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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-21
MAY USE SEIZED FISHING BOAT
 AS A RAIDER
Trawler Triumph Taken by Sub But Not Sunk Until
 Crew Was Away.

An Atlantic Port, Aug. 21-A Ger man submarine late yesterday seikea the big fishing trawler Triumph The crew, who have reached shore safely, said they believed the Germans Intend to use the trawler as a raider. The fishermen reported that fhe U-boat is playing havoc" with thes fleet of fishing vessels on. the Grand Banks.
 The Triumph was halted on the fishing banks by the\ submarine and the crew was permitted to take to the dories. The fishermen said the trawler still was afioat when they last saw her. An armed guard of Germans had been placed aboard and no pre- paration was made to sink the ship, the Triumph's men said. This led to the conclusion that the Germans in tended to use her as a raider.
 The Triumph is owned by the North Atlantic Fisheries Co. and Is one of the crack boats of the fleet
 Boston, Aug. 21-Fishermen here said today that If the German sub marine made use of the trawler Fri umph, seized yesterday, as a raider, they would have to recoal the craft at least every 10 days. The Triumph
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-21
SOSSIN, WOUNDED
 SENDS SOUVENIRS

The family of George Sossin, of 2S5 Hollister avenue, who is with the 102d Regiment, somewhere in France, has received unofficial word that he has been wounded in the recent fighting, but will recover.
 Almost at the same time that the news of his being wounded arrived a bulky package containing a Hun helmet, gas mask and brass shell case arrived at his home, having been ship ped to this country only a few days before he was hurt.
 Relatives and the many friends of the wounded man are now anxiously awaiting the official notification from the government which will give more details of how he was hurt.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-21

the Poles have the right freely to choose their own king and that the details will be settled at negotiations conducted in common.
 "1 still uphold the point of view that if we are compelled to continue a war of defense we must continue still to make use of every means that could lead us to peace" Baron Burian declared in discussing the question of peace. Our action must run parallel with the continuation of our military operations. As long as the enemy de- sires to destroy us militarily we must defend ourselves. This, however, does not prevent us from striving for an honorable peace by arrangement"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-21

was manned entirely by a Canadian crew and was owned by e Canadian ~'-17~ary. The vessel is 125 feet long, 15 feet deep, with a 22 feet beam. and registers about 250 tons gross.
 Fishermen said the scene of the attack undoubtedly was on the west ern banks, off the Nova Scotia coast, in the open sea and outside the three mile zone of Canadian waters. New r.nBlaHu vessels have not visited the r-s'e~p. banks since German subma- rines were first reported in the Bay of | 44.uy several weeks ago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-21

On a basis of today's values, the Bed, alone, is worth the whole price. These were bought months ago and you are offered the benefit.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-21
MANY RUSSIAN OFFICERS SHOT
 IN MOSCOW

Amsterdam, Aug. 21-Several hun dred of 15,00O officers arrested in Moscow have been shot, according to letter written in Moscow on Aug. 14 by Dr. Alfons Paquet and publish ed in the Frankfort Zeitung. Some of the officers who renounced Russian citizenship and acquired German or Polish passes were released at the re- quest of the German consul general The rest were sent to a concentration camp surrounded by artillery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-21
cARUso WEEDS MISS BENJAMIN.

New York, Aug. 21-Enrico Caruso and Miss Dorothy Park Benjamin were married at Marble Collegiate church, New York, last night
 Signor Caruso secured a license in the afternoon to wed Miss Benjamin who is a daughter of Park Benjamin, a naval expert.
 Caruso was born in Milan 45 years ago. his parents being Marcelline and Anna Baldino Caruso. He has made
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-21

a large fortune by his singing and owns four villas in Tuscany, where he has spent much time with his son, Toto. Caruso was divorced about two years ago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-21

Shoe manufacturers meeting at the War Industries Board discussed the establishing of Liberty shoes" They will be made in few standard styles. The price will be stamped on the bot tom.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-21
GRANTED DIVORCE.

Reno, Nav, Aug. q - Jesse R. Grant, son of Gen. U. s. Grant, has been granted a divorce in Tonopah on grounds of desertion, it was learn ed today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-21

An American sniper in the front line trench accounted for six Germans within three days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
DIED.

AUSTIN. Suddenly, Monday, September 10.
1918, Lieut.. EUGENE b. AUSTIN. beloved
husband of Miriam Hobson Austin.
Funeral from his mothers residence. 1116 PARK
place northeast, Thursday. September ID.
Interment at Arlington. Friends and relA-
tives invited. IS
COMMODORE. Entered into rest Saturday.
September II, 1918, at Freedmens Hospital,
Mrs. LUCY COMMODORE Of Bladensourg
road. She leaves one brother. David john
son, and q host Of friends to mourn her loss.
Funeral Wednesday, September 1s, at & Pm,
from the Peoples Funeral Service Corpora
tion, 100 Vermont avenue. Rev. J. u.
Rogers. Interment at Mount Vernon.
CRUTCHET. On September IA, 1918. at 10:45
Pm, ANTOINETTE, daughter Of the late
John p. and Jeanette Crutchet.
Funeral from the residence Of her sister. Mrs.
Emma Gibson. so4 East Capitol street. on
thence to Holy Comforter Church. 14th and
East Capitol streets. Relatives and friends
invited. Interment private. IT.
CUMBERLAND. On Sunday, September Is.
1918, ut 2:45 an, at his residence. 212 9Th
street northeast, JOHN A. CUMBERLAND,
son Of Charles G. and Eva Cumberland.
Funeral from his late residence Wednesday
evening. September IS. at $50 O'Clock.
DIcKERsoN. Suddenly, on Monday. septem-
Der Is, 1918, at 5:15 p.m., at his residence,
1897 p street northwest, PAGE DECKER
son, devoted futher of John J. DickersoI
and brother Of Mamie Coats.
Funeral Wednesday, September Is, in Caro-
line county. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
SIXTY-THREED Die
FROM|NFLUENzA
Many New Cases In Boston
and New York Camp
Bars Visitors.

BOSTON. September 17.-Infiuenza
caused sixteen deaths in six hours In
Greater Boston yesterday. Several hun
dred new cases were reported. Medical
officers said they believed they bad
the situation well inland, but. the
disease not being reportable one in
civil life, the health authorities were
unable to state with accuracy to what
extent it was spreading. Ten of the
deaths were Of naval men. In the
fourteen stations in the first naval
district 1881 cases have been re-
ported, with Al deaths, out Of q total
personnel Of 20,500.
The disease has spread to the naval
prison at Portsmouth. N. H.. where
So cases were reported.
About 1000 soldiers at Camp Devens
mainder Of the northeastern depart
ment of the Army only ten cases have
been reported.
DR.. Thomas F. Leen, chief physician
at the Carney Hospital, who had de-
voted much time to the care of naval
men i'll with influenza. died yesterday
having contracted the disease and de-
veloped pneumonia
NEW YORK, September 17.-There
are 1874 cases of Spanish influenza in
this city. according to health Com
missioner Copeland, who said there
was no cause for alarm over the
presence Of the disease. Thirteen
sufferers were reported aboard an in
coming vessel and were removed to
q hospital. The departments chief
dimculty. said the commissioner. fs
the handling Of cases brought here
by railroads from other ports.
CAMP UPTON. N. 2. September 1s.
Col. John S. Mallory. post COM
mander. has closed Camp Upton to
visitors for an indefinite period, to
prevent the spread Of Spanish in
duenZa.
No deaths have resulted from the
ITO cases reported at the base hospi-
tai. Although there are from $4,000
to 10000 officers and men here. it is
said there are enough doctors and
nurses to meet the situation. r
NEW ORLEANS, September IL
Health authorities announce that six
cases of Spanish influenza were dis
covered on a steamer reaching here
from a Mexican port Saturday The
vessel is anchored in midstream OPP
posite the immigration station, hav-
ing been discovered before she dock
ed. The vessel will not be allowed to
move, it was announced. until the
patients have recovered. There is no
danger of the infection spreading
here, the authorities stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
THE EVENING" STAR TUESDAY, sEPTEMBER ~, 1913

minister Of blockade and invaded
regions, visited st. Mihiel and other
liberated villages in the Lorraine
sector on Saturday.
After the arrival Of the party ut
Eampigny, whore no trains have arr
rived since 1914. the journey was con-
tinued by automobile to st. Mihiel.
Touching scenes occurred in the viii
lage, which was adorned with iiags by
the rejoicing Inhabitants. President
Poincare spoke briefly. Commercy.
Apremont and st. Agnant were visit
ed by the party later in the day.
Gen. John J. Pershing, commander
in-chief Of the American expedition
ary forces, had luncheon with the
president ON Sunday and later they
went to villages which have been
taken by the French and American
forces in the woevre region. They
were enthusiastically greeted by the
inhabitants Of these towns, who told
of their experiences during the four
years of German domination. Presi-
dent Poincare made a number OF
short. addresses and Nine. Poincare
distributed relief among the women
and children.
At Pont-a-Mousson the president
saw captured German cannon Smelling
the enemy. He visited Thiaucourt
and then returned to Commercy. where
he boarded his train during an aerial
attack by German aviators on the
town. He returned to Paris this
morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
TR0UBLEIN DELIVERING
NOTICES OF CASUALTIES

Considerable difficulty is being ex-
perienced by the adjutant generals
office in obtaining delivery on cas-
ualty kilograms to persons desig-
mated by soldiers to receive advice of
their death. injury or capture, it is
announced.
This is caused by failure of the per-
sons designated to receive advice to
notify the adjutant generals Office of
changes of, address. Notices of
changes of address should be sent to
the adjutant generals office with the
full name of the soldier, his rank and
the organization to which he belongs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
Fakers and Crooks!

The advertising columns of
The Star are edited as care
fully as the news columns.
Takers and crooks are barred.
Every advertisement known
to contain an untrue or mis-
leading statement has been
rejected.
Every reader is asked to be
on the Vigilance Committee
and help police the columns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
Col. Van Vliet to Go to Urbana

Col. Robert C. Van vliet, U. 8. A..
retired, has been relieved from fur
Their duty at the College of the City
of New York and. ordered to Urbana
Ill, to command the Students Army
Training Corps unit at the University
of Illinois.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17

away ut Sampdgny. shows to passers,,
by on the road to Tout . gaping shell
hole. where once was q salon. Tnere
are smaller shell holes in other part
Of the building, although the walli
still are standing.
Almost every resident OF st. Mihie
greeted the president carrying 9
French nag. although no one seemed
to know exactly whore tho coioIs
came from. Their demeanor was tina,
Of persons who had been awakened
suddenly from q horrible nightmare
City Taken With Ease.
St Mihie1 was taken almost with.
out . struggle. Turned from the
north, south and east by the French
contingent Of Gen. Pershing's forces,
the Germans made no show OF de-
Tense beyond firing q few rounds
from machine guns in the outskirts
Of the town. When the enemy retired.
however, they took with them
seventy nine boys and men ranging
in age from seventeen to forty-f1ve,
the only ones Of those ages remein-
ing. Elsewhere in the salient the
Germans tried unsuccessfully to re-
other places during their retreat.
All the villages they abandoned
were set afire, but not with the usual
thoroughness Of the Germans, be-
cause Of the short time at their dis
posal. Many houses coated with tar
were saved from the flames, and the
damage Is as nothing compared with
the destruction along the Atsne and
In the region Of the Avre.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
Schmeernkase, Gas Man. Taken.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE. September Is (Reuters).-|
Among the captives taken by the
Americans at Thiaucourt was Prof.
Otto Schmeernkase. the exploiter of
chlorine gas as form of civilized
torture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
Welcomed as Neighbor.

WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN
FRANCE, Saturday, September IA (by
the Associated Press).-An the $500
Inhabitants of st Mihiel. who remained
until the day of deliverance were out
today to welcome President Poincare.
who came to greet them not only as
their president, but as their neighbor.
His own villa, only a few miles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
Boys z9c Bell
Brand B7ouses, Sc

Neat, we'll made blouses
of white percale or striped
madras, finished with open
cuffs, and either with col
lar attached or neckband.
Sizes 6 to IS years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
GARD OF THANKs.

DOUGLAS. We wish to thank cur friends.
relatives and neighbors for the sympathy ex-
tended and the kindness shown rs. as well
~ for their beautiful floral tributes. in our
Bereavement. By FATHER AND MOTHER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
BORN.

KooNTZ. At Harper's Ferry. W. Va, on Sun
day, September Is, 1913. 70 MI. and Mrs.
Claude B. Koonts, son. CLAUDE BERKE-
LEY K00NTZ, Jr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17

ing about 2 O'clock - . result Of .
cerebral hsmorrh&xe and fracture Of
the skull.
He received the injury about I
O'Clock this morning when he walked
from the bathroom window on the
second floor 1t his homo, fell on .
she'd and from thefe to the alley.
Coroner hewitt gave . certificate OF
accidental death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
FALL FROM WINDOW FATAL
3 Cunningham Dies Later From
Fractured Skull ct Hospital.

Patrick Cunningham. thirty-eight
tSsass old, $50 Pennsylvania avenue
safsd Hs Casualty Hospital this morn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
Three Bargains for Boys
s6.s5 & S7.95 School Suits SI.95
For Boys. That Say Especial" L

7lHESE are odds and ends, hence broken sizes, but
/ there are some wonderful values in fancy chev1ot
and cashmere SUITS made in military trench models
with patch pockets. There 125 suits in all, IN size
ranges to Is years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
.PO|NCARE IS GREETED
BY LIBERATED FOLK
Gen. Pershing Lunches With
French President, Later Whit.
ing Woevre Regions.

By tie Associated Press.
PARIS, September Is (Havas).-
President Poincare, accompanied by
Nine. Poincare and Albert F. Lebrun,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17

Boys $I.25 to $3.50
Cloth Kn;ckers,
Csc
Neatly made of fancy
mixture cheviots, medium,
light or dark grounds; full
cut; with taped seams.
Sizes 7 to II years.
Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
$50 to So Bungalow
Aprons and
Dresses. $I.39

DERCALES or ging-
hams in neat light
or dark grounds; the
aprons are made with
elastic waists, or but
toned fronts, belted;
the dresses are in waist
line styles or straight
models with belt and
side pockets. Size SO
only. Second Floor. Annex.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
Children S $I.25
Ronnbers
For Wednesday, Special.
CSC

Durably made rompers of
galatea or Bingham, in plain
colors or desirable stripes.
Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
Girls 1926
Rain Cafes
$2.s5

Sizes 6 to II years, in at
tractive capes of navy, at this
special price tomorrow. Here
lis an excellent opportunity to
provide a rainy day cape at
little cost.
Third Floor.
Evening journal., 1918-12-13
wv. C. A. DIRECTORS
HONOR PRESIDENT
New Boarding Home is
Named After Mrs. c. F.
WolIaston
FRIENDSHIP HOUR
SUNDAY AT TERNOON

At the monthly meeting OF the board
Of directors OF The Y. w. G. A. held
Monday. It was unanimously voted that
the new boarding home at Twenty-nfth
and Market streets should be called
Wollaston Hail. This was decided on
In appreciation Of the efficient, faithful
ana valuable service which is being
rendered by Mrs. Charles +. Wollaston.
Mrs Wollaston has been president OF
the association since January, 1916.
Each Sunday aftbrnon, from to b
O'Clock, "Frlshdship Hour is the
order Of the day at Wolaston Hall. On
next Sunday Miss Marion Edwards and
Charles Edwards will entertain with
piano and violin selections. Miss Mary
Willis, business secretary of the ass0-
citation. will act as hostess. The hos
pitality OF this "Hour' Is extended TO
young women and their friends. wheth-
er or not they are members Of the fam
lily az WOllaston Hall.
At the Bible class last Friday night
the class requested Miss Mary Moody
Parker. the instructor, to take up the
study of the Bible by books. Tonight
she VIII discuss the flrst three chap
ters of Genesis. the origin OF Satan,
etc The public is cordially invited TO
attend Tho class Is held inl the First
Presbyterian Church.
Evening journal., 1918-12-13
SURPRISE PARTY
FOR ERNEST SIMON

Special 20 The Evening Journal
SEAFORD, Dec. i3-An enjoyable
surprise birthday party was given
Ernest Simon, Wednesday night in
honor OF his thirty-third birthday. The
party was arranged by the immediate
members OF his family. assisted by a
few invited guests. The principal
feature OF the surprise party was an
oyster roast.
n. @. Rose has sold his farm OF Ga
acres, located at Atlanta, near here, to
Thomas Clinton Williams, OF Hobbs,
Md. He has also sold another tract
OF land adjoining his home farm to
James Il. Cannon. OF Atlanta. The con-
sideration for both tracts was $1,000
Mr.. Rose has purchased a home In
Dover and VIII reside there I'm the fu-
ture.
Evening journal., 1918-12-13
news HAPPENINGS
ABOUT new CASTLE
Mrs. John B. Truit, Also
Dies of Influenza Day
After Her Husband
TOWN PREP ARES FOR
RED CROSS DRIVE.
Special to The Evenlng Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
NEW CASTLE, Del, Dec. i9.-Nirs.
John B. Truitt, widow OF John B.
Truitt, died yesterday, Of influenza. The
death of Mrs. Truitt was great shock
to everyone In the city Her husband
died on Wednesday. His funeral VIII
be held Saturday, at his late home. at .
O'Clock. lnterment will be made in the
Presbyterian cemetery.
Mrs. George Andrews has returned 90
her home In this city after spending
several days IN Philadelphia.
Mrs Alexander B. Cooper has returned
home after spending several days at
the home Of her daughter and son-in-
law, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward r. Challen-
ger.
N0TICE-All city taxes are due and
payable at the city clerks Office In
terest will be added after January 4. on
taxes unpaid. The clerk has been in
structed by the City Council TO enter
suit and sell properties for unpaid taxes
Order OF City Council, New Castle,
Delavare.-Adv.
John Ries left yesterday for St. Au-
gustine, Fla, where he VIII spend the
winter. Until recently, Mr.. Ries con-
Quoted the Hotel Louise.
Albert Wilhelm and Edward NaylOr
we're New Castle representatives TO the
Great Council, Imp'd. o. r. NJ, held IN
Wilmington, yesterday.
This evening the Pastime A. c. viii
play the Kenwood basketball team, of
Wilmington, IN X. Of p. hall. Every
citizen Is asked to attend the game.
The Y. NJ. A. OF the Presbyterian
church, held It's monthly meeting az
the home Of James r. Elisson last even
Ing.
Everyone Is expected 20 join the Red
Gross campaign, which starts next
week. The posters are being put up by
The Boy Scouts, under the direction Of
Scoutmaster Nayl0r.
Thomas Jones, az Wilmington, visited
friends IN this city last evening
Evening journal., 1918-12-13
GREAT INC0H0NEE
RAISES RED CHIEFS

The Great Council Of Delaware I'M
proved Order Of Red Men concluded It's
sixty-thlrd annual session yesterday
afternoon when Il was decided TO hold
the session In Wilmington again next
year. The principal business yesterday
afternoon was the raising up OF the
chiefs elected IN the morning by Great
lncohonce James T. Rogers, Of Bing-
hamlon, N. Y, assisted by Past Great
Sachems Ferguson, Semerteen, Tappan,
Furnlss and Lynn.
The session was opened yesterday
afternoon by the Rev. O. L. Hubbard,
pastor Of st. Pauls NJ. E Church, with
devotional services. Henry r. lsaacs
urged the members TO support the Red
Cross In the coming campaign. Alexan-
der z. Rodgers was presented With a
Past Great Sachem's jewel.
Evening journal., 1918-12-13
POTATO WHISKEY
HAS SOME KICK

Mystiiled Of lato by the intesity OF the
jag carried by some foreigners. tho
local police arc in doubt as TO whether
the men arrested on charges OF drunk
epness were Just drunk or drugged. The
mystery has been solved by the officers,
however, who learned that the "Uncon-
scious Jags" were due 10 Kartanona
Vodka, or In plain English Potato
Whiskey"
The "Spud Booze" resembles Russian
Vodka. As far as could be learned to-
day the new drink In Wilmington ls
sold only in quart quantities.
Evening journal., 1918-12-13
LIEUT.. C0CHRANE Is
KILLED In ACTION

ORIsFlELD, Md, Dec. i3-Postmaster
and Mrs. A. B. Gochrane, OF Crlsfleld,
parents Of Lieut.. Stanley l.. Cochrane,
who was killed in action October 81
while making a raid over the German
lines, have received a letter from Lieut..
Samuel Plckard which gives the details
Of Lieutenant Cochrane's death and
shows that he died fighting. The letter
Is dated November A.
Evening journal., 1918-12-13
CLnsE nEsTAUnANT.

Having failed 20 comply with the or
ders OF the health department, 10 IN
stall sanitary arrangements suitable for
hotel and restaurant the Spanish
cafe, No. i6 East Front street, has been
ordered closed. Notice Of the order was
served on the owner OF the property
and his agents by health officers several
days ago.