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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-06
YANKEEOFFlCERS
 STUDY ABROAD

London, June 6.-(Corresponden of The Associated Press) Two thousand young American military officers, who have been detached from their commands in order that they may attend lectures in the lead ing universities of the British Isles, are broadening their knowledge by seeing some of the countless points of interest with which the country abounds.
 London is their favorite hunting ground Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral. the Houses of Par liament. the Tower and Buckingha m Palace early claimed their attention They then turned to the haunts of Dickens, Johnson and others whom they looked upon as old friends.
 Now that spring has come they are extending their search to the London suburbs and to other parts of the country.
 Yesterday numbers of the student officers sought such places as Hamp- ion Court and Kew Gardens, famous the world over for their varied and beautiful foliage Mary of them are engineers, and with q thrifty thought for the future slung their cameras over their shoulders and prepared to preserve for future such bits of land scape gardening as caught their in dividual fancies. But in this they were disa appointed, for the ancient but polite guardian at the Kew gate temporarily collected the cameras and told them Sunday photography was forbidden in Kew.
 Journeys into Scotland and Ire land interest many of the men and they return to London as a rule, pleased with the people and with their treatment. The start is usually ton Saturday afternoon. and Tuesday city ready for work.
 A dozen or more of them spent a recent Sunday at Killarney and. de- string to go through the Gap of Dun Low, arranged with their landlord for donkeys at $125 each for the journey of six Irish mules. When they reached the Gap they were hail cd with delight by the donkey bows who, seeing they were Americans and believing Americans carried nothing but gold pieces in their pockets. put the price of donkeys to s5. The of hcers. after vain barley, walked through the Gap.
 Manchester, Birmingham. Leeds and Liverpool. with their great r1anlI- fa curing and shipping interests. also claim attention, particularly from of hcers who are studying industrial and onmercial questions. while the fishing industry of the North Sea ports is attracting others In this
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-06
THIRST CRAZED GIRLS
 MOB HOT DESERT WELLS.

The thousands of Armenians de- ported by the Turks in the time of the Armenian atrocities perpetrated in 1915, which are shown in Auction of Souls" at the Park Theatre this week were walked many miles across the deserts without water. Their lips parched, their. tongues cleaying to the roofs of their mouths, they are seen at last approaching a well.
 No longer afraid of the swords or bayonets of the Turks, they make a mad rush for the water. The widest of Bolshevist disorders are no more insane than the charge of these wom- en who actually suffer bloodshed to gain a drink.
 All cannot get water to fill their mouths, so they crouch upon the ground. touching to their hot lips the drops wrung from the garments of those who have been pushed into the water by the rush.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-06
ANOTHER WAR
 SECRET REVEALED

New York, June 6-A hollow three inch shell, fused to emit on striking g a gas or sn1oke-like density by day, and luminous at night, and used to transmit messages from division head quarters, to advanced or exposed po- stttons, is another wartime secret which has now been made public.
 This form of communication was first used by the Germans, and after ward adopted by the Allies. A sample of the shel-one that was captured from the enemy during the St. Mihiel drtve-was brought home by Vice-Ad- nafral Albert Gleaves on his return from France.
 According to Admiral Gleaves, the shell has range of about 2,0O0 yards. and is self propelling: Its velocity was such as to require 1 I seconds to traV- el that distance, slow enough" the admiral said, to enable an active man to dodge it, should he see or hear it coming. When it struck. it could be readily located by it's smoke cloud by day, or it's light by night, picked up, a, cap unscrewed and the m essage in side delivered to the officer for whom it was intended.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-06
TIEING UP THE NEWSPAPERS

One of the features of the wide spread strike iniCanada has been the threat to tie up the publication of newspapers. One of the labor leaders announced that There will be no more newspapers until we decide to let them appear"
 While the newspapers have been coming out under difficulties at Win nipeg, yet the strike committee an- nounced that the newspapers could not be published with any union as- sistance.
 The public demands the unham- pered publication of newspapers, as the principal means of public discus sion and information. It is only through the newspapers that the peo- pie can form a just judgment of events. When any element prevents or hampers such publication, 1t inn pedes the public in its effort to obtain a fair settlement of controversies.
 It Is far better policy for the labor unions to make no effort to tie up newspaper plants. In this way they make 1t appear that they favor free discussion. and want the public to have all the information it can get. Otherwise they give an impression of dictatorship and suppression of free government that will greatly hurt their cause.
 The unions have gone to lengths in this Canadian strike that will alarm many in this country that sympathize in a general way with their cause. The cutting off of the supplies of milk and bread at Winnipeg was an effort to starve the public into sub mission that might go in \countries like Germany or Russia, but not in America. The order to that effect was soon withdrawn, but even a tenn porary interference with food sup plies was an outrageous performance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-06
THE RAZOO.

A young fellow wrote to a firm n the South of Ireland which was selIin 2 razors at five shillings each. This is the style of his letter:
 Please send one of your razors, for which I enclose P. O. for five shil- lings.
 "'P. S-I have forgotten to inclose the five shillings, but no doubt a firm of your standing will send one.''
 They replied:
 We beg to acknowledge your es- teemed order, and have pleasure in sending the razor, which we trust you will like.
 ''P. S.-We have forgotten to in close the hazor, but no doubt a fel- low with your cheek won't need one"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-06

last, however. they admit the trips are much more of pleasure than they are for profit.
 The lectures will continue through June, .and by that time. some of the more industrious travellers predict. they will know a good deal about Great Britain and that. they explain, is why they were sent here.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-06
HOLLAND KEEPS LAND.

Paris. June 5-In the revision of the treaty of 1889, dealing with the status of Belgium. including her boundaries as affecting Holland the council of foreign ministers of the peace conference has adopted the principle that Holland shall not have to make territorial concessions. It appears that Holland is willing to grant Belgium certain rights the Bel gians are demanding in connection with waterways.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-06

James. put down that cake at once! Have you no manners?"
 Don't speak so loud. papa You ought to be glad no one saw how badly have been brought up''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-06

lou need THE LITERARY DIGEST-and prove it. Stop at newsstand, invest ten cents in this number and you'll have all the proof necessary One glance through copy will convince you that it is the only sure way by which you can intelgenty follow the worlds news and keep well informed the events of the day You will value, first of all its tme saving
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1919-06-05
NO DoUBnINd HIS MEANING
oorporaI's Words MuHt Have Con.
talned Full Inform4 on Even to
the Most unintel eliigent. -

This weeks story from the front:
A certain company sergeant major
was not popular with his men They
accused him of having cold feet.
One day the company went into
rest camp 20 miles behind the firing
line, where it was en- impOssibility any
shells could reach them. The ground.
however, was very waterlogged, and q
fatigue party was detailed to dig q
drainage trench.
Presently a sergeant happened to
pass that way.
sWhat ara you digging therer' he
shouted to the corporal In charge Of
the sob.
"A grimy face, from which the sweat
was pouring. popped up from the
trench. It belonged to one Of the ser.
ryeent majors most persistent and Re-
Ilentiess adversaries.
sDiggin' q communication trench
from the sergeants' mess to the ser
geant majors dugout." he shouted, In q
voice well within hearing Of the mess
tent, at the entrance to which the N.
q. O. In question was stauding.-Peas.
eon's Weekly.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1919-06-05
SYSTEM IN DlsARRAY
enessnan Government ut Its Wit's End
- /. 70 Step Thievery From tho
|, Caoeds In Transit -;

7, Extraordinary steps have been taken
By the German government to call q
halt to the thieves within the postal
System. II was claimed that out OF
ten parcels sent three would disap-
near. Packages to soldiers at the
front containing food. delicacies and
clothing would disappear more fire.
quently than any other shipments. All
appeals to the patriotic spirit Of the
thieves were of no avail. The per-
centage Of thefts increased steadily.
Finally the government was compelled
to take drastic and systematic meas
ures. The military branch was called
In and stations Of control manned by
non-commissioned officers and soldiers
were planted at principal railroad
points In the empire. The employ
ment of mere youths Is blamed for
the deterioration Of the postal service.
DPractically all the employees of mill,
ary age had to join the army ana
heir places were filled by boys and
kirls. Besides, the scarcity Of food
,tempts many to steal.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1919-06-05
MEAT PRICES REDUCED

From this date my prices on fresh
heef will be reduced as follows: !,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
WAR CONTRACTSTO BE MAIN SUBJECT
Governors Conference Will Discuss Effect of Valida-
 tiOn on Business
By Associated Press

Washington, February 27.-Effect of validating informal war contracts on busi- ness generally, public land development, good roads, resumption of private build ing and foreign and domestic trade, will be among subjects to be discussed at the White House conference next week of state governors and mayors of the large cities of the country
 After President Wilson delivers his ad- dress at the opening session of the con- ference Monday, Secretaries Baker and Daniels are expected to present the ad- ministration's policy with regard to the liquidation of informal contracts. A gen. eral discussion of the subject will follow.
 At the afternoon session Monday, ac- cording to the programme announced to- night, the governors will report as to business and labor conditions in their states. Tuesday morning Roger W. Bab- son, director general of the labor depart ment's information bureau, will speak on the efforts of the government to stimu- late business and the mayors will report conditions in their cities.
 total of 90 mayors have accepted Secretary Wilson's invitation to attend the conference, and 13 others will send representatives. Four additional gover- nors today accepted the invitation, mak- ing Is in all. Thirteen others will be rep- resented either by the lieutenant gover- nors or some other official. The gover- nors who sent their acceptances today were: Sidney J. Catts, Florida; E. G.. Pleasant, Louisiana; John H. Bartlett, New Hampshire and A. H. Roberts, Tennessee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
GIRLS OBJECT TO RAGTIME

Montgomery, February 27-(SpecialD Girls at the Sidney Lanier High school in Montgomery do not want rag music as a part of the musical programme They have always shown a distaste for songs and music of the rag variety. These facts are brought out in state ment of the school principal, J. S. Mc- Cants and Captain sIIrake of the war camp community service, following the publication of rumors that rag music" was permitted at the school
 Principal McCants says: "The songs referred to were neither brought to the school nor introduced to it. The students, don't like rag music"
 Says Captain Krake: ''The musical pro- sramme of the war camp community service in Montgomery is on d higher plane than any city in the United States. This, in spite of the sensuous And AiP of 'Barbary Coast fame-which 'ditty' | have never seen or heard, but not being a regular subscriber to the New York rag-time foundries it has evidently es- capped my notice. However, if all is true that has been said about it, surely there should be a board of censors appointed to protect those whose minds seeks out an evil double meaning who in spite of the fight see darkness. y
 The controversy regarding the rag-time music is coming to an end in Montgom- ery-with the girls declaring they are not crazy about the rag music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28

GROUND BROKEN FOR .PERSH|NG STADIUM.
By Associated Press


 Paris, February 27.-Ground was broken today for "Pershing stadium,' where the great interlallied games will be held in June. The stadium is to be situated at Joinville, near Paris, and will have seat ing accommodations for 22,0o0 persons and standing room for 40,000 more. The plans were drawn up by the Young Mems Chris tian association, and the contract calls for the completion of the stadium within 90 days.
 At the conclusion of the interallied games General Pershing will present tho amphitheatre to the French government as a permanent reminder of the American army's presence in France. The contract was made pjointly by the American and French armies and the Young Mems Christian association, the French donat- ing the field, which formerly was a French military training ground, and the Americans providing for the field, plumb ing, wiring, stands and dressing rooms
 The structure will be of reinforced con- crete, completely surrounding the vast field, which has a 200 metre track straight away and a 500-metre elliptical running track. Within the running track there is room for an English Rugby playing field, which is 30 yards longer than the American Rugby field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
THREE SOLUTIONS
 RUSSIAN MUDDLE ARE SUGGESTED
First President of All-Rus- sian Government Declares Reds Do Not Represent
 Mass of People
By Associated Press

Washington, February 27.-Three possible solutions of the Russian prob lem were laid before the Senate foreign affairs committee today by Nicolas Auxentieff. the first president of the Russian government and a member of the former Kerensky government. who recently arrived in the United States. MT. Auxentieff, whose government was overthrown by Admiral Kolchak in the coup d'etat by which Kolchak pro- claimed himself dictator, said Russia might be placed on her feet again by:
 First-Sending of an allied force adequate to maintain order throughout the country until the people were able to hold an election and chose form of government. This, he said, would be the quickest way to end the chaos in that country.
 Second-Furnishing of munitions, food. clothing and other supplies to the organized Russian government, which in time thereby would be able to restore order.
 Third-Establishing of commercial credits which would enable the loyal Russian government to continue its warfare against the bolsheviki until they were exterminated This method, he said, would require many years to work out and in the. meantime large portion of the country would continue in lawlessness and disorder.
 The bolsheviki, (Mr. Auxentieff said, do not represent in any way the great mass of the Russian people The bol- shevik government, he asserted, is an autocracy and must be overthrown, as was the autocracy of the Czar. as the great mass of the Russian people would be satisfied with nothing less than a real democracy. America is the ideal to which the Russian people aspire, he added, and it is to the United States that Russia looks today for the ma terial aid to bring about the realization of her ideals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
BATTLE LEADS ID CAPTURE OF STILL
Deputy Sheriffs and Moon sinners Engage in Fight
 in Sayre District

A posse headed by Chief Deputy Fred H. McDuff, and a score of deputy sheriffs, is securing the Sayre district, in the west ern part of the county, searching for an alleged party of moonshiners. composed of five men, with whom Chief McDuff and Deputy Sheriff w. T, Kemp engaged in running battle Wednesday afternoon.
 The officers had received tip at headquarters to the effect that still was running in this section of the county, and they set out in their car to investi- gate. After searching through the woods for sometime, they came upon the party oe five, who immediately divining the object of their visit in these seldom trav- eled regions, opened fire, which the off cers returned.
 After being led far into the woods away from their car, they finally lost the men, but located the still. They found 1000 gallons of mash, two kegs of whisky, and two quart bottles, which they say were dropped by the fleeing men. The moon- sinners also took with them the worm.
 When the officers returned to their car they found that they had been preceded by the moonshiners, who had ripped their overcoats to ribbons. At a late hour last night the search was still in progress, but none of the men had been apprehended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
GILLETT IS NAMED BY REPUBLICANS AS PARTY'S CANDIDATE
 FOR HOUSE SPEAKER
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number of supporters on committees. and thereby would have the advantage in the floor leadership race.
 The members of the committees follow:
 California. Julius Kahn; Colorado, Charles B. Timberlake; Connecticut, John Tilson Delaware, John Layton Idaho, Burton l.. French; Illinois, James K. Mann; Indiana, Merrill Moores; Iowa, William R. Green; Kansas, David R. An thony. Kentucky, John W. Langley; Maine, Wallace H. White; Maryland, Syd ney F. Mudd; Massachusetts, Samuel E. Winslow; Michigan, no report; Minneso- ta, Andrew J. Volstead; Missouri, Leon idas Dyer; Montana, Carl w. Riddick; Nebraska Charles F. Reavis; New Hamp- sire, Edward Fl. Watson: New Jersey, Isaac Bacharat; New Mexico. B. c. Her nandez; New York, Thomas E. Dunn; North Dakota, George N. Young; Ohio, Nicholas Longworth; Oklahoma, Dick T. Morgan; Oregon, Willis c. Hawley; Penn sylvania, J. Hampton Moore; Rhode Island Walter R. Stiness; South Dakota, no report; Tennessee Sam R. Sells; Yer mont. Porter H. Dale; Virginia, C. Bas- combe Slemp: Washington, Albert F. Johnson; West Virginia, Harry c. Wood yard; Wisconsin, John J. Esch Wyoming, Frank W. Mondell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
Marine Workers Reject Eight-H0ur Day Without
 an Increase in Wages
py Associated Press

New York, February 27.--.All unions con nected with the marine workers affilia- ton voted today to reject the award of an eig ht-hour day. without wage increase, made by V. Everit Macy, war labor board umpire. in thel harbor strike here last De- cember
 F. This announcement was made tonight by Thomas l.. Delahunty, president of the affiliation. He added that the question of whether the strike, called off at the ca bled request of President Wilson. is to be resumed, will be decided at a meeting Of the utilization tomorrow. At this meet ing report is expected from Frank P Walsh, counsel for the boat men. who went to Washington toda,- to lay before President Wilson the workers objections to the Macy award and to ask him to place New York harbor under federal control
 Action by President Wilson to proven. a renewal of the harbor strike was urged in telegram sent by MT. pelahunty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
COUGH RELIEVED
 BY LUNG-V|EA Birmingham Woman Says. She Coughed Off and On
 for Twenty Years Quick Results Astonished The Medicine Recommended by Her Daughter-in-Law
 Who Had Used It

q have had a cough off and on for every bit of twenty years, I knoW,t says Mrs. M. c. McRae, who liyGg at 20S 59th street. Birmingham (Wood- lawn), Ala, in a statement given our representative short time ago.
 T was advised to get bottle of LunG- Vita by my daughter Jaw, who had used it for her children's whoopinS couGft with good results. I got bottle and be- gan using it at once and before I had taken the whole bottle my cough was entirely gone. I was really astonished at the quick results, for I had taken other remedies but got at best only temporary relief. I think there is no medicine the equal of Lung-Vita for a~ cough, and advise it's use in such cases.
 Your druggist or dealer should han dle Lung Vita and probably has it, but should he not as yet have stocked it., write Nashville Medicine Co.,, Nashville. Tenn, for a free booklet telling abou. this wonderful medicine.-Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
FAVOR COMPENSATION ACT

Montgomery, February 27.-(SpeciaD Members of the Alabama Association of Fire and Casualty Insurance Agents in session in Atlanta, went on record as favoring a fair workmen's com Densation act" and each member prom ised to support a measure that would be of benefit to the working men. J. A. Duckworth of Tuscaloosa is president of the association and Ed $. Moore of Birmingham is secretary.
 The insurance agents were opposed to the bill that came up at the first session of the legislature in January. The agents claim there is no possible manner of ascertaining what losses would be the result of the bill, and that companies would have been afraid to write policies.
 The association members will hold meeting in Birmingham m the latter part of May. The exact date will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
SOLDIER IMPRESSED
 WITH CITY; OPENS
 UP BUSINESS HERE

When Lieut. S. D. Cowen of the quar- termaster's corps passed through Bir- nlinghana last fall, during the time the movement of the troops was it's height. he had the opportunity to spend several hours in the city, and was so much inn pressed with it's business possibilities as well as by it's hospitality, that he decided to locate here at the expiration of his service with Uncle Sam.
 On receiving his honorable discharge a few weeks ago, after a brief visit to his home town, Little Rock, Ark, he re- turned to this city and carried out his in- teEton by opening up a business in the Empire building, where he is now located He is the resident manager of the South ern Business exchange, which deals in in vestments, real estate, and other business opportunities that may be of interest to the people as well as to the returned sol d'er
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28

a refund of money from the Southern Bell Telephone company if the circuit court grants the injunction of Attorne? General J. Q. Smith, who is asking that the court prohibit the company from enforcing the new phone rates as drawn up by Director Burleson. The business men were at the state capitol Thursday to confer with the governor regarding the matter.
 If the injunction is granted the court will be asked to instruct the company in Montgomery to refund money paid under the new rate, which the Alabama public service commission has refused to approve. The injunction is sought by the attorney general for the Ala bama public service commission.