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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18

stitution to be placed on Germany, the enormity of the task ahead of her may be illustrated by comparison of her national debt with that of the United States Germany has 66,000, 900 population and $S0,00O, of estimated wealth, to pay $35, 5,0o0,- Oo0,000 of war debt already created. The United States has 110,000,000 population and an estimated national wealth of OO,OOO.OOO to pay nearly SIS, ,o0O,0O0,O00 war debt al- ready created. or approximately $2S,- 900, 100000 within another six months. This means that the per capita will be at least three times greater in Germany than in the United States.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
GENERAL STRIKE IS EXPECTED BY
 THE HOTEL MEN

New York, Nov. 1S.---A general strike of members of the Interna- tional Federation of Hotel Employees in the hotels and restaurants of this city was predicted today by Otto Wgnera, secretary treasurer of the organization, in announcing that a call had been sent to 15,o0o members tD meet next Friday and Saturday to take action on the proposal. Such a strike would affect 250 hotels and res taurants,
 The men demand a minimum wage of $15 weekly for walters, who now are paid $40 a month, and weage in- creases of s2 to $S a week for cooks and other kitchen employees.
 The nine hotels where strikes al- ready have been called are picketed by 800 strikers, who reported today, according to Secretary Wagner, that ! one hotel was closed and that only limited service was offered patrons at i the others.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
To the Board of County Commission ers of Fafrfield County.

To the Board of County Commission CTS of Fairfield County:
 l hereby apply for a license to sell spirituous aud intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer, Rhine wine, and cider at B Middle street. in the town of Bridgeport, In said county. My place of business is rot located within 200 feet in a direct lire of church edifce, narochial "chonl or public school-house, or the premises pertaining thereto, or any pest office, public library or cemetery.
 Are you a citizen of the United States? ....
 Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th dcy of November, A. D. 1913.
 LEROY ". WARD & CO.,,
 Applicant. We. the undersigned, electors and taxpayers, as defined by law, of 1he town of Bridgeport in said county hereby endorse the application of the above named
 Leroy ". Ward & Co. fer such license, ard we hereby severaHy, each TOT himself certify z t the ab we named applicant is a suit able person to be granted q license to sell intoxicating liquors, and that the = a aboVe described place is. m our bpIE- ion. 2 suitable place wherein to sell such intoxicating liquors and we h2r, - severallv, each for himself. certify tra+ are owners If real estate sit uated in town of Bridgeport.
 rfa .~ilTepor this 18th day of November, A D. 1918.
 S. Loewitn, N. c. Herz, R. Fftzroy Fred Roesle, Chas. Roesle.-
 hereby certify that the abov; named endorsers are electors and tax. payers. as defined by law, of slid towr cf pridgeport.
 Dated .et Bridgeport this 18th day os November. A D. 1918.
 JOSEPH SCHULTZ, HIS b'p 1 Town Clerk.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18

To the Board Of County Commission CTS of Fairfield County:
 I hereby apply for license to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer, Rhine wine, and cider at HOO Pembr street. in the town of Bridgeport. in said county. My place of business is not located church edifCe paroChial school or public school house. or he prc5'iises pertaining thereto. or any post office. public library or cemetery.
 Are you a citizen of the United Dated ct Bridgeport. this 18th day
 MATTHIAS OCKO,
 Applicant.
 We. the undersigned, electors ani taxpayers, as defined hy laW, of he town of Bridgeport in said cnunLV herehy endorse the application of the above named
 Ma-rtas 0r'-n for such license, ard we do hR;ebv tet erally. each TOT himself. certify that the above named applicant is suit able person 10 be granted d license to sell intoxicating liquors, and that the f,bove described place is in our opin- ion, suitable place where, n to sell such intoxicating liquors, and We>here- -' % ""ai1>-. each for himself, certify that we are owners of real estate sit Uuted in town of Bridgeport. 'a-e hrioraporT. this 18th day of November, A. D..131S. Bs. Ioewilh, N. c. Herz R. Ritzroy Fred Roesle, Chss .Roesle.
 FerehH certify that the aoove named endorsers are electors and tax ayers, as defined by law, of said towr | of 17rid~epor4
 Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day of November, A. D. 1918. INSEPH SCHULTZ,
 Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th da! of November, A. D. 1918. kH1S b"p Town Clerk
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
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To the Board of County commtssion-

To the Board of County Commission CTS of Fairfield County:
 l hereby apply for a license to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors, ale. lager beer, Rhine wine, and cider at 625 Bostwick avenue. in the town of Bridgeport In said county. Nv rface of business Is not locate d within 200 feet in a direct line of a church edihce, parcchial school or pertaining thereto or any post office, public library or cemetery.
 Are you a citizen Of the United Dated at Bridgeport. this 18th day of November A. D. 1918.
 ANDREW HORWATH.
 Applicant. taxpayers, as defined by law, of 1he town Of Bridgeport in said cDur,rv. fereay endorse the application 0f the above named
 Ardrew Horwath for such license. and we do hereby severally, each for himself, certify tFa the above named applicant Is a suit able person 10 Fe granted a license to sell intoxicating liquors, and that the above described place Is, in ollr opin- ion, suitable place wherein to sell ruch intoyicating Hnuors and we here bv severally, each for himself certify that we are owners of real estate sit uate6 in. town of Bridgeport | Dated 9 t 8rldgnporf this 18th day l of November. 4. D. 1918. | g. OeWitn, N c. Hers. R. Ritzroy 1 Fred RoesIe, Ch"s .Roesle. | hereby certify that the abov, -amed ehdorsers re electors and tax ayers. as defned by law, of said towl l. If r'ridgepor-.
 Dated at Bridgeport. this 18th da | 9. November, A D. 1918.
 JOSEPH SCHULTZ, \ HIS b~p Town Clerk.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
MACHINISTS PLAN A REIMBURSEMENT
 OF WORKING TIME

(Continued From Page One.) reason for the refusal as being pa, triotic, the manager told me that pa triotism was all right during the war but now that the war is over let's for get it."
 A. w. Burritt, manager of the United States Employment Service, said today that he had not noticed any increase in the number of appl:- cants for positions. While we do not have much demand for the plac- ing of men with trades, we have plac- ed a large number of men during the last month. In spite of rumors that many have been laid off in local fac tories, we have not noticed any diff ference in the number of applicants" :"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
SELL US YOUR OLD
 GOLD AND SILVER

Go through your jewelry for old pieces no longer useful and bring them to us.
 We will pay you all the government will allow us to pay if you want cash, CT if you will accept merchandise iron, our stock we will give you 10 per C ent. more than the cash value.
 Select your Christmas jeweIry now. We will hold same til wanted.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
LONERGAN SPENT
 $500 FOR ELECTION

Hartford, Nov. 1S-Reports filed in the office of the secretary of state show that the First district congress sional committee spent $S.399 in the recent election and that Congressman Augustine Lonergan's expenses were $500. J. N. H. Campbell, chairman of the Republican town committee of Hartford, makes oath to expenses amounting to $3,eo4. The largest contribution mentioned is $500 from former Governor Morgan G. Bulkeley. G. H. Bishop of New Haven, Eighth senatorial district. says he spent $S4.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
CAMPAIGN ON
 HOME STRETCH

New York. Nov 1S-The United War Work Campaign turned into the home stretch today with 25 states past their original goals. The south was leading the country eleven states in that section having attained their minimum quotas, in company with four states each in New England, the middle west and the far west, and two in the east. All but two of the southern states are oversubscribed. the campaign committee announced today. The banner city was Worces- ter, Mass, which had subscribed s1,071, 900, or more than $6 for every resident. 4
 Chicago. though 1t had pledged only s5.229,O0O as compared with New York's S19.2s4,9Ss, was ahead of the eastern city on percentage Basis.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
EDITOR IS FIRST FRENCHMAN
 TO ENTER METZ
Given Hearty Reception Despite Presence of Ger
 man Officers and Soldiers.

Paris, Nov. 1S-Louis Forest, one of the editors of the Matin, succeed ed in entering Metz, his home town. yesterday. He was the first French man to enter since hostilities ceased He was given lively welcome by the populace, although German soldiers and officials still were in the city A revolt occurred in Metz, and a sol diers council was formed under the leadership of two socialist workmen and a n-commissioned officer. The membership of the council was made up of a few workmen and many sol diers
 Governor von Lequis attempted to resist and marched squadron of cavalry with machine guns to the Place des Armes. He ordered th4 cavalry to charge, but they fraterniz- ed with the mutineers- The gover- nor then ordered all tho authorities 1 to place themselves at the service of | the revolutionists,
 All went we'll at first, but the infiu- l ence of the council proved evanes- cent and the council lost all popular ity. When 1t was seen that the troops would not be able to get away at once, the soldiers got out of hand and pillaged the military stores A | civic guard was formed but on Satur- day one of the last German regiment: to leave broke into a champagne fac tory at Moulina There was trouble and the civic guards had to retrea when the drunken soldiers began tt use machine guns,
 The situation at Metz, M. Pores reports, is difficult. The city is sur rounded by armed bands and the pop ulation is anxious for the arrival 0 French troops.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
POPULACE CELEBRATES WITH
 AMERICAN SONGS

Paris, Nov. 1S-The population of Paris, after an imposing celebration of the liberation of Alsace and LOT raine, turned out again last night and crowded the streets particularly the important boulevards, which were lighted in full glory as in times be- fore the war. Until long after mid night this morning voices in laugh ter and song filled the air.
 The people were delirious and they whirled around every American sol dier they met. They sang not only French tunes and English songs, but American favorites like lover There" and Dixie"
 At the Cathedral of Notre Dame Sunday there was a mass and thanks giving service attended by a large number of representatives of the AL lied nations. Among the Americans present were Mrs. Sharp, wi-e of the American Ambassador About 150 Knights of Columbus secretaries at tended the mass and afterward they took part in the parade in the after noon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
German Troops Are
 Out of Brussels

Paris, Nov. 1S---Dhe last German troops left Brussels yesterday, ac- cording to a. despatch from the Havas correspondent on the Belgian front. Extraordinary scenes were witnessed around the north station from which most of the enemy soldiers departed. Wishing to have money to take home with them, they sold everything they owned or had stolen. Some laid out objects on the sidewalk and cried their wares in loud voices. Among the articles for sale were blankets clothing and shoes, as well as wool and copper goods taken from the in habitants of the city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
REDUCTION OF
 PERSONNEL OF
 NAVY ORDERED

Washington, Nov. 1S-Reduction of the enlisted strength of the navy has commenced, Secretary Daniels said to- day, and applications for discharge, by men both in ther egular service and the reserve divisions are being re- ceived. First consideration is being gwen, he added, to youths seeking to return to school or to positions in civil life which they gave up to join the0naval forces.
 MT Daniels did not indicate the ex- tent to which the reduction in strength was planned to go. It has been intimated previously, however, that the navy could spare 50,0O0 men during the next month.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
BALFOUR THANKS POLES FOR AID
 IN GREAT WAR

London, Nov. 1s-A. J. Balfour. secretary of state for foreign affairs, has sent the following letter to the Polish National Committee:
 "At this moment when the armis- tice has set the scale on the United efforts of the Allies In the cause of freedom, his majesty's government is more than ever conscious of the loyal cooperation which it received from the Poles during the course of this cruel war. It has been a great pleas ure for me to beg you, on behalf of his majesty's government, to convey to the Polish people a message of our sincere congratulations.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
ATTACHES PROPERTY

Springfield, Mass. Nov. 1S.-A, United States District court precept attaching the property in Hamlin county of the Southern New England railroad for s2.O00, ,O00 was received here today, the procedure growing out of a suit of John Marash, of Chicago, contractor on the proposed Palmer Blackstone line, whose suit against the Southern New England, Grand Trunk and Gen. tral Vermont roads to recover dam ages for alleged breach of contract made in 1912 was dismissed by the Supreme court some months ago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
Asks Information
 of John Rabbit

Postmaster Greene received let ter this morning from Mrs. E. J. Roberts of 301O Emerald avenue, Chicago, H., requesting him to have the following announcement appear in the local papers.
 The relatives of John Warren Bab- bitt, supposed to have lived in this city, are asked to get in touch with Mrs Roberts. Mrs. Babbitt, wife of John Rabbit died in Chicago during the influenza epidemic, and four small children have been left. Any infor- nation any one can obtain regarding MT. Rabbit or his relatives will be greatly appreciated.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
CANADIAN PREMIER
 EXPECTED PEACE

London, via Montreal, Nov. 18-Sir Robert Borden, the Canadian Premier, who has arrived in London, in con nection with the peace conference, de- clared in an interview with the Morn ing Post that while he was in Canada he had been in constant communica : ton with Premier Lloyd-George, who warned him several weeks ago to be prepared to start for Europe. He praised the efforts of the Canadian soldiers and said Canada would con- front the difficult problems ahead with the same courage it had shown dur ing the last four years.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
NEWSPAPER MAN DEAD

New York, Nov. 1S-John A. Mac Leod, well known Canadian newspa- per man, and for the past three years night correspondent of the Canadian Press at New York. died yesterday at his home In Brooklyn.
 His son now is serving with the Canadian army in France.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
PLEBISCITE IS
 OFFER BY SOLF

London, Nov. S-Announcement was made in Copenhagen Sunday, ac- cording to an Exchange Telegraph despatch from the Danish capital, that Dr. So1f, the German foreign secretary, had declared he would pro pose to Denmark that a plebescite be held in Schleswig- -HoIstein to decide whether that territory should remain German or join Denmark
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
DIED,

Stratford, Nov. 16, 1918, Mary Eleanor, widow of the late William Henry Eddy, Church and Main streets, Stratford, aged SS years, months, days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the mortuary chapel of August G. Baker, 1297 Stratford avenue. on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 18th, at 1 o'clock.
 Interment family plot, wolfpits district cemetery, Bethel, Conn. al"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
ACTION ON PROHIBITION.

Washington, Nov. 1S-Final legis- lative action was taken today by the Senate on the national war time" prohibition bill, effective July 1. 1919, and continuing during demobilizaton. The measure will go Thursday to President Wilson for his approval, confidently expected by prohibition advocates
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
FINDS LIFELESS
 BODY OF HUSBAND

Hartford, Nov. 1S-When Mrs. Frederick w. Albrecht of 103 Putnam street returned from a marketing trip this morning she found the life less body of her husband hanging by the neck from a portiere pole. He had quit his place in a factory Satur- day night. Prior to shop work he had been baker 22 years.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
COULD NOT STOP
 THE HEADACHES
| Until She Tried ''FTuit-a-tlV0S"
 Cor Fruit Liver TahlGtS)
112 CoBuna Sr.. ST. JoI

IF CoBURd ST., ST. JOHN. ''I feel I must tell you of the great benefit I have received from your wonderful medicine, 'Fruit-a-tives'. 4 have boen sufferer for many years from VioLeHt HeadaeAes, and could get no permanent relief.
 A friend advised me to take Fruit a-tives' and I did so with great success and now I am entirely free of Headaches, thanks to your splendid medicine".
 MRS. ALEXANDER SHAW, 5oc. a box, 6 for g. 50, trial size 25c. At all dealers or sent on receiptof price, by FRUIT-A-TIvEs Limited. OGDENsBURG, N. Y.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
AMERICAN ARMY IN EVACUATED REGION;
 IN MARS LA TOUR
Continued from Page D

General Harschauer, who is native fof Mulhapsen, headed his troops. Men and women rushed forward and kissed the folds of the flag borne by the S44th Infantry.
 The cheers grew until the troops arrived att the city hall, where the city Iauthorities welcomed Gen. Hirschauer land his staff
 The joy of the populace was sad dened when the Rev. COtti, the dean of Mulhausen, was overcome by emo- tion at the official reception to the French officers and dropped dead. He had been for many years a champion of the French cause in Alsace.
 After the official ceremonies the government of the city addressed telegram to the French government iUieclGrlng their strong attachment to France and the unwavering loyalty to the population.
 Paris, Sunday, Nov 17---Major- Eeneral Dickman, who will command the Third American Army, which will be the Army of Occupation" was Formerly in command of the Third Division at the time of it's defense of the south bank of the Marne in and east of Chateau Thierry on May 31 and the succeeding weeks. Later he was put in command of a corps. His chief of staff will be Brig. General Main Craig.
 With the American Army North east of Verdun, Sunday, Nov. IT. (By the A. P.)-Two sixteen finch cannon which were turned over tc the Americans at Spincourt on Sat. urday were guns used by the Ger. mans to shell the Verdun region Forty-two guns of various calibre: were turned over. The 16 inch guns were taken apart by the Germans in to three sections. each section beinl drawn by a tractor.
 The entrance of the Americans in iT-T-rU-E pincourt on Saturday was one o the most spectacular features of tn American advance.
 Lieut. Emmet Gruner of St Loui represented the first army, with Lieut. Robert Nicolson of Salisbury. N c. going as artillerey expert to see tha the guns were all in good condition The lieutenants were accompanied b. an infantry sergeant and four pri yates.
 Lieut. Gruner, the sergeant, ant one private went ahead in an au.o mobile carrying 8 white flag. Lieut. Nicolson and the other privates fol lowed. Upon reaching the outskirt \ of Spincourt, they were me- oy lone German lieutenant who spok English. He conducted the Ameri cans to the village hotel. where bil lets had been provided. After say ing he was glad to see them and eT pressing his relief that his respons bility was past the German said:
 q am damn glad the war Is over.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
GOING STEADILY FORWARD

With the American Forces of Oc- cupation, Nov. 1S-(By the A. P.)- One part of the American army, of oc- cupation moved forward into Belgium today while the balance of the line swung steadily forward toward the German frontier.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18

Six metal concerns are accuse2 of forcing an agreement to stife compe- tition in complaint which was made by the Federal Trade Commission.
 British imports in October increased f23,448,737. Exports dropped f7,937,- i 054.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
SWORN IN AS SENATOR.

Washington, Nov. 18-George H. Moses, of New Hampshire, was sworn in as a member of the Senate today after a sharp debate in which Chair man Pomerene, of the committee on privileges and elections attempted to defer the action pending investiga- ton by the committee of charges of irregularity in the New Hampshire election on November 5.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
REAL ESTATE WANTED

HOUSES-2, 3 and family houses wanted in all parts of the city. Buy CTS waiting. The Prevalent Devel- opment Corp. Real estate, insurance Room 6, 1119 Broad St. Bar. 1912.
 HIS aIl+
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
NEW FNGLAND,s QUOTA RAISED

Boston. Nov. 18---New England vi = tuallv was assured of its minimum quota of s15, ,oOO.0 00O in the United War Work campaign td2ay The latest tabulation showed state totals as fol lows: =
 Massachusetts. S7e72. .2s2; Cbnnecti- cut, s3,O07. .776; Rho,e Ia'and s1,2s2. SIT; Maine. $1,20o .030; New Hampshire s775.Ooo; Vermont, s5OO, 900.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
OBI ITlJARY
MILTON PIATT.

Milton. two months cid son of MT. and Mrs J. J. Plat. died la@t night at the home of his parents, Higgins ave Snue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18

What would she say if she
 had a Maytag Electric
 Washer?
 TDoubtless she has found
 some way around the : drudgery of rubbing and
 scrubbing of the clothes, or
 how explain the beaming
 countenance after a heavy wash.
 FTrne, she looks strong and
 sturdy, but the rubbing of
 clothes will tire anyone. GWe'll say she found some
 thing to add to the pleas ure of wash day in OUT laundry equipment.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18

Movement of grain from. farms and elevators from the interior is reported fairly heavy compared with a year ago
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-04-13
RIGGS
WAS PRACT CAL
PROH|BIT|ON|ST

WASHINGTON, April 13.-It has
developed here that Thomas Riggs,
Jr, recently appointed governor of
Alaska, was probably the first prac-
teal prohibitionist in Alaska. 1t was
Gov. Riggs who was responsible for
the provision in the regulations for
the government of communities on
the Alaska railroad townsites pro-
hibiting the sale of liquor AS a re-
suit of this provision Anchorage and
Nenana have both been dry towns
from the date of their establishment.
Riggs Favors Eight-Hour Law
Among the aftermaths of the con-
test over the confirmation of Gov.
Riggs of Alaska is the story of an
Alaska newspaper which wired to
Senator Key Pittman for copy of the
memorandum signed by William C..
Edes and Thomas Riggs favoring the
suspension of the eight-hour law in
Alaskan pending the war or the meet
ing OF the next legislature. Senator
Pittman gave the telegram to Mr.
Riggs to answer, and the latter has
| sent copy of the memorandum. It
has been developed that both Mr..
Edes and Mr., Riggs are earnest be-
levers in haze eight-hour day, but they
believe that the law should provide
for overtime under certain cireuAn-
stances during the busy months of
the year with pay at time-and-a-half
for all work in excess of eight hours
a day.
q have always favored the eight
hour day with pay at time-and-a-half
for overtime" said Mr.. Riggs
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-04-13
WHEATLEss FOODS.

We are asked to keep wheatless
day. meaning no wheat products are