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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
If railroad traffic

of railroad traffic.
 More serious congestion will occ1l this winter unless this water route is opened up,'' says the committee in a statement issued last night. Statis- tics presented by members of the committee, which Is comprised of the operating vice presidents Of the prin- cfpal Eastern lines, are said to show that the Pennsylvania, Western Mary land. and Baltimore & Ohio tidewater dumping facilities at the Port of Bal timore are only being used to about 25 per cent of their capacity. The same condition, the committee found. prevails to a slightly less extent at Philadelphia.
 ''The Navy Department has oom- mandeered 25 per cent. of the sea- going tugs. owned by the Reading railway says the committee, which has caused congestion on rail lines, due to the inability to move coal through all-rai1 routes.'
 In view of these conditions, the committee asked Chief Engineer Black and fuel Administrator Garfield to take steps to furnish more sea-going tugs, and also steamers for. the deep harbors of the northern coast.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
FORECLOSURES OF
 MORTGAGES ASKED

Suit for foreclosure upon property mortgaged to secure two notes for $3,0O0 each is asked in a suit filed in the Superior Court by William H. Kelsey against Lucie T. West. One note was drawn in May 2, 1913, and another August 19, 1913, both in fla vor of the Bridgeport Savings bank. They have been transferred to. the plaintiff, who alleges they are still unpaid.
 For closure upon, property at Ship pan Point, Stamford, is asked in a suit filed with the Superior Court by Teresa M. Meads of Stamford against Jane F. McMahon of New Canaan, and the Atlantic Realty Co. of Stam- ford. The Realty Go. executed a note for 5000 secured by g. mortgage, and the note has been transferred to the plaintiff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
THE WEATHER

New Haven, Nov. 3O-For Bridgeport and vicinity: Unsettled, probably rain or snow tonight and Saturday, warmer tonight.
 Connecticut: Cloudy tonight and Saturday, probably rain or snow; warmer tonight; moderate southeast to south winds.
 Disturbances are central this morning over upper Michigan and North Carolina. They are caus- ing cloudy and unsettled weather with rain or snow in the lake re- zion, Ohio valley and the middle Atlantic coast. Pleasant wealth. CT prevails in the southern dis tricts and between the Rocky mountains and the Mississippi river. The temperatures are above normal in the central districts but are low over New England. Zero temperatures were reported from Vermont and Maine. a5
 Conditions favor for this vfcin- ity unsettled weather with slowly rising temperature, followed by snow or rain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
ELIZABETH CAVANAGH,

Many sorrowing relatives and friends attended the funeral of Eliza beth, wife of Charles Cavanagh, held this morning at s:30 o'clock, from the family residence, 1929 Railroad ave- nue. A high p1ass of requiem was offered up for the repose of her soul at g. o'clock at St. Peters R. c. church, by Rev. Thomas Kelly. The singing of the mass was by the church choir. At the offertory, Mrs. W. B. Prendergast sang Ave Maria" After mass John Hughes rendered Face to Face' As the funeral procession was leaving the edifice, Mrs. John Kennedy, Mrs. Pendergast and MT. Hughes sang Nearer, My God to Thee" There was wealth of floral tributes. The pail bearers were William Whelan, Richard Lombard Henry Rohlman, Charles Cook, Pat rick Cavanagh and James Farrell Burial was in St. Michael's ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
THOMAS ToRDOFF.

Thomas Tordoff, aged 61 years, widely known as a choirleader and bass singer, died suddenly this morn ing at the family residence, 360 Nich- o1s street. His death, wholly unex- pected has cast a pail of gloom over his large, circle of friends and ac- quaintances. MT. Tordoff has resided in Bridgeport for 20 years and was employed at the Singer Manufactur- ing Go. For years, he held the posi- tion of choirleader at St. PauIs Epis- copsl and the Trinity Episcopal churches. He was member of Pioneer lodge, Sons of St. George. Besides his wife, he is survived by four sons, George, H. Leonard, Fred w. and T. R. Tordoff and one step son, William Rhoades.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
GERMANY. WILL
 TRY FOR CALAIS
 LONDON THINKS
] Believes Supreme Effort Will Be Made Before U.
 $. Takes Hold

London Nov. 3o-The general be. lief in wen Informed quarters in Eng land is, that Germany is planning supreme military effort between now and April to crush the Entente be- fore the United States is able to de- monstrate it's full power on this side. This also is perhstently reported as the reason for the drive on Italy. It Is believed the enemy plans an inn mense offensive on the western front. He realizes that with Russia power '1ess and America thus far short of it's 1naximum strength, the next few months will afford the last chance of Iforctngs an Issue favorable to Ger manEE GYM 5ct~7e'
 While such an issue can be imag- fned only as a result of the most des- perate effort of the Germans, the high command, it is suspected, will undertake 1t. Recent German press .utteraaces support the belief that an Ezmmense drive in the west is im- pending, the newspapers urging that 1t is absolutely necessary to strengthen fhe German grip on the channel coast iibscause this menace to English rerrttoFyofs the only thinsR short of in vGd1mg England which would compel tffs British to pay an indemnity after the war.
 Recent German propagandists have contended that with Russia ruined and France bankrupt, while Germany mnst have indemnities of fifty bfl- lions. no enemy is rich enough to pay anything except Great Britain and the United States. It Is impossible to reach and occupy American territory but Great Britain can be threatened constantly with invasion if the Ger 1nannnhold Calais.
 That the British authorities are ex- pocffng even an effort at invasion is Indicated in a speech by Gen. Edward Hutton. in which he said:
 <sBefore the end of April we will en- counter the most gigantic effort of fhe Gernaans to destroy our cause be- fors the Americana properly enter the arends dsS4sFvs must prepare for a great nationai smergencN German inva- 1<on. yisoount French has told us
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
HIGHWAYMEN DID
 NOT BRIGHTEN HIM

Unawed by the muzz1e of a re- volver poked against his ribs, Car mine Sistero, of Trumbull avenue. boldly resisted a highwayman's at- tempt to rob him of money and watch, last night, and with a bottle struck the footpad a stunning blow on the head. The act gave Sistero's companion. Samuel Ewenzo, courage to attack second hold-up man, who was party to the attempt. and an encounter ensued from which the intended victims emerged victors.
 The would-be thisves were taken in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
NEW YORK SEES END
 OF COAL SHORTAGE

New York, Nov. 30.--The return of warmer weather, together with the promise of the fuel administration in Washington to relieve tEe shortage, coal dealers here today expressed the belief that New York city will soon have an adequate supply for immed1- ate needs
 Many small dealers, who supply tenements and other small purchas- CTS, have been without coal for sev- eral days, and in the yards Of the larger dealers the bottoms of bins have been in sight for the first time In many months.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30

custody by Patrolmen Keene and arta, and giving the names of Ar. thony Ionatiza and Nicholas Tholla. also of Trumbun avenue. were ar raigned before Judge Frank L.. Wilder in the police court, this morn- ing. Their cases were continued to tomorrow for investigation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30

Italians were concerned in alleged anarchistic plots for which 70 men were arrested in Pacific coast cities recently. n a&
 Inspector Thorne of the Lynn po-s lice claims to have obtained evidence that literature circulated by the plot ters was printed here and shipped by express. to Portland and other cities Secret service men visited two print ing offices yesterday. but found nos one in either place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
GEORGE CHARTERS.

Funeral services for George Cham bers were held this afternoon at o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alice Brundage, 3s Jefferson street, at 2:30 o'clock, at St. lLuke's Episcopal church, where Rev. William H. Jepson, rector, officiated. Many sorrowing relatives and friends were in attendance. Burial was in Park ceme metery. iss} $ .t-t tf .>r5F*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
TOOK AUTOMOBILE, <.
 WITHOUT RIGHT

Damages of $500 are claimed in a suit in the Common Pleas court in which Matilda C. Nelson charges Frank H. Mcclure of this city with obtaining an automobile under false pretensea
 In the complaint it is alleged that Mrs. Nelson placed an Overland auto mobile in storage with the Strauss garage, February 24, 1917, and that in August, 1917, McGuire by means of false statements that he was the owner of the machine induced the garage to turn 1t over to him. Hfs claim of ownership. the platntaff says. was entirely false. ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
HAROLD B. BABCOCK.

Following an illness of five weeks, Harold B., only son of MT. and Mrs Walter T. Babcock, died yesterday at the family residence, 567 Stillman street. MT. Babcock' was well known in the East Side. He was a mem Der of the Loyal Order of Moose. Flu neral services will be held in Rox- bury, Mass. Saturday, where the de- ceased formerly resided. Burial will be in Roxbury, Mass. -,.-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
MOWERS SON
 OPERATED ON

Baltimore, Nov. 3o.-Allen Hoover, the 10-year-oBd son of Herbert C. Hoover, federal food administrator. underwent an operation for appendi- eitis at Union Protestant hospital here today. He was taken sick three days ago in Washington. His con- dition became serious and he was brought here last night by his pa rents It was announced that he had passed through the operation success fully.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
WILLIAM DOCHERTY.

William Docherty, for many years an employe of the Sprague Meter Co.,, died at his home, 673 Ogden street, this morning after a brief illness. He leaves a wife, son and daughter. He was a member of Court Marina, F. of A., and Shepherds of Bethlehem, and attended St. Charles R. C., church Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
WuLIAM~P. MKENNA.

After lingering illness, William P McKenna. died yesterday at his home adbridge road, Stratford. MT McKenna formerly resided in Bridge port, where he was widely known. Besides his widow, Elizabeth, and parents, MT. and Mrs. William Mo- Kenna, three brothers, John, James
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30

and Erwin, McKenna and one sister, Miss Catherine McKenna of Water bury survive. He was member Of Bridgeport Order of Moose. Funer- al services will be held Saturday morning at the undertaking parlors of Rourke. & Rourke.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
MRS. WILLIAM H. MILLER.

Mrs. William H. Miller died yester- day at the Norwich state hospital Mrs. Miller formerly resided at the Sterling Widows Home, Prospect street. She. was a member of the First Methodist church. One son, Geo H. Miller of Cohoes, N. Y., survives
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
OBITUARY
MARY E. GORHAM.

Mary E. .Gorham died yesterday at the Burroughs Home, Fairfield ave- nue. Mrs Gorham has been a resi- dent of that institution for several years. One son, J. H. Gorham of North Leominster, Mass, survives.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
SEARCH LYNN. MASS, FOR
 ANARCHISTIC ITALIANS

Lynn, Mass, Nov. 30-Local and federal authorities are making thor ough investigation in this city in an effort to dstezxnina whesher any L0nn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30

Farmer Want Ads, 10 q Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30

an invasion; is possible, and, indeed, in this war inpossibilities often have been made possible" o. 4 ~:s @a.-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-26
TOWN MEETING WARNING
 LACKS LICENSE VOTE ITEM
But Ten Other Important Matters
 Will be Acted Upon.

The warning for the annual town meeting to be held at the old town hall on Church street, Monday, Oct. 1. was issued Tuesday. Because of the selectmen's decision on the petition for vote to be taken on. the license question there IS no clause naming g that as one of the subjects to be voted on. The ballotfng will be done from o'clock in the morning until o. clock in the afternoon, and the follow ing purposes are named in the warn ing:
 Tc elect by ballot the town officers.
 To receive the report of the select men town school committee and other officers and the estimate of the ex- Eenditures for the ensuing year.
 To authorize the selectmen to bor- row as much money as is needed to carry on town affairs.
 To make the appropriations for the town schools.
 To see if the town will appropriate saeOO to improve some of the state rad in Wir<ihann with state aid
 To determine if the town will give .na United Charities s96o for investi- eating ard furnishing relief to the needs Of the poor and
 To determine if s950 will be appro priated to St. Josephs hospital and
 To see if the town will appropriate $50 for town missionary work
 To determine if the town will ap rropriate s16e for the Windham Gen. ter Public Library so that the library will get the same sum from the state.
 To act on the petition of Edwin electric street light be placed in South Windkanl on the corner where sev- eral accidents have occurred in the past.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-26

the Finishing room at the Mystic Man fufacturfng Co.
 Mrs John Strait has returned from a visit to her on-in-I law and daugh- ter, MT. and Mrs. Ernest Lamb of
 Ledyard.
 Miss PaEthenia Lamb has returned to Brooklyn, ". Y, after a visit to her cousin Miss Genevieve Brink. Mrs. Wendell Shepard, Paul Shep- ard, and Mir. and Mrs Carl Shepard have returned to Trenton, N. J.. after
 a visit to Mrs. Fannie c. Lambs. Miss Phyllis Harvey has returned
 to New London, after spending the
 summer with her grandmother, Mrs.
 George Phillips.
 Miss Esther Barnes has entered up- on her Junior year at Connecticut College. after spending the summer vaca tion at the home of her parents,
 Mir. and Mrs. Frederick A. Barnes. Ruehie McGuire has returned to AL bany, N. Y.. after a visit to the Mc- Gire homestead.
 Miss Bertha Crane Lamb has re- trned to East Orange. N. J.. and re- sume }. her duties as teacher after spending the summer vacation at the Lamb homestead.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-26

win said that he knew from practical experience how the soldier wants reading matter. and he had been ask ed to get $1e from the Civil War Vet erans. and he was going to get it. He thought that many people would give $5 and some had already.
 Alderman Mcintosh, said that he thought that the schools would alss said that in the St. Mary's and St. Joeeph's schools. collections will be taken Thursday which has been named Soldiers Day"
 Rev. Norris said that he thought that boxes should be placed in places where people could drop money into them. Mrs. Fenton told how one wo- man who had placed box in her store had saSd that there was $5.66 In 1t already. J. L Harroun of the N6- chaug school said that he thought that at least $lo0 could be obtained from the schcols. and G. M Follett said that. at least $1ee could be obtained in the Thread mill if boxes were placed in each room and the attention of the ennployes brought to it. He thought th4t 25 boxes would be need cd and that they would be furnished by the company. A. ". Vaughn, Judge favored the idea.
 The following executive committee was named: H. T. Burr, chairman. J. L. Harroun, Samuel Chesbro, Mrs. G. M FolIett. ADr. Guild of windham and Mss Mabel Clinton of South WfndhaIn. @#
 This comnittee will have full DOWN and will apofnt sub committees. Mir Burr the chairman of the executive committee will be in the parlor of the Chamber of Commerce rooms from ito 6 and from to each day and money may be turned in during those hours
 BaAnks wore distributed to those present to solicit with.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-26
Che Auto Sideswipes Another.

A Maxwell touring car. driven by William Terry of this city was side swiped by a Dodge touring car driven by Mrs. Ernest Melody at the corner of Main and North streets, Tuesday evening, about o'clock.
 From what could be learned from witnesses, Mrs. Melody waS coming down North street and was preparing to turn to the right. up Main street Terry was going up Main street at g high rate of speed. He did not tEor his horn until he was at the very foot of North street. when it was impossi- ble for hin; to miss Mrs. AaIedv Wit nesses say that Mrs Melody blew her horn several times before ccraing out
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-26
BOOKS FOR soLntERs.
Executive committes Named +e Sc. cure $7oO in WindhaHs Fer Fund.


 A meeting was held in the paraor of the Chamber of Commerce on Mairs street, Tuesday evening to discuea the campaign which is to be carried on in this city this week to get one nail- lion dollars for million books far a million soldfers- Windhams part in this work is to raise about $1o0. . The meeting was we'll atteBded and was called to order by Principal Burr ef the Normal school about S:15. Ha said the war departnaent had asked the American Library Assoeiat$aH to suprly the soldiers and sailors with appropriate reading matter. The matter has been appoFtioned samegg the states on the basis of fv~ cents far each man, woman or child. On this basis, Windham is to raise about $z8o. A campaign like that used by the Red Cross is not needed. Eae amount is not large and there is Ho doubt that it can be raised. A coAa- for a campaign but they have none. He then asked for opinions from the, hoor
 Samuel chesbro said that publicity would knew what the money is want cd for. He also thought that a small sum from each person was prefer able to large sums from certain pee pie: and nd sugsested ,;a enart@er @ sseh a the idea was alright, but such plan would necessitate that the .eaavassera get in touch with 2soo people
 William A: Arnold said that in Hartford, the managers of the cam paisn were surprised with the ease of getting the money. The newspapers have given them much publicity and S440 was secured in the first day.
 Willimantic can be counted to do which would be $44. He did not fa- vor a long campaign. Jerome B. Bald
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-26
old Mystic Psr.oraI..

Mir. and Mrs. Edgar Esg1estene have returned to Yonlsers, N. Y., after two weeks visit to Mfr. and Mrs. Harry Keeney.
 Mrs. Swanson of New Britain was a recent guest of her son-fn law and daughter, Mir. and Mrs. John O. L..
 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel NcGuire have returned to Albany, N. Y., after spending the summer at the McGuire homestead in Burnets Corners dis triet.
 Mrs. Robert Henderson of Pleasant View farm is visiting friends in Br0olzlyn, N. Y.
 Housekeepers in this vicinity are hustfing these days canning fruit and vegetables for winter
 Archibald Lambert Is employed in
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-26

Tuesday. morning Barney Schacter came to Baltic with milk to be ship ped by the $40 train to Providence. Upon returning to his home in the town of Canterbury he entered the house and started a fire in . stove and went to the barn a short distance from the house to finish few chores. After finishing work at the barn he started for the house to prepare breakfast. when he discovered flames shooting through the windows. He entered the house and teleplroned to Baltic for help. A number of Jewish Merchants and others in town hur- ried by automobile to the ~Schacter home but the house had burned to the ground before their arrival.
 The house was large structure. containing IT rooms and was one Of the largest dwelling houses in that town. The property was insured.
 The cause of the fire is not known.
 Celebrated Birthday.
 At her home on Little Flats, twenty friends ok Miss Emily Kader recently assembled to celebrate her birthday. On behalf of the guests Mics Henr1et- ta Bush presented Mtaa RAder . hand soma gala lavalliare. p1rtpG tha eve- ming vocal and tnatZunAntAd sofos
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-26

were rendered
 A lunch of chicken sandwiches, cake, cookies. ice cream, fruit, grape juice and coffee was served by Mrs. Benjamin Woodnaansee, assisted by Misses Margaret Lilfie, Freda Philip and Mary Miller.
 All Paas Examination.
 Word has been received here that the Baltic boys who were selected in the draft from Division No. III. Shoe string district, have passed the re- qufrements of the board of examfn- CTS at Camp Devens. Aver. Mass. and pronounced fit for military service. The boys have received their uni forms
 Had Short FurIouqh. Sergeant Gsorge BrEeriey of Camp Devens has returned after visiting his brother. Edward Brferley of Bal tic. MT. Brierley was on a 4S-hour farIough. He expects to leave for the front within a short time.
 4revities,
 Alonze Gaueher has resumed his studies at the Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery.
 Alex Deschamps is working as fore man at the Ship and Engine com pany's plant at Groton.
 John Hussey spent Sunday with his son. James. at Camp Devens.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-26

this city are visiting in North Ber- wick. Maine. The trip was made in their automobile.
 A large seven passenger touring car met with a slight accident on Dug way hill about 7.30 Tuesday morning. The car attempted to pass local milk mans wagon on the wrong side and slowed into the ditch at the side of the road. The rear axle broke and one wheel went spinning down the hi1l No one was injured as the car was not going very fast
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-26
FUNE ERAL
Peter krane-.

Tho funeral of Peter Kramer was keld at the Episcopal chueTh Tuesday afternoon, Rev. MT. Bcrchert o4feiat- ing. The attendance. was very large eFaI societies of which the daeea1ed was a member among them the Odd Fellows, Violet RebelSah Lodge, and the old Hook and Ladder company, Chief Foley and Assistant Lincoln of the Are department and Captain TigheT of Engine Company No. 1, attended There were many floral tributes. The funeral was in charge of the Odd Eel lows and the following members were bearers: Lawrence. Martin, John r. Erbaeher, Frank F. Brooke. William Hatfield, William Bigley and Samuel Snow
 Burial was in Wifkmantic came tery, fn charge of Funeral Director H. N. Fenn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-26
4 VALUABLE HEALTH HINT.

regularly undfgested food in the stomach may set up a condition of
 whole system with poisons in the blood stream. Foley Cathartic Tablets keep
 the bowels open and regular, the liver active and the stomach sweet. They cause no pain, nausea nor gripping, They relieve indigestion. sick head ache. btliousness. sour stomach, bad breath or other. conditions caused by c1ogg&d Bowels. Lee~& Osgood Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-26

street has recetTsA q letter 1rnM James Knck who enqA rqe1ds4 In this city but who tA now . Weaahex ct the Comphny F. flth Euainsesf Railway Expeditionary. Frames, new dotnG ac- tive duty in France. ffe says that the roar and lash Of the big guns ts a daily occurrance. s
 E. c. L'Heureux, also a member of thu same company - with Kffc1s, has written a letter to friends in this city. He tells of the awsoHueness of the hf- ing line and his frat impressions He voices his sentiments in breaking up the German machine He says that the .Garman prisoners that arc car- tured are in the sorest of straits and are glad to get out of the trenches. All on. the firing line with whom he has spoken want peace.@ but desire that the kaiser be crushed first.
 Horss and Wagon AwaR Claimants.
 A bay horse hitched to a wagon was found on the road between this city and Mansfield Monday evening by a young man living in Mansfield. The horse was brought to this city and was lodged in Murphy sBroshers' sta- b!e, awaiting tho claim of the owners.