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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-06

it was said by Police Commissioner
Enright, until a scheme of lighting
has been worked out, which would
give a raider launched from sub
marine the least possible guidance in
searching out particular objects.
Orders were also given that part
of the lights on the East River bridges
should be omitted and that street
lighting at Coney Island and other
resorts should be reduced.
While they reported that once over
New York city they found it fairly
easy to pick out Fifth avenue, Broad
way, and some other streets and
parks, and by the relation of these
landmarks to each other to determine
the location of objects over which
they passed, the aviators found that
the brilliant picture which New York
city usually made when seen from the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-06
CHARLES w. FAIRBANKS

Former Vice President Fair
banks was a man who never
mastered the art of hand shak-
ing. There were those who
said that his cold exterior was
merely the cloak by which he
sheltered himself from impor-
tunities he would otherwise
have been unable to resist.
What is thought of as GOODNESS
in man often is merely diff
dence; a sort of bashfulness
which prevents a man from
calling the other fellow by his
first name. Fairbanks had
wealth, gained such distinction
as comes to men who enter
politics through the avenue OF
wealth Without being a states
man, Mr.. Fairbanks was ar
American of good judgmen'
and good sense. He supported
President Wilson during the
period of neutrality, and con.
tinued to support him aftel
war was declared. No country
will ever be weaker because i
has citizens like Mr.. Fairbanks
His death is a loss to his state
and to the country.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-06
OK D y Read CO
rsraALskeo ES5Z

on account of their exceptional
brightness, army aviators, who few
over New York city on Tuesday
night, have advised reducing the light
in those thoroughfares so as to pro-
duce more uniform illumination.
which would deprive possible raiding
German aviators of points and lines
by which, to read the map of the city
from the air.
Following this suggestion, Police
Commissioner Enright directed last
night that the first order for darken-
ing the city should continue effective,
with the additional instruction that a
part of lamps should be left dark IN
streets which furnished a tell-tale
illumination to air observers.
Aviators were again sent up last
night for further observations.
Studies of this kind win be repeated,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-06
HAPPY SPIRIT
OF AMERICANS
while INJURED

Paris, June The spirit and
morale of the American soldiers
wounded in the Cantigny battle, 90
per cent. of whom will recover, is
wonderful. The first question they
ask the surgeon is.
Doc. when will I be able to gn
back after the German who fixed me :"
Two young privates were awaiting
their turn to enter the operating
room of large American hospital in
Paris today. One said:
II have been over the top three
times and it is the greatest sport I
ever had Fix me up quick because
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-06
PRESIDENT SIGNS
HOUSING Bill

Prospects of getting away from the
closed-in housing situation in this
city are looked forward to today as
President Wilson yesterday signed
the Housing bill which will give
bridgeport loan of large amount
OF money to aid building in this city.
Ex-real estate men will arrive here in
a few days and confer with William
H. Ham of the Housing Bureau in
this city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-06

I want to go back after the Boches
again.
The second soldier, who had ser
ious wound in the thigh, said:
eff I do not return to the trenches
I have the satisfaction of knowing
that I fixed three-two bayoneted
and one shot. I am satisfied
The soldier probably will recover,
but he will never cross bayonets with
the Germans again, as he will lose his
leg.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-06
Rev. Durkee Named
University Head

Brockton, Mass, June 6-The Rev.
Dr.. James Stanley Durkee of this city.
pastor of South Congregational
church, was advised today of his cleo
as president of Howard university,
Washington. He said he had not
decided whether he would accept.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-06
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sky had been effectively dimmed.
They reported that the orders of
Commissioner Enright had been well
enforced, so that there was no mark
ed illumination beyond the street
lights.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-06
DIM SOME STREETS
TO FOIL AIR RAIDS

New York, June Grinding that it
was easy to pick out Fifth avenue,
Broadway, and certain cross streets
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-06
PROHIBITION BY
EDIRECTTON

Prohibition ought not to be
approached legislatively by in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-06
Gifts for June Weddings
Silver I ca Sets always acceptable

Sheffield Plated Set consisting of tea and coffee pot sugar
and bowls, in a bright finish with hammered
border, very effective, 5000 the set
Sheffield Set in Colonial design, three pieces $4,000
Set of three pieces platinum finish with Adam border
$37.45
Colonial Set of bright silver, four pieces $34.75
Silver Plated Sets in plain design four pieces, at
$4,000 and $3.50
of four pieces with pot in bright finish
with attractive thread edge $3.50
Chafng Dishes Of Luxurious Character
The Silver Chatting Dish is always an ornament
upon any table and the usual young young
enjoys making savory dishes which are served
from it. Many of the time receipts can be mixed
in chafng dish. Doubtless it will ofciate at many
of the military weddings.
Sheffield plated Chadng Dishes Colonial style
with ebony handles, electric attachment,
$3.50 and $500
Chafng Dishes in Colonial design ebony handles,
complete with universal alcohol stove, 5000
Other designs with alcohol lamps, $3.50 to $500
Section, ain floor
A Card Of Remembrance
It is good to remember friends at all times of the
year.
There are cards bearing verse or greeting suit
able for all occasions
Patriotic
For the be selected
Brtday Cards with touch of personality Special
0n't"on Friendship and Sympathy Cards. all suitably ins es I'D
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-06

Senator La Follette's son began,
training in Camp Sheridan. Wis
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-06
Marquisette Curtains

Lace edge and insertion of imitation Cluny
Three different designs, all most attractive in white
only. Regularly $780,
$500 Special.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-06

Black and White that's
There seems to be a rage for these ''magpie''
combinations.
White hats trimmed with black black hats trim
med with white.
It is very practical too, because such hats will go
with all dresses
Sometimes it is a straight brimmed severe look
ing sailor white with black facings black with white
facings
Sometimes it is an eccentric toque with rolling
brim and wing Of contrasting color.
Sometimes black hat has the brim entirely COW
cred with large white petaed daisies with black
tiers.
A small white turban Of white crepe de chine,
crown softly puffed has one slender interrogation
point rising in the shape Of curved black quill
On the whole the designs are so many and so at
tractve that it is impossible to quote but there is
tainly enough to please every one.
The "Nymco' Hat is a novelty and especially for
motoring travelling It has cravenette finish and
is proof against dampness and dust. It fits closely
and requires no hat pins
Millinery Section second
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
SH|PBU|LDERS ARE
 URGED ID SPEED
 UP OPERATIONS
War Map Still Needs a Lot of Changing, Chairman Hurley Tells State
 Shipbuilders

Montgomery. October 16- Special )-Re, ports that there will be an early peace should not result in shipbuilding concerns and employees changing their programme of maximum production, a telegram to the council of defense from Edward N. Hurley, head of the United States ship building corporation, said Wednesday,. The message was delivered to each ship yard in Mobile and was released for pub Iication through the state defense coun- cil
 MT. Hurley says shipbuildersF should consider that many more ships are need ed to win the war by spring. The war map still needs lot of changing and the enemy a lot of licking before the war ends, he said.
 "No shipworker will make the error of thinking for a moment that the war is nearly over," says the message to the Mobile workers. America has just begun to fight In the coming months our long preparations in the shipyardS will yield results on the battle fronts. Ship workers know the need for continued record breaking work Every ton of shipping building is now needed to carry our boys to France. Every ton launched now means force to the utmost to really win the war next spring. Don't go by the war map. That still needs lot or changing and the enemy still needs lot of licking. Tonnage will win the war and bring permanent peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
RECLAIMED LANDS
 OPENED FOR SOLDIERS
Engineer Ross of United States Reclamation Service to Confer
 With Land Owners

D. " Ross, engineerlin the. reclama- ton service of the United states, Will be in Birmingham today and at o'clock this afternoon will hold con- ference at the Chamber of Commerce with local people who are interested in that service.
 MT Ross is making tour of the south looking up lands that are now useless but which may be reclaimed and opened to development. It is said to be the purpose of the government to secure title to large tracts or un- developed lands and open them up 10 settlers on the same plan that mas been pursued with other public lands in the past, soldiers being given the preference.
 H. T. Coy, of the same service, nas been making surveys of lands that may be suitable for this purpose and he will be here today to join in the conference. MT. Ross and MT Coy are anxious to get in communication With the owners, or the agents of owners, of lands available for this purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
Woman Director of
 w. s. s. Campaign Feels
 Loss in Ewing's Death
Writes State Chairman Crawford Johnson, Expressing Coincidence to Family and to State
 Committee

Crawford Johnson, state director of the War Savings committee, yesterday re- ceiveP letter from Miss Mary El. Moore of Athens. the only woman direc- tor of the War Savings campaign in Ala abama, In which she expressed her grief oyer the death of Robert w. Ew- ing. who was chairman of the state iner- chants committee. In compliance with heI request MT. Johnson conveyed her condolences to the bereaved family Miss Moores letter follows:
 Dear Mir Johnson-I am greatly dis tressed over the death Of MT. Ewing for although I bad met him only once tat our conference in Decatur, | recog- nized his superior worth. l realize what his going means to yOQ, and to all of Birmingham. for the world can ill af- ford to lose such men as he.
 Please extend my sympathy to his family, for it seems as if l, too, had experienced personal loss. ..Sincerey yours, MARY F. MOORE
 Athens, Ala, October 15, 19lS''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
Summary Of the NetOs From All War Fronts and Capitals
(By Associatea pre..l

Unconfirmrd rumors are in the air that Germany has capitulated and that Emperor William has ab- dicated. The rumors cmanated from Dutch and Swiss sources, but as yet the German government has not officially informed either Wash inston or London governments of its intention to concede in their en- tirety the conditions for n cessation of hostiIities as laid down by Prcsi- dent Wilson.
 Meanwhile, hOstiIities are pro- ccedinG without cessation and as in days past, the forces of the allies everywhere are defeating the en- emy. In Belgian Flanders, the British, Belgian and French troops under King Albert are sweeping forward for further material gains in the process of driving the i'm vader from Belgian soil; on the front in France the British. French and Americans are hard after the Germans and are making progress,
 
 the strenuous defense that is being offered.
 Both in Serbia and Albania the entente troops are ridding the in- vaded districts of the AustrO-Hun- garian and German contingents, in Albania being well to the north of Durazzo on the Adriatic sea, and in Serbia n considerable distance beyond Nish, with the enemy falling back toward the frontier of Aus tria-Hungary. ~
 In the Palestine theatre the Brit ish cavalry has driven far to the north and northwest of Damascus, having reached TripO1i near the Mediterranean coast, 45 miles north of Beirut, and Homs, S5 miles north of Damascus. By this ma- neuver there seemingly is created fax A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
Allies 7irelessly Follow
 Up Success in Belgium

thence to a point 100o yards east of the Thourout- Roulers road, and on to the Wynendael station by Beve to the south of Iseghem, the Lendele station, Hulste and Bavinchove to Harlebecke.
 This morning the capture of Boschee- weter and Edinwalle seemed to have been confirmed, and French troops were reported to be along the railway left of Lichtervelde. Ingelmunster apparently has been occupied and the Courtrai rail- way reached east of Cappelle Ste. Cath erine.
 The British were reported to be across the Lys east of Confines, with their posts established beyond La Basserville.
 Yesterday the Germans attacked from Isebhem and forced the Belgian line back to BoschmoIens, but counter-at- tack drove them to and beyond their starting point. Prisoners and guns con tinue to be gathered in, but there has been no time to count the latest cap tured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17

ace of again being caught between General Allenby's armies and crushed. as was the case in the carly days of the offensive in the region of Jerusalem. The maneu- yer also may forecast new drive by the British from the Bagdad region to form junction with General AIIenby at AIeppo and thus tnkc the Holy Land in it's entirety from the Turks.
 The great wedge Of the allies in Flanders is being gradually ex- tended eastward all along the front of attack. Thourout, at the head of the railway leading to Bruges and numerous villages to the south have been taken. while Courtrai. the junction point of the railway to Ghent. is almost entirely SUIT rounded. Large numbers of prison CTS and many additional gums have been captured by the Belgian, French and British troops who are carrying out the operation.
 To the south of this region the British continue successfully their maneuver. which has as it's main objective the capture of Douni and Lille and the plotting out of the Dig salient which IS Darrlng the way to VaIenciennes and the Ger man defense line in that vicinity. Here the Germans arc continuing to withdraw, closely followed by the British who are within two and One-half miles of Lille, respect- lively southwest and west of the city.
 In the Champagne region, where the French and Americans are driv- ing their way northward, further good gains have been made, not Nithstanding the furious efforts of the Germans to hold their line. Rethel, the important junction point of the railways running to Me2ieres. and other points inside the enemy held territory, is all but captured by the French. Eastward the Americans alsO have again nresged ~JiHhtIv forward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
NoTHING STOPS BELGIANS

The Germans have placed machine guns in the windows of houses and cell lars and fired murderous streams of bull lets into the advancing Belgians, but were unable to stop them. The Bell gians fought with a dogged determina- tion such as only troops fighting to regain their outraged country could display Nothing could stop them.
 The British, following up the retreat ing Germans and overcoming rear guards, are reported as reaching Ques- noy and as having captured Linse1les, along the Lys. The Belgians at the time this dispatch was filed were re- ported to be past Keyem and to have reached positions on the other side of Cachten and Ardoyea, both of which they captured.
 Northeast of Courtrai, Bavichove was stormed and taken and the Belgians were still going.
 The Linselles position is most valu- able, for the place being northwest of Turcoing, the allied troops are grad ually outflanking the entire Lille sal tent. from which there are further signs that the enemy is withdrawing. As a matter of fact, his troops in this sal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17

British Headquarters in Flanders, Oc- tober 16.-(Reuter.)-Thr yester- day evening in the moonlight the allies continued tirelessly to follow up their splendid successes in Belgium.
 At o'clock this morning Belgian cav airy patrols were reported to be within kilometer of Thielt Previously cav- airy was reported to be working toward Thorout The allies were reported to be more than half way through the Wynon- dael wood this morning and the infantry to have reached a point near Lichter- velde, where on the western fringe of Harlebeeke they were said to be advanc- ing about 2o00 yards southwest of Ogy- hom, all along the northern outskirts of Courtrai and in the center of Iseghem.
 Last night the F'ranco-Belgian infantry were on the general line of Boscheewe- ter, Edenwalle, Zwcarteget and Haentze,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
Executive Committee of A. E. A. Calls Off
 the Meeting Here

The meeting of the executive commit. tee of the Alabama Functional assoeia. ton, which was scheduled to take place at the Tutwiler hotel tomorrow, has been postponed indefinitely, according to w. c. Grisgs, chairman of the commit tee.
 In a letter to the members of the com mittee Mr Griggs states:
 Because of the prevalence of influ- enza throughout the state. and feeling that the coming together of the mem bers of the committee at this time is not in keeping with the expressed de sires of state and county health off cers, who advise against assemblies of any kind, I am taking the liberty oi postponing the meeting of the executive nounced lateh"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
PERSHING URGES PURCHASE

New York October 16-A copy of cable message from General Pershing urging the people to buy bonds is being placed in letter boxes of everx home here today. Each carries pledge blank on it's back. A cable message telling or the fruits of this special campaign will be sent to the American expeditfonary force
 In his message General Pershing said:
 We have toiled cheerfully against the day of battle, and the spirit that has urged us or has been the determination to be worthy of those whom We left be- hind when we crossed the seas, The news of America awake, of the national spirit more strong. more unified, more deter mined thrills us all. It is the knowl- edge of that spirit which makes us cer- tain that our people at home will stand behind Us as they have from the begin ming, so that we may return soon to you, the victory won. Buy Liberty Bonds to your utmostA and make victory sure
 SCOUTS TO SELL 20 MILLIONS
 New York. October 16.-The Boy Scouts of America has set s20.000,000 as the Lib- erty Loan goal for it's 4G,000 members. both boys and adult leaders, to reach in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
.UNDERTAKER SUFFERS
 SERIOUS REL AP s E

w. P. Temple of the Johns Undertake ing company is seriously ill with in- fluenza at his residence, 910 Tusca- loosa avenue. MT. Temple, who has been sick for several days, had recu- perated, and wentsdown to the office yesterday morning to. assist in reliev- ing the congestion brought about by the prevalence of influenza. While aiding his colleagues to prepare body for burial he collapsed and fell back ward. He was picked up and rushed to his home. Hope is entertained for his recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
Local Data
Incidentally, every yard of advance here narrows the enemy's escape gap.
 NO STRONG LINES

It would seem that if the weather holds out long enough and the advance continues at the present rate of speed, the Germans soon will have lost con- trol of great stretches of Belgium, espe- cially the coast, which is important for submarines, aside from stretches of northern France from where, all rules of tactics strategy demand, they must evacuate as being outflanked with their lines turned. So far as is known, the Germans have not any formidable lines in their rear where they can find refuge
 Moreover, the German high command is not in a position to send reinforce ments of any consequence to Flanders, as they are all needed and fully oc- cupied elsewhere along the front.
 The Belgians, British and French count among their prisoners the entire staff of a crack German regiment, including the colonel commanding. What has become of the German infantry in the center of the battlefield is not known. All that is certain is that the advancing allied troops have not encountered any in some hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
Great Retreat Is Begun

tContinucd from Page one)
 upon to continue fighting. One offi-
 cer said.
 'sWe have offered all the terms in
 the world for peace; nobody seems
 willing to accept them."
 Resistance, where it has been offered by the enemy, has been extraordinarily fierce, for in these places it obviously has been the purpose of the commanders of the fleeing Germans to gain time in which to remove their materials. Stub born fighting has been reported, espe- cially from the region of Thourout. The battle here has been from street to street and house to house, and large numbers of the enemy have been killed. Some Belgian forces have swept around the city in order to cut the roads at the rear and also assist in bottling up the enemy trying to hold out in the city itself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
Miss Maud Kelly Is Recovering From an
 Attack of Influenza

Judge and Mrs. Richard B. Kelly re- ceived a message yesterday from Washington to the effect that their daughter, Miss Maud McLure Kelly, is rapidly recovering from severe at- tack of influenza. Miss Kelly, who was a practicing attorney in the city at the time America declared war on Germany, emulate the example of her three brothers and offered her services to the government. She was accepted for service and assigned to the adjutant generals office in Wash ington, where she has since been on duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
SOLDIERS HEAVY BUYERS

For the fighting men on land Brigadier General Lord, army Liberty Loan of ficer, reported that soldiers, exclusive Of the American expeditionary forces had bought S30,000O 0O00 in bonds up to last Monday, and Capt. Robert w. Daniel, assistant army Liberty Loan officer, es- timated this would be raised to S45, ,OOO, ,OOU by the end of the week.
 This means" said a war department announcement, that the army will buy of this loan double the amount sub scribed to the. third Liberty Loan.
 'The demand by members of the Amer ican expeditionary forces in France for facilities through which to subscribe was met by the branch offices in Paris of the Equitable Trust company, the Guar anty Trust company and the Farmers Loan and Trust company of New York.
 One of these companies provided an excels,o. opportunity, when through it's arrangement with the Socfete De Gen erale. 100 branches of that bank, seat tered throughout France. were put at the disposal of our soldiers for the re- ceiving of subscriptions to the fourth Liberty Loan"
 Reports from all sections of the coup- try today show that the railroad men had subscribed for $109 63S, 600 at the close of business October II. This was distributed by regions as follows Eastern, $27,2S6, 900; Allegheny, s14,4290Oo: Pocahontas. s2.a19,oO0; southern, s7,319,0O0; southwest ern, S1o 900; northwestern, $2l ,626,0 QUO: central western. $21, ,371 900. The railroad administration, with less than 800 off, ficers and employees, has subscribed S35S 600.
 Among large subscriptions from the south today was one for $2.000O0c by the officers and employees of the Southern railway system. Announcement of the subscription was made from the Rich mond offices of the company