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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
DISCOURTESY AT BATHING HOUSES
 IS CHARGE MADE
Alleged That in Refresh ment Booths People Driv- en in By Storms Were
 UnWelcome.

Delightful weather tempted many picnic and bathing parties to Seaside park yesterday, but the enjoyment of the day was changed to terror at the ferocity with which the storm ragged over the park in the afternoon. Trees were struck, branches blown from the trees by the wind, and one bench along the seawall not so very far away from the new bathing pavilian, was split by a bolt of lightning.
 According to complaints which have been made to The Times the suddenness with which the storm came up gave those on the beach no time to reach any other shelter but that offered by the new pavilion. It is alleged that it was with the great est reluctance that the people and children were allowed within the con- fines of the building especially at the part where refreshments are served, and that the people were treated with extreme discourtesy
 In one party there were nine chill dren all of whom were in bathing suits and this particular party would not have been allowed admission, ac- cording to the complaint, had it not been that the woman in charge made such a strong plea. The children had been out of the water some time and their suits were dry.
 It is said further that in the part of the building where refreshments were served ard there were tables and chairs at which those who sought cooling drinks and ice cream could sit down, the young woman in charge informed the people that they could not occupy these chairs unless they bought something. This notwith- standing the fact that probably ev- eryone in the crowd had patronized the place for candy or soda at some time during the day.
 J. F. Farrell, who was in charge of the part of the pavilion under the supervision of the recreation commits sion, when questioned about the mat ter this morning said he was not aware that there had been any trouble but that at the place where he was sta tioned the people had been put in out of the storm wherever possible | At the headquarters of the recrea- tfon commission when inquiry was made the statement was given that no knowledge of such happenings had been reported but that the matter, would be investigated.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18

An order issued to Bavarian in fantry regiment reveals a condition of affairs that up to this time would have been thought unbelievable in an army notorious for the strictness of its discipline. The commanding off, cer wrote on June 25:
 While making a tour of the line this morning I came across complete sections fast asleep in spite of it's be- ing dawn and misty. These sections had removed their equipment and had not the faintest idea of the country, of dispositions, of their or ders or, of the troops on their Hanks"
 Much activity continues behind the German front, but the infantry has remained very quiet since the be- ginning of the present German of fensive around Rheims.
 No attempt has been made to re- cover the ground lost at Ridge wood on Monday when the British captured 341 men and seven officers. The Ger. mans have remained passive. Repeat ed British thrusts around Bailleul Only the artillery has indulged in re- taliation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18

These figures are from the report of Willard L. Freeland of the Iron Age, who was brought here to make an investigation into these facts and who reported this morning to Exam iner Stoddard, who Is here to repre- sent the War Labor Board. During the course of his report, Samuel Lavit reading from a written list containing a number of inquiries inti- mated that the sources of MT. Free lands information were not reliable. MT. Freeland hotly resented this inn putation as distinct reflection.
 The task confronting Mir Freeland has been an enormous one and as- sisting him were from 150 to 200 vol unteer workers Statements made as to the cost of living were questioned by MT, Lavit to which MT. Freeland retorted that if it had not been for Lavit's own insistence for an early decision the scope of the inquiry he had made would have been much more far-reaching but that it was not possible to do everything in five days The exception taken was on the mat ter of clothes.
 Practically all or the ngureS taket were on an hourly basis and what is known as a weighted average was se- cured. MT, Freeland stated as to housing that out of 80 per cent of the houses investigated less that 50 per cent. have. haen advanced ard only 2h per cent. had been advanced more than 100 per cent. He stated that the amount of the average earn ings had increased more than the in crease in the number of employees or the increase in the hours of work.
 The average hourly pay in 1915 amounted to S0.1 while in 1918 ii amounted to 517 which is an increacz of 72 per cent. The common labore1 is the man who takes the greater part of the earnings and in 1915 the aver age hourly earning by occupation Continued on Page G.,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
From Different Sources Re ports Come Telling of Pro gress Made By Allies. DETAILS OF BATTLE
 NOT YET RECEIVED Attack Appears to Be Ser ious Menace to Germans
 Below Aisne.
(By the Associated Press.)

Gen. Foch, the Allied com mander in chief, has taken the aggressive on an important scale, attacking this morning on a 25-mile front between the Aisne and the Marne-the westerly side of the Germans Marne salient.
 The attack appears to be a significant counter stroke to the German drive along the Marne Rheims Champagne front.
 From various sources come reports that the battle is progressing favor ably to the Allied forces, which pre- sumably include American troops.
 The front of the attack runs from Fonteny, six miles west of Soissons, to the town of Belleau, on the Clig- non river. Few details of the battle are yet available, the main fact off, cially stated being that at various points along this front progress of from a mile and half to two miles has been made and that prisoners have been taken.
 The situation on this front presents interesting possibilities. The. battle line, when the German offensive paus-
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
ROB POSTOFFICE
 GET $1O,OOO AT NORTH WOODBURY
Liberty Bonds and War Stamps Belonging to Resi-
 dents In Haul.

Woodbury. July 1S-Liberty bonds, thrift and war stamps and securities belonging to residents which had been placed in care of the postmaster, all to an estimated value of S10,000, were taken by burglars who last night blew open the safe in the North Woodbury post office which is in the store of H. S. Garfield. Little money was taken and postal matter was hardly disturb ed. Three weeks ago the store was broken into and a quantity of shoes was taken. The safe was not touched then.
 The same men tried to get into the Woodbury post office but a barking dog frightened them away. They had obtained blankets from the Curtiss barn and tools from the wagon shop of MT. Hitchcock. The blankets were found where they had been piled up before the men were scared off.
 MT. Garfield had served as stamp agent and Liberty bond salesman in North woodbury and purchasers had also left these with him for safe keep ing. Others had placed securities. of various kinds with him to be pro- tected.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
CHAMBERS HIT IN RECENT FIGHTING
 ON BATTLE LINE

General Pershing's casualty list to- day reports the name of Lawrence A. Chambers, 1855 Fairfield avenue, age 22, of this city, Chambers enlisted on May 23, 1917, in the 18th infantry He was in training at Fort Ogle- thorpe, Georgia, for seven months then was sent to France to join his company, which has for its captain, Archie Roosevelt. In communications to his friends he has reported active service almost continually since his arrival, and also that he was gassed on May 27 of this year.
 The account this morning speaks of him as slightly wounded" Cham bers is well known in this city among the younger men, having been mem Der of the First District Republican Club, Foresters of America, and Com pany A of the Home Guard. While tn this city he was employed at the Remington Arms in the bayonet-f1ling department.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
AMERICANS ARE ENGAGED
 IN BIC C0UNTER-STR0KE
BILLIARD ROOMS THROWN OPEN TO
 UNIFORMED MEN
Bridgeport War Bureau Ar ranges For Use-Jitney
 Drivers to Give Rides.

The Bridgeport War Bureau has ar ranged through Henry S. Osborne, for the free use by enlisted men of the United States while in uniform of the billiard and pool rooms and bowling alleys of the following places: Connie Lewis, 166 Fairfield avenue; The Brunswick company, 2S Fairfield ave- nue; Sheridan Billiard Academy, 1,056 Broad street; John H. Eckler, Jr., STA Main street; Belino Billiard ParEors, 1,259 State street; Arcade Bowling Alleys, 5S John street; West End Bowling Alleys, 1874 State street; Palace Billiard and Bowling Academy, 115 Congress street; Shaw's Billiard Hall, 473 Barnum avenue.
 This generous action on the part of these billiard and pool rooms and bowling alleys will furnish our sol- diers and sailors with safe places in which to find enjoyment and recrea- tion. The War Bureau has sent a special letter of thanks to each one of the proprietors of these places.
 The War Bureau has also arranged through Captain Wheeler of the traf- fic squad for the free use by all en- listed men in uniform of a large num- Der of the jitneys engaged in opera tion in Bridgeport. The list of these will be published later. The service rendered the soldiers by the jitneys will be especially appreciated by them. We have about 250 enlisted men in Bridgeport, many of them at the Naval Base and others at distant points from the center of the city. ITza of tha iitnevs will moan q preo deal to them.
 The War Bureau has requested the | Connecticut company to furnish free transportation of all enlisted men in uniform. It is expected that an an- swer will be given after the meeting (Continued on Page 6.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18

The cablegram read:
 Regret very much that your son, Lieut.. Quentin Roosevelt, reported as missing. On July A, with a patrol of 12 planes, he left on 8 mission of protecting photographic section. Seven enemy planes were sighted and attacked after which enemy planes returned and our planes broke off combat, returning to their base. Lieut.. Roosevelt did not return. A member of the squadron reports sec ing one of our planes fall out of the combat and into the clouds and the French report an American plane was seen descending.
 'I hope he may have landed safely. Will advise you immediately on re- ceipt of further information"
 Col. Roosevelt, in reply, cabled:
 we are deeply grateful for your thoughtful kindness and we never will forget it."
 Col. Roosevelts attitude seemed more hopeful than on receipt last night of word sent from Paris by Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, IT,, saying that reports of Quentin's death was absolutely unconfrmed' there
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
WHITMAN FOR WAR RECORD
 AT CONVENTION
Temporary Chairman Fas- sett, at Saratoga Pleads
 for Republican Unity.

Convention Hall, Saratoga, N. r., July 18-A plea for party unity in this time ot war, an unqualified in dorsement of the war record of Gov. Charles S. Whitman and declara- ton that his administrator has been clean, eficent and utterly without scandal" and a most eloquent enun- citation of patriotic principles mark ed the keynote" address today of the Repu blican state convention. MT. Fassett said the Republican party had stood solidly behind President Wilson in his war policies, and that Republican representatives and sen ators have supported the president and the administration better than the members of his own party"
 After cordially welcoming the new ly enfranchised women into Republ- can ranks MT. Fassettz in part, said:
 we meet as Republicans, members of the majority party in the state and the minority party in the United States. But we are far more than Republicans, we are Americans, be- the best means whereby the interests of the country may be served. We may we'll challenge our political op- ponents to noble rivalry in service to the state.
 "The administration has been clean efficient. and utterly without scandal and whoever is selected to be the standard bearer in the fall will be proud of the opportunity to stand upon the recorded work of the Re. publican party.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
PERSHING SAYS
 ENEMY DRIVEN FROM THE MARINE

Washington, July 1s-Gen. Persh- lng's communique for yesterday re- ports that in the American sector on the Marne the enemy has been en- tirely driven from the south bank.
 The dispatch follows:
 Section An the Marne sector our troops have entirely regained possession of the south bank of the river. Northwest of Chateau Thierry the enemy yesterday repeated his at- tempts of the preceding day to pene- trate our lines near Vaux. His attack was completely broken up by our in- fantry and artillery fire before reach ing our Epes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18

Paris July 1S-The French this morning delivered at tack along the line from the river Ane far south the zion Beeau front of about 9 miles, and made progress at certain points of between mile and half and two miles, the office announced today. . \
 The situation the Marne and Champagne front is un- changed Early the movement prisoners taken in the ad began coming in.
 northern point of the front of attack Fonenoy ly a mile north of the river Aisne
 In the fighting the front of the German offensive the French last night stopped hesGermans in the face of voen attacks which the enemy launched southwest of Nanteu la Posse between the Marne and Rheims.
 On the front beyond Rheims east of the Vese ver attack by German guard units completely repused the Associated PressWhe both the enemy and the Allied armies generally marking time the Italians tonight red out brilliant counter attack Pourcy north of the Marne after the Germans had harred them by ncessant at tacs during the day They drove the enemy back into the valley of the Ardre river.
 Other sectors both north and south of the saw many small local actions but nothing parang of the charac ter of general engagement.
 Numerous hand to hand encounters occurred
 The enemy still trying hard to make progress toward Epernay by way of Veneu the north and Oeuy voisn the south of the Marne Montvosn changed several times the French eventually gaining ground
 Nowhere along the front did the Germans obtain ad- vantage during the day Heavy fighting with constant attacks has been taking place in the vicinity of Couron wood where
 Continued On Page Six)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
GAINS ARE REPORTED
 IN SOUTHERN SECTORS
 AS FAR AS BELLEAU

Progress Is Made at Some Points to Depth of Be- tween Mile and Half and Two Miles-Pris- Oners Taken Early in the Advance Still Com ing Northern Point of Front of Drive Is FOntenOy, Nearly Mile From River-SituatiOn on Marne Unchanged
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
GRAND GROSS FOR MARCH.

Washington. July 1S-King George has awarded the knights grand cross. of the Distinguished British Order of St. Michael and St. George to Gen. Peyton c. March, chief of staff of the American army.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
BRITISH DRIVE AHEAD
 FOR MORE THAN MILE.
 SOUTH OF THE SOMM|

Advance Is Made Southeast of ViIlers BretOnneux, Says Official Statement From Headquarters in France Positions to East of Hebuterne Are Improved and South of BucquOy German Raiding Party is Repulsed- Fighting North of Marne Italians Have Retaken Clarizet ViI- lage.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
PERSHING STILL HOPES
 ROOSEVELT IS ALIVE
Sends Cable Message to Colonel in Which Suggestion Is Held Out Lieutenant May Have Landed
 Safely After Fall.

New York, July 18-Co Theodore Roosevelt just before leaving the city for Saratoga attend the Republican venon today received cablegram from Gen. Pershing in which the American commander expressed the hope Lieut. Quentin Roosevelt the coones son. reported killed battle in France, may have landed safely
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
INVESTIGATOR R'SFICURES SHOWS WAGE INCREASE
Willard Freeand of Iron Age Gives Facts to Examiner 79 Per cent. Increase in Wages-61 per Cent
 in Cost of Living, Not Including Clothing.

According to the figures taken from number of the fac tories of this city, that include 33 occupations the wage from 1915 the present year has been 79 per cent In time the living food housing, light has increased 6I4 per cent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
FOE IS DEMORALIZED
 BY RAIDS IN FLANDERS
Troops In Some Portions of Trenches So Exhausted By Constant Attacks They Fall Asleep
 At Posts

With the British Army in France, Wednesday, July IT, (By the Associated PresGerman troops in portions the trenches Flanders have been exhausted demor azed by constant British raids attacks bobardments that many of them have fallen asleep at their posts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18

the French Fron, in France July 18By the Assocat- ed PresThe Allied forces today engaged in import counter attack between the Asne and the Marn north of Chateau Therry
 The attack is progressing favorably.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
WAR STAMP SALES.

The sale of War Savings Stamps in the city yesterday was $4,637.95 and in the state $54S00.95.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
The Weather Report

For Bridgeport and H- cinity: Fair tonight and Friday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-18
The Want Columns

Classified advertising in this newspaper is effective, no matter what you may de- sire to advertise. Try 1t once and see.
Evening star., 1918-02-25
ADAM A. wEscHLBR. AUcTroNEER.

rRUsTEE's SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
SOUTHEAST, AND TwO-STORY BRICK
STABLE IN ALLEY IN REAR THEREOF.
BY virtue Of certain deed Of trust. duly re.
corded in Liber No. e4s2: folio 45o. of the land
records of the District Of Columbia. and at the
request Of the party secured thereby, the under
signed surviving trustee will SELL at public auc-
MARCH SEVENTH. 1918, AT FIVE O'CLOCK
land and premises. situate in the city Of wash
ington. in the District Of Columbia, and desig-
mated and being all Of lots As and 40, Of
Charles Gessford's subdivision of lots in square
924 as per plat recorded in the office Of the STIR
veyor for the District Of Columbia. in Liber
width Of lots Al. AZ. 43 and A. Of said subdi-
vision, according TO the description of said lots
As and 48, In said deed Of trust contained to-
gether with the improvements, consisting of
three-story and basement brick dwelling known
story brick stable in alley in rear thereof
Terms of sale: One-third of the purchase
money to be paid in cash. and the balance in
two equal installments. payable in one and two
years, with interest at six per centum per an
mum, payable semi-annually. from day Of sale,
secured by deed of trust upon the property sold :
or all cash, at the option of the purchaser. A
deposit Of 500 will be required of the pur-
chaser at the time Of sale. All converancing
and other costs of transfers of title at the cost
with within fifteen days from day of sale. other
wise the trustee reserves the right to resell the
property at the risk and cost OF the defnulting
purchaser. after five days advertisement OF
such resale in a newspaper published in the Dis
trict of Columbia.
Surviving Trustee. wilkins bldg.
feo2-d&ds exSu
Evening star., 1918-02-25
ADAM A. WEsCHLER. ACcT10NEER..

ADAM A. WESCHLER, ACCTl0NEER.
REAL ESTATE, BEING THAT ATTRAC-
TIVE BRICK DWELLING, KNOWN AS NO.
751 HARVARD STREET NORTHWEST,
CONTAINING TWO STORIES AND GEL.
LAR. SIX ROOMS AND BATH. FURNACE
corded in Liber No. 3542. folio 1856 ct seq. Of
the land records Of the District of Columbia,
and at the request of the party secured thereby.
the undersigned surviving trustee will offer for
sale by public auction, in front of the premises.
on THURSDAY, THE TWENTY EIGHTH DAY
PM. the following described land and premises:
situate in the city Of Washington. District of
Columbia, to wit: Lot numbered seventy nine
l78) in Rosa Wallach and others subdivision Of
lots In block numbered FIVE t5). Mount Pleas,
ant and Pleasant Plains,'' said block being
hundred and eighty y-eight (2SsS), per plat re-
corded in the Office of the surveyor for the Dis
trict Of Columbia, In Liber As, at folio 81, said
lot 70 being improved by premises No. ISL Har-
ward street northwest
Terms of sale: One-tourth of the purchase
money to be paid in cash. the balance in three
equal installments. payable in one. two and three
years, with interest at per cent per annum.
payable semi annually. from day Of sale. secured
by deed of trust upon the property sold, or all
cash. at the option OF the purchaser. A deposit
Of $500 required Of the purchaser at the time
fees at the cost of the purchaser. Terms Of sale
TO be complied with within fifteen days from
day OF sale, otherwise the trustee reserves the
right to resell the property at the risk and cost
Of the defaulting purchaser, after five days ad
vertisement Of such resale In some newspaper
ALEXANDER 4. HENsEY.
fel5-d&ds exSu&fe22 Surviving trustee.
Evening star., 1918-02-25
Attempted REVOLUTION
In COSTA RIGA DEFEATED
German Agents Said to Have Been
Active in Effort to Over
throw Government.

SAN JOSE. Costa Rica, February 25.-
The revolution in Costa Rica has been
put down and order has been completely
restored.
SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Nicaragua,
February IA revolution is in prog
ress in Costa Rica. Wire communica-
tion has been interrupted between the
frontier and Las Canas. It is known
that the towns of Alajuela, San Mateo
and Heredia are in the hands of the
revolutionists. It is reported Las
Canas and Punta Arenas probably will
fall shortly.
The present government of Costa
Rica came into power in consequence
Of q revolution in January Of last year.
President Gonzales was overthrown by
Gen. Tinooo, who assumed the presi-
dency. The United States has not rec
ognized the Tinoco government.
There have been several reports in
the last few months of plots to over
throw the government. Former Presi-
dent Gonzales and Germans in Costa
have been concerned in a scheme of this
sort which was discovered by the
Costa Rican authorities last May. Ac-
cortling to press dispatches from San
Jose at the time, a German firm In New
York furnished 100000 for the organ
Several secret , wireless stations were
discovered, three OF them At Heredia.
the home OF Gonzales.
The growth Of the German influence
to have been largely responsible for
the revolution. After Gen. Tinoco be-
came president Costa Rica severed re.
lAtions with Germany.