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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-08
''bLACK HARD" NOTES EXCITE
 F RESIDENTS

Twelve greatly excited resid dents of the West End have called at police Headquarters during the past two days and brought with them letters wf27r1l they claim to have received from black handers- According to the police, the communications were 35ent by youngsters bent on having a good time and not by real members Of the black hand gang which terror ized Italian citizens of this country a number of years ago.
 Br1ageporters who have received the ~nodces'' are all residents of Hancock Clinton or Colorado aye 77uez The letters have made their appearance in no other part of the city
 The conmunica tions are written in the form Of a warning. on common yellow paper, and bear small black hand as Q signature Most of the letters contain a single sentence read ing. Death is near-1ook out"
 All of the messages have been left at front doors The size Of the "b1ack E:@12d'' signature, and the brand of paper used lead the police to believe hat the communications are simply a prank of 2 gang of youngsters who eek to frighten the residents Of the West End neighborhood-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-08
c. OF c. HEARS SPLENDID TALK
 BY SEC. PRICE
Discusses Ways and Means of Making Chamber
 Effective.

The present membership Of the Chamber of Commerce, while show ing a healthy increase in the last year, is merely provoking" said Secretary Seward B. Price, of the Chamber of Commerce at the noon day luncheon at the Stra2feld today, when there was a round table on the subject, What is the Matter With the Cham Der of Commerce." ?"
 MT. Price was one of several speak CTS who discussed ways and means of making the c. of c. more effective and plans for increasing the mem i bership.
 In part, Secretary Price spoke as fellows:
 This is the day we hoped to pre- sent Otto Kahn as our speaker. As we failed in this, we determined that our failure should become our oppor-
 unity. This is the day when we sub init the years work to an audit by a committee of varied viewpoints, and to our membership for helpful criticism.
 Just 12 months ago yesterday noon I met the directors of the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce in the little dining room downstairs. I was given five minutes to outline my qualifications for joining with you in ehe work to be done. I needed no time for this, so I used the five min utes in outlining the position which I felt Chamber of Commerce should occupy in the community. "A month later, we started out to- gether to realize some of our imag-
 mary accomplishments. You will
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-08
Ll-AMB'S DEATH
 VAS ACCIDENT
 CORONER FINDS

Because Harry Lamb was very near sighted he failed to see the automobile which struck him, Coroner Phelan de- clared today in his finding which stated that Lambs death was due 10 accidental causes William L. Fer rand, 27 East street, and Humphrey Toomey, 827 Park avenue, who were in the car which struck Lamb and who were held for manslaughter, are eHonerated by the coroner.
 The accident happened October at East Main and Maple streets The automobile, driven by Toomey, was turning from East Main to Maple street when Lamb attempted to cross the street He started in one direc- tion but when in the middle of the highway changed his course Hum phrey stated that he was unable to avoid the fatality Ferrand had a drivers license and the car was in his charge while it was being repaired for the owner The coroner, found the machine was proceeding at a speed of ten miles an hour and that the horn was sounded to warn Lamb
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-08
IMbIBES TOO
 MUCH LIQUOR
 GETS ARRESTED

Too much liquor put Tony Mar choce, of Montvi11e, in an argumenta- tive mood last night, and while wait ing for a train at the local railroad station the visitor pulled out a knife and attempted to demonstrate the force of his argument to a number of disinterested parties.
 This show of weapons brought Of fcer Fitzroy to the scene of action immediately, and he ordered Mar choce to conduct himself in a more orderly manner. The man needed the warning of the officer for the time being, and went to the waiting room on the east side of the station to await his train. After boarding the train, however, Tony started car rying on again and insisted on occupy ing a seat with two women. The passengers objected, and Officer Fitz- roy was again brought in to que1l the disturbance. He placed Marchoce un- der arrest.
 In the City court this morning, | Marchoce was charged with drunken ness and breach of the peace, md was fined S5 and costs by Judge Fred eric A. Bartlett.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-08

remember the first weeks of Novern- Der, 1918. You were preparing for the United War Work campaign
 Then, following the arnistice, ths determined efforts we made to grad uate intuition contract cancellations, the discharge of 5000 workers, the generous collective effort of all to prevent the evils of unemployment; the return of our soldiery-our wei comes. formal, planned and i'm pronptu, our Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign, our Near East Campaign, our industrial trials and their settle ment.
 I've are discussing today-what we have done-what we are trying to do and what Is the matter with us, for the reason that we are not satisfied with our record, or even with our pro- gram for tomorrow.
 Though our directors knew where they wanted to go, and while I had committed myself in advance, we both knew that a voluntary non privilege service giving organization would functon at it's best only as it express ed the judgment and wisdom of it's collective and composite members.
 ITO determine this, we held more 1O0
 
 500 of our 1,252 members talked freely and frankly about our mutual prob lems. Applying the law of mathemat- ics to the many suggestions, the list of 4 tasks. at which We are now work ing, expresses as well as we can dis cover, what our organization should do.
 Your list includes the tasks our members have set for the organiza- tion to accomplish. Honestly, now, what have we done? Compared with what we have to do---very little. To change the dress, habit, speech or thought of a community of this size is no small task.
 Among our great failures was the Port of Bridgeport. The honest ad- vocates and opponents of this meas ure must agree that their difference was upon the method of improving our transportation facilities. All must ! be modest enough also to agree that no investigation has yet been made which allows either to speak with 1 finality.
 l And now, having set out our asset showing, may I first answer the ques-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-08

ADVERTISE IN THE TIMES.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-08
BRITISH STEAMER
 SlJNk AT SEA HALIFAX REPORTS
Sizergh Castle For Antwerp Goes DoWn-CreW Is
 Rescued.

Halifax, Oct. 8-The British steamer Size-gn Castle has been sunk at sea, according to a wireless message re- cetved today by the Marine Depart G2cat's agent from the American steamer Afel. The Afel eports that she has taken the crew of the British steamer on board.
 The Sizergh Castle is a vessel of 2,4tT tons. She was bound for Ant werp from Norfolk, which port she left on Sept, 2. The AfeI left RotteC- dam on september 29 also bound for Norfolk. Tie wireless message does not give the cause Of the disaster.
 The message from the Afel said that in latitude 45.1I, longitude 44.10 she sighted the British vessel in dis t"ess, her engine room flooded, pumps choked and fires out The ,Afel put out her boats and the mas tc- O. the Sizergh cast of from his ship which was sinking. Shortly after tEe cre@- was taken on the steamer found ared.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-08
FLOOD BOUND
 OYER 70 HICH
 COURT FOR THEFT !

John Flood, who was arrested Mon lay" night charged with stealing $50 f-cI1 Joseph Greenwood, Of PauIing, N- Y, Eas bound over to the Dece1l- he term O. the Superior court under $50o bonds, by Judge Frederic A. E-~lett i2 the City cour- this morn 1HG.
 Food declared that both he and Greenwood had a considerable amount e Ehi5sey Monday night, and Green wood gave him the money to hold. Th-S statement was denied by Green rood, who claimed that Flood at tempted to rob him of the money Both faen Ee~c drasged out of the mud under the railroad tresla at the foot cf wall street, Monday night Neith- CT man was able to explain th1s II orn:ng how they came to be in that position
 Greenwood was also arrested Mon day night for drunkenness but this charge was nolled by the court Two watches and $32 in cash, said to be Gre envrCod's property, was found on Floods person Monday night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-08
CANNOT VISIT
 HOMEE BUT MUST
 SUPPORT FAMILY

Because of complaints that he abused his wife, Frank Tokaz of this city was ordered in the Criminal Common Pleas court today to support his family but to keep away from his home He was sentenced to jail for 50 days but sentence was suspended by Judge Booth. The wife and daughter of the accused complained that he was frequently intoxicated and when in that condition used per sonal violence against them.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-08
EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS IN
 L1AVALLIERS

If you want to secure a hand made Lavalliere of unusual charm you will see this assortment made in platinum, white, green and yellow gold, set with diamonds. rubies, sapphires, er1eralds. etc.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-08

ton, ''What is the matter with the Chamber of Commerce From 5se
 members in May. 1918 to 1.252 to- day is encouraging, but when com pared with some other cities, it is merely provoking. We are today spending 15 cents per capita for
 Chamber of Commerce adrntnistra- ton. Forty cents per capita is not
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-08
FIFTH DISTRICT CLUB MEETING

All members of the Fifth District Democratic club are requested to be present at meeting to be held in club rwooms, 369 Pop-ar street, at o. clock this evening.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-08

So many housewives have insight ly hands. It need not be a pretty hand, but it must be a well-kept one, if the woman is to be really attrac- tive. It is not hard matter. Just simply remember to do the square thing at the right time for your hands.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-08

unusual-thirty cents is es ltfas es we can spend and keep our seIf-re- spect-n we know what other cities do. And. yet. membership and finances are the least Of real thtns- they arc simply indications of ao| tivtty."
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-16
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NEW CORPORATIONS.

New corporations Of the week are
the standard Commercial Co. of Kill
deer, incorporated by H. L. Berry, FL
len Berry and Frank A. Cleveland, all
Of aaKilldeer, for $4,000, to buy and
sell real estate, mortgages and bonds,
to sell wood, flour and feed and to
run a moving picture show; the Mid
way Coal Co. Of Burlington, capital.
lied at $4,000 by w. r. Gross, II. M.
Graves and Joseph Dustberger, who
plan to engage in general coal-min'
ing and fuel business, and the Perry
Furniture Co., OF Bismarck, capital.
lied at $685. 900 by w, f.. Perry, c. w.
McGray, Krist Kjelstrup and O. f.
Bowman of Washburn.
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WITH THE EDITORS
DON'T FORGET

COMPARATIVELY little news is coming from Bel
GUM just now, for the reason probably that atten-
ton is centered on what is proceeding IN Paris.
But America is not likely to forget the brave little
kingdom, which was the first to place itself in the
path of Germany and oppose its colossal scheme
of conquest Nor does Belgium forget America
in fact, it's parliament has recently united IN
paying tribute to this country and its representa-
tive Mr. Brand Whtlock, who showed such a truly
American spirit in standing by his post in Brus-
sells and helping the Belgian people, and also, be
it added, the people of countries opposed in Ger
manv who happened to- be in the power of the
German authorities.
In addition to making Mr.. Brand Whitlock a
citizen of Brussels and Antwerp, he has been
thanked by the Belgian parliament and has been
presented by private individual with fine paint
ing by Vandyke for the Metropolitan museum OF
this city, painting which is symbolica for it rep
resents St. Martin cutting his mantle in twain and
giving one-half to the poor This reference to|
what America was able to accomplish through the
food commission for the relief of Belgium will bel
much appreciated here, and the picture itself will
be historical souvenir of great interest to those
who visit principal national art collection M
the generations to come.
meanwhile IL is important W Ied!AAc t11dt oCA-
GUMS needs are by no means at an end and that
while there was an excusable display OF plenty
and lavishness in the first days of victory, when
high and low were celebrating the restored free
dom Of their country, there is great poverty and
distress among the poorer classes and the common
necessaries Of life are very scarce and very dear
The Germans during their occupation not only
stripped the country Of food supplies Of all kinds,
but also cattle, horses and farming implements
in order to cripple and subjugate the people. The
consequence is that comparatively little will be
possible in the way of plowng tillage and restock-
ing the country with food from within during the
next few months, and Belgium will be mainly re-
liant on supplies from outside No country has
greater claims on our sympathy and assistance,
and it is satisfactory to know that Mr.. Hoover is
giving the subject his immediate and personal at
tention.-New York Herald.
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BELGIUM'S LOSSES

A dispatch from London gives some statements|
in regard to the financial losses which have been
placed upon Belgium by Germany's invasion of
that country Summed up by Belgian authority,
the figures follows:
Local contributions and fines levied by Germany
en- Belgium in 1914, 100000 pounds
War contributions from November, 1914, to
October, 1916, 80, 100000 pounds.
War contributions, seven months to May, 1917,
100000 pounds.
War contributions from May, 1917, to May,
l9l8 28O0O,O00 pounds.
War contributions from June to October of the
current year, 100000 pounds.
Raw materials and machinery taken by the
Germans were reckoned by them in January, 1915,
1914, estimated by the North German Gazette
a grand total of 384,2OO0OO pounds
($1 1921 ,OOOOO0).
These items do not include material destruction
and acquisitions since January, 1915, which alone
must be reckoned at several hundred million
pounds. :,
During the winter of 1916 Belgian workingmen
to the number of 1,750,000 were deported to Ger
many The future production of these men was
thus totally lost to their country.
The aggregate runs into billions of dollars, but
all the billions that Germany can ever pay will
never atone for the sufferngs and the agony Of
the people of Belgium. No words that have ever
been invented, no speech ever known to human
tongue, can begin to tell the story of what Bel
GUM and France have endured.
And shall the nation Of criminals who, out on a
numbering, looting expedition, has thus brought
voiceless woe and sorrow beyond all that the
world had ever known upon Belgium and France
and other countries be permitted to go free of
punishment or to have peace without humilia-
Ition? May God forbid-Manufacturers Record.
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PEOPLES FORUM
THE PEACE CONFERENCE.
Rismarck. N. d.. Jan. u, 1919.

Bismarck Tribune:
At the present time of the Peace
! Conference it may he we'll for all OF
us to read part Of letter which Fen
elon, Bishop of Cambria, wrote to
Louis XIV of France about the time
when the Dutch had captured the
French East-Indian colony of Pondich-
cry He wrote thus to the king: "You
have unfortunately not been accustOm-'
cd to hear the truth. In spite OF your
noble qualities. because Of your unfor-
tnnate training, your Government has
served only to further your selfish
! ends. For thirty years your ministers
have Overthrown all the old laws and
principles of the kingdom, to exalt
your authority. They have lifted you
up on the ruins of all the ranks and
orders of the realm, as if you could
achieve greatness by running your sub
jects. on which your greatnes must
he founded. They have made your
name OdiOus; thanks to them the
whole French nation is an object Of
hatred to, its neighbOrs. An
unjust war does not cease to be un-
just because it is successful.
Treaties of peace signed by the con-
Quered are never freely signed. The
conquered sign them with the knife at
their throat. They sign them in spite
of themselves and to avoid greater
losses. They sign them just as man
must hand over his purse to a high
wayman. when he mist either do so or
die. You must then, Sire, 90 hack to
the origin Of the Dutch war in order
to examine your conquest before God.3
(The Dutch war took place in 1872
a ndwas considered an unjust war Of
conquest by Fenelon.) g..
Gan the frightful disasters which
for the last twenty years have desolat-
cd Europe, all the bloodshed. all the
scandals that have taken place, the
provinces plundered, towns and vii.
lagos reduced to ashes, are one and
all the result Of this war of 1872
That war is the s0curce Of all present
evils. You dictate an unjust peace. In
the very act of making peace you de-
clare war; because your terms are I'M
fair and unjust. So true is this that
your enemies prefer to fight you open
ly in war rather than conclude peace
with you, because they know that the
peace made at the point Of the sword
win not be a real and lasting one.
* y Your people are dying Of
hunger, the fields are deserted, town
and country are depopnlated. You
have destroyed one half of the real
strength OF your kingdom. "'''' =
History repeats itself. There have
been Huns" in other centuries and
other countries. When q French
Bishop who WAS the educator of the
crown prince considered It his duty to
write the above to his king; France
and it's king We're surely not acting
according to a high moral standard
though under Louis NV France OBJ
tanned it's highest degree of education
and literary fame. Me- E.t a,j&eG
How much those wars and the wars
of Napoleon 1 have contributed to-
wards rPrussion militarism and have
at least indirectly prepared for the
present world war, God alone can
judge. ~ ~ .1: rlrH ~ Iar}. ,,,i.s
~ sr1+ =a.f'r BISHOP aWEHRLE.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-16
STATE OFFICER DIES.

But two of the original three mem
bers of the state board of electrical
examiners are attending the annual
meeting in session at the state house.
The third member, S. L. Avis OF
jamestown, died in the service Of his
country. There are meeting here
with State Fire Marshal H. l.. Reade.
Walter Hulett of Minot, president, and
A. j. Bentley of Grand Forks. Only
ordinary routine matters will come up
aside from possible recommendations
for improvements in the act establish
ing electrical inspection in North Da.
kOta.
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JOB FOR WORST.

Following approval in the league
caucus Tuesday evening, Senator
Bowman on Wednesday introduced in
the senate concurrent resolution
asking that former President J. H.
Worst, for many years head of the
agricultural college and the man
most responsible for its development
to it's present stage of proficiency, be
named president emeritus. with the
emoluments and honors thereto per-
tanning no opposition to the resolu-
ton is anticipated in either house
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-16

place at the disposal of the house
elections committee which this morn
ing began it's investigation OF the cleo
ton contest filed by Frank Ri6a,
league member of the 18th assembly.
against Peter Weber, an Independent,
who defeated the Nonpartisan' for re-
election. The house elections COM
mittee began it's hearing at . o'clock
this morning.
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ON THEIR WAY,

Concurrent resolutions 8, 8, 10 and
II, adopted by the house in ratifica'
ton of four of the seven league
amendments initiated at the recent
general election, and which had been
in the hands of the state affairs com.
mittee, were reported out for third
reading and final passage this after
noon, and will come up on the calen'
dar in regular order for tomorrow
afternoon. when some interesting de-
bate is anticipated. .s = g.
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SEED ACT AMENDED.

The North Dakota seed and feed
bonding statutes will be placed in
more workable shape by House Bill
No. 49, fathered by Walter J. Mad
dock, switch passed on third reading
Wednesday afternoon with no oppo-
sition. The bill removes the offend.
ing priority lien clause, which was
objected to by the federal land bank,
and II carries an emergency clause
giving it immediate effect.
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HoLMsoE GEyS CONTRACT.

Both houses of the sixteenth assem-
bly,, nby concurrent resolution, have
entered igkq "a contact with the
Holmboe studio Of Bismarck, making
it the exclusive official photographer
for the session. This studio will pre-
pare the darge- group pictures Of. both
houses which will toward adjourn
ment be given post OF honor on
the walls of the two houses.
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RA1,FY,Nc RESOLUTIONS. {

House bills s, Z and IL, being con.
current resolutions ratifying three Of
the league amendments initiated at
the last election, were messaged to
the house yesterday and referred to
the state affairs committee, which
probably will report them together
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A REAL TRIBUTE IT WAS

Tributes to the memory of Colonel Roosevelt
pour in from every quarter, and one of the unin-
territorial grand tributes came when the seven
socialist members of the Minneapolis city council
refused to vote for the resolution Of respect and
coincidence. He stood for everything which they
are not and their recognition Of the fact consti-
tutes tribute in itself. st. Paul Dispatch.