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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
GERMAN CHIEFS
 EXPLAIN DEFEAT
"We All Want Peace With Honor, Y" Won Hindenburg
 Tells Writers.

Amsterdam, Aug. 5-"The enemy evaded us on July IS, and we there upon, as early as the evening of the 16th, broke off operations. It is all ways our endeavor to stop an under taking as soon as the stake is not worth the cost. consider it one of my principal duties to spare the blood and strength of our soldiers
 Gen. Ludendorff, First Quartermas- ter-GeneraI of the German army made this statement to a gathering of Ger man newspaper correspondents who were received by Field Marshal von Hindenburg and himself, according to despatches received here.
 Referring to Gen. Foch, Gen. Lu- dendorff continued:
 His plan was undoubtedly to cut off the entire arc of our front south of the Aisne by a break through on the flank. But with the proved lead ership of our Seventh and Ninth arm ies that was quite impossible. I've reckoned with an attack on July IS and were prepared for it. The enemy experienced very heavy losses and the Americans and African aux Hilary troops, which we do not under estimate, suffered severely. By the afternoon of the 18th we already were fully masters of the sit uation and shall remain so. We left | the abandoned ground to the enemy | according to our regular plan. Gain l of ground and Mare are only catch words without importance for the is- i sue of the war. We are now, as be- | fore, confident
 Field Marshal von Hindenburg also i dilated on how economically the | troops of Germany had been used l He said: This circumstance and SUD- | ply considerations decided our meas
 ures and we transferred the fighting | to favorable ground where the troops | could easily be supplied. we all want peace, but it must be | peace with honor."
 The correspondents declare thai
 von H1ndenburg is in the best ol ! health.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
HAVE YOU SUGAR
 FOR YOUR CANNING?

Owing to the present great shortage of sugar, there is a tendency toward a considerable decrease in canning. In spite of this shortage, however, every bit of produce must be sayed-and can be.
 There are several substitutes which may be used in canning fruits and ma king jellies-chief of which are corn syrup and sugar beet syrup. The ad- vantage of the sugar beet syrup is that the beets may be grown in your own garden and the syrup made in, your kitchen.
 If you want to make some of this syrup for your hONne use we are ready to help you. We have a limited SUD- ply of sugar beet seed which we shall give away as long as the supply holds out. With each package of seed we will send directions for growing the beets and making the syrup Do you want to be one of the few to carry out this project this year? If so, fill out the coupon below and mail to us, and we will gladly forward you the seed-if you do not hesitate so long that the seed is all gone before your request comes in.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
THE WEATHER

New Haven, Aug. 5 - For Bridgeport and vicinity: Un- settled tonight and Tuesday.
 For Connections: Thunder showers this afternoon; partly cloudy and continued warm to- night and Tuesday; moderate south winds.
 Weather conditions: Disturb ances central over, Nebraska and Ontario are causing unsettled showery weather in the western and northern districts. The tenn perature is high in the central districts. Temperatures of 100 degrees OF above were reported from Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Iowa. The highest reported was no degrees at Des Moines, Iowa.
 Conditions favor this vicinity unsettled weather with local showers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
HAROLD F. HOWARD.

The Adneral of Harold F. Howard was largely attended this morning from the home of hiR parents, 211 Madison avenue at S:S0 and one half -four later from St. Augustines church, where the Rev. Edward M Hayes celebrated a high mass of re- quiern. At the offertory, the choir sang "Ave Maria" and after mass, "NaGrer, My God to Thee" There was very large display of beautiful floral offerings The bearers were William Conle1 George DoIand. John Halpin, Arnold Jones, John Stevens, and Francis Icler. The Rev Matthew Judge accompanied the cortege to St. Michael's cemetery, where he read committal services.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
MARY S. GARKTTY.

The funeral of Mary s. Garrity was held this morning from the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. William Garrity, Greens Farms, at S:30 and from the Chuzch of the Assumption of Westport, Gt g o'clock where the Rev. Father Duggan celebrated the high mass of requiem. There was a very large attendance. of sorrowing friends and relatives and a beautiful display of flowers. During the ser vice the church choir rendered several were: Earl Bradley. William Hag- gerty, J. Fennell. John ShoSrnon, H. Quinn and Earl Quinn. Interment was made fn the family plot in St. Miohael's cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
Great Weanon Is Lauuhter.

In the posthumous story, 'The Mys- terious Stranger" which Mark Twain did not see fit to publish during his lifetime, Twain expresses impatience with the degrading use of humor when turned toward trivial things. "Your race in its poverty" he makes Satan say, 'has unquestionably one really effective weapon-laughter. Power, money, persuasion, application, perse- cution-these can lift a colossal hum- bug-prod it a little, weaken it little, century by century; but only laughter can blow it to rags and atoms at a blow. Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
As It Was on Earth.

Not long ago an old lady friend died. Mary Agnes, who lived in the same building, had for some reason been chased from the steps by the old lady, and so she got the impression that the old lady was always chasing little chil- dren. So one day after the woman died Mary asked another woman in the building if she thought tht the old lady was an angel now. q hope so," was the reply. Then little Mary said, "Well, I bet she is chasing all the little angels around up there."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
ROLL OF HONOR SENT FROM THE
 FIGHTING FRONT

Washington, Aug. 5-Casualtfes among the American troops in the severe fighting in which they have been engaged since July IS when the German offensive was, launched and halted at the Marneu unow are being reported in the daily lists from Gen eral Pershitg, though no estimate of the total has yet been received.
 Today's army list contained 4O7 names, the largest number reproted In a single day. Of the men named, 20S were. killed in action, 37 died of wounds, and 14S were wounded, AS severely and 100 degree undeter- mined. The missing in action num- bered only three. In addition to the army list the Marine list today con- tained ten names-nine killed in ac- tion and one died of wounds.
 Men from 4S states were named in the lists with no predominating mum Der from any one state. This was taken to indicate that the casualties were scattered through many units The states not represented in the lists were Arizona and Delaware.
 An additional list of nearly three hundred names, bringing the total for the day to about 700, was checked al the War Department today in pre- parations for publication in morning papers of tomorrow. No information concerning the list further than the ! fact that 1t was to be issued was tc be had at the department.
 Washington, Auf. 5-The Marine corps casualty list shows:
 1 Killed in action, nine; died o- wounds received in action Total, ten
 Three Bridgeport names were on the army casualty lists today as killed 1T action: Sigel F. Cook, of All State street; Stephen W. Gala, 413 Putnam street; and Edward Richards, Whit. tensvflle Bowling Alleys
 Other Connecticut names include Frank Kamienski, New Brain Joseph H. Murphy, Hartford; Harr, Papagallo, Hartford; James Shea Willimantic.
 Died of disease: Peter Goldsfein Perry avenue; Norwalk
 Severely wounded: Sergeant Georg, M. Beckett, New Britain; degree un determined, Charles D. Hoyt, Milford
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
Chariots in Ancient Warfare.

The Egyptian and Roman chariots served not only to bring the soldiers to a desired point and to overwhelm advancing masses of infantry, but also as a bulwark, a sort of improvised fortress behind which marksmen sheltered themselves in the thick of the fight. The curved front of the carriage body served as a shield even though it was at least nineteen cen turies behind it's modern cousin, the iron-plated, self-propelled motor tank.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
Cubic Feet in Ton of Coal.

Here is a little information which will help you to solve the vexing prob lem that is apt to be hardy annual, i. e., how much coal to order in order to i'll the bunkers, but without having to put some in an old barrel in the out house, says the Popular Science Month ly. A ton of. egg coal contains from 32 to 3S cubic feet, averaging about 35. By measuring the cubical contents of your bin you will be able to estimate how much to order to fill them. This may be done by multiplying together the length, breadth and depth of your bin.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
Spread GnsneI nf Anna

Men differ widely in their native ca pacity for hope. De Quincey said of Goldsmith: He had a constitutional gayety of heart, an elastic hilarity, and, as he expressed it, knack of hoping" Other men are like Burne- Jones, who sadly confessed: 'T am born without much of the quality of hopefulpess." The Goldsmiths must help the Burne-Joneses along.-New York Herald.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
Powerful Arabian Perfume.

The Arabs around Alden love power full perfumes, and are highly skilled in their preparation. Their favorite is called "oodi." It is made from a wood called "ood." and is so powerful that when burned in incense pots the smoke will impregnate the garments of those present to such an extent that the perfume will remain upon them for days, even after they have been laundered. ,.,->-- '
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
ChiIdren's Health Exercises.

Teach your child to sit, stand and walk in an erect posture. Set a good example of this by your own conduct. Here suggestion thus has a powerful influence. Spend three minutes per day with the children in taking vigorous breathing eXercise-lifting the chest, expanding the lungs to their greatest capacity, holding the breath, exhaling to the limit and the like, all together. All will soon become fond of this little drill, as they almost feel the increase in the glow of good health.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
"Rindu Haircut.n

You have noticed men with that new style haircut which looks as though the barber had placed a crock over the subjects head and then cut of everything in sight? The Coffeyville Journal says very few barbers like to give that kind of haircut, but some patrons insist upon it, and so they get it. The Journal asked a barber the other day what the men of the "pro- flesh" thought of that style of shearing, and he replied: "Well, just coniden- tially, we barbers call that the Hindu haircut."-Kansas City Star.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
Moon bv "EarthIiuht."

When the crescent of the new moon appears in the west the phenomenon called "the old moon in the young ones arms" is often observed. Part ly embraced by the horns of the cres. cent is seen the whole round orb of the moon. The cause of this appear ance is that the "earthlight" upon that part of the moon not reached by the sunshine is sufficiently brilliant to rem der it faintly visible to our eyes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
 New and Valuable Oils.

The results were recently announced of an investigation into series of oils prepared during the Australasian antarctic expedition. These materials included sea leopard oil, Weddell seal oil and penguin oil. The oils hRve been carefully examined in order to determine their characters in compari- son with commercial oils of a similar kind. They were found to be of good quality, and could be used fer soap making, leather dressing, burning, etc.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
Farmer Owner Gets Famous Doq.

Auburn Happy, who is probably the most famous dog in Burlington, Vt., has returned to the ownership of Charles H. Mower after an absence of a couple of years. MT. Mower sold the dog for $1,5O0 to Mrs. George E. Dresser of Thompson, Conn.,, with the understanding that if anything should happen to Mrs, Dresser Auburn Happy was to be returned to MT. Mower. Mrs. Dresser is now in ill health and has returned the dog to it's first owner.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
R1,ANCHE CANFTEID.

Blanche Canneld, wife of William Canheld of Black Rock, and daugh- fer of MT. and Mrs. Charles Randolph of eo7 william street, was buried this afternoon at 2:5o from the home of her parents. The Rev. Stephen F. Sherman of St. Johns church read the prayers. Interment was in Noun tain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
Some Consolation.

After carefully examining the dress her mother had made for her out of her older sisters dress, Ruth said, Mother, weren't you the next to the oldest sister in grandma's family?" Upon being informed that such was the case, she said, "We1l, then. you know what it means, too, to have to wear madeover dresses"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
TTTIjIE ROBERTS

T1lre, wife of George w. Roberts, died on Saturday and will be buried on Wednesday morning from the parlor of Henry E. Bishop, 274 Fair field avenue. The services will be held in the church of the Blessed sacrament and interment in St. M1- chael's cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
UINrFRED MAY GIBIIN.

winifred May, the daughter of Pat rick and Winifred Owens Giblin, 692 Shelton street, died yesterday at the home of her parents, after short ill., ness. SheIwas IS years old, gradu- ate of St. Charles school, and a stu dent of music. She Is survived by her parents, by five sisters, Margaret. Edna, Catherine, Helen and Made line; y two brothers, John and Rob- ert.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
ReluyenatIon Always Possible,

There is rejuvenation in exercise, in play, in care for personal appearance. And there is an economic influence in external rejuvenation which reacts up- on the mentality, keeping the indi- vidual alert and up-to-date. Youth finds its golden chances in the present era i; they are not denied to the older man who has not lost his grip-or who can regain it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
IRVING HULL

Irving Hull, formerly shirt man. ufacturer of this city who died in his home 227 East 72nd street, New York city was buried this afternoon from the Read Memorial chapel, Mountain Grove cemetery. MT. Hull had a shirt factory on Cannon street for a number of years, while he re- sided on Fairfield avenue. He is sur- vived by one son and a daughter in New York, and one daughter mar ried in London, England.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
ADnerican War Tractors Help.

In connection with the increased food production in the United King dom shown by official reports, it is in- teresting to know that a very great part of this increase has been made possible by the importation of Ameri- can motor tractors since the beginning of the food campaign in November, 1915.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
Angels of the Koran.

According to the Koran the four principal angels are: Gabriel, the angel of revelation; Michael, the friend and protector of the Jews; Azrael, the an- gel of death; Izrafel, whose office it wilr be to sound the trumpet on the last day,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
Worth KnoWind.

Mildew stains can be removed by rubbing a little soap over the fabric and on the top of this a little chalk and lemon juice. Place the garment in the sun for several hours and then wash as usual and the spots will yan- ish.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
n1ARGARErs PRESTON

Margaret, 22, the daughter of the late Charles T. Preston, died yester- dav in St. vincent's hospital The funeral will sibe held tomorrow morn iuar from St. Teresa's Roman Catho- lie church in North Woodbury and interment will be in North Woodbury cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
Japanese Rice cuItivatl n,

Twelve thousand square miles-7,. 6S0,000 acres-constitute the rice land of Japan, which feeds a nation of about 50,000,000 people on an average of a pound day for each person. It takes 1855 days to grow a crop of rice, and in Japan the laborious work of cultivation is done almost entirely by hand.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
EREDERICK J. KNABIIN.

Frederick J. Knablin died early yesterday morning after a long lll- ness. He is survived by six children two daughters. Rose and Jennie, and Sonr aons, George, with the American army in France, Frederick, Frank ana Robert
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
NeIXef.Makinn

Velvet was developed and originated from fur in China. Thence velvet-mak. ing was introduced into India, and in the fourteenth century into Italy, where that sort of fabric especially appealed, and where the art of velvetmaking reached its heighth.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
His Last Resort, Maybe.

There's one New York man who evi. dently believes the courts to be omnip- otent. He has trustingly asked that an order be issued compelling his wife to keep quiet.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
COUPON
OUUPON Agricultural Department,

Agricultural Department,
 Fairfield County Association,
 Newfield Bldg, Bridgeport, Conn. Gentlemen:
 Will you please forward to me a package of sugar beet seed, together with directions for growing. I will plant these and when the beets are harvested, will make sugar beet syrup from them, according to yeWr direc- tions.
 Name .....,...........
 Street or R. F. D.
 Town or P. O.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
ALMANAC FOR TO-DAY

Former United States Senator Ma than B. Scott and several of his fam fly had a narrow escape from deadly German mustard gas which escaped from Camp Leach, Washington, while heinz tested.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
cusrAvE M. RoCKMAN

Gustave M. Rockman who oleu Friday. was buried this afternoon at 2.3o from the chapel of Henry A. Bishop, 274 Fairfield avenue, m terment was in the Mountain GfoVe cemetery. The deceased was
 years old and lived at 4S Poplar SL
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
When Duty caIIR

Thus is man made equal to every event. He can face danger for the right. A poor, tender, painful body, he can run into flame or bullets or pes tilence, with duty for his guide.-Em- erson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05

Copenhagen reports say that Ger man newspaper reporters were re- ceived by Generals von Hindenburg and Ludendorff who openly admitted that their strategic plans had failed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
BECKY KORFFS

Mra Becky Korr. 100 Lorraine street. died yesterday in her 45th wear. The funeral was held this ar fernoon from her late home and 1n- +erment was made in Westville ceme- tery, New Haven.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05

Lightning struck Charles Cordis, of Rosesmond, Ind. dipped a cigar from his mouth. wrapped itself around tree, uprooting it. and then ignited the house. Cordis was uninJured.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
EinnAr Marks

Sweet oil will remove finger marks from vanished furniture, and karo- sene will remove them from oiled furnis ture.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05

William Leach, of Bay1nne, N. J., in the British air service, dropped 1s,- 900 feet after battle with 30 enemy airplanes. He brought down three Hun machines.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
rHEDDoRE WARNER

. Theodore Warner, oe PA ,Coram
 avenue, Shelton, who dfed FrioaS ID
 his 72nd year was buried thls aI-
 ternoon at 2:S0 from his late nome Interment was in Riverside cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
Cannot Be Dona-

Nobody" said Uncle Eben, 'kin talk all de time an do enough investigatin' to be able to tell de truth"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
MARCEIiLA LEIGH.

Marceila Leigh, 1867 seaview ave nue. died Saturday In the Bridgeport hospital. She is survived by her hus- hand and three daughters, Mrs. Law renee Busat, Mrs. Samuel Barker1<and Miss May Leigh.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
OBITUARY.
BESSIE M. KENNEDY.

Bessie M, wife of Herbert R. Ken nedy, died yesterday at her laIe nome 1877 Stratford avenue, Mrs. ,Aenneoy ts survived by her husband ana enc sister. Miss Ellie Sharp.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05

Surgeon-GeneraI Gorgas requested the Red Cross tn enroll 1000 nurses week for the next two months.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
Optimistic Thouoht,

Honor is the recompense of those
 who do right without seeking recom- penSe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05

The lDublic Independent says Mrs. Sheedy Skefflington has arrived in Ire- land despite the careful watch of the police.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
Whats the uasa

Whats the use of growing aNOus itH You don't 'hkea=grewiin puppxs |,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
55s' 5Ss as zs ST DILLOS 553s .As s.s: s5 Hartford S Paris
 Wholesale and Retail Leading MiIliners
AFTER INVENTORY SALE

 We Millinery time to repleni millinery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05

Appointment of a committee on standardization of petroleum prod ucts under the Food Administration was authorized.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

A pneumonia epidemic in the big copper mining camps of Peru has paralyzed the plants.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05

Optimistic Thought. True royalty consists not in great pomp but in great virtue.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-05-25
New Iberia Nav 18th, 1918

New Iberia, May 18th, 1918.
In conformity with call issued
May 18th, 1918, by order of the
President the members of the Pc.
lice Jury of the Parish of Iberia
La. convened this day in special
session as governing authority OF
Road District No. Z of the Parish
of iberia, La, with Mr. Theriot
presiding and the following mem
bers present to-wit: Messrs
Gary, Romero, Decuir, Gonsoulin,
Derouen. Theriot, Dietlein, Mi
guez, Erath, McGOwen and
Moresi. Absent, none.
THE CALL.
New Iberia, La, May 13, 1913.
Dear Sir-You are hereby mott
fed that the Police Jury of the
Parish Of iberia, La, as the gov
erning authority of Road District
No. 7 of the Parish Of Iberia, La,
will meet in special session at the
Court House in New Iberia, La,
on Tuesday, May 14th, 1918 at
10 "A. M. for the purpose Of re-
ceiving and passing on bids for
the construction of roads in said
Road District and also for the pur-
pose of receiving and passing on
bids for the purchase Of the $75.-
10000 bond issue of said Road
District and also for the purpose
Of transacting such other bust
ness as may arise pertaining to
said Road District. Please be
present.
PAUL BASSIN, Secty.
The hour having arrived for the
opening of the bids under the
terms Of the advertisement the
President instructed the Secre-
tary read the advertisement un-
der which the Bonds of Road Dis
trict No. Z Of the Parish of Ibe.
ria, La, and contractors bids for
said Road District, were offered
for sale and for construction Of
said roads respectively.
The advertisement having been
duly read, the Secretary reported
that he had not received any bid
for consideration.
In view of these facts and the
purpose of the meeting having
been fulfilled it was moved by Mr..
Gonsoulin. seconded by Mr.. De-