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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-09-20
Every Argument Swept Auay

Ever since the President stop the
acture mtoxcants the claimed that the liquor business had
the approval OF the President In their arguments Pob
ton those speaking for the liquor interests boldly asserted that
President Wilson their side But that the President
has exercised his food by brewing the
longer the that tolerance of the booze indus
tries by the President in effect of the traffic.
The that workmen would be disconnected without
swept by the Presidents This
interests nothing more to say except goodbye
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-09-20
SOLD TO SOLDIERS

Three men were recently arrested in
Kankakee for selling liquor to sol
diers. This practice had been going
on for some time before the authori
ties took action The failure of reg
ulation in connection with laws
against selling to men in uniform is
conclusive proof that Prohibition is
the only remedy
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-09-20
No Longer an Experiment

Some newspapers still call National Prohibition experiment
AS of National Prohibition will merely
tend throughout the nation policy successful smaller
subdivisions of territory Uncle Sam Company already de-
vering the goods with twentyeight Prohibition motor
trucks and he planning with all of the of his
onehorse censedquor delivery He has tested the Pro-
hibon trucks under all conditions and finds that they
efficient economical reliable than the old wagons
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-09-20
NONE BETTER

Chas. M. Wheeler, in a spe-
cial cable to the Chicago Trib-
une, says:
"The courage of the Ameri-
can crusaders matches up with
the best that Europe has"
These American crusaders
were trained in dry camps and
go over the top without rum.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-09-20
POOLING THE KAISER

Kaiser Bill marched up the hill
A lot of Yanks to slaughter,
But he fell down and lost his crown,
The Yanks all fight on water.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-09-20

The liquor interests support men
for public Offices not according to
their fitness, but according to their
wetness.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-09-20
WALT MASON ON THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC


written
autobiography The light Masons
In his life story conse that for he
the drink habit the OF 45 down and and utterly
Prohibition
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-09-20
Vets Want Soldiers to Drink

spite the United States protects
against drink by dry and other laws the vets
OF drinking by soldiers One OF their
methods is reproduce pictures of Americans and French
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-16
AUTO ACCIDENT
 SUBJECT OF SUIT IN COMMON PLEAS
Mary McCann Wants $2,000 From Andrew Madsen-
 Real Estate Troubles.

Two suits for small amounts were filed in the common pleas courts this morning involving altogether a little less than $3,000. Mary McCann is seeking to recover from Andrew Mad sen of Trumbull the sum of s2,o00 for injuries inflicted on her, as the result of his running her down with his Ford car February A. The valentine Mrs. McCann received is likely to prove costly for Madsen.
 Mrs. McCann alleges that on that date she was proceeding along Main street on the East Side of the thor oughfare, going toward the South End. Madsen, according to the com plaint was driving recklessly with out regard to traffic and also on the wrong side of the street. She was hit by his car, suffered a broken rib, abraisons on the body and shock. She was confined to her bed and had to pay out considerable money for med ical attendance and nurses and con- siders she is entitled to the sum in damages named above. The suit is returnable to the September term of the court.
 Samuel Howard. a dealer in real estate, wishes to recover from Morris schlacter of this city the sum of $75O for services rendered as an expert on the value of real estate and business opportunities. Schlacter employed him to go to Derby and appraise the (Continued on Page 3)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-16
(By The Associated Press.

furousy launching attacks against the Allied posi- ons the Marne front from Chateau Therry to Rheims the Germans continuing their efforts to break through the French and American defense They have made dur ing the past night but has been decidedly slow compar with the sweep of the Teuonc egons their attacks in Picardy Flanders and along the Aisne.
 appears that the enemy, after crossing the Marne be- tween Dormans and Challon has reached this the v lages of St. Agnon, LaChapee and Monhodon which proxmatey mile and equarters south of the but in the outskirts of these towns they have been held Just the northeast the Germans managed to traverse the Bou qigny wood but the southern side they have been stopped
 West of Dormans which 2 miles east of Chateau Thier ry, American troops holding the battle line Unofficial ad vices say that in this they have retaken the villages Fossoy and Crezancy south of the Marne where the Germans gained ground in the first rush the river.
 From the French official report it is evident that between Dormans and Rheims the Germans driving toward the Marne at Chaon and along the line to the northeast Only point in the Rodemat Wood mile and half from Chati- on however did they advance last night they have been checked by the French fire From that point Rheims heres change in the situation The deepest pene- ration along this line miles, northeast of Chati- on in the ROdemat wood This marks the greatest advance the Germans point along the line offensive began.
 East of Rheims the situation also appears reassuring The
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-16

Considerable comment has been heard, and complaints were made. concerning the position, and general conduct of the young dancers.
 MT. Gahan, who is in charge of the concerts, has visited the parks dur ing the dances, and claims that very few cases were observed which were violations of the general rules of public dancing. He says that at all Public dances there will be found a few who do not act properly, but f. Is more from thoughtlessness than wrong intent. He also says that the police cooperation has been-very en- couraging and that larger numbef of police will be sent out at the con certs in the future.
 A number of rules have been for mulated which will govern the con duct of the dancers, and these rules will be enforced by the police. Al those who violate these rules after being notified will be barred from the space allotted to dancing. No youns children will be allowed to dance.
 The rules as made public by the Board this morning are as follows:
 Hats off. no smoking, children not allowed, dancing against line of direc ton. position of dancers-head. apart.
 MT. !Gaham does not look for an, trouble in the enforcing of the abov, rules as he feels that the youn: people appreciate the efforts made tt furnish them with good, cleai amusement. and that the fact of con t!nued violation would soon do ava, with the concert dances which ar, mulch appreciated by many.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-16
THIS THIEF HAD PLENTY OF NERVE
 IN HIS MAKE UP
Steals Motorcycle From Yard of Policeman W. H.
 Buckley During Night.

Motorcycle Policeman William H. Buckley reported to Captain Edward 10. Cronan, chief of the detective bu- reau, that his motorcycle and side car was stolen from the yard of his home, 261 Parrot avenue, some time last night. No clue of any kind was left by the thieves but little difficulty is expected by the police in locating the machine because of the official regis tration plates and markings upon it.
 No one in the Buckley home heard the noise of the motor as the machine was being removed so the impression prevails that when the thieves got away with the cycle they must have taken it some distance before they started the motor.
 Captain Cronan has assigned one ot his men to make an investigation and all avenues of egress from the city are closely watched sp that it.will be inn possible for the thief or thieves to leave Bridgeport with. the machine.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-16
BURGLARS LOOT !. STORE OF GOODS VALUED AT $500
Break Into Clothing Store of Morris Marks at 1291
 State Street. A

Morris Marks, who conducts a dry
 goods store at 1,291 State street, re-
 ported to the police today that his
 store was broken. into last night and goods to the value of $500 stolen. The thieves made their way into the
 store by breaking rear window and
 all the goods were removed by the
 same route. No marks whatsoever
 remain to show whether the burglars
 used an automobile to remove the loot Tor not, but detectives believe that
 have a clew through a number of
 finger prints which were left by the
 careless cracksmen.
 Marks was unable to furnish the authorities with even an approximate idea of what time the break occurred, and is busy today in checking up his i loss which he believes will go away over the first rough estimate which he placed at $500.
 In their. extreme haste the thieves overlooked some valuables and money which were in the cash register. This fact leads the police to believe that the hour was either early last night or at a time this morning when peo- pie were stirring. Nothing but cloth ing was taken, and no care seemed to
 be exercised by the burglars in se- lecting their loot. They simply piled
 everything in bundles small enough to hoist through the window.
 Captain E. o. Cronan, chief of the detective bureau, has assigned two men to make a thorough investiga-
 ton and is of the opinion that owing
 to the many clues left behind by the
 thieves it will be only short while before the gang is rounded up.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-16
CL|TUS KING PAROLED FROM
 STATE PRISON
Former Fairfield Lawyer Released on Completion of
 Minimum of Sentence.

Hartford, July 16-Clitus H. King, formerly of Fairfield, member of the General Assembly in 1913 and 1915, who was sent to the state prison in Nethersfeld in December, 1915, for forgery, is out on parole and is with his family in this city, He was re- leased by the board of parole on July 5th,
 Mr. King began his term of three to eight years on Dec. 30, 1915. By reason of good conduct he earned a rebate in time and his minimum ex- pired by reason of it on June g. He is said to be in impaired health and under the care of physicians He has been advised to rest two or three months before seeking employment.
 King was well known in Bridgeport where he maintained offices in the Warner building with John P. Gray The news of his lapse from rectitude caused considerable surprise. He is Nalleged to have victimized many peo- Nple in Fairfield through fraudulent transactions, and finally was accused of forgery, pleading guilty to the charge.
 He was sentenced to Wethersfeld and has served his minimum sent ence. It is not known whether he l will return to Fairfield or not.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-16
BRIDGEPORT MAN IS ON COMMITTEE
 OF STATE POLICE

New London, July 16-The 16th annual convention of the State Police association of Connecticut was called to order here today by President w. H. Brennan of Stamford with PAP delegates in attendance. The secre- tary's report showed membership of 1,279, a gain of 65 over last year. The annual banquet at Ocean Beach was preceded by an automobile pa rade and this~afternoon the policemen will witness the submerging of sub marine in the sound. The following officers were elected.
 President, William D. Brennan Stamford; first vice president, Garrett J. Farrell, Hartford; secretary, James J. Landrigan. Meriden; treasurer, Will liam J. Rawlings. New Britain; execu. tive committee, John H. Redgate Bridgeport, A. W. Inklis, Middletown Philip E. Smith, New Haven, George M. Beach. Waterbury, David W. Brad. ley Danbury.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-16

W. E. Burnham this morning said that while he had been consulted con- corning his willingness to act, he had no ideas of the duties involved, and could not make statement concern ing the future activities of the com mission, as he had not seen the other members as yet. Judge Banks Is at present enjoying a weeks rest at Twin Lakes, and his secretary said nothing is known at the office con- corning the willingness of MT. Banks to act on the commission.
 John J. O'Neil said to a Times re- porter this morning: "I have not yet received a formal appointment to act on the Rent Commission for the city, but am willing to do all in my power to help in any possible way to make conditions better for the people dur ing the war I will act in this mat ter entirely in the interest of the workingman, and will be fair in any decisions the commission is called upon to make"
 These men are giving their services free to the government, and need the cooperation of all Bridgeport citi- zens in the defraying of their duties There will be an enormous amount of work involved, and it is thought likely that the Minute Women will be called upon to do much of the clerical work that will be a very necessary part ot the commission
 At a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, a committee was appoint ed to assist the Rent Commission il their services are needed.
 George E. Crawford is chairman ot this committee, and said this morn. ing: The chamber felt it would like to cooperate with the Rent Commis- sion if it's services are needed. The appointment of this committee was a result of a discussion of the needs of the city, and general rent conditions We stand ready to render all possible aid if we are called upon, and will do anything we are asked to do."
 The Charities Department through Attorney William E. Burton has been handling the eviction cases. and il was thought at the department today that such cases as come to their at tention in the future will be. turned lover to the commission as soon as that body is in a position to act.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-16
PREFERS ARMY TO
 A JAIL SENTENCE

Julius Sheldon, of 651 Hallett street, who was arrested yesterday by Pa trolmen Cleney and Buckley after he persisted in raising a disturbance near 659 Hallett street, was in the city court today and was fined $20O and costs and given six months in jail, or the alternative of waving his alien rights and joining either the army or the navy.
 Julus, who happens to be Russian, decided after a short deliberation to waive his alien rights and immedi- ately signed the papers which make him eligible for the draft.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-16

There is. hardly any difference be- tween the general principles enunciat- ed by the statesmen of both belliger- ents President Wilson's four new points of July shall not, apart from certain congregations, aroAse our op- position"
 Continuing, the Austro-Hungarian foreign minister said
 The enemy's obstinacy regarding his territorial demands concerning Alsace-Lorraine. Trieste, Trentino and the German colonies, appears to be insurmountable."
 In his reference to President Will sons four new points in his July f speech Baron Burian said he was able to approve of them heartily. and that to a great extent nobody would re- fuse homage to this genius and mo- body would refuse his co-onarati~--
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-16
Food Prices Have
 Jumped 3 Per Cent.

Washington, July 1e.---Retail food prices in the United States increased per cent. from April Is to May Is of this year, according to estimates to. day by the bureau of labor statistics During the year ending May 15 last there was an increase of 5 per cent. although most vegetables showed a decrease.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-16

 and Crezancy towns souheren bank taken yesterday by the Germans when they crossed the Marne.
 West of Rheims the enemy attacked in very considerable strength at two places by way of the Marne railroad and the country south of Dorman In this neghborhood they ceeded in throwing six bridges the Reu enemy penetrated than four miles French posi- tons ...-.-...,-
 On the French Front in France Monday; July 45 night (By the Associated Press)-It brilliant operation in which the American troops ected the Germans from posi- ons they had gained temporarily the southern side Marne The Americans counter attacked vigorously this ing with remarkable dash throwing the Germans back the river near Fossoy. .....-... , ,..-.-..-.
 Earlier in the day this part of the line had been the of the most desperate fighting when the Germans started throw pontoons the stream few German at first succeeded in getting in boats chasing the Allied troops away from the banks while the engineers gan to lay the bridges Six of these bridges formed lattice work and rapidly joined the banks each side the bridges structures between 20 and 30 feet wide
 French aeropanes played great havoc the while the bridges under construction One bombing squadron flying at height of 200 mees dropped bombs on two of these bridges while enemy troops crossing The bridges broken and the soldiers thrown into the river.
 The avator constantly bombed the bridges and did great execution among the Germans the bridges as we'll as the banks where the enemy concentrated great numbers
 When the Germans had crossed the river the fighting which already heavy became ereric The French Americans holding the southern side their com bat positions They fought all the way counter attacked occasionally creating confusion in the the advancing foe
 Then late in the evening" the Americans started dash ing counter blow which resulted in the retiring Dell me to the river. s>
 The impression of the results of the first days battle in
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-16
GREAT OFFENSIVE IS
 COMPLETE FAILURE
 ALL REPORTS AGREE

Success Was Gained Only In Few Minor Localities, and Losses of Germans Must Have Been Ex- ceedingly Heavy-Americans and French De: clared to be Scanning Tide of Teuton's Ad- vance and 1000 Prisoners Have Already Been Taken By French Alone In Addition to Those Held By Americans.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-16
U. s. TROOPS RETAKE TWO TOWNS CAPTURED
 BY ENEMY ON MARINE

Americans Wrest Fossoy and Crezancey, on Southern Bank of River, From Enemy, After They Had Been Seized Day Previous Ger mans Succeeded in Throwing Six Bridges Across Stream, But At No Point Have They Succeeded in Penetrating More Than Four Miles.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-16
RENT COMMISSION NOT
 READY TO GIVE PLANS
Members Not Familiar With the Duties They Will Be Called on To Perform Formal Appoint
 ments Are Delayed.

The rent commission which appointed yesterday by Governor consists William E. Burnham who will represent the real estate in the city, Judge Banks who en the law governing the procedure of the commission and John J. ONei we'll known labor leader who will represent the tenants.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-16
ADOPT CONDUCT RULES
 FOR OUTDOOR DANCING
Board of Recreation Defines Conduct Regarding Posi tions Smoking Wearing of Hats and General
 Department at Park Dances.

The Board of Recreation has done much this furnish amusement for the young people of the city they have given concert dances at the different parks twice week besides the Fourth of July concerts and the for the entertainment of the soldiers who here
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-16
BURlAN IS NOT OPPOSED
 TO WILSON DECLARATION
Austro Hungarian Foreign Minister Reported As Saying Slight Difference Exists Between General Prin
 ciples Enunciated by Both Belligerents.

Amsterdam, July 16-Baron Burian, the Hun foreign minister note addressed the Austrian and Hungarian premer is quoted in dispatch from Vienna as saying;
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-16
SITUATION IS THOUGHT
 EXCELLENT FOR ALLIES
Press Points Out Fact That Surprise Element Was
 Totally Lacking. FRENCH COMMAND
 KNEW OF BLOW
Present Drive in Washing.
 ton is Believed Forerun- ner of Effort in North.

Paris, July 16 = All news from the battle front indicates that the element of surprise, a favorite German weapon, was a total failure on Monday. The newspapers point out the inn portance of that fact.
 The French military chiefs. says Maurice Barres in the Echo de Paris, foresaw with wonderful approximation the date and locality of the German effort and Gen. Foch made all dispositions so that the attack was begun under conditions fa- vorable to the Allies.
 The Matin declares the French com mand was informed perfectly of the German preparation and knew on Sunday morning that the German troops had begun to use their reserve food supplies. This enabled the French artillery to deliver an intense fire against the Germans with the re- suit that the attackers were badly battered.
 Washington, July 16.---"The general situation this morning is regarded as satisfactory says a war department statement today, based on dispatches from Gen. Pershing and Gen. Bliss, confirming press accounts of the fighting yesterday.
 The present offensive in the opinion of observers here Is but a forerunner of another German effort in the north. Hoping to break the Franco-Italian lines about Rheims and thereby cause Gen. Fioch to rush reserves from be- hind Amiens to defend the French capital, it is said that the German command may count on a weakening of the northern line in the Albert re- zion to the extent that a thrust in htat region could be successfully made.
 Warning Is given, however, that the first day of such a battle is merely general advance guard action, and that great pressure of reserves still is to be looked for.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-16
AGAIN FORWARDING PARIS.

Paris, July 1s-The long range bombardment of Paris was resumed this morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-16
WAR sTAMPs sALEs.

The stamp sale in the state yester- day amounted to ss7.141.s3 and the sale in the city was 34,376.s3.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-16
The Weather Report

For Bridgeport and vi- cinity: Fair tonight: We'd nesday probably showers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-16
Superior News Service

The Times gives the public the latest Asso. Press news dispatches. exclusive news features of the In- ternational News Service and local matters in concise. pithy man- ner. A Peoples Paper" pub hshed without fear or favor.
The Dolores star., 1918-07-19
Pleasant Hill.

The cherries are nearly all gone.
We didn't get them but the birds did.
Nearly everyone around here has
their hay in the stack, expecting Mr..
Rocker, but we understand that he
has very good first cutting.
Mrs. Julia Still was up to visit hel
daughter, Mrs. Frank Weaver, las,
Sunday. Mrs Still is working at W
l. MYERS.
We are learning to knit in our neigh.
borhood, we haven't much time bu
we can improve the little we have and
help win the war.
The grain in this part of the country
looks better than it has done for years.
1t is because nature wants US to whiE
the Huns.
Il is trying to rain here every day,
but haven't had but one good shower
since early this spring.
There must have been quite a crowd
at the Osterfeld ranch last Sunday
judging from the laughter and noise
we heard, it sounded quite like olden
times. .. . ....5
Joe Osterfeld is cutting barley for
Frank Baxstrom this week.
Frank Weaver has fenced lane
from the road to the house. They can
go in and out now with out stopping
to open gates.