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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-31

AN English Port. Aug. 3L-More
n than 100000 American soldiers
during a month passed through this
port en- route from America to
France via England. It's the greatest
troop port in the world. Since the
war began nearly 100000 soldiers OF
the allies have gone through here to
battle the Hun in France.
With the port commandant, an old
English general. who told me Of the
things he loved best in the world two
were his wife and United States sol
diers. I watched the embarkation Of
some 1000 Yankees here one evening.
They had mixed Is miles from their
camp through a drilling rain over
muddy roads carrying a 20 pound
pack on their backs But they reached
their pier shouting and singing with
the military bank blaring over
There"
Lord. what a wonderful spirit" the
old general smiled. You can't lick
men with that kind Of spirit"
From California and other western
states they came. There were a score
or more American Indians from Ari-
zona with their banshee yells mixing
in with the general hilarity and hub
hub Of the Yanks. Even Chinese in
the khaki Of Uncle Sam were in the
lines.
Beside US stood Lieut.. Woods. Of
New York. the United States army
embarkation physician. carefully
scrutiniZing every man as he filed up
the gangplank. Suddenly he espied
young lad. pale of face, weak and
scarcely able to wobble up the gang
plank It developed the lad had a
temperature Of 103 degrees and was
burning up with fever.
Sick Lad Wants to Go.
Knowing his unit was going 10
France, he refused TO report sick that
morning and be left behind. So. in
order to go along to France with his
unit for a crack at the Boche, he
gamely made the long hike.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-31

its ten months existence shows that il
has sent out $4,000 checks for al
lowances and allotments, aggregatine
S150,00O.0 900. The bureaus 10000 en-
Dloyes are working on day and night
shifts in order to keep up with cur
rent business
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-31
Chums Enlist, Sleep,
And Die Together

Petrie, OF the American Red Cross in
letter from France TO a friend in
this city. tells OF the deaths OF two
American boys who enlisted together,
bunked together. were hit by the same
shell and died within a half hour Of
each other.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-31
An orer-rfn. rnmntn

and other over-ripe vegetables or
fruits often cause very serious Bowel
Trouble in hot weather. Check IL as
quickly as possible. Get a bottle OF
GROVES BABY BOWEL MEDICINE.
safe and sure remedy for Sumner
Diarrhoeas. II is just as effective for
Adults as for Children--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-31

Irwin D. Schwartz. Reading, Pa
Privates.
John Buzenske. Cleveland, Ohio.
Peter ". Curcio. Petrizzi. Italy.
Joseph Fahery. New York, n. 7.
George c. Franklin, Hopkins, Mich
Carmino Gravetto, Mount YER
non. n. Y.
John Jensen. st. Paul. Neb.
Andrew McCabe. Fitchburg, Mass.
Bonnie Nangino, Schenectady, Ny.
George B. May, Queen City. no.
John Nickolosh, Trenton, n J.
William Phillips. Maysville, Ky.
Clarence Russell Williams, Madison
Heights, Va
MISSING IN ACTION.
Private.
clifton Smith. Smithport. La
PRISONER.
Private.
Edw. Williams. dahanoy City, Pa
SECTION No. 2
KILLED IN ACTION.
Lieutenant.
Egbert F. Tetley. North Chelmsford,
Mass.
serse1nts.
Joseph Geiger, New York.
Richard Johnson. Eauclaire, Wis
N L. Lang, Madison, Wis.
Harry James Leonard, Alma. Mich
Arthur c. Patterson, Owoso, Mich
COrporals.
Geo. ". Chapman. Edgar, Wis
Glenn G. Dahlem. Norris. Ill
Syrus John English. Rudyard, Mich.
Ward n. Harding. Corunna, Mich
Gaylord P. Leach, Manisteque, Mich
John Wicklun, Eauclaire, Wis.
Privates.
Edward Bobbs. Scotthaven. Pa
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-31
EngLand's Greatest Troop Port
CiUesROyaL Welcome ToAn1ercan
Lads En- Route Across To France

I And they were some" doughnuts.
All you needed 10 do was 10 put one
in your mouth and shut your eyes
and there came visions OF home and
mother. I got away with five dough
nuts and I must confess one staid Old
English general himself stored away
four.
When we reached the upper deck
many Of the Yankees had clambered
out We jumped off just as the ship
was slipping out Of dock.
Goodbye and good luck" waved
the old general 4 hope every blessed
one of them comes back safe; but it's
hell; some Of them won't ever come
back"
Yankees Are Thick
As we turned to leave the docks
we passed hundreds OF other march
ing. singing Yankees. embarlSing on
other boats.
Far down the principal street OF the
town the line Of march extended.
flanked on either side by cheering.
flag waving crowds-women and
children mostly. Pretty girls stood
along the line Of march grasping the
Yankees hands. Some grinning lads
hung on to them rather tight and
pulled them along several steps,
laughingly protesting.
This great English seaport town IS
ablaze with red. white and blue. From
practically every principal building
flutters the American flag. In the
center Of the city's largest park is
located an American and British rest
camp. accommodating about 1000.
The camp. Of about 100 galvanized
structures. is thanked by pretty Ia
goons and ponds. trees and great
bushes and flower gardens. The
Americans have turned the beauty
spot Of the town into a rest camp.
Nightly the principal thoroughfares
are thronged with United States sol
diers and jackies. IN the center %
the principal downtown street is
massive old English stone gateway.
Atop this. the Stars and Stripes.
Under the flag is a statue OF William
the Conqueror flashing a large sword.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-31

EITAsELNGTON. D C.. Aug. 81
w The American army casualty IFS
given out for publication today con
tanned a total Of 236 names. includ.
ing one Texan and one New Mexico
man. They are:
Private william A. Bourn, 1Ierkel
Tex wounded severely.
Private VaIentin saIas. Bernardo
8. ~ wounded severely.
As usual the list today comes IN
two sections.
section no. ! IS summarized as fol
lows:
killed IN action. 10: missing in &C
ton, I; wounded severely, 65: died Of
wounds. %; wounded. degree uude-
termined, 20; taken prisoner, I.
Section No. . IS summarized as fol-
lows.
Killed in action. IS; wounded Sc
The complete list follows:
SECTION No. l
KILLED IN ACTION.
Sergeant.
Frederick Harris. Barrytown, n. 7,
PriFutes.
Napoleon Ayotte, Three Rivers
Burehard C. Bargy Great Falls,
Mont
Oscar Johnson, 1Ianisteque. Mich.
Raymond O. 1Iacheu, Oshkosh, Wis.
John Martin. West Liverpool, Ohio.
John Il. Mitchell Negaunee. Mich.
Raymond ]. Nichols Madison, Wis.
Prank Troi. Detroit, Mich.
Lynn Il. West. 1Iazomanie. wis.
DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN
ACTION.
Lieutenant.
John c. Lee, Chicago. III.
serEeumfs.
Elmer P. Chuds, Cincinnati, Ohio,
Carl Z. Giuen. Ottumwa, Iowa.
Chas. T. Rooney, Circleville. Ohio.
Corporals.
Thomas J. Burke, Boston Mass
Albert s. Weeks. Palmer. Miss
Albert Godfrey Wissel. Ebens-
burg, Pa
WAGNER
Ceen webb, Columbia, Ala
Prirates.
Isam Algood, BrOokhaven, MISS
Edo Buzzard. Austin Ind
Geo. C. Dznforth, SomerviIle. Mass.
George W Draeger, Marshall, Wis.
Elijah J. Duckworth. Parks III
Charles EIssens. Fulton. III
Frank. Severt Gestrine, Clarks, NeD.
Louis Peacock, Dubuque, Iowa
James e. JONI T. DLLls ~
Thomas z. JolIiff, Dodsvilles Miss.
Emil /. lIullaert. Atkinson, III
Carroll T. Rankin, Vermont III
Clarence L. Reinig. Toledo, Iowa
Derwin n. Schroeder, Milwaukee
Wis.
John scheofeIt, Yale. Mich.
James K SHELTON Hatfield No
Joseph Tribadi, Lawrence, Mass
Edward william Walton Brazil
Ind
York. r. +
Clarence Alton Wiles, Flora, IND
WOUNDED SEVERELY
Ideuteunufs.
Donald C. 1IcMallan, Detroit. Men
Hermann Loyse, Baton Rouge, La
Harry +. Postale. Detroit, Mich
Edwin 3 Thorsen. Ashland Wis
Sergeant.
George Harmon DoIloff Stanton
Gich-
Corporate
Tee p Cfmons Barney iowa
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-31

Does your roof need painting7 1900
gallons Cabot's Single Stain at pre-
war prices Lander Lumber CO-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-31
FOR AN ACHING HEAD

Take HOrsfOrd's Acid Phosphate
Healthful, and most agreeable to
the taste. Refreshes and invigorates
Use in place OF lemons=Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-31
236 j. s. CASUALTIES REVEALED;
ONE TEXAN AND ONE NEW MEXICAN

Pvt William A. Bourn, of Merkel Tex, Pvt Valentin
Salas Of Bernardo, N. NJ, Both Reported Wounded
Severely; Summary Includes, Killed in Action 65;
Wounded Severely, 49, and Died Of Wounds %.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-31

F. c Hec0I. Camera. repaired. is1 Mesa
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03

The president do the business he ordinarily does in Washington quite easily in Paris as he could in San Fran cisco
 The president the seat of business in Versailles than of his predecessors when visiting Boston,
 The duty of the hour is to uphold the president, more than when the in actual his tory proves that there may be and other and on top of those.
 More than state has lost at table all that gained in the field
 Now the pressing hour the immediate need of utmost American solidarity
 From this moment let word of criticisms of malice be uttered against the American president When he speaks the peace table speaks What he does America does America would endure European assaults upon it's solidarity before the armisice America will endure assaults upon it's solidarity
 America gives thanks for great man. meets the need l of great epoch.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03

systematized; and they have not been isolated agencies; they have been directed by men who represented the permanent departments of the Gov ernment and so have been the centres of unified and cooperative action. It has been the policy of the Executive, therefore, since the armistice was as- sured (which is in effect complete submission of the enemy), to put the knowledge of these bodies at the dis
 posal of the business men of the
 country and to offer their intelligent mediation at every point and in every matter where it was desired. It is
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03
Farmers Alnanacs Free for the asking
 Main floor.
U)e D D Read co Es1ab/fshed 1857 
The Store closes daily at 6 o'clock
Es1abIFsheo 1857
The Rug Depeartment
offers useful gifts

Perhaps one of the most acceptable gifts to the housekeeper might be to furnish her with new 1no- leum for her pantry tchen that is if it needs it. There are in stock the neatest designs in printed end nlaid linoleums small conservative and geomet ric patterns which will prove durable and satisfac- tion to the eye for long time.
 Printed Linoleum S1.25 and $135 Inlaid, $2OO, $225 and $3.25
 Small Rugs Body Brussels, Administers and Velvets, from threshold sizes to those large enough lay before the fireplace or sideboard Prices are moderate for the highest qualities.
 These are always acceptable.
 Hassocks
 Velvet Hassocks of all kinds, light or dark color ings Some are large, square in shape, others are small and there are scaoped edges or ndented sides,
 75 cts, $150 and $20O
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03
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Esra6ifsAe0 1857

surprising how fast the process of re- I turn to a peace footing has moved in the three weeks since the fighting stopped It promises to outrun any inquiry that may be instituted and any aid that may be offered. It will not be easy to direct 1t any better than it will direct itself. The Amer iaan business man is Of quicH lnltla- tive.
 Work of Unemployment
 The ordinary and normal processes of private initiative will not, however, provide immediate employment for all of the men of our returning armies. | Those who gre of trained capacity, those who are skilled worKmen, tuose who have acquired familiarity with | established businesses, those who are ready and willing to go to the farms all those whose aptitudes are known l or will be sought out by employers, | will find no difficulty, it is safe to say, in finding place-and e~~ployment- But there will be others who will be at a loss where to gain a livelihood | unless pains are taken to guide them and put them in the way of work. There will be large floating residuum of labor which should not be left wholly to shift for itself. It seems to me important, therefore, that the development of public works of evers sort should be promptly resumed. in order that opportunities should be created for unskilled labor in particu- lar and that plans should be made foI
 such developments of our unused lands and our natural resources as we (Continued On Page Twelve)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03
WAR STAMP SALES.

War Savings Stamps sold in this city yesterday reached an amount of S1O,341.21. This makes the city's grand total up to date 43,7l75f. The state sales amounted to S48,- 13O.03, making a total of $14,258,- 923.51.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03
Army and Navy Ser

Army and Navy Ser vice Records in brown covers with Illuminated service flags. Record pages in sepia paper and much necessary in formation of army and navy affairs with insig- nia. Map of United States with all canton ments and mobilization camps, S5.OO
 Book Section.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03

All G4lS44SA W14b41lS A6U40 has gate-leg at either end to support the leaves when lift ed. There are large and small drawers, and when the leaves are up a wide space is offered for work or writing. In solid Mahogany, a very fine specimen, $52.OO
 A spinet Desk of the Queen Anne period is in black walnut and is a de- lightfully companionable
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03

piece The top opens fol ling back does the top of an old melodeon. There are small drawers and cud- dies in great number A sliding table offers extra space for elbow room and writing $5O0O A Mirror is ever decorative piece as well as use full There are Colonial mirrors in solid mahogany, with frames quite plain and sometimes ornamented with carving.
 Mirrors of the Italian and Spanish Renaissance in antique gilt frames, some of them with sconces, others with much rococo style and ornamentation. There is so much variety in size and style that it is impossible to give an idea quote prices.
 Fourth
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03
U)3 D D RoQQ co
Fire in the Minneapolis Steel & Ma
Esf6hHshe9 1857

Fire in the Minneapolis Steel & Ma chtnery Co. plant, in Minneapolis, caused $5O0OOO damage.
 The Appellate Division of the Su-, preme Court in Brooklyn ruled against Governor-elect Alfred E. Smith in the void and protested ballot case in Kings county, where Governor Whit man seeks a recount.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03

New York Cotton Exchange exceed ed it's Liberty Loan quota of S7,0Oo,oOo by SSH. .000.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03

Sears-Roebuek & Co.'S sale for No- yemaer were S24,12S,700.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03

Try an Advertisement in The Times
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03

A. United States Baby Tank fully camouaaged makes a good luncheon or dinner favor. It will crawl about the table cloth in true war-like fashion,
 z5 cts Main floor, front.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03
Home Furnishings

It is the habit of many people who are trying to arrange and furnish artistic home to purchase one piece at Christmas or some other anniversary. This seems to be good custom because in that way much thought is given and the mistakes which are made at wholesale purchasngs are often avoided.
 The Furniture Galleries at Reads are full of odd pieces which may serve as gifts.
 Chairs or Rockers, Tables, Desks and Cabinets
 in artistic designs
 Dressing Tables and Mirrors
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
ASSERTS ANOTHER MAN
 WE'D UNDER HIS NAME
Insurance Agent, Charged With Murder, Makes
 Astounding Statement.

Muskegon, Mich, Dec. 16.-Further questioning today of Milo H. Piper, wealthy insurance man charged with killing Frieda Weichlnan after a short honeymoon, although he had a wife living, was expected to clarify several obscure points developed in the case since Piper's arrest Saturday at Hamilton, Ont.
 Piper was brought here from Hamilton yesterday and added to the mystery surrounding the case by de- claring his name was used by another man in marrying Miss Weichman. He gave this mans name as John Shel- don. adding that his objections to the use of his name were silenced by threats of trouble.
 Miss Welchman was last heard from by relatives in August 1916. A few weeks later body identified as hers only by the clothing was un- earthed near railroad crossing in Eggleston township, Michigan. Piper's whereabouts at the time were un- known here and he was sought in Chicago, Detroit and other cities He was finally arrested through letter sent to him under the name of John Carlson at the general delivery window of the Hamilton post office
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
ONE KILLED, SIX HURT
 IN POLITICAL RI07ING
Spanish Government Split on Catalonia's Demand
 For Autonomy.

Madrid, Dec. 16.-Premier Ro- manones, after @ cabinet meeting called to consider serious outbreaks in Catalonia, has issued note declaring tho king has been asked to sign a de- cree suspending parliament.
 There was a collision Sunday be- tween the police and a crowd after & socialist republican meeting at Barna in favor of the autonomy of Catalonia as a dem ocratic republic. One person was killed and six were injured. Sim liar trouble occurred in Bilbao, where there was d Basque manifestation.
 Agitation for and against the de- mands of Catalonia for autonomy has been active recently. The Spanish in ternal situation caused the downfall of the governm ent of the Marquis de Alhucemas and it's replacement by a cabinet headed by Count Romanones on December j. A Madrid dispatch on Decem Der 9 announced that a great demonstration in opposition to Catalonia autonomy had taken place in Madrid. It was announced also that SenOr Cambo, a Catalonian leai- CT, was preparing to question the gov ernment concerning the demands of Catalonia.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
SMALL BOYS STEAL
 $334 FROM SALOON
One Engages Proprietor in Conversa- tion While Other Sneaks In
 and Confiscates Roll.

Clement Kalkowski, proprietor of Main street saloon, formerly Sam Munch's saloon, was robbed of $334 this morning at 7:45 o'clock by two small boys Kalkowski was counting his Saturday receipts in the office of the cafe when he heard a knock at the back door. He went to the door. leaving the money as it was. and a small boy offered to sell him some bot ties. The boy argued with him for several minutes after which Kalkow- ski returned to the front of the cafe in time to see another boy about the same size making his getaway with the money through the door,
 It is believed that the boys, seeing the proprietor counting his money. fixed the ruse to rob him. From the description given to the police of the boy who was selling the bottles, the police expect to make arrests today, The boy is known to the police as be- ing connected with several other such schemes.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
5000 ARRIVE IN NEW YORK
Leviathan Docks Today-American Refugees from Petrograd Also Re- turn to '. S. on Swedish Steamer.

New 1ork, Dec. 16.-The transport Leviathan, with 5000 American sol diers aboard, is in port today after a long delay due to a heavy fog that hung over New York harbor for two days. The transport reached Sandy Hook Saturday night, but was forced to anchor on account of the weathe, conditions. Among the notables aboard was Major General George Barnett, commander of the United States Marine Corps abroad.
 The steamship Stockholm, of the Swedish-Am erican line, which was forced to anchor off the Statue of Lib erty last night on account of the fog brought home a number of American refugees who were badly treated by the Bolsheviki in Petrograd.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
SERGT. BRUEMMER WOUNDED
Was With Machine Gun Battalion
 Private John J. COffey Also on Casualty List As Wounded in Action

Sergeant Howard J. Bruemmer of Co. B, 101st Machine Gun Battalion, has been wounded in action, accord ing to a telegram received by his father, Charles A. Bruemmer of S1 Church street. He was wounded on October 23. Sergeant Bruemmer has a sister, Miss Gertrude Bruemmer of Il Trinity street and a brother, Fred, of New York.
 Another war department telegram has been received by John J. Coffey of IS Cottage Place, advising him that his son, John J. Coffey was wounded in action on October 2. The degree of his wounds is undetermined. Pri- vate Coffey was a former Co. E man. serving with that unit at the Mexican border. Later he was discharged for physical disability, but subsequently was accepted for service and went to Camp Devens several months ago.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
STANDARD TOLL LINE RATES
Postmaster General Cuts Night Serv- ice Costs-Basic Rate Will Be IA Mills Per Air Line Mile.

Washington, Dec. 16-Under an order of Postmaster Gen. Burleson. published today, standard long dis tance and toll rates on telephone calls will be established throughout the country next January 21. This will involve reductions in about 70 Der cent. of the rates now charged and slight increase in about 30 per cent.
 Night service rates are made much cheaper, being one-half of the day rate from midnight to 4:30 a. m. The basic rate on rate call will be IA mills a mile figured on an air line mileage.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
WINTER WHEAT CROP IS
 LARGEST EVER RAISED
765, 100000 is Forecasted By Department of Agriculture
 in Report Today.

Washington, Dec. 16.-The largest winter wheat crop ever grown in the history of tho United States is prom ised by the enormous acreage sown this fall. The acreage is almost IS per cent. larger than last year and totals 49,027,0o0 acres.
 A crop of 765. 100000 bushels, or 80,000, 900 bushels more than the best record, Is forecast by the depart ment of agriculture as next years winter wheat yield, allowing for win ter killing and spring abandonm ent. Last years crop was 655,725, 900 bushels.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
THOROUGH SURVEY OF
 HOG ISLAND SHEPPARD
If it is Not Up to Standard, Changes Will Be
 Recommended.

Philadelphia, Dec. 16.--To deter mine it's exact status as a producing yard, officials of the Emergency Fleet corporation will make a thor ough survey of the Hog Island ship building plant.
 This was made known today by Charles Piez, director general of the fleet corporation, who intimated that the investigation will be made within a week and if it is found that the yard is not up to the required stand ard, changes in the management of government operation will be recom- mended.
 Charges made recently by Senator Nardaman of Mississippi of gross in competence at the yard, is not the motive behind the proposed survey, according to MT. Piez.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
POLAND SEWERS RELATIONS
Rupture With Germany Follows Ac- tion of German Authorities in Oc- cupied Provinces.

Amsterdam, Dec. 16.-Poland has severed relations with Germany, ac- cording to a telegram received in Berlin from Warsaw.
 Poland, as reason for the rupture, accuses the German authorities in oc- cupied provinces as acting contrary to Polish interests and working with the BolsheViki. At the request of the Polish government, Governor General von Beseler and the entire staff of the German mission, will leave the territory of the Polish republic.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
HUNS HATE TO PAY PRICE
Germans Fear Wilson's Consent to Armisticc Will Prove TnimicaI to
 Amcrica's Influence Among Allies.

Berlin, Dec. 15 (By the Asso ciated Press. s.)-Discussing President Will sons trip to Europe Count Ernst von Reventlow, chief editorial writer of the Tages Zeitung, says:
 The German people must pay any price, no matter how high, the United States names as 0 condition for the resumption of their position and relations with the world
 Count von ReVentlow believes Mr. Wilson's consent to the armistice con- ditions imposed on Germany is bound to prove inimical to the inf1u- once of the United States in Europe and among it's associates"