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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

Earle Williams has begun work on a
new picture, 1.-The Man from Brodney's.
adapted from George Barr McCutcheon,s
story. Grace Darmond is pictured IN II
as the Princess Geneva.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

A new play. entitled April" is by
Hubert Osborne. 1t is described as a
comedy of modern American life with
distinctly original point of view.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

Josephine Randall, Josephine Will
liams and William Seymour are impor-
tant additions to the cast which will
present Loves Lightning" by Ada
Patterson and Robert Edeson. at the
Theater. New York, begin
ming tomorrow night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

Bert. French is presenting but not
playing with Alice Els this season. Her
new partner in vaudeville is Joe Will
mot. classical dancer. THE Shadow
of Panay" is their new production.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

What will they not do to advertise?
Mabel Normand at a recent exhibition
of That's" sat in the balcony with her
knitting, and then dropped an unfin-
ished sock on the head of man in the
orchestra.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

Josephine Whittell has been engaged
BY Weber & Fields as prima donna in
their production of Back Again" Miss
Whittell. who has been the leading
lady with a number of stars, is the
wife of Robert Warwick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

Clara Kimball Young has leased the
100000 estate of Thomas Thorkildsen.
the manganese king" in California.
for which she starts today to produce
Cynthia Stockley. and The Savage
Woman" adapted from the French
novel. La File Savage" by Francis
Curel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

Elliott. Comstock & Gest will pre-
sent next season a musical comedy,
which has been a success in London.
called 1.-The Maid of the Mountain" 1t
will be presented with an American
cast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

'DAVISON'S nm. 3eo N NV. ua is.s..
New and popular DANCES taught 10 few lee.sss.
ma Eenf. assistant. Class AID seciai dance, Tnsa
and bet, Q = u.3o. orchastrs. Nov 1e19es
1enI Chfneee Te6dle dsDsastsated. n. u I'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

Joe Rock of Montgomery & Rock
had to leap from the third story of q
building to moving street car and
then to an automobile for film thrill.
and was fortunate enough to escape
with only a broken wrist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

The filming of Heart of the Sunset"
in southwest Texas, presented many
difficulties, it is said. Trolley wires had
to be tapped in out of the way places
to get night scenes, and the roof had to
be removed from house to get sun
light interiors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

The filming of THE Splendid Sinner"
which is to be released today, it is said,
for the first time established the fact
that Mary Garden. the prima donna and
its star. is also an accomplished violin
icf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

Agnes Ayres, whose brother is a ser
geant at Yaphank cantonment. is cred
tied with the introduction of cake into
the bill of fare for the soldier boys
She did not buy it, she furnished the
recipe and showed the cook how to
make it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18

Bridgeport will not extend the United War Work campaign Wednesday, Bridgeport will go the top tonight lit tie after 63O This result predetermined at breakfast of cruers and coffee, Hotel Srateld at 7l5 this morning. when Chairman w. T. Hncks announced that the workers must extend themselves and not the time.
 Teams reported less generous subscriptions The police team had the banner report with $10O0 This sum included the proceeds of the Wild West show and the come from the Biff Bang Boys, the sailor show given at Polls Sunday night
 The total to date is $387OOO Necessary to complete the quota is $213OO which will appear tonight in the reports of the industrial division the school divisions and the reports rendered by the executive committee and the 24 teams Considerable the way from Easton Newown Straord and Monroe which in the Bridgeport district
 Division A, General Stanley leads Division B. General Bishop by something than SOOO Division B. intends to take the lead finally tonight.
 The sacred concert Casino Sunday evening" netted than $ 400 in gifts and pledges reported through Dr. Days team The United Church, reported through Dr. Day. pledges for than 5000.
 .. (Contnued On Page Six)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18

The negro, who was not positively identified, Is believed to have been re- moved elsewhere for safekeeping.
 Arrival of 175 soldiers from Camp Greene early today had 8 pronounced effect on the mob, which dispersed after word had been passed around that the prisoner had been taken 'un- der heavy guard to another city. The military took charge of the situation at once.
 The jail at daylight was filled with persons who were disarmed and lock ed up while the mob spirit was at its height. The list of dead included Rachel Levi, a young girl, who was shot while leaning out of a window during the fhdiscriminate shooting. | Robert Young, a fireman, was killed while playing a stream of water on the mob. Charles J. White, a con struction foreman, was fatally wound ed while driving motor car near the scene of the rioting. The fourth victim was an unidentified negro.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
PLAN A REIMBURSEMENT OF WORKING TIME Will Ask for a Schedule of
 A Hours 8 Week During
 Transition Period. THIS WILL PROVIDE WORK FOR EVERYBOD Schedule Similar to That Adopted by English Ship building Firms.

The Machfnists' Union is nappIns a proposed program for the readfust- ment period which is to come, accord. Ing to a statement by Samuel Lavit
 business agent of the union, this morn Ing. We have not as yet had any large reports of the laying off Of inc nlachlnlsts in local factories, but real. lze that with the doing away of the hIsht shifts many men will be laid off
 until the new contracts are obtained,
 In order to make conditions as smooth
 as possible for all our members, we
 are going to ask them to consent to
 a shorter day schedule, making A
 hours the total for the week. This
 VIII provide labor for all with a, snall-
 CT income, rather than a large income
 for few. We are going to ask the
 Cooperation of the manufacturers
 and hope that they will see the situa-
 ton as we do. While I do not antici-
 pate any large number of appeals, for employment, I have received a calf from New York this morning for 4O machinists at the rate of 72 cents per hour.
 The schedule we anticipate will be similar to that adopted by English
 firms engaged in the ship industry.
 They have adopted the A hour week and according to the English news papers the matter has been adjusted to the satisfaction of both the work ingmen and the manufacturers
 ''The only unpleasant feature which we have encountered so far has been an incident which occurred this morning. At a meeting held last week after the request from the gov ernment for the abolition of over
 time, we voted to do all in our pow l CT to comply with the government re- quest. One of our members refused to work overtime Saturday, according | to the government request and when he reported for work this morning l he was discharged. When I called up the manager of the plant this
 morning and asked for a reason for ] the discharge, he said that it was be- l cause of the refusal of the machinist | to work overtime. When I cited the l (Continued on Page 12)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
MANY ROBBERIES ARE REPORTED TO
 THE DETECTIVES

Thugs are still having their innings on the darkened streets of Bridgeport. Holdups in the early hours of the morning are gradually becoming bolder, and the police and detective forces are in arms against the assail- ants, each case getting thorough investigation.
 Another case occurred shortly after midnight Saturday, when Violent Len ganse of 3S Columbian court, aEj Stanley Fritz of Jackson avenue, Stratford, were approached by seven young men at the corner of Park and South avenues, as they were returning to their homes.
 According to information obtained by the police the two victims were hustled down South avenue, until the vicinity of the Eastern Malleable Iron Works was reached when they were thrown to the ground and theil clothes ransacked for valuables.
 Lenganse lost $37 in cash and hi: watch and chain, while S19.5O and 2 watch was obtained from Fritz.
 Only a hay description of the as ssilants was given to the police.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
STUDY GERMANY'S
 ABILITY TO PAY BIG INDEMNITY Government Agencies In vestigating Financial Con
 dition of Hun Empires.
 HER NATIONAL DEBT IS $35, ,OOO, GOO, ,OOO Allies Not Concerned With Debt to the German People
 But With Ability to Pay.

Washington, Nov. 1S-Study of Germany's financial situation has been undertaken by government agencies here with view to throwing light on the ability of the German nation to pay big sums as reparation for de- vastation of invaded countries. Un- official reports indicate that Germany's S national debt, represented mainly by war bonds held within the empire, now is nearly $35, 1000, 900, GOO, or more than two-ffths of the estimated ma tional wealth of eighty billions. Al though there has been no official an- nouncement or intimation of the ag- gregate amount which the Allies will expect Germany to pay, 1t is cer- tain to run into billions of dollars and necessarily the terms of payment must accord with Germany's ability to pay. l This ability will be measured by the nations power to revive her peace 1 time industries and trade, and to tax 1 this for state purposes. Financial ob- servers here say some claims for re- l storation and restitution set forth by i interests in a few allied nations are l extravagant because they are beyond 1 Germany's ability, even though this | is estimated at the highest.
 The victorious allies will not con. 1 cern themselves primarily, 1t is be-
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
TIRED OF LIFE HALL KILLS SELF
 WITH REVOLVER
Remington Employee Left Note For Wife and Sister Explaining Reason
 For Suicide.

Fifteen minutes after he had left the sitting room of his home at 1239 Noble avenue, calling the attention of his wife to note he had left for her on the table, Charles B. Hall, 39 years old, went to the garage at the rear of his home, and shot himself through the heart with a .32 calibre 5 chamber revolver. Death was instantaneous
 The body was discovered shortly after the self -destructing shot was fired. He had been ailing for some time, and failed to go to the Reming- ton Arms Co.,, where he was employed at the regular hour today. Shortly after 10 o'clock he left his bedroom, and appeared dressed for the street As he turned to go out the door, he stopped and placed two letters on the table. One was addressed to his wife, and another to a sister who lives in Boston. As he left the house he told Mrs. Hall to read the letter addressed to her, and then quickly disappeared On reading the note, the substance oi | which was that Hall was tired of life and thought it best to end it all, the wife ran to the home of Mrs. Johr Fray of 1217 Noble avenue, an6 begged her to aid in the search fol | Mir. Hall.
 The two women immediately re- turned to the Hall home and on going to the rear of the house found the body against the wall of the garade A revolver was clasped in the deaC mans right hand. The emergenc! ambulance was called, but Dr. KeegaI pronounced Hall dead, and Medica Examiner Garlick was notified.
 Mrs. Hall did not hear the shot tha | killed her husband.
 MT. and Mrs. Hall came to Bridge port about four years ago, and tn, husband was employed at the Singe Company's plant. Later he accepted a responsible petition at the Reming ton Arms Go.
 For the past lew months he ha been melancholy ana continuousl, breeding over an ailment-
 The wife was prostrated followinl the discovery of his body.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
STAMFORD MAN ESCAPES FROM
 STATE PRISON
William Roberts Sentenced for Life for Wife Murder
 Is Still at Large.
TWO OTHERS MAKE ESCAPE AT SAME TIME
Strict Censorship by Prison Officials, Conceals Facts
 Until Recently.

Despite the fact that the state prison authorities have placed tight censorship on the details of the so- called revolt of prisoners, resulting in the escape of at least two serving sentences for murder from the state penitentiary at. Wethersheld a little over week ago, 1t became known today that at least one of them was from this city.
 It is known that three sentenced in Fairfield county made good their escape, but 1t was not generally known that one of them was the ne- gro, William Roberts of stratford, who was sentenced to life imprison- nent about year ago.
 The mention of the name Roberts an connection with a muder case will recall ito the minds of many Bridge porters the heinious crime committed in Stratford on the night of July g. 1917. when the negro's wife wal found literally cut to pieces with the blade of the penknife that had beer used as the implement of death' stll sticking in her heart
 Information obtained by the ponc' led to the arrest of Roberts by Chic Nichols of 6tratford, and the subse ouent trial was one of the most in teresting ever witnessed in the cour house on Golden 31ill street.
 Roberts was defended by Rober q. DeForest, public defender, who in 8 stirring appeal to the jury fha will long be remembered by thos who were present, succeeded in ob 4aining a verdict that saved Robert from the moose. He was later give a life sentence.
 According to the details e1 the es cape from wethersfeld Roberts wa working in the kitchen of the priso with Thomas Maloney, sentenced fror Fairfield county for a murder com rnitted in DanbuTy.
 When the alleged revolt started g wethersfeld the two made their wa into a cellar, where they found hac saw with which they severed the bal of a small window. Through tn they escaped to the inner yard an made their way over the high wa that surrounds the prison.
 That friends aided in their escaI is the belief of the authorities, { they outdistanced pursuers in an Il credulously short tune. They wei also able to change their prison gal for citizen clothes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
HUN PROPAGANDA ID GET LENIENCy'
 IS BEING PUSHED
Government Agents See Evidence That Machinery
 is Being Revived Here.

Washington, Nov. 1S-Government agents see evidences that German propaganda machinery in the United States is being put in working order again to promote sentiment of le- niency toward Germany in peace terms. Consequently department of justice officials today warned that the public should remain watchful against resumption of organized propaganda by interests formerly actively pro German and for the past year pass i've.
 Concerted movement is apparent, officials say, in utterances- of many individuals, few organizations former ly active for German interests and some newspapers. There is no or ganized leadership, it is believed, but local interests have taken their lcua from official pleas from Germany f5A leniency in armistice and final peacs terms
 IllUstrating the attitude that the war and it's dangers are not yet over, it is stated that department of justice agencies have ordered the internment of some Germans since the armistice was signed a week ago.
 Official reports show German rep resentatives in various parts of the world are still actively engaged in spreading propaganda to create and enhance feeling of hostility toward the United States and the Allied coun- tries Eckhardt, the notorious Ger man Ambassador at Mexico City. again is reported doing his utmost to make Mexico hostile to the United States and is able to have misleading articles published in the semi-oficial Mexican papers. Recently he pub nshed that the German army has noT been defeated and that the German navy was still fighting the Allied ra- i-inc
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
HUGO PREUSS IS NEW SECRETARY
 FOR INTERIOR

Basel, Nov. 1S-Hugo Preuss has been appointed German state secre- tary of the interior, according to a Berlin despatch.
 A Berlin wireless despatch Satur- day announced the names of the heads of the departments of state. It made no mention of an interior department and it is probable that the appoint ment of Preuss was made later.
 Paris, Nov. 1S-The electoral ..SGS for voting for members of the con- stituent assembly in Germany will be completed January 2. according to a aiespatch from Basel to the Journal quoting advices from Berlin. The elections will be had Feb. 2.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18

The I4okal Anzieger of Berlin says he is likely to be permitted to return.
 Prince EiteI Fritz, son of the former emperor, has appealed to his com rades of the Potsdam garrison to place themselves at the disposal of the new government in Germany.
 Maarne, Holland, Saturday, Nov. 16 Count Charles von Bentinck, son of Count Goddard, in an interview today declared his father was unaware of the intended coming of the German emperor until last Sunday when the Dutch government telephoned asking him if he would receive the exile. The count acceded as a duty to the Dutch government.
 The former emperor's host seems somewhat embarrassed over the deli cate charge given him as his family has considerable English coEnections. Count Charles said he asked the for mer emperor: Well, how long will you remain?"
 That depends upon the Dutch government" was the reply.
 There are no indications that the former Crown Prince intends to join his father.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
NATHAN HERE
 DIES SUDDENLY
 FROM APOPLEXY

Nathan Herz. we'll known business man Of the city, died early this morn ing at the home of his brother in New Haven from apoplexy. MT. Herz was a member of the firm of S. Loewith & Co.,, and had been connected with the firm since 1890. He was 53 years of age and had never married. His mother, Mrs. Theresa Herz, aged 90 years, survives, also a brother, Henry, and two sisters, Mrs. Henry MachoI, and Miss Bertha Herz, all of 666 Orange street, New Haven. MT. Herz was member of the Bridgeport club, the Algonquin club and the Elks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
EX-KAISER MAY RETURN TO GERMANY
"ARMY OF OCCUPATION MOVES STEADILY INTO GERMANY
SEAL MooNEY's FATE.

Washington, Nov. 1S-The Su- preme court refused today to re- view tho case of Thomas J. Mooney, labor leader, under sent once to die December 13, for mur- der in connection with a bomb ex- plosion two years ago in San Fran cisco.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
MAY GET PARCEL
 LABEL FROM THE
 LOCAL RED CROSS

A. M. Dockey, third assistant post master general, makes the following announcement: That the nearest relative of any member of the Amer ican Expeditionary Forces in Europe not receiving a Christmas parcel la bel by November 21, or in case such label is lost, may obtain parcel la bel for sending such @ parcel by .ap- plying to the local Red Cross receiv- ing station.
 Parcels to which such labels are affixed will be accepted by postmasters I'D to Nov. 30.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
MANY RELEASED
 PRISONERS ARE RETURNING HONE

Nancy, Nov. 1S-Released French, British and Belgian prisoners by thousands are coming into France in the region of Nancy. Many of them show plainly how long they have been in captivity, The American Y. NJ. c. A. is clothing and feeding the prisoners.
 Paris, Nov. 1S-The French au- thorities rapidly are completing ar engagements for bringing home re- leased prisoners of war which accord ing to official figures total APO, GOO. it is expected that the process of repa- triation will consume six weeks time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
INVITES FOCH TO
 VISIT NEW YORK

New York, Nov. 1S-An invitation to Marshal Foch to visit this country was extended today by Mayor Hylan'
 we owe you a debt for your part in the triumph of democracy oVer autocracy," read the Mayors cable gram in part. "On behalf Of the municipality, I offer you the freedom of the city which is but a feeble mani festation of our deep regard and ad- mira inn"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
President Masaryk
 Going to Prague

Basel, Nov. 1S-President T. G.. Masaryk of Czecho-S -Slovakia is ex- pected to arrive in Prague early in December. After a short stay there, according to a despatch From Prague, he will go to the Peace Conference to represent his country and act as an adviser to the American delegates on matters concerning the Slavs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
FRENCH SOLDIERS IN BuDA PEST

Basel. Nov. 1S-The Hungarian minister of war announces the early arrival in Buda Pest of fifty French officers and 1000 French soldiers Barracks are being prepared for the soldiers while a hotel will be set aside for the officers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
vUL ACCEPT CABLEGRAMs.

New York, Nov. 1S-The Western Union Telegraph & Cable Go. an nounced today it had resumed the ac- ceptance of transatlantic cablegrams subject to delay. Service was sus- pended last week on account of con-
 gestion of business.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
Ex-EMPREss IN HOLLAND.

Amsterdam, Nov. 1S-The former German Empress has arrived in Hol- land. making the trip by airplane, ac- cording to the zevenaar correspond ent of the Telegraaf.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
President Names
 Davis Ambassador

Washington, Nov. 1S-John W. Da- wis, was formally nominated today by President Wilson to be American am bassador to Great Britain; and Alex ander C. King of Atlanta, was nomi- mated to succeed Mir. Davis as solici- tor general.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
AMERICAN ARMY IN EVACUATED REGION:
 IN MARS LA TOUR

General Pershing Announces Army of Occupation Is
 Near German Border-0w Men Given Great Vel
 come -Triumphal Entry of French Into Mulhausen
 People Wild With Joy, Greet Their Deliverers- Dean of City Drops Dead, Overcome With Emotion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
BRIDGEPORT WILL NOT EXTEND CAMP PAIGN FOR
 WAR CHARITIES FUNDS

At Breakfast Accounting $387OO0 is Already Raised Balance of $6OOO0O Will Come in This Evening Division Has Slight Lead Over Division B-Police Team Reports Large Returns From Entertainments United Church Gives Lberally.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
ARRIVAL OF SOLDIERS ENDS
 WINSTON-SALEM RIOTING

Wnston-Salem N. c., Nov. 18-Order restored here today after night of rong in which four persons were killed and score injured when mob attempted to lynch Russell
 gh negro held in the city jail charges of shooting farmer the county sheriff. and attacking farmers wife
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
MAY PERMIT THE KAISER
 TO RETURN TO GERMANY

London Nov 18-The Potsdam soldiers and worknens learns that William Hohenzolern intends to Germany because of disturbances Holland according to Copenhagen despatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-18
MOBILIZATION OF TROOPS BEGUN
 BY HUNGARY


 Basel, Sunday, Nov. 1.-The Hun garian government has ordered the mobilization of troops on a pretext that it is necessary for the mainten- ance of order, according to a Prague despatch from the Czecho-SIovak press bureau, which quotes advices From Skalitz. Four classes have been called upon and among the troops modified are Slovaks.
 Paris, Nov. 1S-Anton Eorosep, president of the Jugo-Slav. National council, the provisional government of tHe Jugo-Slavs countries former ly ruled by Austria-Hungary is in Paris to establish relations with the entente governments.