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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-20

bombardment of Paris was resumed this evening.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-20

Hydraulic Power. The use of hydraulic power in Spain for mills and other business places Is rapidly increasing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-20
il FRONTS SEE ' lULLs IN FIGHTING
,rontinued from page one.)

ronort from the battle front, w .o ., 'oe official communication issued ys , .n. wal, office this evening.
 lne t@ '. tbe failure yesterday the 'Al,e' hove not renewed their attack olIoa it',,,oct of Moreuil.'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23
RAG DOLL" TEST FOR SEED CORN
 RECOMMENDED

Washington, Feb. 23-It is abso- lutely necessary that a widespread campaign of ear testing be begun at once, in order to obtain a sufficient supply of seed corn of strong germi- nation for the northern states, and a large part of the corn belts tates as well. Some preliminary work can be done by culling out ears which upon inspection are obviously unfit for seed, but individual ear tests are for the most part necessary.
 The rag doll method of testing in- dividual ears is one of the simplest and economical and is efficient. The tester consists of a strip of cloth, pre- ferablyS bleached muslin, 16 inches wide and from three to five feet long. The cloth should be marked off into squared sections and the squares all numbered. The ears to be tested should also be given corresponding numbers. Six or more kernels should be selected from different parts of each ear, and placed in the proper section. When the tester is filled, fold over each side so that the edges meet in the center, roll up and soak | the tester for a few hours in luke warm water. Drain the excess water 1 off, and place the dolls in a warm place to germinate. They should be covered with wet cloth to keeI them moist, and in about five days ] should be sufficiently well germinated to show their fitness for seed.
 Farmers Bulletin 948. "The Ras Doll Seed Tester" describes fully thi. method of testing seed corn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23
TIMOTHY O'BRIEN,

Final tribute to the memory of Timothy O'Brien, Bridgeports oldest mason contractor, was paid this morning when large number of sor- rowing relatives and friends gathered at Sacred Heart R. c. church at the solemn funeral services.
 The funeral cortege, one of the longest ever held in the South End, moved from the bereaved residence. 137 Black Rock avenue, this morning at 8:3O o'clock. A solemn mass of requiem was offered up for the repose of his soul by Rev. Thomas J. Mooney. Rev. John A. Sullivan officiated as deacon and Rev. Richard F. Moore, ILL. D., sub-deacon. The singing of the mass was by the church choir. As the body was being borne into the church "Thy Will Be Done'' was sung. A trio composed of Mrs. Earl Christie, Mrs. Charles Ogren and William Chew rendered 70 Salutaris Hostia" at the offertory, After the mass MT. Chew sang "Beautiful Land on High" As the funeral procession was leaving the edif1ce the choir rendered Nearer. My God, to Thee" Dele cations from Sacred Heart Holy Name society and Court Nathaniel Wheeler, F. of A. The large number of floral tributes gave evidence of the esteem and affection in which the deceased was held by his legion of friends. The nall basrers were Robert Hurley. James lMcKelvey, John Schnidler, Patrick Mccarthy, Jerome Phelan and Michael Noonan. Burial was in St. MichaePs cemetery. Rev. Father Sullivan read the committal service.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23
4 BRIDGEPORTERS
 JOIN THE SERVICE

Four Bridgeport men yesterday ap- piled for service in the merchant ma rine at the Hindle pharmacy, corner of State and Main streets. An order has been received by MT. Hindle, special agent, that the age limit for the service has been changed. All young men between the ages of 21 and 30 may now be enrolled. Pre- viously the age limit was IS to 27 years.
 Those who enrolled yesterday and this morning are:
 James Lester Marsh, 96 Courtland street, coal passer; James Joseph Sayles, 1221 Pembroke street. sailor; Herbert Edward Bailey, 267 Myrtle avenue, oiler, and Abner Phelps Bir- rell, SO5 Sterling street, steward. At the present time 63 young men have sought service in the merchant ma- rine through the medium of the local recruiting office.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23
HINCKS PREDICTS
 < GREAT SUCCESS .FOR STAMP SALE

Every man, woman and child in Bridgeport will own over one dol lars worth of war savings stamps before March 5, is the prediction of William T. Hincks, chairman of the War Savings stamp committee of Bridgeport. At the present time each person here is represented as having purchased ninety cents worth of stamps. It is estimated that close to $14O,oOO has been spent for stamps since the campaign began early in December.
 A new phase of thrift clubs will be inaugurated in this city soon. Upon the suggestion of one of the city of flcials, the Bridgeport committee on War Savings stamps, a five hundred dollar club will be starred. Persons who join this club will pledge them selves to buy $500 worth of stamps during 1918. Similar clubs for $400, $500, $2OO and s1OO, it is expected, will be formed later.
 The minute women have completed plans for organizing the various com panies in the city, each member will VlSlI homes III Ter uSlSADOEAOOu dIlO pledge members of families to pur- chase certain number of thrift stamps each week. The captains of the various minute women's compan- ies will hold meetings next week and outline the plans to the campaign members. The first meeting is sched- uled to take place Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George T. Hathe- way, Clinton avenue, when three companies will be addressed by a member of the Bridgeport Committee on War Saving stamps.
 Mrs. Frank Burton of S1 Brook lawn Place, will open her home Tues day afternoon at o'clock for meet ing of two more minute woman com panies. A general meeting will be held. at the Sea Side Club, Thursday afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23
SOME FAMOUS BATTLE CRIES
"MarmaTade Forever" Peculiar Slogan Which Scotch Regiment Orig
 mated During Charge.

"Marmalade foreverl" This quaint battle cry originated from a certain Scotch regiment during a charge in the present war, says London An swers. "Stand, the Camerons '" is the roar of another regiment of the ''kilt- ies," and serves to corroborate the fact that as official reports have 1t, ''the spirit of our troops is excel lent.''
 Among others there is the gallant cry of "Stick it, Welsh!' uttered by the late Captain Haggard, which has been an inspiration to many Welsh bards. It is sad to recall that Capt. E. Langdale, whilst encouraging his men with the gallant cry of Come on, the Leicestershires fell on the field. But the Leicestershires did "come on" with disastrous results to the Huns.
 We must not forget, however, that famous cry of "Kamerad!" uttered by whole German regiments, which has perhaps, encouraged our men more than any otheR There is an amusing tale told of one of our Tommies who, during charge, was about to give a certain Hun a glimpse of the 'tgreat beyond" when up went Frftz's hands.
 "Kamerad!" he yelled.
 Tommy lowered his bayonet.
 "Hang it!" he muttered. That's the blooming word I was trying to think of when arguing with Hobby SmithI"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23
HIBERNIANS TAKE
 MEMBERSHIP IN S1,oOO WAR CLUB.

The War Savings Committee receiv- ed news today which pleased them more than anything else that has come to their attention hitherto. The Ancient Order of Hibernians, of which MT. D. J. O'Connor { a member of the general War Savings Committed is county president, has unanimously voted to become a member, of the Thousand Dollar Limit War Savings club.
 This is the first one of the orders or societies or lodges in town that has taken such action, and the War Savings Committee hopes the example of the Hibernians may be followed by great many other organizations.
 The Hibernians have always been distinguished for their patriotism and devotion to the country's cause, and in every movement intended for a IL ore efficient handling of the war sit uation, they have shown particular activity and have accomplished unus- ual results, and that fact that this organization has been the first to join the Thousand Dollar club is no sur rrise to those who Have known the
 
 doing.
 Great interest in the War Savings Stamps is noted at the new Bullard plant now beIng erected in Fairfield for the manufacturing of heavy ord- nance. Taking up the work less than week ago, the contractors in charge of the construction of this plant have found such a generous response , among their men that over S750 worth of stamps have been sold to the con struction workers within the week. | A great many of the workers are | pledged to weekly purchases, and the War Savings committee expects that a very handsome return will roll up week by week from the large force of these men. | Sales of stamps for Feb. 20th were $5,530.11. An interesting index of the way sales are going is found in the l following return of Bridgeport sales viz: December S15, 5,503; January $29,. ] 326; February 1st to Fist $66,954.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23
MEDIATION MAY
 SETTLE BOSTON
 ELEVATED STRIKE

Boston, Feb. 23.-Suggestions of me- diation in the threatened strike of employees of the Boston elevated rail- way were under consideration by off, cers of the company and union lead CTS today. Henry B. Endicott, execu- tive manager of the state committee on public safety, through whose eff forts a number of strikes called on New England railroads were averted in recent months, was among those considered as an arbitrator. MT. En- dicott said he had received no official communication from either side, but would accept the task of attempting to bring about an equitable adjust ment if hes help were asked.
 President Matthew c. Brush of the company in a letter to the union last night pointed out that transportation at present was essential to the coun- rvs success and that the road was serving the United States arsenal in Watertown, the Liberty ship yard in Quincy, the Boston navy yard and many plants engaged on government work.
 James J. Storrow, New England fuel d0II1n1SUrdLOr, WdS SuSSSSIGu cS ebII acceptable arbitrator by union leaders in a letter to railway officials. MT. Storrow was chairman of the wage arbitration board tht settled the last strike of the elevated employees. We have the. highest regard for MT. Stor- row." representatives of the union said, 'and we believe that he or any other fair minded man in the state would give our men very substan- tiaI increase over the present wages, at least for the period of the war"
 Mayor Peters offered to assist in ad- justing the differences and indicated that if steps were not taken for set clement today he would exercise his right of calling on the state board of concihation and arbitration to pre- vent the strike called for midnight Monday night.
 | The principal over night develop ment in the controversy was the in terchange of letters between Presi- dent Brush and the president and secretary of the union. The union
 men declared first suggestions of an increase in pay came from officials of
 the company and President Brush de-
 nied knowledge of such a suggestion.
 The men called for higher wages and characterized the roads treatment ot
 them ~ as intolerable, but have pre-
 sented no formal demand to the con- Ipany.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23
ASK FORECLOSURE
 FOR THEIR CLAIM

Foreclosure upon two pieces of property in Greenwich is asked in suit filed in the Superior Court by Eva, A. IngersoH against Eva I. F. Brown of that place. In July 1914 the defend- ant owed $10,00O for which a note, se- cured by a mortgage on the property in question, was given. It is wholly unpaid, according to the complaint.
 Included among dozen or more defendants who are interested in the property, are Acl1er Merrall & .Condit, and B. Altman & Co. of New York, and other business houses of that city The Browns are among the prominent residents of the Greenwich summer colony.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23
POLE MANIFESTO
 IRKS GERMANY

London, Feb. 23-The publication by the Vienna official news agency of the Polish manifesto reflecting upon Germany has given great offense, says the Zurich correspondent of Reuter-, limited. According to the Munich Nachrichten the German ambassador in Vienna has been instructed to 6e- mand an explanation. The newspaper adds that the reading of the manifesto in the reichsrath gave immunity to its publication, but that it was a piece of gross stupidity on the part of the of- ficial agency to publish it broadcast.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23
ICE THREATENING
 TRANSIT BY WATER

Ice conditions on the Connecticut side of Long Island Sound have again become menacing to transportation facilities. A strong east wind yester- day blew ice cakes about one foot thick to the Bridgeport side of the channel.
 The freighter Cimbria which is in the service of the Liberty Ordnance Company last night was forced to lay at Wilson's Point. The light house tender ''Larksbur'' was driven ashore at Penfield reef this morning owing to the ice conditions.
 The tug Daisy McWilliams with a tow of six barges of coal bound for New Haven and eastern ports left Bridgeport early this morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23
CHARLES GREENE
 ELECTED LEADER
 OF POSTAL ASSO,

Postmaster Charles F. Greene was State Postmaster's association to suc- ceed William Delaney of Meriden who held the office the past year, at the annual meeting. held at Lehman's Shorse House yesterday afternoon. The other officers of the association elected at yesterdays session were: Vice president, David Wilson of Hart ford; secretary and treasurer, D. J. Tevan of Shelton.
 Philip Troup, postmaster at New Haven, in a fitting speech paid tri- 'Hute to the late M. Harry Walsh of Middleton, who was vice president of the association at the time of his death. Other speakers who addressed the men were: William T. Hincks, chairman of the Bridgeport War Saw ings committee, who spoke on "War Savings Stamps" John J. Bohl of Stamford had for his topic Carrier Service" J. F. Flanders of Meriden addressed the men on Clerical Eff ciency." William "Bill' T. Meyer of ing talk on "Post Office Efficiency" I OSlIIldSleT NHdTl0S f. Sr66no LOlQ or "Bridgeport's Post Office Service" and ''The Central Counting Office was the subject David Wilson of Hartford spoke on.
 John T. Nelson, clerk in the local postoffice was elected chairman of the grievance committee, at the an- | i-ual meeting of the state branch of the United National Association of Postal Clerks, held at New Haven yesterday. Other officers elected were: President, Walter H. DeForest Derby; vice president, Thomas F. Ho- gan; second vice president, John Quilter, Waterbury; treasurer, Louis Theurer, Hartford; chairman of fi- nance committee, Charles H. Will helm, New Haven, secretary of relief fund, Frank S. Caldwell, New Britain; trustee, Robert M. Reilly, New Ha- ven; national delegate, John A. Me Laughlin, New Haven, Patrick Chat field, Seymour was made chairman o1 the publicity committee while John l. Fitzpatrick of Bristol was made head of the organization committee.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23
MARY S. BASSETT

The funeral of Mary s. Bassett was held privately yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of her son, Arthur H. Bassett, Highland avenue, Stratford. Services were con- ducted by members of the Christian Science church. The pail bearers were John Stetzer, Henry Stetzer, Fred Beardsley, J. T. Leonard, George Hoeschele and Joseph Clements. Bur ial was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23
FIVE DIVORCES
 GIVEN BY JUDGE

Judge William M. Maltbie in the Su- perior Court yesterday granted five petitions for divorce, separating couples who 10 longer wished to live together. George H. Wakeman of Bethel was given a decree from Bes- sic Wakeman on grounds of desertion. Desertion was also the charge in the complaint of Michael Marcello who was given a decree from Maria Mar cello, now in Italy.
 August Cielko was given a decree on statutory grounds from Martha Cielke, who became unduly intimate with a boarder, ana finally left her husband for him. There are five children, and Cielke broke down on the witness stand when he spoke of them.
 Daniel Martha of this city was sep- c..t-.s from Anna Kercsi Martha, and Anna Meskolszi of Stamford was given a decree from Martin Meskolczi on charges of cruelty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23
JUDGE MALTBE
 ACCEPTS REPORT

There was no opposition yesterday to the acceptance of the report of J. Moss Ives, of Danbury, receiver for the Danbury & Bethel Street Railway, Maltbie.
 The report shows some gain in the affairs of the company, the cash bal ance after expenses since appoint ment having increased several thou sand dollars. Recently the receiver was authorized to borrow S60,000 on receivers notes to increase the equip ment and take up some of the indebt- edness.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23
AUGUST GRAVESEN

Funeral services for August Crave sen were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the bereaved residence, 2409 Main street. Rev. MT. Stockholm, pastor of the Danish church, officiat- ed. Many sorrowing relatives and friends were present at the obsequies. The floral offerings were many and of exquisite beauty. Delegations from St. Johns lodge A. F. & A. M, Danish Brotherhood, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Home Guard attended
 St. Johns lodge exemplified their rit- ual at the grave, Mountain Grove cemetery. |
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23
PHILLIPS IN FRANCE.

Private Frank B. Phillips, 102nd Co.,, 101st Sanitary train, 26th Division, is now in active service in France. His na"ne was published in a list of questionnaire delinquents officially submitted to the press by a local board several days ago. This youth voluntarily enlisted last July.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23
PATRICK J. OMAN

Many sorrowing relatives and friends attended the funeral of Patrick J. Dinan held Thursday morning at S:30 o'clock from the family residence, S19 Ogden street. A high mass of re- quiem was sung at St. Charles R. c. church at o'clock by Rev. Thomas Gloster. The singing of the mass was by the church choir. Miss Jessie Mur- ray sang ttDe Profundis" at the offer tory and after mass Nearer My God to Thee" There was wealth of flor al tributes. The pail bearers were James Cummings, William Hennessey, Edward Walsh, John Fenton, John Freeman and John Maloney. Burial was in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23
DELLA BAILEY

Della, wife of Robert Bailey, of 85 Clinton avenue, died this morning as the result of burns received yester- day. Mrs. Bailey was well known in the West End and was a communi- cant of St. Peters R. C. church. Be- sides her husband, three sons, Joseph, Roger and James, and two daughters Lena and Mary Maloney, both of New York city, survive. One brother, Lar " Maloney, also survives.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23
DISSIPATION ALLEGED.

Desertion is alleged in the petition for divorce filed in the Superior Court by Harry LaCroix against Wini- fred Dooley Lacroix of this city. They were married in August, 1907, and de- sertion has continued since April, 1911, according to the complaint.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23

President Brush of the Boston Ele- vated Railway, whose 5000 employees will go on strike Monday unless an increase of pay is made, announced that the company is ready to meet representatives of the men.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23

Eleven men were trapped i'll mine near Crystal Falls, Micr Three were rescued. Little hope is held out for the others.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23
BRIEF. NEWS NOTES

Archbishop Prendergast of Phila- delphia, who has been i'll for two is reported to be very near death.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23
SQUIRE DEsNfBY

The funeral of Squire Demby was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the undertaking parlors of H. A. Remington, Barnum avenue and Will liam street. Rev. Everett A. Burnes, pastor of the Washington Park Meth odist church, conducted the services. Burial was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23
OBITUARY
ROSE HUTCHINSON

The funeral of Rose Hutcheson, who died Friday, Feb. 15, a victim of gas poisoning, at her home, Sachs street, Stratford, was hel dthis afternoon at 2 o'clock from the undertaking par lors of George Potter, Broad street. Rev. H. Douglas Pierce, of this city, officiated. Burial was in Lakeview.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23

Bituminous mined in January, 1918, was at the lowest rate since Septem- ber 1916. The output was 5,000,000 tons short.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23

The House committee favors the plan to have convicts make war sup plies.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23

The Department of Justice has plans prepared for the immediate drafting into service of all slackers sentenced to jail.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23

All the crew of the British tramp steamer Veturia, lost off the Atlantic coast were landed by an American coast guard ship.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23

The. Interstate Commerce Com mission authorized the Morgan Line and the Southern Pacific Railroad to increase rates on commodities from New York and Norfolk to Galveston.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23
'5s '5s' aR aA5s ST ST DILLON 's sAs s.., sS
 Hartford Paris Wholesale and Retail Leading Miilinera
NEW HATS FOR EARLY SPRING WEAR

Tailored
 
  nd herein invariably icedI less DHLoN's.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23

SWEET PEAS. VIOLETS, TULIPS,
 DAFFODIIS.
 JOHN RICK & SON.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23

The surgeon-general of the Ameri- can army released from military ser vice 600 doctors who were found to be defective physically.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23

Four miners were killed when a motor train loaded with powder ex- ploded in the West mine of the Royal Colliery Co. at Virden, Ill.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23

Archbishop Prendergast of Phila- delphia, who has been i'll for two months, is reported to be very near death.
 Eleven men were trapped in a mine near Crystal Falls, Micr Three were rescued. Little hope is held out for the others.
 Bituminous mined in January, 1918, was at the lowest rate since Septem- Der, 1916 The output was 5,0O0,O00 tons short.
 The Department of Justice has plans prepared for the immediate drafting into service of all slackers sentenced to jail.
 All the crew of the British tramp steamer Veturia, lost off the Atlantic coast were landed by an American coast guard ship.
 The surgeon-general of the Ameri can army released from military ser vice 600 doctors who were found to be defective physically.
 Four miners were killed when a motor train loaded with powder ex- ploded in the West mine of the Royal ColIiery Co. at Virden, III.
 The American Red Cross at Milan, Italy, a great transfer point for SOL diers of the allied armies, received four large rest houses.
 More than 800 of the 17,O0O com missioned National Guard officers were discharged for ineficiency since the declaration of war on Germany.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23

The American Red Cross at Milan, Italy, a great transfer point for Sol diers of the allied armies, received four large rest houses.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-23

More than 800 of the 17,OOO com nissioned National Guard officers were discharged for inefficiency since the declaration of war on Germany.