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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
CAPT. JOHNSON
. TELLS STORY OF
.MOLDAv|A'SlOSS

London, May 25-Capt. johnson, an
American infantry officer, who was
on board the Moldavia, gave a Daily
Telegraph representative this account
of the sinking:
1.-THE ship was struck just forward
of the engines on the port side. All
the troops were in their hunks sleep
ing in their uniforms. There was a
loud explosion and then the ships
whistle was blown, which was sig
nal for everybody to come on deck.
The men had been assigned to parti-
cularly boats, and boat drill had been
held every day during the voyage. The
men assembled in perfect order. Their
discipline was splendid, the best ever
saw.
1.-THE Moldavia listed to port, but
righted herself and ran on for about
Is minutes to avoid being hit again.
Then she began to sink steadily. Or
ders were given to lower the boats
and RATS and we got off.
"Destroyers had been circling
around us all the time and as soon as
the Moldavia was struck they drop
ped several depth bombs. No second
torpedo was fred and we saw nothing
of the submarine. We remained in
the lifeboats until the ship sank, when
we were taken on board the destroy
ers.
"As soon as the men got aboard the
boats and RATS they began laughing
and singing, and when the ship sank
they gave three cheers.
"Of the 81 missing, two are cor
porals and the others privates. I be-
lieve all were killed by the explosion
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
HUN OFFENSIVE
is BROKEN SAYS
ANDRE TARDIEU
United States Forces In
France to Be Doubled by
Middle of Summer.

Paris, May 25.---The American
FORCES IN France will by midsummer
De double the number that Secretary
OF War Baker recently announced as
having been sent here and by the end
OF 1913 they will be three times larger,
SAID Andre Tardieu, French high com
missioner, in a statement issued to
the French people on his arrival from
the United States yesterday.
M Tardieu described what the
United States has done and is doing
Tor France and the allies.
The German offensive is broken. IS
he said. referring to the present bat
tie. THE Americans, after our vic
torious resistance, will arrive in time
for decisive action. The figures given
by Secretary Baker three weeks ago
on the number of American troops
in Europe will be doubled before mid
summer. The number of American
troops will be three times larger be-
fore the end of 1918. We now are
transporting in one month what would
have taken five months at the begin
ming of the war"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
ARTHUR
PAYS HONOR TO
PRES. WILSON

Washington, May 25-Prince Ar
thur of Connaught, first cousin of
King George of England, who is on a
special mission from the King to the
Emperor of japan, came to Washing
ton yesterday and paid a call of cour-
tesv on President Wilson.
The Prince. who is a major in the
ROYAL Scots Gravs. and has seen
much service at the front is accom-
panied by a. staff consisting of Cap
tain the Hon, Joseph St. Clair. Master
of Sinclair: Lieut.. Gen. Sir William
Pulteney, Major the Earl of Penn
broke and MONTGOMERY and Captain
F. Bait of the Royal Berkshire Regi-
ment. He is going to Toxic to present
the. baton of a British Field Marshal
to the Emperor.
In the party at the station to well
come the royal visitor was the Earl
of Reading. British Ambassador. The
STAFF of the embassy and representa-
tives of the British Naval and Mill
tary Missions. Breckenridge Long.
Third Assistant Secretary of State,
was on the train. having met the
Prince on his arrival at the Atlantic
mort
Escorted bv a troon of United States
cavalry the Prince was driven to the
British Embassy and soon afterward
from there to the White House. where
ha WAS presented to the President BY
Lord Reading. Last night he. was
the e,est of honor. at a. dinner given
b1 +ba Earl Of Reading. at which
L 20 Az
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
HOUSING COMPANY
AFTER 500, 900 MORE

With over $500, 900 of the $4,000, 600
Federal loan already underwritten,
the Bridgeport Housing Co. is making
an energetic campaign among the
merchants and professional men of
the city in an effort to secure $500, 900
more. If this money is. secured, Will
liam H. Ham, manager of the housing
company will be able to go to Wash
ington, D. c., Monday, and tell the
government officials that Bridgeport
has done its share in the housing
proposition.
At the present time great difficulty
Is being experienced in getting the
out-of-tovn owners of local concerns
to underwrite the loan. The local
owners have showed the right kind of
spirit towards the movement, but the
out-of-town men, living in Chicago,
Philadelphia and other large cities
have fallen down mbserably on the
proposition.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
FIND NO TRACE OF
MISSING TROOPER

Harold G. Grammar, of the supply
corps of the Hath infantry, who es-
capped from a troop train yesterday
by jumping from the Mushroom win
dow, while the train was moving at a
rapid pace near Fairfield, is being
hunted today in Bridgeport by the
police and military police as a de-
serter. Up to this afternoon he has
not been located.
1t is said that Grammar became ter
rifed when he received orders to re-
port in New York, being under the
impression that it meant an early
sailing date for France, and decided
to make his desperate leap from the
train last n light as it passed through
Fairfield.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
MEXICO SEWERS
RELATIONS with
CUBAN REPUBLIC
Continued from Page -

NOOAI4HueQ from rage IL
leaving.
Several days ago there were rumors
that relations between Medco and
CUBA were strained These rumors
presumably were based en the Fabela
incident. A message oe felicitation
from President Carranzast to President
Menocal on the occasiod of the cele-
bration of the 10th anniversary of
Cuba's independence ont May 20 ap-
parently served to discredit the ru-
mors.
On April 20 baggage belonging to
Ysidro Fabela, Mexican minister to
Argentina, was stolen from an en-
ploye of the Mexican legation in Ha-
vana while he was taking it to a YES
sci on which Fabela was to sail for
South America. Two days afterward
the baggage was returnSd
Washington, May 25-The state de-
partment has received information
from its own sources thaS the Mexican
diplomatic representative in Havana
has been withdrawn by Mexico, but no
explanation was given in the dis
patches. Further advi9es were ex-
pected during the day.
A first reading of the statement is
sued by Foreign Minister Aguilar in
Mexico City, giving the reasons for
the recall Of the Mexican charge to
Cuba conveyed to officials here the
distinct impression that in breaking
off relations the Mexican government
actually is expressing It's displeasure
and resentment at the withholding
of Cuban sugar and osher supplies.
The fact that these restrictive meas
ures were adopted by the Cuban gov
eminent in conformity with the re-
quests of the American: food admin
istration and in pursuance of the
general policy of the Entente allies
and America of maintaining absolute
control of shipping in tthe gulf o.
Mexico and the Caribbean sea doubG-
less was known to thef Mexican au-
thorities.
AS Mexico cannot expect to make
any successful protest to the Allies
or to the United States against these
restrictions, officials believe she has
had recourse to the plan of bringing
pressure to bear directly on Cuba and
it was believed that tnis first step,
involving the severanceeof diplomatic
relations, would be followed by re-
taliatory measures of an economic
nature
Officials are unwilling to discuss
at this stage the possible effect on
relations between MEXICO and the
United States because of Mexico's
break with Cuba AS Cuba is, in all
but name, an ally Of theeUnited States
any action, even by a NEUTRAL govern
ment directed against Ter must be a
| matter of serious concefh to the Unit
| ed States.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
LOSES CONTROL
OF MACHINE ON
WAY TO WORK

Carl Helbig, Is years of age, of 757
Myrtle avenue lies at the Bridgeport
hospital. unconscious and at the
point Of death from injuries he receiv-
ed when he lost control of his motor
cycle while riding to work this morn
ing.
According to witnesses it appears
that Helbig was a little late for work
at the Lake Torpedo plant, and was
racing along Seaview avenue in the
vicinity of the power house when he
lost control of his machine, which
climbed the sidewalk and crashed
against a telegraph pole.
A call was Immediately sent into the
Emergency hospital and it was an
swered by DR.. J. A. Maxwell, substi-
Itute surgeon for DR.. Gavlas. Upon
reaching the scene of the accident he
discovered that young Helbig was suf-
fering from a fractured skull, fractur-
ed right arm, deep decorations in his
leg while his face and head were ter
ribly- torn.
He was Immediately removed to the
Bridgeport hospital where every eff
fort is being made to save his life,
but his condition is so serious that
the surgeons doubt if he will survive.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
SCHOOLS TO BAN
GERMAN LANGUAGE

New York, May 25.-The Board Of
Superintendents of the Public Schools
adopted resolution yesterday that the
teaching of German in the public
schools should be stopped during the
period Of the war. The resolution
goes to the Board of Education for
final action, sthe approval of that
body is essential before the order can
80 into operation.
Prof Robert McNutt McElroy ap-
peared before the superintendent for
the National Security League. He
said that there was no commercial
value in the teaching Of German at
present and he saw no reason why
there should be a scientific value.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
NO STATEMENT
MADE ON ISSUE
OF TROLLEYMEN

New Haven, May ga second
conference was to be held today be-
tween the representatives of the troll
ley unions and Manager ]. K Pun
derford over wage and time agree
ment to be put into effect on June 1
to succeed the present agreement
There were points at issue yesterday
but none is said to be formidable
and an agreement seemed liely,
Neither side will mae a statement
until the matter has reached a def1n-
tie state The result of the vote OF
members of unions on the company
compromise offer has not been given
out.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
With your needle
they grow prett1er!

Soft fine absorbent Turkish towels are stamped for
embroidering Bath mats and laundry bags too Extra
value for usual price would be $12-and they viii be-
sold at 19c
Nghtgowns of nice fabric and pleasing STYLE stamped
Acknowledgements value 81
Combinations good muslin tasteful in stamping ex-
ira value zoe and 81
Dresses for children of months to II years. white
coIored, some with embroidered edge and some with
pleated skrts-awatng embroidery Of tasteful patterns
STAMPED upon them 85c to So
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
NO CONNECTICUT men LOST
ON TRANSPORT MOLDAvIA
CONTINUED from Page Onel

Tex; Isdor H Kneip ST. Paul. Mimi John Kobus South Mil
waukee Wis., Henry Lading, Strasburg Ill., John s. Larsen
Chicago Barney B. Williams, Dixon KY; Frank Levandosk
Chicago Clyde B. Lindsey Glarksburg Miss Anton w
dell, South Chicago, ILL.,; James Mccarthy Boston Frank
Mckinney, Stonington Ill., Jesse Marsh Shebyvles Ill.,
doph Mike DePere Wis., Jesse Malone, Olney H. Frank
ODel, Blyhevi1e Ark Emil N. Bosh, Lankin S. D. Frank
Roux Rice Lake. Wis., Lee Reaser, Cedarsvlle W. Va Walter
G. Sautte Hartford N " John Schulz Portsmouth O.
Joseph Sherman Fort Totten N D. Lewis P Spies Nelson
Wis., Ray Swartz Pleasant Hill, o. Maurice G. Swesand AL
bany Vt; Willow Trapp Arbor Vitae, Wis Edward ~ Weber
}Tolley n D.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
Get screens
at work now.

Moths flying already. Flies viii be pest soon
Screens and doors will keep them out and help
to keep home cool and airy and comfortable
Five different styles Of screen doors in sizes ranging
from 27a to 61a feet to feet by 71A feet
Three Of those styles filed in with black wire and
two with attractive pearl wire
According to size$2 Is to $3.50 and price includes
hinges springs and knob.
Good strong wooden-frame window screens sizes
35c to 9Oc.
stee[frame screens for windows, according to size
Csc to $110.
Netting for rettng doors and screens % 80 80 or IS
inches wide-black 15c per foot; pearl zoe per foot
floor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
GERMAN SAILORS
COURT MARTIALED

London, May 25.-Fisherme en- return
ing to port today brought reports that
10 German sailors have been sentenced
to death and two to Imprisonment for
20 years by German court martial
for attempted treason in connection
with the recent British naval raids
against the German submarine bases
in Ostend and Zeebrugge. These re-
ports are based on information said to
have, come from Bruges, Belgium.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
RA|DING ONLY
ACTIVITY ON The
WESTERN FRONT
Continued from Page one.)


port.
Escorting destroyed rescued the
survivors, who had fallen into line on
the deck of the ship Immediately after
the torpedo struck near the bridge.
The soldiers lost all their belongings.
The loss of the Moldavia parallels
the sinking of the Tuscania off the
northern coast of Ireland last Febru-
airy with the loss of 101 American
soldiers. The calmness of the SOL
diers, most of them new to the sea,
and the prompt work of the rescuing
destroyers were the same. More than
1000 American troops were on the
Tuscania while the other troopship
with Americans sunk by the Germans,
the Antilles, was returning from
Europe. Seventy were lost in the
sinking of the Antilles.
In the same territory where the
Moldavia evidently went down the
Cork steamer Inniscarra was sunk
Tuesday morning while on the way
from Fishguard to Cork. Thirty
seven were lost, only five members OF
the crew being saved.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
AERO SQUADRON
AFTER MACHINES

With the American Army in France,
Friday, May 24-(By the Associated
Press) -An American aerial pursuit
squadron is now operating over the
American sector northwest of Toul, it
is now permitted to announce. All
thep ilots whose air exploits have been
recorded up to this time belong to
this squadron, which has special in
sigma The squadron is flying in Nieu-
port chasing machines
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
Bridgeport, Conn.
Saturday, May as, 1918.
Don't waste
any ice!

While your getting, get refrigerator that saves ice.
Leonard can be counted on to do it.
Onepiece porcelain lining, heat-resistng walls air
circulation that chill of the ice to food chamber
not particle Of cold escapes and not of ice
is wasted
Leonard white lned-6o to 155 lbs ice capacity,-$29
to $685.
Leonard Blugray lined 40 to $50 lbs ice, s225o to
$50.
SPECIAL REFRIGERATORS:-
Leonard white enamelled lining, 70 to 100 lbs Ice
$3.50 to $3.50
Leonard with galvanized lining
top lift, 80 Tbs ice $1275
top lift, 80 lbs ice $23
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
THIEVES RIFLE
RED CROSS BOX

Another Red Cross collecting box
was rff1ed when thieves broke into the
bar Of the Bronx Hotel. at Bishop
and Stratford avenues, last night. In
addition to the money they stole from
the Red Cross, they carried away a
large quantity of liquor and numer-
GUS boxes of CIGARS The hotel man
agement has been unable to give an
estimate of the amount of money in
the Red Cross collecting box. but de-
clare that there was over five dollars
in small change.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
WAR FUND TOTAL
OVER $780, 900, 900

B Washington, May z5.--Tne Red
Gross second war fund reached and
passed the 800, 900, 900 mark today and
kilograms announcing subscriptions
continued to flow into national head
quarters at rate that swamped the
compilers. The exact figures could
not be determined by the officials
whoexpressed hope that the fund min
imum would be doubled before the
drive ends.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
HUNS ACTIVE
NEAR STRAZEELE

London, May 25-THe German ar
tillery was increasingly active last
night on the westerly side of the Lys
salient in Flanders, intthe neighbor-
hood Of Strazeele, the twar Office an
nounced today. The district east of
Bethune was again subjected to a gas
mbardment. The British captur-
ed numerous prisoners: and two ma
chine guns in raiding Operations.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
No yarn famine
here vet.

here yet.
Wooden yarn for sweaters-plenty, and in many col
ors though each day the newspapers tell of growing
shortage.
Yarn for socks and sweaters for the boys of the Army
and the Navy.
Fancy and plain yarns of different soft fine finishes IN
bright colors for womens sweaters and slpons.
No indeed; no shortage
floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
AMERICAN AIRMEN
KILLED AT FRONT

Paris, May 25-Two American avi-
ators Paul Kurtzon of Philadelphia.
and Roger Babiani, who came from
Cuba, have been killed on the front,
the Herald reports today. Both had
been in the American ambulance SER
vice and transferred to the American
flying corps.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
TROOPS
REPULSE RAIDS

Paris. May 25.-French troops last
night repulsed two German raids south
of Hangard Wood and in the vosges.
the French war office announced to-
day. French detachments penetrated
the German lines west of Noyon and
returned with a number of prisoners.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
New roll film
PremO cameras.

Promo was good camera when it used the fln-pack.
It is worth much that it is built to the regu
lar roll cartridge film.
Easier to use gets clear picture, simple to load in
broad daylight costs little.
Folds into small space when not actually in use,
takes pictures in sizes from IA by IA inches to 372 by
5115 $500 to $3.50.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
FINED IS AND COSTS EACH.

Aleck Paraka, 80 Andover street,
Antonio Myscinko and Peter Slinko,
were arraigned in court this morning
on charges of breach of the peace
and were each fined SIS and costs. The
case was a somewhat mixed up affair
and grew out of the charge made by
Paraka that he had been swindled
out Of $11o by the other two while
engaged in game of cards in the
back room Of Peey's saloon, at SCI
Lafayette street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25

Washington. May 25a- The sites for
five government yards for building
concrete ships have besn recommend
ed by engineering experts of the ship
ping board. The selections are un-
derstood to be Wilmington, N G., and
Jacksonville, Fla, Mobile, Ala, San
Francisco and San Diego. Cal.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
CONDITION OF
FAIRBANKS SANE

Indianapolis, May 25-The condi-
ton of Charles w. Fairbanks, who is
seriously sick at his home here, was
unchanged today, according to the re-
port given out BY his phyHcians.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
Useful bowls
Tor mixing.

Come in handy hundred and one times almost each
week in every kitchen.
White porcelain of good shape Decorated with blue
bands.
Several sizes, shaped they easily and quickly
and thoroughly cleaned-10c to 60c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25

Advanced in the prices of shoes
are expected when leather prices have
been fixed by the government.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25

Subscriptions to the Red Cross in
New York total $23,S5O,111. The
Scfty's quota is $25,0o0,000.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
DIED.

this city, ON Friday,
May "a, 1918, Charles w. Mueller,
aged 81 years, 6 months, 2S days.
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral from George P. Potter's
rnortuary rooms, No. 1888 Broad
HXstreet. on Monday, May 81, at pm.
Interment Lakeview cemetery. a"
WARD-In the Bridgeport Hospital,
May 20, 1918, Jennie Patchen Ward,
\ wife of Daniel H. Ward, aged SS
years Z months. days.
Friends are invited to attend the
seral at her late home, Trumbull.
a., on Sunday, 26th inst, at 1870
x p. m,
NJ M Mountain Grove ceme-
- a*p
Athis city, May "a, 1918,
Erath.
hyited to attend the
street, on Mon
a M, and from
here a solemn
Vill be offered
soul at
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-25
DURING HOT wAKEFUn NIGHTS

Take Horsfor1's Acid Phosphate
Most beneficial for exhausted con-
siitions due to heat. Non-alcoholic
The Hawaiian gazette., 1918-08-20
DANGER OF PRIVATIl7N Is. .s (
r --. FOR ALLIES rs PASSED

WASHINGTON August privation
in in
DON according dispatches
sad
sstI with
trolers OF eobelgn held A
different
health hut
q 4 'EffsG@t's \
people
Of the bulk Of food and supplies 70 the European Allies
possible
bring the supplies to those European Allies efng considerable
saving of ..i
Arangemnt controllers the
creation council which viii be
In 49, ~. .stNr4 4lsy&,. .g.
be better quality
This will be
Germany this bread will practically raonipg
will We
harvest it
ygts
The Hawaiian gazette., 1918-08-20
HASTE IS URGED ].
RyCzECH|0-a0VAKS
Need Of Large Force Is Pointed
Quito Allies Representa-
Il tives BY Leader ''

WASHINGTON, August l9--(Asso
ciated Pressl -+Urgent need Of speedy
assistance, rendered on n large scale
by the Allies is nHpressed upon the
Allies IL the successes thus far nehiev
ed by the Czecho siovaks are 10 be
followed up and pressed. General
Diclrichs, commander Of the Czech0.
SlOvak forces has called upon the rep
resen,atives Of the Allies and urged
haste In the despatehinr Of the Sibe
rian expedition, He said the assistance
must come on q large scale and he
niyocated an advance upon IrkutslS
in order TO save Western Siberia. "
Official dispatches received from To.
kio said that the Caeebo-Slovak forces
OF the Maritime provinces left on Au
gist 3 Cor Harbin, and travelled over
the Chinese Eastern railway.
boy ON, the Ussuri front where it is esti-
mated the enemy has q strength of
100000, quiet was prevailing.
20, The arrival of the advance forces of
the expedition of the Allies has served
to greatly perturb, the Bolsheyiki and
their Aagtto, German allies and numer
Gus desertions from their ranks are re-
ported, 4Er , 81. .,,.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1918-08-20
ARGENTINE NOT N
WAR IS SUFFERER

, BVENOS AIRES, August l-(Associ.
at"d Pr"ssJ That Argentina although
mot in the war is suffering its material
consequences, is evidenced by the con-
stantlF increasing cost of living, scar
city Of work, lowering of wages, devel-
Opment Of "trusts," cOrnering of ar
'ticles of consumption, and extensive
private speculation in public necessities.
The government is being urged to adopt
emergency measures similar TO those
pursued by other countries where the
war produced such conditions. 1t has
been suggested that special committees
be appointed by the States to inter
Vene, or that additional powers be ex-
tended to those branches of the public
administration, such as the police, hy-
glen", labor, WHICH from the nature Of
their functions are best equipped for
coping with the evils. Comparison
Of prices Of various articles Of prime
necessity in force last year with those
ruling today indicate that many in.
ereaSes may not be attributed directly
to the war but rather to artificial fact
ors "ngcndered by speculation, price
juggling and cornering Of supplies.