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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18
STAMFORD
Especial to The Times.l

Stratford, Sept. 18.---Anyone in need of the services of one of the visiting nurses can obtain one by notifying one of the local physicians as this as- sociation of women have begun their duties in Stratford. The nature of their work is set forth in a pamphlet that Is available to all who desire it. The following are extracts from the pamphlet:
 We want every one to understand just what our service is. | We go into the homes and give bed side and instructive care.
 The length of visits varies with hour.
 where pne is employed. Secure a doc tor when necessary. | Every family can secure our ser vices regardless of income.
 Patients who can pay 75 cents per visit, otherwise 50 cents, or whatever part of 1t their circumstances permit
 Every patient who pays more than 50 cents Ghe cost per visit to the as- sociation) simply helps to furnish ser- vice to those who are unable to pay.
 The Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. pays for service to it's industrial pol
 icy holders.
 Calls for the visiting nurse may
 come through the physician or through
 any policy holder. Nurses do not make calls at night, on Sundays or holidays, except in emergencies and cannot attend con- tagious cases at present. ,. AdoIph Burnstein and William Bas- sett of I1ollister Heights have gone in
 the trucking business. James C.. Hines and family have
 moved from Peace street to Madison avenue, Bridgeport. Stratford lodge of Moose will meet 2 tonight in Grange hall. Visitors from out of town are expected to be pres.
 ent. A number of candidates will bt = taken in.
 = Mrs. Richard Howell of Elm stree t is able to be out again. Mrs. Howel e has been confined to her home with It sprained ankle. l. MT. and Mrs. Edward Hamilton o J. Broadbridge avenue are rejoicing owe the arrival of twin boys who arrived l. yesterday morning. l. Private Thomas Hamilton of Broad |; bridge avenue has been transferret ,r from Camp Curtis, Va, to Fortres 10 Monroe, Va, to a chauffeurs school ,r The condition of George Bright, wh l. was taken to Bridgeport hospital Sun ,+ day night, is reported as being l1ttl better.
 =. Miss Ruth Granfield has resigned 6 ln assistant chief operator at the locs ' telephone exchange and is now err ,H ployed at the plant of Handy & Hal III mon in Bridgeport. Miss Granfiel s was succeeded by Miss Gertrude Et
 wards.
 MT. and Mrs. Daniel Stevens an
 son Kenneth of Warwick avenue le
 today for a motor trip to New Ham, ne shire.
 The Woman's Aid society Of u tn Congregational church will have the as first fall meeting Thursday afternoC h. at 2:30 in Packard hall. on Tom Kelly, popular clerk at $
 Johns drug store. will resign his D
 sition Saturday to enter a medic try college in Massachusetts. er- ris CORTEZ O. ROCKWELL, pIumbtl ras and heating; jobbing a speciality, 8 by Main and Hillside avenue. Pho
 Suatford 1114-2 or 114-2. BIO
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18
OBITUARY
CATHERINE CORNERS

The funeral of Catherine Corners was held this morning from St. Charles church at g o'clock, Rev. T. J. McGivney celebrated the requiem mass, and the choir sang Schmidt's s funeral mass. At the offertory Miss Jessie Murray sang Ave Maria and after the mass, Nearer My God to Thee" The bearers were Henry Edgeworth, John Nolan, Patrick Rock, Andrew Harding, Joseph Hard ing, James Harding. Interment was in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18

of the country and a war costing us $50, 0,O0O,0O0 a day.
 And Americas wealth has increas- ed since August, 1914. It has one fourth of the commerce of the globe and has accumulated a third of the gold supply of the world. So great is the nations wealth that even this war cannot dep1ete it. Informer Ger mans or citizens of other nations can not think Germany can win with America against her.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18
Gss5 isnB:fGgs siGs kid si5x:s and $1.59!

Tan in the different seasonable and attractive colors more of this fine color than of any other. , Several styles and weights and qualities. For this is cleanup of gloves which have become a bit soiled marred by display and trying-on.
 Those which arrived last are, frankly far bet ter than gloves of equal price this seasonEvery woman knows how prices have jumped up
 Most sizes in the lot, many pairs worth $225 few sold special last season at $165 great ma Q1 EO jority regular $2 gloves Y A'O
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18
EXECUTION SALE

Taken by virtue of an execution to me directed and will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder at the public sign post in the Town of Bridgeport, 14 days after date, which will be on Thursday, the 18th day of September. 1918, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, to satisfy said execution and my fees thereon, the following described property to wit:
 One lot of Groceries
 Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day of September, 1918.
 ANTONIO B. ABRIOLA, A Sheriff of the City of Bridgeport I1S sH
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18

Light and soft and beautiful more charming waists are adding themselves to that splendid big collection
 How each sort vies with each other What fine range for choice What diversityy of models. But always what impressive niceness and suitability for service
 These latest arrivals are Opera wasts sort that has countless friends by both danness and excellence of fit. To these features they add finish which is very thorough Whoso appreciates fine sewing will thoroughly enjoy Opera waist.
 Outstanding members of the collection:-
 At $3:-
 Voile in collarless model neck embroidered and front finished with embroidered eyelets
 Finetucked lawn of simple models, square collar fin- shed with beading
 Checked dmity with new high-and-low collar, tastfuly embroidered
 Striped dimity of patern square sailor collar of crisp organdy.
 Embroidered voe of effective pattern, new 2-in-1 col lar At $350-
 Fine voe with front richly embroidered round sailor collar edged with attractive lace
 Fancy voile with collar given individuality by many fine tucks
 Embroidered voile with collar edged with pretty lace
 Round-neck model of voe front collarless but back made with square collar buttoned side and with broidered front in panel effect.
 Unique shawl-collar waist of voe prettiIy embroid- cred upon both collar ends and front.
 At $5- Voie of extra fneness made with shawl collar upon which inserted fine lace medaons lace trimmed col lar and cuffs.
 At $575:-
 Fine voile finished with a round collar terminating in deep points which carry lead medalons of especial fineness and beauty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS.

At meeting of the directors of the Bridgeport hospital on September 5 resolutions were passed on the death of Marshall E. Morris who served as director from 1886 until his death. The board expressed it's appreciation of the services of Mir. Morris.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18
ALMANAC FOR TO-DAY
DIED.

DIED. BARNES-Sept. IS, 1918, Mary Car roll. widow of George Barnes, of Fairfield
 Funeral on Thursday, Sept. 19, at a. m. from St. Thomas church. Fairfield
 Interment St. Thomas cemetery, Fairfield, Conn. I17 b.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18

John D. Ryan, Assistant Secretary ' of War, and head of the aircraft ser Twice declared on his arrival in Paris from the battlefront that he wa: much gratifed by the work done hN American aviators
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18
TO-DAY'S WANTS
ROOMS TO RENT

TWO desirable men wishing room and
 board in very attractive apartment near town; private family can. get in touch by addressing Apartment, care Times. I1S d*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18
Caters for style and comfort.

To give low shoes the appearance of smart coth- top.
 And to give warmth which is very grateful chilly days
 New gaiters, for both men and women in handsome shades and of excellent cloth.
 Women's 9-inch special with buttons which will not pull off shank, white taupe or light fawn-$3. fawn, g inches high-$E
 Women's 8-inch tan or black dark fawn taupe, -$150.
 Mems of splendid fabric-special khaki $2; black and taupe,-$1.
 ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18

CORTEz O. ROCKWELL. plumbing and heating; jobbing speciality, sob Main and Hillside avenue. Phone StTatford 1114-2 or 114-s. B 10 eff
Evening star., 1918-08-13
ling Values for Wednesday That Should Create Enthusiastic Buying

thing gifts gold. and or
decorations Included celery
odd cups saucers bonbons. frrit bowls compots
Evening star., 1918-08-13

Table CIoths-56x56 TO S6x96
inch Bleached Mercerized Table
Cloths. hemmed ready for 81 .2s
use. Special at
Palais Royal-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1918-08-13

Art Reed Settee
$45 Settee, in verde cop
per finish, covered in lat
est pattern cretonne Gas
illustrated). $2k
Special ......... Wv
$3.50 Old Ivory Rock
er, with round back. loose
cushion spring seat. COW
cred in cretonne. SlO,80
81 Fiber Rush Rocker,
made with a full roll; in
brown finish, $500
SI7.50 Old Ivory Rock
er, made of fiber rush.
with loose cushion and
arms, SI4
Sl4 Fiber Rush Rock
er; in brown finish, with
broad arms, Sll.2O
Sl.75 Hardwood Fold.
ing Settee, in natural fin
ish: strongly made and
very durable, Sl.4O
Evening star., 1918-08-13

$z3 Art Reed Arm
Chair: finished in Verde
copper green; has loose
cushion seat, S19.40
$3.50 Art Reed Arm
Chair: finished in Verde
copper green: with high
back, loose cushion, $3.50
$3.50 Art Reed Arm
Chair; in brown finish:
high back and seat COW
cred in cretonne, Szz
SIS Art Reed Rocker;
in brown finish. with high
back. loose cushion. $22A0
SIS Art Reed Rocker;
in natural finish. with
arms: cushion seat. $50
$50 Art Reed Arm
Chair, severed in cretonne.
with loose cushion seat
and back. $40
Sz3 Art Reed Arm
Chair. in old ivory finish.
with loose cushion. $3.50
S23 Art Reed Rocker;
with high back and broad
arms; has loose cush-
ion. $3.50
Evening star., 1918-08-13

$3.50 Porch Rocker; of
solid maple, in natural
finish; double woven seat,
$500
81 Sewing or Porch
Rocker; of solid maple.
with double woven rattan
seat and back. $3.50
S. All Brentwood Lawn
Settee. painted green: very
strong, 81
$3.50 Porch Rocker; of
solid maple, in natural
finish. with double woven
rattan seat and back. $40
$50 High Back Chaise
Lounge, made of natural
willow, S14
Palais Royal - Fourth
Floor.
Evening star., 1918-08-13

Tea Napkins-12-inch ALL
Pure Linen Madeira Hand-em-
broidered Tea Napkins. S6
Special, dozen. at
Evening star., 1918-08-13

Plaid Blankets-70x8O-in inch
high-grade Wool-finished Blan-
kets. soft and closely woven; in
four good plaids. 81
Pair
Evening star., 1918-08-13

Art Dept-Street Flssr.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-10

1t David j. ChailIe, 10th Cavalry
Is Killed In Night Encounter
With MutU1uOyOS RiUey Patrol

Lieutenant David J. Chaille, command
ing detachment of United States soldiers
on gard at the San Bento pumping plant,
IA Mexican patrol last night Four enlisted
men from Lieutenant Chaillc's command,
are being held in Matamoros and will be
delivered to the American officers this
afternoon.
Lieutenant Chaille and his men had
of a soldier who had been drowned while
swimming IN the river Sunday afternoon.
Darkness overlook the Americans before
they had recrossed the river According
To a statement Of the affair given by Colo
mel III. j. Slocum, district commander, "A
Mexican pratrol came up on the party. In
the darkness the Mexican soldiers could
only distinguish party of armed men,
without being able To distinguish who they
were.
The Mexican troops opened fire and
Lieutenant Chaille fell dead. The four
members of the party were taken to Mat
amoros where an investigation was made.
Colonel Slocum said today that the Mexi-
can civil and military authorities were lend
lng their fullest cooperation IN getting
10 the bottom of the affair and that the
immigration service was also cooperating.
The soldiers will be brought to the river
bank this afternoon and will be allowed
to cross. The Mexican vice consul at
Brownsville this afternoon accompanied
an army surgeon and an ambulance to the
river to receive the bodys of Lieutenant
Chaie
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-10
Prussianism And
Peace Impossible
Especial to The Herald.)

SCHENECTADY, \. Y, June 10
sPrussianism and the idea of an enduring
peace can never be brought into harmony
and compromise i Impossible" said
Secretary Of State Robert Lansing in an
address to the students Of Union College
today. Lansing gave instanres a, Secre-
tarv of State 70 prove his contention.
Even intellectually equipped Ameri-
can, have but vague Idea of the atti-
tude which made PrusSianlSm possible" F"
he said. Even while Germany was prom
ising to suspend her submarine warfare
Ambassador Won Bernstorff was asking
when to instruct German commanders to
destroy their machinery. anticipating the
breaking Of these promises" IIe said
that the war must not he left to poSteritv
I'VE wiz meet di~appontments and tenn
porarv reverses but will push on until
Iit = won" he concluded
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-10
HOBBY ORGANIZATION Is FORMED
COUNTY GEORGE CALLS FRIENDS
P HOBBY TO ENLIST IN HIS CAMPAIGN FOR REELECTION
County.

To the Democrats Of Cameron County.
Texas
take thi. method OF notifying the dem
ocrat. ~ Cameron county, Texas. that
have been appointed Chairman ot Govern
or VIM. T. Iobby's Campaign IL Cameron
county. who j. "A candidate for the demo
cratic nomination for Governor, at the
coming July primaries. and. II the request
of the proper authorities, | have appointed
Precinct Chairmen for some OF The pre-
cincts In Cameron county, a. follows.
For San Benito precinct, l.. NJ Nalde-
tcrro.
For Harlingen precinct, III. J. Letter
ich
For Combs Wilson's School House pre-
cinct. II. w. Nelson.
For Lyford precinct, Dr. w. p. Webb.
For Ravmondvile precinct, NJ. H. Dry
er.
For Brownsville precinct, II. NJ West.
Other chairmen viii be named for the
other precincts a. soon a suitable per
So.,~ can be communicated WITH and the
appointments made.
The voter. Of the county. and the
i friends Of Governor Hobby, are invited
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-10

AN ATLANTIC PORT. June l0-Cap-
tain j. Mckenzie and sixteen members ot
the crew of the American ship Pinar de-
submarine Saturday, arrived today.
They were picked up at sea by Norwe-
gian vessel.
The survivors said that shortly after
their ship sunk they watched the sinking
~ Il schooner twelve miles away.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-10

and respectfully urged To call on the pre-
clnct chalrmen above named, and the 9th
err hereafter 10 be named and enroll their
names a. members of the Hobby clubs 70
be organized IN the several precfncts of
the county. The named chairmen have
received, and the others 10 be appointed.
will receive, forms for the organization of
Hobby clubs. which forms are in the ma
/ ture Of a pledge to be snbscrled by each
democratic voter who willing To pledge
himself 70 the support of Gov. Hobby, and
the execution of thi, pledge will consti-
tute him member Of the Hobby club for
hi> precinct
These forms, or pledges, will be found
with the precinct chairmen and viii be
properly circulated by them and their
Friends in the various voting precincts.
land all persons who are favorable ~ Gov.
Hobby. and are willing 10 vote and support
him IN this campagn, are urged and re-
quested 70 90 70 the precinct chairmen ap-
pointed. and enroll their names A. mem
bers of the club and a. supporters Of Gov.
Hobby.
The chairmen above metioned also have
routfuIaJ nn NOM.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-10
16 SURV|VERSMEX|CO SUB
FROM SUNKENBASE REPORT
SHIP REFUSED is UNF0UNDED

WASHINGTON. y. e.. June 10-A
survey of the Atlantic coast from the Mex
lean line 10 Halifax fails 70 locate any
submarine base on these shores. The re
port j. taken n q denial officially Of the
reports that strange signals were To Ne
seen mt night on remote sections Of the
coast. The department i still unwilling To
estimate the number Of submarines in
American waters.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-10
R. 6. v. NORMAL
SCHOOL BEGINS
YEARLY WORK
EIGHT YEARLY SUMMER NORMAL
SCHOOL OPENS FOR THE TERM
TO-DAY IN BROWNSVILLE
WILL Run 7 WEEKS
Is REVENUE BILL EXPERT

The eighth annual session Of the Rio
Grande Valley summer normal school
opened this morning ut the high school
bui ding with about fifty teachers in at
tendance. The schoo. was formally open
cd at nine o'clock with an Invocation by
the Reverend Angu, McNair, pastor Of
the First Presbyterian church. a musi-
cal program was furnished BY the Browns
vile Musical Club directed by Miss Anita
kowalskl
W. s. West, in behalf Of the Board Of
Education and the City of Brownsville
wa coined the teachers to the city. Rep
reScntative J. T. Canales. county super
intendent W. +. Jourdan. of Cameron
county. and County Superintendent J. :
Bum, of Hidalgo county also addressed
the assembly
This afternoon the routine business ~
the term was commenced. The normal be-
ing conducted by w. r. Jourdan, who
has tcadcred hi. services free Of charge.
The following teachers will serve for the
term:
W. i. Jourdan. conductor: A. O. Stroth-
err, San Benito- +. Il. Fore. Pharr- San
luan: Mss Mamie ATer Buck Mcrcede,
II. ID. Kennamcre, Highland: Mis- Anita
Howal~ki. Brownsville; Miss Virginia
Morris, Waco
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-10
Coordination OF
All Allied Resource

WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 10.-Plans
for polling the resources of the Allies into
one vast economic war machine, on which
American and Allied officials are working
viii soon he submitted to President VIII
son.
The proposal for pooling the resources
On the hands Of the Allies Is in charge Of
Chairman Baruch of the War Industries
Board. II contemplates virtually the
making of War Industries Board with
directors from the nations aligned against
Germany. II would link the flnacal needs
of the allies and eliminate manufacturing
Implications.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-10
CASUALTIES

WASHINGTON, ID. C.. June 10-The
casualty list today contains seventy -four
names, divided a. follows:
Killed in action, IL.
Died of wounds, 3.
Died Of arplane accident, |.
Died of disease |.
Died of accident and other causes, l.
Wounded severely, 46.
Wounded. degree undetermined, Z.
Private Clyde Mckinney of Morgan and
Private Crofford eagle of Horton, wound
ed severely, were the only Texans in the
list
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-10
JAPANESE MAY
ENTER RUSS.
TERRITORY.
IF DANGER
ARISES

LONDON, June 10.-Viscount Takaski
Kato. former japanese foreign minister. in
an interview says that while he Is person
ally against Intervention in Russia, if
actual danger threatened Japan would in
tervene whether the rest of the allies
agreed TO the action or not. If Japanese
troops were sent 10 Siberia they might
never come in contact with the Germans.
Thes money loss would be great, he said
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-10
FREIGHT RULES ADJUSTED.
(Ry Associated Press.I

WASHINGTON. ID. g.. June 10.-ThC
Interstate Commerce Commission has or
dered railroads operating in Texas, Ar
kansas and other western states To remove
the preiudcial rules rixing 10000 pound,
a. the minimum on grain products as com
pared with the 10000 ruling for inter.
state shipments.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-10
EPIDEMIC IN KRUPP WORKS.

LONDON. June To- Adispatch TO the
Tines from the Hague quotes neutral as
saving an epidemic of black smallpox is
raging among the Krupp workers al Es-
sen. Tn eoutbreak is attributed to under
feeding and to unsanitry conditions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-10
TO FIGHT TEACHER SHORTAGE.
nv Associated Press.l

DALLAS, Texas, June l0.-Plans to
combat the shortage of school teachers
were sought at conference of state super
intendcnt~ of Texas. Arkansas. Oklahoma
and New Merico, in session here today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-10
3 Cen 7 FARE
ON ALL LINES
is IN EFFECT

WASHINGTON, ID. G., June 10.-The
increase in railroad fares, ordered by the
railroad administration went into effect
at midnight Throughout the country all
ticsets bought today were for threee-
cent mile rate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-10
Want 5000
D0CT ORS BY
next MON TIL
(By Associated P"ess.l

CHICAGO. Ill.,. June l0.-Surgeon Gen
cra Gorgas today told the medical board
of the National Council Of Defense that
the army will need 5000 young physicians
by July |, and constantly increasing
number thereafter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-10
State Convention
IOfOemOCratS At Waco
(By Associated -resI.1

WACO, Texas, June 10.-Waco was Sc
lected for the democratic convention by
candidates whose yearly salary equal or
exceed $1,000 wer assessed 800 each.
Other state officers were assessed S75
each. Congrssmen were assessed $40
Waco gave $4,000 for the honor of enter
tanning the visitors.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-10
Rains Do Much Harm
TO N. Texas Crops
by Associated Press. }

DALLAS. Texas, June l0.-Thc three
lays rain ending last night did much dam
age to standing crops in this section. e.
peclally to the wheat and oats. High
winds accompanied the rains and farmers
believe il viii be impossible to save the en-
{ re crop.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-10
(Ev Assnclnted Press.1

DAWSON. r. T.. June 10-Nilihalmnr
StefanSon the Arctic explorer. has fully
recovered from the attack Of TYPHOID fe-
ver with which he was stricken at Her
>chel Island in April
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-10
MARINE LOSS
AT THE MARINE
TOTALED 474

WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 10.-Sev-
enty eight marines have been killed and
800 have been wounded since the corp, ar
rived in France, the marine headquarters
announces.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-10
Women May Serve As
Election Officers

AUSTIN, Texas, June 10.-Women can
serve a Judges. clerks and supervisor in
the coming primary, Assistant Attorney
General Keeling hold.