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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14
AMERICANIZATION
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III H. WHEATON, state director of Amerfcanization, is to He address the Chamber of Commerce. Assurance is that the program contains much than for n trucon in the English language It ought to- There is much less fear than many native born Americans entertain that for egnes will not acquire the English language The native born American has little facility in languages. If derived of early stock he usually speaks only his
 But the foreigners who come to America, especially the recent arrivals have resided in communities where eral languages in They learn English in few weeks.
 This thought expresses the experience of who has had occasion to address thousands of foreign born citizens Bridgeport upon many occasions Few indeed the audi composed of the foreign born who do not understand ntelligently applaud those who speak in English
 If there is to be any contempt exhibited by anybody be- of delinquency in the of languages is the native born American of the older stocks who must admit the short coming Nnetenths of the foreign born persons will under stand at least two languages English and another them will speak and write three four five languages
 In conducting program of Americanization must be used not to make offensive Foreign born have given such marked evidence of their American spirit evidence obtained from casualty s they will surely any implication that they are not truly American
 There Is no danger whatever that the foreign population will be threat America will again as foreign as at the instant before the war war did not shake the loyalty of the foreign bora, nothing ever will
 Abraham Lincoln had it right, when he said all the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14
THURSDAY, NOV. IA, 1918.
- FE s
 SITUATION IN GERMANY

i~ HERE PROBABLY is not much danger that the new k government in Germany will be unstable. It is a So ca government under Socialist chancellor, Friedrich Ebert belong to the majority group that supported the war; He holds his position because he is acceptable to the minority Socialists known Independents.
 That Ebert is tool of the Hohenzoens, some suggest lis unkelv His record as Socialist well established He would not be acceptable to the anaca Socialist minority if there were doubt of his loyalty to their creed
 Socialist party unlike that party Tn Hussa contains thousands of able administrators and executives men of education and ability The rank and file of the party un- der powerful discipline
 For these reasons ought to be little confusion in the German states.
 The so-caed captasc elements in Germany could they obtain possession of military power might make counter revolution This process would be attended with violence
 The Socialists authority because they are the only nIenent numerous enough and strong enough public conf dence to carry on of the nation Under Junker gme Germany would fall into conuson industry would be paralvzed and the bangs starvation everywhere felt
 The appearance of Europe seems to indicate general movement toward socialism, with all that the term implies Broadly speaking the working classes have taken over more of the public power
 mediately establish Socialist Commonwealth of the ideal type, of which Beamy wrote in his looking backward or Wells in his "A Modern Utopia"
 The new order will be compromise in which competitive forms continue to exist side by side with highly coopera tive of industry
 Toward these new Republics sympathy will not run with unity among the Allies Each nation has its working class movement and its capasc system. The working class in every country will look upon the changes with approval and who the established order with degree of dis approval.
 Britain rembes upon the edge of social change, not revolution of violence the changed opinions of the people, expressed through the British Labor party.
 The United States not likely to become embroied in the disputes that may into being the Mr. Wilson has laid down the doctrine of self determination Each ration may the government preers without hndrance from this nation.
 The doctrine of self determination has been accepted by the Allies is the most immediately valuable portion of the American program. program of meddng might have cost Iy and evil resull without materially changing the form of the European systems which in of creaOn
 It is to be expected that all of these systems will represent advance the dmocracs that fought the war The erection of a system of government like the erection of dwelling often includes all the modern improvements The German states, Russia, the Poland the Czecho ova and the ugo Savs have universal suffrage that suffrage, before Connecticut has it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14
ENTERTAINMENTS
 GIVEN FOR THE
 UNITED WAR FUND

Team No. 3 of the United War Workers are to give a concert by local artists in the Casino on Nov r under the direction of Mrs. Susan Hawley Davis. Only local talent will appear in the musical part of the program. The speaker of the evening will be Prof. Arthur Reese of the University of Pennsylvania, who will speak on Russia Today" Prof. Reese has but recently returned from a trip to Rus sia in the interest of the government, where he made a study of economic and social conditions. No admission
 will be charged.
 Team No. 15 will start their auction 1 tomorrow at ? p. m. They have se- cured the services of Captain T. F. Frederick as auctioneer. All the arti- cles to be sold are new and are dona- tions of local merchants. They in- clude wearing apparel which will be exchanged for the proper sizes by the merchants who donated them. Other articles include furniture, bric-a-brac, JeWeIry, waists, corsets hams, poul- try, groceries, umbrellas, pocket knives, suit cases, live chickens and live pigs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14
HAYES CHAUFFEUR HELD FOR CORONER

Stephen Bogdany, of 69 Harriet street, chauffeur for the Hayes Fish Co.,, of Fairfield aenue, was held un- der $1,OOO bond when arraigned before Judge Wilder in City Court today. Bogdany was the driver of the automobile which ran down John Murphy, 72 years old, of 216 Nichols street, last night, at the cor ner of Seaview and Stratford ave- nues. Murphy later succumbed to his injuries at St. Vincent's hospital
 The dead man was employed as watchman by the Connecticut Co. and was hit by the auto while on his way to lunch. He had a wife and family in Malone, N. Y.
 Bogdany is being held pending an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident, by Coroner John J. Phelan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14
ASKS DIVORCE ON DISSIPATION CHARGE

Two applications for divorce were filed today in the Superior Court, iii both of which assertion is charged.
 John Stryker of Newport, N J., makes application for divorce from Helen Louise Stryker, now of Nor walk, to whom he was married Dec. 23, 1906. The desertion occurred q July 29, 1914
 Elsie Charlotte Smith Cook asks for divorce from Charles Cook of Middletown, Conn.,, alleging desertion since March, 1903. They were mar ried Feb. %, 1900, and have one minor child.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14
BALLOT ON
 PLANS FOR
 MINOR LEAGUES

Peoria, H., Nov. 4-BaIloting on the proposal to reclassify and redis- trict the minor leagues of the coun- try to make the circuits more com pact and reduce salary limits, occu- pied the attention of the minor leaguers at the annual meeting of the National Association of Profession al Baseball Leagues here today. There was g growing disposition to withhold definite action in regard to baseball next season until the plans of the American and National leaguers are made.
 John H. Farrell, of Auburn, N Y, president of the International League; President Thomas J. Hickey, of the American Association and Dan O'Neill, president of the Eastern League, are among the executives favoring baseball next season.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14
TOTAL CASUALTIES
 FOR BRIDGEPORT

Bridgeport and the nearby towns did not suffer very severely in loss of life in the great war, according to the casualties reported thus far. In this city, IS were killed in action; g died of disease; died from other causes, '; wounded, 55; missing in action, g; prisoners of war,3; return ed to duty, 2; died at sea, 1; total 1O5.
 Ansonia-Killed in action, 3; 'ed of disease, 2; died from other causes, 1; wounded, IA; missing in action, 6; prisoners of war, 4; total, 30.
 Avon-Wounded, 1.
 Barkhamstead-W 1.
 Beacon FalIs-Wounded, 1.
 Bethel-Wounded, 8.
 Bozrah-Died of disease, l. wound- ed, 1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14
GROWN CLAIMS
 LOST CURRENCY

Benjamin Cronin of 70 Smith street appeared at police headquarters this morning to claim the sum of money lost in the East End and turn ed over to the police by 10 year old John Lent yesterday. Cronin said that he was more than thankful to re- cover the currency and stated that he was on his way to pay a doctor bill when he lost it.
 After giving a proper description of the money it was turned over to him. He said that he would give the finder a suitable reward. The loss amounted to $40
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14
FIRE WIPES OUT BUSINESS PART
 OF OHIO CITY

Upper sandusky, O., Nov. 14.---Ffre destroyed the business district of Up- per Sandusky this morning with more than $25O,0OO loss. A dozen mercantile houses are a total loss, including the three story hotel, Fetter and Osborn lodging house, and the opera house.
 Ten persons were caught under a falling brick wall and two were in- jured, probably fatally.
 Ten persons were rescued from the second story of the Osborn rooming house by firemen on ladders.
 The fire is thought to have orig mated in a bakery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14
GEN, MACARTHUR TAKEN PRISONER
 BY OWN TROOPS

With the American Army in France, Tuesday, Nov 12.---To be taken pris- oner by American troops was the ex- perience last Friday of Brig. General Douglas Macarthur, a brigade con- mander of the Forty-second Division. The First and Forty-second divisions were advancing rapidly that day to- wards Sedan and in the direction of Autroucourt the lines of the two di- visions became cris-crossed. General MacArthur was taken prisoner by soldiers of the First Division who could not believe that any Americans were ahead of them. The situation was explained and General MacArthur released. By night each diviison had taken it's objectives.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14
TELLS ABOUT ACCIDENT.

J. J. Brennan of Fulton street ap- peared before the coroner this morn ing to tell of the accident which re- suited in the death of John Throp of 63 Burroughs street, Monday evening" He said the boy ran into the street, zigza gged around, and got in the way of the machine driven by Hubbard Lynch, son of Dr. J. c. Lynch. His opinion was that if the boy had not lodged he would not be struck. Cor oner Phelan has not yet made his finding in the case.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14
LIEUT.. ANDRE DROT
 SPEAKS AT B. H. s

Those who attend the meeting in the interest of the War Fund drive at the High school auditorium tonight will have the privilege of hearing Dr. Henry R. Miles of New Haven, who has acted as a Y. M. c. A. secretary at the front for seven months. For two months he was in the midst of the fighting and during the famous offensive at Chateau Thierry he was in the front lines with the boys He had a real experience which he tells in most interesting manner.
 Another speaker of the evening will be Lieut. Andri Drot, a French hero, who commanded a company of the famous Blue Devils fo~ three and a half years and who fought the Ger mans from one end of the long battle line to the other.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14
OLD FASHIONED FAMILY REMEDY
 FOR COLDS, GRIP, PNEUMONIA,
 AND BODY BUILDING
Father JOhn's Medicine Builds New Strength During the Getting-Well Stage After Any Illness - Heals Throat and Lungs.
A Doctors Prescription. Free From Alcohol and Dangerous Drugs-6O Years In Use.

The getting-wen stage of grip is the most by the grip, ia wide open to attacks Of otheT lurking disease germs.
 That is why all the organs of the body must be kept in their best working order not only to drive out the poison left by the grip germ, but that the patient shall regain strength as soon as possible to avoid further attacks resulting from the poisons in the system.
 As a means toward good health after the grip Father John's Medicine builds up the body because it is all pure wholesome nourish- Tnent and free from opium, morphine, chloro- form or any other poisonous drugs or alcohol Father Johns Medicine has had sixty years success for colds and throat troubles cougrs builder.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14
PRIVATE KING REPORTED DEAD
 FROM WOUNDS

Private Vincent King of 1OS Or chard street has been officially re- ported as dead from wounds received in action. His family are reluctant to believe the report, although they state that they are in receipt of a tele- gram from Washington confirming the statement. They hope that the news of Private Kings death had been mistake, and refrained from making any statements regarding him to Times-Farmer reporter this morning. It seems that Private King had been drafted into the National army several months ago and had been in France for two months.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14
CHASKI IS HELD
 IN S100 BAIL BOND

Adam Chaski, of 36 Allen street, was held in $1OO bail and his case continued until Nov. 19, when he was arraigned in city court. today on . charge of assault.
 The case grew out of an argument between Chaski and Mike Haranski, "a fellow worker at the Crane Con- pany's West End plant, in which it is alleged that Cha6ki hit Haranski over the head with a broken bottle and robbed him of $50.
 Haranski is now in St. Vincent's hospital suffering from painful lacera- lions of the sca1D
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14
SOUND POLICY

HE LABOR policy of the government expressed in its attitude toward certain conracs is wisely calcu- lated to make the transition from to peace basis with little friction.
 To violently terminate all contracts, suspendng tke of thousands of workers would precptae distress and disturbances most dangerous to the comfort of America
 Charges for the amortization of contracts and the safety and comfort of labor much cost of the anything else.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14
ISSUE LIQUoR LICENSES.

In NorwaIk yesterday the county commissioners granted liquor licenses the first for the new license year. In cluded in the number were 34 liquor licenses, two wholesale licenses, seven drug, and seven club licenses. The board will go to Danbury tomorrow for the same purpose, and to Stam- ford Nov. 20.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14
UNOoNTEsTED DIvORCEs

Seven uncontested divorce cases are assigned for hearing tomorrow be fore Judge Frank D. Haines in the Superior court. They are: John Lingvai vs. Rose Lingvai; Almanac Robinson vs. Reginald Robinson; Ed ward W. Smith vs. Thelma Lynn Smith; Georgianna Lamoreaux Dor. sey vs. Walter Dorsey; Lesa Parmlee Bunce cs. John Walter Bunce; Bessie Louise Merritt vs. Howard c. Merritt; Bertha Klein vs. Frank William Klein.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14
INFLUENZA CASES.

Influenza cases reported to the Health Department for the past 24 hours totalled 15, bringing the grand total to 6,O49. Seven additional deaths occurred in the same perioS and the fatalities now stand at 478
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14
WAR STAMP SALES

Local War Saving Stamps sales yes- terday amounted to $2,357.24, making tolal up to date of $1,764,7SO.95. Connecticut sales for yesterday aggre- gated $43.1S3.37, making a total of $13,643,787.4S.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14
$3.95 and $4.95
Main floor.
Special Offerings in Domestics

The following good things have been picked from our Domestic Department and will be at special prices the balance of the week: Bleached Muslin fne of good weight 36 inches wide,
 25 Cts yard Bleached Cambric fine quality 36 inches special 25 cts Bleached Pillow Gases, 42 X 36 inches, 45 cts Bleached Sheets 63 9411a S15O
 81 941a, $195 These are household necessities at tempting prices these days.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14
Boys and Girls Hosiery

Black Cotton Stockings, "Gordon" make, very reia- ble, priced according to size, 95 and 39 cts Boys heavy Cotton Stockings, "Gordon" make, black only, sizes to9, special at 59 cts Infants Cashmere Stockings, white and tan, 59 cts Silk and Wool, white only, 75 cts
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14

citizens of America regardless of creed brothers under the Declaration of Independence.
 There should program of Amercanzaton but it should be aimed at all Americans to make them all worthy of America.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14
VICTORY CLUB FORMED

The Victory club for boys and girls met this morning at the High school. About 2,000 have joined and 1t is ex- pected that at least 4,00O will be en- rolled before the end of the week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14

Total purchase of War Savings and Thrift Stamps in New York to date amounts to $39,623,189.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14

Japanese government appointed tea experts at FoFmosa to promote the tea industry of that island.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14

Lightiess nights in New York were eAly suspended for purposes of aiding the United War Work drive.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14

Halifax shipyaFds, Ltd. is author ized to increase capital from $6,000, 600 to s1o,000,00o.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14

Twenty vessels were delivered to the Shipping Board in the first week of November.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-14
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

Grain crops of Saskatchewan are es- timated at $32O, 100000.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-14
CHAMBER ASKS
WORKING MEN
TO PAY VISIT

This IL Community week nj
the Chamber 81 Commerce and
Commercial Club. Thursday IN
Educational day. The labor
unions, all working folk. arc es-
pcciaiiy invited. The aim In Ia
show that the chamber belongs
to them. ~ q medium Of mutual
service, NJ much ~ To tho busi.
ness men. Al teachers aud
students arc specially invited.
Friday viii be civic day. Al city
county and federal employees ar,
specially invited Tho chambers
membership viii have great lunch
con at the hon Mnrche. bcginnina
sharply at noon. Dr. Carter Helm
Jones. who will move soon 20 rhila
delphla. will deliver his farewell al
dress 90 business men.
rhersoldlera az Camp Lewis 90
day were specially invited by preni
dent Rhodes 90 visit the chamber
Thursday.
Saturday will be Organization day
when officers OF the chamber and
Its ~ bureaus and standing commit
tees will hs elected for the year Al
business organization memberships
arc specially invited.
Country folk are specially invited
for the first three days of the week
state development IL a special sub
jcct. Practical aid is 10 b. given
this year and all succeeding years
TO every county in the state that de-
zir.s help In developing its resources
and market facilities.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-14
NOBODY READY
At WAR START
SAYS WILLARD

WASHINGTON. Jan. if.--Amer-
lca's entrance 10 the world wnr
found mo government; department,
yet organized to handle the task
thruv; upon this country" Chair.
man Daniel willard OF the War In.
dustrics board testified 20 senate
military proberp today.
No ono In the war department. no
added. knew even the resources Of
the ccsintry Mt that time.
Tho national defense council ah.
visory commission. 81 which VII
lard was chairman. did not begin 20
study war problems. he said. until
March. when IL appeared war was
imminent"
From December. 1916. 20 March.
laiT. II was a ''peace organization"
willard snid the commission. IA
soon as war developed. looked into
the war department and found that
nobody had attempted to list or in.
ventory the productive capacity OF
munitions factories.
willard limited at reluctance on
the part Of tho war department hu.
rcau heads 10 give the advisory com.
mission full information on the sit.
uation.