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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
GOVERNOR HOLCOMB ISSUES PROCLAMATION CALLING UPON
 MEN TO REGISTER FOR DRAFT
Rules for Registration Are Also Promulgated By Major
 Buckley Draft Executive of the state-All Men Be- tween IS and 45 Years Not Previously Registered
 Affected By the New Law

Hartford, Sept. 5 - Connecticut is called upon for 100 per cent regis tration of men from IS to 45 years of age. inclusive, unless previously registered, in a proclamation issued today by Gov. Marcus H. Holcomb. At the same time, Major John Buck ley, draft executive for Connecticut, made public a statement covering the application of the selective service regulations in this state.
 Governor Holcomb's proclamation follows:
 "Once more are our people called upon to give a practical demonstra- ton of democracy by the application of the selective draft in war. The principle that all should serve who share lies at the foundation of all free government. Seldom in our his tory has the fitness of the American people to govern themselves been bet ter demonstrated than by the prompt ness orderllness, honesty and good will with which our young men from 21 to S1 years of age compiled with the provisions of the first draft. "Our men from IS to 45, not in- l cluded in the previous draft, are now about to be called upon to face a like l duty and give a similar exhibition of patriotism and fgovernment. As the governor of the State of Connecti- cut I call upon all citizens thus affect ed, together with their relatives and | friends, to bear in mind the high tra- ditions of this commonwealth and add new lustre to the proud name, by the | fidelity and good spirit with which th;t | federal statute is obeyed."
 September 12 Is the Day. 1 The President of the United States i by proclamation, has fixed Thursday l Sept. 12, for the registration of al men between the ages of Is and 45 l inclusive, for military service excep those who have already registered ant those who are not required under tht law to do so.
 Major Buckley's Explanation.
 Major Buckley explained the rul irgs issued by the Provost Marsha General as to the persons required tt register under the act as follows:
 "All male persons who shall hav attained their 18th birthday and shal not have attained their 46th birthda on or before the day set for registra ton by the President must register The only exceptions are:
 "(A) Persons, who, prior to tn day set for registration by the Presi dent, have registered under the term of the act approved May IS, 1917
 (which fixed the original age limits g
 21 to 30, inclusive) or under the term of the public resolution of Congres approved May 20, 1918 (providing fo the registration since June 5, 1917, C those reaching the age of 21 years, whether called for public service 0 not; and who have declared their ir tentions to become citizens of tn
 United States who do not register O
 account of absence from the territoI
 ial limits of the United States are re
 quired to register within five day
 after their return to the Unite
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
STAMFORD

Word has been received from Fred Duktig formerly of Stratford, of his safe arrival somewhere in France. MT. Duktig is in the naval aviation.
 The Stratford Red Cross chapter is sending out an appeal to. all Stratford women to come in and work on sur gical dressings this work has got to be done and done quick and it's hoped that all those who have at least a hour or two a day will come around and help out.
 Dr. E. B. Sturges retired of South port has rented the flat of McLaren Stevenson on East Broadway.
 At the First Baptist church of Stratford tonight the Rev. W. B. Reed, D. D., pastor of Shiloh, Hart lectures "Is the Race Question a Southern Question:" the doors will open at 7:3O o'clock The commit tee on refreshments are Mrs. Thomas Jefferson, Mrs. E. E. Maynard Mrs. Thomas Nelson, Mrs. James Wilson and Rev. F. Harrison.
 Mrs. H. E. Baldwin of South Main street has returned from a months vacation spent with her mother in New Milford. Conn.
 Romain Chapman formerly o1 Broad street but now of Cheshire 1 Conn.,, is visiting MT. Buck of Elm street.
 Harry Porte the proprietor of Strat i ford Public market has moved hi! family to Barnum avenue and Mair | street, Stratford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
BED BUGS

Spring cleaning time is com ing, good time to rid your house of Bed Bugs. Don't for get Cyrus Presto Killer which is positively guaranteed to kill bed bugs. A stitch in time is worth nine, now is the time to prevent the pest from infest- ing your home. Large cans 9 cents.
 THE
 CYRUS PHARMACY FAIRFIELD AVE-, COR COTRT.
 LAND VT.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
CANNONDALE:

Worthy Master James O'Donnell, Mrs. Adella Sturges and Mrs M. B. Hill of Cannon grange attended the meeting of the Faireld CO. Pomona held at Stamford on Wednesday.
 Miss Isabel Schubert, who has been spending the past summer at a girls camp near Kent. is enjoying a few weeks in town before her return to her school duties.
 Miss Mabel Lockwood is attending the Norwalk High school this year.
 Paul Schubert is at home for a three weeks release from his naval duties at Annapolis. He will return on the 18th. MT. and Mrs. William Fischer of Woody Crest entertained their brother. Herman Fischer, and niece, Miss Dorothy Fischer, over the week. end.
 A party of Boy Scouts from Silver mine are camping at Valley Forge this week.
 l Miss Carrie Reynolds, who has been quite i'll, is now on the road to recov- ] cry, much to the satisfaction of her many friends.
 Lieut.. and Mrs. Kenneth Coleburn returned from their honeymoon trip on Monday. Lieut.. Coleburn left inn mediately for Fort Lee, Va.
 James O'Donnell spent Sunday and Labor Day" with friends in Hart ford.
 MT. and Mrs. Percy Thompson are enjoying two weeks auto trip to the ''wilds' of Maine.
 Miss Edith Richdale has resumed her duties at Monroe. in the same school district in which she taught last year with so much success and satisfaction to the school board and parentH
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

States.
 'The regulations then warn, regis trants and all other persons charged with a knowledge of the regulations that ignorance of the provisions will not excuse them.
 These regulations, it is set forth. have the force and effect of law, and all persons required to be regulations to be registered and all persons who may claim any right or privilege in respect of any registrant, are charged with knowledge of the provisions hereof. Failure by any person requir- ed to be registered to perform any du- ty prescribed by these regulations is nlisdemeanor, punishable by inprison- ment for one year, and may result in the loss of valuable rights and privi- leges and an immediate induction into the military service"
 Regulations prescribed by the Pres ident and sent to draft officials throughout the state contain these provisions:
 "On the day for registration all federal marshals, deputy marshals and Investigating agents, and all police of ficers, state, county, township, muni- cipal and town-of whatever grade or class, shall hold themselves in read mess to render whatever assistance may be necessary in preserving order at places of registration and in bring ing about a complete registration. "All marshals, deputy marshals, in vestigating agents and police officers shall examine the registration lists and report without delay to the local | boards the names of any persons | known by them to have failed to reg ister themselves when liable to regis tration; and it shall be the duty of | local boards to report to the proper United States District Attorney all cases coming to their attention of per sons who have failed to present them selves for registration as required by law
 Police officers may require any person subject to registration to exhi- bit his registration certificates.
 ''In every case which the duly des- ignated officer or agent refuses or fails to act, the Governor or member of local board will proceed at once | such duty, and will bring the fact ot such refusal or failure, and the cir cumstances connected herewith, tc the attention of the proper United States District Attorney, with a view to the institution of prosecution O. such officer or agent, as provided 1T section of the act approver May IS 1917."
 Ignorance of the law and of regu Iations issued by proper authority un der the law excuses no one" the Ma jor declared. "All persons on tn border line of the age of registration will be required to give adequat proof that they are outside of tn age limit specified. The penalty fo failure to register is one years impris 5 onment. and no man can exonerat himself by the payment of a fine"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
STOCK MARKET

New York, Sept. 5-Opening: Spec ialties were the only issues to register more than nominal changes at the irregular opening of today's stock market, Texas Co. gaining a point while Hide & Leather preferred lost that much. United States Steel react ed half a point with affiliated indus trials and equipments. Marine pre- ferred eased a small fraction and rail- roads were hesitant, although the transcontinental group was disposed to strengthen. Trading was limited to small lots, with an absence of the recent activity in stocks controlled by pools.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
THE WEATHER

New Haven, Sept. 5 - For Bridgeport and vicinity: Showers tonight; Friday fair and cooler.
 The western disturbance has moved rapidly eastward during the last 2 hours and is now cen- traI near Buffalo. It has increas- ed in intensity and has caused heavy local showers from Texas northeastward to New York. Sev- eraI places reported more than an inch of rain; the greatest amount reported was .16 inches, in Fort Wayne. Ind. Pleasant weather prevails in the western districts. The temperature is somewhat lower in the northern districts from the Rocky Moun- tains eastward to the Lake region.
 Conditions favor for this Vt- cinity showers this afternoon or night, followed by fair and slight Iy cooler on Friday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
ALMANAC FOR TODAY

The government will prevent the strike of 2.5OO motormen and conduc- tors of Cleveland railways.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
REAFFIRMATTON OF
 AN OLD RULING

The ruling of the War Department regarding barring the letting of new contracts to 60 cities in the country, including Bridgeport, will not mater ialIy effect this city, being practically a repetition of the ruling issued sev- eral months ago. As the matter stands at present, all the shops of the city have contracts enough to keep them busy for some time to come.
 Waldo c. Bryant of the local Ord
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

Safe conduct for citizens of Allied countries seeking to leave Finland was granted by the Finnish govern ment. The terms were made by Ger ,,ar authorities
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
"Dressy" Dresses For St

The difficulty of securing stylish, graceful dress in stout or extra size is overcome in this showing.
 The garments fashioned to give the woman of nor than the average size m and style as attractive and be coming that of her slender sister
 The tailoring and finish is above the usual in garment of this type.
 Extra size silk taffeta white Georgette crepe collar an Vfront Georgette crepe sleeves and short overslrt
 Navy black, gray y................... S15n
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

nance Department, says: "The ruling will bar any new shops from being built in the city or any additions to the shops now built, but should any contracts be needed here there will be no difficulty about getting them New concerns in the city would only take the labor from the plants now running and instead of being benefit to the city would only succeed in tying up production"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

The Clearing House Association an nounces that 10000 bankers will at tend the annual convention of the American Bankers Association al Chicago, beginning the week Sept. 23
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

CORTEZ c. ROCKWELL, plumbing and heating; jobbing a speciality, 305 Main and Hillside avenue. Phone Stratford 1114-2 or 114-3 Bio *tt
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

The corn crop of Oklahoma is placed at 19 per cent. of normal com pared with 39 per cent. month ago and 43 per cent. a. year ago.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-05
DRAFT BOARD is
COMPLIMENTED
ON IT'S SERVICE

An inspection OF the closing work OF
the local draft board here was made
yesterday by DR.. N. ". Nash, OF Knox
Vile, Tenn, inspector for Provost
Marshal General Crowder's office. His
report gives the work of the local
board under l.. Hilton-Green, a clean
slate.
The past few weeks have been de-
voted by the local board in compiling
statistics for the benefit OF the War
Department, from the records of the
local Office. 1t is said that much work
is yet to be done in this line.
''Florfdas local boards are in better
condition as a whole than I had dared
to hope for, and in many cases much
better than other boards in my terri
tory" DR.. Nash is reported to have
said to board members yesterday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-05
E77sAcDIA JOURllAI THURSDAY MORNING. DECEMBER s.
HUN SHIPS BU I
PART PAYMENT

London, England. Dec. Ali the al
lies take over all OF Germany mer-
liant tonnage, they will be collecting
only about quarter OF the lamage
lone by the submarines;
British losses alone are close to 81
10000 gross tons, according to re-
emit official statement And there are
also losses suffered by other allies to
say nothing OF neutral tonnage sunk.
Germany had between five and six
million tons (gress1 when the war
broke out The allies have seized,
captured and sunk about three million
tons and there are probably a few
hundred thousand tons in neutral
ports-Spain, Holland and elsewhere.
Germany has been able to construct
some new vessels during the war, but
that is included in the estimate of p
SOC. 900 tons available for seizure.
The British have been able to
make good about 100000 tons of the
9 1000, 900 lost; leaving net deficit OF
$500, 900.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-05
POLICE DOINCS

II. B. Segers. who is charged with
failing to settle his board bill with
his lahdlady before leaving his board
ing house. was arrested yesterday by
Deputy Sheriff Marcle and lodged in
the county jail.
Emery Atkins who succeeded in get
ting $40 for a 20 cent check at a local
store, by the subterfuge OF erasing the
cents from the face of the check, Is
also lodged in the Jail. Atkins is
colored
C. NJ. Cox and A. Vinson were bo-
som friends, Jailer Clopton says, when
they were mixed up in recent escape
to secure liquor, but when locked up
together with Vinson paying little at
tention to his companion, he charges
that Cox stole his watch. Conse-
quently Cox is lodging with Sheriff
Van Pelt.
Henry Washington and Essie john
son are also guests Of the sheriff, Es-
sic on a charge of housebreaking and
Washington for borrowing D. B. Nc
Millan's auto to make his escape to
Alabama after breaking from the city
Jail
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-05
BY FRANCIS n. sIssoN,
viee-President Guaranty Trust Com


Vtee-President Guaranty Trust Com
pany, New York.
The restoration of the merchant ma
due Is a problem TO the solution of
which the ablest German economists
and commercial leaders, IN co-opera-
ton with Government officials, have
given a great deal of attention since
Il became apparent that the war was
to be something more than the short,
decisive victory upon which the mill
tary authorities had planned. AS the
struggle continued and the chances in
creased that German ships lying in
foreign harbors would eventually be-
COME enemy craft 1t became more and
more necessary from the tierman point
OF view to devise some scheme through
which a proper equilibrium would be
restored by the time the war ended.
Two methods were determined upon.
The first was an ambitious plan OF
State subsidies to encourage the build
Ing of ships and shipyards; the second
was the determination to destroy ev-
cry vessel possible, whether enemy or
neutral, unless there is good reason 10
believe arrangements were concluded
by the owners of neutral ships TO place
them at the disposal OF the German
Government after the war. Under the
guise OF a military measurable star
walton of England and France-the
Germans announced their policy OF
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Continued From Page One)
was disclosed that Secretary TuInu1ty
had been very anxious to accompany
the president. but yielded to the wishes
of the president, who believed that
Mr.. Tumulty's presence was needed in
Washington
On the trip from Washington, ex-
traordinary precautions were taken by
the secret service Captain John J..
Henry and his entire Washington staff
accompanied the president. Meanwhile
200 secret service experts had thor
oughly examined the George Washing
ton and the loyalty of every officer and
seaman was absolutely proven.
After the president stepped aboard
the ship was virtually sealed, even
army officers OF high rank being bar
red. AS an illustration of the situation
George CreeL who did not go aboard
at the time the ~president did, found
difficulty in later joining the peace
party. He was obliged to exert Official
pressure in order to be allowed to go
aboard.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-05

came enemies when the war began.
Another 100000 tons were locked up
in neutral ports. The Germans there
fore estimate their losses anywhere
from one-half to two-thirds. The ex-
tent OF their shipbuilding since the
war began is uncertain. but the best
estimates, based on ships building
when the war began, are between
900, 900 and 1000. 900 tons.
The expense involved In rebuilding
the mercantile marine will be enor-
NOUS, and to overcome this difficulty
many Of the larger concerns have in
creased their capital greatly. From
August. 1916. to November last eleven
OF the larger companies had Increased
their aggregate capital from Al .9OO. 900
marks to 69.20o.o0O marks. Many new
companies have been established: 9TH
ers have been combined into corpora
lions OF sufficient size to cope with
the new problems. Shipyords are be,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-05

these losses later be covered by insur-
ance or compensation from the gov
eminent responsible for the loss or
the ship returned to the owner the
State shall be reimbursed for subsidy
previously paid
No ship thus subsidized shall be
transmitted to foreigners or Germans
residing or having places OF business
abroad nor chartered to the same
within ten years after granting of the
subsidy unless by special permission
after the subsidy has been refunded.
The subsidies payable under this
act shall be used for the obtaining OF
ships. which shall serve for the car
rtage OF cargo. The subsidies may
only be used for the construction of
passenger steamers II such steamers
be pravtded vift considerable
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-05
BREAD CARDS
ARE TORN UP
N. e. A. Special.

Paris. Dec. s.-The government has
had to cope with the situation of many
people unthinkingly expecting a
magic readjustment of wartime con-
ditions.
Cases We're reported shortly after
the Germans surrendered of jubilant
men and women tearing up their
bread cards. They fancied that since
the war was over. the boulevards were
relighted and there was no chance of
night bombing parties any more, that
food restrictions would automat1ca::y
be swept away.
Fortunately, such people form only
small percentage. Mostly everybody
realizes that readjustment and recon-
struction will be slow.
To put an end to persistent prof.
teeFing in some quarters. the Paris
municipal council is opening 400
stores, supplied with goods through
government agency and sold at
prices fixed by the authorities.
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British anthem will be sung. Regi-
mental Sergeant Major Coe, who re-
Gently returned from training. will
Iollof with the first addressof the
evening.
Later Attorney William Fisher will
give an address and the entire pro-
gram is to be literally interspersed
with vocal and instrumental solos.
songs by the nationality costumed
couples and by the audience. The
Navy Victory quartette will appear on
the program, and Bandmaster Hin
ricks will be in charge Of the instru-
mental numbers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-05

unrestricted submarine warfare In
February, 1917.
In that same month there began In
the Reichstag a discussion OF how to
rebuild Germany's merchant feet.
which resulted after several months
In the passage of subsidy law. Just
a month before the wholesale destruc-
ton of the ships of other countries
began and the discussion of how to
build a new merchant marine was
started Herr Bailin, Director General
of the Hamburg-American Line, de-
clared that there would he too much
tonnage in the world after the war
and that German shipping would be
unable to exploit the situation because
of the regulation of German trade.
Germany's purpose to cripple the
worlds shipping while increasing her
own has failed. 1t brought the United
States into the war and, while stimu-
lating shipbuilding efforts in all en-
envy and neutral countries, urged Ger.
many's enemies to renewed vigor In
eliminating the submarine menace.
The plan TO revive the German mer-
chant marine was discussed for the
greater part of year and finally took
shape In law enacted last November.
THIS law empowers the Imperial
Chancellor TO pay subsidies to owners
of ships and property destroyed, lost
or damaged ny the enemy or to cover
the loss due to lnternlnent Should
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-05
STATUE MEMORIAL TO
COURAGE Or PARiSIANS
N. e. A. Special.

Paris Dec. 4-The courage OF Paris
during the war is to be SymbolIzed IN
a statue by NJ. Bartholome, noted
French sculptor. It will show young
woman, wearing a flowing robe and
soldiers steel helmet and carrying a
sword. The memorial which will
characterize Paris under air bombs
and big Bertha" shells, is expected to
be a monument of premier attraction
to tourists after the war.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-05
EXECUTIVES OF RAILROADS
FAVOR RETURN OF LINES

New York, Dec. 4.-Executiyes Of
railroads, comprising more than nine
ey per cent of the rail mileage in the
country, are in conference here today
They have adopted q resolution favor
ing the early return OF the roads to
private ownership, and expressing the
hope that the remaining period OF fed
eral control would be such as to leave
the properties in the highest state OF
efficiency.