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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09
DIES after
ASSAULT; POLICE
HUNT ASSAILANT

Daniel Papp OF HoIlister Heights,
Stratford, who was found on Cottage
street near Park avenue, in an uncon-
scious condition last Sunday morning
and was rushed to st. Vincent's hos
pital by DR.. Burns of the emergency
hospital, died last night of a fractured
skull.
According to his story which he told
after he regained consciousness for a,
short while on Sunday, he was as
saulted by Andrew Grorka of 263 Hal
lett street.
Papp left work Saturday afternoon
at the Bridgeport MaIeable Iron Foun-
dry on the East Side and came to the
business part of the city to make
some purchases before going home.
About o'clock in the evening he
stepped into a saloon, the name of
which he could not recall and there
he met Grorka, an alleged friend.
During the course of a friendly con-
versation Grorka asked Papp for a
loan of some money but Papp refused
and a heated conversation followed.
A little before midnight Papp left
the saloon to go home. However, all
he knew was that he was struck on
the head with something like black
Jack and later found himself in the
hospital.
When the police went to investigate
Korka they found that he had left the
city, and up to press hour no trace
of him has been found.
Papp leaves a wife and five small
children.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09
Russian Deserters
In Lanes Hands

Draft deserterS arrested by the De-
partment of Justice:'
Arthur Lahoon and Antoine Katiak
of 2S Hallett street and Joseph Sem
iinowich of 43 Columbia street, Bridge
port, all Russians, have been taken
into custody by representatives Of the
local Department of Justice for will
fully evading the provisions of the Sc
lective Draft Law. Seminowich, who
registered in Ansonia, has been work.
ing in various shops in this city and
continually changing his address. La
hoon registered whsle working in a
lumber camp in the Adirondacksi
and has worked under several aliases
in various parts of the United States
since that time. Katiak, a former
coal miner in Pennsylvania, came to
Bridgeport to evade the draft
They were all located after a coun-
try-wide search, and were delivered
by the local Department Of Justice to
the military officials at Fort Slocum,
New York.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09
Gen. MARCH SAYS ERRONEOUS PEACE
RUMOR BAD FOR. MILITARY PLANS

Washington, Nov. Capture of
Maubeuge by the British, General
March said today, marks the definite
severance of the last German artery
to that sector of the west front and
will make impossible for the enemy
to shift his forces to meet a new at
tack. Summarizing the Allied sue
cesses since the inauguration of the
forward movement General March
pointed out that the Germans have
been driven 81 miles farther from
Paris and the territory they occupy
in France has been reduced from
10000 square miles to less than
$500.
American divisions operating with
the British in Flanders were identi-
fed as the 9th (Ohio) under Major
General G. S. Farnsworth and the
91st (Pacif1c COAST Alaska, Wyom-
ing, Montana, Nevada and Utah) I'm
der Major General W. H. Johnson.
The 91st was on last reports on the
heights of Ardenarde on the scheldt
river.
The American first army under
General Pershing has advanced 80
miles in the last eight days.
General March characterized the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09
REV. DAY AT AMHERST

The Rev. VIM. Horace Day of the
United Church is to preach tomor-
row at the Massachusetts, Agriculture
College and at Amherst College, of
which he is graduate
Mr.. James A. Whitmore, of the In
ternational Committee of the Y. NJ.
c. A, is to occupy the pulpit at the
II o'clock service at the United
church. Mr.. Whitmore has been in
France twice since the war broke out
having just returned from his last
trip. He has been a great preacher
to the soldiers in the camps on both
sides Of the Atlantic. Mr.. L. T. War
ner, of the Personnel Committee of
the International Committee Of the
Y. n. c. A. will act as chairman at
this service. Mr.. L. n. Hershaw, Of
Washington, D. c., is to be the
speaker at the Community Forum at
1880. He will speak on 1.-THE Negro
in Peace and in War"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09

publication of the erroneous an
nouncement of the armistice as very
bad for the military program Of the
United States For instance, he
said, I'm New York, the stevedores
who were engaged in loading very es-
sential supplies for the expeditionary
forces, stopped work and did not
return at all On that day or the next
day and army food shipments thus
were delayed.
In commenting on this incident, the
chief of staff made the statement that
the American army will be in France
for some time, even when peace is
declared.
The reorganization Of the Ameri-
can expeditionary forces into two field
armies has resulted in several
changes in corps commanders. These
include the following: First corps,
Major General Joseph Dfckman; sec
ond corps, Major General George w.
Reed; Third corps, Major General L.
J. Hines; Fourth corps, Major Gen
eral Charles G. J. Muir; Fifth corps,
Major General C. P. Summeral; Sixth
corps, Major General William NJ.
Wright; Seventh corps, Major General
Charles H. Menoher.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09
MRS, Gait Wants
WOMEN SEATED At
The PEACE TABLE

Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait, as presi-
dent of the National American Wom-
an Suffrage Association and of the In
ternational Woman Suffrage Alliance,
has issued an appeal to the heads of
all national women's organizations to
urge joint action in an effort to insure
that women have adequate represen-
tation on the peace commission. Mrs.
Cats appeal says:
cit is not only desirable, it is inher-
emily necessary that the personnel Of
the peace commission shall include
women.
I'VE are not unaware that this will
be to break established precedent. No
woman has ever sat with a peace
commission before by the appoint
ment of her government.
But this is the age and this the
hour when established precedent has
lost it's stranglehold and custom has
lost its throttling power.
There have been wars before this.
but never a war which has been so
much in partnership between men and
women all the world around. WomeI
have not served merely as inspirers of
men, but have performed the actual
war service, as well on the battle line
as in the war industries.
Men have paid the price of this
| war. And women have paid it. And
always there has been in the con-
| seriousness of women the realization
/ that they have had to pay without
/ ever having had voice in the making
| Of the governments that make and
| unmake war.
1.-THE deep-lying fundamental out
rage to the woman nature because OF
the terrible destruction of human lifl
has been augmented by the outrage tc
| her human nature in having been de.
MED direct representation in govern
ments that command her allegiance
Women possess an understanding O.
the psychology of human nature tina
bowers them with q distinct power o
contribution to the peace table.
I'VE believe that these considera
tons should weigh with the govern
: ments to be represented in the peact
conference and that women represen
tatives of each will be empowered u
sit in that conference. We urge al
national women's organizations t
join with US in the effort to secur
that end
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09
Sonora has
sweet tone.

Sonora is splendid reproducing instrument, sweet
toned and powerful and very pleasngand tits to be had
quickly!
It plays either Victor or Columbia records and
thousands Of folks do say that pays them better than
any other instrument
IT'S a handsome instrument, mahogany cabinet with
clever device to keep records in easy reach
Sonora tone is as clear as bell with lust the right
alloy Of silver; ringing resonant but delightful to the
ear.
The march Or the song you have so enjoyed at the
home of friend will doubly appeal to you when played
by Sonora in your home.
AS foretase Of pleasure in store, come and hear the
Sonora Fantasia in Rowland recital room Then if you
wish it for your own, tits to be had at but S12O
floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09
WESTERvELT TO
PAY FOR FORMER
WIFE'S DRESSES
Judge Haines Hands Down
Decision in Suit Brought
by London Dressmakers.

John Corley Westervelt Of Ridge
field must pay Paquin, Limited, of
London, the amount of his now d.
~ reed wife's dressmaking bill, ac-
cording to a decision handed down to-
, day by Judge Frank D. Haines of the
superior court who finds for the plain
tiff to recover the sum of $S63.98, the
amount of the balance due with inter
est to date. The suit was heard by
Judge HaInes several weeks ago, and
involved some interesting points.
Mrs, WesteveIt, now Mrs. Hill, was
named as the principal IN the suit, but
has not been served with the papers
as she is in parts unknown, and any
recovery must be from the husband,
q resident Of the wealthy colony of
Ridgef1eld. He contested the claim on
the ground that he is not now re-
sponsible for his former wife's debts
but IS overruled by the court.
Suit was brought last summer by
Paquin, Limited, firm of fashiona-
BILE dressmaker Of London, for a bal
anoe of S6S6.4S due on an account
carried on by the then Mrs, Wester-
welt, She visited London on two occa-
slons without her husband, and con-
traoted the bill which is entirely for
wearing apparel. Payments were
made on account from time to time,
but the balance had not been paid.
Attorneys for the plaintiff, contend
ed that under the English law Wester-
welt is liable, also under common law,
and finally under the Connecticut
statute, Judge Haines in his memoir
II. a.. N, 91,J, 4
common law from the situation, and
finds that Westervelt is liable for the
bill under the Connecticut statute
which says both husband and wife are
liable for articles purchased shall in
fact go to the support of the family
or for the joint benefit Of both, or
for reasonable apparel for the wife, or
for her support when abandoned by
her husband. He finds the issue for
the plaintiff.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09
THE WEATHER

New Haven, Nov. 9. - For
Bridgeport and vicinity: Cloudy
tonight and Sunday; warmer.
For Connecticut: Probably light
rain tonight and Sunday; warm
er tonight; increasing south
winds.
The center of the western dis
turbance has moved eastward
during the last "a hours from
Minnesota to eastern Michigan.
Pleasant weather prevails be-
tween the Rocky mountains and
the Mississippi river. The tenn
perature is rising in the eastern
and falling in the western dis
tricts. Freezing temperatures
reported as far south as Okla
hOnla.
Conditions favor for this vicin-
fly cloudy and rainy weather with
higher temperature, followed by
clearing and colder Sunday after
noon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09
Every man
enjoys slippers.

A man who has home, a room that he temporarily
calls home enjoys slippers.
Something about them brings him content and ease.
Put mans feet in slippers and give him book maya
zine (and most cigar other smoke) and content
rules him all evening.
Tan kid high-cut slippers with elastic sides-$275 to
81; black at So.
Tan slippers Of low straight cut-$275 to $780,.
Moccasins, tough and durable but wondrous soft, =
$275.
Felt slippers, high or low cut,-$2 and $1.75.
Felt comfy slippers, blue or gray,-$1.75 to 1925.
foorr
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09
Martin Says Assembly
Is For Prohibition

Prospective candidates for the Gen
eral Assembly were questioned by
several organizations, before election.
A scrutiny of these pledges is said to
show that majority of both houses
favor the national amendment for
prohibition and votes for women. Rep
resentative Charles J. Martin of
Orange fathers the statement that the
Assembly favors prohibition. Thorn
as F. F4tzsimmons, secretary Of the
State Wine and Liquor Dealers Asso-
citation, declares that Martin is too
sanguine,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09
WHEELER
RECEIVES OFFER
OF Lake COMP ANY
Employment of Partially
Disabled Soldiers and
Sailors Subject Of
Consideration.

Responding to the offer of the Lake
Torpedo Boat Co, offering employ
ment to disabled soldiers and sailors,
Major-General Lucien F. Burpee,
C, S. G., has replied as follows, ad-
dressing his letter to P. B. Brill, gen.
eral manager:
1--WE have received your letter con-
taiping your generous and patriotic
offer to find places of employment for
partially disabled soldiers of the
United States army. have taken
much pleasure in calling the matter
this morning to the attention of the
State Council of Defense in their
weekly meeting in the state capitol
Your proposition was received with
great satisfaction and commentator.
1.-THE subject of employment comes
primarily within the province of the
employment committee of WHICH Mr..
Leo Korper Is chairman, and, there
fore, the letter was referred to him.
It was also called to the attention of
Judge George w. Wheeler, who is
chairman of the Bridgeport War
Bureau of the State Council of De-
Tense and hew i'll be very glad to as
sist you in every way possible. In
your city he is in a position to be
more useful than anyone else can be.
Your desire to provide first for
Bridgeport soldiers is natural and
proper. 1t is suggested that you COM
municate with Judge Wheeler.
"I shall be glad to receive further
communications from you at any time
shall take pains to make it known
that deserving partially disabled sol
diers, living in or near Bridgeport
may find an opportunity for employ
ment. The matter will also be brought
to the attention of other manufacture
ers, with the hope that they may find
a similar opportunity to display then
patriotism and generosity"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09
STATE OF CONNECTICUT.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SIS.
SUPERIOR COURT,

Bridgeport, Nov. 8, A. D. 1918
Upon the complaint of the said
Ellen q. Thayer praying for reasons
therein set forth, for a divorce land
custody of the minor child, now
pending before this court, having been
returned thereto on the first Tuesday
of September, 1913.
1t appearing to and being found by
this court that Chester A. Thayer, the
said defendant, is absent from this
state and gone to parts unknown, and
that notice of the tendency of the COM
plant was given as required by order
of notice heretofore issued, and now
the plaintiff asks for a further order
of notice in the premises.
Therefore Ordered, That notice Of
the tendency of said complaint be
given by publishing this order in the
The Bridgeport Times, a newspaper
printed in Bridge port, three times
successfully, commencing on or before
the 9th day of November, A. D, 1918.
By the Court,
MICHAEL j. FLANAGAN,
Clerh of the Superior Court for Fair
field County, Hs So
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09
Miss Burr of P. O.
In Automobile Accident

Miss Grace V. Burr, clerk in the
financial department of the post office,
had her automobile badly damaged
yesterday as the result of collision
between her car and that of William
Dardani of Fairfield, at Pine Creek
Road, Fairfield. Although Constable
Elwood and Sheriff Gould appeared on
the scene of the accident, no arrests
were made, and Dardani promised to
pay all damages.
Miss Burr was with Miss Olive D.
Hull in her car and was driving from
Fairfield towards Bridgeport. She
was on the right hand side of the
road. Dardani approached and with
out warning shot straight across the
trolley tracks, hitting Miss Burr's car.
No one was hurt
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09
NORA HYNFS,

The funeral of Nora Hynes was
held this morning from the funeral
rooms of NJ. J. Cannon at $3.50, and
from st. Patrick's church at o'clock
Rev. J. C. Lynch celebrated the re-
QUEEN mass. The bearers were Dennis
Mulvihill, Patrick O'Neil, Michael o.
Mahoney, Patrick Kennedy, Patrick
Daley and James Koran. Interment
was in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09

Early Christmas shopping saves for the woman
rlan who does it.
It saves fatigue and energy It saves disappoint-
ment. It great deal Of time It brings right
up to Christmas in the true Christmas spirit
How fine it is to have the store so ready with Christ
mas things Isn't it splendid to choose from many
things in the comparative quiet of rather than the
hurry of the last week weeks before Christmas!
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09

Paris, Nov. 9, APO a. MT is
probable that the German reply to the
Allied terms for an armistice will be
brought back by the samec ourier that
took them to German headquarters at
Spa yesterday. Under the circum-
stances, it is believed the reply cannot
be delivered before the middle of this
afternoon, at the very earliest.
The German government, however,
may use the wireless, in which case
the plenipotentiaries at Foch's head
quarters will have only to ratify the
decision thus conveyed to them.
1t is regarded probable in well in
formed circles that Prince Max, the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09

German imperial chancellor, will to-
day communicate the terms of the
armistice to a committee of reichstag
party leaders and will himself convey
their vote to authorize the plenipo-
tentiaries to. the armistice.
Vice-Admiral William S. Sims,
commander of the American naval
forces in the war zone, was present at
the first interview between Marshal
Foch and the German armistice mis-
sion yesterday.
It was learned during this morning
that Admiral Sims is not taking part.
in the negotiations but has gone to
London.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09
BELLE HAYDEN HEATHER,

Belle Hayden, wife of Charles
Heather, an employee of the Barnum
& Bailey circus, died last night at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Hayden, 297 Hanover street.
at the age of 27 years. Mrs. Heather
was we'll known in Bridgeport. Owing
to an accident at the age of four
years, Mrs. Heather had never walked,
but was frequently seen driving about
the streets of the city. She was q
member of Sacred Heart church.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09

James Pickett, eo1ored, alias "Old
Folks" IS years old, of $50 Main
street, was arrested this morning and
held under $1,000 bond. charged with
assault and highway robbery. Last
Saturday night he attacked and rob-
bed John H. Hunt, near the circus
grounds of Se5. Hunt works for the
United States Housing Co. He notified
the police and gave a description of
his assai1ant which led to his arrest.
Hunt suffered severe decorations of the
head and a hRakea finger,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09
DIED


HEATHER-In this city, Friday,
Nov. 8, 1918, Belle Hayden, wife of
Charles H, Heather, aged 27 years,
"a days.
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral from the residence Of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs William N.
Hayden, 297 Hanover street, on
Monday, Nov. Il, at o'clock a. m,
and from Sacred Heart church,
where a solemn high mass of requiem
will be offered for the repose of her
soul, at $3.50.
Burial in st. MichaePs cemetery.
Automobile cortege. a"
DOOLEY-In this city, Nov 8, 1918,
Catherine Moran, wife of John
Dooley.
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral at her late residence, No.
= 40. Lorraine street, on Monday, Nov.
IL, at $50 a. m, and from st. Au-
\gusines church at 9 a. m.
Interment at st. Michaers ceme-
teSy. Automobile cortege. as
FULDER-In Stratford, Conn, Nov Z,
1913, Esther NJ, wife Of Charles M.
Fuller aged 70 years.
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral at her late residence, 80
Catherine street, Stratford, on Mon
day, Nov. IL, at 2:30 p. m.
Interment at Lakeview cemetery.
Automobile cortege. a.
SWEENEY this city, Nov. 8, 1918,
Elizabeth c., daughter of Edward
and Mary Sweeney, aged 80 years.
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral from the residence of her
sister, Mrs. Richard Murphy, 42S
Arctic street, on Monday, Nov. IL
at $3.50 a. m, and from st. Charles
church at a. m.
Interment st. Marys cemetery
Norwich, Conn. Automobile cor.
tege. HIS h*
HAEBERLE-In Fairfield, Conn.
Nov s, 1918, Amelia, L., wife o.
William Haeberle, aged So years,
months, 2 days.
Friends are invited to attend thu
funeral at her late residence, Ash
Creek Inn, Fairfield, on Sunday
Nov. TO- at 2 p. m, and funera
service will be held in the German
Reformed church, Congress street
Bridgeport, at 8 p. m.
Burial in Park cemetery. Auto
mobile cortege. HIS b.
WIDIIANIS-In this city, Nov. 8, 1915
Josephine. wife of Francis Williams
aged 81 years.
Friends are invited to attend tn
funeral from her late residence, Z
News avenue, on Monday, Nov. II
at OILS a. m, and at st. Charles
church at 9:45 o. m.
Interment St. Michaefs cemetery
Automobile cortege. HIS b"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, IS.
PROBATE COURT.

NoVember 3, 1918
Estate of Thomas Dewitt, late
of the town of Bridgeport, in said dis
trict, 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 recov-
cry. AL persons indebted to said
Estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment to
EDW. FITZGERALD, NJ. D.,
Administrator.
$50 East Washington Ave. H9 s*p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09
4O5, 600 GERMANS
CAPTURED ON WEST
FRONT SINCE JAN 1.

London, Nov. 8-Two hundred
thousand prisoners were taken by
the British on the western front
from Jan. / to Nov. 5, inclusive,
according to an official announce
ment made in the House of Com
mons last night.
In the same period the French
captured 100000, the Americans
$4,000, and the Belgians $4,000.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09
VINCENT L. HALL.

Vincent L. Hall died last night at
St. Vincent's hospital after an illness
of three days with influenza. Mr. Hall
was a native of Poughkeepsie, N. Y,
and came to this city three years ago.
He had been in the employ of the
U. NJ. c. Co. as tinekeeper since his
arrival. During his residence in
Bridgeport he had made many friends
who will be grieved to learn of his
sudden death. The remains were
shipped to Poughkeepsie this after
noon, and funeral services and burial
will take place in that city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09
OBITUARY
NELLIE B, MCGEE.

The funeral of Nellie B. MCGEE,
wife of Michael MCGEE, was held this
morning from the late home, 9 Lee
avenue, at $3.50 and from st. Peters
church at 9 o'clock Rev. T. ]. Kelly
celebrated the requiem mass and the
responses were by the church choir.
The bearers were John J. Gerrity,
william Gerrity, William Barrett,
John Buckley, Thomas Cannon and
Dennis Coughlin. Interment was in
St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09
NOTICE

Notice is hereby-given that No. Is,
Frank Bassett; No. 1855, Pasqua1O
Calabrese; No. 1868, Charles Esposito,
and No. 2416, Angelo Musco, will Pc
tition the Honorable Board of Pardons
at their next meeting, December g.,
1918, for release from the Connecticut
State Prison. a"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09
ESTHER NJ. FULLER.

The death of Esther NJ. Fuller &C.
Cured last night at her home, 80
Catherine street, Stratford. She was
70 years of age and is survived by
son, George Fuller of New York, and
sister, Mrs. Edward Price of STRAIT
ford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09
WAR SAVINGS STAMPS

War Savings Stamps sold in the
city up to date show an amount of
s1,Tb2,72s,4s and for the state $751;
527, Ssb,1s. Local sales for yesterday
amount t. ss,fo0.25 and for the state
sha, 4As.Aas
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-09
ARM|STICE TERMS
At HUN HEADQUARTERS
CONTINUED from Page One)

be that the courier could place the in the hands Of the
delegates before late hour today
Official Washington awaited the momentous result today
with the confidence and calm displayed during the last
few days The last state department dispatches told only Of
the meeting of the armistce delegates with Marshal Foch but
reiterated today there would be delay in informing
the nation to the of the is delivered