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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
BOWERS TO JOIN GERARD IN NEW
 LAW BUSINESS

Spottswood D. Bowers of the law of Bowers and Williamson of Bridge port is to be one of the members of a new law firm in New York of which former Ambassador to Germany, James w. Gerard is also to be a mem Der.
 The new firm will be known as Bowers & Gerard, and will be compos- ed of John M. Bowers, father of At torney Bowers of Bridgeport, James W. Gerard, Spottswood D. Bowers of Bridgeport, and two others. Bowers will retain his membership in the Bridgeport firm, but most of his &C., tivity for the future will be with the New York firm.
 He ig one of the more prominent of the Bridgeport lawyers and has ap- peared in many notable cases in this city, and was engaged in the libel suit of Roosevelt and Barnes tried in New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
FINDS NEW LOVE
 F|CKLE; GOES TO
 OLD SWEETHEART

Laying all plans for happy Thanksgiving marriage, Eda Wink Ter, 27 years old. of 383 East Main street, obtained license to wed Sam uel Nelson on Wednesday. But Sam is a junk dealer, is 37 years old and lives at 54 Hallam streer and accord ing to the love experts, junk dealers are deceiving" Eda found him so, but her matrimonial hopes remained unshattered. She fell back to her old love Abraham Vandernoot, 39 years old, and a merchant, of 307 East avenue.
 Walking arm-in-arm with Abe and a woman, who also accompanied her when she got the license to marry Sam, Miss Winkler waltzed gracefully into the town clerks office this morn ing and got a license to marry Abe Recognizing the woman as one who had been in the office on a similar mission only a few days before and recollecting the name. Town Clerk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
BRITISH NEARLY PLANNED:
 FLEEING HUNS SHOW TEETH
JURY TO PASS ON DE SAULLES
 CASE TONIGHT

Mineo1a, Dec. 1-When summing up'' addresses began in the supreme court here this afternoon it was be- lieved certain that the fate of Mrs. Blanca De Saulles would early this evening be in the hands of the jury, to decide her guilt or innocence of a charge of murdering her former hus- band, John L. De Saulles, on August last. Justice David F. Manning at noon indicated that he would con- tinue court until the issue was finally submitted to the jury.
 Henry A. Uterhart, Mrs. De Saulles' chief of counsel, was expected to oc- cupy about two hours in summariz- ing his side of the case. District At- torney Charles R. Weeks said he would not require more than an hour and a half for his address. Uterhart preceded Weeks.
 When both have finished Justice Naming is expected to take two hours in which to deliver his instructions to the jury.
 In case these periods are not ex- ceeded by the attorneys or by Justice Manning, it was believed that the jury would begin it's deliberat1on at about 6 o'clock this evening.
 Mrs. De Saulles smiled with relief when at 11:36 a. m. both sides said they rested. Court imm ediately re- cessed for luncheon and Mrs. De Saulles walked briskly from the court room, accompanied by Mrs. Phineas Seaman, wife of the Nassau county sheriff.
 The putting of a long hypothetical question to two alienists summoned by the prosecution occupied most of this mornings session of the trial, which has now continued two weeks.
 The specialists answers contra dicted the opinion of three other eminent medical men who yesterday made reply to another typewriter interrogation of the same general kind.
 (Continued on Page 2.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
NEW YORK CORPORATION IN FINANCIAL STRAITS:
 LOCAL MEN INVOLVED

So hope1essly involved are said to be the affairs of the Prudential Out fitting Co.,, Inc, a million-dollar New York corporation, doing business in Bridgeport and other cities of this state, and financed to some extent by local people, that the concern is now on the verge of bankruptcy, accord ing to reports widely circulated here today, and at least one of it's local packers is taking steps to secure creditors of his own against possible loss.
 Frank s. Cohen, proprietor of the New York Furniture Co.,, 4S9 East Main street, is the man whose inter- ests are threatened by the impending collapse of the firm, and as a pre- cautionary measure, intended to in- tended to insure those to whom his local business and he, personally, are indebted, has placed his affairs in the hands of Judge Edward K. Nicholson, his counsel, it has been learned from that lawyers office.
 Not even the name of the New York corporation was made public here, at first, all persons connected with it being guarded in the amount of in- formation they divulge. It is stated, however, that the firm is one which has done business to a considerable extent in Connecticut, operating a chain of stores engaged in various lines of business on an 1nstallment basis
 Another local business man known to he financially interested in the con- cern is Joseph Lang, proprietor of a pawnshop and jewelry establishment, at 100 Wall street, and part owner of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
HeCursGs America
 And Army
''TO He'll With United States,'' Says Spanish Alien, When Taken h. to Custody For Failing to Respond to Draft Call.

"I'd lose my right arm first :; I'd let my tongue be torn out, my ears cut off, my nose slit. I'd be cut to pieces before I'd serve in the - Ameri- can army. To Hell with the United States!'
 Having like a maniac, Vim cent L. Padral, 27 years old, a -Spaniard of 49 West avenue, burst forth with a torrent of abuse of which the above is only a fair sample, the police today claim, when he was ask ed by officers, last evening, why he hadn't joined the army.
 He is now under arrest at police headquarters, and held without bail as an enemy alien. He will be turned over lO IAC 4OdOI dA e1OIAAOAAI AIAOo l4AAS week, and is expected to be interned for the period of the war. Padral is the first alleged enemy alien, other than a German, to have been taken in custody thus far.
 Officers Moran and Watts, of the special police draft investigation squad arrested Padral, claiming that he had made the above statements in their presence. He spoke in Spanish, but an interpreter told the policemen what he said.
 Padral had ben accused of evading the draft, and 1t was to investigate this matter that Moran and Watts went to his place of employment, the plant of the Union Metallic Cartridge Co.,, last evening. They found that the man had registered, but had not responded to a summons for exami- nation, and had consequently received a card ordering him to prepare to go to Camp Devens within five days after November 28th.
 The man acted quietly until Officer Watts casually asked hmi if he was willing to serve in the army, and why he had not already enlisted. The question seemed to make Padral fu- rious. He jumped upon chair, plac- 1ng-one foot upon a table, and then turned loose his stream of invective.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01

the Bridgeport Shoe Co.,, which is in store adjoining the pawnshop. MT. Lang admitted to a representative of the Farmer" this afternoon that he has money in the New York concern. When asked at first about his connec- ton with the business, however, he was equivocal.
 I'm not connected with the firm; not interested in. it, not operating it, don't know anything about its affairs, and don't want to know" was one thing MT. Lang said, and later added: "Of course, have money in it, but if that means I am interested, then am interested in a good many firms in which have money"
 Further questioning seemed to en1- barrass MT. Lang, and after refusing to tell the name of the corporation, he said: Don't bother me any more. Print what you plea.se-I don't care''
 Lang's reference to his interest in other ventures was regarded as sig nificant, in view of the fact that there have been disquieting rumors with regard to the connections of local men with the New York firm and it's subsidiary concerns in the city and state.
 It has been said that there are many people in Bridgeport who, hav- ing small amounts of money, have been induced to invest in the New York corporation or one of the stores it operatea and who consequently now seem liable to lose their savings.
 Lang is taking no measures to pro- tect creditors of his business here, as he himself stated today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01

British Headquarters in France, Dec. 1-(By the Associated Press)- In their operations in the Cambrai region yesterday the Germans began turning movement, but the British were able to pull back most of their troops and guns at the first attack and save them from being caught. The British blew up a certain number of guns.
 So far as could be ascertained this morning no British guns were cap tured by the Germans.
 The German casualties yesterday were exceedingly large. The British probably lost considerable number of men.
 There is no concea1ng the fact that the enemy gave the British an dn- comfortable hour or two yesterday, but the situation this morning is not one to cause particular uneasiness.
 Some scattered British in the front line may have fallen into the hands of the Germans, but most of the troops are reported to have been withdrawn safely. Some ground has been IOSLr put unleSS uH1oieSeeu eNenls arise the German plans have been frustrated, with the infliction of seri- ous losses on them.
 Fighting is still proceeding today. The British are continuing their coun- ter attacks.
 London, Dec. 1.-The Germans last night made no further large attacks on the Cambrai front, where they con- ducted violent offensive yesterday in an effort to regain the ground cap
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
Loan Launched
 |oXtWeeek
Secretary McAdoo Asks School Children to Aid In Great Drive For S2,OOO,OOO,O Put 25- Cent Thrift Stamps on Sale.

Washington, Dec. IA great drive to make every school child in America buy at least one 25 cent thrift stamp during the first week of the war sav- ing campaign which opens next Monday was announced today by the national war saving committee, which made pub lie a special appeal by Secre- tary McAdoo addressed to "young America"
 Saving stamps and certifi- cates, by which it is planned to raise two billion dollars within the next year, will go on sale at every post office on Mon day morning and at banks, schools, stores and other insti- tutlOnS later in the week.
 A special pamphlet has been pre- pared suggesting boys and girls may make money by beating carpets, wax ing floors, sitting ashes, helping par ents, cleaning cellars, washing win dows, cleaning silver, cutting wood, vanishing chairs, tearing down old chicken GOODS and cutting up fire wood, caring for Nneighbors' babies, acting as messenger for drug stores, selling magazines. working in stores Saturdays, and waiting on table
 Secretary McAdoo's message to young America, said:
 we are in the greatest war of tce worlds history and we must win this war. We can and we shall win # the boys and girls of America say SO, and mean it, and feel it, and iiv< 1t, as the boys and girls of '76 lived and felt and helped.
 "The nation needs that sort of boys and girls today. Not to beat our drums, nor to load our muskets, but to start a great work which must be done. It is the part of boys and girls today to give an example of self de- nial and sacrifice, to teach fathers and mothers, to teach the grown peo- pie of the nation, that we still have in every young heart the spirit of '76, when boys led our soldiers into battle and girls fought beside their fathers at the cabin walls. The lesson is thrift saving to the point Of sacrifice self-denial of everything unnecessary.
 eff every boy and girl says at home tonight T will fight in this war, I will save every penny and loan it to my government to help save the lives of the big brothers of America, will try to teach every American I see to do the same, then 20,0O0,000 homes, the home of all America, will be filled with the spirit of '76, the spirit of the drummer boys, of the brave girls of those days.
 Through saving your pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters and buying thrift stamps and then war saving cer- tificates, you will help your country and it's gallant armies to win the war.
 "I know you will help"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01

were added to the population in a few months. Today not another nan can be accommodated. Jan. 1 a new intuition plant is to be opened for which the government has provided $2,500,00O to house the machinery. Unless additional housing is provided for the men that plant cannot open except by taking men out of the ex- isting plants already working below capacity.
 Public spirited men of Bridgeport have for the last three years grap- pied with the situation. Local capital has provided $1,000,000 for the hous- ing of the workers, and 400 families have been housed in buildings of Q good type. But this is only 8 drop in the bucket. The people of Bridge port stand equipped and ready to pro- vide all the housing accommodations that the city needs If the necessary money can be secured-but the funds are not forthcoming. The available local capital is needed for the de- Velopment of industry"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
LOCAL HOUSING REPORT SENT
 TO WILSON

Attention of President Wilson has been called to the acute housing sit uation existing in Bridgeport due to rapid growth of the city in the last three years. Recommendation for the appointment of a wartime "Hous- ing administrator to occupy a posi- tion somewhat similar to that of Her bert c. Hoover in regard to food has been made to the President, and the matter is under consideration.
 Unless the government comes to the aid of the municipalities the lack of housing will interfere with the build ing of ships, the production of war munitions, and will prolong the war.
 The recommendations to the pres ident were prepared by Grosvenor At terbury, New York architect; John Nolen. city planner of Cambridge, Mass; and Lawrence Veiller, secre- tary of the ass ociation.
 Regarding the situation in Bridge port, the letter says:
 Thirty to forty thousand people
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
START TURNING MOVE
 ON SALIENT

Details of the fighting in the Cambrai area beginning to come through emphasize the serious enemy attempt to break the broad salient Byngs recent victory which seriously the German brai base
 The German turning movement patenty gave the British
 trying time of it. The British obliged hurredIy with draw their troops from the that being by progress of the German Wedge and according to Berlin they lost 4OOO men in prisoners the process The capture eral batteries of field also claimed by the German staff
 The dispatches indicate of endanqered guns were blown by the British and the pieces that fell into German hands may be presumed to have been these
 British counter attacks finally stopped the rush and saved the day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
STEALING RIDE; HURT.

Jumping from a wagon on which she had stolen a hitch," 12year-old Mary Nichols of 573 Hancock ave- nue, landed directly in the path of an automobile truck driven by Pat rick Lidda, of 216 Hough street, yes- terday afternoon, and was run over. The girl sustained painful but not serious injuries, and after being treat ed by Dr. Steinberger, at his office nearby, was taken to her home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
SNEAK THIEF OPERATES.

Clothing of considerable value is missing. from the home of B. H. Thomas of 684 Main street, according to a complaint lodged with Detective Captain Edward Cronan, today. Thomas says that while he and his wife were out walking on the after noon of Thanksgiving Day, their house was entered by sneak thief. The matter is being investigated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
NEGROES ROB JITNEY DRIVER
 OF HIS MONEY

Complying with the request of three negroes that he take them in his jttney car to Madison avenue, John Salamonovitz, of 352 Railroad avenue, had hardly reached a dark, secluded sport, shortly after two o'clock yes- terday morning, when he was set up- on by the trio, beaten and chnked al- most into insensibility, and then rob- bed of $10, all the money he car ried
 His assailants jumped out of the machine, after they had accomplished their purpose, and fled. Salamona- vitz, however, had obtained a fairly good description of the thugs, and this morning made complaint to Captain Edward Cronan, at detective headquarters. Arrests are expected momentarily.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
BRAZIL TO SEND
 HELP TO ALLIES

Rio Janeiro, Dec. 1-Brazil is soon to make her first contribution to the fighting forces of the Allies. In re- suonse to an invitation from the Brit ish government that Brazilian avia- tors complete their course of instruc- tion in England, 12 naval avtators will leave here soon for Europe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
TO KEEP NEW HAVEN
 SCHOOLS IN SESSION

New Haven, Dec. Although ia Bridgeport the plan of closing pub lie schools during January and Febrl> ary in order to conserve coal is rec ceivtng serious consideration, this step Is hardly likely to be taken in. New Haven. 1t was said by the school de- partment officials today. While the coal supply will be scanty, it is hoped that enough will be on hand to keep the schools in session except on ex- tremely cold days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
GETS $2,8O8 FOR
 HUSBANDS DEATH

Hartford, Dec. lone of the larg- est Compensation awards ever made in this district was announced by Commissioner George B. Chandler to- day. Mrs. Patrick Leonard of Sims bury was awarded $2,8o8 for the death of her husband on Oct 22 She is to receive $1,oo0 at once to enable her to work farm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
COLLECTION PLATES
 IN CHURCH ROBBED

Hartford, Dec. 1.-Christ church, Protestant Episcopal, was robbed last night. About $40 in money, found on collection plates, was taken. The lock to a safe was blown off. Silver plate about the church was untouched.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01

Schultz was somewhat perplexed. Eda saw the suspicious look in Schultz's eye and was willing to explain.
 She said, Sam was deceiving me and I went back to my old beau, Abe" Schultz and the clerks were somewhat relieved. They left the of- flee in a happy mood. Eda being con- fident that she would be a Thanks giving bride.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
2 U. s. SOLDIERS
 HELD IN JUAREZ

Mexico City, Dec. 1.-The Mexican government has been informed off, cial1y that two American soldiers have been arrested in Juarez. They will be returned on request of the American government through proper channels
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
THE WEATHER.

For Bridgeport and vicinity: Fair and colder tonight and Sunday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
COL. HOUSE AND GEN. BLISS REPRESENT |. 5. IN ALLIED
 WAR COUNCIL IN SESSION

Versailles France, Dec. 1.-The first meeting of the preme war council which will consider the whole military sit uaon was held hotel here today It attended by Pre- mier IoydGeorge and Gen. Wilson for England; Col House Gen. Bliss the United States Premier Cemenceau and Gen. Foch for France Premier Orlando and Gen Cadoa Ttav Members council sat in ecuson the hotel be- ing guarded carefully by police to keep out ntruders
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01

tended a luncheon given today by the French foreign minister, stephen Pi. chon, at the foreign office to all the delegates to the conference. It is ex- pected that the work of the commit tees will be concluded today. One of the members of the American mission expressed the opinion that the com mittee conferences would be produc- tive of far reaching results.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01

Berlin, Dec. 1, voa London.lThe Germans yesterday captured 4.000 British and several batteries in the Cambrai region, the war office an- nounceS.
 The statement says that between Moeuvres and Bourbon and from Fon- taine and La Folie the Germans threw back the British to the villages of Graincourt, Anneux and Cantaing, stormed the heights on the western bank of the Scheldt, on both sides of Banteux, and captured Gonnelieu and Villers Guislain.
 Paris, Dec. 1-The Germans made a violent attack last night on the Verdun front, the war office reports. Two efforts were defeated by the French, who after a severe engage ment held their line intact.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01

tured by the British last week. Tn, following official announcement wal given out here today:
 "On the Cambrai battle front the Germans during the night made no effort to renew their principal attacks.
 Southwest of WendhuiIe local attacks were successfully repulsed by us. The hostile artillery has been more active than usual in the Scarpe valley.
 ''Three raids attempted by the enemy last night southwest of Ia 8assec were driven off by our fire. We made two successful raids in the neighborhood of Warneton. 1nf1lcting many casualties on the enemy and securing prisoners on both occasions"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01

It is expected that the deliberations will last several days and will result in the formulation of a joint military policy for the western front. A. H Frazier, secretary of the American embassy in Paris, assisted Col House.
 All the other American delegates to the inter-AlEed conference, with the exception of Thomas N. Perkins, who was detained by business, at-
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-03-04
AGED FARMER

Made Strong and Well by Vinol.
The following letter from Farmer
Lester adds another link to the great
chain of evidence which prove that
:hcre is nothing equal to iVnol to
create strength for feeble, weak, run
down conditins and after sickness:
Vestl Centre, n. Y.1'I am far
naer "A years of age and got into a
weak, rundown condition as Il result
Of The grippe. Our druggist suggested
Vinol to build me up and | noticed
an Improvement soon after taking it,
and it has restored my strength so |
can now do 4 good days work. My
wife has also taken Vinol for run
down condition with splendid results.
II. w Lester. Roberts Pharmacy,
Brunswick. Also at the leading drug
stores in all Georgia towns.
Piles Cured in to "a Days.
Your druggist will refund money il
.PAHO OINTMENT fails to cure any
case Of Itching, Blind Bleeding or
Protruding Piles in to IA days. The
first application gives ease and rest
so cents.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-03-04
A CHILD GETS CROSS
SICK AND FEVERISH
WHEN CONSTlPATED
LOOK, MOTHER! IF TONGUE IN
COATED CLEAN LITTLE LIV-
Err AND BOWELS

II your little ones tongue is coated
it is a sure sign the stomach, liver
and bowels need a gentle, thorough
cleansing at once. When your child
is cross. peevish, liatcss. pale. doesn't
sleep cat or act naturally; if breath
is bad stomach sour, system full of
cold, throa sore or it feverish, give Il
teaspoonful OF California Syrup of
Figs" and in few hours all the
bile and undigested food will gently
move out of the bowels and you have
a we'll. playful child again.,
Sick children needn't be coaXed to
take this harmless fruit laxative"
Millions of mothers keep handy
because they know its action on the
stomach, liver and bowels is prompt
and sure. They also know little
and see that it is made by the Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup company.
Ask your druggist for 50cent bot
tie of california Syrup of Figs"
which contains directions for babies,
children of ages and for grownups
plainly on the bottle. Beware of coun
terfeits sold here. Get the genuine
made by "California Figs Syrup Com
pany"-57.