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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-01
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The War Is Over = Now for Reconstruction - Greai
 Things Are In Store for Us-Food Problems
Copyright, 1918, The International Syndicate.

countries take care of themselves. In business and in politics this country did not bother much with what was going on in Europe and in Asia.
 Now, however, there is nothing of more interest to the people oE this country than the problems over which the European nations also are strug- gling. The first of these, the one of most immediately concern is that re- lating to the outcome of the peace conference Upon that hangs the an- swer to many other questions which are pressing for answer. The signing of the peace treaty will not solve all the problems which are vexing the world, but it will be the first big step in helping to restore normal and stable conditions. When the terms on which the world is to live are known, it will be possible to go ahead intelligently with much of the vast reconstruction work which has to be done.
 As matter of fact, it has not been necessary to wait on this agreement and much Is being done looking to the re-establishment of the world on a RVoSS DdSlSs AS IeSlueUL "lISOn Sd1Q in his message at the opening of Con- gress just before he sailed for Europe, referring to what the business men | of the country were doing: Tt is sur prising how fast the process of return to 6 peace basis has moved in the three weeks since the fighting stopped It promises to outrun any inquiry that may be instituted and any aid that may be offered. It will not be easy to direct it any better than it will direct itself. The American business man is of quick initiative"
 The speed with which the manufac. turers and the business men of the United States transformed their plants from peace to a war basis, will it is confidently believed be shown in their return to normal conditions. The ex. | perience which they have gained will stand them in good stead in accom- plishing this big task This will helI l to take care of the labor problem
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enjoyed by the British Tommies but those made of real tobacco.
 Men Of all classes will be there and the man who used to give over the day to calling and going to dances at night may be able to do the same things in France for the French girls idolize our boys. In some of the American camps cold weather is sure to prevail but the wet trenches are abandoned and they may enjoy winter sports to their hearts delight with plenty of the delicious French coffee to warm them at any time.
 One Of the things prevalent all over France is the giving of New Years gifts and in every small village there is a market at which gifts are sold.
 Our boys are great sportsmen and those whose duty is in the country will make up parties and go hunting, for it is said that much game is still to be found and at one camp the Salvation
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Lassies will make rabbit pot-pie as long as the rabbits hold out. Their pies and doughnuts have long been famous with the Army and although Uncle Sam may provide a splendid dinner it will not be complete without the Salvation Army's dainties. These good people have the happy faculty of mixing religion and food together and many a man will come home a far better man through the influence of these Iasstes, who all during the war have provided something different in the way of food almost directly at the front.
 At \. NI. c. A. Huts At the '. M. c. A. huts some of the boys who like indoor sports will play billiards and listen to the victroIas The United States has many bands with their troops and if the weather is good these bands will give concerts in the public square of the village to which their unit is assigned. There
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will be little drilling for long ago our Army officers learned that "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" so the soldiers are given all the holi- days possible.
 In Paris
 New Years Day is one of real en- joyments in Paris, that beautiful city saved from the ravishing hands of the Hun and the citizens will enjoy it to the fullest extent. The French New Years Day is a remnant of Paganism, for It comes from the Druids who al- ways held 8 great festival at that time. | How different will be the one this year than that of 1871 when the Huns were besieging Paris. It happened to l be bitter cold that year. The Seine i was filled with ice and the bodies of i dead soldiers who fell in defending l the city lay outside the walls unburied The most hopeful dared not forecast the future at that dark hour, yet today France has risen stronger and greater than ever and our Tanks who may be so fortunate as to spend New Years Day in that city will enjoy some won derfuI sights.
 The President and the different cab inet ministers will hold receptions ant doubtless our President and our other officials who are attending the peace congress will attend. French societ! is seen here at it's best. The grea
 bouIevards are always thronged anc if the weather is mild, as is usual. the case at that period of the year one may dine at the outdoor cafes ant watch the world, for people of ever, nation seem to live in Paris. Gayet.
 retgns supreme there and this year promises to be especially gay.
 The theatres will be open and Oh
 what stories of the French shows tn
 boys will be able to tell us when the , return. Nothing will be too good fo 7 our boys at the splendid Y. NJ. C. 5 headquarters in Paris, and there wi s be open house. Our wounded will b ? cheered by extra dinners and musica 5 entertainments by American artists. ) Unfortunately there are no "hostes 3 houses" like those of our cantonment
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-01
Elaborate Plans Made To AmUse Our Soldiers On
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International Syndicate.

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 of the morale of our troops will be excellent, and while the New Year will come to them in a foreign land they will have a joyful time, for our own government, as well as those of other lands, will shower them with favors.
 The French are still inc volatile peo- pie of old, and New Years Day more than Christmas is their great festival Of course, our troops will have their big dinner. In some places the food will be cooked in the "goulash can non" as the moving cooking wagon is called and while the courses may not be as many over here they will be none the less tasty andpIentiful. There is al ways ''T" hut or a Salvation shelter near by and everything can be ob- tained there. Letters and boxes from home, many of which were started from there for Christmas, will arrive to cheer the boys.
 Long ago it was conceded by. all na.
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of the placing of returning soldiers once more in gainful occupations.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-01

<~ t1E GREAIESL year in the AZ worlds history is just ahead of W us. Most momentous have been
 D the happenings of 1918. What is going to happen during 1919? That is the question which everybody in the world i5 anxious to have answered. The :. .sUestions of 1918 were answered satis- factorily to most of the inhabitants of the world. Of course, William Hohen- zollern, Hindenburg and those of their ilk were disappointed at the turn things took; but thatll be alright to the rest of us.
 In the maze of reconstruction which lies ahead it may be hard to decide in some cases which is the knottiest problem to tackle. There are a mum Der that will require considerable wrestling before we put both shoulders on the mat. But there are big minds now working over most of these ques- tions. The war has developed men to think along bigger lines and to mas ter more apparently insurm mountable obstacles than would have seemed pos sible few years ago. What American business men and American Army and NdNy OlIlCGIS nave dCCOInpIlSnSu III the past Is pretty sure evidence of what they can do in the future. Therefore, let us look ahead with confidence. That is the main thing, for the world is built on belief and faith and conf- dence in our fellow men.
 A World United
 No country now can live unto itself The war has shown how closely united are the various nations of the globe and that when one suffers the others suffer with 1t. The world viewpoint has come to stay. Never again will the nations go back to their narrow way of living. And this is particularly true of the United States Before the war it had thought little of how the rest of the world lived. With its own vast area and resources it had gone along pretty well satisfied to look after Its domestic affairs and let those of other
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-01

Farms and the opening up of new territory no doubt will appeal to the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-01

~ HE DAWN of another New Year will be the brightest for several @ years past It will find the V1 greatest conflict of all time at an end, it will find all nations with determination to prevent, if possible, a repetition of the carnage and de- struction of the last few years and it will, let us all hope, find in all peoples a desire to live in peace and harmony with one another. The sadness caused by the war has been unmeasurable and the heartaches so poignant as to be beyond healing, but amid them all there will be rejoicing at what has been achieved and the millions of gal lant sons lover there" will welcome the coming of the New Year destined to be the greatest epoch-making period of modern times.
 Policing Europe
 Many will remain in Europe for some time as different parts of the ---s,.t!,aa.,+ will need policing, the effect
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-10

"Don't you see' Mrs Durkee and Al
fred are coming over
Dlcky bounded from his chair, threw
open the door OF the sun parlor and
was across the lawn and hugging our
little friend warmly by the time ] had
reached the bottom oi the steps We
had had ilceiing elmpses Of the Dur
KEGS since Alfred's return. but this was
the first time they had come across the
lawn in the old informal way. Moth.
ing could have assured me that the
dear old peaceful lie had come back
TO us again.
"Dickyw protested little Mrs Dur
kee playiully
"Yes. ma am" His voice WAS deep.
" apologetic Il know | can't hug
you as tightly as we both would like
on account OF this game arm, but II
| you'll call around say two weeks from
now III cndea,or 10 make up for my
femissnesS'
Get along with you" She gave
him a playful push. I'D Ike chance
10 get word in edgeways witt
Madge"
Don, worry abou, Madge," her sor
said impuden,ly, she slipped his arm
around me and gave me- frs,erna
kiss She's getting along very nicely
thank YOU"
Aren't they awful, Madge'" Little
Mrs Durkec uttered the plattude
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-10

dancing, still held infinite tenderness.
We'll, how shall ! 70 about It 20 cure
you quickest Shall ',rca, 'et rough
or get up a Irritation with the first
pretty girl ! seer Either way, you'll
have something TO take your mind off
this too blISsiul Joy"
| sternly rcprcssed the little shiyer
that shook me At the mention oi the
second alternative which Dloky was
playiully proposing. Not for worlds
would ! have had him imagine that ]
remembered what his volatile nature
had evidently iofgo,'en-,lie misery
which his interest in two beautiful
women had cost me. With an effort
that sent the blood 10 my cheek, |
looked up at him mischIevouSly.
Whichever is the least trouble 70
you" ! said demurely, and as Dlcky
threw back hi, head and laughed II
is very easy to bring laughter TO m,
husbands lips these days. for h,
seem, fairly intoxicated with the met,
| Joy OF being at home again. rose Il
greet two familiar figures that haC
Just emerged from the opening in ,h'
hedge between our house and that o
little Mrs Durkee, next door
You're not mad by me. are you
sweetheart" Dicky clu,ohed at my
skirt in affected terror
Nonsense v | replied in A low tore
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-10

<o-inch figured orsandies,
pretty patterns and designs Fine
Tor GUNNER aprons and house
drsssea The quality Of this ma.
tesial will surprise you. Special
~ yard.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-10

which had heard from her lips at
least q score Of tunes, as she settled
her plump little self IN one Of the easy
yeranda chairs "Do you know. ]
think they must have been pfacticing
talk like that with some Of those
pretty French girls over there, they're
so braten"
"Coise. Az. we're discovered
Dicky said melodramatlcally as the
little woman dippled and preeped her.
self like the bii OF fluff and feather,
she is, and then the Two men plunged
into sea Of feminl,ctnce AMI cx.
changed experiences, which held our
interest. but IN which !, a, least. rec
ogniked no familiar name
The mention finally oi a name
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-10
MS1de}'
'H4S!b@a,95IH,sd;7
What Dicky Said 10 hadge That
Troubled the Serenity Of
Her Happiness.

T AN so happy that il frlghien, me.
/ These are the words that my
heart says over and over IN these
first DAYS Of the reunion Of our little
household and my husbands return to
civilian life. For SO many months VIC
have walked through the valley OF the
shadow that now, when We have defi-
niteiy reached ,h9 mountain top upon
the other side. see stretched before Us
the pleasant paths OF peace" and
more attractive still, the blessed Joy
Gus vista OF humdrum domesticity,
cannot realize all at once the wonder
iul bliss that Is nine.
said as much 10 Dickey as We sal
together in the sun parlor upon The
last morning OF my weeks enforced
vacation from school work--taken al
the physicians ordefs--ai,er my un-
fortunate accident upon the day OF
Dicky's first appearance in civilian
clothes.
Getting a dose Of what the Scotch
call 'iey' are you' he asked quilzl-
cally. but he laid his hand over mine
a, he said il. and his eyes. though
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-10

knew came 70 my ears, therefore. with
an emphssi, that ! would otherwise
no' have noticed.
There was little piece in the
paper hi, morning about a friend oi
yours" Alfred Dmkee remarked Ia
Dlcky between pufis Of cigar which
Dlcky had recommended as "a rope
worth trying"
"Iha, so'" Dicky responded lasily
what, his name"
Alfred Durkee took HI, cigar from
III, mouth and galcd at Dicky with
| exaggerated admiration.
"Gec, but you're either well trained
or naturally ioxyw he exclaimed
! I"LiNen 10 him. What's his name
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-10
TO DEPORT
pNS FOR RECENT
kRcELoNA RIOTS.
|ddd Also Plans On Other
Drastic Action,

hdon Tines Cable Copyright. iyl), by
The Public Ledger C0mpanyJ
pADRlD. April l0.-Labor con.
Is arc steadily abating in the
vinces. Conditions in Barcelona
chief storm center, are approach
normal. German agents had a
ke share IN promoting tbe recent
orders. They were found dis
|uting money IN several towns
r 100 have been arrested and i'm
oned, including former consular
GERS. These undes rables will be
orted. Numerous German agents
bughout Spain, whose principal oe'
Sation has ceased. are befonhnp
h a menace that, it would not be
I,rlSing II more extensive meas
were taken 10 impede their &C
f;e.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-10
100000 Belgians
Are Unemployed

PARIS. April lO-Belgium must
have complete feparation II her serl-
Gus economic situation is to be i'm
proved and Belgian industry is TO re-
gain It's feet. NJ Vandervelde, Belgian
minister Of justice and socialist lead
or. has declared In an interview in
the Temps.
The number Of unemployed in Bel.
gium is about 100000, and the mum.
ber Of persons who have to be assist.
81 BY the government is 10000.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-10
lass Will Open
Drive With Song

lASHINCTON, April lo-1hc
i notable male chorus ever Assem-
III Washington will, by a Nj.
ra outburst Of song. officially oper
Victory Liberty loan campaign
~ the steps Of the treasury depart
b, Mordsy morning, April a. Lhc
ru. will be led probably by Sec
Try OF the Treasury Glass.
will be composed OF male sing
from every department, in the ma
pal capital.
me program will be confined &c
national anthem and the patriotic
that make every American square
shoulders and his blood tingle thaI
flag is the beloved Stars ant
lines.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-10
While It Worked,
Other Diplomats
Originated Idea

Copyright. 1912. by Public Ledser)
LONDON, April lO--ln con
noc,ion with President Wilson
ordering the George Washington
to he seut 10 Bresi as soon as pos
slb'c, the London newspapers re.
call the story Of how Lord B"a-
conSflcld ordered a special train
a' diplomatic move IN a peace
conference.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-10

Well, a. Il happens this partieulas
person amt . HIM"
"Well. III bite. Mis.ah; what's her
name1" retorted D,cky impefturbably.
Edith Fairfax returned Alfred
Durkee, and | fancied ! saw a gieam
of mischief in III, eyes he turned ou
Dicky as he uttered the name. q
Copyright.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-10
.Msrryins Parsons" Case Up.

SPRINGFIELD, III, April 10
Hearing on the requssition Of Rev.
James N. Darnell, the marrying
parson." wanted IN Owatonna, MINI /,
for child abandonment. will be heard
by Governor Lowden late today.
Darneil is fighting requisitiou.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-16
ALAS! GASOLINE COCKTAILS
Garage Boss Wasted Barrels Of
Perfectly Good Whisky

Washington, Doc. 16.-TTerc is tho
Saddest story Of the day:
\ very rich man with big estate in
the District Of Columbia has q flock
OF automobiles and garage accommoda =
tions according He has been getting
his gasoline by Wholesale At intervals
one Of the big tank trucks drives into
his place. His garage chief pipes the
gasoline into his reservoir.
This tank truck gave the owner OF
place a great idea. There are still places
in the wilds Of Maryland where bold
and lawlesS spirits can buy standard
WHISTLES. He bought five barrels.
Then he borrowed new tank truck that
had never had Il drop Of gasoline in It,
though properly decorated.
In barn outside Baltimore the bar .
rcls were empticd into the tank and
unhindercd by any federal scout it lum =
bered along the Baltimore pike. caiRe
into the District after dark. and went
it' way.
This morning the garage supcrin-
tendent saw a tank truck standing by
the garage. Thinking it was gas" he
pOkcd the end of the hose into the rescr-
vOir. turned the faucet handle, and went
of to breakfast.
Now IL competent garage boss is
looking for a job and rich man won
dering what to do with a tank full Of
whisky blended with gasoline.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-16
CALLS WAR-CLA|M
AGENTS NEGLIGENT
Representative Graham Hints at
Plots to Defraud
Government
BAKERS DATA INACCURATE
By the Associated Press

Washington, Dec. 13.-Representa
tive Graham, Republican, of Illinois.
chairman of the committee investigating
War Department expenditures, ad
dressed the House today, rciterating
charges made recently that interests Of
the government in many war claim set
Elements have not been sufficiently
guarded.
'In many cases the government has
been deprived of large sums of money
TO which it rightfully is entitled" he
added.
Large sums have been allowed con
tractors through unfair salvage values
for raw materials and federal officials
responsible for adjusting claims have
not exercised sufficient vigilance in pro
tecting government interests. Mr.. Ora
ham charged. He urged submission OF
all claims. settled or pending with the
War Department, to an impartial board
for review and final settlement.
Certain officers and agents of the
United States who were charged with
direct responsibility in the natter said
Chairman Graham, failed TO do the
things they should have done to protect
the interests of the government, or con
nived and confederated with the claim
ant, or were so careless of their duties
as to call for the most severe criticism,
From Secretary Bakers report of
settlements the original answer was err
roneous and the committee instructed an
accountant to review the figures given
by the secretary. After an extended in
vestigation the accountant reported that
the amounts expended by the War De
partment, as given by Secretary Baker,
are off balance from $171 ,5S2.37 as a
minimum to S1S4, ,925, ,93S as a maxi
mum.
Fifty per cent Of the informal con
tracts suspended by the arnistice have
been adjusted with damages to the War
Department. In investigating the. vari-
GUS matters it has not been possible TO
find anywhere a complete record OF the
transaction
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-16
Girl, Is, Who Killed
Father AWdits Trial

Continued From Page One
Edgewood. between Iardley and Lang
horne, at the breakfast table on Fri
day morning. August %.
Argued About Moving TO Philadelphia
The father, who was forty five years
old, signalman on the Philadelphia
and Reading Railway, had been work
ing on nightshift He reached his home
at breakfast time.
At the table an old argument which
had distracted the family for some time
was resumed. II was about the family's
moving from Edgewood to Philadelphia.
The children wanted to move to big
city for their education and for the
many more friends they could have
there. and the father said that the city
sulled the morals and the sweetness Of
children.
Charles Bartel was tired and irrita
bic. In little while he is said to have
sprung angrily from the table. In his
hand. according to his daughter, he held
a half empty quart whisky bottle.
1--WE are not going TO Philadelphia ~
he is said to have shouted, "and | am
going to end this argument right now,
once and for ALL"
Mrs. Bartel. frail woman, was in
another room. Clara said she feared her
father meant to kill her mother. She
stepped back. this pretty fair haired
child. reached for a shotgun and pulled
the trigger,
The gun was fired a. close range. Her
father fell to the floor without sound.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-16
HAYS CALLS c. O.P.
HOPE OF COUNTRY
National Chairman Declares
Salvation Of U. S. Rests
With Party
LAUDS WORK OF CONGRESS-

Detroit. Mich. Dec. Maintain
ing that the nation is as unprcpared for
peace Ms it was for war. Chairman Will
H. Hays. addressing the Republican
state central committee here this after
noon, declared it has become apparent
tho Republican party Is the country 5
only salvation,
The strctest individual economy con
sistent with the proper development OF
present day needs was urged by the M =
tional chairman. "Thc special session
of Congress Just closed saved the ma -
ti0n 4 billion dollars, and il nothing else
had been accomplished by Republican
control except this" he said. lit would
warrant an Overwhelming victory next
year.
Concerning legislation MIR. Hays de
clarcd:
There must be strong federal reg
ulation, but not government owner
ship. Taxes which kill initiative must
not be levied y lie advocated a large
inheritance tax. adding that adequate
taxes must be- provided by careful leg
islation, wv edo not propose, how -
ever" he continued, ''to permit the use
Of the war 3s an excuse for every
thing.
Legislation for the bcttcrmcrt Of the
laborinE group. which. he said, was the
salvation of the country through tho
crisis encountered. was promised by the
national chairman. Labor of this
country is entitled to and will receive
fair representation in all the councils
of the nation" hc added.
Mr. Hays closed with an appeal for
the patriotism of Abraham Lincoln
and Theodore Roosevelt. -