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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-14
Irish Troubles
 Not To End With
 Peace Conference

Dublin, Dec. 13-The collapse ot Germany Is expected in some quar- ters in Ireland to exert strong in fiuence on the election of members Of Parliament. As John Dillon, the Irish Nationalist leader, put 1t, tha German collapse showed the Sim Felners that they had "backed tha wrong horse"
 The Sim Feiners contested the Ma tionalist seats in Parliament on a program of complete separation from England. Their candidates were pledged to refuse to attend the Brit ish Parliament if elected, For the most part the Sim Fain candidates are at present in English prisons held on charges of being concerned in a. German plot. The Countess Markievicz is one of the candidates from the city of Dublin.
 The Nationalist party in most in- stances fought for their seats but a few, notably Swift MacNeill, retired from inc contest with remarks that Ireland was thankless toward her politicians.
 The Nationalist program for Ire land remains constitutional action 1T Parliament but they added to this . promise to lay their case for self determination before President Wil son. They also promised to try t secure the future position Of Irelant in the world-rearrangem expect ed to follow the Peace Conferenc at Versailles. This attitude encour aged some to hope for co-operatiol between the Sim Feiners and tn Nationalists; but it has been pointe out that their differences in princi pie are fundamental.
 Whichever form the Irish demand eventually takes the problem of IT ster, which has been practically tn sole obstacle to an Irish settlemer will still remain. Even if the PeaC Conference dealt with the Iris question this obstacle would have be faced There is a Home Rul Act now on the Statute Book. was postponed till the end of th war subject to an arrangement wit Ulster. No advancement has bee made. Both the Sim Feiners an the Nationalist are now agreed tn! no arrangement shall be made, ar that Ireland must be treated as unit
 The Unionists as a party expectC to profit by the conflict between u Nationalist sections. and had cand dates in constituencies in whit they world under normal conditio have no chance. Some of t Unicnis.s prophesied that their par would make a clean sweep and tn Ireland would be represented
 Westminster by thirty-five or mo Unionists and the rest of the mel bers, Sim Feiners, remaining aws
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-14
WILLIAM H. EVANS.

The funeral of William H. Evans was held this afternoon from the funreal rooms of Hawley & Wilmot at 2 o'clock. The body was brought here from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, where death occurred. Services ac- cording to the ritual were conducted by Mithra lodge, Knights of Pythias. Interment was in Mt. Grove ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-14
JACOR LITWINSKI-

The funeral of Jacob Litwinski was held this morning from the late home, $50 Connecticut avenue at s o'clock, and at St. MichaeTs Arch angel R. C@church at S:S0. A solemn high requiem mass was celebrated. Interment was in St. MichaePs ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-14
BERTHA A WFRR

Bertha A. Webb died yesterday at Ter home, 492 Broad street, after a brief illness, at the age of 42 years. She is survived by her husband and two children.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-14

Corn prices advanced as much as 2 cents a bushel when the government reported the crop as the lowest in five years.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-14

N. Y, has accepted call to become the pastor of Bethany church, and he will commence his work in town on the first of January. MT. Nicholl is a. man of conside rabIe experience as g. preacher, and comes to Bethany very highly recommended He is not only a very forceful and convincing preacher, but he ia first class mu- stcian, and has had a large experience as a singing evangelist. He is very active in Christian work, and at the present time is the pastor of the Bap- tist church in East Postenskill, N. Y. Few people in town have very little idea what well lighted section of the town is located near Ferry Bou1e- yard. The Spring Perch Co. have had a row of very powerful lights placed on the road that leads from their fac tory to Ferry Boulevard, which give a splendid appeara nee like unto one of the we'll lighted streets of a city. No street in town is so well lighted. It is said that large numbers of peo- pie pass over this street to and from work.
 The Rev. A. M 13aggett, of Nyack, former pastor of Bethany church, will occupy the pulpit tomorrow and for the two following Sundays. Services commence ot 10:30 a. m, and 7:S0 p. m. Sunday school at the close of the morning service. Young Peoples meeting at 6:45. All are welcome
 At the Congregational church on Sunday morning, the postor Rev. R. c. Whitehead, will preach on the theme, ''The Testing of the Nations"
 A statement of the results achieved
 in the Every Member Canvass of last
 week will be given. At the evening hour, at 7:30, the congregation will
 join in the union service in the church auditorium in the interests of the Red Cross Christmas drive de- tailed notice of which appears else
 where in this column. Dr. David Hughes will be the speaker of the evening. The Young People will meet ; immediately preceding this service in } Packard hall to consider the topic ) The Power of the Cross in the Phil ) 1ppines.' The Sabbath school meets } at the usual hour of F.
 Services at Christ church will be af usual. Holy Communion at s; Sunday school at 9:3n; morning prayer ana sermon at 10:45. The Rev. Dr. Smitf :. icf New York city will off1ciate Int
 nhildren's Christmas service will bt held on Christmas eve as usual. z News items for publication in The | Times may be left at Carten Bros.
 Stratford Garage, Main street. r CORTEZ c. ROCKWELL, plunlbin,
 and heating: jobbing a speciality = Cor. Msin and Hillside avenue
 Stratford. D 10 tt 1t STAMFORD GARAGE---Under ne, " mana cement. Repairing prompt
 attended 10. Satisfaction guara1
 teed. D. FOR SALE-Stock farm S5 acres, 6 of miles from Bridgeport. Enqui ct Peter Gleason 2S90 Main St. Phon n,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-14

FOR sALE-stock farm S5 acres, 6 615
 miles from Bridgeport. Enquire Peter Gleason 2S90 Main St. Phone.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-14

STAMFORD GARAGE--Under new management. Repairing promptly
 attended 10. Satisfaction guaran,
 teed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-14

@O All You Need Is 7 and $ @
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-14

CORTEz C.. ROCKWELL, plumbing
 and heating: jobbing a speciality. Cor. Main and Hillside avenue | Stratford. D 10 tt
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-14

The Rev. William H. Nicholl, Baptist minister, of East PostenskilL
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-14

News items for publication in The
 Times may be left at Carten Bros.' Stratford Garage, Main street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-14
X1NJAS MATT,

XMAS MAIL, Mall Early-Wrap. SecureIy-and Insure
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-14

a All You Need Is n v and g G
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-14

Services at Christ church will be as usual. Holy Communion at s; Sunday schopl at 9:5t; morning prayer and sermon at 10:45. The Rev. Dr. Smith ] of New York city will off1ciate. The Ehildren's Christmas service will be held on Christmas eve as usual.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-14
HOW TOCARE FOR1Fl RETURNING SOLDIER, STABILIZE
 LABOR AND START A MOVEMENT BACK TO THE LAND

By FRANKLIN K LANE, Secretary of the Interior
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-14
STAMFORD

Special to The Times.)
 Stratford, Dec. 14.---The public schools will close for the Christmas vacation on Friday, December 20, and will reopen Monday, January 6, 1919.
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-05
Reduce so Per Cent In Volume
of Imports at An Early Date

Washington. Feb. Fifty per cent
OF the measures the administration is
considering TO make available ships
for transporting trooos to France. The
United States has about sour million
tons of shipping. of which probably
one fourth is engaged in bringing in
materials heretofore regarded as es-
sentiaI to the national industrial life.
1t is regarded entirely likely the en-
tire million tons so engaged may be
placed in the transatlantic service,
leaving ships of neutral countries.
with whom successful negotiations are
just concluded, to supply the gap.
If the cut in imports is made the
government will eliminate only the ar
ticles inessential in prosecution of
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-05
TO EXPEDITE
OF
WAR SUPPLIES
FAR REACHING PRIORITY REGU-
LATICNS WERE PUT INTO EF-
Feet LAST NIGHT, APPLYING
TO NECESSARY ESSENTIALS.

Washington, Feb. 4.-Far-reaehing
priority regulations were put into eff
feet tonight by the war industries
board 20 eNpediate the production of
war supplies They apply to all indi-
,iduals. firms and corporations en-
gagged in the production Of copper,
iron, steel or their products. and chem
ieais, cotton luck, wooleu cloth, and
such. otiier raw materials and manu-
factured products as may be leemcd
necessary later. Fuel and food pri-
critics are not administered by the
wal industries board, but by their
respective administration, all work
will be divided in four classes accord
ing TO its relation TO the conduct of
war. Glass "A, is emergency wal
work: class A, all other war work;
class L. is work not primarily designed
for prosecution of war but essential
to the national welfare; elass G, all
other work.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-05
WAS TOO SLOW
TO COMMANDER
OF NASHVILLE"
NAVAL OFFICER WHO OPENED
FIRE ON ITALIAN SUBMARINE
WHEN SIGNALS WENT UN
ANSWERED, REDUCED.

Washington. Feb. 4. - Lieut. saant
Commander Ernest Frederick, who IN
command Of they gunhoat Nashville.
fred by mistake late last summer up
en- an Italian submarine in the Medi-
terranean. was ordered reduced thirty
numbers by the naval court which
which tried him, it was learned today,
and the sentence was approved By
Secretary Daniels, despite the fact that
the italian government officially in
terceded in behalf of the officer and the
naval court made an unanimous
recommendation for clemency. One
member OF the submarines crew was
killed. The government Immediately
expressed its regrets to Italy.
1t was shown at the trial that when
the Italian boat submerged the Nash
vile broke out signal which should
have brought instant recognition frnm
a friendly warship. No reply being
made the Nashville opened fire. killing
one man. The submarine commander
then signalled his identity.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-05
PLEAD TO RETAIN
MONDAY CLOSING

Washington, Feb. 4-The critical
coal situation throughout the east was
y.ictured to Fuel Administrator Gar
field today by dozen state fuel ad-
ministrators called to Washington for
a conference on general fuel condi-
tions A number of administrators
urged that there be no suspension Of
the Monday closing order until con-
ditions are bettered. The New York
city administrator said apartment
houses and terements are exhausting
their supplies and coal is unavailable
to fill the demand. The states CT Penn
sylvania. Delaware, Maryland and
Michigan all reported they we're de-
pendent on day-to-day shipments The
suspension of Monday closing will be
discussed tomorroy at a conference
of Garfield and McAdoo.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-05
CAPT. ]. w. BUSHNELL
DIES IN LEON COUNTY

A. Tallahassee. Fla, Feb. Cant. J.
". Bushnell, one of the best known
civil and mechanical engineers in the
south, and pioneer in Florida rail-
road construction, died at his beau
tiful country home, 'Maxwellton" in
this county Sunday afternoon. at $3.50
o'clock, and the funeral will take
place tomorrow morning at ten
o'clock, interment being made in the
city cemetery. A short attack of
pneumonia resulted in death.
His first work in Florida was
building the F. and J. railroad be-
tween Jacksonville and Fernandina.
which Is now division of the Sea-
board. While engaged in this work,
he was appointed chief engineer of
the entire Seaboard Air Line system,
which position he creditably held un-
tll the head offices of the road were
moved to Virginia, when he became
resident of Leon county here. His
expert engineering by contract con-
inning his activities to Georgia and
Florida five years ago he was en-
ployed IN the office of the state
comptroller to supervise taxable
values OF railroads in the state. De-
ceased was the last surviving officer
pf the old F. C. and P. Railroad and
WAS regarded as one of the best
posted men on railroad physical
values in the state at the time of
rs death. He was sixty-six years
old and had recently been appointed
fuel administrator for Leon county.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-05
GERMAN ECONOMIC
SITUATION BETTER
fAssociated Press Summary

New York Feb. 4.-From meagre
reports, the German economic situa-
tion is reaching neutral countries, but
a general strike was virtually ended
through the hard hand of military
authorities A proclamation of mar
tial law in Berlin and the Brander-
burg province evidently had it's full eff
feet. That under the surface of po
.:ticaI waters, Germany and Austria
Hungary are still greatly disturbed,
is indicated in the announcement that
German and Austro Hungarian foreign
ministers and Ludendorf are to meet
in close conference in an effort to re-
iieve the tense economic and politi-
cal questions.
Americans seem to have distinctly
got the better of II e Germans in an at
tack by the enemy Sunday Much
damage was done to enemy dugouts
ard wire entanglements. and none to
the American. There is no indication
of immediate German offensive and ac-
cording 10 the statement of baker, al
lies still outnumber the enemy on the
western front, while British casualties
for the week were smallest in months
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-05
Results Show that u. S.
Gunners Attained the
Greatest Advantage.
GERMAN LOSSES
PROBABLY HEAVY
Officers Highly Elated Over
the First Artillery
Duel at Front.

With the American Army in France,
Sunday. Feb 3.-By the Associated
-i'ress)-American officers are eiated
yer the results OF the first artillery
Guel between Americans and German
gunners which followed preliminary
shelling by the Germans Saturday
evening In official reports to the
headquarters of their organizations
the infantry commanders today paid
tribute to the promptness with which
the artillery responded to the call for
q barrage and to the effectiveness OF
the artillery fire.
Aerial "Reminiscences today showed
that the American gun fire had had
I, very destructive effect. 1t viii re-
quire several nights of hard work un-
der artillery fire for the Germans to
repair the first line trenches caved
in by the American 75s AMI TO Patch
tue gaps in the barbed wire. 1t is
known that at least three enemy dug
outs were demolished probably with
some casualties. On the other hand
the damage done to the american
trenches win be repaired before to-
morrow morning.
In a regimental headquarters village
shelled by the enemy, many build
ings were wrecked completely or in
part, the debris being piled in the
street There were no casualties
among the officers The whistIing of
two big shells gave warning of the
coming bombardment and officers and
men sought shelter in the dugouts.
The bombardment of the headquarters
village came at the end of period of
~ along several kilometres of the
trout.
The German artillery opened the en-
gagement with a desultory lombard
ment of the American trenches at a
certain point, firing many shrapnei
shells In the midst or this red
rocket calling for barrage ascended
from the German first lines
Before the German artillery could
respond the American 75s summoneti
into action by signal from the first
line. laid curtain of fire along the
enemy first lines. Then began the bat
tie of the gunners. The increased in
tensity Of the German fire was met
Immediately by the Americans, who
not only showered shells on the orig
inal sector. but quickly extended their
activity 10 wide front
Within twenty minutes the 75s and
larger pieces were booming all along
the valley. the shelling finally spread.
ing 10 a town in which regimental
headquarters was located
As darkness settled down the guns
grew quiet.
Heavy mists again overhung tho
American sector today. Consequently
there was little artillery work and no
aerial activity.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-05

war. The importation of nitrates and
manganese may be kept at a maximum.
This country needs this year a million
and a nalf tons of nitrate from Chile,
and three quarters of a million of
manganese from Brazil
The allies are expected 10 aid in the
transportation OF troops Shipping
board officials estimate Americas OUT
put OF ships for 1918 at four to Ave
million TINS. much of which they ex-
pect TO be available this summer.
Production the latter half OF the year
was more than double the first half
Supplies to the allies and the American
army abroad are still piIinc UP faster
than facilities for transportation and
u is estimated that more than a million
tons of cargo are awaiting shipment
ON the Atlantic seaboard
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-05
BOLO PASHh GOES ON
TRIAL FOR TREASON

Paris, Feb. 4.-Bolo Pasha was
placed on trial for treason here today.
postponement was asked for by the de-
fense on the ground of absence of wit
nesses was refused by the court, hold
ing the government could not compel
the attendance of witnesses absent
from the country. The court room
was crowded, mainly by witnesses.
Bolo was accompanied by fellow de-
fendant, Darius Perchere, ana the in
dictment charged with maintaining
communication with the enemy n
France, Switzerland and America, and
also with treason.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-05
PEACE MEETING
ENDS IN ROW

London, Feb. 4-The Amsterdam
of the Exchange Teie-
graph Company says the sudden r.
turn to Berlin Of kuhelmann and
Czernin IS considered in German po-
jitical circles as forerunner or
rapture of the Brest-Litovsk negotia :
tions. A special conference will be
held at Berlin, il is said. for consisi
ering the general peace situation. The
bulgarian premier, Radc cslavoff. and
the Turkish grand Nizier. Talaat Jas'.a
are expected in Berlin also
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-05
Sharply Criticized War De
partrnent in Course of
Two-Hour Address.
ADMINISTRATION
ABLY DEFENDED
Wadsworth, of New York,
Republican Member Com
mittee, Speaks Today.

Washing tofi, Feb. 4.-The contro-
versy- over the governments war eff
cheney and the war cabinet and mum :
lions director bills occupied virtually
the entire session of the senate, Sen
ator Hitchcock, efs Nebraska, leading
the debate with two hours prepared
speech. He sharply criticised the war
department and charged Secretary
Baker with unintentionally misleading
the country by making absolutely
preposterous and exaggerated state
ments' regarding the country's ability
to get soldiers abroad. Williams OF
Mississippi, and Reed of Missouri,
democrats, replied, defending the ad :
ministraton. Wadsworth, of New
York, the republican member of the
committee, will speak tomorrow in
support of the war reorganization.
Senator Williams of Mississippi
asked Senator Hitchcock for his au-
thority for a statement that 1000, 900
pairs of shoes have been ordered
Senator Hitchcock said il came from
civilian officials in high position.
Then is mere hearsay, after all, -
Senator williams replied
The Nebraslian added he understood
100000 retpairs had been ordered
and he hoped the allies would take
some oS then, off our hands
When Senator Hithcock said he was
advised that a large quantity of meat
on a ship had spoiled by a blunder in
turning Of refrigeration plant. Dem
ccratfc Leader Martin asked the au-
thority for the statement. Senator
Hitchcock said it was widely published
and never denied. Senator Weeks said
the quartermaster general admitted
it.
Senator Williams demanded that
Senator Hitchcock disclose the names
of his information In all cases and
Senator Hitchcock declined
Senator Williams then replied tina:
IN accordance with lega; practice he
would "enter q general denial
And I shall leave il to the jury"
rejoined Senator Hitchcock.
Senators on both sides gave Senator
Hitchcock close attention.
Senator Kirby, Democrat asked If
the military committee formally had
made any findings Or whether the
speech represented the Nebraska SEN
ator's individual views
Senator Hitchcock said the decision
TO report the two bills were by men,
bers who had attended all the COM
mittee meetings. Senator Kirby did
not attend the investigation until early
in January.
In support of Senator Hitchcock's
statement on shoes ordered, Senator
McF<ellar, another Democratic mem
ber of the military committee, cited
testimony OF the quartermaster gem
eral that from March to December 81,
1917. orders were given for 21,117,O 900
pairs,
"I'm not going to delay the senate
with all the proof said Mr.. Hitchcock
I'm merely stating the facts"
When Senator Hitchcock declared
Secretary Baker had widely c.
aggerated' in predictions OF ability to
send troops abroad, Senator Penrose
asked:
am curious IN know what in
fiuenced tho secretary to make SUI n
a statement so apart from the facts
Was it his sanguine and hopeful ia
sure or lack OF information to Justly
them?'
Replying that he bell wed Sccre .ary
Baker merely lacked information, SEN
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-05
Last of Recent Draft Moues
Feb. %. Continuing Fine Days

Washington. Feb. Provost Mar
ed that the movement os the last in
crement of men selected N the first
draft VIII begin on February 23rd and
continue for a period Of FIVE day.
This will complete the operation OF
the first draft as all states will have
furnished their full quotas
The movement will bring the
strength of the national army up to the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-05

$4,000 men contemplated in the first
draft.
The number Of men which VII BE-
started TO the Southern cantonments
on February 23 are Camp Lee. yir-
ginia, 5000; Jackson, South Carolina
3,3s3 6negroes); = Gordon, Georgia.
2.s00 tnegroesl; Travis. Texas, 1853.
end Pike ,Arkanxas 1000 tnegroes).
West Virginia will send 1870 mer
to Camp Meade, Md, instead Of TO
Camp Lee.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-05
FUEL OIL UNDER
CONTROL UNCLE SAM

Washington, Feb. 4.-GoYernme7 n
control of industry was extended To
oil by a proclamation of the president
tonight, and putting under license
the manufacture and distribution of
all fuel oils. No mention is made of
other oils and oil products, including
gasoline and kerosene, but they will
probably be put under control soon.
to enforce the proclamation
is vested in Mark L. Requa, of CALI
forrnia, recently named as chief of
the fuel Administrations oil division