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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18
'BOLSHEVISM IS REAL TERROR
Senator Hollis Says Troops in Paris Constantly
 Shifted.

Washington, Jan. 1s-The House bill appropriating s10o,eo0, COG de- sired by President Wilson to relieve starvation in Europe and check Bol- shevism was reported to the Senate yesterday by Democratic Leader Martin. with the endorsement of the Martin announced that he would cal! up the measure today and leaders of both parties predicted Its prompt passag ge.
 Senator Kenyon, of Iowa, Republi- can, reserved the right to file a mil nortty committee report opposing the bill, in which he may be joined by Senator Hardwick of Georgia, Demo- crat.
 Further committee hearings on the measure were made public yesterday and disclosed that Chairman Martin received a cablegram from the Amer lean peace delegation stating that $500, 900 would be necessary to feed starving European peoples. Senator Martin said the cablegram did not promise that the Allies would contribute to the famine fund and the committee, therefore, adopted a resolution directing Senator Martin to cable President Wilson and urge a firm arrangement for Allied assist ance"
 The hearings also contained the first public statement of Senator HoI- | lis of New Hampshire, Democrat. since he returned from g. tour of sev- eral months through Europe. Sap- | porting the famine legislation, Sena- tor Hollis said there was tremendous Restitution in Central Europe and that prominent men of Switzerland Italy, Russia and Czecho- -SIovakia all were much afraid of Bolshevism." "Bolshevism," said Senator Hollis is a very real terror to all good citi- ze1s of western Europe. It Is every where. I spent six weeks in Spain It Is there, and 1t Is quite likely tc overthrow the organized government of Spain. It is in France. It i. | everywhere among the troops. The | troops in Paris have had to be con. stantly shifted because the people were afraid they would run riot"
 Senator Hollis also said the wal was not necessarily over because tht armistice had been signed. I still fee that there Is very great danger tha l the war is not over" he said. "Thert ls even danger of friction among tn, Allies. There is friction now betweel i Italy and the Jugo- -Slavs."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18
THE PEASANT COUNTESS.

Of late years not a few British noblemen have conferred their names on women of humble origin, but In earlier times this was a rare occur rance. Most famous of these humble titled ladies was Sarah, Countess of Exeter. known as The Peasant Countess" Henry Cecil, heir of the Earl of Exeter, fled from his debts to Shropshire village, where he took lodgings under the name of John Jones, with 8 cottage laborer named Hoggins "Jones" finally married the 1aborer's daughter, an illiterate but cheerful girl named Sa- rah. She was entirely ignorant ot her husbands station, and for two years they lived fin cottage in the village. When the Earl of Exeter died, Sarah Hoggins was Informed that she had become a countess. She was installed in Burloigh House, an6 gave her husband three children, one of whom succeeded to the title. Sht enjoyed her honors for six years dying just 1e2 years ago today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18
DIVORCE ACTION.

Allowance to defend in divorce suit was given by Judge Gardiner Greene in the Superior court today to Wilomena Loto Burger on motion of her counsel, Judge Thomas c. Cough lin in the suit brought against her by David Burger. Mrs. Burger Is allow ed the sum of $25 in the action brought against her by her husband.
 Judge Greene also allowed the sum of S10 per week pending the trial of her suit for divorce to Margaretto A. Anton of this city against Frederick A. Anton. Mrs. Anton asked through counsel for an allowance of s25 per week, but this was not granted by Judge Greene. J. Walter Scheffer represents Mrs. Anton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18
RELIEF SHIP FOR
 ITALY IS READY
Italian Auxiliary of Red Gross Col 1ectfng Supplies for Sufferers There.

A shipful of clothing and food, to be contributed by the friends of Italy in the United States, will be sent to Italy towards the end of January on the San Giovanni, 12,000 ton steamer whose entire cargo space to- gether with pier space and labor of loading has been furnished free of charge by agents for the Trans oceanica Societa Italiana di Naviga zione. The cargo to be gathered under the direction of the Italian Auxiliary of the American Red Cross at 409 Madison avenue, will be dis tributed to destitute families in Italy by a joint committee of the American Red Cross in Rome and the Italian Red Cross
 The San Giovanni will reach Italy as somewhat belated Christmas ship but 1t will be none the less welcome. Recent reports from Italy state that the price of shoes and clothing is beyond the purse of the poor and that is still very scarce. The cargo of the San Giovanni will consist large ly of canned milk and canned food. Milk rations in Italy have been se- were, allowing only half a pint of milk per person a day. Refugees who have not been able to secure ra- ton cards cannot get milk, and al- though special raions have been al lowed for children, 1t is not always possible to obtain the entire allot- ment. The condensed milk ssnt to Italy by the United States will feed many a hungry child. Other food supplies in great demand are rice, salt, sugar and flour.
 Supplies of new clothing, knitted articles, blankets, shoes Of all sizes and soap have already been received or purchased with the cash gifts sent | to the committee. The carrying of liquids in the cargo Is prohibited. Friends of Italy from San Francisco to New York are sending contribu- | tions. It is hoped that by sailing | time enough will have come in to fill | the ship to capacity. If the contri- | buttons are too much for one ship, a second ship will be provided for the surplus.
 Sending coals to Newcastle would | S6eul Ull-HaHu IO IIlOI6 O i proceeding than shipping spaghetti | to Italy, the land of It's origin. Yet a considerable part of the cargo of the San Giovanni will be made up of that popular Italian food stuff.
 Signor Enrico Caruso led off b5 making spaghetti his entire donatior to the cargo. AS a considerable DOT ton of other contributions Is in thu form of money the committee has de cfded to spend a large part of 1t or spaghetti.
 Time was when all the spaghetti consumed In America was shippe, here from Italy. Even as late a 1915 nearly $2.0OO,00o worth of spa ghettI and similar flour paste pro ducts was imported from there in ons year. But the Italian people ar now in such desperate straits for foot that even their spaghetti supply fail to meet home demands.
 In addition to the materials giver toward the San Giovannrs cargi nearly s5,o00 in money has alread. been contributed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18
AROUND THE WORLD ON sso0'

i, Around the World on $500" with the details of this amazing trip and the actual items of expense will be the theme of H. c. Ostranders trav- elogue at the Church of the Redeemer Sunday evening.
 MT. Ostrander who has repeatedly lectured from the Redeemer platform will bring 225 of his most beautiful and varied slides for this coming talk.
 This trip was taken by him short ly before the world war and of course has nothing to do with conditions in warning countries, but shows us the world which was.
 The service is free, doors open al 6:S0. and there have been seats for all at the last few lectures. The church is on Fairfield avenue just above Broad street, a few minutes walk from Main.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18
LOSS OF LIFE
 HEAVY ON LAKES

Detroit Mich, Jan. 1S.-Ninety- three deaths and 8 loss to shipping !. of iron, s6,0oo,oo0 to SS,0oO, 900 is Ntbe disaster toll of the 1918 shipping season on the Great Lakes, according to figures compiled here The loss of life was unusually heavy, due to the Browning of V8 men of the two mine Nweepers that disappeared in a gale on Lake Superior, November 24. Loss to shipping was the lightest in many yeara
 Four vessels were sunk in col Nsions, i've foundered in storms, and the Congdon, one of the largest new ships on the lakes went to pieces on Canoe Rocks, near Passage Island. Lake Superior, with its cargo of grain, involving loss of el,5Oo, 900.
 The two French mine Bweepers, CerisoHes and Inkernan, ocean bound from Fort William, Ont, be came separated from their fleet and disappeared like shadow craft, with ED estimated loss of $2,000,O00.
 In 1918 three vessels were raised, including the whalehacx, Henry COrt, sunk by the steamer Mldvale in Lake Erie In December, 1917.
 War restrictions on such commod- 3ties as coal, and tho transfer of large vesseas to ocean service, mado traffic lighter than during the previous four years Traffic through the SauIt Ste. Marie locks aggregated s5,- SSo.32 tons, tho lightest in four years. with a combined registered tonnage of 61,100,244, the lowest -Stnee 1915 Total passages were '20,61o, the lowest In four years
 Copper shipments were light in 1918, but iron orc shipments were unusually heavy.
 Marine men predict that a new high tonnage record will be estab- Ished next season, starting with the big grain movement down the lakes in the spring. They declare that q greater quantity of grain Is stored 1T the holds of ships on the lakes thii winter than ever before in the Great Lakes navigation history.
 The fourth United States govern. ment lock at Sault St Marie, the largest in the world. was practcall! completed this season.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18
TOTAL NUMBER
 OF SHIPS 1,141

Washington, Jan, 1S-Seagoing American merchant ships of 1000 gross tons or over numbered 1868 on January l this year, the depart nasnt of commerce reported today, and the total gross tonnage was D. SS6, 1856. All were steam vessels, ex- eept S1s sailing craft of 51s,192 tons. The departTp ent also reported that the former merchant ships operated by tho war and navy departments as $eansyorts or in other services which remove them from the merchant ma rlne scheduiso and placed their ton aaBe at S9s,S2s, The total mum Der of ships registered under all govern raent departments was 1.14l and the gross tonnage was S,6S1,zoo,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18

TT am not in the hahit of praising any material madeleine as I am an advocate of New Thought, but some lime ago, l had such bad attack of Lt0er a1d StosnaeA Trouble that I gave up thinking I did not have it, and took a natural medicine, 'Fruit-a- lives or Fruit Liver Tablets.
 Most gvaiStying was tAe resaH. It reiievedmylivaTandstonachtr trouble, cleaned up my yellowish complexion and put new blood in my body.
 While I am no backslider from New Thought, I feel there may be times w5ea help to nature may be necessary aud if go, I believe that 'Fruit-a-tlves' ls the highest result of New Thought h nedieine".
 A. A. YOUNG, Schenectady, N. Y.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18
A CosNIUNICANTs LEAGUE.

Following the eight o'clock service at Saint Johns Church, Park and Fairfield avenues, on Sunday morn ing. the members of the Sunday school who are confirmed will repair to the Parish House, where a com munity breakfast" will be served. Following this Communicants League will be formed among the young people. Bishop Brewster will be present at the breakfast. and will address the league. The Community breakfasts are served generally the nrst Sunday of the month. and are open to those who may desire to at tend. Matters of interest in connec- ton with the church life of the young people are presented by the rector following the breakfasts. Miss Davis class of boys will act as hosts for the breakfast the coming Sun day
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18
Stratford Troop 1, R. c. Whitehead
 c Nj

Twenty five scouts were present at the regular meeting of the troop. After saIuting the flag and repeating the scout oath and law, the scouts assembled by patrols and attendance was taken. Scouts then assembled in meeting formation, and two ad- dresses were given. Captain Howard W, Curtis spoke first telling of his experiences in Camp, Devens, Private Frederick c. Beach. who went over In an Ambulance company, and had come back before the armistice was signed on account of shell shock. spoke second and told us about his experiences lover there" Scoutmas- ter then made some announcements. Plans were given for the scout anni- versary week in February. It was announced that a rookie patrol had been formed of all scouts re- gently enrolled in the troop. Meeting adjourned at g.
 JOHN BRAY, Scribe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18
PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN
 FOR MOONEY

Chicago, Jan. 1s-The resolution committee of the International Work CTS Defense League reported a pro- gram in behalf of Thomas J. Mooney yesterday.
 The committee recommended that a committee of five be sent to Wash ington to demand Federal interven- ton to free Mooney from prison; that a campaign of publicity be conduct ed, and that, If these measures fail
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18
FAMOUS CATHEDRAL BURNS.

Montreal, Jan. IT - The Roman Catholic cathedral at Chicoutimi, Quebec. was destroyed last night by fire. The building and its fittings were valued at $S5O,oOO. An original painting by Rubens, valued at s1oo,- OOO, was lost.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18
Troop ii, Rev. James Rees, s, NJ,

The meeting was called to order at 7:S5 by Scoutmaster Rees> Scouts present were: Patrol Leader Kuopf, McCathron, Patrol Leader Roach, Standeven, Smith, Taylor, Baker, Erhardt, George Sherman, Turchik, Martin, Strobel, Butler and Stowe Irving Clawson was voted into the troop unanimously. Minutes of our lest meeting read and accepted, We are pleased to report that we were 100 per cent. present in the fife and drum corps at the Armory, The rally was discussed. Point system goes into effect the first meeting in February instead of Jan. 16, Strobel and Stowe succeeded In capturing 8 tenderfoot badge. F9reman's Tiff. and carries were demonstrated Meeting adjourned at s:15.
 Scout SMITH, Scribe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18
Troop 8. William NJ. Triton, S. NJ.

Regular meeting held with fifteen scouts present and two visitors, Scout Smith attended the patrol lead CTS meeting. The scoutraster talked about a scout being trustworthy. About ten scouts took hike to Pine Rock park for material for the rally, This hike was conducted by the scoutraaster. Meeting adjourned at S:3o after the meeting scouts were instructed in second class test work.
 Scout Scribe NEWSOME.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18
Troop 34, Theodore Gebhardt, S. NJ

Our regular meeting was called to order at 7:30 with large attendance of scouts and five visitors including Deputy Commissioner Noren, who gave a talk and demonstration on second class first aid. This was of great interest to the scouts as most of them expect to take the second class test in the near future, After drilling and some interesting games introduced by Mir. Noren. After giv- ing the Scout yell and pledge to the flag the meeting adjourned at 9:30.
 GEORGE CHAPTN, Scribe,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18
STOECKEL CREATES
 NEW OFFICE

Hartford, Jan. IS - Robbins B. Stoeckel, commissioner of motor ve- hicles, has created a new position In his department. It is that of night telephone operator and he has se- lected a returned soldier, who lost g leg, for the position. The name is withheld. The compensation will be from SIS to ss5 a month for an eight-hour day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18
Troop 27. G. S, Pratt. S. M,

Meeting opened at 7:30 with the saluting of the flag. Six scouts and three candidates were present. The coming rally was discussed also the fife and drum corps. Signalling and first-aid were practiced by the scouts who intend to pass their second class test. Meeting adjourned at 500,
 BERNARD KELLY. Scribe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18
COUNTER REVOLUTION.

Helsingfors. Jan. 1S - A counter revolution has broken out in Petro- grad. according to reports from Re val, and the Bolsheviki have started a general hurried retreat from Els thonia
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18
rroop i, William Mcclellan. S. Nj
LEON THELIN, Scribe.
Troop 4, Victor J. Noren, s. NJ.

TTOOp 4' NICtU J. NUreH, o' M.
 Troop No, 4 had their weekly meeting which was largely attended. A demonstration in bandaging was given and MT. Charles Noren, deputy commissioner of the West Side, dropped in and gave a talk on tho coming rally. We are in hopes Of getting back Albert Noren as scout master, who has just returned from France after nineteen months of overseas duty In the [. s, Army in France. Meeting adjourned after which games were played.
 ROY JOHNSON, Scribe Pro. Fem.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18

Troop 21, Robert c. Hull, s. M.
 No. 21 was held In St Luke's Parish house. Scoutmaster Hull presided with sixteen scouts present. The scout rally was discussed and Mir. Hull urged the scouts to make fire
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18
sUsPENDS CONSTITUTIONAL
 GUARANTEES

London, Jan. 17-(Spain)-The Spanish government has publish .d a decree suspending constitutional guar antees in the province of Barcelona, according to a wireless despatch re- saaiyad hera from Madrid-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18
Troop i, Monroe, Conn.,, HIr. Wales,
 s. NJ

s. NJ.
 Meeting called to order by Patrol Leader Wales at 7:S0. Business meeting took place. Asst Scoutmas- ter Burr Is III with influenza. Tho meeting was largely attended. Set ting up exercises were given by Mir. Holden for about ten minutes. He later gave a short lecture on the late Colonel Roosevelt. Inspection then followed Meeting closed by pledge of allegiance to the flag and repeat ing the scout cath and law.
 RALPH WALES, Scribe
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18
STAMFORD
Especial to The T1mes.)


 Stratford, Jan 1S.---In the death of Miss Addie Booth which occurred last evening, Stratford loses another Of It's oldest residents. Miss Booth was the last of her generation, having out lived all her family. She was the youngest of eight children born to Isaac Patterson Booth and Abigail Wheeler. Her nearest relative in Stratford Is q niece, Miss Geo-gianna, Booth. She is also survived by a number of nieCes and nephews living in Petersburg, Va Miss Booth was born in 1887. and has lived for nearly S2 years in the house of her birth, the old Booth homestead at King and Booth streets. Her father, Isaac c. Booth, was born in the same house Tn 17Ss, and was a descendant of Richard Booth, one of the founders of the town of Stratford in 1639.
 West Haven High school basketball team defeated the Stratford High Futile auditorium last night by the score of 24 to 15. In the preliminary game the All-Stars defeated the Ar rows E4 10 lo-
 | There appears to be considerable Icomplaint on the part of those who are employed at the Housatonic Ship Building Co.'S plant, about the poor conveniences provided by the Con- necticut Go. in furnishing transporta- ton facilities from Stratford Center to the shipyard. in the early hours of the morning. There are hundreds of men who congregate at the center about o'clock in the morning, anx- iously waiting for some car to carry them to their destination. While there are some cars that pick them uT there are not enough to meet the de mand, and almost any morning one can see cars literally lined with ner on the outside and on the inside Some of the men stand in what ap. pears to be very dangerous position: on the outside of these cars. and it 1: almost a miracle that some serious ac- cident has not happened before thi. time. There should be enough cars sc that these men can have comfortable seats, and not be exposed to the dan gers that now confront them.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18

ed. a general strike be called July I first, however, submitting the strike call to a vote of workers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18

The battleships Iowa, Indiana and Massachusetts have been converted into training ships
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18

FOR SALE-Oid fashioned Is room house in Stratford. Gleason, 2sso Main St, Stratford, Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18

Formosa's sugar cane area will be 222.s0o acres. decrease of 10 per cent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18

Bill" Parks returned to New York about a week ago, after a two weeks vacation. to sail for some foreign port. and. as every one supposed, was in the middle of tho Atlantic ocaan
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18

TO RENT-5 and rooms. cor. Penn broke and Reilly sts. Gleason, 2S9o Main St. Stratford, Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18
NEWS AMONG THE BOY SCOUTS OF
 AMERICA HEADQUARTERS NOTES

On January 22nd there will be a meeting in headquarters for all those interested in court of honor exams. There will be a general discussion on standardizlng of first and second class tests. This meeting will be for scoutmasters, assistant scoutmasters and scouts who have been in the movement over three years.
 All scouts are requested to wear their uniforms to church on Sunday, February 9th in mourning for the late ex-President Roosevelt.
 Scouts! Watch the bulletin board at headquarters for the big dolngs in anniversary week. It will be father and son night also soldiers and sail CTS night. Don't miss it. Visit head quarters often and get in touch with what is taking place.
 West Side Court of Honor will meet on Monday evening, January cluding troops: 1, 6, 10, 12, 13, 14 IS, IS, 27. 29 and 30 will meet in the Prevocational School.
 The Second District, including troops: 4, 5, ', 20, 2s. 2S, S2 and 34 will meet in the First English Lu- theran Church, corner of Grove Street and Laurel avenue,
 Troop i, William Mcclellan, s. Nj
 Regular meeting held with thirteer scouts, two officials and one visitor present making a total of sixteen After attendance and dues were taken by the scribe we enjoyed 2 few games. We then had drills fol the rally. Mr. Shock, our former assistant scoutma ster, Is now bach with us again and he Is ready to re- sume his duties as our assistan scoutmaster. He told us Of his camp ing experiences, Meeting adjourned | at 9:15.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-18
Troop 24, John J. Joraleman, S. M.

Troop 24, John J. Joraleman, S. M.
 Meeting was called to order by Senior Patrol Leader Shirra at TOO. Eighteen scouts answered to the roll call. Scribe's report was read and accepted. Treasurer's report was &C., cepted. Scout Edward Sheehan was voted into our troop. Motion made and seconded that the troop buy a first-class pin for Scout Shirra Our Scoutmaster announced that Scout Shirra has won the miniature pin for being the first first-class scout in our troop. Scout Edward Sheehan was elected as patrol leader of the crow patrol Our scoutmaster announced a signalling contest for our next meeting. Meeting adjourned by sa- lutlng the flag and repeating the scout law and oath. Our basketball team met It's first defeat by High school team. Some. of our players being on the sick list the team was handicapped.
 JOE METNICK, Scribe,