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The Denver star., 1918-06-21
A Friend Of
The People
Secretary Of State James r.
NoIaad, Wins The Praise
Of colore6 Citizens

James R. holland. the Secre
tasA of the State of Colorado
has demonstrated to the salts.
faction of the Denver Star
that he is keenly alive to the
interest and welfare of all OF
Colorado's citizens. More
than once and upon several
occ aslons Unexpectedly he
had clearly demonstrated that
he was kindly disposed to-
ward US. And when we see a
man trying in his own way to
help US. The Star thinks that
The Denver star., 1918-06-21

this city who have charge the
entertainment of our coming
visitors. He was blocked TEN
porarily at least because some
certain men who we're giving
a ball. had gone to the Com
merciaI associations Secre-
tary and made false state
ments and false representa-
ton to them. However. Mr..
holland straightsned the
whole affair out thru Commis
sioner Bailey and now thru
Mr.. Noland's effort. very fav-
orable indications are in sight
Then again The Star feels
that more interest has been
taken in the Colored people
thru the labor commission
than in former years. Mr..
Noland has quietly souRh,
out the meagre chances Ne
groes have to make q living in
Colorado and has already
coupled with the efforts ol
Miss Emily Griffith tried to
open up new avenues of livli.
hood tor Us. He is a member
of the N. A. A. c. P. 3o5 day.
in the year and unlike other.
who have joined the orQanizs
ton for political purposes onl,
he has sincerely evidenced hi.
interest by doing something
tangible in helping to lift th'
ban upon the Negro. 1t il
the policy of the Star to lei
the world know who oul
friends are and then it re.
mains with you to help cement
their friendship regardless a:
to who they are. Mr.. holland
and wife attended the great
lecture of Kelly Miller. Mon
day and receivad an oration,
not because he and his wife
were there. (for other white
people we're present but. be-
The Denver star., 1918-06-21

thkt the least of all that it can
do is to encourage him to do
more by appreciatinR him for
what he has done. Mr.. No
land set about trying to assist
Ger General Committee of
The Denver star., 1918-06-21
A Letter From The Trssehes

~ eOSSSu uuVSss uWS usVSO
The following letter was re
ceived by Mrs. Georgia Fos-
ter. mother of the former New
York News Circulating Mana
ger. now with the 3ooth in
France:
May 10th, 1918.
My Dear Mother:
Despite the fact that | have
not heard from you in three
weeks still continue to write
to you and l am confident that
you are happy and contented
during my extended absence.
Something tells me that the
home is the same as when
left, and the only thing miss
ing there is my presence
However. l expect to return
home ere another year with
new life and vigor.
Since I wrote last have
been in the front line trenches
cambating with the Germans.
Fortunately l came out for
rest alive. active and without
injury. When you receive
this letter l will be on my sec
ond tour Of duty in the trench
es.
Casualties in war are newt
able, or there would be no
war. There is only one thing
for a soldier in battle and that
is to fight to win. That is my
slogan without any its and
mays. However, l have not
forgotten the teachings of
mother, and am living up to
the standard of religion as
best can.
l trust you have received
my allotment by the time this
missive reaches you. There
are a number of men in the
company whose people have
received the allotment and
government allowance. l
know three cases where the al
lottees received a check from
all the clerical works in the
company for over $Ioo.
l. having charge OF all Of the
clerical work in the company.
made out the regular alIot-
ment form in your behalf and
it was mailed to Paris among
the first lot as soon as thy regi
ment arrived in France. re
ceived a communication stat
ing the same was accepted and
forwarded to " ashington for
payment
| am we'll and thankful to
the Deity for His guidance
thus for. Some one is pray
ing for me, for | feel the ef
sects OF PRAYER over here.
Speak of me TO all my friends
and tell them that l am now
lin the first line of battle. Hop
ling to see Won once again.
| remain. Your loving son.
HERMAN.
The Denver star., 1918-06-21

cause before that large con-
course of people. he wanted
them to know that, he, the
Secretary of State gave his en-
thusiastis approval and in
dorsemen. of what was said
by Howard's Dean. So i. is.
that we should tell the world
now-today-who our friends
are and those who have been
helpingand talking and those
whose interest. patriotism and
effort in our behalf is Zip ser.
vice" and then at political
times only. Secretary Noland
is a 3o5 day-in-a-year friend.
The sweetest lives are
those to duty wed. whose
deeds. both great and small,
, are close knit strands of an un
broken thread, where love en-
mobiles all. The world may
sound no trumpet. ring no
bells. The Book of Life the
shining records tells. thy love
shall chant its own beautitudes
after its own l,fe.s working.
A child's kiss set on thy sing
ing lips shall make thee glad
A sick man helped by thee
shall make the strong. Thou
shalt SO pleased thyself by
every sense, a service which
thou renderest. Thus James
r. holland is rendering deeds
of action nodded into an ap-
propriate seryive to mankind,
New York-Mrs. Elnora
lOrben. who resides at 374t
Senenth Ave-. was awarded
| S. 900 damages, together with
costs and disbursements in
the Supreme court. The act
ion was one against the State
Investing Company. for injul
les sustained by plaintiffs fal
ing in a coal hole in front O
the defendants premises
The Denver star., 1918-06-21

The following letter was re
ceived by Mrs. Georgia Fos-
ter, mother of the former New
York News Circulating Mana
ger. now with the 3ooth in
France:
Nav 10th. Iol8..
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23

Washington, Oct 23-Modlfca'i a'io-' of the recent order forbidding iai,
 road employees or officers rom ilo I',.1- ing office or participating ln polti'7 was announced today by it p.ieoto. +,oa General McAdoo, so as to peI m, na ' +o men to hold municipal ofhces anu .o he delegates but not chairmen or po- litical conventions .,,, fo,,. 1aod-
 This action. urged by the touf leao- ing brotherhoods, was tahen' u was lng ,n;od uIo because of the discovery thpta1mv exp rnany communities consist almost en.,~aII- .i... ai of railroad men, from whom aaoasssrilv eno,1 v municipal officers must be lteoe "S The new regulations con- ,to rules prevailing for navy a 1oi iz- men and other government em- Tnder the modified ruling railway
 ,,nIove or officer may not be mem- Ter or officer of any political com .,1i+tee or organization which solicits funds for political purposes; act as chairman of political convention or use his position in the railroad ser vice to bring about his election as $
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23
E:L|.WOOD ,: l.
 DIES FOLLOWING
 WEEKS ILLNESS

Arthur Elwood, familiarly known to everyone in Bridgeport as Doe" Elwood, died yesterday at his home, 1S0 Black Rock avenue, of ptomaine poisoning after an illness of about week. Mr. Elwood was probably the best known auctioneer in the New England states and had been in the auctioneering business in Bridgeport for the past 20 years. He was born at Greens Farms, but spent most of his life here. He was of genial per sonality,. and much respected.
 MT. EIwood leaves. a wife and one son, Edward F.. He was 60 years Of age, and until the last illness was in perfect health.
 Delegations from Samuel Harris lodge, I. o. o. F., and ,Konckapota- nauh camp of Red Men, will send delegations to the services which will be held at the late home on Friday. The funeral will be private, but the remains may be viewed by friends at the mortuary chapel of George Pot ter on Thursday afternoon and even- ing
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23
KIRK ASKS LABOR TO
 LEAVE NON-E ESSENTIALS
 AND GO TO WAR WORK

William P. Kirk, chairman of the Community Labor Board for District No. 6. issued a statement today, call Ing for workers, inviting them to leave non-war work for war work
 If the demand is sufficient matters may remain in the voluntary status, but if the response to the appeal is insufficient, the board twill be com- pelled to use every means and power which the government gives us to obtain the necessary help required for the production of war materials"
 The statement follows:
 We desire to call public attention to the labor situation in Bridgeport and to ask your assistance in giving as much publicity as possible to this question at the present time. We wish to bring to the attention of employers of labor and to employees as well, the duty which each and every one of us owes to the government in assist ing in every way possible the prosecu- ton of the war. Employers of labor Of every kind engaged on non-war work should release such labor as soon as possible so that the available supply of labor for war work may be increased. It is a patriotic duty of every one engaged on non-war work or contemplating doing non-war work to hold such work until after the war or until the labor situation has been relieved. Machinists, toolmakers and all. classes of skilled workers, build ing tradesmen, etc, should consider i' a patriotic duty 10 leave any job which is non-war work and engage
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23
POLICE WORK TO SOLVE MYSTERY
 OF MANS DEATH
Bolts From Ford Fender, Buttons and Hairpins Clues
 to Mannel's End.

Under the personal direction of Cap tain D. o. Cronan, chief of the detec- tive bureau, a squad of men are to- day working to solve the mystery surrounding the death of A. Mannel of 221 Grove street, whose mangled body was found on the trolley car tracks on OK Hill road. above Hen ningers cafe on North Main street last night.
 Up, to a late hour this afternoon nothing definite had been accom- plished, but it was proven beyond all trolley car.
 The first reports Of the occurrence stated that both his legs had been severed below the knees This is not so. Both legs were broken and hor- ribly mangled, but not in the manner that would be inflicted by the sharp tlanges of car wheels.
 Another link in the chain of evil dence being slowly welded together is the fact that two bolts such as secure the mud guards of a Ford automobile, as well as buttons apparently torn from clothing and a black hairpin were found near where the body was discovered last evening. These scraps of evidence which might mean so much were picked up by Detective Sergeant Edward Wheeler, who is one of the principals unraVelling the tan gled case.
 Another interesting bit of evidence was extracted today from Charles Hall of Long Hill, who found the body af- ter he had aHghted from the Long Hill trolley car. Hall stated today that while a passenger on the trolley car two automobiles passed at racing speed, few minutes later he got of the car and saw the body on the tracks. He stated that in his belief the automobiles were racing.
 According to a statement issued by the medical authorities, ManneI mus. have been alive when his body was found. He had just gasped his last when Dr. Harry Weiss, accom- panied by Ambulance Driver Bert Risley and Clifford L. Bright arriy- ed.
 The matter was reported to the medical examiner and today Coroner John J. Phelan began an investiga- ton.
 Letters and papers found in the mans clothing revealed the fact that . he worked as a gang foreman at the f Locomobile Co.'S plant, has a broth CT living in Hartford, and resided with i Edward Bergon at the Grove stree, ] address.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23
CROWDS CHEER BOYS BOUND FOR CAMP

Amid cheers, hurrahs, waving of handkerchiefs and flags 192 of Bridgeports boys left this city special train for Fortress Monroe Va at exactly 103O this morn ing In spite of the prevailing epidemic there was an immense crowd present say good bye and bid the boys God speed.
 Except occasional tear drop visible many feminine cheek, this the happest send off Bridge port has witnessed As the train left the platform the cheering grew loud and spontaneous that ual observer would have taken this the of crowd of enthusiastic boys leaving for the baseball grounds. The picture the relatives and friends of the boys will retain in their memories of the boys bound to put the finishing touches to the good work boys have done lover there" will be long train from whose win dows protruded happy smiling faces waving of flags and arms, and cheering at the top of their voices.
 Each board obtained it's transportation and lunches for the The lunches prepared at the railroad station restaurant Board One sent 29 men; Two 9; Three, 30; Four, 28; five 19; Six 17 and 13 48; total 192 Crowds lined Main street some of the boys marched to the station. There constant n- terchange of greetings from the sidewalk to their friends in the ranks.
 Entrainment for these draftees had been arrang- ed for Oct 10 but owing to the prevailing epidemic their entrainment had been postponed until today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23

with concerns that are known to be engaged in war work.
 "We particularly desire to call the attention of unskilled help to the op- portunities. of engaging in war work building construction.
 Skilled mechanics or unskilled workingmen, by applying to the U. S. Government Employment Office at sos Fairfield avenue, will be directed to firms engaged in strictly war work.
 "The Community Labor Board does not wish to use drastic measures at this time in recruiting labor from employers and others engaged in non war work. However, unless there is 0 sufficient response to this appeal we will be compelled to use every means and power which the government gives us to obtain the necessary help required for the production of war materials.
 "Community Labor Board. District
 No. $.
 "Wm. P. Kirk, Chairman"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23
RAILROAD ENIPLOYES MAY
 TAKE MUNICIPAL OFFICES

delegate to political conventions; so licit or receive funds for a political purpose or contribute to political fund collected by an official or em- ploye Of any railroad or any public official; conduct political campaign; attempt to coerce or intimidate an- other officer or empIoye in voting; or neglect railroad duties to engage ill politics or use his railroad position to interfere with an election.
 Municipal officers. it is specified, must not be permitted to interfers with railroad duties. Employes elected to political offices before Aug 31 when the original order was is sued, will be peyaitted 70 complete their terms Likewise if they had become candidates they are not re- quired to withdraw
 These prohibitions" said MT. Me Adoo, "are the same regulations ih their general scope and application as all other government employees have lived under for many years without the loss of any essential right and with added dignity to their char acters.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23
RED CROSS ELECTION

The second annual meeting of Bridgeport Connecticut Chapter, American Red Cross, will be held this evening at o'clock at the Sea- side Club and all members of the chapter are entitled to be present and have a voice and vote in the affairs of the chapter.
 Annual reports of officers will be rendered and officers elected for the ensuing term.
 The second annual meeting comes at period less than a full year from the first annual meeting, owing to the fact that the present date has been set by the national body to make the annual meetings of all chapters conform.
 A large attendance this evening is looked for, and heads of various auxiliaries are especially requested to make it point to attend.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23
MILD REQUEST.

Paris, Oct. 22-Germany's high command is ready to evacuate the invaded territorities of France and Belgium on the express condition that the Allied troops will not follow them in retreat but will remain where they are now located, according to the lat est information from Berlin, says Zurich correspondent of the Journal This grotesque proposal is the out come of the latest conference in Ser lin between general staff and the war cahinet it is said.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23
CAMPAIGN WILL
 NOT BE PUT OFF

New York. Pct. 2S.---There will be no postponement of the United War Work campaign set for November ii to IS, because of the countrywide in cil announced here today. 'The de- cision reached after conference with President Wilson and officials of the war department, held that "the disad- vantages of putting off the drive out weigh the apparent advantages of any such delay"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23
CITY COURT CASES.

Danforth Schufelt, 40, 93 How ard avenue, was fined $1 and costs and given jail sentence of five months by Judge Wilder in the City Court today when he was arraigned on the charge of breach of the peace.
 Schufelt was arrested last evening in James street by Patrolman Hoff- man, of the Second Precinct, after he had tried to hug and kiss several young women, whom he had accosted while on their way home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23
(By the Associated Press.) )

British troops fighting their way into the center Of talenciennes early today. They facing strong chine gun the east of the Sched canal which flows through the city
 British troops again sormng the defenses west of Maubeuge. The attack launched early today between and Le Cateau is reported be making good gress Field Marshal Haig in driving forward the mile north of LeCateau also increasing the to Vaencennes through the western suburbs of which the Brit ish are fighting.
 North of Valencennes the city has been outfanked by the capture of Buray not probable the Germans will be able to hold out in Vaenciennes much longer and the Scheldt is crossed here the British will be in position to threaten seriously Mons and Maubeuge.
 Between LeCateau and Solesmes the British on the' high ground east of the See river and is from this favor able position todays attacks begun. The German ssance bitter the line is vital to the German de- a wide front to the south and southeast
 In southwestern Belgium the British continue to close in North of the town they have forced crossing of the Scheldt
 South of LeCaeau the enemy is resisting stubborny French attempts the Serre river and take in the positions east of the Disc. South of the railroad junction of Montcvernet the French have made progress between Nizzy-ICom and Le- Thour.
 Prince Maximilan the German Chancellor has promis ed the German Rechsag that 1t will be made responsible peace added the provso however that such
 step will not become effective until after the and when a league of nations is in practical operation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23
ADD 526 VOTERS

During the. four days which the se- have addei 52S names to the voting list. Yesterday was by far their busiest day, although the total num- Der enrolled was not as high as on Saturday. but in the last hour of the
 session 4S men were placed on the lists. Three more days are left for new voters to declare themselves.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23

London, Oct. 23, 1 D. m.-North- east of Laon French troops have reached the line of the Serre river, having made an advance of two to three miles on an eight mile front.
 With the American Forces North west of Vordun, Oct. 23-(By A. P.) Unless they are saved by their plea Cor peace, the Germans will be sub 5ected to steady hammering along the greater part of the western front throughout the winter.
 There are two places on the front where 1t is conceded that military op- erations during the winter will be vir- tually impossible but American off, cers say 75 per cent. of the front of fers no real obstacle to continuance of the fight It is not questioned that
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23
FACING STRONG MACHINE GUN FIRE ENCL|SH
 F|GHT WAY INTO CENTER OF vALENCIENHVES
German Note VIII Not Cause President To
 Alter His Decision Regarding An Arn1istiCe

Only Question for Immediate Consideration is Disarmament and Evacuation German High Command Ready to Leave Invaded Territories If Allied Armies Will Remain in Present LO- cations and Not FollOw-Austria Will Con tinue Efforts Toward Peace-Germanic PeO- pie in Austria Form Assembly to Handle Own Affairs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23

In some quarters there is a belief that the German denials of ruthless ness were designed to prolong the dis cussions by drawing specific citations of instances of such acts.
 In the general view, the only inn mediate question is whether the Ger mans desire peace to the extent of admitting military defeat in the field Nothing short of such an admission, which would leave the details of an armistice to the Allied command, was regarded as acceptable.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23

Washington, Oct 23-It may be stated that there is noth ing in the communication to alter the decision of the Presi dent that he will not propose armce to the Allies before the Germans evacuate all occupied territory
 Official inmation already has been given that the onv question for immediate consideration whether there shall be disposssson of evacuation while the Allied and Amer can armies continue their work of clearing Belgium and north France.
 Secretary Daniels and General March remained only of staff of the Army called to the White House this noon by messenger from the President
 Secretary Daniels and General aMrch remained only a short ime leaving the President and Mr. Lansing enee.
 Germanys note to President Wilson in official text delivered to Secretary Lansing 10 this morning by Fred erck Oederlin, charge of the Swiss legation.
 There feeling here that the President will be guided largely by the decision of the supreme council at Versa les, the paramount issue is military involving with drawa of the Teutonc armies from and Belgium the first requisite to consideration of the plea an armistce.
 The official translation expected to clear up rather vague phrases
 In Washington there is still opinion whether the Ger man note will draw answer from the President
 The other view expressed in official and diplomatic cir ces that reply would be made and that be chief t1V Inc mill
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23
WILL TRY AGAIN.

Basel, Oct. 23-President Wilson's reply to the Austrian peace proposals in no way justified the conclusion that the exchange of views which has be- gun, according to Baron Won Illus sarek, Austrian premier speaking be-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23

operations will be slowed down.
 The town of Brieulles on the west ern bank of the Mouse which has been stubbornly defended by the Ger mans has been given up by the enemy.
 This is the latest point at which the Americans have drawn a dent into the German defensive.
 The Germans set fire to Brieulle late Tuesday.
 In the face of stubborn resistance American forces yesterday cleaned up Bois de Foret, west of Brieulles, cap turing 75 prisoners, many of them machine gunners who fought to the last. Among the prisoners were sev- eral officers. The enemy chung to the wood with tenacity owing to the fact that the cleaning of this place en- dangers the commanding positions of the Germans to the north.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23
British Attack West Of. Maubeuge;; Haig Again
 McnaCeS va|enCIenneS

City Outfanked By Capture of Buray-SOOn AL lies Will Be in Position to Threaten Mons Continue to Close in on TOurnai- French Reach Line of Serre River and Advance Three Miles on Eight Mile Front nt-Germans Give Up BrieuIles After Stubborn Defense.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23
INFLUENZA RECORD.

The following table is the com pIete record of the course of the influenza epidemic in this city. The number of ne!v cases are shown by days since the first cases were reported on September 20, are shown weekly.