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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-06-03
OFFENSIVE MOVE
IS PLANNED BY
ALLIED FORCES

Paris, June 3-An allied offensive
maneuver is predicted by LIE Matln
and the Petit Partisan. They express
the conviction that Gen. Foch and
Gen. Petain, who proved themselves
good offensive men in subordinate
command, will display the same
qualities in the supreme commands
of the Allied and the French armies.
All the newspapers, according to
Havas agency review, believe that the
equilibrium seems to have been re-
established on all points of the front
and that the fluctuations are becom-
ing less in extent
The German assaults are still furi-
Gus and violent, while the. French re-
sistance is fierce and energetic with
numerous strong counter attacks.
Sunday the French held the enemy
in check and even forced him to with
draw from some points.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-06-03
Writing Paper
OK D y Read G.
LsfeDIshfo 1857

made safe for democracy and that the
allied countries will conquer. He
spoke in fluent English although in
contact with English speaking peo-
pies only few months.
THE Jewish people are fighting for
their existence in this war. This war
means more to them than our Chris
tian friends realize" declared Rabbi
William Wittenstein of this city. The
proclamation of the English govern
ment promising to give Palestine to
the Jewish people after the war is an
added reason why SO many Jewish
young men have volunteered in the
service and have been mentioned by
the government for their valor in
battle" concluded the Rabbi.
The melting was opened by Attor-
ney Charles H Shapiro of this city,
first vice president of the Independent
Order B'nai Birth, under whose
auspices with the cooperation of the
Council of Jewish Women and Farm
ers' organizations, the gathering was
held. Gabriel Davidson, manager Of
the Jewish Agricultural and Indus
trial Aid Society, and president of
the Manhattan Washington lodge of
New York city,. Joseph W. Pincus,
editor of the Jewish Farmer, and Eli
Greenblatt, president of the Fedora
ton of the Jewish Farmers of
America, delivered very interesting
actresses. Hon. Joseph H. Ullman of
New Haven, who was unable to be
present, wired his congratulations
and wishes that the meetings be sue
cessful for Americanism and Juda-
ism.
A chorus of the children of Jewish
farmers from Stepney, under the di-
rection of Miss Litchf1eld. their
teacher and assisted by the members
of the Bridgeport Section Council of
Jewish Women rendered number of
patriotic selections.
It is expected that another gather
ing will be held at Colchester on July
4th, at which many notable speakers
will be present, and a large service
flag is to be dedicated on that occa-
sion in honor of the Jewish farmer
boys in the service.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-06-03
PUBLIC TFIEGRAPHS

THE SITUATION should take the telegraph lines into the
hands of the government, that will happen which has
long been the next thing to do.
The United States has been during many years the only
considerable nation which permitted its elegraph to remain in
private control AS far back the Civil Lincoln in re-
peated messages attempted to have congress take the lines
over When Grant president he urged similar action
Nearly every postmaster general since the Civil War has
continued the policy of Grant, and operation and
ownership of telegraph has been repeatedly recommended
Postmaster General Hitchcock made such recommendation
while Roosevelt president Postmaster General Bureson
made it again.
The reasons in favor of ownership are
GUS The telegraph is essential
and natural part of the postal service What is te of
eegraphs is true of telephones which would undoubtedl1
nave been recommended for public operation by Lincoln and
Grant, had the telephone existed in their day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-06-03
De D y Read CO
EsssbjTsheo 1851
TEXTILE MILLS
ARE SHUT DOWN

New Bedford, Mass, June 3-The
textile mills of this city, employing
$4,000 operatives, were shut down to-
day in consequence of general strike
called by the textile council last night.
One third of the operatives have been
engaged on government contracts.
The textile council, originally
sought a Is per cent. advance in
wages for the operatives, as opposed
to the employers offer of 12h per
cent. last week, modified its demand
to 20 per cent. The manufacturerS
then agreed to a Is per cent increase,
which the council rejected and voted
to strike. -
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-06-03
RESTRICTED SARTORIAL ART

w TTH OCCURRING summer our esteemed contemporary
Wv The Telegram renews its interest and own in
the clearly art of bathing In recurring pictures
vored with the latest facts in bathing suits for women or
least with pictures of what This is nice useful
But there men, in bathing SUITS and are there no
ladies who continue to wear stockings?
One hopes that the taste of contemporary become
universal it be that Long Island Sound At This
time of year. is entirely inhabited by young ladies with alb
brevated skirts and shortened modesy And why so many
picture bathing suits; do ladies nothing else?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-06-03
SETTLE ALBANY
TROLLEY STRIKE

Albany, June 3-The strike OF
United Traction Co. employees, which
tied up street railway service in Al
bany, Troy, Watervliet, Green Island,
Cohoes and Rensselaer, over Sunday,
was settled early today. Cars began
running in time to convey people to
their work.
The employees, who demanded an
increase of nine cents an hour, won a
part victory. They were granted an
increase of 6h cents an hour, with
possible subsequent increase to be de-
ternined by a board of arbitrators.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-06-03
REVENUE AGENTS
REPORT FRAUD

Washington. June S-Criminal
fraud and evasion in tax returns Of a
number of corporations and big bus
mess concerns has been reported by
revenue agents and grand jury inves-i
LEGATIONS are now under way or about
to start in New England, New York
and several western communists
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-06-03
IMPROVED TROLLEY SERVICE

It is confidently expected that the
settlement of the wage controversy
between the Connecticut Company
and It's employees having been brought
vbout there will be an improvement
IN tho trolley service. The new
schedule is thought TO be liberal and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-06-03
BRIDGEPORT HEROES
LREADY BRIDGEPORT has her list of the

LREADY BRIDGEPORT has her list Of the super brave
"a Sergeant Paashak is credited in the with the
capture of lieutenant corporal sergeant and two prvate
at Cantgny Bridgeport thousandth part of the
States thouandth part of the American forces Bridgeport
will have to her credit housandh part Of the exploits
of the Perhaps War gave opportunity
vao for deeds of desperate daring for bravery calm
ed and successful In such opportunity this war excels ali
others,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-06-03
GRACE LUSK

DOESN'T much matter whether Grace Iusk is confined in
an insane asylum in prison. if kept in strict
ouranc The important thing in her keep her ont
ne world and deprive her of opportunity murder This
was case in which of light morals killed tbe inno
cent wife whom she had already wronged This was no case
OF the unwrten law Miss Lusk piled wicked action unon
another and reaps the consequences If sane her
fnement is just if she is insane her imprisonment is
sary.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-06-03
DEVENS DIVISION
OF PICKED TROOPS

Aver, Mass, June 3-The Seventy
sixth Division of the National Army
is to be made up of picked troops. It
was announced at Camp Devens yes
terday that beginning tomorrow the
wedding out of all men who have the
slightest physical ailment will be
started. Those disqualified will be
transferred to the depot brigade and
will be replaced by men from that
organization found physically per-
feet.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-06-03

that it will attract men to work for
the company. Supt Goodwin stated
that the men would be assured of fair
treatment from the company and sat
isfactory working conditions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-06-03
Is it Pumps or Oxfords 2

Both models are here in large assortment await
ing your selection The style and workmanship is of
the best
The Pumps are fashioned in several styles, gray
suede quite dressy for afternoon at $500
Pumps for street wear Of dull or patent kid, also
fine soft kid which very piable prices range from
$3.50 up to $500
Oxfords in gray kid or several shades Of tan, also
white canvas, $500 to $500
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-06-03

TOMATO, LETTUCE AND
CABBAGE PLANTS.
JOHN RECK 6 SON.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-06-03
The Americans Greed

Engraved heavy handsome card, gold border
ed and embossed with the national emblem in gold and
the national colors, this card will be inspiration if
placed desk table, shelf 1t is the officially author
ed version and in folder ready for mailing. Is cts.
1 believe United States Of America
people, by people, people;
just the
n a republic; many
inseparab1e;
principles of freedom equality justice
for which American patriots sacrificed their
I therefore believe it is duty country
o support Constitution; o
and o
Writing Paper
lie Roux with lined envelopes, an attractive nov
city. Effects in rose, green, lavender, blue brown,
so cts
Stationery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-06-03
Large Convenient HANDBAGS

These are large enough for ''going away over
Sunday or several days. They are of black enameled
carriage cloth, measuring Is inches, Of cut and
size to hold good deal.
S3.50look at them
Leather Section,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-06-03
Mems Underwear
All styles for summer days

All styles for summer days
Union Suits, "Yale' and Garter makes, in white
and ecru finely made, Sl.5O and SzOO
RvD Union Suits popular model, S115
Shirts and Drawers, 60 cts each
Athletic Union Suits of finely woven nainsook $lOO
Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers short sleeves and
ankle length, special price, 70 cts eacn
Neckwear
A new assortment just arrived, Indestructo Pop
lin Ties. that are pinproof and wrinkleless, in en-
hroidered effects. The colors plain but with fancy
effects in self color, 5O Gus edcn
floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-06-03
A New Atlas

Of all the countries of the world in their present
condition Especial war maps, illustrations of air
planes cruisers, submarines destroyers and chasers
tanks and tractor engines. Also geographical infor-
nation Of great interest. Brief synopsis of the
Wars of the United States the Panama Canal Census
with populations Of all cities.
Price $3.50
A limited number.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-06-03

Times Want Ads. One Cent a word
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-06-03

If you are in doubt-put
on your Black Taffeta. There
is a first rate offering now
and please examine the quail
ity. As a serviceable war
time material taffeta is in
the lead. This special is
thirty-six inches wide and
was made to sell at $1.75.
On sale at $l.33a yard
Third floor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-09
GRAIN AND
PROVISION REVIEW

Chicago. Feb. .9-Material upturns
in the value of grain have been
brought about this week largely
through the sinking Of the Tuscania
and by the scantiness of immediate
supplies. Compared with a week ago,
corn this morning was n to &c up
and oats to 1asc higher. Provisions
were almost exactly unchanged.
Even before the sinking Of the Tus-
cania the breakdown Of bearlsh con-
fidence in regard to likelihood Of peace
had formed a noticeable factor In the
corn trade. Dealers who had looked
for big results from German economic
and political troubles were compelled
to admit that optimism had been mis-
leading and there was no disposition
in any quarter to oppose the view that
the loss of American soldiers on the
Tuscania would beyond doubt tend to
prolong the war. Under such circum-
stances and With actual new arrivals
Of corn here the smallest in a long
time, prices had decided upward
slant, but yesterday the bulls were
sharply checked by new priority or
der giving grain the right OF way
over most other freight west of Chi
cago.
Unusual scantiness of offerings did
good deal to render the hosting vi
the oats market feasible.
Enlarged receipts Of hogs wiped out
temporary advances in provisions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-09

fact. the greater share OF his life was
submerged in defeats. His opportn-
nifty did not come until the close of
his career and in the few years OF
the Civil war. he wrote his name high
est in American history.
DR.. Cahman held his audience SPELL
bound with this tale for nearly two
hours. He possesses ar eloqlence al!
his own and speaking with great ra-
pidity, compels the constant attention
OF an audience hanging on his every
word. He intersperses his lectures.
however. with sparkling bits OF hu-
NOR which relieve the strain of rap:
attention to the heavier portion of the
speech. AS pastor Of the Second Con-
gregational church Of New York City.
DR.. Cadman has won renown nation
wide and is recognized as one of the
leading divines OF the day. His lee
tire constituted one of the numbers
or the Augustana lyceum course.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-09
GIRLS ARE CHOSEN
TO SPEAK AT MEET

In the preliminary girls declama-
tion contest held last night at the
Rock Island high school six girls were
chosen to represent the school in the
tri-city defamation contest, which is
to be held Monday.
Anna Marie VanDuzer was selected
to represent Rock Island in the Big
Eight defamation contest. to be held
in Rock Island in the near future.
Miss VanDuzer represented Rock Is
land last year and placed third. She
is determined that she will place high
er this year than last. The girls who
were chosen to represent Rock Island
Monday in the defamation contest
are: Anna Marie VanDuzer, Nellie FL
we'll, Dorothy Eberhard, Helen Moore,
Frances Medel and Charlotte Huesing.
The tri-city contest will be held in
the Rock Island high schuol at 3
o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-09
ALEDO AT A GLANCE
Daily Doinss IN Mercer County's Busy Capital

city and then must be purchased with
an equal amount Of cereals. Country
families may purchase two sacks OF
-four. but 1t must be on the $3.50 basis.
A retail merchant must not buy over
70 per cent OF the amount OF sugar
which he bought the year before.
The above rules must be strictly
adhered to as any violations will be
reported Immediately to the federal
authorities and action begun at once in
the prosecution Of the 'offense.
Personal Mention.
Charles Lewis returned to his home
in Galesburg Friday after Z few days
visit here at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
e. e. Cabeen.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. g. Bridgford went
to Woodruff Friday to spend the day
with her sisters, Misses Sophie and
Sallie Taylor, and brother, Dr.. E. Tay-
lor.
Mrs. T. c. Hainline OF Seaton left
Friday after few days visit here with
her daughter, Mrs. ]. E. Berg. She
went to Rock Island to visit at the
home Of her son and wife, Dr.. and Mrs
e. L. Hainline.
l. D. Eakman was in Rock Island
Friday.
Father E. J. WEIGH was in Sher-
rard, ILL.,. Friday.
DR.. G. H. Moore was in Matherville
Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-09
AUGUSTANA AUDIENCE HEARS ELOQUENT
TRIBUTE TO LINCOLN, LAUDED GREATEST
AMERICAN BY PASTOR OF GOTHAM CHURCH

Declaring him to be the greatest OF
Americans. Dr. S. Parkes Cadman last
night at .Augustana college paid
powerful tribute to Abraham Lincoln
as the giant figure that dominated the
Nineteenth century in American his
tory.
Comparison with other great man,
not to depreciate their holiness and
in no. spirit Of disrespect, In fact car
rying his comparisons only so far as
was necessary to show Lincoln's to be
the master mind, he established in
the minds OF his audience a deep rev.
erence for the great deliverer as we'll
as a feeling OF love for the men HIM
SELF
DR.. Cadman opened his speech with
joint praise OF the names OF Wash
ington and Lincoln. linked together
forever in the memories Of the Amer
lean people" Washington's name. he
declared was deathless. At the same
time, however, he showed the shallow
ness and buffoonery Of the Eighteenth
century as compared with the Nine
teenth and its consequent effect on
the men Of its day. Washington. he
declared, while one of the greatest
men OF this period of history, still
could not entirely escape its effect or
his character and to his death re-
manned rock-bound conservative.
who seldom moved, but when he did,
moved the earth with him.
Coming to the Nineteenth century,
DR.. Cadman portrayed with a master
hand the political situation In the
United States and showed how much
bigger on the whole the issues OF ma
tional life were than the men who
were struggling with them. Ha
showed the different men Of the CEN
fury in their true light and while
paying glowing compliment to the
most Of them, did not hesitate to re-
veal their, shortcomings and their lack
of foresight. Lincoln. he showed. was
the one man who lowered above the
rest, who could see the situation in
it's true light and in this light, issued
his remarkable pronunciamento that
"the union can not exist half slave
and half free"
DR.. Cadman touched tellingly on the
human side of Lincoln's life, portray
ing his hardships and handicaps and
extolling the indomnitable spirit that
rose above them. Lincoln. he de.
clared. was past SO before he emerged
from obscurity into his proper sphere
He struggled until past 70 with the
bare necessities OF life.
Thus, according to the speaker, Il
happened that what the great presi-
dent had to do, he had % accomplish
in four years and few weeks OF
in four years. Unlike Washington and
even the lesser men OF his day, he did
not have the advantage OF time. He saw
lesser men pass him In the race. In
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-09
LOCAL CHAPTER is
HELPING SOLDIERS
DETAINED IN CITY

Rock Islands chapter Of the Red
Cross has a new place to which to
send supplies. 1t is right here in
Rock Island.
A few days ago a call came from
st. Anthony's hospital for a dozen
pairs of pajamas for the soldiers who
are confied there. The garments
were needed at once and badly. A big
shipment OF pajamas had just been
made by the chapter and had cleared
the shelves. Not pajama was in the
place. Officials of the workroom call
ed on the women Of the Edgewood
Baptist church to turn the garments
out Within IL hours the pajamas
were made and delivered to the hos
pital.
1t is also intention of the local chap
ter to keep the soldiers In the emerg-
encX hospital on the Rock Island ar
senaf supplied with all Of the neces-
sary garments. Immediate steps will
he taken to take care Of the arsenal
hospital cases and to see that none
of the boys are neglected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-09
GENERAL SIBLEY IS
ILL AT CAMP GRANT

Rockford, ILL.,, Feb. 9.-Brigadier
General Frederick w. Sibley, gallant
Indian fighter, is at the base hospital
at Camp Grant, seriously i'll of pernic-
ious anaemia. General Sibley was re-
tired from active service year ago.
He was graduated from West Point in
1874, and as young lieutenant saw
desperate fighting when his regiment
went to the relief OF Major Reno and
the surviving remnant of Clusters band
in, the Little Big Horn in 1876. He had
much to do with the suppression Of
the Ladarone bands in the Philip
pines. For four years from 1903 Cen
eral Sibley was con1mandant Of cadets
at West Point.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-09
GEORGE STEPHENS
Will Get DECREE
Judge Church Indicates He WIN Grsat
Marriage Annulment After
Hearing Today.
-FOUR WITNESSES ARE HEARD
Son Moline Manufacturer First Meets
Girl When She Is Member
Musical Comedy Show.

Judge W. T. Church this morning
in circuit court indicated that he
would sign the decree aunulling the
marriage Of George Bayne Stephens.
son of C. r. Stephens. wealthy Moline
manufacturer, and Rosamond Eliza
beth Stephens, hts chorus girl wife.
The testimony of four witnesses was
heard.
Preceding the calling OF the wit
nesses, statements were made to the
court of the position OF each OF the
parties, and through these it appeared
that Rosamond Elizabeth Stephens
was to be paid $4,000, and that she
had been given 500 month for her
support since the bill for annullment
was filed.
The suit was brought In the name
of c. r. Stephens as father of George
Bayne Stephens, minor. 1t appeared
in the evidence that the latter Will
not be q years Of age until March
II, 1918, and he testified that Mrs.
Stephens told. him she was Is years
Of age.
According to George Bayne Ste
phens' testimony, they were married
in Clinton, Iowa, June %. 1917, and
that Immediately after that his wife
suggested that the elopement would
/ not meet the approval OF his parents
and suggested that they consult his
parents, then have another ceremony.
| This plan was carried out and the
second marriage took place In Moline
June q, 1917.
Learns Wife's Misconduct
He said that until after their mar
| rage he had believed in her chastity
and learned otherwise only after her
confession to him. Upon being in
formed that she was expected to give
birth to a child about Dec. l he told
her "he was through" The couple
were in Nevada in September, and be
was called back home by the illness
of his mother, and he said that when
he was in Moline he told her he was
through.
Mrs. Gertrude B. Sheldon Of this
city testified that she saw the defend
ant in a hospital I'M Chicago and saw
the child. which Mrs. Stephens admit
ted to be hers. Mrs. Sheldon said
that Mrs. Stephens said she thought
1t was prematurely born, but that il
was a mature child The child was
born Nov. %. The other witnesses
we're Mr.. and Mrs. c. R. Stephens and
the young husband.
Mr.. Stephens was represented by
John d. Black, from the Office of Win
ston, Strawn & Shaw of Chicago and
! C.-E. Dietz Of Moline. Wilson l.
Kline, who had been appointed guard
ian ad Item for Mrs. Stephens, q
minor, appeared in her behalf and
made some cross examination of the
witnesses.
Thus ends a romance which wa:
started when Stephens was attending
school in the east. When he first me
; the girl she was a member Of ths
chorus OF musical comedy company
All the news all the time-Th'
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-09
CARTER LOSES HIS LAST
STAND TO SAVE HIMSELF
FROM PENALTY OF DEATH

hours Of 6 a. m. and p. m. next Fri
day. the exact hour not having been
determined. Sheriff Richmond will
read the death warrant to Carter "a
hours before the hanging takes place.
Trap Arrives Here.
The trap to be used in the hanging
arrived last week from Peoria. The
trap is now in possession of a local
contractor, who will construct the re-
mainder of the gallows. The gallows
will be erected, 1t is expected, Just to
the east Of the jail building. There is
no room to the north of the Jail. The
gallows will be enclosed by high
fence and covered, so that the execu-
ton, which is private, cannot be seen
from above.