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The Washington times., 1918-10-13
TRUCKS PLAY BIG
PART IN VICTORY

How the marines went in at Cha
teau-Thierry and helped turn back the
Hun hordes early in last July is an
oft-told tale now
But how great a part the Yankee
pluck, the Yankee speed and the
Yankee ingenuity of the motor trans
port corps played in stopping inc
crown princes advance and turning
the tide OF war is a thrilling story
that is Just beginning to be revealed
by the official dispatches reaching
the files Of the War Department.
In those sombre. depressing days
uhen the Huns were showing their
way toward Paris there was an over
haul park, a sort OF hospital Tor as
abled motor cars and trucks in sore
need of repair and overhauling, some
where to the south of the Immortal
| Chauteau- -Thierry.
! On July s the hammering OF the
Huns was bringing them nearer ana
nearer Paris. The French were oeing
worn down by enemy numbers, Whlch
overwhelmed them and forced them
20 give way at several vital points-
They needed help badly and the
American soldiers were their only
hope. ,..
General Foch ordered the Yankees
in They were needed in a hurry
overhaul Park received a telephone
1 message TO have every possible truck
ready for service within three hours
There were 610 trucks in the parh
at the time. Many OF them had peer
fully repaired, but there were also
large number on which work hao no.
been started or was still in progress
The commandant did not hesitate
He nut every man to work. Otncer'
even got busy in overalls with ham
mers and wrenchcs. 80
At the end OF three hours ooO ou
OF $40 trucks were ready Tor acuoh
Most OF the trucks had no drivers
voIunteers were called for. Ofhcer
jumped at the opportunity to get Q
the front. They gladly undertook IN
work OF corporals. After them mas mas
ter mechanics and other skilIe'
workmen with the grade OF sergeant
were assigned to cars.
with an array of captains and heH
tenants on the drivers seats the %
trucks rolled out Of the park TO thei
assigned destinations.
The soldiers fairly leaped into IN
lbir vehicles. The run TO the front va
made at the highest speed OF IN
sIowest truck in the train. The
4 swept up to the firing line at tu
speed.
The Washington times., 1918-10-13
"OBJECTOR" GETS
Is YEARS LABOR

CAMP MEADE, Nd, Oct 1S.-Harry
McClave, of Shamokin. Pa, con
scientious objector." tried by court
martial, whose findings have just been
made public, was sentenced to thirty
wears at hard labor at Fort Leaven-
worth. Kans, by the court, but the
reviewing authority has reduced the
sentence to ffteen years.
To assist McClaye, It was decided
that he should work in the quarter
master corps, but the Pennsylvanla
man felt that his conscientious
scrupIes would not even permit OF
this, and he declined. Other oojeetors
are to be arraigned here for similar
acts Of indiscretion, and Il Is pre-,
sumed that a like punishment VIII
be meted out to them.
The Washington times., 1918-10-13
US. TAKES RANCOATS

NEW YORK, Oct. 13.-The follow
ing telegram has been sent to every
procurement depot quartermaster IT
the United States by authority OF the
acting quartermaster general:
you are Instructed to continue tn'
purchase Of all spot delivery raincoats
suitable for soldiers from manufaetur
,rs and wholesale stocks. INSTRUCT
all manufacturers and wholesalers .'
At once cease delivering any raineoat'
20 their civilian trade until you cai
survey their stocks. ~
This order is effective As 0i "
tcber l2."
The Washington times., 1918-10-13
MEETING CANCELLED.

wIIIIAMsPoRT. Pa. Oct. D-Be-
cause Of the influenza epidemic IN
Pennsylvania. the annual meeung OF
the National Board OF Womens home
Missionary Society, which was 70 DC
bsId On willIamsport this week. has
bSen Cancelled by the national president,
Mrs. Thirkeld, wife OF Bishop W. p
Thirkeld.
The Washington times., 1918-10-13

is set out without guarantees, 1t has
absolutely no value. 1t is not only
fine words and promises that can get
the German draft on future to pc
accepted. Unless 1t is indorsed py
the other powers 1t VIII nave no
value in the world AS TO the
man democrats confidence, It will be
obtained under no other conditions.
The Washington times., 1918-10-13
50 CTS. WEEK TO RUN HOUSE

CHICAGO. Oct. 12-Sometimes II
was as much as 80 cents a week ne
allowed her to run the house on but
usually it was a quarter. No won
der, said Mrs. Lulu Gambler In her
divorce suit filed here against De-
tective Sergeant Ludwig Gambler, he
has property worth $4,000.
The Washington times., 1918-10-13

"The long fight for pension legisia-
tion for Government employees Is al
most won"
This was the assertion today OF
conEressman Reating, Of Colorado
who has charge in the House OF the
bill for a pension and retirement
svstem for Government employees In
the classified service
Mr.. KeatIng believes the bill now
pending. which was presented oy nlIn
in the House and by Senator NICKEL
lar in the Senate, will become Ia"
at this session Of Congress.
Looks For Passage.
81 look to see the Senate pass the
bill within a few days" said MI
Keating. "'I expect to see it taken
I'd after that by the House and pass
ed soon after election. have no
doubt it has a majority In the
Congressman Keating and Senator
McKellar will hold conference
Monday with the President on the
bill The purpose will be to explain
details OF the measure to the Presi-
dent and to secure his endorsement
OF the details, as well as his support
in Fastening the bill to enactment.
The President some time ago, told
Mr.. Keating and Senator Mckellai
that he approved the bill in general
way, This was before details were
fully worked out. Now that they haV'
been worked out, the President VIII o.
made acquainted with them.
President Approves.
The President is understood to tak'
the view that pension and retiremen
legislation is advisable both because
II is Just to the employees themselye
and because OF the increased efhci
The Washington times., 1918-10-13

Cross indicate that 90 per cent Of
these are tubercuiar. Their plight
with the inability of Russia to carr
for uhem properly because OF tne
chaotic eonditlons IN that eoun ~
was largely responsl0le for the SD
ing OF the expedition, which istt
August 2s.
The Washington times., 1918-10-13
PREDICTS VICTORY
IN PENSION FIGHT

ency which will result in the Govern
ment service. As Is well known, the
heads of departments generally ap-
prove the proposed legislation.
so far as ! can see now, there Is
no reason why the measure should
not soon be a law" Mr.. Reating said.
ut Is under consideration by the
House Interstate Commerce Commit
tee. That committee will report II In
the near future, though lack OF
quorum may prevent a report before
election. Chairman Sims Is favorable
to II.
rress to pass at this time is con-
seryative one. It does not go as far
as maay would like TO see II 60, but It
Is acceptable to the employees because
II IA looked on as the first step in the
right direction. Under II the Govern
ment will be under no expense Tor
payment OF the pensions for ten
wears. do not believe there Is
great corporation in the country that
does not have a system which,is more
liberal toward employees than the one
which will be established under this
bill. While that Is true, as have
said, the bill Is acceptable. because II
Is looked on as . beginning in the
right direction.
VIII Add Efficiency.
81 believe it will add much to the
efficiency Of the service in the Gov
etntne ut departments. Senator Nc
Kellar is to be commended for having
done good work upon 1t"
The House Interstate Commerce
Committee had q hearing on the Dill
some days ago. At the close OF thai
kearing, Chairman Sims took occa
sion to express himself in favor OF the
proposed legislation. 1t is understood
| a majority OF the committee is favor
able to the measure and that a repor'
sanctioning 1t is assured.
Congress. in the opinion OF a mum
Der of the Supporters Of the proposes
legislation, might not be willing Z
pass the bill at this time, involving
as IL does payment OF pensions II
was to add now to the burdens OF tn
| Treasury. But the fact that Tor IN
present the pension fund VIII D.
| raised by contributions puts a diner
TENT aspect on the matter.
The Washington times., 1918-10-13
CALLS GERMANY'S
WORD WORTHLESS

The allies are .exhorted to exact
specific and rigorous guarantees from
Germany by the author of Il Accuse
and "The Crime,7 two books which
have attracted much attention by the
writer's treatment Of the war.
The author, himself a German DEM
ocrat, is quoted at length by q cor
respondent of the Petit Parisien' ae-
cordinE to q dispatch yesterday TO
the French embassy. This is wha1
he says:
"The violation OF Belgian neutrality,
Acknowledged by BethmRnn Hollweg
and lately by Hertling, and the odious
accusations against Belgium that she
failed in her duty as a neutral are the
things which weigh terribly on Ger
many. As success did not cover her
crimes. the Germans have lost the con-
ndence Of the world
ObstaeIe to Peace.
'It appears to me, though, as an in
surmountabIe obstacle to peace There
Is perhaps one way OF removing this
obstacle-the humble and sincere con-
fession OF our fauIts-an act Of con-
triton with no mental reservations.
But none of the authorities have ever
had the least comprehension OF this
duty.
Germany a harmless victim, Ger
many falsely accused, Germany on
whom war was imposed, Germany
fighting for her existence-this is all
they have talked about, and kept re-
peating."
The German writer then mentions
all the crimes OF imperiaIistic Ger
many, and warns the Allies Of her
maneuvres. He further says:
How could any one trust such vii
lains, coming with a white flag to
say to those they have attacked, to
those who have suffered violence at
their hands, Trust us, let US be
friendsT"
Not Easily Restored
NO" he concludes, confidence Is
not so easily restored. 1t cannot be
artificially preserved. II does NOT
really exist unless It Is spontaneous
Masters OF Germany, you have
murdered confidence. The German
signature no longer has any value
Set at the end Of a document regard
ing the reconciliation OF nations, tha
The Washington times., 1918-10-13
TALYS FLYERS ACTIVE

ROME, Oct l3,-Partieulariy 10
tense aerial Fighting on the Asssso
Plateau on Friday is reported by the
Italian war office
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-12

father and son, whom the food adj
ministration deprived OF licenses and
put. out of business for sugar profteer-
ing, have been put On the local market
and absorbed by other wholesalers.
In New Haven, some Of the retailers
have protested against the new regu-
latons, which have now been eased by
the addition of potatoes to the list of
approved substitutes-four pounds of
potatoes to one pound of wheat. New
Haven, like other cities, is awaiting
the improvement in transportation
which will bring in the substitutes,
such as rice, rolled oats, white and
yellow corn meal and barley.
Br1dgeport's flour buying has been
reduced materially, according to AS
sistant Federal Food Administrator D.
Fairchild Wheeler and although sub
stitutes there as elsewhere are not
plentiful, the absence of any protests
and the slackening in the retail flour
trade indicate that people have flour
on hand and are using it.
At any rate here again, the food
administration is beginning to "save
the wheat" Potato growers in north
ern Fairfield county and in Litchf1eld
county are finding a market for their
potato holdings in Bridgeport and
other Fairfield county cities, especial
ly since potatoes have been added to
the wheat substitutes. Both flour an6
substitutes are short in Waterbury and
the temporary rule On potatoes was
timely. Some Waterbury consumers
have secured FULL barrels of flour moi
realizing the January 18th rulings
were retroactive.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-12
FLOUR BOARDING
QUICKLY Halted
BY BOARD RULES
Supplies Are Recovered
From Dealers Who Violat-
ed Food Laws.
BRIDGEPORT SAVES
WHEAT, is REPORT
Flour Sales Here Cut Mater
tally, Local Administra-
tor Asserts.

Hartford, Feb. 12.-Reports gath
cred by the Federal Food Administra-
ton from various sections of Connec-
ticut and made public today indicate
that the movement of wheat flour,
which has been rather scarce because
of transportation difficulties, has al
most stopped since last weeks rulings
on the purchase of wheat.
In Hartford and some other cities in
Connecticut, the sale of flour has prac-
tically ceased and the food admins
tration officials today expressed their
satisfaction at the speedy accomplish
ment Of their chief design in limiting
the sales of flour, which was the con-
servation of wheat for shipment
abroad.
AS in other places, Hartford is
known to have boarded flour and the
food ADMINISTRATION inspectors have at
various times uncovered stocks of
from two to five barrels held in small
| private families which we're ignorant
of the boarding penalties of the Food
| Control Act of August 10, 1917. APP
parently these stocks of flour are now
| being brought out and used because
the food administration has not heard
any serious complaints or any in
stances of want or hardship from peo-
pie who felt they must have flour
without also taking an equal amount
| of substitutes. The food administra-
ton officials think they see the new
regulations working two ways at once
smoking out the hoarders and also
saving the previous wheat.
In New Haven, where attempts at
flour boarding were common until the
Italians were shown that their unpa-
| triotic and illegal action was sure tt
work serious hardship on their fight.
ing countrymen in Italy, there has
been a fair amount of flour and sub
stitutes available, one reason being
that the stocks held by the Swirskys
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-12
TRACE DISEASE
TO CONSTIPATION

One Of the points on which diff
ferent schools of medicine practi-
caIly agree is, that about $3.50 of
all human disease is directly trace
able to intestinal pIrtrefaction of
stomach waste due to inactivity of
the bowels, or constipation. The
eliminative process is an essential
factor in digestion and on it's proper
functioning depends the welfare of
the entire system
Constipation is a condition that
should never be neglected. AS soon
as the bowels evidence the slight
est disposition to slow up, mild
laxative should be taken. The
combination of simple laxative
herbs with pepsin, known as DR..
Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin and sold
in drug stores for SO cents bottle,
is highly recommended as a correc-
tive, acting gently, IN an easy, nat
ural way, without gripping or other
pain or discomfort. A trial bottle
of this excellent family remedy can
be obtained, free of charge, by writ
ing to DR.. W. B. Caldwell, ass
Washington ST., Monticello, Illinois.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-12
STRANSKY And
YOLANDO NERO
PLEASE HEARERS

The music lovers of Bridgeport
who attended the concert of the Phil
harmonic Society of New York, Josef
Stansky conducting, were favored
with rare treat and exceedingly for
tunate in that both Mr.. Stansky and
the pianist, Nine. Nero, appeared
under trying circumstances, Nj
Stansky having a bandaged swollen
jaw and Nine. Nero with a nerve
racking cough. Appearing under
such conditions reflects great merit.
1t would be difficult to determine
which number the audience liked
most, all numbers being enthusiast
ically received.
Nine. Mero's rendition Of LISTS
Hungarian Fantasia was splendid,
showing an equal understanding of
technique and expression.
Too much cannot be said of Josef
Shausky's conducting. 1t was mas
terly and showed discriminating taste
in the selecting of such a wide variety
of themes.
The audience was large and appre-
ciative and it might be said that not
a seat should have been vacant, as
Bridgeport none too often is allowed
to hear a symphony orchestra of this
character. The program was as fol
lows:
Dvorak-Symphony No. 5, in f
Minor, Op. 95, 1.-THE. New World:
Adagio; Allegro motto. II. Largo. III
Scherzo, Motto vivace. ". Finale, AL
legro con fuoco.
Liszt-Hungarian Fantasia, fol
piano and orchestra-Yo landa Nero
Intermission-
ebussy-Pre1ude, 'IApres- mid
dun Faune."
Rimsky- Korsakoff-Overture, "Rus.
sian Easter"
Bizet-Suite No. 1, 'LArlesienne"
I. Prelude, II. Minuetto. III. Ada.
ghetto. v. Carlton.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and varia-
lions, OPP. SIS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-12
USE TRUCKS TO
MOVE SUPPLIES

Buffalo, Feb. 12.-Sixty- three motor
trucks in charge of army engineers
and carrying war supplies left here
today for New York. Further deve1-
opments of motor truck transporta-
ton of army supplies to the seaboard
will depend on the success of the trip.
Weather conditions were rnfavor-
able, many of the country roads being
flooded as a result of a two-day thaw.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-12
of Finance

this prospect. The fuel situation is
not showing any important improve
ment Notwithstanding the enforced in
oustrlal holidays, and advices from
pittsburgh do not seem to be very
encouraging as to important relief be-
fore the spring floods come. On de-
clines in the market it would seem
to be part of the wisdom to beaR in
mind that the end of the war is near
er and purchases should be made with
thoughts of peace a controlling FAC
tor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-12
PARTY LEADERS
TO MEET WILSON

Washington, Feb. 12.-President Will
son will begin a series of conferences
tomorrow with congressional leaders,
both Republicans and Democrats, on
all phases of war legislation.
The presidents move is regarded as
the first step toward taking members
of both parties into his confidence and
toward calling the Republicans &C
lively into the war councils.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-12
HOG KILLS WILDCAT.

Chambersburg, Pa. Feb. 12-Over
at Horse Valley, a snowbound region,
where wild animals are desperate
from hunger "a wildcat at night tried
to carry off one of eight sucking pigs
in Charley Mackey's sty. Mother
Hog fought the wild beast so fur
iously that she killed it but her res
cued piggy died later. a victim of the
wildcats teeth.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-12
u, S. FRETGHTER.
STILL AGROUND

An Atlantic Port, Feb. 12.-Except
that the ship was still aground, army
officers here said they had received
no word regarding the converted
freight transport which went ashore
yesterday on the coast. Tugs sent to
her assistance last night were ex-
pected to reach the vessel today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-12

AUCTION SALE, Sat
urday, Feb. 10th, beginning 10
O'Clock. Furniture, furnishings and
effects. Estate of Lucy A. S. Cowd,
deceased, at her late residence, 3043
Main St., near St. Vincent's hospital.
Parlor, living room, dining room.
bed room. attic anad kitchen furni-
ture. carpets, linoleum. bedding,
feather bed, curtains, pictures, ice
box, combination range, invalids
chair, antiques, mahogany bureaus,
French ornamental mantle clock,
vases, Scion bric-a-brac, etc. Nor
ris B. Beardsley, executor. Daniel P.
Keane, auctioneer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-12
TWO KILLED WHEN
SHED COLLAPSES

Amsterdam, N. Y, Feb. 1.-Two
men were killed and a number of
others were injured here last night
when a shed they were tearing down
to use for fuel, collapsed under the
weight of snow on the roof and buried
them in the ruins.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-12
DISABLED SHIP is PICKED UP

A government steamship sent word
by wireless to an American port yes
terday that she had in tow and was
coming west with a steamship, ma
tionality not given, that she picked
up far out at sea with propeller shaft
broken.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-12
WILL REAPPOINT
MAI. GEN. BARNETT

Washington, Feb. 12.-Major Gen.
Barnett, commander of the marine
corps, whose term is about to expire,
will be reappointed, Secretary Daniels
announced today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-12
LIMIT RIVERS AND
HARBORS' OUTLAY

Washington, Feb. 12-The House
Rivers and Harbors committee decid-
ed yesterday not to include in the ap-
preparation bill any new projects ex-
cept those for prosecution of the war.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-12

1 SALES REPRESENTATIVE-A
large established manufacturer, ma
tional advertiser, needs a RESPONSE
BILE energetic man to represent them
in this territory. Give bank or bus
mess references, selling experience
If any. E. G. Powers, $50 Fourth
Ave, New York City.
BIZ" tf246
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-12
TODAY'S WANTS

AT MASONIC HALL, Broad Street,
Thursday, Feb. IA, the First Spirit
ualist church will present Rev.
Henri Sentneir, Boston's wonderful
message bearer and ballot reader,
the event of Che season. Admis-
sion Csc. B II VI
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-12
175 MOTOR CARS
BURNED IN GARAGE

REGISTER, Feb. 12-Fire in the gar
age and salesroom of the Electric
Car Sales and Service Co. here yester-
day destroyed or damaged IT'S auto
mobiles, entailing a loss Of more than
500 900.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-12
AUGUST A. GABRIELSON,
EDIIA CARLOTTA GABRIELSON.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.,
STTpEyRTOR C0TRT

SUPERIOR COURT.
Bridgeport, Feb. 9, A. D., 1918.
Upon the complaint of the said Au-
gust A. Gabrielson praying, for rea-
sons therein set forth, for divorce
returnabIe to the Superior Court in
and for Fairfield County, on the first
Tuesday of March, 1918.
1t appearing to and being found by
the subscribing authority that Edla
Carlotta Gabrielson the said defendant
is absent from this state ana gone to
parts unknown
Therefore Ordered, that notice OF
the tendency of said complaint be Civ
en- by publishing this order in the
Bridgeport Times, a newspaper print
ed in said Bridgeport three times sue
cessively, commencing on or before
the 21st day of February. A D., 1918.
VIM r. HAVLAND,
Clerk of the Superior Court for Fair
field County. B IL IS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-12
HOOVER URGES
FOOD CONTROL Bill.

Washington, Feb. 12-Food Admin
istrator Hoover urged on the House
agriculture committee in executive
session yesterday the necessity for
the passage of the food control bill
INTRODUCED several weeks ago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-12
THE CONNECTICUT
NATIONAL BANK
OF
BRIDGEPORT
Cor. Main and Wall Streets
DANIEL MARTHA
VS..
ANNA KERCSI MARTHA.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.,
SUPERIOR COURT.
Bridgeport, Feb. 8, A D., 1918.
Upon the complaint of the said
Daniel Martha, praying, for reasons
therein set forth, for a divorce and
custody of the minor children, Helen,
Girella and F'elex, now pending before
this court, having been returned there
to, on the first Tuesday of November,
1917.
1t appearing to and being found by
this court that Anna Kercsi Martha,
the said defendant is absent from this
State and gone to parts unknown
and that notice of the tendency of the
complaint was given as required by
order of notice heretofore issued, and
now the plaintiff asks for a further
order of notice in the premises.
Therefore Ordered, that notice of
the tendency of said complaint be
given by publishing this order in the
Bridgeport Evening Times, a newspa-
per printed in Bridgeport, two times
successfully, commencing on or be-
fore the 18th day of February, A D.,
1918.
By the Court,
VIM. T. HAVILAND,
i Clerk of the Superior Court for Fair
field County. B IL b*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-12
MANN BACK IN SEAT IN HOUSE

Washington, Feb. 12-Back from
months of special treatment at a hos
pital, Republican Leader Mann has
resumed his seat in the House of Rep
resentatives.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-12

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