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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29
NAME MACDONALD U. s. ROAD CHIEF

Thomas H. Macdonald, chief en- gineer of the Iowa state highway commission, has been appointed by the secretary of agriculture as en- gineer in immediate charge of the work under the federal aid road act, which provides for cooperation be tween the states and the federal gov ernment in the construction and inn provenent of roads. MT. Macdonald will assume his new duties as soon as he can close up his work in Iowa In the meantime he will continue to keep in close touch with the federal aid road work of the department, as he has done during the past two or three months. Steps already have been taken to expedite the resumption and extension of highway cOnstruc- ton under the terms of the federal law. as amended by the post office appropriation act and nothing will be omitted to facilitate the vigorous prosecution of the work The reguIa- tons have been carefully revised in the light of past experience and of suggestions offered by the state high way departments, the standards for plans. specifications. and estimates have been modified to meet special conditions existing in some of the states, and other changes in practices and procedure have been made, all with the definite object of speeding up the work.
 MT. Macdonald will immediately supervise and direct all the activities Of the bureau of public roads under the Federal Aid Road Act, including the expenditure of the additional ap- propriation of S209, 100000 provided by the post office appropriation act for the extension and development of highway commission. He is also su- present and the next two fiscal %s2rs. For the time being, in the midst of the1he pressure incident to the re- sumption and extension of road work Mir. Macdonald will devote his ener- sies to problems arising under tn. Federal Aid Road Act. It is planned that in the near future, he will formally assume the position of Di- rector of the Bureau of Public e2oa ds. made vacant by the death of Logan Waller Page.
 MT Macdonald was graduated from the Iowa State College in the civil engineering course and was en- ployed by the Chicago Great Western X. In 1904 he became Assistant Profess or of Civil Engineering at the Iowa State College and was placed in charge of road investigation work In 1906 he was appointed highway engineer with the first highway com mission in Iowa, and held this post tion until 1913, when he was made chief engineer Of the present state highway con1m;7sion. is also su- Fervisor of state roads, having charge of all highways and streets adjoining or upon state farms, state institu- tions, and the state capitol at Des Moines. He is a member of the ex- eCutive committee of the American association of state highway officials Mir. MacDonald's broad knowledge e and wide experience in highway con structon matters peculiarly zslaufy him for the very important task O. directing the activities of the fedora government under inc road act, in cooperation with the state highway commissions of the various states, and of supervising the expenditure of the large sums that are now avail able for this purpose.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29

In tae opinion of Bridge Inspec- tsH-. Fred HornberEer, the bridge will G1 open For general traffic, July 18th. Up to the present time the approach es are almost completed, piers are all set and the iron work spans the river. In addition to the specified railing along the butments of the approach es, the Bridgeport Brass Company has erected a Is foot meshed wire fence on the western approach.
 A new road has been broken through from North Washington ave nue on the western approach This new road completely eliminates the old Grand street and Swords Lane. Warrenite is being laid on the ap- breaches. and creosoted yellow pine blocks will he the material used In the construction of the roadbed on the bridge proper.
 The bridge from ointment to but ment is S7O feet in length, 96 feet from center to center of the truniOn posts. In width, over all, the bridge will be 50 feet, the width of the road way from curb to curb will be 27 feet Sixteen White Way lights will Illuminate the bridge and approach es. No trolley tracks are to be laid on the bridge.
 The draw is a double cantilever type, equipped with the BascuIe RoI- Ter lift. Each lift weighs B OOO pounds and with counter balances 203.00O pounds. The eastern butmeut Is 2G6 feet long and the western but ment is 511 feet long.
 An attractive operators house built of stucco will be located on the vest ern approach. On account of the all ready great expense caused by bung- ling of specifications and construc- tion, the proposed mems comfort
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29
Napoleon H. Gill and Robert Mcclure
 Awarded DivOrces

Napoleon H. Gill, formerly an en- gineer with the Red Star line and now a United States naval officer, was granted Q divorce from Minnie B. G;l of this city by Judge Curtis in the Superior court yesterday afternoon. Gill charged that his wife deserted him September II, 1915,while he was at sea Mrs. Gill had the household furniture taken away while her hus- band was absent.
 The court also granted decree to Robert McCIune of this city from Eva McClune of this city, on the ground of desertion. The husband said Mrs. McClune left him in January 1915. She told McCIune she was "sick and tired of housekeeping, the husband testified.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29
The Pathe Monograph
 with it's sapphire ball

Visitors will be delighted to listen to records played with the sapphire ball. It gHdes so smoothly, no needles to change or wear the record. Always in beautiful tone and delightful. Ask to hear your favorite selection.
 Basement
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29
S4O,OOO ALTMONY
 FOR MRS. BOOK

Alinony amounting to $4o.00o was awarded to Therese Sock by Judge Webb in the Superior court in New Haven yesterday after she had been granted a divorce from II. Anton Book, Milford manufacturer, The court accepted the report of State Referee Silas A. Robinson, who rec commended divorce for the wife. Book originally sued for divorce on the ground of cruelty but his wife filed a cross complaint also alleging erue1ty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARY.

Alaska was first put on the map of the United States A years ago today, when a treaty between the United States and Russia was signed by which Russian America became the property of Uncle Sam in eonsidera- ton of the payment of $7.200, poo to the Czar's government. Secretary Seward, who had been ilstrumen tai in negotiating the deal, was ridiculed by his political opponepss and accus- ed of having bought gold brick, and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29
MATZOTHS TO FRANCE.

New York. Mar. 29.-One hundred and sixty thousand pounds of mat zoths, have been shipped to France for use by Jewish soldiers of the American Expeditionary Forces dur ing the Passover Holydays. The un- leavened bread was provided by the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29
Appoint Receivers
 For Oil Engine Co.

Iii the United States District court in Hartford yesterday Judge Thomas appointed Fred R. Christensen and Sloan DananhUwer receivers for the Standard Oil Engine Co., of this city. Application for the receiver vas made by Attorney David F. Galbally of New York, representing creditors of the corporation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29
From $25.OO to $125.00
Negligees and Lingerie

New and exquisite garments of crepe and silk in flesh tint, orchid and white. Lovely gowns, canisoles and envelopes" hand embroidered in self and contrasting shades.
 French knot work and hand stitching.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29
AsFRhssARo N5E

Jewish Welfare Board which has or-l dered in addition 206, 900 pounds in France. Every Jewish soldier@now in France or Germany will receive fiva. pounds of matzoths, distributed through the Quartermaster Corps. In addition 22,000 Haggadahs, containing the ritual for Seder service, have al-i so been shipped for distributions a broad
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29
Voiles and Ginghams

Printed Voiles in every conceiv- able color effect. Unusual color shades such as mauve, henna, anne thyst, French blue and the soft grays. New Ginghams in small checks and plaids.
 White Goods for gowns and sports skirts.
 Third dooTA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29
The Silks

Beautiful Novelties such as Baronet Satins and Cheney Cords for sports skirts. The Summer Foulards in dark, medium and light effects.
 Satins in all new shades, Wilson Red, Picking Blue, Tan and Tete de Negre. Fancies for vests and bags.
 Third foor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29
A Fan, 8 Chain,
 or a Bag

There is always a touch of personality in such accessories as a woman may choose to affect. It may be a necklace of vivid coral or shining pearls. It may be bag of eccentric design. Never was a feminine creature but could use a lovely fan.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29

London, Mar, 2s.-It was officially stated to 8 questioner in the House of Commons that the excess of prem iuns over payments under the gov ernment aircraft insurance scheme which provided payment of damages through loss from air raids. amounts to more than 10000. 900 pounds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29
GRAND STREET BRIDGE -Isis1
 READY JULY 15, 1873 What Bridgeport Will Get For Its 715,OOO-Com- plaints of Defective Work Entertained for Five Months, Say Commissioners
 Brady and Challenger.

The Grand Street Bridge physical proposition though the discussion of it's finances has obscured the fact What is the city getting for the $21O0 it started spend @150O0 is going to spend before the bridge physical vehicles nass?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29

It is proposed to make it easier for boys to get into college and some even say that a batting average of cnly .250 win be required
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29

The following program will be rendered
 Monday afternoon
 March, Crescent Queen Losey Intermezzo, Carnations. Adams VaIse Di Concert, As a Dream, Cadina Selections from "Aayime,' Romberg Trio, Selected, Harp, Violin and Cello Oriental Soene, Out of the East, Rosey Overture, La Burles.pe, Suppe Popular MedeROse of Mans Land Cadgan and Bremen Idyll, Loves Fancies ZameCnk Selections from Woodland" Luders Caprice. Simplicity, Lee One Step, "The Navy Will Bring Them Bacz,' Schuser
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29

ed, was designated as Seward S Folly" At that, those who called the region "gold brick'' were very much nearer right than they ever dreamed, for Alaska has produced millions upon millions of dollars in gold and other metals, while her fisheries are also sources of great wealth. The present population of the vast land is about 70,000.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29
California Syrup of Figs
For the Liver and Bowels

Tell your druggist you want genuine "Ca1ifornia Syrup of Figs" Full directions and dose for babies and children of all ages who are constipated, blious feverish, tongue coated or full of cold, are plainly printed on the bottle. Look for the name California" and accept no other Fig Syrun-"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29

Dresses in an infinite variety of color ings and materials
 Plain tailored gowns for business.
 Afternoon dresses of satin, tafeta, crepe and Georgette.
 Evening gowns and dinner dresses of marked beauty and originality of design.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29

Tailored Suits of Serge, Irish Dent Tweed, Tricotine, Poplin, Tricolette and Wool Jersey,with every hallmark of perfect tailoring
 From $25OO to S125OO
 Goats, Capes and Coat Wraps Of heavy Serge and Cloth of high grade A diversity of style from the conventional straight coat to the voluminous wrap which will fold over summer gowns when needed.
 From $2OOG to $137.5O
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29

The Millinery Section is a garden of delight.
 Model Hats from French atel1ers.
 Charming Hats copied from famous makers.
 Trim, severe tailored Hats and comfort able models for the car which will stand abuse without showing it.
 ChiIdren's Hats for school and dress up.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29

These are times of great unrest, particularly among the feminine ele- ment who have been looking at the millinery windows.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29

The men signify their pious willing ness to observe Lent fby giving up the satisfaction of seeing their wives in a S25 hat.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29

Third floor.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29
BREAK IN PRICE OF CEMENT |S RESULT
 IF INVESTIGATION

As a result of the investigation which is going on in Kansas into the activ ities of the cement trust there has been break in price, according to the fol- lowing Topeka dispatch to the Kansas City Star
 Topeka-The first break in the stand ardiZed price of cement was announced today by Richard J. Hopkins, attorney general who is Investigating the charge of a cement combine in Kansas, follow ing a conference with Henry McGrew, president of the Bonner Portland Ce- ment company. His company will re- duce the price of cement ten cents a barrel to Wyandotte county, McGrew told the attorney general. That will mean a saving of approximately $20,000 l to the county in the completion of its program for permanent roads.
 The announcement of a reduced price l to Wyandotte county will have no eff feet on the probe of the alleged com- bine, the attorney general said. It is taken here only as possibly indicative of future action on cement prices gen. erally throughout the state.
 The reduction of ten cents barrel will mean that Wyandotte county can buy cement for S210. Last week Mo l Grew told the Wyandotte county com missioners he would like 10 sell them cement at a lower price, but he feared a big plant" the commissioner said McGrew said today he had not dis cussed reduction with other cement men before his announcement of the reduced price to Wyandotte county.
 The price of cement in Wyandotte county has been based on the price o S1.S5 at lola, plus freight charges o1 35 cents from that point. The Bonner Portland Cement company, which is 1T Wyandotte county, has contended i could not produce cement as cheaply as plants at lola. The Wyandottt county commissioners had searched il vain to find a cement firm that WouiC sell cement f. o. b. Wlandotte county at price below the standardized price of $2.20.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29

turns of the national uark service just issued by the department or the in terior. If the two medical spring res ervations, that are included in the re- turns, are eliminated on the ground that those who resort there do so chiefly for the curative benefits that may be derived from the waters, it is still evident that there has been a marked increase in the patronage of the purely playground parks during the past two or three seasons. In seven of the best known parks, where careful records are kept of all visitors. the tide of travel this past summer exceeded that of the previous year by fully 20 per cent. It is only during the present year that the parks have enjoyed the benefit of co-ordinated and businesslike administration, a con- trol that may confidently be expected to make these playgrounds more than ever attractive through the improved facilities for sojourning there that it has already begun to provide in ac- ceptable measure.
 It is a big contract that this bureau | of government has to fulfill, with 39 parks and monuments, aggregatine more than 6,000,000 acres in extent and scattered widely throughout the western states. Only a small propor tion of these have as yet been de- veloped in any great degree for the reception of large numbers of people nor need there be any immediate haste to secure additional development This will come naturally as the patronage | increases.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29
THE GASOLINE PROBLEM

Today much thought is given to the gasoline problem. Automobile manufacturers, as well as oil producers and refiners realize that a shortage of gasoline will come unless new fields are discovered. In the meantime they recommend that the strictest economy be practiced in the use of gasoline and other petroleum products.
 Tie automotive engineers, as well as the oil producers and refiners real ize the seriousness of the gasoline problem and they are constantly bend ing every effort to devise automobile engines and methods of carburization which will secure the operation of automobiles on grades of gasoline that will permit the maximum production Of this motor fuel from each barrel of crude oil and which, at the same time, will give the greatest power and mileage from each unit of gasoline consumed. All this attention to the problem is helping to a marked de- gree. yet consumption is increasing much faster than production.
 The gasoline of today is not as highly volatile as the gasoline of some years ago, yet it is more powerful and give1 greater mileage. Its use is made possible by the improvements in auto mobile engines and methods of car | buriyation. To go back to the gaso- line of ten years ago would be to accept more highly volatile but less power full gasoline giving less mileage. Ii
 would also result in decreasing the production of gasoline.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29

chasing criminals. He'd be swaying the rod of empire, or something like that
 Detectives, as we find them today, are clever fellows, and they pull off some real triumphs. but if they fol- lowed the methods of Holmes they wouldn't be on the pay roll long.
 When all is said and done, chance is the great detective. Read any book of true criminal stories and you'll be surprised how often chance has won when human ingenuity had fiZzled out Chance seems determined that the mills of the gods won't permanently shut down for lack of grist to grind.
 Some years ago there was an atro- cious murder in California. It was committed by an Austrian officer who had been cutting a swath in social cir cles for quite a while He wasn't a fake officer, either. He had distin- guished himself in the Austrian mili- tary service and had medals on him by the emperor's own lily white hands He was a gentleman of gorgeous ap- pearance and made a great hit with the girls.
 "As I recall the case, he needed money and failed to find it growing on the trees, so he slew one of his lady friends for her jewels The police soon figured out the identity of the mur- derer and went to get him, but he had disappeared and no trace of him could be found. A Chicago man happened tC be there and he remembered that z friend in his own town had photo o1 the Austrian.
 'FThe photo was secured and a half tone was made from it and copies were sent to peace officers in the United States. But nothing happened. Tn, months and years slid by and hi! crime was practically forgotten. Al efforts to trace him had ceased.
 "One day a Texas farmer got sor' 1 because hunters persisted in chasing around his place and every now ant then shot up a COW thinking it was { grounding. He lived in a lonely regiol and the county seat was far away, bu he was so indignant that he made tn trip just to see if the sheriff woul' do anything.
 'He told his story to the sheriff and received advice and consolation and then, being in a hurry, he begal reading the reward advertisement hanging around the walls. He cam to an old, fly-specked one and locke at it attentively. This fellow he sai( is dead ringer for the school teache in our neighborhood.'
 'You can guess the rest. The sheriff went out and found the Austrian of ficer teaching a country school. An the officer shot himself through tn head and so ended the story. Blu consider the long line of chances, dove tailing into each other, that resulted i his discOVarV'
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29
NEW LIFE FOR OLD BROADWAY

The Broadway of surface cars, de- vated railways, dingy warehouses and blazing electric signs is to pass. So says the Broadway association. And in it's stead is to grow up a Broadway of tall office buildings, motor car boule wards and theaters. Broadway casts tis eyes upon Fifth avenue, and enyies the staid old street, it's appearance Of elegance and responsibility. Broadway sees the great parades which once wound down it's narrow passageway, now marching in wide ranks through Fifth avenue. And Broadway has looked about it and seen the reason for the change. Now 5000 of it's people have decided the oldest and most fam ous street of the city must be reno- vated, and they expect, before long, to have increased their numbers to 10000. Broadway epitomizes the New York of today. More, in foreign lands it is the symbol of America to homesick wanderers. Wherever Americans con-
 gregate in out of the way places of the
 world, there Broadway is talked of i For on Broadway is found almost every 1 characteristic of American city life to- l day. Oneo the worlds largest streets ! it begins at a port. The New York 1 Evening Post continues the descrip- ] tion:
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29
Of transforms itself at once into the h

Tt transforms itself at once into the taproot of the worlds greatest financial center. It becomes a gloomy road or warehouses and wholesalers offices, not untouched by manufacturing. It winds into the district of theaters, con- cert halls and clubs, and emerges a street of small retailers. tlpasses through a university, is lined by long cliffs of apartment houses, gives way to simple homes, and eliminates in river crossing and a farm road"
 The street began as a quarter mile stretch, successively swallowing many other thoroughfares as it nosed its way across the city. Great mansions sprang up at the edge of its curbs. Brown fronts like those that to the last gen. eration have typified Fifth avenue en- croached upon it's narrow paving. But i after the Mexican war New York | awoke one morning to find it a gilt tering, dazzling streets of theaters and
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29
Arizona Republican Phoenix Newsdealers

j. c. ARTHUR, First Ave. and Monroe ADAMS HOTEL ANDERSON AND GRoGAN, 26 West Jackson ANNEX HOTEL, North Central Ave. J. B. BRUCE, 616 West Van Buren S. T. BANK corner Mcdowell and Asylum roads. COMMERCIAL HOTEL J. R. COOK, Soft Drinks, 1721 E. Jefferson St. EAST LAKE PARK GROCERY, Sixteenth St. and
 Jefferson St. FIVE POINTS DRUG STORE, Five Points. FORD HOTEL FoRD's CASH GROCERY 1oOt East Roosevelt. J. l.. GREEN Jefferson Hotel GROCERY, of Asylum and Tempe roads. HARDWICK HOTEL, Santa Fe Depot SEM.HENRY, 323 West Washington r. ISBELLA, Soft Drink Stand, 402 North Fourth St. B. KEVICAN, 1o4 North First Ave- F. P LEA, 6o4 West Van Buren ARTHUR MILLER, Grocery and Soft Drinks opposite
 Riverside Park J. M MCDANIEL kersting Hotel R. L. NELSON, Soft Drinks corner Buckeye Road and !,
 Nineteenth Ave. FRED NOLL, South Center St. OWL CIGAR STAND First Ave- and Adam ALEX QUNET, 3o9 North Center SIX POINTS OIL STATION, Six Points. WILLIS STEWART CONFECTIONERY, POI West Wash
 ngton. VAUGHN BROS. GROCERY, Indian School.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29

Only a revolution can save Broad
 way from becoming a memory, it's partisans fear, and for that reason they have organized the Broadway as sociation to effect renaissance. Att tempts will be made to rid its streets of surface cars and the substitution for them of motor buses similar to those that roll along Fifth avenue. Owners will be pressed to clear out un- slightly shacks and substitute for them great office buildings and mercantile houses. Broadway wants to come back.