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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-20

There is but one thing ahead-a
forced showdown in American facto-
ries until the ships are built.
THE situation is one in which not
only the nation is vitality interested,
heart of labor itself. Interruptions to
business and consequent loss of earn
ings to the employee will recur, or at
least production will be retarded
with the same result-until we have
shipping adequate to the task of clear
ing the port congestion
'eFbr this reason then the welfare
of all labor, both organized and unor-
ganized, to the extent of some 13,000,-
900 people now employed is at stake in
the shfpyards.
1.-THE coaless day, and the freight
embargo have already had a tremen-
dous effect upon labor throughout the
country, and the additional force Of
the coming necessary curtailment Of
raw material importation will also
fall heavily upon labor within the
next few weeks.
TT is only through shfpyard labor
that relief to labor throughout the
nation can come. Therefore, uncalled-
for strikes, not only threaten the safe
ty of our armies in France, but the
very heart of labor itself through the
reduction in employment which is
faced by millions of men not engaged
directly in shipyard work.
"For this reason, Shipyard strike
is in effect a lockout, aimed at all
abor in the country, and threatens
the very life of organized labor itself.
1.-THE peak load requirement for
shipyard workers will be 100000 men.
On these men depend the ability OF
other labor to obtain steady employ
ment. In other words, if a group OF
shipyard workers tie up the sh1pyards
or fail to give a full days work not
only will the resulting stoppage OF
each mans work tie up from Is to ~
other yard workers and throw them
out of employment but this stoppage
will also affect the direct employment
of the 100000 war workers as well
as the employment of the entire 49,
OOO, 900 workers throughout the
country.
because of this fact, the labor
leaders of the country, including Sam
uel Gompers, president of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, have enter
ed into an agreement with the Navy
Department, the Shipping Board, and
the Emergency Fleet Corporation for
the prevention of strikes-an agree
ment which has been kept with
scrupulous care by its signers, and en-
forced by board, the very personnel
of which insures fairness.
ST wish. therefore, now that the
President has personally taken action
in the carpenters strike, to point out
to employees and to the members of
organized labor throughout the coun-
try, that their own interests are vi
tally at stake in this shipping matter,
that the whole force of their mighty
influence must for their own protec-
ton be used to keep the shipyards
running full time, and, that they must
block any attempt to paraly=e the ma
tons business through strikes and
trust the Labor Adjustment Board to
deal fairly with them"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-20
SEATTLE MAYOR
LOSES IN PRIMARY

Seattle, Wash, Feb. 20.-Hiram c.
Gill, recalled as mayor in 1910 and
twice returned to that position, was
defeated in the municipal primary
yesterday as candidate to succeed
himself as mayor. Among a field of
seven aspirants, in which Gill was
third, two candidates were chosen to
make the final race on March 5. They
were Ole Hanson, Progressive candi-
date for United States senator in 1914,
and James Bradford, an attorney.
Ralph A. Horr, another candidate who
reported to the police that he had
been shot on Monday night by an I'M
identified man, was fifth in the race
Maintenance of moral conditions in
Seattle and elimination of alleged
anti-war propagandists were the prin-
cipal issues.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-20
LEWIS A. DOREY.

Many sorrowing relatives and
friends attended the funeral of Lewis
A. Dorey held at $3.50 o'clock this
morning from the funeral rooms of
Cullinan. Mullins, Buckley & Co, 29S
Golden Hill street. A requiem high
mass was sung at St. Charles R. C.
Church at 9 o'clock by Rev. Patrick
J. McGivney. AS the body was being
borne into the church Miss Jessie
Murray sang Thy Will Be Done" At
the offertory Miss Murray rendered
ave Maria" ard after mass Face to
Face" Many beautiful floral tributes
were in evidence. The pail bearers
were Arthur O'Connell, Charles Nor
gan, Joseph Stead, Andrew Anderson,
Frank Supple and William Kelly
Burial was in ST. MichaePs cemetery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-20
SOUTH AMERICAN
WHEATON MEXICO

Ell Paso, Tex, Feb. 2O.-Between 80
600 and 10000 tons Of wheat and flour
have been purchased in Chile and Ar
gentine for distribution in Mexico, ac-
cording to Ell Universal, semi official
newspaper published in Mexico City,
a February IL copy of which was re-
ceived here today. The wheat and
-four purchased by agents of the Mex
lean government, already are loaded
in South American ports and are ex-
pected to reach Mexico City by March
Is, the newspaper said.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-20
TO INVESTIGATE
PACKERS HOMES

Chicago, Feb. 20 - Federal Judge
Samuel Alschuler, arbitrator named
by Secretary of Labor Wilson in the
dispute between packers and their
employees over wages and working
conditions, decided to devote today to
visiting the homes Of stockyard work
ers and therefore will not resume the
hearing of testimony until tomorrow
1t was said that a representative of
Swift & Co. probably would be called
for the opening session tomorrow.
Before starting on his tour the ar
bitrator said he wanted to see for
himself how the stockyard employees
live,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-20
HARRY B. DICKSON.

Many sorrowing relatives and
friends attended the funeral of Harry
B. Dickson, held this afternoon at $3.50
o'clock from the family residence, 992
North avenue. Rev. Herbert Brown,
pastor of the Olivet Congregational
church, officiated. There was a
wealth of floral tributes. Burial was
in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-20
NEW ENGLAND PAYS
MOST FOR POTATOES

Boston, Feb. 20.-New England cities
are paying from quarter to one
half cent a pound more for potatoes
than other large cities east of Chi
cago, reports of the United States bu-
reau of markets here showed today.
Grocers and provision dealers were
selling potatoes on a small margin at
3 1-2 cents pound, the bureau re-
ported, but small supplies coming into
the local market prevented any red1c-
tfon in price.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-20
MARY F. RASSETT.

Following a lingering illness, Mary
F. Bassett. aged SO years, died early
this morning at the family home,
Highland avenue, Stratford Mrs.
One son, Arthur H; one daughter,
Lydia, wife of Daniel H. Weaver;
two brothers, Henry Stetzer and John
Stetzer, both of Bridgeport; two sis
tiers, Susie. wife of John Leonard,
and Bertha, wife of Fred L. Boards
ley, survive. Three grandchildren
also survive.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-20
PETER DUNN,

The funeral of Peter Dunn was
held this morning at $50 O'Clock
from the Funeral Home of Michael ].
Cannon, 315 John street. A high
mass of requiem was sung at St,
Charles R. c. church, at 10 o'clock,
by Rev. Thomas Gloster. The sing
ing of the mass was by the church
choir. The pail bearers were Ed
ward Shroy, Henry Wrez, Jerry Muir
ply and William Gaffney. Burial was
in St. MichaeFs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-20
RECEIVE PROFIT TAX BLANKS.

Washington, Feb. Incorporation
excess profit tax return blanks were
received today at the treasury from
the public printer and distribution to
revenue collectors was begun. Blanks
for individual and corporation excess
profit reports probably will be ready
for distribution tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-20
REVOKE FOOD LICENSE.

Washington, Feb. 20 - Refusal to
accept a consignment of beans be-
cause of a drop in the market caused
the R. D. Otter Co. of Louisville to
lose it's food license today. The food
administration notified the concern to
close its doors on Feb. 25.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-20
l. member of the Court Pequonnock

a member of the Court Pequonnock,
Foresters of America Besides his
wife, Susan Seiggel Mulligan, he is
survived by his mother, two sisters,
Mrs. G. H. Hahn and Mrs. G. H.
Bennett, one brother, William, a
member of the Bridgeport Fire De-
partment. Funeral services will be
held Friday morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-20
FRANK S. EDWARDS,

The funeral of Frank S. Edwards
from the family home, Park avenue
extension. Burial was in Mountain
Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-20
GEORGE e. MULLIGAN.

After brief illness, George E. Null
hgan, aged 81. years. died last evening.
Mr.. Mulligan resided at 81 Waldorf
avenue and was employed at the
Observation-Disclosures Co. He was
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-20
SHIP WORKERS AND
SHIPS! WHAT US.
NEEDS THE MOST
Blackman Claims the War Can Be Won This Year
By the United States and Allies II They Can
Build 100000 Tons of Shipping
Than Overcome Loss By Subs.

All Mechanics with trades Adaptable to shpbuiIding
may enroll in the United States Shpyard Volunteers by
calling at the office of the Bridgeport War Bureau which
is the local agency Of the Connecticut State Council of De-
Tense.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-20
OBITUARY
TIMOTHY O'BRIEN.

Timonthy O'Brien for the past As
years, engaged in the mason contract
ing business, died early this morning
at the family residence. 1877 Black
Rock avenue, after an illness extend
ing from May. Mr.. O'Brien was the
oldest mason contractor in the city.
His death, although not wholly unex-
pected. because of the inffrmities of
his age, has already occasioned wide
spread grief among his large circle
of friends and acquaintance. Mr..
O'Brien had been a resident of this
city for more than 40 years. most of
which has been spent In the South
End.
He was born in Ireland but came to
this country when a young man. For
the past two years Mr.. O'Brien had
not been actively engaged in the ma
son business. His son, Richard T.
O'Brien, has conducted the business
of the firm. Fraternally he was af-
filiated with Park City council, No.
Is, K. of C.; Waldemere council, F.
of A; Seaside council, Royal Area
mum and Holy. Name society of Sa-
cred Heart R. C. church. He was
also a member of Builders Associa-
ton. Besides his wife, one daughter,
Miss Jeanette O'Brien; four sons,
Richard, John, Henry and Ernest;
one brother, Dennis, of Jersey City,
survive. Funeral arrangements have
not been completed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-20
ROBERT PECK SHERWOOD.

Robert Peck Sherwood of 4 Wilson
street, this city, passed away peace
fully to rest on Feb. 10, in the 39th
year >of his age, and with his family
and friends at his bedside. Mr.. Sher-
wood was born at New Fairfield, Ct,
and came to this city with his parents
when small boy. He was at the
time of his death a deputy sheriff of
Fairfield county. and assistant man
ager at the Crane Valve Co., where
he had been employed all his life. A
valued and trusted employe, always
at work and doing everything to help
his employees. A man of strong,
sturdy character, possessing a cheer
full disposition, a devoted friend and
a loving, kindhearted father who
ever practiced the Golden Rule His
shopmates, his neighbors and friends
found in him a friend and faithful
companion, always ready to help in
trouble and always one to be happy
and help anybody His family has the
sympathy of all who met and loved
him. His death will felt as a loss to
the city, the state, and the manufac-.
turing interests here. He leaves to
mourn his loss a widow. Mrs. Jessie
Sherwood, his son. Myron Sherw ood;
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs Daniel
Sherwood, of Is Lewis street; Howard
Sherwood, a brother, of Danbury,
and Mrs. Frank Plumb, sister, of this
city The funeral will be held at
Walker & Banks undertaking rooms
on Friday, Feb. %. at 2:S0 p. m. In
terment in the family plot at Park
ceios Fry.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-20
NOTICE

DR.. Henry Cenicola, formerly at $50
East Main street, has opened offices
at 1868 Main street. Telephone
B. 1880. Office hours: to a. M, 1
to and 7 to p. m. Bis 81
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-20

The Food Administration seized all
barley from brewers of beer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-20

Desos .Vassos, a restaurant keeper.
died from leprosy at Syracuse, N. Y,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-20

SWEET PEAS, vIOLETS, TULIPS,
DAFFODHS.
JOHN RECK & SON.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-20

Advance Spring Styles in Straw Hats Satin Hats
Crepe Hats Manufacturers Prices
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-20
Our Domestic Department

Offers to those who consider their daily expe
serviceabe quality at the lowest prices Domestics
can secure them at savings you should do so. Rig
you can daily save money your cottons and other
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-14
STORY OF A FAMOUS STATUE
Bronze Piece, Work Of Leopard,
Cause Of Quarrel Resulting In Ih,
Being Badly Disfigured.

Another statue that has been con-
veyed by sea and landed safely in
Rome is the great equestrian one Of
the famous General Colleoni, which
stood on its lofty pedestal in the Cam
po of SIS. Giovanni Paolo. Ruskin
says Of it: II do not believe there is
q more glorious work of sculpture ex-
listing in the world" This statue is,
of course, of bronze, and was mod
eled by the Florentine sculptor and
painter Andrea Verrocchio in 1881, as
sisted by his more famous pupil, Leon
ardo da Vinci, Rev. Alexander Rob
ertson writes in the Christian Herald
After Verrocchio's DEATH 1t was cast
In bronze by Leopard
There is a story told to the effect
that when Leopard had finished his
work, he quarreled with the republic
over 1t. AS he could not come to
settlement, he knocked OF the horses
head and escaped to Florence. The
republic ordered him to return, but
he refused, saying: II have knocked
off the horses head, 1t is true, but
can put 1t on again; but If come
to Venice and you take of my head,
you could not put 1t on again." The
republic forgave him, assured him of
his life and reward. and he returned
and finished his work.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-14
MARINES CAPTURE 400
IN THE BELlEAN WOODS
PRAISES SHIP GUARD
Secretary Daniels Lauds Men
Who Fought U-Boat.
Declares the Crew Lived Up to the
Traditions Of the Naval
Service.

Washington, June 14.-"They lived
up to the traditions of the naval serv-
Ice"
This was the tribute paid by the
navy department to the armed guard
OF the steamship Tyler, sunk by a
German submarine on May l.
The members Of the crew stuck to
their posts until the vessel was shat
tered, and two lost their lives. It was
with great difficulty that the others
managed, to get away. Claude 81. Ryan,
commander Of the guard, has been
commended by Secretary Daniels for
his courageous conduct during the en-
gagement and for arranging for the
return Of the survivors of the crew to
America. Ryan's home is in Winches-
ter, Va.
The two members who lost their
lives we're:
Howard Fisher Smith, gunner's
mate, of Pittsburgh, who was killed by
one Of the torpedoes, and Jesse Q.
Sampson, seaman, of Fletcher, Okla.
who hoisted the colors and was blown
from the after gun platform by the
force Of the explosion.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-14

What is the influence Of the thir-
teenth juror upon the other twelve
Jurors? asks Willis Barnes in Case and
Comment Here are twelve men Sc
lected from the ordinary walks Of life,
commercial or industrial-rarely from
professional life. The only impressive
faculty they are supposed to have is a
sane mind capable Of cOmmon-sense
conclusion upon facts submitted. and
that each mans mind will be brought to
q unanimous conclusion, but in the ef-
fort to accomplish this the thirteenth
juror takes a part; he is looked upon
as one learned in the law and neces-
sarily learned in the skillful analysis of
evidence; the jury listens to this an
alysis and the color put upon it by one
who knows what he is talking about,
and when the twelve jurors retire to
the consultation room they carry with
them a mental influence so impressive
that it cannot be easily dismissed; it
enters into and necessarily becomes a
part Of the evidence they are called
upon to consider.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-14
WILSON. FAVOaS
ALL:W0RK Law
Approves MaryIand's Mandate
Compelling Men From 18 to
so to Share Toll.
WRITES TO The GOVERNOR
President Urges Nationwide Move
ment to Supplement Marshal Gen.
eral Crowder's Labor or
Fight" Rule.

Washington, June 14.-President
Wilson has approved nationwide
compulsory work movement to supple
ment Provost Marshal General Crow
der's ''work or fight" regulations.
In a letter to Governor Harrington
Of Maryland, made public here Thurs
day night, the president indorsed adop-
compulsory work law, under which the
work or fight" principle is made ap-
plicable to all men between the ages
Of eighteen and fifty.
President Wilson's Letter.
The presidents letter 20 Governor
Harrington follows:
''Your letter Of May p calls my at
tention to the proposal for a nation
wide movement based upon the prin-
ciples embodied in the Maryland COM
pulsory work law.
II can say without hesitation that
am heartily in accord with any move
ment intended to bling every citizen
to full realization Of his responsible
ties as participant in this war.
"Upon our entrance into the war
called upon our citizens to mobilize
their energies for it's prosecution in
every way that was possible.
"The response has been exceedingly
gratifying. The slogan ''work or
fight" has everywhere been taken up
as satisfactory expression of the
spirit of the people.
'The instances of failure to appre-
been few.
1T is only natural, however, that
those few cases should excite the feel
ing that the spirit of the community
should in some way be enforced by
law upon those not willing to cooper
ate of their own initiative.
Aids in Law Enforcement.
'"This has made possible effective
operation of our selective service law
and has found expression also in your
compulsory work law.
''The memorandum which you have
prepared points out how wisely Mary
land has acted in this matter. 1 par
ticularly admire the care the Maryland
legislature has taken to be just in the
provisions of the law, which protect
the honest workingman in his rights
and privileges.
II assume the safeguards Of this
legislation against the possibility of
abuse include the maintenance of
those standards and working condi-
tions which the council of national de-
fense and the national war labor board
have set up as indispensable to the
nations full productive efficiency.
II hope that it will be possible to
duplicate the action and experience of
Maryland in other states"
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-14
U. S. SHIP SHELLED BY "SUB"
Steamer Edward Pierce Escapes After
Torpedoes Miss.

Steamer Edward Pierce Escapes After
Torpedoes Miss.
An Atlantic Port, June 14.-Captain
Wade, American steamship Edward
Pierce, reported his vessel was under
shell fire for two hours and was
chased by a submarine until the lights
Of Cape Henry were sighted early
Tuesday. He said at least twelve shells
were fred and two torpedoes launched.
A big German submarine, carrying
two deck guns, was sighted Tuesday
800 miles out, heading eastward, by
passengers arriving here on the Hol-
land-American liner Nieuw Amster-
dam. The sub made no effort to halt
the liner.
Telling Of picking up wireless calls
for aid of a vessel attacked by SUBJ
marine somewhere off the Virginia
coast, but being forced, because of
short-range guns, to speed away from
the beset vessel, an Italian vessel put
into port here. This Is the second ship
making a forced run to this port be-
cause of U-boat operations.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-14
rot Century, But Enough.

Lady hurrying across the broad con
course at great. railroad station
making for the train gate and evident
ly afraid Of missing the train, with a
long wait If she didn't get it. But at
the gate she meets colored porter, q
man of tranquil mind and pleasant
voice, who says to her, quite evenly
"You needn't hurry; you've got two
minutes yet"
Now, two minutes Is not a century
In fact the margin was still narrow
but the lady knew that the porter
knew the time exactly and what he
said and the way he said 1t relieved
the tension. She surrendered her bag
to him and gave the tip to him very
willingly.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-14
ASK U. S. TO RUN WIRE LINES
Labor Delegates Urge President to
Take Over Concerns.

Take Over Concerns.
st. Paul, Minn., June 14.-Resolu-
tfOns deploring the alleged necessity
Of having to call a strike, of union
telegraphers to enforce the recon-
mendations Of the war labor board and
asking President Wilson to take over
immediate control Of the Western
Union and Postal Telegraph compa-
nies, were adopted at the annual con.
vention Of the American Federation OF
Labor. a'
Samuel Gompers, president of the
federation, sent a telegram to Presi-
dent Wilson in reply to the chief ex.
ecutive's recent message expressing
appreciation of labor's war efforts. Mr.
,GOmpers' telegram said in part:
"We wish to express to you our. de
termination to give wholehearted sup
port to the government of our free
country in this war to establish prin
ciples of freedom that will insure
peace between nations. We pledge
loyal support and service until human
freedom and equity shall be the com
mon right Of all peoples"