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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
TO HEAR THE RENT CASES
 ALREADY BEGUN

It was stated by Superintendent Angus P. Thorne of the Charities De- partment this morning that the rent cases he had on hand are being com pleted by Attorney William Burton and they expect before very long to have cleared up all the work under taken before the Rent Commission was appointed. MT. Thorne said that he would not be able to hear any more of the complaints, as his depart ment had only taken up the matter because there did not seem to be any one else to do so.
 Now that the Commission, consist ing of Judge Banks, John J. O'Neil and William Burnham had been ap- pointed, they had the authority to hear and act on all cases. Mn Bur ton had attended the meeting of the Commission held in Judge Banks of flee, First National Bank building, and had given the members all the 11- formation he had gathered concern ing the situation here.
 Judge Banks, chairman of the Commission, could not be reached to- day, having gone to Hartford on business.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31

been continuous battle during the last two days, with the Germans launching repeated counter attacks against the Allied lines: They have all failed and the Allies have gained important ground at vital points. Immediately south of Seissons and west of Rheims the German lines are strongly held, but enemy efforts to improve his position in the latter re- zion have broken down. There seems to be little doubt that 1 the Germans will retreat to the Vesle river as soon as possible, any possi- bility of making stand north of the Ourcq being seemingly gone.
 Against the new wBritish positions at Morris, in the Lys salient, where the Germans were driven back by a surprise on Tuesday, there has been heavy bombardment.
 Gen. Von Eichhorn, the German dictator in Ukraine, has been assas- sinated in Kiev. It is said that the situation in the new republic Is crit Ical. and that many arrests have been made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
USES PARACHUTE |. IN SAFETY FALL FROM AEROPLANE
French Aviator Carries Out First Experiment With
 Moving Machine.

With the American Army in France, Tuesday, July 30.---By The Associat- ed Press. .)---Capt. Sarret. a French aviator, has carried out the first ex- pertinent on record of falling from a moving aeroplane with parachute He dropped 800 yards with an um- brella 12 yards in diameter and land ed safely. te --- Ans
 He occupied and fell from the ob- servers position. but similar experi- nents for the pilot will be undertaken soon. Fiji
 Although Capt. sarret's trial was made at a height of 800 yards, it is declared that there Is no obstacle to jumping a greater distance, since the parachute has an even better chance to open. When successful the em- ployment Of parachutes will save the lives of many avtators. Airmen will De able to leave their flaming ma chimes and will not meet death as did Major Raoul Lufbery~ on May 19.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
Casagrande Hurt
 In Auto Mishap

David Casagrande, "A, of 2s2 Nich- ols avenue, Stratford. had a. narrow escape from death this morning when an autohomile in which he was rid ing skidded and turned completely over against a telegraph pole in Bar mum avenue near Trench street as he was going to work. He was treated by Dr. J. A. Maxwell of the Emer- gency Hospital who found he was suffering from bruised right shoul- der and 1aceration of the scalp. His condition was too serious to have him taken home so the surgeon or dered him taken to the Bridgeport hospital, where it is reported that he is resting comfortably.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
DIED.

NEYLAN-In stratford, July 30, 1918, John Neylan.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 1417 Stratford avenue, on Thursday, August l, at s:30 a. n., and from St. James church at o'clock.
 Burial in St. MichaePs cemetery Automobile cortege. PSO b"p HAYES-In this city, Tuesday, July 30, 1918, Simon w, son of Benedict l and Rose Weldon Hayes, aged 1 year, month, II days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of the parents, No. 194 Beechmont avenue, On Thursday, August 1, at 2:SO pm. Burial in St. Michaers cemetery.
 a$p HAVEES-In this city, July 30, 1918, George o. Havens aged S6 years, 8 months. 24 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No 252 William St, on Friday, Aug. ?, at 8 D. m.
 Interment at Mt. Grove cemetery Automobile cortege. PSI b~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
SOLDIERS MUST NOT
 TAKE COLD ABROAD

Washington, July 31-Officers, en- listed men, and civilians attached to the army are prohibited in a War De- partment order today from taking gold with them when leaving for foreign service. Attention is called to the fact that this is violation of the embargo against gold expor,s s, and the suggestion is made that the men secure service checks or trav- elers checks and letters of credit be- fore leaving the United States.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
Girls nice blue skirt=S5.

Greatest service skirts that ever girls could ask blue serge.
 How long they do withstand wear; even the wear gi7 CT by girls of super-activty How nicely they hold their graceful hang and shape How we'll they look: fitted for wear at many many times and places
 Two special sorts in styles that are correct and at tractive.
 Pleated model hung on waist, sizes from to A. Belthung model with gathered sides and double box pleat both back and front, sizes 10 12 and 14 lengths 26 28 and 30. GE
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
TOLD NARROWING
 STORY TO POLICE

Emma Smith, 72 years of age, who claims 100 Henry street as her home, appealed to Dr. J. A. Maxwell of the Emergency hospital today for treat ment and said she had been thrown out on the street by her daughter in law. She also said she was weak from hunger and that her daughter-in-law had treated her in manner that en- dangered her life
 pr. Maxwell ordered the woman taken to Hillside Home for proper care and treatment. Later in the day her daughter-in-Iaw appeared and begged to be allowed to take the old lady home, explaining she did not put her out of the house and that it was pure imagination on the part of Mrs. Smith when she made the statements reported to the officials
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
GARD OF THANKS

tend our sincere thanks to our many friends and neighbors who manifested 80 much sympathy in the loss of our beloved wife and mother, Maria Swer- desky, and to the many friends who sent beautiful floral tokens in her memory, and especially do we wish to thank No 6 Engine Co. and to all who in any way helped to lessen the burden of sorrow in our sad bereave- Inent.
 Mfr. Emeriek Swerdesky,
 Mrs. Joseph Hickey and Family,
 Mrs. James Monahan and Family,
 Mrs. Harry Barter and Family,
 Mfr. Henry SwerdcsAly and Family,
 Dir. Richard Swerdesky and Family
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
CBy The Associated Press.)

In spite of the tremendous efforts put forth by the Germans to check the relentless pressure of the Allies north of the Ourcq river, today finds the German positions there in grave danger. French, British and Ameri can troops, fighting their way for ward to the east of Fere en Tarde- nois. have driven a wedge into the enemys line and seem to be in a po- sition to compel a hurried retreat from Roncheres and St, Gemme, at the extreme bottom of the salient be- tween Soissons and Rheims.
 The Allied line today runs south from Soissons to Grand RoSOy and then 1t begins to turn to the east It passes just north of Fere en Tarde- nois and continues to the apex of the wedge at the village of Nesles, where it turns sharply south toward Ron chores. The Allies advance in this region seems to have placed them in a dominating position.
 All around the salient there has
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
BELL MAY SUCCEED MANN WHO RETIRES

Washington, D. C., July 31.---Hav- ing reached the age of 64, Brig. Gen. William A. Mann, U. s. A., com manding the eastern department, with headquarters at Governors Island, N. Y. and former commander of the 42d or Rainbow division, was transferred today to the retired list.
 It is believed that Major Gen. J. Franklin Bell, now in command of Camp Upton, will succeed him. Gen. Bell formerly was at the head of the eastern department.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
EHRET RETURNING 7 TO GET PROPERTY
 CUSTODIAN HOLDS

Washington, July S1-George Ehret. a brewer of New York, whose estate, estimated to be valued at s4o,0OO,Oo0, recently was taken over by Alien Property Custodian Palmer, was re- ported today to be returning from
 Germany to institute proceedings for recovery of the property. The case is analogous to that of Mrs. Adolphus Busch, the widow of the St. Louis multf-mfllionaire brewer who now is seeking recovery of her estate, which was seized while she was in Germany.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
Books to bring much enjoyment.

Pack one OF two stories in your vacation baggage If you not yet going vacation, here is enjoy ment for early evening and the shaded porch. good book is always good company-and these are books by folks whose writing have found much favor- GoodO Anna Her Husban Martin A on the NIarne- His Unknown Nife-Lous Circuit ders David H. Manse- Madness -AnnaA lice Rinrock Secret O Country-Grace Miller White We'll printed and well bound 65c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
JAPANESE SHIP
 AGROUND, BEARS
 MILLIONS CARGO

A Pacific Port, July S1-Surround- ed with water and the fore part of ed with water and thief ore part of her deck almost level with the sea, the Osaka Shoshen Kaisha steamer Canada which went aground yester- day presented difficult task today for the salvage steamers that are standing by, according to wireless messages received here.
 One hundred severty-stx passeng CTS and many parcels of mall were te ken aboard the steamer Galiano last night to be landed in iIeah bay, bat the crew remained aboard th, Can ada, as the weather in the vicinity was moderate.
 The Canada, 3,54S tons net, was re- turning from Yokahoma and Kobe with a cargo estimated to be worth $4,000,00O.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31

Washington, July S1-Provost Mar shal General Crowder today called on 2s states for 5.5S6 grammar school graduates of draft age qualified for general military service to take ceurs- es of training at colleges over the country. The men may volunteer u11- til August 6 and after that time any deficiency will be made up. They are ordered to entrain August Is.
 State quotas include:
 Delaware. 50; Maryland, 2so; New Jersey. 2o6; Pennsylvania, AZ; Rhode Island, 15e.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
MEXICO NiODIFIES OIL TAX.

Mexico, July 31-All decrees per taining to oil land leases from Feb ruary 19 to that of July 8, inclusive, will be published by the Mexican gov ernment on August l. These, with the notifications agreed upon at a cabinet meeting held July 27, will constitute the new oil lands law. The law will become effective on publica- ton.
 Modification of the decree of Feb ruary 19, imposing heavier taxes on the holders of oil lands leases, were agreed upon by the government on July 27, after negotiations had been carried on with Nelson Rhoades, Jr.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
ENLIST IN ARMY.

Two men enlisted in the army at the local recruiting station on Fair field avenue this morning. They are Frank G. Bunnell, aged 3G, a river man of 926 East Main street, who en- tered the Engineer Corps, general as- signment, and George Warreck, age IS, of 34S Lafayette street. Warreck is student at the local High school and is at present employed as a play ground director. He entered the cav airy
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
WEST POINT COMNIANDANT
 TO REVIEW Y. M. c. A. MEN

New York, July 31-Seven hundred Y. M. c. A. secretaries soon to leave for service with the American expedi- tionary force will be reviewed by the commandant of the United States Military Academy of West Point to- morrow. Lieut.-Col. George W. Bur leigh of the Ninth Coast Artillery, who has regularly drilled Y. M. c. A. men for overseas work, will have charge of the delegation.
 The secretaries are all over draft age, some more than fifty years old. They will board a steamer at the foot of West Forty-second street at a. m. and return at o'clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
GERMANS COUNT
 TO KEEP FROM
 TELLING SECRETS
By The Associated Press.) )

With the American Army on the Aisne-Marne Front, July 30.---Brought to an American dressing station on the banks of the Ourcq a wounded German captain kept repeating "one, two, three" monotonously, but with an earnestness indicative of his con- centration. An inquiry to nurse elicited this explanations:
 "Oh, all those German officers do that"
 You see," said the nurse, who was administering ether preliminary to an operation upon the German officer, ''an average person talks when under the anaesthetic. It is like talking in your sleep. The Germans know this and every officer we get goes under the ether while counting. The result Is that instead of talking and giving information they keep right on count Ing"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
THREE FOR THE NAVY

Three young men were sent away by the local navy recruiting station to Newport, R. l., this morning They are Kenneth S. Porter, age 1s, of the Y. M. c. A., Earl E. Wilson, age 19, of 370 Hawley avenue, and Leonard Duesnbery, age 21, of 30 Whiting street. The first two named enlisted as apprentice seamen while Duesen- bery entered as a mess attendant.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
MERCER GETS PROMOTION.

Major W. A. Mercer, recruiting off, cer commanding the recruiting dis trict. has been promoted to the rank of colonel. He has been in active service for 40 years and was one of the first men to be appointed to the regular army from the national guard He has been stationed in all parts of the country.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
Big coverall aprOns=-$l.75

Bungalow or coverall aprons-to save great amount of wear ones other attire and to danger of harm to finer gowns while busy about the home. Cover ones dress from neck to hem, slip them on when preparing lunch evening smack" Do you know; some clever women are using them morning homework dresses
 Staunch percale, good stripes, light and medium and dark in effect trimmed at neck and sleeves with cham bray S11os
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
CZECHS CAPTURE
 RAILROAD BRIDGE

London, July S1.---The capture by the Czecho-S1ovaks in a surprise at tack, of large railroad bridge at Syzram, in the Volga region, is re- ported in a Moscow dispatch trans mitted by the Central News corre- spondent in Amsterdam.
 This capture, the message says, se- cures to the Czecho-S -Slovaks in this region communication with Siberia
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
MANY RESERVISTS
 WANTED BY NAVY

Washington, July 31-Orders have calling into active service thousands of reservists for duty on ships con- st1ucted under the shipping board and navy building programs. The ex- act number of men transferred to the active duty list was not announc- ed, but 1t was said today that every man for whom space existed in the training camps has been summoned.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
HUNS PREPARE
 DEFEAT REPORTS

Washington, July S1.-OfficiaI dis patches today from France say the German high command has caused to be published in the newspapers throughout Germany an official state ment preparing the people to accept the defeat in the second battle of the Marne but renewing the promise of 6 decisive blow against the Anglo French front.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
Sweet little coats for babies.

Ought to have said capes too For there are delight full little white capes to make babies look doubly win some Like the coats they finished with pretty embroid able skill.
 White popln or cashmere or merose, lined with white- s to $8
 Secon floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
FEDERAL WIRE CONTROL
 IN EFFECT TONIGHT

New York.July s1-Tonight at mid night all the telegraph and telephone systems in the United States will be taken over by the government and put under the direction of Albert S. Burleson, Postmaster General, for the period of the war. Marine cable and radio systems will not be affected for the present. on account of the ques- tions of foeign ownership involved,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
30 GERMANS DEAD
 IN RAIL COLLISION

Lon lon, July 81.---A collision be- tween two German railroad trains maused 8 gas explosion which re- suited in the death of 30 persons, says an Exchange Telegraph Co. dispatch from Copenhagen. The accident oc- cured between ScheidmusI and Land berg
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
MOTOR SQUAD HEADQUARTERS

A room is being fitted up in the First National Bank building for the accommodation of the Motor Squad of Minute Women. Up to the present it has been necessary to use the rooms of the War Bureau, but the new ar engagement will be a great help to the Motor Squad.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
BRITISH LOSSES
 LESS THIS MONTH

London, July 31.-British casualties reported during July totalled 67 ,291. This compares with total casualties reported in June of Al, ,147. The losses for July are divided as follows:
 Killed or died of wounds Officers, 521: men, S,474.
 Wounded or missing-Officers, l. 537; men, 56,759.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
LIEUT.. IlAWLER CITED.

James Lawier of this city has re- ceived word that his brother, Lieut.. Daniel Lawler, formerly of this city, but now serving in the 102d Ambu- lance corps, has been cited for dis tinguished service. Lieutenant Law Ter was reported slightly wounded a short time ago. ,.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
HOWLAND'S
The Weather-Rain tonight; Thurs day partly cloudy.

Whenever it is necessary for any good reason, to turn article for exchange refund credit that turn must be made within days of the time the article is bought and received
 This is the rule established by direction of the War mdusres Board at Washington It replaces the previous day rule It applies to all without exception and is forced in with the other patriotic merchants of the country
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
BELGIAN DOWNS SIX BALLOONS

Washington, July S1.-Activity on the Belgian front south of the Yser and the destruction of six balloons by sub-Lieut. Coppens were reported in he weekly review of Belgian opera tions received today by the Belgian legation here.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

Ehret went to Germany before the United States entered the war, be- cause of declining health, his friends say. His property was seized blythe government on the ground of his Ger
 man residence, as residence and not citizenship is the determining factor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
HELD FOR FEDERAL OFFICERS

Samuel Lasko, S4, of Hartford, ar rested last night by Patro1men Mo Namara and Callahan for procuring drink for two sailors on Water street, was before the city court today and he was held for the federal authorf- ties by Judge Bartlett
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
RUSSELL ATTENDS MEETING.

Meigs Russell, of the Chamber of Commerce, is attending a meeting in Hartford today of the Public Utilities Commission, which is to discuss the increased freight rate asked by the Connecticut Company. The increase was asked for before and was refused.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
SIMON HAYES.

Simon w, son of Benedict and Rose Weldon Hayes died at the home oi his parents, 1s4 Beeehmont avenue last evening. Besides his parents he is survived by three brothers and one sister. e Tz5 assi
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
14,5eo HUNS PRISONERS.

London, July S1-Sinee March 21 of this year the British have taken 14,- 500 prisoners on the western front.
 James Ian MacPherson, parliamentary secretary te the war office, informed thu House Of Commons today. -1. y.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
OBITUARY
MAMIE l.. SAUNDERS.

The funeral of Mamie L. Saunders was held this afternoon from her late home, 121 Bronx avenue. Rev. Her bert Brown conducted the services, and interment was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
DENIES PEACE PLEA RUMoR,

London, July s1-speaking in the House of Commons today, Arthur J. Balfour the British Foreign Sire tary, said no enemy government had garding negotiations for peac.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31

Washington July 3Repulse of enemy counter attacks on the line of the Ourcq after fighting and improvement of the American positions there reported in Gen. Pershng communque for yesterday received today at the depart ment
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
TO DEVELOP PLATINUM MINES

Panama, July 31.-A powerful dredge intended for placer mining for platinum in the San Juan river, in the Department of Cauca, Colombio, has arrived here An American syndicate is engaged in developing the deposits discovered, which are reported as of medium richness and quite extensive.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31

The harvest of wheat and cats is in full swing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-31
FOUR ATTACKS BY FOE REPULS LSED
 BY FRENCH TO EAST OF OULCHY
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TIMES WANT ADS BRING RESULTS
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-19

arrangement, making payment fo,
same run over period of twenty
years. with interest added. Council
also authorized settlement of past
assessments due by association with
out penalty as these were held I'M
pending this adjustment.
Mayor reported that he had obtain
cd copy Of the late ordinance pass-
ed by the City of Columbia against
vagrancy and recommended that our
laws on the subject be amended bv
the incorporation of certain features
contained in this ordinance giving the
police wider powers. He was asked
to prepare an ordinance in conform
ity with his recommendation and sub
NIT.
Council made further examination
IF license applications for the year
taking exception to returns in sever.
al instances.
Council then adjourned.