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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
the opposing infantry.

against the opposing infantry.
 Before they attacked today on the sector between the canal du Nord and Croiselles, on the northern battle front, the Germans for four hours smothered the British with every con ceivable form of hate that a gun could throw. The enemy depended chiefly on large numbers of trench mortars to cut the wire entangle- ments. The British had had warnings that the Germans would use great quantities of gas shells. This prov ed to be true, although there was nothing new in the type of gas and the British gas masks appear to have been most effective.
 The British tommieS and their off, cers fought for hours with their gas masks on, but even this drawback could not dampen their jubilation at the havoc they caused as the German infantry presented itself in the form of point blank targets. Nine German divisions negotiated the assault in this section but they met with Stren- uous resistance. British machine gum ners did terrible execution as the Germans moved forward.
 AS on Thursday, the Germans today depended on tremendous artillery bombardments and massed attacks with great numbers of troops to
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
FRENCH REFUSE
 PARIS|AN RAID

Paris, Friday, March 22-At g o'clock tonight a group of enemy aeroplanes crossed the lines and bombs were dropped on Compeigne and several towns in that region. Sev- eral machines advanced farther to the south but were forced to turn back by the fire of our artillery. The alarm immediately was given in Paris and half hour later the "all clear" signal was sounded.
 Apparently the Germans had in- tended a raid on Paris itself, but French airmen rose to meet the on- corners and not one machine succeed ed in reach the capital
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
AMERICANS ARE CALLED BR|CANDS
 BY THE DUTCH
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friend. We'll, Heaven preserve us from our friends
 The senator said he hoped the Dutch would not take reprisals, which could be carried out easily against the un- fortunate interned prisoners in Hol- land.
 Deputy Van Kel, a Socialist, de- claTed the seizure of the Dutch fleet by President Wilson under the pre- text of war necessity is as bad as the violation of Belgium by Germany on the same pretext. I've will maintain our independ- ence, come what may" he said. '"The American people have been n1sin- formed and their indignation will be great when they learn the truth Deputy Hooft, an anti-revolutionlst, said: America has followed the practice of a brigand by holding pistol to our heads. The associated governments have acted like common | thieves"
 Amiral Koch said the United States was taking advantage of the war to create it's own merchant fleet and de- clared that England, aware of this, was naturally seeking by seizing neu- | tral tonnage, to fill out the gaps in its own merchant marine arising out of l the submarine warfare, but neverthe- less England, he thought, would fail to keep it's new competitors, the
 United States and Japan, out of the British spheres of interests The En- tente powers were attempting to place
 blame on Germany for Going exactly what they themselves were doing. The neutrals were placed in a pre-
 carious position not by the subma-
 rine warfare, Admiral Koch said, but primarily by Americas refusal to per-
 init exports of foodstuffs, fodder and
 fertilizer to European neutrals in or
 der to prevent their re-exportation to | Germany and secondly, by the neu-
 trals being forced, through fear of
 starvation, to surrender their tonnage.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23

Immediately upon his arrival at the Red Cross headquarters in the First National Bank of Bridgeport building, he was besieged by a crowd of local men who have volunteered for active service with the Red Cross Trans portation forces, for news as to the possible date of their sailing.
 Manager Shelley said the organiza- ton is still in need of a great number of drivers and mechanics for the forces overseas and intends to make his few days stay in Bridgeport aD intensive drive to get the proper quota of men out of the draft age, or exempt from military service, for his corps of truck drivers.
 Officials of the Red Cross have been so busy in New York for the last three weeks in preparing drafts for France it was almost impossible tU constantly applying for enrolment When it is considered that recruits must have their complete kit, down to the extra pair of shoe faces, found for them, their passports applied for, granted and vised by the various con- suls-general and finally given a thor ough course of instruction in many details of their work, the enormous amount of work and responsibility put on the shoulders of the officials in shipping hundreds of. men can be i'm agined.
 Manager Shelley announced that so far a great number of accepted men have been shipped and some of then have already landed in France, but the number is still far short of the number required to operate the huge motor transport which will bring re- | lief and comfort to our suffering
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
GAS ATTACK IS
 MADE BY HUNS AGAINST U. SHINE
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Three of our patrols reached the enemy's line early today, but in the brilliant moonlight they were dis covered and were driven out by brisk machine gun and automatic rifle fire.
 Our infantry discovered one enemy patrol inside our wire. These Ger mans were driven off and it is be- lieved that they suffered casualties.
 There was increased aerial activity today. The weather was warm and it was generally clear except for a haze that obscured visibility above the low ground. One machine with an American observer at it's gun emptied a stream of bullets into a German aeroplane, which was observed de- scending rapidly, as if in trouble, be- hind our lines.
 Ten German machines crossed our lines last night and circled around apparently seeking out targets which they intended to bomb, but American anti-aircraft guns kept the enemy SC high that no explosives were drop ped.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
ANTHONY MCCARTHY

With his nephew, Rev. Myles Calvin
 of Norwich, celebrant of the solemn requiem mass, funeral services for An- thony Mccarthy were held this morn- ing at St. Charles R. c. church.
 The funeral cortege moved from the bereaved residence, 1266 East Main street at o'clock and half hour la ter a solemn maAs of requiem was of fered for the repose of his soul by Rev. Myles Calvin. Rev. Patrick J.. McGivney officiated as deacon and Rev. James V. Hussion, sub-deacon. Schmidt's requiem mas was sung by thee hurch choir. As the body was be- ing borne into the church the choir rendered "hy Will Be Done" Miss Jessie Murray sang Ave Maria at the offertory and after mass Some Sweet Day" There was a wealth of floral tributes. The pail bearers were William Anderson, Nicholas McKeon, Bernard G1ennon, Thomas Kenney Thomas Brown. and William Shaugh- nessey. Rev. Fathers Calvin and Mo Givney accompanied the cortege to St. MichaeTs cemetery. A committal ser vice was read by Father Calvin.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
HUNS ORDER NO
 CAPTIvES TAKEN

London, Thursday, March 21-Ger- man officers operating in Finland and the Ukraine have ordered the soldiers to take no prisoners, but to hang all Red Guards as they are only bandits, German newspapers report George Ledebour, an independent Socialist leader, as declaring in the reichstag. Deputy Ledebour added:
 "On the one hand we make peace with the Bolsheviki and on the other we hang them. This is the best way to stir up hatred that will last forever against anything German"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
zUPPELI NAMED
 COMMANDER OF
 ITALIAN FORCES

Rome, March 2S-Gen- Alferi has retired as minister of war to take a command at the front. He has been succeeded by Gen. Zupelli. King Victor Emmanuel accepted Gen. AL ferris resignation owing to his insist ence that he be allowed to go to the front.
 Gen. Alferi came into office with the Orlando cabinet last fall. Pre- viously he served as food controller. As member of the Italian war com mission he represented the army in the supreme war council in Versailles. Gen. ZupeIH was appointed minister of war shortly before Italy entered the war. He retired in April, 1916, owing to i'll health.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
ELIZABETH KRUGER.

Many sorrowing relatives and friends attended the funeral of Eliza beth, wife of Henry Kruger, held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the mortuary chapel of August G. Baker, 1297 Stratford avenue and a half hour later at St. Luke's Episcopal church, where Rev. William H. Jep- son, rector, off1ciated. The floral display was unusually large and of exquisite beauty. The pail bearers were Raymond Latham. George lei bold, Joseph Schneider, Edward Hol- ly, Edward Farley, John Fleming Melvin Calthan and Andrew Avro. Burial was in the family plot, Lake, view cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
War Garden for a dollar!

Here are 16 packages of seeds from which may be grown enough vegetables to supply the average family through the Summer.
 To help out in the War Garden campaign, to encour- age the planting of gardens than last yearthe entire 16 packages at the special price of doar Beans black VaIentne Cucumb Perfect Davis Wax Lettuce Big Boston Garden Onions, Wehersced moss cule 
 RadiSheS,  Corn,G rSquash
 Rowland seeds include every wanted sort for garden, half dozen tested varieties of beans and peas and corn and all such.
 Every one of those seeds was produced under expert cultivation. Every one is accmated Connecticut seeds will do better in Connecticut than any other
 It is wise to buy seeds early There is good supply Almost before know it, some sorts will become -seedsmen have given warning that supply is not as large as usual!
 Start radshes and lettuce and such in your hot frame now. How fine earliest vegetables do taste!
 Ready now in excellent shape-Onion Sets. Yellow and red 30 at; white, 40c at.
 Every variety of seed in bulk well as ounce pack ages small packets
 Flower seeds, too; great plenty of them for old fashioned garden
 Frontba
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
STAMP CAMPAIGN
 INSPECTOR HERE

N. S. Light, assistant state director of the War Savings movement in Connecticut, is in this city on 8 tour of inspection of the situation in Bridgeport, especially the school campaign. MT. Light was employed by the State Board of Education ba- fore entering into the war savings work and is especially interested in the school campaign activities.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

J. Mulcahy officiated as deacon, and Rev. Edward Shaughnessy sub-dea- cop. Rev. Matthew Judge was mas ter of ceremonies. As the body was borne into the church Mrs Frank Munich and MT. Joseph C-~bby sang Thy Will Be Done" At the offer tory MT. C1ahby sang Ave Verum,"
 and after the services, Beautiful Land On High" As the funeral pro- cession was leaving the. church the choir sang Nearer, My God to Thee.'' Delegations from the L. c. B. A., Ca
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
Commerce Chamber
 Takes New Office

The Chamber of Commerce will not move it's offices from the First Bridge port National Bank building to a ground floor space for the present, 1t was learned this morning. The head quarters of the organization will be eoved to one of the other floors of the building, to make room for the Ord nance department which will take over the Commerce Chamber rooms n the sixth floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23

talpa Circle, F. of A, and Ladies Aux Hilary, A. O. H., No. 50, Of which she was past president, attended the obse- quies There waa a large profusion of floral emblems. The pail bearers were Robert Mccullough, Timothy J. PhaIen, John O'Connel, James Sex ton, Harry Ford and Daniel H. Don- nigan. Rev. Fathers Traynor and Shaughnessy accompanied the cortege to St. MichaePs cemetery. A com- initial service was read by Father Traynor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
GARD OF THANKS

The parents, sisters, and brothers of Teresa c. Lynch, who was called to her reward on Tuesday last gratefully ac- knowledge with deepest appreciation the kind remembrances and sympathy of their friends and neighbors in their hour of sorrow. We thank the kind friends and relatives for their beauti- Yful offerings of flowers sent to the funeral. Particularly do we wish to acknowledge those of the George c, Batchelor Co.
 Signed:
 MIR. AND MRS. THOMAS LYNCH
 AND FAMILY, 431 Park St. asp
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
MARY KERWIN,

Mary, widow of Bryan Kerwin, died last night at the home of her daugh- ter, Miss Ann Kerwin, A Black Rock avenue, after a short illness Mrs. Kerwin was a resident of the South End for many years and is survived by four daughters, Mrs Kate Harri- gan, Miss Ann Kerwin, Mrs. Bridget Lucy and Mrs. Thomas Wright and one son, Michael Kerwin.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23

wounled on or near the firing llne
 Many of the boys enrolled from Bridgeport will be hard at work aS- sembling the hundreds of big motor lorries laying at various French ports within the next few days and will start on their long overland trek to Paris where the finishing touches will be given the big land ships before their assignment to active service sta- tions.
 It was also announced by the Red Cross officials that the Locomoblle Company has reserved aSlarge num- Der of test trucks on which to ex- anime the recruits which will be sent by Manager Shelley to be tested in their skill in handling the big ve- hicles. All recruits enlisted by either Lieutenant Bowman or Lieutenant Nester, and who have been accepted by the Red Cross, will in all proba- bility be given their final instruc- tions today or Monday by Manager Shelley and may expect to sail for the other side soon.
 Cables from every front in Europe, France, Italy, Serbia and even in strife-torn Russia, all tell of the cry ing need for men to drive trucks which will bring help and encourage ment to the human fragments left after the tide of battle has receded. Men for the service must be exempt from draft, and must have thorough knowledge in the handling of motor vehicles. or they must be mechanics able to do minor repair work on the trucks. Their ability to either drive or work as a mechanic will be tested at the Loco works, while they will be examined for their physical condition by regularly appointed doctor of the Red Cross organization.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
JOHN DOHERTY.

The funeral of John Doherty was held yesterday morning from St. Charles church where a high mass of requiem was sung by Rev. P. J. Mo- GiVney. MT. Doherty was we'll known in this city and leaves a large circle of friends who will mourn his loss He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Joseph Blyler; five sons, Charles, Will liam, George, Frank and Fred Do- herty; two sisters, Mrs. D. c. Wheeler and Mrs. Henry O'Hara; a brother James Doherty, and 10 grandchildren.
 The pail bearers were John QuinIi- van, Patrick Cuddy, Harry Kennedy, Charles Freeman, Thomas Halpin and George Smith. Burial was in the fam fly plot in St. MchaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
NEARING RELEASED
 ON S5,OOO BONDS

New York, March 2S.-Pleas of not guilty to charges of violating the es- pionage law in the publication and distribution of a pamphlet entitled "The Great Madness" were entered in the Federal court here today by Scott Nearing, in his own behalf and by the American Socialist society through Morris ETillquist, counsel. Nearing was paroled in custody of his counsel pending the furnishing of cash bail of $5,O00.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
MRS. HAGEN HEIR
 TO ENTIRE ESTATE

Mrs. Julia w. Eagen of West avenue is sole heir to the $16,O0O estate of her aunt, Mary Mccarthy, who died March IS. Application for administration of the estate was made in the Probate Court today. Mrs. Eagen is the only survlVlng relative. Mrs. Mccarthy died 1ntestate. The estate consists en- treFy of cash in banks and personal belongings.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss., PROBATE COURT.

MdrCn loi l9Io Estate of George w. Beyea, late of the town of Bridgeport in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the dis trict of Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months 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. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 FREDERICK W. HALL,
 Administrator. ssS Main St, Bridgeport, Conn.,, care The First Bridgeport National Bank. S23 8"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
HENRY HANDLEY.

Henry Handley, aged GA years, died yesterday afternoon at the family home, Warwick avenue, Stratford MT. Handley was widely known in that town. He was employed at the Safety Emery Wheel Co.,, Stratford plant. Funeral arrangements have not been completed, Friends may view the re- mains at the undertaking parlors of H. A. Remington. Barnum avenue and William street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
JOHN JOSEPH COOK,

Funeral services for John Joseph Cook, beloved son of MT. and Mrs. Jerome T. Cook, were held privately yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the bereaved residence, 1SO Main street. A commital service was read at St. MichaePs cemetery by Rev, Thomas Mooney, assistant at Sacred Heart R. c. church. The pail bear CTS were Roger Connolly, Frank Clark. John Seery, Harry German, George Cook, Edward Driscon, Donald McAvoy and James Lnehan.
 A solemn mass of requiem was of. fered up for the repose of his soul this morning at o'clock at Sacred Heart R. c. church.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
LUCY B, HUTH.

Many sorrowing relatives and friends attended the funeral of Lucy B. Huh held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the bereaved residence, 207 Barnum avenue. Rev. William Horace Day, pastor of the United Congregational church, off1ciated. There was a wealth of floral tributes. Burial was in Mountain Grove ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
FREDERICK G. LOUGEE.

Frederick G. Lougee, 49 years old died yesterday afternoon in Meriden. He was a machinist at the American Graphophone Co. for the last II years. He is survived by his wife, one daugh- ter, Doris, one son, George, and four sisters in Vermont. The body was brought to this city yesterday and the funeral will be held Tuesday at the funeral home of M. J. Cannon, 315 John street. Burial will be in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23

Thinking he was a German, the off, cers hunted up a, porter in the build ing and told him to find out what he wanted. A puzzled expression came over the mans face and he finally blurted out that his name was AntIo- nio Ojfda, of the machine gun com- pany, Ninth United States Infantry, which regiment he deserted at Lar edo, Texas, July 15, 1917.
 Antonio was immediately taken in charge by Corporal William c. Fur ner, and told story which for ad- venture and romance would be hard to beat in fiction. He had grown a beard and although his age is only a years, he looked more like a man of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
TWO ENLIST IN
 MERCHANT MARINE

Two young men of Hallett street this morning presented themselves to Special Agent Hindle to be enrolled for training in the merchant marine. John Michael Yankura was the first to be signed up. He enrolled as cook and will be examined this even ing by Physical Examiner Flynn. James Leslie Easely enlisted as sailor and will be examined as soon as his birth certificate arrives from his former home in Alabama.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
SARAH M. WILMOT.

Funeral services for Sarah M. Will mot were held privately this after noon at 2:30 o'clock at the family home, 295 Linwood avenue. Rev. Robert Steinhoff, pastor of the Be- rean church, conducted the services. Burial was in Mountain Grove ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
CHANGE SHIP NAME

Boston, March 23-The training ship Ranger of the Massachusetts nau- tical school, under a navy department order announced here today, will be known hereafter as the U. S. s. Nan tucket- The vessel will continue In service as a training ship.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
HARRY D. GAY.

Harry D. Gay died yesterday morn- ing at the Bridgeport hospital after a lingering illness. One daughter, Mrs Harriett Sherman of Fairfield, one sister, Martha J. Gay of Charlestown, Mass, and two brothers, Frank and William of Stoughton, Mass, survive. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at o'clock at the under taking parlors of J. H. Carroll, 54 Elm sctreet. Burial will be in Lake view cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
MARY l.. BUTLER.

The funeral of Mary L., wife of James T. Butler, who died Wednes- day afternoon, was held this morning at S:s0 from her late home. 20 Hough avenue and at o'clock from St. Marys church, where a solemn re- quiem mass was sung by Rev. Mat thew J. Traynor. Rev. Thomas T.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
Men, too.

MT Mans Easter topcoat and suit wait his picking.
 An unusually handsome suit at $23.5O
 topcoat that is smart and good looking and right sye and in addition ran-shedding, at little $1250
 Every outittng for MT Man; from his shoes to his hat-with mighty impressive new shirts and ties
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23

40. He said he was a Spaniard by birth and when the troops were on the Mexican border he could not re- sist the temptation to slip away from
 his regiment, intending to only stay a short while, but he was afraid to return, and hinted that there might have been a dark eyed senorita mixed up in it.
 during which he narrowly escaped be- ing captured by bandits of the many factions fighting there he found his way to South America, where he travelled extensively. Firing of the tropics he returned to America, but was always haunted by the fear of capture.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
OBITUARY
HAROLD RAYNoR.

The funeral of Harold Raynor was held this morning at 10 o'clock from the residence of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Albert Raynor, 181 Nichols ave- nue, Stratford. Burial was in St. Michaers cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
RECRUITING OFFICER SHELLEY OF
 AMERICAN RED CROSS HERE FOR
 MEN IN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE

Assistant Manager David skeley of the foreign Transpor taon department American Red Cross arrived in Bridgeport this morning duties in this district recruiting of icer for the organizations forces in France and Italy
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23

The women gardeners of course will work a lot better if the oolors of the hoe handle match their garden suits.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23
DESERTER WEARlED BY
 TRAVELS GIVES SELF UP

Officials at the United States Army recruiting depot of field surprised today when foreign looking and very weary walked in and took seat in the office
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-23

Weather - Fair tonight; Sunday partly cloudy; fresh north winds.