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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05

Der, and that since that time officers of the U. s. Army, and his draft board officials have tried repeatedly to To- cate him.
 A telegram was received at police headquarters this morning from the chief of police of Portland, Me, to the effect that Morse is wanted in the northern metropolis for passing worthless checks.
 The victim of his operations in Portland is the Casco Bay Trust Go, on whom the checks were drawn.
 The police believe that Morse may swindlers who have been operating with bad checks in and about Boston for the past three weeks.
 Morse was interviewed by Assistant Superintendent of Police Charles SuckIey in an effort to learn more about him, in the interest of the draft board where he registered. Morse volunteered no information about himself and did not appear to mind anything said to him, until SUckIey told the officer to hold him without bail, when he started and turned pale.
 He told the police he had never been in Bridgeport before yesterday. That he and Miss Larkin met here by appointment at the railroad station and went directly to the Health and Charities building. He said he came here from New York, and his wife came from Boston.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
AUTO THIEF
 GETS ONE YEAR

Ralph Averga of this city pleaded guilty to auto theft before Judge Cur tts in the Superior Court this morning and was sentenced to one year in the county jail. George Mara appeared as counsel for the defendant and told the court that Averga had been di- rected to take the stolen car from Waterbury to Bridgeport for the pur- pose of having it painted. After it was painted he again called at the garage for 1t but instead! of deliver ing 1t to it's owner he drove to Penn sylvania. where it was found some weeks later in the posse ssion of Averga-
 George Voices of Waterbury is the owner of the car and still owes a bal ance in payment for it to the Erwin Jennings company of this city.
 It is said that Averga. Is a member of famous organized gang of auto thieves operating in New York and Connecticut, the leader of which, Andy Pandeldi, is now under arrest in New York city charged with sev- era1 auto thefts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
NEW YORK HARBOR
 SHIPPING HELD UP
Trans Atlantic and Coast wise Shipping at Stand still in N. Y. Harbor. LEADERS ASSERT
 16,OOO MEN OUT Neither Boat Owners Nor Strikers Show Slightest
 Signs of Yielding.

New York. March 5-Trans- Atlantic and cOaSt-Wise ship ping in New York harbOr was at a standStill again today as the strike of harbOr WOrkmen became more effective, and there were indications that the few feTrybOatS which did not cease operations yesterday would be tied up by tonight. Union leaders asserted that from 12,000 to 16,000 wOrkmen were out and that at least 90 per cent. of the shipping was paralyzed.
 Neither the boat owners nor the strikers showed the slightest signs of yielding. James L. Hughes, a media tor repre- ssent ting tho department of labor, has suggested that the contro- versy again be submitted 10 arbitra- tion, but his overtures have not met with favor from either sfde-
 The strikers claimed they were sat isfed with the progress of the strike and would remain out for months, if necessary, in order to gain their de Dlands. The boat owners said that as fast as new crews could be obtained tugs and other craft would be put into comm ission. and that they ex- pected a fair percentage of their craft to be back in service within 6 week.
 Meanwhile, the strike has caused great inconvenience to thousands of persons who ordinarily use the Hud- son river ferries to come to their em- pIoynent here from New Jersey points and elsewhere. The Hudson tubes were again badly congested to- day.
 While the municipal ferries so far have not been affected, the strikers claim that these boats will be idle soon In this event, Staten Island would be isolated and many thousands Of persons would be thrown out of employment during the embargo.
 Tugs engaged tn handling govern ment ships. especially transports have been exempted from the strike order, so there was no delay In the sailing of the George Washington with President Wilson and his party for France today.
 Another serious phase of the strike developed today when there was talk among the workers of calling a sym pathetic strike of 55.O0O longshore- men. 1t was said the district coun- ell of the Longshoremen's union has this subject under consideration.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
BURGLARS PREFER
 XXX HENNESSEY
Three More Small Burglar. ies Keeping Police
 Busy.

Several small burglaries were re- ported to the police today. Julius Sebastian, a. soloon keeper of S2O Wor- din aveneue, reported that burglars entered his place of business last night through a rear window and sgole one case containing F quart bottles of Hennessey xxx brandy. valued at $50, and eight bottles of whiskey valued at $40, and all the cig- arettes in the place. Sebastian places his loss at S120.
 R. D. Brown of 259 Hanover street. reported that last night while the family were absent, burglars entered through a pantry window, stole g. gold wrist watch, and broke open a gas meter. which they robbed.
 While the family washing of A. G. Wickenburg of 1O3 Parrott avenue was hanging on the line, yesterday afternoon. thieves stole a union suit, several pairs of stockings and a bed spread therefrom.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
I'D BRING B0LSHEvIK INTO GERNAANY
AUTO SHOW SALES
 SoO,0O FOR DAY

* Business done yesterday at the SE Armory amounted to more than j: S6O, ,OOO-S5O, ,O0O being repre- * sented by the sales of passenger * cars md S1O,OOO in the sales of * equipment and accessories. There * were g passenger Car sales re- * ported.
 'S With more than 5000 paid ad- s.' missions recorded for yesterday ,s the conviction of Bridgeport au- * tomobiIe dealers that the seventh * annual automobile show, which * opened at the ArmOry and Casino * Monday night, would break all * records. is fully borne out. ;s At the Casino practically every j: one of the 40 exhibitors of motor < trucks reported one or more Se sales.
 $. Manager Benjamin B. Steiber < said last night that the greeting ;: which both divisions of the show * had received was most gratify- * ing.
 * The show hours daily up to * and including Saturday will be s< from 1 D. m. to 1O:3O D. m. Con * certs at the Armory by Speidei'S * orchestra will be daily feature, * while at the Casino Bentley's or < chestra will play Madame Ger *E trude VanDeinse, soprano soIoist < of Sousa's band, will sing at both * the Arnory and Casino daily.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
OFFENDERS ARE
 GIVEN CLEMENCY
No Action Taken on Ruther- ford and Seven
 Associates.

Washington, March 5-Among tho B cases of convictions under the Es- pionage Act in which President Will son has granted cIemency is that of Frederick Kraft of Newark, secretary of the Socialist party in New Jersey. He was granted a full pardon.
 The ffteen-year sentence imposed on Clarence H. Wa1dron of Vermont a pacifist preacher, was commuted to expire April 1, next.
 No action was taken in the case. of J. F. Rutherford. and his seven as- sociates of the International Bible Students Association, convicted in Brooklyn on charges growing out of publication of f'The Finished Mys- tery," a bible handbook. and now serving sentences in the Atlanta Fed eraI prison.
 The sentence of Amos Linden Hitch cock, former Socialist member of the school board of Cleveland, Ohio, was commuted fronr~1O to two years
 Among other cases acted on was that of Theodore BuesseI, Connecti- cut, a German Lutheran preacher, whose sentence was commuted from 10 years to expire April 1, next.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
WILL GET
 JOBS AGAIN

Washington, March 5-Naval sta tions and yards were directed by Sec retary Daniels today to restore to his former position upon discharge every man who left non-combatant work to enter a fighting branch of the ser vice.
 Every effort will be made, MT. Dan ie1s said, to take care of the return ing veterans without leaving jobless other men who, on the call of the government, entered the naval estab- lishments essential industries. He asked that anyone who knew of 8 returning soldier or sailor failing to obtain his old position under the navy department, report the fact to him personally.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
HOT WORDS OVER
 UNEMPLOYMENT
Dissatisfaction of Western Delegates Brings About
 Row.

Washington, March 5-Dissatisfac- ton of Western dele gates over failure of the conference of governors and mayors to take definite action toward relieving unemployment, which had been in evidence since yesterday, cul- minated today in 6. TOW during which Secretary Houston left the hall
 Mayor Rolph of San Francisco, who criticised Congress, precipitated the trouble by submitting a resolution which demanded that President Will son immediately reconvene Congress and in his message demanded pass age of important legislation which failed with the adjournment yester- day.
 There was a heated discussion be- fore the delegates decided to send the resolution to a committee for a report later in the day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
TROOPS CHEER
 WILSON LINER

New York. March 5-The President was cheered by nearly 1,500 home coming troops as the George Wash in gton, making for the open sea, met the incoming transport Sierra. The police boat Patrol, conveying the of aciaI welcoming committee to greet the soldiers, wigwa gged to the troop ship the news that the Wilson liner was approaching. The Sierra's khaki clad passengers shouted fareweIls to the President and crowded the rails as their vessel came opposite the George Washington, where the Presi- dpte, on the hurricane deck, waved his hat in acknowledgement.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
MARKED TREND
 TOWARD LICENSE

Montpelier, March "A marked trend towards license was shown to- day in the tabulation of results of the annual voting yesterday in the various towns and cities of the state of the liquor question.
 At least 24 cities and towns havA voted for license as compared with 13 last year. The number may be increased when the returns are com pIete.
 Apathy on the part of the prohibi- ton advocates is regarded here as a factor in the result.
 The list of places entering the li- cense list includes Burlington, Mont pelier, St. Albans city and town, St. Johnsbury, Northield Roxbury, Mount Tabor, Benson, Hubbardston. Danby, Fairfax, High Gate, Swanton and Hartford.
 Tn two towns, Fairfield and Tin mouth. the vote was a tie.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
PANAGITSA IS
 INSTANTLY KILLED

Leonida Harry Panagitsa, of 559 Hancock avenue, g trucker employed at the West End plant of the Crane Valve Co, was instantly electrocuted this forenoon at 11:1O at the plant when he took hold of the reed of a motor base which was exposed.
 It is stated that he was eating Q lunch and had finished, and took hold of the reed charged with 440 volts of electricity, to assist himself in rising to his feet.
 Dr. J. F. Keegan of the Emergency hospital staff responded to the call but PanSgitsa, was dead before the doctor arrived. Although he worked over the man for a half hour, he showed no signs of life. pr. Keegan states that he believes the man died in- Stantly.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
ISIOVFTZ WANTS COMMISSION

Ignatz Islovitz, a local real esta ee dealer, and his wife Mary Islovitz, occupied the witness stand this norn- ing and offered testimony in the suit against Oscar Jacobs. Islovitz claims that he is entitled to a commission of per cen. as the result of . sale Of property by Jacobs.
 Thed efensa is endeavoring to show that Islovitz's father-in-law had already negotiate for the purchase of the property and that the deal would have been consummated with the aid of the plaintiff. }sloVitZ claims, however, that Jacobs had eE- listed him as an agent in the trans action and agreed to pay the com ,tc4ssicn in tho event os a sale.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
NEW ISSUE OF
 VICTORY STAMPS

Washington, March s - Victory postage stamps, a new three-cent issue to commemorate the successful conclusion of the war, will be on sale soon throughout the country. In an nouncing the issue today the post office department said the supply would not be sufficiently large to re- place the regular three cent stamps, and postmasters would sell Victory stamps only on request.
 The new stamp bears the figure of Liberty Victorious helmeted and with a sword in one hand and scales in the other. The whole design ap- pears upon a shaded panel with American British French, Belgian and Italian flags draped for the back ground
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
BoLsHEvTKI LAUNCH ATTACK.

Archange1, Tuesday, March 4-CBy The Associated Press)-After artil- 1ery preparation, the Bolshevikt forces launched an infantry attack yesterday against Allied positions on the right bank of the Va,ga river be- tween the villages of Kttzka and Wis tavka. They were repulsed with con- siderable losses Allied scouts found many bodies in the woods after the engagement.
 Along this front and also on the Dvina river the Bolsheviki continue artillery firing
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
ARMY TRANSPORT POWHATTAN COMES INTO HkRB0R BRINGING
 2,526 TROOP s FROM BORDEAUX

New York, March 5.---The army transport Powhattan with 61 officers, 7, 46S troops and four civilians arrived here today from Bordeaux. She was originally scheduled to go to Newport News but was diverted to this port.
 Units aboard included the 66th Coast Artillery Corps complete; part of the 4Tth c. A. C.; detachments of the s85th and 336th Field Artillery of the STth Division; convalescents and cas- uals
 Lieutenant George F. Davis of Med foEd, Mass, attached to the 1G1st In- fantry, 18th Division, wore the Croix de Guerre and has been recommend ed for the Distinguished Service Cross for gaIantry at Chateau Thierry for capturing two German officers and 22 men and leading a raid on machine
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
ENDORSE MTLIIKEN.

Augusta, Maine, March "A Re- publican legislative caucus last night endorsed the candidacy of Governor Carl E. Millikep as the nominee for vice president at the next Republican national convention. and a citizens ca ucuS composed of Republicans from various sections of the state en- dorsed his candidacy A telegram in forming him of the action was sent to Governor Mil1iken at Washington.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05

gun nests. He was wounded in the arm.
 The army transport Sierra arrived from Bordeaux with 69 officers 1,401 troops and three naval officers. Or ganizatdons aboard included Bordeaux ConvaleScent DetachmentS Numbers S2, 109, no, III, 123 and 124; the 312th Ammunition Train complete (S7th Di- vision); Detachment E. of Casual Company No. 34 (New York;; 1T cas- uaI officers and Il sick and wounded officers and 221 sick and wounded men.
 Bringing 45 convalescent officers, fifty one nurses and two civilians, the army transport Santa. Marta arrived from Bordeaux The invaHds were of Bordeaux ConvaleScent Detachrne ut Number 122 and Base Hospitals N g. 3 and p.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
KING PETER TO RETIRE.

Rome, March 5-King Peter of Serbia will soon retire in favor of Prince Regent Alexander, according to a Plume despatch to the Idea Nazionale, quoting adYices from Bel grade It is said that King Peter's abdication will be read after the open ing of the Council of State at the Ser gian capital.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
POLISH OFFICERS KILLED.

Warsaw, Tuesday, March 4-(By The Associated Press)-Two PoHsf officers were killed when the Ukrain- ians fired on the train bearing the In ter-Al1ied Commission to Poland af- ter it's departure from Lemburg on Sunday The officers had boarded the train by mistake.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
TAKES OFFICE.

Washington, March 5-Jouett Sfouse, of Kansas, took office today as assistant secretary of the treasury, succeeding Thomas B. Love, resigned. MT. Shouse. who was a member of the House of Representatives of the last Congress. will supervise the war risk and iSternal revenue bureaus.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
WANT WAR TIME
 PROHIBITION LIFTED

Boston, March 5-The executive board of the state branch of the American Federation of Labor has instructed Its secretary to send a tele- gram to Governor Coolidge and Mayor Peters. who are attending the conference of governors and mayors in Washington urging them to use their influence to have the wartime prohibition proclamation rescinded-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
Inaugurating Move To Open Pathway For
 BOlShevik Into Germany
Plan to Bring Army From Russia Through Koenigsberg Government Sends Forces to Put Down
 Spartacan Strike Movement.

Berlin March 5-(By The Associated Press)-The Spar have naugrated vement to seize Koenigsberg East Prussia and thereby route of communication to that Boshevi armies Russia might to the assistance of the Sparacan forces according to official government bulletin today.
 The government however, the bulletin states has sent Koenigsberg to put down the Spartacan strike mOy nt.Oft he of he town
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
IMMENSE PROPAGANDA FUND.

ashington, March 5-Swedish press reports received by the State Department today said the Russian Soviet government had appropriated eight million rubles monthly for car rying on its propaganda in various counries
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
PRISON TRAIN WILL
 PICK UP LOCAL CONVICTS

< The Prison Train'', carrying * militant Suffragetes to the east, < will pass through Bridgeport
 < sometime Monday afternoon on < it's way to Boston. It will stop in < this city long enough to pick up x the Bridgeport women who at- k tended the bon fires in Washing < ton and later served jail sentence, < and will then proceed to Hart f ford, the only stop between New < York and Boston.
 < Hartford SuffragctteS and < members of the official family < will greet the Inilitants at the * capital, where several addresses < will be made either late Tuesday x afternoon or on Wednesday of * next week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05

The German government declared 1t would decline all responsibility for possible consequences if the Entente tries to speculate on German pa tence." Demands regarding the re- Quisition of shipping are held to be absolutely unacceptable because, 1t is said, it would definitely "paralyze the country's economic future."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05

These troops, adds the bulletin, which was issued under date of Tues day, March 4, disarmed the Spartacan home guard in Koenigsburg after considerable fighting.
 The occupation of Dusseldorf by government forces has been accom- plshed without opposition, according to an official bulletin issued today.
 The Radicals, the bulletin adds, are endeavoring to extend the general strike movement to Southeastern Sax ony.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05

AuFICH uVSpdJCI 10 L6 JUuTIIdI.
 Germany will also oppose the dis missaI of German crews from ships reQuisitoned, it being pointed out that this would throw 900 seamen out Of employment
 A press campaign has already been started against the arnistice and the preliminary peace conditions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
SCENT STAMP WALKS
 THE PLANK JULY

When July rolls around and perpetual aridity steals over the land, there will be silver lining to the foamless clouds. First class postage is going down to 2 cents again on that day. accord ing to an order. An. order directs postmasters to get rid of their Scent stamps and stamped en- velopes and 2-cent pEstcards be- fore that date. -&
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05

Berlin. Tuesday, March 4.---CBy The Associated Press.) )---The government troops at police headquarters fired on rioters in the netghborhood late today and several casualties are reported to have resulted. The troops had been called to disperse the crowds which were gathering in increased numbers around the headquarters.
 Reports weer current earlier in the day that a Spartacan marine division had seized police headquarters, but this turned out to be incorrect.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
CARvAJAL SAILS FOR FRANCE

Havana, Tuesday, March 4 = pr. Henrique Carvajal, president of Santo Domingo. at the time the American forces took charge, is re- ported to have sailed from SaE-:-aso de Cuba today for France toszAzaie the Dominican claims be.--s''.ss '.sse Peace Conference
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
BONUS OF $6O TO
 EOTDTERS "

BONUS OF S6O TO
 SOLDIERS NOW DUE ; : It is announced from Wash , ; ington that with the signing by , 7 the President of the war revenue : bill. the $6O bonus to men hOnOr- ; : ably discharged from the army ; ; and navy is now forthcoming, : ; and soldiers and sailors who have : not yet received the bonus may : take steps for obtaining it. For soldiers the proper step is to for : ward their discharge papers with a brief statement of their mili- tary service, date of enlistment ; and places of seTvicc,to the quar- termo ster generals office. pay di- vision. war departTnent,W Washing ton, D. c. In the case of sailors and marines the papers should : : be sent to the payn1aster gener- : al's office, navy department, Washington, D. c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
German Cabinet Agrees Country Cannot Submit
 To Entente Coercion
Will Not Permit It Either in Armistice Negotiations Nor At Peace Discussions Allies Must Not Specu-
 late in German Patience

Paris, March 5-At meeting of the German cabinet Monday morning. attended by party leaders and delegates of hipowners it agreed unanimously it is understood that Germany could submit the Entente
 either in the amistce negotiations the peace pour
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
The Weather Report

Bridgeport and vicinity Rain or snow tonight and Thursday; colder.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-22
SteeH0n NeWS
Red Cross Nursing School
Looked Upon as Model

During the war the activities of
the local chapter of Red Cross were
unexcelled by any chapter in the dis
trict This splendid standing is be-
ing continued in it's after-war activ-
tiles. At the Red Cross convention
held recently in Philadelphia the
Red Cross Nursing course of the
Steelton chapter was mentioned as
model one. One of the speakers
at the convention was Mrs. Mehler,
r. N, who is in charge of the Home
Nursing School in Steelton. AS "a re-
suit of that speech the Red Cross
chapter of Hazleton yesterday sent
two representatives, Miss Helen
Smith Clark and Mrs. John Price, to
Steelton to secure Mrs. Mehler's aid
and advice in starting similar
course in Hazleton. Mrs. Mehler
will review the work in Hazelton
after it has been fully organized.
At the request of Mrs. Clarence
Schoch, chairman of the Mt. JOY
chapter, Mrs. Mehler spoke there
last evening. The Mt. Joy chapter is
now arranging to open courses in
home nursing. The department of
Home Nursing of the Steelton chap
ter is one of the most successful in
the district, due largely to the COM
potency of the director.