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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04
FRENCH MAKE SUCCESSFUL USE OF LIGHT GUNS

At the beginning of the war the French pinned their faith primarily on their light and very mobile guns, while the Germans relied more upon hoWitzers and other very heavy can non. Without the latter they could never have smashed their way so easily through the heaviest defences of Belgium and France.
 It would seem as if our allies had more than caught up with them on heavy guns now. During one recent month the British alone located and knocked out 1882 German batteries. During the same time the Germans succeeded in siIencing but TAB British batteries, and many of these were able very soon to resume fire. In earlier trench warfare there would be from four days to two weeks of intense artillery preparation before beginning any infantry attack. The enemy trenches would be completely pulverized, a chaos of shell holes, s,when the infantry was sent over. The re- suit merely was. that the enemy had plenty of time to rush reserves to the spot. The Germans simply fell back | into the trenches behind and little was gained
 Now. the attack is not always pre- districts-the corn -huskings. the quilt l aration. If there are lines of wire en- | tanglements, light guns may discharge shrapnel timed to burst just above the ground. so as to cut the wire without tearing up the ground much. l Where the ground is all torn to pieces by heavy artillery, it makes it very much more difficult for the attacking force. and it must be harder to op- crate tanks.
 | The German attacks of March 21
 and May 27 made a great use of light
 mobile mortars, with a range of only
 three-fourths of a. mile, firing high
 explosives this short distance with deadly effect . But while light guns
 thus figured more largely in recent
 fighting. we shall need some big fel-
 lows when 1t comes to great ffoTttit fled
 towns like Metz.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04
TO UNION LABOR

The strike is called, wait e'er you go,
 Thinkon whose back will fall your blow; Your cause is just; that may be true,
 Why strike the men who die for you? Our Union brothers over there, Are facing lead and poisoned air; They fight the very fires of Hell, That our dear ones secure may dwell They ask not wage or double time,
 But die to right monstrous crime; Hark! listen, from their dying lips,
 We catch their message, "Guns and ships" An but you say the profiteers,
 Souls of the damned, their face appears; Between me and the printed page,
 And fills my heart with burning rage But will ye follow in their path,
 And drink with them the vials of wrath? No, Labor in it's country need,
 Shall never sell it's soul to greed. Rise Union Labor, cease your strife,
 And justify your right to life; Give of your brain, your brawn, your best, Our fighting men will give the rest.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04
CAPITAL PLATED
 BUT CAUTIOUS
Many Officials Predict Ger man Collapse, But Gen
 eral Staff Is Wary.

Washington, Sept. 4-Oficia1 Wash today the. elation over the latest news from the battle front.
 General Staff officers conservative in their views, characterized the con- tinued British, advance, the capture of Lens, the smashing of the Drocourt- Queant switch line and the taking of 10000 prisoners in one day by Sir Douglas Haig's forces as constituting one of the most severe blows dealt the Teutons since the beginning of the war.
 While many officials were inclined to see an almost immediate German collapse coming, some General Staff officers last night deprecated undue elation of this kind at present.
 The German withdrawal is not viewed by them as a rout, nor is the German defence viewed as having col lapsed. They interpret latest advices to mean that the Germans, after los ing strategic points which imperilled their lines. attempted to carry out an orderly retreat and have found them selves forced backward faster than they anticipated, in fact the retreat is growing out of hand. The loss of Lens is regarded as a real blow. The Germans cannot con- struct another series of invaluable coal regions back of the Lens area The British at one stroke robbed the Germans of the advantage of exploit ing this invaluable coal region, and at the same time achieved a result which the allied forces have not be- fore succeeded in accomplishing since the war began.
 Germany has held Lens from the time of the first onrush into France, and all efforts to retake it heretofore have failed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04
MARRIAGE LICENSES,

The following marriage certificates were issued by the town clerk today: Joseph J. Brown, machine operator, 4S Beach street, to Grace Unduard, Palisade avenue; John S. Kline, steamfitter, 362 Fairfield avenue, to Florence Mead, factory hand, 2 Wal lace court; Robert J. Conner, ship builder, 231 DeForest avenue, to Agnes B. Nickel, machine operator, 86 Jefferson street; Thomas Medlicot, factory hand, 1461 Main street, to Josephine Monethorp, 619 Fairfield avenue; Vincent c. Gilligan, factory hand, 1a5 West avenue, to Helen Her. man, Gilbert street; Hubert T Whalen. machinist, Louisville, N. Y, to Gertrude NJ. Barski, nurse, Long Hill.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04
ime to Think of School
 Shoes
Shoes

No child can do his best if his shoes are uncomfortable. The Read Shoe Shop provides shoes that make for efficiency. Made on nature shaped last, these "Foot- Form shoes give freedom to the growing foot where it is needed. For Girls, lace and button models in dull calf, brown and pearl colored horsehide, tan Russia and white buck. Sizes 1-2 to II, widths B to E, .~. S9.5O to $500 il 1-2 to 9 widths A to E,
 s3.5O to $500 21-2 to 7, widths A to E,
 S4.5O to .s9OO For Boys,extra quality calfs7kin in tan or black,welted soles of white oak leather.
 Sizes 10 to 13 1-2, widths B to E, S4OO 5 1 to 6, widths A to E, $500
 Main floor. New Among the Books "The Little Girl Who Couldn't Get Over It." Alfred Scott Barry
 $1.50 "E. K. Means,"
 Who writes negro dialect stories in capital style. S1.5O "Khaki," a typical American story of the war, Freeman Tlden
 S1.25 General Foch," ..> An appreciation, with an authentic &C., count of the commander under whom our boys are fighting.
 S1.oo Professor Latimer's Progress" An exceedingly clever novel, anony- nous, but attributed by good guessers 10 Simeon Strunsky. .----
 $1.40
 Main floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04


 Especial preparations have been made in selecting garments for large women.
 The materials for suits are Broad cloths, fine Serges, Poplins, and other weaves which do not accentuate size. The tailor has also considered and given long lines and such slight trim ming as is severe and conventional,
 $3750 to $65.0O .~ Goats are of Silverton, Velour and certain Novelty Cloths in quiet color ings, .-.
 $37.5O and upward
 Dresses of softly clinging Satins, Crepe de Chimes and Jersey, with Georgette Beaded effects, fringes, tabliers and other ornamentation in the perfection of good taste.
 An inspection is invited
 Second foor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04
WIDOW WILL GET
 THIRD INTEREST

Letters of administration were ask ed at the Probate Court this morning for the estate of Elmer Dewhirst, for mer we'll known dairyman in this city. The estate consists of land in the North End and the dairy business which bears his name. The only heirs are the widow, Mrs. Emma Dewhirst, who receives a third interest as there was no will, and a son, Joseph Dew hirst, who will receive the remainder of the estate. Appraisal of the estate has not yet been made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04
U)e } D ReQd co
 <s1ah/isheo 1857 The store closes daily at o'clock
The store closes daily at 6 o'clock
September Enters

and open month September showing complete line of Tailored Wear.
 Coats and Dresses in extra sizes for women.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04
NEW YORK MAN HURT

s. H. Goodman, of Mount Vernon, \. Y. was struck by an automobile driven by Louis Josephson of 764 Gates avenue when he stepped from the sidewalk at the intersection of West and Fairfield avenues. He was rushed to the Emergency hospital where he was treated by pr. J. F.
 Keegan, for contusions of the left leg.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04
Flannels for Fall and
 Winter

The new Flannels have arrived, and appear most attractive in every way. .:
 Outing Flannel, pink and blue stripes or checks, 35 cts yard
 Duckling Fleece, soft velvety nap, in designs that would make most attractive dressing sacques and kimonos, 38 cts
 Robe Flannels for making bath robesj 55 cts Third floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04
HOME GARDENS
 OFFICE CHANGED

The office of the Home Gardens committee will be at POT First Ma tional Bank building instead of 71O as formerly. The firm of Banks, Nicholson and Buckley will need the pfiice loaned to the committee, having decided to increase their office force,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04
WAR STAMP SALES.

The. return report of the sale of War Savings, Stamps for Labor Day and yesterday, show the sales ln Bridgeport to- be. s25,SS4.62' and $124,7S0.66 for the state.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04

Nippon China, an attractive flow ering tree pattern with a green bird. From this collection odd pieces, bowls, low dishes, baskets, jugs or plates may be chosen. It will make lovely breakfast china.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04

Navy reports announce that the steamer West Haven was shelled by submarine 400 miles off the coast of Halifax but escaped.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-04
$37,5O and upward

Now is the time to have Fur Goats repaired, old Furs refined or altered. If you have good furs slightly worn it will improve them greatly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-28
DEATH PACT WITH
BROTHERS, WIFE

HACKENSACK, N. J.. Sept. rs
Home on a short furlough, Edward
Kuttler, twenty-seven years old, dis
appeared last Sunday with his sister
in-law, Mrs. Frederick Kuttler, and
was found dead yesterday in the room
of the girl beside her lifeless body
Both had been killed by bullets fired
from his heavy army revolver.
They had been old sweethearts
Seven years ago, the Kuttler broth
ers fell in love with her and she mar.
ried Frederick. Edward went away
in the hope of forgetting the love af-
fair. Recently he was drafted and sent
to Camp Meade. Given a furlouEh, he
went home to say goodby before
leaving for overseas.
On the table in the room where
their bodies were found was this
note:
Dear mother and Fred: Bessie and
1 are going to end it all. 1t is the
only way. We love one another.
Please forgive US. Have US buried in
the same grave. 1t is the wish OF both
OF US. Take care of little Dot and
give her Bessie's watch and chain.
"ED and BESSIE"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-28
BRIDE GETS WORD
SOLDIER IS SLAIN

The name Cf Walter X. Burke.
twenty-seven years old, husband OF
Mrs. Hazel Burke, of Austin, Tex,
now living at 1913 Maryland avenue
northeast, apepars in the casualty list
of today as having died of wounds
received in action. Although the
news of the death of her husband
reached here four days ago, Mrs.
Burke, who is a bride OF four months
and who is now doing war work in
this city, would not believe 1t until
she found his name officially con-
frmed in the casualty list of today.
Her husband died August &c.
Miss Helen Vaughn, employed in
the adiutant generals office, who
rooms in the same house with Mrs.
Burke, received word that Burke had
died of wounds received in action.
Four days ago she told Mrs. Burke.
Hes dead, you say" said Mrs.
Burke. Hes dead. He was too
big and strong to die of wounds. ]
don't believe 1t. won't believe It,"
They were married in Texas last
May and he was sent to France in
June. She then came to Washington
to do war work. Letters received
from him recently did not say that
he was on the fighting line.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-28
.LINOLEUM WAR AID,
SAYS SECY. DANIELS

Linoleum has been added to the
growing list of things that are going
to win the war. This floor covering 4.
just the thing to promote the mental
contentment OF women war workers,
according to Secretary Daniels. who
has asked Congress to appropriate
S3T5.o0O for the purchase of linoleum
to cover concrete floors in the new
army and navy buildings in Potomac
Park
The proportion Of women employed
az clerks and messengers is large, and
is constantly increasing" Secretary
Daniels wrote the Senate in his re-
quest
THE croEded accommodations
throughout the city where our fe-
male employees must live are not OF
the best, and everything possible
should be done which will better the
conditions under which they work,
and promote not only their health
and comfort, but their mental con-
tentment as WELL"
Secretary Daniels submitted to Con-
gress a total estimate of more than
S125.000.0O0 for additional appropria-
TONS Included in this is 81 400. 900
to complete temporary concrete office
buildings for the Navy Department in
Potomac Park.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-28
CITIZENS UNITE
follower PRICES

Conservation Of food and reduction
in prices will be the main plank in
the platform OF the Citizens Food
Committee organized yesterday in tn,
the District Building, according to a
statement issued today by Clarence
r. Wilson, District Food Administra.
tor.
The committee is composed of rep
resentatives of tine citizens associa-
tions in Washington and will hold
regular conferences with the District
Food Administrator to Cooperate
with him in seeking reduction OF food
prices.
The organization offers Washing
tonians a splendid opportunity to CO.
operate with the Food Administra-
ton in conserving food, investigation
work and in the dissemination OF
propaganda" said Mr.. Wilson today.
1.-THE winter campaign of the Food
Administration will be the gospel OF
the empty garbage can and the clean
plate There will be no rationing
however. as this is held by the Presi-
dent and Mr.. Hoover to be undemo-
cratic"
Prohteering was declared by Mr..
Wilson to be the fault Of the con-
sumar as much as the dealer. Ger
tain classes of people. he said, were
willing to pay any price for certain
kinds OF food they wanted. and in this
way the dealers are influenced into
boosting prices.
officers OF the council will be
chosen on October 4. Meetings of
the council will be held the first and
third Fridays OF each month.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-28
lDEAD, 3HURT IN
AUTO ACCIDENTS

Dinah johnson, colored, sixty years
sid, Of CarroIlburg place southwest, died
AZ Providence Hospital today from m
hzrfeS sustained when she was knocked
down by an automobile operated by E.
81. Southland, Of Silver Spring, Nd, at
Second and Virginia avenue southwest,
On August .. Coroner hewitt will mold
an inquest this afternoon at o'clock a.
the District Morgue.
Patrick Long, of % K street northwest.
tel from a moving street car at Ninth
and L streets northwest early this
morning, and received cuts on the head
and face. He was removed TO the
Emergency Hospital
An automobile owned by the Quar-
termaster Department and operated
by Edward Taylor, colored, twenty
one years old, 1920 Twentieth street
northwest, collided at Twenty-second
and Pennsylvania avenue northwest
with an electric light pole. Nick
Young. colored, thirty-six years old,
1924 Twenty-first street northwest, 4
passenger in the machine, had his
left foot crushed and received cuts
on the head.
An automobile operated by Private
Walter Burch. Twenty-second In
fantry, Potomac Park, collided with
an automobile owned by the U. S.
Marine Corps. and operated by Pri-
waite Arthur Braloe, also stationed at
Potomac Park, at Eighteenth and
Pennsylvania avenue northwest to-
day.
George E. Wood, three years old,
32o John Marshall place northwest,
was slightly injured yesterday when
be fell from an automobile standing
in front of his home.
While answering an alarm of fire
yesterday. the automobile of Acting
Deputy Chief Andrew J. Sullivan,
and operated by John Wssmiller, OF
No. Il engine company, collided with
an electric light pole at First street
and Indiana avenue northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-28
THANKS NATHAN STRAUS

NEW YORK, Sept. 2S.-Natha7
Straus. New York's chief advocate of
clean milk, has received the follow
ing letter from Secretary Lansing:
'Sir: / have the honor to inform
you of the receipt from the American
agent and consul general at Cairo.
Egypt, OF the following cablegram
dated September II:
"'For Nathan Straus: In name of
thousands saved from starvation By
your institution wish you and your
family happy New Year and prosper
Gus future. May God bless you.
"'RABBI ROTH"
1T have the honor to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
ROBERT LANSING"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-28
GASLESS SUNDAY
RULE CONTINUED

Washingtonians are again asked
to comply with the gasless Sunday
plan in a statement issued today by
the District Fuel Administration, act
ing on orders given out by Federal
Fuel Administrator Garfield.
In a statement issued today DR..
Garfield indicates that the fuel ban
on Sundays may be lifted at any
time now.
at is not yet possible to tell how
much gasolene has been saved by the
voluntary sacrifice OF Sunday riding,
said DR.. Garfield. But the appeal
will be recalled as soon as definite
figures are available to show its con-
tinuance unnecessary"
SThe only official figures on the
gasolene saving, issued SO far by the
Fuel Administration show that the
conservation amounted to 125,000
barrels on the first Sunday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-28
D. c. BOYLOSES
ARM IN BATTLE

Clarence c. Cumberland. OF Wash
ington, is among los wounded Yam.
KEGS who have arrived at Walter
Reed Hospital from France. Cumber-
land had his right forearm torn of
in the battle of Chateau Thierry and
is suffering from shell shock.
I'VE had started an advance on
vaux when l received the she'll with
my initials on it," stated Cumber-
land from his bed in the hospital to.
day. I'VE had started to clean out a
German machine gun nest in a rail
road station. I was on my knees
picking of boche machine gunners
across the street when a big shell ex-
ploded with a roar nearby. That's
all 1 remember until had instinc-
lively walked to the field dressing
station two kilometers back.
Emergency surgeons amputated
my right forearm with a common pair
OF scissors" continued Cumberland.
American shells tore by overhead
bound for Heinie's line, while enemy
shells shrieked along in the opposite
direction. Before 1 left the station l
had the satisfaction Of knowing that
my company had taken the whole
bunch or Hun machine nests"
Cumberland's home Is at 1924
place southwest. He enlisted
in the army about three years ago.
going to the Mexican border with the
guard
The ship on which Cumberland was
brought to America was filled with
officers and men. They
arrived at Ellis Island, N. Y, two
days ago and were from there ordered
to Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-28
United States Saves
Nearly Half Million
By Shopping Earl"

A close watch OF the market
has proven as profitable to Uncle
Sam as to the thrifty housewife
battling against the high cost of
living.
Recently the subsistence divi-
sion of the quartermaster corps
received information that sugar
was to go up in price and tele-
grams were sent to all purchas-
ing quartermasters throughout
the country to take immediate
delivery OF all sugar allotted to
the army.
The total investment OF SIS in
kilograms saved the Government
$474,S4O. the difference between
what was paid for sugar Septem-
Der and the new price OF
September 0.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-28
ARREST PRIVATE IN
OFFICERS UNIFORM

Charged with impersonating an
army lieutenant and passing worth
less checks for sums aggregating
$500, Private Clayton w. Hobbs.
twenty years old, stationed at Camp
Humphreys, Va, is being held at the
First precinct police station.
Hobbs was arrested at North Capt.
toll street and Florida avenue by De-
tectives Thomas English, Thomas
Sweeney, and Frank Baur
Hobbs is from Jersey City. When
arrested he was dressed in a uniform
OF 4 first lieutenant.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-28
URGES D. c. PAY BOOST

Small salaries have caused the
designations of more than half of the
Districts statutory employees since
June 8. last, according to claims made
today by officers OF the local branch
OF the National Federalation Of Fed
eral Employees.
The federation is urging the District
Commissioners to press upon Con-
gress the need of salary increases for
District employees, and to urge the
passage of the Nolan bill. 1t is esti-
mated that the SO a day minimum
wage bill will affect more than $500
District employees.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-28
DROP WATSON CHARGE

MACON, Ga, Sept. 2s.-Thomas E
Watson lost his third contest today
in charges OF fraud which he had
brought against Representative Carl
Vinson in connection with the recent
Congressional primary in the Tenth
district. The executive committee
voted unanimously that the charges
were not true.
His lawyers have announced they
will appeal from each Of the rulings
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-28
PAeET FIRST AMBASSADOR.

The British legation at Rio Rio de
Janeiro has been elevated to the rank
of an embassy in recognition of the
growing political and commercial i'm
portance of the relations between
Brazil and Great Britain. The first
British ambassador to Brazil will be
Sir Ralph Paget, now British ambas-
Sador at COPENHAGEN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-28

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