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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-07
READY FOR AIRCRAFT
 INVESTIGATION

Washington, May 7-Attorney Gen eral Gregory started today to outline plans for the aircraft investigation ordered by President Wilson. He called into conference G. Carroll Todd. his assistant, and Solicitor General Davis and the three went over the situation.
 The attorney general made it clear that under the presidents instructions he would go to the bottom of the charges against those connected with the production program. and would welcome assistance from any person who believes he has information on the subject. Meanwhile the house military committee subjected war de- partment officials to a close examin- ation at conference at which the administrators request for, billion dollar aircraft appropriation was talk ; en up. Secretary Baker, J. D. Ryan, in charge of productions; Maj. Gen. March acting chief of staff; Maj. Gen. Squier, chief signal officer; and other officers were present at the conference.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-07
Five Navy Gunners Go Down With Steamer Of French Coast. SHIP WAS BUILT
 FIVE YEARS AGO Report of Sinking of Vessel is Received in
 New York.

New York, May 7 - The American steamer Tyler, for merly and Old Dominion freighter, has been torpedoed and sunk off the French coast, according to information re- ceived in marine circles here. Eleven members of the crew were lost. She was sunk May 3.
 The Tyler was of s,2ss tons gross and was built in 1913-
 . Of the Il who perished, six were members of the merchant crew and five were navy gunners- The members of the merchant crew killed were F. W. Mears, third assistant engineer, Washe Creek, Va; Clarence E. Knowlton, oiler, Norfolk, Va; F. Kauamato, mess man, no address; Joseph Rodriguez, fireman, Gregario Carro, coal passer, Fernando Lasse, fireman, the three from Corunna Spain
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-07
Navy Department Reports
 Details of Tidewater's Fight With Sub.
SHIP MISSES RAINING HUN CRAFT BY 20 FEET
German Boat Was Sighted 15O Yards Away and
 Gunners Opened Fire. :.

Washington, May A fight between American steamer Tidewater and a German sub marine on March 17, in which the submarine was defeated and probably sunk, was report ed today by the navy depart ment.
 The announcement said:
 "The commander of the armed guard on the steamer Tidewater re- ports to the navy department that on March IT, about 11:30 p. rl., a sub marine was sighted off the starboard bow, heading toward the vessel, about 15O yards off. As the ship turned it missed the submarine by not more than 20 feet The submarine was then submergipg. The ships guns were brought to bear and the first shot hit some distance ahead of her wake.
 ''The pointer fired the second shot and had what the captain, the chief engineer and myself and other mem- bers of the crew called a clean hit and we were satisfied that it was ef- fective. The third shot was fired by the boatswain's mate in charge of the after gun, having her spotted and firing in the position she last sub- merged in. We resumed our course and commenced zigzagging, standing by for an attack, but the submarine did not appear again. We made all preparations for an attack at day break, but there were no signs of a submarine"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-07
CHARGES PLACED
 AGAINST MUENCH

Washington, May 7-Complaint that George Muench of Stamford, Conn.,, manufacturer of machinery, has systematically given employees of customers gratuities, such as liquor, money and valuable presents, was made today by the federal trade com mission. The complaint says that such actions are designed to influence employees to have their employers deal with the respondent and not with competing concerns.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-07
NAMES OF THREE FROM STATE IN
 CASUALTY LIST

Washington, May 7.-The casualty list today contained fl names divided as follows:
 Killed in action, 4; died of wounds, 2; died of diseases, 5; died of other causes, l.; wounded severely, Is; wounded slightly, IS; missing in ac- tion, 1.
 Lieut.. Edmond J. LaPorte of Plain field, N. J., was the only officer named. He died of disease
 Th$ee Connecticut mems names ap- pear in the list
 Corporal ,slnes P. Whalen, Jr.. of Hartford, died of disease contracted in the service; Private Giovanni Caval- larai of Torrington, died and wounds and Private Louis R. ziegra of Deer River, is reported as missing following an action.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-07
TOTAL OF $993, 700, ,OOO
 ATELEVEN O'CLOCK

New York, May T.---CerEs tabulat- ing the Liberty loan subscriptions for the New York federal reserve dis trict had less than $7.oOO.Ooo to count today to reach the billion dollar mark. At Ii a. m. the announced official fig- ures totalled $S93. 700. 900. an increass of approximately SIS, ,seo, 900 over last nights total. The districts quota was $900, 900. 900. Several hundred tabula- tors are still at work on the returns and the final announcement probably win not be made before Thursday night
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-07
U. s. VESSEL TORPEDOED; Il LIVES LOST
SUBMERG|NG U-B(AT HIT BY SHE'LL
New Germanic Drug Stills Premature"
 Hunger for a While

Amsterdam, May 7-'To %ear hunger without at the sanSA@ me suffering from headache or other indisposition is very difficult for most people, reads the opening sentence of significant advertise ment in Sundays Tagelische Runt- schau of Berlin by 8 Berlin chem ical firm, praising a. newly in- vented drug which, though not forming a substitute for the mini- mum daily sustenance, is an ex- ccllent preparation for stilling premature hunger and enables one < to hold out unEI the next meal time.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-07
EXPECT STATE TO
 RAISE 5 MILLION

Tn addressing 1,5Oo or more dele gates to the State Convention of the Connecticut Red Cross Chapters in Hartford on May 1, Governor Holcomb said that Connecticut had contributed approximately s3,O0o, 900 to the first Red Cross War Fund and that in view of the portentous and critical situation now confronting the Allies would surprise him if the residents of this state did not contribute s5,000,000 to the Second Red Cross War Fund.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-07
WILSON SEEKING AID OF SCOUTS
 TO FIND TREES

New York, May 7.---Scarcity of black walnut timber for the making of gun stocks and aeroplane propel- lers has resulted in President Wilson addressing an appeal to the 350.00d Boy Scouts of America asking them to communicate to the war depart ment the location throughout the country of black walnut trees, their sizes, the names of the owners and the price at which they can be pur- chased.
 President Wilson's letter containing this eervice call was made public here today by James E. West, chief scout executive of the Boy Scouts of Amer ica-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-07
38,961 ARE NAMED
 ON BRITISH LIST

London, May British casualties reported during the week ending to- day reached total of 3S,961.
 Of this number 6,555 officers and men were killed or died of wounds; and 32,136 were wounded or report. ed missing. The casualties were di- vided as follows:
 Killed or died of wounds-Of1cers. 499; men, 6,056.
 Wounded or missing-Oficers l. S59; men, S0,277.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-07
REPORT FAVORABLE
 ON OVERMAN BILL

Washington, May 7.-The Overman bill granting broad powers to the President to reorganize and co-ordin- ate government departments was or dered favorably ~repoted to the House today by the Judiciary committee by a vote of Is to 1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-07
MEN FROM
 ALL BUT 3 STATES

Washington, May A requisition on all states except Arizona, Delaware and Vermont for 4,060 specially quali- fled draft registrants to go to camp May 20, was sent out today by Pro- Vost Marshal General Crowder.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-07
INVENTORY FILED.

John Lesko, Jr.. and Andrew Hor- vath, appraisers of the estate of the late John Yuhasz, filed an inventory in probate court this morning. The entire estate consists of personal prop erty valued at $1,67s.2s.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-07
GOOD WINE. FOR
 FRENCH GUNNERS

Paris, May 1.-The municipal coun- cil has decided to send several cases of good wine to the French artillery men who are counter attacking the German long range guns.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-07

Between the close of the Liberty loan campaign and the opening of the Red Cross drive on May 20, Bridge port will buy smileage books.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-07
DELAY SENDING ALARM |. GAVE FIRE BIG START
5000 TODAY-FIREMAN PERO SUFFERS IN : JURY AND BECOMES UNCONSCIOUS.

Fire in the upper part of the two family house at 8 and 43O Haey discovered shortly before today and before telephone could be reached the roof had caught and was blazing fiercelV
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-07
Superior News Service

The Times gives the public tLs latest Asso. Press news dispatches, exclusive news features of the h. ternational News Service and local matters in a concise, pithy man. ner. A Peoples Paper, pub lished without fear or favor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-07
The Weather Report

For Bridgeport and vicinity: Local showers and somewhat cooler tonight and Wednes- day.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-03-28

oa;ved some maple sugar
..s;ch was excellent. saa infantry,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-03-28

DISTRICT SCHOOL,
Balance on hand January 81, 1917
Receipts during past year
Expended in Districts past year
Balance on hand January 81. 1915
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-03-28

Team will cohtes'
. northeast Missouri AT
Evening journal., 1918-05-09
CHESTER TO CURB
RENT PR0FITEERIlC
Chamber of Commerce Sec
retary Takes Step TO
Prevent Hardshlps
GOVERNMENT Is
BAt K OF PLAN

CHESTER. Pa. May 9.-property own
ers and realty agents were warned yes
terday by r. Woodward Trainer, secre-
lary Of the Chamber OF Commerce and
Board OF Trade. following a conference
by him with Government authorities at
Washington, Of steps taken TO curb rent
proilteerlng on such a broad scale as. 10
is alleged. is now being pracliced here.
The following statement was made by
Mr. Trainer:
MY attention is called 20 The fact a
great number OF property owners and
agents In Chester have raised the rents
of their houses 90 figure that has re-
suited i'm a hardship 90 tenants or oc-
cupants who are engaged In our various
plants In turning out very necessary
products OF The Government. This not
only excludes from Chester a great NUM-
bcr of persons who desire 90 locate here
but it retards the progress of industry
and cuts deeply into the payroll OF
pocketbook of our great army OF me
chanics.
"Will every person In Chester who 3.
renting a house at a price he considers
unreasonable please answer the Ques.
tion distributed to eacn householder ano
return TO me without delay? ! can guar
anlee that rents In Chester will not b,
further advanced. but there is a greei
possibility that In many cases owners 0l
agents Will be compelled to reduce
rents.
Evening journal., 1918-05-09
CORONER PROBES
CROSSING TRAGEDY

Coroner Spring. 70 became known to-
day, called a jury on Tuesday night
in the case OF A. X. Baker. of Dover,
y. j.. and his two grandchildren, Rob
eri l.. and Mary NJ. Lowe. who were
Killed at the p. and r. Railroad cross
ing on the Baltimore pike q week ago
This afternoon. Mrs. Lowe. who Is still
"a patient at the Delaware Hospital. was
brought 90 the inquest, which was held
loo the County Building. in an automo-
bile, with her husband. r. Ernest Lowe,
who is also under treatment FOR in
iuries received In The accident.
Mrs loves condition was such when
she arrived at the coroner's Office that
she could not appear In the jury room
and the jurors heard her testimony In
the office of the morguc
The railroad employees In charge OF
/ the train That ran down ihe automobile
occupied by Baker and the Loves were
not present. however. and % was decided
90 adjourn the inquest until Saturday
night In the meantime the jurors vii
view the scene OF the accident
Among those called as Witnesses oi
Tuesday night We're: p NJ Davis. n
Iullan Adalr. Police Sergeant Hahn anl
Patrolman Harry Forman
Evening journal., 1918-05-09

Ralph L. Mlnker. a youns Whining
tonlan. will become assistant 20 the
Rev. Herbert +. Randolph, pastor OF
Grace NJ. +. Church, for four months
beginning May So lie will conduct his
first service at Grace on May 10. Tie
succeeds the Rev Walter A. Hcarn
who resigned his position at Grace re-
Gently % do Y. NJ. C.. A. work IN France
Mr.. Mlnker is native Of the city
and a. member Of BrandyNyine NJ. =
Church. he attended The public schools
here until he entered upon a business
career. which ne left 90 engage In, the
Christian ministry, and ne Is now q
student al Dickinson College.
Mr. Minker is fine athlete, Well
known in the city as a baseball player
and now captain Of the baseball team
at Dickinson College. His work will be
largely in the field Of the young men
hundreds of whom attend Grace
church lie preached last summer 10
Grace church in the absence OF the pas
tor. and greatly pleased the large sun
day night congregation.
Ills headquarters viii be in the Grac
/ Church House where he will make hi
+ home.
Evening journal., 1918-05-09
HARLAN WORKER IS
ACCIDENT VICTIM

William Porter, an cmployc of the
Harlan plant Of the Bethlehem Steel
Corporation. was admitted 20 the Della
ware Hospital this morning suffering
from nail wounds In the back aud bad
ly laceraied fingers. Just how be was
injured is a mystery, the hospital at
tendants not knowing, and the crew
~ the Phoenix ambulance. who re-
moved him 30 The Institution. moi
having been informed.
Others treated az the same hospital
today were q. C. Wagner. bruised side
James Templcion, lacerated fingers.
Among those treated at the llomeo-
pathic Hospital today were Harold
Garden. aged years. Of 623 East
Seventh street. who was burned at a
bonfire in his yard This morning The
child was removed to Us home after
being treated, its condition not being
serious.
Harry Ford. of sol Buitonwood
street, was treated Tor a torn thumb.
Evening journal., 1918-05-09
WANT GARDEN PLOTS
FOR SCHOOL PUPILS

More than 300 city school children de
sire to raise gardens but have no plots.
About 200 pupils have been provided
with plots Will not The good people
Of Wilmington help provide space for
the boys and girls war gardens2 4
sufficient garden acreage can be Sc
cured in the suburbs. but it is not
feasible TO teach city children gardening
except in their home and school com
munitles. Garden space is very much
desired in the following vicinities Of
Wilmington:
Near the center Of the city.
Near schools No. 10, 70, 49,
Near schools No. i2, q, %, 30
Near schools No. 6. Z. g. 2i.
In cooperation with the L. $. Depart
ment Of Agriculture, Delaware College
has employed Fred b. Martenis, Of No.
1891 Delaware avenue. to supervise the
school gardens OF Wilmington.
The Board OF Education has employed
Miss Mary E. Mcguire No. 1871 Lam
caster avenue, and Miss Mary Z. Do
herty, No. il03 West Third street, as
local garden instructors
Anyone who viii donate or rent a
plot. or who knows Of vacant lots that
might be secured for school gardens
should report such Information 90 Mr
Martins. Miss Doherty, Miss Mcguire
or 10 Or. C.. J. Scott superintendent Of
schools.
Evening journal., 1918-05-09
RED cross AFTER
Waste MATERIAL
Collectors WillStart Gather
ing Bags From City
Homes May IS
LIST OF ARTICLES
THAT CAN BE SOLD

The Red Cross campaign for the col
lection OF waste material such as rags,
rubbers. tires. metals Of an kinds
clothing. shoes. carpets. rugs, copper,
newspapers or books. will begin on May
i5. 10 Is felt That every home in vii
nington can contribute and that every
home has enough waste material TO nll
az least one bag which the collectors
viii gather on their rounds.
Each home would realize only few
pennies from the sale OF their material.
but these small quantities of waste
material gathered together by the Red
Cross and sold in one large lot Will
realize a much larger sum for this
y orihy cause.
Don't delay filling your bag think
ing the collectors won't reach you the
first day. Every bag should be ready
on the first collection day.
Automobile trucks bearing Red Cross
banners will pass through each street
The sound Of a bugle OF bell VIII tell
Of the approach OF the Red Gross struck
Men with badges on their arms vii
call az .he front door OF dwellings fol
the bags. Don't put bags outside un.
Oh you hear the bugle or hell. II YOU
are not going 30 be at home any day
during the collection leave the bag with
YOUR neighbor," the Red Cross requests
III you have morH than the bag Will
hold kindly put small stun in the baa
and have larger pieces loose aiOngsid,
OF lt and the men will get 10. II you
already have rag bag or receptacle fol
your rags our men Will gladly accept 20
and they will also, upon request carry
10 from any part Of your house, II you
so desire.
III you have nothing 20 give viii you
kindly hand this empty bag outsid,
your door where it may be seen anC
thus save you the Inconvenience OF
collectors calling you TO. The door.
In case any one who wishes TO con
tribute has not been reached our phone
numbers are ID & A. 37i7-W, DelmarN %
1868. The Red Cross wants your help
It is your duty TO lend a hand and heI
The boys on the other side win ih'
war"
Evening journal., 1918-05-09
COUNTY'S FINANCIAL
CONDITION Is GOOD

Because Of the increased assessments
OF real and personal property and the
increase IN tax rate DO Is pointed out
New Castle county viii be in better
financial condition this year than usual.
The amount OF The deficit In the coun-
ty at the end OF this fiscal year, June
%. will be fixed by the availability Of
Rad materials in The next week.
Previous TO the presentation Of The
bills passed by the Levy Court on
Tuesday. the county. besides having
funds for the redemption Of bonds and
the payment Of interest July 4, had a
bank balance Of si2i,696i3 for current
expenses. which included S3.49i 40 for
the maintenance Of bridges and cause
ways, S2OO35A for the maintenance
OF stone roads, so. .ii20i for the main
tenance Of dirt roads and s5J0.Ss for
the maintenance OF miscellaneous roads.
All the districts have nearly exhausted
their appropriations for bridges and
causeways except the sixth, which has
= balance OF S2,5SS.77, and all have
nearly exhausted their appropriations
FOR stone roads except the Fourth and
Seventh, which have balances Of Sii,-
7O1 and Ss2i5 o.. respectively. The
Fourth and Seventh Districts deferred
s,one road work because of di0louty
in obtaining materials.
During the year now ending The
county borrowed Si2O00-S30,OO) foI
road work and $4,000 for the trus-
tees OF the poor-which loans will be
refunded by next years taxes.
Evening journal., 1918-05-09
mNENlIE cnrRr MONK.

Judge prickcil. I'm Juvenile Court
yesterday afternoon placed ON proba-
ton a ii-ycar-old boy chsreed WIFI
larceny. The boy when FIRST arrested
was held FOR the Court Of General Ses-
slons. but because OF his age was later
referred Co the Juvenile Court.
A ii-ycar-old boy, charged wilt
causing a false alarm of flre had hls
case retired 10 will be re-opened. hove
ever, II there are further reports Of
trouble.
a lO-year-old boy. charged with da-
orderly conduct. failed 10 appear and
had his case continued for one weekr-
A i0-year-old boy, charged with lar7
ceny of small boys bicycle, was
placed on probation. 70 was found be
has not attended school for some time
and be- was ordered 90 do 50 forthwith
A li-ycar-old boy charged with alb
soniing himself from home, was placed
on "a farm. le
A iO-year-old boy charged with The
same ofense. was ordered sent 10 the
Ferris Industrial school.
A i3-ycar-old girl charged with alb
scniing herself from home, was placed
IN an institution
Evening journal., 1918-05-09
HOLD u. S. SAILOR ON
WHISKY THEFT CHARGE

Mitchell Boyer, sailor from the
United States ship Manhattan. stationed
In Wilmington, was arr8igned before
Judge Churchman, i'm Municipal Court
this morning. charged with breaking
and entering the premises OF the Della
ware Wine and Liquor Company. No. iG2
Market street. and held in $4,000 bail for
court.
The defendant and another United
states sailor. are alleged 90 have smash
ed a plate grass window in the store
and taken several bottles OF liquor.
/, Officer Bradford alleges he saw the
defendant in the middle OF the street
with a bottle OF liquor In each hand
and gave chase When the oflcer came
upon-Boyer be threw the bottles TO the
street. smashing them.
Assistant City solicitor MallOy told
the court that the sailor who got away
is expected TO be placed under arrest
soon, and at Mr. Malloy's request the
charge was continued until Saturday.
Evening journal., 1918-05-09
SURVEYS ARE MADE
FOR A Great PORT
Early Start Is Likely to
Produce Result in
Philadelphia
HURLEY TO ASK FOR
$3,OOO,OOO AT ONCE

In line with the Governments plans
to spend s25.WO0OO in making Phila-
delphia a great port capable OF ham
ding grcat quantities OF supplies for
shipment overseas. 10 became known
yesterday that the port commission es
the shipping board has had "a complete
survery made of Philadelphia and the
surrounding country within The last
month.
several committees have visited the
city. They have covered the ground up
and down the Delaware River on both
the Pennsylvania and New Jersey sides
from Essinglon TO Bristol. also the ter
ritory bordering the Schuykill. They
made AN examination OF the railroad
facilities and got In touch with officials
Of the Chamber Of Commerce, the
Boursc and kindred bodies.
In tho announcement from y. n. Hur-
ley, chairman of the shipping board
that he would request S3OOOO0 immc-
dhlely for the construction Of two
drydocks. an early start TO the project
Is expected Holding OF the FIRST meet
ing OF the port commission on Tues
day. when AN the facts regarding This
city's position were In hand, is held 10
have special Significance.
According 30 ideas held by transpor-
taiion heads. the work OF developing
Philadelphia will be rapid. This is be
cause OF the necessity 10 use the p0ri
as a cul-o1 90 New York, where the
great number OF rail- lines has blocked
that, city with freight; also, as 10 Is
one of the few ports The Government
Is using for shipping goods 10 France.
70 Is believed that ihe port commits
sion viii have 10 work as a unit with
the railroad administration and the
military committee which controls the
directing of traffic. if the port Is 70 BE-
used tO capacity. Philadelphia at pres
cnl has something like 1000 cars OF eN-
+ port freight waiting shipment. some OF
which has been here FOR a long time.
Materials are sent abroad on order Of
the military committee having this mai
ter In charge They are ordered 90 a
certain port for shipment. ON order The
railroads transport the conslgnmenis
taking them wherever designated by ths
Government once In port. the vesse
named 90 complete the remainder OF th'
Journey Is waiting and the shipmeu
moves. Much OF the trouble encounter
Ell here has been due 90 the revocation
of original orders. which compelled
vessel 90 depart without cargo, thu
losing valuable time en- route and clos
gng up The port without any tangihl
1 results 90 snow FOR 70.