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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
INTO HEART OF ENEMY POSITIONS
 60 CANADIANS
Individual Gallantry of Can adian Officers Inspire
 Men to Deeds of Daring.
MANITOBA BATTALION
 FIGHTS FURIOUSLY
Ontario Troops Do Fine Work in Front of Beucourt
 and Take Town.

Canadian Forces in France, Aug 26-(By the Canadian Press)-Nu- merous stories of individual gallantry and initiative on the field in the recent lighting east of Aniens are coming to hand. A Manitoba battalion was held up in an attack on Fouquescourt, which lies within the old Somme de- lenses. Realizing that capture of the stronghold was essential to success of the entire operation, the commanding officer person fly led a dashing assault into the rear of the enemy position. His example so inspired all ranks that their advance was irresistible, and af- ter the village had been mopped up the battalion consolidated a position to the east and held it against all counter attacks for two days.
 A central Ontario battalion did equally good work in front of Beu- court. The cavalry had been held up here by converging machine gun fire from the south of the Rove road and the woods to the north and east. The battalion was similarly held up but it's commanding officer realized that the hCS lO tAAS pOSlllOll was d olIldll WOOu to the northeast, which was alive with machine guns.
 Taking advantage of the smoke screen afforded by a burning tank, he led in a hastily collected party and rushed the wood, capturing 16 ma chine guns. The battalion then took the town with a dash, the enemy re- tiring routed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
GERMANS NOT PLANNING MORE
 0FFENSIvES
Shortage of Manpower and Lack of Ambition, Prin-
 cipal Causes.

With the American Army on the Vesle, Sunday, Aug. 25-(By the As sociated Press) soldiers be- lieve Germany Is not planning any more offensives because of the man power shortage, according to one of a party of seven of a German patrol captured by the Americans early Sum- day east of Fishes. The soldier, who was a former bank. employe and the owner of a Berlin restaurant said the soldiers no longer had any enthusiasm for war. Most of those with whom he came into contact believed the war would end soon.
 The prisoner had been fighting three years and declared he was thoroughly tired of if. He said the soldiers un- derstood that the German losses dur ing the recent Allied offensives had been very great. These reports were credited by the soldiers and were hav- ing a demoralizing effect He said he knew of one division of 5000 that had been reduced to less than 1000. He did not know what became of the men.
 Plenty of Germans. he added would desert and surrender if given the op- portunity. Many of them are con- stantly watching for chance to give themselves up 10 the Americans. Trouble had been threatened in the German munition plants and the army leaders were tightening conditions there He said the rules governing munition workers were more strict now than ever.
 Germany, he said, has plenty of ammunition but the man power ques- tion and the actual entry of American troops to the fighting are worrying the military leaders.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
SAY GOODBYE AMID SMILES
 AND TEARS
Drafted Men for Camp Greenleaf Left Today
 Cheered By Big Crowd.

Given a rousing send off by an inn mense crowd at S:45 this morning, 442 drafted men from Bridgeport left for Camp. Greenleaf, Lytle, Ga, for gen. eral military service.
 The drafted men met at their re- spective boards at 7:45 where in structions were given them. From Bridgeport, the special train will bring them to New York where they will change for Pullman cars. They will probably reach their destination at 10:30 D. m. tomorrow morning.
 Timothy J. Mulloy of 45 Park Ter race, former fireman in Co. 3, Michael O'Brien of 1S7 West Liberty street and Martin Hughes of 351 Clinton avenue, were in charge of local Board No 1. Other leaders were in charge of the men from the other local boards.
 Although it was stated that relatives and friends would positively not be allowed on the station platform, ow- ing to the confusion usually caused, still large numbers forced their way up to bid their loved ones one last farewell. The boys wore smiles on their faces. Their call had come to do their duty and they were cheerful and proud to do it. Some, enthused by the patriotic music, were singing and dancing.
 After all the boys had gone on tht train the Star Spangled Banner was played. It was then that the great crowd let go their emotion, and eyes were overfowed with tears. A num- Der of girls climbed up to the train windows to kiss their brothers and sweethearts goodbye.
 Smiling to fight back their tears, relatives and friends waved their last goodbye as the train left the platform. The men wore no special insigna | other than the usual arm band, fur nished by the different local draft boards of this city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
ALLEGED
 THIEF TO TOWN IN PENNSYLVANIA
Albinus Arkansas Arrested in Wyoming on Complaint
 of Bridgeport Police.

Owing to an exceptionally clever piece of detective work on the part of the Bridgeport Detective Bureau. AL binus Arkanas, 26, was arrested to- day in Wyoming, Penn, charged with robbing Joseph Jenarzich of 64 Sum mer street, this city, of a suit valued at $40, $71 in money, a watch and chain valued at $34, a signet ring valued at $6, a suit case and other clothes as we'll as a bank book cover ing deposits in the Citizens Bank, Waterbury, Conn.,, amounting to S230. The robbery was committed August s.
 The victim reported the matter to Captain E. Q. Cronan immediately he discovered his loss and the local au- thorities were able to stop payment on the bank book
 | Then began the hunt for -Arkanas, which proved a difficult task, as he did not stop long enough in one place i to be definitely located. The author ities traced him relentlessly and finally ran him to earth in Wyoming, Penn, where he was arrested by the Pennsylvania authorities and will be turned over to the Bridgeport author ities when the extradition formalities have been completed.
 Detective John Curry from the Bridgeport Detective Bureau vii fleave today for the Pennsylvania city
 in order to escort the prisoner back
 to this city where he will be placed on trial for the theft.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26

Bapaume seemingly is slowly pock- eted by the British. Favreutl, mile and a half to the northeast. has been taken by the British, who have passed beyond the village, while farther north Mory has been left behind by Field Marshal Baig.
 Progress on each side of the Somme river is officially reported from Lon don, and 1t is said that the British are advancing toward Maricourt, four miles northeast of Bray.
 There has been great artillery ac- tivity from Rove to the Aisne river according to the French official re- port. but there is no mention of new infantry attacks in this vital sector German surprise attacks on the French lines in the Vosges sector nave been repulsed, Paris says.
 As the battle stands today the British appear to be quite near the old Hindenburg line south of Arras' while they are making an attack di- rectly against it along the Scarpe river. If the attack launched thls morning is successful it may have a determining effect on the course Of the battle farther south, for a Ger man retreat over wide section might be forced. It also will affect the Flanders sector to the north, from which the Germans are said to be retiring.
 Heavy rain is falling over the battle area, it is reported. This will tend to slow down the movement of troops.
 Relentlessly the British are push ing the Germans back to the Hinden- burg line. Fresh enemy troops thrown into the desperate battles along the 30 mile front have failed to stop the men of Field Marshal Haig's command.
 Bapaume is surrounded OH three sides and the fall of this strategic road center apparently is close at hand. On the north the British are reported to be near the Hindenburg line at BuIlecourt, the scene of san guinary combats in the spring of 1917. The enemy has been driven from the high ground between the Ancre and the Somme and the. British are moving eastward toward Peronne. l. French pressure continues all along the southern wing to Soissons. Between the Disc and the Aisne Gen. Mangin Is pressing steadily toward the western extremity of the Chemin- des-Dames. Nnconfirmed reports have been received in the American
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26

Those who have been accustomed to use more than one lump of sugar to their cup of tea or coffee, will have to learn to forego their sweets.
 According to the ruling of the Food Administrator D. Fairchild heeIeWr. the amount allowed is two pounds of sugar per person served during the month, on the basis of three meals a day. A report of sugar used. number of patrons served, must be given to MT. Wheeler each month, and aIlot- ments are made accordingly.
 This amount, when figured out all lows about 70 Jumps of sugar for every 90 cups of tea or coffee, allow ing about 20 patrons who either do not drink these beverages, or who do not take sugar It may not be an un- usual sight soon to see restaurant patrons carrying around a parcel of sugar for use at meals,as has been the case in some European countries since the war.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
CRAFT DESTROYED BY
 SUBS TO BE REPLACED
Emergency Fleet Corpora tion to Assign Vessels for
 Food Administration.
INCREASE OUTPUT
 OF SALT WATER FISH
Work on 75 New Boats to Be Commenced Immedi-
 ately in Ship Yards.

Washington, Aug. 26-Fish- ing craft destroyed by German submarines off the New Eng land coast will be renewed by the emergency fleet corpora ton at the request of the food administration with deep sea modern traWlers.
 Construction will be begun imme- diately on 75 vessels, to be in opera ton on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and in the gulf of Mexico early in 1919. The food administra- tion asked for the boats in order to increase the production of salt water fish.
 Heavy increases in the annual pro duction of haddock, small cod, flatfish and other salt water varieties are ex- pected from operation of the new trawlers, and enable carloads to en- ter all the interior markets of the country every week in the year, sta- bilizing prices at low levels.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
(Bv the Associated Press)

Extending the Pcardy battle line to north the Artos sector the British launched attack this morning in the Scarpe region east This attack may regarded development of the terrific battle east of the Ancre river, which has been going since last Wednesday.
 The British office says good progress made in the attack, which begun where the Germans hold strongly fortified lines which have been held by for the last two years.
 Immediately south of the Cojeul river the British seem- ngy have encountered slight setback for today reports that they fighting of regions where battle was said to be going yesterday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26

The local authorities figured in the case on account of the fact that Ga bral resided in Lexington avenue and it was said by relatives and friends of. the murdered man that when he was killed he had a lot of jewelry and a large sum of money on his person which was missing when the body was found near the railroad tracks a few hours after the killing.
 Relatives of the victim appealed to Captain E. O. Cranon and he started an investigation which finally led the authorities to Providence where after an extended search White was located and arrested yesterday by the Provi- denca officials,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
NAVAL SEAPLANE LOST WITH CREW
 OF THREE MEN

Washington. Aug. 26-Loss of naval seaplane with her crew of three men, including Ensign Donald C. Pero. in collision with another sea- plane off Fire Island, Saturday even ing, was announced today by the navy department. ...-.
 Pero's machine is believed to have sunk immediately after falling into the water. Mine sweepers searched the vicinity but could discover no trace of the crew or of the plane.
 Ensign H. Stevens, piloting the other plane, landed safely on the wather with his mechanic and assist ant and aided in the unsuccessful search. The accident occurred about o'clock in the evening.
 The two men missing with Ensign Pero are W. c. Jaegel chief machin- ist's mate, and F. A. Newman, ma chinistN mate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26

London, Aug. 26, 1 p. m.-This mornings attack was launched be- tween the Scarpe river at Fampoux and the heights northeast of Neuville itasse.
 In a few hours the British made an advance of two miles on a front of four miles. according to advices re- ceived here from the battle from.
 Monchy le Preux, Guemappe and Wancourt, a little less than five miles southeast of Arras, have been taken in todays attack. Farther south the British have taken Mory and madG progress to the southeast of the vil~ lage.
 The towns of Monche le Preux, Cue, 'rnappe Wancourt were on the linden burg line as it stood prior to the Ger man drive on March 21. In this sec- tor the Germans drove ahead slightly but were held up after the second day of the fighting and after that time could not get nearer Arras.
 This mornings attack apparently was between the Cojeul river and the scarpe and adds about four miles to the length of the battle front
 Tn the battle area south of the Somme Gen. Debeny's French army has captured Fresnoy les Rove, about three miles north of Rove, according to today's dispatches. Gen. MangfRs army also has made a slight advance between the Ailette and the Aisne' Four hundred prisoners were taken by this army yesterday.
 Fighting is reported proceeding at
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26

lines along the Vesle that the enemy is withdrawing north of that river toward the Aisne
 Enemy forces are putting up a Vio- lent resistence against the British but to no avail. Since last Wednesday they have been driven eastward for an average of more than four miles on the 30 mile front The greatest AL lied gain has been six miles toward Bapaume one of the most important points in the salient. The British momentum apparently increases in spite of the strong efforts of the Ger mans to stay the oncoming rush of tanks, cavalry and infantry. More than IT, ,000 German prisoners already have been counted and the enemy losses in prisoners alone are said to be in excess of the British casualties. Un- officially the number of prisoners is placed at 10000.
 On most of the front the British have pushed the Germans from the high ground so necessary for defense Also the enemy has been forced out of much the "crater country marking the old Somme battle field of 1916. This has opened up new opportunities for the tanks and cavalry. Allied aeroplanes continuously bomb troop concentrations and strategic centers behind the German lines.
 The Germans held on to Bapaums throughout Sunday in heavy fighting. Gen. Byng's troops, however, now are in Avesnes, a suburb one-half mile to the west, have reached Favreuil, two miles to the north, and are reported in Thilloy, one and half miles south west The fall of Bray, which came after the capture of Albert, has en- ab1ed the British to press on eastward and they are reported in Suzanne, two miles to the east and at the edge of the swamp country which lines the Somme close to Peronne.
 Comparatively heavy fighting is talk ing place in Albania. Vienna says Austrian troops have crossed the Se- meni near the Adriatic and claims successes also in the center and on the enemy left. Rome reports the re- pulse of Austrian attacks against ad- vanced posts along the Semeni.
 Paris, Aug. 26, p. m.-The Ger mans today attempted counter of fensive on a large scale against the right wing of Gen. Mangin's army in the region between Neailly and Sois-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
EIGHT HUNDRED 2ND LIEUTENANTS
 GRADUATE TODAY

Petersburg, Va, Aug. 26.---Eight hundred second lieutenants were graduated today from the central of- ficers' training school in Camp Lee After a few days leave of absence they will report to the various camps to which they have been assigned.
 Arrangements virtually had been completed at Camp Lee today for housing the 10000 Pennsylvania reg istrants to arrive here this week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26

Heninel.
 The line of battle, starting with Fampoux on the Scarpe river, follows:
 Monchy le Preux, Guemappe, Wan- court, Heninel, Croiselles, east of Mory, Favreuil, Avesnes, Eaucourt FAmmaye Martinpuich, west of Ba- zenith le Petit, Mametz and Carnoy, and thence to the Somme just to the west of Maricourt. There Is little change south of the Somme, except that the British line has been improv- ed to the east of Chuignes.
 With the British Army in France, Sunday, Aug. 25-(By the Associated Press)-British troops are reported to have reached the outskirts of Su zanne, two miles east of Bray sur Somme, and to be near Cappy, slight ly less than two miles southeast of Bray, on the southern bank of the Somme. A heavy rain fell tonight.
 Paris, Aug. 26-The number of prisoners taken by the British since Aug 21 has reached 20,000, the Petit Journal declares.
 According to Le Journal three new German divisions have been identified opposite the British. Since Aug. 8 nearly 50 German divisions have been in the fighting against the British. London, Aug. 26-The British Third and Fourth armies suffered casualties estimated at 22,50O between August 21 and 25, according to advices from the front. During this same period the German losses in prisoners alone, have amounted to 20,000 men in the In Page SiX)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26

Paris, Aug 26-The appearance of Austro- Hungarian troops did not surprise the newspapers which declare the presence of the Arans behind the Ger lines was actually known for several months The pres of the Ausrans fighting troops at the request of Ger many declared to be striking proof of the seriousness of the enemY's situation.
 The Petit Journal says the Ausrans captured by the French belonged to the Life guard.
 Amsterdam, Aug. 26-"Two hostile air squadrons attack Consaninope Wednesday night says Turkish official c+o4 hnrn oda
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
SEATTLE STEEL
 WORKERS STRIKE

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 26---Following the breaking off of negotiations last night between representatives of the Pacific Coast Steel Go. and employees of the company engaged on contracts for the emergency fleet corporation, a strike was declared at I o'clock to- day. The employees declared that more than 1000 workers went out. They demand pay and working con- ditions similar to those in effect in the shin yards.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
PROFESSIONAL
 MEN INCLUDED IN MERCHANT MARINE

Washington, Aug. 26 - Bankers, lawyers, teachers, clergymen and actors are included among the hun dreds of young Americans in train- ing as apprentice seamen for the mer- chant marine, according to results made public today of an occupational inquiry conducted by Henry Howard of Boston. director of the shipping boards recruiting and training ser vice. Investigation disclosed, accord ing to MT. Howard, that many men with large incomes are to be found among the 5000 men in training monthly to serve under the American flag on the seas.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
CAMOUFLAGE SCHOOL, LATEST

Great Lakes, H., Aug. 26-A school for camouflage artists is the newest feature of the artificer school of the Great Lakes naval training sta tion. The instructor is Karle O. Amend, formerly a theatrical scene artist in New York. Courses in the school will take 12 weeks to complete and graduates are to be given oppor- tunity for advanced ratings in the service.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26

Chairman Hermann said that con- trary to MT. Frazee's idea, a coin had been tossed to decide which league should have the honor of the first game and likewise that an agreement had been reached between the Nation al and the American leagues to the fleet that whatever league won the toss. the first three games would be played in the city of that league, while the four other games, if 1t is necessary to play that many, will be played in the city of the opposing league.
 Chairman Herrmann's statement follows:
 Had MT. Frazee waited until he had received his official bulletin with respect to the matter possibly nothing would have been said by him. The schedule as arranged was made by the National Commission as an entirely and not by MT. Johnson.
 The first thought we had in mind was to conserve transportation, and for that reason it was agreed that whatever league won the toss. the first three games would be played in the city of such league and the four other games, if it were necessary to play that many, in the city of the op- posite league.
 MT Bruce, acting for the comnlis- sion. tossed the coin, MT. Heydler call ed heads and won. Therefore the first three games were assigned to the city of the National league, where the pennant winning club is located, ant the four others, if it is necessary tc play all of them, in the American league city.
 "The schedule as arranged will b. l carried out regardless of whether i suits MT. Frazee or not"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
ALLEGED MURDERER IS
 TAKEN IN PROVIDENCE
Julius White Accused of Killing Negro in Norwalk AA rested on Complaint of the Police of
 Bridgeport.

Juus White, 40 who is charged with killing John Cabral Portuguese negro in Norwak Conn., when they had dis pue girl traced to Providence R. l. and arrested
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
QUEBEC CHIEF JUSTICE DEAD

Montreal. Aug. 26-Sir Horace Arehambault, chief justice of Quebec died suddenly of heart failure at Trois Pistoles yesterday. He was 61 years old.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
PLAY WORLDS SERIES
 ON ORIGINAL PLANS
President Hermann Issues Statement Reply to Frazee of Boston Club-Coin Tossed for
 Choice of City.

Cincinnati Aug 26-Charman August Hermann of the national baseball commission issued statement here today relative complaint made by President Frazee of the Bo ton Americans of the arrangements for the coming world series.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
BRITISH TROOPS IN
 SCARPE SECTOR AND MAKE GOOD PROGRESS

Positions Southeast of MOry Improved in Spite of Heavy Rains-Tommies Capture Faveuil- Three New German Divisions Oppose British Who Reach Outskirts of Suzanne on SOmme- Advance Two Miles.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
FRENCH CONTINUE TO ADVANCE ALL ALONG
 SOUTH TO SOISSONS

1ebeney Captures FresnOy-L s-ROye-Mangin's Army Also Advances Between Ailette and the Aisne-French Capture Members of Aus tlian Life Guard-TwO Hostile Air SquadrOns Attack COnstantinOple.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
The Weather Report

For Bridgeport and vi- cinity; Local showers to- night; Tuesday partly cloudy and cooler.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
SUGAR RATION REDUCED IN LOCAL RESTAURANTS
Orders From Food Administrator Makes Allowance But One Lump Per Person For Each Cup of
 Tea or Coffee

1.-Two Imps, please" will in the future be met with stony stare the restaurants and lunch rooms the city
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26

Paris, Aug. 26, 1 p. m.-The Ger
 mans today attempted counter of fensive on large scale against the right wing of Gen. Mangin's army in the region between Veailly and Sois- n Page Six