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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-25

East of Le Cateau the British are before the Normal forest while south along the Disc and the serre, the French are pressing hard against the Germans. Since Wednesday morning the British armies advancing from a lew miles north of vaIenciennes to east of Le. Cateau have taken S,409 prisoners and 100 guns.
 Field Marshal 1Iaig, his troops hsv- Ing reached the western edge of the 4Normal forest. apparently is striving 10 outfank that natural barrier on the north by advancing through Leques- noy toward Mons and Maubeuge. The Germans are fighting stifly to prevent this, resulting in desperate combats in the villages ard other vantage points south of Valenciennes. The British however, are pushing steadily ahead and have taken Maing and Vende- gies. Fighting was resumed on this sector Friday morning with the Brit ish advancing from the hills east of the Ecailon river toward the railroad and high road between EaIenciennes and LeQuesnooe.
 Immediately north of Valenciennes the British have taken many. villages and continue to approach the crossing of the Shcldt. This town is six and one-half miles northeast of Valen- cienres.
 French troops east of Sambre- Disc canal in the region of Lorgchamps have repulsed two German attempts to drive them back across the canal. Along the Serre and Souche rivers the French yesterday resumed the pres sure, after having thrown back enemy efforts south of Montcornet.
 Tn the region east of the Disc the French are reported to have penetrat- ed Villers-le-Sec and surrounded La Fere.
 Northeast of Ethen the French have made an important advance on the Ardennes canal, gaining the villages of Ambly and F1eury. At Ambly the French are only three miles south of the railroad junction at Amagnee the gaining of which would comnel the Germans to withdraw from Bethel and the line of the Aisne in that region.
 With the Allied Armies in France and Belgium, Oct. 25. 4:3o a. m.- (By the Associated Press) lighting which compares in fierceness to all most any in the war, continued through the night on the field of the great battle north and south of Va lencennes. Related reports indicate that the British have beaten the Ger man defenses. gaining considerable ground and are proceeding eastward. 2
 Since Wednesday morning. the Brit ish third army has taken 5000 pris- oners and the first and fourth armies, each have taken 1.200, making a total of 1900. More than 100 cannon were captured on Thursday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-25

 
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COUNT ANDRASSY
 REPLACES BURIAN

Basel. Oct. 25-Emperor Charles according to a Budapest dispatch has accepted the resignation of Baron Burian. the Austrian-Hungarlan for eign minister, and also of the Hun garian cabinet headed by Dr. Wek- erie. Count Julius Andrassy, a Hun garian statesman, has been appointed to succeed Baron Burian.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-25
RELEASE BELGIAN PRISONERS.

Washington. Oct 25-Release of all Belgian political prisoners held in Bel yum or in Germany except where a military menace would result has ,een promised by General won Falk aauusen. This became known here today in connection with news that Burgomaster Max of Brussels had been set free.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-25
WAR LABOR HOARD AWARD

Washington, Oct, 25.-An award of the War Labor Board today in the labor controversy at the General Flee tric Co.'S plant at Lynn, Mass pro- vides for adoption of the scale of hours and wages already appsoved at the Schenectady plant, wage changes to be retroactive to July r, and or- ders the reinstatement of 12 employees discharged before a strike at Lynn last summer
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-25
RECEPTION TO sPEI1ACy.

A reception will be rendered to the Hon. Thomas J. Spellacy, Democratic candidate for governor, Hon. Chas. D. Lockwood, Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor. and the ether candidates on the Democratic ticket. by the Woodrow Wilson Club, Sun day evening, Oct. e7th, at 8 o'clock, at Colonial hall. Fairfield avenue. The public is cordially invited, A special invitation is rendered to ladies. l.-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-25
EAST SIDE SUBSCRIBERS.

The American Bank & Trust Co. received from 6,535 subscribers on the East Side, Fourth Liberty Loan sub scriptions amounting to $e23,450.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-25

Washington, Oct 25.---Col. House, President Wilson's confidential ad- wiser was sent to Europe as the per- sonal representative of the President on an official mission. This announce ment was authorized officially, but further Information is withheld.
 It is understood, however. that the visit of Col. House to Europe at this time is connected with Germany's nleas for an armistice and peace, which now Is before the Allied gov ernments for decision. Colonel House very probably Is authorized to repre- sent the President in discussions with +he representatives of the allied gov ernments.
 The fact that Colonel House left tor Europe several days before President Wilson's final reply to Germany was dispatched Is further proof that every step of the Presidents negotiations with Germany has been taken in full accord with the entente governments. It also Is taken to indicate that de- cisbon to transmit the German plea to the Allies under certain conditions was reached even before the last note from Berlin was received.
 Col. House long has been recognized as the logical selection by the Pres tdent to represent him in such cases as now are to be held. He has made frequent trips to Europe since the war began in 1914. conferring with leaders in the leading beIligerent nations and more than a year ago he was charged by the President with gathering data for use at the peace conference. Much of 1t has been assembled at the head quarters of the American Geograph- Ical Society in New York and on his last trip to that city after the first German note was received President Wilson examined the data in company with Col. House.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-25
Allies Successful In
 Belgium; New Italian
 Offensive Commences

British Smashing Their Way Eastward in Sector Vital to Security of Valenciennes- French Reported to Have Surrounded La Fere- Americans Make Important Gains at Three POints-Hold Them Against Violent Counter Attacks
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-25
DEMAND FOR COFFINS
 GREATER THAN SUPPLY

k So great has been the demand % ]. for cofiins in Bridgeport since x s the beginning of the influenza H < epidemic, that ono undertaken j ls this morning was informed that H < the supply in the warehouses of S < the manufacturers from whom S < he purchases his coffins was j {. completely exhausted. If any < S: moro deaths occur, it will be H < necessary to use pine boxes in j * the place of regular coff1ns us j * even the cheapest grade, of S * which largo numbers are usual ; * ly on hand, are no longer avail 5 < able. ; ,E The manufacturers are rum l; * ming their shops to capacity, : * with insufficient forces, and are :, & turning out a larger percentage !:
 k Of collins in proportion than has :
 k before been possible. But even :
 k in view of the increased produc- :
 k ton the supply is not largo
 k enough, and burial in pine boxes
 < will probably be a usual occur * renee, until there is a cessation
 * of death from the prevailing
 * epidemic.
 *
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-25
WILSON ENVOY IS IN FRANCE Gol. House Goes to Europe As Personal Representa-
 tive of President. TRIP CONNECTED
 WITH ARMISTICE Accompanied By Sir Will liam Benson, Chief of
 Naval Operations.
TRIP CONNECTED
 WITH ARMISTICE

Washington, Oct. 25-Col. E. M. House, personal representa- tive of President Wilson and spokesman of the State De- partment, and Admiral Will liam s. Benson, chief of the naval operations, have arrived in France to represent the United States in the considera- ton of Germany's plea for an arnistice and peace negotia- tions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-25

Basen. Oct. 25-Comment on Pres tdent Wilson's latest note to the Ger mans is beginning to appear in Ger man papers. The National zeitung of Berlin says:
 President Wilson has answered l quickly We'll. if ever Emperor Will
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-25

Copenhagen, Oct. 25-The German Reichstag has given Prince MaximiI- ian, the Imperial Chancellor vote of confidence, the ballot standing 19S to 52, according to Berlin despatches received here. Twenty-three of the members did not vote.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-25

Paris Oct 25-An enormous crowd assembled before the Reichstag build ing in Berlin yesterday calling for the abdication of Emperor William and the formation of & republic. accord ing to a despatch from Zurich ito L'Information, Dr. Karl Liebknecht, the Socialist leader who has just been released from prison, was applauded frantically. He was compelled to en- ter a Carriage filled with flowers from which he made a speech declaring the time of the people had arrived.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-25
CROWDS FORM BEFORE REICHSTAG
 DEMAND WILLIAMS DOWNFALL

Hams invocation that God be with him is in season, it is right now"
 The Neuste, of Berlin says: "In spite of everything we feel that this answer brings us nearer peace"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-25
The Weather Report

For Bridgeport and vi- cinity: Unsettled, probably rain late tonight and on Sat- urday.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-25
Robbed Three Houses

Robert Leslie Dawson, youth of II
years. was held here for hearing
on charges of robbing three dwellings
in broad daylight, and stealing money
amounting to nearly $8o.
Dawson, whom the police here say is
an escaped inmate of the Ferris Indus
trial School. travelled on bicycle, and
made his entrance to the homes while
the women of the houses were busy
about the kitchens, during meal hours.
From the home of Howard Tibbitt on
Friday he is alleged to have stolen
$39 rs; from the home of Mitchell Colt,
Sunday morning Sill; and from the
home of Harry Williams on the Janvier
farm, near Summit Bridge, Sunday af-
ternoon, $32.
The boy was captured Monday by
Mitchell Colt, whose house near Mt.
Pleasant was robbed Sunday morning.
A negro boy who is employed by Colt,
seeing the boy travel ng down the road
on his bicycle, notified Colt, who i'm
mediately gave chase, captured Daw-
son, and turned him over to the police.
Chief of Police Hilyard searched the
boy and found ssl. 50 concealed in the
toe Of his stocking. Williams appeared
later and charged the boy with the
theft of the money. He was given a
hearing before Judge Stevens and re-
committed to the Ferris Industrial
School
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-25

many's internal, reactionary plan of an
all. dominating, tyrannical stateza re-
versal of the great doctrine in our land
that all the power in the state ''is de-
rived from the consent of the govern
ed," doctrine which after this hell
born, perversion is swamped in Hunnish
blood, will more and more prevail the
whole world over.
Mr.. Wards modest, self-deprecatory
commentator of the speakers who pre-
ceded him, especially of the manned
war hero, did him much credit. At the
close of his thoughtful address. he an
nounced that Red Cross subscriptions
would be taken.
So ruled blackboard was brought
out and DIR. Combs assisted by Mr..
Clarence Weber as recorder, began his
very successful appeal for offerings.
starting with 5000. then 500, $50 down
to SIS, until the whole big sum was got
ten. After the meetings close some
modest unknown, made the high water
donation Of $3.50 cash.
Rev. MOI. .hrup made a strong, NOV
ing prayer for Gods blessing upon our
land, our soldiers and sailors and those
of our Allies.
The Band played many fine selections,
June McWhorter sang, and the audience
sang the Star Spangled Banner.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-25

Posters are out for the 1913 baseball
opening at Academy Park here this
Saturday afternoon The local manage
ment is completing the schedule for the
season, and have already booked some
of the strongest clubs of Wilmington.
1t has been decided to present none but
home players on the diamond this year,
not man beng hired, as was the case
in the paat.a The prices Of admission
have been made to conform to the orig
inal prices, and it is hoped interest and
attendance will be thus largely in
creased. The opening game ON this
Saturday. afternoon will be fought
out by the fast Keystone Field Club. of
Wilmington. and the locals. and the
managers will present nine that will
make them hustle to win.
REGULARS, 13; JUNIORS, 2
In practice game on Saturday after.
noon last between the Regulars" and
the Juniors" the former completely
iran away from the latter with ease.
the score being Ia to 2. The score by
innings:
Regulars. l 2 3 s 6 90 1-lA
Juniors......... .....1 0 OF 90 ! 90 3
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-25
Queen Esther Meeting

The May meeting Of the Queen Es.
ther Circle was held at the home of
Miss Emily Alice. Monday evening.
with the president, Mrs. Samuel J.
Brockson, presiding. Business of inn
portance was discussed and it was de-
cided to buy a service flag to represent
the boys Of the church who are now in
military service.
The names of Misses Esther Brynes.
Olivia Outten and Mrs. Edith Fitzger-
aid were added to the circles member
ship roll. After the business meeting
social hour was spent ana delicious
refreshments ysrs served, BY the COM
r..ttoe.'
Those present were: Mrs. s, J.
Brockson, Mrs. Nelson Nef. Mrs. ".
Thomas Pearce, 5r.. Mrs, John DqKe,
Mrs. Royden 2. Wilson, Mn fIditthl Ia
Fitzgerald; Misses Adass sssatt, Lsua'
Weber, Flqrepce Penpewil'. Marian ian
Pinder, Alma Mhitloqck, Anna Denny,
Lillian Melvin, Edna Rrypea Edna
Hufnal, Sarah Kates: May Melvin.
Helen Dagan, 0del Gallagher, Esther
Whitlock. Esther Rrynes. Olivia 0uttsn
and Emily Alice,
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-25
Purchased Central Palace

New YORK. May 2O-Announcement
was made here tonight that Alfred I.
dupont, Of Wilmington, Del, and New
York, had purchased for the interests
Of which he IS the head. Grand Central
Palace. the lsrgess exhibition building
IN .ne. CITY. The price paid was not
made public.
1t is understood that the greater part
of the big building which has floor
space in excess of half million feet,
will be devoted to permanent exhibition
purposes, he idea being to stimulate
trade besvee> the United States and
the: governments associated with it in
the war, and With other co-r tries Jf
Europe, Latin'Alnerica and the Far
East. -
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-25
WHITE HOUSE SHEEP SHEARED

The sheep in the White House lawn
have been sheared for the benefit Of
the Rcd Cross War Fund and their wool
is to be sold to the highest bidder.
President Wilson has conceived the
idea Of putting this wool up at auction
in two pound packages, one package to
be sent to each State in the union to be
auctioned some d ~ during the campaign.
the packages to 60 to the highest bid
der whether he be present in person or
not. Delaware's share in this unique
business arrangement is expected to
net large sum to the Fund. Governor
Townsend has undertaken the position
Of aact,oaeec and plano are under way
to have him mount the stand at the
wind-up meeting next Monday night.
Meanwhile everybody in the State will
have an opportunity to bid. Proposals
will be received by letter or wire and
can be sent to the Governor either in
care of their headquarters in Whining
ton, or at executive headquarters in
Dover.
A telegram announcing the offer by
President and Mrs. Wilson wes recaiIed
81 tie nel Gross campaign headquar-
ters in Wilmington with great ehthu-
siasmn. The Governor happened to be
in town at the time and he readily
entered into the spirit of tie affair.
Wool has ''een sellll!n!|s stl!ll!!|ss 8, extremely y
aish prizes recently apd Government
regulation has had much to do with the
wool market, but the bars are down
literally 50 far as auction prices are
concerned. Two pound lots Of White
House wool will not be subject to any
minimum or maximum price regulation,
The Governor expresses the hope that
everybody in the State will join in the
| competition.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-25
All kinds Of. fine, Cool Summer
Good. cheap at Fesel 4 Bur.tan''.
Dethesda Church Notes

Sunday. May, 18th, 1918.
$50 A. M. Brotherhood devotional
meeting. Leader, William B. Hates.
1lO.3OA. M. Morning worship. The
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
will be present at this service in accord
ance with theH annual custom. There
Will be sipaciai music and DR.. Northrup
Viii Jill preach sermon appropriate to the
occasion.
:2P. M Sunday School session,
zsoP. M. Preaching ly the Pastor,
wh6 will speak on '.The CALI.
Pfayerl-meeting. every Wednesday
evening at 500 O'Clock. This service
viii be Of especial interest it being 50.
near to Memorial Day.
The Pastor and Official Board desire
to thank the membership and friends
for the splendid response to the call Of
the "War Council Fund" of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church last Sunday. 1t
shows the Spirit of The Christ We
hope the respe nse to the Red Cross
plea wall be free and generous. This is
q great cause. Let us all do what We
can to help the boys at the front =
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-25
ODESSA

Miss Rebecca Watkins is spending
sometime at Atlantic City.
Miss Clara Ewelf has returned home
| from an extended visit in Pennsylvania.
Miss Ida Cotter, of Tacony, Pa, is
the guest of her cousin, Mrs. l. G.
Webb.
Misses Gertrude and Okla Wallace, of
Wilmington. spent Sunday with their
parents here.
Miss Mary Aspril. Of Philadelphia,
visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. v.
Aspril, this week.
Miss Geneva Ward, of Chester, Pa.
has been visiting her parents. Mr.. and
/ Mrs. Harry Ward.
Miss Emily Webb, of Wilmington.
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. I. G. Webb.
Mrs. Edward G. Cook and son,
Wilmington. are visiting her mother,
Mrs. 6. 4. Townsend.
Mrs. Archie Finley and two children,
of Chestnut Hill, Pa, are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. L. v. Aspril.
Mrs H. Mather and daughter, of
Langhorne, Pa, is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. Walter v. Woods.
MIR. Fred Reynolds and family and
Mr.. Joseph Heller and family spent
Sunday with relatives, near Glasgow.
Epworth League on Sunday evening
at 6.&. O'Clock. Topic: "What wrongs
need righting in our town." Leader,
/ Mr.. George Pote. Everybody welcome.
| Word was received here of the acci-
dent to Mr.. Alvin Rose, who was in
iured at the powder plant at Carney's
Point, while assisting other fellow
workmen TO- escape. The last report
from Mr.: Rose was he was doing as
woN as could be expected and his many
friends wish him speedy recovery.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-25

Mrs. S. E. Gunkel is critically Al at
this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs L. P. King, ST.. were
Galena visitors on Sunday.
Mrs. Uric Gix9s, e McDonough, was
in town one cay last week.
Rev Hba Adams and family motored
to. RoWlahdville on Tuesday.
Mr.. A. R. Merritt and family were
guests of Mrs. v. S. Vinya1d Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. James Reynolds, of Cakesville,
Wyominga is visiting Mr.. ]. R. H..
Rriee. aud family near town.
Mrs. Katherine Lynch has returned
home after spending the winter with
her daughter Mrs. Arthur Guessford.
Mr.. aud Mrs. R. D. Aiken and son,
Of Chesapeake City. were guests Of
MIRA. R. B. Merritt. ST., on Monday.
MRS. r. Il. Merritt, Jf., Misses Stella
and Jennie Bishop and Mr.. Alday Bis
hop spent Saturday in Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-25
TOWNSEND

Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Naylor spent
Sunday at Delmar
Miss Arrelee Lattomus is visiting
friends in Baltimore, Md.
w. Harman Reynolds is able to be
out and is attending to business.
Mrs. Oliver Foraker spent several
days of the past week in Wilmington.
Mrs. Reba Rittenhouse and daughter,
Reba, spent Saturday in Philadelphia.
Miss Mollie Lyman, of Smyrna, is
spending several weeks with town
friends.
Mrs. Clara Knots has returned home
after spending a week with her sister,
in Wilmington.
A handsome flag has been presented
to the church by the Junior Order of
American Mechanics.
Addresses by noted speakers were
delivered for the Red Cross in the AS
sembly Hail. Wednesday evening.
DR.. L. E. Barrett will make an ad-
dress next Wednesday evening at Still
Pond, Nd, Church for the Red Cross.
Draper Smith, of Wilmington, and
Wilson Lattomus, of Newark. spent
the weekend with Winfield Lattonus.
Members of the Daughters of Ameri-
ca No. S, who visited Charter Oak
Council No. "a, of Chesapeake City,
Nd. recently, had a very enjoyable
time.
Miss india Deakyne and assistants,
Mrs. Charlie Jones, Mrs. D. B. Jones
and Mrs. Edward Hart entertained the
Ladies' Aid Society at the formers
home on Tuesday evening.
DR.. l.. E. Barrett will preach spe-
cial sermon to the G. A. R. and the
soldiers of to-day, Sunday, May 26th.
at II o'clock. He invites all the orders
of Townsend to worship with them.
All members of the K. G. c., Jr. @.
U. A. NJ, P. O. S. of A., Daughters of
America and Imp. O. R. NJ. are re.
quested to meet in the ifall at 1890 to
attend devine ser>sse at II o'clock,
legal time.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-25
Corn Growing Prizes

Farmers in all parts of the State are
showing an increased interest in the
prizes that are offered by the State
Board Of Agriculture for yields of corn
this year. A number have already en-
tered the contest for the five acre
prizes as well as for the gold medal for
the best seed corn and the $50 State
prize and the County prizes
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-25
HELP THE STARVING

We, Jewish citizens may be pardonec
for exulting in the magnificent sum o1
$125. 900, raised by the people of Della.
ware Jews and Gentiles, towards the
$50, OOo, 900, being raised by the Ameri.
can Jewish Relief Committee, of which
amount the whole States share was
made $75, 1000!
We are doubly proud, first that the
Jews have shown themselves so liberal,
and second, that our Gentle friends
have so munifcently supplemented
those labors.
OF this big Relief Fund, the Middle
town Jews have been asked to raise
$500. We are few in number, and as
we have freely responded to various
other War Relief demands our re-
sources have been severely taxed. So
we confidently believe that our Gentle
friends in Middletown, whose liberality
in the past has been so marked, will
once more aid us in our humane efforts
to succor our starving brethren in other
lands.
A number have voluntarily contrib
uted to this worthy cause and we are
confident that yet others will do so.
And we further trust that all who do
not feel able thus to give, will be pres
ent at the entertainment, in the Opera
House on the evening of June 4th,
when the 80 Snellenburg Minstrels will
repeat the performance that has else-
where won them such fame.
We again express our strong belief
that the generous Middletown citizens
will help US put this Relief effort splen-
didly lover the top" as they have al
ways heretofore done in every worthy
enterprise.
MIDDLETOWN JEWISH RELIEF Com.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-25
"'Two Miles Of Dimes''.

The school children eS Ne State have
been asked te ektaip twp miles Qff dimes
this week Tor the Red Cross Fund, and
sAs, children Of the Middletown seAesl
have received number Of st1Ae one
foot long, which they sse apzaoua to gu
with dimes. Each strip will hold seven
teen dimes. The ROOM securing the
largest number Of dimes will receive a
banner and every child is anxious to
obtain as many dimes a. possible.