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The Washington times., 1918-01-09

'em. but they have quit since they
Joined the Turks-those cutthroats
who have the blood OF a million inno'
cent Armenian women and children on
their blood-soaked hands. Why, eVen
II dent haLe Germany already, l
would just because they Joined the
b. Billy has ranked the devil as low
down as the KaIseri Bill Hohen-
zolIern. of Germany. and Nick Satan.
of Hell. ought to have been at the
tabernacle last night. They would
have heard something handsome In
the nature OF reverse English cons
pliments from the evangelist
Ell never mention the name OF the
Kaiser" Billy shouted. without feel
ing like 1 need \ dtslnfectant! And
yet. I'll bet there are people right
here who would shake hands with
Won Barnstorff IL he were to walk
down the streets of Washington. with
his mIncIng step and his treaeherous
smile. one band extended and dag
ger in the otberi g..
.-.- . CouIdn't shake Hands.
Say, 1 preached in the Tombs not
long ago. Won RihteIn was there. He
had Just Deen SenteuCeu 10 tuIS1 yNaip
in the Federal pen at Atlarta. After
nv sermon, / walled TO ne door Of
his cell and poked out my hand. He
wouldn't shake with me. won't
shake hands with you after what you
have said about my Emperor" he said.
LOOK here, Fritz. old top said,
If you wait for me to arOlogize TO
the Kaiser, III See you IN hell hrst'
what Eraveis deep enough for that
demon OF he'll. that pirate. OF the seas,
that assassin Of the air? Germany has
had her chance-President WIlson
gave IL to her today-aRd " she don't
take it. we'll lick the tar out OF that
dirty bunch,"
The entire audience was on It's
feet. clapping hands and cheering.
Then Billy went back to his scrap
with the devil. and poured round
after round OF hot shot into the ranks
Of Satan's imps. f-- =.
81 plead for an old-time, Pente-
costaI revival" he shouted. Il want
a revival that will make a man pay
his debts: that Will make booze
h'ister quit drinking: that will make
an unfaithful man go home and kiss
his wife and beg her forgiveness;
that will make q man on the square
when he is so crooked the devil WOULD
duck. up :fl7 aIFey to avoid meeting
him on the street."
The Washington times., 1918-01-09

Like David, Jesus went into the
temple one day. They had been chas-
The Washington times., 1918-01-09
Tin Gods Made Here.

say. did you know that America is
making tho tin gods that are shipped
into Africa for the savages to wor-
ship: Germany used to have q mo
uopoly on that trade, but II has pass
ed 1" this country. Think of that
Christians making tin gods for tho
heather to bow down before and wor.
ship!
Yes. sir! Germany used to make
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-20
BOARDS GET ALLOTMENTS
 FOR SELECT|vES
Of State Quota Bridgeport Has 36, and Stamford
 Has But 5.

Hartford, July 20.---Under the re- cent draft call for white and coEored selectives Adjt. Gen. George M. Cole sent out allotments to. local boards throughout Connecticut. The total Is 665, of which 200 are whites. The lat ter are to be sent to Syracuse July 29 to train for service as guards and 'fremen at ports of embarkation of troops and supplies. The 465 negroes are to go to Camp Devens August 1.
 The allotments are as follows;
 White:
 State boards---Bridgepor 36; Stam- ford, 5; Hartford, IA; New Haven, 30; Waterbury, 15; East Hartford, g; l'lainville, 5; Thompsonville, 10; Mer- iden, 5; Ansonia, 5; Norwich, 5; New London, 8; Bethel, 8; Stratford, 5; Greenwich, 5; Putnam, 5; Torrington 5; Canan, 5; Middletown, 5; Deep River, 5; Rockville, 5.
 Negro:
 State Bridgeport, 30; Stam- ford, 42; Hartford, S7; New Britain 8; New Haven, 121; Waterbury, 15; East Hartford, 25; Plainville, 10; Thompsonville. g; Branford, 10; Meri- den, 4; Milford, 12; Ansonia, 26; New London, 29; Norwich, 12; Bethel, 8; Stratford, '; Norwalk, 12; Greenwich 23; Putnam, l; Torrington, 5; Canaan g; New Milford. 5; Middletown, 9 Deep River, 1; Rockville, 3.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-20

With the American Army -Marne Front July 2O 83O a. m.-(By the Associated Press 1.-The battle along the front of the Allied counter attack between the Ane the being extended farther south toward Chateau Therry than the region previously affected according to in formation early this morning.
 The attempts of the princes generals to rally their to meet the steady movement of the Allies has resulted battle approaching the point where the armies will be locked in giant struggle.
 northern end of the line and farher south the reinforced Germans making desperate effort to hold their positions.
 The FrancoAmerican forces continuing the steady pounding the northern part the ne Soissons al though the movement is lacking the dashng advance that char acterzed the first day of the attack
 With the American Army Between the Aisne and the Marne, July 19By the Associated Press-Amercan troops about mile and quarter the Sossons Chateau Therry forward against strong machine gun ground covered with German dead
 From hill east of Dommiers about six kilometres south west of Sosson the correspondent Friday the going into action the forward movement The advance we'll organized and the system worked from one end of the line to the other
 Under barrage fire from 75s and American infantry and machine advanced through rpenng grain eus amped by the retreang Germans Thursday reached their obcve according to schedule despite the of Ger machine guns The bombardment the big guns feeble at this point.
 The Americans started from point just west of the Paris Sossons road the shell shattered village Missy aux Bo advancing nearly kometre before the Germans began reply with their big guns to the American barrage Missy Bois lies valley and the Americans were advancing n grade toward the east few tanks there pre-
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-20
6 U. s. DIVISIONS FIGHT WITH FOCH MARCH REPORTS Offensive to Continue As Long As Germans Are
 Forced Back. DRIVE AGAINST BRITISH FADED Plans of German Staff Did
 Not Eventuate As
 Expected.

Washington, July 20-Six of Gen. Pershing's divisions, or about 200, 0,00O American troops, are fighting with the French in the present offensive in the Aisne- Marne district, Gen. March, chief of staff. advised members of the Senate military committee today at their weekly conference today.
 The Franco American offensive will continue as long as it is possible to force the Germans back, Gen March said.
 Gen. March told the Senators also that the Germans had been prepar- ing for an offensive against the Brit ish to the north on the western battle front, to be simultaneous with their last offensive against the Franco American front
 For some reason, Gen. March said, the drive against the British was post poned and that is the probable ex- planation given for the British policy of not attacking the Germans while the French and Americans are en- gagged in their offensive.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-20
GILBERT WILL IGNORES SISTER
 AND NEPHEW
Requests Made to Other Relatives and Friends
 Max Stein, Executor.

The will of Charles P. Gilbert, who died July II, was filed in the Pro- bate Court today. It provides that first, all just debts and funeral ex- penses be paid by the executor; sec ond, all estate be sold by the executor within five months after my decease. excepting the following, which is be- queathed to: Earl La Fountain, all clothes and books Gertrude Davis, portrait of MT. and Mrs. Gilbert; Mildred Stoddard, victrola and rec ords; John Johnston, a portrait, watch, chain and charm; H. w Dawson, all Masonic books and all stick pins; D. F. Evans, diamond cuff buttons; Rev. John T. Lynch straw berry painting; Arthur Parrot, tool box and contents; Minnie Zeigler, large dictionary at factory; Julia Van Buskirk, all pictures of Charles and Gertrude; Elizabeth Gaul, painting Deer in Forest" two. paintings of flower scenes and picture "Ridin g Tandem; Mrs. Mary Stoddard, pie ture Prayer at Valley Ford"; Estel Hawley, photo of J. Orcutt, A. C. Hobbs and A. J. Hobbs.
 The rest and residue or the estate is to be divided as follows: 3-20 to Elizabeth Gaul; 2-20 each to Minnie ZeigIer, John T. Lynch, Mrs. W. H. Davis, Gertrude Davis. George La Fountain, MT. and Mrs. D. E. Evans; 1-2O each to Agnes OBrien Anna O'Brfen, Sisters of Mercy; Edith John son and P. Sprovero.
 Max Stein was named sole execu- tor of the will which was made June 1, 1918.
 He left two heirs but no mention of them are made in the will. They are Susie Gilbert Burroughs of Brattle- boro, Vt, sister; and Charles Thurston of Greenfield, Mass, a | nephew.
 There is a hearing set on the ad- mission of the will July 23, at 2:30 o'clock in the Probate Court
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-20

According to the police Knapp was one of the men who was with the man Vescy, captured with an automobile he is alleged to have stolen while trying to escape from Port Chester ] little while ago. Vescy is now awaiting trial before the Superior Court and is out on bonds.
 Both Detectives Malone and Hol- brook, have been on the trail of this alleged band of auto thieves for some time and it was unon information re- ceived here from New York yesterday to the effect that an Oakland car was being quietly offered for sale in Man hattan that they made the arrests.
 The two men were greatly surprised when placed under arrest and stren- uously protested their innocence, but the police believe they have the goods on them not alone for the theft of the Oakland car, but for number of other cars which have disappeared from various points in the state with in the last few months.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-20

The note threatened his life and the lives of his family and was sign ed The Secret Four" above a sign of the skull and cross bones.
 Upon finding the dagger and note Post immediately called up the Third Precinct police station and an officer was sent to his place to investigate. The dagger is distinctly Sicilian in pattern, and is a murderous looking weapon while the note, which reads Prepare for Death. Your death is near. We will cut your hearts out. Signed, The Secret Four," looked as though it was written very Iaborious- ly by some foreigner.
 Post can give the police no clue which might lead to the arrest of the they should threaten either himself or his family as he has had very lit tie dealings with Italians or any other foreigners.
 He reported his family is in d state bordering upon terror at the threats they believe have come from some Black Hand society or Mafa but Italians scout the idea and say that such a thing is impossible as both of those societies belonged tc another age and period and no long CT exist although some criminals will use Black Hand methods in isolated eases in order to inspire terror in the hearts of their intended victims. When the case was reported tc headquarters Captain B. O. Cronar took charge of the case and has as signed two of his men to make 2 thorough investigation of the mat ter.
 Captain Cronan said There is not bit of doubt that some party or par ties have taken the idea of scarin. some money out of Post and hay, adopted this method of terrorism t at first get him worked up to a nerv ous pitch before making their de mand for a definite sum-"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-20
FOUR ARRESTS
 FOR SELLING TO
 UNIFORMED MEN
Charles H. Lane Makes Visit to South Norwalk Cafes
 on Complaints Made.

Charles H. Lane, agent of the De- partment of Justice, and his agents arrested four men in South Norwalk last night for attempting to violate the federal law. The men arrested were Edward McGurk, George Slavin, Earl Williams and Samuel Gilmore The first three were arrested in the cafe owned by Battling Kunz, a well known prize fighter, =Slavin being em- ployed as a bartender, while McGurk and Williams are frequenters. Gil- more was arrested in the Mohackemo hotel, being a waiter there.
 Lane received a telegram from Sec retary Baker the other day asking him to investigate the report that men in the service of the United States could obtain liquor in South Norwalk. He chose last evening to investigate.
 About Il o'clock last night MT. Lane and his agents entered the cafe owned by Kuntz and found two soldiers in uniform standing at the bar drinking whiskey. He arrested the bartender and the two men in the place for sell ing liquor to uniformed soldiers. MT Lane then went into the Mohackeno hotel and found Gilmore handing a soldier a half pint bottle of whiskey Gilmore was arrested and brought to l this city with the other two men.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-20

Lieut.. Quentin Roosevelt, whose death while flying as an aviator in the American ranks is confirmed from German sources, was the youngest son of former President Roosevelt He disappeared last Sunday morning during combat between American and German machines 10 miles inside the enemy lines in the Chateau Thier- " sector
 Lieut.. Roosevelt's death was the third casualty in the Roosevelt fam fly. Archibald Roosevelt was wound ed severely on March II and has not yet returned to active duty. The captain won the French war cross for bravery Major Theodore Roosevelt -Jr.. the eldest son, was gassed about three weeks ago and was cited for bravery. Kermit Roosevelt, who ac- cepted commission in the British army, recently was transferred to the American force in FraDn-S
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-20
436 PRISONERS CAPTURED
 BY BRITISH |N FLANDERS
Advance Line Along Breadth of 4,000 Yards in
 Meteren Sector. IMPROVE POSITION SOUTH OF HEBUTERNE Gen. Pershing in Communi- que for Friday Tells of
 Continued Progress.

London, July 2O-As a result of yesterdays operations on the Flanders front the British line was advanced along a breadth of 1000 yards in the Meteren sector. The village of Meteren, and a group of build ings southwest of the village, known as Le Waton, now are held by the British troops. The prisoners taken aggregate 436.
 British troops last night advanced their line on a mile front south of the town of Hebuterne, the war of- flee announced today.
 A successful raid was carried out by the British near Beaumont Hamel.
 Hebuterne is about midway on the front between Albert and Arras Beaumont Hame1 is two and a half miles south of Hebuterne.
 Washington, July 20-Continued progress by the Americans between the Aisne and the Marne was reported today by Gen. Pershing in his com nlunique for Friday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-20
Cleveland Club
 Disbands Tomorrow

Cleveland, July 20.---President James c Dunn of the Cleveland American league club sent today the following message to Cleveland from Chicago:
 We will play double header with Philadelphia tomorrow and then will close the ball park for the balance of the season. It is our desire to comply promptly with Secretary Bakers ruI- ing on baseball"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-20
NOTE TO CLUB OWNERS

Chicago, July 20-A message to ali club owners in the American League, asking whether they were willing to abide by Secretary Bakers orSer at once was sent today by President Ban Johnson. The action of the Cleveland club in closing tomorrow is the first result of the message.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-20
18,OOO PRISONERS TAKEN BY ALLIES
 UP TO PRESENT

London, July 20.---French troops on the Soissons front have extended their advance from Monte de Paris, south west of the city, to Belleu, a town southeast of Soissons.
 The number of German prisoners taken in the Franco-American offen- sive now has reached 1S,S00.
 On the Rheims front the French forces have advanced for a distance of 1000 yards between Sousin and Auberive. The French also made aligtt progress near Pourcy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-20
DRIVE
 IS STILL IN PROGRESS,
 ALLIES REACH vIERzY

French Have Thrown Back Enemy Between Eos soy and OeuilIy and Have Won Back Positions Toward Marne-U. S. Fighters Taking Part in Franco American Push on SOissOns- s- Chauteau Thierry Front Moved Forward Against Strong Machine Gun Fire on Ground Carpeted With German Dead.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-20
U-BOAT SANK VESSEL
 WASHINGTON THINKS:
 LOSS OF LIFE UNKNOWN

Some of Sailors From U. S. Warship Hit Off Fire Island Assert Many Were Killed and Injured In Two Explosions Which Occurred Within Short Interval After First-It is Declared Yes seI Opened Fire on U-Boat With Several Guns, and May Have Destroyed Assailant
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-20
FOIL RAID ON LONDON.

London, July 2O-A German aero plane crossed the Kentish coast this morning and was driven back by the fire of anti-aircraft guns, according to an official announcement
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-20
''SECRET FOUR" MAKES
 THREAT AGAINST POST
Note Pinned With Dagger Found By storekeeper in Maplewood Avenue When He Opens For
 Business No Clue to Signers.

Edward M Post who conducts store at 142 Mapewood reported the police early today that when opened place business this morning he found murderous ing dagger with crudely written attached the stuck in the door post.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-20
TWO UNDER ARREST FOR
 STEALING AUTOMOBILE E
Wallace Knapp and Edward Wilson Accused of Taking Gar From Gold Street June 20-Third Man
 In Custody Already.

wallace Knapp of 50l Fairfield and Edward Will 25 Cannon street arrested yeser- day Detectives Thomas Malone and Frank Hobrook on the charge of stealing Oakland touring was parked in Gold street on the night of June 2O
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-20
FAIL LOT so1ssoNs IMMINENT

Washington, July 20.---The war de- nartment has no advices that the city of Soissons has fallen. but it is known to be under heavy fire from Ameri- can artillery and it's fall seems imni- nent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-20
CHOLERA IN MOSCOW.

London, July 2o.-Cholera has broken out in Moscow, according to a Russian wireless message received here today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-20
ROOSEvELT'S DEATHS
 CONFIRMED BY TEUTONS
German Avators Drop Note Into American Aviation Camp Saying That Lieutenant Was Killed
 In Air Combat

Paris, July 2O-German avator have dropped note into Roosevelt
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-20

Washington, July 20-Beie that the cruiser San DiegoI sunk by torpedo is expressed in dispatch today from the chief of staff cruiser forces to the navy department
 The dispatch follows
 The captain of the San Diego reports that he is inclined to the belief that the ship sunk by torpedo There mol conclusive facts however which to base definite opinion at present in view of following circumstances:
 "1-No torpedo wake
 "2-No convincing evidence that periscope
 "3No submarine appeared in spite of the fact that New York harbor is far richer prize than the freight and tank steamers sunk during the previous visit here May and June
 Information received by the navy department early today that two steamers nroute to port with 56 survivors Diego aboard taken indicate the number lives would be small if any The landing of 3i survivors pre- vousy had been reported which would account for the safety of 8 The cruiser not regarded having had than that number of aboard when she left the Portsmouth N H. navy yard for New York
 reiterated today that the military loss in the sinking of the San Diego small the being compara lively old type, having been built in 1899 However Diego the first warshp be lost since the United States entered the
 Capt H. H. Chrsy commander of the armored cruiser Diego sunk yesterday off Long Island to the parmen today his belief that the ship crpedoed spite of the absence of any positive evidence of the presence enemy submarine.
 New York, July 2O-Positve information as to the cause of the sinking of the United cruiser San Diego off Fire Island yesterday before well the loss of life, if any was lacking here early today.
 Thirty-one sailors who landed Point Woods on Long Island yesterday said torpedo had struck the warshp amdshps following which two other explosions occurred Other survivors among 300 who arrived this port tanker last night reported have said that either defense
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-20
The Weather Report

For Bridgeport and vi- cinity: Fair tonight and Sun day; somewhat warmer Sun day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-20
The Want Columns

Classified advertising in this newspaper is effectivs. no matter what you may de- sire to advertise. Try 1t oncs and see.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-20
RUSSIA'S NEEDS
ON WILSON'S
MIND
MAY BE HURRYING TO ENGLAND
TO DISCUSS PROBLEMS

London, Dec. 20-The London cor
respondent of The Manchester Guard
ian suggests that Wilson's sudden de-
termination to come to England is
due to his desire to consult the British
government concerning the Russiaa
situation before the preliminarie5 to
the peace conference.
He points to the presnce in London
of the former Premier Kerensky, for
mer Russian Foreign Minister Alilu
koIf lie also calls attention to Wis
count Miners statement Wednesday
on the Russian situation, as evident
ly intended to prepare the public for
the enyents to come"
The correspondent adds: "rhe ru-
mors Of an advanced policy against
Russia are growing daily and feeling
in labor and commercial circles have
become very tense about our next
adventure in Russia
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-20
MAY DEMAND ship
YARD EXCESS !.
COSTS |
HOG ISLAND REPORT MADE PUB
Lie AT WHITE HOUSE

Washington, Dec 20 The long
awaited report of the Department Of
Justice on the Hog Island shipbuilding
project was made public at the White
House today on wireless instructions
from President Wilson
1t says searching investigation
has disclosed no criminal liability but
recommends that a board of arbitra-
ton determine what part il any, of
the more than sixty millions the plant
cost was in excess of a reasonable me-
cessity and should be demanded Of
he contractors by the government.
In brief. the investigators report
that the facts do not justify criminal
process; that no fraud or secret proft
its has been established that the pro-
bable cost of the plant will be about,
&iXty-one millions, compared with the
original estimate of twenty-one mil.
lions and the revised estimate of TWEEN
ty-seven millions; that no clear expla.
station of this discrepancy has heen
forthcoming; that prior to February
first, last, a condition existed at g4og.
island which "superfically at least.
gould impress any one as au q. s,aniz-
ed riot and tangled mass, or stage
of chaos" and that the contractor or
agent Of the American International
Corporation, in substance, has t. ken,
the position that since this was a
war job, the cost was of minor impor-
lance.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-20
FOR RELIEF
MATURING
FAST
IDLE GERMAN TONNAGE WILL BE
USED FOR RELIEF

Paris, Dec. 20.--Plans for extending
relief TO famished Europe, which Pres
ident Wilson regards most press
ing question needing settlement are
rapidly maturing in such a way as to
secure full coopration by the Allies.
The relief plans matured since the
arrival of Herbert Hoover, Food Ad-
,ministratOr are understood to have
gone before the Supreme War Coun-
ell in London and been referred to a
committee on which England, France
and Italy are represented.
A number of exchanges have been
going on with the committee, which
are gradually tending toward an agree
ment
The use of a great deal of German
tonnage lying idle in German ports
is contemplated.