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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
KRESGE GIRLS SELL THRIFT
 STAMPS IN DARIENED STREET

Last evening a bevy of Kresge clerks who have periodically volun- teered to aid the Local War Savings Stamps Committee in the 1000 for 1" campaign were hard at work, not alone in front of the store Wn1ch boasted one light in the doorway, but in the immediate vicinity of the stare along Main street before the fuel con serving White Way rights were turn ed on. While other booths were open and doing business the girls rom Kresge's seemed to be more alert 10 their task at the time the writer walked up Main street.
 War and Thrift Stamp Booths are now open as follows: Arcade, operat- ed by Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.,; United Dept. Store, operated by City Hall Officials; Congress and Main streets, operated by Loyal Order of Moose; Reads Corner by the Read Co.,; Kresge corner, by the Kresge Co.,; Meigs corner by Meigs & Co.,; Amer ican Hdwe. corner by American Hardware Co.,, and Caesar-Misch cor ner by Caesar -Misch Co.
 The local committee is now work ing out a plan to scatter a hundred or more of these war stamp booths all over town and it is expected that FraternaI organizations will operate one or more booths, assigning mem bers to attend and sell during the bal ance of the campaign. In this way everyone in town will be constantly reminded of the great campaign now being waged to put Bridgeport lover the Top" on her War Savings Stamp quota
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
Victorious Drive Has
 Landed British Army
 Before Cambrai Gates
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east of Cambrai, attacking at Inchy en Artois. They were repulsed, however, as they were farther south in an at- tack east of Manancourt
 London, Sept. 5.---Marked progress was made by the British last night along the Flanders front, today's war office report says. Ploegsteert village and hill 63, southwest of Messines, have been captured.
 On the Lys front the British hold the general line of Voormezeele, Wul- verghem, Ploegsteert, Nieppe, Laven- tie and Givenchy.
 South of Neuve Chapelle as far as Gvenchy we have regained the old line held by us prior to April g and east of Gtvenchy we have occupied poreions of the old German positions
 "On the southern battle front the enemy strongly attacked our new po- sitions at Inchy en Artois yesterday evening but was repulsed after sharp fighting.
 We have improved our positions south of Moeuvres and east of Her mics and have taken Neuville Bour- jonval.
 'The enemy counter attacked yes- terday evening east of Manancourt and was repulsed. Fighting has taken place also in the neighborhood of Pe- rome and our line has been improved slightly.
 During the last four days the Brit ish troops have taken more than Is, 900 prisoners and more than 100 guns"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
PAY DEHYDRATING' CHARGES IN KIND
 PLAN FOR PLANT
No Monetary Consideration For Use of New Drying
 Plant at City Hall.

No monetary charge will be made for products dried at the Dehydrating plant, City Hall green, but a small portion of the finished product will be kept and sold to provide a revenue for the continuation of the work. Miss Marion Donaldson is in charge of the work with Miss Mildred Libby as as- sistant, and volunteer workers will re- ceive a cordial welcome.
 Yesterday a small amount of corn and egg plant was put into the dehy- drator, and the result was most suc- cessful. This morning tomatoes and swiss chard were in the process.
 The plant was the scene of much activity as the vegetables were put in to the slicers, parers, or cutters as the case required, were placed on the drying frames of screening covered by cheese cloth, which are about two by five feet, and placed in the dehydrator which will accommodate about twenty of the frames. The air is drawn into the oven by suction and heat is sup piled by many. steam pipes.
 People who have products for de- hydration must notify Miss Donaldson by noon of the day before it is de- sired to send them as perishable fruits and vegetables must not be allowed to stand.
 The part of the building fronting on State street will be used for dem- onstration of Home Economies, and is being fitted up for that purpose.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
REPORT IS MADE
 TOFEDERATION ON STRIKE SITUATION

New London, Sept. 5.---Edward Morgan of San Francisco, of the Thomas Mooney defense fund, ad- dressed the delegates to the Connect icut Federation of Labor convention here this morning on the present status of the Mooney case and re- quested that a resolution be sent to Gov. Stephens of California to sup port the request for new trial
 Officers were nominated and the election will be held Friday morning.
 John J. Egan, vice president of the federation, made report on the ef- forts of the Bridgeport machinists to establish a minimum wage. A reso- lutbon in favor of the Susan B. An thony amendment was adopted, also one in favor of the Heating child la bor bill.
 It was voted to change the date of the annual convention from the first Tuesday in September to the first Monday in June.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
CAR COMPLETELY
 WRECKS WAGON

Samuel Mathamuel, of g Silliman lane, while driving a wagon load of bananas east on Boston avenue in the vicinity of Bond street, yesterday ar- ternoon narrowly escaped injury when his wagon was struck by a trolley car and completely wrecked.
 The fifteen punches of bananas with which the wagon was loaded were spilled about the street and were immediately bounced upon by the ju- venile population of the neighborhood By the time the report of the affair reached the police Samuel did not have one of his bananas.
 According to the officials report of the affair Samuel turned his team around to go west on Boston avenue and a trolley car going east hit him, smashing the shafts of his wagon and wrecking the rear wheels and axle. The vehicle was showed along for some few feet and then turned com pletely upside down.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
Yankee Airmen Active ROut Enemy Machines
 Near POnt a MOussOn
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 between Venteaux and Jonchery, a 2 F mile front, says today's war office report.
 While the situation in the north shows that the Allies are fast driving the enemy to a territory less suscepti- ble of defense and approaching their objectives at Lille, Armentieres and Cambrai, the Franco-American forces on the southern end of the battle front have reached a stage in their forward movement to menace the German oc- cupation of the territory north of the Aisne. Gen. Mangin's troops are near ing Chemin des Danes and the Ger man forces facing the Americans to the right have but few defenses left before they will bee ompelled to make a stand in or beyond the old Hinden- burg line. Before Gen. Mangin lies Laon and to the north La Fere, both critical positions for the Germans
 With Laon and La Fere in French hands and the general Allied lines ex- tending north to St. uQentin, Cambrai and Lille the German plan of occupa- ton in northern France would be se- verely tested, if not completely upset
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
Railroad Workers Get Another Wage
 Advance Today
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 promotion of employees on grounds of merit and seniority.
 Other regulations forbidding dis missal of employees without cause, and providing for hearing on appeal resem- ble the rules now in effect under gov ernment civil service. These restrtc- tions will affect mainly the half mill lion railroad clerks.
 Thousands of woman clerks enr- ployed by the railroads are to receive the same pay as men for similar work, but the interpretation of sim liar work is left to the executives. Back pay from Jan. will be made under the former general wage order and the advances now granted will be figured on top of the wage last Jan. 1, rather than on the pay received in the immediate past under the wage increase. Minimum rates of pay are established for all classes covered by today's order, but the increases of $25 month, applied if the employe worked on a monthly or weekly basis, and of 19 cents an hour applied if the employe worked by the hour, in many cases will run the actual new rate above the minimum.
 In no case are wages received under the general wage advance order to be decreased. Wages for new positions are to be in coreornity with rates for similar kind of work.
 Promotions shall be based on abil- l ity, merit and seniority. Ability and merit being sufficient, seniority shall prevail" This provision does not ap- ply to personal office forces of super intendents, train masters, division en- gineers, master mechanics, general freight or passenger agents and sim liar offices, where the management is to be the judge of promotions.
 The order does not apply in cases where amounts of less than $30 a month are paid to individuals for special part time services. Employees assigned to higher rated positions are to receive the higher rates, but those denoted temporarily are not to have their wages reduced. When called to work outside of established hours en- ployes will be paid for a minimum al- ilowance of three hours.
 An employe disciplined or who con- siders himself unjustly treated must be given a fair hearing by his imne- diate superior if he asks for this in writing within five days. A decision must be given within a week and the employe then may appeal to the next higher officer. In these proceedings ] he may be assisted by a committee o1 employees.
 Other similar 'rules governing dis missals or disputable treatment were
 established as a means of giving cler- l ical forces, most of which are not or ganized a measure of the protection already built up by unionized classes The new rates of pay are to be in.
 corporated into existing contracts ant
 future agreements, and differences o:
 opinion between employees and rail road arrangements are to be referred to the labor division of the railroad
 administration.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
RETURNS SHOW
 KEYES IS CHOSEN

Manchester, N. H., Sept. 5-Al- though returns from the Republican primary for the nomination of a can- didate for United States senator to succeed Senator Henry F. Hollis were still incomplete today, it was expect ed that che few missing towns would show an increase rather than a reduc- tion in the plurality for Gov. Henry W. Reyes.
 The missing towns are all in the nor thern part of the state and are re- garded by the governors supporters as Reyes strongholds.
 Unofficial returns to date show a plurality of s57 for Gov. Reyes over Roland H. Spaulding.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
ENTENTE FORCES PURSUE ENEMY ON
 SIBERIAN FRONT

Tokyo, Thursday Aug. 29.---By The Associated Press )---Report1ng the military operations of the Entente forces in Siberia an official statement today by the Japanese war office says:
 The right column of our troops pursuing the enemy beyond the Uye- raya river halted on August 26 at Me doujiya, 10 miles east of SimaRoff. Our, left column occupied the emil hence north of Simakoff. Our center reaching Simakoff stopped there.
 Our troops were nearly in the same formation on August 27. On that day they were engaged in reconnaissance, repairing the bridge and making other preparations.
 Our cavalry and g. detachment of Gen. Kalminoff's forces are advancing north through the Ussuri river val- ley"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
DIED.

OSBORNE-In New York City, Sept. 4, 1918, Miss Susan M. Osborne. Requiem mass at St. Francis Xavier's church, West 18th street, Friday, Sept. 6, at a. m.
 Interment St. Michael's cemetery upon arrival Of train at 1925 p. m.
 a this city, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1918, Francis w., son of Edward C. and Helen Maxwell Muldooon aged months 27 days. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his grandmother, Mrs. Ann Muldoon, No. 94 Arctic street, on Friday, Sept. 6, at o'clock p. m.
 Burial in St. MichaePs cemetery. Andresen, wife of the late Alfred Kimber, died sud- denly on Sept 4, 1918, at the home of her son. John A. Kimber of Vest port, Conn.
 Funeral private. I4 b. thIs city, Sept. 8, 1918, Delina, beloved wife of Joseph Thi- bault.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, No. 119 Lee avenue, on Friday, Sept. G.. at S:30 a. m., and from St. An thony's church at a. m.
 Interment St. MichaeTs cemetery.
 IA b"p GAFFY-In this city, Sept. 4, 1918, Elizabeth, widow of Edward Gaffy. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Mary J. Waldron, 25s Willow street, on Friday, Sept. 6, at S:30 a. m., and from St. Charles church at g a. m.
 Interment Sacred Heart cemetery. Meriden, Conn. Automobile cor tege. 14
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
HAND SEVERELY HURT

James Vincent, employed at the Grant Brothers Machine Co.,, and who resides at 2sO State street. had his right hand badly crushed and torn this morning when a punching press came down upon it. A hurry call was sent into the Emergency Hos pital, which brought the ambulance and Dr. Matthew Foley on the scene. After rendering first aid to the ln- jured man Dr. Foley ordered that ne be immediately removed to St. Vin- cents hospital.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
Pershing Praises
 Bullard Workers

Officers of the Bullard engineering department have received a message from General Pershing, Commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in France expressing his thanks and complimenting the spirit and patriot ism of the men who worked on La bor Day as a patriotic duty. This spirit he stated inspires the sons and brothers of our citizens who are fight ing on the front in France.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
URGUYAN MISSION
 GUESTS OF BOSTON

Boston, Sept. 1.-The special Uru- guyan mission to this country, headed by Dr. Baltasar Brum, minister of for eign affairs, was the guest of this city today and a program filled with sight seeing, receptions aud entertainments was carried out. On the arrival or the party early today reception was held followed by breakfast attended by state and city officials. The visitors had luncheon as the guests of liar yard University with President Lowell as the host. Tonight the city will tender banquet in honor of the Uru- guVanS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
DENTAL CLINICS DO
 EXCELLENT WORK

The report of the work of the Dem tai Clinics of the city under the super vision of pr. A. c. Zones, shows an attendance for the summer of about 5000 children abve the fifth school grade. The school children in the lower grades are treated during the school sessions, and the older ones during the summer months. The children have their teeth cleaned and polished, and they are taught the proper care of their teeth and mouth. The clinics this summer were held at the following schools by 19 dental hygienists: Garfield, Walters vile, Lincoln, Wheeler, Summerfeld, Prospect, Elias Howe, Shelton, Colum- bus and Jackson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
RELATIVES OF
 KERENSKY HELD

Amsterdam, Sept. 5.-All the rela- lives of Alexander Kerensky, the for mer provisional premier of Russia, have been arrested by order ot the Bolshevik extraordinary commission, according to the Izvestia of Moscow.
 The newspaper also reports the suppression of an uprising In ErJansk after the town had been placed under martial law. Fifty-three anarchists were arrested.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
PROBATION OFFICER HURT.

Joseph Mcconnell. the probation officer, who resides at 9S1 North ave- nue, was rushed to St. Vincent's hos pita1 early this morning suffering from a lacerated hand and other in- juries which he sustained when a mo- torcycle which he was riding skidded and fell over upon him, pinning him to the ground and tearing his right hand so that it is feared one of his fingers will have to be amputated.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
THOMAS REFILL.

The funeral of Thomas Rehill, whose body was found in sewer ex- cavation at Jackson avenue took place this afternoon at 8 o'clock. In- torment was in St. Michaers cemetery. A requiem mass will be said at St.. Patricks church some day this week which will be attended by friends and relatives.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
PLANES DROP 40
 TONS OF BOMBS

Paris, Sept. 5-Nearly 40 tons of explosives was dropped by 14S En- tente allied aeroplanes on the towns of Brancourt and Anizy le Chateau, south of Coucy forest, on August 29, in connection with the advance of Gen. Mangin's army, says the Matin. Important material damage was done.
 In the course of the aerial opera tions IS flights took place Six ene- my aeroplanes were shot down. Only one Allied machine was lost,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
GARDNER ENI1sTs FOR SERVICE

Enosburg Falls, Vt, Sept. 5-LArry Gardner, who played third base dur ing the last season with the Philadel- phia Americans, has applied for berth as a physical director for the Y. M. c. A overseas and expects to be appointed and to start for France soon. Since the close of the American league season he has been staying at his farm here.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
CASE CONTINUED.

Pic Lago, of 274 sedgewick ave- nue, stratford, and Peter Dugherria, of the same address. who were arrest ed at the instance of Fire Chief Dan iel D. Johnson, who charges them with having set fire to their store at 1877 Stratford avenue, had their case continued until Sept. 6, when they were arraigned before Judge Wilder in the city court.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
Warrants Out For
 Tax Delinquents

Howard F. Smith, tax collector, is getting up a list of 50 personal tax delinquents which he is soon to sub init to Prosecuting Attorney A. L.. Delaney for further action. Some failed to pay their personal tax for five years.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
CONsULS SAFE IN FINLAND,

Washington, Sept. = American consuls, members of Allied missions and civilian refugees who recently left Russia on a special train have crossed safely into Finland and should have arrived yesterday in Haparanda. This word came today from Consul Haynes in Helsingfors under date of Sept B.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
HOPE SETTLEMENT OF TROUBLE HERE
 MAY BE EFFECTED
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Continued from Page One) Board at any time."
 When the text of the telegram sent by Otto M. Eidlitz became generally known today an air of optimism spread throughout the city and it was felt that it would be only a matter of hours before the entire trouble would be adjusted to the satisfaction of all.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
HERTLING SAYS
 GROWN AT STAKE

Amsterdam, Sept. 5-In appealing to the constitution committee of the Prussian upper house to fulfil the em- peror's pledge for reform of the fran chise, Chancellor Won Hertling said that, in his honest conviction, with this serious question the protection and the preservation of the crown and the dynasty is at stake"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
VIOLATED MOTOR LAW

George Halpin, of AS Caroline street, and Max Rabinovitz of 221 Cal houn street, Bridgeport. were among the 16 motorists arrested at Stamford, Sunday. for violating the joy riding automobile laws. They were fined S1O each in the Stamford court house yesterday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
LIEUTENANT TODD MISSING

With the American Army in France, Wednesday, Sept. 4.-(By the Associ- ated Press)-Lieut. Van Wrinkle Todd of the American aviation forces is re- ported missing in action. His aero- plane was shot down in the enemy lines on August 12.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
FRANCIS WILSON MUIDooN.

Francis Wilson Muldoon, 4 months old son of Edward MuIdoon and Helen Maxwell, died last night at St. Vim cents hospital. Funeral services will be held from the home of the grand parents, 94 Arctics treet, and inter- ment will be in St. Michaers ceme> tery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
WOMAN REPORTS SMALL FIRE

Discovering g, pile of rubbish burn- ing in the back yard of 33 Gilbert street, last night, a woman living in the tenement ran all the way to the flrehouse on John street to report the fire. A small chemical was used in putting the blaze out.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
OBITUARY.
JAMES S. SECOR.

James S. Secor died yesterday at the home of his son, George R. Secor, Devon. The deceased was well known in this city and in Milford. Funeral services will be held at the home of his son, and interment will be in Spring Grove cemetery, Hartford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
MARGARET EYazABETH sLoCUM.

Margaret Elizabeth Slocum, 1885 Maplewood avenue, died yesterday at her home after long illness, aged T years, II months. She is the mother of Benita Slocum, well known teacher of dancing. The funeral will be pri- vate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
GETS JAIL SENTENCE.

Annie zigler, 22, of 1905 Hancock avenue was sentenced to serve 60 days in jail by Judge Wilder when she was arraigned before him today in the city court, charged with violating parole.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
COSTA LOSES MONEY AND WATCH

The police were unable to get any clue to @ reported robbery at the home of Louis Costa, 1884 Madison avenue, which was entered on Tuesday and gold watch and charm valued at $55 taken.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
B1CYC1IsT INJURIES WOMAN

Mrs. Helen Adams of 257 Daven- port street sustained a lacerated scalp wound when she was run down by a bicycle late last night. She was re- moved to the Bridgeport hospital
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
Cheerful ties for school wear.

More than sort for wear with each sort of dress Each tasteful and pretty-and new. Windsor ties dozen plain hues and lively stripes plaids-29c
 Crepe de chine ties, many many light and rich dark  Dotted ties of fine effect blue black green pink old blue; all with white dots-59c.
 Middy ties very effective, red navy5Oc and 75c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
WAR STAMP SALES

Sales of War Savings stamps in the city yesterday amounted to $9,600.S5 and the total sales for the state were 116,603.78.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
War brings lockets back.

What more fitting than that one should in locket tiny picture of the Yankee boy who is doing his share on the other side?
 Only natural that the 1ocket should be back in favor and added for it's favor is given by the beauty of some that are actually inexpensive. Sterling silver graceful octagon and square shapes, plain or with handsome engne-turned decorations
 $50 to $5 Please remember sterling silver; and with space for two little pictures.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
Will you have $8.5O to $12.5O hammock at S0?

Not one hour to 1ose-if you would 'Fget in" the biggest economy chance of the year for whoever appre ciates the comfort and ease of couch hammock. Limited number of excellent couch hammocks. Spring frame softop tufted mattress, chain suspen- sion, stout windshield with magazine pockets. Been $8.5O $1O and $125O right here in the CE
 Rowland store; to clear lem up @O Tubular iron stands from which to swing them been $5- $35O
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
RELIEVE INDIGESTION

With Horsford's Acid Phosphate Taken before meals, tones thu stomach and promotes appetite.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

An American steamer brought 6,oO0.- OOo pieces of mall from American troops in France and Belgium.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

Five hundred shoe workers fin EBroclxton, Mass, are on strike. They
 say some manufacturers refused to lfnlke back strikers.