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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-28
PERSHING REPORTS

Washington, Oct. 28-fn his eem= muniqqe for Saturday General Rersh= ing notes 5S battles being fought by the first army north of Verdun enteF= ed that day upon it's second month and reports that in the first month Besides iRflictiag heavy losses 9pop the enemy in killed and wounded the Americans there captured 1,a8s pris. oners, over 15O guns, nearly 1,500 trepeh nortars and several thousand
 aaehiRe gHaS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-28
MRS SARAH FEE

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Fee was held from her home, 485 Railroad avenue, this morning and from Sa- cred Heart church at o'clock. Rev. Thomas Mooney celebrated the re- quiem, and the responses were by the church choir. The bearers were Thomas Blake, Clifford Keeley, Pat rick Sullivan, John Rowan, Robert Wheeler and Thomas Davitt. Inter~ lnent was in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-28
PATRICK J. ArGARRY,

The funeral of Patrick J. AfcGarry was held from the late home, Benson road, Fairfield, and from St. Thomas ehupeh, Fairfield, at o'clock, Rev. William Edake eelebPated the funeral mass, and Sohmidfs funeral mass was sung jby the church choir, The bear CTS were Patrick Gleason, John Nor gan, Thomas Pendergast William Gould, Thomas Cu1ley, George Jen- ningS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-28
BERTHA SPACE

Bertha Space, wife of Ray D. Space of 527 Fairfield avenue, died yester- day at the Bridgeport hospital. The funeral will be held from the funeral rooms of H. B. Bishop. Rev. John Brown will conduct the services, and interment will be in Park -cemetary.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-28
MICHAEL HIDDEN

Michael Red6en of 790 Railroad avenue, died last night at St. Vim cents hospital after Q two weeks illness with pneumonia. MT. Redden was employed as a foreman at the American Tube and Stamping Go. He is survived by his wife, father and mother in Ireland, and three broth CTS in the U. s. Army in France. Two other brothers live in Ireland and four sisters also live in that country.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-28
PATRICK MCANN.

The funeral of Patrick McCann was held this morning from the late home, 446 Grand street, and from St. Patrick's church, at g o'clock. Rev. John c. Lynch celebrated the requiem mass and the responses were by the church choir. The bearers were James Redmond, Martin Flynn, James Ryan, John Neary and John Rooney.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-28
COMPLETE WAR
 DEFICIENCY BILL

Washington, Oct. 2s-Congress to- day completed the s8,45O, 100000 war deficiency bill and sent 1t to the Presl- dent The Senate accepted without discussion a conference report pre- viously approved by the House.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-28
OBITUARY
CHARLES HART

Charles H. Hart died at his resi- dence 1273 Central avenue after a short illness with pneumonia. Fun eral arrangements will not bs com pleted until the arrival of his rela- lives from out of town.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-28
HOWCO Savings !!

Orange pekoe tea, our Golden Chop, at economy. Of heavy body and rich aromatic flavor, pungent and pleasing-a queen of the Pekoe family Usually 60c pound-ths week
 1tb-55c 5 lbs for $2.60 10 lbs for S5 And Howco Jewel coffee-a blend and roasting which appeals quickly and delightfully."- to folks who enjoy sugar end cream with their coffee,
 Usually 28c pound this week 1tb-25o Ibs-s120 10 lbs-S2 % Ibs-$5.50
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-28
CAROLINE STRICKFUs

The funeral of Caroline Strickfus was held from the late home 780 William street, anad from St. Charles church, at o'clock. Rev. P. J. Me Givney,~ celebrated the requiem mass and responses were by the church choir. The bearers were, August Lie berum, Simon Rock, James Kelly, James Burke, Joseph Hackett and Jeremiah Egan. Rev. P. J. McGivney read the committal service at the grave
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-28
As Spaaish IafIuenza.

IS an exaggerated form of GFlP, LAXATIVE BROM QUININE Tab lets should be taken in larger doses than is prescribed for ordinary Grip, A good plan is not to wait uRtil you are sick, but PRE4yEHSR IF by taking i.ANATtVE PROMO QEININE Tab lets in tiple.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-28
ERNEST D HESS.

Ernest E. Hess, of 2915 Main Main street, died at St. Vincents hospital, at the age of 45 years. MT. Hess was a salesman, born in Bohemia, but had resided in this country for many years. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery, New York.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-28
THOMAS J. KEfTF

The funeral of Thomas J. Kelly was held, this morning at 9:;15 from his late home sos William street and from St. Charles church at 9:45. Rev. J. B, Hussion celebrated the requiem mass and inteTnent was in St, Mi chaePs cemetery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-28
IN PROBATE COURT.

An inventory of the estate of Ste Phen Ennis, who died in this eity at a recent date, shows that deeeased left an estate valued at s4,105.89. Patrick Kane is the adninistratar.
 The same procedure ia the estate of PatFiek H. Flynn showed that the deceased left appreamately ss,OoO.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-28
STATE OF CONNECTIGUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss. PROBATE COURT.

October 28, 1918 Estate of FraReisyFk Szerypiensky, late of the town of Bridgeport, in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeport, hath limited, ad al- lowed six months from the date here or, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement, Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will be dea5arred 8 recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 MARGIELG BIERB0CKI, Administrator, L5F7 Gregory StreeA asn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-28
WANTED

Matron and earetaker for small hos pital. Man and wife preferred Per manent position. Apply
 DEPARTNfENT OF HEALTH Room 21O, First Bridgeport Nat. Bank G2S us
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-28
INFLUENZA RECORD.

The following table is the com plete record Of the course of the influenza epidemic in this city. The number of new cases are shown by days since the first cases were reported on September 20, and. the deaths that have occurred arc shown weekly,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-28
IRENE ANDERSON.

The funeral of Irene Anderson was Methodist church at 2:30. Inter ment was in Mountain Grove ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-28

WA ANTED-Gir1 to wait on tea coun- ter. Inquire Van Dyks, 9S6 Main St, a.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-28
FRED H. BANFILb

Fred H. BanfiH died at his home, 756 Hausatanic avenue this morning after short illness.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-28

FOR SALE-Stove repairs for any make stove or range. Bring nam a, number and makers name: Daniel P. Keane, Auctieneer, 1SS9 Main St, Barnum 4952-2. G2S as"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-28

WANTED-Man for4butter counter
 Inquire Van Dyks, 9S6 Main St. as
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-28

ApYEREIsN IN: THE EasaRs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-28

Forecast:-Unsettled probably rain tonight and Tuesday. Cooler Tuesday
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TODAY'S WANTS

FAMILY
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-08
COVER THE RHINE" IS GONE

The famous Over tho Rhine" district
of Cincinnati has disappeared. The Gin
cinnati Chamber OF Commerce thinks the
fact is so much "f an Improvement that
Il has sent out 4 circular notice. The
over the Rhine territory OF Cincinnati
had the old canal for its southern and
western boundary. II was largely In
haD.ted by Germans during the years
when German friEhtfuincss and terror
were not dreamed OF. Many good ctti-
zens gathered in tho district To observe
many Of the customs which they had
acquired in their native country. Grad
uauy. with the passing Of the older Ger
man citizenship this section had begun
to lose its distinctive character. The
canal itself h;.., been wiped out and
transformed into n handsome boulevard.
but the war has done more than any
thing else to d. stroy cfncinuati's Over
tho Rhine"
Patriotic American citizens Of German
descent have been outraged by the
cruelty and horror practiced BY the war
lords Of the old country as much as any
/ other Americans. Hurt as they are. they
4, can no longer be proud that their names
are German or that their families are OF
German origin. They seek. naturally. to
eliminate the characteristics which
stamp them "a OF German descent and
to accentuate those things which make
t1or American nationalism. Therefore,
{, the over the Rhine" territory has
ceased 10 have an attraction for many
OF those who formerly enjoyed it most.
! Perhaps the most splendid thing about
| Americas share in this war has hee'l
Ethe unaninity and enthusiasm with
! which men Of all classes and racial de-
scent have rallied to the support Of the
| government. It is no secret that the
loyalty Of the German-Americans has
been a serious blow to the Prussian auto
lcracy. With little understanding OF the
sturdy character and sterling qualities
OF tho Gernan-Anerican citizenship OF
the United States. the German war-lords
{ nurxed the deluston that in the hour OF
peril they would prove false to their own
country and loyal to Germany. They
haye been put to the test and. almost to
j n MN. they have borne the test splen-
did1y. No class OF citizens to-day are
bearing their patriotic burdens more
cheertully and making sacrifices more
willingly than the American men and
women OF German name and German an
cestry. The war has wrdcd them into
the body Of American ritizenship. and
lover the Rhine" districts. and customs.
and societies. which sought 10 separate
them from the body Of American life
have very properly disappeared.
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RIPPING RHYMS
Bv WALT MASON.
The GtverS.

Tn proud Of all my fellowmen: they
dig and dig and dig again. to help
each worthy cause: they are o credit to
the race: they shell out coin with
princcly grace. like Col. Santa Claus.
One drive comes on anothcr's heels.
and we are asked for many wheels,
that VIC may squelch the Hun: and men
who haven't much to spare, whose
shelves are. peradvcnturc. bare. keep
digging up the mon. We have to cut
out this or that. 4 car, picnic. or q haL,
that We may buy a stamp: VIC have to
make the kind of noise one makes whom
helping out the boys in far-off field
, and camp. The man who earns his
meagre pay by toll So hard il neEtN him
gray. will split his little pile: III. w,.-
man who goes out to scrub. or works
around 4 stram!uE tub. chips in. with
beaminS smile. l know a man who
wrought for years like Adams ynk" of
snrrcI steers. that he might own his own
shack: Mt last. the final payment made.
he wept some Joyous tears and laid the
! burden from his hack. And then upon
his mind it dawned that every man
should buy bond. and in our strus-
giles share: and go he sought tho loan
graft men. and put the mortgage on
again. and laughed to see 1t there. Tho
proper spirit ia abrond; no loyal man
will hide his wad. while there's a Hun
about: we do not contemplate a strike:
the more we give the moro We like this
thing Of shellingt out.
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TIE REPUBLICAN. NOMINEES

The Republican party in Ohio county
presents county ticket that deservedir
commends Itself TO the voters
First and foremost. in Hon. Jesse y.
Bloch. candidate for the state senate.
the party has a nominee who combines
all tho essentials Of a worthy public ser
want. He is capable: ne Is honest: he is
industrious. and palnstaken. More than
this. Mr.. Bloch has a splendid record as
q business man Of large interests an
eroployer whose industry has been con-
Quoted along model lines. and public
spirited citizen who is always willing
and anxious to DO his part ia all public
movements.
In its candidate for county commits
sioner. D. q. Dean. the party presents a
workinsman Of high character. a man
we'll known to the voters Of Ohio county.
and commanding their confidence and re-
Spect-
The Republican Legislative candidates.
Il may be fairly said. are high class rep
rcsentative citizens. without injustice
to their Democratic competitors. it may
be asserted that In point OF character
and ability. they are the equal OF their
opponents. and In public experience their
sureriors. Both Captain Otto and Hon.
Harry Weiss have served three terms in
the house Of delegates. and both have
rnade splendid records in that body. Re-
elected. a. The Intelligencer believes
they will be. they will be- among the
most innoential and valuable members
Of The house. Hon 81. c. Richards has
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-08
WEDDING. OUT THE
ST,ACKERS

A very Just complaint Is being made
that tho large numbers OF men or
-tdr1ft ago who should be doing duty
ScVer tho sea. instead. are being detained
Din the ordnance department and other
sdepartnaents at Washington. engaged IN
clerical work There are enough men
lover and under the draft ages and
tAnouxh women in the United States TO do
tall the.clerrai work that the govern
tnaeut needs doDe-
I The war department had undertaken
: DO rid tho ordnance bureau OF the desk
Acrnxmcnts~ who have been clingtnS to
ethat particular branch Of the serv1ca- A
f1ccene announcement says:
:, Men physically and otherwise at for
= general military service arc no longer
TO b enlisted or tnducted into military
kservtce for duty with the ordnance de-
apartment in Washington or at ordnance
edepots and contract plants in the United
Estates. Exception IS made in the case Of
Aorser1als and proving grounds
Men Of this class already In the ser
lvtce and on duty In Washington. or at
ordnance depots and contract plants In
ithe United States. excepting arsenals
and proving grounds. arc to be released
al soon as possible for active held duty
i'm the ordnance department"
!. This is. of course. the only sensible
thing and. in fact. the induction OF
healthy men into these clerical positions
ought never to have been permitted.
:. The Intelligencer and. perhaps others
know a good number Of men Of draft age
:, and Of apparently sound health who nave
: found refuge in these clerical positions.
They cannot be weeded out TOO soon
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had extended public experience; he has
wide acquaintance throughout the state.
and will take prominent position: in the
house Mr.. Williams is a lawyer 4
farmtl and business man. and in all
activities has been highly successful.
lie is an educated. practical man Of at
fairs. and while he has never held oi.tc"
is splendidly equipped for public service.
The lntelligsncer believes there is no
good reason why any OF the gentlemen
above named should fail to receive the
support Of every loyal Republican,
Membership in a party does not n"ccs-
sarily imply support OF all party cam
didatcs: no party can properly call on its
members to smother their judgments ana
silence their conscience as to moral dues-
tons Party membership does. however.
supply consistent support Of party noni-
necs. when they are worthy and capable:
and every nominee in the local primary
Tuesday amply measures up to that test.
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WHICH IS WHICH?

AT this late hour it looks like it might
require the official count to tell whether
Mr.. Chiffon has been made the victim OF
the bounding ambition and corrupt boss
ism Of Col. Watson. or whether Col. wat
son has fallen before the treacherE
tricknry and dangerous radicalism of Mr.
Chiffon. We know thai both OF these
aspirants for tho Democratic nomination
to the United States senate arc utterlE
unfit and not entitled to the considcra'
ton OF reputable citizens. because, II
from no other source. they have told US
so themselves. II to their lurid testi'
monr concerning each other one would %
able to add the evidence Of Col. John T
Mc4Iraw. the case would undoubtedly ot
conclusive.
Meanwhile We arc holding our breath
to learn which OF these modern HanS
have trium phnd over the other and whicf
Il will he the duty OF all good citizens
to Join in driving across the Marine II
November.
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THE GERMAN IDEAL

IF you would achieve greatness make
your approaches TO crime boldly"
BE not ashamed to make treaties. and
be the only one to profit by them
These are two choice excerpts from
the letters Of advice left by Frederick
tho Great TO his nephew and successor
upon tho throne Of Prussia. They throw
lurid light upon the ethics Of the
Prussia autocracy and the principles the
FIIoherzollerns have followed in building
up their military power and in extending
their territory. Bismarck. himself. tho
great protagonist of Prussian dcspotErn.
says in his Memoirs:
Tho tradition Of the HohenZollern
family Is 70 add to its power. No Ho-
herzollern prince since tho Great Elec-
tor has failed to add to the territory
which his father left him"
For ave hundred years tho , Hohen-
zollerns have been the great warriors
and great robbers OF all Europe. by
their intrigue and deceit. cumming treach-
cry and ruthless cruelty they have
formed. from the small province OF
Brandenburg. an imperial domain second
to none IN Europe, and have aspired to
spread its domination over the entire
civilized world. For five hundred years
their aim has been to add territory to
territory. power to power. 10 grab
village here and a mountain yonder.
Their only rule Of action has been TO
take and to hold their only ideal the
ruthless exploitation OF their own power
through the loss and suffering Of their
nelGhbors. Sooner or later the world
had to come face to face with this hide
Gus monstrosity. Humanity had either
10 surrender TO It or fight 1t. Free
peoples could only choose to fight. and
because they are fighting. not for terri
tory and not for self ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
but for eternal principles. they will not
quit fighting without making tremendous
sacrifices
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PORT REVENUES

Imports for the fiscal year. 1913 total
value s2.s46.o 100000; customs revenues
s1Ts.s9S.000; average rate Of duty on all
imports, per cent. Does that satisfy
you, Mr.. Free Trader? Compare it with
tho fiscal year 1913. the last year Of pro-
lection. when S1.S13.000. 900 worth of i'm
ports paid s3lS.ooo.Ooo into our federal
treasury. Or to put it another way:
Under system which built up American
industries to a capacity which enabled
them to withstand the first shock OF
colossal war demands. We imported
sl.133.000. 900 less goods In 1913 than
we did in 1918. and realized S1SS.ooo.ooO
more customs revenue in the former than
in the latter year. With Republican
rates Of duty on future imports. plus
higher rates on luGuries imported, we
might reasonably expect about one BILL
lion dollars Of revenue from our ports
which would pay the interest on several
Liberty loans. The Republicans adVo-
cate that 1t would also render US pre-
pared for the trade driV" Of the future
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May Strike Combined
Land and Sea Blow
Against the British

| PARIS. Aug. Field Marshal Won
! IIinIcnhurg and General Ludcndnrff. m
order Ia maintain their prestige ana
/ stimulate tn" depressed morale NJ
home. usually we'll informed Observers
here insist. intend Ia strike a nlnw
against the british front in conjunction
with the German fleet. An order issucu
hv the new CHIEF nf the German al
mirnliy staff. Admiral Schctcr. is SAID
. To express the wish "f IN" 1lrct TT NJ
tack the British naval forces.
Meanwhile the lull in the Rheims
SoiSsnnS front continues.
The Germans. il IS believed here arc
mItIing their heavy artillery In place
and digging themselves in with the IN
trriion Of defending the positions De-
tween the Nesl" and tho Aisne as long
as possible.
The alirS have only light forces norm
Of the NrSlG and are obliged 10 await
their heavy guns before pressing inc
offensive. if IN" allied commanders
Judge il nppurtunr To push home an at
. tack ON that sector.
Martin Hutin. in the Echo a." IariS.
SAYS thor" is no hurry. and declares
tho allies have proof that the Germans
ar" suffering seriously from the lack
If nrfrctivrS. Some observers believe
that tho Germans are rr-grnuping their
divisions in preparation for a broad &C.
f"nsivc rather than an carly offensive
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By JOSEPH W. GR1GG
(Sta1 Correspondent Of The 1nteligencei
and Kew York World, ohciauy
Accredited to British ARMY

ana ne" xOEA " O4AAi
Accredited to British ARMY
/ Copyright. 1918 by Tho Press Pub. Coz
! (Thc New York World)
(Spccinl Cable Dispatchl
LONDON. Aug. a.-(British Front
! Aug ga comh-C3lt on m unprrcco"hl-
ed scale is taking place in Tcrmahy u
secure every man possible Tor me trout
indicating that the German high COM
mand is striving 10 offset the er'+'t
! strength Of the ever growing American
army. II only further confirms my u'S-
: Patch carly this week that by September
: The. enemy would probably expect To nav
a. large number Of his tS-yrar-oid class
| lit TO be thrown into battle. for his prls-
oncrs have stated that by then me
! American must DO taken very seriously
| Recent battles. however, have, accord
ing 10 my View, somewhat advanced lhal
| date. According to an official d"c"men'
| il was decided in May Ia begin drastic
| comb-out to extend through Juno July
and August.
To Use Cripples.
! Cripplcs discharged from the aF'tS
! and foreigners were to make S""H inc
shortage OF men withdrawn from inc
| factories. doing a decreasing amount
of war work. This document coh-
, Guided with tho statement that n"'H
day and night shifts in factories
would be subjected to surpris" VISITS
by tho war department. Action IL
to be taken against th"S" Hrms Ec'ue
! tant to release the needed men.
; It is daily being vcr'n'd by Pr.Son
ers that the enemy opposite the hr'-
| ish front is suffering heavily losses
! from the accuracy and range on INC
! British guntlrc, as we'll Hs inc VI
/ ,cnSifed bombing and the use Oh
, ras. Raids are being carried out OIL
! the enemy to such an extent mat no
frequently witrdraws his troops from
advanced positions at night 70 saw
men.
/ Proof Of Foes Depression
At no time in many months n'H
there been more conclusive evidence
; than during the past week on inc
British front that very great Hcpres-
sion exists in the "ncmTS r'tihS'
Enemy prisoners and captured dccu-
nocnts show this. These pVlS"nc'"
! have come from numerous parts Oh
IN, line, and not only from thoSr
places which the British artillery mas
made real hell for such long tme.
primarily this Is the effect OF the
/ course taken by tho battl" on inc
scissors Champagne front. when
shows clearly that it ie no longer pos
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me from the reserves Of Crown Prince

one from the reserves Of Crown Prince
Rupprecht, OF Bavaria.
Earlier this morning American par
ties waded the Feslc west Of Fismcs
where 1t flows at a good pace. They
were under machine gun fire from the
lower slopes along the river and artil-
lery fire from the heights more to the
rear. From the north side the AMERICANS
pushed on while their artillery
shelled the German positions intently.
East Of Fismes American mounted pat
rolls crossed the river today. A;E;<S
AT tho taking Of Fismes 1axtee6Ax