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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-16
RED[)INC

Redding, Aug. ia few days since
notice came to Rev. Raymond Cum
bingham, who since last spring has
been on the waiting list of applicants
for Army chaplaincy appointments, to
report on August % at Camp Taylor,
Louisville, Ky, for the purpose of re-
ceiving five weeks course of in
struction. In consequence of the
summons the vestry of the Episcopal
church voted last Sunday to give their
rector leave of absence for the period
named, his subsequent relations with
the parish being Of course dependent
on his full entry into military service.
A chaplaincy appointment carries the
title of first lieutenant In May last
Mr.. Cunningham, tired of the long
wait on his original application
applied for Red Cross appointment
for duty abroad, an offer which has
SO far had no definite results. Ar
engagements have been made for the
holding of regular church services and
Sunday school during his five weeks
absence. One Of the clergymen en-
gagged as supply in the interval is Rev.
members of the parish will read SER
vice on the Sundays when a clergyman
cannot be secured.
The Mabrey cottage on the Ridge,
which is occupied this summer by the
family of Robert Hubbell of Bridge
port, had a burglarious visitor on
Monday night. He gained entrance
through the kitchen door, which was
closed, but not locked, and passed
on to the front porch where he ex-
plored the ice boxand removed there
| from a five pound veal roast. The
| porch being enclosed with a screen
and its outside door locked at the time
he left by a door in the dining room
without venturing upstairs or taking
any booty except the meat. The noise
of his movements aroused Mr.. Hub.
bell who, seeing nothing from his bed
room window, concluded that the
4 sounds were produced by some stray
beast on the premises and did not in.
vestigate further. The same nigh
Rev. DR.. Shelton, whose bungalow i.
near by, heard footsteps on his piazza
He saw no one, however. but found
the next morning that the empty ict
box on the porch had been opened
These raids and that made the weeI
before at the Thomson house IL
Pleasant Valley are a warning t,
Ridge residents 90 look after thei
house fastenings before retiring.
The Sunday schools of the Episcopa
church and the Center Methodist an
| Center Congregational churches unit
ed in a picnic excursion to Comp
Beach on Tuesday. Two auto truck
land string of smaller cars furnishe
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-16

Construction Of four large ways at
the new shipyard of the New York
Shipbuilding Corporation was report
ed to be progressing rapidly.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-16

Word from France declares Grover
Cleveland Alexander, premier Ma
tional League pitcher, has arrived
safely.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-16
1000 FOR l

One thousand workmen in the
Krupp factories at Essen were affect
ed by the Spanish influenza.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-16

Prices Of Alaska salmon will not be
increased if the recommendations of
an investigating committee of the
Food Board are adoted.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-16

Seven passengers arriving at an
Atlantic port were taken to the Nor
wegian hospital, Brooklyn, to be
treated for the Spanish grip
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
ONE SECTION OF
 PARADE WILL BE : OF HOME GUARDS

One entire section of Saturdays s Red Cross parade is to be military in character, and will be comprised of the Naval Reserves from the Third District base, under Commander Leonard H. Dyer, and the entire Bridgeport contingent of Home Guards (three battalions). under Col onel Clifford B. Wilson.
 The parade is to start at 2:2s p. m. sharp. Under the instructions of Parade Manager George M Flames, the starting time will be followed rig idly, and every organization that is to be in line must malte it's plans. accord ingly.
 One of the most important divisions of the parade will be the Service Sec tion, which is to be comprised of the mothers and sisters of the boys in the United States service, whether in training with the new National Army, U. s. Navy, or our overseas forces.
 This part of the parade is under charge of Mrs. c. I. Crosby of 151 Beechwood avenue Telephone Bar mum 6042), who desires to get in touch at once with all who are en- titled to march in the Service Sec ton.
 Bands and drum corps are volun- teering their services to the parade, which will have as much music per square inch as any parade that ever marched.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
SUDDEN DEATH TAKES FORMER
 LIBRARY HEAD

Old residents of Bridgeport were shocked today to hear of the death of Mrs. Agnes Payer Hopkins, widow of the late William J. Hills, which occur red suddenly yesterday, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William E.. Davenport, 362 East Washington ave- nue.
 Mrs. Hills for many years was one of Bridgeport's most well known and prominent women. She was librarian of the Bridgeport library for 23 years She was in charge of the old subscrip- tion library over D. M. Reads store, and later acted as librarian when the library was moved to it's present home at the corner of Main and John streets. During her years of faithful service in the library she formed a host of friends all of whom were deeply grieved this morning at hear of her demise.
 Mrs. Hills was born in England, 69 years ago, and she received the great CT part of her excellent education in that country. She was was a gradu- ate of Girton college, London, and also held scholarships in two other English colleges.
 The deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. William E. Davenport. and two grandchildren, William and Evelyn Davenport. Funeral services will be private.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
.LTTHUANIANS ARE FORMING
 OPPOSITION Do Not Want Lithuania to Become a German "Semi-
 Federal" State. EMPRESS NOW IN
 KIEV, SAYS WIRE Opposition Will Mean An Independent Country Un der a New Monarch.

Amsterdam, May 13-Strong oppo- sition is developing among the Lith- uanians against Lithuania becoming a German ''semi-federal' state without the rights of a federal state, accord ing to the Berlin Socialist newspaper Vorwaerts.
 This opposition, the newspaper de- clares, demands an entirely independ- ent Lthuania under a monarch chosen outside the belligerent dynas- ties.
 Special dispatches from Moscow re- ported last Saturday that the dow ager empress had arrived in Kiev, the Ukraian capital This news was coupled with the statements that Gen. Skropadsh, the new Ukranian dictator, had been one of the pages of the former empress, and that Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovitch, who also was reported to be in Kiev, had taken a prominent part in the coup d'eat by which the Ukrainian rada was Overthrown and a dictatorship was established.
 The dowager empress is a Dane by birth. She had been living in the Crimea in straitened circumstances since the Russian revolution.
 The Grand Duke Nicholas Nicho- laivietch was commander of the Rus sian armies and regarded as one ot Gn0ssia's military leaders. He joined in the general abdication of the Ro- manoffs and since has been living in retirement on his estate in the Cri- mea, although there have been var ious reports connecting him with roy aHst plots.
 Little has been heard of Grand Duke Alexander Michaelovitch since the abdication last year. It is proba- ble, however, that he has been living continuously in the Crimea- He is g brother-in-law of the former em- peror.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
Do you know how scarce worthy dress goods are?

Here is bit of news that shows just how great de- mand is. Within short time we received letter from a big dealer of whom we had bought lot of dress goods. In that letter he asked to let him cancel the order and keep the fabrics he would pay much for them than the price atwhich he himself had sold to us Of course, we did nothing of the kind. We wanted the dress goods for Bridgeport women. There is a splendid gathering of such fabrics and every yard is of special value.
 Here, as Illustration are some of the black dress goods:-
 Pure wool serges and poplins, fl to 54 inches wide and in several weights and degrees of fneness-$139 $1.75 to $4,
 silk-and-wool poplins, very ,lustrous and very staunch, -$175 to $250.
 Crepe of silk and wool interwoven, beautiful and thoroughly fne,-$2.
 Wool velour soft and grateful in feel and rich in ap pearance, 54 inches wide,-$250
 Pure wool cashmere and batiste, 42 and A inches wide delightful of quality to $2.50.
 Wool panama sturdy and very durable and attractive of appearance A inches wide,- $15O.
 Fine broadcloth 50 and 54 inches wide, deep beaut ful back,-$2 $350 and $5.
 Mohair ideal for Summer service because light and dust-shedding plain in tasteful strpes75c 85c to $1.50.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
HIGHEST PRICES l. OF YEAR AMONG
 ACTIVE FIRMS

New York, May 1S-The boom in stocks which began last week went forward at today's opening of the ex- change, the movement assuming even broader dimensions.
 There were no definite develop ments to account for the further out burst of enthusiasm, but in general foreign and domestic advices over the week end received favorable interpre- tation.
 Virtually all the active fndustrials, especially the so-called war shares, recorded highest prices of the year, and in few cases all previous high marks were exceeded. The broad character of the trading suggested a further increase of public interest as represented by the activity of com mission houses, who reported an ac- cumulation of buying orders over Sunday.
 Leadership was again assumed by United States Steel, that stock ad- vancing 2A points to Ill A in the first half hour. Related industrials and equipments gained 1 to 3 h points with shippings, sugars and tobaccos, Sumatra Tobacco again featuring the latter group. Railroads were rela- lively backward, with coppers, mo- tors and oils.
 Sales of the first hour were esti- mated at 400, ,00O shares.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
MILITARY HEADS
 LOUD IN PRAISE FOR OUR TROOPS London Writer Would Rath- CT Lead Them Than Fight
 Them, He Says. AMERICAN SOLDIERS MAKE FINE SHOWING In Physical and Morale They Are Equal to Any Country's Fighting Men.

London, May 1s-The American Invasion of London" is featured by the morning newspapers today as it was on Sunday. The most critical mil itary experts are loud in their praise of the fine bearing of the American troops, who paraded through the BMtisl capital on Saturday. One writer sums up the general opinion in this way:
 ''They have the cut of an internally adequate lot of fighters. I would rather lead them than tackle them
 Newspaper articles are illustrated with photographs of different stages ing given to the scene outside Buck ingham palace with King George standing beside Col. Whitman and saluting the American flag.
 "On every judge of fighting man hood" the Daily Telegraph says, '+the American troops made the same inn precision. In physique and morale they are equal to the finest troops raised by any country at the time when the standard of the European man power stood at it's highest point"
 The carrying through of the Amer ican effort, the Morning Post thinks, means the turning of the scale against the enemy. Germany, it says, never made a more profound or more fatal miscalculation than when she held the power of America to be cheap.
 '4The kaiser and his advisers says the Times, ''have drought together the English speaking peoples more closely and more rapidly than the fondest dreamers after more intimate relations between them had dared to hope. That is an immense event in the history of the Old World and the New. It is the greatest that has happened, except the war itself, since the French Revolution.
 'fThe lesson for England and Arneri- ca is plain and there is abundant proof that both understand it. We have to stick it out and the Americans have to hurry up and they are hurry ing splendidly.
 Mot one peace note has been heard in congress. The criticisms breathed against the government consist of oc- casiona1 complaints that it does not get on fast enough with the war. That is the right temper for both sides ot the Atlantic.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
GARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere thanks to our many friends and neigh bors who manifested so much sym pathy in the sudden death of our be- loved wife, mother, daughter and sis ter, Louisa B. Erwin, who departed this life May 6, 1918, and to the many friends who sent the beautiful floral tributes to her memory and especially do we wish to thank D. L. of the German ME church, Packing Depart merG of Holmes & Edwards, employees of the Remington Arms Garage, and to
 all who is any way lessoned the bur
 den of sorrow in our sad bereavement
 MIR. CHESTER ERWIN AND FAMILY MRS. OTTO FOX AND FAMILY a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
Aged Man Is Held
 Up By Highwaymen

George Frye, e1, of 5O6 Jane street, reported to the police that he was held up and robbed by three uniden- tif1ed men on Knowlton street be- tween Crescent and East Washington avenues about 9:35 o'clock Saturday night. According to his story he was held by two of the men while the third rifed his pockets of $3 in cash and some jewelry.
 In statement he made to the po- lice Frye said that all three of the highwaymen were about 20 years of age, but beyond the fact they were were all of medium build he could give no definite description which would lead to their recognition and quick apprehension fby the police.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
MAN BELIEVED TO BE ALIEN
 ENEMY HELD

Much mystery surrounds the case of Ernest Webber, who was locked up in the Third Precinct Police station last night after he had asked a police man for a place to sleep. His case is being investigated by both the local and federal authorities today and the belief is that Webber is either dement, ed or an important catch as an enemy alien
 According to the rambling story told the police by Webber he was born in Germany, brought to this country when young and taken back to Switz- erland. Later he was in the French army for a period of five years. He claims to be a. wireless operator also, in which case 1t would be dangerous to have him at liberty :n case he is an enemy alien.
 The belief held by the police is that the man has escaped from some prison and they are busy Investigating his past movements in conjunction with the agents of the Department of Jus tice.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
SCOUTS CAPTURE GERMAN SN|P|NC
 NEST IN A RAID

With the American Army in France, May 13.-By The Associated Press. J. Three American scouts yesterday af- ternoon attacked a German strong point in the Luneville sector, in which enemy snipers had a nest, and had been operating with such success that several Americans had been killed by their bullets.
 The scouts found the point held by an officer and 12 men. The officers papers were captured, including a. German code and other documents from which important information was obtained. The scouts retired when German achievements ap- peared.
 On the return of the scouts 9 Americans crossed to the German po- sitions and resumed the fight. The report on this encounter had not been received up to this forenoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
ARRESTED FOR
 TAKING PHOTOS

Peter De Bruyn, of 557 Main street and claiming to be Belgian army officer, was arrested yesterday for taking photographs within a restrict ed zone on North Main street just above the city line. Friends rallied to his defense and owing to the gen. eral good character given the men he was released, but was warned by the authorities to be careful in the future where he took photographs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss., PROBATE COURT.
May 13. 191S

May 13, 1y18 Estate of Wilson Marshall, Jr., late of the town of Bridgeport, in said dis trict, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the dis trict of Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Thoze who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 WILSON MARSHALL,
 Administrator. 211 State Street. R13 s*p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
AUSTRIANS FACE
 BREADLESS DAY

London, May 1S-The Austrian food controller is considering the .introduc- tfon of one breadless day a week, ac- cordfng to a. dispatch from Geneva to the Daily News. Vienna newspapers say the government is forced to take this action because of the rapid dim mutton of the flour supply and the small prospects of obtaining more wheat before the next harvest.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
AIRPLANT POSTAGE
 STAMPS ON SALE

The new aerial mail postage stamp is now beginning to make it's appear ance. The stamp is rectangular in shape, and in the center bears the de- sign of a small airplane in flight. The figures "24" are engraved in circles in each of the lower corners. The border design of the new stamp is red, and the airplane is blue. These stamps cannot be used for regular postage purposes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
House Refuses To
 Change Its Action

Washington, May 13-The House refused today to recede from it's ac- ton in voting to abolish eight United States sub-treasuries and sent back to conference the legislative, judicial and executive appropriation bill, car- rying rider to do away with them. The -treasuies are in Boston, Chi cago, Cincinnati, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis and San Francisco.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
ACH! HINDENBURG
 DEAD THEY SAY

London, May 1s-An German pris- oners captured in France say that Field Marshal Von Hindenburg is dead, letters from British officers on the western front report, according to the Daily EzNpress. At the same time the name of Gen. Von Mackensen is brought into prominence as that of the great man who is to bring the Germans victory.
 The ExpEess assumes that the Hin- denburg story is circulated to explain the failure of the great offensive.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
War Prisoners May
 Receive Packages

The postal authorities have an- nounced that prisoners of war confined in foreign countries have the privilege of sending or receiving mail, money orders, or packages, free from all pos tai duties. No packages can weigh over II pounds, however, if they are to be covered by this ruling. Prison CTS confined in this country will be subject to the regular postal laws. All mail to and from prisoners Of war will be censored.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
ORDNANCE BOARD READY TO EXAMINE

The new board of civil service ex- aminers, connected with the Bridge port branch of the Ordnance depart ment has established it's headquarters at 181 State street, and is now ready to examine all applicants who wish to enter government employ as skilled laborers or sub-inspectors.
 | Lieut. Thomas Hewes is in charge of this department and all applicants who apply will be examined at once.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
Factories Aiding
 the Home Gardens

Bridgeport. factories are co-operat- ing in every possible way with the Bridgeport Home Gardens committee to insti1 in their employees the idea home gardens are necessary this sea- son. Many of the factories have giv- en plots Of ground to their workers, to be used for garden purposes. Among the larger factories which have been doing good work along these lines are the American Chain com pany, the Bridgeport Malleable Iron company, the Bridgeport Metal Goods company, the Locomobile company, the Harvey Hubbell company, and the Holmes & Edwards company.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
DELAY AERIAL MAIL TRIP TO. NEW YORK

Chicago, May 13-Miss Katherine Stinson, aviatrix, did not start her mail carrying flight from Chicago to New York today, although the wealth CT was ideal
 At the post office her sack of mail was waiting, but none could tell when she would start She was sworn in as a postal clerek last Saturday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
BODY /
 IN CONFERENCE

A meeting of the directors of the Bridgeport Housing Co.,, will be held at ? o'clock on Wednesday in the directors room of the First Bridgeport National Bank to discuss the matter of proper distribution of the under writing of the government loan of $3,O0O,0O0 recently granted for the erection for homes for workers in this city,,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
KAISER IS AGAIN
 CALLING ON GOD

Amsterdam. May 1s-Replying to a message of congratulation from King Ludwig of Bavaria on the con- clusion of peace with Rumania, Elm peror William has sent the following telegram:
 q know I am at one with you in firm confidence that the Almighty will lead our good cause to victory. May God grant that our brave and faithful people will reap the fruits of their present sacrifice in long, and happy years of peace"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
GRAND DUKES IN
 HANDS OF ENEMY

Amsterdam, May 13.-The Uqxrainian press bureau has received informa- ton from Odessa according to which the former dowager Empress Maria Feodorovona and Grand Dukes Mich olas Nicholaievitch and Alexander NiDolaievitch GMichielovftch) who had been living in DuTbar, near A1to- dor, in the Crimea, are in the hands of the Germans.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, sS. PROBATE COURT,
May 1n 1[

Estate of Peter Hedrick, late of the town of Bridgeport, in said dis trict, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their ac- counts properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 ANNIE M. HEDRICK, IA Alice Street. RIB SD
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
BOARD OF BUILDING COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE TO MASTER PLUMBERS

All Master Plumbers Licenses of the City of Bridgeport, Conn.,, now in force, EXPIRE on June 1st, 1918, and all persons desiring to do a business as Master Plumber or Master Plum CTS, must procure new license on or before June 1st, 1918, pay a fee of S5o,00 and furnish bond in the sum Iof one thousand dollara
 ], As per Ordinance of the Common EounciL |. Adopted May 9th, 1918.
 It Approved May 9th, 1918. f R1s d%
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13

Amsterdam, May 13-A Budapest dispatch announces that Count An drew Barcocksy, president of the Hungarian upper house, has resigned as have the vice presidents of that chamber.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
TO HOLD WHIST.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Letter Carriers association will held whist tomorrow afternoon at the home o1 Mrs. R. Langham. 72 Benham ave nue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
MADOO STILL ILL.

Washington, May 13 - Secretary McAdoo's continued sickness from tonsilitis necessitated postponement today of the swearing in of new di- rectors of the war finance corpora ton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
DIED.

NEVINS-In this city, Saturday, May Il, 1918, John Nevins.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the funeral home of M. J. Cannon, No. 315 John street, on Wednesday, May Is, at 8:S0 a. m. and from St. Patrick's church at o'clock.
 Burial in St Michaers cemetery.
 RIB b%p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
THRIFT STAMP. SALES.

Saturdays total sales of Thrift Stamps in Connecticut amounted to $16,376.07. Bridgeport sales were S2,1S0.93.