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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01
SOL D|ERS' AND SAILORS HOME
 NEARLY READY
Home of MT. and Mrs. E. w. Harral in Golden Hill St.
 for Enlisted Men.

The new Soldiers and Sailors home, 402 Golden Hill street will soon be in condition to extend hospitality to enlisted men who are stopping for a short time in the city. A committee to take entire charge has been appointed by Mayor Wilson, who is chairman of the War Bureau.
 The general committee consists of Robert M. Flames, chairman, Mrs. E. H. Sperry. vice chairman, Edward w. Harral, Mrs. Edward W. HarraI, Walter B. Lashar, Mrs. Walter B. Lashar, Mrs Nathaniel W Bishop, E.. s. Wolfe, Mrs. William E. Allen, Mrs. Jacob B. Klein, John E. Fitzgerald. Howard Simpson, Mrs. James L. Mo Govern, George N. Finklestone, Mrs. Roy Clark, Mrs. A. M. Cooper, Mrs. Charles Ferry, Mrs. Mollie D Ogren, and Daniel J. Clifford.
 Special Committees.
 Committee on Furnishings: Mrs. Sperry, Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. Klein, Mrs. Simpson, Mrs. McGovern.
 Committee on Plan. Organization and Operation: Mir. Flames, Mrs. sperry, MT. Wolfe, Mrs. Allen and MT. Fitzgerald.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01
WATERBURY FIRE
 DRIVES HOTEL GUESTS FROM BED

Waterbury, Aug. 1-Hodson's ho- tel, in Exchange place, which was badly damaged by fire last night, was the scene of a more serious blaze at o'clock this morning. The trouble last night was caused by an over heated flue and the fire worked into the partitions and broke out anew this morning.
 The hotel was filled with actors and other guests and all were awak- ened at once and left the building without accident. large part of the damage is in the cafe and df1rng rooms, which had recently been re- modelled. The total damage by both fires Is about .s5o,oe0.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01

First. The Socialist fatherland is in danger.
 Second. The chief tasks at the present moment are the repulse of the Czecho- and the obtaining of grain.
 Third. The most powerful agita- tion must be started amonog the la boring classes to explain the gravity of the situation.
 Fourth. Vigilance must be in- creased against the bourgeoists, who everywhere are joining the counter revolutionists. The soviet government, must protect itself and to that end the hourgeoisie must be placed under control and mass terror put into prac- tice against them.
 Fifth. The general watchword must be death or victory, with mass expeditions for bread. mass military organization. the arming' of workmen and the exertion of all strength te fight against the counter revolutionary bourEeoisis.a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01
FALLING WALL
 KILLS 5 BREMEN
 AND 1 WORKMAN
Members of Volunteer Com pany at Peekskill, N. Y.,
 Blaze Were Prominent.

Peekskill, N. Y, Aug. Five fire men and a workman were killed in a fire that destroyed a warehouse of the F1eischmann Yeast Co.,, here to- day. They were caught under il falling wall.
 Five men were seriously injured fighting the blaze, which started at midnight and was not under control until after a. m.
 This is the second fire within g week at the plant. Officials suspect incendiarism.
 The firemen killed belonged to the Courtlandt Hook & Ladder Co.,, a volunteer organization comprisine members of many well known Peek skill families The missing men are Dr. c. R. F. Greene, George H. Cass- cles. Louis A. Bermore Clarence T. Lockwood, J. R. Silieck, members of the fire company, and Torpy.
 The warehuuses contained 100 car loads of cattle feed which also, was totally destroyed. The loss is ESQ., poo.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01
WAR LABOR BOARD GIVES
 WAGE RAISE TO CARMEN
Motormen and Conductors of Chicago Surface Lines
 Get 43-48 Gents Hour.
NEW PAY SCHEDULE
 EFFECTIVE TODAY
Many Workers In Towns Throughout Country Af-
 fected by Decision.

Washington, Aug. 1-Motor- men and conductors of the Chi cago surface street railway lines were awarded today a wage ranging from 43 to 48 cents an hour by the national war labor board. The wage awarded motormen and con- ductOrs of the Chicago elevated lines ranges from 40 cents to 50 cents. The increases in both cases are effective today.
 Similar awards were made to train men on surface lines in Detroit.
 In Cleveland the trainment were awarde wage ranging from 3S cents to 42 cents an hour.
 In Pittsburgh and New Orleans the trainment were awarded from 3S to AZ cents and in Schenectady, N. Y., from Al to 45 cents.
 The effective date of the wage in crease in Pittsburgh is May "A, in Schenectady May 1, in New Orleans July I.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01
POWDER PLANT
 EXPLOSION LOSS
 SET AT S25O,OOO

Wilmington, Del, Aug. IA maga- zine and it's contents, 500,00O pounds of smokeless powder at the Carney Point plant of the duPont Powder Go. was burned about 12:30 o'clock this morning, causing loss of $250,- 900. No person was injured.
 A motor car on a narrow gauge railroad, standing in front of the mag azine, became overloaded and caught fire, which communicated to the building. A motor car and another small freight car were burned.
 The flash illuminated the sky for many miles and caused much alarm.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01
CZECHS CAPTURE
 YEKATERINBURG

Amsterdam, Aug. 1.-The town of Yekaterinburg, in the province of Perm, near the Siberian border, has been taken by the Czecho-Slovaks, ac- cording to the newspaper Isvestia of Moscow.
 With this new development of the Czecho-Slovak movement the Bol- shevik press is raising cries of alarm. The Pravda declares the Czecho-Slo yak danger is growing like an ava lanche and that the counter revol1- tionary movement is extending.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01
45 FOE DIVISIONS
 HAD LITTLE REST

Paris, Aug. 1.---fn the fighting on the Soissons-Rheims front July 15 to July 31 the Germans used 45 divis- ions according to the Echo de Paris. Many of these were used several times, being brought back into the fight after a rest of only one or two days.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01
NEW LONDON MAN KILLED.

Old Lyme, Aug. Louis J. Per kins of New London, was killed near the Plant farm this morning when the automobile that he was driving struck sand alongside the road and turned over. His neck was broken and his skull was fractured. A companion escaped with severe bruises
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01
CONTRACT SIGNED
 FOR DRYING PLANT

The committee who have been en- deavoring to establish the dehydrat- ing plant for the use of conserving the products of local gardens, spent the morning making final arrange ments for the building of the plant, the contract for which has been awarded to Marsh Brothers, contrac- tors. The plant will be located on the east side of the City, Hall, and the work of construction will be begun tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01
ALLIES BEGIN TURNING MOVEMENT
 TO CAUSE FOES WIDE RET|RE|V !
HUNS LAUNCH BLOW ! WHICH FRENCH REPULSE
 IN REGION OF BL|GNY

1n Process of Strengthening Out Line on Main Battle Front Franco American Forces Scored Advances, U. s. Fighters Pushing Beyond Sergy Within Short Distance of Chamery- Germans Making Use of New Cas- Which Has White Flame and Smoke Allies Bring Heavy Guns to Bear on Enemy Wire Entanglements.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01
CZEGHO-SLOVAK GAINS
 ALARM BOLSHEvIKl
Premier Lenne and War Minister Trotzy Speak at Mos COW Council and Adopt Resolutions to
 Watch Bourgeoisie

Moscow, Wednesday, July 3i. via Berlin to Amsterdam, August At penary session last night of the executive committee the Moscow council and the labor organizations in which 2OO0 members participated, Premier Lenne and Minister Trozky spoke and the following resolutions adopted:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01
ATTACK OVER FRONT OF MORE THAN 3 MILES
 EACH SIDE OF MISSILES

Greatest Advance Is Reported Toward East of Village, Which Is Apex of Entente Drive North of Ourcq Where Americans Forged Ahead Some Distance From Town of Sergy, and Approached Chemary-Heavy Artillery Fire Is Heard Along Most of Line Between SOissOns and Rheims.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01
SERIOUS RIOTS IN UKRAINE.

London, Aug. 1-Serious riots are reported from the country districts in the Ukraine according to a Kiev dis patch to the Fremdenblatt of Haxn-. burg. The peasants now are offae- Iag organized resistance to the Gel nan usurpers'' as they are characteA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01
AWARD CONTRACTS FOR
 WORKMENI'S HOMESHERE
Caudwel Wingate Co., of New York Successful Bidders Work to Begin Monday and Be Com
 pleted ill Six Months

Contracts for the building of homes Bridgeport with the appropriation of $O00O awarded yester day to the Cauldwel- -Wngate Company of New York.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01

With the American Army the Aisne Marne Front Aug. m-(By the Associated Press)The Franco American forces the battle front continued yesterday the process of strengthening out the lne They scored advances this ef fort the Americans pushing beyond Sergy to within two ko metres of Chamery.
 The Allied forces effected their progress against stubborn German resistance.
 Chamery, the town the Americans approaching marks the spot where Lieut. Quentin Roosevelt fell to his deah recently with his aeroplane.
 The Germans on Wednesday used gas, having a white flame and smoke
 The Allies brought into action their heavy artillery their aviaors and patrols having reported mile after mile of barb ed wire standing along the German nes The heavy guns found the of the entanglemen Some enemy fantry had dug in behind the wire but the lines for the part were manned by machine gunners.
 The German artillery reply consisted chiefly of shells from the s and 105s The machine guns with the heavier pieces active in effort to prevent allied ad ances
 The purpose of the American and French attack which is in norheastery direction probably is for the purpose of ankng the Meuniee wood and cutting off the blunt edge ent in the line between Romingny and Cergs This salient made acute by the American advance north from 1ierges to Serenges.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01
COTTON CROP ESTIMATE
 73.6P. c. OF NORMAL
Forecast By Department of Agriculture Based Upon Condition on July 25-Means 13,519,0OO
 Equivalent 500 Pound Bales

Washington, August IA cotton crop of 36i9OOO equiv Aent 500 pound bales Orecased today by the deparmen of agriculture basng its estimate the condition the croE on July 25 which 13.6 per cent. of normal.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01

Paris August 1.-The Germans this morning attacked the French position in the region of Bgny southwest of Rheims The attack repusd says the official statement today from the office.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01

London, Aug, 1-Herbert c. Hoov- er, .thes.Americap sfoodI administrator, left tBR< Paris today,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01

Last month the condition of cotton was S5.S per cent. of a normal and 1 15, ,235, 900 bale crop was forecast.
 The crop last year amounted to II, = 300,2 bales and the average for tn Q five years 1S12-16 was 1S,327,0O1 bales.
 The area planted to cotton this year is the second largest on record, S7,073, ,0o0 acres.
 New York, Aug. IA wave of buy ing took place in the cotton market here today within a few minutes after publication of the government report making condition 7S.ss per cent. of normal. Near positions rose a points or s4 hale from the low quotations of the earlier trading. The market remained stes4s after the ad- vance,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01
The Weather Report

For Bridgeport and vi- cinity: Fair tonight and Fri day; slightly warmer Friday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01
The Want Columns

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01

With the American Army the Aisne-Marne Front We'd nesday, July 9(By the Associated Press)-Amercan and French troops launched attack Wednesday, afternoon Seringe to Cerges the center of the Marne front for purpose of strengthening the line and demoshing barbed entangemens which the Germans have placed through hills forests and open places
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01

With the British Army in Flanders August By the As socaed Except for the laying down barrages here and there along h line and the usual harassng fire both sides, the front this morning quiet
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01

London, August 1.-The German guns active last night in the Somme region in the vicinity of Ver Breonneux today's office announcement shows Activity also was displayed by the enemey artillery farther north Bucquoy and in Flanders, in the Merrs-Meteran sector.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-01

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Evening star., 1918-07-07
TWENTY GIRLS RESPOND
TO "AD" SEEKING WIFE
Fort oglethorpe Soldier Rejects
All, But Finds Bride; Elks
Give Couple Send-of.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, July g.
Several days ago Private William
Merriman, recruit depot, Fort Ogle
thorpe, advertised in a local paper
for a bride. using the Office of Mayor
Jesse NJ. Littleton as the instrument
of meeting those who should answer
his lad" More than twenty girls re-
sponded and passed in review before
the wife seeker, but none was select
ed. The girl finally selected was Miss
Florence Starnes, who had met Merri-
man at the post office by agreement.
Previous to the proposal of mar
riage Merriman had given court to a
young Stenographer for a few min
utes and she had promised to appear
at the mayors Office to complete the
nuptial program. She failed to ap-
pear, however, at the appointed time,
so Merriman hied himself to the post
office and met Miss Starnes. The cou-
pie then returned to the mayors Of
fee, when plans for the wedding were
arranged to occur at the Elks' Home
at 7:SO this evening. The Elks gave the
newly married couple send-off. Mer-
riman on Monday will go to Wash
ington, where he is to receive a COM
mission as lieutenant before going to
France.
A part of the pre-nuptial agree
ment was that the bridegroom was
to assign insurance amounting to
$4,000 over to the bride, but Miss
Starnes would not insist son this part
of the pact being carried out before
the marriage ceremony.
Evening star., 1918-07-07
NATIONAL GUARD URGED
AS TRAINING FOR SERVICE
Increases Chances for Promotion of
Men Called to Colors
Under Draft.

District draft men who have not
been called to the colors are asked
to render a patriotic service by en-
listing in the District National Guard.
Not only will they help to estab-
lish this organization, in which Pres
tdent Wilson has manifested an in
terest, but by enlisting they may
training and promote their chances
for advancement when they are sent
to camp under the draft. Enlistment
in the guard will not hasten or defer
the call Of any selective service man
to regular duty in the Army.
Many draft men have taken ad-
vantage of this opportunity. Letters
are now being received from a large
number in active service. expressing
appreciation of the benefits they re-
ceived while in training with the
local guard.
Two hours on one evening of each
week is the requirement as to drill
attendance. Those desiring to take
part in additional drills may do so,
as there are assemblies for drill at
the L street armory every evening
except Sunday.
Especially important to all men
called to the military service is the
instruction in rifle practice. The
District Guard operates one of the
largest and best equipped outdoor
rifle ranges in the country at Con-
are trained under experienced in
structors. L
Evening star., 1918-07-07
ACCUSED Of BURNING
REFERENDUM PETITION
St. Louis Railway Officials Charged
With Defeating City Vote on
Franchise.

ST. LOUIS, July 6.-Bruce Cameron,
superintendent of transportation of the
United Railway car lines here, tonight
was accused by Circuit Attorney Law
renee Mcdaniel of burning the refer
endum petition. which was stolen June
IS. to prevent vote by the people on
the thirty-one-year franchise for the
company. Cameron, when told of the
accusation, said:
''I know nothing of the natter
At the same time the circuit attorney
declared that ]. c. Jackson, claim
agent for the company, had confessed
that he had engineered the theft of
the petition at the behest of company
officials. Mr.. Mcdaniel said two other
men have been implicated in the theft
Of the petition, investigation of which
by the grand jury, to be resumed Mon
day, he said he expected to result in
indictments of higher ups" in the
company.
Officials of the railways company
tonight announced that Cameron has
resigned to become manager of the
street railways at Buffalo, n. Y. The
United Railways Company is con-
trolled by the North American Com
pany, with headquarters in New York.
Evening star., 1918-07-07
Gen. March Says 251,0C0
American Troops Are on
Fighting Lines in Europe

American troops actually on the
fighting lines in Europe about July l
numbered 251. 900. according to informa-
tion given yesterday by Gen. March.
chief of staff, and other members of
the war council at their weekly con-
ference with members of the Senate
military committee.
This was the high water mark for
the United States in its front line
Participation, the senators were told,
but of the million-odd Americans now
overseas or en- route substantial
portion. it was stated. soon will be
trained enough to insure steady and
large increase for the combat
trenches.
Shipments of American troops. tie
senators were told. are expected dur
ing the next few rlcMths to De some
what less than during the recent
three period.
Several reasons were assigned.
Among them was the shipping situa-
tion, with doubt of ability to retain
bottoms recently secured from the
allies, and another the fact that a
large part of the troops given prelim-
mary seasoning in this country al
ready have been sent over, green
troops taking their places, to a large
extent. in the training camps.
Evening star., 1918-07-07
FOURTH GIVEN UNIQUE
MOROCCAN OBSERVANCE
"A Salute of Those Who Kiss Your
Hands," Says Soldier LEADER;
U. S. Colonel Gets ''Chechia."
BY WILBUR FORREST.

Cablesram to The Sunday Star md the
New York Tribune. Copyright, 1918.
WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES, July
6.-A group>of Moroccan soldiers cell
ebrated the Fourth in their own way
in an isolated camp in Eveque wood.
where Americans and Moroccans are
under fire side by side, News OF their
celebration has just filtered back in
the French army report.
A delegation presented the Amer
ican commander. Col. Ficke. with
"chechia." Moroccan Arab head
dress, and the spokesman gravely and
tremendously spoke as follows:
ITO the noble, magnificent. very
honored and powerful colonel COM
manding the American troops; may
God accompany you and accord you
His benedictions and His favors.
Following the custom of our coun-
try. where an exchange OF turbans is
sign OF eternal alliance, l ask you
to accept this cnecnla IN memory Oh
the hours passed since the coming of
the American battalion, and in rec
ognition of our devotion and pride
ill lighting beside the great American
republic Tor the great cause OF hu-
manity and to assure the liberty OF
the world.
"A salute of those who kiss your
hands"
The group kissed the colonels hands.
He responded with much emotion.
placed the chechia on mis- head and
wore it all day long.
Evening star., 1918-07-07

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Evening star., 1918-07-07
5000 Prisoners Taken
by Allies in West
During Last Week

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, July, 5.-During the last
week the entente allies on the west
ern front have taken more than 5000
prisoners. A series of minor opera
tions also resulted in their gaining
possession of several important stra-
tegic points. inficting heavy losses
on the enemy and obtaining valuable
information as to his plans for the
immediate future.
Another satisfactory feature of the
last weeks operations was the work
of the allies in the air. Great dam
age was done by the aviators to Ger
man communications and concentra-
tions of men ana material behind the
lines. The superiority of the entente
air fighters is shown by the fact that
during the last week. on the British
front alone, 173 German airplanes
were downed. while only Sc British
machines are missing.
The British military reports for the
week pay high tribute to the work
of the Americans at Vaux and on the
Somme. declaring that the American
soldiers have shown the highest
fighting qualities, while their staff
work has been excellent.
Evening star., 1918-07-07
GERMAN MENACE
IN RUSSIA BRINGS
US. TO DECISION
CONTINUED from First Page.o

tion with the new plans and Secretary
Daniels is said to have let it be known
that adequate naval conveys are to be
had whenever and wherever the Army
required them The Army men who op-
pose allied military action point to the
tremendous natural difficulties which
would attend such an effort and the
fact that it would mean a division Of
effort, suhtracting from the influence
the United States could exert on the
ma jor frc,t in the west.
If it should be determined by the
Paris council. however, to dispatch a
considerable expedition to Russia.
there are Immediately available num-
ber of organizations. which, in the ag-
gregate, would make an important
American force. Garrisons at Homo
lulu. Hawaii and the Philippines could
be drawn upon for the initial contin-
gents and these might be supplemented
quickly by units from the recently
augmented Marine Corps. Several di-
visions of the National Army now
training on the west coast might pe
used if the necessary tonnage were
obtained. 1t has been suggested that
shipping facilities can be secured from
the Chinese and Japanese lines and
from neutral shipping in the Pacific.
Evening star., 1918-07-07

ing at the country club of the Young
Women's Christian Association last
night. held in connection with, the big
membership rally.
The speaker, who delivered her ad-
dress in Russian. which was inter-
preted to the audience, explained that
women fight hard in battle. but when
it comes to marching twenty miles or
more they soon get tired. She thank
ed the allies for the support Russia
had. been given and declared that her
country would stick to the allies. She
said that women in this country
should do Red Cross work and ex-
planned that they make splendid
chauffeurs.
Mrs Robert Lansing presided and
Mrs William Hamilton Bayly intro
duced Nine Botchkarova. Miss Flor
ence Brown, general secretary OF the
Y. W. c. A., made a brief address. in
which she explained the membership
campaign now on.
Evening star., 1918-07-07
MOTOR WAGON-HITs GIRL.
Operator, Arrested, Gives Collateral
for Appearance in Court.

Angelina Gardella, six years old,
1909 goth street, was struck by mo-
tor delivery wagon at Goth and K
streets yesterday, and severely hurt
about her body and knees. Joseph
Fairfax. colored. s2s 10th street. op-
orator of the vehicle. was arrested. He
was released on collateral for his ap-
pearance in Police Court. The child
was taken home and attended by a
physician.
A collision between street car and
q motor truck owned by the Columbia
Sand and Gravel Company. Herbert
Peters, 1911 9th street. chauffeur, took
place at 9Th and P streets yesterday
afternoon. Carl Flynn, thirteen years
old, a passenger on the car, was
slightly hurt about the face and body
He was taken to his home, at 633
Morton street.