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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
HOW TO GET
 READY FOR
 |NCOME TAXES

In order that those who have in- come and profits taxes to pay may prepare themselves in advance for the large payments and to accumu- late gradually the funds necessary to meet them, Collector of Internal Rev enue James J. Walsh calls attention of the taxpayer to the advantage of purchasing new Treasury certificates of indebtedness bearing four per cent. interest and maturing July 15, 1919.
 The Collector has been advised by the Secretary of the Treasury that certificates of this issue will be ac- cepted at par, with adjustment of ac- crued interest, under rules and reg ulations to be prescribed, in payment of income and profits taxes when pay able at or before maturity of the cer- tificates.
 "It is the aim of the government to make the floating of this issue of certificates of indebtedness a popular one" said Collector Walsh, land it will be to the advantage of those whose taxes are measured in com paratively small amounts as well as the large corporations and wealthy persons to participate in the purchase of these impregnabe securities"
 These certificates may be purchased bank or trust company. They are in denominations of $500, $1,OO0 S5,00O, 10,000.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16

powers depending on force by an or ganization of states voluntarily sub hitting to an international law es- tablished by themselves with the creation of legislative power above the states to enforce the law"
 International arbitration tribunals twill settle disputes, the Foreign miE- ister said, and armaments will lose the reason for their existence. The Baron then said:
 Ia Ut is not my place to enter into. a discussion as to the reasons why Pres ident Wilson delayed his reply to us when he has communicated with Ger many with a view to enlightenment for certain questions. It should be re- Guced to a pure hypothesis.
 q would only say that our confi- dence in President Wilson's word is so firm that we categorically reject supositions attributing to this proce- dure motives tactical reasons or in- tentions malevo1ent towards the mon archy."
 Amsterdam, Oct 16-Baron Bur ian, the Austro-Hungarian Minister of Foreign AfasSs, speaking to the, Foreign Affairs committee of the Hungarian delegation (presumably before President Wilson sent his sec ond reply to Germany said; 'The peace note sent by the Gen. tra1 Powers to President Wilson opens the prospect that at no far distant date we shall reach cessation of hostilities and enter into negotiations for the conclusion of a general last ing and just peace"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16

flour from one wholesaler as he chose and to get his substitutes else where, if desired. He was, however, told by the Food Administration that he must sell at the ratio of four pounds of wheat flour to one pound of such substitutes as corn flour, corn meal, or barley flour.
 Judging from the reports from all sections of the state avantage is be- ing taken of these liberal regulations, and MT. ScovilIe determined to make an example of the first violator, Cor witz and Friedman were up before the Food Administration last winter, being one of the first alleged violators of the so-called "50-50" rule. This fact was brought out against them at a hearing before Assistant Federal Food Administrator, Joseph H, Law Ter, several weeks ago, and it was conclusively shown that they had not only sold wheat flour, promiscuously in large quantities without any sub stitutes, in some cases, and with in- sufficient amount in others, but had charged at the rate of S14 per bar rel for flour which they had bought at SIP per barrel.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
HARTFORD DEALERS BROKE RULES;
 OUT OF IT UNTIL TIE WAR IS ENDED

Hartford, Oct. 1.-Two weeks ago, Robert Scoville, Federal Food Ad- ministrator, after receiving hundreds of complaints from a sections of the state,, threatened to break the first re- taller who was fairly convicted of vio- lating the new liberal wheat flour sales regulations. Monday afternoon a Food Administration inspector call ed at the store of Gorwitz & Fried man, corner of Park and Zion streets, this city. and formally served them with a notice of an unfair order which, in effect, puts them out of bus mess for the duration of the war, unless the Food Administration re- Tents before that time.
 Until the first of September, re- tailers could not afford to violate the wheat flour sales rule by selling wheat four without substitutes because they were compelled to buy the substitutes in the same proportion as they sold them, and few were willing to risk piling up an overstock which might be spoiled. Under the new rules, the retailer was placed on his honor, be- ing permitted to buy as much wheat
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
DECISIONS GIVEN BY JUDGE BOOTH
 FOR PLAINTIFFS

Judge John R. Booth today hand ed down five decisions in cases re- gently tried before him in the Com mon Pleas court, the decision in every case being favorable to the plaintiffs,
 Susie Dobi of Fairfield is awarded damages of $50 in an action against Daniel Dobi of the same place in which $2,O00 was claimed for alleged slanderous remarks.
 c. E. Coakley was awarded a judg- ment of $65 and costs against Harry Johnson, both of this city, as balance due for motorcycle purchased from the complainant.
 Stanley Botsford of Monroe was given 0 judgment for $537.50 against Martha A. Skill of Newtown. Bots ford sued for commission for a real estate transaction which was agreed to by the defendant, but which she failed to carry out. In his memor- andum Judge Booth finds that the full duty of the agent had been done when he found a satisfactory pur- chaser for the property.
 In the action of William H. Clark of this city against Samuel Zimmer, to recover amount of judgment given in the Common Pleas court against Betty Lesser for whom zimmer was surety, Judge Booth finds for Clark and awards him the sum of $52S.5S. The transaction involved property formerly owned by David Lesser and deeded to Betty Lesser. The original judgment was for $46O.41, and costs of S46.29.
 James A. Hartrong of Greenwich is awarded a judgment for $S1 against Laurence Timmons of Greenwich for services performed. The claim was for $6O.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
FAMOUS FRENCH BAND
 STIMULATES BOND SALES

Many musicians wear soldiers uni forms, but there is only one band whose members not only are veterans of the war, with medals for bravery under fire, but also musicians of the highest rank, graduates and prize winners of the Paris Conservatory.
 It is said that a man can express truly only: what he has himself ex- perienced. Consider, then, the wild exultation of La Marseillaise," blar- ing from the trumpets of heroes of France, or the splendid fire and rhythm of the "Sambre ct Mouse" |" which battle-march is the war cry Of the Poilu..
 The 61 men that make up the French Army Band have heard the tearing crash of shells; they know the deadly vapors of poison gas; they have felt the weight of Germany's s grey-green. lines. and have thrown them back; they have given them selves to France, heart and soul and body. What they have seen and felt and done is expressed in their in- comparable music.
 The French Army Band has come to the United; States in recognition of the sisterhood of the two Republics, and as proof of the ancient love between France and ourselves. It is a tribute from the Old World to the New.
 In 1914 Gabriel Fares was famous wherever music was known. He was leader of the Garde Republicaine Band. He had played at the St. Louis exposition in 1904, and at San Francisco. He is now Capt. Gabriel Fares, with four medals for deeds of courage on the battlefield. To his title of "ehef d'orchestra," he has added fame as a soldier of France. His is the brave record of a brave man, artist to his f1ngertips and patriot tC his soul.
 In 1915; Capt Fares, wounded, was commissioned by his government to form an army band-such band as never was. Read the merest crumbs of a long record.
 Roger Villate, the concert master, took part in the battles of Charlerey, Guice, the Marne, Rheims and Berry au-Bac.
 Georges Mager, trumpet, went to the front at the first call. He saw service in Serbia and at Salonica; was captured by the enemy and exchanged in July, 1915.
 Emile stfevenard, clarinet was wounded at Ypres.
 Robert Caron, cornet, was cited ill
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despatches for bravery at Cham pagne, where he was wounded.
 Alexandre Debruille, violinist, has been gGssed three times.
 And so the tally goes, through all the 61.
 It was men of this calibre, soldiers first and noted musicians second, that Capt.~Pares had to choose from. With out exception, they had been wound- ed or gassed, all but killed for France They were capable of no further mill. tary service, save in the exercise of their genius. With these men, he roes all, Capt. Fares first played up and down the French lines, giving in- spiration and renewed courage through the threats of his trumpets.
 For weeks, a large and particularly homely Prussian guardsman carried the bass drum. He had been captured in a raid. The bass drummer was small man and was suffering from the effects of a wound. Why not make use of the enemy? They did so, strapping the big drum to his back, and so, pack mulewise, he marched with the band, the little LII uIAllllSl bC1l41lS away ob HIS SluO
 A hundred tales are told of this band, in which all rank has been for gotten. It is a brotherhood, in which each man is a musician, led by the finest musician of all.
 So famous did they become that they were invited to go to England. There they gave a series of concerts that did much to stimulate recruiting and played before the king, to his great enjoyment.
 Now they have come to us. Presi- dent Wilson has heard them, and they have played at many of our cantonments. They will lend their talent in the service of the Fourth Liberty Loan. Our men are fighting side by side with their brothers-in- arms for the safety of the world. In serving us they serve the Tri-Color again.
 Keen, hard-bitten veterans and great musicians! It is band without peer. Their colors called them and they answered. War songs, born of revolt against tyranny and oppression, take new life from these men who have been at hand grips with death for France.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
PRUSSIAN DIET
 REMOVES THREE CLASS FRANCHISE

Copenhagen, Tuesday Oct. 15- The last obstacle to the reform of Prussia's antiquated three-class fran chise has been removed by the adop- tien unanimously of the following resolution by the conservative faction in the Prussian Diet:
 "In the hour of the Fatherland's greatest distress and in realization that we must be equipped to fight hard battles for the integrity of the Fatherland's soil, the Conservative party of the Diet considers it a patriotic duty to lay aside all internal conflict and be ready to make heavy sacrifices to attain the ends in view. The members of the party believe that a far reaching radicalization of the Prussian constitution will not ad- vance the welfare of the Prussian peo- pie, but are nevertheless prepared to abandon their opposition to the equal franchise in Prussia, in accordance with the latest decision of their friends in the House of Lords, in or der to assure harmonious front against the world"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
JOHN B. FOLEY.

After a lingering illness John B. Foley of 13S Main street, died yes terday afternoon in Norwich, Conn. MT. Foley is survived by his wife, Bridget, his mother and a sister, Mar garet Foley of Westborough, Mass, one sister, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was member of the Holy Name 'so- ciety of Sacred Heart church. Wood men of the World, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Locomobile Sick Benefit As sociatipn and also a member of the Machfnists' union- Funeral will be held from his late home, 139 Main street on Saturday morning and at Sacred Heart church with solemn high mass. Iuterment St. Michaers cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
JOHN J. BLEWETT

Many friends and relatives attend ed the funeral of John J. Bleweti
 from his late residence, 925 Noble avenue, at 8:3O and one-half hour later at St. Charles church, with SOL emn high mass, by Rev. J. B. Illusion, celebrant; Rev. Thomas J. Kelly dea- con and Rev. P. J. McGivney, sub deacon. As the body was carried into the church the choir sang 'rThy Will Be Done" at the offertory, Miss Jes- sic Murray sang Ave Maria" and af- ter mass Some Sweet Day. Inter ment was at St MichaeTs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
Death of Stuke
 PrObed By Coroner

Coroner Phelan today heard mem bers of the trolley crew and, other witnesses in relation to the death of Peter Stuke of 3s0 Lafayette street. who was struck by a trolley car early Monday morning in Stratford avenue near Hewitt street Stuke died at the Bridgeport hospital Motorman Ben Miller and Conductor Daniel Francisco, of the car, were among the witnesses Coroner Phelan continued hearing until tomorrow morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
OFFICIAL REPORTS
AMERICAN

Washington, Oct. 16-Gubstantial gains on the sides of the Mouse against stubborn resistance by a re- inforced enemy were reported today by General Pershing on his comfnun- iQue for Tuesday.
 The despatch follows:
 "our troops today continued their attack on both sides of the Mouse, encountering stubborn resistance from reinforced enemy. East of the Mouse French and American troops have gained ground. West of the river the fighting has increased in violence and our troops have made substantial gains including hill 299, which changed hands three times. We have broken the Kriemhild- -Stellung at new points where our men closed with the enemy in a. series of hand to-hand encounters in which they took prisoners"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
MARGARET DARCY.

Funeral of Margaret Darcy was held from the funeral rooms of Gull linan, Mullins, Buckley & Co.,, 292 Golden Hill street. at 10:3O o'clock, and at St. Augustine's church with high mass of requiem, at II o'clock, by Rev. Joseph V. Ganley. At the offertory Miss Kathleen Rijau sang Ave Maria" and after mass Some Sweet Day. Interment St. Thomas cemetery, Fairfield.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
EXPLOSION DUE
 TO CARELESSNESS

Trenton, Ontario, Oct. 16-Inves1- gation of the munitions explosion which destroyed half of the British Chemical Co.,, Ltd,. plant here or Monday has disclosed, it was announc- ed here today that one of three em- ployes attending the nitrator failed to obey his instructions explicitly as to the quantity of chemicals to be used. Officials expressed the opin- ion that the employees responsible were without malicious intent
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
FRENCH

Paris, Oct. 16.---French forces last night captured the village of Acy-Ro- nance, within a mile of the important railway Junction of Rethel, in the Champagne, the war office announced today.
 The French made further progress north of Sissonne, while between Sis some and Bethel they repulsed a vio- lent enemy counter attack near St. Germainmont.
 The statement reads:
 Tn the course of the night we made little progress to the north of Sis- some and north of Asfeld-la-V -Ville We stopped a violent counter attack, strongly supported by artillery in the region of St. Germainmont
 Southwest of Rethei we captured the village of Acy-Romance."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
FAIRBANKS IS
 SEEKING MILLION

Washington, Oct. 16.---Douglas Fair Banks left Washington this morning at 11:i5 in a mail airplane to seek man who will match Bernard M. Ba- .ruchs s1,000,O0O subscription to the Fourth Liberty Loan. He carried fragment of shell from the long range gun that hombarded Paris, loaned by Secretary Baker to put on exhibition in New York .-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
TZZET PASHA IS
 WAR MINISTER

Copenhagen, Oct 16 - Upon the resignation of the Turkish ministry of Talaat Pasha, the premiership was assumed by Izzet Pasha, former minister of war, instead of by Tewfik Pasffa, former Turkish ambassador to Great Britain, as has been previously reported, according to a Constantino- pie despatch received here under date of Monday, Oct. 14. Izzet Pasha, 1t Is stated, also took the portfolio of min ister of war.
 No foreign minister has yet been appointed, the message adds, but Naby Bey, former Turkish ambassa- dor in Rome, is In charge of the min 1stry
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
HARTFORD, WITH 3,688
 CASES OF INFLUENZA
 CONSIDERS CLOSING NOW

Hartford, Conn, Oct. 16-A meet ing of the local board of health will be held at 4:3O this afternoon to con- slider the closing of schools and thea tres. Dr.. Charles P. Borthford, su- perintendent of the board, said today that if schools and theatres were or
 dered closed similar action would
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
ELKS FIRST SMOKER

CT for the autumn and winter sea- son, Thursday evening of this week. This affair will be limited to Elks
 opll and have been made to accolr- lnedale four hundred members. There will be excellent music, vaudeville,
 refreshments and grand good time is promised to everyone who attends.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
CHARGE NOLLED.

Nathan Bratz, of Huntington, was arraigned before the City Court to- day charged with having pulled a knife on Fred Jalsky, of Broadbridge road when the two men argued over the payment of a bill. After hear ing the evidence by Patrolmen Walk CT and Harding, who made the ar rest, the court ordered the charge against Bratz nolled.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16

doubtless follow in connection with liquor saloons and soda fountains.
 One hundred and ninety-five new cases were reported today, carrying the total for the city up to 3,6sS.
 The State Board of Charities was informed today that 200 of the 400 patients at the Mansfield Home for Feeble Minded were ill.,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
HARTFORD INCREASES TOTAL

Hartford, Conn.,, Oct 16.---Four large subscriptions for Liberty Bonds todty increased Hartfori's u0tal by nearly a million and half dollars and very nearly carried the amount to double the quota of $16, 5000 The Connecticut Fire and the Phoenix Fire subscribed for $525,0OO each, the Mechanics Savings Bank to sS0O,O00, and the Equitable Fire $125,O00.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
THOMAS F. FEELEy.

Thomas F. Feeley passed away at his residence, 300 Benham avenue, last evening, following a few days illness. He was one of the oldest harbers in the city, and conducted 0 business for several years on Elm street, and later on Olive street. He was a charter member of Cecil Calvert council, K. of C., and also of Alpha Circle, B. of A. He is survived by his wife, a daughter. Mrs. Burt. Platt, and four sons, J. Edward, Frederick L., Joseph and Harry NJ, who is in the service at Camp Greenleaf. Ga; a sister, Mrs. Daniel Leary. of Brook lyn, N. r.; three grandchildren, Burt Platt. Jr.. and Margaret and Emma Feeley. The funeral will be held from his late home on Saturday morn ing at S:3O and at o'clock from St. Augustine's' church with a solemn high mass. Interment will be in family plot in. St. Michaels cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
OBITUARY
MARY ROWE RUELL.

Mary Rowe, wife of Alphonse Ruen died this morning after short illness with pneumonia, at her home, 1S1 Calhoun avenue. Besides her hus- band she is survived by @. son, Charles Ruelli three brothers, Thomas, Will liam, and Charles Rowe, and three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth McGovern, Mrs. Harry Holt, and Miss Alice Rowe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
PROBATION FOR ONE YEAR

Lucy Pine, 21, and John Mozzione, 32, who are said to have been living together at 131 Hallam street, and who were out on bonds of $500, charged with breach of the peace, were arrested again yesterday and were today ordered by Judge Wilder to be turned over to the care of the probation officer for a period of one year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
DIES OF HEART DISEASE

In making his report on the death of James Adams Brown, president of the Central Trust company, Norwalk, Conn.,, whose lifeless body was found submerged in bathtub adjoining his apartment in the Stratfield hotel, Monday night, Medical Examiner M. Garlick, stated that death was due to heart disease.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
ITALIAN

Rome, Tuesday, Oct. 15.-The text of official statement issued at the War office today reads:
 There has been considerab1 local fighting from Lake Garda to the Brenta valley. Our artillery has car ried out effective bombardments in the Lagarina valley and the Arsa val- ley. Patrol encounters favorable to us have been fought at Concalaghi and in the Arsa valleys.
 "On the Asiago plateau reconnoit- ering parties entered an enemy ad- vance post and returned without loss" :"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
GET SOLDIER VOTES

Hartford, Oct. 16-The secretary of state today received a batch of sixty soldiers ballots from overseas. These brought the total of such ballots re- ceived to date to 2,50O. Of these only about 500 are from abroad.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
BURGLARS ENTER
 TWICE; BUNNELL .
 STREET SUFFERS

Burglars jimied 8 way into two Bunnell street residences last night. Mrs. Frank Keeler, 436 Bunnell street lost goods valued at $50, including two ladies' gold watches, one man watch, a gold ring and $2.75.
 Abe Afsensky, of 2SS Bunnell street, lost a mans gold watch and chain valued at $50.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
HUNS LOMBARD DUNKIRK

With the French Forces in FIand- CTS, Oct. 16-The Germans today re- stunned their long range bombardment of the French seaport of Dunkirk, on the straight of Dover. There were some civilian victims.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
STATE CONFERENCE POSTPONED

New Britain. Oct. 1e-Announce- ment was made today that the State Chamber of Commerce war confer ence, which was scheduled to be held at New London on Oct. 21 and 22, has been postponed until Oct. 25 and 26 because of the epidemic.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
FOUR MONTHS IN JAIL.

John Havorlizck, who claims 164 Hallett street as his residence, was given four months and fine of $1 and costs in City Court on the charge of battling John Odamicawchy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16

on a visit, went fishing in Lake Curl. He caught a basket of fish and res cued Seattle banker who had slipped from a floating log.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
LIEUT.. GARRos sHor DOWN.

Amsterdam, Oct. 1s-Lieut. Roland c. Garros, the noted French aviator, who was posted as missing on Oct. ' after flight over the German lines was shot and killed on Oct. 4, Berlin meBsage today announces.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16

The second reading of the bill mak- ing war loan subscriptions compulsory in Australia was passed by the Lower House.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
HADLEY'S EASY TERMS

Make it easy for everyone to own Suite like this-Your Credit Is Good Here-Make a small Cash Payment-A Little Each Week Pays the Balance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
VERDICT TODAY IN BABY DOLL"
 MURDER TRIAL
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any shots, or have a gun in his hand, and that at no time did Thomas tell him to shoot anyone. His cross ex. amnation was very brief
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
SETTER, CHAIR and ROCKER

Are splendidly covered with a good grade of Brown Imitation Leather, over very strong automobile springs. This complate Suite is made of heavy Oak stock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
HANDSOME TUNED FINISH

The Mission Furniture has always been popular and today finds more of this rich appearing Furniture used than ever be- fore.