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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-14

PROSPECT HILL CEMETERY -
Beautifully situated on Market stree
east OF Twenty-siXth. and on tht
north and east faces the new park
way. The prices of lots are moderate
Miller Bros. & Co. Agents.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-14
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

We manufacture carburetor for
Ford cars which is guaranteed to
other carburetor ever constructed re-
give double the mileage over any
SardlesS of name, make or price.
Money refunded II nIleen-day FREE
trial uoes not prove II. Entirely new
principle -- simple plain tube not
a moving part Guaranteed TO start
in zero weather without heating or
primIng. tremendous demand. TnUus-
ands now in use IL Chicago territory.
RellabIe, energetic man who can
guarantee saIes and carry stock OF
SoUO to $1,000 depending ON demand,
can secure exclusive territory ana
VIII easily net SlV,UUU this year. NO
special experience necessary. " III
aIso turnIsn carDureLoTs Tor oVner
cars IN ABOUT slNty days. Frank y.
Urwan, oO9 w. jackson Blvd, Chi
Cago, Ill.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-01
BANKRUPTS FILE
 PETITIONS WITH.
 DISTRICT COURT

Voluntary petition in bankruptcy schedules of three Danbury residents have been filed with the United States District court and have been received at the local chambers of Referee John W. Banks. All three cases will be heard at 2 o'clock May II. From the appearance of the papers Arthur H. Patrick, Edith A. Patrick and Ida Starr are relatives and have interests in the same properties. All three pe- titioners stated in their petitions that hey did not have money for the filing fee.
 Arthur H. Patrick has liabilities amounting to $6,SS1.96, of which taxes amounting to $50 are. due and unsecured claims are placed at $G,- 35196. His assets are $3.g00.
 Edith A. Patrick has liabilities of $2O,S32.11 and assets amounting to $15,530. She has secured claims for $14,200O and unsecured for $6,3s6.96, while she holds real estate valued at $1S,750.
 Ida Starr has liabilities of s16,071.- 15 and assets amounting to s15,330. In her schedule of assets value of real estate is placed at $13,750, the same amount as in the estate of Edith A Patrick,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-01
EARLY PLANTING
 OF HOME GARDENS
 VERY NECESSARY

If they would save themselves from disappointment, those who are think ing of planting their own gardens on land furnished by the Bridgeport Home Gardens Committee this year need to get busy right now. Up to the present, proffers of land for free cultivation have been generous, but there is a limit to this as to every thing, and late corners will have but themselves to blame upon learning that no more land is available.
 The planting season for many prod ucts is right at hand, and in order that all applicants may be suitably accommodated, it is necessary that applications be made at the earliest possible moment. First come, first served will be the rule. Those who Salay will in some cases find that Il they had filed their requests earlier plots near to their place of residence would have been allotted them. Oth- CTS will learn that no more land is left, either near by or distant.
 Early applications are also impor- tant for those who are relying upon having their blowing done through official channels. The low rates and prompt service for which the commit tee has arranged will be available only to those whose actions indicat their appreciation of the free assist ance which is being offered and wht
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-01
TURKS GIVEN
 R. R. STATION

Washington, April 3o-Bulgaria has agreed to let Turkey have the Adrianople station on the Karagatsch railroad, as well as the left bank of the Maritza river to Kulebi Buzeas according to a dispatch today from France. These territorities were claimed by Turkey in compensation for the Dobrudja. French comment is as follows:
 '"The Bulgarians are then giving back to the Turks the territorial pres ent which the latter had given to them late in the summer of 1915 in order to drag them into the war and thus make their communications with the Central empires safe at a time when the Franco-English forces were threatening them in the Dardanelles. ''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-01
WILL ORGANIZE
 PHYSICAL RESERVE

Every man in Bridgeport is asked to attend the organization meeting of the Bridgeport comittee on Physical Reserve which is to De held in the High school auditorium, Tuesday evening.
 The purpose of the committee and the meeting is to further the physical development of men and women at home and to obtain better living con- ditions. The committee has enlisted thes upport of the health department in it's campaign and the Board of Ed ucation will be asked at it's next meet ing to cooperate by making a. special effort to interest school children in their own physical development.
 The committee which was recently appointed by Mayor Wilson fs as fol lows: Harvey c. Went, pr. J. Henry Callahan and Harold W. Jenkins.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-01
GOMPERS TIRED
 OUT FROM TOUR

Montreal, April 30.---Samuel Com pers, president of the American Fed eration of Labor. said in a statement today that he was not sick but was oVer-t1red as a consequence of a strenuous whirlwind speaking tour.
 MT. Gompers' abrupt termination of his address to labor men here last night and his quick return to his ho- tel led to fears that the American la Dor leaders condition was serious. Since Friday MT. Gompers has made five speeches here, including one ar duous one at the Canadian club yes terday afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-01
LOSS OF APPETITE,
 LOSS OF WEIGHT,
 SLEEPLESSNESS, ETC.

are all overcome by Recupertabs. they are made after the formula of Dr. Albert Robin, the famous French physician, and are geing used very largely in Paris and other European capitals.
 When taken for a short while they will give positive relief in all cases of nervous exhaustion, mental depres- sion, lack of vitality, general debility, anernia, etc.
 The Glycerphogprates of which Re- cupertabs aar composed, contain the element necessary to overcome these conditions. They are now being pre- Icribed and recommended by many physicians in this and foreign coun- tries as the best, quickest and surest nerve and blood tonic that they know of.
 Recupertahs are for sale at all drug stores at soc and $1.0o per package or will be sent direct upon receipt of price.
 Curtis Chemical Co.,, No. 414 West 23rd St., New York. Distributed in Bridgeport and vicinity by J. D. Harti- gan, No. S1 Fairfield Avenue.~-Adv. RI tfs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-01
Wants Home For
 Commerce Chamber

Members of the Bridgeport Cham Der of Commerce are interested in the proposed plan of erecting a building somewhere in the center of the citJ for the purpose of housing the Chana- per or Commerce, the Manufacturers association, the Housing company, and other organized civic bodies. It is not probable that anything definite will be done in regard to the matter for some time to come.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-01
LEGATIONS GOING
 TO DIRECT WORK

Washington, April 3O-Relief work among indigent enemy aliens will be directed by the legations of Switzer- land and Sweden, representing re- spectively German and Austro-Hun- garian interests, according to Secre- tary Lansing's announcement today. The work will be done with the CO., operation and approval of the Amer ican government.
 Needy families of interned aliens will be given relief direct from the le- gation funds while law abiding enemy aliens who have suffered because of their status will be cared for by a ! national committee of Americans CO., operating with the legations and their consular offices.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-01
TEN VETERANS IN
 BOSTON AID LOAN

Boston, April 3o-The 10 American soldiers from the front who arrived here last night to aid the New Eng land Liberty loan committee in it's bond selling campaign, took part to- day in rally at the Liberty barracks on the common at which they told of their experiences in France. The men reported to the speakers burea II and received assignments to the meet ings in which they were to take part during the week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-01
CITY BRINGS SUIT
 AGAINST SCOTT co.

Suit against the T. A. Scott Dredg- ing Co. has been filed in the Superior Court by the city of Bridgeport, claiming s50,0oO damages, to determ- inc the responsibility for damage to the seawall at Seaside Park in a storm last summer which damaged Ions section of the wall. The company and the city have been unable to agree upon whom the expense of repairing sterdam Casualty Co. which provided the bond for the Scott Co. is alsl named as a defendant.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-01
CIGARETTES IN
 HUNLAND SMALL

Amsterdam, May For some time past, the cigarette in Germany has been growing thinner and thinner un- til at present the weight of tobacco is little greater than of paper. The pre-war cigarette in Germany, when sold by the ounce, ran about sixteen to the ounce. Since the early part of this year the cigarette has faded" until it takes more than 33 of them to make an ounce.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-01

thereby help not only themselves, but the entire cause.
 Do not delay; it is too risky. The Bridgeport Home Gardens Committee, 710 First-Bridgeport National Bank building; telephone, sBarnum-520O.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-01
ATTORNEY SAID WILSON OUGHT
 TO BE HANGED

Birmingham, Ala, April 3o-wi1- liam A Denson, an attorney of Bir- mingham, is held in $5,000 bonds to- day by order of United States Com missioner Watts on charges of vio- lating the espionage law. Denson is charged. specifically with saying:
 President Wilson ought to be hanged and I would like to see him hanged"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-01

The Federal Trade Commission is sued complaint against the Standard Oil Co. of Indiana, for violating the trade commissions act prohibiting unfair business practices and the Clayton antitrust law.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-01

Franz Bopp and E. H. vop Shack. formerly consulgenera1 and vice consul at San Francisco. were fined $10,000 and sentenced to two years imprisonment for plotting revolution in India
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-01
BRIEF NEWS NOTES
New Hampshire is now dry.

Reports that Gen. Coleman duPont had acquired the Hotel Belmont and the Murray Hill Hotel, New York, were denied by B. L. M. Bates, lessee of the two hotels.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-01

Herr Barthen, pacifist and socialist was elected to the Berlin Municipal Council
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-01

A food famine in Cracow is causing serious riots,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-01
Petticoats at 98c.

Celebrated Flexo White Muslin skirts. Flounces in several styles and of Swiss embroidery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-01
Tea Aprons.

At 25c. Wn aprons. Pointed and round shapes, finished with little en- broidery ruffle.
 At 4Sc-Dotted Swiss and white lawn aprons with lace trimmed and embroidery ruff1es.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
FRENCH NATION
WORKSHOPS Us
Says South Bend Officer in a
Letter to q Friend in
South Bend.

Lieut. Frank @. HOGAN. "a former
empIoye OF the Indiana q Michigan
Electric Co. In "a letter TO George
j.. Hull says thai he has been over
the entire length OF the American
sector i'm France during the past two
months. and that when prisoners
are captured by Americans the for
mer express the greatest surprise
that the Yauks are actively engaged
on the western front.
Lieut. Hogan is iu charge al an
entrainmeut point where soldiers
are sent to the front This point ne
declares. IL near the first line
trenches he has nothing but praise
for the valiant way in which the
Americans are fighting. and says
that the entire French nation fairly
worships the Americans
fle tells or one experience in
which he spent two weeks in the
cellar 81 a deserted house. Heavy
csnnonade told him that am impor-
tant battle was being waged "a
direct hit" me- said would have
meant curtain for me"
Don't let the Germans gains
worry YOU he advises. FOR while
fl may look good on paper it is not
80 great when 10 comes 90 practical
use. For every inch OF ground they
gain they pay dearly for it, i'm lives.
and men are what count over here %
lie expressed regret that Spikes"
Conuell. the genial property man at
the Orpheum theater. had such poor
luck with his bowling team last win
Ter. and concluded by asking Mike
Calnon to continue praying for him.
declaring hat ne had strong faith in
the efficacy OF prayer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN
CAVANAUGH AND PARTY
TO VISIT HURLEY AT
HIS SUMMER HOME

Rev John Cavanaugh. G.. s G..
president OF Notre Dame university.
left today 20 visit Hon. r. VI.
Hurley. chairman OF the United
States shipping board. who is at
preseu at his summer home IN
Wheaton. H. The object OF the
visit Is To- discuss important ques-
uons relative TO the department OF
foreign commerce at the university.
Mr. Hurley accepted the deanship
OF this department at the COM
mencement exercises held in Wash
mgton hall last month.
AT that time Mr. Hurley addressed
the students who We're 10 be gradu-
ated and touched upon the subject
OF foreign commerce. A degree OF
doctor OF laws was conferred upon
him.
Fr Cayanaueh will be accompa
MED on mis- trip by Rev William
Afoloney. registrar of the univers-
IT'S. Rev. John O'Hara professor Of
foreign commerce. and Samuel Muir
dock. a NOtre Dame alumnus Of
1SS2
Mr. Hurley rs conceded 30 be one
OF the best authorities in the coun-
try upon foreign commerce. and
has mace a specia, study of South
American trade.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
PATRIOTIC MEETING
HELD BY BEN HURS

An enthusiastic patriotic meeting
was held Tuesday night by the
Tribe of Ben Hur. South Bend Court
No. a. at Beverly hail, when a ser
vice flag was dedicated i'm honor of
the boys Of the court who have an
swered the call of their country.
The meeting was opened by Chief
Clinton Chreist. followed by the
singing OF the star Spansled Ban
rer" 10y all present Scribe Lillian
Oltsh then read the following names
Of the boys VINO are in the service
Ray Brundydse, John Szabo. Devite
Neaison. Fred Nealson and Frank
Bickel As the names were read
Past Chief William Bertch placed
the stars on the flag at the altar.
Prayer was then offered by Lena
Efken. teacher Of the court. The
services were beautiful and impress
sive throughout.
AT the business meeting which fol-
lowed arrangements We're made to
hold a joint picnic at Hudson lake
on July IS with the Elkhart court.
Mishawaka court No. 353. Beech
Tree court No. 211, and South Bend
court No. Al. The sum of 5000 was
appropriated 10 buy War Savings
stamps
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
COMMUNITY CANNING
PLANTS DISCUSSED

Community canning plants were
discussed ar a meeting of garden
supervisors held in the Office Of T. K.
Wolfe at the school administration
building, yesterday afternoon. +. c.
Gaylord and W. *. Lommell, both
Of Purdue university. led the discus
sion. which also concerned gardens
and garden pests.
lit was decided that where such
procedure was feasible. a central
point where food could be brought
10 be canned should be provided,
but no steps We're taken 10 start any
such plants.
Local remedies for garden pests
were also considered at the meeting
which was attended by some % per-
sons from northern Indiana coun-
ties The latter part OF the meet
ins was devoted 10 testimonials
from the various supervisors. who
told Of the pr ogress of their work
i'm theic home counties.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
MllH0LlAND MURDER
CASE GOES TO JURY

WINCHESTER, Ind, July a.
The case of. Derilus Trout. the Gas
ton man charged with having given
Charles V. Milholland poison which
resulted in his death last February.
went 70 the jury Tuesday evening
shortly before o'clock. The Jurors
began their deliberations about :
O'Clock, but al late hour had not
reached any verdict In his closing
argument for the state. Pros Muir
ply declared the state had es-
tablished the fact that Trout had
given Milhoiland poison and he in
timated that the motive was rob-
berry Trout's attorneys commended
that Milholland ended his own life,
end they pleaded with the jurors to
give Trout the full measure of the
reasonable doubt that they said ex-
listed throughout the trial During
tie arguments Of attorneys on both
sides Trout appeared little concern
ed and spent most of the time read
lng q newspaper.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
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The Allen league will give a lawn
fete on the lawn of Mrs. Charles
Bell and Mrs. Jesse Wade's on
corner Of Diamond and Laporte avs
July 4. Everyone IS cordially in
vited 10 come and enjoy the fire
works that Will be displayed. The
proceeds will go for the benefit OF
the church.
The queens contest will close at
Olivet \ NJ +. church Wednesday
evening IL is requested that all
members holding books will be pres
ent 10 turn them in. This Will close
the contest. but the rally Will con-
tinue until $1,000 is raised.
The Northern Star court No. 81,
G. Q. c.. will have their first meet
ing of he month July II. All mem
bers are asked 10 be present at that
time.
A lawn fete was given Tuesday
evening at the home of Mrs. Nancy
Henderson on s. Main st. for the
benefit of the queens rally.
Friday evening the Olivet \. NJ.
f. church choir will rehearse.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
Notre Dame NeWs

Loyalty day at Notre Dame uni
versity Will be fittingly observed
Thursday morning in Washington
hall with an appropriate program
arranged by Prof. william Farrell
of the English department Menu
oers OF the faculty. together with
the students Of the summer school
will attend the program in a body.
The address OF the day viii be
delivered by the Rev Patrick Car
roll, G.. :. G. pastor Of ~. Joseph ;
church Another feature of the
program will include violin solo
by Prof. Frederick Ingerson of the
music department.
The program includes.
Song. star Spangled BANNER 49,.
................ -......... Audience
Reading of Pres't Wilson's Four
Minute Message $50. Prof. Farrell
Song, columbus ....... Audience
Reading OF the Declaration Of IN
dependence ......... Prof. Hines
Violin solo. Selected ...........
Prof Ingersoll. assisted by Prof
Becker AT the piano.
address Observation-Disclosures.
.. Rev Patrick Carroll. G.. 5. G..
Song. "Notre Dame" audience
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
REVIEW BOARD ENDS
ASSESSMENT HEARINGS

Tuesday was the last day of the
hearings before the St. Joseph
county board Of review. No assess
ments have been made upon the per-
sonalty OF the Studebaker estates Of
this city as yet. however, as agents
in charge have not been located by
the board. The following assess
ments upon local banks were ap-
proved by the board Monday after
noon.
Chaplin state. s39.S40: Union Trust
Co. S44.34O; Citizens National,
SI15.54O: Merchants National, $780,
100. and the American Trust Co.
.$17S.440. The assessment upon the
personally and improvements of the
St Clair Refining Co. was reduced
from S20.420 TO $15.420. and the as
sessment upon the South Bend
Brewing association Of $4,000 was
approved.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
2 SOUTH BEND BOYS GET
ENSIGN COMMISSIONS

Lafayette lie Van Porter and r.
o. Probst, both OF this city, received
their commissions as ensigns in the
United States navy for special ser
vice on submarines. They will re-
port for duty some time after Aug.
I. when the submarine school will
open. Mr. Porter, who Is at present
visiting his aunt and uncle. Mr.. and
Mrs Lafayette lie Van OF 215 W
Marion St. has spent the last four
years as an executive for the Stand
ard Oil company's branch at Kara
chi. India Mr.. Probst has been
connected with the Indiana 4 Mich
igan Electric Co OF this city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
10. O. +. MEETING POSTPONED

The meeting OF the Robert Blum
lodge No. 27S. /. O. O. F.. regularly
scheduled for Thursday night. has
been postponed until Saturday even
ing at s o'clock because Of Thurs
day being a legal holiday. it was
announced Tuesday by Alois Hem
and C. G. Lang. All brothers are
requested To be present Saturday
evening. as the installation Of Off
Gers viii take place.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
PERSONALS.

James Weaver of Chicago spent
last week with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Cal Weaver, on s. Main st.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Miffilan left
for a two weeks vacation with rela-
tives i'm Lansing, Mich.
Mrs. jeanette Anderson is i'll at
her home on Studebaker St
Mrs Lucretia Blanks. Agnes
Brown, Fannie Buford. L.aVerta Sill
er. Hattie May Dulin will tour TO
Culver Ind, Sunday morning TO at
END the baptizing at Rev. Charles
Bells church.
Mrs. Matte Stewart. Miss Medora
Powell and Clyde Mathews returned
from indianapolis, where they at
tended the grand chapter of the
Eastern Star.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03

American artillery was engaged in
heavily Smelling the position.
The total number OF Germans
captured by the Americans is now
estimated 10 number about 800. in
GLIDING seven officers.
Many groups Of prisoners have
been sent 10 the rear. Others have
been located in hospitals where they
were taken after being wounded.
The German counter attack.
which was hercely conducted. was
launched against the American po-
sitions at o'clock Tuesday morn
ing 1t resulted in the Americans
further increasing their number OF
prisoners. Virtually the remainder
OF the enemy attacking forces was
annihilated.
Americans Enthusiastic.
The attack BY the Americans On
the NauX positions was so terrific
that they swept right through the
enemy lines and had their object
/ been 10 continue the advance they
could have done so with the great
! est ease, as virtually everything be-
fore them had been cleared. So
great was the enthusiasm Of the
men. the officers in some cases had
to look sharp 10 keep them from
going beyond the set detectives
1t is not impossible that the Ger
mans are planning another counter
but preparations have been made to
meet them.
a vast quantity OF material, con-
sidering the size of the operation,
is being taken 10 the rear, but
probably will not be tabulated for
several days.
In the lighting west OF NauX the
Americans stormed several enemy
nests and killed or captured the oc-
cupants: then turned the guns the
other way. using them effectively
against the enemy rear areas.
Penetrate German Lines Miles.
The Americans penetrated the
enemy's lines 10 a depth OF about
kilometer and a half on a total
front of about four kilometers. All
day today the troops in the front
AAA4N nav z bIti oQbJGNAtO ~ d iicdN
shell fire. They had some shelter
in one patch of woods which they
occupied. but those who did not en-
ter the wood have only the protec-
ton which they had provided for
themselves with their entrenching
tools or by taking cover in shell
holes From one crater slightly in
advance of the line, but on it, from
a technical point Of view, American
soldiers this afternoon let their
comrades know where they were
when one of their party leaned over
the lip Of the crater and waved his
helmet.
The prisoners taken in the Ger
man counter attack say that they
marched for three hours as fast as
they could when word reached the
commander of an enemy battalion
in the rear of Vaux, which town is
on the right of the American at
tack. Observers reported this morn
ing that the Germans were appar-
emily hurrying 10 bring up rein
forcements behind their line
All the prisoners questioned
Tuesday expressed their relief at be-
ing captured One, speaking excel
lent English, said 10 the correspond
ent:
Thank the Lord I'm out Of there.