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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-19
CoMMENDs NEWSPAPER

Writing as secretary of the Har-
risburg Branch, National Associa-
ton for the Advancement of Color
ed People, Robert ]. Nelson, 600
Forster street under date of October
IL says:
To the Editor of the Telegraph:
ION behalf of this organization
want to express to you our deep
sense of appreciation for the very
excellent article appearing in your
valued paper today respecting the
cruel, unpatriotic and un-American
attitude of the president of Dickin-
son College toward the sons of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank l.. jefferson.
"ihesc boys are the pride of the
colored people of this community
by reason of their ambition and
exemplary conduct and we keenly
feel the insult offered them at Dick
inson College. The attitude of your
paper will indicate to DR.. Morgan,
and others of his ilk, that insults
cannot be heaped on worthy colored
people when the leading newspaper
OF central Pennsylvania stands ready
to see that they are justly treated
Very respectfully yours,
ROBERT ]. NELSON,
Branch Secretary,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-19

LATE HOURS
Turtle My
goodness. I had
no idea it was
four o'clock.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-19

.Ihe lQedlS ana IFa0ltlOnS we
cherished have been foully be-
smirched. What we were justly
proud of has been dragged into
the mire. Our blood has been dis
honored. We have been bitterly
shamed by our very kith and kin.
Our names. which came down to
us from our fathers, have been
defled. Their very sound has
been made a challenge to the
world.
The land to which we were
linked by fond memories has been
made an outcast among the ma
tions, convicted of high treason
against civilization, and of un-
speakable crimes against human
ity.
Professions of loyalty are empty.
BY our acts we shall be judged.
1t is by their acts also that the
Prussian barbarians shall be judged
in the final settlement. Justice cries
out for the punishment of these men
not only because of their own guilt,
but for the reason that future gen
erations may know the fate of all
such criminals.
1t must be an unconditional sur
render and a dictated peace.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
HEADLIGHT LAW
 MUST BE OBSERVED

Robbins B. Stoekel, commissioner of motor vehicles, has announced that Monday, July 15, is the last day of grace for, out-of-state automobilists who have not yet seen their way clear to comply with the Connecticut head light law. Beginning on that day, the commissions inspectors will be out on the road rounding up violators of the law. Commissioner Stoekel says that the situation is fairly we'll understood among Connecticut drtv- CTS but that there are many cars from out of the state that have not compiled with the law requiring the eliminating of glaring lights and at
 the same time providing 160 feet O. driving light.
 The Connecticut law requires that headlights give 16o feet of driving light, that no dazzling rays shall be thrown higher than forty-two inches at point seventy-five feet in front
 of the car. These regulations are thrown ten feet on each side of the machine at point ten feet in front of 5he car. TEese regulartions are not at all difficult to conform with, and garage nan all over the state are able to instruct car owners in methods of tilting the lamps, front.
 ing the lenses and how to eonfine these practices with proper attention to the candle power of the lamps
 used.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
Accommodations In
 Washington Improve

The local branch of the Civil Ser vice received a notice. today stating that the living conditions in Washing ton of Federal employees would be improved as soon as possible. The de- partment of Labor has erected tenn porary hotels and restaurants which are run under the supervision of the government for Federal employees.
 The present condition of living is expected to be improved early in Sep tember. They are planning to build homes which will hold about 5000 employees. One person will only be allowed in each room, In the mean time there is Room Registration of- flee which Is conducted by District of Columbia Council of Defence to lodge new workers who come to Washing ton. They have found about 5000 rooms which are available for use, Federal employees who go tQ Wash 1 ington can go to the booth of the Dis trict of Columbia Council of Defence. which is situated at the Union Station. where all trains come in, and obtain ] a temporary room,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
HOLD ROvELLIO ON CHARGES OF
 ROBBINC KEYES

Anthony Rovelllo, 20, of 143 Hough street, who was arrested yesterday by Detective Simon on a technical charge of breach of the peace, was arraigned in the city court today where he was identified by James Kelley and Thomas Murray, two boys, who stated he was one of the men whom they saw walking with Jack Reyes on the afternoon that he was assaulted and robbed on Asylum street near the garbage plant. At Rovellio's request his case was con- tinued until July F, when he intends to prove an a1ibi.
 Reyes, who was discharged from St. Vincent's hospital today, was also in court and said that he was not sure whether Rovellio was one of the men who brutally assaulted and kicked him before robbing him of his money. Reyes presented a horrible appear ance and it seems a miracle that he did not die from the effects of the mauling he must have received at the hands of the thugs.
 Rovellio has a bad record and is one of the tough young Italians who are always running fOul of the police. He has been arrested four times all ready and has a suspended sentence of one year in the Cheshire reform atory hanging over his head.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
LIBERTY MOTOR PROOF MAY HAVE
 COST HIM LIFE

New York, July II = The perfect harmony of the great Italian bomb- ing machine and the Liberty motor was demonstrated by Sergeant Clan felice Gino in his three last flights with the American-built Caropni, Giuseppe Bevione, head of the Italian Aeronautic Military Mission. said yes- terday' at the funeral of the aviator at Hampstead. Gino plunged to death at Hazelhurst Field Sunday.
 Great as he was, he had never been so great as during that brief moment in which all of us who fol- lowed him with our hearts in sus- pense saw him dare more than man can dare," Commissioner Vevione said. "It was stretching the limits of all the possibilities of a wooden and steel machine in the air.
 "A mistake of a few yards in the calculations of the distance which during a daring manoeuvre was re- sponsible for Gino's death. This is the tragic lot of the aviator-that a mistake seldom can be corrected. But this only increases our sorrow, our love, our gratitude for the heroic avi- ator who has given his life that the fame of Italian aviation in this coun- try might be brighter"
 A solemn requiem mass was sung in the Church of Our Lady of Lo- retto.
 Airplanes showered flowers upon the cortege as it moved toward Greenfield cemetery, where the body was placed in a vault to. await re- moval to Italy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
ALLEGES JULIUS IS NOT SON OF
 GEORGE TESINY

In summing up his argument be- fore the commissioners of the Probate Court yesterday afternoon, R. N. Blakeslee, Attorneys J. A. Marr and Robert Gould, Attorney Frank Can held, who is appearing for the other Tesiny heirs who have been contest ing the claims of their brother Julius of $68O against his fathers estate raised the question that Julius Tesiny was not the son of George Tesiny.
 Attorney Garfield stated that Ju- lius filed this claim because he fear ed that a question might be raised as to whether he were the son of Geo. iTesiny or the protege of an Austrian officer. He stated further that he had no wish to humiliate or degrade Julius Tesiny, but owing to the spirit of pique that had been so manifest at the hearing he felt compelled :o mention this fact.
 He alleged that many conflicting stories had been told in the course of the testimony and stated that George Tesiny had been a man of unquestioned integrity in the busi- ness world and prided himself on the fact that he owed no man. A re- port will be made on the case by Judge of Probate Paul L. Miller.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
TOO MANY WIVES MAKING TROUBLE
 IN BALIG CASE
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NOOhIA1IuCd- 1OAl d6O OUOt found at home. Later both wives brought George of the Norman ten- dencies to police headquarters and he was ordered locked up by Superin- tendent Suckley.
 In court today Mrs. Balig, of South Norwalk, testified that she was his lawfully welded wife and that she had two children by him. He joined the army August 1, 1917, at Fort Slo- cum, N. Y, but after he had been in the service for ten months she yielded to the pleadings of her little girl and sought his discharge. He never came home, but arrived in Bridgeport, where he married the other woman two months ago.
 The first Mrs. Balig has started di- voPce proceedings against George on the grounds of desertion, but inform ed the authorities she is willing to drop the suit and take him back if the second wife will let him go, When bonds were fixed at $1,000 to- day the wife who resides on Osborne street put up the money for his re- lease until the Superior court con- venes in September.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
VIENNA ADMITS
 FORCES DRIVEN
 BACK IN ALBANIA

Vienna, July II, via London-Aus- trian forces in Albania are occupying a new defensive line which has been organiz tl says today's war office re- port. The repulse of French de- tachment which was advancing in the DevoH valley also was announced.
 London, July 11-Italian troops on their offensive in Albania continue to advance, says a dispatch from Rome to the Central News agency. The Austro-Hungarians are falling back on the Skumbi river, 25 miles north of Berat.
 Washington, July 11-An official dispatch from Rome today reports unchecked advance of Italian troops in Albania, with Berat as an objec- tive. From the Voyusa the Italians have carried all position to the Se- ment in an advance of aprpoximate- ly IS miles over a 50 mile front.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
Business Ceases While Funeral of
 Mitchell Passes
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(Continued from Page One.) veyed the coffin to the cathedral was escorted by attachments of soldiers, sailors and marines, three regiments of the state guard, a regiment of po- lice and a platoon of firemen. A squadron of IS aeroplanes circling over the cortege dropped flowers on 1t as a last tribute from the men of the air service to fallen comrade.
 Behind the gun carriage the order of marchers included Mayor Hylan, the honorary pail bearers, officials of the present city government, men who served under Major Mitcne1 while he was mayor, and the hundreds of mem bers of the mayors committee on national defense. President Wilson was represented by Secretary Tu- multy.
 Business in thee ity virtually was suspended during the funeral ser vices. Messages of sympathy from all parts of the country and abroad continued to reach the Mitchell home today,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
STEEPLES WILL
 WAS FILED TODAY

The will of Annice steeples, who died about a week ago, was filed in the Probate Court this morning. It provides for the following: Lakeview Cemetery association, $50, to take care of her lot; Summerfie1d Methodist Episcopal church, $1O0, for the benefit and purposes of the church; Wesley c. Nelson of Adams, Mass, her grand son, $400 and furniture left by his mother; Herbert Jerrison, Sr., her nephew, $100.
 The rest, residue and remainder of the estate she leaves dn trust of the executor for the benefit of the chill dren of Herbert Jerrison, ST., to be divided as follows: Two-sixths for Annice, one-sixth for Sidney, one sixth for Herbert, Jr., and one-sixth for Evelyn.
 Joseph Leech was named executor of the estate without bonds. The will was made November IS, 1917.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
CONN.STATE FARM
 FOR WOMEN IS FORMALLY OPENED

Gov. Marcus H. Holcomb issued a proclamation yesterday to announce that the Connecticut State Farm for Women at East Lyme is ready for oc- cupancy. The farm is able to take care of 12 women at present, but the number is expected to increase in a few months. The farm lise all around beautiful Bride Lake at East Lyme and covers something more than 800 acres, the lake itself being good for 75 acres.
 Agitation for woman's reforma- tory began during Gov. Simeon E, Baldwin's term of office, when the governor appointed a commission, with Prof. William B. Bailey of Yale University at the head, to investigate the delinquency of women in the state. The commission drafted a bill establishing permanent commission to decide upon the type of institution needed and called for an appropria- tion of $20,000. The 1915 General Assembly did not pass the bill. A little over year ago the Con- necticut Prison Association, of which Professor Bailey is president, took up the matter and appointed committee on delinquent women to investigate conditions throughout the state. This | committee is almost identical in per- sonnel with the present committee on prohibition and domestic relations which is at present at work in the state.
 The committee worked out a bill which met the approval of the gen eral assembly of 1917 and became law. The bill carried with 1t an appropria- l tion of $5O,000 for purchasing a site and maintenance of the farm until October, 1919. About 10 days ago the board of control was able to add l about S25,000 more for a hospital and the board of directors hopes to im- press the next legislature with the need of further money.
 Professor William B. Bailey is chairman of the board of directors, and the other members are: Dr. Va ] leria H. Parker of Hartford, secre- | tary, George e. Clark of Plymouth; {; treasurer, John H. Goss of Water ubry; Edward H. Hagen of Haddam, Mrs. Anne Rogers Minor of Water ford, and Mrs. Arthur K. Rogers of New Haven.
 It is understood that the federal courts will commit women violating the federal laws relating to prostitu- tion in the vicinity of army camps to | the farm under an arrangement with | the state. Cases from the various
 courts may be sent to East Lyme al the discretion of the courts and with
 due regard to the capacity of the in-
 stitution. Girls of 16 years of age
 may be sent to the state farm, and l there is no maximum age limit except
 the age of discretion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
Offer Reward For
 Warner JeWelry

Reward of s3,oOO and no questions asked is offered by Attorney David s, Day, for the return of the jewels stolen from the home of Mrs. DeVer H. Warner, on Greenfield Hill, Fair field, early Saturday morning.
 The jewelry which was stolen when the big residence on Greenfield Hill, Fairfield, was entered by burglars, is especially valuable to Mrs. Warner who stated tl'at there are number of family heirlooms amongst the pieces stolen from her dressing table. This is the rcason given for offering the reward of s3,O60- although the loot is valued at about $4,000.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
POLICEMAN ON TRIAL.

Hartford, July 11-Crowds occu- pied every seat in the federal court room today when Herman Schurer. a Meriden policeman, was placed on trial before 8 jury, charged with pro German and seditious utterances. Judge Harlan B. Howe of St. Johns bury, Vt, is presiding. Violation of the espionage law is charged against
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
ROLL OF HONOR SENT FROM THE
 FIGHTING FRONT

Washington, July 1.-The army casualty list today contained 6S rames, divided as follows:
 Killed in action, 5; died of wounds, 10; died of disease, 2; died of acci- dent and other causes. l. wounded severely, 26; wounded slightly, 1; missing in action, 23.
 Missing in action-Private James W. Hope, 1052 State street, Bridge port.
 The marine corps casualty list to- day contained S5 names, divided as follows:
 Killed in action, IS; died of wounds 4; wounded severely, IS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
OBITUARY.
SARA LEvERrY MARA

The funeral of Sara Leverty Mara took place this morning from the fun- eral parlors of M. J. Cannon, John St., at S:30 o'clock and one half hour later from St, Augustine's church, where the Reverend M. J. Judge cele- brated requiem mass. "Schmidt'a Mass" was sung by the choir, and "Domine Jesu" at the offertory, Miss Kathleen Ryan sang Beautiful Land on High' after mass, The floral of- ferings were very beautiful. Inter- nnent was in St, Miehaers cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
FELL 30 FEET.

$. 4, Busaea, of Walnut Beach, em- ployed at the Housatonie Shipbuilding yards, fell 30 feet from scaffolding built about the stern of one of the ships, yesterday. and had 8 narrow escape from fatal injuries. It ap- pears that Rusaca was using ham, mer when the head flew off the ham dle and hit him over the eye, knock ing him unconscious. He was pick ed up by his fellow workers and as- sisted to his home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
NEW POTATO BLIGHT.

New Haven, July 11-A new form of blight on potatoes is ruining the crop hereabouts and the Connecticut agricultural experiment station. is try ing to stop it. Plants suddenly be- come straggly, the vines turn yellow and die. Some stalks opened showed presence of worms of the borer type, which have entered close to the hill and worked upward.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
MRS. RYALhn RECOVERING.

Mrs. Kate Ryan 22. of s13 State street, who tried to commit suicide yesterday by swallowing 8 quantity of Paris green, is reported as being out of danger at St Vincents hospital. Little is known of the reason which prompted elf-destruction, but 1t is believed she was worried on account of i'll health and during the absence of her husband at work, yesterday, she swallowed the poison.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
SUITS TO COLLECT

c. S. Middlebrook of TrumbuI1 and Carol F. Brown of Stratford, are the defendants in suits brought by the Consolidated Motor Go. in action to recover damages for goods allegedfto have been bought and not paid for.
 The price of these goods was the point at issue and 1t is likely the casesSwill be fought before local justice court.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11

That is why I raised the rent to S55 per month for a ten room house in the heart of the city,
 RAY W. STILLMAN. Further investigation of the records at the Tax Commissioners office, City Hall, showed that the property prior to the Fevaluation of all property in the city was s6,686, being raised to $15,850, then lowered to S15,350 this years, No repairs have been made on the house since that time, and the rent was raised from $40 te $45 three years ago,
 When the city was considering the extension of Harrison street, and the widening of John street, Mir, Stillman was asked fer a price on his property. He quoted g. figure that would make the land valuation if sold to the city, at least $1,000 a front foot.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
WILL GO TO DBvENs.

/ Charles H. Lane, agent of the De- partment of Justice, said this morn ing that Harry Devowitz, who waiv- ed his alien rights when he was told by Judge Wilder. in the City Court yesterday that he would have to go to jail or fight, would be sent to Camp Devens as soon as he got the orders. Devowitz registered with Draft Board No. 8. He was put into Class 5-F.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
ALMANAC FOR TODAY
BED BUGS

! Spring cleaning time is com ing, a good time to rid your house of Bed Bugs. Don't for get Cyrus Presto Killer which is positively guaranteed to kill bed bugs. A stitch in time is worth nine, now is the time to prevent the pest from infest- ing your home. Large cans .o5 cents,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
MUST PAY DAMAGES

Percy Carrier. of 257 William street and Joseph McDonald of Il Orchard street who were engaged in free for all fight with an unknown man in Fairfield avenue near Main street shortly before midnight. Officer De Luca, appeared on the scene and broke up the party but not before
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
LINCOTT WILL RECOVER

George H. Ldncott, who was pick ed up near Commercial and Main sts. about 10:30 o'clock last night after he had been struck by an automo- bile owned by the Earl Christian Taxi service of 2312 Main street, now lies in St. vincent's hospital in critical condition but is expected to live.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11

Schurer and he is accused of making false reports and statements intended to interfere with the operation and success of the military and naval forces of the United States. He is also charged with harsh criticism of the government at Washington.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
vEroEs RAIL CONTROL TIME.

Washington, July 11-President Wilson vetoed today the resolution adopted by congress last week extend ing the time in which the railroad ad- ministration might relinquish contrc. of lines not wanted in the federal sys- tehm.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
AUSTRIAN LOSSES 25o,OOo.

A Rome dispatch to the Italia embassy in Washington on July 5 estimated the Austro- Hungarian losses in the recent offensive as be- tween 100000 and 25o 900, including at least 5O,oO0 dead.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
HARDwARE WORKERS OUT.

Torrihgton, July 11-Eighty em- ployes of the tackle, block and forg. ing departments of the Union Hard ware plant went on strike today fol more pay. The men were working on governm ent orders.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11

many blows were ratned upon him by the battIers. They were in court today and ordered to pay for the damage to the policenan's uniform
 and forfeit the two bonds of $25 each.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
 DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, s.s, PROBATE COURT,

May z8, IBIS Estate of John W, Eckel, late of the town of Bridgeport, in said district, deceased,
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeper, hath limited and allowed six noRths from the date hereof for creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. Al persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 JOHN J. ECKELa
 Executor. 1881 Main St., Bridgeport, Conn. P11 e
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11

A Swiss report reaching Rome an- nounces that the Kaiser and several members of his family have the Spanish grip."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11

Shaving brushes are said to be the cause of eleven eases of anthrax at Camp Merritt, Hs J,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
More Complaints
 of PrOfteering
 By the Landlords
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(Continued From Page One) reports the toilet in a very unsanitary condition, and the fiat in need of re. pair.
 7In connection with the rent of 315 Fairfield avenue, Ray W. Stillman sent the following letter to The Times:
 To the Evening Times:
 Gentlemen:-In Re: Increase in rent on house at 315 Fairfield avenue would say that assessments have been raised from $6,S0O to $15,S50 and that no increase in rent has been asked since before that raise, From the following figures you can readily form an opinion as to whether the increase is unfair: Value assessed by
 c1Cy, ,-'-,,... ..~~. $1 b, $50. .0C
 Receipts. Rent at S45 Der
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11
THE
CYRUS PHARMACY

FAIRFIELD AVE-, COR COURT
 LAND ST.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-11

Mems Cotton Hose, good grade, in black and eolors. Real good value. q that are worth 25e, Special OC while they last. st........,.,,,,