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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
ADMIRAL JELL|COE PAYS TRIBUTE
 TO MEN OF UNITED STATES NAVY

officers and men in the Royal men and mercantile marine. Words fail me in expressing adequately the gratitude and admiration for our comrades of a sister service Thanks to their tri- umphant efforts, we remain mistress of the seas and supplies of all kinds, not merely for our vest empire, but also for our allies. have never for a moment ceased to f1ow."
 Admiral Viscount Jellico wrote:
 "The events of the present year have emphasized to an exceptional degree the supreme value of sea 1power, not. only to the British empire, but to the Allied cause as a whole. It is sea power alone that has made l 1t possible to bring to and maintain in the main theatre of the war on the western front that great United States army which has turned the scale of battle. It is sea power that has made possible the recent great victories in Palestine and Macedonia"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
GERMANS SCUTTLE BOAT:
 BLOCK OSTEND CHANNEL

With the Allied Armies in Belgium, Sunday, Oct. 2O.---(By the A. P.)--- Before leaving Ostend, the Germans scuttled large mail boat alongside the old British warship Vindictive, which was sunk in the channel there last May. They thus made doubly sure tl&t the channel will be blocked for a long time.
 Inspection of the city shows that British shells did terrific damage to enemy military and naval establish ments, but did not harm the residen- tial or business sections to any ex- tent.
 The only money to be found in Os- tend and other liberated Belgian cities is German. Many of the smaller chill dren, especially in Ostend, use Ger man as their own language. The en- emy apparently went out of his way to teach his tongue to these children. London, Sunday, Oct. 20.---Allied forces in Belgium are within 10 miles of Ghent, according to an official statement by the war office tonight. The statement reads:
 '"The advance of the army groups in Flanders, under comand of King Albert, continued throughout the day. After vainly trying to arrest our prog
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21

London, Sunday, Oct. 20.---On the occasion of the annual celebration of Nelson day the Navy league received today messages from leading public men.
 "On the courage, skill and endurance of British seamen depend, and always have depended, the issues of the great war" wrote A. J. Bal1our. secretary of state fof roreign affairs. But for them. our continental allies would have Been severed from all external aid"
 Admiral Sir David Beatty said: ''On this anniversary of the triumphant establishment of British supremacy, the Grand Fleet sends greetings to the Navy league"
 A message frgom Sir Douglas Haig, commander in chief of the British ar mics in France, read:
 The part of every one in the Brit ish army goes out with mine to all
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
POTATO CROP.

The Rotato crop raised at Lordship by the police and fire department members has exceeded all expecta- tions. It is expected that digging will begin soon, and bumper crop will be harvested. The gardens were donated by the Wilkenda Land Co. and secured through the auspices of the Home Gardens Committee, of which John Orr is secretary. It is due to his efforts that the project was launched.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
THE WEATHER.

New Haven, Oct. 21 - For Bridgeport and vicinity: Fair tonight and tomorrow.
 Weather conditions: An area of high pressure oenfraI over Iowa is producing pleasant weather this morning in the cen- tral districts. Moderate tenpcra-y lures continue in all the northern sections.
 Conditions favor for this vi- ctnity fair weather with cool nights but quite warm during the middle of the day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
2,I37 American Soldiers Are GOdfQthers
 To Eight-Year-Old French War Orphan

Jean Passard, Adopted by
 U. s. Regiment Which
 Raised $1,0oO for His
 Support, Being Cared for
 by Y. M. C. A.: While
 Sponsors Are at the
 Front
 ID ARIs, Sept. 1.-Jean Passard
 is eight years old. The war has left him an orphan and without relatives. Just how he came into the possession of a cer- tain regiment of engineers in France is clouded with mystery, but he did come into their possession and was officially adopted. When an American regiment adopts g. French kid, and many of them have done so, there is no half way business about it. The war time strength of regiment is 2,137 men. He's our kid and our mascot, and he isn't going to be brought up an ignoramus," was the con- sensus of opinion, so the hat was passed, and Jean came into pos session of five thousand francs to be used to educate him. That is a thousand dollars in American money.
 Jean was fitted out with a tiny American uniform, and with a whole regiment to keep an eye on him, he is developing rapidly into an American-also into a military man. Some time after his formal adoption by the regiment, his adopted fathers were called to the front and had to leave Jean be- hind, to his regret and theirs. Now he is being cared for and fed and educated by the local Y. M. 0. A. organization.
 His business in life is teaching French to American soldiers, and he says to all who apply for information that he Is going to New York to attend the public anhanla. "aDres la guerra"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
75'' 7s' &A ST DILLONS 15'' 1As sE Hartford ~ Paris
 Wholesale and Retail Leading Millirers
AUTUMN MILLINERY

Here you will find collection of conspcuously clever hats at attractively moderate prices Undoubtedly the most interesting millinery values of the hour.
 Millinery with the subtle charm that 'chic" com pelling Millinery that mirrors the very latest and smartest edics of Paris millinery of such distinction that one wonders how such hats be offered at such little prices Velvet Covered Hats, Beaver Hats, Hatters' Plush Sailors
 DIHEON's
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21

Majer-Gen. William L. Henley, Chief of Military AeronautieAs was in formed that giant bombing planes were being perfected by the British to bomb Berlin.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
r,nwARD RAYMOND BoUTEN.

The funeral of Edward Raymond Bouten was held this afternoon from the funeral rooms of Hawley, Wilmot & Reynolds, 16s State street. The remains were taken to Bethel for burial
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
OBITUARY
MARY A. MORRISON

Mary A. Morrison, wife of William Morrison, died at Hillside hospital yesterday of influenza, aged 30 years
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
FRANK B. WHITCOMB,

Frank E. Whitcomb died at his home in Surf avenue, Stratford. yes terday. Funeral arrangements are not yet completed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21

An extension of the "follow-up" system by the Red Cross was inaug- urated by the War Department so that minor casualties among soldiers abroad will be reported.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
MARY A. MYERS.

Mary A. Myers died yesterday at her late home, 3s9 John street, aged es years. She is survived by two sons, Edward B. and Arthur Myers, and one daughter, Mrs. Grace Rahn of Brook. lyn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
CHAUNCEY NJ. DRAKE

ChaunceH M. Drake died at his late home in Fairfield yesterday at the age of 54. Burial will be in Winsted Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
ON VACATION.

Pierce V. Gahan, superintendent of Recreation, went to Pittsburgh today for 6 weeks vacation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
ILL WITH COLD.

Private George Brady, clerk in Draft Board $, is i'll at his home with a heavy cold"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21

Production of potash, for military and agricultural purposes, will be supervised by the War Industries Board. The market prices will be fixed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
TRACKS LAID

The tracks are being laid today for 1he accommodation of building ma terials to be used in the Crane Lot Housing Development. They were begun yesterday, and 1t is expected that sufficient material will be avail able to begin breaking ground this week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21

Grain movements in all parts of the country were reported good.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21

Two million American troops are now in France.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23
DANES TO Get
WILSON'S AID
IN Land FIGHT
ny uOBEHT =. IIENDEH
United Press Correspondent

WARRINGTON. Nov 2s.--Free.
dom ~ schleewig IIolntein, wreHted
from Denmark by Germany In 1855.
viii 10 one of tho specific demands
OF President Wilson at the peace
table.
Answering the call OF native
Danes. both In sehieswig and In the
United states. Wilson has assured
these people that the wrong done
them by Germany In 1896 shall be
rlghtcd.
The presidents position was out.
u,.d in letter made public today.
replying 10 petition recently pre-.
scented by American citizens from
schicswiE liolstein and Others OF
Danish descent.
The petition said
speak. and speak soon. In order
that those OF our people who are
less fortunate than we may be
granted the simple elementary rights
OF self determination. and Of HelfEov'
erpm.ut. for preservation OF which
We and our children, are now work
ing AZ horne and fighting abroad"
The president directed hts reply 90
Rev. X c. nodhoidt. 81 Racine, Wis.
a native OF gchieswig. and a leader
In the tight OF the Danish Ameri
cans
81 can hut assure YOU that your
appeal to America sympathy and
pasrion for justice viii not 30 un'
needed. for Il POUNDS Itself wisely
upon the rights OF men 10 rule
themselves and 20 choose the man
ncr IN which that selfruic shall be
exercised" wrote the president.
mot America alone. bu, all the
peoples nov quickcncd 10 a newer
sense 81 the value 81 Justice must
Join in the relief ~ a grievance
whose continuance would tr'tyerse
the principles for which more than
score Of nations are fighting
The position of schl.swis Holstefn
was determined upon by the presi.
dent with this country's entrances
into the war,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23

NEW YORK. Nov. I5.--Why does
fashion decree that womcn's skirts
are To be longer this FAM
There II n rner, man in New York
who thinks he knows why. lie IS
j. J. Shubert. the theatrical MAJ
agor. ana connoisseur of feminine
beauty. He says the reason IL Bow
LEGS AND KNOCK KNEES.
II don't know anything muc'i
about women's fashions. but ! know
how TO pick girls for beauty
chorus. and / know that learned sci
entists have determined that four
out OF every seven women have bow
legs or knock knees. My-own obser'
walton of the general run OF chorus
girls would lead me to put IL az
about six out OF seven.
Fashions inevitably tend TO con
ceai the defects Of the average WON
an-as they should. And, sad as II
may be TO relate. the average WON
ans legs are NOT beautiful. That's
why women's skirts are to be longer
this fall"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23
Togo Has Great Faith
in Honorable" Lewis

Especial to The Star by n. T.. ~
LONDON, Nov. 23.-Togo joined
up in Vancouver.
Ills real name was Yamato Hy.
kashi. but nobody in the battalion
knew IT.
Most honorable conscription do
not catch me-" he announced as he
walked into the recruiting office.
smiling his beatific smile.
They made Togo a machine gun
ner. In training camp he became
known ar the best mo ]" in the
unit. lie developed n fondness for
honorable L<wis"-as he called his
gun--thst was beyond any man in
the camp
The boys used 10 come upon him.
chattering away W We gun In Orien.
tai tongue. Then he would break In.
to English. boastfulIy.
when honorable Lewis talk. Hun
will feel sickly."
Then he would spray bullets a,
make believSa Germans at a breath
taking rate. and with uncanny aceu
racy.
Out In the crater area, the machine
guns had been put out OF action by
artillery fire which preceded a Ger
man counter. All except one.
Az the Germans came on this one
gun--'honorable Lewis"--kept sput
sputtering defiantly: kept tearing
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23
Wartime Women
Should Quit Jobs

Domcstics who Deserted home life
for war timo jobs are urged TO 20
back TO their former positions and
leave their present employment open
TO returning soldiers.
This plea is being pressed vigor'
ously BY Miss Birdie Campbell
womcn's division OF the local gov
eminent employment office.
Rather than have friction be-
tween women job holders and the re-
turned men. who occupied the po-
sitlons before they went away TO
war Miss Campbell believes that tho
women should resign and allow the
one.tlme soldier to again take up
the civil work TO which he is &C.
customed.
No more men will be shipped to
Seattle for skilled and unskilled Ia
Dor by the Emergency Fleet corpor-
alton. government employment of.
ficials announced Saturday.
a telegram from the director gen.
erals office Mt Washington, u. c..
stated that the paying OF transpor'
ta,san for government labor had
been discontinued.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23
DR.. CHRISTENSEN
ELIGIBLE TO RUN
FOR PORT POSITION

Or. walter 7. Christensen, former
member OF the Legislature. 10 eligible
to run for the port commission.
A ruling TO this effect was made by
Attorney General Tanner today.
The question came up because OF a
doubt as TO whether a member of the
legislature could run for an office for
which salary had been arranged by
the Icgislatora Christensen was a
member OF the Legislature which vot.
ed to permit the voters of the port
district to express themselves on the
salary question. On November s, the
people voted in favor OF putting port
commissioners on salary.
Tanner ruled there IL nothing in
the law TO prevent Christensen from
running.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23
PROF|TEERINC
PHONE CHARGES
MADE TO CITY

After forcing her 10 have a pay
phone put In her home by prohibit
ink In. use Of a residence phone
because she kept roomerr the triss
phone company charged Mrs l.. II.
wisner. ssis r Cherry ~. SIS Ia
ptallatlon fee. according 20 a com
plant received rs Assistant Cor
poratlon Counsel Kennedy satur'
day
The company charged A. =
Leighton SIS INSTALLATION fee ard
1850 for materials when he moved
from one office % another In the
Burke building. both effiecp having
phones. all that was necessary be-
Ing change IN numbers. says
Kennedy
Tho INSTALLATION fee % fis WINS
raised from so about = month ago
on IN. recommendation Of po.;rnan
ter General ruricson on Angus, ~.
acucri.Eg 10 Kennedy. and has
rever been filed with tho public
service commission. This makes
the increase Illegal because no spe.
cinl arsssr has been issued ~ the
commission.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23
Man FROM FUNERAL RANGE
HEARING IS SET IN
HAIR TONIC CASE

w. r. johnson. president Of the Pa
cific Coast BARRIERS supply Co. VIII
farr United States Commissioner Nc
Clelland Tuesday. charged with sell
ing alcohol without special license.
Deputy United states Marshal "a
Williams. atcing upon the complaint
of James II. Woods. internal revenue
inspector. raided the premises at iss'
First ave. Friday. Eight sixounce
bottles OF vivis Extract Vegetd ana
many gallons Of alcohol used in har
tonics and face lotions were selHed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23

SHE SOLVES HIGH
COST OF DRESSING

Miss H. Leon. OF 1910 Yesier way.
drcssrnaker. Saturday told the police
that on completion OF n dress for a
customer. the customer appropriated
the dress. walking out OF the shop
without paying for Il.
4 policeman investigated the ad.
dress given by Miss Leon as the
customers home. and reported that
no ono would respond TO the bell.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23
THIS H0lD-UP WAS
VICTORY FOR FRANK

Frank Wise. Ti5 olive st. says
two men approached him at Fourth
ave. and PIKE ct Friday night, de.
manding hits money
One OF tho men started to reach
for his hip pocket. says Frank. who
conducted n rapid retreat. and made
an immediate alliance with the law.
The hold up was "flzzlc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23

he fell. but he ga-ncly picked himself
up and came on.
ITS Togo" shouted a Canadian.
and a dozen fellows leaped the para.
pet to his assistance. a hundred
rifles held up the Germans as Togo
was gently put down. His arm and
side were shattered.
Him have last good talk, Hun not
catch honorable Lewis" he said. pat.
ting the blood covered gun Then he
passed out
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23
JUVENILE RUNAWAYS
CAPTURED BY POLICE

Three Juvenile runaways from the
Washington Children's home, were
taken by the police at Fourth ave.
and Pike st. early Saturday. They
are in care of the police matron.
pending their return to the home.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23
MRS. KING INTRUDES
ON BURGLAR CALLER

The return home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
II II. King. OF 1889 18th ave. y. e.
Friday evening. frightened away a
burglar. who had gained entrance TO
the house thru a rear. second-floor
window. using n ladder. lie left a
pill. OF hastily-asscmblod vaiusbles.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23
WINE CASE DATE SET

Hugo Stlllman charged with I'm.
porting liquor from Montana. VIII he
arralgncd before the federal court
Monday. stillman, who Is now in the
King county Jail was arrested jaunti-
~ carrying two suit cases filled with
wine down Second ave
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23
BAPTIsTs MEET DECEMBER 2

Tho Western Washington Baptist
convention. which was to have been
held with the First BAPTIST church. In
Seattle, In October, will convene here
for two days, starting Tuesday. De
cembcr ,. Mt tao y. IN.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23
SPEAK ON RECONSTRUCTION

]. II. Hermann, OF Denver. Colo,
will speak on DEMONSTRATION nj
the annual meeting OF the Common
wealth club. o he held Monday. No
vember 60, at the Good Eats cafe
terra. 7 p, IN.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23
Scandinavian lectures ON the war

and peace forecasts OF the Bible.
will be given by John and Mrs.
Modem In I. O. @. T. hall. 1909
Virginia ST., Sunday, at 1880 p. IN.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23
NIGHT PROWLER GETS $50

room OF A. /. Morgan, 1909 Third
ave. Friday nL&f.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23

gaps in the gray lines.
Then came silence
4 STOPPING little figure. heavily
burdened. emerged suddenly. stagger-
ing toward the Canadian lines. Twice
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23

In the stirring story of the love and adventure of California
produced speaking play Seattle packed houses
under the title of Broken Threads
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-12
RECITAL AT OSIERFIELD.

Miss Madge Paulk. who has been
teaching music at Osierheld, present.
ed her entire class in recital last Fri
day evening before large and appre-
ciative audience.
At the beginning of the programme
a mock wedding of unusual beauty
and interest took place, presenting
Miss Susie Mcmillan and Mr.. John
Lucius Mcmillan as bride and groom.
The bride who is not only a talent
ed pianist, but very pretty girl, ap-
peared in full bridal attire and carried
a shower bouquet of white carnations.
The maid of honor and flower girls
wore dainty pink costumes and car
ried pink roses and the maids were
handsomely gowned in lace trimmed
|organdie and carried Shepherd
Crooks decorated with pink roses and
tulle.
The ceremony was performed be-
fore an altar of ferns and southern
smilaz. After the ceremony the pu-
pills presented musical program
which displayed much talent and
technique.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-12
JOSHUA TRoUp

This community was shocked when
the news reached here late Thursday
AFTERNOON of the sudden death Of
Joshua Troupe, planter, whose home
is near the Ashton High School, in
which he was greatly interested.
Mr.. Troupe was in the city yes
terday morning, in apparent good
health, and motored down to Doug
las to look after business matters.
Death overlook him on the streets
of Douglas and the unfortunate man
expired before medical attention
could reach him. The deceased was
90 years old, highly respected by his
neighbors and loved by his many
friends
Besides his wife. he leaves three
daughters, Mrs. Wesley R. Walker,
Mrs. J. R. Horton, and Mrs. Wise,
and four sons, w. J., r. L., J. M. and
Herman Troupe. Two brothers sur
vive him, Mr.. Peter Troupe, of APP
| ping county, and Mr.. Jake Troupe, OF
Florida; four sisters, Mesdames Susie
Mink, Martha Barnes and ]. F.. Dy-
kes. of this county, and Mary Luke,
l'of Florida.
The remains will be laid to rest in
the family cemetery near his home
Saturday morning.
The sympathies of the entire com
munlty are extended to the bereaved
family, in which the Leader-E Enter
prise sincerely joins.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-12
ROCK PARTY FOR RED CROSS

| Mrs. James L. Dorminey most
delightfully."- Thursday afternoon at
her apartment in the Aldine Hotel at
Rock for the benefit of the Red Cross.
Handsome ferns and roses were
used to decorate the rooms where the
interesting game was played. There
were four tables, each with its tray
to receive the free will offering for
this worthy cause which amounted
to the snug little sum of ten dollars
and seventy-hve cents.
Mrs. D. L, Perry made highest
score and was awarded a lovely hand
painted cake plate.
Later in the afternoon Mrs. Dor
niney, assisted by Mrs George Flour
noy, served an elaborate salad course,
followed by sweet course.
Among those present were: Mes
DANES d. l.. Perry, Jr., Jesse Grant
ham. Lon Dickey, J. L. Pittman, Geb.
Flournoy, w. G. Broadhurst, T. J.
Dickey, George Z. Kicker, Joseph
c. Brewer, Drew w. Paulk, r. M.
Mann. Fred Spiller, J. F. Sheahan C..
A. Renard. J, r. Fain, Louis Keim,
and D. p. Adams.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-12
DEATH OF MRS. coNNELL

Mrs. Sarah E. Connell died We'd
nesday night at the residence of her
son, Mr.. T. l. Griffin on South Main
street. She had been i'll for more
than Six weeks and had suffered in
tensely, but during her illness she
showed remarkable patience.
Mrs. Conneli was eighty years old,
a lady who counted her friends by her
acquaintance. She is survived by ten
children.
The body was taken to Nashville
this morning for burial.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-12

esting game, the highest score was
made by Mrs. Jesse Grantham, who
was awarded a thrift stamp book. The
guest of honor was presented with a
beautiful handkerchief and Mrs. Ted
Myers won the consolation.
Late in the afternoon Mrs. Webb
assisted by Miss Hester Brewer
served dainty salad course and tea
Those invited to meet Mrs. Thomp.
son were Mesdames Jesse Grantham
J. c. Brewer, S. G. Pryor, Jr., L. c.
Glover, T. M. Walden, c. c. Persons
Ted Myers. r. NJ Pryor, G. P. Min
gledorc, L. c. Montague and Miss
Hester Brewer.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-12
EMBROIDERY CLUB.

Mrs. {. B. White was hostess to the
members of the Embroidery Club
Thursday afternoon at her apartment
on West Pine street. The rooms were
prettily decorated in roses, pinks and
ferns.
A couple of hours were spent knit
ting and sewing, after which the host
ess, assisted by Mrs. Burr Stokoe,
served delicious sweet course. The
guests included: Mesdames M. r..
Clark, of Pittsburg, Pa, Jennie L.
Shallenberger, Tom White, Burr Sto-
koe, +. N. Davis, L. A. Turner, and
George Brown.