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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01
TO MAKE ARRESTS
 FOR PERSONALITY

Tomorrow is the last day for pay ment of personal taxes. After then collection will be made by prosecu- tion. The office will be open until g o'clock tonight and the same hour to- morrow night.
 Tax Collector Howard F. Smith in an interview today said: There is no reason why one should pay and not the other. I've given all a fair chance and extended the time three days, even going to the extent of keeping my clerical force working nights, but only small percentage of the men take advantage of that" He indi- cated that arrests would be made as soon as the lists have been checked uD
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01
BRITISH VESSEL BROUGHT TO PORT
 BY PATROL SHIP

An Atlantic Port, Mar. IA Brit ish ste ner, which called for help early in the week while helpless and adrift, was brought here today by a government vessel which picked he- up off Nova Scotia coast. On the way in the tow line parted four times and in each case the crews battled against high seas in making it secure. Naval authorities awaited today q report from g. patrol boat sent out On Tuesday to the assistance of another steamer in distress and from which no later advices had been received.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01
Real silk stOCkings--6OC

For women: and of real silk not fiber silk. Were imperfect when inspected at the factory. And the little imperfect spots have been deftly mended. Blue and pink and gray and champagne and brown and tan and white and black. If perfect, dollar would be price-Special 6Oc Womens good firm soft black cotton stockings with white sole-35c.
 Light black or white cotton stockings 15c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01
A few pairs $4 shOes-$2.S5

Some men, born under a lucky star, are going to get these shoes.
 Shoes that will stand tough servce give comfort show good looks. Black cafskn English last leather fiber sole rubber or leather heels.
 Back calfskn full-toed butchers, fiber sole rubber heels
 Black Wei kd light and comfortable, fultoe and blu cher styles, leather soes and heels. Every pair regularly $4- $2.85
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01
Smart new linene dresses--S SO.

Trim lines, firm and staunch and durable fabric pleas ing color they all offer themselves at attractive price in these special dresses.
 Straight of effect with attractive be1t finished with round dresses that carry splendid impress of neat ness and service.
 Rose and pink and copenhagen and gray and pure white.
 Iinene, as every woman knows, will aunder we'll and wear equally well.
 And price of these dresses is but s65O
 dfoor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01
SEVERE FIGHT ON
 THE AISNE FRONT

Paris March After a lombard ment last night the Germa -s made an attack on the Aisne front east of Chavignon, the war office announces A violent hand to hand struggle fol- lowed, terminating to the advantage Of the French, who threw back the Germans and inflicted heavy losses on them.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01
VETERANS TO HAVE
 SPECIAL SERVICE

Washington, March 1-Director- General McAdoo has decided that the Confederate Veterans shall have spe- cial rates and no interference of transportation to their reunion this summer in Tulsa, Okla, and that the Grand Army of the Republic shall have the same for its meeting in Port land, Ore.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01
Good new English dinnerware.

One of the pretty patterns of dnnerware; just across seas from England
 Unique in combining of gray and it's decoration with gold edge and stpped gold handles Covered dishes are octagon in shape, cups have good handles. An open-stock set: pick just the pieces you wish. Pates-$2.25 to $4.75 dog. Meat dishes-6Oc to $325 Vegetable dishes-60c and Preserve dishes - $1.75 85c. dog. Butter dish-$1.75 Sugar and crear-$2 Tea cups and saucers-$5 Coffee cups and saucers- doz. $6.25 doz
 Fourth floor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01
SMITH TO LEAVE SENATE.

Washington, March i - Senator William Alden Smith of Michigan a Republican leader in the senate, an nounced today that he would not be a candid ate for reelection, but would leave the senate when his term ex- pired on March 4 next.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01
Piles Cured in 6 to IA Days

Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles. Instantly relieves Itching Piles, and you can get restful sleep after the first application. Price soc.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01
A little sale of books.

Books for children, mostly Picture books and story books. Crowded full of the thrills that children enjoy-Oan you remember when you read Jack the Giant Killer? Any of these books at just half of usual price
 10c to $1
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01

Some of our people who celebrate German victories are the sons of ths men who came to this country to es, cape from German military service.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01
Some beautiful ribbOns--25c

Beautiful because their delightful hues are com blned with brocade designs that just deghtng Pink of warm delicate tone, blue of the sky's own beauty, white of snowy purity.
 And designs traced in brocade patterns both rich and appropriate.
 Five inches wide, usually 35c yd- 25c How proud any little girl will be of such hair ribbons
 front
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01

The McCue boxing bill for the State of New York was reported fa- vorab1y in the ASSaRahlsh
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01
Gladstone Easter cards ready.

Cards that carry both the message and the spirit of Eastertide.
 Cards that inspire to mpart the Easter spirit of g1adness and new life to friend after friend. Many delicate colors, many attractive patterns and number with special delight for children Sc to 12c
 foor,r
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01
Fancy silks; less than half.

Never such fancy silks even here
 Dozens and dozens of small pieces that are beautiful and beautifully fitted for bags and trimmings and mems rich scarfs
 They are samples from maker of necktie silks :!
 Among them wonderful variety of color and pattern and rare quality and richness.
 Regular prices $2 to 4 yard lengths of half yard to or 3 wards at $1.25 yd.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01
Pretty silk dreSSeS-.S12.5O

New and soft and excellent fouard silks made in dresses of new and appealing style.
 And to be bought at but $1250 Blue foulard of deep and delighting shade Figured in white-and tastefully figured Made with newmodel pointed tunic and finished with Georgette collar and cuffs.
 Dresses that will give cool comfort all through the Summer; that ideal for Spring wear; that have value and beauty and durability in fine combination $1250
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01
Try a Rowland Special.

10 the man who appreciates extra money worth.
 Try Rowland Special Hat Built to the stores specifications far better hats than man expects to find at $2.5O. New handsome colors of Spring in fine soft shapes. Deep rich black in the new Derby models Either sort revelation to most any man! $25O
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01
Striking lace SCarfs--$1

Striking because of unusual value and impressive beauty. Some 45 inches long, some 54 inches-and some with linen center number of different patterns of lace; beauties all Regular prices range from $1.5 to $2.50- $1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-27
Calf Clubs Are Popular

srORRs, Conn. Dec. es.-During the
last year 594 boys and girls in Con
nccticnt each took over the care and
feeding OF q calf as contribution to
the war. The success Of the youngsters
was so marked that calf clubs are being
organized throughout the state by the
extension service of the Connecticut
Agricultural College.
Interest in calf clubs is quite strong
in Fairfield County. where one Of the
leading breeders Of Holsteins has Of
fercd purc-bred heifer calf from a
COW with ra;'k production of 10000
pour ds TO the boy or girl who makes
the best lecord next year in the club
work. Another breeder in an adjoining
county has offered free service of his
herd bull to the Fairfield County prize
calf.
Boys and girls in any county of the
state who want to join the Calf Club
and receive instruction in the care and
feeding Of calves should apply to the
Farm Bureau in their county Pro
vision is made to give the youngsters
advantage Of supervision by specialists
in this work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-27
Handled i,2l7 Disputes
And Adjusted 865
Hecord of Division Of Concilia,
ton, I. 5. Department of
labor, During Near

ASHlNGTON. Dec. 26.-Rcmark
aole growth of the work Of the Di-
VISION of Cancellation, United States
Department Of Labor, during the last
year is shown in the annual report of
the Secretary o. Labor, William B.
Wilson, just issued.
The division handled 1,2l7 cases dur
ing the year and adjusted 800. The
mcdl@tors We're unable TO arrange an
adjustment in only sevcnty-onc in
stances; los cases we're pending at the
end of the fiscal year. sixty-six have
been referred tor final adjudication to
the National War Labor Board, and
seven were reported "Unclassihcd."
The number OF workmen directly af
fccted in these eases was 1,O4l3A2, and
INDIRECTLY l.3l5,657. In 1917 37S cases
were handled, and in 1916 thrty-three.
Vastly increased production for war
purposes was facilitated by the service
OF the division, the Secretary declared.
The anxiety Of the government"
he says. particularly at this time,
for 8 full production from mine, mill
and factory, in order that the war
progress OF the United States and our
allied associates might be unhampered,
caused the commissioners Of concila
ton to strain every effort to secure
satisfactory adjus tments, in all cases
with the special purpose Of preventing
wherever possible any stoppage Of
work and consequent loss in output
and wages"
a majority OF the employers and
employees involved in controversies
ovinced keen desire to secure the good
offices OF the Department of Labor
through its conciliators, and to take
advantage OF the machinery of The de-
partment," the Secretary continued.
During the four years the Division
OF Cancellation has been IN existence
tho foundation has been laid for quick
adjustment of such disputes. 1t had
been demonstrated that the intervention
Of an impartial third party in the per-
son OF conciliator approved by the
department has invariably expedited
the settlement Of the dispute, strike
Or lockout. In large number OF in
stances the corciliators have been able
not only 20 bring about agreement IT
causes of existing diferences-ofter
arising from misunderstanding to
avert the threatened strike altogether
ut is often the case that employers
refuse to deal with committees repre-
senting their own employees; but ever
IN these instances 1hcy never refused
to meet and discuss the merits of the
dispute with the concillators Of the de-
partmelt.
at has been the policy Of the De
rartment Of Labor not to endeavor K
impose its viewpoint upon either the
worker or the management, but rather
to find some basis mutually acceptable
even though it may not be mutually
satisfactory. In other words. the worl
OF mediation is not judicial; it does
not hear both sides and then pass juds
ment The work is diplomatic rathel
than judicial, and it is in this spirit
that all problems of Cancellation ir
labor controversies are approached"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-27
Chamberlain to Address
Senate on Troops Monday

WASHINGTON. Dec. 26.--Ihe Ser
atc held brief session to-day and
adjourned until Monday under Sho
holiday agreement fOr three-day &c
cesscs.
Chairman Chamberlain OF the Mill
tary Committee announced that he
would address the Senate Monday OF
the disposition and treatment OF SOL
diers abroad and in home environments.
An address by Senator Thomas, OF
Colorado (Democrat), on peace CUES
tcns, to be delivered January 3, also
was announced.
Senator Phclan, Of California Demo
craft. introduced the House resolution
now before the Foreign Affairs Com
rAittec, proposing that the American
peace commissioner assist in obtain
inr freedom for Ireland.
President Wilson'S address yester
day to American soldiers in France
and an editorial by former President
Roosevelt urging as prompt return as
possible of American soldiers to the
United States were ordered printed IL
1.-The Record"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-27
Memorial Tree Plan for
Soldiers Approved

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-That the
living tree IS more potent agency
in keeping fresh the memory oi the
dead {han any other memorial that
could BE erected BY human hands" was
ihe declaration Of Robert s. Conklin,
Commissioner OF Forestry for PoAnsyi-
yania, ii u letter TO the American For
ostry association, Washington. This
is similax to many statements Of ap-
prevail q the plan from governors ana
other officials, womens clubs, civic
leagues end patriotic organizations
which have been received by the assoc
cation indorsing the plan Of memorial
tree planting in honor OF the soldier
and sailor dead in the great war.
"lhore is no more suitable method
- COMMUNICATING the deeds Of hero
ism Of our soldiers and sailors" adds
Ny Conklin. "Lct the memorial trees
&c planted; let them DE put in promi-
ncnt places; let the cult which com
memorates hetoism and sacrifices rs
preached anew and our whole people be
brought to q realizing sense OF the
terror and threatened destruction
Through which, happily, we have just
COME
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-27

can law forbidding the American regis
try Of foreign built ships part. if not
all, Of the ships might have been put
under the American flag long ago.
20 protesting against the action Of
AMI requesting that he reconsider
such action. am in hearty accord
with the reasons given in that reso-
luton and it is unnecessary 20
dwell upon them further in this
letter"
From Jonas Lippman, editor Of "The
Voice of Alsace-L Lorraine" Mayor Hy-
Ian received this communication:
IN view OF your letter to Mr.
Hearst published by the daily pa
pers, 1t IS well that you should know
that without being a 'profiteer' O.
personal political or religious en-
envy | consider it a burning shame
that Mr.. William Randolph Hearst
has been appointed chairman of the
reception committee in view OF the
editorial printed in the .Deutscnes
Journal, Hearst publication, two
months after America entered the
war.
an that editorial that sterling
American advocated the retention of
Alsace- Lorraine by Germany be-
cause Alsace- Lorraine was the OBJ
stacle TO peace
you viii readily perceive, My.
Mayor, how logical it IS, therefore,
for Mn Hearst to be the 10 = ne
committee to receive officially the
boys who have shed their pes. b.ooa
TO h5erate Alsace-Lorrai me-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-27

tive spirits on The old Mayors Com
hi lrnc II National Defence.
Mn. Bcnjnmin's letter to Mayor Hy-
Ian follows:
"When | accepted your suggestion
that | act as d member of Mr.. Wanna
makers committee to welcome home
coming troops | was aware that Mr.
George Loft a; chairman Of the May
or's Committee on National Defence
had at the suggestion Of Mr.. William
K. Hearst and others asked you to
dissolve such committee, and for the
evident purpose Of Forwarding the
personal ambitions Of Mr.. Hearst and
rotwithatan ding the fact that he had
full knowledge that stopping the very
good work which was then in prog
rcss by such committee would be
detrimental to the interests Of the
city. GU will recall that on Novem-
Der 30 | wrote you to that effect.
felt, however. that you had been de-
celvcd and that the above recitcd
fact should not prevent my lending
such aid as was possible to carry
into effect a proper welcome fer the
homecoming troops.
Auarchistic in Character
81 have Row read Mr.. Hearst's let
ter published in The Evening Jour
rap in answer to the criticisms of
men we'll known to the public Of his
appointment by You, and also your
Letter to him in which you approve
Of his general attitude during the
war and make indefinite charges
against various interests, which UNI
supported charges are, in my opin-
ion, anarchistic in character and cal
culated to do infinite harm.
'From these letters it appears clear
that you were not deceived, but
knowingly were willing, not only to
abandon the interests Of the city. but
to take advantage of the peoples
desire to welcome the Homecoming
troops, to promote the selfish ambi-
tions Of Mr.. Hearst and his followers.
Il must decline. even by implica-
zion, TO be party to any such dis
reputable plan"
SO numerous have been the refusal.
TO serve and the designations tina
Mayor Hylan's Office staff has been hare
put 10 get out new invitations at a rate
faster than the refusals come in.
was in sheer desperation that TIL.
Mayor finally abandoned his origina
intention to have a committee of 900
limited to prominent men able to pro
vide needed funds. and decided to make
1t committee Of 5000, to includ.
"lnothcrs and widows Of soldiers"
From Robert Scott, editor OF 9Th,
Hcmiletic Review" and member of The
publishing house of Funk g. Wagnalls
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-27
Butler ord 20
More Refuse 10
BE With Hearst
Continued from page |

~ will not serve on any committee
with Hearst"
HERBERT IL. TWITCNELL: 81 have
declined membership ON the committee
ol Wclcomc'
DIR. /. q. MAILLOUX: Il would he
ashamed to have my name appear on
Il list of any sort that includes the
name of Mr.. Hearst"
+. \. GOETI: ~ had accepted. but
resigned when discovered that Hearst
was a member"
HOWARD VAN StNDERlN: az de-
cllncd because / would rather associate
myself With the men who have resigned
than with VI. Il. Hearst
LAWSON PTRDY: 81 would not
serve on committee with Nh. Hearst
DIR. ROBERT Able: 81 have twice
refused 10 serve or the committee be
cause Of the presence Of Mr.. Hearst. "
Or. SAMUEL W. LAMBERT: ~ de-
cllned not only because of Hearst. but
because of Ilylan.'
J0HN SLOANE: "say that I de-
clned because | was TOO busy"
LIEUTENANT WOODWARD Bah
COCK: Il could not serve if 2 commit
tee chairman was William Randolph
Hearst. can't employ stronger Ian
euaEe over the telephone"
HENRY II. PIERCE: 81 declined be-
cause Of Che prominence of William
Randolph Hearst on the committee"
WILLIAM FREDERICK DIX: 81 sent
my resignation Tuesday, stating 5hat ]
could not serve with Nh Hearst
Old Committee Dissolved
In letter to Mayor Hylan George
II. Benjamin. an industrial engineer,
charges that tho old Mayors Commit
tee on National Defence was dissolved
by the Mayor az the suggestion Of Will
lam K. Hearst for "thc evident purpose
Of forwarding the personal ambitions
OF NJ. Hearst 1t was announced last
week that among those who would not
serve on the committee Of welcome was
Mr. Benjamin. VINO was one of The ac-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-27
Protective League,
Formed TO Aid Spy
Hunters, to Disl,and
Has 100000 Members il,
ALI Parts of u. s.: Consid-
crs Mission Ended: hives
tigatcd 100000 Cases

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 Dissolution
of the American Protective League,
with its membership of 100000 and
branch organizations in nearly every
city and town in the country effective
on February l, was announced to-day
by the leagues directors. The dcci-
sion to break up the organization. said
statement issued by the directors,
was reached after conference with De
partment of Justice officials.
Attorney General Gregory. in a let
ter written shortly after Che armisticc
was signed, asked that the organiza-
tion, which was formed shortly after
relations were severed with Germany
and which the Attorney General said
"has performed a great task" continue
its activities during the period OF
reimbursement. But canvass Of the
situation, the statement says, resulted
in an agreement to disband on Feb
ruary l.
With the coming Of peace, the state
nent declares, there dis no place Tor
organized citizen espionage" Men who
devoted much time and effort to the
purposes of the league. says The stute-
ment, now desire to take their place in
the constructive work of peace. The
return of peace would soon render The
problem Of finance acute, the directors
believe, and many local organizations
would be forced to suspend.
More than 100000 Investigations
are said to have been conducted by
the league during the war for the De
rartmcnt of Justice. military intclli-
Sence. provost marshal generals Of
fee. the State, Navy and Treasury de-
rartmcnts, the food and fuel admin
istrations, the alien property custodian
and other governmental bodies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-27

Mayor Hylan has received this letter:
Answering your note Of the 9TH
instant, permit me to say that under
normal circumstances it would be an
honor TO serve on the committee of
welcome to homecoming troops, for
they / all mon deserve royal vel
come Tor their services and gallantry.
II tins welcome to the soldiers, sail
ors and marines is to be in manner
appropriate to the valorous deeds
when they nave accomplished across
the sea- it seems to ME that all those
who serve in that capacity should be
men who were faithful to the coun-
tTys honot and duty before and at
the beginning of the great war The
htness OF things demands this.
Inc brave returning soldiers have
been loyal 20 the cause. This cannot
be said of L. William Randolph
Hearst, who, | understand. is chair
man of one of the committees. His
attitude. sentiments and loyalty at
one time were properly called in
question. It seems 70 me on that
account that it would be mistake
10 nave that tyre Of man greet Amer
lcan soldiers certainly il could not
pc done IN manner appropriate to
the valorous deeds which they have
accomplished
Says Tribune Did Duty
In letter to The Tribune announc-
ing his refusal to serve with Hearst
Dr. Z. q. Mailloux, president of the
American Electrical Committee for
France, said:
Il received from the Mayors sec
rotary, MI. Whalen, an appointment
ont he Committee Of Welcome to
Homecoming Troops, under date Of
December T.
AS | did nlt want to serve on any
committee of which Mr. Hearst was
member, | telcphoned to Mr.. Rod
man Wanamakel's Office to inquire if
Mr.. Hearst was member Of the
committee. The answer was not
definite. There seemed to be some
doubt about it in the mind of Mr..
Wanamaker's secretary. made it
clear to the secretary that / would
be honored TO serve on the committee
u Mr.. Hearst was not on it. NV let
ter Of The 9th inst, to Mr.. Whalen
said:
at will be great honor and
pleasure to ME to be a member of
that committee since Mr.. Rodman
Wanamaker is to be its chairman,
and Nh Hearst is not to be a mem
Der Of it. | will accept the appoint
ment, under those conditions, with
sincere thanks
"As | have not heard from Mr..
Whalen since, conclude that my