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Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
GERMANS MUST STOP SENDING
 RUSSIA ARMS
Peace Council Takes Action Forbidding This
 Aid.

Paris, Nov. 1o-A1though today had been set as the date for meet ing between representatives of the Germans and delegates of France. Great Britain. and Italy to discuss the proposed protocol to the German peace treaty in which the Germans are expected to bind themselves to live up to the armistice conditions. the discussion did not take place. The Italian delegation, 1t developed, was not ready for the conference.
 At this mornings meeting of the council the subject of the shipment by the Germans of arms into Russia was discussed.
 Instructions were sent to the Inter Allied military commission in Berlin to notify the Germans that such ship ment must be discontinued. The Ger man contention was that the arms were destined for General Denikine, but the general belief in peace con ference circles was that they were in tended for Colonel Bermondt, the leader of the combined German in surgent and Russian force near Riga.
 Under the terms of the armistice and also under the peace treaty terms, the Allies have the power to forbid such shipments.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
32 Safety Cars Due
 For City
Expect 12 of One Man Trol- leys Here Within a Short
 TIME.
MAY BE PUT ON FACTORY RUNS

Quicker and better service is the plan of the Connecticut company, &C., ccrding to an announcement made thIs morning by Manager Joseph Goodwin, who said that 32 of the new safety one-man type cars have been ordered and should be here at any time.
 A shipment of 12 of the cars Is due here at any time and 20 more should arrive in Bridgeport during the next month as they are due be- fore the first of the year.
 On just what lines the company in- tends to place the new cars is not known as Manager Goodwin says he is studying the system to see just where they will do the most good.
 It is the general belief that the cars will be placed on runs where factories are taken in twice daily as the system now in these places seems win was asked whether it was the plan of the Connecticut company to gradually do away with the jumbo type cars he replied he could not say at this time.
 It was announced at the offices of the company this morning that the zone system was improving every day and the company is well satisfied with the way things are going.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
40 SCHOLARS
 TO ATTEND
 PRIVATE HIGH
Special to Times.) )

NewtowE, Nov. 10-Parents Of the High school students of Newtown who went on strike three weeks ago and refused to attend the Newtown High school while Leo T. Hfckson remain ed as principal having despaired of any action by the Board of Educa- ton took the matter in their own hands today and opened a private High school and 40 Of the fl striking students were enrolled at the first ses- sion this morning.
 Two of the A went back to the Newtown High school, one went to work and the other member of the striking students has entered a com mercial school in Danbury.
 The teachers at the new school are Miss Claire Spring, of Leominster, Mass, whose discharge by Principal Hickson was the prime cause of the insurrection of the students and the demands of the parents that the prin- cipal be discharged by the Board of Education, and Raymond Hall, Yale, 1915.
 The new school is located in Sun set Cottage and the morning session opened with a flag raising and singing of national hymns.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
E O5t Office ffii Clerks Get
 Back Pay
200 Mail Carriers and Elm ployes Will Benefit Un-
 der Legislation.
$1O,O0O WILL BE
 DULY APPORTIONED

As a result of Congress passing the increased compensati ton bill for post office employees, s1O,000 in back pay will be distributed among the 200 regular mail clerks and carriers of the Bridgeport Post Office. This an nouncement was made this morning by Postmaster Charles F. Greene Al though the bill was enacted on Nov. s, it was made retroactive from July l, for regular employees.
 Post office employees receiving s1,- 200 or less year, will now be given an increase of S2O0; those receiving more than s120O, but less than $1.- 500. S150 a year; those receiving more than $500 and less than s2,00O, S125 yearly and those more than s2,OOO. and not more than s2,5O0, S1O0 d year.
 Mail carriers and substitute clerks are granted an increase of 20 cents an hour, under the bill effective Nov. 8, making the present salary so cents an hour. The act provides that all increases be based upon the total compensa ton of employees. in all cases. and including any increase or bonus previously granted.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
WELL KNOWN
 BUSINESS MAN
 DIES SUDDENLY
Harry G. Smith of Meigs & Go. Had Been Ill Some
 Time.

Harry G. Smith, 610 Laurel avenue, buyer in the women's department of Meigs & Co.,. died early this morning at his home, following a short H. ness. Although MT. Smith had been in poor health for a long time, his death was totally unexpected and comes as a great shock to his many friends and business associates.
 MT. Smith was born fin this city 42 years ago and entered Meigs and company's at the age of IA as a bun de boy. During his association with the firm in the past 2S years. MT. Smith had gradually worked his way been associated win almost every de partment of the concern, and his final position as buyer enabled him to know the needs and various necessi- ties for the progressiv eness of the concern.
 He was earnestly devoted to his work and was one of the most prom inent members of the staff of buyers. His career as a successful supervisor of the women's department and his ability in using the best of judgment in conducting that department won for him the admiration of all those with whom he came in contact. His wife, his mother, one sister, Mrs I. M. Ryan, and two brothers. Melvin c. and Walter H. survive him. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at o'clock from his late home. Rev. Stephen Fish Sherman will officiate.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
Labor Men WiIl Help
 Strikers
Criticise Adversely Action of Federal Judge in
 Granting Injunction.
INFRINGEMENT OF
 PERSONAL RIGHTS

The action of Judge Anderson in Indianapolis Saturday in ordering the 6oo,0o0 coal miners back to work by tomorrow night has caused much ad- verse criticism among the labor lead CTS of this city who say that it Is a usurpation of power for which there Is no authority in law and revives the old government by injunction" ;" which received such condemnation a few years ago.
 Fred Cedarholm. organizer for the International Association of Machin- ists, says: T don't see how a judge can order 800, 600 men back to work. I think he Is usurping power never granted to him.
 If I had anything to do in such a situation I would tell the men to hold to what they had decided to do re- gardless of any judge or number of judges"
 This injunction is an infringement of the individual rights of the men which is guaranteed by the Constitu- ton of the United States.
 John J. O'Neil, president of Lodge No. 116, says that labor in Bridge port is going to do all it can to back the strikers.
 4 call has been issued to all locals of the International Association of Machinists to take a secret vote on a general strike of tn machinists of the country as a protest against the so-called Cummings bill which is now pending in Congress and which con tains a provision making it a crim- inal offense to strike.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
PROTEST AGAINST ACCEPTANCE OF
 BANKS REPORT
Mother Not Satisfied With $339.24 Damages
 Allowed.

Aggrieved because she has been awarded only sS39.24 damage against her son, Elizabeth Gyalog of this city has filed a remonstrance in the superior court against the accept ance of the report of Judge John W Banks, who was appointed by the court as a committee to take testi- mony. The mother asked for S2,O00 damages.
 She claimed that she and her hus- band bought a farm in New Canaan in 1906 and that her son, Paul Gya- log, furnished half the purchase price, The title to the farm was placed in the sons name and he promised to pay the balance due on the farm, the mother says. After she sued the son for the alleged failure to pay, the son claimed he had spent considera- ble money in buying stock for the farm paying taxes and meeting other expenses.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
PRES. P0INCARE GOES TO LONDON
 TO VISIT KING
Expect Russian Problem To Be Chief Topic of
 Discussion.

Dover, England, Nov. 1o-President Poincare of France. accompanied by Madame Poincare, arrived here today. enroute to London, for a four-day visit with King George and Queen Mary. They will be entertained at Buckingham palace.
 Paris, Nov. 10-Considerable inn portance Is attached by the press to the visit of President Poincare 70 England. According to Marcel Hutifn, writing in the Echo de Paris, :he president and Foreign Minister Pichon, who accompanied him, will discuss with Premier Lloyd George and Earl Curzon, British Foreign Secretary, questions relating to put ting the peace treaty into effect. taking into account new dispositions by the United States.
 The Russian problem, according to the writer, especially in view of the recent utterances Of Premier Lloyd George, will also be the subject of discussion.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
JUDGE RELEASES OPERATOR HELD
 HERE BY POLICE
Criticizes Action of State Police ill Making
 Arrest.

Approximately 2,00o persons who gathered in the Park theatre last night to witness ''The Fall of Baby lon" were dise ppointed when the mana cement explained that Babylon would not fair' inasmuch as the mo- tion picture machine operator had been placed under arrest by State Policeman Frank Verelli. for failure to secure a license to run the ma chine. After this announcement the audience left the theatre in an or derly manner. but took no pains to hide their disgust over the action of the officer. Ticket money was re- funded to those who cared to stand in line long enough to collect it, but many preferred to leave the theatre inlmediate tely and use their tickets at a later date.
 In the city court this morning, John Leonard, the machine operator explained why he had failed to secure a Connecticut state license to run the machine. He left Worcester, Mass. yesterday and of course could not se- cure a license in this state on Sunday. The man claims to be an experienced operator. and declared that he in- tended to secure the necessary license this morning.
 After hearing the facts of the case, Judge Frederic A. Bartlett nolled the case against Leonard, and criticized the action of Officer VerelH in no un- certain language.
 "It was unfortunate that the show could not go on," said the judge. The arrest was technically correct, but in my opinion judgment should have been used"
 Leonard stated this morning, that 1t is customary for each state to prac- tice the courtesy of letting a motion picture machine opera tor run his ma chine on the license of another state until such time as he can secure a license from the state In which he is working. It was intimated that the arrest was expected, and no amount of arguing could deter VereilH from taking the action
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
SUDDEN DEATH
 0F DR. TALLER
 SHOCKS FRIENDS

Heart disease caused the death of Dr. Charles P. Haller, one of the best known physicians of Bridgeport, yes terday morning at his home, 320 West avenue. Dr. HalIer died before med ica1 aid could be reached.
 pr. Haller, who was born in West Cornwall, Conn, on July 13, 1870, the son of Henry and Dorothea Haller, came to Bridgeport as 9 practicing physician in 1903. He received his early education in West Cornwall and YalesvilIe, and studied medicine in the Hahnenann college in Philadelphia where the graduated in 1902 In 1905, Dr. Haller was married to Miss Julia Rose ScofieId of Stamford, who sur wives him.
 During the war, Dr. Haller served with the Medical Corps of the U. s. A, as a lieutenant and later as a cap tain. He was a past master of Corin- thian lodge, A. F. and A. M, a mem Der of Hamilton Commandery, K. T.. of the Mystic Shrine, of the Seaside club, the Connecticut State Homeo- pathic society, the American Institute of Homeopathy, and of the American Medical association.
 Funeral services will be held tomor- row evening at his home and the body will be crernated, at Dr. Haller's re- quest.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
SHIPPING BOARD
 STEAMER AND
 CREW ARE LOST
British Vessel Seeks in Vain For Any Trace of
 Boats.

New York, Nov. 10.-The shipping board steamship Polar Land reported yesterday from Halifax is abandoned 75 miles off Cape Breton and sunk another steamship that responded to the wireless calls for help is "endeav- bring to rescue the crew from the life boats,' a wireless message to the agents here stated today. The name of the rescue ship is not given, but it is presumed to be the British steamer Kanawha-
 The Polar Land was managed and operated by the West India Steam ship Company.
 Halifax, N. S., Nov. 1o-The steam CT Kanawha has found no trace of the crew of the Polar Land. after a four hours search in the vicinity of the lost ships position reported be- fore she went down, according to a wireless message from the Kanawha today.
 The steamer Strathfelan reported by wireless that she reached at noon the position where the Polar Land went down. She will renew the search for the crew which was aban- doned by the Kanawha when she re- sumed her voyage to England.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
LIGHT COMPANY
 WOULD INCREASE x STOCK } MILLION
Meeting of Director on Wed nesday-Want $8,O0O,000
 Capital Issue Total.

4 meeting of the Board of Direc- tors of the Illuminating company has been called at the offices of the com pany at 128 Temple street, New Ha- ven, for Wednesday afternoon when the directors will vote on the proposi- ton of increasing the capital stock of the concern by $3,00O 900 which would bring it to a total of 5000, 600.
 It is said that the money will be used mostly in this city to make need ed improveme repairs and addi- tions to the Bridgeport plant. This needed increase is occasioned by the increased demand here of household CTS for electric lights in place Of the gas light which is so prevalent in Bridgeport today. Just what addi- tions and improvements will be made the company could not state this morning as no definite plans will be formulated until after the meeting of Wednesday.
 A little over a year ago the stock of the company was increased to 5000, 900. It is an eight per cent. stock carrying an additional two per cent. and the majority of the big is- sue is held in this state.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
DryS Lead I'm Ohio By
 51 Votes
Official Returns At Noon Further Upset Cal
 culations.
STILL IN DOUBT AS TO FINAL RESULT

Columbus. Nov. 1o-Fate of the federal prohibition amendment was made more uncertain today as addi- tfonal official returns were tabulated at the office of the secretary of state. The official returns from S6 of the SS counties tabu1ated at noon gave the drys a lead of only 45 votes in favor of the amendment.
 With official returns from 79 of the SS counties received and tabu- lated. officials in the secreatry of states office today await official re- turns from the missing nine counties on the referendum to ratify the fed eral prohibition amendment At the beginning of today's resumption of the official count the drys had a lead of 1,4S0 votes, according to complete returns from all but two precincts in the state and official returns from 79 of the SS counties. Included i'll the nine missing counties are Hamilton and Cuyahoga, both of which return ed large wet majorities.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
OIL FIRE STARTED BY
 LIGHTNING BOLT
Thirty eight 1,6OO Barrel Tanks of Oil Ex-
 ploded.

Wichita Falls, Texas, Nov. 1o.- Searchers for bodies today delved fur ther into the ruins of a spectacular fire at Waggoner Cisy, a small oil town near here, which yesterday suf- fered property loss estimated at s1,- 600. 900 when lightning exploded 38 1,60O-barrel tanks of oil and a stream of the burning fluid poured down the main streets, setting fire to every thing with which it came into con tact.
 As far as known only one person, an aged unidentified man. supposed to be from Atlanta, Ga, was killed, but many persons received burns, and upward of one thousand were made homeless.
 About 50 business buildings and res tdences weer destroyed and hundreds who were living in tents, lost their places of shelter in addition to per Isonai belongings.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
ENGLAND WILL NOT NEGOTIATE
 WITH LEVINE

London, Nov. 1O.-Great Britain has no intention of opening peace nego- tiations with Lenine and Trotsky un- til the House of Commons has had an opportunity to discuss the subject, MT. Bonar Law, the government lead CT, declared in the House of Commons today.
 Mir Bonar Law made this statement in answering questions with reference to Premier Lloyd Georges speech at the Guild Hall on Saturday in which he was supposed to have hinted of an attempt tc negotiate peace with the Bolsheviki in Russia. He declared the premier had simply epressed the hope that some method would be found Of accepting peace with Russia
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
V0N MACKENSEN IS PERMITTED
 TO 60 HOME

Paris, Nov. 10.-F4eld Marshal Yon Mackensen, one of Germany's most successful commanders on the east ern front in the campaigns against the Russians and Rumanians, is to be permitted to return to Germany from Salonfki. The supreme council decid- ed today to permit the return of the field marshal, taking into considera- ton his age and the poor state of his health.
 Won Mackensen was in command of the German troops in Rumania when hostilities ended. He tried to force his way through Hungary to Ger many, but was arrested at Budapest by French troops and was later re- ported to have been interned at Sa- lont2<i Ha Ia nearly 10 vaarH o1A-
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
LABOR LEADERS SAY
 OFFICIALS WILL NOT
 CALL OFF COAL STRIk!
Doubt If Acting Presi- dent Lewis Has Power to Comply With Man date of Court-Miners Convention Must Take Action.

Washington, Nov. 1O-Labor leaders predicted today that International Officers of the United Mine Workers of America, meeting at Indian apolis, would not call off the coal strike as directed by Fed eral Judge Anderson, whatever the legal consequences might be.
 One of the spokesmen for the min CTS organization said he doubted if acting President Lewis and his asso- ciates had the power, even if they had the inclination, to comply with the mandate.
 The strike was ordered by a dele gate convention in the event the op- orators refused to grant our de- mar d." the spokesman said, "and Lewis merely carried out instructions in ordering the strike. The conven- tiop must call it off" Frank Morrison, secretary of the
 
 not add anything to the statement is sued last night by the executive coun- cil supporting the striking miners and demtnding that the government with draw the injunction proceedings. That was the statement of the ex- ecutive council and it speaks for it. self,' Morrison said. 'I am not here to interpret it-'' The federation secretary had been asked for a statement in view of the opinion in some Qurters that the pro nouncement of organized labor was a notice to the striking miners to stand pat
 There Is nothing to add" Nor rison replied. That question has already been asked a number of times today and If you want an answe you will have to assemble the coun- cil''
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
FEDERAL AGENTS
 CONTINUE SEARCH
 FOR COMMUNISTS
Sensational Raids in New York City Only Beginning of Govern ment Roundup - Ar rests May Continue for Weeks.

New York, Nov. 10-Govern- ment agents assisted by state and city authorities today con- tinued to spread nets about all corners of the greater city in the. hope of trapping 7,500 aI- legged members Of the com munist party, who face charges of criminal anarchy and sedi- ton.
 The sensational raids already made on the haunts ot the ultra radicals here in the last three days are only beginning. the authorities declared. Arrests may be expected to continue for many weeks, officers said, and it was indicated that many of those who have been released after being ques- toned may be re-arrested.
 State and police officers began a systematic reading of the 25 tons of red" literature seized in raids on T branches of the communists organi- zation. Thirty-seven of the 1000 per sons arrested Saturday night and early Sunday morning had member ship cards of the communist party in their publication, the police said Search is now being made for the complete membership roll of the or ganiZatiOn.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
OFFICER HURLS
 HIMSELF IN
 HORSES PATH

An accident which might have re- suited in the serious injury of per sons or property was narrowly avert ed this morning at the corner of Main and Wall streets, when Patrolnaan George Fitzgerald hurled himself in the path of a runaway horse and suc- ceeded in subduing the terrorized an- imal.
 The horse frightened by a passing train, bolted from his hitching place in Water street about 1880 o'clock this morning, and dragging light wagon behind him started on mad gallop up Wall street. Pedestrians, automobilists and tearasters who saw the animal approaching, made for safety in every direction
 Shouts and cries of the persons who witnessed the horses dash through Wall street rrsc Ad the at- tentson of Patrolman Fitzgerald who was standing near Fafrchild's jew elry store in Main street. When the fear-maddened animal turned into Main street the policeman threw himself at the horse's head and suc- ceeded in seizing the bridle rein. Of ficer Fitzgerald chung to the bridle until the horse came to a stop.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
WELCOME RELIEF,

Look 'ere-I asks yer for the last time for that 'arf-do1lar yer owes me-"
 Thank 'evins!-thats the end of a silly question (London).
 The fact that man can swing a very heavy bowling alley ball does not prove hat he can also swing a verY 1iEht h,,nksar.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14

So far none of the statisticians who claim the cost of living has fallen has offered to give anyone board feT less money.
 One reason why so many people are extravagant these days i. rr,s there are a thousand ways to spend money and only one way to save it. Anaconda Standard.
 The new German state is fortunate. It has constitution that guarantees liberty and a debt that guarantees peace.-Exchange
 Ward Heeier-'.Are the women try ing to reform politics ?''
 District Leader-"Reform nothingi They've started in to grab the tobs,s
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
GERMANY MAY GAIN IN EAST.

London, Nov. 10-(By Associated Press)-'Unti1 you know what is go- ing to happen in Russia you will not know who has won the war; declar- ed Aylmer Maude, writer on Russian affairs, in g recent address at Kings 5 College.
 ''It is quite possible" he proceeded, A"that Germany Is going to gain a very great deal more in the east than aha has loAt in the west.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
HARD ON MoTHERs-IN-LAw.

London, Nov. 10-(By Associated Press)-Householde in the United Kingdom are barred from entertain ing their mothers-in-law, or other guests, longer than four weeks by an order from the ministery Of food. This edict, which Is part of the food conservation program. limits the stay Of visitor in a private house to one month
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
SWISS PARLIAMENT MEETS.

Berne, Nov. 10-The Swiss parna- ment met today in extraordinary session. It will be principally called upon to consider the question ot switzerlands~ adhesion to the League of Nations.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
THOSE PRICES.

A prominent man says that we are paying only a fair price for the things we buy. He must mean church-fair price.-Boston Transcript
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
SUPREME COUNCIL MEETS.

Paris, Nov. 10-The supreme coun- ci1 this morning considered the situa- ton likely to arise from discussion o1 ratification of the peace treaty with Germany by the American Senate.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
SOLO.

"I got this car for song.
 "I heard that you gave note 1or it"-Roston Evening Transcript.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-14
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

The politicians are wondering how they are going to stir up any patriotic enthusiasm for their peerless leaders in dry presidential election.