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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-24
REP. COMSTOCK
ILL At CAPITAL

Word was received here today that
Judge D. w. Comstock, representing
the Sixth Indiana district in congress.
had been suddenly stricken yesterday
when on his way to the capitol. He
had to be assisted to his hotel. the
Dewey. No members Of his family
are in Washington ut the present time,
nor has the family received any de-
tailed information as to the nature Of
his effliction.
They doubt the report that an opera
t;o1 for appendicitis will be necessary
and a-e not inclined 70 believe that
the Judge IL suffering from any NAL
ady Of serious nature. Judge Com.
otocl. 10 pas. ?5 years of age but has
always enjoyed robust health.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-24
RETREAT OF GERMANS
WEARS OUT ALLIES,
SAYS TACES zE|TUNC

AMSTERDAM, Via London. April
24.-Major Moraht. writing In the
Tages Zeitung. says that the results
Of the French offensive are hitherto
completely unimportant. Major Nor
eht writes:
"The possession Of single portions
Of terrain, such as trenches. villages
and borders Of woods, no longer plays
a decisive role. in deeply echeloned
and fortified zones.
"The aim of the German defense IL,
oven at the cost Of abandoning the
dead together with war materials and
portions Of positions, to maintain our
own strength while destroying that
OF the enemy and preventing him from
attaining his strategical aim, which
is to break through. For this pur-
pose 1t is necessary to keep the Aght-
ing lines mobile"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-24
Advised
to Follow Gar

ROME, Via 24The clerical
that the immediate following the German exertng
The that recent meeting Of the Hohenoern family
the situation by following the example the Nichols
German after
serving general opinion against him left uterg
shall family council
The chancellor and the ministers present but
ed remains unknown.
Little Importance attached this Italian political circles
origin
with intention
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-24
CLARK PREDICTS
FAILURE OF BILL
ORDERING DRAFT

WASHINGTON, April 24.-Speaker
Clark opposed the selective draft and
predicted 1t never would pass con-
gress, today in receiving q delegation
from the national security league. Sev.
eral hundred petitions bearing q mil
lion names, asking congress to adopt
the administration plan were laid be-
fore the speaker.
"Conscription never will pass in my
opinion" he said Il am for letting the
flower of youth Of this country volun.
teer before we fasten the disgrace Of
q draft upon them. The war depart.
ment is jumping around trying to bull
doze people into passing this bill and I
don't think they are going to do It,"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-24
Lightning Hits
Sam Gaar Home

which
lightning residence
Thirteenth twain
ablaze
ii !.
struck by lightning about o'clock and complets
which
sponded the alarm had to fight flames with The horses
chickens and all hay and grain %
o'clock yesterday fire called out by
been The $
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-24
American Reporters
Ordered From Berlin

LONDON, April 24.-The German
foreign office has notified the Ameri-
can correspondents who have remain
ed in Berlin that their presence in
Germany is no longer desirable, &C.
cording to the Exchange Telegraph
correspondent at The Hague The
American newspaper men. it Is added.
have therefore decided to leave for
Switzerland or Scandinavia.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-24
FRENCH COMMISSION
REACHES CONTINENT
ON WAY TO CAPITAL

WASHINGTON, April 24.-Depart-
ment Of state announces. safe arrival
en- this continent of French commits
sion.
Later the statement department is.
sued this further statement:
"The department of state is advised
that the French mission will reach
Washington tomorrow morning. The
precise time and place of arrival will
be announced later"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-24
Teutons Hold Guns
In Order to Carry
Peoples Belongings

AMSTERDAM. April PA semi-of
ficial statement issued in Berlin says
the deortation of the inhabitants In
the evacuated districts between Arras
and scissors has been accomplished
without hardships to the civilians.
The statement adds:
"The transport of their belongings
even delayed the transport of import
ant war material"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-24
Railroads Eliminate
Traffic Duplication

CHICAGO, April 24.-Duplication Of
passenger service by different rail-
roads between the same points at
practically the same time. is to be
eliminated as far as possible il plans
announced by operating officials OF
number of the big trunk lines In con.
ference here today can be successful
ly worked out.
The elimination Of unnecessary
trains 10 for the purpose Of conserving
the facilities Of the roads. so that the
best possible service be at the dispos-
al OF the government.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-24
German Syn,pathizer
Gets One-Year Tern,

INDIANAPOLIS, April 24.-Chris-
tian C. Luck, said to be a German
sympathizer. pleaded guilty today to
having made threats against President
Wilson when arraigned in the U. 8.
district court. He was sentenced to
one year and one day in the federal
prison at Atlanta, Ga. His threat was
made some time ago as he was walk
ing along q street here.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-24
Daylight Saving Plan
Approved by Club

eral Secretary Learner Of the Y 81. C.
A. and Rev. w. ]. Cronin Of St Marys
church. was authorized to investigate
the possibility Of establishing q rest
room
Plans for installing addition drinking
fountains in the business district were
referred to a sub committee consisting
of Principal Pickell Of the high school
and John H. Johnson.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-24

The Commercial clubs committee
favors the Daylight Saving plan as. it's
members maintain. 1t will give work
ing people one hour more. time daily to
cultivate gardens.
Steps toward obtaining 3 comfort
station and rest room and more drink
ing fountains also were taken by the
committee.
A subcommittee, composed OF Gen
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-24

Fer Wayne County by w. z. Moore
= Continued unsettled with showers
anu probably thunderstorms tonight
or Wednesday.
Ccncrs; Condttions-A stj-.:i which
Cevclored Sunday over the Ohio val.
ley :o!aed anothtr one ovo- the lakes
and caused last nights ti.un6ers.n.i:.
Barcrnc.n: pressure continues low
over the west and no.th sa1 VII: cs,,sc
con ti.ued unsAtt;ej weather.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-24
Sixteen Locomotives
Taken From Turks

LONDON, April 24.-The Turks in
Mesopotamia have been driven from
their position between Samara and
Iztabilat, the war office announces.
The British pursuing them occupied
Samara station yesterday, capturing
16 locomotives and 224 railway trucks
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-24
Calls Upon Students
to Render Service

HARRISBURG, Pa. April 24.-Gov'
ernor Brumbaugh today issued a proc.
lamation calling upon all the school
authorities of Pennsylvania to instill
in the minds of their pupils the i'm
portance of enlisting in the "agricul-
tural army and thus render patriotic
service to the commonwealth and the
country"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-24
BRAZIL SENSES
GERMAN REVOLT

RIO JANIERO. April "a. - Tele-
grams received here from Paranna
confirm reports that the Germans In
Southern Brazilian states arc con-
centrating in the state Of Santa Cath
arina. II Is believed a German insur-
rection in the south Is imminent.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-24
PROPOSE TO COMPENSATE
FAMILIES OF SEAMEN

WASHINGTON, April "a. = Meas
ures to compensate families of Amer
ican sailors killed by German submar-
ines and mines are being planned by
the administration. Legislation for
that purpose soon will be introduced
in Congress.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-24
AMERICAN BIRDMAN
KILLED IN BATTLE

PARIS, April 24.-Corporal Ronald
Hoskier Of South Orange, ~. j.. cne
of the stars OF the American flying
corps has been killed in an aerial
combat in the offensive that is now in
progress.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-24
Taken in Fraternity:
Dies of Broken Neck

DETROIT. Mich, April 2..-Earl B.
Rice, II, died in local hospital today
of broken neck. Officials of the
board of education have begun an in.
vestigation of charges tina. Rice sus-
tanned his injuries while being initial
ed into fraternity early Sunday morn.
ing
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-24
Wilson Puts Name
to War Bond Bill

WASHINGTON. April 24-Presi-
dent Wilson today signed the war bond
bill authorizing the sale Of $4,000, ,000.-
900 in government bonds and $2.000.-
000. 900 in treasury certificates. 4
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-24
Weather Forecast

For Indiana by United States Wealth.
er euresu-Unsettled weather with
probably showers tonight and Wednes.
day. Not much change In tempera-
tu-c.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-24

Temperature Today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-02
Business Of Postal
Savings Department
Stays at High Mark

Postal savings business In Bridge
port during May continued to be as
great as in the preceding months.
The reports for the month follow:
Main once: $40 accounts opened;
2g6 accounts closed; 2,0s7 deposits; 800
Withdrawals; s80,s12 deposited; 1857
withdrawn; $50, AS gain; total number
OF accounts open, $s,004; total amount
on deposit, 1854, 476.
East Side station: LAG accounts
opened; 142 closed; 76o deposits; 426
Withdrawals; $35 .459 deposited; $780,
410 withdrawn; 5000 gain; total
number of accounts open, 1,129; total
amount on deposit, $22O,962.
West End station: "a accounts OPEN
ed: 81 accounts closed; 381 deposits;
212 withdrawals: $11.172 deposited;
s8,643 withdrawn; $2,629 gain; total
number of accounts open, 522; total
amount on deposit $64,873.
Stratford Branch: Two accounts
opened, three accounts closed; 10 de-
posits: 10 Withdrawals; $377 depos-
tied; $2S7 withdrawn; $40 gain; to-
tai number of accounts open, 81; to-
tai amount on deposit, $2,567.
Total of Main office and stations:
552, accounts op-.-ed. 49S; accounts
closed; 3,247 deposits; 1888 with
drawals; s127,92 deposited; s37, 257
withdrawn; $4,000 gain: total num-
Der OF accounts open, 4,687, total
amount on deposit, $852. S78. -
The gross postal receipts for May
1917, were the largest of any CORE
spending month In the history Of the
ofrice and exceeded those of May. g.
by $4,000,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-02

Hartford. June 2-F1fty-one for
mer reserve organisations of the Con-
necticut Home Guard have been ac-
copied and placed in the active force
or first line, according to a general
order issued by the state military
emergency, board today. The action
OF the. board was In accordance with
. recent act of the legislature author
izing an increase from the original
quota of 5000 men to 10000. to be
fully equipped. There are now about
5000 men in. the home guard, organ
lied into $50 companies.
A supply company and headquar-
ters detachment will1oe added to the
regiments of the SIX military dis
tricts. In the First military district.
headquarters Hartford. besides this.
there will be added to the active
force . transport company and eight
infantry organizations. Four in
fantry companies Will be added in the
Second district and two will be added
In the Third.
The Fourth district, headquarters
Bridgeport. has procured the largest
allotment In this district there will
be added one supply company. a
headquarters detachment, and 3 units
TIRES of which are platoons. In the
Fffth. seven units will be added; and
in the Sixth i've
Some of the accepted organizations
have already been uniformed and
armed, in whole or In part, by the
generosity of fellow townsmen- UNI
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-02
[ AuRAL TON hall
ALUMNAE TO AID
IN WAR RELIEF
Graduates in Annual Meet
ing Pledge Themselves
to Cooperate.

Milford, June AT the annual
meeting of the Alumnae Of Lauralton
Hall, Milford, Conn, on Memorial
Day the association decided to engage
in war relief work, and also pledged
its members to work for Improvement
in all public exhibitions
By vote of the association the local
chapters of the Alumnae in each town,
will organize an auxiliary to the Red
Cross association among the Catholic
women, all of the features of the Red
Cross for relief, of soldiers and sailors
and their families will be undertaken
by the auxiliary branches in conjunc-
ton with the main organization. Pres
ident Wilson sent to the association a
message of thanks for it's work in this
crisis.
Each chapter Vas directed to work
increasingly for the elimination of OBJ.
jectionable representa- tons in motion
picture theatres and other places of
public entertainment in their towns.
The report Of Miss Mae H. Brins-
made of Meriden, delegate to the Bal
timore convention of the International
Federation of Catholic Alumnae, told
fully Of the work of the convention
and the progress of the federation.
! The president of the A1umnae asso-
citation of Laura1ton Hall, Miss Helen
Reed O'Neil, of Brooklyn, N. Y, read
a message of greeting and congratu-
lation from the alumnae of Mt. st. Jo-
seph's then in session in Hartford. A
letter of acknowledgements was sent
to Mt. ST. Joseph's by Miss O'Neil.
A suggestion that the mem bers
make earnest efforts to have placed
on the shelves o the public libraries
works of Catholic authors and those
on Catholic topics, was approved
without dissent. The honorary pres
ident of the alumnae, Rev, Peter H.
MCLEAN, S. T. D., of Milford, is vigor-
ously working for this object
The Right Reverend Bishop, John j.
Milan, who had offieiated at the dedi-
cation of the chapel, in the new build
ing of the academy, was warmly well
coined by the alumnae as he made
a short visit at the meeting. In a
brief address he cordially commend
ed the work of the Sisters at Laural-
ton, the efforts Of the alumnae for
good works, gave good advice to the
undergraduates and congratulated the
parents of the pupils in their good
fortune in having their children ed
ucated under favorable conditions by
i +et.t and ERNEST Catholic
teachers. The association voted to es-
tahlish an alumnae l@brarS in the new
building and arranged for the initial
contribution Of many volumes.
The new officers of the association
are: President, Miss Sara Louise
Feehan, Milford; vice president, Miss
Imelda Lyons, Meriden; treasurer
IN IT, n TIorp fzy-f
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-02
RESERVE ORGANIZATION HERE OF
Home GUARD ACCEPTED And PUT
IN FIRST Line OF ACTIVE FORCE

forms, arms and, equipment will be
issued to the other organizations as
soon as possible after they have been
inspected by their respective military
district companies and found ready
to receive and care for them.
Bridgeport is the headquarters Of
approximately 2 400 uniformed and
fully equipped Home Guards who on
July 15 will automatically pass into
the places formerly occupied by the
National Guard which on that date
will become federalized to the last
man.
posed Of officers and aides is recog-
nized and will be uniformed by the
state. > The supply company formed
here Is recognized and will be fully
equipped as such and the companies
now formed separately at Greenwich,
Noroton, Darien, Stamford, New Ca
naan, Norwalk, Danbury, Bethel,
Newtown, Redding and Brookfield
will be uniformed and equipped by
the state and report to Col. Wilson at
Bridgeport. A company at Westport
and a platoon at Ridge1eld will be
organized at once.
The Fourth regiment at Bridgeport
which was on parade Decoration Day
and the Fairfield and Stratford COM
panies are kept intact. The other 3
units three of which are full battal,
ions are now included in the equip
nent and training orders applicable
to the Fourth regiment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-02
CHARLEs ERNEsT HEATH

Four little girls, gowned in white,
were the pail bearers for Charles Err
nest, four-years-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Boss Heath, the funeral
services of whom took place at the
home of the parents, 254 Beardsley
street, this afternoon. The girls were
Marion Pixley, Ida Anderson, Frances
Lister and Ruth Baker. Many little
pleymates of the Child were present,
as were many relatives and friends of
the bereaved parents. Rev. William
H. Jepson officiated and accompanied
the cortege to the family plot in Lake.
view cemetery where he officiated at
the comrnittaI service
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-02
EsTELLA PxIEY

The funeral of Estella, wife. of
Ernest T, PKley, was held yesterday
afternoon from the bereaved home, 10
Maiden Lane, at 2:30 and attended by
a large gathering of relatives and
friends. Rev. William H. Jepson Of
f1ciate at the obsequies, and accom-
panied the body to Lakeview cemetery
where he read the committal service.
Many beautiful floral pieces surround
ed the bier. The pail bearers were
Charles, William, Howard and Harold
Pixley, all brothers-in-law of the de-
sed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-02
REV. WILLIAM SWANSON.

Following an illness of three years.
DURATION. Rev. William Swanson, for
mer pastor of the Stratf1eld Baptist
church, died at his home, 500 Warren
street, last night. Mr.. Swanson was
"A years old. He came to this city
from the First Baptist church in Col
chester, where he was ordained ten
years ago on May 8 and where for
three years he served as pastor. Due
to his i'll health, Mr.. Swanson resign
ed three years ago from the pastor
ate of the Stratfeld Baptist church,
which he had faithfully filled for four
years. Although his health was poor
he refused to give up his work en-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-02
Keppy Estate Heirs
Sued on Unpaid Note

Florence Keppy Walters and
Adrian Rocket, who figured in the
long litigation over the will of the
late Julia Keppy of Stratford, have
been sued by the City National bank
on a note for $500, which is said to
be due and unpaid. In papers filed
in the superior court the bank
asks for $4,000 damages.
Three pieces of property, two on
Iranistan avenue and the other on
Brewster street. have been attached
Rocket was administrators on the
Keppy estate, and Mrs. Walters was
a daughter of the testatrix, There
was a contest by other heirs when it
was found Mrs. Walters had received
most of the estate and a superior
court jury ordered the will broken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-02
Yards and yards
Of beautiful silk
at fine saving.

From silk for wedding gown to silk for at club
Of afternoon such is diversity of this splendid coec
ton at special price.
Every yard here told of is worth than the price
it is to be sold at.
Every yard is freshly from the stores regular Stock
true and tested and worthy silk.
Staple silks Of black and of white glorious satins rich
fancy silks in many huesa wondrous gathering of the
nowso popular sports silks in the brilliant coors and
usual patterns that make them attractive
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-02
MAY MAINIERO.

Mary, the 10 years old daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Mainiero, died
yesterday at her home, 1928 Penn
broke street. The young girl was a
freshman in the Bridgeport high
school. Besides her parents she is
survived by a sister, Lillian, and two
brothers, John and Leonard. Miss
Mainiero was unusually bright in her
studies. She was the leader of her
class when she was graduated from
st. Mary's school last year, and was
forging ahead in her high school
studies when she was taken ill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-02
FRANK <. BRUNET,TE

Frank x. Brunette died yesterday.
at the home of his son, Frank Bru-
nette, 80 Curtis avenue, following an
illness of considerable duration. Mr..
Brunette was born in Canada rs
years ago. He came to live with his
son in this city some time ago. His
son is his only survivor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-02
Sue to Foreclose
on. Hotel Lorraine

Papers in a suit to foreclose the
Hotel Lorraine property in Congress
street were filed in the superior court
when John j, Scanlon of this city
brought action against Joshua Meltzer
the hotel proprietor. It is alleged
Mcltzer borrowed $6,578.64 from
Scan1on and gave two notes. On
these notes Scanlon. declares only
$3,978.64 has been paid. He also asks
the court to award him interest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-02
lightning Damages
Litchfield Almshouse

Torrington, June lightning early
today struck the Litchfield almshouse,
causing damage of more than $500.
Three holes were torn in the roof,
one corner of the building was ripped
off and fire was started in two places
In the attic. The furniture was much
damaged. D. J. Brennan, superin-
tendent, and his daughter, Ruth, were
stunned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-02
PERCY G. GILBERT.

Percy G. Gilbert, a painter. former
lyt of Danbury, died at the Bridgeport
hospital this morning following a lin
gering illness. Mr.. Gilbert came
here from Danbury to work some
time ago but had never removed his
family to this city. He was a mem
Der of the Painters and Decorators
local of this city. He is survived
by his widow in Danbury and a son,
John G.. Gilbert in Hartford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-02

5ALiES1lEN WANTED-Live, wide
awake, red-blooded statesmen who
can produce results. Big money
making stock selling proposition.
Appeals to investing public. Every
shareholder satisfied because in
vestment produces income immedi-
ateIy. Distribution OF per cent
monthly now being made from
produetfoIi1 among shareholders,
equivalent to "a per cent on present
selling price. Get in on this money
s making live, safe proposition quick.
Write for full particulars now.
Safoty-Ftrst OIL Association, San
Antonio, Tex.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-02

BEACON FALLS, CONN, Wanted
30 men for heavy work in a big
rubber shoe factory. Pay SIS to
SIS per week. These men must
weigh $50 to zoo lbs, but we can
use few lighter men, who want
to learn rubber shoe making. Steady
work Fine chance for advance
ment for good capable men, A
prosperous town near large cities.
Fine theatre. Free insurance. No
labor troubles. Write for illustrat-
ed booklet "A Good Job at Beacon
Falls State age, weight, height.
nationality. Address Employment
Dept. Beacon Falls Rubber Shoe
Co., Beacon Falls, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-02
Railroad Commission
Lands at Vladivostok

vladivostok, June 2-The United
States railroad commission to the
Russian government, headed by John
F. Stevens. former CHEF engineer of
the Panama canal, has arrived here.
The members of the commission were
cordially received by a committee of
soldiers and workingmen.
= The commission spent Friday study
ing the terminal problems of Vladi-
.vostok.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-02
SUIT OVER NOTE.

Five pieces of property on Laurel
court and one on Park avenue have
been attached in suit brought by
Frank T. Staples and Philip L. Holzer
against Henry c.. Sherwood, former
receiver for the Halves Corset Co. 1t
is claimed Sherwood endorsed a note
for $4,000 which Halves gave to the
plaintiff Dec. Is, 1915. The note is
due and unpaid and damages of $1,000
are asked. The suit is returnable to
the superior court. June term