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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
SPELLACY GOES TO EUROPE
 AS COUNSEL TO ROOSEVELT
Will be Accompanied by Mrs. Spellacy, First Woman Not War Worker, Except Presidents Wife, to Have European Travel Permit

Hartford, Conn.,, Dec. 28-United States District Attorney Thomas J. Spellacy of this city, has rendered his resignation to Attorney General Gregory and will sail Tuesday on the Leviathan for Europe as legal adviser to Franklin D. Roosevelt, assistant secretary of the navy. MT. SpeI- lacy will be accompanied by his wife. It Is said she will be the first woman excepting those engaged in war work and those who are members of President Wilson's party, allowed to cross Europe since the United States entered the war.
 When Admiral Sims was placed in command of the American fleet he was told to win the war in the short est possible time. He went ahead to accomplish that end and necessarily had to ignore many business prelim- inaries that would be observed in times of peace. As an instance he fortified the Azores, which belong to Portugal, and in building the fortifi- cations he took lands owned by prt- vate individuals, and he placed the big guns on them. Claims for dam ages of course arose, and similar claims against the United States Navy in connection with the hospitals 1t es- tablished and the railroads 1t built. Theer are also negligence claims for personal injuries received by men in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
Miss Baker Bride
 of Capt. Cooper

Miss Isabelle c. Baker, daughter of Mrs. Alice R. Baker of 163 Grove street, was married to Captain Wallace Mckay Cooper of the U. s. Infantry, son of Judge and Mrs. 1T. B. Cooper of Honolulu, at the Church of the Re- deemer, Chicago, on Tuesday, Decem- ber r. Rev. Father Hopkins per formed the ceremony.
 It was at first intended to have the ceremony performed in the East, but plans were later changed because Captain Cooper could only obtain a short leave. Captain Cooper is now at Camp Grant, Illinois, but upon his discharge will resume his duties as a civil engineer. Miss Baker is a grad uate of the Bridgeport High school, class of 1912, and was 8 very promi- nent member of many school activi- ties. She wrote the class poem, was a member of the Criterion staff for two years and took part in the Senior play. Captain Cooper is a graduate of the University of California,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
FORD ARRESTED FOR
 ANNOYING MRS. OROURKE

Charged with breach of the peace, in connection with annoying Mrs, Rena O'Rourke of Lordship Manor, as she was leaving a theatre last night, Harry H. Ford of 147 Ann street, who conducts an autemo- bile salesroem and garage on state street, forfeited his bonds of $50 for his appearance in City Court this morning.
 It is said by the police that Ford and Mrs. O'Reurke have been friends for some time past, and that she at tended the performance at the Park theatre last night with another man. As she was leaving the place in company with her escort Ford per- sisted in annoying her. The police were summoned and Patrolmen Eos ter and Celonari made the arrest. Ford furnished cash bond imme- diately after being booked at head quarters.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28

France and other European countries employed by the United States Navy beside the claims of foreign govern ments for landd. The Navy depart ment has a legal department in Lon don and g. branch in Paris which will be visited by Messrs. Roosevelt and Spellacy. They will land at Brest France, and will be met by Admiral Wilson who will supply data concern ing claims coming from France and Belgium. After a two days stay at Brest the party will go to London where they will meet Admiral Sims and work in connection with him. Commander John Hancock goes with the party in the capacity of paynas- ter.
 MT. Spellacy will be abroad several months. The purpose of sending him with Secretary Roosevelt is to coordinate and centralize, and as expeditiously as possible adjust all o1 the claims and settle them. This will necessitate visits to England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Belgium Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal.
 Mir. spellacy was appointed U. S. district attorney June 30, 1915.
 Announcement was made today by MT. Spellacy of the resignation also ot Assistant District Attorney Raymond i G. Lincoln of this city and Raymond Herrrick of Stamford, an assistant.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
President Received at American Embassy

London, Dec. 29-President Will son, at the American embassy today, received a delegation from the League of Nations Union. It was headed by Viscount Grey, former secretary for foreign affairs, and it included the Archbishop of Canter- bury and Viscount Bryce, former British ambassador to the United States.
 The President in addressing the delegation said:
 Gentlemen, I am very much com plimented that you should come in person to present this address and I have been delighted and stimulated to find the growing and prevailing in terest in the subject of the league of nations, not only a growing interest, merely, but growing purpose, which I am sure will prevail, and 1t is de- lightful that members of the govern ment which brought this nation into the war because of the moral obliga- tions based upon treaty should be
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
EXPERIMENTS ON POLICE FORGE TO
 BE LESS THAN 6
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(Continued from Page One) retire men of this type, who, on ac- count of their experience, are valua- ble to the department.
 It has been stated that the retire ments and new appointments would be made soon after the first of the year, on account of the new budget. It should be remembered that the 1919 budget of the police department does not become effective until April l, 1919,
 The total number of retirements in the police department this year will not exceed six, and the probabilities are that the number will be less.
 One of the big reasons for a small number of retirements this year is the fact that the pension fund is not in shape to stand large number of retirements, It is stated that this fund at the present time is low Even if the Police Commission wished to retire IT men from the department it would be unable to do so for this req son.
 In regard to new appointments, there will be practically no new pa- trolrnen appointed until the boys re- turn from France, There is disposi- ton on the part of those who have the appointment of policemen in charge to give preference to men who have seen service overseas.
 Rumors to the effect that all ser geants were to be made lieutenants and all lieutenants were to be made captains are as wild as any of the former rumors, There are no radical ! changes contemplated in the depart ment at the present time, and there will be no redrements or appoint ments worth mentioning until the boys return from Europe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
Handsome warm coatings and a
 fine saving :!

. Splendid wooens for womens coats-and impressive savings PIPELINES with their unique soft and alnost-furry surface and their rich luster.
 WOOL VELOURS with their ightness and softness and yet their remarkable warmth.
 KERsEYS with their smooth even staunch texture with their fine durability.
 There is the choice of these seasonable weaves and weights. and serviceabe colors.
 And there is the worthwhile savng-but all are for prompt people only. . Fifty-four inches wide navy and black and wisteria and taupe and brown and gray and green and burgundy and copenhagen, worth $4 $4.5O ca an 6 GA and $5 yard
 floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
Conference With British Leaders Successful

London, Dec. 2S-Yesterday's con- ferences between President Wilson, Premier Lloyd George and other members of the British cabinet were extremely successful, according to the Mail, which says that the most cordial harmony of ideals was found to exist, with the happtest augury for the future relations of the United States and Great Britain"
 The Premier has rarely been so enthusiastic over the results of any conference, the newspaper continues. It states that the first session of the peace conference at Paris will begin late next week or on the Monday following.
 When MT. Wilson reached the palace last evening he was in con spicuously good spirits, without the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28

< Practically every worker in * x Bridgeport affected by the can * * ceIlatiOn of war contracts and * * thousands of others who are in * x sympathy with the protests of $ ]; the men who have lost their po- # * sitions at the various plants, are * x expected to attend the mass :s * meeting to be held at the State ,, * Street Casino at o'clock on the :' <; afternoon of January 4. The ob- 'l * ject of the meeting is to make a A * general protest against the * abrupt cancellation of war con- ! * tracts by the government. j * Cards have been distributed to I * the workers announcing the S * meeting and urging that they at s * tend: It is expected that great A * many will march to the Casino s * and a number of banners have j: been prepared. Each contains an , a; inscription, some of them being s s; as follows:
 * We won the war and lost our $
 s; jobs.'
 * "Our children must be fed, we ,
 3: want york; ; < ''To hell with charity; give us ;
 <: democracy" l;
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28

among those who have brought me this paper, because on the other side of the water we have greatly admired the motives and subscribed to the principles which actuated the govern ment of Great Britain in obeying that moral dictate.
 You have shown what we must organize, namely. that same force and sense of obligation; and unless we organize it the thing that we do now will not stand.
 "I feel that so strongly that it is particularly cheering to know just how strong and imperative the idea has become. thank you very much, indeed. It has been privilege to see you personally.
 ''I was just saying to Lord Grey that we had indirect knowledge of each other and that am glad to Identify him. I feel as if I had met him long ago. and had the pleasure of matching minds with MT. Asquith yesterday"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
London Churchmen Visit Wilson

London. Dec. 28.-President Will son today received a large delegation from the National Council of Evangel- ical Free Churches. In addressing the delegation, the President said:
 "Gentlemen, am very much hon ored, and might say touched, by this beautiful address that you have just read, and 1t is very delightful to feel the comradeship of spirit which is in dicated by a gathering like this.
 "You are quite right, sir, in saying that do recognize the sanction of re-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
Save soc on good comb and brush.

A few comb and brush sets of Pryaln American ivory That, you know, is the material which has So much of the beauty and dull glow and rich effect of genuine ivorv-and still costs but fraction of ivory. Many articles for dresser and toilet-table made of it; these brushes example.
 Nice finish, good bristes, each set worth $3- $25O
 Center aslefr
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
WALTER JOHN MARTIN

Walter John Martin died last night a4 St. vincent's hospital at the age of IS years He is the son of Walter T.
 will be held from the undertaking parlors of Mullins, Scott k Redgate, k2e3 Golden Hill street and from St. FThomas R. c. church, Fairfield, Tues
 day morning. MT. Martin was em- ployed at the Bilton Machine Tool Co.'s plant as a toolmaker.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28

slightest trace of fatigue. Those near est him were, according to the Mail, "convirced the President had a fruitful and satisfactory day. They believe 1t unquestionably laid the foundations for an Anglo-Amarican entente cordiale on all vital subjects at issue"
 A member of MT. Wilson's party is quoted as saying:
 "The conference were conducted in that heart-to-heart atmosphere which the Presidentsis is trying to find in the capitals of Europe as best de- signed to enable him to give a calm and cogent exposition of his views on cardinal issues. MT. Wilson encoun- tered g. good deal of the White House environment in Downing street and so felt very much at home."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
Seeks Foreclosure
 on Material Lien

Foreclosure of lien filed with the town clerk upon property in Hurd avenue to secure a claim of $2,O59 for materials furnished, is claimed in an action in the Superior Court by George W. Lyons, doing business as the Lyons Iron Go. of New Haven, against William and Philip Carlson, doing business as the Metropolitan Auto & Carriage Go. of this city. The original bill was $4,310, of which part has been paid. Damages of $2,500 are claimed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
WOMAN DEFEATED,

London, Dee. 28-The first election return received today shows the de- feat of a woman candidate, Mrs. Charlotte Despard, sister of Viscount French, lord lieutenant of Ireland. She was defeated in North Battersea by Richard Morris, coalition liberal. Mois eceived 7,2S1 votes and Ms. Despard, who was labor candidate, 5,634 votes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
DIED.

I6CHAAF-In this city, Dec. 27, 1918. [ Helena E. schaaf, beloved wife of Y Eugene Schaaf, aged A years, 8 months, days.
 Friends ar9 invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, No. ss1 Charles street, on Monday, Dec 80, at 2:3O p. m,
 Interment at the family plot in Park cemetery,
 Brooklyn papers please copy. asp kCUARK-In this city, Dec. 26. 1918, Grace Magurn Clark.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of her aunt, Mrs, Theresa Poland Magurn, IA Cedar street, on Monday, Dec 30, at s:30 a. m., and from St. Peters church at a, m,
 Intermsnt at St. MiehaePs ceme- tery, Automobile cortege, al kCLARK-In this city, Dec. 2s, 1918 Charles P. Clark.
 Notice cf funeral hereafter. a% VDROWE-In this city, Friday, Dec 27, 1918, at her home, No. 3 Anr street extension, Mary A., widow of Charles Grove, aged 75 years, 1( months, 20 days. . Friends are invited to attend tht funeral from Henry E. Bishop: mortuary chapel, 274 Fairfield ave. nue, on Monday, Dec. 30, at p. m Interment at Lakeview cemetery
 a* AEARTTN-In this city, Dec, 2S, 1918 Walter John Martin of Fairfield Conn, aged IS years.
 Friends are invited to attend thu funeral at the undertaking parlor of Mullins, Scott &s Redgate, 2s' Golden Hill street, on Tuesday Dec. s1, at S;S0 a, m., and from St Thomas1 church at a. m.
 InteF1aent at St. Thomas cenle tery, Fairfield, Conn. T2Sb*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
FORFFiTTS BOND,

Sebastian Williams, the alleged proprietor of the Union club, Housa- tonic avenue forfeited bonds of $150, when his case was called in City Court this morning. williams was charged with maintaining a gambling place.
 Nine frequenters of the club were fined $5 and costs by Judge Bartlett The case was the result of raid on the place last Saturday night A large 'crap" game was in progress All persons arrested were colored.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
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Those striking Victory lockets at 1-2!

One of the real novelties that this season has seen now to sell at just half
 Large and striking and colorful addition to attire Made of clever composition, in blue green shell amber-and sometimes fecked with gold in beauteous fashion.
 Each one complete with equally-mpressive chain regular $65O and $7- $3.25 and $350
 Left aisle front
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
HOLD EXAMS FOR
 RADIO OPERATORS

Open competitive examinations for men and women qualified as radio operatore are announced by the Civil Service Commission for positions in the Bureau of Standards, Department of Commerce, at Washington, D. C. Competitors will be rated on general education, professional training and experience. The salary Is S9OO a year Applications may be obtained from Wallace A. Smith of the Customs of flee or from William Paul of the post office.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
MUST GET LIQUOR
 LICENSES TODAY
Time Limit Set By Commis- sioners Brings in Flood of
 Money to Their Office.

SaIoonkeepers who had not pre- viously taken out their new licenses for the current license year are com ing forward in numbers today to re- ceive their new certificates after pay ment of the legal fee. Up to Il o'clock today 294 liquor licenses had been issued, which leaves about 25 still to be taken out. Under notice sent out by the County Commission CTS all must be in today or must close their places of business.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
O'DOnnell's Death
 Was Accidental

George T. McMahon, driver of the Musante & Pastine truck, which struck and killed James O'Donne1I, 6S years old, of 7s Goodsell street, Dec. 20 is held blanleless for O'Don- nelTs death in the finding of Coroner J. J. Phelan, made public today. Mo- Mahon, who is held on a charge of manslaughter, will undoubtedly be released by the court.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
GROSS FOR BISHOPS SON.

Maiden, Mass, Dec. 2s-Edwin H. Hughes, Jr., of this city, son of Bishop Edwin H. Hughes of the Methodist Episcopal Church, has been awarded the Croix De Guerre by the French government
 November and he faced severe artillery and machine gu fire to re- move wounded eomradesS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
PRESENT GERMAN
 CABINET CAN NO
 LONGER DOMINATE
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(Conhnued from Page One) ment dominated by Georg Ledebour and Dr. Karl Liebknecht.
 Die Freiheit, organ of the Ind4 pendent Socialists, declares the po- sition of the cabinet Is critical and that 1t Is unlikely to survive in its present makeup. The Taeglische Rundschau says it Is highly uncertain that Ebert and Scheidemann will be able to save the situation for them selves.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
Pay only half for breadtray ay :!

Certain number of excellent breadtrays; to rst-co CTS at one half of former price.
 Good staunch metal with quadrupe plating of silver Nice weight conventional shape with tasteful floral border. Their regular price is $3.50-quck pickers will get one at S175
 Left aisle front
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28

ligion in these times of perplexity with matters so large to settle that no man can feel that his mind can com pass"
 T think one would go crazy if he did not believe in Providence. It would be maze without clue. Un- less there were some supreme evil dence we would despair of the re- suits of human counsel.
 ''So that it is with genuine sym pathy thSt I acknowledge the spirit and thank you for the generosity of your address,"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
CASH DRAWER ROBBED.

Steve Starkos, the proprietor of the coffee house at BIO State street, reported to the police last night that while his place of business was clos ed yesterday, thieves entered, robbed the cash drawer of S5 and took 28 cartons of cigarettes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
WOMAN FINED,

On a charge of drunkenness and breach of the peace, Laura Jaenick of 164 Fairfield avenue. was fined $5 and costs in city court this>morning by Judge Frederic A. Bartlett, She was arrested early last night for ere ating a disturanbe at 200 Noble ave- nu9,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
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 The Presidents reception at the Guild hall was so spontaneous and hearty that it carried an unmistake- able note of friendship and adnira- ton. When he arose to speak there was a prolonged outburst of hand
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
Abused stationery now half price.

It's always the case lot of splendid holiday sta- tionery gets abused.
 The boxes are soiIed; some of them even broken But fortunately this time the stationery itself has suffered very little. Tinted stationery and white, some boxes containing cards as well as paper and envelopes have been 35c to $1 75-now 18c to 88c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
SPEARS FOR ARArENIANs.

London, Dec. 28-General Torcom, chief of the Armenian military mis- sion, has arrived in London and has visited the American embassy to re- quest an audience with President Wilson for the purpose of presenting and explaining Armenia's claims and aspirations. An appointment for 9, conference probably will be made later.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
BANKS HAVE EXCESS RESERVE.

New York, Dee, 2S-The actual condition of clearing house banks and trust companies for the week Give days) shows that they hold $42,804,- $40 reserve in excess of legal re- quirements, This is 8 decrease of 16,SS7, 40 from last week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
CHARLES BEDNER.

Charles Bedner died this morning at his home, S5 summerfield avenue, after a short illness. He is survived by his wife, Pauline. The funeral will be held from St. Joseph's R. c. church, of which he was a devout member. Interment will be in St. MlchaeFs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
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REACHES g, 1000, 900 MARK

* Bridgeport reached it's s2,0OO,- <: 900 mark yesterday in War Saw s' ings Stamps sales, including the I; Federal Reserve sales. Tester sk days sale amounted to $5,173.2S, * Federal Reserve saleSs4s, ,156.O2, < with the amount to date of $2,- * 900, ,33O.51. State sales amount
 <: to $44,417.7O with grand total
 ss of $15,392, 2,791.S2.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
STEPHEN RANCSIK.

The funeral of Stephen Bancsik, who met his death accidently at the
 Columbia Graphophone plant, was held this morning from the late home at S:3O, and at St. Stephens
 church at o'clock. Interment was in St. MichaeTs cemetery,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
fCHARIES P. CLARK

Charles P. Clark died yesterday at
 St vincent's hospital, after g. finger ing illnesz He was formerly a fore i7nan at the Singer plant but later went
 to New York, where he was employed when taken i'll. Funeral arrange rnents have not been made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
STILL ALARM,

Chemical No, responded to a still alarm this morning at the plant of the Jackson Stone Co.,, Housatonic avenue, near Lumber street. The
 fire was caused by an overheated stove pipe, There was no damage.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
MARY A. CROWE.

Mary A., widow of Charles Grove died yesterday at her home, Ann street, aged 75 years. The funeral will be held at the mortuary chapel Lof Henry Bishop and interment will be in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
SENATOR IN AERoPIANE.

Washington, Dec. 2S-senator Jones of Washington, started for New York today in an army airplane pi- loted by Lieut., Logg. They expect ed to land at HaZelhurst flying field.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
SALOON ROBBED.

The saloon of A Herkowitz, T50 Railroad avenue, was broken Into last night, and $30 in change, sever al bottles of highballs and cigars were taken. The matter was re- ported to the police this morning Entrance was gained by way of the cellar.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
WILLIAM REED.

Funeral services for William Reed were held last night at o'clock at the mortuary chapel of H. A. Rem ington. Adelphian lodge, I. o. o. F., conducted the services, according to the ritual.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
MOMENTOUS RECEPTION FOR WILSON
 MARKS PRESIDENTS DAY IN LONDON

clapping and cheering, and his talk was frequently punctuated by ap- plause. At the conclusion of his ad- dress the audience rose with one &C., cord and cheered, and it kept up the applause and cheering as he passed out.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
GRACE MAGuRN Cr,ARK.

Grace Magurn Clark died yester- ]. 6Ay at the homo of her aunt, Mrs. Theresa Magurn, IA Cedar street. Funeral services will be held at St. pPeters church on Monday.