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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-15

The report also revealed that the
new American war program calls for
eighty divisions, or something over
100000 men, in France by June 80
next year, with eighteen more divis-
ions in training at home then.
All men called for active service
is to 45-General March told the
committee, would be in France by
next June, according to the program
Secretary Baker informed the COM
mittee, the report said, that the Presi-
dents policy called for concentration
OF American forces on the western
front including Italy and that the
theory of the fighting in the future
is that we must force the issue and
win on the western front"
Immediate extension of the draft
ages was declared by the army rep
esentatives to be imperative in order
that the United States may throw its
full strength in the struggle and
win.
If the draft ages are fixed at from
is TO As, General March said the sys-
tenn of volunteer enlistment in the
United States Army automaticalIy
disappears.
Plans for beginning consideration
,, in the Senate Monday of the new man
power bill extending the draft ages
were blocked today by failure of a
quorum to appear when Chairman
Chamberlain, of the Military Comm t.
tee, submitted the measure with a ia
| orable report.
In his report Chairman Chamber
lain quoted extensively from testf-
mony before the committee by Sec
rotary Baker, General March and
Provost Marshal General Crowder.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-15
Sergeant Barker
Wounded in France

Sergeant John NJ. Barker, former
resident of Fairfield, and brother Of
Joseph Barker. manager of the Sur
prise store, was severely wounded in
action, Somewhere in France" on
July 23. Sergeant Barker enlisted
about a year ago with Co. K, 102nd
Infantry. and has been in France
some time. He was Cassed during the
month of May, but recovered from the
effects and again went over the top"
Sergeant Barker is very we'll known
in this city and his friends will be glad
when he RECEIVERS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-15

The British made further progress
at several points along this front.
(By The Associated Press)
Allied success in Picardy appar-
emily has compelled the Germans to
re-align their positions between AL
bert and Arras, Enemy troops have
begun retirement on = five mile
front but complete details of the
movement are lacking.
Between the Ancre and the Disc
the fighting still is confined to local
actions at various points. The Brit
lsh and French have improved their
positions at various points. The Brit
1sh and French have improved their
positions slightly north of the Somme.
northwest of Roye, south of Lassigny
and along the Disc. Enemy troops
have shown no disposition to counter
attack elsewhere and have confined
their retaliatory efforts to artillery
bombardments.
The extent of the German with
drawal north Of Albert is not vet
clearly defined and its effect upon the
situation as a whole is problematical
Field Marshal Haig announces the
enemy has left his forward positions
at Beaumont Hamel, Serre, Puisieux-
au-Mont and Bucquoy. These are in
the Hebuterne sector where the Ger
mans were stopped in their offensive
Of March 21. Many vain efforts were
made by the Germans to reach the
heights around Hebuterne as their
positions in this sector were domin-
ated by the British guns.
Should the German lines be novel
back any great depth the line south
to Albert and thence to the Sommc
would be affected Likewise the line
northward to the Scarpe might have
to be readjusted. 1t is not unlikely
the movement here is similar in pur-
pose to the recent Withdrawals in the
Lys salient and is part of a German,
plan to get into as strong positions
possible on the entire front =
Ypres to Rheims.
Continued on Page<BS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-15

Paris, Aug 15.---The violent artil-
lery duel between the Avre and the
Disc continued during last night, ac-
cording to the statement from the
war office today. A German raid IN
Champagne failed.
Paris, Aug. 15---General Hans Won
Boehn, the German retreat special
ist," has been appointed to the su-
preme German command on the
somme front The newspaper believe
this change in the German command
is highly significant. The German
withdrawal north of Albert IS looked
upon as the first application of his
tactics.
With the French Army in France,
Aug. IA, 2 p. m.---Along the new bat
btle front from Curry to Thiescourt
wood the struggle came to stand
still today. In addition to the St.
Claude and Ecouvillon farms, we hold
ground to the north of Velval village
and footing in Plessier-de-Roye
park. The battle, therefore, has
reaCned a ndIuTdl COuCluS1Oh cdIlu LL0
danger of a counter attack from
Thiescourt massif has been removed.
1t is unknown whether the battle
will be renewed or not, but if it is
it will be a new operation, with
stronger material and greater man
power on both sides.
London, Aug. 15.--The British line
has been advanced slightly east of
Rainecourt, in the district northwest
of Chaulnes on the Picardy battle
front, todays war office statement an
nounces.
Since August s, when the Allied at
tack in Picardy began, the British
and French have taken prisoners to
the number of 30,344
British patrols were active through
out last night in the district between
Albert and Ayette, where the Ger
mans began their retirement yester-
day. The patrols have maintained
close touch with the enemy in this
| region.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-15
Mrs. Bishop Under
Surgeons Knife

The many friends of Mrs. Florence
hIeln Bishop of Mill Hill avenue, will
De surprised to know that she un-
derwent an operation at the Bridge
port hospital yesterday afternoon. In
quiry at the hospital this morning
ELECTED the fact that she is resting
comfortably. Her friends will hone
for her speedy recovery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-15

Paris Aug 15-Boh sides gathering strength for
sumption of heavy fighting That however, does not prevent
the French from hammerng at the LassignyNoyon line
and doggedy struggling onward through gaschoked woods
General Humberts have carried Rbecour which
red the road running toward Noyon between Thescou ridge
and the Disc and protected the Germans in Oursamp forest
east of the river is that seriously endanger both
Thiescourt ridge and the Ourscamp. salient
The enemy in the Thescour position, already severely
shaken by attacks of General Humbers left reported to
he of giving
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-15
CORONER AT FORT ADAMS.

Coroner John ]. Phelan recently ac-
companied his nephew, Robert E.
Phelan to Fort Adams at Newport,
r. l., where young Mr.. Phelan joined
the Coast Artillery Corps in which he
enlisted recently. He is the son. Of
Mrs. Patrick Phelan of 1896 Noble
avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-15
REQUEST OF
ARBITRATION BOARD
MUNITIONS MEN QUIT

Reports Say 600 From Remington and 900 From
Bullard Shop Go Out at NOon-Failed to Re
turn After Lunch HOur-ActiOn Said to Be
Against Orders of Union Leaders -Bullard
Official Says About 100 Men Left Plant, But
None From the Gun Shop-ActiOn Not En-
tirey Surprise
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-15
GOO Men At REMINGTON SHOPS And
SOME At bULLARD'S out on STRIKE
French ARMY Still
HAMMER|NG AT Line
OF LASS|GNy- y-NOYON

Gen. Humbert's Men Have Carried Ribecourt
Seriously Endangering German Positions in
ThiescOurt Ridge and Ouscamp Salient-Lull
in the Fighting British Line Advanced
Slightly East of RainecOurt Northwest of
Chaulnes- Patrols Active Throughout the
Night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-15
AMERICA MUST SEND
MEN TO WIN THE WAR
Chief of Staff Tells Military Committee We Are Expected
to Win the War-Man Power Bill Re
ported in Senate Today.

Washington Aug 15ln reporting the administration man
power bull extending draft ages today Chairman Chamberlain
disclosed to the Senate that General March had the mill
tary committee it up the United States to put enough
men IN France to win the the west front had ex
pressed the belief that four million Americans under one
neaSed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-15
AUSTRIAN emperor AT
GERMAN HEADQUARTER
Charles Holds Conference With William Military and
Political Questions, Local Anzeiger of
Berlin Says.

German main headquarters according to telegram to the Lo
ka Anzeger of Berlin from Karl Roner its correspon
dent
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-15
SOVIET TROOPS ARE
EvACUATING MOSCOW
Reserves of Gold Stored in Basement of the Kremln
Have Been Removed to Some I'm
known Place.

Amsterdam Aug. british Wireless Press)--Soviet
troops begun evacuae Moscow The reervas
which the basement of the Kremn already have
been removed to unknown place.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-15
The Want Columns

Classified advertising In
this newspaper IS eftectivs,
no matter what you may de-
sire to advertise. Try it oncS
and see.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-15
The Weather Report

For Bridgeport and vi
cinity: Fair tonight and
Friday.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-25
DUAL MONARCHY SHAKEN
BY GREAT PEACE STRIKE
Common People Short OF Food, And
State That Desire For Peace over
shadows All Other Demands

New York.-The crucial in Austria
arising from the discontentment OF
the people over the continuation of the
war, the scarcity of food and a gener-
al desire for peace, has resulted in the
resignation of the Austrian cabinet.
For weeks there has been bitter op-
position to the government on the part
of the people and during the last few
days this has resulted in nationwide
strikes and some disturbances.
Although the exact situation result
ing from the troublous times is not
given in the extremely meager details
available, the dispatches that have
crept through are indicative of a stu
alton that will require skillful hand
ling by the authorities again to bring
the dissatisfied populace into state
of tractabibilty.
The strikers in Vienna sent large
delegation to wait upon the food min
lister to inform him of conditions
among the working classes and to i'm
press on him that their desire for
peace overshadowed and took preced-
ence over all other demands.
In Hungary also the people are en-
deavoring to ascertain what are the
prospects for cessation of hostilities
and return to normal So insistent
has been their efforts in this direction
that the Hungarian premier has been
forced to announce in the lower house
of parliament that the government ad-
.hered to the principle of peace with
out annexation or indemnities- that
even the king shared in this view.
The premier, however, added that the
question of Alsace-Lorraine should not
at the present time enter into the stu
alton as it was not calculated to
strengthen the governments position.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-25
Women! Take This Tennessee
Wnnnan,s Advice

Brownsville, Tenn.-'1t is my pleas
ure to let others know how much good
DR.. Pierce's medicines have done me.
/ suffered with woman's trouble.
Finally was advised to use DR..
Pierce;s Fayorite Prescription. l took
about six bottles in all and was per-
fectly well. DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pei
lets are the only medicine I ever need.
Any woman who wants to get well and
stay well should try Favorite Pre-
scription.' MRS. CLARISSA ENLX.
Write DR.. Pierce, InvaIids' Hotel,
Buffalo, N. Y, for confidential advice
and you will receive the medical atten-
ton of a specialist, wholly without
fee-no charge whatever.
Send 10 cents for trial package "Fa'
vorite Prescription Tablets"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original little pills, first put up nearly
so years ago. They regulate and in
vigorate stomach, liver and bowels. All
druggists.-Adv.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-25
w. N. u, ATLANTA, NO. 4--191s ]
OUR BOYS IN FRANCE AND
HOME PROTECTION

The men on the firing line represent
the pick of our American youth. One in
four of our boys at home was sick, re-
1ected because of physical deficiency.
Many times the kidneys were to blame.
If we wish to prevent old age coming
on too soon, or If we want to increase
our chances for a long life, DR.. Pierce of
the Surgical Institute, Buffalo, n. z, says
that you should drink plenty of water
daily between meals. Then procure at
your nearest drug store Anuric double
strengtli). This An-u-ric drives the uric
acid out and cures backache and rheuma-
tism.
II We wish to keep our Kidneys in the
besf condition a diet Of milk and Yege-
tables. with only little meat once a day.
IS the most suitable. Drink plenty OF
pure water, take Anuric three times day
Tor as month It sellsefor Coo.
stem into the drug store and ask for
Anuric. or send Dr.. Pierce 10c for trial
Ukg. Anuric many times more potent
than lithia, eliminates uric acid az hot
water melts sugar. A short trial VIII
convince you.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-25
SENATOR'S CHARGE
Anglers PRESIDENT
WILSON SAYS cHAMRERLAlN's
ASSERTIONS uNJusTlFiA5LE
DISTORTION or TRUTH
DEFENDS ADMINISTRATION
Wilson Says He Does Not Intend For
The Direction OF War To BE
Taken out OF His Hands

Washington. ALL doubt as to Presi
dent Wilson's view Of proposals in
congress for reorganization of the gov
ernment's war-making machinery was
swept away by a statement in which
the president said the war department
had accomplished a task OF unparal-
leled magnitude and difficulty with
extraordinary promptness and efficien-
cy, denouncing the congressional war
Investigations and declared that re
organization by legislation was pro
posed after effective measures of reor-
ganization had been perfected.
The presidents statement was is
sud as a result of speech in New
York of Senator Chamberlain, chair
man of the senate military committee,
and after he had asked the senator
on the telephone whether he had been
correctly quoted Senator Chamber
lain's reference to "inaction and in
effectiveness of the government" the
president fatty called IAN astonish-
ing and absolutely unjustifiable dis
tortion of the truth"
The president said he regarded Sec
rotary Baker as one of the ablest pub
lie officials he had ever met.
In the statement most observers at
the capitol saw the collapse of what
promised to be a historical struggle.
Senator Chamberlain, whose commit
tee has framed bills to create war
council all powerful under the presi-
dent, and to provide one-man control
of munitions and supplies, declared he
would continue to fight in spite of
presidential opposition. 1t was rather
generally conceded, however, that the
measure would have but little chance
in the senate and probably none at all
in the house.
Senator Chamberlain made state
ment in reply to the president, saying
he spoke extemporaneously in New
York and that his criticisms were di-
rected at the war department only and
not at other branches of the govern
ment.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-25
DON'T Be FOOLISH

and buy an Imitation, get the original
VACHER- BALM.
It Is better than any of the substl-
tute "Balms' for quickly relieving
Coughs, Colds, Group, and all kinds Of
hurts and soreness.
The many limitations are proof that
it is an unusually good thing
The price is only 25c per Jar or
Tube. Surely 1t is worth that to get
rid of Cough or Cold or your child's
Group. If your druggist will not supply
you and we have no agent in your 10
cality, write for the agency.
Every family needs Vacher- Balm,
and we supply samples Free, to start
the demand r. w. vACHER, Inc,
New Orleans, La. Adv.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-25
SWAMP ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as medicine for
durable ailments of the kidneys, liver
and bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root. stands the
highest for the reason that it has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thou
sands upon thousands of distressing cases.
Swamp Root, physicians prescription for
special diseases, makes friends quickly be-
cause its mild and immediate effect is
soon realized in most cases. 1t is gen
tie, healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug stores in bottles of two sizes, medi-
UNI and large.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DIR.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Ady.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-25
CaIomeI Loses You a Days Work!
Take Dodson's Liver Tone Instead
Read my guaranteed If bilious, constipated or head
achy you need not take nasty, slckening, danger
Gus calomel to get Strengthened up.

Every druggist in town-yOur drug
slst and everyboly's druggist has no
. tlced great falling off in the sale OF
\ calomel. They all give the same rea-
son. Dodson's Liver, Tone is taking
its place.
"Calomel is dangerous and people
know it, while Dodson's Liver Tone is
perfectly safe and gives better re-
suits" said prominent local druggist.
Dodson's Liver Tone is personally
guaranteed by every druggist who
sells it, A large bottle doesn't cost
very much, but If it fails to give easy
relief in every case Of liver sluggish
ness and constipation, you have only
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-25
"coId IN the Head''

Is an acute attack of Nasal Catarrh. Per-
sons who are subject to frequent "colds
in the head" will find that the use Of
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
and render them less liable to colds.
Repeated attacks of Acute Catarrh may
lead to Chronic Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is TAX
en- Internally and acts through the Blood
On the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
All Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
$4,000 for any case Of catarrh thar
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE win not
cure.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-25
Elsie Had the Idea. Anyhow.
CURES THE SIGH

Elsie came home from school be,
fore the holidays with her little nose
tilted at an angle that her mother rec
ognized Immediately was to register"
deep, irreconcilable scorn. Her mother
of course asked the questions that
would bring forth an explanation.
"Oh, it's Hilda; Believe me I'm not
going to play with her any more" said
the aggrieved one.
why ]. thought Hilda was one of
your best friends. What has she done
to your"
"She hasn't done anything. It's her
father He was born in Germany and
he's never taken out his civilization pa
pers.o
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-25
Rxact cory q vEsppeE.
PIaYIno sac.

Mae was proudly escorting jolly
old man around the farm. Finally
they approached a pen wherein was
kept a big bull, noted for his ferocity,
and the little girl thought it her duty
to warn this ignorant charge of hers,
who knew so little Of cows and pigs
and matters ofrea Importance.
'Has you got any red ons" she in
qlIired with caution.
Nothing but my red face" replied
the man jocularly.
"WeH, them" the child said, serl-
ously, don't show i'm your face"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-25
3 ask for your money back.

to ask for your money back.
Dodson's Liver Tone is a pleasant
tasting, purely vegetable remedy,
harmless to both children and adults.
Take a spoonful at night and wake up
feeling fine; no biliousness, sick head
ache, acid stomach or constipated
bowels. 1t doesn't grippe or cause in
convenience all the next day like vio-
lent calomel. Take a dose of calomel
today and tomorrow you will feel
weak, sick and nauseated. Don't lose
a days work! Take DodSon's Liver
Tone instead and feel fine, full Of
vigor and ambition.-Adv.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-25
Good Advice.

"Have you ever borrowed any money
from Glithering|
"No."
I've been acquainted with him for
some time. Ibelieye I'll ask him to lend
me So"
81 wouldn't if I were YOU
"Why not?'
ITO my personal knowledge Glith-
ering has had the same umbrella for
six or seven years. If he can hold on
to an umbrella like that you'd have a
fat chance to separate him from $40"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-25

All Dutch Ships For United States
Washington Charter to the United
States government of all Dutch steam
ers now being held in American ports
has been decided upon by the Dutch
government in provisional agree
ment just signed in London. The
agreement provides charter for one
round trip for upward of eighty YES
sells now in American ports. The yes
sells are not to go into the war zones,
but five of the steamers viii carry
material for Switzerland and two win
take cargo for The Netherlands Over
seas Trust.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-25
Llttle clroulated LIla Man.

Bacon-Thls report tells us that the
total circulation Of money in the Unit
ed States last year was $3,419, 1853, 1858,
Egbert--Well, now / understand
what my doctor meant when he told
me my troubles came from poor cir
culation.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-25
Aaain 4 Womanla Leaaue.

Mrs. Newlywed see by this med
zeal work that a man requires eight.
hours sleep and woman ten.
Husband Yes, I've read that some-
where myself.
Mrs. Newlywed How meet You
can get UP every morning and have
the fire made and the breakfast ready
before 1t is time for me to get up.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-25
cutlcura stops itching.

The Soap to cleanse and Ointment to
soothe and heal most forms Of itching,
burning skin and scalp affections.
Ideal for toilet use. For free samples
address, "Cuticura, Dept. x, Boston"
Sold by druggists and by mail. Soap
25, Ointment % and 50.-Ady.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-25

IMITATION Is SlNCEREST FLATTERY
but like counterfeit money the inita-
tion has not the worth of the original.
Insist ON "La Creole" Hair Dressing
It's the original Darkens your hair in
the natural way, but contains no dye.
Price $100.-Adv.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-25
Carson Hag ouit Ia BrItish GAZING

London.-Sir Edward Carson, minis
ter without portfolio in the war cabi-
net, has resigned. This announcement
was made officially. The prime min
lister has advised the king to accept
Sir Edwards resignation. The cor
respondence published shows that Sir
Edwards resignation was on the Irish
question and had nothing to do with
the conduct of the war. The resigna-
ton of Sir Edward Carson takes out
of the cabinet one Of the most uncom-
promising British statesmen on the
question of home rule for Ireland.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-25

"They say Miss FIlrty has great
deal of tact" ''Tact? Why, that
girls tact amounts to diplomacy. Not
one of the fellows she Is engaged to
has ever met another one at a single
call he made"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-25

SOAP is STRONGLY ALKALINE
and constant use will burn out the
scalp. Cleanse the scalp by shampoo
ing with ia Creole" Hair Dressing,
and darken, in the natural way, those
ugly, grizzly hairs. Price, $1.00.-Adv.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-25
Converted RY All

but possessed by few-a beautiful
head of hair. If yours is streaked with
gray, or is harsh and stiff, you can re-
store it to it's former beauty and lus-
ter by using "La Creole" Hair Dress
ing. Price $1.O0.-Adv.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-25

The Ouinine That Does Not Affect Head
Because Of its tonic and Laxative erect La1asdTs
pSo1oo Oninine can be taken by anyone WHOM
cansine Nervousness or ringing in the head T9eIs
IL only one "Bromo Quinine." y. W. GhOFhS
si0natfre Is on box. Soc
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-25
In the Library.

"Where would you put these manu-
ais on electricity"
"Put them with the current litera-
ture."
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-25

The German Roman Catholic Central
Verein Of st. Louis has decided to
drop the word German" from its title.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-25
Keens Peace.

"Is he a peace worker?"
II judge so. / understand he makes
the beds, and washes the dishes at
home" ri