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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07

years election a member of the exec utive board of the International As sociation of Machinists, were em- phatica1ly denied by J. J. Keppler in a telegram received here. The wire also urged the strikers to return to work.
 The telegram reads:
 Understand that statement is be- ing circulated that Keppler was hir- ing workers to leave Bridgeport kindly deny this statement at meet ing or through the press and convey the following that Keppler advises the workers as a whole to comply with the governments award"
 The telegram was received too late to be read at yesterdays meeting, but was widely distributed today among the dissatisfied workers.
 It was also made public today that the clerks, bookkeepers, stenograph- ers accountants and other office help at the Remington Arms and U. M. c. plants were dissatisfied because they feel that they have not been included ton to New York to confer with the heads of the companies.
 When the Remington and U. M. C.. heads were queried about this ques- tion they stated that they are await ing instruction from the government upon this question, but that there is no doubt but that every person whether upon an hourly or weekly pay basis will be given the benefits accruing from the award.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07

London, Sept. 7-General de- moralization of the German population and widespread and growing disaffection in the German army, accompanied by mutiny and assertions, are de- scribed in a dispatch to the Daily Telegraph from its Rot terdam correspondent. The correspondent declares he has received corroboration from authoritive sources.
 He says alarming outbreaks have occurred in several army units, prin- cipally Bavarian and Silesian. A
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07

With the British Army In France, Sept. 7.-(By the Associated Press)- Noon-British troops advanced today to the east of Longavesnes and Lera- mont, in the region nrtheast of Pe- rome. Other forces of Field Marshal Haig crossed the Nurlu-Fins road.
 In the Lys salient the British north of Erquingham are pushing toward the western bank of the river Lys. The British have advanced north of Hill 63 to Le Rossignol.
 The British are well to the east of SIancourt and are more than nine miles to the east of the river Somme, Along the Cologne river Tincourt has been reached.
 British progress on virtually the whole battle front from Havincourt wood to the river Aisne continued this morning with rather greater rapidity than had been expected.
 The British line starts at Havrin- court wood, of which the British oc- cupy virtually one half, runs through Metz en Couture and Fins, thence by 1Iieramont, Longavesnes, Tincour' Boucly, Hancourt and Tertry to Lan- chy. where 1t joins the French line.
 London, Sept. British troops ad- vancing last night on the front to the southeast and northeast of Peronne captured the towns of Hancourt, Sorel le Grand and Metz en Couture, says today's war office announcement.
 The British forced their way toward the left flank of the German positions along the Canal du Nord from Hav- rincourt northward, the British pene- trated the western part of Havrin- court wood, taking prisoners as they progressed.
 In Flanders the British are push. ing toward Messines, near the south ern end of the Messines ridge, and ad-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07

With the American Army the Vesle Front Friday Sept 6-(By the Associated PressMenaced by salient ncreas ing danger the Germans began today withdrawal the Fese valley to the right of the Americans On the
 flank the Americans held firmly while the French exerted sharp the but there has developed situation considerably different from that of the last few days the region westward toward Soissons The Germans fought nearly in the spirit of their traditions but slowly this contn ued to give way leaving little doubt that the line from ened.
 The struggle made to the Americans right and has plac ed them in position where they subject to heavy
 ade especially by the artillery Despite desperate resistance they swung their line forward to its junction with the French where the most determined resistance encountered More broken country offers better opportunity for defense and the have taken advantage of every hillside and ravine placing their artillery and machine guns. The Americans forced face deadly barrage, while barriers of raised in every avne down which they might advance An equally destructive artillery response made by the Americans however and the men, already tried in previous engagements advanced steadily driving out the machine nests one after another.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07

Every member of the distinguished party expressed himself as being sur prised at the enormous output of this city and the marvellous manufacturing plants which are working day and night for the production of war ma teria1.
 They arrived unannounced in Bridgeport, some of the highest fed eral officials in the city did not know of their presence until long after they had started their rounds of inspec- ton.
 When the party arrived from New York by the 10:01 train, they were met at the railroad station by a fleet of machines which whirled them im- mediately to the plants of the Rem ington Arms Co. and the U. M. c. Co.,.
 The party was conducted. through the immense factories by Manager Gauchet and expressed themselves enthusiastically over the great vol ume of work being accomplished.
 After luncheon the party were es- corted to the plant of the Locomo- bile Company where they closely in- spected the plant which has been turning out thousands of Riker trucks for service at the front. The party was under the leadership of A. L.. Riker assisted by E. A. Travis, the general sales manager.
 Reports that machinists and tool makers on strike in Bridgeport were being hired for plants out of town by J. J. Keppler, who was until this
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
SCHOOLS OPEN
 NEXT MONDAY

Mondayi is the opening day of school. Monday whether he is able to begin his work at that time or not until later If the puoil is absent from the city or otherwise detained and cannot register in person. his parents should make arrangements for registering for him.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07

London Sept Y D. m.Tergnier three miles west of La Fere has been captured by the French troops.
 The French have advanced 20 mile front to depth of two miles and at places depth of four miles They occupied Tergner without opposition
 The French troops also reached the forest of Coucy and big stretch of entirely new ground.
 Paris Sept 7-On the front between the Somme and the Disc the French continued to press forward last night coming the of the German guard according todays office report
 Pushing eastward of Ham, French troops have occupied the of Dury and Olezy than three miles beyond Ham.
 North of the Alee the French have made further ad- vance winning the entire lower forest of Coucy North of the Ve where American troops have been advancing there is no change in the situation.
 Barisis north of the Alette captured in heavy fight ing South the river the French have taken Nanteu la Posse, Condo fort and Condo Asne
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07

While the storm ragged in Moscow and Petrograd against the bour- geoisie, the Bolshevik newspapers de- manded the lives of one thousand members of the bourgeoisie for every Bolsheviki killed. The Bolsheviki newspapers openly charged the Brit ish and French with attacks on Pre- mier Lenine and Moses Uritzy.
 While waiting for Baliosproff, 20 miles from Petrograd. to leave Rus- sia. the American and Italian refugees heard of the death of Capt. Crom ia, the British attache, who was kill 7 by Red guards who attempted = search the embassy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07

The Germans held the positions along a machine gun line stubbornly, many of them dying at their posts, but the total mortality was not great, since only machine gunners were left in the rear line. It is probable, how ever, that the German losses were large as a result of the counter ar tillery fire. Some 30 prisoners were brought in today from that part of the sector on the American right. Be- cause of the better terrain the Ger mans can afford to retreat here more slowly and from their positions they can exact a higher price in return for their withdrawal. It is inevitable at the same time that they, too, must pay dearly. The result is foregone conclusion and the only question is that of the cost in dead. Today the Germans enfiladed the Americans, who on their part replied in kind and with interest, while the French sup plemented their work with what must have been frightful consequences for the Germans.
 The slowing down of the German retreat from the Aisne has enabled the Americans and French to bring up supplies and artillery anad get in to the line the full strength desired for forward positions. The Germans, of course, have had the same oppor-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07

Newspapers received from Petro. grad, the refugees said, told of the ar rest of British and French there and carried such slogans as "A bullet in the forehead of every enemy of the soviet government"
 The Allied party in Baliosproff suf- fered only a short delay and was per mitted to walk across a small bridge which divides Finland from soviet Russia.
 Stockholm. Sept. 7-Contrary to re-. ports from official Eolsheyik sources. travellers who have arrived in Hapa- randa, Sweden. from Moscow. assert that Premier Lenine is dead.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
French Have Advanced Four Miles Reaching
 Entirely New Ground

Continue to Press Forward Between SOmme and Oise-Win Entire Lower Forest of COucy- Many More Towns Taken-Capture Tergnier, Three Miles West of La Fere-British We'll to- East of SOmme River-French Troops Exc cute Surprise Attack to East of Asiago on Ital- ian FrOnt-Enemy Lost Heavily.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
E acing Deadly Barrage Americans Drive Huns
 Steadily Before Them

little Doubt But Line From Near Rheims to That Now Along Aisne Will Be Quickly Straighten- ed-Despite Desperate Resistance Tanks Join Line to That of French-Barriers of Gas Rais- ed in Every Ravine- German Machine Gun ners Die At Their Posts French Aeroplanes Daring and Efficient
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
(By the Associated Press.l

Accelerating the flight of the re- treating Germans, the British, French and American armies gained import ant new ground last night and today along the entire front from the Aisne to the west of Cambrai
 In the northern part of the front the British have pushed forward on a front of more than 15 miles. They have driven in hard on the left flank of the German line protecting Cam brai along the Canal du Nord, occu- pying the greater part of Havrincourt wood and capturing several addition al towns to the southward.
 South of the Somme the French are reported to have effected a gain to ap average of two miles on a 20 mile front. They took the important town of Tergnier, only two and half miles from the Hindenburg line at La Fere. and swept over several towns northward toward the British front in their progress.
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tunity to place their artillery in posi- ton with the result that artillery ac- ton today was enllvened and may be expected to increase until a new move toward the Chemin des Danes rS made. That the Germans will estab- fish themselves on that line there is virtually no doubt. This conclusion is reached from statements made by prisoners and substantiated by cir cumstances incident to the operations ,
 The Americans concluded today their movement across the plateau and down the slopes toward the river. They were constantly made targets but the movement was accomplished with astonishing success, notwith- standing the Germans intimate knowl- edge of the abandoned territory and their excellent opportunity for obser- . vation. French aeroplanes assigned to this front were remarkably daring and efficient in their operations, but the Germans never tiring in their aerial work, attacked with guns and bombs and were rarely out of sight of the Allied observation posts.
 With the American Army on the Aisne, Sept. 7-(By the Associated Press)-Additiona forces and sup
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vanced their lines last night a short distance in the direction of the town.
 North of La Bassee canal, on the Flanders front, British patrols made headway in the enemy positions in the vicinity of Canteleux and Vio- laines.
 Italian Headquarters in Northern Italy, Sept. 7-French troops vester- day executed a surprise attack to the east of Asiago after a short but in- tensive artillery preparation. The enemy resisted stubbornly and lost heavily through the French artillery fire and grenades. The French de- sctroyed a number of enemy shelters and made prisoners. The losses of the French were slight.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
AMERICAN REFUGEES AT. HAPARANDA FROM RUSSIA
1O7 in Party Allowed to Leave Country Without Delay Bolshevik Press Charge British and French With
 Attacks on Lenne and Uritzky.

Haparanda, Sweden Friday, Sept 6(By the Associated Press 107 Americans in the party of refugees that has reached Haparanda from Russia Almost all the jeans who had stayed Moscow and Petrgrad in the party They report that there great excitement and dis order but they allowed to leave the country without
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
NAVAL CONSTRUCTION
 MEMBERS MAKE VISIT
 TO BRIDGEPORT SHOPS
Thomas A. Edison A. L. Riker Hiram Maxim and Many Others Look Over Remington and Other Shops in
 City-Reason for Trip Not Stated.

The intuition plants of Bridgeport today inspected by the couny most important group of experts headed by Thomas Edison, Hiram Maxim, Admiral Wainwright U s. N A. L. Rker J. G. Bgby Captain Briggs, U. S. A., and ten
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
The Weather Report

For Bridgeport and vicin- fly: Fair tonight; Sunday fair and slightly warmer; moder- ate winds, mostly northwest and west.
The Snowflake herald., 1918-03-01

spare her pain was stronger in him
than the desire that she should know
the truth.
"Send her away" he urged. "Don't
ask any questions. She has been sent
to hurt you"
A fawnlike fear flashed into the star
tied eyes. '"To hurt me?"
81 am afraid So"
"But-why? have done nobody
any HARM" She seemed to hold even
her breathing in suspense.
perhaps some Of Macdonald's enc
miles," he suggested.
And at that there came a star-fash
into the soft eyes and lifted tilt of
the chin cut fine as a cameo. She
turned proudly to the Indian woman.
"What is it that you have to tell me
about this boys father?"
Meteetse began to speak. At the
first mention of Macdonald's name
Sheba's eyes dilated. Her smile, her
sweet, glad pleasure at Gordon's arri-
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Orable Judgment Of youth. "Did you
leave the moral code at home when
you came in over the ice"
He smiled little. Morality is the
average conduct of the average man
at a given time and place. 1t is based
on custom and expediency. The rules
made for Drogheda won't fit Dawson
or Nome. Meteetse does not hold her
self disgraced but honored. She counts
her boy far superior to the other
youngsters Of the village, and he is
so considered by the tribe. am told
she lords it over her sisters"
A faint flush of anger crept into her
cheeks. "Your view Of morality puts
us on level with the animals. will
not discuss the subject, If you please"
eve must discuss it. must get you
to see that Meteetse and what she
stood for in my life have nothing to
do with us. They belong to my past.
She doesn't exist for either of us
isn't in any way a part of my present
or future"
"She exists for me-" answered Sheba
listlessly. She felt suddenly old and
weary. "But I can't talk about it.
Please go. I want to be alone"
Again Macdonald paced restlessly
down the room and back. The man
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was one among ten thousand, domi-
nant, virile, every ounce Of him strong
as tested steel. But he felt as if all
his energy were Gagged.
'Why don't you go?' the girl plead
ed. "It's no use to stay"
He stopped in front Of her. "Tm
going to marry you, Sheba. You're
mine."
"No. Never!' she cried. 'Tn take
the boat and go homo first"
you've promised to marry me.
You're going to keep your word and
be glad of it all your life."
She shook her head. "No."
eyes" Macdonald had always
shown remarkable restraint with her.
He had kissed her seldom, and always
with kind of awe at her young pur-
ity. Now he caught her by the shoul-
ders.
The color famed into her face. She
looked hot to the touch, an active
volcano ready to erupt. There was an
odd feeling in her mind that this big
man was stranger to her.
"Take your hands from me-" she or
dered.
"Do you think I'm going to give you
up now-now, after I've won you
because of a fool scruple in your
pretty head? You don't know me. It's
too late. I love you-and I'm going
to protect both Of us from your prud-
ishnesS."
His arms closed on her and he
crushed her to him, looking down hun
grily into the dark little face.
LET me CO." she cried fiercely,
struggling to free herself.
For answer he kissed the red lips,
the flaming cheeks, the angry eyes.
Then, coming to his senses, he pushed
her from him, turned, and strobe heav-
lily from the room.
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CHAPTER XIII.
Gordon Ruxs = RevoIver.

1oToon Buys Revolver.
Selfridge was not eager to meet his
chief, but he knew he must report at
once. He stopped at his house only
long enough to get into fresh clothes
and from there walked down to the
Office.
It had been the intention of Mac
donald to go direct from Sheba to his
Office, but the explosion brought about
by Meteetse had sent him out into the
hills for long tramp. He was in
a stress of furious emotion, and until
he had worked off the edge of it by
hard mushing, the cramped civiliza-
ton of the town stifled him.
Hours later he strode into the Office
Of the company. Wally lay asleep in
swivel chair, his fat body sagging
and his head fallen sideways in such
way as to emphasize the plump folds
of his double chin. His eyes opened.
They took in his chief slowly. Then,
in a small panic, he jumped to his
feet.
"Must "a been taking thirty winks,"
he explained. "Been up nights a good
DEAL"
"What doingT' demanded the Scots
man harshly.
In hurried attempt to divert the
anger Of Macdonald, his assistant
made a mistake. "Say, Macl Who
do you think came up on the boat
with me? / wondered If you knew.
Meteetse and her kid"
He stopped. The big man was glar-
ing savagely at him. But Macdonald
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an occasional cigar with the land agent
and aired his views on politics and af-
fairs social. He left the boat at the
big bend.
Not till a week later did Elliot re-
turn up the river. He was asleep at
the time the Sarah passed the big
bend, but next morning he discovered
that Selfridge and Dustin had come
aboard during the night. In the after
noon he came upon a real surprise
when he found Meteetse and her little
boy Colmac seated upon box on the
lower deck where freight for local
points was stored.
His guess was that they were local
passengers, but wharf after wharf
slipped behind them and the two still
remained on board. They appeared
to know nobody else on the Sarah,
though once Gordon met Dustin just as
he was hurrying away from the Indian
woman.
Meteetse transferred with the other
Kusiak passengers at the river juno
ton. The field agent was not the only
one on board who wondered where
she was going. Selfridge was con-
sumed with curiosity, and when she
and the boy got off at Kusiak, he could
restrain himself no longer. Gordon
saw Wally talking with her. Meteetse
showed him an envelope which evil
IDENTIFY had an address written upon it,
for the little man pointed out to her
the direction in which she must go.
Since leaving Kusiak nearly two
weeks before, no word had reached
Gordon Of Sheba. AS soon as he had
finished dinner at the hotel, he walked
out to the Paget house and sent in
his card.
Sheba came into the hall to meet
him from the living room where she
had been sitting with the man she ex-
pected to marry next week. She gave
little murmur of pleasure at sight Of
him and held out both hands.
II was afraid you weren't going to
get back in time. I'm so glad" she
told him warmly.
He managed to achieve a smile.
"When is the great day"
"Next Thursday. OF course we're
as busy as can be, but Diane says"
A ring at the door interrupted her.
Sheba stepped forward and let in an
Indian woman with little boy cling
ing to her hand.
"You Miss O'Neill?" she asked.
eyes"
From the folds nf hnA- sl,~--l- 4.l4o
drew letter. The girl glanced at the
address, then opened and read what
was written. She looked up, puzzled,
first at the comely, f1at-footed Indian
woman and afterward at the handsome
little brown-faced papoose. She turned
to Gordon.
"This letter says I am to ask this
woman who is the father of her boy.
What does it mean?"
Gordon knew instantly what it
meant, though he could not guess who
had dealt the blow. The impulse to
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Elliot rose and looked across at the
blue-ribbed mountains. His square
jaw was set when he turned it back
toward Diane.
"She isn't going to marry him If I
can help it," he said quietly.
He walked out Of the gate and down
the walk toward his hotel.
A message was waiting for him there
froER his chief in Seattle. It called him
down the river on business.
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GENEvIEVE MALLORY, SEEING MACDONALD SLIPPING
FROM HER GRASP, TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME

synpsAs representative of the Gordon Elliot is
claims the
fellow Sheba
ONei "gong Colby land
Elliot
friendly Landing Kusak Elliot finds
his Mr. Mrs. Page the people whom Sheba
Mrs Paget Shebas cousin At dinner Elliot
Macdonald the object his coming to Alaska The two men,
Sheba
failure his financial plans Elliot learns the
ighhand Kamatah mat
situation Elliot
wandering the ~ believes that he
his arrival Kamatah has his abb
Oldtme much about Mac
into the where Holt held
the kdnaper return Kamat
Elliot the truth about the coal land deals On the
Kusiak Elliot Meteetse with child
Macdonald and Sheba have become engaged