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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
ALLIED ADVANCE. IS SLOWED
DOWN BY GERMAN RESISTANCE
CONTINUED from Page One)

No new counter attacks by the enemy reported
In the region of Bray north of the Somme we'll i'm
mediaey south Of the river the British actively
Strengthening and pushing forward their line Northwest
Bray the British raded the enemy lines and found them
cuped.
Except for little increase in the raidng activity by both
sides the remainder of the British front in state
London, Aug. 14-There infantry fighting during
the night the British sector of the Pcardy battle 'front.'
official statement from Field Marshal Haig today The
German artillery active.
Tuesday the British threw back German local attacks
the northern side of the Lys salient Last night the
artillery very active in this region
British troops have gained additional ground at the apex
the Lys salient in Flanders says the official statement from
Field Marshal Hag today. East of Veteran the line ad-
vanced slightly while east Of Veux Berqun south of Veteran
patrols established new line.
Paris Aug 1-Ony the artillery active during the
night certain sectors between the Avre and the Os says
the War Office statement today
Along the Vese where French and American troops
stationed the Germans made vain raids The French
prisoners in a raid in Champagne.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
STOCK MARKET

New York, Aug. 14.---Stocks con-
trolled by professional interests dom
mated the firm opening Of todays
market, transportations and equip
ments showing only moderate gains.
American Tobacco advanced nearly
five points, United Cigars 1 3-S, and
Sumatra Tobacco one point. U. S.
Steel rose hadf a point and Baldwin
Locomotive l IA. War issues became
mora active before the end of the first
half hour and rails also improved on
a further inquiry for st. Pauls and
Union Pacific.
Noon: Dealings broadened con-
siderably during the morning, the de-
mand including many specialties. st.
Pauls scored highest prices flor the
current movement and minor rails
also displayed firmness on announce
ment that the railway conference at
Washington was under way. Wire is
sues made sharp rallies from their
recent depression, Western Union adj
vancing points and American Tele-
phone IN. Crucible Steel, General
Electric, Westinghouse, Montana
Power, PetroIeums and Paper issues
were among the other shares to make
gains of 1 to 2h points before mid
day. Liberty 3hs again touched
100.06.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
UNIFORM
FOR BRIDGEPORT
POLICE FORCE

On account of the cloth factories
of the country being engaged in turn
ing out government contracts and the
supply of blue cloth on hand being
exceedingly limited it is highly prob
able that the entire police force of
Bridgeport will be clothed in khaki.
When seen about the matter of new
uniforms for the members CT the po-
lice force today Supt. John e. Red
gate, said at is possible that the
men will go into olive drab the same
as the soldiers for the supply of blue
cloth is very limited and the quality
poor and there is very little chance
of there being much on the market"
If the police force of Bridgeport
are uniformed in olive drab they will
be the first police department in New
England if not in the entire country
to be so CARRIED and it may set the
precedent for nation wide move
ment to ease the burden on the mills
turning out cloth for the government.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
VITAL PROBLEM
TO SUPPLY LABOR
IN WAR INDUSTRY
z. II. Miles to Speak on Sub
ject at Bridgeport High
School Monday Night.

The vital problem of supplying in
dutsries with labor during the war
will be the subject of an address to be
given Monday. Aug. 10, in the audi
torium of the Bridgeport High school
and which will be attended by manu-
facturers, employers of labor gener-
ally and superintendent and fore
men of manufacturing concerns in
and about Bridgeport.
The address will be delivered by
H. E. Miles, chairman of the section
on Industrial Training for the War
Emergency, Of the Committee on
Welfare Work, advisory commission,
Cuncil of National Defense
With the increased demand made
upon industry for men to fill the army
and navy and for overseas work, the
problem of supplying labor for indus
tries is rapidly becoming exceedingly
acute throughout the whole United
States, and as the increase in our
army is likely to be 100000 men a
month with a total of 100000, 900
ultimately, the problem must be met
Immediately to avoid serious results
in industry
1t is estimated that 100000 men
are needed Immediately in the factor
les of the United States and that by
Jan. 1 there will be a very much
greater shortage. To meet this short
age the government has devised def
nitely considered plans for the train
ing Of unskilled workers in industry.
This has been the work of that
hro oh oP 4la
Mr.. Miles is connected and already
very remarkable results have been
achieved in many of the larger fac
tories throughout the country. This
work Is being done under the Commit
tcH on Labor, of the National Council
| of Defe nse of which Samuel Gompers
| is chairman. In emphasizing the
| need Of this work Mr.. Gompers said:
The labor shortage today. is nothing
compared to next January, unless we
make immediate use of the experience
of our Allies. There is a superabund-
ance of labor if we develop and use II
wisely. Let no one fail to understand
this. 1t is the major part of every
manufacturers duty to make the skill
that will make the product
In cooperation with the Chamber
of Commerce in this work, which has
been initiated through Mr. Bradford
| D. Pierce, Jr., president of the Cham
Der, and Regional Advisor of the Sec
ond region, Section of Resources and
| Conversions of the War Industries
Baord, are. the Bridgeport Manufac.
turers' association, the District Ord
nance Production office and Ameri-
can Association of Mechanical En-.
| gineers.
1t is understood that the meeting
will be very largely attended and the
address will be exceedingly valuable
Manufacturers are urged to see that
their superintendent and foremer
are In attendance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
TWO PRISONERS
ESCAPE THROUGH
The HUN Lines

With the American Army on the
Vesle. Tuesday, Aug. 13-(By The
Associated Press)-Worn out from
fatigue and suffering from hunger,
two escaped British prisoners stag
gered into the American lines north
of the Vesle today. They had escap-
ed from a German pen after having
been captured in the Marine fig[ting
and it took them seven days and
nights to work their way to Fismette.
On the last lap of their Journey
the Britishers ran through a German
barrage.
They said the ration given prisoners
was three-quarters of a pound of DO
tato bread, a pint of thin vegetable
soup and coffee made of hawthorn
berries. The allowance Of a Ger
man soldier was the same only in
somewhat greater quantity, occasion
ally supplemented by horse meat.
1t is a common practice of the Ger
mans, they added, to beat prisoners
with clubs and butts of rifles
Wounded prisoners, they said, were
sent to hospitals only when unable
to walk and received little attention.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
v|TOLANO, Wife
BEAT.ER, Gets 4
MONTHS IN JAIL

Frank Vitolano Of Trumbull road.
who was arrested last Monday for as
sault with intent to kill, by Detectives
Matthew Kane and Jack Gerrity was
again arraigned before the City Court
today and sentenced to four months
in Jail by Judge Bartlett.
His wife whom he assaulted with
twenty pound hammer on the night
Of July "a was the principal witness
against him, but their five children
also testified and seemed to wish to
shield their father. Through an in
terpreter Mrs. Vitrolano told the court
Of the many brutal beatings which
she received at the hands of her hus-
band and when the twenty pound
hammer which he used in an effort
to kill her was exhibited a shudder
ran through the court
The wife heater showed great in
terest in the proceedings and leaned
far over the rail of the pen in order
to catch every word that was said.
His eyes spark1ed with a fiendish
light as his wife told how he dug
big hole in the yard Of their home
and while administering the last beat
ing he told her it was to be her
grave.
After the court had adjourned the
family of five children and Mrs. VII
tolano created some excitement by
rushing from office to office at police
headquarters to get paid for being
witnesses in the case. Marie Vitolano,
the sixteen year old daughter, who
saved her mothers life by holding the
head of the hammer welded by her
Infatuated father, explained that her
mother had about $500 or $500 in the
bank and that she was endeavoring
to collect all of the witness fees for
herself.
Wherever the mother went the en-
tire family trailed behind each one
intent in getting the $1.10 which they
claimed as witnesses. The mother
on the other hand made up her mind
to collect the entire amount and did
her level best to shake her persis-
tent brood, but they hung close to
her skirts and. followed her up stairs
and down until the officials, getting
tired of the noise created by the in
cessant argument told them to get
out until the matter could be settled
tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
GEN. HUMBERT
is ADVANCING IN
AID OF BRITISH
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L
bombs dropped on military targets
behind the enemy lines. Berlin re-
ports the shooting down of 20 Allied
airplanes.
Berlin reports that all Allied eff
forts Monday were repulsed, es-
pecfally attacks by strong French
forces between the Metz and the
Disc.
Patrol activity continues in Elan
ders but there are no indications that
heavy fighting is about to begin there.
Along the Vesle the Germans have
not repeated their Intellectual attacks,
but are bombarding the Franco
American lines with high explosives
and gas shells. 1t is announced that
the American First Army, which has
just been organized, will hold the
western front South of the Marine :"
which probably means from st. MihieI
to Switzerland, where the allied po-
sitions are near the German border
or beyond it.
Much material damage was done at
Frankfort and Karlsruhe by recent
British aerial commandments, accord
In Karlsruhe eleven persons were
killed and 26 injured.
German Submarines sank two
French steamers in the MEDITERRANEAN
in mid-July. From the transport
Djemnah 442 men are missing. Seven
sailors were killed in the torpedoing
of the steamer Australian and three
passengers are missing.
Paris, Aug. IA, 1:05 p. m.-General
Humbert's army, operating on the
southern end of the Picardy battle
line, is reported today to be progress
ing steadily towards Noyon. The des-
perate German defense of the Chaul-
nes-Roye road has caused delay in the
storming of the Noyon position, which
is now said to be impending.
The army of General Rawlinson,
which is holding the line just to the
north of the French positions, Is meet
ing most desperate resistance along its
whole front. The Germans seem de-
tern1ined to retain the Chaulnes
heights at all costs.
With the French Army in France,
Aug. 14-(y The Associated Press
p. m.-The Germans now are in Pie
mont, about a mile southeast of
Lassigny to which they retired fol-
lowing a new advance by the French.
Gen. Humbert's army moved forward
two miles yesterday, and took the st.
Claude farm, which makes the hold
Of the French on the southern part
of the Thiescourt plateau sure.
At Plemont the Germans found po-
sitions all ready TO receive them and
were able to offer strong resistance.
The enemy took Plemont during the
June campaign and their old trenches
were still organized with wire en-
| tang1ements
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
HOYT WILL FILED
IN PROBATE COURT

The will of Addison Hoyt was filed
in the Probate Court this morning. It
provides that all just debts and fun
eral expenses be paid by executor;
that executor have a monument erect
ed for him and his deceased wife in
his burial lot in Lakeview cemetery
not to exceed 5000; he directs that
800 be paid to the Lakeview Gene
terry association to be used for the care
of his burial lot; that all the rest and
residue of the estate he gives and be-
queaths to his two sons equally, Elmer
A. Hoyt and Stanley B. Hoyt of this
city. He directs that all household
furniture and affairs be sold and con-
verted into cash. He names Marcus
L. Reynolds, executor of TIE will.
The will was drawn August 8, 1918
before Frank NJ. Garfield, a notary
public. Besides him there were two
witnesses Justine l. Campbell and
Mary Y. Duffey.
The estate is worth about $4,000
consisting Of some cash and a little
piece Of real estate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
SQUAD OF FIVE
CANADIANS TAKE
GERMAN TRENCH

With the Canadian Forces in Pr
cardy, Tuesday, Aug. 13-(By Cana
dian Press) - During the opening
days of the present offensive five
members of well known Canadian
battalian captured more than 100
Germans. In dense fog early one
morning the party became lost and in
grouping their way about came sud
denly upon a fully manned German
trench A corporal in the party gave
the order to fire. This show of force
brought more than 100 Germans, one
after another, tumbling up out of the
trench to surrender. The five men
then marched the Germans to the
rear
The Canadian contingent takes
pride iii having established a record
three-day advance of $4,000 yards
When the tanks went into action on
the Canadian part of the front a piper
Of a Manitoba unit sat astride the
tank Dominion" He came through
unscathed, skirling his pibroch all the
while. Another Canadian piper was
killed leading his battalion into action.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
Strike RurnOrs Rife:
Most Workers Loyal
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That his order to walk out will be
disobeyed by the vast majority Of men
is well known and many of the ma
chinists have expressed in terms of
the utmost contempt their opinion of
the actions of the union officials in
calling anything like a strike when
the heavy casualty lists are only just
beginning to come in.
There is only one element among
the workers who would be affected
by walkout to any extent and that
element is made up of the ignorant.
foreign speaking artisans, who are
Influenced by spellbinders and agita-
tors. Every plant management In
Bridgeport expresses the utmost con-
1dence in the loyalty Of the men and
the threats which have been in the
air for the past several days have not
caused the slightest apprehension on
the part of the manufacturers of gov
eminent work.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
ROWLAND DRY GOODS CO.
CONVENTION OF
FIRE CHIEFS

Today the fire chiefs Of the state Of
Connecticut opened their convention
in Bridgeport today with a luncheon
at the Elks' club, which was followed
by a business meeting at the Eagles
hall, where the assembled chiefs were
addressed by Mayor Wilson, who
extended them hearty welcome from
the citizens of the Park City.
An elaborate program has been ar
ranged for the entertainment of the
fire chiefs which include auto trips,
shows exhibitions by the Bridgeport
Fire Department, luncheons and din
ner. The convention will be in ses-
sion until ThursdGy afternoon and
while hsre the chiefs are the guests
of the city with Chief Daniel johnson
as representative host.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
U. S. AIRPLANES
IN LONG FLIGHT

Dayton, o., Aug. 14.---Ten Ameri-
can airplanes left their hangers at
the Wilbur Wright Aviation Field ae
10 o'clock this morning for the first
leg Of the 5000 mile flight around the
Central western states as an educa-
ticnal campaign in the interests of
progressive aviation.
The machines started for Cincin-
natl, where they will be Joined by
three British machines under Brig.
General Lee, r. F. c. Major c. K.
Rhinehardt, Of Hazelhurst Field, Ma
cola, L. L, led the American flying
circus. He arrived here late last
night after 700-mile flight from Min
cola.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
SPECIAL DAY SET
FOR REGISTRATION

Washington, Aug. 14-Registration
on Saturday, Aug. "a, of all youths
who have reached the age of ri since
the second registration last June 5,
was ordered today by Provost Mar
shall General Crowder, under a proc
lamation by the President. The pur-
pose is to add quickly to the almost
exhausted class One to meet army
draft calls in September.
This registration, 1t was pointed out
in the telegram should not be confus-
ed with that pending under new regis
tration some time in September
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
For the
Red Gross Nurse.

Every requisite to fully equip the Red Cross nurse
for her most important work.
Nurses caps-two models-one Of organdie and one
of fine lawn 25c
Cambria cap to match aprons 29c
Red Cross kerchiefs plain square hen1stitched hem
all around, fashioned of lawn in good quality 39c
Large Red Cross kerchef, plain square two inch hem
stitch all around, fine lawn 59c
Red Cross head dress with plain fitted band to fit
forehead double box peats from centre to give
fulness he1nstitched hem back and sides-59c 75c
Red Cross aprons made of lawn $1.75 81. 85 $500
Bungalow aprons made Of assorted percales-$129
Covera aprons made of assorted light and dark per-
cale with an elastic belt and side front closing
$150 $165
New type of nurses caps fashioned to be easily
aundered-opens out-and has two button holes which
button on, ready for
Lawn 35c
Cambria SOC -e-'sas-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
FOURTH OFFENCE
PAYS HEAVY FINE

Morris Don, 10. of 121 Thompson
street, was arraigned before tse city
court for the fourth time today
charged with violation of the automo-
bile laws and was ordered to pay
fine of 800 and costs by Judge Bart
lett.
According to members of the traffic
squad Don has been persistent Of
fender against the traffic and auto
laws and they consider that the fine
imposed by the court will do some
good in making him observe the rules
in the future.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
DIED.

GAFFNEY-Tn this city, on Tuesday,
Aug. 10. 1918, Michael A. Gaffncy,
aged SO years, 4 months, 23 days
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral at his late residence, No. 72S
Wood avenue, on Thursday. August
15, at $3.50 a. M, and from st.
Augustine's church at 10 o'clock.
Interment at st. MichaePs ceme-
terry. Automobile cortege. a"
McLAUGHIIN-In this city, August
10, 1918, James Mclaughlin, aged
81 years.
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral from the residence Of his
daughter, Mrs. Annie Treadwell,
1857 Main street, Stratford, on Fri
day. August Is, at $3.50 a. M, and
from ST James church at 9 a. m.
Interment ST. MichaePs cemetery.
= Automobile cortege. LA b.
FENNELL-In this city. Aug. IA,
1918 Eliza ]. Kelly, wife of An
thony Fennell, 1853 Railroad ave-
nue..
Notice of funeral hereafter. az
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
COrOner's Verdict
Accidental Death

Deputy Coroner Henry G. Steven
son, who is acting in the absence of
Coroner ]. ]. Phelan, had a hearing
in the County Court house this morn
ing on the case of James Mclaughlin.
Mclaughlin died following a fall from
a trolley car near his home on North
Main street about ten o'clock Monday
evening. The evidence tended to
show that he started to get off the
trolley car before it had come to
stop and missed his footing. Deputy
Coroner Stevenson after hearing the
testimony Of several witnesses, gave a
finding of accidental death.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
TROOPS QUELL
KYOTO RIOTERS

Toxic, Sunday, Aug. 11-(By The
Associated Press)-Six thousand
demonstrants against the high price
of rice have destroyed stores at Kyoto
forcing the authorities to call out
troops. Several members of the
crowd, which was armed with swords
and axes, were wounded.
The residence of the governor at
Nagoya was surrounded by $4,000
persons demanding relief.
The government is arranging for the
sale of rice to the poor at cost.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
HIGHER WAGES
BRING MEN BACK

Washington, Aug. 14.-Higher wages
recently granted railroad shopmen
have resulted in recalling to railway
employment more than 5000 workmen
who had left previously to accept jobs
with higher pay.
On orders from Frank McManamy,
manager of the Railroad Administra-
TONS mechanical department, the force
Of car repairer mea at Conway yard
of the Pennsylvania railroad, near
Pittsburgh has been quadrupled to
eliminate the bad order carr situation
there.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
DAMAGE SUIT
INVOLVES $1,000

David MagiInick and Meyer Kaplan
of this city, have instituted suit for
$1,000 damages in the Common Pleas
Court against John J. Doyle for SER
vices they claim to have rendered
him. The value of these services
amounted to 5000, which was due
some time ago but which was not
forthcoming. The suit is returnable
to the September term of the court.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
Buy a
ViCtrO1a.

Here is special value A special model which will
appeal to you in these days of saving is the Victroa
companys own idea to provide machine at moderate
price with all the beauty Of tone production that you find
in better instrument
Victrola VI $3.50
Sealed Records valued at LOGO
Total $3.50
This makes fine outfit for country shore cottage.
Is easily moved and has all the good qualities of tone
which the more expensive instruments have. ,.--
Terms-$2OO down and $10O per week.
Everybody should have Of the Pershing and
Gerard records, 10 inch size $12o
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
MARRIAGE LICENSE

A marriage license was granted this
morning to Manuel Rodriguez Sastre
and Domitilda Pena Rodriguez. Mr..
Sastre is SO years old and resides at
1924 Pembroke street. Miss Rod
riquez is of the same age and, address.
They both were born in Spain and
work in a local factory. The license
WITS granted by Assistant Town Clerk
c. E. Winton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
BAR HARBOR
EXPRESS TAKEN OFF

New Haven, Aug. Ia - Effective
Aug. 10, the Washington-Bar Harbor
Express on the N. Y, N. H. & H.
r. R. will be discontinued between
Washington and New Haven. accord
ing to an announcement made TODAY
through the offices of the eomnany
here. The last northbound trip will
be made Aug. II and the last trim
southbound Aug. 20.
: A number of other changes in mas
senger service are also announced
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
DIORCE SUIT.

Oliver Gould Saunders is seeking a.
divorce from his wife, Maud Agnes
Saunders who was last located at
Quine baug in this state. The couple
We're married on December 5, 1918,
and the complaint asserts that she
deserted him on November 20, 1914.
The case is retunable to the septem-
Der term of the Superior court.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
SEN. GALLINGER ILL.

Franlin, N. H, Aug. 14-U. S. Sem
ator Jacob H. Gal1inger, suffering
from heart trouble, was reported to-
day in a serious condition at hos
pital here. He is 81 years old.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
s1ErTTN1Us AT COUNCIL.

Paris, Aug, 1.-THE tnter-Aliied
munitions council meets in Paris to-
day, The United States, Is represented
by Edward r. stettiatus.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
Dresses for
the Riddles.

special purchase Of fine gingham dresses from our
best makers who cut up all his short lengths into several
of the seasons best selling MODELS assorted stripes plads
and plain coors sizes Il years. Values 1925 to $3.50
Sale price $500
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
HUN SUBS AT
VERY GATE OF
n. Y. HARBOR

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torpedo. Captain Morrissey turned
about and started full speed for port.
The weather was very thick and
the captain reported that he heard
general steamers in the vicinity
blowing their fog horns.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-14
Nurses
uniforms.

Made Of Iinene, poplin or chanbray with flat collars
and short Sleeves also high collars and long sleeves with
button cuffs "Gbson' style, colors white blue and
blue and white stripes all sizes-$2OO $3.50 $3.50 $3.50