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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-16
Enemy Bringing Up
Reserves to Maintain
Failing Hold on Lens


Canadian. Headquarters in France,
Aug. Is (by Canadian Press, limited)
The Germans are now fighting with
great tenacity to maintain their pres
.carious hold on the central portion
of Lens. Throughout the day they
have been bringing up fresh troops
with which to carry on counter at
tacks.
The original German force which
met our assault was pretty well ac-
counted for by the attacking force 1t
consisted of two battalions of the
165th regiment. two of the 26th, two
of the 156th and one of the 293rd.
German regiments consist of three
put out Of action the reserve battal-
ions of the first three mentioned regi-
ments holding the trenches had been
put ou tot action the reserve battal-
ions were moved up hurriedly At
O'Clock, while headed toward hill 70,
these battalions were caught under
our artillery fire and disl ersed.
The enemy leaders next called on
the Fourth guard division. They.
too, were caught under our artillery
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-16
TEXT OF NOTE MORE PRO-GERMAN
THAN SUMMARY PRESS

London. Aug. 16-The text of the
papal peace note does not remove the
adverse impression produced here.
t,n the contrary it enlarges the i'm
preston that the note is Of German
origin and that. it's terms are impossi-
ble The papers express much appre-
ciation for the Pope, but regard him
as unable to appreciate the matter at
issue. ts
The Times says the Allies are
bound to reject his plan of settlement
which proves more pro-German and
more anti-Aily even than the sum-
mary. The peace he proposes would
be German peace and 1t iaaimpossi-
Bile to read the scheme without a. stls-
picion that the note itself and the
choice of the moment of its issue are
the outcome of German inspiration.
The Allies, continues the Times, have
the same end in view as the Pope. but
are convinced that 1t cannot be at
tanned by the means he advocates but
only by victory in the field.
Referring to the poLe's suggestion
of guarantees for the Independence
OF Belgium, the Times says:
Belgium had that guarantee,
sworn to by Prussia. when German
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-16
FANNIE {. MARSH
ESTATELIkELYT TO
EXCEED 100000
Many Bequests to Relatives
of Deceased in Will Ad
mitted Today.

The will of Fannie F. Marsh, widow
OF Edward w. Marsh, well known in
bridgeport banking circles just prior
to his death, has been admitted to
probate. The will disposes of an es-
tate that is expected to exceed $780,
900 and includes many Lequests to
relatives of the deceased. Judge
Miller will appoint appraisers and a
date for hearing on the admission of
the will, offered by the Bridgeport
Trust Co. as executor, will be fixed
The bequests made by Mrs Marsh
follow:
To Carrie Latin Beardsley $4,000;
to Mary keenan,, if in the employ of
the deceased at her death, $1,000; to
Katherine Arnold Shelton, widow of
of Charles K. Shelton, $4,000; grand
fathers clock to Estella Hawley, wife
of John M. Hawley; to Mountain
Grove cemetery association in trust to
care for her fathers lot, one-half for
upkeep and the other for flowers, $2,-
900; to same for care of the lot of
her late husband, Edward W. Marsh,
$4,000; to the Society of St. Johns
church, Park and Fairfield avenues,
$1,000; to Phyllis Roper, of New
York, $500; to persons designated in
a communication confidentially ad-
dressed to the executor, all jewelry
and personal property mentioned
therein; to her sister, Harriet K.
Matthews; $4,000; of the residue,
$50 to Ethel Hawley Stern, niece;
4-30 to Estella Hawley, wife of John
M. Hawley; 4-30 to Natalie K. Haw-
ley, niece; $50 to John M. Hawley,
brother; 7-30 to the Bridgeport Trust
Co. as a trust fund for the deceased S
brother, Levi H. Hawley. The sue
cession and inheritance taxes are to
be paid out Of the residue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-16

artnies began to hack their way
through and to commit enormities
which horrified mankind. Is she to
rest her security on another scrap of
paper?
What are the nations whose in
most conscience, pronounces their
cause sacred likely to think~of a pro-
posal which puts the INDECENT and
the guilty, the aggressor and the as
sailed, on the same footing and in
Inmates that in reparatfon for the
wrong done, they ought to accept re-
,ciprocaI condemnation? =
mo practical statesman would
without counting the cest have issued
document so certain to create anger
and resentment among non-Catholics
of the (Entente) alliance and the
deepest grief among Catholics of the
alliance that their grea- cause was SO
misunderstood or disregarded by
Rome"
Rome, Aug. 16-The Pope's peace
appeal will r-St be published hers to-
day, as announced. no newspapers ap-
pearing on account of the Assump-
ton day holidays. It will appear on
Friday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-16
STRIKERS ASK
conference AT
LAKE COMP ANY
Appeal to Firm in the Inter
ests of the American
Nation.

The following letter has been sent
by the Machinists' union to the Lake
Torpedo Boat Co.:
August IA, 1917.
Lake Torpedo Co.,
Seaview Avenue, ]s
Bridgeport, Conn.
"Gentlemen-In compliance with
instructions of the machinists in the
City of Bridgeport, am again di-
rected to urge you to confer with a
general committee appointed at a
special meeting for the purpose of
bringing about a wage adjustment
and working conditions to govern this
craft
"Can we not appeal to you in the
interest of the American nation to at
least give us an opportunity to keep
Bridgeport free from Industrial strife
so that the men who have now been
sent across the ocean to establish a
world wide democracy may not be
hampered in their efforts. due to lack
Of ammunition and supplies brought
about through failure Of cooperation
between employer and employe?
VERY truly yours.
SAMUEL Levitt.
Business Agent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-16

London, Aug: 16.-Troops of the
Entente allies in Flanders attacked
the German pasitions today on a wide
front east and north of Ypres, in Bel.
gium. The official report of Field
Marshal Haig says that progress is
made.
On the Lens front, where the Cana
d1ans yesterday captured hill 70 and
made further progress in the environs
of the French mining center, all Ger
man counter attacks, the official state
ment adds. were repulsed.
The statement, which was timed
1911 p. M, reads:
AT 4:45 this morning the Entente1
allies troops again attacked on a
wide front east and north of Ypres.
Heavy fighting is taking place but
progress is being made at all points
In spite of the stubborn resistance of
the enemy.
On the Lens battle front three more
counter attacks made by the enemy
last night against our positions were
repulsedL A hostile concentration in
the neighborhood of Cite d. Auguste
was broken UP by our artillery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-16
Gets INJUNCTION
AGAINST CUTTING
ON GOLDEN HILL
Henry r. .Parrott Says City
Is Exceeding Granted
Authority.
PROPERTY Is BEING
DAMAGED, HE SAYS
Parts of Street Cut to Depth
Of Five Feet, Complaint
Recites.

Henry R. Parrott, varnish manu-
facturer, and one Of the. most prom
inent residents of this city, has pro-
cured an injunction restraining the
city from continuing it's work of cut
ting down the grade of Golden Hill
street.
Work on the. thoroughfare was sus-
pended today following service of the
temporary Injunction granted this
morning by. Judge Frank L. Wilder
upon the contractors, the IRON Ledge
Quarry Co. of his, city.
= In his application for an Injunction
drawn by Attorney Carl Foster. Mr..
Parrot declares that the work is be-
ing done to a, degree in excess of the
common council resolution, which
provided that mot more than three
feet at any one point" should be taken
from the crown OF the hill, and fur
ther recited that he had not received
notice Of hearing in the council for
sue project involving his property.
It is alleged on behalf of Mr.. Parrot
that a continuation of the work in
progress up to today would SO injure
his property that he would have to
build a retaining wall in front of his
QOdI5 near HARRISON street. ana CQdI
furth errn ore he would be debarred
from driving a carriage or automob bile
into his premises without great 5ex-
pense to himself. sfsss
Sheriffs Nichols and F'asaneilf serYs
ed notice formally upon the contrac-
tors at O'Clock today.
On other parts of the street it is
observed that the cut made approx.
mates a depth of five feet. 1t is likely
that following the example of MI. Par
rott other residents on the street will
join in the, action that will result
when the city moves for a dissolution
Of the Injunction that the work may
proceed.
In the present status, Golden Hill
street is closed to traffic and will re-
main so until the question has been
thresed out in the superior court be-
fore which the Injunction is returnable
at the Septamber term.
Henry r. Parrott, who brings the
present action. is well known in Re-
publican politics, having served in
many prominent capacities during the
past three decades. He was respon-
sible for the visit of Abraham Lincoln
to Bridgeport prior te Civil war when
the Great Emancipator waas enter
tained royalty in this city, He has
been a leading advocate of public i'm
provement and is an authority on
civic affairs in this section of Connec-
ticut.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-16
APPEAL BOARD
MEMBERS Will
VISIT ARMS CO.
To Procure Data For Judg
ing Industrial Exemption
Claims Here.
DIVISION BOARDS
COMPLETING WORK
Decisions on Exemption
Claims Will Be Announc-
ed Friday.

Bridgeport's quietest day in the pro-
cess of the selection of the national
army came today and there was little
of general interest out of the mass of
detail work that the boards are do
ing. Briefly, the situation is this:
The first division is finishing the
final examinations Of 1850 men called
after certifying more than half Of the
division quota Of 45O men,
| The second division board is meet
Ing today to pass on exemption claims
and will in a few days certify the rest
of the division quota of 25O.
The third division board announced
that the LOCO men which Mr. Stoddard
said last week would be called, will
not be summoned until disposition has
been made Of the d,100 already exam
ined.
| The fourth division is holding final
examinations today Of the 1900 men
called for service. It will he a matter
of short time now when the division
quota will be certified to all at one
time and plenty soon enough to allow
| the calling of one third of the men on
Sept. 8.
The fifth division has received a
new supply of physical examination
forms and exemption claim forms and
examinations have been resumed.
The sixth division has certified men
for service procured on the first ex-
animation call ISSUED to 73e men and
will issue a new call to make the rest
of the quota of 319 men.
| Only progress could be reported at
the district board headquarters. The
last day for filing evidence on claims
made by men certified on the first
| lists received does not expire until
tomorrow and disposition of the cases
will be announced Friday
Certified lists were received from
Divisions IL and IA, the latter list of
| five including City s Clerk Stephen
Dokus, of NorwaIk, the first. munici-
pal official to be certified to the Third
| district board.
The lists are being recorded as re-
ceived and the claims for exemption
and supporting affidavits on claims al
ready made are piling in and being
| put in shape.
A local business man appeared to-
day with his son, employed att the
Lake Torpedo Co. He presented mo-
tice to the effect that the boy had
been certified for service and asked
/ what it meant The situation was
explained and the man was asked If
he wished to claim exemption. He
answered in the negative and was told
| to be on his way and that the local
board would send further summons
| specifying the date when he was to
report for service. The man became
indignant and declared that he would
sue Provost Marshal General Crow.
der for the loss Of his sons days pay.
E. w. Harral, Of Bridgeport, and
Seth Low Pierrepont, secretary. are
to visit the Remington Arms factory
| this afternoon to observe various
| classes of operatives there. In this
way the appellate board members will
| become familiar with the work and
| will be better able to pass on ex-
| emption claims.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-16
ALIENS
BECOMING LAX
IN BRIDGEPORT
Departments Of Justice
"Gets After" Holders of
Barred Zone Cards.
GERMANS WANDERING
IN FORBIDDEN LAND
Several Hailed Before Gov
ernment Officials and
Given Warnings.

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aaia,s hss hee,,,, II, ,Rr;deenort hv
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and +s,denc,1 10 raeard rightly the
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,,,,ns+ior sac+nrsss. tho wsterfront and
alsewbera +ban tbe5r homes and the
direct ro1,ta To tbeir working places.
Rano,ts or tndivif,,als holding en-
e,,,y ala, ra.~es yvho have even
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-16
FRENCH CAPTURE
FIRST DETECTIVES

Paris, Aug. 16-French troops in
Belgium, attacking etarly today in
conjunction with the British on both
sides of the road between steen-
straete andsaB4xmude captured all
their objectives and crossed the
Steenbeke river. theewar office ans
nounced today. Further progress II
made along the river
The French made an attack on the
Aisne front and captured German
trenches on a front of one kilometer
Four German counter attacks were
repulsed. sss 5szsss
The Observation-Disclosures. fss.s.ssess
I'm Belgium after violent and most
thorough artillery preparation we
made an attack at dawn today in
conjunction with the British army
on our right. With superb spirit our
infantry made the assault on the
enemy positions on both sides of the
road between Steenstraete and Dix
nude, capturing all objectives and
crossing the Steenbeke. Our troops
are making progress on the right
bank in contact with our allies.
South of ALLIES q, vigorous attack
made us master of system OF
trenches on a front of one kilometer
which was held strongly by the
enemy. Four German counter at
tacks on our new positions were re-
pulsed easily, and 120 prisoners, ona
of them an officer, have been counted.
In the region of Hurtebise monument
we also made progress, taking score
of prisoners.
: .'In the Champagne and on both
banks of the Meuse heavy artillery
fighting continued. We made sur.
prise attack near Louvemont, takinE
seven prisoners.
There is nothing of Importance to
report on the rest of the front
s"Our bombarding aeroplanes last
night and this morning dropped many
bombs on enemy tablishments north
and east of the Houthtllst forest and
on the railroad station in Lichterwald
During our attack in the region of
Allies and Hurtebise our aviators
were not deferred by the bad weather
from flying very close to the ground
as our infantry moved forward and
turning their machine guns on the
shelters and reserves of the enemy 20
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-16
French and Italian
Shipping Losses Light

Paris, Aug. 16.-The weekly report
of shipping losses gives one steamer
of more than 1000 tons and three of
smaller size as having been sunk in
the week ended August IL, out Of 1,010
arrivals and 1,02S clearances at French
ports. Five French vessels were at
tackled unsuccessfuny 10y submarines.
Rome Aug. 16.-The italian mer-
chant marine losses for the week end
ing August IL comprised six steamers
and five sailing vessels, one Of the lat
ter being above 100 tons. Five hum
dred and fifty vessels of all national
tiles, of a tonnage of 339, ,245, entered
port and 500, Of q tonnage of IA, IT'S,
left
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-16

British Front in France Aug 16Forces Of the Entente
allies at today began another drive against the troops
OF Crown Prince Rupprecht of along
point opposite Polgon wood east of pres the left of the
French positions the northward
In the first onslaught the right flank the surged
the Steenbeke and at the time wing
pushed forward correspondingly.
These facts represent the total this
the operations with the exception French
have already counted 400 prisoners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-16
TEXT OF POPE'S PEACE
PLAN RECEIVED in u. S.

London, Aug. 16-(By the Associated Press) 1.-The For
egn Office issued last night the French text of the letter
from the Pope to the King nclong copy his appeal for
peace to the heads of the belligerent people.
"Your Majesty the Holy Father anxious to do everything
he n put to the conflict which
last three years ravaged the civilized world has decided
submit the begerent peoples
proposals exposed document which have the
or to attach letter. May grant that the Of
His Holiness will this time produce the desired effect for the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-16

Washington. Aug. 16.-The text Of
Rope Benedict's peace note received
here early today in cabled dispatches,
from London. disclosed nothing diff
fering from the unofficial outline pre-
viously receiving. Officials refrained
from comment pending the receipt of
the official text.
The text served to strengthen the
previous belief that there is no likeli-
hood of the proposal being accepted
in its present form
Secretary Lansing said today that
he had received no further informa-
ton on the pope's peace proposals
than what he had read in the news
papers The document may come
through Ambassador Page in London
or the British ambassador here.
Diplomats here generally believe
there will be no reply for some time
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-16

good of the whole of humanity.
The Holy See not having diplo-
matte relations with the French gov
ernment or with the government of
Italy or the United States very re-
spectfuily beg your Majesty TO No
good enough to have handed copy
of His Holiness appeal to the presi-
dent of the French republic, to his
Majesty, the King of Italy, and to
the president of the United States. I
also beg to add IL other copies which
/ request your Majesty to be good
enough to hand to the leaders of the
nations friendly to the allies with
the exception. however, of Russia, Bel
gium, and Brazil to whom the docu-
mezt has been sent direct.
TN expressing to Your Majesty my
sincere thanks for this extreme kind
ness am happy to take the oppor-
tunity to offer you the homage of
sentiment, a very profound respect
with which I have the honor to sign
myself your Majesty's very humble
and devoted servant.
Signed: GASPARRI."
The Appeal.
TO the leaders of the belligerent peo-
ples:-
Since the beginning of Our Pontifi-
cate ths herrors OF a terrible war let
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-16
Heavy Rains Threaten
Corn Belt With Flood

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 16.-After suf-
fering for two months from drought,
which, according to an official fore
cast has cut the corn crop to less than
half a yield, Kansas today seemed
threatened with a food. Heavy rains
have fallen throughout the state dur
ing the last 4S hours and at Salina, Dry
creek is out of it's banks and many
acres of land is Inundated. Other
streams are approaching food stage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-16
Capital IS WAITING
FOR OFFICIAL Note
BEFORE COMMENT


1t is pointed out that President Will
SON has the difficult task of not re-
fusing to- discuss the proposals and
yet not making a reply out of har-
mony with the statement already
made by statesmen Of England and
France.
The question Of the return to Ger
many of her lost colonies, especially
in the far east, is regarded by some
diplomats as not SO important as has
been generally believed. They do
not think that the loss or retention
Of Germany's holdings in China would
make much difference to her They
pointed out that the European pow
ers are interested in a division of
colonial dominions in the far east and
that Germany might he permitted to
regain hers The neutrals think the
real stumbling block would come
over disposition Of Alsace-Lorraine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-16
US. Troops in.
ReviewBef0re.
Gen. Sibert

American Field Headquarters, Aug.
16-The review yesterday by Maj.
Gen. William L. Sibert of all the
troops Of his command in training for
the trenches afforded a military spec
tac1e of international significance and
historic import. 4 It was the first time
that the troops of this particular unit
| of the American army in France had
been assembled in its entirety, and the
display they made was deeply impress
sive. E
1T made me feel very proud" de-
fclared Maj. Gen. Sibert last night,
eeRoing the sentiment Of q. small but
enthusiastic company Of Americans
who were permitted to see the martial
display: The setting for the review
was one of rare beauty. It was held
on a broad and somewhat rocky
plateau in the rolling fields of France,
ripping away in every direction, all
green and brown with flowing crops
and ripening grain.
Here and there picturesque little
French villages, white walled and red
rooted, snuggled amid the trees of
matchless valleys. Occasionally these
valleys were bathed in sunshine and
again they were hidden in the gray
mist of rain. The scene was one of
changing brilliance and shadow in
which the deep blue of the harvest
sky and dazzling August sun being
masked now and then by masses OF
cumulus storm clouds driven along by
stiffening gale.
At one time during the review a
rain storm broke over the marching
troops, but it was of brief duration
and there was not falter in. any
part of the line. There is an officers
bombing school near the point where
the review was held and while the
troops were assembling and marching
loud explosions of hand grenades in
the near distance gave touch of
wars reality to the picture.
Very early in the morning the
troops were on the move. They were
scattered in a dozen or more French
villages and each regiment was as
sembled in a village where it's head
quarters had been established.
The new army regiments are mod
elled on the European standard, quite
different from the old American regi-
ments, and when in the march yes
terday in column of fours the line
seemed to stretch an interminable dis
tance along beautifully paved French
Americans passed through the villages
en- route to the reviewing field the
peasatn folk gazed at them open
mouthed in amazement and admira-
ton. -.
They have seen much of the Ameri-
can soldiers individually and in com
panies since their arrival, but this
was the first gathering in force of the
new ally, and the impression it made
ron, the villagers. farmers and French
soldiers on leave could easily be seen
and appreciated.
The Frenchmen who have been
training companies and battahons of
the American army also were sur
prised, and it can be truthfully stated
that there was distinct pause of
surprise and admiration on the part
of Major General tsibert himself when,
riding at the head of the staff, he
reached the crest of the reviewing
platform and saw the khaki-clad COM
mand drawn UP in a wonderful far
flung line before him.
CONTINUED on Page 3D.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-16
GREAT ENTENTE DRIVE AGAINST TROOPS OF
CROWN PRINCE RUPPRECHT THREATENS LEN,

Allied Armies Press Forward on Wide Front Ex-
tending From Point Opposite Polygon Wood,
East of Ypres, to Left of French Positions
on Northward- Right Flank of french Surge
Across Steenbeke River-AH Teuton Coun-
ter Attacks Near Hill 20 Repulsed = Enemy
Striving Desperately to Maintain Hold on
Central Portion of Lens.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-16
PROPOSALS WILL. TEND TO BRING OUT
STATE OF MIND OF TEUTONIC RULERS

the, Pope will rot be accepted. They
will, however, serve the better to
show the state of mind of the Teu-
tonic chancellors.
Certain newspapers believe that
despite the good intentions of. the
Pope his propositions favor those re-
sponsible for the war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-16
New Haven Common
Hits New Low Level

s New Haven, Aug 16.-New Haven
railroad common stock dropped to a
new low level. on the stock exchange
here today during the first hour of
trading to 32A, mostly on 100 share
lots. The previous low for this stock,
established last May, was 325sA The
six per cent. convertible notes also fell
today i " points. to 96.