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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-12
WILSON FIGHTS
CONGRESS- FOES
outspoken in Opposing Re:
election of Men Antagon-
istic to His War Policies.

Washington, Aug. 12-President
Wilson has assumed an outspoken at
titude in opposing the election of
members of Congress who have
fought Administration policies in the
conduct of the war. In the last few
weeks he has taken an active part
in the primary fights of both Senators
and members of the House who have
been especially active in aligning
themselves as obstructionists.
His most recent move in this re-
spect was a letter which he wrote
urging Georgians to support W, J,
Harris, former member of the F4d-
eral Trade Comm ission, for the United
States Senate against Senator Hard
wick. He also wrote a letter oppos-
ing the primary fight of Senator Var
daman of Mississippi. These letters
are taken as indications that the
President intends to exert every of
fort to defeat anti-Administratio
members of Congress for re-n0mina-
ton or reelection.
The President, while opposing Var
daman and Hardwick, has come out
in support of the candidacy of Sen
ators who have stood with him. He
recently wrote a letter urging that
Senator James Hamilton Lewis of IL
linois, one of the most stalwart Ad-
ministratiOn supporters, to make the
race for reelection, this after Sena-
tor Lewis had hesitated about run
ming again for the Senatorship.
The candidacy of Representative
James L. Slayden og Texas for re-
nomination was opposed by the Pres
ident in a letter written to a Texas
editor. Representative Slayden i'm
mediate1y announced his retirement
from the race, which resulted in the
nomination, equivalent to election, of
Carlo Bee, a brother-in-law of Post
master General Burleson. The Pres
ident also wrote letter against the
candidacy of George Huddleston of
Alabama, another anti-Administra-
ton Congressman. The primary in
the Huddleston district has not been
| held.
The President interposed opposition
last spring to the election of Irving
Lenroot, then a member of the House,
to succeed the late Senator Husting
as Senator from Wisconsin. The Pres
ident advocated the election of Jo-
seph Davies, Democrat, member of
the Federal Trade Commission, in
sisting that Lenroot's attitude in the
early days of the war was unpatri-
otto. The Presidents interference
however, failed 20 prevent the cleo
| ton of Lenroot to the Senate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-12
RAINCoATs SEIZED Byrs

Washington. Aug 12.-Immediate
cancellation Of all contracts for rain
coats with the firms and individuals
who have been indicted in connection
with the alleged fraud, bribery and
corruption in the selling of raincoats.
to the War Department was ordered
Saturday by Brig.-Gen. R. E. Wood,
acting quartermaster
The instructions issued by Gen.
Wood also direct the Communicating
of supplies Of raw materials, partly
manufactured materials and CONFLICT
ed raincoats in the hands of all such
persons. All raincoats so comman-
deered are to be inspected, those which
are up to specifications are to be put
into stock and those which are reject
ed are to be held on account of the
contractor from whom thew were
taken.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-12
WILSON CALLS
COAL SHORTAGE
CHIEF DANGER

Washington, Aug. 12-President
Wilson sounded a warning yesterday
to all producers of coal, miners and
operators alike, that prosecution of
the war will be retarded and serious
suffering will be felt in homes
throughout the country in the COM
ing winter unless the greatest possible
production of coal is effected imme-
diately and maintained.
The appeal of the President show
ed the deepest concern in the coal sit
uation although it is the first official
notice Of the coal crisis which has
come directly from the White House.
Retarding the war program and
hampering the effectiveness of Ameri-
can fighting forces abroad through
increasing their hardships and I'M
necessarily endangering their lives,
the President warned, can only be
averted eff everyone connected with
the industry from the highest official
to the youngest boy will give his best
work each day for the full number
of work hours"
Investigations in the coal regions in
I4lS 1851 lllOLlIl, lO5SNllOl wan SSNA
mates of the. war, industrial and
household needs for the winter, have
indicated that a shortage this winter
from 10 to 20 per cent. greater than
that of last winter will occur unless
extreme efforts are put forward by
every one connected with the output
of coal to advance the weekly ton
mage to the point Of the present de-
mand.
The President dealt in an energetic
fashion with one of the great deter
rents in coal production this year, the
unwillingness of the mine workers to
ask for industrial exemptions or de-
ferred classifcations from military
service because of the fear that their
fellow workers. The President de-
clared that it is patriotic duty for
miners to accept such exemptions and
deferred classifications in the interest
of a higher tonnage from the mines
And it is the patriotic duty of
their friends and neighbors to hold
them in high regard for doing SO" he
adds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-12
ELLEN AGNES LENT.

Ellen Agnes, wife of Edward A.
Lent, 335 Carroll avenue, died yester-
day morning at the Bridgeport hos
pital Mrs. Lent was 81 years old,
and a member Of the Blessed Sacra-
ment church. She is survived by her
husband, and four children, Joseph,
Edward, James and an infant son, five
days old; by one sister, Mrs. Dennis
Moroney; and one brother, William
Byrne of Brooklyn. The body will be
taken tomorrow from the funeral
rooms of August g. Baker to the home
of Mrs. Moroney in Brooklyn, and
from there internent will be made
in the family plot IN Holy Cross ceme-
terry, Brooklyn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-12
VERMONT GOVERNOR
SHORT IN ACCOUNTS

Montpelier, VT, Aug. PA short
age of $4,000 in the accounts or
Horace F. Graham with the State OF
Vermont when State Auditor of Ac-
counts, has been discovered in the
books, which MI. Graham turned over
to his successor, Benjamin Gates
when the former took the governors
chair nearly two years ago.
The shortage was discovered by
State Bank Examiner Frank c. Will
liams His examination disclosed en-
tries extending from 1902 to 1916.
totaling a little over $4,000, and for
which th5re were no vouchers. Some
of these items are charged to clerk
hire, State highway work, and State
aid, but the greatest part is charged
to H. F. Graham.
1t is understood that the governor
contends that this money was used
for legitimate State work, but as a
result of the disclosure about $4,000
has been paid to the State Treasury
to cover a part of the deficiency, and
it is understood that arrangements
have been made to supply the balance
of the shortage.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-12
SENATE LEADERS
ORDER ABSENTEES
BACK AUGUST 20

Washington, Aug. 12-Steps to re-
convene the Senate so that the ad-
ministration man power bill extend
ing draft ages from Is to As can be
taken up without delay were taken
today by Senate leaders, who ordered
kilograms sent to absentees ordering
them to be present next Tuesday
when the bill is reported to the Sen
ate.
Under the unanimous consent agre -
ment by which the recess was taken,
three days must elapse before any
business can be transacted after a
quorum has been called and as a re-
suit the bill will be taken up next
Monday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-12
DIED.

hENNESSEY-In this city, Aue 10
1913, James A, son of the late lane
and Michael Hennessey.
Friends are invited to ottend +ho
FUNERAL at his late residence. No. so
west avenue, on Tuesday. August
-. at $3.50 a. m, and from Sacred
Heart church at 9 am, with solemn
high mass.
Interment at st. MichaePs cene-
terry. Automobile cortege, atn
EISENMAN-In sad and loving mem
ory Of our son and brother. Frank
hsenman, who departed this life on
August IL, 1917. His memory is as
dear today as at the hour he passed
away. Mother, Father, Sisters and
Dothers' a*p
N1NT-In this city, Aug. II. 1918
Ellen Agnes, wife of Edward A,
Lent, aged 81 years, months. II
days.
Friends may view the remains
Monday evening at the mortuary
chapel Of August G.. Baker, 1921
Stratford avenue. The remains will
be taken Tuesday morning tc
Brooklyn, N. Y, where funeral will
take place Wednesday from St
Thomas R. G. church at a. nj.
Interment Holy Cross cemetery
as
BAIIt-In this city, Sunday. Aug. II
1918, Capt. Richard Leander Ball
aged 70 years 8 months 10 DAYS.
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral at his late home 1859 Iran.
istan avenue, on Tuesday 18th inst.
at 1880 o'clock p. m.
Burial in Mountain Grove ceme.
terry oan
NEARY-Tn this city, Monday. Aug
IL, 1918. Simon Alvin, son of Thorn.
as and Jennie Allen Neary, aged
years, months, Is days
Friends are invited to attend tn,
funeral from the residence of tn,
parents, No. 20 Jones avenue. OF
"Wednesday, August IA, at 2 O'Clock
p. m.
Burial in St. Michaers cemetery
LIP b"p
EELLY-Kil1ed in action, July goth
Corporal Joseph A. Kelly, son o
Mr.. and Mrs. Finton ]. Kelly in hi
2eth year.
Solemn requiem mass at st. Au
gustine's church, Tuesday, Aug. Is
at 0 m.
At tho request =, of his associate
workors Of the Warner Bros. Co,
solemn requiem mass will be eel
eorated on Saturday, Aug. 17,~at
m a'p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-12
FRENCH CONTINUE ADVANCE
BETWEEN AVRE And The OISE
IContinued from Page One)

the region between the Roye road and the Somme the
position has been established The Germans have massed
heavy artillery this front and heavily counter attacking
The towns Albert and Chaunes today to be held by
the enemy and Roye has not fallen.
With the British Army in France, Aug 12-2:16 p. m--0By
The Associated PressThere is unconrmed report this
afternoon that the Roye which the Germans have been
defending so desperately, has been evacuated.
British tanks have been seen operating considerable dis
tance of that town.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-12
FAIL TO AMEND
MANPOWER BILL

Washington, Aug. IAN effort by
Senator Kirby, of Arkansas, to amend
the administration manpower bill so
as to extend the draft ages from 21 to
40 inclusive. instead of 10 to As as
proposed, failed today in the Senate
Military Committee by an overwhelm-
Ing vote. Senator Kirby announced
that he would renew his effort when
the bill reached the floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-12
TAKES COLLEGE PRESIDENCY

New Haven. Aug. 12-Dr. Frederick
Lent, pastor of the First Baptist
church of this city, today announced
his acceptance of the Presidency of
Elmira College, recently rendered
him. He expects to take I'D his work
at the college some time In sentsm-
Der,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-12
CATHERINE A. sHEEHAN

Catherine Sheehan, 80 year old wild
ov of Cornelius F. Sheehan, died this
morning at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. Ellen Morey, 4S2 Sea-
view avenue. Mrs Sheehan is surviv-
ed by four sons Walter S., Charles A,
Joseph A., and Cornelius F.; and one
daughter, Mrs. Ellen Morey. The re-
mains will be taken tomorrow morn
ing to Brockton, Mass, for interment.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-12
ELIZABETH KENNA.

The funeral of Elizabeth Kenna was
held this morning from the home of
her sister, Mrs. Christopher Curran,
294 Olive street, at $3.50 and from st.
Augustine's church at 9 a. m. Rev.
Matthew Judge celebrated the requiem
mass, and music was by the church
choir, Miss Lillian Sullivan, organist.
The bearers were Henry Curran, John
Curran, John Moran, Frank Naedele.
Interment was in st. MichaePs ceme-
terry.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-12
RENT HEARING POSTPONED

The heaAing of the Rent Commits
saon' which was scheduled to be helo
this morning was postponed until TO-
morrow, upon the request of Attor-
ney William E. Burton, who has
charges of the cases for the defen-
dant, in the summary process. case
winch was discussed at the meeting
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-12
WATOHMAN MURDERED.

Saratoga, N. Y, Aug. IL - A. C.
Mann, Of Queens. Long Island, a
Waterman at the stable of Congress
man George w. Loft at the race track
here, was murdered and robbed of
5000 early today. Mann was struck
on tho head with an axe. The slayer
escaped. a stable. boy, is missing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-12
SIMON AVN NEARY.

Simon Alvin Neary, three year old
son of Thomas Neary and Jennie Al
len, died this morning suddenly at the
home of his parents, 2os Jones avenue.
The parents have the sympathy Of
their friends in the loss of their only
child,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-12
ROWLAND DRY GOODS CO.

from the premises of Vice President
Frank P. Furlong of the Hartford
Aetna National Bank, who applied
for the injunction.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-12
Kitchen needs
we suggest

Heavy 21a quart large size sauce pan of aluminium
usually 95c-- Zoe
Brillo for cleaning aluminium ware SC and 19c
Economy bread mixers made of heavy block tin
and all that the implies four loaf sze usually
1925 $1.50
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-12
Can food
Can the Kaiser

Uncle Sans Injunction demonstrators are every
where teaching the arwe would be indeed untrue to
trust if we failed to assist in this work.
We protected you by purchasing goodly quantity
of glass jars and propose to offer them to you
the following very special prices:
Hazel Atlas E z glass top jars pnts or quarts
8Oc doz.
Mason metal top jars pints quarts zoe doz.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-12
OBITUARY
JOSEPH VIGUE

The funeral of Joseph vigue was
held this morning from the funeral
rooms of Cul1inan, Mullins, Buckley &
Co.. 29S Golden Hill street, at 10
o'clock. Interment in Lakeview GEM
etery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-12

Capt. LAURA Boise, an aviator from
Uruguay, was killed in France when
his airplane fell to the ground.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-12

Times Want Ads, One Cant a Word
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-12

Boston, Aug. 12-Fffteen survivors
of the Swedish steamer Sydland ar
rived here today and reported that
their vessel had been sunk by Ger
man submarine Saturday. Fifteen
others of the crew were picked up by
another ship.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20
ON GUARD

At this time of the year people feed
weak, tired, listless, their blood Is thin,
they have lived indoors and perhaps
expended all their mental and bodily
energy and they want to know how to
renew their energy and stamina, over.
come headaches and backaches, have
clear eyes, smooth, rudy skin, and
feel the exhilaratfon Of real good health
tingling thru their body. Good, pure
rich, red blood Is the best insurance
against ills of all kinds. Almost all
diseases come from impure and impov.
erished blood. It Is to be noticed In tho
pale or pimply face. the tired, haggard
appearance or the listless manner.
Drink hot water half hour before
meals, and for vegetable tonic there's
nothing better than DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, the old-fashioned
herbal remedy, which has had such Q
fine reputation for fifty years. 1t con-
tains no alcohol or narcotics. 1t 10
made from Golden Seal root, Blood
root, Oregon grape root, Queens root
Black Cherry bark, extracted with gly-
cerine and made into tablets and liquid.
Tablets sixty cents, at most drug stores,
In order to insure pure blood and to
build up the system try this tonic
known as DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. Get 1t nowl
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20
THE TRUTH ABOUT
ECZEMA AND PILES

Thousands and thousands Of people, says
Peterson, are learning every week that one
80 cent box of Peterson's Ointment will
abolish Eczema and Danish piles, and the
grateful letters receive every day are
worth more to me than money.
/ had Eczema for many years on my
head and could not get anything to do q
any good. | saw your ad and got one bog
and l owe you many thanks for the good
It has done me. There isn't blotch on
my head now, and ! couldn't help but
thank Peterson, for the cure is great, Mrs.
Mary Hill, 400 Third Ave-, Pittsburgh, Pa
l have had itching piles for 10 years and
Peterson's is the only ointment that re-
lieves me, besides the piles seem to have
gone. A: B. Rager, ll27 Washington Ave
nue., Racine, Wis.
Use Peterson's Ointment for old sorea.
salt rheum and all skin diseases. II bans
ishes pimples and blackheads in less than
10 days and leaves the skin clean, clear and
pleasant to look upon. Druggists guaran
tee it. Adv.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

Nineteen and a half billion dollars
was the value Of our farm products
last year, and that's quite a bit of
money even for these times in this
country.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

1t appears that one of the worst of
the pacifist tribe is the fellow who Is
willing to let peace take its time about
getting here instead of trying to has
ten its coming by rushing the war
preparations that are under his con-
trol
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

The conductor who delays the
schedule Of his street car while two
women kiss goodby ought to be popu-
lar with these particular women, but
it is tough on the balance of the pas
sengers who are in a hurry to get
somewhere.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

What the men Of this country need
more than anything else is collar
that will allow four-in-hand necktie
to slip through without twisting the
collar or tearing the tie.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

Exercise is good means Of keeping
exercise of the imagination as to the
precise causes Of congestion and con-
gealment Is permissible.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

Our sympathy goes out to the man
who, coming over here from Paris in
order to get fed up carnivorously at
the center of the meat industry, ar
rived on meatless Tuesday.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20
She Meant All Right.
seAp aSs. oiasnsns 10 ard 90.

"I'm hurrying to tell you this"
hastens N. w. c.: "A woman came In
to our Red Cross branch, looked at the
surgical dressings and asked, rs al
this gauze cauterizedY"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

Somebody has discovered that the
eggs of the crocodile are good to eat
The food situation has evidently driven
some folks desperate.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

The announcement that summer
shoes are to be simple fails to over
come the financial complications in
volved in getting pair.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

What football manager linden
burg would make, with his consum-
mate ability to cook up bear stories
about his camp!
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

All indications are to the effect that
the only place where the eligible man
Of draft age will be made to feel at
home is in the army training camp.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

SILK as substitute for the more
costly Bingham Is one Of the instances
how in these upside-down times the
whirligig of time is taking its revenges.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

Germany has produced some great
thinkers, says an exchange. The diff
Guilty, however, is that they don't seem
to be working at it just now. .
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

According to the new psychological
charts In the army, man with fiat
feet may serve his country, but not
with q fiat head.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

The atrocities of war are not con-
fined to Europe. Some people, wishing
to help us middle through, are advo-
eating an "eat-an-onion day"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

There were never enough railroad
cars for peace times, and with war
to supply something was bound to give
way.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

Butter is selling in Berlin at 1925 a
pound. Perhaps that is one of the rea-
sons the kaiser does not know which
side of his bread Is buttered
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

One now begins to understand the
reasoning of the woman who carried
thermometer in her pocket so that she
could enjoy the weather.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

Considering the increasing high cost
a great many young fellows admit the
truth Of the statement that It's better
to have loved and lost than never to
have lost at all.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

The old saying about "a rich mans
war and a poor mans fight" loses point
when the proceedings of the exemp-
ton boards are examined.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

Some people who say that Ameri-
cans have no sense OF beauty never saw
the knitting-bag brigade in action.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

The cold wave has taught the coun-
Try s lesson which ought to make fuel
shortage impossible in the future.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

London reports turkeys at SIS and
rabbits at $212. Surely this must be
per cwt. 1t can't be each.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20
There is a scarcity of sugar and this
is no time to mobilize the honey bee.

Faced by the horrors of sugar fam
ine some people will be driven to eat
ing candy
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

The Truth at Last
PROFESSIONALISM caused Caesars
death?
Student-Too many Roman punches
Boston Transcript.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

Much has been said in praise of the
fireless cooker, but the fireless heater
has no friends.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

The tanks that won the Cambria
front were not the kind that crawl
home at 2 a. m.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

If. as reported, the Germans are
eating dogs, does this mean the elm
ination of the dachShund?
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

The hotel Men. il is understood, are
giving three cheers for wheatless and
meatieSs days. There is a reason.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

1t is well enough to hope for an early
peace, but working for speedy victory
is much better.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

Economy is doing without, but it's
hardly good economy to ask the work
ingman TO get along without his wages.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-20

1t is impossible to conserve the use
of food in the family by merely hanging
a card in the window.