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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
EYES FOR NAVY"
 SPEAKERS PLEA

Eyes for the Navy is the message that four-minute speakers will carry to the audiences of the various the atres tomorrow evening. The speak CTS will tell their hearers of the needs of field glasses, telescopes and lenses Q fall kinds for submarine work in the navy. The names of the speakers and the theatres in which they will talk is appended:
 W. B. Boardman, Plaza; w. H. Comley, Jr., Lyric; A. B. Beers, Park; M. J. Flanagan, Empire; Henry E.. shannon. Strand; J. c. Cullinan, Bi- jou; Charles H. Shapiro, West End; Lynn W. Wilson, Liberty; William A. Redden, Oak; T. M. Culiinan, Elite; W. W. Bent, American; W. A. Arnold, Hippodrome; C.. L. Thompson, South End; Edward F. Nobbs. Park City; A. H. Comley, Arno; William P. Kirk, Palace; Hugh Lavery. Bostwick; J. c. Stanley. Rome; A. S. Ambrose, Pas time; H. P. Lyons, Poli's.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14

In the last three days the Austrians have engaged in vigorous actions agains tthe new Italian line in the Frenzela and the Bella valleys, where important positions were wrested from the Austrians a short time ago. The enemy preceded his infantry attacks by violent bombardments, but when the Austrian infantrymen attempted to pass forward, as tbSy did in the Bella valley, by advancing into the Selle and Vallette woods, they came under the fire of Italian light and medium artillery and machine guns, which compelled them to beat a re- treat with enormous losses before even reaching the Italian trenches.
 The Austrians met with another and equally severe shock in the Frenzela valley yesterday.
 In the course of this fighting Lieut.. Ranza, an aviator, rought down two enemy aeroplanes, increasing the number of his victories to Is.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
ONCE EXPERT IN BOAT DESIGNING,
 DIES PENNILESS

Once a prominent and prosperous man. George w. Masters, aged S4 years, who of late years met many adversities, died this morning at Hill side Home, penniless and friendless. His body was taken to the morgue of Rourke & Boucher, 1295 Main street, and unless some of his former friends volunteer to give him proper burial, the body will be inferred in Potter's Field.
 Masters was widely known in this city for many years. He was re- puted to be an expert. yacht designer and builder and for number of years maintained a boat house on the Strat- ford avenue bridge. He possessed unusual skill in that line of work and persons who enjoyed seafaring life came from all over the state to get his opinion on the various kinds Of boats and sailing vessels. One of his greatest pieces of work that still re- mains in the minds of many of the yachtsmen of this city was the de- signing and building of the yacht now owned by Capt. William Lewis, member of the Board of Relief. This boat is regarded as one of the speed jest in the harbor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
TALKS HIS WAY INTO
 CELL AT. JAIL

Despite his declarations that infu- ence would prevent his arrest for pro- German utterances, Henry Schroeder, who lived on the Mill Plain road, Fairfield, is being held at the Fair field county jail awaiting transfer to an internment camp. He was arrest ed yesterday by Deputy Marshal Gal lagher under instructions of Charles H. Lane of the United States Depart ment of Justice.
 Schroeder is a German alien and operated a truck farm at Fairfield. He was born in Germany in 1878 and came to the United States in 1897. It is said that he constantly talked of the war aims of his native land and decried the war aims of the United States. He also is said to have stated that he had sufficient influence to pre- vent his being arrested for his utter ances. He was warned by MT. Lane some time ago that if he repeated making German utterances he would be interned-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14

Huge amounts were asked for vari- ous military activities. Among these was total of almost $S1, ,000, 900 for mountain, field and siege artillery in addition to more than S1,000,0O0, 0,0OO, already spent and contract authoriza- tions of $779,0O0,0OO additional. The testimony of Col. Ames of the ord nance department, said the total amount available for this purpose since the beginning of the war under direct appropriations and contract au=- ! thorizations was S1,S16, 900, eco, of which amount orders have been plac- ed requiring ultimate expenditure of $1,252, 900, 900, leaving still available $564, 100000. He said the $1,816,- 100000 was intended to supply am munition, on revised estimates of the quantities needed, for 2,000,0OO men, including the ammunition for the light trench mortars. He said the $S1 ,000,000 additional is asked as the result of a change in the military program, including new requirements for a larger number of shells, for ammunition for guns mounted on tanks, and $7,000,0OO for a plant de- signed for the filling of projectiles with gases, and $2,OOO,OOO for a plant for the same purpose to be erected in France.
 Maj. Gen. Pershing cabled strongly urging a plant in France to enable him to handle these toxic materials properly. It is planned, ordnance officers explained, to dispatch com plete organization and equipment to France to enable the American ex- peditionary forces to meet the sud. den shift in gas warfare
 At the examination before the com mittee Chairman Sherley's report said, Gen. Wheeler of the Ordnance Bureau brought out that the government had an arrangement with the. French to supply artillery and ammunition to a certain number of American troops ar irving in France, but after these units are supplied the United States would (Continued on Page 2.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
EVADER5 OF DRAFT KILL
 3OFFICERS
Two Troops of Cavalry in Pursuit of Murderers Who
 Flee to Mountains.

Bisbee. Ariz., Feb. IA - Two troops of United States cavalry and posses from half a dozen counties were cooperating today ip an effort to capture Thomas Powers, John Powers and Thomas Sissons, sought for the murder of three Graham county officers in a fight in the Graham mountains last Sunday. The fight occurred when the officers, led by Deputy United States Marshal Frank Haynes, attempted to arrest the Powers brothers as alleged draft evaderS.
 Jefferson Powers, father of the Powers brothers, who joined them in the fight against the officers, also was killed. Haynes escaped uninjured. Rewards totaIling $4,OOO have been offered for the capture of the fugitives.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
U-BOAT TAXES SPANISH MAYOR
 FOR A HOSTAGE

Paris, Feb. 14-The German sub- marine that sank the Spanish steamer Ceferino near Ferro Island, one of the Canary group belonging to Spain, as reported from Madrid yesterday landed a party on Ferro Island when it put ashore the crew of the steamer, according to advices to the Figaro.
 The Germans are said to have sent for the mayor of the town, to whom they declared there were two Ger mans informed on the island. The mayor explained that all the Germans were on Teneriffe Island, but he and another prominent citizen were nev. ertheless taken on board the subma- rine and were held as hostages until message from Teneriffe confirmed the mayors statement, the Figaro says.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
SIEMON EXPECTS ALL SHOPS HERE
 TO RUN MONDAY

Bridgeport industries and stores will run full blast on Monday if Local Fuel Administrator Carl F. Sfemon has his way In view of the order of National Administrator Garfield re- scinding the closing order, Siemon said today, Tt is unnecessary to con tinue heatless Mondays here if the present weather keeps up."
 The matter rests with the state ad- mnistrators, who were scheduled to meet today with New England Ad- ministrator J. J. Storrow. Adminis- trator Siemon has notified State Ad- ministrator Russell that he is in ia vor of discontinuing the Garfield lipl- idays in this city.
 Thousands of Bridgeport working people and hundreds of merchants who have lost thousands of dollars through the order are jubilant over the prospects of eliminating the fuel conservation holiday.
 Relief continues to come into the city through the Sound, but. rail ship mentS have fallen off. Nearly 400 tons of both hard and soft coal were added to the city's supply today. Five barge loads, three of them bitunh- nous, arrived today, but only three carloads were received.
 Congestion at Whitestone, L. l., is being cleared and many barges con signed to Bridgeport dealers will soon be on their way.
 Between 8 and Il o'clock this morn ing more than 800 orders were taken care of by. the Fuel Committee. A force of eight post office clerks as- sisted in getting rid of the line in le= than 90 minutes. Persons arriving later were accommodated as we'll as those who went to the office early and stood in line
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14

The statement follows:
 "A German attempt against a small French post north of Pargny Filain CAisne fronD was repulsed. There were lively artillery actions in the re- zion of Rheims, in the Champagne. In the large raid yesterday American batteries gave very effective support French troops organized the positions captured on that day in the region southwest of Butte du Mesnil. The number of prisoners taken by the French and actually enumerated ex- Ceeds 150.
 There is nothing to report on the femainder of the front"
 The official French statement of last night reported a large raid on a front of about 1900 metres in the Champagne near Butte de Meshil, in which the French penetrated as far as the. German third line. The Amer ican sector is in Lorraine, some dis tance to the east of this point
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
MERCHANT MARINE
 RECRUITING HALTS

Recruiting for the merchant marine at the Hindle Pharmacy here is sus- pended until more enrolment blanks arrive from headquarters. William Hindle, who is the recruiting officer for this city, ran out of blanks yes- terday when his place of business was visited by many young men seeking sea training. It is expected that the enrolment papers will be received here shortly and the recruiting will again be resumed. Many young men visited the office this morning but were sent away with instructions and literature regarding the service. The men who join the merchant marine will receive $30 a month while in training.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14

Washington Feb 1-A billion dollar urgent deficiency ap propraon bill the largest its kind in the history of congress- although cut half billion from original estimates favor ably reported to the house today by Chairman Sherey of the appropriation committee Debate the b which provides for the immediate needs of the navy and other depart ments, is expected to begin in the house tomorrow.
 presenting the Chairman Sherley made public testimony given to the committee by department chiefs during past month of committee investigation
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
DRAFT EvADER HELD.

Patrick Mcclure, of Providence, R. l., and living at 564 Shelton street, Bridgeport, today was ordered by Judge Bartlett, in the City Court to be turned over to the Federal au- thorities, as he did not report for military duty when summoned to do so by the Providence draft boards.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
WILL ARGUE ON PEACE FEB. q
 IN REICHSTAC
February q Set As Date for Important Debate By
 German Deputies.

London, Feb. 14-An important peace debate will begin in the Ger man reichstag on Feb. 21, according to a wireless dispatch from Amster- dam. Chancellor von Hertling will discuss the treaty with the Ukraine and will reply to President Wilson, Premier Lloyd-George and Premier Orlando
 An Amsterdam dispatch on Tues day reported that Count von Hertling intended to answer President Wilson's S message in the reichstag next Tues- day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
PEACE
 AFFECTS POLAND

London, Feb. 14-Count Ladislas Sobanski, representative in London of the Polish national committee, in a statement issued today declares the Austro-German peace with the Ukraine affects the interests of Po- land. The peace conditions concern ing the frontiers, not only between the Ukraine and Galicia but also between the Ukraine and Russian Poland changes the frontiers to the detriment of Poland, he said.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
STRIKES HAMPER
 SHIP BUILDING AT SPARROW'S POINT

Baltimore, Feb. 14 - Government shipbuilding at this port was seri- ously hampered today by strikes of carpenters and joiners in the ship building plant of the Bethlehem Steel Co. in Sparrows Point, and the Bal timore Dry Dock & Shipbuilding Co. Two hundred men at each plant fail ed to report for work this morning.
 An official of the Baltimore Dry Dock & Shipbuilding Co. said he did not know the reason for the strike of his men. They had made no de- mands, he said. The leaders of the men refused to discuss their action, saying they know all about it in Washington"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
NEW RUMANIAN CABINET LEANS
 TOW ARD PEACE

Jassy, Runania, Monday, Feb. H. GDelayed.)-The new cabinet, headed by Gen. Alexander Averscue, said to be the aiblest commander in the army, is known to lean toward peace. This cabinet succeeds the Britiano minis try, recently resigned, which was known as the war cabinet. The change was the direct result of the ultimatum from Germany demanding that Rumania declare her future course of action.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
ST. vINCENT'S
 HOSPITAL IS
 OvERCROWDED

Hartford, Feb. 14-Secretary Chas P. Kellogg of the state board of char ities visited St. Vincent's hospital, Bridgeport, this week. He said to- day that he found the institution crowded and the management had been obliged to place cots in the cor riders for the accommodation of pa tients. A part of the hospital has been fitted up to receive wounded sol ,iiers. Except for the crowding, Sec retary Kellogg found the hospital in a satisfactory condition.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
ASKS SHIPBUILDERS TO HEED U. $. CALL

Washington, Feb. 14-Secretary Wilson issued today statement call ing on ship workers to enroll in the United States public service reserve during the campaign to obtain 250,0O0 workers to build the country's mer- chant fleet.
 Membership in the reserve brings official recognition of the performance of or the readiness to perform a most necessary and patriotic service" the secretary said.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
FACTORY WORKER HURT.

Sidney Zavatons, 19, of 1920 Capi- toI avenue, nearly lost his left hand when it was caught in lathe at the Bridgeport Die and Machine Co.,, 17G Elm street, early today. He was re- moved to St Vincent's hospital in the Emergency Hospital ambulance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
WILL PROSECUTE COAL HOARDERS
 IN CONNECTICUT

Hartford, Feb. 14.-Thomas W. Russell, Federal Fuel AdminiStra- tor for Connecticut, has received from Washington explicit direc- tions to aid the National Fuel Ad- ministration in the prosecution of coal hoarders. Announcement of the order, received Wednesday, was made today by Charles w. Jaynes, first deputy to the state administrator.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
BRITISH STRETCH
 LINES IN ITALY

Ottawa, Feb. 14.-The British line in Italy has been considerably legnth- ened to the east of Montello ridge along the Piave river, according to a London dispatch to the Ottawa agency of Reuters. The line now extends to some miles east of Nervesa-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
American Arti||eryrnen Reinforce French Upon
 Champagne Positions
Official Paris Report Cites Effective Work of U S. Batteries in Big Raid-Attackers
 Take 15O Prisoners.

Paris Feb 1American batteries took part the artillery bombardmen in connection with the large French raid in the Champagne yesterday it is announced officially Effective sstance given by the American gunners Ths the first mention of American batteries the Champagne frontl
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
AuStrianS |nstituting
 Violent Assaults Into
 Valleys Lost To Italy
Germany's Ally on Offensive While Refusing Aid to Kaiser on Ground That Foe is
 Preparing Drive.

Rome Wednesday, Feb 13-Although preparations for an offensive which they the Italians making is usfica ton for that is impossible help Germany in France apparently wish to bring end to nac vv and are resumng baerng tactics in the mountains
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14

The Fire and Claims committees. also titj Board of Appraisal, will meet in the City Hall tomorrow night. The finance committee met last night and aAprotN the regular report.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
PROMOTIONS SCHEDULE
 FOR POLICE CAUSES STIR
DISTRICT LEADERS UNABLE TO MAKE GOOD THEIR PROMISES = REPUBLICANS WHO WERE TOLD
 THEY WOULD BE PROMOTED PEEVED

Trouble is brewing in the ranks of the Republican organl aon city result of the announcement of the pro- posed appointments promotions in Police department
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
BILLION DOLLARS TO WAGE WAR ON
 GERMANY ASKED OF U. s. CONGRESS
BUDGET OF ITS KIND EVER
 BEFORE NATION

PERSHTNG URGES CONSTRUCTION OF FACTORY IN FRANCE TO MANUFACTURE GAS-HOOV- FER INITIATES FOOD CONSERVATION WILL HAVE TO BE DONE BY LAW
 HUGE AMOUNTS REQUESTED IN
 NEW HOUSE BILL.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
The Weather Report

For Bridgeport and vicin- ity: Fair and warmer tonight; Friday probably rain and warmer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
The Want Columns

Classified advertising in this newspaper is effective, no matter what you may de- sire to advertise. Try it once and see.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-18
HAVRE DE GRACE ENTRIES.

FIRST RACE-FCur furlongs: 2-yesr-nld maid
en- huiss- CrCssDn. III: Endonia Il2; Mar,
mon. IL: Mrs Kate Lsydecker, IL; Sup@rba
liz Omonda. liz: Madam Byng. liz: Mis-
lnvsr. liz; 'Alarps. H. (Superba and Or
TOTds. $ Ross entry.l
SECOND RACE-Steeplechase: i-year-olds anC
upward; selling, about two miles KilEinning
l3s; First Out (impD. Le; Pandean, I3g; PORN
E7 March Court, 10
THIRD RACE-Claiming: 5-year-olds and I'd
ward FIVE and nnc-hElf furIougs Tit for Tat
%: Annie Edgar. ls; Jake Argent, IOS: ma.
Murray. ls; Wiley. IL; PAanini. lG4: En-,
oOIe. lI9: Green Tree, lO3.
FOURTH RACE-Selling handicap: 3year
olds and upward; six furlOngs PulluI, lls
Berlin. us; Game Cock. Ill; KohiuooC. III
George starr. I'D.
FIFTH RACE-Te Wilmington stakes. }
yesr-Olds; five and One-haH furlongs. Comrade
III: sweep Up II. ia: Charlie Leydecker, -
Jack Hare. IT.. l9: High Cost. ID; Ballast
ia; Foreground. ia: Atthea dmp.) %; Dr
Johnson. Ill: R,d Sox, ia CFore2ruund and
Atthea. Ross entrJ-l (Dr. Johnson and Red
SoH JJfcrJls entry.
SIXTH RACE-CIaiminz: 3-year-olds and up
ward hye furlOngs. Yeldt, lOl; True As S,sel
l09; 'MohIcOn. q; General lls: Dominion Parx
lns Peep Again. lo5; 'Fathom, lOe; Carbide
IOs
SEVENTH RACE Claiming; 4year.old, and
upward; mile and sixteenth. Arbitrator. liz
'Hesse. %; DundreaTy. l05: 'NIiss Fannie lOl
ToCtsie. l0l; Say. l06 Water Proof ia: Sen
at0r James, los; G. VI. Miller. III; 'ChaS Can
nell. 90
-Apprentice allowance claimed.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-18
DEATH RECORD.

John F. Lewis, s6 years, 1910 A st. ne.
Ella N. Waters, Is, $40 9Th st. ne.
Marguerite n. Pfaff. Il, 81 md st. ne.
MenR ". Stevens, rs, St. Elizabeth's HospL
Carrie L Parent. Il. 81 Quincy place.
Edmond Atkinson, 90. Emergency Hospt
Bernard A. England. %, Walter Reed Hospt
Jsronimus Peim:rs, 70, 63l Lamont st.
Pauline R. Wright, 49, g. ". Inn, n. J. ave
John Rigenas, IS. Proyd. Hospt
Jessie Soper. IS. ProVd. Hospt.
Lucy Brooks, q, 81 AZ St sW.
Edward Morrow, s., Garfield Hospt
Florence A. Minard. 81 200 Ontario road
Albert II. Kanods. 70, 1904 Warder st. NV.
Mary h. Mace. q. T3h p st. me-
Raymond .Soller, ls, ProTd. Hospt.
David r. Frtdick. !. nls Pa. ave.
Doris Z. Weaver. Z months, 1876 Corcoran st
Eneene Sears. 8 months. ChiIdren's Hospt.
helen N. williams. months, Children's Hos
Charies W. Alien, / month. 1901 st. Sc.
Infant Of Roscoe and Cornelia Cone, l day
ProEd. Hospt.
COLORED.
Jennie Simms, D years, Freedmen's Hospt.
sarah Wheeler. 81, BurTille. d. c.
George OTerton. So. Wash. Asylum Hospt.
AddiG Fitchew, .. I'D l2th st. ne.
Milton Lucas, %. 1875 CoTington st.
FrSnk Dyer, "a, l4H d st. ne.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-18
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
WHITE.

WHITE.
Harry c. Alexander. .. Anns NJ. Thomas "A,
both of Louisville. Ky. Rev. J. E. Briggs.
Walter o. Bradshaw. 30. OliTa Williams. s.,
beth Of Richmond, Va. Rev. j. H. Jeffries.
James NJ. Douglas, 90. Madse A. Brooke. Il.
both of Clifton Forge, Va. Rev. ]. CopenhaTer.
James F. Murphy. q, Madeline MCNamee, Is,
both Of Philadelphia. Pa. Rev. ]. H. Cas-,
sidy.
R. Frank Newman. 80. Anna z. woodsou,
10. both Of Charlottesville, Va Rev. q. W.
Van FOssen.
Fergus Banting. 2. Madison. Wis. NatiIie
Hise. q, Of Jacksonville. Fla Rev. G. W. Van
Fossen
CoLoRED.
James T. Brown, q, Nora Warheld, q. both
of Washington. Rev. ]. NJ. O'Brien.
John Fairfax. .. Maude Moulton, q, both
A Washington. D. C. Rev. Frank Wash
ington.
Bernard spriEgs. %. Of Hanover. Nd. Mary
E. Digs. q, Of Washington Rev. A. JoIda
Clarence c. Morris 10. Of Philadelphia, Grace
B. Thompson, -, of Washington. Rev. ". J.
Howard.
Lafayette Washington. 9, Of Dallas, Tex,
Hattie Davis. 3, Of Washington. Rev. W. a.
Brooks
The Washington herald., 1918-04-18
War Risk Claim Bureau
Is Criticised in House

reau. He said he knew of cases
where four and five months had
elapsed before relief was obtained.
In one case, he said, five months
after the claim had been filed. the
bureau had not even received the
papers at its central office.
Administration leaders said the
explanation for this was that army
and navy officers were slow to for
ward necessary papers to Washing
ton. They said the situation would
better itself when these officers
were less pressed with unusual du-
ties.
Amendments were voted to the
bill. unanimously, that not more
than SO shall be paid any attorney
or agent for aiding the collection
of a claim. This was frankly to
kill off such assistance. When
claimants are forced to sue in
United States courts for their re-
lief, they may pay attorneys not
more than 10 per cent of the sum
collected.