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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-28
POLICE CLOSED SHOPS DESPITE
 RIGHT TO OPEN

Owing to the fact that the fuel commission failed to transmit new orders to the police department con siderable confusion, argument and in many cases excitement, resulted to- day when the police closed barber shops and other places, which new orders, issued by the commission but not transmitted to the police, allowed to remain open until noon.
 As a result of this confusion, shops that opened this morning were promptly closed notwithstanding the protests made by the proprietors that they were within their rights accord ing to the new construction placed upon the Garfield order, but the po- lice said that they knew of no new orders being issued and they were following out instructions given them last week, and would continue to fol- low those instructions until they were replaced by new ones.
 Telephone lines to headquarters were choked with inquiries from irate shopkeepers all over the city demanding that policemen be order ed to allow them to open, but head quarters was in the same boat as the patrolmen, and all that could be said was. we have received no or ders to allow anyone to keep open for any part of today"
 Somebody at last got busy and near noon hour the orders were located but too late to benefit those whose chance to do any business.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-28
CHAIN EMPLOYES GETTING FUEL AT
 PINE ROCK PARK

EmpIoyes, of the American Chain Co.,, through the intercession of Wal ter B. Lashar, have been given per mission by the Connecticut Co. to cut down some of the dead chestnut trees in Pine Rock park for use as fuel. Quite large delegation is in the woods today trying to pile up wood to keep their homes warm.
 Pine Rock park was formerly an amusement place. It contains more than 100 acres. mostly of woodland, and included are many chestnuts. Owing to the blight which swept over chestnut trees in this state a few years ago most of these trees are dead, and of no value except as fuel. It is these trees which the Chain Co. employees are making into firewood.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-28

At the outset the secretary said he thought much criticism Jcame-fcQpQ impatience of the American people ito do this great thing greatly"
 He conceded freely that in so great an enterprise it was impossible that there should not be delays and short comings." The confidence of the country, however, he said, was neces- sary to the tremendous efforts.
 The mistakes cited in Senator Cham berlains speech, Secretary Baker de- clared, gave a disproportionate as pect. Without intent, he said, the effect of the senator's speech was to give the country the impression that the deficiencies "were characteristic rather than occasional"
 He said he was not there to defend individuals or deny delays and false starts.
 But I think I can say in conf dence that in them we have sought the remedy" he said.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-28
FIRES 4 SHOTS AT MAN WHO IS
 FOUND IN YARD

Hearing a mysterious noise at the rear entrance of her home about 3 o'clock this morning, Mrs. Catherine McGinnis, the police state, opened fire with an automatic pistol from the windows of her bedroom and aroused the entire neighborhood with the crash of the explosions. Four men, who were in the vicinity ran in the direction of the house and entering the yard dragged an unknown man to the street and disappeared with him.
 In the report made to the police nothing definite could be learned as both the man who was at the back door of the home and the four men who ran upon the sound of the shots and carried him away are unknown, and Mrs. McGinnis could not furnish a description of them.
 The police are of the opinion that the man was drunk and had wandered into the grounds of the Stratford ave nue address and had no criminal mo- lives for his visit.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-28
THOMAS WILL BE TAKEN
 FROM JAIL AND QUIZZED

Despite the refusal of Sheriff Simeon Pease to deliver Baby Doll" William Thomas to a United States Deputy Marshal with an order signed by an assistant attorney general of the United States, the efforts of the Re- publican powers of this city to keep Baby Doll'' out of reach of question ing will likely fail
 It is expected that as soon as some of the legal technicalities are cleared away, in few days, Baby Do1r' wilt De taken to the Hartford jail, and that there he will be given an oppor- tunity to tell Federal officials of some of the relations alleged to. exist be- -ween the underworld of Bridgeport and the city administration.
 It is reported here in pretty we'll in formed circles that the real reason why Baby Don' is to be taken to Hartford is because Attorney General
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-28

Gregory has become interested in the situation existing in Bridgeport, and the alleged relations "Baby Dol1'' bore to the city and state political admin istration.
 At the time Of the raid upon Baby Dolls" place by the police Thomas is said to have boasted of his protection by the Republican boss and it is believed the United States District At torney at Hartford would like to ask some questions regarding the rela- tions which existed between them.
 Thomas has been confined in the Bridgeport jail under a sentence of six months imposed by the United States District court for violation of the internal revenue law. This sen tence was imposed after his arrest in the raid of January 6, but before he was bound over by the city court on a charge of murder.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-28
RUSH PLANS FOR
 PHYSICAL EXAMS
 OF DRAFTED MEN

Plans for the examining of Class 1 draft registrants are being rushed by the six local division boards and T-;;1: start e; February 4 in the new High school building. It is planned to examine all men in that class in two Or three days and practically every physician in the city will be asked to assist.
 A ey classification card system to replace the one now used by the local boards that contains the registrations taken on June last, will soon be started and the city staff of 63O school teachers will be called upon to help the local boards
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-28
COUNT KAROLY|
 OPENLY AGAINST
 HIS GOVERNMENT

Hamburg, Jan. 2S-The Hungarian Independence party, of which Count Michel Karolyi is the head, has decid- ed to adopt an attitude of opposition toward the ministry just formed by Premier Wekerle, but it will support the governments franchise bill, a Budapest dispatch reports.
 In political circles in Budapest this decision is believed to have been due to difference of opinion between Count Karolyi and Premier Wekerle regarding various foreign and domes- tic questions. The premier asked Count Theodor Batthyany, a member of the Independence party, who was minister of public welfare in the cab inet that has just retired, to retain his portfolio on condition that he should leave his party. This is be- lieved to have been one of the prin- cipal causes of the rupture between the Karolyi party and the cabinet. Count Karolyi, now openly opposed | to the Hungarian government, has
 been one of the foremost peace advo- cates of Hungary.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-28
HARRIS PLANT IS TO OPERATE FOR
 24 HOURS DAILY

|. Important Contracts from the gov ernment of the United States have been received by the H. E. Harris En- gineering Go. of this city and arrange ments are being made to double the force of employees and to operate the shops on a 24 hour a day schedule. Every effort will be made to increase the production, and arraIHsements have been made to keep the. shops supplied with the necessary fuel.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-28
SOUTH AVE. GIRL PAINFULLY HURT
 BY JITNEY BUS

Anita Wolfram, 19 years old, of 442 South avenue, was knocked down and painfully injured by jitney bus on Main street near Congress street to- day. According to statement made by Traffic Policeman Corrigan, the bus driven by Orlando Mangralli, of 661 Union avenue, was out of con trol and the accident could have been avoided.
 Apparently Mangralli did not usn eare in the operation of the machine which is a new one with brakes in perfect order, but he claims that the injured girl did not get out of his way quick enough.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-28
WEATHER BUREAU
 IS PREDICTING A
 BLIZZARD FOR NE.

Boston. Jan. 2S.-Snow was falling in many sections of New England to- day with prospects, weather bureau officials said, that a severe storm would develop tonight or tomorrow. strong northeast wind daccompanied by a low temperature, offset in meas ure the hoped for results of the heat less Monday. as it was necessary to heat buildings to prevent damage to pipes.
 Northfeld, Vt, with a minimum ef 28 degrees below zero, was the cold est point in New England as shown by official reports. Boston's low ree- ord was five above at a. m.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-28
SNOW WILL EN[)ANGER
 HEATLH
Coal Deliveries Being Rushed - Weather
 Conditions Hold
 up Shipments.

With the weather bureaus forecast of stormy weather, the Bridgeport coal shortage, both domestic and industrial, threatens to further endanger the city's industry and health during the coming week. Fully aware of the city's predicament, Fuel Administrator Carl F. Sic mon is speeding up deliveries of the scant supply of hard coal on hand to the homes of suf- fering families. Distribution in smaller lots is being hurried at six other places, including the Warner factory.
 The industrial shortage was slightly relieved by the arrival of approxi- mately 2,00O tons of bituminous coal Saturday, which amount is sufficient to carry the manufacturers depend ing upon dealers for about two days. tories have only three or four days supply on hand and Administrator Siemon expects some will be forced to close before the week ends.
 One barge of 500 tons of hard coal was all that arrived to relieve the domestic suffering. This was con- signed to the yards of Patrick McGee and wass taken over by the committee for distribution.
 More than 600 persons stood in line at the fuel committees office, 142 Golden Hill street, this morning and all were given orders for quarter tons of hard coal More than 1000 others obtained bags of 125 pounds, at the Ira Gregory Co. and the City Ice and Coal Co. yards Distribution in bags continued at the Hill. Coal Co. and the Vincent Brothers yard, while several hundreds were accommodated at the Warner Brothers factory
 The special investigator promised | by Washington had not arrived up to press hour Asked when he expected the investigator Administrator Sfemon said, q expect that promise to mature just like the promise of 800 carloads on January 3, which everyone knows, has not yet arrived"
 The weekly meeting of the dealers and the committee is scheduled to be held this evening. when reports giv- ing the amount of coal on hand are expected to be filed.
 A petition, headed by the signature of William E. Seeley, treasurer of the Republican Town Committee, praying that the hours of church activities not
 be curtailed has been received by Ad- 1ministrator Sienon, who is expected to take some action on it following a meeting of the Pastors association today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-28
TRYING WESTPORT
 RAID VICTIMS AT
 THE COURT HOUSE

Proprietors of the Compo Inn of Westport and many frequenters ap- peared before Justice of the Peace E. J. McManus today in the county court house to answer for violations of the liquor laws at the Inn Jan. 19 when the place was raided by West port and Bridgeport officers. By consent trial of the cases was trans ferred to Bridgeport. Ralph Beers is the prosecutor. After some of the evidence in the cases was heard a re- cess was taken until ? o'clock. The trial was in progress at press hour.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-28
YANKEE AIRMEN BOMB GERMANY
 IN HEAVY FOGS

With the American Army in France Jan. 27.-(By the Associated Press)- Four American aviators attached to a French squadron have participated in a daylight bombing raid over Ger many. All returned safely.
 Because the weather was foggy the -aviators were unable to determine just what damage was done, but as they flew fairly low over the targets it is believed that the results were good. After recrossing the lines the bomb CTS were fired on vigorously by enemy anti-aircraft guns. They then ran into still heavier fog and some of the airmen were forced to land before reaching their hangars.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-28
BIG~ SNONSTORM TIES
 UP PENNA. RAILROAD

Philadelphia, Jan. 2S-Due to the biggest snowstorm of the winter, the tie-up on the Pennsylvania railroad is said by officials of the company to be the worst from any cause in years. Trains are stalled all along the line and outbound service from Philadel- phia has practically been annulled.
 Reports reached headquarters here that six of the Pennsylvania fast through trains were stalled in the mountains. Four are indefinitely held up in Altoona.
 The passengers on these trains were taken to Altoona hotels Another train is stalled near Gallitzen in the Alleghenies,a and one near Cresson, west of Altoona.
 Early in the day Pennsylvania of dcials decided to take no chances and Jeveral trains both ways between New
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-28

For about half an hour McGee thought his life was in danger. The bowling mob endeavored to force the gates of the coal yard that they might help themselves to some of the $50 tons of coal which had just arrived.
 Vainly pleading with the mob to keep order, McGee was rushed from the stand he had taken in front of his place of business and forced to seek refuge inside the stout fences. Baked in their mad effort to lay hands on the man they thought was standing in their way, the mob turned it's at tentfon to the high wooden fences of the yard and within a very few min utes a breach was made through which the yelling crowd surged.
 McGee then took refuge with his clerical staff in the shack used as an office and this structure was fmmedi- ately surrounded by the now thor oughly aroused crowd of amazons who threatened to turn the entire structure over ortg top of it's occupants unless their coal needs were attended to. At this point McGee telephoned for the police and it was not until the arrival of endorsements from the Second precinct that the angry spirit of the mob subsided and order was restored.
 Shortly before noon the housewives were formed into lines and the task of filling and weighing the sacks of coal went on in an orderly and expeditions fashion.
 McGee said, when seen, that he eX- pected another barge of coal in a short while, but is of the opinion that if there is to be another Donny Brook fair scene enacted he wants military as well as police protection.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-28
BEG
 AID OF AUSTRIANS
 AGAINST UKRAINE

Amsterdam, Jan. 2S-Heavy fight ing has been in progress for several days between Ukrainians and Bol- shevik troops, according to press dis patches from Ukrainian sources. An attack was made by Ukrainian troops who attempted to take possession of Lutsk, Volhynia. The Bolshevik commander appealed for assistance to the Hungarian commander Of that district, who declined to aid him.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-28

York and Philadelphia were cancelled. Frozen switches and low hanging steam and smoke made traffic condi- tions dangerous and signals could not be seen.
 At noon the officials announced that all passenger service from New York, Philadelphia and Washington to the west was suspended until further mo- tice. This action was taken after word had been received trains sent west ward were held up.
 The tie-up of the entire system. of ficials said, was brought about mainly by the conditions in Philadelphia and through the state. It was impossible to operate out of the big terminus in Broa1 street station here as the com pany found it impossible to obtain a sufficient number of workmen to re- lieve frozen switches.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-28
BRIDGEPORT BOY LOST
 AT SEA
Wood Avenue Sailor Swept Off United States
 Warship.
(Snecial to The Times.l


 At an Atlantic Port, Jan. 2S-- With the arrival today at this port of a United. States warship, the news that seven men had lost their lives by being washed overheard and drowned in a storm off Bermuda two weeks ago became public. Among the men who officials of the warShip report lost their lives is William Roller, 19 years, son of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Roller, 10S3 Wood avenue, Bridgeport, Conn.
 Word of the young mans death was immediately forwarded to has parents by telegraph. The message reads as follows:
 "Your son lost at sea. Washed overheard during storm, with seven others. None of the bodies recovered. Heartfelt sympathy Navy Department"
 Roller was a nephew of George Deitz, 134 Clifford street, and lived with his parents uptil early last summer when he applied at a local recruiting station and en- listed in the navy. On entering the service he was attached to the U. S. S. Penobscot.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-28
WAR DEPARTMENT HAS NOT FALLEN DOWN..
 OFFICIAL REPEATS
Million American Soldiers Better Armed Than Germans Were When War Broke Out Plans of Gems. Pershing Wood Bliss
 and Scott Strictly Carried Out

Washington, Jan. 2S-Secretary Baker replied today to Senator Chamberlains charges of necency in the parmen at public hearing before the senate military mee The secretary began making verbal statement with out manuscript
 Mr. Baker said his statement not exactly supplement tary to his recent to the committee but comprehensive statement of all army activities in the war; especially replying
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-28

Maddened by lack of fuel large crowd of renzed house. wives down the fences surrounding Patrick McGees coal yard the east end of East Washington bridge this morning forcing their way inside the grounds threatened to Mcees office his head unless their demands coal met McGee immediately turned in riot call to Police Headquarters and detail of officers from the Second Precinct arrived They succeeded in restoring order
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-28
TO EXPEDITE APPEAL.

Washington, Jan. 2S-The supreme court agreed today to expedite the appeal on proceedings brought by the Associated Press to prevent the pirating of news by the International News Service The court fixed April IS for hearing arguments.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-28
SECRETARY BAKER DEFENDS ARMY EFFICIENCY IRl PUBLIC ANSWER Tv
 SENATOR ;FAAABERLA LAIN'S ATTACK
FRENz NzIED HOUSEWIVES IN RIOT TEAR DOWN FENCES
 AT McGEE'S COAL YARDS

After Forcing Entrance, Riotous Women Threaten to Push Little Coal Office Building Over Un- less He Delivered to Them Part of
 Fuel Cargo of $50 Tons.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-28
"S'matter Pop

The Times has obtained for it's readers, the famous "Smatter Pop?" comic car toon. It will appear in this newspaper daily. See Page 8.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-28
The Weather Report

For Bridgeport and vicin- ity: Snow tonight and Tues day forenoon; not so cold to- night -
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-02
|. L.W.W.MAY
BE ON JOB
K. |. SHOPS
Reported that AgitatOr Planned Strike
Here; Failed When Wilson Took LOn-
troll; Officials Investigate

That employees of the Rock Island
shops were believed to have been
contemplating a strike just before
the government took over the con-
troll of the railroads, was made known
today when it was stated that
al l. w w. organizer was found
among the employees of the local
shops trying to stir up strife and was
agitating the calling of strike.
It was stated this morning by those
who were investigating the matter
at that time that when the alleged I.
w w. heard that he was being hunt
ed he Immediately left town and al
though officers never got hold of him
they learned his name and secured
good description of the man and
officers in other places have been
notified to be on the look out for a
man of his description.
Officials here believe there may
be other members of the l. w. w
among the employees of the locai
shops and an investigation is being
made of those whose patriotism
might be questionable. Officials stat
ed this morning that they did not be
lieve that strike would be under
taken by the men since the govern
ment had taken over the roads bu
that they were sure such action woulC
have been taken had not the govern
ment taken over the railroads whel
it did. 1t is the general belief tina
if strike should he attempted b,
employees the government would sim
ply draft them into service and the.
would either serve the best interest
of the government or a prison ser
tence.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-02
MAKE GAIN
IN COURT
CLERK OFF.
Report Shows Record Set in Every De-
pariment; Over $4,000 Taken In;
Boom in Marriage Market

The court clerks office reports that
gains have been made in every de.
partment over records of last year
and especially is this true of the re-
ceipts gathered from the Issuance of
marriage licenses. The total gross
receipts collected for the year that
has just passed, amounted to a IT.
tie more than $4,000. Just what
per cent gain this will show over the
year before could not be asevrsarneu
although it is certain that the re-
ceipts represent good gain.
The above receipts do not include
the money that was placed in the
hands of the court clerk as a trust
fund for minor children nor does 1t
include the amount that was collect.
ed as shortages that we're discovered
in the accounts of former officials
before the present incumbent took
office.
The records show that 485 mar
riage licenses have been issued from
this office in the past year, compar-
ed with 1SO for the preceding year.
The reason given for the unprece-
dented gain is that great number
Of the licenses have been for sol
diers that have been married.
The divorces applied for run about
l to 4 as compared to the marriage
licenses issued That is to say that
for every four marriage licenses that
are issued, one application for a di-
vorce is made. About 10 divorces
have been applied for in the past
year
There has also been an increase in
the number of civil suits filed i'll the
past year although the increase is
not very great. In the year 1917
444 civil suits were filed with the
court clerk while for the year before
408 were filed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-02
ARGENTINE
WAR TIME
EMBASSY
By United Press.

By United Press.
Washington, Jan. 2.-Romulo S.
Naon, the Argentine ambassador, and
an ardent exponent of Pan-American-
ism acted as the strenuous go-be-
tween and adviser when Secretary
Lansing published Count Luxburg's
diplomatic correspondence.
Since the Luxburg duplicity was
exposed-the Argentine republic has
been going through one of the great
est crisis in its history The strong
pro-ally party there has been baked
from entering the war, on account
of President Irigoyen's rigid neutral
ity.
Ambassador Naon-his friends call
him Dr. Naon-has suddenly been
placed in a position of even greater
importance than his president. He
is his nations principal adviser
since Washington is the worlds war
capitol.
Immense business of the Argentine
republic-the South American coun
terpart of the United States-is trans
acted at 1906 Corcoran street, in a
cream colored brick structure mag
nificently furnished.