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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-22
British Hold
New Lines in
Ypres Sector
Bavarian Crown Prince at
Great Sacrifice of Life,
Makes Desperate But Un-
successful Efforts to Re
gain Lost Ground East of
Ypres-Battle Still Rag
ing ALI Along the Flanders
Front.

Tsndon, Sept. 22.-Troops of Crown
Elnee Rupprecht of Bavaria contin-
ued last night to launch heavy coun-
ter attacks against the new British
lines east Of Ypres on the Belgian
front. Field Marshal Haig, in his re-
port today to the war office, says the
Germans used considerable forces in
their attacks without gaining any re-
suit except to heavily increase their
losses.
The official statement says:
Hostile counter attacks continued
yesterday evening on the Ypres front
Considerable German forces were en-
gagged without any result being gained
except a heavy increase in the en-
emy's losses.
powerful counter attack in massed
formation on wide front east Of St
Julien. At one point his troops sue
ceeded in penetrating a short distance
into our new positions but they were
Immediately and completely driven
out by our local counter attack.
sat all other points West Lancashire
and London troops repulsed the en-
emy's infantry with great loss. At the
end of two hours of fierce fighting oul
whole line was intact. The attack was
delivered with great determination
and the enemy's losses were exceed.
ing1y severe.
EARLY in the night, after the failure
of his attack on the Tower Hamlet.
ridge during the afternoon. the enemy
again attacked with strong forces OF
both sides of the Ypres-Menin road
Here also heavy fighting ended in tht
complete repulse of the enemy.
During the evening third i1ostil,
counter attack east of Langemarcl
was crushed by our artillery
British Headquarters in France an,
Belgium, Sept. 22.I(By the Associat
ed Press). Fighting still Is raging to
day in the neighborhood of Towe
Ham1ets, which has been the scene O
almost continuous strife since the of
fensive of the British to the east o
Ypres, on the Belgian front, began.
On the left the British line was re
ported to be intact, but no news of tn
situation on the right could be ha.
this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-22
JOHN D. CARPENTER
LEFT $4,000 ESTATE

Ah inventory in the estate of the
late John D. Carpenter was filed at
the probate court today by George E.
Curtis and E. S. Lovegrove. The ap-
praisal was $4,000.
Two pieces Of real estate, money in
the, bank, stocks and $500 Liberty
bonds, and jewelry were included in
the property.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-22
FOOD PROGRAM
TO Be PUSHED
in BRIDGEPORT
Hoover's Assistant Will In
stitute Campaign of Con-
servation.
SIGNS TO WARN CITY
TO HELP IN SAVING
Elks Will Operate With
National Authorities in
This City.

The program laid down by the q.
s. food administrators bureau at
Washington will be vigorously pushed
in Bridgeport next week and it is ex-
pected that" the visit of Herbert c.
Hoover's representative to this city
will accomplish great results in the
conservation of food resources.
M. E. Bradbury, Hoover's assistant
has spent two days here in the COM
pany of Postmaster Charles Greene,
who assisted in the arrangement OF
the food saving campaign about to be
instituted. Mammoth signs will be
posted in the city and persona
canvas of household made by the
members Of various committees who
will outline to housewives the con.
servation plans of the national bur
eau.
The D. M. Read Co. has agreed te
pay for the making and posting of {
sign which will be posted on the toI
of its store, Main street and Fairfield
avenue. Another big sign will bs
erected on city hall green. One en-
tire side of the post office building will
| be devoted to advertising the cam
paign. An educational bill poster will
be erected by the Elks outside thei
property in State street.
Various bill posters service haVi
tsheen donated gratis and a number o
| electric signs advertising concerns
have periodically agreed to turn owe
several Of their spaces for the use o
the campaign committee. Each sigl
will bear a slogan and will be pattern
| ed according to the plans ideas an,
| patterns of the government.
The food committee Of the Elks %
| which Col. T. J. Murphy and ENalte'
Ruler Peter F. Beilew are members
will devote their time with committe
members next week to the successful
launching Of the campaign.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-22
LONDON FURIOUS AT
TEUTON HYPOCRIST=

London, Sept. 22.-The incomp1ete
parts of the reply of Germany ard
Austria to Pope Benedict's peace plea,
which arrived before press time, are
given prominence by the morning
newspapers. Owing to the lateness OF
their receipt, however, only two or
three papers commented on them in.
the editorial columns The tenor OF
the headlines, however, reflects the
British attitude, one paper captioning
the documents as "Hypocritical Clap
trap from {Besfsn and VisIina a,'',s . =
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-22
SIX MONTHS IN
|. JAIL FOR THEFT
OF ONE FLIvvER
Pair Is Caught by. Owner
just AS They Try to
Start Machine.

Found guilty of the theft of a
fivver, from the parking scene in
Middle street, last night, Eugene T.
Lennon. Hamilton street, and his COM
panion, Thomas McGrath, of Walnut
Beach. were each given sig months
in jail and fined 81 and court costs
by Judge Frank Wilder in the city
court this morning.
1t is alleged that both men boarded
the machine of John H Trepton, 285
William street, and were about to
start off with the car when the ap-
pearance OF the owasersthwartsd their
plans. Lennon was caught after a
chase and his companion, McGrath,
who escaped, was arrested a few
hours after the affair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-22

First examination of the replies,
officials thought, failed to disclose
anything in the nature of terms whica1
would afford a basis for discussion.
Secretary Lansing authorized no
quotation of any opinion for the gov
ernment, but it was clearly indicated
at the stnte department that such
consideration as had been given to /!
the replies had failed to develop any
resolution for any alteration of the
aims of intentions of this govern
ment, either in the conduct of the
war or. in any peace adjustment that
may be undertaken later.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-22
RELATIVES DISPUTE
PIANO OWNERSHIP

A dispute between two women over
the possession Of piano has resulted
in Bertha Pease of this city bringing
suit against Cora, Pease Perry of Fair
field for $500. The plaintiff claims to
be the rightful owner of the piano but
she says Mrs. Perry has taken pos
session of the instrument and refuses
to give it up. 1t is alleged Mrs. Perry
is playing selections on the piano for
her own entertainment. The suit is
returna.ble to the October term Of the
common pleas court
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-22
WASHINGTON CAN'T TALK PEACE ON BASIS
OF TEl)TON REPLY TO POPE BENEDICT'S NOTE

Nothing in Text of Either German or AustrianI
Reply Which Can Possibly Affect Americas
Status in War, Officials Declare =. Vatican
Indicates Suppression of German Militarism
and Permanent Disarmament of That Nation
Is Only Means Of Gaming Early Peace-Lon-
don Press Infuriated at 'fHypocritical" Tenor
of Berlin and Vienna Replies
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-22
Maj. Gen. Scott
Retired; Will Be
Recalled At Once

Washington, Sept 22-Major
General Hugh L. Scott retired to-
day as chief of staff of the army
and was succeeded by Major GEN
eral Tasker H. Bliss.
/ Gen. Scott, being 64 years old.
had reached the age limit but will
Immediately be recalled to active
duty in connection with the train
ing of troops in this country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-22
B|RNbAUMS WILL
APPEAL FINDING
OF CITY'S BOARD
To Protest Assessment of
Benefits for Cannon st.
Extension.

Charles and Isadore Birnbaum,
who conduct a liquor store in Water
street, have fled notice that they will
appeal the decision Of the board of
appraisal of benefits and damages on
the Cannon street extension.
The board assessed the Birnbaums
$3,e2S benefits, which is far too little,
according to the brothers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-22
Teutons Gain on
Wide Russ Front

Berlin, Sept. 22, via London-Ja-
cobsta1t on the Dvina has been cap
tured by the German forces on the
Russian front together with positions
on a~front Of rs miles and six miles
deep on the west bank of the river.
army -heedquarterssan ann0nnced todaX
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-22

Washington, Sept 22The replies made by Germany and
Austria to Pope Benedct proposal contain nothing
will in alter the position of the United States OUT
lined in President Wilson's reply to the pope
The replies received in Associated Press dispatches
closely studied today by all officials and diplomats
have indications that they little less than had
expected
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-22

Ernesto Pagani, the giant moving
moving picture hero, known as Ma
ciste," was killed fighting for Italy. He
starred in ''Cabiria" and ''The War
/ rior."
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-22

General Alexif resigned his post as
chief OF the general staff under Pre-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-09-22
THE WEATHER.

Fair tonight and Sunday; little
change in temperature; moderate
north winds.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

erly; James Gancarelle, Bradford j; G.orin G. McLaren. Westerly; William H. Smith, Narragansett Pier.
 Thomas J. Clemens, Westerly; AL fred C. s. Price. Alton; George Frank lin Olmsted. Westerly; Sam Sisco, Ralph H. Kenyon. Arthur T. F'enelon, Greenwich; John Lombardi, Westerly; Irving Warner. Narra agansett Pier; Paulin Barge. Hope Valley; Walter P. Talbot, Westerly; Hyman S. Reyn, of East Greenwich; Bernard P. McQuee- neY, White Rock: Charles Cornell, @hannoc6: Edward H. Rourke. Peace Dale: John Wadesky, Westerly; Chas. J. smith. NVickford; Harry M. Rhodes, Peace Dale: Aristide DiSanto, Peace Dale: William J. B. Calvin. East Greenwich.
 Daniel Tvler. Washington; Fred Timpson, East Greenwich; James Ge- fayette: Peter koWal, West Green wich; James G. Kennedy. Wyoming George Fl. Grinnell. Wakefield; Samuel l.. Potter. Wakefield; Leon Ashfield, Bradford: James F'innie, Kenyon; Harry Marsh Clarke. Westerly: Geo. II. Barber, EscOheag; Herbert w. Nel- son, Richard Tombs, Alton: Jack F.. Bowler. Shamrock; PasquaIe Algiero, Westerly: Frank J. Gilbert, Wyoming: Byron F. Tibbetts, Hamilton; Edward P F'aulll Westerly; Clarence H. Lafay James A. Stonton, Wake field.
 Harry c. Gardner, Peace Dale: Will fred l. Fielder, Allenton; Gideon l.. Allen, Goulds; Manuel DItra, Wake field; Samuel Warnag gan, Louis F. Cad
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

The selection board for State Di- vision No l. has notified 1S0 more resistrauts up for examinations. at East Greenwich. next "Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The names of the young men notified follow:
 John Pepheas. East Greenwich. Eli sha E. Gardner. Vincenzo Azzinnari, Joseph 4. Earle. Westerly: Adelbert C. Leonard. WakefieId; Thomas F. O'Brien. Peace Dale; John A Hogg, Westerly Talbot Smith Hanan. Mar ra agansett Pier: ATichal Luzzo, Charles Naytum. Westerly: Charles L. Roos, East Greenwich; Leroy D. Smith, of Wakefield. Edward Grant KetteIIe. East Greenwich. Charles L. RoEers, Allenton: William \. Gavitt. Peace Dale: Harry Edward Sweet, Wake fled. Emory Turner, Peace Dale: By ron R. Cole (enlsted maa). Carolina; Herbert MCShane East Greenwich; Howard F. Holberton. Alton. Prank l. HcxSie, West Greenwich
 Roy Edward Fuller Westerly: Ray mOnd NJ Lei@hJon. East Greenwich; Percy \. Sweet, Nara CGuSctt Pier: Elmer M. Spencer. Asha1ay: Manuel " Games. Hope Naliey; Domenico Gslluscio. Westerly; Howard T. Pot Ter. Char,estown. George II. Burdick Ashaway; Willis R. Barber, Bradford: Stanley Lains. Westerly: Samuel c AshaWay- Richard J. Edwards. Wake field Augustine J. DaIy. Grover C. King, Wccterig-. Za-rafino Guartasini Nara ga1sett Pier: Frederick J. Me Elhaney. Allen on- George NJ. Nadf- son. East Gre CnWich. James F. Ly- ons South KinSstown. Clement J. Sharon, Joseph Ernest Bowies, West
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

squirted forty feet farther than with the ordinary nozzle.
 James Duff. of Westerly, through his attorney. John Ferguson, has brought suit in damages of $15, 1000, for injuries received in an alleged as- sault. The suit is brought against Charles T. Maxson. or women of the Willow Point Casino, West Mystic, where the assault was committed. Mir. Duff's left arm was dislocated and, it is claimed. permanently injured.
 Salvatore Sposito. taken into cus- tody by Deputy Sheriff Frederick T. Mitchell, in a civil suit for damages in a case of assault and battery, brought by Joseph Szopezk, was una ble to furnish the required bond and was committed to the Kingston Jail. The writ is returnable to the Septem- Der term of the superior court for Washington county.
 At a conference of the state exten- sion service department, the Rhode Island State College and the state food administrator, 1t was recommended that the farmers of Rhode Island be urged to raise wheat to supply food for poultry. which will also be of val ue to the food supply of the state.
 Petition is being circulated asking for a reinforced concrete paved high way in Mechanic street. from West Broad to Cedar street
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Essex.-Mrs. Sarah Lay celebrated her s2nd birthday anniversary Satur- day at her home on North Main street
 Bethel-A number of potatoes which have been grown from potato peel ings are being displayed in the Per kins-Co1e store.
 MansfieId-Dr W. W. Dimock and family of Ames, Iowa. have arrived for a months stay with MT Dimock's par ents, MT. and Mrs. H. E. DiInock.
 WindsorviIIe-Rev. c. B. Bromley's daughter and her husband from Georgia and Miss Lena Bromley from Providence, R. l., are at the parson age.
 cIinton.-The Ponds Extract com pany have closed their laboratories for are being made in their addition re- gently built.
 Meriden.-Upon recommendation of Governor Holcomb George A. Clark of Meriden, was appointed to local board No. to take the place of Frank T. Fay. who is i'll.
 Old Saybrook.-Dr. Oliver s. Bailey extended an invitation to his friends the other day to call at his home and take part in the celebration of his 72nd birthday and assist in harvesting some of his crops.
 Bridgeport-Plans for the celebra- ton of Columbus Day in Bridgeport have been made by the Columbus Boys club. The societies of Bridge port, Norwalk, Stamford and nearby towns and the city officials will be invited to join in the celebration.
 Saybrook.-The public utilities com mission started from Saybrook, Fri day morning on their way up the Val ley division to Hartford and are marking and designating the location for the warning discs. that the se- lectmen must erect within from 300 to 800 feet of the crossings on all high way; by the railroad tracks.
 Sinsbury-Mr. and Mrs. Oliver H. Stacy of Phephs-Croft announce the engagement of their daughter, Ila B. Stacy, to Ellis F. Clark, Of Bloom field Mir. Clark is a graduate of Mt Hermon and the Massachusetts Agri- cultural college and Is now superin- tendent of Mout Fair Farm, Middle bury.
 Waterbury-willard A Manor, of Oswego, N. Y, has been appointed as- sistant physical director at the Y. M c. A, and will take up his work in that capacity September 1. MT. Man or will assist w. G. Smethrust, the Y M. c. A. physical director. in the gymnasium classes and games, having charge more especially of the boys gym work.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

row, Peace Dale; William Brown, Westerly: William L. Abbott, West Kingston; Benjamin A. Fecteau, Ham ilton; John E. Sunderland, Mooresfeld; John H. Wrieht, East Greenwich; Sil- vio Rossi, East Greenwich; Vincenzo Sisco, Westerly; James E. Coleman Westerly; George L. Richmond, West Greenwich; Thomas A. Carson, West John Lynch. Allenton.
 Everett Abbie, Wyoming; Attmore E. Grifhr., Wakefield; Marshall s. Yem- ma, Peace Dale; Addison s. Archio Nunzio Ritaco, Westerly; Tarquin1o SignorelI, Peace Dale; Herbert J. Ed wards. Westerly; Harold Aylesworth. Saunderstown; George w. Phillips, Jr, Hope Valley: Angelo Sposatp, West erly; Arthur E: Perry, Westerly; Thomas Sculco, Westerly; Louis L.. enson, East Greenwich; Daniel M Looney, Westerly; J. Edwin Burdick Rockville; Irving E. Wilbur, Peace Dale; Edwin L. Northup, Wakefield; Royal C. Bartlett Lafayette; Colby H. Crandan, Westerly: Peter G. Papodo- pols, East Greenwich: Giuseppe Di- Vonne, Davisville; Natale Manfredi, Bradford; Walter F. Thomas, East Greenwich; James F. Fully, Peace Dale.
 George NJ Pradel Westerly; George D. Havens, Westerly; William Daw- son, AsFaway; George E. Johnson Davisvillc; Thomas F. McGrath, Peace Dale; Joseph Perre, Westerly; Gerald Nichols, Peace Dale; James Benbow Amos Russell Westerly; Horace K Carr Hamilton; Michael Terrznova Bradford; Fred P Arnold, East Green wich; Eugene McCrae, Weekapaug; Leander H. Johnson, Washington; Peter M. Plant. East Greenwich Fred P Nicolai. Frank \. Macomber West erly: Frank E. Wright, Wakefield; Arthur Stanley, Jr, Hope Valley; Michele Marrone. Bradford; Robin F. Dawley, Woodville: James F. Wight, Wakefield; Joseph H. Marshall, Saun- derstown; Alexander Rosa, Raffaele De Simone.
 Joseph F. Lynch, Westerly; Roger ". Thomas, i~zace Dale; Arthur E. Clark, Wakefield; Joseph H. Main, Slocum: Constantine L. Brusa, west erly; Albert L. Johnson, East Green wich: Henry E. Knight, Kingston; Joseph f. Dwyer, East Greenwich; John J. Smith. Charlestow1i; Richard J. Butler, Jr.. William II. Caldwell, Westerly; Leon H. Corey. Wakefield: Stanislas La Riviere, Peacc Dale: Pas quale Laonetta, Westerly; Earl H. Escoheag; Oliver H.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

Stravus Peterson and Charles Max son, of the United States Naval Re- serves, had quite an experience early Saturday morning while motoring in Mir. Peterson's automobile from New port to New London. on short leave, when the Shcre road. They were held up by four men in an automo-
 bile, who impersonated Rhode Island state police. who charged the young sailors with having a stolen automo-
 bile in their possession and in violat- ing the traffic laws in having only one head lamp lighted. They were threat ened with arrest and asked to show their operating license. The young men were naturally disturbed and as soon as there was an opening they dashed at high speed towards West erly, followed by the four men.
 When the road leading to Weeka- paug was reached the sailors turned down the road and did not stop until they drove into the yard of Charles Perry's summer home, the other car following. As soon as MT. Perry ap- peared at a window, the car contain
 ing the four men started off.
 Messrs. Peterson and Maxson ex- plained the situation to MT. Perry and stated to him that they had in their if there was any chance of police pro- lection to Westerly village. where they would remain until daylight, or in time to take the first boat from Gro ion 10 New London. IL was then near ly o'clock in the morning and MT. Perry called the Westerly police quar- ters. In short order Policemen Fer Suson and Curtin arrived in an au tomobile and escorted the young sail ors to Westerly village.
 The policemen on the way to Week apaug met the automobile containing the four men and stopped them long enough to learn. that the automobile was of the jitney type and that three of the men were jitney drivers under Connecticut license and that their Headquarters were in Pawcatuck. It is probable that the quartette will be arrested for impersonating police of- ficers. s soon as 1t can be ascertain ed, when Peterson and Maxson can make it possible to appear in court and give their testimony. In leaving Newport the young sailors believed they could reach Groton in time to take the last boat for New London, Friday night, but they took the wrong road and were delayed. They then planned to reach New London by way Of Norwich, but were prevented by the interference of the jitneymen.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
Local Iaconics.

There was a large attendance at the union service in Wilcox park Sunday evening. conducted under the auspices of the Westerly Laymen's league, which is a result of the Rees revival
 Congressman Kennedy has present. ed the petition of 4000 voters of the Third Rhode Island congressional dis trict, urging that aliens either be sub jected to draft or be deported.
 Town Clerk Iias B. Hinckley has completed the tax book. which shows grand list in the town of Stoning ton of s702.766. an increase of s21,- 297.
 Governor and Mrs. Beeckman will review the constabulary forces of Rhode Island at Narragansett Pier, Sunday, Sept. ?. at 3 in the afternoon. A large silver cup will be presented the organization making the best ap- pearance.
 Three young men, recently enlisted in the naval reserves have been or dered to report at Newport today: John H. West Of Ashaway. Alvin w Mawson. of Pawcatuck: Michael Ser ra, of Westerly; Frank M. Hill, Harry J. Wright. Peter Trumbull and Patrick L. Murray of Ashaway.
 Charles Starr Barker. graduate of the Westerly High school, and Alfred university, and for the past three years a reporter on the Westerly Sun, has been appointed superintendent of ScnOOlS III L1ncCn ana pTilCjpdl or the Lonsdale grammar school.
 At the annual meeting of the We quetequock Burial Ground association, Elias B. Hinckley was elected presi- dent and treasurer and Harry B. Moves secretary. Resolutions were adopted on the death of the former president, Dr. George D. Stanton.
 An automobile operated by Frank H. Cundall was in collision with a wagon, which contained a boy and two women, near Oak street hill, be- tween Bradford and Westerly, Satur- day. The women were thrown out but not seriously injured. The wagon and automobile were somewhat dam aged.
 The powerful fire pumps at the plant of the Westerly Textile com pany were given their regular month lv test, Saturday. A master nozzle belonging to the Westerly Firemen'S association was used on one of the streams, and by the use water was
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

Satan. Christ received sinners and he does today. He gives men another chance again and again and he will help us to seize that chance.
 But tomorrow stays it's tens of thousands, by saying You can seek Christ's when I arrive" It was TO morrow" the devils ally. that kept Felix from coming to Christ. He was slain by Tomorrow. So many say it, act it, and are lost!
 After this stirring appeal. Brother Scrivener asked Dr. Sloan to conduct the service. After some rousing songs the majority of the audience came down in front of the platform, and songs and testimonies were intermin- gled. Brother Scrivener made the closing prayer and pronounced the benediction.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
Lessens Annoying Running.

To lessen the humming of telephone wires fastened to buildings a new German system inclosed them in ce- ment cylinders that are softer on the inside than the outside.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
IlnhfnlnnIE Elarh.

A flash of lightning lights up ths ground for one-millionth of a second. yet it seems TO us to last ever 90 much longer. What happens is that the im- presslon remains in the retina Of the eye for about one-eighth of @ second, or 124,oO0 times longer than the haah lasts.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
Legends and Life.

For many of us legends come a1Hiost at the beginning of life. They are as welcome as fairy tales. They form a part of our being. We absorb them to our delight and continual Eatisfac- ton. And we are wise if later we pre- vide them for the generation that broods In our home and grows to man hood and womnnhood for our blessing and common good.