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New Britain herald., 1917-09-18
TROOPS ON GUARD
 AT SAN FRANCISCO
All Saloons Closed Within Half
 Mile Of Disturbance Center
POLICE WATCH TROLLEY LINE
Union Freight Handlers on Coast Di- vision Threatened to Go on Strike at Noon Unless Demands Were Granted.

San Francisco, Sept. 1s.-Two com pan1es of United States marines were on guard duty here today at the plant Of the Union Iron Works. largest of the concerns involved in the strike of mechanics affiliated with the San Francisco iron trades council. The walkout of the workers followed fail- ure to reach a settlement of the diff ferences growing out of the demands of the men for an increase in wages.
 As an added precaution against possible disorders the federal author tiles also issued orders that all sa- looms within a half mile of the plant be closed.
 The strike, which ,has tried up government shipbuilding contracts amounting to $150,OOO,OOO, also has affected the can manufacturers whose output is vital to the governments food conservation program.
 Police Autos Patrol Railway Lines.
 In an effort to prevent a possible recurrence of minor rioting which marked the first day, Chief of Po- lice White announced that 90 auto mobiles each carrying two policemen would be used today to patrol the lines of the United railway. It way along the lines of this company ap proximately 1,750 of whose condue tors and motormen are on strike to enforce demands for recognition of their union, increased wages and shorter hours, that most of the v1o- lence occurred yesterday.
 Extension of the strike to mills producing lumber for government shios is feared by the shipping board officials. From Portland and Astoria, Oregon, came reports that striking carpenters were trying to persuade other workmen to walkout and that lumber mills might be affected. Chairman Hurley of the shipping board today appealed to President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor to stop the strikes. A con- ference will be held today between MT. Hurley and MT. Gompers. Chair man Hurley also conferred with Sec retary Daniels on settlement of de- in the navy shipbuilding plants
 Freight Handlers to Strike.
 A strike on all union freight hand 1ers employed in the coast division of the Southern Pacific railway will be called at noon today unless officials grant an audience to representatives of the recently formed union, accord ing to- statement by Gordon A. Page, an organizer. The workers demand IS per cent. increase in wages and the reinstatement of several men all legged to have been discharged for their efforts in forming the union.
 Boyce Appointed Mediator.
 Washington, Sept. 1S.-Secretary Wilson has telegraphed w. T. Boyce, assistant commissioner of immigration at San Francisco, to tender his offices as mediator or conciliator in settle ment of the strike of iron workers and shipbuilders there.
 Mr. Boyce has been instructed to keep in close touch with developments and to advise the department of labor here promptly concerning them.
 Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, has an engagement to confer with the presl- dent late today.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-18
SPAN UP 25 FEET.
Engineers Expect to Add 66 Feet To-
 day.

Quebec. Sept. 1S.-Lifting opera .ions to put into place the $40 foot central span of the Quebec bridge, were renewed here tarly today.
 Yesterday the span was carried up ward 2S feet from the pontoons, and :he engineers in charge said this morning that they expected to add 66 feet today which will bring it within 54 feet of its final resting place.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-18
so. MANCHESTER MAN
 IN CASUALTY LIST
w. Bedford Included Among Canadian Soldiers Killed Or Wound
 ed on War Front
ed on War From

Ottawa, Sept. 1S.-In the list of casualties of the Canadian 'contin- gent at the European war front, pub lished today, is the name of w. Ted ford, South Manchester Conn.,
New Britain herald., 1917-09-18
WILL TIGHTEN BLOCK AIDE.

London, Sept. 1s.-Albert Metin, under secretary of state, in charge of the blockade has arrived here from Paris with a number of expert ad- visers to consult with the British government on closer coordination in the blockade
New Britain herald., 1917-09-18
KING VISITS DESTROYER
British Ruler Cheered Lustily by Men Aboard U. s. Warship-His Majesty Congratulates Officers.

London, Sept. liking George, in the course of a visit today to the river Clyde, in Scotland, went on board an American patrol ship. The crew lined the decks and cheered his majesty lustily. The king inspected the quarters of the crew and con- graduated the officers on having such a fine ship.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-18
PRUSSE COMMITS SUICIDE
One of Designers of Submarine Deutschland Ends Life by Hanging in Baltimore Jail.

Baltimore. Sept. 18-Gotthold Prus- SC, one of the designers of the Ger man merchant submarine Deutsch- land, who came to Baltimore on the first voyage of that craft, committed suicide in the city Jail today by hang ing.
 Prusse had been imprisoned as an alien enemy. He was arrested by the United States authorities on August 20 for leaving a restricted zone with out permission. He was Al years old and born in Germany.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-18
DENY 16 EXEMPTION CLAIMS.''

Bridgeport, Sept. IS. - District board, passing on 39 more cases to- day, denied 16 industrial exemption claims; two appeals from physical examinations; allowed two condition al discharges for three months and 19 for six months. A total of 4S out of 79 cases considered were uncon- ditionally denied. All today's are Bridgeport.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-18
JUDGE TURNS CASE OVER
 TO FEDERAL AUTHORIZE
QUICK TO APOLOGIZE.

Stockholm, Sept. -a.-The German minister to Sweden today formally ex- pressed to the Swedish government Germany's regrets in consequence of the Swedish h-Argentinian telegram af- fair.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-18
TYPHUS IN GERMAN CAI
Escaped Prisoner Tells of Deal 3,7OO French and British and
 Russians at Concentration St

Paris, Sept. 18.-Albert Chaml French soldier, who, on his attempt has just escaped from many, brings the information, acI ing to the Paris edition of thel York Herald that 3,700 F,reneh1 British soldiers, and 1,5O0 Rus have died from typhus at the Cd concentration camp at Cassell, miles northeast of Frankfort-ol main.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-18
Berlin Knows World Is Enemy.

London, Sept. 18.-The Chronicle, in a leading editorial under the head "despotism doomed." says:
 "In Germany just now, evidently by preconcerted arrangement, resolutions are being passed by all sorts of or- ganizations attacking the American president for his scathing strictures on autocratic power in Germany which planned this war and its prose- cution has stopped at no barrier, either of law or mercy this tremend- ous condemnation of the kaiser and his encourage evidently made a deep impression in Germany, hence these inspired resolutions of protest; hence the kaiser's message published today and Hindenburgs contemptous al- fusion to the American president. These engineered German protests against President Wilson's powerful indictment prove that the kaiser, his iunkers and the military caste know that the world is against them"
New Britain herald., 1917-09-18
FRANCE WILL FIGHT ON
Premier Painleve, in Declaration to Deputies, Says Alsace Lorraine Must Be Restored.

Paris. Sept 1S.--The French min isterial declaration was read by Prof Painleve, the new premier in the chamber of deputies this afternoon. It reaffirms the determination of France to continue the war until the disannexation of Alsace and Lorraine from Germany is assured, along with the reparation for the damages caused by the Germans.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-18
German Foreign Office Denies Communicating Terms lndi-
 rectly to Washington
NO TRIAL BALLOONS,
 IS ALSO CONTENTION
London Chronicle Declares Recent Events in Germany Prove Kaiser Knows World Is Against Him and Autocracy Is Doomed-DeveIop- ments in Belgian Situation Antici- fn1


 Berlin, Sept. IT, via London, Sept. 1S.-The German foreign office, in g. statement given to the Associated Press today, denies stories appearing in Danish and other foreign news papers to the effect that the German government had indirectly commun- icated it's peace terms to Washington or that Wilhelmstrasse even had sent out trial balloons for the purpose of sounding sentiment in the United States.
 The German foreign office further informed the Associated Press that the rumors were promtly discredited on the strength of the peace terms ascribed to Germany and further by the fact that there was no occasion for Germany to address the Wash ington government in this respect.
 The assertion made by Matthias Erzberger, the clerical leader in the Reichstag.- that Germany's note in reply to Pope Benedict's peace pro- posals already was on its way to Rome also was denied in official quar- ters. The centerist leader informed his electors to this effect in the course of two meetings which he addressed in Wurttemburg on Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-18
WEATHER.

Hartford, Sept. 1S.-Fore- cast Tor New Britain and viz cjnity: Fair with moderate temperature tonight and We'd ncsday.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-18

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-27

washington, Dec. 27-The condi- lions surrounding Count CZern1n's S proposals for basis of peace cause officials here to feel some apprehen- sion for their sincerity. There is great disposition to feel that the oo- feet of the German plenipotentiar1es is simply to protract the negotiations as long as possible without any ex- nectation of an immediate peace agreement, with the double purpose of leading the German people to be- lieve their government really IS de sirous of making peace and of gain ing time for the further strengthening of the German lines in the west.
 One condition regarded as tmpos- sible for the present at least is that the adherence of all belligerents must be secured to the peace the Germans are trying to make with Russia be- fore it can become effective. This is accompanied by a demand for the return of the German colonies now in the possession of Russia's allies.
 It can be stated authoritively that the position of the American govern ment has not changed in any respect with regard to it's determination to enter no agreement with a govern ID ent that does not represent the free will of the governed people.
 This would dispose of any hope that the Germans might have that the Russian could induce American to subscribe to the peace treaty which they are now trying to arrange. As
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-27
AIMS OF THE U. s, ARE
 UNCHANGED BY LATEST
 HUN PEACE PROPOSALS

for the German colonies, the Ameri- can government has never recorded itself on the subject and Lloyd George recently declared that was a subject for the peace conference
 No provision is made Tn Count Ger 'nin's proposal for the return to France of Alsace-Lorraine. which is regarded here as a condition that must be met as a preliminary to any peace agree ment. an understanding declared by President Wilson in his message to congress In the light of the extra ordinary efforts Germany has been making to rid these provinces of French inhabitants it is believed here that Germany may propose a plebis- cite of inhabitants, relying on the vote of German soldiers and the in- ported German population, but such a proposal probably would be reflected by the United States and her co-bel- ligerents.
 Apparently Belgium is promisda freedom by Count Czernin if all the otker German demands are met. But officials note that there is a reserva- ton. almost mseparable from German diplomacy. In the shape of "guaran- tees" which Germany requires to in. sure the execution of all these com plicated factors of the peace treaty. From public declarations of German
 statesmen and publicists it is under stood that as "guarantees'' which Germany insists on would retain cons trol of Belgium for an indefinite psz riod
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-27
WANT SEIZED COLONIES BACK; FAVOR NO ANNEXATION. NO INDENNITIES; RUSSIA'S ALLIES MUST ACCEPT 7 TERMS ALSO--ADvANCE PLAN
 TO SETTLE WARS EXPENSE

Petrograd, Dec. 27-Count Czernn, the Austro- Hun garan foreign minister at the session of the peace con- ference in Brest Lovsk Tuesday, read statement to the effect that the Central Powers agreed conclude i'm mediatey general peace without forcibe annexations and indemnities
 The Central powers he sd solemnIy resolve to immediately sign terms which will terminate the war on conditions equally just to all begerens They could not bind themselves to such terms without guarantee Russas a hes would recognize them and them out honestly the Central Powers.
 basic principles uttered by the Russian delegates be the basis Of such He said they shared Russian condemns lon o continuation of the for the sake conquest
 It is necessary the count added indicate most clearly however that the Russian proposals could be realized only the event that all begerents obligated adhere to the terms of such a peace.
 He declared the Central Powers did not intend annex orciby territories seized during the war; deprive tions of political independence lost in the
 The question of the SubectiOn of natiOnaItes who not political independence to another country cannot be internationally and must be met by each government people in the manner established by the constitution government The protection of the right of mnores essential part of the right of peoples to self definition
 In the event of mutual refusal to meet expenditures and pay damages caused by the Count Cern continued each begerent shall bear only the expense it's subjects prisoner and damages caused to property of civilian subjects by deliberate violations of international law the part of the adversary The creation of special fund for this purpose suggested by Russia could be discussed only in the event that the other belgerens join in the peace negotiations within certain time.
 The chairman of the Russian delegation derred at the statement self definition being incomplete said could not end without the reesabsmen of the violated rights of little and oppressed naOnaes and Russia insist guarantees that their lawful rights would
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-27
WOODEN VESSELS
 FAILURE
Rear Admiral BOwles in Statement Before Sen ate Commerce Com mittee Makes Startling
 Statement to Members.

Washington, Dec. 27-The wooden ship building program was pictured as an almost com plete failure today by Rear Admiral F. A. Bowles, assistant general manager of the emer- gency fleet corporation testify ing at the senate commerce committees investigation of ship building.
 Questions brought from Admiral Bowles the statement that the Amer ican International corporation at Camden, N. J., will profit $6,000,o00 on the construction of 120 steel ves- sels. The government furnishes all the capital and pays all the bills. Ask ed what the corporation furnished, Admiral Bowles replied:
 ''They put up the know how and the organization
 If it becomes advisable for the gov ernment to build and operate ships after the war the investment in the fabricating yards, Admiral Bowles said, will be found to have been a profitable overture for. the govern ment
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-27
fl PRAISES FARMER
 READERS
ThOrne Through 'eThe Farmer''T Thanks Read CTS For Assistance Ex- tended to Poor of City on Christmas.

Angus P. Thorne, superin- tendent of the Board of Chari- ties, has sent the following let ter of thanks to the Bridgeport Farmer for the assistance rem dered by the paper and it's readers in aIleviating the suf- fering in Bridgeport families and bringing into homes dark ened by poverty an abundance of Yuletide cheer. The letter reads as follows
 .-rhe response on the part of the public to the appeal published in the Farnaer for assistancel in providing Chr4stmas for the families known to this department was prompt and generous.
 T am glad to report that all of the families were given Christmas d1n- nerz eleven families in addition to the dinner were given coal, clothing and toys, and five were given coal clothing, shoes. rubbers, and 8 small cash donation
 The knowledge that the publishing of this appeal has resulted in such generous Christmas for 50 many pool families will, am sure, be a greaA satisfaction to you as 1t Is to our se1ves-
 Permit ma to express to you the thanks of the members of the Board of Public Charities for your cordia cooperation in this matter"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-27
MAYOR WILSON
 DID NOT SIGN
 PAY INCREASE

Under the pretense that "he would be out of town today" Mayor Clifford E. Wilson left word at city hall to the effect that Alderman Robert N. BIakeslee, chairman of the Common Council, should sign the ordinance relative to salary increases for city officials. The mayor himself signed all other petitions, resolutions and 1ordin- ances enacted at last Mondays Coun- cil meeting, but the amendment to the salary ordinance, including the 100 per cent. increase for the mayor was left unsigned.
 Alderman Blakeslee appeared at the city clerks office today, but left the hall without signing the papers, because, it is reported, he is of the opinion that the mayor did not leave the city today. In order to make the increases effective the ordinance amendment must be signed today, to- morrow or Monday, as 1t becomes eff fective on January 1, according to the Councils action.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-27
SEX ANTAGONISM CAUSES ANTS TO
 LEAVE COUNCIL

Washington, Dec. 27.-Unauthorized use of the name of the National As socaa41on Opposed to Woman Sunrage by the National Council of Women in support of a bill introduced by Repre- sentative Rankin and described as "-fernanistic,' 2 and relecting on father hood has caused the anti-suffrage organization to withdraw from the council.
 Mrs. James w. WadsWorth, prea- dent of the Anti-Suffrage association, addressed a letter to Mrs Moore of St. Louis, president of the council, sets forth the cause for the withdrawal.
 Mrs. Wadsworth says it. has been called to her attention that the name of her organization was used either to disguise the feministic features o1 the bill or make the organization seem inconsistent for apparently approving radical feminist legislation '''
 The letter concludes:
 we sincerely regret that the Ma tfonal Council of Women has appar- entity deserted the ideal of represent ing the normal American woman and has become, it seems, another instru- nnent in the hands of feninists and those who seek to stir up sex antag onism and family division to secure political power
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-27
POLICE
 SEEk KING
 DODGERS
Local Boards Ask Suck ley to Apprehend Those Who Have Fail ed to Fill Out and Re- turn QuestiOnnaires.

Within five days from today, approximately 36O men will have been called upon to ex- plain to police and federal au- thorities why they neglected to fill out and return to local ex- emption boards, in compliance with the Selective Service Reg ulations, questionnaires speci- flying their liability to military duty.
 More than seven days have passed since the first batch of questionnaires was sent out on Dec. 15, and the period of grace being at an end, the names of the number Of de1inquents estimated above have been turned over to the police for action. Five days time is given to the police in which to make investigation and re- port back to the local boards.
 About 60 out of every 250 ques- tionnaries sent out by the respective boards each day fail to come back, it was stated this morning, and it is quite probable that a number of ar- rests will be made before the middle of next week.
 The duty of the police is to take in custody all delinquents and present them before the local boards under whose Jurisdiction the individuals come. Every delinquent. provided that he has no sound excuse, auto- matically valves his right to claims for exemption or deferred classifica- ton, and may be drafted for service at once.
 The names of delinquents listed to- day have been submitted to Assist ant Superintendent of Police Charles H. Suckley for investigation. In cases, it is expected, it will be found that the persons listed are already in the military service of the United States, or are aliens unable to read and write and consequently ignorant of the draft law.
 The names are of those people who received their questionnaires in the batch sent out on December 15th,s and who having had ample time in which to return them, duly filled out and signed, have up to the present failed to do so. Under the law they were allowed seven days in which to make returns.
 Most of the men listed, however are aliens and a great many of these are believed to be enemy aliens Since it is not required of the latter class that they return their question naires, there being no provision in the delinquency clause of the Selec- tive Service Regulations for penalty i for their failure to make returng | they are being eliminated from among those against whom action is to be taken by the police and federal au- i thorities.
 Assistant Superintendent Suckley has a complete list of the enemy aliens in this city, and by checking this list will be able to determine which of the AZ reported to him are not to be proceeded against.
 Suckley stated this morning that he ] believed investigation by his mer would show very small percentage of those reported to him to be willfu | dodgers of conscription. He is oi the opinion that most of the forty-twc are either already in the military ser. vice of the United States, or are aliens who are unable to read ol write the English language, and being ignorant of the provisions of ths
 draft law, have failed to comply witt | 1t for this reason only.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-27
CANVASS EVERY HOUSE TO SELL
 THRIFT STAMPS

Under plan of the War Savings Committee the sale of thrift stamps will be urged and under the super vision of William T. Hincks, chair man for this city. a. house e-to- house canvass will be started within 8 few days. The plan was decided upon at a meeting of the committee in Stam- ford yesterday.
 The city will be divided into dis tricts and each canvasser will take care of 9 families and make personal calls upon them. The canvasser after explaining the value of these stamps will leave printed postcards directed to Postmaster c. F. Greene which may be used in ordering the stamps. They must be sent without cost to the person making an order.
 The plan to popularize thrift stamps was enthusiastically received by the committee and a record sale is expected in Bridgeport, as well as other cities and towns in the state. Purchasers will be urged to make purchases in small amounts each week. The plan has worked success fully in New Jersey and several other states.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-27
EXPERIENCE OF LOCAL MAN WHO
 WENT OVER TOP

Craving for the opportunity to get into the first line trenches in France and Ego over the top," Clifford W. Shaw, brother of Thomas B. Shaw. chief electrician of the Lake Torpedo Boat Co.,. disguised as 8 British in- fantryman. managed to get into a bombing squald last July and as re- suit he is just recovering from wounds incurred during hand-to-hand bat tie with German soldiers. Details of Shaw's novel adventure are told in a letter received by his brother to- day.
 Shaw enlisted last year with Troop IA of New Haven and saw service on the Mexican border. but when the United States entered into war with Germany he longed for active service and being an electrical engineer was transferred to the American Railway Engineers. which he learned was to go to France.
 Arriving in France he says "the du- ties were tame" He was the driver of an American tractor which trans ported munitions and food to the British troops in the front line trenches.
 Obtaining a furlough Shaw borrowed an English soldiers uniform and upon learning that bombing squad was soon to make a raid on a German trench he joined the unit a few min utes before it went lover the top" Shaw's ambition was realized anc the squad was soon engaged in 2 hand-to-hand conflict He received two broken ribs and was bayoneted 1T | the chest.