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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
IN AND ABOUT TOWN
SYSTEMATIC DRIVE
ON THRIFT STAMPS
Committees Are Named to
Make Thorough Canvass
in South Bend.

Vigorous and systematic can
vsssing of business and residence
sections Of the city uy volunteer bus
ines men and women workers
marked The first hours OF Thrift
week in south Bend ~ enthusiasm
s. indicative Of success. the response
or workers and subscribers is assur-
ance that the ST Joseph county
quota will Doe subscribed
Early this morning women work
ers began the canvass OF the rural
districts Final preparations for the
work iu the business section of the
city were completed at "a luncheon
at the oliver hotel at noon today.
The men NiU work in pairs. and
every firm and establishment .n
the city viii be visited.
The county quota of War Savings
stamps. amounting 90 $4,000. must
DO raised this week Every person
IS supposed 90 contribute or pledge
support No pledge % less than
$3.50 VIII he accepted from an en-
pioye and employers and firms are
asked 90 pledge at least S25. payable
during the week of the drive
a list Of the workers and their
assignments follows.
Michigan st. Washington 20 JEFF
fersOn. A. n. Heller j. r. CIouse
Michigan ST.. jefferson 20 Wayne.
T.. G.. Iandon. Thomas Brandon
Michigan ST. Wayne 10 Division,
Chas 3. sax. A. NJ Russell
Michigan ST. Washington TO col
fax. Chas Spath. j a. Mogle
Michigan ST.. Colfax To Madison
T. A. Bennett. Carl SchlaeeL
Collar Az. Michigan to Lafayette.
Don MacGresor. Joseph Stephenson.
Washington av Michigan To-
Lafayette. G c. Herr. Abe Living
ston
Jefferson ST.. Michigan TO Lafay-
cite. Lysel Hummel r. G. Noble.
Jefferson ST.. Michigan St 90 Jef-
ferson bridge. Thomas Williams.
George Heideman
Main St. Washington To- L-asaIe
r. f. Mansold. T. q Reimold
Main St. Washington 20 Division
James Judy. II. Kreighbaum
Lafayette ST.. Lasaiie to- Division
Richard Kuehn.
Wayne ST.. Lafayette TO NistuIa.
George Dimmel
Division ST.. Lafayette 10 Alichi-
gan. George Butzbach
j. ~ 8 building George Platner.
Dean building A. W Kendall
Farmers Trust building. T.. T.
Rafferty,
Citizens National bank building
Dan Sweenv.
Union Trust 90. building T. F.
Barter.
Conservative life Insurance
building. American building. Amer
lean Trust Co building c. A. Howe.
Chaplin ST.. George EalHuski
w Division ST. Glenn Smoser.
w Washington av.. Harvey Free
haVer
s. Michigan ST.. Jacob Huffman.
East side Guy n Staples
North OF Washington and west Of
Walnut. 3 T. Peitz.
81 Joseph and Carroll SITS. g. A.
Hisey.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
PITTSBURGH LIVE STOCK.

PITINBI RGH. Pa Nav 2I-CAT-
TIE supply LOO head. market - 10
90 up: choice Sl6.7J6I 30. prime
$1,000 10. good S166Jm17O0. tidy
butchers. $40 Goa 1880. fair. S14-0FI.
$3.50: commQ. S1f.J0d 100. common TO
good f3t bulls, Sll O0GI 1870: common 20
good fat cows 10000 1850. heifers.
Sl3-OOd l4.J0. fresh COWS and Sr~ingers.
SGO.Wd1l00D. veal calves S1J25.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Supply 900
head market steady. prime Vether~.
Sli.25. good mixed, Sl@.ZJfI T.; % fair
mixed. Sl000di200. culls and common.
$1,000 : %: spring lambs. S19C0
HOGS Receipts. 40 double decks
market lower. prime heavy hogs Sl1.25
IN 80. mediums SIS coal 10. heavy
Workers SIS OGI ISL light Workers.
SlSWn lNlJ. pigs. sis lOT 49,. rOughs.
81 2Jd l. -. stays. ST. ZJd1J25
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
MAY HAVE GOVERNMENT
EXHIBITS AT THE FAIR

Efforts are under way TO procure
government farm exhibits for the
Interstate fair. 10 be held this year
curing the week of Sept. 10. Henry
a. Rarnhart, representative from
support.
Unless il is found Impossible to
change the itinerary of the exhibits.
which are already booked for more
than % of the larger state fairs
throughout the country. il is prob
able that residents of this vicinity
Will have an opportunity TO view
them next fall.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
REPUBLICANS TO HAVE
FULL DELEGATION AT
STATE CONVENTION

St Joseph county is TO have fun
delegation at the republican state
convention. which starts in Indian
apolis tomorrow, according 10 Z. c..
Klein, county chairman More than
two-thirds of the allotted number
are already signed up, and the fun
list will be ready by evening he
says Mr.. Klein will leave for IN
dianapolis this evening and the
ing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
ASK FOR BIDS ON NEW
HEALTHWIN ADDITION

Bids for the building of the pro-
po~eo new addition 90 the county tu-
'er.u'oeis hospital have been order
ed advertised tor los the county
commissioners Bon session Nonday.
THE appropriation or 100000 for
tne Improvement has been author
ICED Hy the county council
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
RAILS ST RONG IN
EARLY TRADING
Professional Element is Az
greSSiveIy BeariSh. Putting
Many Lines OF Stocks.

NEW YORK. May 27.-
Stocks were freely offered IN the
final trading today. the public
as well as professionals being
inclined TO reduce their lines
pending the outcome of the new
revenue legislation. Following
Pres-t Wilson's speech "a hood OF
selling orders carried prices 10
new low levels for the day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
FUNERALS
DONALD ISACKSON.

Funeral services for Donald
lsackson, who was drowned i'm the
cast race Saturday night will be
held at 2:3c o'clock Tuesday after
noon ~ the residence 1140 r. La
sale av. Burial Will be in Highland
cemetery. Eev. William II Freshley
viii ofiiciate at the services
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
TWO GUNsNIrTHe WANTED.

Loca. draft board No l. received
..ii Monday morning for two gun
smiths. such tradesmen are Siven
au opportunity 90 volunteer within
The next few DAYS and Of no appH-
cations are made within that time
the necessary two men with
NuowledE of Eunsmithing viii he
uducted
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
TWO ENTER REcULAR ARM,

Fred a Slater of AZ =. Nichisan
ST. and Howard e. EeuSbereer Of
20- y %otre Dame at are the
latest go bee enlisted at tna- local
army recruitlue office. slater entered
the infantry and Rer-berEer was
recruited Tor The infantry industrial
school
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
SENATE COMMITTEE TO
PROCEED WITH PROBE

international News Service.
WASHINGTON May 2I-The
senate military affairs sub-commit-
tee voted today TOT proceed at once
With It's inquiry into the aircraft
situatlou. Sen. Thomas Of Colorado
announced that the committee
would work i'm harmony with
Charles Evans HUshcs investira-
ton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
EAST BUFFALO LIVE STOCK.

EAST EIFFALU \. } May .
CATTLE Receipts $40 head: market
active and steady, prime steers. $1,000
butcher grades. Sl200a1GTJ. helfers
81 GOA j. - cowa 5000 1a.0 bulls
= oo1 Loo. mich COWS and sPringcrs
SJ0WMlJ00o
CALVES Receinte 80 head u,artai
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
DIES OF Old NGE.

Iuternati0uHI NcNs S.rvlcc-
MIAMI Fla MAY 91-Mrs Clara
Hamilton Deerins. 81 years old.
widow OF tint harvest manufacturer.
OF Chicago. died here today OF old
age The funeral VIII he at Evans
ton. H.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27

Corrected Daily by the Wesley Miller
Flour and Feed Co. 42O ;. Mich
igah ST.
HAY-Paying. SD: selling. SIS to 80
iJc per bale.
OATS-Paying 0Oc: selling S110
SHE'LL CORN-Paying, $40, selling.
81
EAR C0RN-Paying. $50; selling,
Sl75
TIMOTHY SEED Paying 81 per bu.
selling. $40 per bu
ALFALFA SEED Montana grown
selling. SO per bu.
CLOVER SEED-Paying. $50 bu: sell
ing SO
SOL BEANS-SelIing S47J bu.
COW PEAS-Selling $40 bu.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27

WASHINGTON. May 27.-The
federal trade commission this after
noon fixed July 81 as the date for
hearing the case against Wilson x
Co. Chicago packers, charged with
selling tainted meat - De used for
food by American soldiers az Camp
Travis. Tex. The case against Nor
ris & Co will be heard july 3.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
CHICAGO CASH GRAIN.

lHItAtrD. MaF p
CORR No % mixed 81 20
mixed 81 20. No. = mixed. 81 - 40 %
mixed $40. Nu yellow. 81 ISN -
No 3 yellow. 81 90. No Jyeilow 81 30N
q go 80 yellow 81 2oa I ---5- 80. 3
white 81 90. NO white. $50 No. q
white 81 lJal35
DATS-No. mixed. 20 NO white
- =. N 80 .cs 40. - white. T2d 1870; NO
white JG -. standard 90, n 16kc
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
COTTON REPORT.

NEW YORK, May 27-Complete
returns OF the National Ginners as
ISOLATION indicate "A condition about
S2.1S and the acreage shows an in
crease of 81 per cent. Fertilizer
sales have increased 16 per cent.
Weekly forecast gives promise of
good weather this coming week. Up-
turns Que TO technical position are
likely but see nothing 10 cause any
permanent advance.
NEW YORK, May 97.-The New
York Financial Bulletin says: I'm
easiness over the new tax law natur-
ally has its greater effect on indus
uials. for the rails are under gov
eminent protection. and prospects
for the latter brighten daily There
fore il would not be surprising 70
see cross-currents and a mixed trad
ing market with strength displayed
in the railroad department along
conservative lines. Industrials will
probably be irregular and sale on
rallies as a whole until the outlook
clears with regard to taxation.
"A canvass Of stock exchange
houses active in the general indus
trial list shows that Republic Steel.
Colorado Fuel, American Car. Fdy..
Mexican Pete. American Locomo-
tive. American Smelling are being
especially favored as speculative in
vestment purchases during reces
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
INDIANAPOIIS IIYE sTnCk-

I\DIANAPOLIS. Ind. May 21=HOGS
Receipts. 5000; market - lower
best heavies. S170Od1T1J: best hogs.
S1I-15: pigs. $1,000 17.75; Dulk OF sales.
1000 1115
CATTLE Receipts 200: market
steady. choice heavy steers S14J0EI
l1-25. light steers. S11-J06I 1G. -. heifers.
N@.O0M l4.JO, COWS S9J0d 1850. bulls.
S9.00m12j0: calves SSJOM145O
SHEEP AND LAMBS Receipts. -
market steady prime sheep. $4,000
1000: lambs, Sl40Od GOO: spring lambs.
SIG OO6q 600.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27

Union STOCK ARDS. H.. May %.
HOGS Receipts 5000: market - 10
10c lower: mixed and butchers. SlGSOa
ll4O, good heavy, SlG00d17.2J: rough
heavy. $1,000 l64O: light $17.OOd Il 40 /:
pigs SlJ.OO0 1T4O. bulk. S17-0JG1 l1.-;J.
CATTLE Receipts 1900: market
steady: beeves $lOJOd17GO: COWS and
heifers. $50 1490: stockers and feed b.
erS, 50 pa 1865. calves. SSOOd1f.G0
SHEEP Receipts. 1900 market
steady. native and western ST. 4O6f
14S5. lambs S13.2je7 ITO
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
SEEDS.

corrected Daiyl by Warner Bros. seed
store. ia l.. Wayne ST.
TIM0THY-S425GS4I5
RED CLOVER SM$22
WHITE CLONEE-Se}3.
ALSIKE-Sl4 JOdS1S.J0.
ALFALFA-Sl1nS14
SWEET CLOVER -ST6dS1s
COW PEAS-$4 75dS7
SOY BEANS JJ1dS6j0
BLUE GRASS
FIELD PEAS-S1 500 s. 80
MILLETT-S.j0S s. -
GERMAN MILLET-S3dS375
JAPANESE MTLLET-S2 50dS3
MAMMOTH CLOVER-S2OdSZ3
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27

IUier n1tInulI NtWs NcFIlCe-
ROME. May 2i.--Austria has be-
gun 20 strip the churches OF their
bells in the invaded districts Of italy.
Collins are dug up and the zinc lin
ings ripped out. Those OF the pop
ulace who protested were she
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
TOLEDO CAsH GKAIN

IULEUU. y Nav Il LUSE
CORN-Track.- Toledo basis No .
yellow. 81 - No mixed S1f1- NO %
white. SlJ7
OATS-In store 7jie a - PC standard
white. - "a 1Jitc. No. " white 7;i n
1910. No white. - -N74Isc. sample
"a +ite go N 1.ii 4c
KE-raSh SlJ25
TIMOTH View $50 bid sept
$50 asked oct S397i. De- SLOT
March. - 1zla
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
SOCIETY PAGE READER
special Sale or DrC~-c~- skirts
Waist. and Sweater &C Els


For Tuesday and Wedre-day The
Ellsworth store are onerins some
New skirts. new waists. new dresses.
rev sweaters-all on sale at special
low prices see Window
THE ELLSWORTH STORE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
TO GIVE RECITAL.

Pupils of the south Bend Conser-
tarory of Music viii appear in reci-
tai this evening - the conservatory.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
POULTRY AND MEATS.

1913 r. jefferson Blvd
NEAL-Paying re selling 1Jd SO
BEEF-Roast. Boz: boiling 20: por-
terhouse. J0G 90 sirloiu 4JQ J0c.
HAM-Psying. - -. selling. 33c
LARD-Paying, IS. selling 90.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
PROVISIONS.
Corrected Daily by 4. W. Mueller. zIs
T. Jefferson Blydl

T. jefferson Blvd
NEGETABLES-New southern pOta-
toas. 1Oc H.: old pota toes. paying, 65c,
selling, Soc bushel
FRUIT-Oranges. case, s. 90; selling
10000 per dOz lemons case. S4dSs.
selling. CO. dS1 20 doz
BUTTER AND EGGS-Creamery but
ter. paying, 43c; selling 4Sc; eggs 32c;
selling. Sc doz.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27

NEW YORK. May 2s.-The news
this morning was Of mixed charac-
ter. but a bearish tenor predomin-
ates. The market. generally speak.
ing. was expected to show more oi
less decided reactionary tendencies
at the opening. but. TO the CONTRARY
a fairly steady and firm opening de-
Veloped Increased war revenue
taxation prospects and the hegnninl
OF a new German offensive on the
western front are necessarily bearisf
factors. but in a measure. the mar
l1et is ignoring them in this light a
firm opening in the light Of unfavor-
able news. comparatively light offer.
ings az the outset. and some evidence
Of support we're the features.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
STOCK

LIVE STOCK
Corrected Daily by Major Bros, :. Lo-
gan ST., Mishawaka.)
HEAVY FAT STEERS-Fair to good,
TdSc prime 9010C.
HOGS-10Od2O 200 lbs 15c.: 1200 13O Ibs.
l6l4c; 1909 $50 lbs. 16Iac; 10000 lbs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27

Liberty = $500; second IS
$3.50. third "a 's-97.&O
Sales shares, 923,SO0. bonds. 81
332. 600
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
BURDEN MUST BIZ
JUSTLY DISTRIBUTED.

They know that the war must be
paid for and that il is they who
must pay for ii and If the burden is
justly distributed and the sacridce
made common sacrifice from which
none escape who can bear IL at all.
they viii carry il cheerfully and
with sort OF solemn pride I have
always been proud 10 be an Amer
scan and was never more proud than
now. when all that we have said and
all that we have foreseen about our
people is coming true. The great
DAYS have come. The only thing that
they ask for or admire is duty great
~ and adequately done; when their
only wish for America is that she
may share the freedom she enjoys:
when great compelling sympathy
wells up i'm their hearts for men ev-
ery-where who suffer and are op-
pressed. and when they see at last
the high uses for which their wealth
mas been piled up and their mighty
power accumulated and counting
neither blood nor treasure. now that
their final day Of opportunity has
come. rejoice 70 spend and to be
spent through long night of suffer
ing and terror i'm order that they
and men everywhere may see the
dawn of a day Of righteousness and
justice and peace. Shall we grow
weary when they bid Us act?"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
LOCAL AND FOREIGN MARKETS
Ncw York Stocks; Closing Prices

international News Service.
NEW YORK. MaN e7-Closing
prices on the stock exchange today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27

sions in the market
CHICAGO. May 27.-Reports
from the western front seem 20 in
dicate the beginning Of expected
drive IT seems 10 be now settled
that congress will proceed 10 revise
the revenue Law. The only item C.
counter-b balance the effect OF this is
the expected increase IN freight
rates This however. would be pure
" sentimental. Practically, IL ADDS
nothing 10 the value OF a railroad s
share as the money would go 20 the
government. Until congress indicates
the proba BILE extent OF increase IN
taxation. advantage should be taken
OF bulges 10 sell stocks
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
Grain, Cattle, and Provisions

active Gull 10 choice. - dOdl525
SHEEP AND LAMBS Receipts, 1000
head market active. choice Lambs.
Slt -JOq l1.G5. cul TO fair. SIIUOHI1.-- -
yearlingS S13O0m 1JJO. sheep N00T
1850
Hogs Receipts 40 market active
Workers. $1,000 $500 pigs. S1sO0d
Is p mixed. $3.50. heavy S1-.I0r
10; roughs $1,000 1000. stays SEQ
CHICAGO PRODUCE
CHIC AGO. Nav II RITT ER Er-
ceipts u.779 tubs. creamery extras,
ilc. hfsts. +Oiec. packing stock aud r.
EGGS Receipts. 1Gi.224 go SOS. current
receipts, $3.50. ordinary frsts ~. N
IS. frsts. 3OMa2r. extras. 49,
CHEESE Twins. new 70 davies.
20, young Americas Do l0ugh0rus.
2.r. brick, dc
LIVE POULTRY Turkey. 22e7 2@--
chickens 2Ji2c. springs. .sTM 80. roost-
efs. Dlqc geese IL ducks 9lH2J
POTATOES Receipts. - cars Mime
sofa and Dakota. Ohio~. 81 -OO01.lJ
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27

country are not only united in the
esolute purpose 10 win this war but
are ready and willing 10 bear any
burden and undergo any sacrifice
that IL may be-ueCessary for them 10
bear inn order 20 win IL. We need
not he afraid TO tax them, II We lay
faNes iusflN-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27

REDNIEN ATTENTION.
Nomination OF officers tomorrow
hight. 4763-2s
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
TIsII
Corrected Daily by the Eastwood Iisb
Poultry and sea Food Market, w
Washington AYb

FRESH FISH No. ] smoked sal
mon. 32iic H.. white fish nc ib:
fancy salt macherel, 2-i2c H.. bioaters. >
to , lbs. each. 2Sc To-. boneless salt cod
fish. sc 10 Iinnan haddie. ~ &C. Lake
Superior government suggestions: Brill
15"c; sable hsh or blads cod. Isle; her
ring, l2lzc.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
South Bend Markets
GRAIN AND FEED.

GRAIN AND FEED.
Corrected Daily by J. w. Burrell. starr
Mills, Hydraulic Av.)
WHEAT-Paying $500 per bu.
OATS-Paying 81. selling 81 per bu.
RYE-Paying, 81 so bu.
BRAN-Selling. 81 co per hundred
MIDDLINGS-S Selling, - per hundred
CHOPPED FEED-Selling, $3.50 per
cwt
SCRATCH FEED-Selling. 81 per cwt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
IIPPNIANs.

GREEN HIDES-10c
TALIOW-2N.ic rough
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
COMPLETE TEXT OF
PRIEST WILSON'S SPEECH
TO CONGRESS MONDAY

CCONTINUED FROM PAGE oNE)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
HAY, STRAW AND FEED.

SCRATCH Selling. 81 per cwt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
Gossip of the Markets

SONS in the market.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-13
TWO MORE. DIE FROM
 BURNS
Harry Unger and Sister Martha Make Total
 of Three Dead.
GASOLINE POURED
 IN KITCHEN STOVE
Five-Year-Old Girl is Reported As Having
 Chance to Live.

Mrs. Minnie Unger, 45, her son, Harry, 21, and daughter, Martha, 16, died at the Bridge port hospital early today, while another daughter, little The resa Unger, 5 years of age, fingers in intense agony at the point of death from burns sus- tained when gasoline was poured on a slow fire to make it burn better at their home, 161 Spring street, last night.
 Harry Unger had returned from work about 6:S0 last evening when he noticed the fire in the kitchen range was low. Getting a gasoline can he poured some of the liquid on the smouldering coals and green kindling. setting fire to his clothing and the clothing of the other members of the family, as well as the furnishings of the room. s...
 Vainly he tried to beat out the flames which enveloped the bodies of his mother and sisters, entirely neg lecting himself until he was like a human torch. Then seeing the futility of his efforts he rushed from the house and across field for about 10C yards to summon aid.
 1 Neighbors came to his assistance and while he threw himself in the mud on the road they wrapped him 1T their coats. Others ran to the house to render aid to his mother and sis ters while someone sent ina fire alarH from Box 461, and a call for tht Emergency hospital ambulance. Up on the arrival of the apparatus th' fire was quickly subdued with onl! about $50 damage. Dr. Pasuth hat the unconscious fire victims taken t Bridgeport hospital.
 Harry Unger fingered until about o'clock this morning, when he died His mother died an hour later Martha, his sister, suffered the mos intense agony until five o'clock whel she expired. Theresa. still lives, bu there is grave doubt whether she vii survive or not.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-13
PERFECT PLANS FOR BIC DRIVE
 IDES OF MARCH

The War Savings committee of the Chamber of Commerce met this after noon to perfect plans for the Ides of March drive, which is to be held Friday, has re- ported to the Bridgeport members Of the War Savings stamp committee that 150 flags have been placed in the hands of business men in the center of the city which will be hung Friday morning at 10 o'clock.
 The Manufacturers association sec retary has sent a circular letter to all members of the organization urg- ing them to respond to the request of the committee in charge of the drive to have the whistles on their factories blow for period of three minutes at 10 o'clock Friday. The Bridgeport committee also asks tha, locomotive and steam vessel whistles be sounded at the same time.
 Every person in the city is asked to purchase a war savings or thrift stamp after the sounding of the whis- ties to help down the Kaiser. It is hoped the idea of the local committed will meet as with success and that something unforeseen will happen to the Kaiser the same as happened to Caesar on March IS, in the year 54 B,C,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-13
POLICE STARTLED
 BY NUDE FUGITIVE

Patrick McPadden, 45, a furnace man employed by the U. M. c. Co. and residing at the Hotel Garde, Whiting and Main streets, succeeded in throwing the staff at police head quarters into state of excitement this morning when he rushed into th4 tuiIding practically nude and sought protection from a man he said was pursuing him.
 He declared the man had broken into his room on the second floor of the hotel and that he had jumped out of the window and tried to find a policeman. Failing in this he came to headquarters. He is believed to be crazy and was sent to Hillside Home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-13
DIES OF HEART
 FAILURE IN LONDON RAID

 of on Hull. districts dropping md the O One died o raid hayes Zeppeins nquent last year for raids substituting zeppe on and 56 wounded fleet Frencn Of  The loWi ofhcia anho lent wass out: the Yorkshire coast
  A demo woma
 
  proceeding
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-13
Gompers Sends Message to Soviet in Which He n Advises Courage. JUSTICE BOUND
 TO WIN IN END All America Desires to Be Helpful to the
 Russian People.

Washington, March 13 - Samuel Gompers, President of the American Federation of Labor, on behalf of the American Alliance for La Dor and Democracy, today for warded to the Russian soviet congress in Moscow a message of sympathy to the Russian people lin their struggle to safeguard freedom"
 MT. Gompers' message said:
 "We address you in the name of world liberty. We assure you that the. people of the United States are pained by every blow at Russian freedom, as they would by a blow at their own. The American people de- sire to be of service to the Russian people in their struggle to safeguard freedom and realize it's opportunities. We desire to be informed as to how we may help.
 ''We speak for a great organized movement of working people who are devoted to the cause of freedom and the ideals of democracy. We as- sure you also that the whole Ameri- can nation ardently desires to be helpful to Russia and awaits with eagerness an indication from Russia as to how help may most effectively be extended.
 ''Tas all those who strive for free dom we say: Courage, justice must triumph if all free people stand unit ed against autocracy. We await your suggestions