equipped with the first lib
erty motors from machine production.
One of them in a recent test Surpass-
ed all records for speed and climbing
for planes of that type. Engine pro-
duction is now on a quantity basis and
the peak of production will be reached
in a few weeks. Only the twelve-cyl-
inder type is being made" Optomis-
tic as these statements appear, the Sec
retary said they should not be eXagger-
ated and should be considered in the
light of these facts: THAT after three
years of warfare the total number of
planes able to take the air at any one
time on either side of the western front
has not been more than $500 planes.
That forty-six men are required on the
ground for every plane in the air,mak-
ing a total of $4,000 men needed for
the present maximum of $500 planes.
That for every plane in the air there
must be two replacement planes on the
ground and one training plane for ev-
cry pilot who eventually reaches the
front, with a spare engine for each
plane" After reviewing the many OBJ
stacles that had to be overcome in get
ting the aircraft production program
under way, Mr.. Baker said the great
problem row remaining is to get the
thousands OF skilled mechanics, en-
oinemcn, motor repairmen, wood and
metal workers, etc, needed to keep the
planes in perfect condition and with
ont which the machines turned out soon
would be useless and the fliers help
less. AT best" said the Secretary
"the life of a plane is but two months
and the engine must be overhauled af-
ter seventy-five hours, while a pilot on
a plane allowed to leave the hangers in
imperfect condition is as helpless as
bird with a broken wing"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14

tremely nervous; another discomfort was
shifting rheumatism, something l had
had for years. At that time it was in
my hips and lower limbs. | began taking
the Anurc Tablets according To Alrec-
tions. | took the contents Of the package
and | can say, and speak in the bounds
of truth, that / have not had rheuma-
tism since. | have no indigestion and
am not constipated. The relief given
me by Anuric could not be more satiStac-
tory.'-MRs. JOSEPHINE CoRDER RYMER.
WHEELING, w. VA.-"Anuric gave me
wonderful relief A little better than a
year ago | began to have kidney ailment:
/ had severe pains in the lower part OF
my back and across my kidneys. 1t kept
growing worse all the time. when al last
I had to give up-waS not able to do
anything for two weeks. | learned OF
Doctor Pierce's newest discovery the
Anuric Tablets. and began at once TO
take them. They soon relieved me so
could resume my work. and in time cured
me. | have not been bothered with this
ailment since. [ can recommend Anurlc
very highly for kidney trou bIes."-
H. LUCAS, lila Baltimore Street.
NOTE: Folks in town and adjoining
counties are delighted with the results
they have obtained by using ANURlC,
the newest discovery OF DR.. Pierce, who
is head OF the Invalids' Hotel and Surg
ical Institute, in Buffalo, Ny. II you've
never used the Anuric, send ten cents to
DR.. Pierce for large sample package,
Anuric is many times more active ,h2I
lithia in eliminating uric acid.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14
Shepherds JdhronCo TurdayN Nnch

The contention Of German statesmen
that since their country imports moth
ing and buys only of itself it IS there
fore growing rich from the war is not
we'll founded, says Mr.. Herbert c.
Hoover. The case is like that Of the
young man who decided to grow his
own garden stuff. He had been dig
ging for an hour when his spade turn
ed up a quarter. Later, he found an
other quarter, then a dime, and finally
another quarter.
Owe struck a silver mine," he said
to himself; but as he Strengthened up
he felt something slip down his leg,
Another quarter lay at his feet. There
was a hole in his pocket
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14

The great bell of the Cologne Ca
thedral, which was cast from cannon
taken by the Germans in the Franco
Prussian War of 1870, has been broken
up for gun metal Is that not a symbol
of profound significance +? So much Of
what Germany won in that war has
already gone into the melting pot-so
much OF its material gains, 50 much
more O.! its moral prestige among the
nations. And it may be that there is
more 70 follow; more viii follow if
tie ends. not in an Intellectual
cau-..us Sc. tut in TIE achievement Of
justice
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14

Many farmers fail to recognize their
best friends. Snakes, for example, Kill
far more field mice than al the cats in
the land Owls are also particularly
destructive 10 vermin. So, too, are
hawks. although two varieties menace
the poultry Yards. Yet what FARM
er does not encourage his sons TO kill
snakes, owls and hawks
Governor COrawell has appointed
Charles W. Brandon, OF Phillippi, to
be State forest, fish and game warden.
He succeeds J. A. Viquesney. Of Beling-
ton.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14

w u - y u ~
Anuric, the new dis
covery Of DR.. Pierce.
When l received the
sample package of
Anuric Ia ablets | was
in a delicate condi-
tion and suffered 5
from many discom-
forts. l .ached all
over. was conSti-
pated, had indiges-
tion. ana was eX-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14

The Washington Star, in an editorial
OF recent date, ,eontrasted the police
records covering the laet three months,
which we're the first three months
under the cry regime, with the cor
responding months Of the last wet year
when saloons we're in full blast in the
nations capital city. These records
show a decrease OF 1884 arrests for
drunkenness. But the Star particular
ly emphasizes the astounding decrease
in crime since the saloons have been
closed. The record shows a total de-
crease OF SS4 arrests for crime OF all
sorts. Here, then. is testimony that
does not conflict. Chicago, oyefrun
with saloons. is experiencing an cpl
demic Of crime. Washington, With sa-
looms closed. is finding itself growing
more orderly and criminals are giving
il vide berth.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14
Roaring AZ Fritz.

Serpt Martin is one OF the British
sergeant majors who are insirueting
American troops in the niceties of bay
onet fighting.
Mr.. Herbert Corey, writing from
American Field Headquarters, gives a
graphic description of the sereeants
method of instruction.
"Roar at i'm when YOU charge" ord
cred Sergt. Martin. Don't come Slip
PIN up to i'm gradual, like you was
tryin' to kiss i'm. Roar"
They roared
THAT" said Sergt. Martin bitterly
was a pretty little roarl Ack like he
was your wife and the coffee was cold.
Now roar
This time the rear was full-bodIed
and vicious. The men grinned at one
another, but they roared beautifully.
That embarrassment, natural TO
plain citizen az being asked to stand
OUT lll lllS SAHhklN ailS lbait NhSh NV
or before in his life he had roared in
public, had passed away. The ser.
geant's little touch of comedy had done
the trick. His men we're at ease.
Look fierce," ordered the sergeant,
screwing up his face into frightful
scowl. The squad looked fierce, ac-
cording to orders. Sergeant Martin re-
garded them carefully, one at time.
II was all some OF them could DO TO
keep from laughing.
Look at each other a-lookin'
fiercem said Sergt. Martin. Look AZ
each other in the face, now. You
bleedin' Americans has a sweet wye
with you when you look fierce XII.
tens, ! call youl" They looked fierce
with great earnestness.
That's BETTER" said Sergt. Martin.
"Hi'll mykc someihin' Of you yet!
We roars at EN-" he exclaimed, TO
shake their nerve, Esitzie Is a good
fighiin' man. None OF you need new
er doubt that But 'e's a delicate bein'
and c doesn't like TO be roared at"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14

AS a means of stimulating movement
of farm products, Postmaster-General
Burleson increased the allowable
weights of parcel post packages effec-
tive March Is. Packages, when mailed
in the first or second zones for delivery
in the first, second or third, may here
after be as heavy as 20 pounds. Now
so. The weight limit for other zones
is increased from 20 to so pounds.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14

"Doc, my wife has los, her voice"
That's easy. Try coming home at
three a. m. a few times Ten dollars,
please"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14

For any itching skin trouble, piles,
eczema, salt rheum, hives, itch, scald
head, herpes, scabies, Doan's Ointment
is highly recommended. 6Oc box at
all stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14
The Letter.

II had been a hard day. Up in her
own room at last late that night Joan
acknowledged the truth. She was glad
that no one remembered that il was her
birthday. She did not want it cele-
brated; she wanted to forget that she
was thirty. By and by mother would re-
member, and be half heartbroken that
she had been too sick to know when il
came; but by that time Joan would
have herself in hand and not mind
much. She was ashamed of herself that
she minded at all ; life ought TO be
growing richer and wider all the time,
even if ii had not brought just what
one expected. Joan acknowledged that
it was part of her creed. II was Just
that she was tired out, with everyone
sick at once, and all the strain OF il !;
she would behave herself as soon as
everyone was better and things were
in running order again.
Suddenly she remembered some
thing. Ten years ago she had written
a letter to herself to be opened on
her birthday all the girls had done it.
Flo Stanfied had opened hers last week
she had telephoned 10 tell Joan, and
had laughed at her grlish prophecies.
Joan sat very still, thinking back TO
the girl she had been ten years ago,
joyous and care free, so sure that the
great JOY Of life was even then at her
door. Ii seemed to her that she could
not open that letter-the thought OF il
hurt her all through. But Joan was no
coward. She rose resolutely, took II
from its drawer in her desk and turned
up the light.
Il was a long letter longer than she
had remembered what letters they did
write when they we're twenty, and how
funny and childish the handwriting
looked. She had not realized that il had
changed so much since she had left
school. Slowly she unfolded the pages
and began to read.
She ran il through once-twice-and
stranger expression deepened in her
eyes. Had she really been like that ten
years ago-such a careless little but
terfly, so absorbed in herself, under
standing so little OF nfe Why, the
child lived in prison! Just the little
narrow group of girls and boys who
went together-nO slightest glimpses
of the great, breathlessly interesting
world outside, OF all the things there
there were to know about and feel no
consciousness Of the deep, throbbing
heart OF the world.
"Why, il would be dreadful to be back
there - Joan cried in amazement.
The letter, dropped from her fingers,
and she sat thinking but the look in
her eyes was very different.
q - A--
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14
Eggs and PouIry

We will pay best cash price the market
juSlifieS for strictly clean. fresh eggs and
poultry At our office near the freight sta
ton We keep open OH Saturday nights
until O'Clock other days until O'Clock
Can take care of eggs al my residence
after O'Clock.
BENZ HARTZELL.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14

"And why do you want to sell your
nightshirt, Pat?"
"Well, what good is it to me now,
when I've got me new job of night
watchman an sleep in the daytime ?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14
FOR RENT.

The undersigned ofier for rent their
Hotel Rumsey property in Shepherdstown
from Aprl first This Hotel is situated
on the National Highway and has cared
iOr many tourists, being so accessible TO
the travelling public II is modern in The
sense ofsleam neat, bath and toilet rooms,
electric lights, etc Apply for terms 10
NJ b. BAKER,
or
E. II RElNHART,
Shepherdstown. w Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14

For baby's Group, WiIlie's daily cuts
and bruises, mothers sore throat,
Grsndma's lameness 49, DR.. Thomas
Eclectic Oil--;be household remedy.
SOC and 6Oc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14

A moment of courtesy will take a
man as far as a whole afternoon Of
apology.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14
Success of a New Remedy
For Baekaehs, Kidneys, Rheumatism

VoLGA, WEST VA.-rGolden Medical
Discovery proved so helpful and bene-
fetal in my past state of i'll health that l
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14

Under new regulations established
by the President and Secretary Of War
it is now unlawful knowingly 20 give,
serve or deliver to any Officer or mem
ber Of. the military forces any alcholic
liquor, whether such officer or soldier
is in uniform or not Exceptions are
made in case the liquor is given for me-
dicinal purposes under the direction Of
a physician or in a private home in
which the officer or soldier is mem
Der Of the family or bonafide guest
Heretofore only the sale Of alcoholic
liquors to soldiers in uniform was pro-
hibited BY the Federal law. The Civ
ing or delivery to them Of even liquors
was not mentioned, and was generally
disposed OF BY the stationhouse mag
istrate. The new regulations are
sweeping. and hereafter the United
States Court will have jurisdiction IN
all cases in which members Of the arm
ed forces OF the United States are sold,
given or furnished with intoxicating
liquor.