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The Washington times., 1914-08-13
. penetrated the German

charge wE.,.. penetrat,d the German
front
Tn, ..d-to-irand fighting was most
seve. and the losses very heavy, al
though the number has been carefully
concealed. One entire German battery
IS claimed TO have been DESTROYED and
several of the guns actually captured
at the point of the bayonet The
lighting continues near this point
Official advices conceraing the German
hombardment of Pont-a- -Mousson YES.
Terdsy say that at least a hundred
shells from the German heavy artil.
lery' fell in the town and that scores
were killed and injured. One of the
dead IS the Belgian consul general.
There was no infantry attack and no at
tempt was made to occupy the town.
Font-a-Mousson is in the department of
Meurthe-et-Mo
The war Office declared that the loss
CT life was very heavy, and that a large
portion of the town has been destroyed.
The French war office declares the
french column in Alsace inflicted heavy
losses on the Germans. The Germans
attacked on the night of August 10. The
french drew back, enticing q further
advance by the German troops. They
4fu Nit DdSh u punt WnGTo
Trench re-enforcements were waiting,
and two days later, with the French
achievements, gave battle. war Of
fee dispatches say the Germans were
driven back beyond the point of first
contact, Spincourt, suffering heavy
losses.
, Here Is London's Report.
The official press bureau. in Lon
Con. in reviewing fhe operations on
the Continent, insists that the Ger
man attempts to penetrate the French
Belgian line have uniformly failed.
Fhe statement follows:
An engagement has occurred north
west OF Hasselt between Belgian cav
6Iry, supported by infantry, and the
German second cavalry division, sup
ported by a battalion of infantry and
twelve guns The fourth cavalry di-
ward Jodoigne. but no German in
Santry is known to be on the left
bank of the Meuse except those above
mentioned.
a battalion of Germans is reported
30 be entrenched near Wise. The Ger
Inans are planting heavy batteries
& orth of Liege and have constructed a
= yemporary railroad between Wise and
hamburg, parallel to the frontier of
in the Netherlands. The
Germans are throwing UP entrench-
and Houfalize form the points
"n the western frontier region held
ly the German cavalry.
The German cavalry is moving
eastward through the Ourthe valley
The French retreat from Muelhausen
: Alsace was well carried out in the
: ace OF the fact that the opposing
4 ierman forces were in proportion to
our Germans to one Frenchman.
The Washington times., 1914-08-13

1t is possible today to form fairly
definite idea of the relative positions
of the two great armies facing each
other over the borders of Belgium and
Luxembourg. The. Germans have con-
centrated most of their field troops
probably about 100000 combatants,
along a seventy-five-mile line, running
from twenty miles above Liege to the
Luxembourg line at Treves.
For this army. three possible ways OF
enterin. France exist 1t can move
its left wing, it's advance guard. and
proceed bv way OF Luxembourg, or II
can move its center forward and reach
France between the Meuse river and
Luxembourg, or, finally. 1t can adhere
to its original plan of crossing Bel
gium and emerge west of Lille.
The probability is that the last way
IL the route that will be taken. but
the French general staff cannot kho"
this for certainty.
This gives the German forces
strategic advantage. Not knowing posi-
tiyely where the huge massed attack
will be delivered. the allies must guard
the three possible approaches. compell-
inc them to distribute their forces along
a line of $50 miles, twice the lehsth oi
the German concentration.
The position of Germany is compar-
able to a football eleven holding the
ball for a massed run down 'Ee Beiu'
with three goals before them, sny one
OF which they may select a. their OBJ
jective.
Why Liege Is Necessary.
Suggestions are made that the Ger
MANY NAV move through Belgium to-
ward Waterloo and Brussels. with their
whole first line strength without subdu-
ing LieGe and Namur. Such an ad-
vance would be justified only II Ger
MANY were the victor in the utanlc
battle that would follow on Belgian soil.
IL the Kaiser's forces were broken and
were compelled TO retreat. the retire-
ment across the Meuse river In lace OF
the Liege and Namur forts. supported
by the secondary defenses al Huy.
would probably develop into disaster.
The alternative to this line of retreat
would be an invasion OF Holland, with
all the possibilities of military and dip
lomatic complications thus "ntailed.
1t isn't necessary for Germany TO
capture Liege and NamTr before her
troops can proceed. The possibility of
a retreat is the point OF consideration
that is compelling the Germans 10 delay
for precious days at the Meuse river.
Alsace and Sentiment.
Frances advance through Alsace has
doubtless been halted by tremendous
massing Of Germany's forces in the
north. The French hold an area OF
perhaps $50 square miles in Southern
AIsscc. II has no military value for
them. but the sentimental effect of re-
tanning a foothOld in the lost province
will be felt wherever the rival armies
clash.
The clearing of the Atlantic steam
ship line of hostile German warships
The Washington times., 1914-08-13
King of Greece Strives
To Avoid Part in War

ATHENS. Aug. 13.-The King today
called a council OF the cabinet and all
OF the living former ministers TO decide
on the future of Greecs
The pressure to participate in the
present war is very great. but 1t is un-
derstood that the King desires to re-
main neutral. at least for the present
The Washington times., 1914-08-13
WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District of Co.
lumbia-Fair tonight and Friday: slight
ly warmer Friday.
Alphabetically fair tonight and
Friday; warmer in west portion tonight:
slightly warmer Friday; gentle shifting
winds.
Virginia-Generally fair tonight and
Friday, cooler in southeast portion to-
night: gentle to moderate northesst
winds.
The temperature TODAY as registered
at the United States Weather Bureau
aud Affeck's:
The Washington times., 1914-08-13
Three Paths Open Before
German Invading Force

by the Frenchs and English within a
fortnight, is a. demonstration of high
naval efficiency. The distance across
the Atlantic is about the same as the
distance from New York to San Fran
isco. Imagine the difficulties that
would confront a dozen or so motor
cars with an average speed OF twenty
to twenty-five miles an hour trying to
keep three or four other motor-cars
from holding up transcontinental trains.
The Washington times., 1914-08-13


OF Sveaborg and Helsingfors, Finland,
have been odered to leave as a bat
tie or a bombardment Is believed 10
be imminent.
PARIS, Aug. 13-An official state
ment charging that Germans dis
quised as Belgians shot and wounded
Frenchmen at Mezieres was issued
by the war office today. 1t is
charged that the Germans wore uni
forms of Belgians killed in battle.
PARIS, Aug. 13.-The road from
Liege to Louvain, where the Belgian
army Is mobilizing, has been bloln
up by the Germans, the French war
office announces.
BERLIN. Aug. 13.-Ten French Of
ficers, 500 men, four guns. and many
rifles have been captured at Muel-
hausen. At Legarde, 1000 prisoners
were taken. They belonged entirely
to two French regiments.
NISH, Aug. 13.-The Austrian bonn
bardment OF Belgrade was continued
today. The Serbs and Montenegrins
are cooperating against Bosnia
Gorashda is being shelled by the
Servian artillery. Three allied col
urnns are moving into Bosnian ter
ritory.
ROME, Aug. 13.-Italy's demand
for reparation for the destruction or
The Washington times., 1914-08-13
SERVICE IS RESUMED
BYSTEAMSH|P LINES
Several Washingtonians Are on
Their Way Home, While
Others Are Also Safe.

| All Americans now in Europe who are
desirous of returning TO this country
should be landed in America not later
than October l. according to present es-
Inmates Of steamship agents in this city.
With the resumption OF service by the
| Cunard line. all the English lines are
| now maintaining regular sailings from
| both sides, and from American ports
| there is no increase in the rates indi-
Gated in the published tariffs.
In addition to the English. the French
lines are only slightly interrupted in
their sailings, and not only Is the sched-
but three additional sailings have been
announced from Naples These sailings
are from Naples, as follows: August Is,
& s. San Giovanni: August Is, San
Giorkio, and August 10, the San Gugiiel-
mas.
Supplementing these sai'ings, the
United States Government has author
lied its foreign representatives TO cnar-
ter vessels where the conditions seem
to necessitate such a course. although
it is confidently believed by the state
Department that all Americans Will be
perfectly safe II they cannot return to
this country, despite the existence OF
war.
Two More Washingtonians.
In the final installment of names OF
Americans who have registered in Lon
don. as cabled from that city, there
appear but two names OF those whose
names appear in the Washington direc-
tories. They are Mrs. Sarah Agnes
Wallace. u teacher in the Business High
School. who resides at 3nA Newark
street northwest. and Alice c. Wood, of
1868 Kenyon street. Mrs. Wallace had
been in Germany. and the school au-
thorities were surprised as well as
pleased to learn she had reached Lon
don.
In the cabled lists the names of DR..
Ander Won Coboly, May Warden. and
Mary Ashby Warden were given as be-
ing from this city, but their names do
not appear in the directory. A supple
mental list of Americans now in Lon
don will be cabled today.
The State Department has been ad-
vised that Theodore p. Noyes. wife and
son: Miss Ethel Norris and Miss Nancy
johnson, of this city, are passengers on
the Italian liner Principe udine, which
sailed from Genoa yesterday, and is
due in New York August 25.
Mr. and Mrs. Cans Sail.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Cans are also re-
ported to be en- route home, having
abandoned their contemplated tour upon
arriving in Liverpool on the Carpathia
last Friday, and learning Of the eNten-
sion of the war zone.
Efforts are being made to locate John |
B. Smallwood, of the Washington Star, |
and Ralph Graves. of the Post. who |
are spending their vacations in Europe, |
and who were last heard from in Berne, |
Switzerland, July %.
Mr. and Mrs. William Corcoran
Eustis and children are in London, |
where they arrived Monday from Hayre
The whereabouts of Justice Seth |
of the District Court OF Ap-
peals, and Mrs. Shepard is still un-
known, although they were last heard |
from ir Heidelberg. at the start of the
war.
The Washington times., 1914-08-13
Our Telephone Employees
Selected

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Each selected with the idea of bringing telephone
business those who capable doing the best work in the service of the
public.
Trained
employees thoroughly this training
foundation promotions positions
We maintain school for where they taught the details
telephony and paid while they learning
Skilled
The work furnishing telephone calls skill
The piy with which calls handled
kul which telephones installed houses and offices
evidences of this training.
Contented
illness accident the depending
This provides accident disability benefits
Employees make contribution of kind o
Loyal
Almost daily incidents that evidence of marked loyalty
1t unusual when that calls
work have nemen nse and other
poyees voluntarily telephone their managers
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-20
FIGHTING GALLANTLY
 BESIDE ALLIES TO ILLUSTRATE
 SEIzING OF PORTS ON CHANNEL
Battle Line Has Now Extended Dis- tance of 37O Miles from the North Sea to Switzerland===Russians Re port Repulse of Troops Attempt ing to Cross River San

of ed extreme right wing of the German skirt the English Channel with the supposed object of finding route Paris indicated official this afternoon which Belgian army ing it's position the river Yser.
 Further action, the statement adds, is being fought the allies of gium Ypres the wing Channel where it is being supported by British naval forces
 Along the of 360 mile the North Switzerland where the defenders invaders have been enrenched for 37 days the only activity fighting goes necessarily principally vicinity des Romanes
 French batteries at st AIhieI Verdun report destroyed battery German artillery which had been particularly active in sweeping the French sitions
 There is dearth from sources cOncernng f6e operations Emperor Williams forces either in France Russia,
 huge conflict in progress along the Vistua Despatches from Perogad declare that after
  back their main positions line from Skier newiece Sandomid the GaIician border.
 reports that the efforts of the
 occupation of Yap of the Caroline Islands, gives Japan cable station which Malay Archipelago. TOio officially after under ashore point south of Eia by the Japenese b0cading sua the S9O, according to message from Ts1ng uhic the Japanese cruiser Takachilo
 Bucharest Rumania, by or Berlin, iterae earlier reports big engage ment hasb been fought in the Black Sea-
 James American ambassador at Berlin, has succeeded arranging the release of all Engisnen in Gerany years age King George and Queen Mary returned to London today from sandringham.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-20

Berlin, Oct, 2o-By wireless to Say yr11e, l.. Tt was officially stated here today that the British new sub marine E-s was sunk on Sunday, Oct Is, by German warships in the North Sea-
 Harwieh, Oct. 2o-Via London, 5:07 D. mt is reported here that the Hol- 1and-Amerfcan line steamer Potsdam struck mine in the North Sea, last night and was crippled by the result ant explosion.
 Paris, Oct 2o-The French war of the gave out an official announcement this afternoon as follows:
 'In Belgium, in spite of violent at tacks of the enemy the Belgian army has held it's position on the line of the river Yser.
 'sThere have been other actions in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-20
PHILLIPS REPEATS
 i'HOLD-UP" CHARGE
Says Full Story Will Be Given To Voters Before Election.
Special to the Farmer. )

Meriden, Oct. 20-At a big Democrat ic a. rally here last night, Secreary of State Albert Phillips repeated his recent charges that a New Britain corporation was held up'' for $1,- 800 during a Republican legislature before a favorable report could be obtained on a certain bill.
 s'f do not take back one word that safd,'' the secreary declared. stOn the contrary, promise the Republi- can leaders and editors who now seem so anxious to get at the full details that a complete story of the transac- ton will be laid before the voters prior to election day
 Secretary Phillips was followed by Congressman Pat Harrison of Mis- sissippi, who praised the Democratic national administration, and paid a compliment to the record of Congress- man Thomas L. Reilly. Representa- tive Lynn w. Wilson opened the rally with an interesting address on state affairs. MT. Wilson said:
 "A man ought to vote according to conscious, which is another way e1 saying that he ought to vote for that he believes will do his country the most good.
 The Democratic party Is aauch Like an army. It has its high and minor officers, it's corporals, it's rank and file. It has some measure of discipline, and
 eContinued on Page sl
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-20
aAviD s. JORDAN,
 NOTED EDUCATOR,
 TO LECTURE HERE
If,FranceIlor of Leland Stanford will Be Brought Here By
 Business Men.


 Dr. David Starr Jordan noted eau kcafor. and chanceI1or of the Leland IEausord Junior University of Cahfor- mia. will appear before the Bridgeport lBusiness Mens association in this tctty on November g, and lecture on tthe influence Of 4he European war upon hhe business and financial conditions lin this counfTy.
 The noted educator will make six kweeka tour of the east and during tt113s t1nna will speak at only the laIg- est cit5es. Believing a series of four necturea in New York Dr. Jordan VIII appear in Bridgeport, and then con Hinqe through New England.
 Dr. Jordan returned from the war stricken gone in England and Europe the latter part of september. after if heen months spent in securing data upon existing conditions in Europe. sWh11e there, he had opportunity to zee fizst hand, the conditions lead hng up to the war. and later to view the European situation at the present itime.
 His lecture will prove intensely in feresdng to Bridgeport business men, land 1t is thought tha& Dr. Jordan, ow- kng to the time spent in Europe Eill be able to extend valuable sugges- hions to trade extension.
 Secreary Paul Miller of the associa- Etioxa, wired to pr. Jordan that a lec- fure would be arranged whom he ap- peaEB in Bridgeport. No arrange nnents have yet been completed, but Hhe association is planning to secure one of the large theaters or a largo hall for the event.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-20
E. K. NICHOL SON
 AGAIN HEAD OF
 CONN. BAPTISTS
Bridgeport Man Is Reelected at Big Convention in Hart
 ford Today.
MISSIONARY WORK
 HARD HIT BY WAR
Trustees Submit Interesting Report on Effect of Strug-
 gle in Europe

Hartford, Oct 2o.---A very large aa1- dfence was present at the First Bap- tist church this forenoon for the open ing session of the second day of the Connecticut Baptist convention At g o'clock the Young Peoples organ11a- ton resumed it's meeting.
 At 10 o'clock the 91st annual meet ing of the convention was called to order by President B. K Nicholson Of Bridgeport The welcome to Hartford yvas by the Rev. Dr. HerbeEt Judson White, pastor of the church
 Oh7cers were elected as follows:
 President Edward K. Nicholson, Bridgeport; inst vice-presidenf, Q. F. EWalker, New Haven: second yfce-pres- sident Rev. E. B. SIoat. WaterbuTy; secretary, Rev. A B. Coates. Hart ford; treasurer, C. D. Fu'for, I1arrnoIsu' auditor, e. H. Hh1ll. New London; trsLs- icancies were the Rev. George M. Msr- sston and Deacon D. w. Phillips. Eff teen trustees were chosen for three years.
 The effect of the European war on the work Of the Baptist convention. I the need of a. more careful consldera- ton of income in connection with the nlanninx of it's activities and the 1 working out Of the newly adopted plan of voluntary contributions by the churches. instead of the paying of a lsDec1fic apport1onment. were Niscuss- l ed in the report of the trustees
 The report stated that there had S7,een no decrease in the interest or in the importance of the work of the
 (Continued on Page 3.l
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-20
PHELAN SUGGESTS
 RAILROAD BUILD
 BRIDGES IN YARDS
Urges Safety Devices to,PrOtect Employees in Verdict on
 Death Here.

Recommending that the Public U&ili- ties ConIniSsion take measures 70 cause the erection of tunnels or over head bridges in railroad yards of the state for the safety of employees, Cor oner John J. PheIan rendered a yer dict of accidental death in the case of Engineer Albert Merritt, of 1856 Main street, who was run over in the South End yards of the New Haven rail road Friday evening.
 The crew of the switch engine that crushed Merritte to death was ab- solved.
 In making his finding Coroner PhG> Ian declares that it is essential that the railroads take some precautions for the safety of employees. In cor ducting his investigation, he found that nearly 300 employees must cross the tracks several times daily
 In order that the lives be protected mission should order the erection of either underground tunnels or over head bridges for the use of employees or others who must transgress upon the property. He believes that tho initial cost will be saved in the lessen ing of damage suits
 Engineer F. J. McDonough of New Haven and Fireman Arthur Barnch of Stratfofd testified that, so obscured was their vision because of the storm they were unable to see Merritt until they were upon him. Their testimony was corroborated by Fireman Charles Ward of West Haven, who had shout ed in warning to Merritt, Switchtender William A. Langley, and Yardmen nue, Harold E. White of 106o stratford avenue, and James H. Dugan of 140S l Main street who were riding upon the tender of the locomotive.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-20
WAR COST TO BE
 FIFTEEN BILLIONS
 IN YEAR, HE SAYS
Financial Expert Presents His Views at Railroad Rate
 Hearing.

Washington, oct. Chickering's upon the request of eastern railroads for an increase in freight rates. were con- tinued by the interstate commerce commission today. President Willard of the Baltimore & Ohio, who made the opening statement for the carriers, uatfon of his cross examination. Chas. A. Conant, of New York, financial ex- pert, who was to follow, had prepared a statement in which he discussed fi- nancta1 conditions as affected by the European war particularly as related to American rai1road securities. He estinhted the cost of the war, if it continued, approximately a year, at not much less than fifteen billion dol lars.
 "The demand for capital, for purely war purposes, and for the settlements nant, will be so great as to absorb an amount equal to the entire savings or investments made in all civilized countries for a period of several years
 Continuing MT. Conant said that the sale of the American market of rail- way and industrial securities now out standing to a vast amount.
 MT. Conant said:
 tIt is the enormous sums in for efgn holdings which represent the most serious menace to the American mar ket and to the possibilities of our future financial development.
 'fIt would hardly be within the range or the capacity of the banking system of the country to absorb the eat1re amount of six billion dollars.
 The amount in such securities which is returned to the American market will influence directly the amount of investment capital remain ing in the United States available for other purposes. It is at this point that the problem comes directly home to American railway managers ana their bankers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-20
Especial to The Farmer.)

Wash I1ington, Oct 20.---In a letter to the editor of the Norwalk Hour, made public today Congressman Jeremiah Donovan issues a challenge to former Congressman H. J. Hill, his Republi- can opponent, to Q joint debate on is- sues mentioned in MT. Donovan's re- cent letter accepting a. renonination ! Congressman Donovan's- letter was written in reply to an interview with MT. Hill, recently. appearing in the Norwa1k paper. MT. Donovan says it would give hum much pleasure to meet Brother EEiH in debate
 The debate probably will be held. if MT. Hill agrees, in Norwalik next Monday night. Congressman Donovan prefers to debate the issues in the town where they are both best known. In Issuing the cal1enge, Mir. Donovan reiterates several statements he made regarding MT. H11l's stand on impor- tant legislative measures. The letter follows:
 October fe. 1914. To the Editor of the ssHour,ss
 NorwaIk,s Conn.
 Sir:-Presumtng that Mir. E. J. Htll Hour'' of the issue of the 17th t1lstans I beg to leave to state that it would give me much pleasure to meet Brother HxH in joint debate.
 We will debate the subject matter of the letter of acceptance, that was obliged to publish being unable to leave Washington, directed to the committee that notified me of my re-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-20
HAS NOSE BLEED
 FOR FOUR DAYS

Tn a gerSOua condition from the ef-. Gects o& continuous nose-bleed since lEriday Thomas F. Crowe, 38 years old, "a uachtnfst. living at 336 Hanover IBttreee, was uans6eFred to Bridgeport hospital this morning in an emergency ambulance. It is reported from the hespfta1 that the trouble has been re- I1teved, at least temporarily Weakness Ifrom loss of blood and general rhysi- sca1 condition cause concern to his physicians and relatives Dr. Arthur EEcrimgdour, 701 Warren street, has E1ad general charge of the case with everything known to medical science tused to check the loss of blood