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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-05
Flat VS. Apartment.

Considering how many people live
in that way a journalist has done q
useful thing in pointing out that, who
ever thinks il more dignified, and more
the proper thing" TO say that he lives
in an apartment" rather than in 8
fiat is making a mistake. Flat" Is
not a new word 1t still means, after
a long period OF usage, a suite Of
rooms forming q complete residence
on one floor" II the f1at-dweIler pre-
fers the possibly more eiegantseeming
word apartment" ne must use it in the
plural. The man who speaks Of living
in an apartment" says literally that
he lives in one room
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-05
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

has been a household remedy all over
the civilized world for more than half
a century for constipation, intestinal
troubles, torpid liver and the generally
depressed feeling that accompanies
such disorders. It is a most valuable
remedy for Indigestion or nervous dys-
pepsia and liver trouble, bringing on
headache, coming up of food. palpita-
ton Of heart, and many other symp-
toms A few doses OF August Flower
will relieve you. 1t is a gentle laxa-
tive. Ask your druggist Sold In al
civilized countrieS.-Adv.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-05
Expert char.ty,s Way.

Gates G. Carstairs, the charity ex-
pert, said in u lecture at Yale:
ST hate the professional beggar. I'll
tell you. young gentlemen, how 1 al
ways treat him.
"a red-nOsed professional beggar,
diffusing an OdOr Of whisky and on
ions, stole. into my Office one after
noon.
Boss he said, timidly. I amt
touched a morsel O. food for 4S hours.
Can't We help me out?'
std love TO, friend I said, but ]
sprained my foot on a tramp yester-
day.
"And Z pointed toward the door,"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-05
Find Bio Diamond In Africa.

A magnificent soft blue-white dia-
mond, weighing 3SS1k carats. is re-
ported, according to Vice Consul Sam
uel w. Honaker at johannesburg,
South Africa, to have been found al
the Jagersfontein mine, in the Orange
Free States It is stated that the
stone promises to become one Of the
historic gems OF the diamond fields.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-05
WHERE CROPS CAME FROM

cent; wsst north central. o per cent /:
total north central. Al per cent; south
central. q per cent; and far western.
10 per cent. Total for the North. 50
per cent; for the South, 80 per cent !;
Atlantic coast, % per cent; Mississippi
valley, Ga per cent; mountain states
and Pacific coast, 10 per cent Meas
ured by value alone, the crop impor-
lance Of the Atlantic coast is more
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-05
Useless camouhaue.

Ny brother, who is in the army Of
occupation in Germany, sent me this
little story:
zone day we were waiting In line
for our pay and a German with long
whiskers was looking out of window.
One Of our soldiers saw him and said
to him: Come out from behind those
bushes; the war is over and we know
who you are = Exchange.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-05
Their Record.

An old negro woman in company
with her spouse was witnessing the
parade of one of our returning divi-
SiOns.
Uncle Rastus-Is dis here vision got
any medals?
Aunt Chloe-Go long, nIggahI Don't
you ali know dat dere is de mos
medalsome bunch in de whole army?
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-05
Her ReoIx

Lord De BrokeAPOohI When mar
ried you, dOntcherknow, your father
was in trade.
Lady De Broke formerly an Amer
lean heiress)-True, and was badly
sold.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-05
Production for Five Years Credited to
Geographical DiVisioEe of the
United States

To the total crop value Of the five
years 191O-14. the geographic divisions
contribute the following fractions:
The North Atlantic states (from Maine
to Pennsylvania, IL per cent; South
Atlantic, 10 per cent; north central,
east OF the Mississippi river. JS per
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-05
Exclaimed

She-I think it very strange that
man was made first.
He-Quite the natural order. Money
has TO be made before a woman can
spend 1t.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-05
Mean.

Edfth-She broke down completely
at her marriage.
EtheI-Oh! she did that ar her last
three weddings. It's gGtten TO be a
habit with he.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-05
cutIeura sOothes Baby Rashes.

CGItSAFd SOOAHGS 6aDg naStSos
That itch and burn with hot baths
OF Cuticura Soap followed by gentle
anointings OF Cuticura Ointment.
Nothing better, purer, sWeeter, eSpe-
cially If a little Of the fragrant Cuti-
cura Talcum is busted on at the I'm
ish. 25c each everywhere.-Adv.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-05
Her Fault

''Mayme's such a careless girl"
whats she been doing now?"
"When told her to take a good look
It young Jones, she dropped her eyes"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-05

than one-quarter of thu total, Of the
Mississippi valley nearly two-thirds,
and Of the far West one-tenth.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-05

All clouds bring not rain.-Dutch
Proverb.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-05
By JOHN DICKINSON SHERMAN.

America is the wealthiest ana
most powerful nation of earth.
We Americans, with all our in
divfduaI and collective faults,
are truly a great people. Some
times we are so great that we
astOnish even ourselves. We
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-14
THE TIMES: FEBRUARY fl, 1919

 physical pain,' was placed for greater safety under lock and bar in a lower cell. There, uncomplainingly, he fought against illness and mental agony, seeking desperately to formu- late philosophy that would jus tify the ways of God to man" The close confinement did not long con tinue, however, and soon the distin- guished prisoner was removed to an upper cell and given the freedom of the fort. In his Prison Journal" published only several years ago in book form, he affords a clear view of Stephens the man, his beliefs. opin-
 Ions and habits. In that work he ex-
 presses his great admiration for the
 Book of Job, and his liking for drink
 ing water from gourd dipper; he
 tells how he was served with a por-
 ton of watermelon - excellent, but
 not 50 sweet and delicious as Georgia
 melons" Georgia was constantly in his mind during his months in prison, and thoughts of home, my brother, and all the dear ones there, black and white" He returned to his be- loved state as soon as he was freed on Oct 13, 1865-and in 1877 Georgia ! again sent him to Congress, and in | 1882 elected him governor. He died in Atlanta in 1883.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-14
ANNIVERSARY OF
 ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS

One hundred and seven years ago today Alexander Hamilton Stevens, vice president of the Confederate States of America, was born near Charlottesville, Ga. Left an orphan, the future statesman was cared for and educated by friends and was ad- mitted to the bar in 1894, hanging out his shingle In Charlottesville. Small in stature and of a weak constitution, he was yet a man of unlimited courage in the defense of his princi- pies, chief among which was the doc Urine of state sovereignty.
 He entered the Georgia legislature at the age of 22 and at 31 was sent was noted as an able worker on com mittees and a debater of rare skill AS & member of the House, he favor ed the annexation of Texas, support ed Clay for the Presidency, and was an active supporter of the Kansas Nebraska act. He opposed secession to last, pointing out in many an inn passioned speeches the value of ad- herence to the Union. When Georgia adopted an ordinance of secession | however, Stephens bowed to the pop
 ular will, and & little later was chosen vice president of the provis. ional Confederate government.
 After the war he was confined fol some time in Fort Warren, in BostoT l harbor. Although the prison was located on an island seven miles iron
 the mainland, was solidly built ant closely guarded, the frail little man
 weighing less than a hundred pounds whose life had been one constan
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-14
FAMOUS RUSSIAN WOMAN OPPOSES
 BOLSHEvIST RULE AS DANGEROUS
Mime. EreshkOvsky Continues to Fight For Her People Although Over 75 Years of Age and Has Suffered Untold Persecution.

safety, notwithstanding that her whole life had been devoted to the betterment of the oppressed and i'm poverished people of Russia. Now she is in the United States to raise funds to feed, clothe and educate A. GOO, 900 fatherless and motherless Russian children but first, she says, the Bolsheviki must be overthrown.'
 Tn Russia today there are 40,000 cooperative societies with a member ship of 15,OO0.O0O persons. mostly heads of families, and these are all opposed to the Bolshevilu. Mime. Breshkovsky speaks for these peo- pie.
 Only a few human beings have in- f1uenced my character as has Gather inc Breshkovsky. She never will be broken down until she Is dead and put under the sod. I don't care how long she lives, she will always be the same unconquerable spirit, ever hopeful of the triumph of truth and justice at last"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-14
JOHN IT. CASEY.

The funeral of John T. Casey was held from the home of his parents, 62S Atlantic street, this morning at g o'clock and from St. Augustine's church one half hour later where a solemn high mass of requiem was eel ebrated by the Rev. James B. Nihill, assisted by Rev. George J. .Donahue as deacon and Rev. Thomas Ganley as sub-deacon. Schmidts requiem, mass was sung by the church quartet, consisting of Mrs. John CasserIy, Mrs. Harold You'd. J. L. Hanley and Prof. F. K. Weber. At the offertory John Hanley sang Ave Maria" and after mass Mrs. Harold You'd rendered Face to Face" As the casket was borne from the church the choir rem dered Nearer, My God, to Thee" with the chimes accompaniment. Prof. F. K. G. Weber presided at the organ. The bearers were William Flanagan. Edward Reilly. John Rear
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-14
DIED IN ACTION.

According to a letter from Lieut. Harry s. Turner, who has written to the mother of Private Harold c. Johnson of 55 Lesbia street, her son died in action while advancing O.. a Hun machine gun on Nov. g.
 Private Johnson, who was former ly employed at the Bullard Machine Tool Co. as a steamfltter. left Bridge port on June IS, and sailed for France on June 2S.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-14
GEORGE E. WOOLSEY.

George F. Q Woolsey, 922 Stratford avenue. died yesterday after a brief illness with pneumonia He is sur vived by two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Lord and Mrs. Loiuse B. Swift, both of Stratford. Rev. MT. Nichols of Bethany Mission church will conduct the funeral services and interment will be in Rowayton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-14
WILLIAM CASEY HOME

William Casey, formerly of 1886 Boston avenue, but more recently of the 102nd Connecticut immortals, ar rived home yesterday and registered ct the city hall. Private Casey was gassed In February and took part in many battles.
 Two members of the first gas regi- ment who have also returned to their homes are James Crossman of 95 North Washington avenue and Rod ney Jordan of the Bridgeport Towing Line. These two are the first men of the gas division to register.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-14
GROCER BANKRUPT

Louis Lieberman, a grocer in Bridgeport. filed a petition in bank ruptcy in the United States court yes- terday in Hartford and he made oath he did not have the money to pay the filing fee. He has liabilities of s1,- 729.33 and s1,349.33 of the amount is unsecured His assets consists of stock in trade which he values at $500.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-14

ney, Albert Mclaughlin, D. D. s. Edward Hawley and Frank Crooke. Interment was in the family plot at St. Michaers cemetery where the committal service was conducted by the Rev. Matthew Judge.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-14
ROBERT E. RENDELL.

Funeral services for Robert E.. Rendell were held this afternoon at the funeral of H. E. Remington at 2 o'clock. Rev. Archibald Campbell officiated and interment was in Lake view cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-14
JOHN PETRUCELIII.

The funeral of John Petrucelli was held this morning from his late home. 563 Shelton street, at g o'clock, and at Holy Rosary church at 9:30. h. terment was in St. MichaePs ceme- terY.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-14
THOMAS L COLE.

Funeral services for Thomas J. Cole were held this afternoon at the mortuary chapel of H. E. Bishop at 2 o'clock. Rev. A. J. Martin off1ciat- ed and interment was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-14

Rev. Herman c. Weimer Of the Ger man Reformed church conducted the services and interment was in Lake view cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-14

Captain Bernard Flood, ex-detective sergeant under Police Commissioner Woods, just back from France, de- nied reports of crime in the Aneri- can Expedidonary Force.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-14
MRS. GERTRUDE O. WHEELER.

Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Coleman, wife of Lester Wheeler, were held this afternoon at the late home, Benson Road. Fairfield. Inter ment in Oaklawn cemetery, Fairfield.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-14
OBITUARY
MRS. MARY E, NOBLE.

Mrs. Mary Noble, 1285 seavlew avenue, died yesterday after long illness at the age of 60 years. She Is survived by her husband, Edwin Noble, and one son, Edward.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-14
ADoLPH and ROBERT ROTH.

Funeral services for Adolph Roth and his brother Robert Roth were held this afternoon at the late home, 1423 North avenue at 2:30 o'clock
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-14

Fields containing an excellent qual- ity of coal discovered in Sweden.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-14

T HE Sale Price Tags tell the s
 \ glance the low Sale Prices A. find them on all Living Room mple, one of the many complete ou the most complete and varied lade during this Sale until delive
Arizona republican., 1919-04-17
OBITUARIES
Funeral of C. 1. Helm

The funeral of c. I. Helm will take place on Friday (tomorrow) morning at lO:30 o'clock, from the chapel of J. T. Whitney. The services will be con- ducted by Rev. H. A. Severinghaus. The friends of the family are invited to be present.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-17
WILL BAR STACKS ON
 RESIDENCE STREETS

Shacks' or other offensive building or buildings to be used for a strictly trade purpose in district where two- thirds of the buildings are residences are not to be permitted unless the property owners consent, according to an ordinance just prepared
 'Shacks" are not to be permitted in the residence districts unless the prop erty holders consent to their con- sent to their construction.
 The draft of an ordinance was pre- sented yesterday to the city commits sion, the title of which is: An ordi- nance prohibiting the erection of build- ings or structures for the purpose of store building, lunch counter, soft drink stand, automobile service station, ga- rage or repair shop. wash rack, corral, sanitarium sanitorium or for any man. ufactory, occupation or trade which may be offensive to the inhabitants in the vicinity, in residence districts in which two-thirds of the buildings are used for residence purposes, without first obtaining the written consent of two-thirds of the owners of all the property improved or used for residen- tlal purposes within a distance of 500 feet from the proposed building or structure, and requiring such consent to be filed. with the city building in spcctor before permit shall issue
 The ordinance was read in full and laid over for week s5N
Arizona republican., 1919-04-17
PAVING ORDINANCE
 DELAYED A WEEK

Whether the Phoenix Street Railway company is to comply with the terms of an ordinance which was presented at the meeting of the city commission last week and which calls upon the street railway company 10 comply with the terms of the franchise under which it operates, one provision being the paw ing between the tracks and two feet on each outer side on streets which are paved, awaits the return of l.. II. Chalmers, attorney for the railway company, from Los Angeles where he has gone to confer with General Sher- man. owner of the street railway com pany.
 of the company, appeared before the
 Samuel H. Mitchell, general manager city commission yesterday and asked that action of the ordinance be post poned for one week or until MT. Chal- mers returns.
 The city commission granted the re- quest of MT. Mitchell to the extent of laying the matter over for one week.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-17
TOWN TOPICS

MOVING oFFICE-The department of vocational education at the state house is moving today from their pres- ent location on the fourth floor to room BOT
 SEWING BEE FOR ARMENIANs- A sewing bee for the poor Armenian children will be held at the home of Mrs, Pete Snapp, on the southside, this afternoon.
 ADMIT NEW ATTORNEYS-Wi liam Howard Haven of Tennessee and Morton M. Cheney of New Hampshire yesterday were admitted by the su- preme court to practice in all the courts of Arizona.
 STATE SEALER ON TRIP-R. E. Merritt. state sealer of weights and measures. left yesterday for a three weeks trip through Gila, Graham and Pinal counties on official business for the department
 MISS GAMBLE HERE-Miss Mar garet Louise Gamble arrived here Monday to visit her grandparents. MT. and Mrs. M. W. Morse. She declares herself well pleased with this climate. and will remain in this city until the return of her father from France. Her
Arizona republican., 1919-04-17

yesterday that the employers are giv- ing the eX-service men the first chance at positions that are open, and the discharged soldier who is given a job should not forget the cooperation of these business men and should use every effort possible to make good. It is the purpose of the organization, the official stated, to aid in fitting the man for the position and securing suitable place but the giving of satisfactory service rested absolutely with the man.
 Every failure to hold position, on account of neglect of duty, makes it more difficult for all ex-service men to secure employment, is the opinion of those who have charge of this depart ment of the association.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-17

in which to live and more attractive city. k
 A communication from the chamber of commerce was presented to the city commission at its meeting yesterday- The communication recommended that the city commission invite the board of supervisors and the boards of trust ees of the high and grammar schools to appoint representatives to confer with the city commission upon the ad- visibility of inviting to Phoenix city planning expert and engineer.
 All the commissioners present ex- pressed themselves in favor of such a conference. but no further action was taken at the time.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-17
WIG. T. u. MEETS TopAY-rhe

w. c. T. U. MEETS TODAY-The WIG. T. U. will hold a business meet Ug this afternoon at the home on 227 West Monroe street at 2:30. A full attendance is desired.
 FINED FOR SPEEDiNG-W. Nj. Thomas yesterday was fined $10 in the court of Justice De SouZa. on the charge of speeding. Thomas paid the fine.
 LICENSED TO MARRY-Licenses to marry were issued yesterday by |. the county clerk to Lazaro Apoderado, 46, Phoenix, and Martha Bell 39, Phoe- nix; Charley Foster, IT. Glendale, and Alma Teters, r, Glendale.
 PETITIONS FOR ADMINIsT RA- TOR-Asking that she be relieved from the duties of administratriX of the estate of Cleon H. Sharp, who died March IT, 1919, Myrtle B. Sharp peti- tions the court to appoint the Phoenix Title and Trust company in her stead.
 TAKEN TO ASYLUM-Joseph E. Clark of Prescott, aged 43, was brought to Phoenix yesterday and, after an ex- animation for his sanity made by pr. A. B. Nichols, county physician, com mitment was issued by Judge Frank
 
 the state hospital just east of this city. WOULD ADMINISTER ESTATE = Stating that the value of her estate in Maricopa county is S2,750, E. F. Hew- itt petitions the court for letters of ad- ministration in the estate of Frances C. Hewitt, who died December 26, 1917. l The next of kin are stated to be, be- 1 side the husband, Parkinson Hewitt, a 1 son, aged years; Gordon c. Hewitt, a | sen, aged 6, and Frances E. Hewitt, a ! daughter. aged 3.
 ! ABUSED HORSES, IS CHARGE = 1 Charged with unnecessarily overdriv- l ing and with misusing two horses he | had hired from the Cowboy corral owned and operated by F. E. Riddle and H. A. Miller. Peter Williams yes terday was arraigned before Justice De Souso. It was stated that Williams had so misused the horses as to cause one of them to become blind and stag gering and the other to be so winded and worn out as, to be unable to be used. Williams pleaded not guilty tt the charge and was released on bond of s1o0, his trial being set for ? p. m today.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-17
Local Weather Yesterday

LAeCss m Ie1nperdtufe yesterday, l degree.
 Excess in temperature since the first of the month. 90 degrees... Accumulated deficiency in tempera- ture since January l, 136 degrees. Normal precipitation January 1 to date, PCT inches.
 Actual precipitation January 1 to date, 1.97 inches.
 Deficiency since January 1, 10 inch.
 ROBERT Q. GRANT.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-17
WATER REPORT FOR APRIL IS

Elevation of water in reservoir
 at a. m. ............. 16e.55 Contents, acre feet -...... 693,1S9 4tA 1Sio AOCS s'... Elevation of water in reservoir
 one year ago .... 19765 Contents, year ago, acre feet. 946, 767 Normal flow ............. 199,92O Normal flow, year ago .... Water used, north side ..... 39,520 Water used. south side ...... $500
Arizona republican., 1919-04-17
GREAT WAR VETERANS
 WANT MORE WORKERS

The employment department of the Great War Veterans association is in position to furnish jobs for as many experienced underground miners as may make application for work. They also report calls for 90 carpenters, 10 electricians, 10 painters and 30 steam filters, who will all be paid the highest wage.
 An official of the association stated
Arizona republican., 1919-04-17
WEATHER FORECAST

Arizona: Thursday fair; Friday partly cloudy, little change in tenn perature.
 New Mexico: Thursday and Friday generally fair; warmer east portion.
 West Texas: Thursday and Friday fair, and warmer.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-17
TODAY'S CALENDAR

Turkey Dinner at Baptist Church
 The women of the Second Baptist church will serve a turkey dinner this evening from 6 to Il o'clock. The pro- ceeds will be used to defray the ex- pense of remodeling the church. The church is located on the corner of Fifth and Jefferson streets.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-17
CITY PLAN EXPERT
 MAY LOOK AT PHOENIX

A city planning expert may come to Phoenix and show the people of this city how the municipal buildings may be located and constructed and other improvements made in the parks and streets to make Phoenix a better place
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-06-21
Arrival and Departure
 of the kingman Mails

Effective Jan. IS, 1919 the following Schedule of Mails will be in operation: